Beyond the Boroughs National Scholarship Fund
http://www.beyondtheboroughs.org/
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Founded by NFL veteranTutan Reyes, Beyond the Boroughs has been bringing bright futures to those deserving young men and women who have been accepted into college, but have unmet financial need, by helping pay the exorbitant cost of a higher education.
Requirements: High school senior, college student. Financial need. Primary focus on first-year collegians
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4-1-13
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Select one of the following:
1) Describe a community of which you are a part (your school, your neighborhood, your family, your church, an organization, etc.) and tell us why it is important to you.
2) If you had the power to change two things about the world and make sure two things never changed, what would you change and what would you keep from ever changing?
Required:
Tell us about yourself. Use your creativity.You can write poetry, math equations, a song, or whatever else shows us a little more about who you are!
(No word limits specified)
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Up to $20,000 each, over 4 years (4)
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Detroit Economic Club Scholarship
http://www.econclub.org/Educational/Scholarship.aspx
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The Detroit Economic Club Scholarship Program's purpose is to assist students from the city of Detroit and four surrounding area metropolitan counties in the pursuit of an undergraduate education.
Requirements: Oakland, Macomb or Wayne County Michigan high school senior. Demonstrated financial need;
special consideration to students who have overcome hardships.
GPA: 3.2 +
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4-1-13
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Personal statement describing your educational plans as they relate to you personally and to your career goals. Include motivating factors or important experiences which have helped to shape your personal philosophy and/or your educational plans/career goals. You must also describe the hardship(s) or obstacles that you have faced and overcome. (Up to two double-spaced pages)
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$2,000 renewable
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Louis Stokes Health Scholars Program
http://cbcfinc.org/louis-stokes-health-scholars-program.html
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The Louis Stokes Health Scholars, sponsored by the UnitedHealth Foundation, program seeks to increase the number of qualified, yet underrepresented, college students entering the health workforce.
Requirements: High school senior or undergraduate. The anticipated degree must lead to a career in the health workforce. Preference will be given to students from underserved communities who demonstrate an interest to work in their own communities.
GPA: 3.0 +
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4-5-13
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Personal statement that responds to all of the following topics in one cohesive essay:
Future goals: What field of study (major) do you plan to pursue? Why have you chosen that field? How will this field of study help you to achieve your future career goals?
Involvement in school activities, community and public service, hobbies and sports: What are your special talents and other areas of interest?
Deserving of scholarship: How will receiving this award affect your current and future plans?
Other experiences, skills or qualifications: What else do you feel should be considered in reviewing your application?
(500-1,000 words)
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Up to $8,000 each (10)
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Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable Trust for Education
http://www.evaleeschwarztrust.org/index.html
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The Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable Trust for Education was created to provide interest-free loans to students. Through the repayment of these loans, the students have the opportunity to perpetuate her benevolence by reaching down and helping others, as they have been helped.
Requirements: High school senior, college student. Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $4,995 or less, as it appears on FAFSA. Enrolled in a school in which the student resides. Standard test scores in top 10% of U.S. Not seeking a law degree.
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4-9-13
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An original essay, the purpose of which is to provide information about the student’s background, accomplishments, personal and career goals and other relevant information. Students should consider this essay as the equivalent of a personal interview. (Up to two pages, single or double spaced)
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Interest-free loans of $5,000 to $15,000, with lifetime cap of $50,000, repayment structured over 10 years
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American Foreign Service Association National High School Essay Contest
http://www.afsa.org/essay_contest.aspx
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The AFSA High School Essay Contest is an outreach initiative of the American Foreign Service Association. The annual contest encourages students to think critically about a topic of global significance and the key role diplomacy plays in connecting people and ideas. In an era of rapid change, today’s youth are essential to shaping the future of foreign relations and to promoting a culture of peace and sustainability.
Requirements: High school student
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4-15-13
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Imagine that you are serving as the U.S. Ambassador to one of the following nations. (Myanmar, Greece, Haiti, India, Kenya, Libya) Explain what you as a diplomat would do, using the resources available to you as Ambassador, to improve the relations between the U.S. and your country of choice, and how the major foreign policy differences between that nation and the United States might best be handled in our national interest. (1,000-1,250 words)
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$2,500, a trip to Washington, D.C. to meet the Secretary of State, tuition for a “Semester at Sea” to one of the nations described in the essay
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Financial Service Centers of America, Inc.
http://www.fisca.org/Content/NavigationMenu/CommunityOutreach/FiSCANationalScholarshipProgram/default.htm
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The FiSCA National Scholarship Program is available to benefit deserving college-bound high school seniors from families in areas served by its members.
Requirements: High school senior,
academic achievement, leadership, perseverance in the face of obstacles
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4-15-13
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Profile a person or event that has influenced you and has made an impact on your life (Up to 200 words)
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At least $2,000 to two students selected from each of five geographic regions across the nation.
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http://www.farweb.org/
Foundation for Amateur Radio Scholarship
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The Foundation for Amateur Radio, Inc. (FAR) provides support to the amateur radio community for education. Various scholarships are sponsored by individuals and Amateur Radio clubs
Requirements: Students who are amateur radio enthusiasts. See website for details for individual scholarship requirements.
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4-15-13
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For all scholarships: Why have you selected this field of study? What would you like most to do for your life’s work? Why do you feel the need for a scholarship? (Short answers)
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21 scholarships available(one application for all) $500-$5,000
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Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest
http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/services-academic/essayhome.html
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We are proud to host our seventeenth annual Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest.
Requirements: High school juniors and seniors
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4-15-13
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Subject: George Orwell’s 1984
See website to select one of six essay topics. (Two to three double-spaced pages)
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$1,000 (5) and a Signet Classics Library for the winner’s high school or public library
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Negative Population Growth Essay Scholarship Contest
http://www.npg.org/2013essayscholarship.html
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NPG, a national membership organization devoted to population issues, invites students to compete in our Annual Essay Scholarship Contest.
Requirements: High schools students, undergraduates
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4-23-13
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Explain how population growth has negatively affected your community. What solutions do you propose to ensure a decent quality of life for your generation 30 years from now? (500-750 words)
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$1,000-$2,500
(6 awards)
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East Village Service Scholars Contest
http://www.servicescholar.com/contest.html
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This is the fourth year the East Villagers Non-Profit Community is offering an opportunity for young service-minded scholars to express their passion for community service through essays and artworks.
Requirements: All students K-12
Students must have completed at least five hours of community service.
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4-30-13
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Essay contest: How and why is community service important to you? Share a personal volunteer experience and its significance in your life. (up to 1,500 words)
Artwork contest: Artist statement explaining the artistic and personal significance of the artwork and its pertinence to the topic of the contest. (up to 250 words)
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Grades 9-12:
Essay: $500, $350, $150
Artwork: $300, $200
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Elaine Chapin Memorial Fund
http://www.elainememorial.com/
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Named in honor of Elaine Chapin, this scholarship will provide funds to support the post-secondary education of students impacted by multiple sclerosis, either directly or as a family member.
Requirements: High school seniors and undergraduates impacted by Multiple Sclerosis, either directly or as a family member.
Financial need, academic standing
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4-30-13
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Personal essay on the impact that Multiple Sclerosis has had on your life.
(Up to 500 words)
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$1,000 (Minimum of 8)
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Upakar Foundation: Indian-American Scholarship
http://www.upakarfoundation.org/index.php
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Upakar Foundation gives up to 20 four-year renewable scholarships (totaling $40,000) to Indian-American students to help them realize their college dreams. These scholarships acknowledge academic excellence and consider financial need.
Requirements: Senior, born in India or parent(s) born in India, family income of less than $75,000
GPA: 3.6 +
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4-30-13
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A. Define and outline your career goals and how a college education can help you achieve them.( 500-750 words)
B. Choose one: (up to 500 words)
a. Briefly describe a character from one of your favorite books or movies, describe if youwould want them as a family member and explain why.
b. In your autobiography written 50 years from now, what would be on page 37?
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2,000 4-year renewable scholarships (20)
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Scholarship Expert’s All About Education Scholarship
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
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ScholarshipExperts.com is again offering the All About Education Scholarship in 2013.
Requirements: Students age 13 and older. Must complete online scholarship profile.
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4-30-13
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How will a $3,000 scholarship for education make a difference in your life? (up to 250 words)
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$3,000
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The League Foundation scholarships:
Laurel Hester Memorial Scholarship (1)
Matthew Shepard Memorial Scholarship (1)
The LEAGUE Foundation Scholarship (up to 5)
http://www.leaguefoundation.org/index.cfm
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The LEAGUE Foundation provides financial resources for America's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender youth to attend institutions of higher learning to meet this mission.
Requirements: High school senior
Who self-identifies as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender
GPA: 3.0 +
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4-30-13
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Please discuss your academic, career, and personal goals and plans for service to the community. In particular, how do you plan to increase respect for the individual and aid inclusion of human differences? Be sure to include how being a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender person has affected your personal life. (About 250 words)
Choose one: (250 words)
The debate on “Civil Union vs. Marriage”
“Bullying” and its affect on the GLBT community. What should be done?
Name 3 people you would invite to dinner (Living or deceased). What would serve? What would be the topics of conversation?
What do you see as the most important GLBT community issue five years from now?
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Applications are considered for all three scholarships.
$1,500 to $2,500 each
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DutchCrafters Amish Furniture Heritage Scholarship
http://www.dutchcrafters.com/heritage-scholarship
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This scholarship recognizes students who draw upon their cultural heritage to shape their vocational aspirations, add creative value to their future employers, and serve their communities.
Requirements: High school senior, demonstrated financial need
GPA: 3.0 +
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5-1-13
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How will you draw upon your cultural heritage to shape your vocational aspirations, offer creative value to your future employer, and serve your community? (750 words)
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$500 each (5)
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Metro Detroit Youth Day Scholarship
http://www.youth-day.com/scholarships.html
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Purpose: To recognize students in the Detroit Metropolitan area who have maintained good standing academically and who have overcome personal challenges to graduate from high school and go on to an institution of higher learning.
Requirements: Metro Detroit area high school senior, no other scholarships
GPA: Above average
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5-1-31
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Essay for additional information about yourself that you would like the selection committee to review while considering your application. This may include your life goals and special circumstances that affected your life or challenges you had to overcome. (One page)
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To be determined
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Sertoma Scholarship
http://www.sertoma.org/page.aspx?pid=344
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Sertoma’s Scholarship for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing, is the leading funder of the scholarships for deaf and hard of hearing students since the program’s inception in 1994.
Requirements: High school senior or undergraduate with clinically significant bilateral hearing loss
GPA: 3.2 +
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5-1-13
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Explain how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals. (No word limit specified.)
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$1,000
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CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship
http://cbcfinc.org/cbcs-pa
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Provided by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Requirements: High school senior or undergraduate planning to pursue a degree in a field that will lead to a career in the performing arts.
GPA: 2.5 +
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5-2-13
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Please provide a personal statement that responds to all of the following topics in one cohesive essay. (500-1,000 words)
Future goals: What field of study (major) do you plan to pursue? Why have you chosen that field? How will this field of study help you to achieve your future career goals?
Involvement in school activities, community and public service, hobbies and sports: What are your special talents and other areas of interest?
Deserving of scholarship: How will receiving this award affect your current and future plans?
Other experiences, skills or qualifications: What else do you feel should be considered in reviewing your application?
Sample of your creative work: Please upload a 2 minute visual recording sample.
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Up to $3,000 each (10)
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Diabetes Scholars Foundation Scholarships
http://www.diabetesscholars.org/index.html
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This scholarship recognizes students who are actively involved in the diabetes community, who have high academic performance, who participate in community and/or extra-curricular activities and who have demonstrated that they are successfully managing the challenges of living with diabetes.
Requirements: High school senior with type 1 diabetes
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5-15-13
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You are in a car traveling from Maine to California. You are allowed to bring only one person. This person can be dead or alive, famous or not, a relative, friend or someone you don’t personally know at all. Who would you select to bring on the car ride and why?(Up to 1,000 words)
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Award: One application for 15 scholarships, with different requirements (field of study, etc.) up to $5,000 each
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Arab American and Chaldean Council
http://www.myacc.org/
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The annual golf outing raises funds for the ACC Scholarship Awards Program. Each year, for the past three years ACC has been given the opportunity to increase the number of scholarships provided.
Requirements: Michigan senior of Arab/Chaldean descent
Demonstrated leadership skill, extracurricular/ volunteer activities.
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May 2013
See website for updates.
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2012: As an Arab/Chaldean American growing up in Southeastern Michigan, how specifically have you furthered awareness and understanding of the Arab/Chaldean culture, traditions and people? In addition, how specifically might you continue to build awareness and understanding of your culture during your college years? (up to 1,000 words)
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Proceeds of golf fundraiser
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LPGA Foundation Dinah Shore Scholarship
http://www.lpga.com/girls-golf/scholarships.aspx
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The LPGA Foundation currently administers three scholarships for young women who enjoy the game of golf, and plan to attend college in the fall.
Requirements: Female high school senior golfers who will not be playing competitive golf at collegiate level
GPA: 3.2 +
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5-15-13
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An autobiographical essay including the applicant’s background and career objectives and describing how golf has been an integral part of her life.
This letter should also include the applicant’s personal, academic, and professional goals; chosen discipline of study; and how this scholarship will be of assistance. (Up to two pages)
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$5,000
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Samsung Scholarship
http://www.samsungscholarship.com/
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Samsung Digital Presenters wants to know what high school students think about technology advancements and how it will change the way we learn in the future.
Requirements: High school student
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5-15-13
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An essay on what you think about technology advancements and how it will change the way we learn in the future. Is it for the better? (Up to 300 words)
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$1,000 each (5)
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A Voice for Animals Contest (Humane Education Network)
http://www.hennet.org/
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Requirements: High school student
Minimum 3-month participation in project that addresses the humane treatment of animals
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5-31-13
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Write an original essay accompanied by photographs showing your work. (800-1,000 words)
See website for video and blog contest rules
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$200-$750 ($6,000 total, for 13 awards)
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Transportation Clubs International Scholarship
http://www.transportationcluboftacoma.org/scholarships/transportation-clubs-international-scholarships/
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Transportation Clubs International promotes personal and professional growth within the transportation industry.
Requirements:
High school and undergraduate students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a field related to the transportation industry.
GPA: 3.0 +
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5-31-13
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An essay explaining why you have chosen transportation or an allied field as a career path, and outline your objectives. (500 words)
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7 scholarships available of varying awards.
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Scholarship Expert’s Fifth Month Scholarship
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
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ScholarshipExperts.com is now offering the Fifth Month Scholarship in 2013.
Requirements: Students age 13 and older. Must complete online scholarship profile.
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5-31-13
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May is the fifth month of the year. Write a letter to the number five explaining why five is important. Be serious or be funny. Either way, here's a high five to you for being original. (up to 250 words)
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$1,500
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Jane Austen Society of North America
http://www.jasna.org/essaycontest/index.html?utm_source=12%2F17%2F12+NL%3A+Tell+Your+Story+in+College+Essay&utm_campaign=Newsletter+12%2F17%2F12&utm_medium=email
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To foster the study and appreciation of Jane Austen, JASNA conducts an annual student Essay Contest, with support generously provided by the Sonia RaizissGiop Charitable Foundation.
Requirements: High school student
(Scholarships for college students also offered)
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5-31-13
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Though Pride and Prejudice may be regarded as timeless, nevertheless within the novel Austen plots her time very carefully. Timing is everything for important relationships and events. And the characters are deeply connected to the time in which they live, which is both like and unlike our times. What do we discover about time, times, or timeliness from reading Pride and Prejudice?
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$1,000, $500, $250
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Freedom From Religion Foundation William J. Schulz High School Essay Contest
http://ffrf.org/outreach/ffrf-student-scholarship-essay-contests
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Protecting the constitutional principle of the separation of state and church.
Requirements: High school senior
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6-1-13
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A freethinker is “one who forms his or her opinion about religion based on reason, rather than faith, tradition or authority.” Write from a personal perspective about the challenges you’ve faced as a nonbelieving teenager, in your family, your high school or community. Maybe you took flak for being an atheist, stood up for freethought or spoke out against the encroachments of religion in the classroom, at school events, in government, or in your family. Write about how you’ve dealt with such challenges. (500-700 words)
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$3,000, $2,000, $1,000, $500, $300, $200
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Duck Tape Stuck at Prom
http://duckbrand.com/promotions/sap_rebuild/
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Wear Duck Tape® to Prom and you could win a $5,000 scholarship!
Requirements: Age 14 and older. May enter as individual or couple.
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6-10-13
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Describe how you created your prom night outfit and how many hours were spent creating your prom night outfit? (up to 700 words)
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$5,000
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Bruce Lee Foundation Scholarship
http://bruceleefoundation.com/index.cfm/page/JFJKD-Scholarship/pid/10253
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The purpose of the Scholarship Program is to provide a financial award of $1,000.00 to one or more students who understand, appreciate and exemplify Bruce Lee’s passion for education as well as his qualities of honest expression, forward thought, self-exploration, and assertiveness
Requirements: High school and college students age 16 and older
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6-14-13
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How has Bruce Lee influenced your life?
What is your career goal, and why have you chosen this path? Describe the challenges you might face in achieving your goals? Explain how Bruce Lee has influenced the pursuit of your goals?
Pick one of Bruce Lee’s philosophical principles listed below and write about a personal experience that exemplifies the principle you have chosen. How did your understanding of this experience contribute to your
Using no way as way; having no limitation as limitation To change with change is the changeless state All knowledge ultimately is self-knowledge Knowing is not enough, you must apply; willing is not enough, you must do.
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$1,000
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Shop Smart Scholarship
http://www.bradsdeals.com/scholarship
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Brad’s Deals awards scholarships to students who are going to extraordinary lengths to make their college experience affordable.
Requirements: High school seniors and undergraduates.
GPA: 3.0 +
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6-16-13
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Explain how your college experience is or will be enabled by remarkable frugality, ingenuity, effort or thrift. (500 words)
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$2,000 (5 awards)
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Motor City Pride
http://citypridedetroit.org/index.html
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Together, in conjunction with the Motor City Ragers, City Pride Detroit is offering scholarships to encourage graduating high school seniors to pursue higher education in the City of Detroit.
Requirements: High school senior to attend eligible institution: Wayne State University, the University of Detroit Mercy, and the College for Creative Studies.
GPA: 3.25 +
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6-28-13
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Personal statement:
1. Why you should be considered for this scholarship.
2. How you will benefit from this scholarship.
3. What you love most about the City of Detroit.
4. How you will benefit from pursuing higher education in Detroit.
5. What you can do to help in the revitalization of Detroit.
(One page)
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Cost of books for first semester of college
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Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship
https://www.akmscholarship.com/
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The Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship Fund was formed to remember the life of Akash Jacob Kuruvilla and to continue his legacy of excellence and generosity posthumously.
Requirements: Student accepted or enrolled in college Fall 2013
GPA: 3.5 +
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6-28-13
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What does the phrase "The American Dream" mean to you and how do you embody the American dream?" (700 words)
Personal statement including academic/professional goals, financial need etc. (500 words)
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$1,000 (one male, one female)
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Charles A. Olayinka Memorial Scholarship
http://peacecharlie.com/essay
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The Charles A. Olayinka Scholarship was established to help those diagnosed with bipolar disorder achieve their ultimate academic goals.
Requirements: High school senior, undergraduate, diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
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6-30-13
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Your description of bipolar disorder.
How you learned that you had bipolar.
How you felt about receiving a diagnosis of bipolar.
What response(s) you found helpful and what was not helpful.
What you wish your loved one(s) would have said or did when you told them about your diagnosis.
If applicable, an explanation of why you are hesitant to tell relatives or loved ones about your diagnosis. (up to 500 words)
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$1,000
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New Look Laser Tattoo Removal Semi-Annual Scholarship
http://www.newlookhouston.com/New_Look_Scholarship.html
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New Look Laser Tattoo Removal is the leading provider of laser tattoo removal in the United States and seeks to make educational opportunities available to those committed to study of subjects that have advanced the field of laser tattoo removal whether through research and development or clinical practice.
Requirements: Students pursuing higher education with an emphasis in one of the following fields: nursing, medicine, natural or applied sciences, or engineering.
GPA: 3.0 +
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6-30-13
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On a website, blog, or online forum, write a post that expresses your opinion of the societal impact of laser tattoo removal, using the New Look Laser Tattoo Removal Tattoo Removal Guide as a resource. (200-400 words)
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$1,000
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BBG Communications Award
http://www.breylancommunications.com/bbgcommunications
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Students age 16-21
GPA: 2.5 +
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6-30-13
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What do you think is the greatest advancement in the information and communications technology industry over the last 10 years? Information and communications technology consists of IT as well as telephony, broadcast media, and all types of audio and video processing and transmission. (up to 1,500 words)
Why do you think a College/University education is important? (up to 1,5000 words)
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$1,000
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CenturyLink Scholarship
http://www.centurylinkquote.com/scholarship
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If you are good with computers, it may seem like everyone calls you when they have an Internet issue CenturyLinkQuote wants to hear your most entertaining Internet support tale.
Requirements: High school senior, undergraduate
GPA: 2.5 +
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6-30-13
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Tell us about your experience helping a friend or family member with an Internet-related problem. (up to 500 words)
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$1,000
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Home Security Scholarship
http://yourlocalsecurity.com/scholarship
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YourLocalSecurity.com is awarding a $1,000 scholarship to the student with the most effective, compelling, and creative ideas to help curb crime in our communities.
Requirements: High school students, undergraduates.
GPA: 2.5+
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6-30-13
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Choose one U.S.city from their list of the of 10 of the most dangerous, (including Detroit and Flint, MI) and write an essay on both of the following:
Explore the underlying reasons of why this city made the list of most dangerous cities in America.
Tell us what you would do to improve the safety of this city if you had unlimited resources. (300-500 words)
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$1,000
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Momeni Foundation
http://momenifoundation.org/
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The Momeni Foundation is dedicated to providing scholarships to graduating high school students and full-time college students of Iranian descent anywhere in the world.
Requirements: High school senior, college student of Iranian descent.
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6-30-13
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Describe your goals and plans and what has motivated you. (500 words)
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$1,000 (at least 3)
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Joe Foss Institute Independence Day Scholarship Program
http://www.joefossinstitute.org/joe-foss-institute-programs/educational-scholarships/
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The Joe Foss Institute has developed video and essay scholarship contests that ask students to take time to consider what the Founding documents mean, as well as the sacrifices made by those brave Americans defending our freedoms.
Requirements: Grades 9-12, including recently graduated seniors
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6-30-13
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Write an essay and focus on the theme “My Right To Vote.” Develop this topic in any way you choose. Be creative! (1,500-2,000 words)
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$5,000, $2,500, $1,000
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Womenetics Advancing Aspirations Scholarship
http://www.womenetics.com/2013-advancing-aspirations-global-scholarship
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We believe the future of women’s empowerment worldwide lies in the hands of today's students. The Advancing Aspirations Global Scholarships (AAGS) are designed to engage young people in pressing women's issues and to connect students who are interested in the global advancement of women with thought leaders in impactful roles.
Requirements: High school students
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7-26-13
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Choose one:
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