Scholarships

Scholarships available to high school students, compiled by the Educational Talent Search and Upward Bound programs.

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American Spirit Scholarship Photo Contest
Amount: $500.00 award
Deadline: June 1of each year
Return to: see details at website
Eligibility: The contest is open to students aged 13 to 18.
Go to: http://www.secretsforwinningscholarships.com/2011-scholarship-contest/

AFSA National Scholarship Essay Contest
Go to: http://afsascholarship.org/highschool.html
Amount: National Winner, $4,000; 2nd prize winner, $3,000; 3rd prize winner, $2,000; 4 –regional winners get $1.000 each.
Deadline: early January of each year
Return to: see details at website
Eligibility: see details at website

APHA (American Public Health Association) Get Ready Scholarship
Amount: 6 - $500 scholarships available
Deadline: see details at above web address
Return to: see details at website
Eligibility: Current high school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students who understand the importance of emergency preparedness, you may qualify for this scholarship.
Go to: http://www.getreadyforflu.org/new_pg_scholarship.htm

Area Go Texan Scholarship Application
Amount: 4 year, $12,000.00 award
Deadline: January each year, see website
Eligibility: US citizen, senior ranked in upper third (1/3) of graduating class, SAT minimum score of 1350 or ACT minimum score of 19, must enroll in a Texas college or university, must be involved in extracurricular and community activities, limit on other scholarships/financial aid.
Go to www.rodeohouston.com for more info…. http://www.rodeohouston.com/about/scholarship/index.aspx

Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition
Amount: up to $2,500.00
Deadline: February of each year
Return to: The Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition PO Box N Austin, Texas
78713-8914
Eligibility: any high school student
Go to: www.utexas.edu/world/barbarajordan/ for more info or to print entry form.

Campus Discovery “Advice to Your High School Self” Scholarship
Amount: $2,500 award
Deadline: July 31, 2011
Return to: see details at website
Eligibility: To qualify, you must be a US student enrolled at a college or university. Recent college grads with an Associates or Bachelor's degree in 2009, 2010 and 2011 also qualify.
Go to: http://www.campusdiscovery.com/
Click on “Scholarship Details” on left of screen.

Carr P. Collins Scholars Program at Baylor University
Amount: $3,900.00 each year, renewable for 4 years
Deadline: January 31 each year; see: http://www.baylor.edu/admissions/index.php?id=59373
Return to: apply online at www.baylor.edu/admissions/CarrPCollins
Eligibility: meet all university requirements for admission, have a minimum combined critical reading and math score of 1250 on the SAT or a minimum of 28 on the ACT, be in the top quarter of graduating class, have proven leadership qualities and a commitment to campus and community service.

Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation
The CKSF awards scholarships to students through internet-based quiz competitions. There is no essay writing or long applications to complete. Students receive scholarship awards based on common knowledge and basic education curricula.
Open to every high school student in the United States, this is a monthly online quiz tournament.
Go to www.cksf.org to register or for more information.

Courageous Persuaders Scholarship
Amount: $500.00 - $3,000.00
Deadline: visit: http://www.courageouspersuaders.com/
Return to: apply online at www.mccanndetroit.com/persuade/
Eligibility: any high school student
Misc info: Create a 30 second commercial targeted at middle school students to warn them about the dangers of underage drinking. The winning team will have their commercial aired on television.
Go to: http://www.mccanndetroit.com/persuade/

Discover Card Tribute Award
Amount: 300 state scholarships of $2,500; 10 national scholarships for $25,000.
Scholarships for high school juniors to use for postsecondary education at two or four year colleges as well as trade or technical schools.
Deadline: Fall deadline, December 31; Spring deadline, Aril 30 of each year
Return to: see details at website
Eligibility: Criteria for selecting winners - includes special talents, overcoming an obstacle, community service and leadership. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher in the ninth and tenth grades.
Go to: http://www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml

Education is Freedom National Scholarship Program
Amount: $2,000.00
Deadline: November through January (application period)
Return to: see details of program at: www.educationisfreedom.com (membership required)
Eligibility: Seniors who plan to enroll as a full-time student at a two or four year college or university; legal United States resident for one year; GPA between 3.0-3.5; demonstrate financial need, leadership, participation in activities, and work history.

Elder & Leemaur Publishers Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities available at www.elpublishers.com/content/scholarships.php.
This is an essay contest.
$12,000 in scholarships and awards.
Top Ten Online Grants.
New Scholarships and Popular Scholarships, go to: http://www.studentscholarships.org/

FFA Scholarship Book
There are many scholarships available for current FFA members who are seniors.
Go to www.ffa.org for an application. You only fill out one application, and you are considered for all scholarships for which you meet the criteria.
The deadline is February 15, 2007 (postmarked).
Grants and Scholarships at: https://www.ffa.org/programs/grantsandscholarships/Pages/default.aspx

Gates Millennium Scholars
Amount: varies
Deadline: January 10, 2011
Return to: get forms at http://www.gmsp.org
Eligibility: must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific
Islander American or Hispanic American; US citizen or permanent resident; have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3; meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria; have demonstrated leadership skills; have all required forms completed and submitted by the deadline.
Scholarship links: http://www.gmsp.org/(eaxktmvhfunbaf550k1o0fv5)/publicweb/Scholarships.aspx

Hunt Leadership Scholars at SMU
Amount: full SMU tuition and fees
Deadline: read information at: http://smu.edu/hunt/howtoapply.asp
Return to: apply online at www.smu.edu
Eligibility: rank in top 25% of graduating class; composite SAT 1200 on math and critical reading or ACT 28; extraordinary leadership (leadership is the primary criterion for selection); at least 16 academic units; submission of Hunt Essay.

Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship Program/Essay Competition
Amount: $600.00
Deadline: September through January each year
Return to: www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships to get an application.
Mail application to Mensa Foundation Scholarship PO Box 5904 Round Rock, TX 78683-5904
Eligibility: will have to provide proof of enrollment in a post-secondary institution for school year.

OP Loftbed Scholarship
Amount: 1- $500.00 award
Deadline: July 31of each year
Return to: see details at website
Eligibility: OP Loftbed is giving back to the college community by offering a scholarship to US citizens. Essay topics vary from year to year.
Go to: http://oploftbed.com/scholarship/index.php

Patricia M. McNamara Memorial Scholarship
Amount: 1 - $500 scholarship; others available for $5,000, &$10,000 from this site.
Deadline: $500 – May 31 of each year
Return to: see details at website
Eligibility: Did you have to overcome obstacles to achieve your goals? If you are like most students, it wasn't an easy ride.
Go to: http://www.patricias-scholarship.org/

Sam Walton Community Scholarship
Amount: $1,000.00
Deadline: Apply on-line from November - January
Return to: go to www.walmartfoundation.org for more information, printable online instructions, and the link to apply. (must use application code SWCS)
Go to: http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/8736.aspx?p=236
Eligibility: Can’t be a Wal-Mart store or Sam’s Club associate, or the child or legal dependent of a Wal-Mart store or Sam’s Club associate.

Scholarship4Moms
Amount: $10,000 scholarship
Deadline: June 15 each year
Return to: see details at website
Eligibility: focused on hardworking moms who want to complete their education, but don't have the time, money or the support to meet their goal.
Go to: http://www.scholarships4moms.net/

ScholarshipPoints.com $10,000 Scholarships
Register to qualify for multiple scholarship drawings each month. You can increase your chances of winning college money by taking surveys, reading blogs and other easy online activities.
Go to: http://www.scholarshippoints.com/

State Farm Texas Scholar Athlete
Amount: $250.00
Deadline: no deadline
Return to: Counselor’s office
Rules, etc.: http://texasscholarathlete.com/rules/nominationreq.aspx
Eligibility: currently active in one high school sport, display leadership and good citizenship on and off the field, maintain a 3.0 GPA.

The American Legion Scholarships
Go to: http://www.legion.org/scholarships
Read scholarship information on: American Legion Legacy Scholarship; American Legion Baseball Scholarship; Samsung American Legion Scholarship; National High School Oratorical Contest; Eagle Scout of the Year; Eight & Forty Lung & Respiratory

Disease Nursing Scholarship Fund.
www.TuitionFundingSources.com
Tuition Funding Sources provides students with access to the world’s largest scholarship database along with college and career information.
TFS contains career and personality tests, career guidance information, and information on State and Federal Financial Aid Programs.
Go to www.TuitionFundingSources.com, click on Login and first time user. Select state where you live and school that you attend. Enter your email address and create password.

Voice of Democracy VFW $30,000 Scholarship
Amount: $30,000 scholarship available; other scholarships range from $1,000 to $16,000.
Deadline: Voice of Democracy – Nov. 1; Patriots’ Pen Youth Essay – Nov. 1; Scouting
Scholarship – Mar. 1.
Return to: see details at website
Eligibility: See specific scholarships for details: Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition; Patriot's Pen Essay Contest, and Scout of the Year Scholarship program.
Go to: http://www.vfw.org/Community/Programs/

VFW Post 10904 Scholarship Opportunities
Amount: $2,500.00, $5,000.00, $10,000.00
Deadline: Vary each year
Return to: Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW
Eligibility: any student enrolled in public high school
Voice of Democracy entry form; Patriot’s Pen entry from; Outstanding Young Volunteer of the Year Award entry form; Young American Patriotic Art Brochure
Go to: http://www.vfw10804.org/scholarship.html

Scholarships for Minority Women

  • Actuary Scholarships for Minority Students
  • American Chemical Society Scholarships
  • American Geological Institute Minority Geoscience Student Scholarship
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • American Political Science Association Minority scholarship list
  • The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
  • Engineering for Minorities
  • International Education Financial Aid
  • Jack Kent Cook Foundation Graduate Scholars Program
  • John L. Carey Accounting Scholarship
  • Kaiser Media Internships in Health Reporting
  • LGBT Scholarships
  • Microsoft Scholarships (for computer related degrees)
  • Morris K. Udall Undergraduate Scholarship (for environmental studies)
  • National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART Grant)
  • Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
  • Students of Color Scholarship
  • Unmet Need Scholarship
  • USA Funds

Scholarships for African -American Women

  • Herbert Lehman Education Fund
  • The Jackie Robinson Foundation (high school seniors only)
  • Ron Brown Scholarship (high school seniors)
  • Black Excel Scholarship Gateways
  • Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
  • Dr. James M. Rosin Scholarship
  • Fisk Premedical Summer Institute / Minority Medical Education Program
  • General Mills Technology Scholars Award
  • Law School: MCCA Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship Program
  • NAACP Earl Warren Shearman and Sterling Law School Scholarship
  • NAACP Scholarships: Earl G. Graves Scholarship, Agnes Jones Scholarship, Lillian and
  • Samuel Sutton Scholarship, Roy Wilkins Scholarship, and the Hubertus W.V. Williams
  • Scholarship
  • National Association of Black Journalists
  • National Black Police Association
  • National Society of Black Engineers Scholarship List
  • Sallie Mae Fund American Dream Scholarship
  • Siemens Teacher Education Scholarship Program
  • Spieler, Rhea and Louis Scholarship Program
  • UNCF Merck Science Initiative
  • United Negro College Fund

Scholarships for Latina Women

  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund (also for college students)
  • Adelante US Education Leadership Fund
  • Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (Congressional Internship)
  • First in My Family Scholarship Program
  • Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
  • Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
  • Hispanic Internship Program
  • La Unidad Latina Foundation
  • Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund
  • National Association of Hispanic Journalists
  • Salvadoran American Leadership and Education Fund
  • State Farm Hispanic Scholarship Fund