EXTERNAL
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
For Currently Enrolled Students
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MOUNT VERNON
& KNOX COUNTY have established The
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The student
should be a senior from any high school in
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The student will
be attending either
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This scholarship
is for a one year period.
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It may be
renewable at the discretion of the Distribution Committee, upon application by
the student.
DONALD H. BALLEISEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
at the Community Foundation of
This scholarship was
established by Carolyn K. Balleisen in loving memory
of her husband,
FREEHOLD AREA AAUW SCHOLARSHIP
Two $2,000 scholarships, the
Lew Williams Scholarship and the Leila Sulkes
Scholarship. The scholarships are for
female students at least 25 years old, who are returning to college.
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Applicants must
be enrolled in a bachelor
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All applicants
must be residents of
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All applicants
must have maintained at least a "B" average.
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Applications can
be requested by email at PARMHOLD@WEBTV.NET or by mail at Freehold Areas AAUW
Scholarships,
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Students from the Greater
Hartford, Connecticut area interested in outside scholarship opportunities
should visit the Hartford Foundation website at www.hfpg.org to see what may be available to you.
THE JOSEPH L. AND VIVIAN E. STEELE FUND
The Joseph L. and Vivian E.
Steele Fund of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities designates its income
to assist the scholarship of students presently following, or transferring
into, an academic program of architecture at the undergraduate or graduate
level. Grant awards are to be used to
underwrite students' scholarship tuition and fees. To be eligible, students must be in the final
three years of a Bachelor of Architecture degree, or be enrolled in a graduate
program leading to a Master of Architecture degree.
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Applicants to
the Steele Fund must be a present or former resident of one of the following
counties of Central Pennsylvania: Adams,
Bedford, Blair, Centre, Clinton, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton,
Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour,
Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, Tioga, Union or York.
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If you wish to
apply for scholarship funds, please contact The Foundation for Enhancing
Communities at (717) 236-5040 or email dawn@tfec.org.
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
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Applicant must
be a
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Pass a medical
exam and an Army Physical Fitness Test
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Have at least
two years remaining at
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Agree to accept a
commission as an officer in the Regular Army, Army National Guard or Army
Reserve
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Pursue a
Department of the Army approved discipline
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Be willing to
serve a combination of 8 years in the Regular Army, Army National Guard, Army
Reserve and the Individual Ready Reserve
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Contact the
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.
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Applicant must
be a
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Meet weight
standards and medically qualified
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Have no serious
involvement with law or school officials
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Pass a physical
test
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Have at least
two years remaining at
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Contact the
AFROTC Detachment 485 Recruiting Office at
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:
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Full-time junior
or rising senior academic status in Fall 2007 at an accredited college or
university within the
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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.
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For further
information regarding the Hollings Scholarship Program, please email Hollings.education@noaa.gov
THE JOSEPH L. AND VIVIAN E. STEELE FUND
To be eligible, students
must be in the final three years of a Bachelor of Architecture degree, or be
enrolled in a graduate program leading to a Master of Architecture degree. Applicants to the Steele Fund must be a
present or former resident of one of the following counties of Central PA:
Adams, Bedford, Blair, Centre, Clinton, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton,
Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour,
Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, Tioga, Union or York. If you wish to apply for scholarship funds,
please contact The Foundation for Enhancing Communities at: The Joseph L. and
Vivian E. Steele Fund, c/o The Foundation for Enhancing Communities,
LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL
Lighthouse International
invites applicants for their 2008 Scholarship Awards Program. These scholarships reward excellence,
recognize accomplishments and help students who are blind or partially sighted
achieve their career goals. $5,000
prizes are available to:
College-bound Award, for
high school seniors or recent high school graduates now planning to begin
college
Undergraduate Award, for
college students who may apply at any time during their undergraduate studies
Graduate Award, for college
graduates or college seniors planning to pursue a graduate-level program;
candidates may apply at any time immediately prior to, or during, their course
of study.
To learn more about
Lighthouse International 2008 Scholarship Awards Program, eligibility
requirements, application deadline, and/or apply, please visit www.lighthouse.org/sca.
COLUMBUS CITIZENS FOUNDATION, INC.
Criteria:
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Existence of
Italian-American Ancestry
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Financial need
(income not to exceed $30,000 per household dependent)
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Academic
excellence (at least 85% or 3.0 G.P.A.)
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Service to
school and community
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You must reside
in: NY, NJ, DE, DC, MD, PA, VT, RI, ME, MA, NH or CT
To learn more about the
Columbus Citizens Foundation’s College Scholarship Program, and to download an
application for entering college freshmen, please visit
our website at: www.columbuscitizensfd.org
THE READING CHAPTER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA
SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS (PSPE) will be awarding a $2,000 scholarship.
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 or final year in the fall of 2009. The award will be based on academic success,
character, personal merit, commitment plus school and community
involvements.
General Information:
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Deadline for receipt of Application and supporting
documentation is May 29, 2009.
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For application
and additional information, contact the Scholarship Chairperson listed below:
Kenneth
R. Gabel, E.I.T.
Sinking
Spring PA 19608
Phone:
610-855-2505
E-mail:
kenneth.r.gabel@worleyparsons.com
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Reading Chapter
web site: http://www.pspe.org/reading/reading.shtml
Applicant Requirements:
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Resident of
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Enrolled in an
undergraduate engineering program at an ABET accredited school
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Maintain a
minimum 3.0 GPA
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Provide a
transcript signed by an applicable College or University official
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Provide a copy
of the fall 2009 class registration schedule; applicant is required to be
registered for a minimum of 10 credit hours/semester
THE AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE
AND ENGINEERING SOCIETY
The American Indian Science and
Engineering Society (AISES) is a national, nonprofit organization whose mission
is to increase substantially the representation of American Indians and Alaska
Natives in science, engineering and other related technology disciplines. Each year AISES provides a number of
scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students in the Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math (STEM) fields.
Returning in 2009, the AISES
Google Scholarship will fund eleven scholarships at $10,000.00 each. This scholarship is for students majoring in
computer science and computer engineering.
The deadline to apply to the
AISES Google Scholarship is June 15, 2009.
If you would like additional
information about the AISES Google Scholarship, please visit our website at http://www.aises.org/Programs/ScholarshipsandInternships/Scholarships. All eligibility criteria and the scholarship
application are available at this link.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me by email at liz@aises.org
or by telephone at 505-765-1052x107.
EDWARD R. HALL/ROBERT R. HANNA SCHOLARSHIP
ANNOUNCEMENT
The objective of the
scholarship is to acknowledge students for their academic and personal
accomplishments in the field of conservation and/or natural resources.
ELIGIBILITY
The applicant must:
1. be a full-time student in good standing at any New
Jersey accredited university/college, or a resident of New Jersey attending any
accredited out-of-state university/college; and
2. have successfully completed, or will complete by the
award date, at least two semesters of study; and
3. be an undergraduate enrolled in a curriculum related to
natural resources including but not limited to: agriculture, agronomy,
conservation, ecology, environmental science, fisheries, forestry, geography,
journalism, plant science, soil science, and/or wildlife. Other areas related to conservation may also
qualify.
AMOUNT OF
SCHOLARSHIP: A $1,000 Scholarship will be awarded
in memory of Edward R. Hall and Robert R. Hanna
APPLICATION
DEADLINE June 15, 2009
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HOW TO
APPLY:
Download the application form from
http://home.comcast.net/~njswcs/scholarship.htm
Mail the completed
application form, the current university/college transcript, a list of clubs
and/or organizations related to conservation and natural resources, a one-page
essay that states your qualifications, a list of experiences related to
conservation and/or natural resources, and a list of two references with
complete contact information to the address below:
Firman E. Bear Chapter, SWCS
C/O
USDA-NRCS
The application must be
postmarked by June 15, 2009. The award will be announced by July 15, 2009.
A & F SCHOLARSHIPS
Deadline and Eligibility
RENEWED DEADLINE: June 20, 2009
AWARD VALUE: $1,000
The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors
and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post
secondary institution. Between the ages
of 16 and 30 
Application Procedure for 2009
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write
an essay on one of the two topics below. Your submissions must be sent to us by
email at scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
• If you could have lunch with any famous person, either living or dead,
whom would you choose and why? Describe your conversation at lunch.
• When you look back on your life in thirty years, what would it take for
you to consider your life successful?
BIGSUN SCHOLARSHIP
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help
young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. They are offering an annual
scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this
award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
Deadline - June 27, 2009 Amount of Award -
$500.00
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.
Please visit http://www.bigsunathletics.com
to learn how to apply.
NORTHEASTERN REGIONAL CHAPTER OF THE
KOREAN-AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION (“KASF”)
KASF is a
nonprofit organization whose mission is to identify and cultivate future
leaders and to provide financial assistance to qualified students in America of
Korean heritage in their pursuit of scholastic endeavors. Since its inception
in 1969, KASF has provided a total of over 2 million dollars in scholarships to
over 3,000 eligible students across
The scholarship
application form as well as scholarship requirements, information, terms and
conditions can be viewed and downloaded from http://www/kasf.org (please go to “Scholarship Application” on this website
and then to Northeastern Regional Chapter on the map). The completed
application together with all necessary documents (including, among others,
recommendations and official school
transcripts) must be submitted by the
deadline: Saturday, June 27, 2009). Please note that to be eligible for this
scholarship; all application material
must be "post-marked" no later than June 27, 2009. The winners of
the scholarship will be announced on August 6, 2009 and posted on their
website. The completed application and all
related and supporting documents must be mailed to: KASF,
To be eligible
for our scholarship, the applicant must be a student who is
(i) of Korean heritage
(ii) engaged in a full-time study (which does not
include a study abroad program or other similar programs away from his or her
school during any part of the scholarship/academic year
(iii) at an accredited college or university
(iv) located within our region (please visit our
website to review the coverage of our region - and we will not accept applications from anyone whose school is
or will be (during the 2009-2010 academic year) located outside or our region
or outside of
(v) enrolled or to be enrolled to pursue an undergraduate,
graduate or professional degree (not a certificate) program (e.g., AA, BA, BS,
MA, MS, MBA, Ph.D, DDM, DDS, JD, MD, etc.)
(vi) during the entire 2009-2010 academic year .
The selection of
the scholarship recipients will be based on need, merit, achievement, character
and commitment to others. In case anyone has any questions, such inquiries can
be addressed to me at william.kim@ropesgray.com or by visiting our website.
AES ENGINEERS
The consulting firm of AES
Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by
providing scholarships to deserving students.
To be eligible the student
needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on our site at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Our belief is that achieving
a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves
to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be
awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that
are submitted.
Amount of award: $500.00
Deadline for entry: October 6, 2009
Further information,
including previous winners, is available on our web site at:http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
ASIAN WOMEN IN BUSINESS will award $2,500 scholarships to Asian women
undergraduates who demonstrate a commitment to scholarship, leadership, community
service, and/or entrepreneurship. As part of our outreach, we would appreciate
your help in publicizing our scholarship.
Founded in 1995, Asian Women In Business (AWIB) is the
only non-profit, tax-exempt organization in the country with the primary
mission of assisting Asian women entrepreneurs. A dynamic organization,
AWIB has developed several leadership programs to better serve the
Asian American community including a corporate leadership initiative, a
scholarship fund and a mentorship program.
You
can review our scholarship information at
http://www.awib.org/content_frames/ScholarshipFund.html
KELLY
ENGINEERING RESOURCES specializing in engineering recruiting and career
placement--announces its seventh annual Future Engineers Scholarship Program. Through this national program, engineering
students have the opportunity to compete for a $5,000 scholarship based on
academic performance and a written essay.
The application deadline is October 15, 2009, and scholarship funds will
be awarded in January 2010 to be used toward eligible expense for tuition,
fees, books, and room and board.
Candidates
must be full-time students at the time of application submittal and be accepted
into the