The Point Foundation Scholarships is the nation’s largest scholarship organization dedicated to meeting the financial needs of LGBTQ students, founded in 2001 by a group of business leaders motivated to provide much-needed guidance and mentoring to queer youth. Point’s work helps give LGBTQ young people the support they need to prevent dropping out, suicide, and isolation caused by harassment and violence
The Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship is a DAR program open to any American student attending or planning to attend an accredited higher education institution in the US. As a merit scholarship, applicants must have a 4.0 high school GPA and maintain at least a 3.25 GPA in college. The $5000 scholarship is renewable for four years of college. Two scholarships are awarded each year, and while DAR membership is not required, students may be mentored by a DAR member.Amount: $5000- Deadline: 2/10/2017
UNCF/Anthem Corporate Scholars Program
The UNCF/Anthem Corporate Scholars Program is a workforce initiative designed to provide minority students with opportunities for business and communications careers. The United Negro College Fund is the nation’s best-known scholarship program for African-American and minority students, recognized by its long-running motto, “A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste.” Anthem, Inc, is a healthcare insurance company, the largest in the Blue Cross/Blue Shield network, and the Anthem Foundation provides support for the communities Anthem serves.
An applicant for the Corporate Scholars Program must be a minority student at an accredited college or university in their junior year, majoring in business, communications, computing, or some related field. In addition to displaying strong problem-solving and communication skills, students must be capable of fulfilling an internship in areas including Atlanta, GA, St. Louis, MO, and others (see website for specific cities). Applicants may also qualify for internships with Anthem, Inc.
Amount: $5000
Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award
Offered by Discover Student Loans, a division of Discover Bank offering private student loans to undergraduates, graduate students, and professional studies students, the Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award is a random-drawing award sweepstakes. High school students or current undergraduate students are eligible, but only those attending accredited, nonprofit universities or colleges.
As a sweepstakes, the Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award permits students to earn up to 3 additional bonus entries by sharing the sweepstakes on social media or encouraging a friend to enter the sweepstakes. Random drawings of 10 entrants are conducted four times a year for a total of 40 winners, each of whom receives a $2500 scholarship to apply to their studies.
Amount: $2500-
The Gallery Collection Create-a-Greeting Card Scholarship
The Prudent Publishing Company, a family-owned business dating back to 1929, is the maker of the Gallery Collection, a business-to-business mail-order, personalized greeting card line. With corporate clients including Coca-Cola, Microsoft, and Wal-Mart, they are the largest such company in the US. The Gallery Collection offers a scholarship contest for US students; winning designs will be incorporated into a greeting card, awarding the student a $10,000 scholarship, as well as $1000 for the student’s school.
Students 14 years old and older in any US state or territory are eligible, including high school and college students. Applicants will submit their design online, where they will be posted on a monthly basis for voting by Gallery Collection customers and fans; the top 10 designs will be evaluated by a panel of judges to determine one winner based on aesthetic appeal, creativity, appropriateness to a greeting card, and other factors.Amount: $10,000
Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contests- The Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contests offer numerous opportunities for students in the US to win cash prizes, some small, some very substantial, to help with their schooling or personal pursuits. Three contests – dedicated to Rand’s major works, Anthem, The Fountainhead, and Atlas Shrugged – are available for different levels of high school and college students, from 9th grade to undergraduates and graduate students, with award levels ranging from $50 for honorable mention to as much as $20,000 for the most challenging.
Amount: $50-$20,000-Deadline:
Becas Univision Scholarship Program-The HSF provides scholarship awards for high school, community college, undergraduate, and graduate students of Hispanic descent, largely need-based scholarships ranging from $500 to $5000 dollars. Applicants must be Latino in origin (including US citizens, permanent legal residents, and DACA or otherwise eligible non-citizens), complete a FAFSA application to prove financial need, and demonstrate a solid GPA of 3.0.
Amount: $500-$5000
Digital Responsibility E-Waste Scholarship-The E-Waste Scholarship is an essay contest sponsored by Digital Responsibility. Students enter the contest by filling out an online application and providing a 140-character tweet-ready summary of why e-waste matters. Ten finalists will be chosen to write a 500-1000 word essay expanding on their short statement; one winner will then be selected and awarded a $1000 scholarship. No age limit applies, and the contest is open to any high school, homeschool, college, or graduate school student.
Amount: $1000
The Redfin Scholarship - The Redfin Scholarship is a biannual scholarship that is open to current college students and high school seniors across the nation. Redfin is a next-generation real estate brokerage that combines full-service agents with modern technology to provide premier real estate customer service. The scholarship program is Redfin’s way of helping students on their journey through college and beyond.
To be eligible students must be a legal U.S. resident, be a graduating senior or current college freshman, sophomore, or junior. All applicants must hold a GPA of 3.0 or higher. An 800 word essay is required along with the application. The essay should answer the following question: “When the population of a city grows, low-income people are often forced to move to more affordable areas outside of the city. Many initiatives have been proposed or implemented to keep affordable housing within city limits. Identify one such initiative and discuss its pros and cons.” Essays are judged on the thoughtfulness of the response, the quality of the composition, and the grammatical accuracy.
Amount: $2500 biannually-
DEADLINE: November 30,2017
Scholarship Amount: Full 4 year tutition paid
Shofur Bus Rental Company was established by CEO Arrmir Harris, an Albanian born refugee, who wants to give back to one exceptional student in the form of a full 4 year scholarship to any accredited public or private college, or technical school, in pursuit of the American dream.
You must be a graduating high school senior, or a current college student.
You must create your personal Shofur Scholarship Story ( How to Apply).
There are no GPA or US Citizenship requirements.
Shofur is asking for your Scholarship Story to be submitted by video. Be sure to follow the guidelines, and make sure to mark the deadline on your Scholarship Tracker.
Joybird.com is currently offering a $1000 scholarship in the form of an Instagram photo contest.
Joybird wants you to take a photo of your study space , write a brief description of your design style,and share it on Instagram @joybird, and use the hashtag #eyefordesignscholarship2017.
Submissions must be in by July 31, 2018. A winner will be chosen on August 1, 2018.
To be eligible you must be a graduating senior in high school, or a current college student( the type of school is open, tradeschools allowed as well.)
There is a simple application process, and no essay or GPA requirements.
| Organization | AES Engineering |
| Eligibility | High school seniors and students attending a postsecondary school. |
| Format | Essay; selection based on character. |
| Award Amount | $500 |
| Deadline | October 6th, 2017 |
| Organization | American Chemical Society (ACS) | |
| Eligibility | Students interested in entering various chemistry fields | |
| Format | Application; requirements vary by scholarship |
| Award Amount | Various | |
| Deadline | Various | |
| Organization | American Council of Engineering Companies |
| Eligibility | College students entering their junior, senior, fifth or graduate year, working toward a degree in engineering or land surveying. |
| Format | Application, Essay |
| Award Amount | Various; $1,000-7,500 |
| Deadline | January 3rd, 2018 |
| Organization | Avomeen Analytical Services |
| Eligibility | Current students pursuing a career in science. |
| Format | Application |
| Award Amount | Up to $1,000 |
| Deadline | August 31st, 2017 |
| Organization | BMO Financial Group/Lime Connect |
| Eligibility | Current undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in business, engineering, math, physics or a related discipline with a disability. |
| Format | Application, Essay |
| Award Amount | $10,000 |
| Deadline | December 21st |
| Organization | Citrix ShareFile |
| Eligibility | Current students |
| Format | Essay |
| Award Amount | $2,000-5,000 |
| Deadline | December 15, 2017 |
| Organization | College Women’s Club of Pasadena |
| Eligibility | Female students who are full-time undergraduates entering either their junior or senior year, or full-time graduate students. Applicants must have US Citizenship and a GPA of 3.2 or above. |
| Format | Application, Essay |
| Award Amount | Unknown |
| Deadline | January 31st, 2017 |
| Organization | Desk and Derrick Educational Trust |
| Eligibility | Students (second year or higher), who are US or Canadian citizens; have earned a GPA of 3.2 or higher; and are planning a career in the petroleum, energy or allied industries, or research and development of alternative fuels. |
| Format | Application |
| Award Amount | Unknow |
| Deadline | April 1, 2018 |
| Organization | GoCollege |
| Eligibility | US citizens, nationals and permanent residents enrolled or accepted for enrollment in college |
| Format | Sweepstakes |
| Award Amount | $500 |
| Deadline | December 15th, annually |
| Organization | Google |
| Eligibility | Students interested in/majoring in computer science. |
| Format | Application, Essay; requirements vary by scholarship |
| Award Amount | Various |
| Deadline | Various |
| Organization | Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans (Honeywell Scholarship) |
| Eligibility | Current freshmen pursuing a degree in a STEM field, have critical financial need and have earned a GPA of at least 3.0 |
| Format | Application |
| Award Amount | $10,000 |
| Deadline | March 15 |
| Organization | LATutors |
| Eligibility | Current or prospective student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater, who is a US or Canadian citizen, permanent resident or student visa holder. |
| Format | Project, Essay |
| Award Amount | $500 |
| Deadline | 20th of each month |
| Organization | Measurement Science Conference |
| Eligibility | US Citizens currently enrolled in an engineering, science or quality assurance degree program with a GPA of 3.0 or greater. |
| Format | Application |
| Award Amount | Up to $2,000 |
| Deadline | February 1st, 2018 |
| Organization | National Space Club |
| Eligibility | Requirements vary by scholarship. |
| Format | Application |
| Award Amount | Various |
| Deadline | Various |
| Organization | Novus Biologicals |
| Eligibility | Enrolled or accepted students with a declared major in a science-related field. |
| Format | Application, Essay |
| Award Amount | $1,500 |
| Deadline | December 17th, 2017 |
| Organization | Point Foundation |
| Eligibility | Prospective or current students who are members of the LGBTQ community. |
| Format | Application |
| Award Amount | Various; depends on need |
| Deadline | January 30th |
| Organization | SME Education Foundation |
| Eligibility | High school seniors, undergraduates and graduate students pursuing degrees in manufacturing or a related field. |
| Format | Application; requirements vary by scholarship. |
| Award Amount | Various |
| Deadline | February 1st |
| Organization | Society of Petroleum Engineers |
| Eligibility | Students pursuing a university degree related to the gas/oil industry. |
| Format | Application, Essay |
| Award Amount | Various |
| Deadline | Various |
| Organization | Society of Plastics Engineers |
| Eligibility | Full-time undergraduates who are pursuing a degree (or show an interest) in the plastics industry. |
| Format | Application, Essay |
| Award Amount | Various |
| Deadline | Various |
| Organization | Student Award Search |
| Eligibility | High school juniors and seniors, and any student registered at a postsecondary institution. |
| Format | Essay |
| Award Amount | $1,000 |
| Deadline | May 22nd, 2018 |
| Organization | The Women in Aerospace Foundation |
| Eligibility | Rising junior or senior women with a GPA of at least 3.0, who are planning on pursuing a career in the aerospace field. |
| Format | Application, Essay |
| Award Amount | $2,000 |
| Deadline | June 21st, 2017 |
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