$1,000 CableTV.com Scholarship: The Psychological Impact of TV
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Description:
Answer one of two easy essay questions in 1,000 words or less:
1. Does television viewing help children learn and develop effective interpersonal skills, or does it hamper their ability to create meaningful relationships as they grow up? Why or why not?
2. Cultivation Hypothesis suggests that society believes information gleaned through media is generally factual. Do you believe this to be true and what are the implications of widespread television on society as a whole?
Essays will be judged by professional authors and criteria is based on:
-originality and effectiveness of argument
-depth of information
-grammar
Five finalists will be chosen based on the merit of their essay. Those finalists' essays will then be posted on the website where friend and family can vote. The essay with the most votes wins!
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Eligibility:
2.5 GPA, Full-time at accrediated 2 or 4 year college/university
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Amount:
$1000
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Deadline:
6/30
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More Information:
scholarship@cabletv.com or see website under Application
CableTV.com
5202 W. Douglas Corrigan Way, Ste. 300
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
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3D Graphic Design Scholarship
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Description:
DAZ 3D is offering a $1000 scholarship to 3D Graphic Design Students seeking financial aid for tuition, books, and education related costs.
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Deadline:
6/1
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Abbot & Fenner Business Consultant Scholarships
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Description:
The Abbot & Fenner Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. The applicant must write a 500 - 1,000 word essay answering the following question:
• What have you done outside the classroom that demonstrates qualities sought after by the post secondary institution that you are hoping to attend? Also, which of these qualities means the most to you?
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Application:
Online
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Amount:
$1,000
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Deadline:
6/14
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AES Engineers
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Description:
AES Engineering is offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted(topics on website). 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.
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Eligibility:
Must be a high school senior or attending a post secondary school.
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Application:
Online
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Amount:
$500
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Deadline:
10/4
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Arthur and Doreen Parrett Scholarship Fund
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Description:
The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarship awards to selected qualified applicants who are in the fields of Engineering, Science, Medicine or Dentistry. Must be a Washington state resident.
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Eligibility:
Full-time undergraduate
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Application:
Contact Scholarship Chairman
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Amount:
$900 to $2,100
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Renewal:
Not listed
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Deadline:
7/31
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Contact Information:
U.S. Bank National Association, Trustee
Parrett Scholarship Foundation
PD-WA-T21P
1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2100
Seattle, WA 98101-4085
Telephone: 206-344-3690
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ASCO Numatics Engineering
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Description:
The two ASCO Numatics scholarships of $5000 each are merit-based and will be awarded to exceptional undergraduate and graduate engineering students pursuing careers in manufacturing, processing, or other industrial automation related disciplines. Applicants must have completed at least their sophomore year in a bachelor's degree program, have at least a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and be a U.S. citizen or legal U.S. resident.
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Eligibility:
see description above
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Application:
Online
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Amount:
Two $5,000 scholarships
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Deadline:
5/25
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More Information:
See website:
www.asconumatics.com
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Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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Description:
Essay must be between 800 and 1600 words in length, typed and double spaced, based on one of three topic choices.
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Eligibility:
Undergradute student
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Application:
Visit their website
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Amount:
$50 to $10,000
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Deadline:
9/17
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B. Davis Scholarship
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Eligibility:
see website for details
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Amount:
$1000
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Deadline:
5/27
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More Information:
Jason Rumeacher, Director: scholarshipawards@studentawardsearch.com
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Best Price Nutrition and Health Scholarship
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Description:
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.
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Amount:
$1000
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Deadline:
12/31
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Contact Information:
Email: jmoriarty@bestpricenutrition.com
Address: 5 Earl Ct Woodridge, IL 60517
Phone: (708) 478-8143
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Best Price Nutrition and Health Scholarship
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Description:
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.
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Amount:
$1000
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Deadline:
12/31
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Contact Information:
Email: jmoriarty@bestpricenutrition.com
Address: 5 Earl Ct Woodridge, IL 60517
Phone: (708) 478-8143
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Big Sun Scholarship
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Description:
The Big Sun Organiztion is offering a $500 scholarship to a high school senior or post secondary student athlete regardless of the sport they play.
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Eligibility:
Must be a student athlete at a university or a high school senior athlete.
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Application:
See Website
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Amount:
$500
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Deadline:
6/21
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Calihan Academic Fellowship
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Description:
Scholarship for future scholars and religious leaders with outstanding potential.
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Eligibility:
All seminarians, undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students studying religion, theology, philosophy or related fields.
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Application:
Visit their website
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Amount:
Up to $3,000.
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Deadline:
7/15, 10/31
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Caretenders Scholarship
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Description:
The Bridge Street Retirement Residence is offering a scholarship to one student. They believe that as a student who has still yet to choose a career path, it may seem a little absurd to even consider thinking about what your retirement will look like. However, decisions you make over the course of the next few years can have a drastic impact on how your retirement years are spent.
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Amount:
$500
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Deadline:
5/31
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Contact Information:
StudentScholarships.org
4410 Massachusetts Ave NW #250
Washington, DC, 20016
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CEO.com Scholarship Tomorrow
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Description:
CEO.com is a daily dashboard for CEOs that want to be in the know. One quick glance will get you caught up with the latest CEO news, innovations and buzz worthy topics.
In addition to our many links to noteworthy articles, videos and CEO news sources, our site spotlights CEOs who are making headlines. You’ll find inspiration and insight from our one-of-a-kind interviews with these great leaders. CEO.com also features CEO Guides on a wide variety of hot topics that address the challenges faced on a daily basis as a CEO.
More information can be found on our Website at http://www.ceo.com/ceo-of-tomorrow-scholarship/
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Eligibility:
See website.
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Amount:
2500
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Deadline:
7/1
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Contact Information:
CEO.com
350 S. 400 W. Suite 101
Lindon, Utah 84042
scholarship@CEO.com
(801)-362-3112
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More Information:
see contact information and website
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CustomMade Furniture Scholarship
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Description:
CustomMade is a marketplace for creating custom items in cooperation with North American-based production shops. At CustomMade.com, we believe in the production and purchase of locally made products.
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Eligibility:
Any student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Fall 2012 or Spring 2013 at any accredited American college, university or trade school.
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Amount:
$1000
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Deadline:
12/15
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Contact Information:
Please email your essay to scholarships@custommade.com
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CustomMade Jewelry Scholarship
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Description:
CustomMade is a marketplace for creating custom items in cooperation with North American-based production shops. Consumers come to CustomMade in search of fine custom jewelry including custom rings, custom bracelets, and many other types of custom creations.
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Eligibility:
Any student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Fall 2012 or Spring 2013 at any accredited American college, university or trade school.
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Amount:
$1000
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Deadline:
12/15
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Contact Information:
Please email your essay to scholarships@custommade.com
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Davies-Jackson Scholarship
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Description:
The Davies-Jackson Scholarship presents a unique opprotunity for an outstanding student, who is the first in his or her family to graduate from college, to participate in a course of study at St. John's College at Cambridge University, following his or her graduation. This scholarship is designed especially for students from families with modest economic backgrounds. Students whol have demonstrated enthusiasm for the achievement in hte arts, humanities, and social sciences, and who wish to pursue further substantive study in one of these are prefered. The scholarship to St. John's covers all tuition, fees, room and board during ter-time, living expenses during summer vacation, and travel to and from E
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Eligibility:
Must be entering graduate school, interesting in continuing a study in arts, humanities, or social sciences. Must be among the first in their families to have graduated from college.
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Application:
available online
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Amount:
Full, two-year scholarship to St. John's.
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Renewal:
not renewable after the two year program
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Deadline:
11/1
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Contact Information:
A. Graham Down, Director
The Davies-Jackson Scholarship Program
c/o The Council of Independent Colleges
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 320
Washington, DC 20036-1142
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Domo Scholarship for Business Management
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Description:
For the 2013 academic year, Domo will provide two scholarships of $2,500 each for college students who are studying business management and who show an interest in analytics. - See more at: http://www.domo.com/company/scholarship#sthash.wLxmrbMQ.dpuf
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Amount:
$2500
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Deadline:
8/31
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Elias Foundation Account
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Description:
Established in 1972 via an endowment to the Presbyterian Foundation. To be used for Christian Education within the Synod.
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Application:
contact organization (see above)
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Amount:
$2500-$5000
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Deadline:
12/31
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Contact Information:
Synod Alaska-Northwest
phone: 1-206-448-6403
email: ajmarion@synodnw.org
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Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest
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Description:
Up to $5,000 essay contest exploring the theme of ethics. Open to full-time juniors and seniors.
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Eligibility:
Full-time Juniors and Seniors
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Application:
www.ethicsprize.org
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Amount:
$500 to $5000
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Deadline:
12/3
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EWC/ACHMM Scholarship
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Description:
The Eastern Washington Chapter of the Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers awards a scholarship each year to an eligible student pursuing a career in a hazardous materials management related field (ie: environmental science, environmental health, preventative medicine, public health, industrial hygiene, environmental chemistry and engineering.
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Eligibility:
be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a university or college in the Eastern WA Chapter Area (or with a parent/grandparent/spouse who is a current member of the EWC/ACHMM). Must be majoring in a field related to hazardous materials management (listed above). Must have good academic standing and submit the completed application
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Application:
available online
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Amount:
$1000
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Deadline:
11/1
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Contact Information:
James Jewett
(509) 967-3114
ewc_achmm_scholarship@verizon.net
EWC/ACHMM
1370 Jadwin Ave. #113
Richland, WA 99352
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Express Metrix IT Asset Management Scholarship
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Description:
As a provider of enterprise IT asset management solutions, Express Metrix is pleased to announce the establishment of a scholarship whose purpose to advance the education of qualified individuals seeking to begin or further their own careers in IT management.
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Amount:
$5000
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Deadline:
7/31
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Fitness Scholarship
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Description:
Creative Bioscience is the industry leader for diet supplements and diet support services. The Fitness Scholarship is designed to encourage and promote a healthier lifestyle and to help college students learn about healthy eating habits early.
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Eligibility:
The scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States of America, who are 18 years of age or older as of November 1, 2012, and who are not employees, family members, or relatives of Creative Bioscience.
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Amount:
$1000
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Deadline:
11/1
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Ford Foundation Fellowships
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Description:
The Ford Foundation offers several scholarships: Predoctoral Fellowships for Minorities, Dissertation Fellowships for Minorities, Postdoctoral Fellowships for Minorities, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Predoctoral Fellowships in Biological Sciences Program, and the HUD Urban Scholars Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.
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Eligibility:
Graduates
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Application:
Visit their website
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Amount:
Varies
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Renewal:
Varies
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Deadline:
11/14, 11/19
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Foreclosure.com Essay Contest
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Description:
Foreclosure.com is presenting this scholarship opportunity. Essay contest for current college students and incoming freshmen.
See website for current essay topic.
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Eligibility:
This scholarship is for legal residents of the fifty United States, the U.S. Territories, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico who are thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application and who are currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited, post-secondary institution of higher learning (college, university, or trade school).
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Application:
see website for details.
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Amount:
one $5000 award and four $1000 awards
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Deadline:
12/15
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Fund for Veteran's Education
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Description:
The Fund for Veterans’ Education will award up to $1million in 2010-2011 in undergraduate scholarships for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Full-time and part-time students are eligible.
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Eligibility:
Must be a veteran of Opreation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom.
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Application:
Available online April 1
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Deadline:
11/3
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HANDS Along the Nile Essay Contest
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Description:
HANDS is looking for students to articulate the importance of thier work in the form of an essay. Information about HANDS work can be found at www.handsalongthenile.org.
Topic: Address the following questions in the form of an essay. (References to specific programs, including HANDS, are encouraged.) How is community development in the Middle East important to the U.S.? Why is it particularly crucial to focus on Egypt?
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Eligibility:
Must be a registered full-time graduate or undergraduate student at the time of entry. High school students entering college in the fall of 2009 are also eligible.
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Amount:
1st: $5,000, 2nd: $2,500, 3rd: $1,500, Two Honorable Mention $500
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Deadline:
7/4
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More Information:
HANDS Along the Nile Development Services, Inc.
1601 N. Kent Street, Ste. 1014
Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: 703-875-9370
contest@handsalongthenile.org
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Hayes Barnard Paramount Equity Young Entrepeneur Scholarship
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Description:
The Hayes Barnard Paramount Equity Young Entrepreneur Scholarship, or Y.E.S., gives future entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop their ideas through higher education and help make a difference in the world.
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Eligibility:
Must be legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older at the time of submission and who are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university or who will be enrolled by October 1, 2013 to apply.
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Amount:
$12000
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Deadline:
12/31
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Herman Oscar Schumacher Scholarship Fund for Men
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Description:
Requirements: 1) Resident of Spokane County; 2) Worthy young man—preference given to orphans & financially needy; 3) Completion of at least one year at an accredited college; 4) Christian and loyal to principles of democracy, and support the Constitution of the United States.
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Application:
No earlier than first day of class instruction and no later than October 1
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Amount:
$500
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Renewal:
upon application
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Deadline:
10/1
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Contact Information:
Return Application to:
Trust Department (H.O.S.)
Washington Trust Bank
P.O. Box 2127
Spokane, WA 99210-2127
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More Information:
Applications will be available in the Financial Aid Office in August of each year
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INSHRM Board
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Description:
The Inland Northwest Society for Human Resource Managment Board is offering three scholarships (two professional and one student).
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Application:
contact Angela (see above)
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Amount:
$500 each
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Deadline:
8/14
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Interactive Marketing Scholarship
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Description:
The Interactive Marketing Scholarship is designed to encourage and promote creative marketing in relation to online business.Our business success depends on online marketing and we are excited to offer this scholarship to the up and coming generation of online marketing professionals.
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Amount:
$2500
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Deadline:
6/1, 11/1
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Japanese Government Scholarships
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Description:
These scholarships are available to students wanting to study in Japan. There are several different scholarships available.
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Eligibility:
Any student foreign to Japan
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Application:
Visit their website
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Amount:
Varies
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Renewal:
Renewable
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Deadline:
6/1
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Kitsap Quilter's Quilt Guild Fiber Arts Scholarship
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Description:
This scholarship is available for Washington state residents who have been out of high school for at least four years and are enrolled in a Fiber Arts program (other art programs may be considered) at Washington state college, university, or technical institution.
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Eligibility:
Four years removed from high school and enrolled in a Fiber Arts program
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Application:
See Website
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Amount:
$1,500
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Deadline:
5/28
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Korean American Scholarship Foundation
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Description:
Must be Korean-American student seeking higher education and demonstrate financial need.
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Application:
Visit their website
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Amount:
$2000 minimum
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Deadline:
6/21
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Krill Oil - Educate Your Heart Scholarship
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Description:
Everest Nutrition, a leader in providing superior quality nutraceutical supplements across North America, is pleased to announce its 'Krill Oil – Educate Your Heart' Scholarship.
Eligible students must submit an essay written around one of the two following questions:
-How has the importance of heart health impacted you, your family, or your community?
-How can an individual change his or her lifestyle to promote a healthy heart and holistic well-being?
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Eligibility:
Must be 16 years or older at time of enrollment, must be an American or Canadian citizen or hold a vallid student visa, Winning participants will be required to submit a photo for promotional purposes
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Amount:
$1000
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Deadline:
7/15
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Contact Information:
Each applicant may only submit one essay for consideration. The top two essays will be chosen based on originality and creativity, but must also include:
-a title
-a minimum of 500 words in length with a maximum of 1,000
-proper citation of any and all research material used.
Submissions should be sent via e-mail along with a cover letter including: legal name, mailing address, telephone number, a brief biography and the name of the school the applicant will be enrolled in for the fall 2013 semester to Sandra.Goldstein@KrillOil.com.
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Lendio Brock Blake Student Entrepreneur of the Year Scholarship
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Description:
Brock Blake, The CEO of Lendio, once won a similar scholarship in an entrepreneur contest during college. He used the money to start his own career as an entrepreneur, and now wants to give back and help other aspiring business owners get a similar head start.
“It allowed me to focus on academics and our startup without the worry of a part-time, low-paying job. At the end of the day, I hope this scholarship will give future entrepreneurs the edge they need to be successful,” Blake said
The Lendio Brock Blake Student Entrepreneur of the Year scholarship will award $2,500 every year to a student who has demonstrated excellence in entrepreneurship.
To apply, submit a 500 - 1,000 word essay along with your contact information to scholarship@lendio.com.
The applicant should be an enrolled student in undergraduate or graduate (MBA) studies. The student must be enrolled in a 2 or 4 year accredited college or university in the United States of America. They must be a full-time student and U.S. citizen (minimum of 12 credits for undergraduate, 9 credits for graduate).
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Eligibility:
see description
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Amount:
500-1000
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Deadline:
7/1
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More Information:
see contact information
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Lift Parts Express Scholatship
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Description:
Lift Parts Express is offering a scholarship to the student who best answers the following essay question: Going to college is a big financial commitment. Write an essay that outlines how much you expect to spend to finish your schooling, how you intend to pay for your schooling, and what you expect your job to be once you are finished your schooling.
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Amount:
$1000
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Deadline:
6/30
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Contact Information:
StudentScholarships.org
4410 Massachusetts Ave NW #250
Washington, DC, 20016
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LM Scholarship
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Description:
In order to be considered for this scholarship, the student must write an essay about a situation you have been involved in or someone you know has been involved in where better safety procedures would have prevented an injury. Explain in detail what safety procedures you believe should have been in place to prevent the injury and how they would have prevented the injury.
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Amount:
$1000
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Deadline:
5/31
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Contact Information:
StudentScholarships.org
4410 Massachusetts Ave NW #250
Washington, DC, 20016
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Marshall Scholarships
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Description:
The Marshall Scholarships are awarded to 40 US citizens, who are college graduates. The benefits include tuition fees, a living allowance, fares between the US and Britain, and a book grant. The awards enable candidates to study a wide range of subjects for a further degree at any of Britain's universities.
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Eligibility:
see website for details
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Application:
available on website
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Amount:
varies
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Deadline:
10/1
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Misignor Rosage Scholarship (Catholic Diocese of Spokane)
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Description:
One $1,000 scholarship will be given to a woman of Catholic faith.
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Eligibility:
Must be a woman of the Catholic faith.
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Application:
Contact Scholarship Chairperson
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Amount:
$1,000
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Deadline:
5/28
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Contact Information:
Rose DuBois-Scholarship Committee Chairman
Phone: (509) 326-2762
5403 N. Howard St. Spokane, WA 99205
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National Association of Black Accountants- Seattle Chapter
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Description:
Applicants must be minorities majoring in Accounting or an Accounting related field.
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Eligibility:
Minorities majoring in Accounting
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Application:
Visit their website
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Amount:
$1000 to $10,000
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Renewal:
Not listed
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Deadline:
12/31
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National Research Council Associateship Programs
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Description:
Full-time Associateships will be awarded on a competitive basis in 2011 for research in the fields of chemistry, earth, atmospheric and space sciences, engineering, applied sciences and computer science, life medical sciences, mathematics, space and plaetary sciences, and physics. Many of the laboratories are open to both U.S. citizens and foreign nationals.
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Eligibility:
see program details
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Application:
www.national-academies.org/rap
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Amount:
stipends from $42,000 to $75,000 a year
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Renewal:
up to 3 years
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Deadline:
2/1, 5/1, 8/1, 11/1
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More Information:
see website
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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
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Description:
The NSF awardees are provided with three years of graduate school support. Fellows receive a $30,000 annual stipend, a $10,500 annual cost of education allowance, a one-time $1000 international travel allowance, and access to TeraGrid supercomputing facilities.
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Eligibility:
Students must be seeking doctoral degrees in NSF-supported disciplines, a US citizen (or permanent resident), and should not have completed more than 12 months of graduate study.
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Application:
www.fastlane.nsf.gov/grfp/
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Amount:
see description
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Deadline:
11/2
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More Information:
www.nsf.gov/grfp
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Native American Education Grant
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Description:
For Alaska Natives and Native Americans pursuing full-time post-secondary education. Must be members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.); be high school graduates or GED recipients; demonstrate financial need
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Application:
Visit their website
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Amount:
$500 to $1,500 per academic year
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Renewal:
Renewal is possible
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Deadline:
6/15
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Neal O. Thorpe Memorial Scholarship
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Description:
The Neal O. Thorpe Memorial Scholarship supposrts Alaskan students who are the first in their immediate family to attend post-secondary school. This scholarship awards successful applicants $7500 per year for up to five years - see award renewal under website .
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Eligibility:
Applicant must be an Alaskan resident, a graduate of a high school or equivalent program located in Alaska, be first in their immediate family to pursue a post-secondary degree and must be enrolled in one of the eligible universities (Whitworth is included).
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Amount:
7500/yr for up to 5 years
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Renewal:
5 years
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Deadline:
5/31
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Contact Information:
info@alaskacf.org or 907-334-6700
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More Information:
info@alaskacf.org or 907-334-6700
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NPSC Graduate Fellowships in the Physical Sciences
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Description:
The National Physical Science Consortium is offering two graduate fellowship programs: the Traditional NPSC Program and the Dissertation Support Program. See website for more details.
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Deadline:
11/30
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Contact Information:
Joretta L. Powell, EdD, Program Administrator
National Physical Science Consortium
USC-RAN
3716 South Hope Street, Suite 348
Los Angeles, CA 90007
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Nursing Scholarship
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Description:
Aspiringnurse.com is offering a $1000 scholarship to undergraduate nurse students seeking financial aid for tuition, books and education related costs!
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Eligibility:
Any future undergraduate student who is currently currently enrolled or has been accepted into a United States accredited nursing program.
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Deadline:
7/1
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One Stop Treatment Scholarship
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Description:
The One Stop Treatment scholarship for Nutrition, Health and Fitness is designed to encourage students to create a personal brand for themselves as they enter a field where how you treat clients is just as important as what you know. From personal trainers, to nutritionists to on-staff fitness experts it is crucial that you are able to create a personal brand your clients can trust.
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Amount:
$1000
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Deadline:
6/1
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Contact Information:
For questions contact 888-542-2148
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PCUSA Student Opportunity Scholarship
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Description:
Applicants will explore who God created them to be in a series of essay questions intended for students to explore with mentors and peers. This program requires that students maintain an active involvement in a worshiping community or campus ministry program while they are attending college.
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Amount:
Up to $2000
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Deadline:
6/1
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Quit Smoking Academic Scholarship
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Description:
The Quit Smoking academic scholarship will award $1,000 to a student who demonstrates academic excellence and a passion and commitment to helping others overcome tobacco or related addictions.
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Application:
To apply, submit a 500 – 1,000 word essay along with your contact information to scholarship(at)quitsmoking.com.
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Amount:
$1000
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Deadline:
10/1
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Rachel Royston Scholarship
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Description:
The Rachel Royston Permanent Scholarship Foundation is affiliated with the Alpha Sigma State Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, an international organization of key women educators.
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Eligibility:
1. Be a woman educator (or in training) pursuing graduate level work or advanced study at an accredited institution of higher learning. 2. Be a bona fide resident of Washington. 3. Meet reasonable standards of scholarship, professional service, and other evidence of potential for future service in education.
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Application:
Contact scholarship coordinator (see above)
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Deadline:
11/26
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Contact Information:
Annamarie Lavieri
roystonscholarship@yahoo.com
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Robert Mulvihill Scholarship Fund
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Description:
This scholarship is designed to benefit "orphan" children or those bereft of parental support. It is for Washington state residents attending, or enrolled in, a college within the state.
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Eligibility:
(see description above)
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Application:
contact Christina Riffle (see above)
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Amount:
varies
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Deadline:
9/1
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Contact Information:
Christina Riffle
Wells Fargo Trust Dept.
999 Third Ave. 40th Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
206-292-3489
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Rogers Community Volunteer Scholarship
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Description:
The main goal of the Rogers Community Volunteer Scholarship is to inspire young people to make contributions to their individual communities, while providing awards to those who are currently making a positive difference in their own neighborhoods, towns and cities.
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Amount:
$500
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Deadline:
6/1
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Contact Information:
StudentScholarships.org
4410 Massachusetts Ave NW #250
Washington, DC, 20016
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Seafair's Scholarship Program For Women
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Description:
Every year Seafair's Scholarship Program For Women offers local young women the opportunity to earn up to $6,000 in college scholarship money! The Seafair Scholarship Program for Women encourages leadership, recognizes academic achievement, celebrates diversity, promotes community service, and fosters public speaking skills, creative expression and confidence.
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Eligibility:
Applicants must be female, 18 years of age, a United States citizen or permanent resident, and must show proof of enrollment in a higher education institution
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Amount:
up to $6000
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Deadline:
5/28
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Sedary & Associates Scholarship
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Description:
Sedary & Associates is offering a scholarship for the student that best answers the following essay question : There are many things that a student must consider when choosing a college or university to attend. In less than 1500 words, identify the 5 most important things that you believe every student should consider when making his/her choice.
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Amount:
$500
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Deadline:
6/15
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Contact Information:
StudentScholarships.org
4410 Massachusetts Ave NW #250
Washington, DC, 20016
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SMART Scholarship
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Description:
SMART scholars are outstanding students with demonstrated ability ans special aptitude in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics fields. Applicants must be:
1. Undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral student
2. Enrolled, accepted, or seeking acceptance at a US college or university
3. At least 18 years of age and a US citizen
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Eligibility:
see above description
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Application:
see website for details
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Amount:
$25,000
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Deadline:
12/15
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Soroptimist International of Spokane
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Description:
Soroptimist International of Spokane is sponsoring its annual Women's Opportunity Award. This is a cash award given to motivated women who are the primary supporters of their families.The recipients of these awards seek to improve their lives by gaining additional skills, training or education but have limited resources to do so. The winner of this award will receive $1000 from Soroptimist International of Spokane and will be in the competition for a Northwestern Region award of $1,000, $3,000 or $5,000 with the $5,000 winner's application being placed in competition at the Federation level for one of thre $10,000 awards.
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Application:
email profrenner@yahoo.com
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Amount:
$1,000-$10,000
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Deadline:
12/15
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Contact Information:
Sheri Renner
Soroptimist Internation of Spokane
Northwest Region
7829 E. Gunning Lane
Spokane, WA 99212
profrenner@yahoo.com
509-922-5691
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More Information:
see contact info above
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Soroptimist International of the Americas
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Description:
Soroptimist International of the Americas - an international volunteer organization woking to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.
This scholarship is for women with dependents facing unique barriers as they strive to improve their lives while also providing support for their family.
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Eligibility:
Women must be the primary financial provider for themselves AND their dependent(s), including but not limited to their children, spouse, parents, siblings, nieces, nephews and grandparents. Must be working toward first or second undergranduate degree or taking accreditation courses that you need in order to use your bachelor's degree. See website for addtional eligibility requirements.
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Amount:
Varies
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Deadline:
12/1
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Contact Information:
siahq@soroptimist.org
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Spokane Area Retired Educators
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Description:
This fund is for student loans for students who are a junior, senior or graduate student at a Spokane area college and are intending to become a teacher, nurse, or training in college for other worthy occupations. Students are to begin loan repayments of at least $100 a month approximately four months after graduation.
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Eligibility:
Junior, Seniors, or Graduate Students
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Application:
Contact chairman
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Amount:
$2000 per year
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Renewal:
Renewable
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Deadline:
6/1
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Contact Information:
Neil D. Prescott, Chairman
SAREF Student Loan Committee
523 North Best Road
Spokane WA 99216
(509)926-3818
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Student Opportunity Scholarship
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Description:
Serves Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) college students in select majors (Education, Health Service/Science, Religious Studies, Sacred Music, Social Service/Science) by providing aid for the expenses of the 3rd and 4th years of an undergraduate program. Preference in this program is extended to racial ethnic students in order to promote diversity.
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Application:
Visit their website
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Amount:
$200-$3,000
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Renewal:
No
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Deadline:
6/15
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More Information:
Applicants must: be members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.); be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.; demonstrate financial need
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Student Saver Scholarship
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Description:
DegreeDirectory.org's Student Saver shares daily tips and tricks about saving money in college with our student readers, but we want to go further to help you manage the rising cost of getting a higher education. That's why we're offering the Student Saver Scholarship, to reward all of you savvy Student Savers for your hard work and creative ideas for making college more affordable.
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Amount:
$1000
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Deadline:
8/3
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Student Video Scholarships
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Description:
The Christophers challenge students in undergraduate and graduate programs at accredited colleges and universities to interpret the Christopher belief that One Person Can Make a Difference in short films of five minutes or less.
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Application:
Visit their website
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Amount:
$1000 to $3000
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Deadline:
6/8
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Support of Parents Overcoming Challenges (SPOC)
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Description:
SPOC is offering scholarships to be used for tuition only of low income single parents who are trying to improve their family economic situation by obtaining a college degree intended to prepare them for employment.
Requirements: 1) Must be single parent with custody of at least one child age 18 or younger; 2) Must have income that is 175 percent of poverty or lower; 3) Must be a Spokane area resident; 4) Must have filled out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); 5) Must be seeking a college degree; 6) Cumulative GPA must be 2.0 or above; 7) Must be sophomore level or above. Graduate students are welcome to apply.
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Eligibility:
Single parent
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Application:
Contact Scholarship Chairman
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Renewal:
not renewable
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Deadline:
6/30
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Textbooks for a Year Scholarship
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Description:
MyBookBuyer.com is offering a scholarship essay contest twice a year. There are cash prizes for one grand-prize winner and two runner-up winners.
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Eligibility:
Essays must be between 500-1000 words. The contest is open to college or university students 18 and older who are legal residents of the United States. Students may enter only once per scholarship period.
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Application:
see website
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Deadline:
10/31
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Therapy Professionals Scholarship
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Description:
Medicare Supplemental Insurance is pleased to offer scholarships in support of disability awareness. Every year, a prospective or current college student will be selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship to help with the costs associated with attending school.
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Amount:
$1000
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Deadline:
12/15
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Thermo Scientific Scholarship
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Description:
Thermo Fisher Scientific is offering our future science scholars an opportunity to win $10,000 in scholarship funding for the 2012-2013 academic school year. This scholarship was created to help provide educational opportunities for the future generation of scientists.
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Amount:
Varies
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Deadline:
7/31
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TwinStar Credit Union Scholarships
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Description:
Each year TwinStar Credit Union awards up to eight higher education scholarships, each in the amount of $1,000 to student members. The scholarship is for higher education students attending an academic, vocational, or technical school; who graduated high school is 2010 or earlier. Applicant must be a member of TwinStar Credit Union, in good standing. The applicant must include proof of enrollment in an institution of higher learning. A copy of the applicant's high school or college transcript must be attached (unofficial is acceptable).
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Eligibility:
see description
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Amount:
1,000
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Deadline:
7/31
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More Information:
Devin Boyd
Administration Specialist
TwinStar Credit Union
PO Box 718
Olympia, WA 98507-0718
360-923-4474
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Undergraduate Scholarship
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Description:
BestOnlineCollege.org is now offering a $1,000 scholarship for undergraduate students seeking financial aid for tuition, books, and educational related costs.
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Eligibility:
Any future undergraduate student who is currently attending a college or university, or will be attending within 1 year.
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Deadline:
7/1
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University Writing Scholarship
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Description:
Students must submit an essay no longer than 500 words on one of the topics listed on the scholarship's website.
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Eligibility:
Incoming freshman as well as current undergraduates
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Application:
see the website
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Amount:
up to $10,000
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Deadline:
7/1
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William B. Ruggles Right to Work Scholarship
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Description:
Applicants must be Journalism majors, demonstrate potential for the successful completion of the educational requirements in an accredited journalism program, and demonstrate an understanding of the principles of voluntary unionism and the economic and social problems of compulsory unionism.
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Eligibility:
Undergraduate and Graduate Journalism majors
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Application:
Visit their website
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Amount:
$2,000
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Renewal:
Not listed
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Deadline:
12/31
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World Nomads Scholarship
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Description:
we are offering the chance to go on assignment with noted producer Trent O'Donnell to Ecuador to produce a documentary that will be considered for broadcast on the Nat Geo Adventure channel.
The winner of the scholarship will be flown to Ecuador from their country of residence. They will join their mentor and team from Gap Adventures to explore the Amazonian jungle and homestay with the Quichua community. The winner's mission is to document how sustainable tourism has impacted the small indigenous community.
Applicants for the scholarship must compile a 3 minute (or less) video documentary in English based around the theme 'Local Encounters'.
All interested students should visit WorldNomads.com Scholarships for full application details.
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Eligibility:
Must be at least 18 years old
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Application:
Online
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Amount:
Various travel and program costs are covered.
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Deadline:
8/1
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Wrought Iron Art Scholarship
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Description:
Art Metal Workshop Inc, a leader in providing superior quality iron railings across the Greater Toronto Area, is pleased to announce that it will be giving $1,000 to two students, pursuing further education beyond a high school level, as part of the 'Wrought Iron Art Scholarship' program!
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Amount:
$1000
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Deadline:
12/1
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Contact Information:
Phone: 416-848-4588
Address: 367 Bering Ave. Etobicoke, ON M8Z 3B1
Email: ironrailingstoronto@gmail.com
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