scholarships & Contests, awards Search Reagan HS Hisd Public Library Harris Library Hisd Library Services | College Search & Financial Aid Information | Art, Poetry & Other Contests | Undergraduates & Graduates | | Books to Purchase |   Search Scholarships by Deadline: | Sept | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Random Drawing | Varied | Not Listed |   Scholarships & Financial Aids Apply for Scholarships & Financial Aids: FAFSA -Free Application for Federal Student Aid, How to complete the FAFSA and FAFSA PIN # Registration /school code. Weekly Scholarships Alert Service- Free service that delivers 1 to 5 college scholarship announcements to your Email inbox each week Scholarships listed by Reagan HS   *Peterson Scholarship, College & Career Search & Full Text E-Books to read or printout- From Thomson Gale HISD Online subscription. Scroll down to the Testing & Education Reference Center at the bottom of the page. If you access from home, ask your school librarian for the username and password. *200 Free Scholarships for Minorities. List over 1,000+ scholarships at this website. * FastWeb Free Scholarship Search. Search for scholarships, colleges, jobs & internships here. If you register to create an account, you'll receive updates by e-mail. * The Fellowship Database from The Cornell University Graduate School that lists fellowships, scholarships, internships and research grants from non-Cornell sources. * Nationally Coveted College Scholarships, Graduate Fellowships and Postdoctoral Awards- Select many categories on the left side bar. (Ex. K-12, College-Bound HS Seniors, etc.) * Organization of Chinese American Scholarships. Scholarships for Asian students from Bill Gate, Avon Foundation, SYSCO, Verizon, UPS, AXA Achievement.and other organizations Scholarships.com: Free college scholarship search engine & financial aid resource, connecting students and parents with financial aid opportunities. The search engine matches your profile with our database of college scholarships. Search results include award summary and a custom application request letter. Scholarship Search. Search for scholarships, grants including 1.6 million awards for college students valued over six billion dollars. Must register. *Students.gov-Scholarships & Grants. Student gateway to the U.S. government. Learn about government grant programs and search for grants and scholarships, financial aids of all kinds on the web sites listed here. Southeast Asia Action Resource Center A list of links to scholarships & Training, Internships List for students, HS & college students, teachers, doctors, study & research abroad, etc. Search Scholarships by the Deadline   Notice: The Deadline & Essay Topic change each year. Please find updated information at the website for the year that you are applying for! Deadlines usually in September Author Book Essay Contest from Houston Chronicle For HS Junior and Seniors. $100 & tickets to Author dinner with parent. International Peace Prize Ages14-18* Prize:£1,000, a medal, and a trip to an award ceremony in England & a scholarship to the American University's Washington Semester Program [www.washingtonsemester.com] Tylenol Scholarship For undergraduate and post graduate college study. 150 awards of $1,000 each, & 20 of 20,000 each. Xerox Technology Minority Scholarship- Type in "Scholarship"in the search box For first year college and graduate minority studying in areas of science, engineering, and "tech". GPA 3.0+ . $1,000- 10,000. UHD Outreach Progams-Univeristy of Houston-Downtown offers three programs for high school students: 1. Houston Prep. An intensive mathematics-based pre-college enrichment program, which provides free educational enrichment opportunities for high ability middle and high school students in the summer. 2. Saturday Academy- The continuation of the Houston Prep program for 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th graders. The objective is to prepare students for college in the areas of Computational Science and Mathematics. 3. Scholars Academy (SA)- Scholarships for students who are interested in math and science. Minimum 3.0 GPA Scholarships for College of Science and Technology- Scholarships from UHD. Low income, minority or female juniors and seniors are especially encouraged to apply NOW! Minimum 2.5 GPA. For students who are not low income, minmum 3.00 GPA is required. StraightForward Media Minority Student Scholarships Offeres 4 times a year to current college students or HS seniors. Only an essay required. $500. Click here for other science, nursing, art, technical school, etc. scholarships available by the same sponsor. They are also offered 2 or 4 times per year. Deadlines usually in October Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship HS senior involved in school journalism with a "free spirit" $1,000 Coca Cola Scholar Program A merit-based scholarship awarded to 250 high school seniors each year. 50 these are four-year $20,000 scholarships while 200 are designated as four-year $10,000 scholarships. GPA 3.0+ Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program Students who overcome major obstacles in your life, financial need, $10,000 Mirasol "You're Worth It!" Scholarship Female age 15+, random drawing, $1,000 - 5,000 Outstanding Students of America 3.0+ GPA, community & school activities. $1,000 Presidental's Environmental Youth Recognition K-12, Project sponsored by an adult required, presidental plaque.  Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Grades 5-12. Community & volunteer activities. $1,000 (state winners), 5,000 (national winners) + trip to DC Siemens Westinghouse- Science-Math-Engineering -Technology Research Project Competitions Seniors HS students. Enter as an individual or team. From $1,000 for regional finalists & 100,000 for national winners. TCA Texas Girls Scholastic Chess Championships Girls K-12. Tournament in Oct. 4 year scholarship to U.of TX in Dallas for senior winner. Deadlines usually in November American Harlequin Corporation Dance Scholarship Program Performing art career, Random drawing, application completed by dance instructor. $500-5,000 ACLU "Stand Up for Freedom "Public Service Announcement Contest Ages 17-29, produce a TV public announcement or essay. $1,000-5,000 Aerospace Industries Assc. National Assc.of Rocketry Team America Rocketry Challenge National model rocket competition for HS & MS students. Winning team shares $60,000 Central Intelligence Agency Undergraduate Scholar Program College sophomores or HS seniors ,1000 SAT, 3.0 GPA, finacial need, science/engineer major, Must work for CIA later. 4 yrs of tuition, books, fees. Chinese Professional Scholarship-Houston Chinese seniors descent in Houston. $1,000 -2,000 Do Something BRICK Award [Click on "BRICK Awards"] Service in community building, health, environment. $5,000 First Freedom Student Competition Essay about religious freedom, topic on website, for 9th - 12th, $750-3,000 Get A Webpage Essay Competition College students. $250.00 - 1,500 GM Minority Dealers Association Scholarship Minority seniors & college studensts, academic and volunteer service, 3.0GPA, $2500 Guidepost Young Writers Contest HS juniors, seniors. Write a first-person memorable story. $1,000-5,000 Intel Science Talent Search HS seniors, completed science research project & teacher's nomination required. 300 awards $1,000-100,000 Ivysport Excellence in Life Scholarship Video Contest Short video that captures the pursuit of your "Excellence in Life" Majors Explored Scholarship Seniors, submit autobio. and short story. $100-500 National Honor Society For National HonorSociety members in their senior year.Your chapter/school nominates you. Award amount is $1,000 for about 250 students nationwide. National Riffle Assc. Jeanne E. Bray Memorial Scholarship Click on "Law Enforcement", then "Benefits" Dependents of law enforcement officers who have NRA membership. $2,000 National Security Agency -Stokes Educational Scholarship Seniors, SAT 1100, ACT 25, GPA 3.0, leadership. Must work of NSA after graduation. Tuition, books, fees. "SPN Flight Dreams" Scholarship Program Non-degree study at participating flight schools. Essay required. $200-500 Susan Komen Foundation Click on "Grants and Funding" Student's parent die of breast cancer. $10,000   Target All Around Scholarship 2.0 GPA, community services, essay. 1 award of $25,000, 600 awards of $1,000. TCU TX Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Program HS students who has started & manage a business. $1,000-5,000 Voice of Democracy Competition ( 9th-12th) & Patriot's Pen Essay Contest (6th-8th)  VOD is an audio essay contest for grades 9th-12th, (State) $1,000-16,000. National: $25,000 Patriot's Pen is for 6th to 8th, $1,000-10,000 Deadline is different for each contest. VSA Arts Young Soloists Award Young musicians, disabilities, age 25 & under. Amount varies Deadlines usually in December Air Force ROTC Scholarships 1100 SAT- 24 ACT, 3.0 GPA +, top 40% of class. Amount varies All-Ink College Scholarship Program All students, GPA 2.5+, achievement, 50-200 word essay . Up to $5,000 American Dederation of State, County & Municipal Employees Family Scholarships Seniors who are the sons or daughters if a AFSCM E nenber, Essay required, $2,000. American Institute of Architects/American Architectural Foundation For minorities and/or disadvantaged HS seniors and college freshmen. 20 awards- $500-2,500 renewable for 2 years Ann Ford Scholarship-National Center for Learning Disabilities HS seniors with an identified learning disability, GPA 3.0, US citizen. $10,000. Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Teachers Students planning to teach HS physics. $2,000 CBYX-Achievement Scholarship Program 1 year study in Germany.Achievement, extra curricular activities, community service. 1 state, 1 national winner- $10,000-25,000. Also for Egypt. College-Computer.Net Scholarship Planning to or attending a college, trade school, technical institute, vocational program school. Essay required. No GPA required. $1,000 Culinary Trust Internationsl Scholarship Program Applicants to begin, continue accredited culinary schools world-wide. Orther scholarship for culinary arts students are listed on webpage. Amount varies. Delacorte Press Contest for a First Young Adult Novel US & Canadian writers. Submit an un-published novel for 12-18 year old readers. $1,500 - 7,500 advance against Edward Davis Educational Foundation Ethnic minorities planning a career in the auto industry, 2.70 GPA. Amount not listed. The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest College Juniors & seniors, essay. $1,500 - 5,000.  First Freedom Student Competition (Click on Programs & Projects) 9th - 12th grades, Essay contest, religious freedom, history, current importance & relevance in their lives. $750-3,000 royalties. Fleet Reserve Assc. Americanism Essay Contest Dec.1. 7th - 12 th grades, essay, $2,000 - 15,000 saving bonds. Contact and send application to a branch of the assciation, a unit of the Ladies Auxiliary or a member-at-large to enter. (Find ithe contact info. on the website) Haraldson Foundation Scholarship- Univ. of Texas system HS Seniors planning to attend or currently attending UT college system, Top 10%, high SAT, community service, leadership. $20,000 ($2,500 /semester) Harvard Scholarship - Fianancial Aid - Admission Minority HS seniors, Academic Excellence. All tuition, fees, books paid for 4 years. Hunamist Essay Contest Essay expressing your thoughts on humanity & the future. $100-1,000. Institute for Humane Studies: Felix Morley Journalism Competition, Essay Contest & Scholarships Various competitions, contests, grants, sscholarships, internships available. Requirements & Amount depend on what you' ll apply for. Letter About Literature For 4th - 12th grade, Write a personal letter to the author, explaining how his or her work somehow changed your view of the world or yourself. Paid trip with parents to D.C. to read the winning letter & gift from Target. NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund K-12 Youth Essay contest. 4 awards: $100 - 1,000 US saving bonds. National Society of Prosessional Engineers National Scholarships Black, Hispanic, Native Merica students who plan to major in engineering. $5,000. Other scholarships available for current college students. National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Seniors who intend to major in tv, telecommunications or related field. $10,000 a year. National Association of Letter Carriers-William C. Doherty Scholarship & John T. Donelon Scholarship Son/daughter of active, retired or deceased letter carrier who is or was a member for at least 1 year. $1,000-4,000 renewable 3-4 years. Patricia M. McNamara Memorial Scholarship Any student who is attending or planning to attend college. Essay. $2,500. Positively Negative HIV/AIDS Story Writing Contest Age 14 - 22. $500 & possible a writer's credit for a film production of the story. SAE Engineering Scholarships Several scholarships for HS seniors and college students. $1,000 - 10,000 School Band and Orchestra Mag. Essay Scholarship Grade 4-12 , essay, 10 winners, 1,000 each. Student Exchange or Study Abroad Ages 15-17. Full (Germany, Egypt) and partial scholarships in various countries. Dealine varies for each program. For Germany also see this Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange website TX Music Educators Association Students interested in becoming a music teacher. $1,500, one year only. Also has scholarships for current college music students US Naval Institute- Arleigh Burke Essay Contest All students, essay $1000- 3,000 United States JCI Senate Foundation HS seniors with high academic achievement. $1,000 Writer's Digest Short Short Story Competition Essay , Other contests avalaible on website. $100-3,000 Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community from Hitachi Foundation For 10 seniors with outstanding community service and leadership only. Grade point averages, SAT scores, and school club memberships are not considered in the selection process. Nomination usually starts in Dec. Youth Foundation-Hadden Scholarship (Request for an application early in Sept.!) HS Seniors, US citizens, 3.5+ GPA, financial need, community activities, extra curriculum. $2,500 - 4,000 per year, renewable for 4 years. Deadlines usually in January *AAA Travel Challenge Geography and travel tests.1-800-646-4222 Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarships For H.S. Juniors. GPA 2.75+ for 9th & 10th grades, community services, leadership, having faced roadblock/challenge. 300 State Awards, $2,500 each & 10 National Awards, 25,000 each. DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition 700-1000 word scientific essay. Award $50-1,500 * Gates Millennium Scholarship For minority HS seniors, college undergrads & grads with financial need. GPA 3.3. Nominator required. Amount varies *General Motors Scholarships Some scholarships for minority seniors, 3.0+, Scholarship, citizenship, science, engineering bound $2500 Contact #(888) 377-5233 JFK Profile in Courage Essay 9th - 12th students, 1000 word essay, 7 awards, $500-3,000 * Lawrence Tech Writing Contest Annual contest $50-100 *Sam Walton Community Scholarship HS Seniors, $1,000 Register at: http://www.scholarshipadministrators.net. Access code: SWCS & request an AIN online. Deadlines usually in February Asian & Pacific Islander Scholarship HS seniors or long time high school graduates. Info available in November. $2,000 Calgon "Take Me Away" (TMA) Scholarship Female students, 18 or older, who will or currently in college. GPA 3.0 + , Essays required. $1,000 - 5,000 Coca-Cola Essay Contest For 9th-12th grade. 25 awards from $500 - 2,500. 1st, - 3rd places also win a computer. * Columbia College Young Authors Courageous Persuaders Scholarship HS students. Make a TV commercial aimed at underage drinking and win $500-3000 *Davidson Fellows Scholarships "Significant piece of work" aimed at helping others $10,000-50,000 & a trip to DC for the ceremony *Drs. Poh Shien and Judy Young Scholarship College bound Asian-American Seniors, 3.5+GPA, leadership, community service. *Eco-Hero Award 14-16 years old who exhibit environmental initiative *EF Global Citizen Awards Essay contest for HS students. 12 selected students for 10-day expense tour to Europe George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Houston Area Seniors only, financial need, scholastic ability- $12,000 *Imagine Scholarships Agricultural-related scholarships Jesse H. Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones Scholarship Houston area Seniors nominated by high-school counselor- $12,000 Michigan Education Association Scholarships $1000 Michigan College-bound senior *National Co-Op Scholarship Program Coop School-bound senior $5,000-25,000. National Institute of Health Scholarship For students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. Up to 20,000 a year. Must work for INH during summer & after graduation. National Peace Essay Contest 9th - 12th grades. Must have a sponsor or contest coordinator within your school. $1000-10,000 Phi Delta Kappa International- Scholarship Grants for Prospective Educators HS Seniors planning to major in education or current undergraduates in education program. Academic standing, school & community activities, essay. $500-1,000 SportsToSchool.com Scholarships 9th-12th grade athletes who wish to pursue sports in college. $500 *Talamon Scholarship College bound Asian-American Seniors, 3.5+GPA, community service, leadership, $3600 *UM Club of Detroit Scholarships 6 separate scholarships to outstanding freshman applicants to the University of Michigan. ACT 32, SAT 1,400 or top 1%. Essay. $2,000 each. USA Funds - Access to Education High-school seniors, currently enrolled college students at 2 or 4 year college, full or part time & vocational/technical school. GED recipients also are eligible. - $6000. Additional 50% awarded to minorities. Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition Juniors, seniors, research on health-related issue. $1,000-50,000 Youth Activity Grant Seniors, field research support. Award: $500-1500. Deadlines usually in March *Ayn Rand's Novels Essay Contests 9-12th grades and college students. Essay on Ayn Rand's Novels. $30-2,000 Ashly Morris Easterbrook Scholarship Seniors with at least 3.50 GPA.$2000 Bank of America Student Leadership Paid Summer Intership & Community Heroes Award Students 11 & 12 grades. Paid 8 weeks summer intership. Barbara Wiedner and Dorothy Vandercook Memorial Peace Scholarship HS seniors or college freshmen. Write a autobiography with activities related to peace, social justice, etc. $250-500. California Wine Grape Growers Foundation (CWGGF) Children of vineyard workers, essay, planning to attend UC or Cal. State Univ. system or any community college in CA. $2,000-4,000 Delta Kappa Gamma Dorothy Russell Scholarship Female senior, 3.0+, leadership, college-bound. Contact alamkin9@ypsd.org Dorothy Vandercook Peace Scholarship Seniors & college freshman- biography of activities dedicated to nucleur disarmament, conflict resolution or community service. 129 awards, $500-1000. *Harvest Foundation Scholarships Affordable housing-related scholarships "My Turn" Essay Contest or Newsweek website HS students. Essay for Newsweek Magazine.$1,000 - 5,000 (10 winners) *Nana Fund Scholarship 18 or younger, community service, 2.5+GPA, essay. $500. *NFIB Free Enterprise Scholars Award Essay about free enterprise $ 1,000 Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship Admitted or enrolled in college, Essay, community services is important. $1,500 can re-apply. *The US Foreign Service Essay Contest Essay on the Foreign Service $700-2,500 . Deadlines usually in April *Annual Signet Classic Scholarship Essay Jniors and seniors, essay based on the "Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde. $1,000 *Holocaust Rememberance Project Essay contest for 9th-12th. $2,500-10,000. 10 awards each,1st, 2nd & 3rd place & a trip to DC *SPAACSE Scholarship Seniors, essay on US space program $1,000+ & a trip to DC Vera Tran Scholarship- Apllication for 1 HS seniors of Vietnamese descent in the Greater Houston area. $2,000 one time Deadlines usually in May Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship: HS Seniors and college students, interested in an automotice career. There are 17 scholarships available you can apply with only one application. GPA 3+. Amount varies. Ben Kaplan's Power of Family Sscholarships Any students along with their parent or mentor, both submitt an eassy. $10,000 Coca-Cola 2 Year Colleges Scholarship Current students or HS seniors . GPA 2.5, Active volunteer services. Must be 1 of 2 students nominated by school campus. 350 awards, $1,000 each. NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Law Students Essay Contest. 4 awards: $1,000 - 5,000 Law Student Scholarship Writing Contest. 3 awards: $2,500 - 12,500 PeprallyUSA.com National Essay Contest 4 contests before election month/year for different age groups. President's Student Service Challenge Scholarship HS Junior or Senior with at least 100 hours of community Service within 12 months prior to cetifying. Scholarship for VN HS Students Affected by Katrina. Sears Craftsman Scholarship Program Seniors planning to attend college or trade/technical schools. 20 awards, $1,000 each & 1 for 25,000 Student Awards & Grants (Environmental Topics) Several awards availabe. Each has its own dealine & amount.  We the People, Ideas of America Essay Contest HS juniors, 4 awards: $1,000 - 5,000. TITLE REQUIREMENTS CONTACT INFO: DUE AAAA Scholarship Foundation - Army Aviation Association of America For unmarried children of current or deceased members of Army Aviation Association of America. Amount: $1,000 - $4,000" AAAA Scholarship Foundation 755 Main St. Suite 4DMonroe, CT 06468-2830 203-268-2450 aaaa@quad-a.org http://www.quad-a.org May Air Traffic Control Association Scholarship U. S. citizen, interested in aviation related career or child of ATC specialist. Must submit essay. Amount: Related college expenses Air Traffic Control Association, Inc. Suite 300, 1101 King StAlexandria, VA 22314 703-299-2430 info@atca.org http://www.atca.org May Al's Formal Wear, Ascot Tuxedos, BridesMart Scholarship Must be at least 17 years old. Essay required Must registered or currently attending college in TX, OK, LA, New Mexico. Contest beigns in Sept. Amount: Two awards, $2,500 each. Applications available at Al's Formal Wear, Ascot Tuxedos, or BridesMart locations. Formal Specialists, Ltd.7807 Main Street Houston, Texas 77030 http://www.alsformalwear.com May American Angus Association Auxiliary Scholarship Any unmarried girl and unmarried boy recommended by a state or regional Auxiliary. Must be a member of the National Junior Angus Association. Amount: $750 - $1,100 National Junior Angus Association Scholarship Chairman 1124 S.1050 Rd.Council Grove, KS 66846 620-767-5026 www.angusauxiliary.com/scholarship.html May American Baptist Scholarship Graduating seniors who are members of an American Baptist church and have a 2.75 or higher GPA. Amount: $1,000 - $2,000 Apply online at: www.abc-em.org National Ministries, American Baptist Churches USAP.O. Box 851 Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851 Tel. 1-800-ABC-3USA, ext. 2067 May American Institute of Chemical Engineers Minority Scholarship Awards for Incoming College Freshmen .Must be members of a minority group (i.e. African-American, Hispanic, Native American, or Alaskan Native) that is underrepresented in chemical engineering. 3.0 GPA. Amount: $1,000 American Institute of Chemical Engineers 3 Park AveNew York, N.Y., 10016-5991212-591-7107 awards@aiche.org http://students.aiche.org/honors/#scholar May American Spirit Publishing Scholarship "The scholarship contest is open to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Criteria or selection will include merit, need, character, and the essay. U.S. citizen. Amount: $500 American Spirit Publishing PO Box 120937 Arlington, TX 76012 www.BestKeptSecretsForWinning.com May Asian American Journalists Association - Texas Chapter Scholarship Graduating high school Senior, Texas resident and a member of AAJA. Amount: $1,000" http://chapters.aaja.org/ Texasjulie@julietam.com. May Association for Iron & Steel Foundation Scholarship Applicant should have a demonstrated interest in a career, or plans to pursue a career, in the iron and steel industry. 3.0 GPA Amount: $2,000 AIST Foundation Scholarships 186 Thorn Hill Road.Warrendale, PA 15086-7528 . Tel.(724) 776-6040l wharrey@aist.org http://aist.org/foundation May Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship Must have an interest in auto mechanics as a career. Amount: Not listed" Automotive Hall of Fame 21400 Oakwood Blvd. Dearborn, MI 48124-4078 313-240-4000 www.automotivehalloffame.org May aWorldConnected Essay Contest Must be 25 years of age or younger. Essay required. Amount: $750 - $2,000 A World Connected Institute for Humane Studies 3301 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 440 Arlington, VA 22201 info@aworldconnected.org www.aWorldConnected.org May May College Bound Network Student of the Year Contest For HS Junior. or Senior. Complete a creative essay (300-500 words) Amount: $2,500 Apply online at: http://www.collegebound.net College Bound Magazine Student of the Year Contest 1200 South Avenue, Suite 202. Staten Island, NY 10314 May Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Education Scholarship Fund A graduating senior with a minimum 2.5 GPA who resides or attends school in a Congressional district represented by an African American member of Congress. Amount: Not specified http://cbcfinc.org/Scholarship.html Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc 1720 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel.202-263-2800 info@cbcfinc.org May Data Match, Inc Scholarship For students in schools participating in the Data Match Fundraising Program. Amount: $500 - $1,000 Data Match, Inc. 4920 Gardenville Road Pittsburgh, PA.15236 1-800-545-1110 • 412-835-6886 http://www.data-match.com May Easley National Scholarship Awards For students who have achieved outstanding accomplishments and who contribute to the betterment of humanity. Must have a ""C"" average. Amount: $2000 - $5,000 NAAS-USA Fund c/o NAAS Awards P.O. Box 337380 NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89031-7380 http://www.naas.org . May Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation Academic achievement, must be legal resident of U.S. and have SAT or ACT scores. $3.50 processing fee required. Amount: 200 awards for $1,000 Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation1701 Directors Blvd. Ste. 920P.O. Box 149311Austin, TX 78714 512-440-2300 www.eci-whoswho.com/highschool/scholar May FIRST - Floriculture Industry Research and Scholarship Trust Various scholarships for students interested in pursuing a career that is in a horticulture-related field. Meet the school-year and specific-criteria requirements for each scholarship. Have a minimum 3.0 grade point average. U.S. citizen. Amount: $500 ScholarshipApplicationsFloriculture Industry Research and Scholarship Trust (FIRST)P.O. Box 280 East Lansing, Michigan 48826-0280 517-333-4617 scholarships@firstinfloriculture.org www.firstinfloriculture.org May Health Occupations Students of America Scholarship Must be currently enrolled in a Health Occupations Education program and a member of HOSA. Plans to further their education in the Health Occupation field. Amount: Not listed" Applications online at: www.hosa.org. (click on "Member Services") National HOSA Headquarters 6021 Morriss Road, Suite 111 Flower Mound, TX 75028 May High School Graduation Speech Contest For HS juniors & Seniors. If you wrote a high school graduation speech today, what would it be?Write it, in 500 words or less, and email it to enter contest. Amount: $500 NATAVI GUIDES, INC.19 Stuyvesant Oval, #8ENew York, NY 100091. Tel. 866.425.4218 info@nataviguides.com www.nataviguides.com/scholarships.html May Houston Big Game Fishing Club (HBGFC) Preference given to students in Houston and Gulf Coast area. Must attend a college or university in the State of Texas. Amount: $2,000" Houston Big Game Fishing Club Scholarship 2511-B NASA Rd. 1 Suite 100 Seabrook, TX 77586 (281)326-2410 info@hbgfc.com www.hbgfc.com May International Bicycle Fund Student Bike Essay Contest For students ages 8 - 16. Essay may be on any aspect of bicycling (history, touring, racing, commuting, role in society, learning, teaching, etc.) Amount: $50 International Bicycle Fund 4887 Columbia Drive. South Seattle WA 98108-1919 ibike@ibike.org www.ibike.org May International Communications Industries Association, Inc. Scholarship For high school Seniors planning a career in the Audiovisual Industry and who are employees of ICIA member companies or dependents of employees.2.75 GPA. Amount: $1,500 International Communications Industries Association, Inc. 11242 Waples Mill Road. Suite 200 Fairfax, VA 22030. Attn: Dependents of Member Organizations Scholarship1.800.659.7469 www.infocomm.org/foundation/scholarships May INTOTHEBEST "Free Will Scholarship" Share a personal story of how you helped a friend through a discouraging time. Amount: $1,000" Apply online at: http://www.intothebest.com/services/scholarships.jsp May James Beard Foundation For students interested in majoring in culinary arts.Amount: $500 - $5,000 The James Beard Foundation, Scholarship Dept.167 West 12th Street New York City, NY 10011. Tel.(212) 675-4984, ext. 311 jamesbeardfound@hotmail.com http:// www.jamesbeard.org click Education May "Let's Get Creative!" Short Story Scholarship Submit your best short story to compete for scholarship. Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Amount: $50 - $1,000 http://www.freschinfo.com/creative.php Laura DiFiore, Administrator "Let's Get Creative!" Scholarship Entry779 Denver Ave, Calhan, CO 80808 May LoanStar Educational Loans - Truitt Ingram Memorial Scholarship For a high school senior who shows a commitment to academics and the community and has a personal drive to achieve his or her educational drive. Amount: $1,000 Loan Star Marketing Dept. P.O. Box 4940 Bryan, TX 778051-800-347-3475 marketing@loanstar.com www.loanstar.com/new/truitt.html May National Association for the Self- Employed For students, ages 16-24, who are considered legal dependents of NASE members. Amount: $4,000 NASEP.O. Box 612067DFW AirportDallas, TX 75261-2067. Tel. 1-800-232-6273 http://www.nase.org/benefits.asp May National High School Calculus Competition Any high school or pre-high school student in the U.S. who is nominated by a teacher. Amount: $1,000 Information at www.calculus.org calculus@math.ucdavis.edu. May National Hispanic Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees - Rene Matos Scholarship for Minority and women students who excel in academics community involvement, student activities and leadership. Amount: Not specified NHCFAEScholarship Selection Committee P.O. Box 20663 San Juan, PR 00928-0663 www.nhcfae.org May National Hot Rod Association -Sears Craftsman Scholarship 2.5 GPA, good character, leadership, involvement in extracurricular and community activities. Preference to those who's planning a career in automotive & industrial technology, manufacturing or marketing. Amount: $1,000 Sears Craftsman Scholarship NHRA Youth Educational Services 2035 Financial Way Glendora, CA 91741-4602 Tel.(626) 250 -2296 www.nhra.com/aboutnhr/youth.htm May National Junior Classic League Scholarship Any NJCL member who plans to continue their study of the classics in college is eligible to apply. Amount: $1,000 - $2,000" NJCL Programs & Scholastic Services Chair1122 Oak Street North Fargo, ND 58102 www.njcl.org (click on "Activities" May Omega Phi Beta Sorority - Reach for the Gold Book Scholarship High school Senior female student of color. 3.7 GPA. 900 - SAT 23 - ACT Amount: $250 Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Attn: Director of Reach for the Gold Book Scholarship P.O. Box 3352 Grand Central Station New York, New York 10163 www.omegaphibeta.org/serving/scholarship.htm May Patient Advocate Scholarship Must be a patient seeking to initiate or complete a course of study that has been interrupted or delayed by a diagnosis of cancer or other critical or life threatening disease. Amount: $2,000 For more information www.patientadvocate.org/events.php May Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation Applicant's parent or guardian must be a member in good standing of CLEAT or a member at time of death. Amount: $500 POMF/CLEAT Scholarships. 400 West 14th Street, Suite 200Austin, TX 78701 www.cleat.org May Positive Choice Scholarships Awarding college scholarships to randomly selected high-school students who participate in the Positive Choices program by completing the online Positive Promise. Amount: Not listed Submit online at: http://www.positive-choices.org May Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Student Opportunity Scholarships Designed to help racial ethnic undergraduate students who are members of the Presbyterian Church. Amount: Not listed Office of Financial Aid for Studies. Attn: Student Opportunity Scholarships. Presbyterian Church (USA)100 Witherspoon StreetLouisville, KY 40202-1396 (888) 728-7228 x5745 www.pcusa.org/financialaid May Red River Valley Association Scholarship Immediate dependents of any member of the US Armed Forces who is listed in KIA or MIA status since August, 1964, including those lost in the World Trade Center and Pentagon events of 9/11/01. Amount: Varies Red River Valley Association. P.O. BOX 1916 Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (540) 442-7782 E-Mail: AFBridger@aol.com www.river-rats.org (click on "About Us") May Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship Program Students must meet all of the following criteria: Demonstrate unmet financial need of more than $1,000 without loans. Have a combined family income of $30,000 or less. Have a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 3.0 or the equivalent. Amount: Up to $3,800 Download application at: www.thesalliemaefund.org. May Sertoma International Scholarships for the Hearing Impaired For students who have a significant hearing loss. Amount: $1,000 Sertoma International 1912 East Meyer Boulevard Kansas City, Missouri 64132-1174 www.sertoma.org May Share and Care Foundation Scholarship Applicant must be of Asian-Indian origin. 1100 SAT Amount: $1,500 Radhika Shroff Share and Care Foundation Scholarship Committee 211 East 35th Street Apt. 3F New York, NY 10016 www.shareandcare.org/html/eligibilityRules.htm May Society of Women Engineers National Scholarship Various scholarships offered by the Society of Women Engineers. Applicant must desire a career in Engineering. Amount: $1,000 - $10,000 The Society of Women Engineers 230 East Ohio St., Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60611 312.596.5223hq@swe.org http://www.swe.org May Spencer Reese Scholarship Male students who plan to major in medicine, engineering, law or political science. Finalists must travel to San Diego for personal interview. Amount: $2,000 per year for four years. Find more information at http://www.sdyouth.org/scholarships.htm May Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Scholarships Students must have participated in a UIL academic state meet during their high school career. Participation in athletic or music contest does not qualify a student to apply. Amount: Not specified TIFLP.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028512 - 232-4938 carolyn.scott@mail.utexas.edu www.uil.utexas.edu/tilf/index.html May Towering Texans of Houston Minimum height (females 5'10"", males 6'2""), school activities, volunteer work and academic achievement. Amount: Two scholarships of $500 Chairman Higher Standards Scholarship Committee Towering Texans of Houston P O Box 27228 Houston TX 77227-7228 clhmti94@aol.com http://houstontallclub.com/ May United States Rice Producers Association Essay contest for grades 11 - 12. Amount: $500 - $2,000" Send email to: info@usriceproducers.com or mail to: U S Rice Producers Essay Contest 2825 Wilcrest, Suite 505 Houston, TX 77042 www.riceromp.com/contest/index.cfm May "You Can Make a Difference" Scholarship Present a proposal for a software project that will benefit a charitable organization. Amount: $2,500 Apply online at: www.thespoke.net/ycmd/ ycmd@thespoke.net" . Deadlines usually in June Brower Youth Award, Earth Island Institute Environmental leadership awards $3000+ Excellence in Predicting the Future Award All students worldwide, buy & sell predictions about the future $400 cash gift awarded every two months. First contest on 10 June 2006 and the others on the 10th of every second month thereafter. Nuclear Age Peace Foundation- Swackhamer Peace Essay Contest HS students throughout the world, essay, $500-1,500. SET Educational Fund Scholarship Financial need, Michigan college-bound $1400+ ALL Student Loan Corporation Must be a member of one of the following organizations: Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Business Professionals of America or DECA. Amount: $500 ALL Student Loan 6701 Center Drive West Suite 500Los Angeles, CA 90045info@allstudentloan.org www.allstudentloan.org/public/Main.aspx June American Ground Water Trust Scholarships Several scholarships available to high school Seniors who intend to pursue a career in a ground water related field. 3.0 GPA . Amount: $1,000 - $2,500 www.agwt.org/scholarships.htm American Ground Water Trust PO Box 1796 Concord, NH 03302 603-228-5444 Appaloosa Horse Club Youth Foundation Scholarship Must be a member of the Appaloosa Horse Club or Appaloosa Youth Association. Other awards are also available from Appaloosa Horse Club with deadlines as early as May 1. Amount: $1,000 - $2000 For more information, see website at: www.appaloosa.com/youth.shtm Delta Faucet Scholarship Program For students who currently are or will be enrolled in a full time degree or certificate program with a major directly related to the plumbing-heating-cooling (p-h-c) profession. Amount: $2,500 Delta Faucet Company Scholarship Program P.O. Box 6808Falls Church, VA 22040 (800) 533-7694 naphcc@naphcc.org www.foundation.phccweb.org/Scholarships/DScholarship.htm June Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology (DFBSST) For African-American undergraduate students who plan to enroll in scientific or technical fields of study at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Amount: $2,000 per year Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology 2705 Bladensburg Road, NE Washington, DC 20018 (202) 635-3604 http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/dlhinson/dfb_sch.htm Duck Brand Duct Tape "Stuck at the Prom Contest" Contest participants must enter as a couple and present a photo of them in their prom wear designed from duct tape. Amount: $500 - $2,500 Stuck at Prom Contest Henkel Consumer Adhesives, Inc. 32150 Just Imagine Dr.Avon, OH 44011-1355 www.duckproducts.com (click on ""Contests"") Fiat Scholarship Catholic students of Korean heritage residing in the U.S.A. or Canada (9th grade through graduate school) who actively serve their ministries and/or local communities with religious commitment.Amount: $200 - $2,000 FIAT Scholarship Application St. Thomas Korean Catholic Center 412 N. Crescent Way Anaheim, CA 92801 fiat@fiat.org www.fiat.org . Financial Service Centers of America, Inc. National Scholarship Program Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Financial need and academic achievement also required. Must live in area serviced by FISCA. Amount: $2,000 Financial Service Centers of America Court Plaza South, East Wing 21 Main Street, 1st Floor P.O. Box 647 Hackensack, New Jersey 07602 (201) 487-0412 info@fisca.org www.fisca.org/about.htm Freedom from Religion Foundation Must write essay: ""Why I Do Not Need Religion To Be Moral"" or ""Why Religion Is Harmful to Women" Amount: $100 - $1,000 High School Essay Contest FFRF, Inc. P.O. Box 750Madison, WI 53701 http://www.ffrf.org June Global Economics Game Student Scholarship Contest 3 awards each year to qualified entrants for the most original, creative, and accurate examples of current events which may be incorporated into later versions of The Global Economics Game. Amount: $50 - $200 Economics Education Products Scholarship Contest 465 Singing Woods Lane Santa Rosa, CA 95409 econgame@worldgameofeconomics.com http://www.worldgameofeconomics.com Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Financial need and a commitment to a long term career in cosmetology. Amount: $1,000 Joe Francis HaircareScholarship Foundation Program P.O. Box 50625Minneapolis, MN 55405 651-769-1757 www.joefrancis.com June Making It Count "Winning Characteristics" Scholarship Applicant must participate in the Making College & Career Count presentation between January 1 and June 2007. ""B"" Average. Amount: Not listed For more information, see website at: www.makingitcount.com . National Black Police Association For high school students who wish to pursue a career in Criminal Justice. U.S. citizen. Amount: Not listed National Black Police Association 3251 Mt. Pleasant St., N.W. Second Floor Washington, DC 20010-2103 202-986-2070 www.blackpolice.org June National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives Black student who is interested in pursuing a career in Criminal Justice. 2.5 GPA required. Amount: $1,000" NOBLE National Office 4609 Pinecrest Office Park Drive, Suite F Alexandria, VA 22312-1442 (703) 658-1529 sjohnson@noblenatl.org www.noblenatl.org (click on "About NOBLE", then "Community Outreach") June New York Color "Way to Glow" Scholarship 500 words or less essay describing your ""Inner glow"". Must be at least 13 yrs. old. Amount: $10,000 Apply at: www.collegebound.net/nycolor CollegeBoundTeen Magazine N.Y.C. New York Color/Way to Glow Sweepstakes 1200 South Avenue, Suite 202 Staten Island, NY 10314 PacifiCare Latino Health Scholars Program For Spanish-speaking, bicultural students pursuing careers in the health care industry. 3.0 GPA. Amount: $2,000 Director PacifiCare Foundation Latino Health Scholars Program P.O. Box 25186 Mailstop: LC05-322 Santa Ana, CA 92799 www.pacificare.com September 11 Scholarship Alliance To the children of those killed or permanently disabled as a result of the September 11, 2001 attacks on United States. There are other scholarships for 9-1-1 dependent children listed on web site. Amount: Not listed September 11 Scholarship AllianceCitizens Scholarship Foundation of America, Inc. 1505 Riverview Rd.P.O. Box 297 Saint Peter, MN 56082 Tel.1-877-862-0136 scholarships911@scholarshipamerica.org www.scholarships911.org SkillsUSA Alumni & Friends Association Merit Scholarship Nominees will be judged on leadership in SkillsUSA Chapter, commitment to community service, improving the image of career and technical education, and improving the image of his/her chosen occupation. Amount: $500 For more information, see website at: www.skillsusa.org . June Swackhammer Peace Essay Contest Sponsored by the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation. Must write essay on a selected peace topic. Other scholarships available at web site. Amount: $1,000" Nuclear Age Peace Foundation PMB 1211187 Coast Village Rd., Suite 1 Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2794 805-965-3443 www.wagingpeace.org (Click on "Programs") June Teenage Vision for America Essay Contest Submit an original essay, poem, photograph or photograph of your original artwork, which describes your vision for America. For high school, junior high or middle school students. Amount: $300 American Spirit Publishing Attn: 2005 Vision for America Contest PO Box 120937 Arlington, TX 76012 www.bestkeptsecretsforwinning.com June Texas Motor Transportation Scholarship HS senior who ia an employee or dependent of someone employed by a company with membership in the Texas Motor Transportation Association. Amount: Not listed TMTA 700 East 11th St. Austin, TX 78701-2673 1-800-727-7135 info@tmta.com www.tmta.com (click on "Foundation") World Team Tennis Charities - Donnelly Awards Recipients must be between the ages of 14 and 21, have diabetes, and must play tennis competitively in tournaments, high school, or college. Amount: $5,000 Novo Nordisk Donnelly Awards c/o Billie Jean King WTT Charities, Inc. Attn: Jeff Harrison1007 Market Street, D1083Wilmington, Delaware 19898 (302) 774-4238 www.worldteamtennis.com (click on ""Charities"") June YouthActionNet Essay Contest The theme of the current essay contest is ""Youth Employability"". Ages 15 - 19 Amount: $200 - $500 YouthActionNet Program Manager International Youth Foundation 32 South Street, Suite 500Baltimore, MD 21202 info@youthactionnet.org . www.youthactionnet.org/essaycontest/index.cfm June Deadlines usually in July Heart of America Scholarships Nominated HS youth who has demonstrated tremendous courage and compassion in serving his or her community. $1000.00. Deadline usually in July.   Annie's Homegrown Environmental Studies Scholarship Must be majoring in the field of environmental studies. Amount: $1,000 Annie's Scholarship Applications Annie's Homegrown P.O. Box 554 Wakefield, MA 01880 cfc@annies.com www.annies.com (click on"Our Programs") July Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards Must submit an original piece of poetry exploring and illuminating the positive visions of peace and the human spirit. Amount: $200 Nuclear Age Peace Foundation Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards PMB 1211187 Coast Village Road, Suite 1 Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2794 805-965-3443 • fax: 805-568-0466 www.wagingpeace.org (click on ""NAPF Programs)" July CosmoGIRL! of the Year Contest Essay, 500 words or less telling why you qualify to be a CosmoGIRL! of the Year Born to Lead winner. Amount: $10,000 For more information, see website at: www.cosmogirl.com (click on "Inner Girl") July Helping Hands Book Scholarship Program Awards are open to individuals ages 16 & over who are planning to attend or are currently attending a 2-year or 4-year college or university, or a technical/vocational institution. Amount: $100 - $1,000" Scholarship DirectorHelping Hands P.O. Box 720379Atlanta, GA 30358 www.helpinghandsbookscholarship.com . July July Professional Grounds Management - Ann Seaman Memorial Scholarship For students interested in pursuing higher education in landscape and grounds management, turf management, irrigation technology, or a closely related field Amount: Not listed PGMS720 Light St.Baltimore, MD 21230 1-800-609-7467 pgms@assnhqtrs.com www.pgms.org (click on ""Education""). July Scholarships by Online Registration & Random Drawing AnyCollege.net Scholarsweeps Random drawing on AnyCollege.Net college search page. Scholarships are awarded quarterly. No deadlines.Amount: $1,000 Register online at: www.anycollege.net Varied Calgon "Take Me Away" TMA Scholarsweeps Students, 18 by August 15. Random drawing 3 winners each year. Amount: $500 each. www.takemeaway.com/scholarsweeps/index.html May 10KScholarship.com Scholarship Random drawing 2 times per year. Amount- 10,000 Register online at http://www.10kscholarship.com Varied College View Scholarship Fill out the online form to receive college information and to register to win scholarship. Five drawings throughout the year. Amount: $1,000 Register online at: www.collegeview.com Varied Collegeanswer.com Contest Fill out the online form to receive college information and to register to win scholarship. Five drawings throughout the year. Amount: $1,000 Register at: www.collegeanswer.com Varied Educaid's "Gimme Five Sweepstakes 1 scholarship will be awarded monthly. Winners will be chosen by random drawing. Amount: $5,000 Apply online: www.educaid.com. Varied Findcollegemoney.com Scholarship Random drawing when registered with Findmoney.com scholarship search service. Amount: $325 For more information, see website at: www.findcollegemoney.com Varied FreeScholarship Guide Bi-Annual Scholarship Contest Potential winners will be selected at random from among all eligible entries received. Drawings will be held bi-annually. Amount: $5,000 Enter online at: www.freescholarshipguide.com FreeScholarshipGuide, Inc. 420 Lexington Ave., Suite 2435 New York, NY 10170. (917) 407-3833 info@freescholarshipguide.com Varied GoCollege.com Scholarships Monthly drawing. Register online at http://www.gocollege.com Nelnet College Planning Sweepstakes High school seniors can log in weekly November - March for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship. Amount: $1,000 Register online at: www.collegeplanning.nelnet.net 866-866-7372 Varied Scholarship for College.com Random drawing for scholarship when you register at the Scholarship for College website. Amount: $1,700 For more information, see website at: www.scholarshipforcollege.com Varied Scholarsite.com Scholarships Random monthly drawing. Must register with Scholarsite.com to be eligible. Amount: $1,000 For more information, see website at: http://www.scholarsite.com Varied Thomson Peterson's Scholarship Register online and enter a random drawing for scholarship. Must be at least 13 years old. See website http://www.petersons.com Dec Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS  Scholarship Random drawing , 8 times during a year for students who sign up for CollegeSTEPS program. Amount_ $1,000 http://www.wellsfargo.com (Click on Student Loans) Tel. 1-800-658-3567 studentloans@wellsfargoefs.com Varied Winfreestuff.com Sweepstakes Fill out a survey to enter a random drawing to win up to $50,000 in scholarship & cash prizes. Amount: Varies. Enter online at http://www.winfreestuff.com Varied Deadlines Not Listed Catholic Union of Texas - KJT Scholarship Must be KJT member. Academic achievement and extracurricular activities considered. Amount: 10 scholarships of $1,000 Download application at: kjtnet.org (click on "benefits") or contact KJT State Office at 1-800-245-8182 or email: school@kjtnet.org Not Listed Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Scholarship Duck Calling Contest HS seniors have the opportunity to compete for a scholarship in the Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Scholarship Duck Calling Contest. Contest is November 20 - 27. Contact contest officials for deadlines. Amount: $1,500 For a schedule of events or more information, contact the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 1500, Stuttgart, AR 72160. Phone: (870) 673-1602 www.stuttgartarkansas.com Not Listed Department of Veteran Affairs Student Volunteer Program The James H. Parke Memorial Youth Scholarship Award provides scholarship opportunities to students who volunteer at VA medical centers. Must be under 21. Amount: Not listed" For more information, see website at: www1.va.gov/volunteer Not Listed Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interest in Media For minority HSjuniors and seniors who have an interest in the media industry. Students have the opportunity to work for partner companies through their senior year in college and have a chance to earn matching dollars for college expenses. Amount: Varies Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interest in Media 524 West 57th StreetNew York, NY 10019 212-975-2545 www.emmabowenfoundation.com Not Listed Fleetwood Memorial Foundation - Texas Available to the dependent of Texas Law Enforcement or Fire Protection Personnel who were killed in the performance of their duties. Amount: Not listed Fleetwood Memorial Foundation 501 South Fielder RdArlington, Texas 76013 (817) 261-8954 www.fleetwoodmemorial.org/ Not Listed Mattera National Scholarship Fund To assist financially those migrant youth who have the potential and the desire to further their education to achieve their personal and career goals. Amount: $150 - $500" Write or call: Gloria and Joseph Mattera NationalScholarship Fund for Migrant Children BOCES Geneseo Migrant Center 27 Lackawanna Avenue Mt. Morris, New York 14510 (585) 658-7960 or (800) 245-5681 www.migrant.net Not Listed Next Step Magazine Writing Contest A first person account from teenagers on subjects like peer pressure, politics, friends, world events, culture, dating or other relevant topics. Amount: $100" Submit entry online only at: www.nextstepmagazine.com. Not Listed Prom Guide Magazine Teen Model Search and Ambassadors Only Scholarship Program Amount: Up to $1,000 To receive information about both programs, you must register online at: www.promguide.com Prom Guide P.O. Box 4508 Clearwater, FL 33758 pgm@promguide.com Tel. 800-775-5701. Not Listed Raise The Nation Scholarship "Must be a single parent woman or the child of a single parent woman. Amount: Not listed www.raisethenation.org. For additional information call 1-866-616-1655 Not Listed Scholarship Tree - Scholarship Quest Contests 20 scholarship competitions in Music, Art, Drama, Writing, Journalism, Computers, Dance, and Public Speaking. Amount: Up to $10,000 www.scholarshiptree.com ScholarshipTree, Inc. The Officenter 281 Route 79Morganville, NJ 07751 Not Listed State Farm Companies Foundation Various scholarships for high school,undergraduate and graduate students.Amount varies National Merit Scholarship Cooperation- State Farm For HS seniors, top finalists in the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. PSAT/NMSQT scores and other criteria. $2,500 . www.statefarm.com/foundati/awards.htm National Merit Scholarship Ask the HS counselor for the PSAT/NMSQT Student Bulletin Not Listed Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program "Provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition, or who died while on active duty or as a result of a service related condition. Amount: Not listed" For more information, see website at: www.gibill.va.gov/education/benefits.htm. Not Listed Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc. Scholarships Should be a rural student. Contact your local electric co-op for more details. Amount: $1,000 www.texas-ec.org click "Youth Opportunities Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. 2550 S. IH-35Austin, TX 78704 (512) 454-0311 Not Listed Texas Floral Endowment Available to graduating high school seniors interested in floriculture. Amount: $500 - $1,000 www.tsfa.org/scholarship.html Texas State Florists' Association P.O. Box 140255 Austin, TX 78714 512-834-0361 txsfa@aol.com" Not Listed Texas Society of Professional Surveyors-TRIG*STAR Competition Trig*Star is an annual competition that recognizes the best student of trigonometry from school districts across Texas. Amount: $500 -$1,000" Texas Surveyors Foundation, Inc. 2525 Wallingwood DriveAustin, TX 787461 512-556-6885l rsavory@isi-lampasas.com www.tsps.org (click on ""Education and Certification"") Not Listed The Poem Place Amateur Poetry Contest Open to all poets regardless of experience. Submit an original poem today—20 lines or less. Amount: Up to $10,000 cash Enter online at: www.thepoemplace.com Not Listed U.S. Department of Justice - Office of the Police Corps For students interested in law enforcement as a career and for dependent children of officers killed in the line of duty. Amount: $3,750 - $15,000 Check website for more information at : www.ojp.usdoj.gov/opclee Not Listed Uplift Scholarship Fund For students, age 11-25 who are ambitious and self motivated despite their circumstances. Amount: $250 - $4,000 Apply online at: www.upliftscholarship.org/index.html Not Listed Yourdegreehere.com Scholarship Submit information about yourself requesting college information and you will be entered in contest with the possibility of receiving college scholarship. Amount: $2,400 Submit request online at: www.yourdegreehere.com . Not Listed Deadline Varies American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship Awards Various scholarships offered by the American Legion Auxiliary. Deadlines vary - as early as February. Amount: $1,000 - $2,500 www.legion-aux.org All scholarships will be turned in to the local American Legion Post. Varies American Sheep Industry "Make It Yourself With Wool" Contest Create garment using wool or wool-blend fabric. Ages 12 - 25. Deadlines vary with state. Amount: $1,000 - $2,000 For additional information, send questions and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: ""National Make It Yourself With Wool Competition"" Marie Lehfeldt Box 175 Lavina, MT 59046 Tel. 406-636-2731 www.sheepusa.org Varies American Welding Society Scholarships For students interested in a career in the welding industry.Amount: Varies See American Welding Society website at: www.aws.org/w/s/foundation. Varies America's Junior Miss Scholarship Program Contestants are judged on scholastic ability, interviews, talent, fitness and poise. Scholarships are available at local, state and national levels. Amount: Varies Application deadline varies with State. For more information, see website at: www.ajm.org Varies Art Contests 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 See website at: www.xensei.com/users/adl/ . Varies Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation Scholarship For HS seniors females pursuing education in business, design, engineering or related fields with a focus on the automotive industry. Scholarships are given in Jan, Mar, Jun, Sept and Dec. Amount: $2,500 Automotive Women's Alliance FoundationP.O. Box 4305 Troy, MI 48099 248-643-6590 www.automotivewomensalliance.com Varies CarDonors.com Scholarship 3.0 GPA.and community service. Deadlines are: May 31, Aug31, Dec 31 and Mar15th. Amount: $500 Apply online at: www.cardonors.com Varies Cheerleader Scholarships - American Cheerleader Magazine Link to American Cheerleader Magazine Annual Scholarship Guide, includes more than 230 colleges and universities that recognize and reward cheerleaders with scholarship dollars and other incentives. Amount: Varies For more information, go to website at: www.americancheerleader.com/resources/index.html Varies College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Migrant or Seasonal farm workers and/or their families working in agricultural activities. Attend a CAMP campus. Amount: Varies CAMPAA 403 5th AvenueLewiston, ID 83501 www.campaa.org Varies Communities Foundation of Texas To apply for a scholarship, veview scholarship opportunities available through Communities Foundation of Texas to determine the ones for which you may qualify. Academic records, statements of need, recommendations, and personal essays may be required. Amount: Varies Call or e-mail the CFT Grants Department for the appropriate application(s) and application deadlines. Communities Foundation of Texas 5500 Caruth Haven LaneDallas, Texas 75225-8146 214- 750-4222 www.cftexas.org/recc.html Varies Daughters of The American Revolution Scholarships Daughters of the American Revolution &. other scholarships available through state and local chapters. Amount: Varies Office of Committees, NSDARScholarships1776 D Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-5303 www.dar.org Varies Department of Defense Scholarships for Military Children Various scholarships for children of active, retired or reserve military personnel. Various deadlines, some as early as February 15th. Amount: $1,500 For more information: access website at www.odedodea.edu. (click on "Students") Varies Executive Women International Scholarship Program 1 high school Juniors- male or female who was nominated by school/teacher is eligible. Scholarship based on academic achievement and community and school involvement. Deadlines vary with each local chapter. Amount: $2,000 - $10,000 Executive Women International 515 South 700 East Suite 2A Salt Lake City, UT 84102 Tel.801.355.2800 ewi@executivewomen.org www.executivewomen.org Houston chapter : http://www.ewihouston.org/scholarships.htm Varies First Data Foundation/Western Union Scholarship For applicants who has overcome seemingly overwhelming odds to succeed in school and life, not necessarily those with high academic performance. Deadlines are: June 1 and December 1. Amount: $500 - $3,000 First Data/Western Union Foundation 6200 South Quebec St. Suite 370 AU Greenwood Village, CO 8011 303-967-6606 www.firstdatawesternunion.org . Varies Guaranteed Scholarships List of colleges and univerities that offer scholaships that require no interview, essay, etc. Just meet the criteria listed, & application deadlines set by the individual colleges and universities, gain admission, enroll, and receive your scholarship. Students should contact individual colleges for more information. Amount: Varies See the list of colleges and univerities with various scholarships and requiremenrts at www.guaranteed-scholarships.com . Varies High School Journalism Scholarships Various scholarships for students interested in majoring in journalism. Scholarships are listed by State, Ethnicity and Organization. Amount: Varies For more information go to http://highschooljournalism.org (click on "Students") Varies Intel International Science and Engineering Fair Provides an opportunity for young scientists worldwide to compete for awards & scholarships. Both team and individual competitions. Competitors must compete in local and state contests first. Amount: $500 - $50,000 www.sciserv.org Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 1719 N. St. Washington, DC 20036 202-785-2255 Varies International Library of Photography Photo Contest Anyone can submit an original photo . Contest is ongoing. Amount: $10,000 Submit by mail at: The International Library of Photography3600 Crondall Ln. Suite 101-3111 Owings Mills, MD 2117 or submit online at: www.picture.com Varies Joseph S. Rumbaugh Oration Contest-National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution For HS sophomores, juniors or seniors. Oration must be between 5-6 minutes and topic must address the Revolutionary War or a personality showing the relationship it bears to America today. Applicants must compete in local or state chapter contests. Amount: $200-$3000 Check web site for State Chapters and rules of contest. www.sar.org Chairman of the Rumbaugh Oration Contest NSSAR Headquarters 1000 South Fourth StreetLouisville, KY 40203-3208 (502) 589-1776 Varies Junior Science and Humanities Symposium HS students conduct an original investigation in sciences, engineering or mathematics and to participate in regional and state symposiums. Amount: $2,000 - $16,000 For more information, visit web site at: www.jshs.org JHSH24 Warren St.Concord, NH 603-228-4520 cousens@jshs.org Varies Orange County Community Foundation List of 14 scholarships available on an annual basis. Most scholarships are available only to Orange County students, unless otherwise noted. Amount varies for different scholarships http://www.oc-cf.org/Default.asp?contentID=552 Orange County Community Scholarship Program 30 Corporate Park, Suite 410, Irvine, CA 92606 Varied United States Senate Youth Program HS Juniors & Seniors who hold an elected student office. 2 awards from each state. Amount: 5,000 & all paid trip to DC Contact your principal, counselor for application & deadline or refer to the State-level Education Selection Administrators listed on http://www.hearstfdn.org/ussyp. Varied art, poetry & Other Contests, awards Art Contests Christophers: Deadline -Jan. City of Houston Poster Contest: Deadline -Apr. HISD Asian/Pacific Heritage Poster Contest: Deadline -Mar. Photo, Design, Architecture,Writing, Audition, Casting calls, Scholarship Other Contests Campaign Cam NASA Contests & Training /Work Programs, Scholarships Presidental's Environmental Youth Recognition-Deadline -Jul. Young Inventors Deadline -Mar. Youth in Action- Application Deadline -Apr. Award Programs and Writing Competetions Contests & Competitions Essay Contests City of Houston Essay Contest: Deadline -Mar. HISD Asian/Pacific Heritage Essay Contest: Deadline -Mar. Letters about Literature Dealine- Dec 1 Optimist 3 Essay Contests- Deadline Mar. Poetic Power- Essay contest for 4-12 grades Poetry Contests Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards- July. (Click on NAPF Programs) Patricia Godd Poetry Prize The Poem Place Amateur Poetry Contest Poetic Power. For K-12 & adults Poetry.Com Contest Poetry Contnests- Many on list Please send questions, suggestions and corrections to dvolz@houstonisd.org