OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS
The Abacus Scholarship
The Abacus Scholarship sweepstakes recognizes the intrinsic value of every student journey, wherever it shall lead. It is a scholarship award where every entry is granted the same chance to win, where every student's journey is seen and celebrated as equal, valuable and necessary. We believe every student counts: regardless of where, when or how an individual's passions and circumstances lead them to becoming one.
The Abacus Scholarship is open to all students enrolled in any institution of higher education. Eligible applicants will also be U.S. citizens (born or naturalized), nationals or lawful permanent residents. (see our TERMS for full details). For more details, please visit http://www.gocollege.com/abacus/.
Application Deadline: Midnight, December 15, and Midnight June 15, annually, 2 per calendar year awarded for $1,234.00 each. Awards announced January 15 and July 15, annually.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 5th year. We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year. Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site.
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Application Deadline: June 15, 2012
Adelante!'s Scholarship Program
MillerCoors National Scholarship (Amount: $ 3,000 /Renewable)
Criteria:
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Junior or Senior university classification by the Fall Semester of 2012
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Major: Accounting, Communications, General Business, Economics, Finance, International Business,
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Marketing, Public Relations or Sales
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Residency: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
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Must be of Hispanic descent
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Must have at least a 3.0 GPA in a 4.0 scale
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Maintain full-time enrollment status (12 hours) for the duration of the scholarship period
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Provide two letters of recommendation highlighting leadership potential
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Attend Adelante's Annual Leadership Institute in San Antonio, TX (Sponsorship is included)
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Attend a Partnering Institution
Click here to apply! Deadline date is April 30th!
MillerCoors Engineering & Sciences Scholarship (Amount: $ 3,000 /Renewable)
Criteria:
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Junior or Senior university classification by the Fall Semester of 2012
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Major: Biochemistry, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
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Residency: Must be U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
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Must be of Hispanic descent
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Must have at least a 3.0 GPA in a 4.0 scale
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Maintain full-time enrollment status (12 hours) for the duration of the scholarship period
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Provide two letters of recommendation highlighting leadership potential
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Attend Adelante's Annual Leadership Institute in San Antonio, TX (Sponsorship is included)
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Attend a Partnering Institution
Click here to apply! Deadline date is April 30th!
MillerCoors Chicago Scholarship (Amount: $ 3,000)
Criteria:
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Junior or senior university classification by the fall semester of 2012
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Must attend University of Illinois at Chicago, DePaul University, Northeastern Illinois University, or Loyola University Chicago
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Open to Business, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Biochemistry majors
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Must be of Hispanic descent
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Must be a US citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
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Have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale)
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Maintain full-time enrollment status throughout duration of the scholarship term
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Provide two letters of recommendation which express leadership potential
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Participate in Adelante's Annual Leadership Institute in the fall of 2012
Click here to apply! Deadline date is April 30th!
Abercrombie & Fitch Future Leaders Scholarship (Amount: $2,000)
Criteria:
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Sophomore, junior, or senior college and/or university classification by Fall of 2012
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Major: Business
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Have and maintain a 3.0 GPA or above based on a 4.0 scale.
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Provide one letter of recommendation from an educator familiar with your academic career.
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Residency: Must be U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
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Resume of your community service activities.
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Must Maintain full-time enrollment status (12 hours if applicable) for the duration of the scholarship.
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Color head shot of yourself.
Click here for more information!
AES Engineering Scholarship
The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students.
To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on our site at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm.
Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.
Amount of award: $500.00
Further information, including previous winners, is available on our web site at: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Application Deadline: October 5, 2012
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
The Program
The AICPA Minority Scholarship program was created to encourage students of ethnically diverse backgrounds pursue accounting degrees and become CPAs.
Scholarship Awards
Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership and commitment to pursuing the CPA credential. Renewable awards range from $1,500 – $3,000.
Eligibility
Applicants to this program must be:
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A declared accounting major intending to pursue the CPA credential
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Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate studen
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A demonstrated leader in their school, community and/or workplace
Learn more about AICPA Diversity Programs
Visit aicpa.org/diversity or email MIC_programs@aicpa.org or call (919) 402-4931.
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION (APWA) CHICAGO METRO CHAPTER 2012 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Chicago Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) is again offering scholarships to students pursuing a degree in the fields of Civil, Environmental or Construction Engineering, Public Administration, Public Works Management, or other programs closely related to the public works field.
Details on eligibility, instructions, and award disbursements can be found here.
Applications can be found at http://chicago.apwa.net.
Application Deadline: October 1, 2012
ARMY NURSE CORPS ASSOCIATION 2011 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
One of the Army Nurse Corps Association's (ANCA) major programs is the Scholarship Program. The purpose of the Army Nurse Corps Association Memorial Scholarship Program is to award scholarships to students attending accredited baccalaureate or graduate nursing or anesthesia programs. In 2011, the scholarships will be awarded in memory of the three Army Nurses who gave their lives at the Fort Hood Readiness Center, TX in November 2009. For more information about this scholarship, or to view eligibility requirements, please see the flyer.
ARMY NURSE CORPS ASSOCIATION CAPTAIN JOSHUA M. MCCLIMANS 2012 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Army Nurse Corps Association (ANCA) Scholarship Program will be selecting up to 15 baccalaureate or higher degree nursing and anesthesia students to receive $3,000 scholarships. To be eligible, applicants should meet one of the following criteria:
- Nursing or anesthesia students who plan to enter a component of the US Army and are enrolled in a program not funded by a component of the US Army.
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Nursing or anesthesia students who have previously served in a component of the US Army.
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Army Nurse Corps officers in a component of the US Army enrolled in a baccalaureate or graduate nursing or nurse anesthesia program not funded by a component of the US Army.
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Army enlisted soldiers in a component of the US Army enrolled in a baccalaureate nursing program not funded by a component of the US Army.
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Nursing or anesthesia students whose parent(s), spouse and/or children are or have served in a component of the US Army.
For 2012, the scholarship program is named in memory of Captain Joshua M. McClimans, a member of the United States Army Reserve who, in April 2011, gave his life for his country during his deployment to Afghanistan. He was a native of Jamestown, PA and a graduate of the University of Akron School of Nursing in Ohio.
This flyer, which provides additional information about the Scholarship Program, and the ANCA 2012 Scholarship Program Guidelines and Application, are available on the ANCA website at http://e-anca.org under the heading "Scholarships". Further information can also be obtained by contacting us at education@e-anca.org.
ATTSavings.com Scholarship
To enter, write a short blog post about your “dream app”, and submit your name and URL on the scholarship page. This is a recurring scholarship available to all current and prospective students.
$1,000 ATTSavings.com scholarship: What’s Your Dream App?
Application: http://www.attsavings.com/scholarship
Amount: $1,000
B.Davis Scholarship
This $1,000 Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution.
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There is no age restriction
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Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and next
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This is not an academic scholarship but we would like to know where you are going to school now and what your future academic plans are.
Please do not send transcripts or letters of recommendation at this time. Please visit http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm for more information.
Application Deadline: May 28, 2012
Best of the Web Scholarship Program
For information about scholarships for higher learning, please visit http://onlinedegree.botw.org/scholarships/.
BigSun Scholarship
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in a sport at that institution or in the community.
Award amount: $500.00
Please visit our website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.
Application deadline: June 22, 2012
CableTV.com Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship opportunity is reoccurring and available to all current and perspective students.
$1,000 CableTV.com scholarship: The Psychological Impact of TV
Application: http://www.cabletv.com/scholarship
CIMA Scholarships
CIMA Scholarships are now available to all sophomore and junior undergraduate students attending a Chicago-based university with a keen interest in pursuing a career in the Interactive Marketing field. It is our mission to advance the educational opportunities for students working towards a career in interactive marketing.
Download the application form here. To learn more, please visit http://tinyurl.com/4yv642e.
Application Deadline: June 29, 2012
Comed Latino Scholarship
HACE is proud to announce our partnership with ComEd, an Exelon Company, to deliver scholarship awards that assist Latino students in furthering their educational goals. Five outstanding students will be selected to receive $2,500 scholarships this fall. HACE is now accepting applications for the 2010 ComEd Latino Scholarship.
Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship
Students must submit a unique photo, piece of artwork, or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card. The student with the best design will win a $10,000 scholarship and have his/her design made into an actual card to be sold in our line. For more information, visit http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm.
Contest submissions accepted March 19, 2012 - January 16, 2013. Winner will be announced March 15, 2013.
CustomMade.com Scholarships
CustomMade is a marketplace that allows you to commission custom projects from over 3,000 talented, independent makers. We want to know what your students think the benefits are of buying custom products from local artisans.
Consumer Advantages of Buying Custom Furniture Scholarship
Consumer Advantages of Buying Custom Jewelry Scholarship
Application Deadline for both scholarships is December 15, 2012
The Darleen J. and Robert L. Walker Scholarship
The Darleen J. and Robert L. Walker Scholarship Fund is currently accepting applications for the 2012-2013 academic year. The Walker Scholarship Fund is established to provide assistance to law students in Illinois, Milwaukee, and St. Louis.
Scholarships are open to current and incoming students, but preference is given to sons and daughters of members of Masonic Lodge 1098 in Lombard, Illinois, and to former residents of the Masonic Children's Home in La Grange, Illinois.
We ask that applicants also supply their Student Aid Report or FAFSA documentation. Loyola University Chicago School of Law students may apply on our web site: www.walkerscholarship.org.
Application Deadline: June 25, 2012
DegreedUp.org Scholarship for Spring 2012
DegreedUP.org is proud to announce up to FOUR 1,250.00 Cash Scholarships for Spring 2012. Any student (future or current) that has been accepted or attends a community college, technical/trade college, or university may apply. Download the scholarship or apply online at www.degreedup.org/cashscholarship.
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POSTMARKED DEADLINES: Jan. 27th, 2012, Feb. 27th, 2012, March 27th, 2012, April 27th, 2012, May 27th, 2012, June 27th, 2012 and July 27th, 2012.
com Scholarship
Essay Topic: What creative solutions, programs and/or initiatives to stimulate the United States housing market, as well as to turn the foreclosure tide, must a presidential candidate outline/promise to earn your vote? Feel free to include your very own original stimulus plan and/or ideas in your response, which can also be used to enhance existing platforms from candidates and/or other influential thought leaders.
Requirements: Minimum 800 words, Maximum 2,000
Awards: Five winners will be selected
Top prize $5,000
Second through fifth place will receive $1,000 each
Click here for more details.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2012
Dr. Angela Perez Miller Scholarship
Latinos Progresando (LP) is a non-profit organization committed to improving the lives of immigrants and their families. In 1998, Luis Gutierrez founded LP and focused its efforts in Chicago’s Pilsen and Little Village neighborhoods. LP provides direct legal services for immigrants, initiates community education projects, and advocates for policies that benefit immigrants. LP also works with youth to promote educational attainment and participation in the arts.
In 2007, LP established a scholarship fund in honor of Dr. Angela Perez Miller (1937-2007). Dr. Miller's parents emigrated from Mexico to the U.S. in the 1920s and settled in Chicago’s southwest side. After obtaining two master’s degrees and a Ph.D from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Dr. Miller served as a teacher and administrator for Chicago Public Schools (CPS). For more than 30 years, Dr. Miller educated youth in Pilsen and Little Village, advocated for increased bilingual education classes in CPS schools, and demanded increased assistance and resources for Latino children, particularly those with special needs. After retiring from CPS, Dr. Miller taught bilingual education and educational policy classes at UIC and DePaul University.
In addition to being an educator, Dr. Miller served as board president of the Latino Institute, a civil rights think tank that addressed Latino concerns in Chicago. She also served as a member of Senator Miguel Del Valle's education committee and as a founding member of the Alivio Medical Center, which opened in 1989 to provide primary health care services to Latinos.
LP will award six scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each. The scholarship will go towards the 2012-13 academic year. Click here for more information.
DutchCrafters Amish Furniture Heritage Scholarship
The DutchCrafters Amish Furniture Heritage Scholarship recognizes undergraduate students who draw upon their cultural heritage to shape their vocational aspirations, add creative value to their future employers, and serve their communities. For the 2012-13 academic year, five students will be recognized with an award of $500 each. Whether you are in nursing, education, business or engineering, the DutchCrafters Amish Furniture Heritage Scholarship recognizes that the potential for creative value often lies within that which has been passed along to you from previous generations. Application deadline is July 31 for the 2012-13 academic year. For more details and the application, please visit http://www.dutchcrafters.com/heritage-scholarship.
Elevation Scholars
Entertainment Blogging Scholarship
This is a reoccurring scholarship available to all current and prospective college students.
Application: http://usdish.com/scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Application Deadline: reoccuring/bi-anually
Fordham Business Challenge 2012
Win a scholarship for a world class master’s degree at Fordham Graduate School of Business in New York City.
The Fordham Business Challenge consists of four competitions connected to four Master of Science programs.
The challenge: Choose your program and solve a real-life business case. Winners in all four challenges receive a full tuition scholarship. One of the program winners will be awarded with an elite internship.
$300,000 worth of scholarships and internships are waiting for you. Take the challenge. Master your career options today!
Read more at: www.fordhambusinesschallenge.com
Application Deadline: May 31, 2012
The FreeLegalAid.com Entrepreneurship Scholarship
A scholarship is offered to the student who writes the best short essay on access to law per the guidelines set forth on www.freelegalaid.com/scholarship. Free Legal Aid is one of the oldest websites offering completely free legal resources. This scholarship requires an easy application form submitted through email. See the website for details.
Frugaldad.com Scholarship
This is a scholarship opportunity for undergraduate students. Frugaldad.com is offering a $5,000 merit-based scholarship to be given out in June. It is an opportunity available to all types of students in all majors, and is an excellent way for students to win and secure financial aid. You can read more about it here: http://frugaldad.com/scholarships/
The GetinBusiness.com Entrepreneurship Scholarship
GetinBusiness! is a resource site for entrepreneurs, offering information on how to incorporate and other business start-up tools. The company offers a scholarship to the student who writes the best short essay on entrepreneurship per the guidelines set forth on www.getinbusiness.com/blog/scholarship. This scholarship requires an easy application form submitted through email. See the website for details.
GoCollege Lucky Draw Scholarship
GoCollege.com offers a free $250 monthly scholarship to students. To enter, visit the GoCollege.com website and tell us how we can improve it for you. We offer free advice on admissions, education options, financial aid, and college survival.
To apply simply fill out the form at http://www.gocollege.com/lucky-draw-scholarship.html. Winners will be contacted on or before the 5th of each month.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
We are pleased to announce that Hispanic Scholarship Fund applications for the 2012-2013 academic year are now available online. HSF gives out over 4,000 scholarships each year to Latino students, and we want to encourage you to take advantage of these great opportunities!
General Eligibility Requirements:
- Be of Hispanic Heritage (most programs)
- Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Have plans to enroll as a FULL-TIME student in the Fall of 2012
Program information is available at http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=72.
This application is open September 1st through December 15th for the following academic year.
Key Bank $2,500 Scholarships
Enter for your chance to win a $2,500 scholarship from KeyBank! Each month, three lucky students will win a $2,500 scholarship. For rules, and to apply: www.key.com/signup.
LatPro, Inc. Scholarships
LatPro, Inc. is offering $18,000 annually in scholarships for full-time students. For years our online employment websites - LatPro, DiversityJobs and JustJobs - have united job seekers with the best employers, and now we invite you to explore our new scholarship fund:
JustJobs.com will be awarding $6,000 annually, click here for more information.
LatPro.com will be awarding $6,000 annually, click here for more information.
DiversityJobs.com will be awarding $6,000 annually, click here for more information.
The Law Blogger’s Scholarship
We here at The Law Office of Joshua Pond want to give back to the community and help encourage future attorneys, judges, and leaders. So, we decided to offer financial assistance to those who have chosen to embark on that path. It is our hope that this scholarship will aid in the future success of many students to come!
We’re asking students to write a 300-500 word essay answering the following question:
Do you agree or disagree with the death penalty? If you agree, why? If you disagree, what do you propose we do instead?
Click here for detailed scholarship information.
The MissionVacation.com Entrepreneurship Scholarship
Mission Vacation is a company focusing on vacation rentals in Mission Beach, San Diego. A scholarship is offered to the student who writes the best short essay on travel per the guidelines set forth on www.MissionVacation.com/scholarship. This scholarship requires an easy application form submitted through email. See the website for details.
National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is an honors organization which recognizes outstanding academic achievement among first and second year college students and encourages members to develop leadership skills through community service. The Society was founded in 1994 at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. NSCS has an active chapter at Loyola and more than 205 college and university campuses across the United States. Chapters are involved in service to their campus and local communities, as well as scholastic and social activities.
NSCS members are also eligible to participate in a variety of activities sponsored by the Society. Scholarships and awards, leadership development activities, service programs, community building and information sharing are the focus of activities organized nationally. Additional information is available online at: www.nscs.org.
School Pride Scholarship
CenturyLinkQuote.com has created a School Pride Scholarship asking students across the United States to write about how their college has or will specifically contribute to their career path. The most inspirational story will be awarded a $1000.00 scholarship.
This is the first semester we are offering this scholarship opportunity and we are really hopeful for its success. You can learn more about the scholarship, including guidelines, at http://www.centurylinkquote.com/scholarship
SPENDonLIFE College Scholarship
The SPENDonLIFE College Scholarship Program offers financial assistance for college students who are unable to obtain student loans due to the recent credit crunch on their personal credit history. Awards range from $500 to $5,000 a year. Applicants must be enrolled in full-time study. Full details and application materials are available at http://students.spendonlife.com/scholarship.
The Spring 2013 Medical Professionals of Tomorrow Scholarship
US Medical Supplies a top online retailer of medical supplies and mobility aids such as lift chairs, mobility scooters, stair lifts, and wheelchair lifts, is excited to bring back the Medical Professionals of Tomorrow Scholarship! The Medical Professionals of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to full-time college students who are pursuing a course of study in a medical field, including those studying to become a doctor, nurse, physical therapist, anesthesiologist, radiologist, and all those who are pursuing other medical fields! One applicant will be selected, out of the many, to receive this $5,000 scholarship award. With this award, US Medical Supplies hopes to contribute to the future of the medical field by offering the winning student financial assistance to help cover the expenses of tuition and books.
For information on scholarship requirements, or to download the application, visit http://www.usmedicalsupplies.com/scholarship/.
StorageMart ScholarSmarts Scholarship
Any student attending college is eligible to apply! Storage Mart is accepting essays now until June 30, 2012 with an award date of July 21, 2012. Storage Mart will be awarding 5 $1,000 scholarships at that time.
Essay Topics: (select one of the following)
What link is there between a clutter-free workspace and increased productivity?
How has self storage improved your lifestyle?
Winning essays will be chosen based on originality, innovation, and creativity.
Writing Requirements:
Each essay must meet the following requirements to be considered for the scholarship award:
500 Word Minimum
Essay Title
Unique content (no plagiarism)
Strategic Name Development (SND) Scholarship
Full-time undergraduate students in Linguistics, English, Marketing or Mass Communications with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 may apply. Interested students must complete their naming assignment with a 1,000-word essay justifying each of their five (5) name candidates by 11:59pm EDT on August 15, 2012. Click here for more details.
The Techlaw LLP Entrepreneurship Scholarship
Techlaw LLP is a boutique intellectual property law firm, handling trademarks, copyrights and patents. A scholarship is offered to the student who writes the best short essay on intellectual property law per the guidelines set forth on www.TechLawLLP.com/scholarship. This scholarship requires an easy application form submitted through email. See the website for details.
2011-12 TESP Interactive Application Launched
The interactive application for 2011-12 Teacher Education Scholarship Programs (TESP), used to apply for the Illinois Future Teacher Corps (IFTC) Program and the Minority Teachers of Illinois (MTI) Scholarship Program, is available at collegezone.com.
As a reminder, only applicants with a valid digital ID from the State of Illinois will be able to access the online application. Applicants who obtained a digital ID for a previous year's TESP application process will use that same digital ID this year. Detailed information regarding the IFTC Program and the MTI Scholarship Program and the application process, including 2011-12 teacher shortage disciplines for the IFTC Program, is available within the ISAC Gift Assistance Programs area.
The Student Zone provides applicants with direct access to details about the IFTC Program and MTI Scholarship Program. Applicants have access to information regarding the application process, including instructions for specific application fields, once they access the Teacher Education Scholarship Programs area and launch the application.
U.S. Bank Scholarship Program
Applicants are not required to be a U.S. Bank customer, but need to be a high school senior, college freshman, sophomore, or junior at an eligible four-year college or university participating in the U.S. Bank Student Loan Program, and a United States citizen or permanent resident alien.
To apply and learn more visit www.usbank.com/scholarship
- Forty $1,000 scholarships will be awarded randomly
- Random draw, No essay or GPA requirements
Program runs October through March
USDish.com Scholarship
$1,000 USDish scholarship: Entertainment Blogging Scholarship
Application: http://usdish.com/scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: recurring / biannually
Womenetic's Scholarship
Womenetics, a multi-dimensional media company providing tools and knowledge to boost business success, is offering undergraduates a total of $22,000 through the Advancing Aspirations Global Scholarship, an essay contest designed to engage students in international women’s issues. Womenetics has partnered with U.S. Bank and Discover to provide this opportunity. Each company will award one first place winner $5,000 and four second place winners $1,500. U.S. Bank winners will be recognized on October 4 in Atlanta and Discover winners will be recognized on November 1 in Chicago at the Womenetics Global Women’s Initiative conferences. The competition is open to all undergraduates at accredited colleges and universities.
Driven by the belief that women’s full engagement is an imperative for economic prosperity and positive change, this year Womenetics will present Creating Effective Leadership for the 21st Century: Popular Culture and Positive Role Models for Women and Girls, which will focus on the significant social consequences of women's depiction in modern media. During this half-day conference renowned experts and speakers, including Pat Mitchell, CEO of the Paley Center for Media and Dr. Musimbi Kanyoro, Executive Director of the Global Fund for Women, will deliver powerful messages examining the representations of women in the global media. The conference will focus on what measures are needed to improve the portrayal of women in popular culture and consequently inspire leadership in the next generation of women.
Please visit http://www.womenetics.com/2012-advancing-aspirations-global-scholarship for more information.
Application Deadline: July 27, 2012 (5 PM EST).
WyzAnt Scholarships
WyzAnt, is a nationwide tutoring service with tutors all across the country, including hundreds here in Chicago. Our second annual college scholarships contest features $10,000 in total awards. This year, students are asked to write a short essay about the most important lesson they have learned. They will be able to solicit votes from friends and family to reach the finals and then our nationwide network of 40,000 tutors will vote for the winners. Please visit www.wyzant.com/Scholarships/ for more information.
Your Local Security Scholarship
This is a blogging/essay scholarship and is open to all currently enrolled students and incoming freshmen.
America’s Best Blogging Scholarship
Application: http://yourlocalsecurity.com/scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Biannual/Ongoing
Criteria:
- Currently enrolled or incoming freshman
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above on a 4-point scale
- U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States
