Monday, February 27, 2012

Your Turn Behind The Wheel Scholarship

Deadline:
March 1st

Hello,
Jiffy Lube “What Drives You” Scholarship Program has been created to give a unique and early opportunity for high school students to gain funding for college or other qualified technical and/or professional programs through a scholarship award sponsored by neighborhood Jiffy Lube owners. Jiffy Lube wants to learn more about what drives these students now and where they see themselves down the road.


2 categories of awards available: “Teen Driver” & “your turn behind the wheel”.


“Teen Driver” Eligibility:
Students, already licensed, between the ages of 16-18 currently attending high school in the Miami, Fort Lauderdale area high schools for the 2011-2012 school year.
Award: $2500
Deadline: March 1, 2012


“your turn behind the wheel” Eligibility:
Students 15-17 years old attending high school and enrolled in Driver's Ed either in the private sector or in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale area public high schools during the 2011-12 school year
Essay
Award: $2500
Deadline: March 1, 2012




Students should review the website and applications for complete details: http://yourturn2apply.com/MIAothers.htm


For additional information: Laura Worthen, 801-566-6083, lauraw@ostlergroup.com

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

2012 Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year

2012 Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the  Year

Eligibility:
Teachers, coaches, principals, guidance counselors, athletic directors, parents and relatives are encouraged to nominate a student athlete for the SAMMY 2012 Award. Additionally, all high school seniors are allowed and encouraged to nominate themselves for the SAMMY 2012 Award.
  • Legal resident United States or the District of Columbia
  • Enrolled as full-time student in a state-accredited private or public high school, in good standing in grade 12
  • Minimum GPA of 3.20
  • Essay (of no more than 250 words): "How you make milk a part of your breakfast routine to fuel daily
  • achievement in the classroom and on the sports field"..
  • Participates in a high school sport or club sport during the 2011-2012 school year.
  • Applicants cannot be on suspension or other disciplinary probation imposed by the school or school system at any time in the 2011-2012 school year.
  • Applicants cannot have been arrested, charged with, or convicted of any crime.
  • Applicant must graduate at the end of the regular 2011-2012 school year and be enrolled as a full-time student matriculating at a State accredited college or university, approved by Sponsors, carrying a minimum of 12 credits for the 2012 Fall semester. Trade and vocational,and community colleges are not eligible.
Award:

  • $7,500 college scholarship from the Milk Processor Education Program
  • An invitation for winners, parents and/or guardians to attend a SAMMY 2012 awards weekend scheduled for June 2012
  • An opportunity to be pictured in a special congratulatory Milk Mustache ad in a June 2012 edition of USA TODAY and other national publications.

    Deadline:
    March 19th

    The Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation Scholarship

    The Automotive
    Women's Alliance
    Foundation Scholarship

    Eligibility Criteria:
    Women who have passion and drive in the automotive industry. Plan to attend an
    accredited College and University. Transcripts, Resume, Essay, Information and
    Application at:

    Major:
    Automotive Related

    Award: $2,500

    Deadline: Ongoing

    Scholarship Resources

    Scholarship Resources

    • Hispanic Scholarship Fund
    • United Negro College Fund
    • Asian Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
    • American Indian Graduate Center Scholars
    • Mexican American Legal Defense Fund
    • Salvadoran American Leadership and Educational Fund
    • Harvest of Hope Foundation
    • La Raza Youth Leadership
    • Choose Your Future
    • Hispanic College Fund
    • Dream Activist
    • Get Ready For College
    • Chicano Organizing and Research in Education
    • College Board: Tools for Advising Undocumented Students
    • Educators For Fair Consideration
    • FastWeb: Paying For College Just Got Easier
    • Zinch: I Am More Than A Test Score – Connect with Schools and
    Scholarships!
    • FinAid!: The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid

    Hello Everyone,
    McCune Scholarship: C. N. McCune Foundation Trust scholarships are awarded to students who are residents of Broward County (the residency requirement is waived for eligible relatives of C. N. McCune) with financial need.  Last year they awarded new scholarships to 25 Broward high school students while another 25 previous recipients had their scholarship renewed.

    Eligibility:
    Graduates of a Broward County high school (except for McCune relatives)
    Demonstrate financial need.
    Upper third of their class (or have a minimum 3.0 GPA).
    Possess high leadership, and who participate in community service activities.
    Preference is given to students who choose a public community college for the first two years.
    Certified Transcripts
    Letters of Recommendation (2)
    Statements (responses to application questions)
    Photo
    Recent tax returns

    Award:  Varies (scholarships vary each year depending upon available funds and number of qualified applicants).

    Deadline:  April 15, 2012 (RECEIVED BY)
    Students should review the application for complete details and submission instructions.  No website.

    For additional information contact:  Barbara Roosevelt, Scholarship Coordinator: Barb - RR mail <broosevelt@tampabay.rr.com>

    Although the scholarship is a gift, the Donor has requested that, where possible, the recipient should feel ethically obligated to return funds to the Foundation without interest at some future date, so that other students may continue to benefit from the scholarship.

    Rodney Thaxton Justice Fund

    Rodney Thaxton Justice Fund

    Eligibility:
    In order to qualify, applicants must:
    • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
    • Be an African American high school senior
    • Transcript
    • Letters of recommendation
    • Personal statement/essay
    • Description of recent volunteer experience, work experience and school activities.
    Award: $1000 (11 available)

    Deadline: April 30, 2012

    CHECK OUT THESE FREE INTERNET SCHOLARSHIP DATABASES!

    Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes

    Off To College
    Scholarship Sweepstakes

    Eligibility Criteria:
    Senior, legal resident. Planning to enroll in a U.S. Department of Education
    accredited college or career school for the Fall of 2011. Recipients are selected by
    a random drawing from among all eligible entries received.

    Award:
    $1,000

    Deadline:
    Ongoing

    Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation

    Common Knowledge
    Scholarship Foundation

    Eligibility Criteria:
    Open to all High School Students. Tournament style academic quiz competition
    that turns High School subjects into scholarship opportunities. Quizzes offered
    September through May. For information go to:

    Award:
    Varies

    Deadline:
    Ongoing

    Southern Scholarship Foundation, Inc.

    Southern Scholarship
    Foundation, Inc.

    Eligibility Criteria:
    Seniors planning to attend Florida State University, Florida A&M University, University of
    Florida, or Florida Gulf Coast University are awarded scholarships in the form of rentfree
    housing to live in one of twenty-five, furnished scholarship houses that are adjacent to
    their college campus; Financial Need — must send a copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR);
    Minimum GPA 3.0 (unweighted); Essay of 500-750 words; Letters of recommendation (3)
    (addressed to the President of the Southern Scholarship Foundation); Community
    involvement; Motivation, demonstrated through the awards and activities list submitted by
    all applicants; Acceptance to University — must have a copy of the official acceptance
    letter from FSU, UF, FAMU, or FGCU; Completed honors and activity list; Photograph.

    Award:
    Low Living Cost

    Deadline:
    Ongoing

    Tuesday, February 14, 2012

    Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship

    Janice M. Scott
    Memorial Scholarship

    Eligibility Criteria:
    US Citizen or permanent resident of US, GPA of 3.0 equivalent or higher (out of a
    4.0 scale), HS Senior who will matriculate full-time at a US accredited four-year
    college or university within the fifty states or District of Columbia starting at the
    beginning of the fall semester or quarter of 2012. Have demonstrated leadership
    abilities through participating in community services or other extra curricular
    activities. Combined adjusted income of the parents cannot exceed $100,000.
    Must submit transcripts, letters of recommendation, financial document
    (applicants Student Aid Report or his/her parents 2011 income tax return), High
    School picture, and Essay.
    Please See Mrs. Orris, BRACE Advisor for Application & Scholarship
    Information!

    Award:
    $2,500
    (3-5 Available)

    Deadline:
    March 31st

    Monday, February 13, 2012

    Ramon Looby Excellence in Leadership Award Offered by the lota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Lambda Omega Chapter

    Ramon Looby Excellence
    in Leadership Award
    Offered by the lota Phi
    Theta Fraternity, Inc.
    Alpha Lambda Omega
    Chapter

    Eligibility Criteria:
    Graduating African-American senior. Min. 3.0 GPA and SAT scores of at least
    1000 or ACT scores of at least 21. Excellent conduct record and high leadership
    potential. Financial need will be considered. Transcript. Essay. Interview.
    Recommendations forms (provided) mailed in. Students should review the website
    and application for complete details and submission instructions. Review the
    website and application for complete details and submission instructions:

    Award:
    $500
    Book
    Scholarship

    Deadline:
    March 31st

    Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges (FAPSC) 2011 Scholarship Program

    Florida Association of
    Postsecondary Schools
    and Colleges
    (FAPSC) 2011
    Scholarship Program

    Eligibility Criteria:
    High School Seniors who plan to attend one of the FAPSC institutions. Transcript.
    Essay. Minimum 2.0 GPA. Official Transcript. Application allows student to apply
    for various scholarships at a number of career schools and colleges. Applications
    are available online. Students should review the website and application for
    complete details, eligible schools, and submission instructions:

    Award:
    Ranging from
    $1,000 to
    $5,000 to full
    tuition

    Deadline:
    April 6th


    ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math & Science Scholarships

    ExxonMobil Bernard
    Harris
    Math & Science
    Scholarships

    Eligibility Criteria:
    Senior African American, Hispanic students. Evidence of the applicant's academic
    achievement in high school, leadership skills or community service in the area of
    Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics and the applicant's commitment
    to pursue a career in a STEM field. Min. 3.0 unweighted GPA. Proof of
    acceptance as a full time student at a four year institution of higher
    education. Transcript. Photo. Essays (2). Student should review the application for
    complete details, essay guidelines, and submission instructions. The application
    can be downloaded from the Council of Great City Schools:
    http://www.cgcs.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=1. The Harris Foundation website:

    Major:
    Science
    Technology
    Engineering
    Or
    Mathematics

    Award:
    $5000
    (4 Available)
    2-Males
    2-Females

    Deadline:
    April 2nd

    HANDY LIFE Program

    HANDY LIFE
    Program

    Eligibility Criteria:
    Students in grades 9-12 who at any point in their lives have been removed from
    their families, or who are being raised by someone other than their biological
    parents or who have received services from the Department of Children and
    Families or the Guardian Ad Litem Program a/k/a Foster Care. SEE MRS.
    KIRTMAN ASAP FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS WONDERFUL
    SUPPORT PROGRAM.
    LEARN MORE ABOUT HANDY BY CLICKING HERE!

    Deadline:
    Ongoing

    NROTC Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarship

    NROTC
    Naval Reserve Officers
    Training Corps
    Scholarship

    Eligibility Criteria:
    Seniors interested in the U.S. Navy and ROTC. Must be a US Citizen. Complete
    high school/equivalent certificate. Top 10% of Senior Class automatically
    qualifies. Minimum SAT (Verbal-530 & Math-520) or ACT (Math-21 & English-
    22). For more information, contact Jeffrey Collado (954) 977-7466 or visit
    website at:

    Award:
    Varies

    Deadline:
    Ongoing

    Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship

    Xerox Technical Minority
    Scholarship

    Eligibility Criteria:
    US citizens or visa-holding Permanent Residents of African American, Asian,
    Pacific Island, Native American, Native Alaskan, or Hispanic descent.
    Graduating seniors to be enrolled as a full time undergraduate in a technical
    science or
    engineering discipline at the bachelor level or above. Min. GPA 3.0. Resume.
    Review the website and application for complete details, FAQ's, and submission
    instructions:

    Major:
    Technical
    Science or
    Engineering
    (See website
    for list of
    acceptable
    programs)

    Award:
    $1,000-
    $10,000

    Deadline:
    September 30th

    Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship

    Gen and Kelly Tanabe
    Scholarship

    Eligibility Criteria:
    Currently in College or planning to start College within the next 12 months. US
    Resident & Essay. The selection of the winner is based primarily on the quality of
    the submitted personal statement. Information and application at:

    Award:
    $1,000

    Deadline:
    Spring
    Competition:
    July 31st


    Big Sun Scholarship for Athletes

    Big Sun Scholarship for
    Athletes

    Eligibility Criteria:
    Senior; student athlete; plan to attend college, university or technical school;
    essay: How has your education contributed to who you are today? Why do you
    want to earn a college education?

    Award:
    $500

    Deadline:
    June 22nd

    Tau Kappa Epsilon Triangle Achievement Scholarship Award

    Tau Kappa Epsilon
    Triangle Achievement
    Scholarship Award

    Eligibility Criteria:
    Male senior who intends to attend FSU in Fall 2011; Essay; Photo not required,
    but encouraged; Candidates will be evaluated on three criteria: Academic
    Success, Extracurricular Involvement, Excellence in athletics.
    CLICK HERE TO APPLY.

    Award:
    Up to $500

    Deadline:
    June 1st

    “Fuel Your Dreams” Scholarship

    "Fuel Your Dreams"
    Scholarship

    Eligibility Criteria:
    Students apply online. Students should review the website and application for
    complete details, essay guidelines, and submission instructions.

    Award:
    $1,000

    Deadline:
    May 31st

    WiseChoice “Find The Right College” Scholarship

    WiseChoice
    "Find The Right
    College"
    Scholarship

    Eligibility Criteria:
    U.S. students, graduating from High School in 2012-2015
    For complete details, including requirements, entry instructions and prize details
    please see see:

    Award:
    $2,500

    Deadline:
    May 31st

    B. Davis Scholarship

    B. Davis
    Scholarship

    Eligibility Criteria:
    Juniors and seniors. Essay of less than 1000 words on the topic: "How your
    education has contributed to who you are today, or how it will affect who you will
    become". Students should review the website for complete details and submission
    instructions:

    Award:
    $1,000

    Deadline:
    May 28th

    Ayn Rand Essay Contest: Former Participants

    Ayn Rand Essay Contest:
    Former Participants

    Eligibility Criteria:
    Eligibility: Grades 11th through College/Adult
    Must have been a former participant of the Ayn Rand Institute essay contest.
    For essay topics along with contest rules and guidelines please review the
    following web site:

    Award:
    1st: $2,000
    2nd: $5000
    (2 of them)
    3rd: $100
    (5 of them)
    Finalist: $50
    (5 of them)

    Deadline:
    May 14th

    Ayn Rand Essay Contest: We The Living

    Ayn Rand Essay Contest:
    We The Living

    Eligibility Criteria:
    Eligibility: 10th, 11th, and 12th Graders
    For essay topics along with contest rules and guidelines please review the
    following web site:

    Award:
    1st: $3,000
    2nd: $1,000
    (5 of them)
    3rd: $300
    (5 of them)
    Finalist: $50
    (25 of them)
    Semifinalist: $25
    (80 of them)

    Deadline:
    May 6th

    Animation Career Review’s “Aspiring Animation Professional” Scholarship Program

    Animation Career
    Review's
    "Aspiring Animation
    Professional"
    Scholarship Program

    Eligibility Criteria:
    Seniors who intend to pursue an animation related field (see website for a list of
    qualifying fields of study) at an accredited post-secondary school or college.
    Have a demonstrable record of academic success. Have a passion and drive for
    an animation and/or design related career. Essay. Apply online. Review the
    website for complete details, essay topic and guidelines, and submission
    instructions:

    Award:
    $1,000
    (3 Available for
    Florida
    Students)

    Deadline:
    May 1st

    The National Center for Juvenile Justice (NCJJ) Maurice B. Cohill, Jr., Young Investigator Award

    The National Center for
    Juvenile Justice (NCJJ)
    Maurice B. Cohill, Jr.,
    Young Investigator
    Award

    Eligibility Criteria:
    High school juniors and seniors who will be attending a college, university, or
    trade school after graduation. Interested in juvenile justice issues. Open to
    students in public schools, private schools and juvenile placement facilities.
    Students are asked to write a research paper on one of four subject areas related
    to juvenile justice. Students should review the website for complete details,
    research paper guidelines, and submission instructions:

    Award:
    $50 - $500
    Plus additional
    prizes for first
    place (plaque,
    ec.), and letters
    of
    recommendation
    for other

    Deadline:
    May 1st

    ASRAE Scholarship

    ASRAE
    Scholarship

    Eligibility Criteria:
    Seniors; 3.0 minimum cumulative Grade Point Average; must be within the top
    30% of senior class; Official transcript; Letter of acceptance into an accredited
    pre-engineering, engineering or engineering technology program from a postsecondary
    institution that meets the criteria listed below; The institution hosts a
    recognized ASHRAE student branch www.ashrae.org/students/page/702, The
    program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and
    Technology (ABET)  http://www.abet.org/  or the Partnership for Air-Conditioning,
    Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA) www.pahrahvacr.org in the USA,
    The program is accredited by an equivalent agency outside the USA that is part of
    The Washington or Sydney Accord  http://www.washingtonaccord.org/  or has a signed
    Memorandum of Understanding with ABET  http://www.abet.org/error.aspx?id=192 l;
    Three letters of recommendation: one from an instructor or faculty advisor, a
    current or past employer, and another character reference.

    Major:
    preengineering,
    engineering,
    or
    engineering
    technology

    Award:
    $3,000

    Deadline:
    May 1st

    LEAGUE Foundation GLBT Scholarship

    LEAGUE Foundation
    GLBT Scholarship

    Eligibility Criteria:
    Financial resources for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender graduating
    seniors. US citizen. To attend an accredited college, university, or vocational
    school within the US or Canada. Proof of acceptance is required. Transcript. Min
    3.0 GPA. Essays. Letters of recommendation. Community involvement. Review
    the website and application for complete details and submission instructions:

    Award:
    Varies
    Past Awards Raged
    from
    $1,500 - $2,500

    Deadline:
    April 30th

    Ayn Rand Essay Contest: The Fountainhead

    Ayn Rand Essay Contest:
    The Fountainhead

    Eligibility Criteria:
    Eligibility: 11th and 12th Graders
    For essay topics along with contest rules and guidelines please review the
    following web site:

    Award:
    1st: $10,000
    2nd: $2,000
    (5 of them)
    3rd: $1,000
    (10 of them)
    Finalist: $100
    (45 of them)
    Semifinalist: $50
    (175 of them)

    Deadline:
    April 26th

    Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Contest

    Holocaust Remembrance
    Project Essay Contest

    Eligibility Criteria:
    High School Students in grades 9-12, age 19 and under. Residents of the United
    States, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam. Essay, no
    more than 1200 words. Remembrance, history and lessons of the Holocaust and
    what can be done to prevent prejudice, discrimination and violence in our world
    today. Submit essay on line. Students should review the website and application
    for complete details, essay guidelines, FAQ's and submission instructions:

    Award:
    Up to $5,000
    &
    All expense
    paid trip to
    Boston in June
    2012

    Deadline:
    April 19th (Postmarked)

    Miami HEAT Dr. Jack Ramsay Scholarship

    Miami HEAT
    Dr. Jack Ramsay
    Scholarship

    Eligibility Criteria:
    High School Seniors in Broward County. Excellence in academics and community
    service. Financial Need. Minimum 3.2 GPA. Community Service Verification.
    Letters of Recommendation. Writing Sample. Information/Application at:

    Award:
    $2,500

    Deadline:
    April 7th

    D.A.R. Scholarships Margaret Howard Hamilton Scholarship

    D.A.R. Scholarships
    Margaret Howard
    Hamilton Scholarship

    Eligibility Criteria:
    Awarded to graduating High School Senior who has been accepted into the
    Harvey and Bernice Jones Learning Center, housing the Ben Caudle Learning
    Program at the University of the Ozarks, Clarksville, Arkansas. Applications
    must be requested directly through the Learning Center For complete
    application:
    For questions please contact http://dar.org/

    Award:
    $2,000
    One-time

    Deadline:
    April
    15th
    (Postmarked)

    Miami HEAT Alec Kessler Student Athlete Scholarship

    Miami HEAT
    Alec Kessler Student
    Athlete Scholarship

    Eligibility Criteria:
    High School Senior in Broward County. Participates in a Sport. Excellence in
    academics and community service. Financial Need. Minimum 3.2 GPA.
    Community Service Verification. Letters of Recommendation. Writing Sample.
    Information and application at:

    Award:
    $2,500

    Deadline:
    April 7th

    Miami HEAT Scholarship

    Miami HEAT
    Scholarship

    Eligibility Criteria:
    High School Senior in Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach County. Excellence
    in academics and community service. Financial Need. Minimum 3.2 GPA.
    Community Service Verification. Letters of Recommendation. Writing Sample.
    Information/Application at:

    Award:
    $2,500

    Deadline:
    April 7th

    Wednesday, February 1, 2012

    University of North Florida (UNF) Pathways Scholarships

    University of North
    Florida
    (UNF)
    Pathways Scholarships

    Eligibility Criteria:
    A number of individual donors and companies in the community have generously provided our
    students with scholarship support through the UNF Foundation. We seek to assist students in
    achieving their dreams and earning bachelor degrees while developing leadership and growth
    through community service, study abroad, Transformational Learning Opportunities (TLO), and
    undergraduate research. These scholarships require: Acceptance to UNF as a freshman (first time
    in college), completion of the Pathways to Success application packet, verification of Florida
    residency, completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and demonstrate
    financial need. (Financial need is determined by a student's campus cost of attendance minus the
    Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as calculated from the FAFSA, and other aid received.), full
    time enrollment with a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester. Attendance of Freshmen
    Advising Workshops, donor luncheons/receptions, and other Pathways to Success events. Packet
    should include; application, resumé, two letters of recommendation, and Student Aid Report (SAR).
    For more information, please visit:

    Award:
    Will Vary

    Deadline:
    March 1st