Tom Bean High School Lorry Royal, Counselor www.tombean-isd.org

Scholarship Postings These are the scholarships that have come through the counselor’s office or via the Internet as of January 12, 2015. Scholarships are added to this list as they come into the counselor’s office. Please check the list often for updated information. Double check deadlines on websites to be sure you don’t miss them. Some may have change upon the date this list was published. Check counselor bulletin board for local scholarship applications.

It is important to note that this list contains a few of the thousands of scholarships that are available. Visiting various websites and checking with employers will help you in finding even more opportunities that might be available in helping to fund your education!!!

Please check with Mrs. Royal (counselor) for applications or for help in finding the scholarships that match your needs. If you need letters of reference from teachers, ask for them early. Remember, deadlines are important . Don’t let them pass you by! SPRING DEADLINES

JANUARY

U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY, WEST POINT, NY; THE US NAVAL ACADEMY, ANNAPOLIS, MD; US AIR FORCE ACADEMY, COLORADO SRINGS, CO; and the U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY, KINGS POINT, NY All students must have a Congressional nomination . If you are interested in a nomination you must visit www.olson.house.gov for more information, application, deadlines, and other important dates.

The Texas legislature created the Top 10 Percent Scholarship to encourage students who graduate in the top 10 percent of their high school class to attend a Texas public institution of higher education. Qualifying students who submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) by March 1, 2010 and financial need are entitled to receive a $2,000 scholarship if they enroll fulltime in a Texas public college or university in the fall 2010 semester. Students who submit their FAFSA or TASFA after the deadline will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until available funds have been spent.

Initial eligibility Requirements:
Be a Texas resident
Demonstrate financial need (to be determined by the college or university financial aid office.
Complete a 2010-2011 FAFSA or TASFA (if applicable). Filing deadline March 1, 2010.
Complete Recommended or Distinguished Achievement HS curriculum
Rank in the top 10 percent (as of his/her 7 th semester)
Graduate from an accredited high school in Texas
Enroll fulltime in a Texas public 2-year or 4-yeaer college or university in fall 2010 Renewal Requirements
Complete 30 semester credit hours in the previous year
Maintain cumulative 3.25 GPA
Complete at least 75% of hours attempted Application Process
Students must meet all eligibility and ranking criteria
Complete a 2010-2011 FAFSA or TASFA and file by March 1, 2010
Students will be notified on their financial ad award notification received from the college to which they apply.

Discover Card (Juniors) - deadline: Jan.1 st - application online http://www.discoverfinancial.com/community/index.shtml

Shakespeare Fellowship Essay Competition - deadline: Jan. 1st http://www.shakespearefellowship.org/essaycontest2007.htm

Texas Engineering Foundation - Deadline: January 1 st www.tspe.org

Christopher Poster Contest -design a poster “You Can Make a Difference”- deadline: January 10th www.christophers.org/15poster/pr.html 1

TEXAS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION - YOUNG PHYSICIAN SECTION DR. MICHAEL O’MALLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – deadline: early January [email protected] .

Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship Program – Deadline: January 15 th Applicants must be high school seniors attending school and living in proximity of a Simon Property Mall or Community Ctr., planning on enrolling no later than fall 2009 in a full time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school http://simonyouth.scholarshipamerica.org/

Teenage Citizenship Tribute (TACT ) – This award program recognizes high school seniors who have achieved the highest standards of citizenship in their schools and communities. As in the past, we’re looking for students who are active in extra-curricular activities, in and out of school. Nominees should demonstrate qualities of leadership, initiative, good judgment and responsibility. Volunteer service in the community is essential. The application may be accessed on-line at www.tact.dallasnews.com Deadline: See website for details

Tylenol - Deadline: spring (check internet site for application) Deadline: January 1st http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc

AAA-Travel Challenge (geography contest)-Online Competition- Deadline-Jan. 1st www.aaa.com/travelchallenge

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay – Deadline: Early January - (9-12) Write an essay on an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1956. www.jfklibrary.org

Mensa Education and Research Foundation – Deadline: January 10 Awards are made on the basis of an essay that describes the applicant’s career, vocational, or academic goals. www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships

Micron Science and Technology Scholars : Deadline: January 15 th www.micron.scholarshipamerica.org

Discover Card Scholarship (juniors) - Deadline: January 15 http://www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml

The Gallery Collection - Deadline: January 15 th Submit photo, artwork or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card .Designs should be appropriate for business and consumer use. Browse our site for different examples of Birthday , Get Well , Thank You , Anniversary and Christmas Cards Photo, art or graphics submitted must be your own original work/creation www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm

Texas Engineering Foundation – Deadline: Early January (seniors) www.tspe.org GPA of 3.0 or higher, met criteria on either SAT/ACT, enroll in ABET Engineering Program

Wal-Mart Scholarship - Sherman - Deadline: January 14 th www.walmartfoundation.org

Toshiba Exploravision Awards- Deadline: January 20 th Calling young scientists in grades K-12. Prizes are awarded for the most innovative technology. www.exploravision.org/clt

Hispanic Heritage Foundation Scholarship - Deadline: January 20, 2014 Numerous scholarships available at www.colgate.com/hazlau .

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation Scholarship – (seniors) Deadline: January 25 th Applicant must be in the upper 25% of the class or with a min. of a 3.0 GPA http://www.esaintl.com/esaf

Carr P. Collins (Baylor University) – Deadline: January 25th The scholarship is awarded to someone that has demonstrated leadership skills and volunteer service abilities and to develop leaders of tomorrow through the gift of higher education. http://www.baylor.edu/finaid/ 2

Ronald McDonald House National Scholarship Program – (seniors) Deadline: January 28 th Must attend a two year or four year college or university. Applicants must also reside within the geographic boundaries of a participating Chapter that offers scholarship under the RMHC National Scholarship Program. www.rmhc.org

Daughters of the American Revolution (seniors) – Deadline: January 31st Eligibility: Must be a high school senior residing in Grayson County, proof of G.P.A., Proof of SAT score, letter of reference from school faculty member, letter of reference from someone other than a relative who lives in the area **Applications on counselor bulletin board.

Xtreme Jakes (support preservation of the hunting tradition) - Deadline: Jan. 30 www.nwtf.org/jakes/extreme/school_information/sheet.html

Texas Elks State Association (cannot be in top 5% of class) – January 30 th www. texaselks .org/

Texas Lyceum Leadership Award – (seniors) Deadline: January 31st Texas resident, exhibited leadership in school and community service activities, enrollment in any accredited Texas College or University, minimum G.P. A. of 3.0 http://www.texaslyceum.org/scholarships.aspx

Texas Student Housing Scholarship – Deadline: January 31 st $2,500. Scholarships will be limited to those students attending college in Austin, College Station, Denton, or San Marcos, Texas www.texasstudenthousing.net

Sons of the Republic of Texas Annual Texas History Essay Scholarship – Deadline: January 31 st

Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Jeremy McGrath Scholarship- see website for details and deadline. http://www.easterndirt.com/?p=2523 FEBRUARY

Girl Scout Achievement Awards – American Legion Auxiliary – Deadline: Feb. 1 The scholarship recipient will be eligible to receive her scholarship after graduation from high school and must utilize the award within one year of graduation or of award, if she has already graduated. The scholarship must be used to attend a school which is state accredited and above the high school level, and within the United States, in which case she may select a school in that position. http://www.legion-aux.org/girlScoutAward.aspx

Dixie Youth Baseball/Softball - Applicants must be a senior in high school and must have participated in a Dixie Youth Baseball/Softball program when 12 years old or younger. Athletic ability will not be a factor in awarding scholarships. Financial need will be a factor. Deadline: February 1 st www.dixie.org

Barbara Jordan Historical Essay (The African American in Texas: Past and Present)- Deadline: Feb. 1 st http://www.utexas.edu/world/barbarajordan/

Easley National Scholarship – Must request information before Feb. 1 st www.naas.org/

TEENS SERVING TEXAS (Texas Assoc. of School Principals) –Deadline: February 1 st This is for seniors who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of service, leadership and personal accomplishment. Students are asked to describe their contributions to these areas in a 2-page essay.

Global Citizens Award (seniors, travel abroad) - Deadline: February 1 st www.eftours.com/globalcitizen

Texas Restaurant Association - Student must be pursuing a career in the food service industry or hospitality. Must have a 2.75 overall GPA and one year’s experience in the food industry. This is one of the fastest growing careers areas! Deadline: February 1. www.restaurantville.com

Yes I Can! For Exceptional Children (must have disability) - Deadline: Feb.1st http://yesican.cec.sped.org/scholarship/index.html

Texas Restaurant Association – (seniors) Deadline: February 1 st 3

Demonstrate leadership, academic excellence, demonstrate the desire to become a manager, must be enrolled in any restaurant or foodservice program www.restaurantville.com/sh/scholarships.cfm

AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary #47 Scholarship – Deadline: February 1st Eligibility: Needs not be a child of a veteran, will must attend a college, university, or technical school in the state of Texas, may be male or female – See Mrs. Royal for application

All-USA High School Academic Team – Deadline: February 1st The criteria are designed to find students who excel not only in scholarship but in leadership roles within and outside of school. Please ask a faculty member to nominate you. For more information, see the link. http://allstars.usatoday.com

Drive Your Future- Mercedes-Benz- Deadline: February 1st Eligibility: GPA of 3.0 or better, first generation of your family to attend college, US citizen, planning to enroll full- time at an accredited two or four year college or university or technical school www.MBUSA.com/drivefuture

Texas Restaurant Association – W. Price Memorial Scholarship – Deadline: February 1 Open to students pursuing a rewarding career in the foodservice and hospitality field, attend a four year university or culinary academy www.restaurantville.com The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program Deadline: February 1 Each year awards approximately 50 scholarships to students attending community colleges or two-year institutions in the US and planning to transfer to four-year institutions. http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org/

Dallas Scottish Rite Library and Museum – (seniors) Deadline: February 6, 2015 www.dallasscottishrite.org DAR Martha Jefferson Randolph Chapter – Deadline: January 31 st , 2013 GPA of 2.5 or higher, proof of SAT/ACT score, letter of reference from faculty member and letter of reference from someone other than relative. Applications posted on counselor bulletin board or on TBHS Guidance website at www.tombean-isd.org

USA Funds Access to Education – Deadline: February 10 Must demonstrate financial need www.usafunds.org/scholarship

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) –Deadline: Early February

Eligibility Requirements:• U.S. citizenship.• Full-time status as a 3rd year student in a four-year program or a 4th year student in a five year-program in the upcoming Fall term in an accredited college or university within the United States or U.S. territories. Cumulative and semester/quarter GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) in all completed undergraduate courses and in the major field of study.• Majoring in a discipline area related to oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, or education, and supportive of the purposes of NOAA's programs and mission, e.g., biological, social and physical sciences; mathematics; engineering; computer and information sciences; and teacher education. http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html

Aircraft Electronics Association Scholarships – Deadline: February 15 The AEA Educational Foundation awards scholarships annually to students pursuing a career in aircraft electronics and aircraft maintenance through technical training and education at a learning institution. http://www.aea.net/educationalfoundation/scholarships.asp

ISA Educational Foundation Scholarships - Deadline: Early February Scholarships are awarded to college or university students who demonstrate outstanding potential for long-range contribution to the fields of automation and control. http://www.isa.org/Content/NavigationMenu/General_Information/Careers/Scholarships/Scholarships.htm

AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness- Deadline: February 15 th Recognizing this, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), a national nonprofit organization, has created a division specifically for teens, AFA Teens. Its goals include raising awareness among teenagers and the general public about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias; providing education, counseling and support to young family members; enabling teens to share feelings with other teens and experts; and referring teens and their family members to supportive services. http://www.afateens.org/ 4

The Vegetarian Resource Group College Scholarship – Deadline: February 15 This scholarship awards two $5,000 scholarships. It is awarded to a high school senior who has promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Required to submit an essay based on questions addressed in the application. Must also submit 3 letters of recommendation and any documentation related to your promotion of vegetarianism http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm .

Monsanto - Imagine Your Future in Agriculture— Deadline: February 10th Scholarships available to students pursuing careers in agriculture. Information and application available at: www.monsanto.com or www.nafb.com . KFC Colonel’s Scholars – Deadline: February 9th Students must maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher, enrolled in public, in-state college or university, pursuing a bachelor’s degree, a U.S. citizen. www.kfcscholars.org

Career and Technology Association of Texas (CTAT) – (seniors) Deadline: February 15 th Eligibility: Students who are successfully completing at least three credits in two or more courses of Career and Technology Education and can meet the state requirements. See Mrs. Royal for application.

FFA Scholarships - Must be a US citizen, and current FFA member. There is a book full of scholarship opportunities. Each scholarship might have additional requirements. Deadline: February 15 th http://www.ffa.org/programs/scholarships

Noble Foundation Agriculture Scholarship – Deadline: February 15 th Requests for applications for the Sam Noble Scholarships in agriculture and technology may be submitted online at www.noble.org/Philanthropy/scholarship.html or by contacting Jennifer Fitzgerald at 580.224.6247.

Best Buy Scholarship - For seniors who have been dedicated to helping your community. Visit www.bestbuy.com-communityrelations.com for more details and to apply. Deadline: Feb. 15th

National Commission for Cooperative Education – Deadline: February 15 th Scholarship valid to participating college – see website for participating colleges www.co-op.edu

Oh, the places you’ll go! College Scholarship – deadline: February 15 th Judges looking for strong, clear voice by authors who are original, creative and draw clear connections back to Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Compositions should answer the question fully. www.ohtheplaces.org

Youth Launch – deadline: February 15 th Youth Launch will award the Youth Launch Scholarship for Outstanding Service to youth who have shown a unique level of commitment to service projects in their community. Three high school seniors or recently graduated seniors will be recognized for their outstanding leadership and service with a one-time award of $3,000. Youth Launch created the scholarship program in 2001 to raise the profile of youth service and to honor young leaders who are making a difference in their community. Last year’s recipients demonstrated their leadership and passion for serving others through a variety of projects including organizing a home building project in Juarez, Mexico, developing a high school guide to ease the transition of students displaced by Hurricane Katrina, and providing one-on-one care to severely handicapped children at a summer camp. http://youthlaunch.org/programs/scholarship

Burger King Scholars Program – Deadline: February 10 th www.bk.com/scholars

AXA Achievement Scholarship - Deadline: February 15 th - www.axa-achievement.com

USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships – Deadline: February 15 th – Students must remain continuously enrolled an maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. Scholarships will be targeted to students demonstrating financial need, are members of an ethnic-minority group or are physically disabled. www.usafunds.org/scholarship

Olin L. Livesey Scholarship Fund – (seniors) deadline: February 28 th http://www.pe.net/~ollsf

The First National Bank of Tom Bean – Deadline: February 28 th Recognizing the disparities between rural and urban access to higher education, the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) offers an annual college scholarship program to help further higher education among rural youth. In May, FRS will award $75,000 in the form of thirty, $2,500 scholarships to rural high school seniors across the United States. . Download application at www.frs.org 5

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program – Deadline: February 28 th Students must plan to major in a course of study that focuses on STEM, demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries www.buickachievers.com

Glaser Family Charitable Foundation – Deadline: February 28 th The Glaser Family Charitable Foundation scholarship program seeks to identify and support students who combine academic promise with character and a commitment to their community. It is interested in assisting individuals to develop their talents, broaden their horizons, and fulfill their dreams through educational success. At least 80% of the scholarships will be awarded to students from Fannin County. Programs include scholarships for all levels of post-secondary education available to students with a 2.0 GPA and above. Financial assistance will be available to individuals entering skills and technical training institutions as well. www.gfcf.org

MARCH

Lone Star Ag Credit – deadline: March 1 st (seniors) www.lonestaragcredit.com

McDonald’s USA National Employee Scholarship Program - Deadline March 1 $1,000 scholarship with a chance to be named “McScholars of the Year” and awarded a $5,000 scholarship. To be eligible you must be currently employed at a U.S. McDonald’s restaurant and have at least four months continuous employment at the time of application; must work a minimum of 15 hours per week; must be a high school senior planning to attend an accredited institution OR returning college student who currently attends an accredited institution. Winners are selected on the basis of their documented academic achievement, community involvement, and job performance. To apply go to www.stationm.com .

Spirit of Youth – American Legion Auxiliary – Deadline: March 1 st One Junior member in each Division will receive a scholarship valued at $1,000 per year for four years (total $4,000). The applicant must have held membership in the American Legion Auxiliary for the immediate past three years, currently hold a 2006 membership card, and continue to maintain her membership throughout the four-year scholarship period . www.legion-aux.org/spiritYouth.aspx

ASL School Librarian's Workshop Scholarship- deadline: March 1 st The scholarship is awarded to a full-time student preparing to become a school library media specialist at the preschool, elementary, or secondary level. The recipient must pursue graduate level education in an ALA-accredited library school program or in a school library media program that meets the ALA curriculum guidelines for the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). http://www.ala.org/ala/educationcareers/scholarships/index.cfm

Ruiz for Kids – Deadline: March 4 th – overall gpa of 2.5, participate in extra-curricular activities, plan to attend a two or four year college or trade school. www.ruiz4kids.org

FEC Electric- Deadline: March 10 (Must have FEC Electric) Complete application and write a 200 word essay. You must have 2 letters of recommendation and an official high school transcript that shows GPA, ACT or SAT scores and class rank. *Applications available on counselor bulletin board

National Presidents Scholarship – Deadline: March 1 st (must be child of veteran and complete 50 community service hours before graduation) http://www.legion-aux.org/nPresScholarship.aspx

Wilson N. Jones Medical Center Foundation – (seniors) – Deadline: March 1 Eligibility: Must have cumulative G.P.A. of not less than 2.5, must enroll in no less than 12 class hours, or the minimum necessary hours to be considered a full- time student, at the college or university attending, applicants must commit to complete not less than one college class toward a healthcare related filed foe each scholarship or renewal thereof awarded. Preferential consideration may be given to applicants who have demonstrated a career interest in the medical or healthcare field as demonstrated by their employment history, community service or extracurricular activities. *application on counselor bulletin board

Texas Department of Transportation (seniors) - Deadline: March 1 Eligible economically disadvantaged students majoring in civil engineering, computer science, management information systems or computer information systems. http://www.dot.state.tx.us

State Fair of Texas – (Must have competed at fair) Deadline: early March http://www.bigtex.com/aboutus/scholarshipprogram/ 6

Kohl’s Kids Who Care- Deadline: March 1 - We'll be accepting nominations for our scholarships February 1 — March 15. If you know of a child making a difference in their community, nominate him or her for a Kohl’s Kids Who Care scholarship! Ask someone to nominate you. www.kohlscorporation.com

The Anthem – Essay Scholarship – (9 th -10 th ) Deadline: March 1 Must read novel www.aynrand.org/contests

Sammy – Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year – Deadline: March 1 Recognizes outstanding senior athletes from across the country that show excellence in academics, athletic performance, leadership and community service. For complete rules and an online application form, please log on to the Milk Web site at www.bodybymilk.com

Texas Department of Transportation Conditional Grant Program – Deadline: March 1 st The grant provides tuition assistance to eligible economically disadvantaged students majoring in civil engineering, computer science, management information systems or computer information systems. Must enroll in a four-year Texas public college or university. www.txdot.gov/careers

Texas Trial Lawyers Association – Deadline: March 1 st http://www.ttla.com/index.cfm?pg=scholarship%20information

TTLA scholarship program is dedicated to assisting students who have proven the ability to do college work, yet may not be able to obtain financial aid through traditional sources. These true-need based scholarships of $1000. each are awarded to high school seniors statewide. The application may be accessed at: www.ttla.com

Wilson N. Jones Foundation Community Scholarship – (seniors) – March 1 st www.wnj.org *Applications available on counselor bulletin board

Paul M. and Dorothy Lee Vestal Scholarship (seniors) – Deadline: March 1 st - Must be a graduate from a high school in Grayson County and have resided in Grayson County not less than two years preceding their college enrollment date. Call (866) 608-0001 or email [email protected] to receive an application.

Lone Star Land Bank – (seniors) – Deadline: March 2 nd http://www.lonestarlandbank.com/2009scholarships.pdf

The Association for Compensatory Educators of Texas – Deadline: March 10 th Must have participated in a Title 1, ESL/Bilingual, migrant or homeless, pregnant or parenting, or other State Compensatory Education Program. Must have participated at least two years. www.acetx.org

Texas Association for Bilingual Education – Future Bilingual Educators – Deadline: March 15. Access application by logging onto the following link: www.tabe.org

Knowledge Matters Business and Marketing Scholarship -Deadline: March 15th www.KnowledgeMatters.com/Scholarships

Grayson County College – (seniors) –Deadline: March 15 th www.grayson.edu

PCI Health Training Services – Deadline: March 15 th Health related career certification programs http://www.pcihealth.edu/education/scholarships_for_high_school.htm

University of Oklahoma Alumni Club of Texoma – (seniors) Deadline: March 15 First time entering freshman. Awards based on academic achievement, honors and community service activities. http://www.financialaid.ou.edu/

Texas Telephone Association – Deadline-March 20 th www.tta.org

Texas A&M University @ Commerce – Alumni Scholarship – Deadline: March 25 The application is good for the following scholarship programs: Commerce Chapter Scholarship, Distinguished Alumni Chapter Scholarship, Senior Challenge Scholarship, Alumni Association Scholarship, and Fifty Year Club Scholarship. To be eligible for any of these Association scholarships, the student must have a parent or grandparent who graduated from the University. (Commerce area students may also have a sister, brother, aunt, or uncle who is a graduate of Texas A&M-Commerce www.tamu-commerce.edu

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Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative Scholarship – (senior) – Deadline: March 29th Resident of Texas, son or daughter of Grayson-Collin Electric Coop. Member, graduate of Tom Bean ISD. *Applications on counselor bulletin board and posted on website

Ozarka Water - senior- Deadline: March 25 th Major in earth/environ. science, minimum 3.0 G.P.A. www.nestlewaterstx.com

Goss-Michael Foundation – Deadline: March 31 st Open to students who would like to pursue a college education in visual arts. Merit based scholarship in the amount of $5,000 that will be given directly to the student’s chosen college or university upon acceptance. Requirements: 1,000 word essay “Why I deserve this scholarship”, artist statement, CD of 10 original works. www.gossmichaelfoundation.org

Tall Texans of Dallas - Deadline: March 31 st Minimum height (5’10” for females, 6’2” for males-in stocking feet). Selection also based on academic achievement, school activities, volunteerism and employment. Requires two recommendations and a short essay. Postmark no later than March 31. Applications are available at www.ttod.org

The Wilson N. Jones Medical Center Auxiliary – (seniors) Deadline: March 30 The Wilson N. Jones Medical Center Auxiliary is offering five or more $1500. College scholarships to graduating seniors in the Grayson County area high schools who plan to enter the medical/health care field. Veterinarian and dental hygienist are not considered as medical/healthcare fields for these scholarships. *Applications available on counselor bulletin board.

APRIL

Don’t Mess with Texas (seniors) - Deadline: April 1 st http://www.dontmesswithtexas.org/

Top 10% Scholarship – Deadline: April 1 st The 80th Texas legislature created the Top 10 Percent Scholarship to encourage students who graduate in the top 10 percent of their high school class to attend a Texas public institution of higher education. Qualifying students who submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) by April 1st** and have financial need are entitled to receive a $2,000 scholarship if they enroll fulltime in a Texas public college or university in the fall semester. Students who submit their FAFSA after April 1 will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until available funds have been spent. Funds will only be available until August 31 www.collegeforalltexans.com

Career and Technology Assoc. of Texas – Deadline: April 1 st http://ctat.org/awards-and-scholarships/student-scholarships/ In doing so, CTAT offers a minimum of 10 scholarships named in honor of Myra Hasty & Dr. Pat McLeod in the amount of $1,000 each.

Slough Foundation - Deadline: April 1 st Students are encouraged to use the internet process. The web address is www.midiand.edu/addmissions/aid/forms/slough.pdf To be eligible you must have at least 3.0 GPA, be a US citizen and be a Texas resident. You must submit the application, the results of your FAFSA application, one page essay and an official high school transcript with class rank, overall GPA and ACT or SAT scores.

National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. – Deadline: April 1 st Applicants must be either a sophomore, junior, or senior, have a current GPA of 3.0 and meet all requirements outlined in the application. Applications available at www.nabadfw.org

North Texas Legal Association – (seniors) Deadline: April 1 st Must enroll in the Legal Assistant Program at Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ., Texas A&M @ Commerce, or Collin County Community College. Also available for computer courses at Grayson County College.

American School Health Assoc .(major in school health, school nursing, pediatric medicine or dentistry- open to jr’s & sr’s)- Deadline: April 1 st http://www.ashaweb.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3324

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Texas Rural Education Association – (seniors) Deadline: April 1st Must be from a TEA school district with a current TREA District Membership, eligible student must agree to be present at TREA Annual Summer Conference Opening Banquet in June, copy of transcript and SAT or ACT scores www.txrea.com or applications on counselor bulletin board

HotelsCheap.org – Deadline: April 15 th awarding a need-based scholarship of $1,500 to college students. We at Hotelscheap understand that financing your education can be difficult; as a result we would like to lend a hand. To apply for the scholarship, he or she must answer four personal, open-ended, and thought-provoking questions. The students whose responses are the most persuasive, compelling, and well-written, as judged by our executive management team will be considered finalists.

Frisco Rough Riders Foundation – Deadline: April 8 th – must have participated in at least one athletic activity in your senior year and at least one extracurricular activity in your senior year, min. GPA of 3.0, 2 letters of recommendation http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/fans/page.jsp?ymd=20090318&content_id=525789&vkey=fans_t540&fext=.jsp&sid=t540

Horseman’s Association of Texoma – (senior) Deadline: April 10 th Must be willing to appear before the H.A.T. Scholarship Selection Committee and give a brief presentation of the highlights and accomplishments of their horse activities. www.hat-texoma.org or see counselor for application

North Central Texas College – (seniors) Deadline: April 15 th (for fall) http://www.nctc.cc.tx.us.scholarships

Young Native Writers Essay Contest – Deadline: April 15 th Writing contest is designed to inspire Native American h.s. students to research and elaborate on historic or contemporary issues affecting their community. www.indian.hklaw.com

The Fountainhead-Essay Scholarship – (11 th /12 th ) Deadline: April 15 th - Must read novel www.aynrand.org/contests

AMVETS Auxiliary Service Foundation Scholarship -deadline: April 15 th http://www.amvets.org/pdfs/programs_pdfs/programs_scholarship_application_freshman.pdf

Schering-Plough Will to Win - Deadline: April 15 th All high school seniors with asthma; have achieved a level of excellence in one of the following: performing arts, community service, athletics, visual arts or science; and will be attending college in fall 2010 are eligible. http://www.schering-ploughwilltowin.com/termsConditions.asp An individual applicant may only apply in one of the five categories listed below. Applicants must meet the following criteria: Demonstrate outstanding performance in one of the above categories

• Document a track record of achievements relevant to entry category • Hold a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale • Have received at least one award related to their entry category

Tom Bean Athletic Booster Club – (seniors) Deadline: TBD *Applications available on counselor bulletin board or TBHS website for an application www.tombean-isd.org

Bobbi Southerland/Joe Davis Scholarship (Tom Bean Athletic Booster Club) –(seniors) Deadline: TBD . See Mrs. Royal or TBHS website for application www.tombean-isd.org

Tom Bean Dr. Pepper Scholarship – Deadline: TBD See Mrs. Royal, or TBHS website for application www.tombean-isd.org *Scholarship awarded based on availability of funds.

Tom Bean TCTA – (seniors) Deadline: April Must have attended Tom Bean H.S. at least the junior and senior year, 3.0 G.P.A. or higher, teacher recommendation **Applications available on counselor bulletin board or on guidance website

Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship - Awards: One $5,000 scholarship and three $1,000 scholarships. You must be a high school senior and a skateboarder with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale who will enroll in a full- time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-or-four-year college/university in the fall after high school graduation. “How has skateboarding been a positive influence in your life?” Special consideration is given to students who have been actively promoting skateboarding in their community. Application must be requested by mail. Deadline: April 20th 9 http://www.skateboardscholarship.org

Raytheon – Grayson Industrial Scholarship Program – (senior) Deadline: April 30 th Purpose of this scholarship is to encourage and enable minority students to prepare for academic studies. Must have 3.3 G.P.A., community involvement, field of study – engineering sciences, computer science, physical or natural sciences, business http://grayson.edu/update/foundation_scholarships2.asp

Raytheon Company Scholarships – Deadline: April 30 th http://www.raytheon.com/stewardship/community/scholarships/index.html

MAY Tylenol Scholarship – Deadline: May (see website for deadline) 150 $1,000 and 20 $5,000 scholarships will be available for undergraduate and post-graduate study. Applicants will be judged on leadership qualities and academic performance. http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc

The SHPE Foundation Scholarship Program – Deadline: May 1 st designed to enhance and achieve the potential of Latino students pursuing degrees in engineering, math and science. Merit-based and need-based scholarships are awarded, in the amount of $1,000 - $5,000, to deserving Latino/a high school graduating seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students who demonstrate both significant motivation and aptitude for a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. http://www.shpefoundation.org/scholarships/

Grayson County Rotary Club - Wendell and Marjorie Hubbard Scholarship – (seniors) Deadline: May 1 st Outstanding graduate. Visit website for details http://grayson.edu/update/foundation_scholarships2.asp

Tules "Bubba" Gonzales Memorial Scholarship-Deadline: May 3 rd – application on TBHS Guidance website and counselor bulletin board www.tombean-isd.org

Texas Hospitality Association – Fight Against Underage Drinking Poster Contest –deadline: May 4 th www.texashospitalityasociation.com

National Academy of American Scholars – (seniors) – Deadline: May 1 st U.S. Citizen, take either SAT or ACT, have a minimum 2.0 G.P.A . http://www.naas.org/past.htm

TX Interscholastic League (must competed in state UIL meet)- Deadline: see website for details http://www.uil.utexas.edu/tilf/index.html

Platinum Torch – Deadline: May 10 th High school seniors and college students applying for the scholarships must first register as a member with Platinum Torch by logging on to the Web site at www.platinumtorch.org . Must be able to verify community service hours.

Delta Faucet Company (major in plumbing-heating-cooling) - Deadline: May 1 st http://www.foundation.phccweb.org/Scholarships/DScholarship.htm

American Fire Sprinkler Association – Deadline: Early May Total of $20,000 is awarded. Ten winners will receive a scholarship of $2000 each. Open to any 2009-2010 high school senior who is a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Must read an online "Fire Sprinkler Essay" about automatic fire sprinklers. Then take a 10 question multiple-choice test about the essay. For each question answered correctly you will receive one entry into a drawing for one of the ten $2000 scholarships. For full eligibility and requirements or to apply for this scholarship, please go to http://www.afsascholarship.org

Keppra Family Epilepsy Scholarship – (senior-epilepsy patient) Deadline: May 15 th www.Keppra.com

Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation - Deadline: May 15 th Must be a legal resident, and demonstrate academic ability, must have SAT or ACT scores. Do not apply without scores. $4.00 processing fee. www.ecisf.org

The Texas Floral Endowment - Deadline: May http://www.tsfa.org/default.aspx?p=TFEScholarships

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Al’s Formal Wear Scholarship -$2,500—Entries are accepted through May 30 th . Visit one of the stores for an application. For complete scholarship rules, visit www.alsformalwear.com .

JUNE-JULY

FFRF High School Senior Essay Competition - Deadline: June 1 Write on the timely topic of “Why Darwin Is Important to America.” Open to high school seniors in North America who are college-bound in fall. $200 - $2000 http://www.ffrf.org/essay/

“STUCK AT PROM” CONTEST (Duct Tape) Deadline: Early June http://www.duckbrand.com/Promotions/stuck-at-prom/approved/5217.aspx

Animation Career Review – Deadline: June 1 st "Aspiring Animation Professional" Scholarship Program . Our goal for this program is twofold: 1. To promote animation and its related fields as a career path for young people 2. To encourage aspiring animation professionals to research and understand what a career in animation requires. http://www.animationcareerreview.com/animationcareerreviewcom- aspiring-animation-professional-scholarship-program

The Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas (TAS) Scholarship- Deadline: July 1 is a $500 scholarship awarded annually to a graduating high school senior or student already enrolled in an accredited four year degree granting program of study in one of the following areas of study: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM). The TAS Scholarship is competitively awarded to an applicant who completes the TAS Scholarship application and meets the following screening criteria: • Graduating high school senior, accepted into an accredited four-year college or university STEM program with a cumulative GPA from high school of at least 3.0. (www.texasastro.org ) • Matriculating college student in a STEM program with at least a 3.0 GPA in core classes and 2.5 overall GPA.

American Council of the Blind of Texas, Inc. (ACBT) – Deadline: July 2 Eligibility: documentation of legal or total blindness, Texas residency, 3.0 G.P.A., acceptance for admission or current enrollment at a college or vocational/trade school. www.acbtexas.org

BBG Communications Scholarship – Deadline: June 30 th Designed for students between the ages of 16 and 21 who are currently in or will be attending an institution of higher education in the Fall of 2011. www.breylancommunications.com

Do Something – Deadline varies – July, Early August – check website for details http://www.dosomething.org/scholarships DoSomething.org harnesses that awesome energy and unleashes it on causes teens care about.

Almost every week, we launch a new national campaign. The call to action is always something that has a real impact and doesn’t require money, an adult, or a car. With a goal of 5 million active members by 2015, DoSomething.org is one of the largest organizations in the US for teens and social change.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

USA Funds Access to Education - For details and to apply on-line go to www.usafunds.org Select scholarship information from the Express Links menu.

Applying to School.Com - This is a new service where you can fill out a college application and have it sent to a number of colleges. They are giving away a scholarship checkout the application and details at www.applyingtoschool.com

Selective Service System – Registering with the Selective Service when you turn 18 keeps you eligible for college loans, job training, and government jobs. Register at www.sss.gov NOTE: Attention all Senior Boys!!!! When you turn 18 you must register for the Selective Service. It is the law and any financial aid that you might be awarded will be held until you have registered. Don’t forget to register as soon as you turn 18! See Mrs. Royal if you need help with this matter .

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DeVry Scholarship – Apply on-line at www.devry.edu/scholarships

Oklahoma State University – Committed to Lives of Excellence Scholarship (Delta Tau Delta ) - One-time book scholarship offered to male students only. Scholarship applicants are not committed to membership in Delta Tau Delta or any other Greek-letter organization. For application go on-line to www.okstatedelts.com

Subject Index to Financial Aid Programs – Many national and state level scholarship links on this page. Must go to website and search different subject areas that apply to student interest. http://www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/aid/faidsubj.html

Institute of Food Technologists – Visit www.ift.org and follow the link to Education for scholarship information.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ) – Apply for student aid online at www.fafsa.ed.gov

Thompson-Peterson’s – Get a Jump! Scholarship – (juniors, seniors, and parents) see website for application www.petersons.com/gaj/scholarship

Most colleges and universities – See College website for scholarships available. Individual departments offer scholarships independently of the college. Deadline: early spring

Additional Scholarships that may be available in the spring

Tom Bean National Honor Society – (seniors) Deadline: Early Spring **see NHS sponsor for application

Tom Bean High School Theatre Booster Club – (seniors) Deadline: Early Spring **see Theatre Arts teacher for application

Gualberto Deluna Besinaiz – (senior) Deadline: See band director for more information. Must be a member of the Mighty Tomcat Band

Texas Scholarships.Org - http://www.texasscholarships.org/types/private/major.html -check Internet for deadlines.

***If you are planning on attending a college or trade school, be sure to check with the individual institution regarding the scholarships they have available on their campus. Also, check with your parents’ employer or, your employer, to see if they offer any scholarships.

Additional Scholarship Resources www.everychanceeverytexan.org www.collegeforalltexans.com www.cashe.com www.fastweb.com www.salliemae.com www.gocollege.com www.collegeboard.com http://www.scholarships4all.net/ www.supercollege.com www.free-4u.com www.scholarships.com http://www.schoolsoup.com/ www.college-scholarships.com www.absolutelyscholarships.com www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps http://www.scholarship-page.com/index.php http://mapping-your-future.org/ http://www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app http://www.freschinfo.com/index.php www.collegetoolkit.com http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/ http://www.needcollegemoney.com/scholar_links_scholar.htm www.schoolsoup.com www.collegescholarships.com http://www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/aid/faidalpha.html www.weeklyscholarshipalert.com www.collegescholarships.org (corporate scholarships) 12

Scholarship Essays www.scholarshiphelp.org www.collegeanswer.com www.salliemae.com http://ezinearticles.com www.finaid.org www.essayedge.com

Remember, if you don’t apply, you won’t have a chance on winning a scholarship!!! See Mrs. Royal if you need help.

Additional Scholarship Listings Southern Texas PGA For students who have shown Southern Texas PGA Foundation April academic achievement (2.5 or 21604 Cypresswood Drive Foundation higher GPA), have financial Spring, Texas 77373 need and show an interest in the (832) 442-2404 game of golf. [email protected] www.stpga.com Amount: $1,000 - $3,000 Arab American Scholarship Must be of Arab descent. For Lebanese American Heritage Club April Senior High School Students, 4337 Maple Road Foundation Program of the Undergraduate Students and Dearborn, MI 48126 Lebanese American Heritage Graduate Students. (313) 846-8480 www.lahc.org/scholarship1 Club Amount: $1,000

Benjamin A. Gilman Open to U.S. citizen For more information, see website at: www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman- April undergraduate students who are Scholarship-Program International Scholarship planning to study abroad. Program Amount: $4,000 Financial Service Centers of Must be U.S. citizen or Financial Service Centers of America April permanent resident. Financial Court Plaza South, East Wing America, Inc. National need and academic achievement 21 Main Street, 1st Floor Scholarship Program also required. Must live in area P.O. Box 647 serviced by FISCA. Hackensack, New Jersey 07602 (201) 487-0412 Amount: $2,000 [email protected] www.fisca.org (click on "Community Outreach")

InVEST Scholarship Program Must be participating in a high InVEST Scholarship Contest April school InVEST class and Attn: Amber Williamson pursuing a career in insurance, 127 S. Peyton Street risk management, actuarial Alexandria, VA 22314 science or business. [email protected] 1.800.221.7917 Amount: $500 - $2,000 www.iiaba.net/eprise/main/Invest/index.html

Texas Co-op Power Video Video should explore a For more information, see website at: www.texas-ec.org/texascooppower April developing facet of renewable Contest energy.

Amount: $250 - $1,500 Association of Flight For dependents of AFA Association of Flight Attendants Scholarship Fund Apr members. Top 15% of class. P. O. Box 212 Attendants Scholarship Have, or expect to have, Warrenton, VA 20188 excellent SAT or ACT scores. www.afanet.org Show financial need.

Amount: Up to $5,000

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Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable The Evalee C. Schwarz Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable Trust for Education April Charitable Trust for Education c/o Private Foundation Services, Inc. Trust for Education provides interest free loans to 4265 San Felipe, Suite 1100 students in need of financial Houston, TX 77027-2913 assistance. This is not a [email protected] scholarship. www.evaleeschwarztrust.org

Amount: Varies

Patient Advocate Foundation Applicant must be under the Download application at: www.patientadvocate.org (Click on "Programs") April age of 25 and a survivor/current Scholarships for Survivors patient of a diagnosis of cancer Program or a critical or life threatening disease.

Amount: $3,000 Juneteenth West Texas For graduating Seniors from the Juneteenth West Texas Organization Inc. April Texas countie s of Fisher, Jones, P.O. BOX 72 Organization Inc.Scholarship Scurry, Nolan, Taylor, ROTAN TX 79546 Stonewall, Kent, Brown or Tom PHONE: (325) 480-2308 Green. 3.0 GPA. EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.juneteenthwesttexas.org Amount: $250

AIFS Study Abroad Various scholarships for American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) Apri students are interested in study College Division Scholarships abroad. River Plaza 9 West Broad Street Amount: $1,000-$2,000 Stamford, CT 06902-3788 Phone: 800-727-2437 [email protected] www.aifsabroad.com

American Health and Beauty Student majoring in chemistry, Fred Luster, Sr. Education Foundation April business or engineering. c/o AHBAI Aids Institute - Fred Luster, Minimum 3.0 GPA P.O. Box 19510 Sr. Education Scholarship Chicago, IL 60619 Amount: $250 708-633-6328 [email protected] www.ahbai.org/scholar/scholar.html

American Legion Legacy High School Senior. The American Legion April Child/Children, or legally Legacy Scholarship Scholarship adopted child/children, of P.O. Box 1055 active duty United States Indianapolis, IN 46206 military and Guard, and www.legion.org (click on "Legion Programs") Reserve personnel who were federalized and died on active duty on or after September 11, 2001.

Amount: Varies

American Psychiatric To provide financial assistance Executive Director, April for the post secondary APA Alliance, P.O. Box 285 Association - Elsa Barton educational needs of a N. Boston, NY 14110 Educational Scholarship spouse/partner or dependent of (703) 907-7304, an impaired, disabled or E-mail: [email protected] deceased physician who is www.ApaAlliance.org unable to provide family income.

Amount: Not listed

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AMVETS Scholarship For children and grandchildren AMVETS National Headquarters April of AMVETS members or of a 4647 Forbes Boulevard deceased veteran who would Lanham, MD 20706-4380 have been eligible for Phone: (301) 459-9600 AMVETS membership. Toll-Free: 1-877-726-8387 Various scholarships available. e-mail: [email protected] www.amvets.org/programs/scholarships.html Amount: $1,000 per year

Baptist General Conventions Must be a person of Baptist General Convention of Texas April ethnic/minority background and 333 N. Washington St. of Texas - Mary Hill Davis be a member of Texas Baptist Dallas, TX 75246-1798 Ethnic/Minority Scholarship congregation, resident of state 1-888.244.9400 of Texas, U.S. citizen or http://www.bgct.org/texasbaptists/Page.aspx?pid=3822&srcid=178 ProgramProgram permanent resident, must attend a Baptist college in Texas. Amount: $800 - $1,600 Bethesda Lutheran Homes Active communicant member Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. April of a Lutheran church, achieved 600 Hoffmann Drive and Services, Inc. Scholarship Senior status at a high school, Watertown, Wisconsin 53094 minimum 3.0 overall grade E-Mail: [email protected], point average, interest in a Phone: 1.800.369.4636, ext. 4449 career in the field of www.blhs.org (click on "Youth") developmental disabilities. Amount: $500 Catching The Dream - Native US citizen or permanent Catching the Dream April resident and 1/4 Native 8200 Mountain Road NE Suite 203 American Scholarship Fund American, enrolled member of Albuquerque, NM 87110 federally or state recognized Phone: 505-262-2351 tribe or terminated tribe. www.catchingthedream.org Demonstrate high academic achievement, depth of character, seriousness of purpose and service orientation. Amount: $500 - $5,000 Catching the Dream Students must be 1/4 or more Catching the Dream April degree American Indian, and be 8200 Mountain Road, N.E., Suite 203 Scholarship Fund an enrolled member of a U. S. Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 tribe. Applicants must have Phone: (505) 262-2351 excellent grades, high ACT or Email: [email protected] SAT scores, some work http://catchingthedream.org experience, a track record of leadership, and a strong commitment to their Indian community.

Amount: $500 - $5,000 East Texas State Fair Applicant must be a high EAST TEXAS STATE FAIR SCHOLARSHIP FUND April school graduating senior 2112 W. Front Street Scholarship residing within the boundaries Tyler, Texas 75702 of the East Texas State Fair (903) 597-2501 Scholarship area. Must attend www.etstatefair.com/scholarships.php Tyler Jr. College.

Amount: $750 per semester Fleet Reserve Association Scholarships are awarded to For more information, see website at: http://www.fra.org (click on "About 04/15/201 FRA members, their spouses, FRA") 0 (FRA) Scholarships children and grandchildren.

Amount: $5,000 Knights of Peter Claver and Knights of Peter Claver and Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. April Ladies Auxiliary annually 1825 Orleans Avenue Ladies Auxiliary award scholarships to New Orleans, LA 70116-2825 practicing Catholics, who are (504) 821-4225 - main graduating from high school. Email: [email protected] They, or one of their parents, http://home.catholicweb.com/kofpc must be a Claver member.

Amount: Not listed

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LIFE Lessons Essay Contest The LIFE Lessons Essay If you have any questions, please call (202) 464-5000 x4446, or April Contest is available to legal [email protected]. residents of the 50 United States and the District of Download application at: www.lifehappens.org/life-lessons Columbia, who are between 17 and 24 years of age and have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian. Essay required.

Amount: $1,000 - $10,000 Marine Technology Society Available for undergraduates, Marine Technology Society April graduates and high school 5565 Sterrett Place, Suite 108 (MTS) seniors who have been accepted Columbia, MD 21044 into a full-time academic 410-884-5330 program. All winners must be Email: [email protected] enrolled in the study of marine https://www.mtsociety.org/education/scholarships.aspx science/engineering/technology.

Amount: $1,000 to $10,000 National High School Essay Essay contest is open to National High School Essay Contest April students, grades 9 - 12, in all American Foreign Service Association Contest - American Foreign states. If parents are members 2101 E. St., N.W. Service Association of the United States Foreign Washington, DC 20037 Service, you are NOT eligible. 1-800-704-AFSA [email protected] Amount: $500 - $2,500 www.afsa.org/student.cfm

Sallie Mae Fund American For African-American high For more information, visit website at: www.thesalliemaefund.org April school Seniors who meet the Dream Scholarship Program - criteria: minimum 2.5 GPA, United Negro College Fund attend any 2 or 4-year college or university in the US and demonstrate financial need.

Amount: $500 - $5,000 Seabee Memorial Scholarship For sons, daughters, step- Seabee Memorial Scholarship Assn., Inc. April children and grandchildren of PO Box 6574 Association Regular, Reserve, Retired or Silver Spring MD 20916 deceased officers or enlisted (301)570-2850 members who have served or [email protected]. who are now serving with the www.seabee.org Naval Construction Force (Seabees) or Naval Civil Engineer Corps, or who have served, but have since been honorably discharged.

Amount: Not listed Signet Classic Student Students enter by writing an Penguin Putnam, Inc. April essay on one of five topics Academic Marketing Department Scholarship Essay Contest posed for this year's Signet Classic Student Scholarship Essay Contest competition book, War of the 375 Hudson St. Worlds by H.G. Wells. For 11th New York, NY 10014 and 12th graders. http://us.penguingroup.com (click on "Services")

Amount: $1,000

South Texas Press For graduating high school For additional information, contact: Jason Jarrett, STPA Scholarship April students or upper level college Committee Chairman, Westlake Picayune Association Scholarship students in South Texas who (512) 327-4321 are pursuing a career in [email protected] newspaper journalism.

Amount: $1,500

Stonewall Community Lesbian-identified students Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship April attending or planning to attend Stonewall Community Foundation Foundation - Traub -Dicker college are eligible to apply. 119 West 24th Street Rainbow Scholarship New York, NY 10011-1995 Amount: $3,000 Tel: 212-367-1155 [email protected] www.stonewallfoundation.org (click on "Grant Programs")

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Texas School Counselor For a graduating senior who is a Texas School Counselor Association April child/grandchild of a TSCA 1204 San Antonio, Ste. 201 Association member or a graduating senior Austin, Texas 78701 from a school whose counselor Phone: (512) 472-3403 is a TSCA member. (800) 580-8144 [email protected] Amount: $1,500 www.txca.org/tca/TSCA_Home.asp

Third Marine Division Applicant must be a dependent, Third Marine Division Association April unmarried child - Age 16 to 23. Secretary, Memorial Scholarship Fund Association Scholarship Sponsoring parent must be a 15727 Vista Dr. member of the Third Marine Dumfries, VA 22025-1810 Division Association in [email protected] continuous good standing for at www.caltrap.org/3rd_MarDivAssoc/scholarship.asp least two years.

Amount: Not listed United Food & Commercial Scholarships available for United Food & Commercial Workers Scholarship Program April UFCW members' unmarried 1775 K St. NW Workers Scholarship children under the age of 20. Washington, DC 20006 [email protected] Amount: $2,000 for four years. www.ufcw.org/scholarship

VSA arts Playwright For middle and high school VSA arts Playwright Discovery April students. Examine how 818 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 600 Discovery Program disability affects your life and Washington, D.C. 20006 the lives of others and express 202-628-2800 (voice) your views through the art of [email protected] playwriting. www.vsarts.org/x244.xml

Amount: $2,000 Wire Reinforcement Institute High school Seniors, Wire Reinforcement Institute Education Foundation April Undergraduate and Graduate 942 Main Street, Suite 300 Education Foundation students who will be pursuing Hartford, Connecticut 06103 Scholarship degrees in structural and/or (800) 552-4WRI (4974) civil engineering at an [email protected] accredited college or university. www.wirereinforcementinstitute.org

Amount: $1,500 - $4,000

World Team Tennis Charities Recipients must be between the World Team Tennis April ages of 12 and 21, have 1776 Broadway - Donnelly Awards diabetes, and must play tennis Suite 600 competitively in tournaments or New York, NY 10019 on their school team. Phone: 212-586-3444 www.wtt.com Amount: $5,000

ALEXANDER HAMILTON Applicants must be a junior in Alexander Hamilton Friends Association April high school. 216 1st Avenue South, Suite 345 CITIZENSHIP Student candidates are Seattle, WA 98104 ACHIEVEMENT AWARD evaluated on five criteria that 206-774-0764 broadly address individual [email protected] achievements and community www.hamiltonfriends.org service.

Amount: $250 - $500

Congressional Hispanic For Latino students who have a CHCI Scholarship Awards April history of performing public 911 2nd St. NE Caucus Institute service-oriented activities in Washington, DC 20002 their communities. 1-800-EXCEL-DC www.chci.org Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 Don't Mess with Texas For graduating Texas high Don't Mess with Texas Scholarship Program April school Seniors who have taken c/o EnviroMedia Scholarship leadership roles to prevent litter 1717 West 6th Street, Suite 400 in their schools or communities. Austin, TX 78703 512-476-4368 x 308 Amount: Up To $3,000 [email protected] www.dontmesswithtexas.org

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National Association of Black Various scholarships for black National Association of Black Journalists April students interested in majoring 1100 Knight Hall, Suite 3100 Journalists in journalism College Park, Maryland 20742 Toll Free Phone: (866) 479-NABJ Amount: Up to $5,000 per year Phone: (301) 405-0248 www.nabj.org

National Defense Graduating high school Senior NDTA April or college Freshman. Must be a 50 S. Pickett St. Suite 220 Transportation Association dependent of a NDTA member. Alexandria, VA 22304-7296 Preference goes to students who 703-751-5011 plan to major in transportation, [email protected] logistics or related fields. www.ndtahq.com (click on "Education")

Amount: Tuition assistance National Farmers Union - National Farmers Union National Farmers Union April member with academic 5619 DTC Parkway, Suite 300 Stanley Moore Scholarship achievement. Greenwood Village, CO 80111-3136 Phone: 303.337.5500 Amount: $1,000 www.nfu.org/about/education

Texas Alliance for Minorities Applicant must be a high Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering April school senior and must have The University of Texas at Austin in Engineering participated in at least one UTPRC TAME activity during high 10100 Burnet Road school. Must major in science, Building 16, Room 10 mathematics or engineering Austin, TX 78758 related discipline. (512) 471-6100 [email protected] Amount: $1,000 www.tame.org

Texas Floral Endowment Various scholarships available Texas State Florists' Association April to Texas graduating high school P.O. Box 140255 Scholarships seniors interested in Austin, TX 78714 floriculture. 512-834-0361 [email protected] Amount: $500 - $2,000 www.tsfa.org

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese 3 scholarships are available at http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/administration/chancellor/scholarships April this site. of America - George and Naouma (Gioule) Gioles Scholarship Fund Texas Tennis Foundation Various scholarships for high Scholarship Committee April school students entering college Texas Tennis and Education Foundation and college students in good 8105 Exchange Drive standing at their college or Austin, TX 78754 university, are U.S. citizens, (512)443-1334 ext 201 and live in the Texas Section. [email protected] www.texastennisfoundation.com Amount: $1,000 Air & Waste Management For grades 9 - 12. Choose ONE For more information, contact Elgina McCoy at [email protected] April of the following subject areas or 1-734-324-6206 or see website at: www.awma.org (click on " Association’s (A&WMA) as the focus of essay: (1) Environmental Education") High School Essay Contest alternative fuels, (2) greenhouse gas management, or (3) fossil fuels. Discuss how this topic is changing the environment of their community, school or a particular industry.

Amount: $400

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Little People of America Must be a member of LPA with National Headquarters April an adult height of 4'10" or Little People of America, Inc. Scholarship, Inc. smaller (as the result of a 250 El Camino Real, Suite 201 medical or genetic condition), a Tustin, CA 92780 family member or demonstrate Toll-free: (888) LPA-2001 a well-founded interest in issues Direct: (714) 368-3689 relating to dwarfism. E-mail: [email protected] www.lpaonline.org Amount: $250 - $1,000

Student-View Scholarship For high school Seniors. For more information, see website at: www.student-view.com April Complete a 15-20 minute online survey about local colleges and you will be automatically entered into a random drawing for a scholarship award.

Amount: $500 - $4,000 NPG (Negative Population Senior in high school or college NPG Essay Contest April freshman, sophomore or junior. PO Box 1265 Growth) Population Create a Print Advertisement Teaneck, NJ 07666 Scholarship Essay Contest appropriate for a magazine or Phone (703) 370-9510 newspaper. Ads must be at least [email protected] 100 words but not more than www.npg.org 200 words. Your ad should persuade the general public to support programs that are designed to slow, halt and eventually reverse population growth.

Amount: $500 - $1,000

Peace Officers' Memorial Applicant's parent or guardian Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation April must be a certified peace officer 400 West 14th Street, Suite 200 Foundation Scholarship or detention officer in the State Austin, TX 78701 of Texas at the time of (800) 252-8153 application for scholarship or at www.pomf.org the time of the parent's death.

Amount: $500 UCB Family Epilepsy For a person living with For more information, see website at: April epilepsy or a family www.epilepsyadvocate.com/resources/scholarship.aspx Scholarship Program member/caregiver of a person living with epilepsy.

Amount: $5,000 Willamette Writers Kay Snow For grades 1 - 12. May submit Willamette Writers April original written entry in six 9045 SW Barbur Blvd Ste 5a Awards categories: fiction, nonfiction, Portland, OR 97219-4027 juvenile, poetry, student writer (503) 452-1592 or screenwriting. www.willamettewriters.com/1/kaysnow.php

Amount: $10 - $300

Bill Dickey Scholarship For minority students. Awards Bill Dickey Scholarship Association 04/26/201 based on academic 1140 E. Washington Street 0 Association - National achievement, entrance exam Suite 103 Minority Junior Golf scores, financial need, Phoenix, AZ 85034 references, evidence of Phone: (602) 258-7851 Scholarship Association community service and golfing E-Mail: [email protected] ability. www.nmjgsa.org

Amount: $1,000 - $6,000 Fountainhead Essay Contest - For 11th and 12th grade Ayn Rand Institute 04/26/201 students. Must write an essay 2121 Alton Parkway 0 Ayn Rand Institute on a specific topic related to Suite 250 Ayn Rand's novel "The Irvine, CA 92606 Fountainhead" 949-222-6550 [email protected] Amount: $50 - $10,000 www.aynrand.org (Click on "Essay Contests")

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Big Dig Scholarship For high school Seniors or first For more information, see website at: April and second year college www.antiquetrader.tv/studentscholarship.php students. Essay on theme: "In 200 years, one of your relatives is going to be digging up what is now your backyard. They are going to find something you buried in 2010 and it is going to put any financial worries they have to rest."

Amount: $3,000 Gloria Barron Prize for For outstanding young leaders The Barron Prize April (ages 8 - 18) who have made a 545 Pearl Street Young Heroes significant positive difference Boulder, CO 80302 to people and our planet. [email protected] Nominees must have been the www.barronprize.org prime mover of a service activity, and demonstrated positive spirit and high moral purpose in accomplishing their goals. Amount: $2,500 - may be applied to higher education or to service project. Joshua David Gardner Open to United States citizens Joshua David Gardner Memorial Scholarship Endowment April (ages 17-25) who are admitted 7033 Cobblecreek Drive Memorial Scholarship or enrolled in an accredited Colorado Springs, CO 80922 four-year historically black Ph: (719) 597-1320 college or university in the www.joshgardnerendowment.org United States with a minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0.

Amount: $2,000 Marines Memorial All eligible members, children Marines’ Memorial Association April or grandchildren of members of 609 Sutter Street Association Scholarship the Marines Memorial San Francisco, CA 94102 Program Association are eligible to [email protected] apply. Various scholarships are (415) 673-6672 x293 www.marineclub.com/page/scholarship.aspx listed on the webpage.

Amount: $2,500 - $5,000

Remembering Mom For young women between the Remembering Mom Scholarship Committee April age of 18-25 who have P. O. Box 670161 Scholarship experienced loss due to the Dallas, Texas 75367-0161 death of their mother, but desire www.rememberingmom.org to continue their educational path in spite of their mother's absence. Essay required. 3.0 GPA. Resident of Texas.

Amount: $500 United South and Eastern United South and Eastern USET Scholarship Fund April Tribes provides scholarships to 711 Stewarts Ferry Pike Ste 100 Tribes, Inc. Scholarship Fund Indian students in the USET Nashville TN 37214 service area. (615) 872-7900 www.usetinc.org Amount: $500 National Junior Red Angus For 6th grade through 21 yrs. of Red Angus Association of America April age. Must be a current, active 4201 North Interstate 35 Essay Contest member of the National Junior Denton, Texas 76207-3415 Red Angus Association. Write [email protected] essay on topics listed on (940)387-3502 webpage. http://redangus.org/jra/programs/essay-contest

Amount: Savings bonds and cash prizes

American Angus Association Any High School Senior National Junior Angus Association April unmarried girl or unmarried Scholarship Chairman Auxiliary Scholarship boy recommended by a state or 17270 6450 Road, regional Auxiliary. Must be a Montrose, CO 81403 member of the National Junior Phone: (970) 240-2798 Angus Association and Cell: (970) 596-0045 demonstrated an interest in www.angusauxiliary.com Angus projects.

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American Division Veterans For children and grandchildren, For more information, see website at: www.americal.org/scholar.shtml April including those by adoption, of Association current and deceased ADVA members, provided the deceased member held good membership standing at the time of death, and to any child or adopted child of an Americal Division soldier who was killed or died while on active duty with the American (23 Infantry) Division.

Amount: Not listed American Floral Endowment Various scholarships for AFE Scholarship Applications May students interested in pursuing a American Floral Endowment Scholarships career that is in a horticulture- P.O. Box 945 related field. Meet the school- One Horticultural Lane year and specific-criteria Edwardsville, IL 62025 requirements for each (703) 838-5211 scholarship. Have a minimum [email protected] 3.0 grade point average. U.S. http://endowment.org/education/afe citizen.

Amount: $500 - $2,000 Association of Equipment The AEMP Foundation has AEMP Foundation May created numerous scholarships P. O. Box 1368 Management Professionals to train students in the Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 professional world of www.aemp.org (click on "Foundation") equipment management.

Amount: $2,000 Skandalaris Family For current undergraduate Skandalaris Family Foundation May college students and high 1030 Doris Rd. Foundation Scholarship school Seniors. GPA of 3.5, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 minimum SAT score of 1800 (248) 292-5678 and/or minimum ACT score of [email protected] 27, involved in school, athletic www.skandalaris.com and community activities.

Amount: $2,000

U. S. Army Warrant Officers For family members of USAWOA Scholarship Foundation May USAWOA Members in good 462 Herndon Pkwy, Suite 207, c/o USAWOA Association standing. Herndon, VA 20170-5235 703-742-7727 Amount: Up to $1,000 www.usawoa.org

Women's Southern Golf For an amateur female golfer Marci Likens, Scholarship Committee Chairman May who is a resident of one of 15 827 Bentley Green Circle Association southern states or the District of Winter Springs, FL 32708 Columbia and who has shown (407) 366-0204 evidence of academic Email: [email protected] excellence, good citizenship www.womens-southerngolfassociation.org and sportsmanship. High School Senior.

Amount: $3,500

American Fire Sprinkler Applicants must read the "Fire Enter online at: www.afsascholarship.org May Sprinkler Essay" about Association Contest automatic fire sprinklers and take a ten-question multiple- choice test. Applications will only be accepted online. For high school Seniors.

Amount: $2,000

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Ulman Cancer Fund for For young adults whose lives Scholarship Coordinator May have been impacted by cancer The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults Young Adults National and are seeking a higher 10440 Little Patuxent Parkway College Scholarship Program education. Suite G1 Columbia, MD 21044 Amount: $2,500 1-888-393-FUND [email protected] www.ulmanfund.org

Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Female high school senior not Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Inc. National Foundation May related to any Kappa Delta Chi Scholarship Selection Committee c/o Dr. Bernice Strauss Inc. National Foundation National Foundation Board of Student Advising and Mentoring Center Directors or selection P.O. Box 2074 committee. Multiple Huntsville, TX 77341-2074 scholarships listed on this site.

Council of the Great City For two African American and Council of the Great City Schools May two Hispanic students currently Attn: ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship Schools - ExxonMobil completing their senior year of 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW STE 702 Bernard Harris Math and high school in a member Washington, DC 20004 district of the Council of the 202.393.2427 Science Scholarships Great City Schools (See www.cgcs.org website for member districts).

Amount: $5,000 Kosciuszko Foundation For high school graduates who For more information, see website at: May wish to study abroad for the http://www.thekf.org/kf/programs/summer/study/apply/ Summer Study Abroad summer and will be 18 years Program old by the first day of their chosen program, undergraduate and graduate students; and adults who have an interest in studying Polish. Previous knowledge of the Polish language is not required.

Amount: Not listed Brower Youth Awards - Earth To recognize the outstanding Earth Island Institute May leadership efforts of youth Program Director, New Leaders Initiative Island Institute (ages 13 - 22) across the 300 Broadway #28 country that are working on San Francisco, CA 94133 environmental conservation, 415-788-3666 x144 preservation and restoration. [email protected] www.broweryouthawards.org Amount: $3,000

Eastern Surfing Association - Must be a member of the EASTERN SURFING ASSOCIATION May Eastern Surfing Association. PO Box 625 Marsh Scholarship Program Virginia Beach, Virgina 23451 Amount: Not listed 757-233-1790 www.surfesa.org

National Academy of For high school seniors who For more information, see website at: May exhibit scholastic excellence, www.naas.org American Scholars (NAAS) leadership, merit, integrity and Awards outstanding character. Must be citizen or permanent resident and have a "C" average.

Amount: $200 - $15,000 Tagore Society of Houston For Texas high school Seniors. Tagore Society of Houston May Contestants will review a 14227 Fern famous quote from Tagore and Houston, TX 77079 write an essay based on its [email protected] relevance to current times and www.tagoresociety.org how it can help today’s society. The primary objective of this contest is to promote “borderless thinking” and the enduring insights from one of the world’s greatest poets as our seniors step out onto their own world stage.

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Over the Front - The League Open to high school, League of World War I Aviation Historians May undergraduate and graduate 909 Pine Street of WWI Aviation Historians - students. Must present an Yankton, SD 57078-3636 Student Essay Competition original paper on any aspect of [email protected] aviation taking place during www.overthefront.com 1914-1918.

Amount: $200 - $500 Fraser Institute Essay Contest Essay Topic: "What should Fraser Institute June government do in times of 1901 60th Place E. economic crisis?" Suite L9500 Bradenton, FL 34203 Amount: $250 - $1,000 1-800-665-3558 ext 586 www.fraserinstitute.org (click on "Education Programs"

Walter J. Travis Society Golf For students pursuing a career For more information, see website at: http://buff-golf.com/travis.htm June in golf course architecture, golf Scholarship course turt grass management, professional golf or golf management.

Amount: $750 National Sculpture Society For young artists who are National Sculpture Society June interested in sculpting. c/o ANS 75 Varick Street, Floor 11 Amount: $2,000 New York, NY 10013 www.nationalsculpture.org (Click on "Programs")

Joann Fabric and Craft Stores For students ages 14 - 19. For more information, see website at: June Student entrants must make a www.joann.com/static/landingpage/prom/Prom2010Rules.pdf - Own Your Look Prom prom garment AND an Contest accessory using materials purchased at a Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store or from Joann.com®.

Amount: $1,000 - $50,000 Needham September 11th For children of victims who lost Needham & Company, Inc. Not Listed their lives in the collapse of the Joseph Turano Scholarship Fund World Trade Center Towers. 445 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022 For individuals with a pre- Phone: 212-705-0314 September 11, 2001 gross E-mail: [email protected] income of less than www.needhamco.com/Default/AboutUs/911ScholarshipFund.aspx $125,000/household. Applicants will be considered on their merits.

Amount: Not listed Utility Workers Union of For high school juniors who are Contact the National Office for an entry form at 202.974.8200. Not Listed the children of active members America Scholarship Program of Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO.

Amount: Not listed America's Homecoming To qualify, applicant must be a America's Homecoming Queen Contest Not Listed high school homecoming NATIONAL OFFICE Queen Contest queen, football or basketball 6744 KIRBY TRACE COVE and have never participated in MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE 38119 America’s Homecoming Queen Email: [email protected] Selection before. 901-755-9144 www.americashomecomingqueen.com Amount: Not listed American Legion Samsung High school juniors who For more information, see website at: www.legion.org Not Listed participate in and complete Boys and Girls State either an American Legion Deadline: Normally the application is submitted to program staff upon Scholarship Boys State or American Legion arrival at your respective Boys/Girls State program. Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct descendant or a legally adopted child of a U.S. wartime veteran who served on active duty during one or more of the periods of war.

Amount: $1,000 - $20,000

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AmeriCorps Program If you successfully completed a For more information, see website at: www.americorps.org Not Listed term of service with AmeriCorps*VISTA in an 1-800-942-2677 approved national service [email protected] . position, you are eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award to help pay for college expenses. Must be at least 17 yrs. old and a citizen or permanent resident.

Amount: Up to $4,725 per year. Association of the Sons of Must be a member of the Association of the Sons of Poland Not Listed Association and be an insured 333 Hackensack St. Poland Scholarship member for at least two years Carlstadt, NJ 07072-1043 and display academic 201-935-2807 achievement. [email protected] www.sonsofpoland.org (click on "About ASOP") Amount: Not listed

Athletic Aid.com A website for sports scholarship For more information, see website at: www.athleticaid.com Not Listed information, recruiting, eligibility and more.

Amount: Varies Barbizon Scholarship Barbizon Modeling Schools are Fill out entry form at: www.barbizonscholarship.com Not Listed giving an opportunity to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the school of the applicant's choice. Fill out entry form for chance to win. One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months.

Amount: Up to $100,000 Blinded Veterans Association For dependent children of Blinded Veterans Association Not Listed blinded U.S. Armed Forces 477 H Street, Northwest - Kathern F. Gruber veteran s. For more information, Washington, DC 20001-2694 Scholarship Program contact the Blinded Veterans Phone: 202-371-8880 Association. E-mail:[email protected] www.bva.or g Amount: Not listed Bureau of Indian Education Must be a member of and at The grant application is available with the education officer of the Tribe of Not Listed least 1/4 degree Indian blood of your membership. For more information, see website at: http://enan.bia.edu Grant Program an American Indian tribe. Must (click on "BIE Programs and Resources") be accepted into an accredited college and demonstrate financial aid.

Amount: Varies Burlington Northern Santa Fe Scholarships for high school For more information, see website at: www.bnsffoundation.org/giving.html Not Listed seniors who are dependents of Foundation Scholarship BNSF employees. Program (BNSF Foundation). Amount: Varies with scholarship Call Me MISTER Program The program provides tuition Call Me MISTER Not Listed assistance through Loan 203 Holtzendorff Forgiveness programs for Clemson University admitted students pursuing Clemson, SC 29634 approved programs of study in [email protected] teacher education at Toll-free: 1-800-640-2657 participating colleges. www.callmemister.clemson.edu

Amount: Tuition assistance Careers and Colleges Enter random drawing for Register online at: www.careersandcolleges.com Not Listed scholarship when you register Scholarship Sweepstakes on the Careers and Colleges website. Contest starts in September and ends in May.

Amount: $10,000 Catholic Union of Texas - Must be KJT member. For more information, see website at: http://kjtnet.org (click on "benefits") Not Listed Academic achievement and or contact KJT State Office at 1-800-245-8182 or email: [email protected] KJT Scholarship extracurricular activities considered.

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Certification of Deafness for Provides a certificate that For more information, see website at: Not Listed verifies hearing loss for http://www.dars.state.tx.us/dhhs/trnganded.shtml Tuition Waiver - Texas applicants for tuition waiver at state supported post-secondary schools in Texas.

Amount: Tuition Chick and Sophie Major Students throughout the United Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce Not Listed States have the opportunity to P.O. Box 1500 Memorial Duck Calling compete for a scholarship in the Stuttgart, AR 72160 Contest World's Championship Duck [email protected] Calling Contest. Qualifying Phone: (870) 673-1602 contests deadlines vary www.stuttgartarkansas.org (click on "Duck Festival") according to State. Contest is in November of each year.

Amount: $200 - $1,500 Chick-Fil-A Scholarship Leadership scholarships are For more information, see website at: www.chickfila.com Not Listed available to students who are currently employed by a Chick- fil-A restaurant. Check with your employer for details.

Amount: $1,000

Comcast Leaders and HS senior with 2.8 GPA. For more information, go to: www.comcast.com (click on "About", then Not Listed "In the Community") Achievers Scholarship Amount: $1,000

COSTEP.org Scholarship Register on website to enter Enter online at: www.costep.org Not Listed random drawing for scholarship.

Amount: $1000 Department of Veterans The James H. Parke Memorial For more information, see website at: Not Listed Youth Scholarship Award www.volunteer.va.gov/StudentProgram.asp Affairs Student Volunteer provides scholarship Program opportunities to students who volunteer at VA medical centers.

Amount: Not listed Federal Tax Benefits for Tax-Free Benefits - Certain See Internal Revenue Service website at: Not Listed payments or special programs' http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=121452,00.html Education distributions are free of tax when used for qualifying educational expenses.

Amount: Varies First Command Educational Available to graduating high For more information, see website at: www.fcef.com/scholarship- Not Listed school seniors and current home.php Foundation Scholarship college or trade school students. Selection is based on merit, need and essay quality.

Amount: $2,500 - $5,000 Fleetwood Memorial Educational funds for college Fleetwood Memorial Foundation Not Listed are available to the dependents 501 South Fielder Rd Foundation of Texas Law Enforcement or Arlington, Texas 76013 Fire Protection Personnel who (817) 261-8954 were killed in the performance www.fleetwoodmemorial.org of their duties.

Amount: Not listed Foster Care Children Foster care children may be For more information, see website at: www.statevoucher.org Not Listed eligible for funding of up to Scholarships $5000 per year if enrolled in college or a vocational or technical training program!

Amount: $5,000

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Global Challenge Award High school students in grades To register and obtain additional information and assistance in finding your Not Listed 9 - 12, who speak/write team members, see website at: www.globalchallengeaward.org English. Year-round registration, costs $25,

Amount: Varies

Golden Corral Restaurants For employees of the Golden Contact your local Golden Corral Restaurant for more information. Not Listed Corral Restaurant. Loan will be Education Loan Program reduced for each month student www.goldencorral.com (click on "Career Opportunities", then on works full time with Golden "Restaurant Co-worker Opportunities") Corral after completion of degree.

Amount: $500 - $2,000 Good Samaritan Foundation The Good Samaritan Good Samaritan Foundation Not Listed Foundation sponsors 5615 Kirby Drive, Suite 610 Scholarships scholarships for nursing Houston, Texas 77005 students at all levels. Must be a 713.529.4646 - Phone Texas resident. www.gsftx.org

Amount: Varies Harvard College Tuition A major new initiative designed For more information, see website at: http://fao.fas.harvard.edu Not Listed to encourage talented students Reduction from families of low and Harvard College Financial Aid Office moderate income to attend 86 Brattle Street Harvard College. Families with Cambridge, MA 02138 incomes of less than $60,000 Telephone: 617-495-1581 will no longer be expected to contribute to the cost of attending Harvard for their children. In addition, Harvard will reduce the contributions expected of families with incomes of $180,000 or less.

Amount: Tuition reduction

Imagine America Foundation Every high school in the United Imagine America Foundation Not Listed States and Puerto Rico can 1101 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. select up to three graduating Suite 901 seniors to receive a "Imagine Washington, DC 20036 America" scholarship. Students 202.336.6800 must meet the standard [email protected] admissions requirements of the www.imagine-america.org more than 400 participating career colleges. High school Seniors can start applying on January 1 of the current school year. Amount: $1,000 Iris-Samuel Rothman Open to college bound High Iris-Samuel Rothman Scholarship Not Listed School Seniors, undergraduate, P.O. Box 620643 Scholarship graduate and post-graduate Newton, MA 02462 male students who have lost 617-686-3556 their mother and have either [email protected] lost their father or does not www.iris-samuelrothmanscholarship.org have a father available to him.

Amount: $1,000 - $10,000 Mattera National Scholarship The purpose of the Gloria and Gloria and Joseph Mattera National Not Listed Joseph Mattera National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children Fund for Migrant Children Scholarship Fund for Migrant BOCES Geneseo Migrant Center Children is to assist financially 27 Lackawanna Avenue those migrant youth who have Mt. Morris, New York 14510 the potential and the desire to (585) 658-7960 further their education to Toll Free: (800) 245-5681 achieve their personal and www.migrant.net career goals. Other scholarships are available on website.

Amount: $150 - $500

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Miss Cheerleader of America Miss Cheerleader of America is Miss Cheerleader of America Not Listed a Tuition Scholarship Program Lucy Wiesend, Program Director and Co-Founder Scholarship Program for female High School Box 667, Taylor, MI 48180 Cheerleaders which is made 734-946-1200 available to them for use at a [email protected] Private High School or at a www.misscheerleaderofamerica.com Private or Public College, University or Trade School. No deadlines are listed, but competitions usually begin in Fall of each year.

Amount: Varies Miss Southeast Texas Miss Southeast Texas Miss Southeast Texas Organization Not Listed Scholarship Pageant is now P. O. Box 22661 Scholarship Pageant accepting applications for the Houston, TX 77227 next upcoming pageant. Phone: 832.723.3039 Contact pageant organizers for E-mail: [email protected] deadline. www.misssetexas.org

Amount: Up to $5,000 National Achievement Black students may enter both For more information, see website at: www.nationalmerit.org/nasp.php Not Listed the National Achievement Scholarship Program Program and the National Merit® Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) and meeting other published requirements for participation.

Amount: $2,500 National Amateur Baseball Must have been a participant in For more information, see website at: Not Listed a NABF Franchised League. www.nabf.com/membership/scholarships.htm Federation Scholarship Must show proof of acceptance in a college or university.

Amount: Not listed National Association for Preference is given to Asians NAAPAE Headquarters/Membership Not Listed and Pacific Islanders (APIs) PO Box 3471 Asian and Pacific American who plan to be teachers. Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274 Education (NAAPAE) www.naapae.net Amount: Not listed

National Exchange Club - The A.C.E. (Accepting the Contact your local Exchange Club for more information or see website at: Not Listed Challenge of Excellence) www.exchangeclubfoundation.org Youth of the Year Award and Award recognizes high school National A.C.E. of the Year students who have had to overcome great physical, Award emotional or social obstacles and are now eligible for high school graduation. The Youth of the Year Award recognizes a student who serves as a role model to his or her peers, by exhibiting exceptional scholastic achievement, respect for self and others and ambitious career goals.

Amount: $10,000 Next Step Magazine Shout A first person account from Submit entry online only at: www.nextstepmagazine.com (click on Not Listed teenagers on subjects like peer "Contests") Out Writing Contest pressure , politics, friends, world events, culture, dating or other relevant topics.

Amount: $100 Scholarships for U.S. This program offers 20% For more information, see website at: www.hpu.edu (click on "High Not Listed tuition waiver scholarships, School Student") Mainland High School which are awarded to incoming Seniors - Hawaii Pacific freshmen, graduates of high schools in the mainland U.S.A. University Must attend Hawaii Pacific University.

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Society of Iranian American Currently SIAWE offers For more information, see website at: www.siawe.org/scholarships.htm Not Listed scholarships at eight Texas Women for Education colleges and universities. To apply for any of the scholarships, contact each school directly. See website for participating schools.

Amount: Varies

Special Operations Warrior Available to students who have Special Operations Warrior Foundation Not Listed lost a parent involved in P.O. Box 13483 Foundation military special operations. Tampa, FL 33681-3483 (877) 337-7693 Amount: Not listed [email protected] www.specialops.org

Start Something Program - For students 8 - 17. The For more information, see website at: www.twfound.org Not Listed program is designed to foster Tiger Woods Foundation specific ideals, such as Scholarship leadership and community stewardship, in addition to encouraging you to pursue your dreams. After completion of the program, application may be made for a scholarship.

Amount: $100 - $5,000 State Farm Companies Various scholarships for high Access website: http://www.statefarm.com/about/about.asp Not Listed school, undergraduate and Foundation graduate students. Check website for other grants and awards.

Amount: Varies Sun Country Amateur Golf For students in New Mexico Sun Country Amateur Golf Association Not Listed and West Texas. Must have 1440 Rio Rancho Blvd. Association Scholarship completed Junior year in high Rio Rancho, NM 87124 school or at least one year of (800) 346-5319 college with a 3.0 GPA. Must www.newmexicogolf.org (click on "About/Contact Us") have some connection to golf. Must be recommended by a SCAGA member.

Amount: Not listed TEACH GRANT The Teacher Education To learn more, contact the financial aid office at the college where you will Not Listed Assistance for College and be enrolled in the Fall or go to website at: http://studentaid.ed.gov PROGRAM Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that provides grants to students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low- income families.

Amount: Up to $4,000 Terry Foundation Scholarship Candidates for the Terry Applications for the Terry Foundation Scholarship are available only from Not Listed Foundation Scholarship are the Offices of Financial Aid at the participating universities. selected each spring from Texas high school seniors who have THE TERRY FOUNDATION been admitted to the 3104 Edloe, Suite 205 universities affiliated with the Houston, TX 77027 Foundation: The University of 713-552-0002 Texas, Texas A&M University, 1-800-941-1911 The University of Houston, The [email protected] University of Texas at Dallas www.terryfoundation.org and Texas State University-San Marcos.

Amount: Varies

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Texas Electric Cooperatives Various scholarships for rural Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. Not Listed students in Texas. Check 1122 Colorado St. 24th Floor Inc. Scholarships website to see if your local Austin, TX 78701 electric co-op offers (512) 454-0311 scholarships. www.texas-ec.org (click on "Member Websites")

Amount: Varies Texas Mutual Insurance For surviving spouses and Texas Mutual Insurance Company Not Listed children of employees who di ed 6210 East Highway 290 Company Scholarship as a result of a compensable Austin, Texas 78723-1098 injury or illness while covered 1-800-859-5995 by a Texas Mutual Insurance [email protected] Company policy. www.texasmutual.com (click on "Injured Workers")

Amount: Up to $4,000

Texas Sheep and Goat For graduating seniors in the Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers Association Not Listed sheep and goat raising area who P.O. Box 2290 Raiser's Association major in some form of San Angelo, TX 76902 agricultural studies. 325-655-7388 [email protected] Amount: Not listed www.tsgra.com (click on "TSGRA Memorial) Funds")

Texas Society - Daughters of The Texas Society has endowed For more information, see website at: www.texasdar.org Not Listed scholarships at selected Texas the American Revolution Universities. Scholarships are administered only by and through the respective Universities.

Texas Tuition Exemptions Tuition and/or fee exemption Contact your public college financial aid office or: Not Listed for students who will attend a www.collegeforalltexans.com public institution in the state of Texas. Categories include: exemptions for blind and deaf students, children of disabled firefighters and peace officers, students who are dependents of POW/MIA'S and students who are in foster care.

Amount: Tuition and/or fee exemptions United Parcel Service Earn Tuition assistance and student For more information: https://ups.managehr.com Not Listed loans. Must be employed by and Learn Program UPS. Loans will be forgiven if employment with UPS continues.

Amount: Up to $20,000 United Parcel Service Education programs for For more information, go to website at: Not Listed dependents of employees of www.community.ups.com/education/index.html Scholarships United Parcel Service (UPS).

Amount: Varies with scholarship United States Achievement Grades 6-12. Student must be Nominate online at: www.usaa-academy.com/scholarships.asp Not Listed nominated by an educator to Academy Scholarship have their name included in yearbook and have opportunity to be selected for scholarship. Student is under no financial obligation to be considered for awards.

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United States Department of Provides education and training For more information, see website at: www.gibill.va.gov (click on Not Listed opportunities to eligible "Benefits" then "Education") Veterans Affairs Survivors' dependents of veterans who are and Dependents' Educational permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related Assistance Program condition, or who died while on active duty or as a result of a service related condition.

Amount: Not listed UPROMISE- An alternative Upromise is a one-stop college For more information, see website at: www.upromise.com Not Listed service provider that helps to scholarships families earn, save and pay for higher education.

Amount: Varies Working Ranch Cowboys Must be the son, daughter or Working Ranch Cowboys Association Not Listed spouse of a working ranch P. O. Box 7765 Foundation cowboy. 3.0 GPA. Contact Amarillo, TX 79114 WRCA office for Scholarship 806-374-9722 Application and more [email protected] information. http://www.wrca.org/pages/Scholarships.php

Amount: $500 - $2,500

ACLU Youth Activist High school Senior. 3.0 GPA. For more information, see webpage at: Varies Deadline varies by state. www.aclu.org/standup/misc/activists.html Scholarship

Accounting Education Center The AICPA offers a number of For more information, see website at: http://ceae.aicpa.org/ Varies academic scholarships for Scholarships students pursuing a major in accounting. Deadlines vary, but are usually in Spring Semester.

Amount: Varies with scholarship ACE Mentoring Program ACE Mentor Program serves To see if your State or region participates in the program, check website at: Varies high school youth who are www.acementor.org (Architecture, Construction, exploring careers in or Engineering) Architecture, Construction, or ACE Mentor Program of America Engineering. Students who 400 Main Street, Suite 711 successfully participate in the Stamford, CT 06901 program are given the (p) 203.323.0020 opportunity to compete for scholarships. Grades 9-12.

Amount: $1,000 - $5,000

Achieve Your Register online to enter random Enter online at: www.achieveyourscholarship.com Varies drawing for scholarship. Scholarship.com Amount: $1,500 America's Junior Miss Contestants in contest are Application deadline varies with State. For more information, see website Varies judged on scholastic ability, at: www.ajm.org Scholarship Program interviews, talent, fitness and poise. Scholarships are available at local, state and national levels.

Amount: Varies American Indian College Scholarship and financial aid American Indian College Fund Varies information for Native 8333 Greenwood Blvd. Fund American students offered Denver, CO 80221 through the American Indian Toll Free: (800) 776-3863 College Fund. Phone: (303) 426-8900 www.collegefund.org Amount: Varies with scholarship

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American Liberty Scholarship Register on website to compete Enter online at: www.americanlibertyscholarship.com Varies for monthly scholarships.

Amount: $50 gift certificate - $5,000 scholarship

American Sheep Industry - Create garment using wool or For additional information, send questions and a self-addressed, stamped Varies wool-blend fabric. Ages 12 - envelope to: "National Make It Yourself With Wool Competition" Make It Yourself with Wool 25. Deadlines vary with state, Marie Lehfeldt Contest but most are in Fall of each Box 175 year. Lavina, MT 59046 406-636-2731 Amount: $1,000 - $2,000 [email protected] www.sheepusa.org

AnyCollege.Com Scholarship Random drawing on Register online at: www.anycollege.com Varies AnyCollege.Com college search page. Scholarships are awarded quarterly. Deadlines vary.

Amount: $2,000 Arab American Institute Scholarships listed on the Arab For more information, see website at: www.aaiusa.org (click on "AAI Varies American Institute website. For Foundation") Awards students of Arab descent.

Amount: Varies Art Contests This is a website that includes See website at: www.xensei.com/users/adl/ Varies competitions and contests for artists of all ages. The site may include information about writing & photo contests, design & architecture competitions, auditions, casting calls and scholarship competitions.

Amount: Varies ASCAP (American Society of Scholarships listed on the The ASCAP Foundation Varies ASCAP website for students One Lincoln Plaza Composers, Authors and who show an interest in the New York, NY 10023 Publishers) Foundation field of music. www.ascapfoundation.org

Scholarships Amount: Varies with scholarship Austin Community Although most scholarships are Austin Community Foundation Varies for students in the Austin P.O. Box 5159 Foundation Independent School District, Austin, TX 78763 some are for available to others 512-472-4483 in the Austin -Central Texas www.austincommunityfoundation.org area.

Amount: Varies with scholarship Autism Scholarships This website lists scholarships For more information, see website at: Varies for the high school student with www.disaboom.com/Resources/DisabilityScholarships/Default.aspx autism or Asperger syndrome - includes autism grants and scholarships for college, vocational schools, or graduate work. Scholarships for students with other disabilities are also on the websiet.

Amount: Varies with scholarship

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Automotive Women's Available to women who are Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation Varies pursuing education in business, P.O. Box 4305 Alliance Foundation design, engineering or related Troy, MI 48099 Scholarship fields with a focus on the (877) 393-AWAF (2923) automotive industry. Must be www.automotivewomensalliance.com high school Senior. Scholarships are given in January, March, June, September and December.

Amount: $2,500 Bound Tree Medical Legacy Applicants must be the son or Bound Tree Medical Varies daughter of a career or P.O. Box 8023 Scholarship Program volunteer Emergency Medical Dublin, OH 43016-2023 Technician(EMT), Paramedic, 800-533-0523, ext. 5233 or Firefighter (active, retired or [email protected] deceased) who is interested in a www.boundtree.com/training/scholarships career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Amount: Awards based on cost of program Bowl.com Scholarships Various scholarships for For more information, see website at: www.bowl.com Varies students involved in bowling.

Amount: Varies BrainstormUSA - Dare to Participating students describe BrainstormUSA Varies a personal dream and how they 8800 Roswell Rd. Suite 200 Dream...Expect to Succeed hope to attain it. To be eligible Atlanta, GA 30350 Scholarship for a prize, all participants must 1-800-595-5561 submit a child entry and a [email protected] parent entry. Scholarships are www.brainstormusa.com awarded every quarter of the year.

Amount: Computer Brickfish Scholarships Various scholarship contests For more information, see website at: www.brickfish.com (click on Varies listed on the Brickfish website. "Campaigns")

Amount: Varies with scholarship Brotherhood of Locomotive Scholarship and financial aid For more information, see website at: www.ble.org (Look under the Varies opportunities available to the "Communications" heading) Engineers and Trainmen children of BLET members.

Amount: Varies with scholarship Cancer Survivors Scholarships for students who For more information, see website at: www.acor.org/ped-onc/scholarships Varies have been survivors of cancer. Scholarships - Ped-Onc Resource Center, Amount: Varies with scholarship Cappex Scholarships Fill out a Cappex profile to be For more information, see website at: www.cappex.com/scholarships Varies eligible to apply for various scholarships. Scholarships will be given to students with well rounded profiles. Numerous scholarships available on website with varing deadlines and requirements.

Amount: Varies CarDonors.com Scholarship 3.0 GPA. Academic Apply online at: www.cardonors.com Varies achievement and community service. The deadlines for scholarships are: May 31, August 31, December 31 and March 15th.

Amount: $500 Careerfitter Scholarship For qualified students who are All applications will be submitted Varies enrolled or planning to online at: participate in a college, www.careerfitter.com university or graduate school program. United States citizen or permanent resident with a minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average. Essay required.

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Center for Scholarship Various scholarships handled Center for Scholarship Administration, Inc. Varies by the Center for Scholarship PO Box 1465 Administration Administration. Taylors, SC 29687-0031 (864) 268-3363 Amount: Varies [email protected] www.scholarshipprograms.org

ChiGems Art & Poetry Submit original artwork with For more information, see website at: www.chigems.com Varies essay. For grades 9 - 12. 2.0 Scholarship GPA.

Amount: $250 City Year Volunteer Program In return for serving 10 months For more information, see website at: Varies of community service and http://www.cityyear.org/corpsexperience.aspx professional development, City Year members earn a weekly stipend, health insurance and an education award to be used for college. Be between the ages of 17 and 24. The City Year program is available in 19 cities in the U.S.

Amount: $4,725 Coast Guard Mutual Financial aid programs for Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Headquarters Varies family members of active, 4200 Wilson Blvd, Suite 610 Assistance retired, civilian employees, Arlington, VA 22203-1804 reserve and auxiliary members [email protected] of the U.S. Coast Guard. Toll-free 1 (800) 881-2462 www.cgmahq.org (click on "Assistance", then "Programs") Amount: Varies

Coastal Bend Community Various scholarships listed on Coastal Bend Community Foundation Varies the Coastal Bend Community 600 Leopard St., Suite 1716 Foundation Foundation website. Must Corpus Christi, TX 78473 attend school in Aransas, Bee, 361.882.9745 Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, http://cbcfoundation.org Refugio or San Patricio counties.

Amount: Varies with scholarship College Assistance Migrant For Migrant or Seasonal farm College Assistance Migrant Program Varies workers and/or their families Alumni Association Program (CAMP) working in agricultural 1725 NE Upper Drive activities. Attend a CAMP Pullman, WA 99163 campus. 509.368.7132 www.migrantstudents.org Amount: $750 - $4,000 College for Texans Information every Texan needs For more information, see website at: www.collegefortexans.com Varies to know about preparing for, applying for and paying for college or technical school.

Amount: Varies College Prowler No2Essay Submit registration form to For more information, see website at: www.collegeprowler.com Varies compete for monthly randomly Scholarship selected scholarships.

Amount: $2,000 Collegeanswer.com Contest Register on Collegeanswer.com Register at: www.collegeanswer.com Varies website to qualify for monthly, randomly chosen scholarship.

Amount: $1,000

CollegeNet.com Scholarships Register on website and create a Register online at: www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app Varies profile to win votes for scholarship.

Amount: $1,000 - $3,000

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Common Knowledge Scholarships based on well Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Varies rounded practical knowledge. P.O. Box 290361 Scholarship Foundation Check website for current Davie Fl, 33329-0361 competitions and more www.cksf.org information.

Amount: Varies with scholarship

Communities Foundation of To apply for a scholarship, Call or e-mail the CFT Grants Department for the appropriate Varies review scholarship application(s) and application deadlines. Texas opportunities available through Communities Foundation of Communities Foundation of Texas Texas to determine the ones for 5500 Caruth Haven Lane which you may qualify. Dallas, Texas 75225-8146 Academic records, statements 214-750-4222 of need, recommendations, and [email protected] personal essays may be www.cftexas.org (click on "Grants") required.

Amount: Varies

Community Foundation of For Abilene, TX area students. The Community Foundation of Abilene Varies Requirements and deadlines 500 Chestnut, Suite 1509 Abilene, Texas vary with scholarship. P.O. Box 1634 Abilene, TX 79604 Amount: Varies 325-676-3883 [email protected] www.cfabilene.org

Community Foundations A list of community Check website to see foundation in your community: Varies foundations in the United www.communityfoundations.net/index.html States. Scholarships for high school students are available from some local foundations.

Amount: Varies Community Foundations in A listing of community For more information, see website at: www.tgci.com (click on "Funding Varies foundations in the United Sources") the United States States. Scholarships for high school students are available from some local foundations.

Amount: Varies

Cowboy Heritage Association For outstanding high school Cowboy Heritage Association of Fort Worth Varies seniors or current P. O. Box 136639 of Fort Worth Scholarship college/university students who Fort Worth, Texas 76136 have been raised in a Texas www.cowboyheritage.org working ranch family.

Amount: $1,000 Creative Communication - The purpose of this contest is to Poets Contest - Grades K-12 Varies recognize young writers of Creative Communication Young Poets Contest poetry. Must submit an original 1488 N 200 W poem of not more that 21 lines. Logan UT 84341 Contest is held three times a (435) 713 - 4411 year. Deadlines are in August, [email protected] December and April. www.poeticpower.com

Amount: $50 savings bond Creative Communication Write essay on a topic that you Send essay to: Varies feel is important to you. Grades Essay Contest Essay Contest 4 - 12. Contest deadlines are 1488 N 200 W October, February and July. Logan UT 84341 or submit online at: www.poeticpower.com/essay.html

Amount: $50 savings bond

Cute Kid of the Year Contest Submit baby photo for monthly Enter online at: www.thecutekid.com Varies chance to win scholarship.

Amount: Up to $25,000

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Dale E. Fridell Memorial For high school seniors or Apply online at: Varies current college students not http://www.straightforwardmedia.com Scholarship already receiving or been awarded a full-tuition scholarship or waiver from another source. Contest is offered four times annually. Essay required.

Amount: $1,000

Dallas Foundation See this website for various Dallas Foundation Varies scholarships available in Dallas 900 Jackson St. Suite 705 - Fort Worth area and Texas. Dallas, TX 75202 214-741-9898 Amount: Varies www.dallasfoundation.org

Daughters of The American Scholarships sponsored by the Office of Committees, NSDAR Varies Daughters of the American Scholarships Revolution National Society Revolution. Other scholarships 1776 D Street, NW Scholarships available through state and Washington, DC 20006-5303 local chapters. (202) 628-1776 www.dar.org Amount: Varies

David Barr Kirtley - Science Resources for Teen Writers For more information, see website at: Varies Interested in Science Fiction & www.davidbarrkirtley.com/teenwriter/Contests.html Fiction and Fantasy Writing Fantasy Writing. Various Awards contests with some offering cash awards.

Amount: Varies with contest Department of Defense Various scholarships for For more information: access website at www.dodea.edu (click on Varies children of active, retired or "Students & Alumni") Scholarships for Military reserve military personnel. Children Various deadlines, some as early as February 15th.

Amount: Varies DisabilityInfo.gov An online resource for people For more information, see website at: www.disability.gov (click on Varies with disabilities. Website "Education") includes information on financial aid and scholarships.

Amount: Varies with scholarship Do A Good Deed Contest Simply do a good deed. Do A Good Deed Contest Headquarters Varies Anything goes, a small action 22222 Sherman Way, #101 or being involved in a big Canoga Park, CA 91303 project. Prizes are awarded by Tel: (818) 888-7100 doctors based on the positive www.doctorrelation.com results affecting you and the people around you.

Amount: Various prizes Do Something - Grants and Grants and scholarships on For more information, see website at: www.dosomething.org/grants Varies DoSomething.org website Scholarships Amount: Varies East Texas Communities Various scholarships for East Texas Communities Foundation Varies graduating high school Seniors 315 N. Broadway, Suite 210 Foundation in EAST TEXAS. Tyler, Texas 75702 903-533-0208 Amount: Varies [email protected] www.etcf.org

El Paso Community Scholarships listed on the El El Paso Community Foundation Varies Paso Community Foundation P.O. Box 272 Foundation website. For students in the El El Paso, Texas 79943-0272 Paso and eastern New Mexico Phone (915) 533-4020 area. www.epcf.org

Amount: Varies with scholarship

EssayContests.com A listing of currently running For more information, see website at: www.essaycontests.com Varies essay contests that award money and other prizes to winners. Some contests require an entry fee. These contests 35

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Amount: Varies Executive Women For high school Juniors. - male Executive Women International Varies or female. Only one student per 515 South 700 East Suite 2A International Scholarship school is eligible. Scholarship Salt Lake City, UT 84102 Program based on aca demic achievement 801.355.2800 and community and school [email protected] involvement. Deadlines vary www.executivewomen.org with each local chapter.

Amount: $2,000 - $10,000 Federal Aviation Various scholarships listed on For more information, see website at: Varies website for students interested www.faa.gov/education/student_resources/scholarships_grants Administration Scholarships in aviation training.

Amount: Varies with scholarship Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply On line using the free Visit the website at: www.FAFSA.ED.GOV. Varies application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Amount: Varies Federal Student Aid on the A source for information For more information, see website at: http://studentaid.ed.gov Varies provided by the U.S. Web Department of Education on preparing for and funding education beyond high school.

Amount: Varies Fondo Futuro Scholarship Available to Hispanic high For more information, see website at: www.fondofuturo.com Varies school, undergraduate and graduate students.

Amount: $1,000

FreeCollegeScholarships.net Register on website to enter Register online at: www.freecollegescholarships.net Varies random drawing for scholarship.

Amount: $10,000 Freelance Writing Contests These are not scholarships, but For more information, see website at: www.freelancewriting.com Varies the website offers cash prizes for winners in several different writing categories.

Amount: Varies with contest FreeMilitaryScholarships.com Must be 18 yrs. or older. Register at: www.freemilitaryscholarships.com Varies Register on website to enter random drawing for scholarships.

Amount: $10,000 FreeScholarshipGuide Semi- Potential winners will be Enter online at: www.freescholarshipguide.com Varies selected at random from among Annual Scholarship Contest all eligible entries received. [email protected] Drawings will be held twice a 1-866-514-2972 year.

Amount: $10,000 FreshBrain Scholarships Scholarships for students Check for scholarships at: http://www.freshbrain.org/scholarships Varies interested in the technology field will be offered at various times on the FreshBrain website.

Amount: Varies with scholarship

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Girl Scouts of Southwest Scholarships for Girl Scouts in Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas Varies the Southwest Texas Area. 811 N Coker Loop Texas Scholarships Most deadlines are in the San Antonio, TX 78216 Spring. 210.349.2404 www.girlscouts-swtx.org Amount: Varies with scholarship Girls Write Now Contests Girls Write Now webpage For more information, see website at: www.girlswritenow.org Varies includes a list of contests and scholarships that are aimed specifically at TEENS with topics ranging from poetry to social justice.

Amount: Varies with scholarship GoCollege.Com Lucky Draw Register online for monthly Register online at: www.gocollege.com Varies drawings for scholarships Scholarships sponsored by GoCollege.com

Amount: $250 Golf Course Superintendents Scholarships offered through For more information, see website at: www.gcsaa.org (click on "Students") Varies the Golf Course Association of America Superintendents Association of (GCSAA) America. For students pursuing careers in the golf course industry

Amount: Varies Guaranteed Scholarships This is a web site for For more information, see website at: www.guaranteed-scholarships.com Varies scholarships that require no interview, essay, portfolio, audition, competition or other "secondary" requirement. Just meet the criteria listed, adhere to the application deadlines set by the individual colleges and universities, gain admission, enroll, and receive your scholarship or scholarships. Students should contact individual colleges for more information.

Amount: Varies HBCU Connect - Historically Multiple scholarships listed on For more information, see website at: http://hbcuconnect.com/cgi- Varies the HBCU website. bin/scholarships.cgi Black Colleges and Universities Amount: Varies with scholarship High School Journalism Various scholarships for For more information go to web page at: http://highschooljournalism.org Varies students interested in majoring (click on "Students") Scholarships in journalism. Scholarships are listed by State and ethnicity.

Amount: Varies International Dairy-Deli Must be current full or part- Scholarship Committee Varies time employee of a supermarket IDDBA Bakery Association dairy, deli or bakery department P.O. Box 5528 or an employee for a company Madison, WI 53705-0528 which services those 608-310-5000 departments. College major [email protected] must be in a food-related field. www.iddba.org Must have 2.5 GPA. Scholarship is offered four times per year.

Amount: $250 - $1,000 International Pet Owners Pet Photo Contest - All breeds Cutest Pet Contest Varies considered. Membership in club c/o International Pet Owners Club Club - Cutest Pet Contest in not necessary to participate P.O. Box 4470 or win. This is not a Olathe, KS 66063 scholarship! It is a photo Phone: 1-913-782-3272 contest open to all. One entry www.cutestpetcontest.com may be submitted every six months.

Amount: $1,000

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Japanese American Citizen Applicant must be a JACL Japanese American Citizens League Varies member. National Scholarship Awards League National Scholarship 1765 Sutter St. Program Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 San Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 921-5225 E-mail: [email protected] www.jacl.org (click on "Youth")

Joseph S. Rumbaugh Oration For U.S. residents. For Applicants must compete in local or state chapter contests. Check web site Varies Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors for State Chapters and rules of contest. Contest - National Society of or Seniors in a public or the Sons of the American parochial school Oration must Chairman of the Rumbaugh Oration Contest be between 5-6 minutes and NSSAR Headquarters Revolution topic must address the 1000 South Fourth Street Revolutionary War or a Louisville, KY 40203-3208 personality showing the (502) 589-1776 relationship it bears to America [email protected] today. www.sar.org

Amount: $200 - $3000

Junior Science and JSHS invites high school JHSH Varies students to conduct an original 24 Warren St. Humanities Symposium investigation in sciences, Concord, NH engineering or mat hematics and 603-228-4520 to participate in regional and [email protected] state symposiums. Deadlines www.jshs.org vary with region, but all must be completed by early April.

Amount: $1,000 - $12,000 Kids Chance Scholarships The purpose of Kids' Chance, To see if your state participates in the Kids' Chance program, go to website Varies Inc. is to provide financial at: www.kidschance.org scholarships for children of (click on "State Organizations") permanently or catastrophically injured or deceased workers to complete their education. Deadlines vary with state.

Amount: Varies

Korean American Scholarship For students of Korean descent. Each applicant must submit an application to the respective KASF region Varies Scholarship based on academic that is designated by the state where school is located. Check out website Foundation achievement, school activities for more information at: www.kasf.org and community activities. Deadlines vary with region in which high school is located, however, most deadlines are in the Spring.

Amount: Varies LA Kelley Communications This website list scholarships LA Kelley Communications, Inc. Varies for students or family members 65 Central Street Hemophilia Scholarships of students who have been Georgetown, Massachusetts 01833 USA diagnosed with hemophilia. phone: 1.978.352.7657 toll-free: 1.800.249.7977 Amount: Varies fax: 1.978.352.6254 email: [email protected] www.kelleycom.com

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Ladies Auxiliary VFW Various scholarships sponsored Check with local VFW chapter for more information or : Varies by the Ladies Auxiliary to the National Headquarters Scholarships Veteran's of Foreign Wars. Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Requirements vary with 406 W. 34th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111 scholarship. Some deadlines as Telephone: 816-561-8655 early as January. [email protected] www.ladiesauxvfw.com Amount: $1,000 - $10,000

Latino College Dollars - Various scholarships for Latino The Tomás Rivera Policy Institute Varies high school and college University of Southern California Scholarships for Latino students. School of Policy, Planning, and Development Students 650 Childs Way, RGL 102 Amount: Varies with Los Angeles, CA 90089-0626 scholarship Phone: (213) 821-5615 Fax: (213) 821-1976 Email: [email protected] www.latinocollegedollars.org

Learning for Life Some scholarships require For more information about the Learning for Life program and to find local Varies applicant to be a member of the chapters, visit website at: www.learning-for-life.org/exploring/index.html Scholarships Learning for Life Program. Various scholarships available. Learning for Life National Office Deadlines are usually in the 1325 W. Walnut Hill Lane Spring of the year. P.O. Box 152079 Irving, TX 75015-2079 Amount: $500 - $2,000 972-580-2433

Lint Center for National For students who are interested For more information, see website at: www.lintcenter.org Varies in the study of counter Security Studies intelligence and national security issues.

Amount: Varies with scholarship LittleAfrica.com This website features a list of For more information, see website at: www.littleafrica.com/scholarship Varies African American Scholarships and Internship Opportunities.

Amount: Varies with scholarship Lubbock Area Foundation Various scholarships listed on Lubbock Area Foundation Varies the Lubbock Area Foundation 1655 Main Street Suite 202 webpage. Requirements vary Lubbock, Texas 79401 with scholarship. The 806/762-8061 scholarships are for students [email protected] who are in the Lubbock and www.lubbockareafoundation.org/index.shtml South Plains of Texas area.

Amount: Varies Manuscript Editing Creative writing contests for For more information, see website at: Varies people of all ages. www.manuscriptediting.com/contests.htm

Amount: Varies with contest Mesothelioma Memorial Mesothelioma Memorial Apply online at: www.straightforwardmedia.com Varies Scholarships are offered four Scholarships times per year to honor the thousands of people who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure to asbestos, as well as the thousands of patients who are newly diagnosed with the disease ever year.

Amount: $500

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Micro Essay Scholarship For anyone planning to enroll For more information, see website at: http://microessayscholarships.com Varies in a school of higher education. To enter, tell how this scholarship would benefit your education in 2-3 sentences (320 characters). Scholarship is given quarterly.

Amount: $1,000 Military.com Scholarships Scholarships for dependants of For more information, see website: http://www.military.com Varies active, retired, or deceased members of military.

Amount: Varies with scholarship

Miss America's Outstanding Be a young lady between the If you are interested in receiving more information about becoming a Varies ages of 13 and 17. Be a United contestant in the Miss America's Outstanding Teen, see website at: Teen Competition States citizen. Deadlines vary www.maoteen.org and navigate to the state you are interested in competing with state. in.

Amount: Varies Miss America's Outstanding Teen, Inc 13911 West Hillsborough Avenue, Suite 168 Tampa, FL 33635 Email: [email protected] www.MAOTeen.org

Miss American Coed For girls ages 3 -21. American Coed Pageants, Inc. Varies Scholarships offered for 4120 Piedmont Road Pageants winners of state and national Pensacola, FL 32503 competitions. See website for [email protected] information concerning State www.gocoed.com/main1.shtml and National competitions.

Amount: Varies National Association for Scholarship resources for For more information, go to website at: http://menc.org/gp/scholarship- Varies students interested in music resources-for-music-students Music Education education or music performance.

Amount: Varies with scholarship National Hemophilia Scholarships for students For more information, go to website at: www.hemophilia.org (click on Varies diagnosed with hemophilia or "About Us") Foundation other bleeding disorders.

Amount: Varies National High School Poetry Open to all U.S. high school Live Poets Society of NJ Varies students. Submit a poem of not P O Box 8841 Contest more than twenty lines that is Turnersville NJ 08012 unpublished and is solely your [email protected] own work. Submissions will be www.highschoolpoetrycontest.com accepted continuously through March 31.

Amount: $150 - $1,000 National Hispanic Fund Various scholarships available Hispanic Scholarship Fund Varies for students of Hispanic 55 Second Street, Suite 1500 Scholarships heritage. Must be U.S. citizen San Francisco, CA 94105 or permanent resident. 1-877-HSF-INFO (1-877-473-4636) Applications available online at:www.hsf.net Amount: Varies with scholarship

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National History Day Contest Show your creativity by making Contact your State Coordinator at: http://nationalhistoryday.org Varies history come alive in an exhibit, documentary, paper, or performance. Contests held in Spring of each year. Deadlines vary with State - many by March 1. Grades 6-12.

Amount: $250 - $1,000 National League of American Contests in Art, Music, Poetry NLAPW Varies and Writing listed on the National Headquarters Penwomen National League of American Pen Arts Building Penwomen website. 1300 Seventeenth Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036-1973 Amount: Varies with contest Phone: 202-785-1997 www.americanpenwomen.org

National Society of High Must be a member of NSHSS. To join NSHSS and see more information about the scholarships, go to Varies Academic scholarships and website at: www.nshss.org School Scholars academic competitions are offered annually. Some deadlines are as early as November 30.

Amount: $250 - $5,000 National Society of the Sons Various contests sponsored by The National Society of the Varies the NSSAR, including the Sons of the American Revolution of the American Revolution Eagle Scout Contest and Joseph 1000 S. 4th Street Rumbaugh Oration Contest. Louisville KY 40203 502-589-1776 Amount: Varies www.sar.org (click on "Education/Youth")

National Society of the Sons All high school sophomores, Chairman, NSSAR Knight Essay Contest Varies juniors and seniors who are 721 Booth Drive of the American Revolution - United States citizens or legal Shrevesport, LA 71107-3901 Knight Essay Contest residents. Must be entered 301-425-4765 through a local NSSAR Email: [email protected] Chapter. 800- to 1,000-word www.sar.org (click on Education/Youth") original research paper on an event, person, philosophy, or ideal associated with the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution. Deadlines vary with state - some as early as December 28.

Amount: $500 - $2,000 National Teenager Female between the ages of 12 See website at: www.nationalteen.com for State deadlines and application. Varies - 18. Contest based on Scholarship Pageant academic achievement, school, America's National Teenager and community involvement, 808 Deer Crossing Court communication, and leadership Nashville, TN 37220 skills. No Swimsuit Toll Free: 1-866-NAT-TEEN competition. Deadlines vary Phone: (615) 370-4338 with state with contest held in [email protected] late July - early August.

Amount: Varies

Negro Spiritual Scholarship Senior high school students of For more information, see website at: Varies eleventh or twelfth grade level www.negrospiritual.org/scholarship.html Foundation who are of Afro-ethnic descent may enter a state or region wide vocal competition in Capital Region, Florida, Mid-South Region or New England Region to rehearse and perform arranged Negro spirituals. Deadlines vary by region from December through February of each year.

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OnLine Contest Index These are not scholarships! For more information, go to website at: Varies This is an index of contests http://tectonicdesigns.com/contest/index.html where cash and prizes can be won.

Amount: Varies PEPNet - Financial Aid This website lists many links to For more information, see website at: www.pepnet.org/default.asp Varies financial aid information for Information for Students with students with hearing Hearing Disabilities disabilities.

Amount: Varies with scholarship Permian Basin Area Various scholarships for Permian Basin Area Foundation Varies students in the Permian Basin 200 N. Loraine, Suite 500 Foundation - Texas area of Texas. Midland, Texas 79701 432.617.3213 Amount: Varies with www.pbaf.org scholarship

Peterson's StudentEdge Live Student must register with Register on website at: Varies website. Each week, the student www.studentedge.com/studentedge/students/students.aspx Life Smart Program with the most StudentEdge logins wins money that can be used to pay for college.

Amount: $1,000

Poetry Contests Various contests for writers of For more information see website at: Varies original poetry. Requirements http://dmoz.org/Arts/Writers_Resources/Contests/Poetry/ vary with contest.

Amount: Varies Poetry.Com Contests Submit an original poem, Poetry.Com Contest Varies twenty four lines or less, on any 1 Poetry Plaza subject, in any style. Awarded Owings Mills, MD 21117 monthly. (410) 356-2000 Submit poem online at: www.poetry.com Amount: $25 - 5,000

Robert C. Byrd Honors U.S. Citizen. For exceptionally Students must apply directly to the State education agency in their State of Varies able high school seniors who legal residence. Application deadlines are set forth by the respective SEA. Scholarship Program show promise of continued Students must request the application package from the State education excellence in postsecondary agency. education. For more information, see website at: Amount: $1,500 www.ed.gov/programs/iduesbyrd/index.html

Sallie Mae Fund - Black This scholarship search, geared See website at: www.thesalliemaefund.org Varies for African-American students, College Dollars contains more than 300 scholarships searchable by GPA requirement, academic and career interest and application deadline.

Amount: Varies with scholarship Scholarship Zone Must be 18 yrs or older to enter. Register on website at: www.rebirthmediainc.com/scholarshipzone.htm Varies Register on website to be Sweepstakes eligible for random drawing for scholarship. Contests are held four times a year.

Amount: $10,000 Scholarship4Education.com Register on website to enter Register online at: www.scholarship4education.com Varies random drawing for scholarship. Must be at least 18 yrs. old.

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Scholarshipexperts.com Register on website to access Register at: www.scholarshipexperts.com Varies information about several Scholarships scholarships offered by Scholarshipexperts.com. Must be 13 yrs. or older.

Amount: Varies ScholarshipPoints.com Members earn points for For more information, see website at: www.scholarshippoints.com Varies scholarships by logging in each day, completing surveys and reviewing other sites and services. Drawings are monthly.

Amount: Varies with scholarship ScholarshipProvider.net Random drawing for Enter online at: www.scholarshipprovider.net Varies scholarship when registered with ScholarshipProvider.net website.

Amount: $10,000

Scholarships in Graphic This website provides For more information, see website at: Varies background and contact www.makeyourmark.org/decide/scholarships-in-graphic- Communications information for scholarships communications.html available to graduating high school and college students who are planning to pursue a career in graphic communication.

Amount: Varies Scholarsite.com Scholarships Random monthly drawing. For more information, see website at: www.scholarsite.com Varies Must register with Scholarsite.com to be eligible.

Amount: $1,000 Scholastic Art and Writing Grades 7 - 12. Awards will be For more information, see website at: www.artandwriting.org Varies given for outstanding works in Awards - Alliance for Young writing and visual art Artists and Writers categories. Students should check website for detailed information. Deadlines vary by region with some as early as October.

Amount: From $1,000 to $10,000 Seneca Nation of Indians Must be a member of the For more information, see website at: ww.sni.org/hep (click on "Education Varies Seneca Nation of Indians. Must and Employment") Scholarship show financial need.

Amount: Up to $11,000 per year. Seventeen Magazine Mission For girls and young women For more information, see website at: www.seventeen.com/mission Varies ages 13 - 29; who make a Awards difference through volunteering.

Amount: $1,000 Society of Actuaries/Casualty For students who are U.S. For more information, see website at: www.beanactuary.com Varies citizens or permanent residents Actuarial Society Scholarship who plan to major in the Program actuarial (insurance) profession. Note: High school students may not be eligible for all of the scholarships listed on webpage. Please refer to the specific eligibility requirements for each scholarship for more information.

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Amount: Varies with scholarship Society of Automotive For undergraduate and graduate SAE Scholarships and Loans Program Varies students majoring in 400 Commonwealth Drive Engineers International engineering. Deadlines vary, Warrendale, PA 15096 USA Scholarships Program but are mostly in Spring [email protected] semester of year. (724) 772-8593 http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships Amount: Varies with scholarship

Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo Available to students from all Students must apply directly to one of the participating institutions listed Varies counties in Texas. on website at: www.staroftexas.org/scholarships/default.php Scholarship Amount: $2,500 - $15,000 For further information, contact the Star of Texas Main Office at 512-919- 3000.

Straightforward Media StraightForward Media offers Apply online at: www.straightforwardmedia.com Varies several different scholarships to Scholarships a wide variety of students every Straightforward Media year. Contest is offered four 508 7th St., Ste 202 times a year. Rapid City, SD, USA 57701 877-GO-FORWARD Amount: $500 Phone: (605)-348-3042 [email protected] www.straightforwardmedia.com

Student Loan Network Register on website to enter For more information, see website at: www.studentloannetwork.com/10K/ Varies quarterly random drawing for $10,000 Scholarship scholarship.

Amount: $10,000 Study Abroad Scholarships StudyAbroad. com is a source of Studyabroad.com Varies information on educational 1350 Edgmont Ave., Suite 1100 opportunities for students to Chester, PA 19013 USA study in other countries. Phone: (484) 766-2920 www.studyabroad.com Amount: Varies

SunTrust Education Off To Register on Sun Trust Register online at: http://suntrusteducation.com/sweeps/default.asp Varies Education website for random College Scholarship drawing to win scholarships. Sweepstakes One winner will be chosen every two weeks from October 31, 2008 through May 15, 2009

Amount: $1,000 Sweepstakes Lovers A website that features many See website at: www.sweepstakeslovers.com Varies sweepstakes where contestants can compete for cash and prizes.

Amount: Varies Teen Ink Magazine A website that has many For more information, see website at: Varies writing contests for teens. www.teenink.com/Resources/ContestsR.php

Amount: Varies with contest.

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Texas Association For Pupil Various scholarships listed on For more information, see website at: www.tapt.com Varies the Texas Ass ociation For Pupil Transportation Scholarships Transportation website.

Amount: Varies Texas Financial Aid Financ ial aid for college offered Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Varies by the State of Texas. Student Services Division Programs - Texas Higher P.O. Box 12788 Education Coordinating Amount: Varies Austin, TX 78711-2788 1-800-242-3062 Board (512) 427-6101 www.thecb.state.tx.us or contact a college financial aid office.

Texas Society of Certified Scholarships for students who Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants Varies plan to major in the field of 14651 Dallas Pkwy Suite 700 Public Accountants accounting. Dallas, Texas 75254 800.428.0272 • 972.687.8500 Amount: Varies with www.tscpa.org/studentLounge/highSchoolStudents/Scholarships.asp scholarship

Texas Surveyors Foundation, Must have been accepted or TSPS Varies enrolled in a survey related 2525 Wallingwood Drive #300 Inc. Scholarship course of study. Financial need Austin, Texas 78746 and academic achievement Phone: 512.327.7871 considered. www.tsps.org/Education/TSFI.htm

Amount: Not listed The Grantsmanship Center A list of community Check website to see foundations in your state and community: Varies foundations in the United http://www.tgci.com/funding.shtml States. Scholarships for high school students are available from some local foundations. Click on your state for more information

Amount: Varies Thurgood Marshall Merit-based scholarships. The Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund has a variety of scholarship Varies Awarded to students with a opportunities available. All TMSF Scholarships are awarded through the Scholarship Fund demonstrated financial need. 47 member schools. Students interested in a TMSF scholarship should Must attend a TMSF member contact a scholarship coordinator at any member college or university and school. GPA of 3.0 or higher apply through the school. (SAT of 1650 for incoming freshman). For more information, see website at: www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org

Amount: $2,200 average

Two Ten International Open to any student who is For more information, see website at: www.twoten.org/Scholarships Varies studying design with a focus on Footwear Foundation footwear. Scholarships - Footwear Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 Design Scholarship Unitarian Universalist Multiple scholarships listed on Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations Varies the Unitarian Universalist 25 Beacon Street Universalist Association of Association of Congregations Boston, MA 02108 Congregations Awards and website. (617) 742-2100 info @ uua.org Scholarships Amount: Varies with www.uua.org/giving/awardsscholarships scholarship

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United Methodist Scholarship Must be active, full member of GBHEM Scholarship Office Varies The United Methodist Church PO Box 340007 Program - General Board of for at least 1 year. 2.5 GPA, full Nashville TN 37203-0007 Higher Education and time student. [email protected] 615-340-7344 Ministry Applications accepted between www.gbhem.org January 1st and May 15th.

United Negro College Fund Various scholarships offered on For more information, go to website at: www.uncf.org Varies the UNCF website. Scholarships Amount: Varies United States Chess This website offers information For more information, see website at: http://main.uschess.org (click on Varies about some colleges in the "Scholastic/College") Federation Scholarships United States that offer scholarships for chess.

Amount: Varies

UNITED STATES JCI High school seniors with high For more information, see website at: http://www.usjcisenate.org Varies academic achievement. SENATE FOUNDATION The deadline for return of the completed application forms to the state Amount: $1,000 chairperson is at his or her individual discretion, and can vary from as early as December 1st to as late as the following January 15th. The deadline is shown on each state's application cover page.

United States Navy Memorial A list scholarship programs and For complete list, go to website at: www.navymemorial.org (click on Varies educational resources for "History and Education") Scholarships students and service members available through the government, veterans groups and other associations.

Amount: Varies with scholarship United States Senate Youth Junior and Seniors in high To receive detailed information and a selection application, contact your Varies school who hold an elected high school principal, counselor or refer to the State-level Education Program student office are eligible to Selection Administrators listed on web page at: www.ussenateyouth.org apply for this scholarship. Two students will be selected from each state. States have deadlines varying from July 1 through November 2.

Amount: $5,000 and all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. US Achievement Scholarship Visit website to see complete Achievement Scholarship Fund Varies eligibility requirements to enter 2207 Concord Pike, Suite 623 Fund monthly contests. Must be U.S. Wilmington, DE 19803. citizen. www.achievementscholarshipfund.org

Amount: $5,000 Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS Random drawing for students For more information, go to web site at: Varies who sign up for CollegeSTEPS https://wfefs.wellsfargo.com/csteps/rules.jsp Scholarship program. Drawings are held eight times during the year. 1-888-511-7302 [email protected] Amount: $1,000

Writers/Illustrators of the For writers or illustrators of L. Ron Hubbard Writers or Illustrators of the Future Contest Varies science fiction or fantasy P.O. Box 1630 Future Contests stories. The contest has four Los Angeles, CA 90078 quarters- October 1, January 1, [email protected] April 1 and July 1. www.writersofthefuture.com

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Young Voices Foundation Writing contests for students For more information, see website at: www.youngvoicesfoundation.org Varies grade 3 - 12. Writing Contests Amount: $25 - $1,500 Youth For Understanding YFU awards more than 300 For more information, see website at: http://yfuusa.org/american- Varies different scholarships to students/scholarships.php (YFU) USA Scholarships students each year for study abroad.

Amount: Varies with scholarship Zinch.com General Current high school student, Apply online at: http://www.zinch.com/static/college-scholarships.html Varies minimum 2.0 GPA, Zinch Scholarship profile complete. Both need of student and merit considered. Winners chosen based on what the student provides in his/her Zinch profile.

Amount: $1,000 - $10,000

¡Adelante! Fund Scholarships Multiple scholarships for For more information, see website at: www.adelantefund.org Varies Hispanic students listed on the Adelante Fund Scholarship website. Amount: Varies with scholarship

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