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*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.

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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.

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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. Amo