External Scholarship Opportunities
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Education Portal Scholarships
Computer Science-
o http://education-portal.com/pages/Computer_Science_Academic_Scholarship.html
o A $1,000 academic award given to a student pursuing a degree in Computer Science or
Computer Engineering. Areas of study that will be considered include computer science,
computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, database
management, computer networking, and computer programming and information
technology management.
o Deadline: April 1, 2012
Criminal Justice
o http://education-portal.com/pages/Criminal_Justice_and_Law_Enforcement_Degrees_-
_Undergraduate_Academic_Award.html
o A $500 academic award given to a student pursuing any associate or bachelor degree
program emphasizing Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement. Areas of study that will be
considered include criminal justice, law enforcement, homeland security, sociology with
law/criminal emphasis, corrections, computer forensics, and forensic psychology,
among others.
o Deadline: April 1, 2012
Liberal Arts and General Studies
o http://education-portal.com/pages/Liberal_Arts_and_General_Studies_Degrees_-
_Undergraduate_Academic_Award.html
o A $500 academic award given to a student pursuing an associate or bachelor degree
program emphasizing Liberal Arts, General Studies, or Humanities.
o Deadline : April 1, 2012
Central Scholarship Bureau
Helps students in Maryland through interest-free loans, grants, and scholarships
Visit www.centralsb.org for more information
Available to graduating high school seniors or continuing undergraduate students
Must be a Maryland resident with a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and you have to be enrolled or
planning to enroll at any accredited U.S. institution of higher learning. Your total family income
also cannot be more than $91,000 per year. Please note that different scholarships may have
additional criteria. Our basic eligibility requirements can be found here. You must meet these
requirements in order to apply. You can find complete criteria for each scholarship in the
“Scholarships & Grants” pull-down menu of the website.
A few of the scholarships for undergraduates being offered this year:
o The Shoe City Scholarships: Four scholarships of $1500 to graduating high school seniors
from Maryland or Washington, D.C.
o The Howard County General Hospital Scholarship: One scholarship of $1,000 to a
graduating senior from the Howard County Public Schools
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o The Chesapeake Urology Associates Scholarship: Scholarships of up to $5,000 for
undergraduates majoring in health-related fields
o The African-American Giving Circle Scholarship: Awards of up to $5,000 for graduates of
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute majoring in the STEM (science, technology, engineering,
math) disciplines
o The Lessans Family Scholarship: Scholarships of up to $2,500 to Jewish undergraduates
o The Crane Family Foundation Grants for Jewish Studies: Awards of up to $5,000 for
students pursuing Judaic studies in the U.S. or Israel
o The Rouse Company Foundation and Charlesmead Foundation Scholarships:
Scholarships of up to $2,500 to graduates of New Song Academy middle school, Paul
Laurence Dunbar High School, Laurence G. Paquin High School, or Eager Street Academy
o The Rubin Scholarship for Women: Scholarships of up to $2,500 for women at all levels
of postsecondary education
o The Betty S. and Esther S. Hornstein Scholarship, The Kyle Patrick Wankmiller
Scholarship, and the CSB Grant: All three programs offer scholarships of up to $5,000 to
students at all levels of postsecondary education with a 3.0 GPA or higher
o The Stanley L. and Dorothy Lobe Cahn Scholarship: A one-time-only award of $10,000 to
an outstanding undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior.
o The Straus Foundation Scholars Grant: For undergraduate upperclassmen only,
renewable grants of up to $5,000 available for students over 3 years. Straus Scholars
graduating in 4 years with a 3.0 GPA or higher are eligible for an additional $5,000 grant
to pay down loan debt.
We also have scholarships available for graduating seniors from Baltimore City College,
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Forest Park High School, and Woodlawn High School. These
scholarships use a different application. Seniors wishing to apply for these scholarships should
see their guidance counselor for details.
For additional questions please email contact@centralsb.org
Apply online here for 2012-2013 year (https://scholarselect.com/scholarships/1078-central-
scholarship-bureau) beginning in January
Deadline: N/A
LIFE Lessons Scholarship Program
The nonprofit LIFE Foundation announces the LIFE Lessons Scholarship Program to benefit
students who have suffered the death of a parent or guardian.
College and college-bound students, ages 17-24 may apply
Student must submit an essay or video describing how the death of your parent or guardian
affected your life financially and emotionally
Grand Prize (1): $10,000
Essay Runners-up (4)- $5,000, Second Runners-up (40)- $1,000
Video Runners-up (1)- $5,000, Second Runners- up (5)- $1,000
Learn more at http://www.lifehappens.org/scholarship-program-rules/
Applications for 2012-2013 available in February
Deadline: N/A
John Gyles Education Awards
Full Canadian or American citizenship is a requirement
Awards are available to both male and female students in all areas of study
Last Updated 11/18/2011
Must be enrolled (or accepted) as FULL-TIME student
Open to graduate and undergraduate students
High school seniors, and others, may apply pending acceptance
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5
Selected students will receive up to $3,000
2012-2013 year applications available in November
Additional criteria and applications available online at:
http://www.johngyleseducationcenter.com/scholarship.html
Deadline: N/A
SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes
Will award forty $1,000 scholarships through a random drawing process
Further details and application available online at:
http://www.suntrusteducation.com/sweeps/default.asp
Scholarship applications will be accepted from October 28, 2011 through May 11, 2012
Abbot and Fenner Scholarship
$1000 award
Available to all high school junior and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any
accredited post secondary institution
Must be between the ages of 16 and 30
Must write an essay on the following topic: “What have you done outside the classroom that
demonstrates qualities sought after by universities or other educational facilities Of these, which
means the most to you?” ; Essay should be between 500 and 1000 words
Submit essays to scholarships@abbotandfenner.com
Additional information available online at: www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Deadline: June 15, 2012
AMBUCS
Offers scholarships to students in their junior/senior year in physical therapy, occupational
therapy, speech language pathology, and hearing audiology programs
Available to undergraduate and graduate students
Awards are bases on financial need, US citizenship, career objectives and commitment to local
community
Assistant programs are not eligible
Awards range from $500 to $1,500 annually, with one two-year award in the amount of $6,000.
Application and additional information is available online at: www.ambucs.org/scholars
Application must be completed online between late January and April 15
Deadline: April 15 each year
Paradigm Scholarship for Working Women, Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Up to a $5,000 scholarship awarded annually to several women who work full-time at Chamber-
member companies; to be used for tuition and/or books within a two-year period
Must be a full-time employee, working at least 30 hours per week for a Chamber-member
company, and have an exemplary work record
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Must have completed at least one full year of college and currently be enrolled (within the last
18 months) at a two- or four-year accredited institution
Must have a minimum of five years work experience
Apply online: http://www.greaterphilachamber.com/paradigm/309/scholarship-application
Deadline: February 3, 2012
Rotary District 7450 Gundaker Foundation Undergraduate Grant, Rotary International
Grants for undergraduate students entering/enrolled in their junior or senior year during the fall
term of academic year 2011-2012 in any university in Rotary District 7450, or be residents of
Rotary District 7450 who will be enrolled in their junior or senior year of an undergraduate
program in a college or university anywhere
Must be a FULL-TIME student
Must win approval and be sponsored closest District 7450 Rotary Club
District includes all of Philadelphia County, much of Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery
Counties, and part of lower Bucks County
Further information: contact the Gundaker Director of your local Rotary Club
Application materials available in the Financial Aid Office
Deadline: January 15, 2012
PENNSYLVANIA FEDERATION OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMENS CLUB,INC.DISTRICT 10
(ELIZABETH R. EMERY SCHOLARSHIP)
One time $500 scholarship
Student must be pursuing a degree in Nursing.
Completed applications should be submitted no later than March 1st, 2012.
Application attached- ask for copy.
Contact Information:
Linda Landis
ERE Scholarship Chair
514 West Pothouse Road
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Big Sun Scholarship
Helps young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits.
Annual Scholarship.
All students are eligible regardless of which sport they are participating in.
$500 Scholarship.
Deadline is June 22nd, 2012
The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute
and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community.
The winner will be notified within 2 weeks and the name of the winner will be posted on the
website at that time.
In order to apply: one must write an essay answering the following question-How has your
education contributed to who you are today? Why do you want to earn a college education?
To learn more , visit : http://www.bigsunathletics.com
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Just Jobs Scholarship
Awards $2,000 three times annually to currently enrolled undergrads or graduate students from
registered schools in the US.
The deadlines are December 31, 2011, April 30, 2012 and August 31, 2012 and there is no
application fee.
Be enrolled in a school that has registered for JustJobs’ scholarship program. Check our
registered schools list.
Be a full-time student when applying for the scholarship.
Complete scholarship application.
For more questions, visit : http://academy.justjobs.com/scholarships/
LatPro Scholarship
For Hispanic students- awards $2,000 three times annually to currently enrolled undergrads or
graduate students from registered schools in the US.
The deadlines are December 31, 2011, April 30, 2012 and August 31, 2012 and there is no
application fee.
Be enrolled in a school that has registered for LatPros’ scholarship program. Check our
registered schools list.
Be a full-time student when applying for the scholarship.
Complete scholarship application.
For more questions, visit: http://learn.latpro.com/scholarship/
DiversityJobs Scholarship
New scholarship program for diversity and minority students awards $2,000 three times
annually to currently enrolled undergrads or graduate students from registered schools in the
US.
The deadlines are December 31, 2011, April 30, 2012 and August 31, 2012 and there is no
application fee.
Be enrolled in a school that has registered for DiversityJobs’ scholarship program. Check our
registered schools list.
Be a full-time student when applying for the scholarship.
Complete scholarship application.
Force more questions, visit: http://streetsmart.diversityjobs.com/diversity-scholarship/
Force and Motion Foundation Scholarship
Two $10,000 academic scholarships.
Awarded annually to assist promising graduate students in fields related to multi-axis force
measurement and testing, such as:
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Biomedical Engineering
Biotribology
Human factors and Ergonomics
Kinesiology
Mechanical Engineering
Neuroscience
Orthopedic Research
Physical Therapy
Posturography
Sports sciences
Deadline- Febuary 1st, 2012.
Application available online.
For further information, visit : http://www.forceandmotion.org/scholarships/force-and-motion
SMART Scholarship
(The Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation)
Opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines:
Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Biosciences
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences
Computer and Computational Sciences
Electrical Engineering
Geosciences
Industrial and Systems Engineering ( Technical track only)
Information Sciences
Materials Science and Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Oceanography
Operations Research
Physics
Cash awards are paid at a rate of $25,000 - $41,000 per year depending on prior educational
experiences.
Application opens in August and closes in December.
For additional information, visit: http://smart.asee.org/
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Us Bank Scholarship Program
Must be: A high school senior planning to enroll or a current college freshmen, sophomore or
junior at an eligible four-year college or university participating in the U.S. Bank Student Loan
Program.
Enrolled by September 2012.
A United States citizen or permanent resident alien.
Winners will be selected at random.
$1,000 Scholarship
Apply online.
Scholarship award checks will be issued in August 2012.
Deadline: March 31st 2012
For further information, and online application, visit: www.usbank.com/scholarship.
Pilot Club of Valley Forge Scholarships
o MUST have a minimum GPA of 3.25 and be sponsored by a local Pilot Club
o For additional information and/or application materials contact Alicia Fox at 610-933-7058 or
afoxphoenixville@comcast.net
o Deadline: February 1, 2012
Ruby Newhall Scholarship for Foreign Students
o Award up to $1500 for students from outside the United States and Canada
o Must be from a foreign country, pursuing a degree in the United States or Canada
o Field of study must be of a nature that improves the quality of life for the community in
the student’s home country
o Must have spent at least one full semester in a college in the United States or Canada by
the application submission date
o Must be a full-time student and remain a full-time student for the duration of the award
o Must plan to return to own country within six months of completing studies
o Deadline: March 15, 2012
Becky Burrows Scholarship
o Full-time student award: $1000/ Part-time student award: $500
o Awarded to non-traditional students either beginning a career or changing careers to
pursue studies to work with people with brain-related disorders or disabilities
o Deadline: March 1, 2012
o http://www.pilotinternational.org/html/foundation/scholar.shtml
PA System of Higher Education Inc.
Applications and additional information for the below scholarships are available online at:
http://www.thepafoundation.org/
Many scholarships online, but some have vague deadlines and are only available certain years
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Wayne G. Failor Scholarship Fund
Award amount dependant on available funds
Must be a student of West Shore School District in Cumberland and York Counties
Must be a full-time undergraduate student planning to enroll at a PASSHE university
Must major in business, accounting, or a related major
Must have a “B” average or better by the end of the junior year of high school
Recipients selected by officials of West Shore School District based on above eligibility
Deadline: May 1 each year
Highmark Scholarship
Award amount: $1,000
Available to incoming freshman
Recipients selected by university using criteria determine by university
Must be majoring in a health-care related field
Deadline: June each year
PHEAA (Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency)
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
A federally funded program offering a merit scholarship for outstanding high school
seniors who have been accepted at an institution of higher education. The federal
government allocates the funds that determine the amount of the scholarship award.
Must be a high school graduate during the same academic year in which the scholarship
is awarded
Must be accepted for enrollment at an eligible institution of higher education
Must be a resident of Pennsylvania
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, or be able to provide evidence of permanent
residency
Expect to be a FULL-TIME freshman student enrolled at an eligible institution of higher
education, in the United States, following high school graduation
Must rank in the top 5% of your graduating class, or hold a ranking of 1, 2 or 3 in classes
of 60 students or less
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5
Must have a combined SAT score of 1150 (critical reading and math only) OR an ACT
composite score of 25 or more OR a GED score of 3550 or above. (TOEFL not accepted)
Renewable for 3 additional years based on full-time enrollment, maintenance of
satisfactory academic progress as defined by the institution and federal funding
Application and additional information available online at:
http://www.pheaa.org/specialprograms/Robert_C_Byrd_Honors_Scholarship_Program.
shtml
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MENSA Foundation Essay Competition
Award amounts from $300-$1,000
Available to residents of a participating American Mensa local group who will be enrolled in an
accredited U.S. institution of post-secondary education for the Fall 2011 term
For entry form and essay rules, download an entry form for your area by zip code at
http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships
Deadline: January 15 (postmarked)
Central Scholarship Bureau (CSB)
Award amounts p to $10,000 per year in scholarships and interest-free loans
Each scholarship has slightly different eligibility requirements, but follow basic guidelines (see
below). The sole exception is the Stulman Endowed Scholars Program, which does not require
students to be permanent Maryland residents. Specific details for each program can be found in
the drop-down menus on our website. We offer scholarships for undergraduate and graduate
study as well as for career training.
Basic eligibility requirements:
o U.S. citizen or permanent resident
o Enrolled or accepted full-time student
o Established permanent residency within the State of Maryland for at least 1 full year
before entering a post-secondary program. Students who have established permanent
residency within 200 miles of Baltimore, MD may only be eligible for interest-free loans
o Minimum GPA of 2.0
o Have applied for Federal, State, and school financial aid – do not have to have taken an
Unsubsidized Direct Loan or a Parent PLUS Loan to be eligible
o Family Income Guidelines:
Adjusted Gross Income of less than $90,000
Parental income for single, graduate students evaluated on individual basis
Award terms are for one academic year. Award recipients may reapply each year.
Additional information for individual scholarships available at
http://centralsb.org/html/process.htm under “Scholarships and Grants”
Application available online at http://centralsb.org/html/process.htm
Deadline: January 2012
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) – Philadelphia Chapter
Award amount: $3,000
Undergraduate or Graduates living AND attending college in Philadelphia and surrounding
counties, central-to-southern NJ and northern DE)
Must be a Full-Time student with a declared major or minor in Accounting, Business
Administration, Finance, or Criminal Justice
Award based on academic achievement according to Official Transcripts, 3 letters of
recommendation, and original 250-500 words essay explaining why student deserves the award
and how fraud awareness will affect student’s professional development
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If applicant complies with deadlines established for ACFE Foundation for the Ritchie-Jennings
Memorial Scholarship (January 21, 2011), documentation will be forwarded to the ACFE
Foundation for consideration of additional scholarship monies
o Additional information regarding eligibility and deadlines available online at
http://www.acfe.com/membership/students.asp?copy=scholarship
Additional information available online at www.philacfe.com/feedback.html
Application and additional information available in the Financial Aid Office
Deadline: February 3, 2012
Big Sun Scholarship
Annual award amount: $500
Must be a high school senior or be attending a post-secondary institution
Must be currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community
Must submit a short essay responding to the following question: “What are your most important
extracurricular or community activities? What have you done to contribute to them?”
o Submit essay to athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com
For additional information visit: http://www.bigsunathletics.com
Deadline: June 22, 2012
Institute for Humane Studies
Public Policy Internship Program
Paid internships at more than 100 policy organizations located across the United States
$1,500 stipend plus housing assistance
Includes 2 career workshops in Washington, D.C. and weekly lectures by academic and
policy professionals
Professional resume review and public speaking and interview training
For application and additional information visit www.TheIHS.org/publicpolicy
Deadline: January 31, 2012
IHS Journalism Internship Program
Paid internships in print, broadcast, new media, or investigative journalism
Includes a stipend and housing assistance
Students may apply for funding for internships secured on their own
Hosts include broadcast networks, daily papers, and independent, non-profit newsrooms
Spring, summer, and fall placements
For application and additional information visit www.TheIHS.org/journalism
Deadline: January 31 for summer internship
Humane Studies Fellowship
Awarded to graduate students and outstanding undergraduates embarking on liberty-
advancing careers in ideas
The fellowships support study in a variety of fields, including economics, philosophy, law,
political science, history, and sociology
Range from $2,000-$15,000 and students may re-apply each year of their studies
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B. Davis Scholarship
Award amount: $1,000
Available to high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently enrolled in any post-
secondary institution
No age restriction
Applicants are required to submit an essay of less than 1,000 words on the following topic:
“Discuss, in less than 1000 words, what you consider to be the single most important societal
problem of our day? Why?”
o Submit essays via email to awards@studentawardsearch.com
o Include your name and the school you are attending this year and next
Additional information about this scholarship and others available at
http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
Deadline: May 28, 2012
ScholarshipExperts.com
Campus Discovery $5,000 “Value of College” Scholarship
U.S. citizens or legal residents currently enrolled at (or recently graduated from and 2-
or 4-year college in the U.S.
Complete survey then respond (200 words max): What have you gotten out of your
college experience and why has it been valuable for you to attend?
Apply at http://campusdiscovery.com/start
Deadline: January 31, 2012
Zinch Super Student Stimulus Scholarship
U.S. students enrolled in college
Apply online at http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/notes/zs.jsp
Deadline: December 31, 2011
Cappex “A GPA Isn’t Everything” Scholarship
U.S. students enrolled in college
Apply online at http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/notes/capg.jsp
Deadline: November 30, 2011
Scholarship Points Scholarship
U.S. students attending college
Apply online at http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/notes/sp.jsp
Deadline: N/A
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BACHELOR DEGREE SCHOLARSHIPS:
Business - Bachelor Degree Scholarship
A $1,000 scholarship for undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing
bachelor level degrees related to business management, information systems
management, marketing, finance, accounting, human resource management,
and entrepreneurship.
Application and additional information available online at:
http://degreedirectory.org/pages/business_scholarship.html
Deadline: April 1st, 2012
Social Sciences - Bachelor Degree Scholarship
A $500 scholarship for students who are interested in pursuing bachelor level
degrees related to Political Science, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology,
Economics and History.
Application and additional information available online at:
http://degreedirectory.org/pages/Social_Sciences_Bachelors_Degree_Scholarsh
ip.html
Deadline: April 1st, 2012
Communications and Journalism - Bachelor Degree Scholarship
A $500 scholarship for students who are interested in pursuing bachelor level
degrees related to Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business
Communications, Advertising, and Broadcasting.
Application and additional information available online at:
http://degreedirectory.org/pages/Communications_and_Journalism_Bachelors
_Degree_Scholarship.html
Deadline: April 1, 2012
Online Bachelor Degree Scholarship
A $500 scholarship for full-time or part-time students who are interested in
pursuing any online bachelor level degree.
Application and additional information available online at:
http://degreedirectory.org/pages/Online_Bachelors_Degree_Scholarship.html
Deadline: April 1, 2012
MASTER DEGREE SCHOLARSHIPS:
Information Systems and Technology Management - Master Degree
Scholarship
A $500 scholarship for students who are interested in pursuing master level
degrees related to Information Systems, Informatics, Computer Information
Technology, Computer Systems Security, and Technology Management.
Last Updated 11/18/2011
Application and additional information available online at:
http://degreedirectory.org/pages/Information_Systems_and_Technology_Mana
gement_Masters_Degree_Scholarship.html
Deadline: April 1, 2012
Psychology and Counseling - Master Degree Scholarship
A $500 scholarship for students who are interested in pursuing master level
degrees related to Community Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling,
Counseling Psychology, Guidance Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, and
Clinical Psychology.
Application and additional information available online at:
http://degreedirectory.org/pages/Psychology_and_Counseling_Masters_Degre
e_Scholarship.html
Deadline: April 1, 2012
Education and Teaching - Master Degree Scholarship
A $500 scholarship for students who are interested in pursuing master level
degrees related to Teaching, Curriculum and Instruction, Education
Administration, Educational Leadership, Early Childhood Education, and
Educational Technology.
Application and additional information available online at:
http://degreedirectory.org/pages/Education_and_Teaching_Masters_Degree_S
cholarship.html
Deadline: April 1, 2012
Online Master Degree Scholarship
A $500 scholarship for full-time or part-time students who are interested in
pursuing any online master's level degree.
Application and additional information available online at:
http://degreedirectory.org/pages/Online_Masters_Degree_Scholarship.html
Deadline: April 1, 2012
National Federation of the Blind
Awards for high school seniors and college students who plan to attend college during the
upcoming academic year (2011/2012)
National award amounts range from $3,000-$12,000
State awards (up to 2) in the amount of $1,000
PA residents are eligible for both national and state awards and should submit both applications
Must be legally blind in both eyes
Must be residing in the Unites States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico
Must be pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, postsecondary course of study in a degree
program at a United States institution in the 2011 scholarship year (***Exception: one
scholarship may be given to a person employed full-time while attending school part-time***)
Must participated in the entire NFB national convention and in all scheduled scholarship
program activities
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Application and additional information for national scholarship available online at
http://www.nfb.org/nfb/scholarship_program.asp
National Scholarship Deadline: March 31, 2012
Application and additional information for state scholarship available in the WCU Financial Aid
Office in the ‘Scholarship Binder’
State Scholarship Deadline: August 31, 2012
Scholarship America
Helps students attain their dream of college or vocational school through scholarship assistance
and college-readiness programs.
Nearly $2 billion awarded in scholarships since 1958
Learn more at: www.scholarshipamerica.org
o Dollars for Scholars
o Scholarship Management Services
o Scholarship
o Special Initiatives
The Center for Scholarship Administration
Serves as the administrator for a long list of programs, scholarships, foundations, trust funds,
corporations, and generous individuals
Go here for the list: www.scholarshipprograms.org
Scholarships.com
Find money for college!
Find scholarships based on a student’s personal profile
Email notification
College search
Calculators, tips, and tools
Visit www.scholarships.com
BrokeScholar
Brought to students by Chase, Broke Scholar is a free, easy-to-use resource connecting over
600,000 scholarships daily to students in need for college
Create a user profile and search for financial aid that matches up with what you need
Go to www.BrokeScholar.com and click on ‘Spread the Word’
Fast Web
Over 1.5 million scholarships available
Free for students
Internship opportunities
Financial aid advice and tools online
Go to www.fastweb.com
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The Addison H. Gibson Foundation
Maximum of $12,000 to undergraduates and $18,000 to graduates
2% annual interest until one year after graduation, then it increases to 5%
At least one full year of studies required
Minimum GPA 2.8
To apply: contact Lynn Dunbar via email ldunbar@gibson-fnd.org or telephone at (412) 261-
1611 to schedule an interview (applications to proceed obtained only then)
The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity
Essay contest challenges students to submit essays on the urgent ethical issues that confront
them in today’s world
First prize: $5,000
Second Prize: $2,500
Third Prize: $1,500
Two Honorable Mentions: $500 each
Must be full-time junior or senior at 4-year college/university in fall 2011
Deadline: December 5, 2011
Talbots
For perseverance and ingenuity
Empowers women to enrich themselves through learning and achieve a college education later
in life
Up to seventeen $10,000 scholarships and one $30,000 scholarship
Only first 5,000 eligible who apply will be considered!
Visit: www.talbots.com/scholarship for more information
Deadline: January 3, 2012
Truman Scholarship
U.S. Citizens who are juniors or third-year Seniors with a GPA of at least 3.5
All majors
Must be nominated by your school
Outstanding public service, excellent academic record, and clear evidence of leadership
capabilities
Go to: www.truman.gov
Deadline: March 2012
Army Nurse Corps Association
ANCA for baccalaureate or higher degree nursing and anesthesia students
15 students $3,000 scholarships
Certain criteria required regarding future plans to enter the army, past involvement in the army,
enrolling in the army, or students with parent, spouse or children in the army
Further information can be obtained by email at education@e-anca.org or by downloading the
ANCA 2012 Scholarship Program Guidelines and Application at http://e-
anca.org/ANCAScshpAppl.doc
Deadline: March 31, 2012
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