EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

For Currently Enrolled Students

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MOUNT VERNON & KNOX COUNTY have established The Donald and Sigrid Harnsberger Scholarship Fund in September 2000 with a designated gift from the Harnsberger Family. The Harnsbergers desire to award a $10,000 scholarship annually to a student attending either Princeton University or Massachusetts Institute of Technology. To award a $10,000 scholarship annually with the following qualifications:

Ø The student should be a senior from any high school in Knox County and may be either male or female.

Ø The student will be attending either Princeton University or the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Ø This scholarship is for a one year period.

Ø It may be renewable at the discretion of the Distribution Committee, upon application by the student.

THE POINT FOUNDATION

The Point Foundation (www.thepointfoundation.com) is pleased to announce the availability of numerous scholarship opportunities for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) students. The Point Foundation provides financial support, mentoring and hope to meritorious students who are marginalized due to sexual orientation, gender expression or gender identity. The Point Foundation recognizes that individuals may be socially marginalized or even abandoned by family, friends and society because of their sexual orientation, gender expression or gender identity. These lives should not be further disadvantaged as they prepare for the future.

ARMY ROTC SCHOLARSHIP

The Army ROTC scholarship at Princeton pays full tuition and fees, plus an annual book and monthly spending allowances. Cadets also receive a nominal pay, room and board, and reimbursement for travel expenses when participating in Advanced Camp and other summer leadership development programs. Students are eligible for a two or three-year scholarship, based on demonstrated leadership performance and potential.

Ø Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and at least 17 years old by October 1 of the year of enrollment.

Ø Pass a medical exam and an Army Physical Fitness Test

Ø Have at least two years remaining at Princeton University

Ø Agree to accept a commission as an officer in the Regular Army, Army National Guard or Army Reserve

Ø Pursue a Department of the Army approved discipline

Ø Be willing to serve a combination of 8 years in the Regular Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserve and the Individual Ready Reserve

Ø Contact the Princeton University Army ROTC Recruiting Officer at (609) 258-4225.

AIR FORCE ROTC SCHOLARSHIP

Air Force ROTC scholarships can pay up to full college tuition, provide $600 a semester for books, and pay a monthly stipend.

Ø Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or pursuing citizenship between 14-30 (waiverable up to 35)

Ø Meet weight standards and medically qualified

Ø Have no serious involvement with law or school officials

Ø Pass a physical test

Ø Have at least two years remaining at Princeton University

Ø Contact the AFROTC Detachment 485 Recruiting Office at Rutgers University. E-mail rotc485@rci.rutgers.edu or phone (732) 932-7706

THE SALLIE MAE 911 EDUCATION FUND

The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund was created in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The scholarship program is open to children of those who were killed or permanently disabled as a result of the terrorist attacks, and who are enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions.* Scholarship awards of up to $2,500 per applicant, per school year, are available and may be renewed on an annual basis, subject to satisfactory academic progress.

Application: Download an application from www.salliemaefund.org

Deadline: Open

NOAA ERNEST F. HOLLINGS UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program is designed to increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and education. Additionally, it is designed to recruit and prepare students for careers with NOAA and other natural resource agencies, or as educators of environmental science. Eligibility required:

Ø U.S. citizenship

Ø Full-time junior or rising senior academic status at an accredited college or university within the U.S. or U.S. territories.

Ø Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) in all completed undergraduate courses and major field of study. Majoring in NOAA-related disciplines, including, but not limited to oceanic, environmental, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education that support NOAA's programs and mission.

Ø For further information regarding the Hollings Scholarship Program, please email studentscholarshipprogram@noaa.gov.

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. Please visit http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.

U.S. BANK SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Ø Available to high school seniors and college undergraduates

Ø Forty $1000 scholarships awarded in random drawing

Ø No essays

Ø Program runs October through March

Ø Apply online at usbank.com/scholarship

GMR TRANSCRIPTION SCHOLARSHIP
Date Application is Available - Now
Deadline – Ongoing Quarterly on March 15^th, June 15^th, September 15^th, and December 15th

Scholarship Amount - $500.00
Number of Awards – 2 Cash rewards, 5 Equipment rewards, 25 TCI training awards
Criteria & Link to Apply - See Below
Contact Information - Beth Worthy 714-731-9000 beth@gmrtranscription.com

1. Sponsor Information
GMR Transcription is a leading transcription services company that transcribes voice recordings for academic, business, legal, non-profit and other organizations. The company also translates from Spanish to English, English to Spanish, English to Mandarin and Mandarin to English. Over 5,200 GMR Transcription clients are served by over 200 trained independent contractor transcribers.

2. Scholarship Information

3. Requirements/Deadline:

Scholarship Deadline: Ongoing Quarterly on March 15^th, June 15^th, September 15^th, and December 15th
Must be enrolled in a college/university, and use your college email address to register

Scholarship Package Includes:

Ø Free transcription training at www.TranscriptionCertificationInstitute.org, a $399 value

Ø A completion certificate from Transcription Certification Institute.

Ø $500 stipend to two students who get certified

Ø Transcription equipment package to five students who get certified

Ø Guaranteed part-time transcription work from GMR Transcription.

4. Students can apply at this link: http://www.gmrtranscription.com/scholarship/scholarshiphome.aspx

NAVY NUCLEAR PROPULSION OFFICER CANDIDATE PROGRAM

The Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) program offers up to $168,300 to college sophomores, juniors and seniors who are earning their degrees. The NUPOC program provides a regular monthly income ranging from $3,280 to $5,610 for up to 30 months prior to graduation. All majors are eligible. Learn more at http://www.navy.com/joining/education-opportunities/undergraduate.html.

NAVY CIVIL ENGINEER COLLEGIATE PROGRAM

The Civil Engineer Collegiate Program (CECP) offers up to $113,100 to college juniors and seniors earning their degrees. CECP provides a regular monthly income ranging from $2,575 to $4,700 for up to two years prior to graduation. Learn more at http://www.navy.com/joining/education-opportunities/undergraduate.html.

NAVY NURSE CANDIDATE PROGRAM

The Nurse Candidate Program (NCP) offers up to $34,000 to college juniors and seniors to help pay for nursing school. This includes an initial grant of $10,000 plus a monthly stipend of $1,000 for up to 24 months while earning your degree. Learn more at http://www.navy.com/joining/education-opportunities/undergraduate.html.

GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AND TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

NAVY HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) covers 100% of the cost of medical school, dental school or qualifying postgraduate school tuition; provides a monthly stipend of $2,088 to cover living expenses for up to four years; plus potentially offers a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000. Learn more at http://www.navy.com/joining/education-opportunities/graduate-professional.html.

NAVY HEALTH SERVICES COLLEGIATE PROGRAM

The Health Services Collegiate Program (HSCP) provides anywhere from $157,000 to $269,000 to students completing medical school, dental school or qualifying postgraduate school. That includes a monthly salary and housing allowance from $3,280 to $5,610 for up to 48 months. The specifics of this offer depend on specialty area. Learn more at http://www.navy.com/joining/education-opportunities/graduate-professional.html.

NAVY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Financial Assistance Program (FAP) provides potentially over $275,000 during a typical four-year medical or dental residency. That includes a $45,000 annual grant on top of any residency program-based salary – plus a monthly stipend of $2,088 for up to four years. The specifics of this offer depend on specialty area. Learn more at http://www.navy.com/joining/education-opportunities/graduate-professional.html.

DIRECT MARKETING EDUCATION FOUNDATION (DMEF) SCHOLARSHIPS are accepted from November through May. The deadline for submitting applications is May 31, 2013.

All applicants must complete a scholarship application.
All applicants must send an official transcript. (After completing this form, see confirmation letter/screen for address.)
Students must be enrolled in an accredited 4-year college or university or graduate school and have at least one semester of school remaining.
Graduating seniors not entering graduate school are ineligible.
High school students are not eligible

For more information and/or to apply for a scholarship, please visit http://www.directworks.org/dmef-marketing-programs/student-marketing-scholarships.

ROCK HOUND SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: Dec 25th, 2013 11:59pm

Value of Scholarship: $500

Number of Scholarships: 1

Requirements: Currently enrolled in college currently residing in the United States. Fill out form and $500 word essay (Why do you feel science is so important in today's world?).

The details can be found here: http://www.tanzanitejewelrydesigns.com/scholarship

BEST PRICE NUTRITION is offering one student a $1,000 paid scholarship towards their academic costs for the 2014 school year. If any alumni wins this scholarship, $1,000 will be given to the school the alumni graduated from. As a bonus, the winner will also receive $250 in supplements from Empyrean Nutrition.

Application Process

Would you like to take part in the 2013 Best Price Nutrition Fitness & Health Scholarship? Just complete the following step:

Fill out this survey which has questions related to your health and fitness goals in life. Also answer the last essay question in the survey with 750 words or less.

Punctuation, grammar, clarity and organization will be considered during the evaluation process, as well as content.

To enter, fill out the survey and submit by 11:59pm on Dec 31st, 2013. Carefully review your application before you submit it. We recommend that you print a hard copy of your application to retain for your records.

Confirmation

Applicants will receive an emailed confirmation when the electronic application is successfully submitted. Late submissions and incomplete application packages will not be considered.

No applicant will be enrolled to receive extraneous emails and/or solicitations of any sort. See our Privacy Policy

Payment of Scholarships

The Best Price Nutrition scholarship is paid to the school of the selected recipient. It will be paid in a one-time amount of $1,000.00 U.S. Dollars. Only one entry is permitted per student.

Scholarship Payment Details: All scholarships given by Best Price Nutrition are awarded annually in January. The first being in January 2014. The scholarship payout will occur in August 2014 and will be issued in one installment of $1,000.00 U.S. Dollars.

Eligibility for Payout

Currently residing in the United States.
All eligible participants must be a currently enrolled full-time in college or an alumni
Student must provide the address of the college's Financial Aid Office.
Student must provide college student identification number.
All decisions we make are final and are not subject to appeal.
Before the Prize will be awarded, all information submitted in the application email will be verified. If ANY false or misleading information is submitted on the official entry, the student will be disqualified without notification to the student.
Only one entry per student.

Scholarship payout is made payable to the college and sent directly to the school's financial aid office to be placed on the student's account.

No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win this contest. A purchase or payment of any kind will not increase your chances of winning.

Questions? Contact Us:

Email: jmoriarty@bestpricenutrition.com

Address: 5 Earl Ct Woodridge, IL 60517

Phone: (708) 478-8143

Thank you,

The Best Price Nutrition Team

BLINDSAVER.COM wants to see students create their own blinds. Just remember, your blinds do not necessarily have to cover a window. Let your mind run wild, and show us how creative you can be with blinds. Your blinds will be judged on creativity, functionality, and aesthetic appeal. After you create your blinds, take a picture of them actually covering whatever you have decided to cover, and send that in with a hundred word essay to describe everything about your blinds. The winner will receive a $1,000 dollar award to go towards college. Send your images, as well as your essay to scholarship@BlindSaver.com

Application URL: http://www.blindsaver.com/scholarship.jspx

Deadline: December 31^st, 2013

Eden currently offers the ALEXIS KATE SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS SCHOLARSHIP, a $500 Scholarship presented annually to a worthy college student who has declared a special education major and has also demonstrated extracurricular commitment to the field. This award was made possible through the fund-raising efforts of Steve Nelson whose niece was diagnosed with autism at 17 months of age and subsequently received early intervention services through Eden’s infant and toddler program. Mr. Nelson rode his bike 1,800 miles from New Jersey-to-Florida in order to raise money to create an endowed scholarship fund for students planning special education careers.

Download the 2013 Alexis Kate Special Education Teachers Scholarship Application. Deadline April 26, 2013

ERNST & YOUNG CENTRAL AMERICA is carrying out an internship program for early college students majoring in Finance, Engineering, Business Administration and Economy.

The program is open to 2 students in the following countries: Costa Rica, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic.

The internship provides students the option to learn about the business during their summer vacation, since it is scheduled to begin in August 2013, and last 6 weeks or as long as the student is available.

Interns will have the opportunity to receive an induction on the business (to be imparted in El Salvador, travel expenses will be covered by EY); in each assigned country, interns will be involved in learning and in market research and knowledge programs for each Transaction Support sub-line (Valuation, M&A and TS).

We would be grateful if you could promote this opportunity to students returning to their country of origin (Costa Rica, Guatemala and Dominican Republic) for the summer vacation.

Please contact: maria.lopez@cr.ey.com; prior to April 30 of this year.

SELLUSEDBOOKS.COM COLLEGE ESSAY CONTEST: OFFICIAL RULES

Applications can be submitted through this page: SellUsedBooks.com College Essay Application.

Timeline:
February 1, 2013 Applications Open
April 30, 2013 Application Deadline
May 10, 2013 Supporting Documents Deadline
May 21, 2013 Scholarship Recipient Announced

Application Requirements/Selection Criteria:
(a) Essay.
(b) Fully completed application.

Supporting Documents Required of Potential Winners:
(a) Affidavit of Eligibility
(b) Publicity/Liability Release
(c) Copyright Assignment
(d) IRS Form W-9
(e) Copy of United States Driver’s License
(f) Headshot photograph in high-resolution, digitally as a JPEG or TIFF file

1. ELIGIBILITY: The Spring 2013 SellUsedBooks.com College Essay Contest is open to legal residents of the United States and who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of application and who are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university located in the United States or are enrolled by the start of the application period. Current employees or members of their immediate families are not eligible. Void where prohibited.

2. HOW TO APPLY: Beginning on the application open date, applicants must submit a complete Essay Contest Application online at http://www.sellusedbooks.com/sell-used-books-college-essay-application.htm by 11:59 pm Pacific Standard Time of the Application Deadline Date. Entries submitted by any other method (i.e. email, snail mail) will not be considered. Limit one (1) Application per person. Application must include name and contact information, background details, academic details, and a short original, previously unpublished written response to the scholarship topic, “Why I should win this scholarship.” Your written response must be written in English, with correct spelling and grammar, and it must be no less than seven-hundred and fifty (750) and not more than one-thousand two-hundred and fifty (1250) words. No substitutions of new drafts or corrected pages will be accepted once you have submitted your original Application. Written responses that are obscene, pornographic, libelous or otherwise objectionable will be disqualified. All Applications become the property of the Sponsor and will not be returned. Sponsor assumes no responsibility for lost, late, misdirected, or unintelligible entries. By submitting an Application, you fully and unconditionally accept and agree to these Official Scholarship Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding.

AWEBER offers a $1000 scholarship to one talented thinker and writer.

To apply for the 2013 AWeber Email Marketing Scholarship, complete the following two steps:

Take this 9-question survey which will ask you about how you use different communication technologies.
Respond the following essay prompt in 500 or fewer words:

In recent decades, communication has changed rapidly and impacted society in dramatic ways. Think of how it has evolved over recent generations, and answer the following questions:

How have communication tools and habits changed from your parents' generation, compared to yours? Has this been a positive, negative or neutral change, and why?
How do you think communication tools and habits will change for your children? Will this be a positive, negative or neutral change, and why?

To be eligible, please complete the survey and email your essay to scholarship@aweber.com by May 1st, 2013.

Please note that both steps are required - students must complete the survey and submit an essay in order to be eligible for the scholarship.

The scholarship is open to students in the United States who are currently enrolled as full-time college freshmen, sophomores and juniors, as well as high school seniors. Only one entry is permitted per student

CORCENTRIC SCHOLARSHIP details:

The winning student will be awarded $1,000. The deadline is May 24, 2013.

· The scholarship is open to US students who are high school seniors or full-time college freshmen, sophomores or juniors

· To enter, students must submit a short essay (no more than 500 words) on the designated topic

You can learn more about the scholarship and enter here: http://www.corcentric.com/contact/accounting-software-scholarship.aspx

BIG FISH GAMES $1,000 online gaming scholarship

The scholarship contest is open to all U.S. residents who are either high school seniors or college students who are already enrolled. The entry requirements are to write a 500-word essay on one of two topics related to the casual/mobile/online gaming industry. The deadline for entry is May 31st, 2013. More detailed info on the scholarship can be found here (along with the essay topics): http://www.bigfishgames.com/blog/big-fish-online-games-scholarship/.

THE READING CHAPTER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS (PSPE) will be awarding a $2,500 scholarship. A check for $1250 will be issued to the recipient’s educational institution to be applied towards their tuition/room and board for each of the fall 2013 and spring 2014 semesters. The Scholarship is a one-time only grant to be provided to an undergraduate engineering student who will be enrolled in the first semester of their second last (junior) or final (senior) year in the fall of 2013, in an ABET accredited engineering program. This award will be based on academic success, character, personal merit, commitment plus school and community involvements.

Instructions and information for students completing the scholarship application:

1. Deadline for receipt of Application and supporting documentation is May 31, 2013

2. For application, see Reading Chapter website: http://www.pspe.org/reading/reading.shtml

3. Return completed application to the Scholarship Chairperson listed below:

Kenneth R. Gabel

301 Shelly Drive

Sinking Spring PA 19608

Phone: 610-207-7157

E-mail: krgabel@aol.com

4. This scholarship is not applicable towards a semester during which the student completes an internship and does not pay tuition.

Applicant Requirements:

· Resident of Berks County, PA

· Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA

· Enrolled in an undergraduate engineering program at an ABET accredited school

· Provide a certified copy of your transcript containing grades up to and including the most recently completed semester

· Provide a copy of your fall 2013 class registration schedule; applicant must be registered for a minimum of 10 credit hours/semester

· Submit a written description of your accomplishments including achievements, awards, professional memberships, college activities, community service and extracurricular activities plus employment details/summary

· Submit two (2) letters of recommendation from individuals with direct knowledge of your character, abilities and potential

It is recommended that the application and supporting materials be submitted as early as possible. Multiple submittals are acceptable; including transcripts. It is recommended that the application and supporting materials be submitted as early as possible. Multiple submittals are acceptable, including transcripts

You can enter here to learn more about: THE SHOP SMART SCHOLARSHIP

Here are the main details:

· Prize is $10,000 and is awarded to 5 students, each receiving $2,000. The deadline is June 16, 2013.

· To enter, students must submit a 500 word essay about how their college experience has been enhanced by remarkable frugality, effort, or thrift.

· The scholarship is open to high school seniors and undergraduate students and must be US citizens or permanent residents.

DATING & RELATIONSHIP PSYCHOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP awards $1,000 to U.S. undergraduates and graduates majoring in Psychology who seek a career in relationship counseling or a related field.

Applicants will be judged based on academic achievement (minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA) and a minimum 500- to maximum 900-word essay entitled “The Psychology of Online Dating.” The essay should address the psychological issues and challenges facing singles given the growing popularity of online dating, and how relationship professionals can help online daters navigate these challenges.

♦ How to Apply

Mail your official transcript and original essay to: DatingAdvice.com Scholarship, c/o Digital Brands Inc., 15 SE 1st Ave, Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32601. The contest URL is: http://www.datingadvice.com/scholarship. Official Rules URL: http://www.datingadvice.com/contest/1yrfree/contest-rules

Deadlines

Entries postmarked by: June 30th, annually

Disbursement on: July 31st, annually

♦ Other Instructions

· Please title your essay “The Psychology of Online Dating”

· List your full name as recognized by your educational institution and a valid (.edu) email address

· Essay should be 12 point font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, 1-inch margins

· Any resources should be cited using MLA format

· Any plagiarism or fabrication will disqualify student from award disbursement

Sunoco Rewards Scholarship: http://www.gosunoco.com/contests-and-sweepstakes/sunoco-rewards-scholarship/ Deadline: 6/15/2013

Clean It Supply Business and Economics Scholarship: http://www.cleanitsupply.com/t-scholarship_program.aspx Deadline: 4/20/2013

Arrow Exterminators Scholarship: http://www.arrowexterminators.com/company/scholarship%20contest Deadline: 5/15/2013