Outside Scholarship Information
Scholarships Available Outside of ODU
The scholarships listed here are from outside sources. Students are encouraged to apply for these and any other scholarships they may find.
Eligibility
Students attending a two-year, four-year, or graduate school program full time in
the fall are eligible to apply. Applicants must be under a physician's care for a
spinal cord injury, spina bifida, transverse myelitis, neurogenic bladder, or ostomy
(ileostomy, colostomy, or urostomy). Must be a legal resident in the United States.
To Apply:
Submit the application on their website.
Award: Seven $1,000 awards
A & F is committed to continuing our efforts at helping those who have the desire
and ambition to succeed.
Eligibility
High school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any
accredited post secondary institution and between the ages of 16 and 30.
Apply
Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of
the website.
Award: $1,000
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply, applicants must:
- Accepted or be enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program at an accredited U.S. college or university (including online universities) for the semester that they are applying to receive the scholarship.
- Must major in a STEAM or Business related degree.
- A passion for STEAM or Business.
Apply
The application can be found on their website.
Award: (2) $2,500 scholarships
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 evaluated the essays
that are submitted.
Eligibility
Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields
of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending
a post secondary educational facility. You are not required to be taking Engineering
courses to be eligible.
Apply
Students will submit an essay on one of the two topics that appear on the scholarship page of our website.
Award: $500
Eligibility
Any existing student (or incoming freshman), in good academic standing, at a 2 or
4 year accredited college can apply for this scholarship. And the recipient will demonstrate
a unique and admirable understanding and desire to show us that "Aging Matters" to
them.
To Apply:
Submit the application on their website.
Award: $1,500
The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation
for the U.S. Constitution among high school students. The 70-year-old program presents
participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership
qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, the ability to think and speak clearly,
and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American
citizenship.
For more information, visit www.legion.org/oratorical.
Eligibility
High School students under the age of 20
Award: $1,500 - $18,000
The purpose of this scholarship is to make the goal of post secondary education more attainable for the children and grandchildren of veterans by assisting deserving students who might not otherwise have the financial means to achieve their educational goals. A total of six scholarships of this level will be awarded nationally, one per each of the six National Districts of AMVETS.
For more information, visit www.amvets.org/programs/scholarships/.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating high school senior entering at the college freshmen level in the upcoming fall semester.
- Must have a minimum high school grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. (Or documented evidence of extenuating circumstances that caused a lower GPA.)
- Must be the child or grandchild of a United States veteran.
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Must demonstrate academic promise and financial need.
- Must agree to authorize AMVETS to publicize your scholarship award, if you are selected.
Award: $1,000 for four years.
This scholarship was created to recognize Ana Maria's contributions to the Latino
community.
Eligibility
Hispanic women attending a 4-year accredited U.S. college.
Contact
Alma Rojas
The Ana Maria Arias Scholarship
1725 K St NW, Ste 501
Washington, DC 20006
Award: Varies
Contact
Andersen Consulting Foundation
c/o Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of America
1505 Riverview Road
P.O. Box 297
St. Peter MN 56082
(507) 931-1682
Eligibility
This scholarship is open African-Americans, Hispanic American, and Native Americans
who are enrolled in their third year of undergraduate study. Applicants must have
a 3.0 GPA and be majoring in engineering, computer science, information systems (including
accounting, business, computer, management, and related fields), or decision or management
sciences. U.S. citizenship is required although asylmees and refugees are also eligible
to apply.
Award: $2,500
Eligibility
To qualify, you’ll need to be a current student.
To Apply:
Write a 1,000 word essay about yourself. We want to know who you are and what your plans for education are.
Tell us your story and where you see yourself in ten years once you’ve finished your education.
Most of all show us what makes you unique and uniquely qualified for this scholarship. Have fun with it, and be sure to tell us how you’ve been using our point-earning tactics to travel in style!
Be sure to include a section in your essay detailing what you’ll use the money for.
When you’ve finished your essay, email to mail@upgradedpoints.com along with the following information:
- Name
- School you’re attending
- Expected graduation date
- Your major
- Phone number
- Email address
More information can be found on their website.
Award: $1,000
Eligibility
Any student currently enrolled in any accredited college is eligible to enter.
Apply:
Please submit an essay (1,000 word minimum) and tell us about your educational goals
and plans for after graduation. Tell us why you feel you deserve to win this scholarship
and what it would mean to you if you won.
Application and more information can be found on their website.
Award: $1,000
Annual essay contest on Ayn Rand’s novel The Fountainhead. Visit their website.
Award: up to $10,000
Executive Women International is pleased to announce that our Columbus Chapter of
EWI is participating in the Adult Students in Scholastic Transition scholarship program
(ASIST).
Eligibility
This program is available to adult students (18 years or older) in transitional situations
who are utilizing re-entry programs through colleges, community agencies, and service
groups, or career professionals.
Applicants must reside and attend a college located in Franklin County or one of the
contiguous counties (Fairfield, Licking, Union, Pickaway, Madison, or Delaware).
Apply
Interested applicants may download the application form from our Chapter website.
Contact
Cheryl Holmes, ASIST Program Chair
EWI of Columbus
c/o CASTO
250 Civic Center Drive, Suite 500
Columbus, OH 43215
Eligibility
Any high school senior accepted to attend a four-year university by the time of the
award, or full-time student attending a four-year university in the United States
who carries a 3.0 cumulative GPA may apply.
To Apply:
- Write an essay of no fewer than 800 words about your opinion on the importance and efficacy of the 7th Amendment and how it affects your life. Consideration for the entirety of the Amendment (rather than the well-known nutshell explanation of the right to trial by jury) is encouraged.
- Email their essay as a .doc or .pdf attachment to scholarship@coloradolaw.net.
- More information can be found on their website.
Award: $2,000
Please visit www.studentawardsearch.com to read about us and to apply for our scholarship.
Eligibility
High school juniors and seniors as well as students currently registered in any post
secondary institution.
Award: $1,000
Eligibility:
Must be degree seeking student in business, management, or communications with a minimum
GPA of 3.5.
To Apply:
For instructions on the application process, please go to Beldon's website.
Award:
$1,000
Contact
Gilman Scholarship Program
Institute of International Education
1800 West Loop South
Suite 250
Houston, TX 77027
(32) 369-3484
gilman@iie.org
www.iie.org/gilman
Eligibility
Must be a U.S. citizen enrolled as an undergraduate receiving Federal financial aid.
Must intend to participate in a credit-bearing study abroad program.
Award: $4,000 average
BestColleges.com is a scholarship database.
Eligibility
Only full-time students qualify for this scholarship.You must have completed or expect
to complete, at least 30 semester or 45 quarter hours by the end of the spring term
of the year in which you are applying.
To Apply
Visit www.bexleywomen.org. Send completed applications to BWC Scholarship, PO Box 09023, Bexley, Ohio 43209.
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their
academic pursuits. In order to do our part we are offering an annual scholarship to
a deserving student.
Eligibility
All student athletes regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must
be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute.
Award: $500
To Apply
Students must answer the essay question located on our website at www.bigsunathletics.com.
Eligibility
The Sallie Mae Fund’s Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for High School Seniors helps make the dream of higher education a reality for outstanding students from minority and other historically underserved communities.
To Apply
Apply through their website.
Award: (25) $10,000 Scholarships
Eligibility:
- 2.0 GPA
- Resident of OH, PA, IN, IL (Preference for students from Piqua, Cincinnati, or Miami County)
- Financial need
- Course of study must be related to specific career objectives
How to Apply:
Follow the link.
Award:
$2,500
Deadline is April 1.
Eligibility
- Incoming freshman
- Freshman
- Sophomore
- Junior
- Senior
All students must be actively enrolled pursing an undergraduate’s degree with a current grade point average of 3.7 or higher (unweighted).
Apply at https://www.captrust.com/the-captrust-scholarship/
Eligibility
- For sudents attending a U.S. university or college in Fall 2015, who have been caring for an older relative while attending school. Includes current high school students who are matriculating in Fall 2015 and have been involved in caregiving during high school and intend to continue while attending college.
- Students must follow all application instructions and agree to the Scholarship Agreement.
To Apply:
Submit your story though a 1500-word essay or 2-minute video telling us about your journey.
- Who are you caring for and how are you involved as their caregiver?
- How has your role as a caregiver influenced the decision for your major/career path?
- How would this scholarship be helpful to you in your current student-caregiving role?
The Application Form can be found on their website.
Award: $1,500
To find scholarship opportunities through the Catholic Foundation, visit their website.
Contact
Central Intelligence Agency
Attn: Personnel Representative
P.O. Box 12727
Arlington, VA 22209
P: (800)368-3886
F: (703) 613-7873
www.cia.gov
Eligibility
This program is open to high school seniors who either are a member of a ethnic group
or have a disability. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, achieved
1000 on the SAT or 21 on the ACT, have a high school GPA of at least 2.75, meet the
same employment standards as permanent CIA employees, and be able to demonstrate financial
need.
Applicant must also plan to major in computer science, economics, electrical engineering,
foreign area studies, or non-Romance foreign languages. Recipients must be available
to work in metropolitan Washington, D.C. for at least 90 calendar days each summer
while in college.
Award
Interns receive an annual salary and up to $15,000 a year for tuition, fees, books,
and supplies. Summer travel to Washington, D.C. and a housing allowance while there
are also provided.
Contact
James N. Tu
136-39 41 Ave. #1A
Flushing, NY 11355
Phone/fax: (718) 460-4900
ctcfmail@yahoo.com
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students of Chinese ancestry.
Award: $10,000
Contact
Drawer 1210
Durant, Oklahoma 74702-1210
P: (800) 522-6170
F: (580) 924-1267
www.choctawnation.com
Eligibility
Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood showing Choctaw descent, attend accredited college
or university within United States.
The Scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to high school seniors from the city of Parma wishing to pursue postsecondary education. The selection committee will take into consideration each applicant’s financial need, special circumstances, character, scholastic record, involvement in community service and commitment to the city of Parma (Members of the Board of Trustees are not involved in the selection process.).
Eligibility
- Must be a resident of the City of Parma and a United States Citizen
- Must currently be a high school senior or equivalent
- Scholarship is paid directly to the accredited college or university
- Prior recipients may reapply annually
To Apply
Visit their website.
Award
The award amount and number of scholarships will depend on available funds from annual
contributions. This year the selection committee will award three to five scholarships,
with a minimum award of $1,500.
The City Year organization is a nonprofit AmeriCorps program engaging young leaders
ages 17-24 in 10 months of citizen service. A post-service education award of $4,724
will be awarded upon completion.
Visit www.cityyear.org.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation supports over 1,400 college students each year,
with annual scholarships of $3.45 million, through two nationally recognized programs.
Eligibility
- Current high school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the United States (or select DoD schools);
- U.S. Citizens; U.S. Nationals; U.S. Permanent Residents; Refugees; Asylees; Cuban-Haitian Entrants; or Humanitarian Parolees;
- Anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of application;
- Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution;
- Carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school
- CANNOT be children or grandchildren of employees, officers or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Company divisions or subsidiaries.
To Apply: Visit http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#programs
To find scholarship opportunities through the Columbus Foundation, visit their website.
Columbus Rotary, in its role to effect positive and enduring change in the lives of
others, is offering several scholarships to undergraduate college students. Preferences
may be given to permanent residents of the City of Columbus, graduates of a Columbus
City High School, or parents with a child enrolled in Columbus City Schools.
For more information, visit www.columbusrotary.org.
Eligibility
- Must be a permanent resident of the city of Columbus or a graduate of a Columbus City Public High School.
- Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a college or university in Franklin County.
- Have completed at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of coursework
Have earned a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 during the applicable qualifying semesters or quarters. - Must be enrolled for six semester or nine quarter hours of classes during the term for which the scholarship is awarded.
Award: $2,500 (There are several scholarships available.)
Eligibility
The Sallie Mae Fund’s Completing the Dream Scholarship Program helps outstanding students from minority and other historically underserved communities complete their post-secondary education. Students in their final year who are facing financial challenges may apply.
To Apply
The application can be found on their website.
Award: Up to $2,500
Contact
504 C Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 543-1771
P: (800) 367-5273
F: (202) 546-2143
www.chci.org
The CHCI also offers financial assistance by dialing (800) EXCELDC. The Institute
provides Hispanic students with access to more than fourteen hundred sources of scholarships,
fellowship and internships in a broad range of academic fields.
Eligibility
- Internships: College-bound Hispanic high school students as well as undergraduates. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Fellows: The CHCI also offers a fellowship program for Hispanic graduate students receiving advanced degrees in public policy or policy-related areas. It ranges from aides in congressional offices to assistants in the White House and government agencies and private sector corporations.
Amount:
- Interns: $2000 for 8-week term.
- Fellows: $1550/month + paid room and board.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be an undergraduate or a graduate student attending a college or university in the U.S.
- Applicants must be able to provide proof of enrollment.
- Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0. A copy of your transcript is required.
To Apply:
- Applicants must write an essay of approximately 700-1000 words stating how the scholarship syncs up with the Applicant’s personal goals and what the Applicant’s plans are after college graduation.
- Applicant must include full name, address, email, and phone number.
- All submissions must be processed through the form on their webpage.
Award: $5,000
Eligibility
Any student 18 years or older currently attending a college or university may apply
for the scholarship.
To Apply:
Write an essay about what's your dream job (750 words or less). To apply, complete
thesubmission form.
Award: $1,000
The Dublin Women's Philanthropic Club (DWPC) is dedicated to promoting education and
charitable causes. DWPC seeks to bring about civic betterment and provide opportunities
for women to connect with other women.
The DWPC offers scholarships for high school students as well as adult education grants.
Please visit their website for applications and additional information.
Contact information:
Dublin Women's Philanthropic Club
PO Box 294
Dublin, OH 43017
Mary Ann Zadell
jpzadell@gmail.com, please put "Women's Club Application" as the subject line
757-839-6885
Eligibility:
- Supporting seniors in 2020-21 who plan to continue studies in law school. Pre-law is the intention, but not necessarily the major.
- Exclusively offered to OFIC member campus students
- Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
- Senior class rank for the 2020-2021 academic year
- U.S. citizen, qualify for financial aid, full-time
To Apply:
Follow the link.
Award:
$2,500
Deadline April 30.
Contact
The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity
529 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1802
New York, NY 10017
P: (212) 490- 7777
F: (212) 490-6066
info@eliewieselfoundation.org
www.eliewieselfoundation.org
Eligibility
This scholarship is open to full-time juniors and seniors in college or university.
Check the website for the annual essay question.
Award: $500 - $5,000
Contact
BPO Elks of the USA
2750 N. Lakeview Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614-1889
P: (773) 755-4700
F: (773) 755-4790
Local LA Chapter Lodge 99
607 S. Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
(213) 387-1136
enf@elks.org
www.elks.org
Eligibility
Graduating high school seniors who are U.S. citizens with a minimum 3.0 GPA, applicants
do not need to be members or children of members.
Award: $4,000 - $50,000 per year
Award: $10,000 - $15,000
Go to FastWeb.com
Eligibility
- Tradition Student Applicants: Women who will graduate or have graduated from an Ohio high school or who have received a GED from the Ohio Board of Education; must be a United States citizen; undergraduates who meet the above criteria and are enrolled as full-time students at an accredited degree-granting institution recognized by a state Board of Regents.
- Non-Traditional Student Applicants: Women who are residents of Ohio and are at least 30 years old; must be a United States Citizen; undergraduates who meet the above criteria and are enrolled at an accredited degree-granting institution recognized by a state Board of Regents (does not need to be full-time).
Request an application by emailing allenendowment@gmail.com.
Award: Varies
Gates Millennium Scholars
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(877) 690-4677
www.gmsp.org
Eligibility
Applicants must be a low-income minority student either graduating from high school or a college student continuing college courses. Applicant must have at least a 3.3 GPA and demonstrate community involvement. Although there are, no restrictions on major, nominators are asked to consider academic performance in math and sciences.
Award
Program covers the cost of tuition, fees, books and living expenses not paid for by grants and scholarships already committed as part of the recipient’s financial aid package.
For GEAR UP Ohio Scholarship funding consideration, an applicant must:
1. Successfully participate in GEAR UP Ohio programming,
2. Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate;
3. Be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, have a green card, have an arrival-departure record, have battered immigrant status, or have a T-Visa;
4. Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a undergraduate student in an eligible degree program at an eligible institution, and
5. Be less than 22 years old at time of first scholarship award.
To Apply:
For GEAR UP scholarship funding, eligible students must apply online using the GEAR UP Scholarship Application located in Naviance. Eligible students must contact the local GEAR UP Site Director to access the application.
Once the application is submitted, the Scholarship and Program Coordinator will contact the applicant’s institution. Pending verification of eligibility, the Scholarship and Program Coordinator will send funding to the identified institution during the autumn and spring academic term for up to eight academic terms.
More information can be found on their website.
Award: Varies
Any student currently enrolled in any accredited college is eligible to enter.
To Apply:
Please submit an essay (1,000 word minimum) and tell us about your educational goals and plans for after graduation. Tell us why you feel you deserve to win this scholarship and what it would mean to you if you won.
Submission can be done on their website.
Award: $1,000
In honor of Anita's vision, Google is proud to announce the 2010 Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship, awarding a group of female students each a scholarship. ll finalists and scholarship recipients will also be invited to attend a 3-day Scholars' Retreat at the Googleplex in Mountain View, CA.
Eligibility
Be a female student entering her senior year of undergraduate study or enrolled in
a graduate program at a university in the United States, enrolled in Computer Science
or Computer Engineering program, or a closely related technical field as a full-time
student, and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or 4.5 on a
5.0 scale or equivalent in your current program. For more information visit www.google.com/anitaborg.
Award: $10,000
Eligibility
- Applicant must be graduating High School's Senior Class in 2015 or currently enrolled in a college of business with a 3.0 or higher GPA
- Applicant must demonstrate high ambition and desire to be an entrepreneur or business owner
- Applicant must have a declared major or minor in the college of Business, Economics, or Finance.
- Funds must be used for full-time enrollment at accredited two or four-year colleges, Universities, vocational or technical schools in the United States
For more information check out their webpage.
www.hopieducationfund.org
Eligibility:
Based on financial need, 2.0 GPA, enrolled in HOPI tribe.
Award: $4,000 per academic year
The Contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are: (1) at least 18 years of age (2) currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States, (3) students with a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
To Apply:
Fill out the application provided on the Teacher.org website.
Award: $2,500
scholarships@jackierobinson.org
www.jackierobinson.org
Eligibility
Minority high school seniors who have a high level of academic achievement, financial need, leadership potential, are U.S. citizens and have been accepted to an accredited 4-year college or university. Students must have a minimum of a 900 SAT score and an ACT score of 23.
Award: up to $6,000, renewable for 4 years
Business, Entrepreneurship, Computer Science - and other related majors
To Apply:
For the complete application process please go to their website.
Award: $2,000
This highly competitive scholarship focuses on a number of criteria, specifically how the recipient's life reflects the Kappa Gamma Pi motto of Faith and Service. Recipients of the Cornaro scholarship encompass the values of volunteer work, leadership experience, high academic standards, and solid career aspirations.
For more information, visit www.kappagammapi.org.
Eligibility
Must be a member of Kappa Gammi Pi and must be accepted for admission to a graduate or professional school.
Award:$3,000
Lagrant Foundation
600 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1520
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(323) 469-8680
www.lagrantfoundation.org
Eligibility
20 scholarships for undergraduate students and 20 scholarships for graduate students are awarded each year. Scholarships are available for high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students who are public relations, marketing, journalism, or advertising majors.
La Mesa Directiva
Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc.
1220 Rosecrans 543
San Diego, CA 92106
chair@lambdathetanu.org
www.lambdathetanu.org
Eligibility
Latina pursuing her education at an accredited college or university. No specific major is required. All California chapters award money each year. Contact the chapter closest to you for further info.
Award: $200- $1,000; multiple scholarships awarded yearly.
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Must be a current high school senior or a full-time college student
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Must be a U.S. Citizen
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Must be earning a minimum 2.5 GPA in high school or college
To apply for the LendEDU Scholarship, you must answer this simple question in 750 words or less: How do you plan to avoid excess student loan debt?
Submit your application on their website.Award: $2,500
A student must have at least a 2.5 grade point average and have a permanent home address in Richland County, Ohio. Student must also be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program.
To Apply:
To request an application please contact:
DiAnn Hutchinson
Mechanics Savings Bank
2 South Main Street
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 520-3692
Or at www.mansfieldoptimistclub.com/
Award: 4 $1,000 Scholarships
Eligibility
- Reside in the U.S. as a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Currently be enrolled in an accredited 4-year institution. Students transferring from a 2-year school to a 4-year university by the fall are eligible to apply for a scholarship. However, they must submit a letter of acceptance from the 4-year university as proof of enrollment in the fall semester.
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
- Show a commitment to pursuing a career in marketing (i.e. applicants should have taken two or more courses focused on: direct marketing, interactive marketing, email marketing, electronic marketing, mobile marketing, social marketing, business to business marketing, not-for-profit marketing, database marketing, customer relationship marketing or integrated marketing communications). Students with internships focused in these areas will also be considered.
Apply online at www.marketingedge.org
For complete information about the MMMF, scholarship eligibility, online application instructions, and deadlines, visit www.mmeg.org.
- Son or Daughter of Marine on active duty or in the Reserve
- Son or Daughter of former Marine/Reservist who has received an Honorable
- Discharge, Medical Discharge or who was in while in the service of our country
- Son or Daughter of an active duty, reserve, or former U.S. Navy Corpsman who is serving or has served, with the U.S. Marine Corps
- Your 2006 family income is $65,000 or less.
Applications are available at www.mcsf.org.
Contact
Medina County Retired Teachers Association
139 North Huntington Street
Medina, OH 44256-1816
(330) 722-6915
- Applicants are those who have battled cancer at any point in their lives (not limited to mesothelioma).
- or those who have a parent, sibling, immediate family member or close friend that has battled or is currently fighting cancer
- Must be enrolled full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year university, community college or junior college, or a graduate degree program.
- This scholarship is offered nationwide to United States citizens.
- Students must be in academic “Good Standing” and have a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher to be eligible.
Applicants must submit a typed essay (500–1,500 words) or video submission (5 minutes max) answering the following questions:
- How has cancer affected your life?
- How did you overcome this strong adversity?
- How has cancer affected outlook on your life and personal or career goals?
- How did this adversity shape who you are today?
- What would this scholarship mean to you? Why is it important?
Award: $4,000
Military students currently enrolled in college may also enter the contest and there is no age requirement for the college scholarship applicants.
Children with a mother or father serving in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to apply for the college scholarship.
To Apply:Submit a 200-word essay and fill out the online application. More information at their website.
Award: $2,500
Eligibility:
- Currently serving in the military, honorably discharged, or have an active duty
or retired military spouse or parent.
- Accepted into or currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. junior college, college, or university.
- Currently have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
How to Apply:
- Fill out and submit the online application on this page, along with a school transcript and essay.
Award:
- $1,000
Contact
Scholarship Committee Government Finance Officers Association
203 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60601-1210
P: (312) 977-9700
F: (312) 977-4806
www.gfoa.org
Eligibility
This program is open to upper-division and graduate students who are enrolled full-time
and preparing for a career in public finance. Applicants must be members of a minority
group, citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada, and able to
provide a letter of intent from the dean of their school. Selection is based on career
plans, academic record, plan of study, letters of recommendation, and grade point
average. Financial need is not considered.
Award: $5,000 stipend
Eligibility
• High school seniors, undergraduates, graduates as well as international students
can apply
• Candidate must be enrolled as a freshman, undergraduate or graduate student at an
accredited college or university for the Fall semester
To Apply:
• Complete the application on their website along with your transcript and a 250 word response on why you have chosen to enter
your field of study and why you should receive the scholarship
Award: Five $1,000 awards for S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
majors, AND Five $1,000 awards for all other majors.
Can apply at www.poisefoundation.org. More information can also be found atwww.naacp.org.
Eligibility
Pursuing a college education and be under age 25 with a 2.5 minimum GPA. A letter
of recommendation from a NAACP official is required.
Award: Varies
Contact
P.O. Box 68960
6060 FFA Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46268-096
P: (317) 802-4419
F: (317) 802-6061
www.ffa.org/participate/scholarships
Eligibility
Must be an FFA member
Award
Scholarships are given for a wide variety of experiences, career goals and higher
education plans. Different awards may be used at colleges, universities and postsecondary
agricultural programs.
Eligibility
This scholarship will be awarded to a U.S. Graduate business student with a demonstrated
interest in entrepreneurship.
To Apply:
Candidates should submit a cover letter summarizing their interest and experience
in entrepreneurship to Kristen.Brown@brownpc.com. Cover letters should also include the following information:
- Name
- Email Address
- Street, City, State & Zip Code
- Phone Number
- University Name & City, State
- Student ID
- GPA (minimum 3.0)
- Expected Graduation Date
Candidates are encouraged to submit, along with their letter, any documents demonstrating their interest in entrepreneurship.
More information can be found on their website.
Award: $500
More information about the National Honor's Society Scholarship is on their website
at https://www.nhs.us/parents/the-nhs-scholarship
Apply
Must get an application through your high school's NHS advisor.
Award:Varies
Contact
1776 D Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-5303
(202) 628-1776
www.dar.org
Eligibility
Undergraduate American Indian with financial need, 2.75 GPA.
Eligibility:
- Interest in a career in corporate America and/or the manufacturing industry
- Preferred programs of study include Engineering, Business, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Industrial Management, Information Technology, and engineering-related STEM majors leading to a career in industry
- 3.0 GPA
- Live and/or attend a campus near a Nordson facility (Ohio Facilities are located in Amherst, Austintown, and Westlake)
How to Apply:
Follow the link.
Award:
$3,500
Deadline is May 15.
One application is all it takes to be considered for 500+ scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000!
Eligibility:
- Be an Ohio resident
- Be a full-time undergraduate student at an OFIC member campus during the full 2024-2025 academic year
- Maintain a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA
- Submit a current, unofficial transcript within application
- Complete FAFSA and submit your Submission Summary
Availability of awards is dependent on eligibility, competition, number of candidates and continued donor support.
Apply: https://www.ofic.org/ohioscholarsprogram/
Deadline: May 1, 2024
Award: $1,000 - $5,000
Eligibility:
Scholarships will be awarded to students from across the state of Ohio who express
an interest in a career in the banking industry and are studying a major relevant
to banking. OBL facilitated professional development in 18-19 by offering mentorships
to scholarship recipients with executives at local banks. Students interested in the
scholarship must meet the following requirements:
-3.0 GPA
-Significant financial need
-Ohio resident and US citizen
-Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Economics, Business Administration, Human Resources,
Information Technology.
Apply:
For more information on the application process visit the scholarship's website.
Award:
$3,000
Deadline is May, 15.
Contact
The Ohio Academy of Science
PO Box 12519
Columbus, OH 43212
info@ohiosci.org
http://www.ohiosci.org/oeef-scholarship/
Eligibility
Applicants must have an overall GPA of at least 3.0 plus recommendation letters and
evidence of career motivation.
Award: Students at two-year colleges receive $1,250 and students at four-year schools receive
$2,500.
Eligibility
To apply a student must be enrolled at either a high school, university, trade school
or college.
To Apply:
For students who have the desire to apply, a 3-4 minute video should be produced in
which they talk about their situation, as well as describe what they do to find balance
between study and family.
Videos should not exceed 5 minutes. Once the video is ready it needs to be uploaded to YouTube with the title, ‘ParentNeed.com Scholarship’. In the description area you must also paste a link to this page. Once your video is successfully uploaded and meets all of the requirements, you should email us at scholarships@parentsneed.com and give us the link to your video. In your email please also include the following details:
- Your contact details: full name, telephone contact number and email address.
- The school you go to (even if you have not yet started, so long as you have been accepted).
- Evidence that shows you are a student of the above school
- Your subject choice.
More information can be found on their website.
Award: $1,000
Eligibility:
*A grant for a woman who started a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree and whose
education was interrupted for at least two years.
*Student must be within 18 months of completing her degree
Award:
Up to $3,000 Grant
Interested applicants should contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.
All grants require applicants to be sponsored by a local chapter of P.E.O.
P.E.O. is a philanthropic educational organization supporting the advancement of women
through scholarships, grants, awards and loans. For more information visit the website
at www.peointernational.org
Contact
Phi Delta Kappa International
P.O. Box 7888
Bloomington, IN 47407
(812) 339-1156
http://pdkintl.org
Eligibility
Must show interest in pursuing a career within the field of education. Students will
be asked to submit an application and have a 3.0 or above GPA
Award: $1,500
Eligibility
-Applicants must be currently enrolled or about to enroll in the upcoming semester
at an accredited U.S. institution.
-Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
To Apply:
-Answer the essay prompt in 800 words or more, making sure to follow all of the instructions
provided below.
-Files must be in Microsoft Word Document or PDF format.
-The name of the file should include your full name and "Scholarship" (ex: Karen_Pollak_Scholarship_Essay).
-Fill out the "Submit Your Essay" form on the right side of this page with all of
the required information and upload the file to the form. Ensure all information is
accurate since the winner will be notified via email or phone.
-For more information visit their website.
Award:$2,500
Eligibility
To apply for the Renthop Apartment Scholarship, you must be currently enrolled in
an eligible full-time undergraduate program pursuing a bachelors or associate degree,
intending to graduate within the next 4 years. Eligible institutions include any accredited
university in the United States that graduates at least 100 students per year, or
are listed as university or college programs in any non-partime category in the 2015
online editions of U. S. News and World Report, Peterson's Colllege Information report,
or the Princeton Review College Guide. Immediately family members of RentHop or LM2
Research, Inc. are not eligible to apply.
To Apply:
To apply, send an essay under 1000 words to college-scholarship@renthop.com that concisely explains where you see yourself 5 years after finishing school and
how those goals are aligned with the RentHop values and those of your school and degree
program.
You must apply using your school email address. If your school does not provide one,
then you may still apply using your personal email, but we will ultimately need to
verify your eligibility upon submission.More information can be found on their website.
Award: $1,000
RNtoBSNOnline is an online scholarship database for nursing grants and scholarships
Scholarships for Women is an online database of scholarship opportunities for women.
Scholarshipguidance.com is a scholarship database
Free scholarship search to help student find money for college. www.scholarships.com
This scholarship is available to individuals who require educational assistance in
order to achieve future goals of better employment and increased financial self-sufficiency.
SOS is a non-profit organization, founded in 2000, to raise educational funds awarded
to help lift single mothers and other women out of poverty.
Contact
Judy Watson
jwatson29@columbus.rr.com
www.sosgrants.org.
Eligibility
Must be an Adult female resident of Central Ohio. Must be a citizen of the United
States.And must have financial resources at or near the poverty level.
Award: Up to $2,500
Contact
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
557 Broadway
New York , NY 10012
generalinfo@scholastic.com
www.artandwriting.org
Eligibility
Open to students in grades 7-12 enrolled in a public school in the United States.
Awards are available in 10 writing categories and 16 art categories.
Award: More than 1 million in prize money and scholarships.
Free scholarship tool from Sallie offers even more free money for families. Register at sallie.com/scholarships/scholly.
An academic scholarship will be awarded to two graduates with a record of significant
achievement from a Catholic college or university. For more information, contact Dr.
Kelly Ronayne at (718) 990-2304.
Eligibility
Must have completed a major or minor in education
Award
Provides full-time study in one master's degree program in the Graduate Division of
the School of Education at St. John's University in Jamaica, New York.
Contact
Intel Science Talent Search
1719 N. Street, NW
Washington, DC. 20036
(202) 785-2255
sts@societyforscience.org
www.societyforscience.org
Eligibility
High school seniors. Submit a written report or an independent research report in
science, mathematics or engineering. Must request entry form from science service
in mid-August.
Award: $5,000 - $100,000
Contact
Sitka Tribe of Alaska
456 Katlian Street
Sitka, Alaska 99835
P: (907) 747-3207
F: (907) 747-4915
www.sitkatribe.org
Eligibility
Enrolled as citizens of Sitka Tribe of Alaska or other recognized tribes by the Bureau
of Indian Affairs. Must submit FAFSA. Based on financial need.
Eligibility
- First 500 valid applicants will be considered
- Have a Minimum 3.7 GPA on a 4.0 Scale
- Graduating High School Senior in the USA, academic year 2015/2016
- Plan to enroll in a full time 2 or 4 year university
To Apply:
Apply on their website.
Award: Five $5,000 scholarships
Eligibility
Female head of household, financial need and undergraduate program.
To Apply
Applications can be obtained on their website.
Contact
Linda Dawavendewa
SRP/NGS Navajo Scholarship Program
PO Box 850
Page, AZ 86040
(928) 645-6539
www.srpnet.com
Eligibility
Member of Navajo Tribe, 3.0 GPA, Upper Division students
Eligibility
To qualify for the Stewart J. Guss College Student Scholarship you must be an aspiring
or current college student and must participate in our essay competition on the legal
topic outlined below.
To Apply:
- Submit a 1,000 word essay on the topic: What law would you change or introduce to reduce car accidents?
- Essay should be emailed to scholarship@attorneyguss.com. Be sure to include your full name, date of birth, home address, email address, contact phone numbers, school attending and (intended) course of study.
- More information can be found on their website.
Award: $1,000
Free scholarship search at www.studentscholarships.org.
Contact
TELACU Education Foundation
5400 E. Olympic, Third Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90022
P: (323) 721-1655
F: (323) 724-3372
telacu@telacu.com
telacu.com
Eligibility
Open to Latino/a high school seniors focusing in teacher education.
Award: Varies
Eligibility
- Any undergraduate or graduate student who is enrolled at an accredited college or
university for the 2015 Spring semester.
- Candidates must have a declared major of Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related
life science field.
Award: Two $10,000 scholarships and Four $5,000 scholarships
Apply online at thermoscientific.com/PierceScholarship.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be actively enrolled in college
or accepted for the upcoming quarter or semester. Proof of this enrollment and/or
acceptance is required at the time the application is submitted.
To Apply:
- Write a 1000 word article on a tool you have first-hand experience with.
- Forward the completed article to scholarship@toolversed.com using Microsoft Word format.
- Include the following information in your application email:
- First and Last Name
- Address
- Working Phone Number
- College/University Name
- Area of Study/Major
- Proof of Enrollment or acceptance for the upcoming quarter or semester
More information can be found on their webpage.
Award:$1,000
World’s largest scholarship database with more than $32 billion in scholarship awards. Visit www.tuitionfundingsources.com.
Applications can be obtained at www.tylenol.com/news/scholarship.
There are multiple scholarships available on the UNCF website. Each scholarship has
its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates and required documents.
To Apply
You must apply through the online application process at scholarships.uncf.org.
Contact
1020 W University Drive
Montgomery, AL 36106-1235
(866) 423-7682
www.afrotc.com
Eligibility
Students at least 17 years old, interested in the fields of aeronautics, aerospace,
astronautical science, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, mathematics or physics.
Award can be used at any campus that offers Air Force ROTC.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be an Ohio Resident attending an Ohio College or College within a
75 mile radius of their residence
- Open to all veterans in the State of Ohio who have served in any foreign war, insurrection,
or expedition, which service is recognized by the award of a campaign or service medal
of the United States, served in Korea*, or has earned Hostile Fire or Imminent Danger
Pay. (*Service on the Korean Peninsula, its airspace and territorial waters for 30
consecutive or 60 nonconsecutive days of duty)
- Must have been discharged under honorable or medical conditions.
- Military Members still serving are eligible if above criteria is met
To Apply: Fill out the application online.
Award: Five $1,000 scholarships
Created by the Obamas and Brian Chesky, CEO Airbnb to shape future leaders in public service, The Voyager Scholarship provides college students, who have a passion and focus for public service, and want to create positive and meaningful change, to apply for this scholarship opportunity. The student must have a plan to pursue public service upon graduation (public service careers in the areas of: government, non-profits or private sector, community organizing, social work, entrepreneurship to the arts and more – see application for specifics), be in their Junior year, have a grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, demonstrate financial need, preference will be given to applicants with no or limited prior engagement with other leadership programs in their undergraduate experience.
Scholarship includes:
-$50,000 financial aid ($25,000 Junior year, $25,000 Senior year)
-$10,000 summer work-travel experience between junior and senior year, $4,200 Airbnb housing (student designs travel experience to enrich learning – must be approved)
-$20,000 – 10 year stipend after graduation, $2,000 each year
-Fall Summit – Annual event to help define and inspire student service journey. President Obama, Brian Chesky and guest speakers will speak to approaches to public service, building community, role of empathy, and understanding in leadership
-Network of Leaders – students invited to speaker series to expose them to new areas of service and innovations. After graduation, student joins the Obama Foundation’s global community
The website for student to apply: https://www.obama.org/voyager-scholarship/
Eligibility
Students must be a senior in high school accepted to a university, college, or trade school OR already enrolled in a university, college, or trade school.
To Apply
In order to enter the scholarship contest, students must write an original blog post between 500 and 1000 words. Students are encouraged to include multimedia in the form of pictures, graphics, videos, etc. The team at Young Wooldridge will review each entry and choose one winner. Applications can be submitted on their website.
Award: $1,500