National Collegiate Cancer Foundation (NCCF) Scholarship - $1000

This scholarship is for cancer survivors or current cancer patients who are between the ages of 18 and 35. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be attending or planning to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational institution in pursuit of an associate's, bachelor's, master's, doctorate, or certificate as of the fall semester following application. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. Scholarships are awarded based on displaying a "win-win" attitude with respect to their cancer experience, quality of essays, financial need, overall story of cancer survivorship, commitment to education, and quality of recommendations. Deadline: May 15, 2013. Award: $1000

More info: http://www.collegiatecancer.org/scholarships.html

Educate It Forward ELL Hispanic Heritage Scholarship - $1000

This scholarship is for graduating ELL seniors of Hispanic descent who have been nominated by an ELL teacher. 

The Educate It Forward’ ELL Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Award of one thousand dollars ($1,000) is presented to an outstanding graduating ELL senior of Hispanic descent, whose teachers are able to acknowledge academic commitment, outstanding personal characteristics and involvement in community services. Deadline: May 14, 2013. Award: $1000.

More info: http://www.educate-it-forward-campaign.org/

Application: http://www.educate-it-forward-campaign.org/Application/scholarship-application.pdf

Brower Youth Awards - $3000

These awards are for young activist leaders between the ages of 13 and 22 who are living in North America. Awards are given to recognize outstanding activism and achievements on a project or campaign with positive environmental and social impact. Deadline: May 13, 2013. Award: $3000

The Award

Each of the six recipients of the Brower Youth Awards will receive a $3,000 cash prize, a professionally produced short film about their work, and flight and lodging accommodations for a week long trip to the San Francisco Bay Area.

During their stay in California, the recipients will participate in a camping trip, leadership activities, speaking and media engagements, and trainings and environmental conferences giving them a chance to meet with mentors and peers. The week of activities culminates in the awards ceremony in front of more than 900 guests at the Nourse Theatre in San Francisco on October 22, 2013.

More info: http://www.broweryouthawards.org/

Candice's Sickle Cell Scholarship Fund - $1,500

This scholarship is for students with sickle cell disease who are pursuing higher education. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must write an essay of 250 words on how sickle cell anemia disease has affected their life, including their education; what their educational goals are and how they expect to achieve them; and an individual who has been instrumental in helping them persevere. Deadline: May 6, 2013. Award: $1500

More info: http://www.candicessicklecellfund.org/


   Candice Young-Deler

Statement from the founder of the Scholarship:

"Hello, my name is Candice Young-Deler and in spite of having sickle cell disease, I have overcome many obstacles. Achieving outstanding grades while attending school was a task, which limited my chances for a scholarship. Because of severe pain caused by sickle cell crises, I constantly struggled with school related work. I found it very difficult, but not unattainable. For this reason, we would like to assist students with sickle cell disease by awarding a $1,500 scholarship to three individuals annually."

NURSE Corps Scholarship Program - Monthly Stipend ($1289)

This scholarship is for students who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a professional nursing degree program (bachelor's, graduate, associate's, or diploma) at accredited school of nursing located in the United States. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must begin classes no later than September 30; be free from any Federal judgment liens; be free from existing service commitments; not be delinquent on a Federal debt; and be US citizens (born or naturalized), nationals, or lawful permanent residents. After graduation, scholarship recipients will work for at least two years at an eligible Critical Shortage Facility (CSF). Preference is given to qualified applicants with the greatest financial need who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited undergraduate nursing program or master’s nurse practitioner program as full-time students. Deadline: May 2, 2013. Award: Monthly stipend ($1,289 for the school year)

More info: http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/scholarships/nursing/

Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship - $3000

This scholarship is for students preparing to pursue or currently pursuing an undergraduate degree full-time at an accredited college or university. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be pursuing a degree in a field that will lead to a career in the visual arts. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service activities. Deadline: May 2, 2013. Award: $3000

More info: http://www.cbcfinc.org/cbcs-va

International Teamster Women's Caucus Scholarship Program - $500

This scholarship is for daughters and sons of active or retired Teamster members who have at least twelve months of consecutive membership in good standing. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited college, university, trade, or business school. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit their SAT/ACT scores and an essay on how unions can motivate youth and women to become involved in the union movement. Deadline: May 1, 2013. Award: $500

More info: http://www.teamster.org/content/review-requirements-and-apply

JWV National Youth Achievement Grant Program - $750 - $1,250

This grant program is for Jewish students who are direct descendants of members of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America. Applicants must be high school seniors who have been accepted to an accredited college or university, are in the top 25% of their class, and have participated in extracurricular activities at school and in the Jewish community. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must get their application signed by the JWV member's post commander. Each Department will forward their top three applicants for consideration at the national convention. Deadline: May 1, 2013. Awards: $750-$1250

More info: http://www.jwv.org/programs/service/awards/national_youth_achievement_program

Scholarship for Students who are Hard of Hearing or Deaf - $1000

This scholarship is for students who have a minimum 40dB bilateral hearing loss as evidenced on audiogram by an SRT of 40dB or greater in both ears. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be either entering college on a full-time basis or currently attending college on a full-time basis at a college or university in the United States. Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in any discipline; graduate degrees, associate's degrees, community colleges, or vocational programs do not qualify. Applicants must have a minimum 3.2 GPA or be at least 85% in all courses. For high school students entering college, this is the cumulative GPA for grades 9-11 and the first semester of 12th grade. For students currently at a freshman level in college, this is the cumulative GPA for grades 9-12 and first semester of college. For college students who are sophomores or higher this is the college transcript for all semesters completed. Along with the traditional scholarship application materials, applicants must also submit a recent audiogram or statement from a hearing health professional verifying hearing loss level. Deadline: May 1, 2013. Award: $1000

More info: http://www.sertoma.org/scholarships

Hyatt Hotels Fund for Minority Lodging Management Students - $2000

This scholarship is for minority students who are pursuing a bachelor's degree in hospitality management. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be African-American, Hispanic, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Applicants must be at least juniors in a four-year program for the 2013 fall semester; be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours for the upcoming fall and spring semesters, or just the fall semester if graduating in December; and must be US citizens or permanent residents. Deadline: May 1, 2013. Award: $2000

More info: http://www.collegegreenlight.com/page/scholarships/details.jsp?scholarshipID=4009

Women’s Army Corps Veterans Association Scholarship - $1,500

This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors who are children, grandchildren, nieces, or nephews of an Army Service Woman. Award: $1,500. Deadline: 5/1/2013

This scholarship is based upon academic achievement and leadership as expressed  through co-curricular activities and community involvement. A $1500.00 scholarship will be given annually. The recipient will be notified by mail or email. The check will be forwarded to the acceptance institution.

Click here: http://www.armywomen.org/pdf/_10ScholarApp.pdf

Math-O-Vision Contest - $1000-$4000

The Neukom Institute for Computational Science, at Dartmouth College, is offering prizes for high school students who create 4-minute movies that show the world of equations we live in. In 240 seconds, using animation, story-telling, humor, or anything you can think of, show us what you see: the patterns, the abstractions, the patterns within the abstractions.

This competition is not just for mathematicians, it's for creative people who want to delve into, and show, the world of equations that surrounds us, the way Math fills our world. Deadline: 5/1/2013

Prizes:
 
• First Prize: $4,000

• Second Prize: $2,000

• Third Prize: $1,000


Click here: http://math-o-vision.com/

Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund Scholarship - $1000-$2000

This scholarship is for students who are actively pursuing undergraduate degrees related to careers in information and records management. Eligibility:  Students who are citizens of U.S. or Canada and actively pursuing an education for a career in information and records management. Award:  $1,000 – $2,000. Deadline: 5/1/2013

Click here:

http://www.alhef.org/

Scholarship Junkies Help You find Scholarships!

The goal of Scholarship Junkies is to connect students who have won scholarships with students who are applying for scholarships in an effort to help them successfully fund their higher education. More than just providing the tools for achieving scholarship success, Scholarship Junkies strives to help students learn how to best articulate their talents, skills, and life stories through their own personal scholarship application process.

Scholarship Junkies was created in Spring 2006 to provide students with an insider’s guide to the scholarship process from the perspective of students who have recently won scholarships, both locally and nationally. Through articles and scholarship profiles, the information covered includes how to find scholarships, how to choose which scholarships to apply for, how to compile competitive applications, and much more.

Scholarship Junkies Corps is a specially selected group of recent scholarship recipients and mentors who serve as our scholarship essay feedback team. If you are a student seeking some guidance on your scholarship essay or simply looking for an extra pairs of eyes to look over your draft, submit your essay(s) via their For Students page. Click on the link below to get scholarship help:

http://scholarshipjunkies.com/

STATE LEGISLATION IN SUPPORT OF UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT EDUCATION

Even though the DREAM Act has not been passed nationwide, many states inspired by the bill have passed their own legislation helping undocumented students gain easier access to higher education.

College Greenlight has created an alphabetically organized list of these states, including exactly what laws they have passed, and the steps a student must take to qualify for them. If available, there is a link to the text of each state’s bill, as well as links to relevant resources for each state.

As more and more states continue to pass similar laws, the list will be updated accordingly.  This can be a crucial resource to any undocumented students searching for information or assistance in their transition to college.

Click on this link to see list of states and info: 

http://www.collegegreenlight.com/blog/state-legislation-in-support-of-undocumented-student-education/

FLY-IN PROGRAMS FOR UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS!

From College Greenlight:

"Visiting campus is one of the most important steps in deciding if a particular college is right for you. Because of this, most colleges offer weekend programs where students can spend a couple nights on campus, and get to know the students and faculty who bring the college to life.

However, travelling to these campuses can be extremely expensive. Click on the link below to show a list of colleges that offer travel assistance for students who demonstrate financial need.

Almost all of these programs take place in the Fall, so bookmark this list as we continue to add new colleges."

Click on the link for a list of those colleges: 

http://www.collegegreenlight.com/blog/fly-in-programs-for-underrepresented-students/

TODAY!!! First Generation Film Screening and Resource Fair!!!

Join us TODAY for a FREE screening of the documentary film, FIRST GENERATION!!! The screening is today, April 25th at 6pm at Pima Community College Center for the Arts, Proscenium Theater - West Campus. It's a feature documentary that chronicles the lives of four high-achieving, low-income high school students as they strive to be first in their families to go to college. There will be a Resource Fair at 5pm to 6pm before the screening and a Food Truck Round Up from 4:30pm-6:30pm!!!

TOMORROW! First Generation Film Screening and Resource Fair!!!

Join us TOMORROW for a screening of the documentary film First Generation!!! The free screening is on Thursday, April 25th at 6pm at Pima Community College Center for the Arts, Proscenium Theater - West Campus. It's a feature documentary that chronicles the lives of four high-achieving, low-income high school students as they strive to be first in their families to go to college. The Metropolitan Education Commission is joining La Paloma Family Services and PCC West Campus Office of Student Life to present this special event. There will be a Resource Fair at 5pm to 6pm before the screening. Food Trucks! There will be a Food Truck Round Up accompanying the event from 4:30pm to 6:30pm! 2202 West Anklam, Tucson.

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Big Sun Sports Scholarships - $500

Big Sun Sports Scholarships: Seniors who are student athletes (any sport) and planning on attending college in the Fall 2013. Submit a short essay (See link below for details). Amount: $500. Deadline: 6/21/13

All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute.

More info:
http://www.bigsunathletics.com/

College Profile: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

College Profile: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro was founded in 1891 and is one of the three original institutions of the consolidated University of North Carolina system. Today, UNCG enrolls approximately 18,000 students; about 14,000 of those are undergraduates. UNCG's student body is diverse -- students come from 40 states and more than 70 countries, and 34 percent are minority students. Spartans often say that UNCG doesn't feel like a big school because of the friendly campus atmosphere.

More info:
http://admissions.uncg.edu/discover-about.php

The Arizona Ivy League Project

The Arizona Ivy League Project is seeking outstanding sophomores and juniors in high school to participate in a 2 year leadership program. It's mission is to engage, envision and empower students to apply and attend the leading institutions of higher education while committed to giving back to their community.They currently have over 150 students who have been accepted or graduated from East Coast Schools over the last 20 years. Deadline for applications is Friday, May 31, 2013 at 5pm.

On Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAZILP

Website: 
http://azivyleagueproject.org/

1 Week From Today - First Generation Film Screening and Resource Fair!!!

Join us one week from today for a screening of the documentary film First Generation!!! The free screening is on Thursday, April 25th at 6pm at Pima Community College Center for the Arts, Proscenium Theater - West Campus. It's a feature documentary that chronicles the lives of four high-achieving, low-income high school students as they strive to be first in their families to go to college. The Metropolitan Education Commission is joining La Paloma Family Services and PCC West Campus Office of Student Life to present this special event. There will be a Resource Fair at 5pm to 6pm before the screening. BREAKING NEWS: Food Trucks! There will be a Food Truck Round Up accompanying the event from 4:30pm to 6:30pm! 2202 West Anklam, Tucson.

Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship - $1000

Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship: Juniors and Seniors planning on attending college. No citizenship or GPA requirement. Complete and submit essay per instructions on website on the topic: "What have you done outside the classroom that demonstrates qualities sought after by the post secondary institution that you are hoping to attend? Also, which of these qualities means the most to you?" Award: $1000. Deadline: 6/14/2013

Abbott & Fenner are committed to helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed. The winner(s) of this annual scholarship will receive their award within 2 weeks of the listed deadline. All applicants should include their full name and mailing address with their submissions.

Click here: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

Nordstroms’ Scholarship Program - $10,000

Nordstroms’ Scholarship Program: High school JUNIORS who have at least a 2.7 GPA, volunteer or participate in community services or extracurricular activities, plan on attending an accredited 4 year college or university and apply for financial assistance. Award: $10,000 (80 awards!). Deadline: 5/1/13 

Nordstrom is excited to award $10,000 scholarships to 80 outstanding high school students to help them achieve their dreams of going to college. The Nordstrom Scholarship recognizes students across the country for their exceptional scholastic achievement and community involvement.

Click here: http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/nordstrom-cares-scholarship

A.W. Bodine-Sunkist Memorial Scholarship - $2000

A.W. Bodine-Sunkist Memorial Scholarship Application: Seniors whose immediate family derives the majority of their income from agriculture, have financial need, and GPA and extracurricular activities indicate a potential for success. Complete application package including personal and financial information, a written essay, transcripts, and two references. Award: $2000. Deadline: 4/30/2013

The Bodine-Sunkist scholarship honors the memory of Sunkist board vice chairman Arthur W. Bodine. Eligibility requirements include financial need and a family or personal involvement in California or Arizona agriculture. It is open to students entering any phase of their undergraduate college career, at any school, and in any field of study. Please remember that the student and/or a member of the immediate family (parents/siblings/grandparents) must be, have been or currently be involved in California or Arizona agriculture. The number of recipients varies each year, with selection based on factors such as financial need, grade point average, college board test scores, recommendations and an essay.

Click here: http://www.sunkist.com/about/bodine_scholarship.aspx

Student-View Scholarship Program: $500-$4000

Student-View Scholarship Program: Graduating seniors, no minimum GPA or citizenship requirements. Complete on-line college survey. No essay required! $4,000 (1 award ), $1,000 (2 awards), $500 (9 awards) Deadline: 4/21/2013

Click here: http://www.student-view.com/ScholarshipWmap.html

Free screening of the documentary film First Generation!!!

Join us for a free screening of the documentary film First Generation!!! It's less than two weeks away! The screening is on Thursday, April 25th at 6pm at Pima Community College Center for the Arts, Proscenium Theater - West Campus. It's a feature documentary that chronicles the lives of four high-achieving, low-income high school students as they strive to be first in their families to go to college. The Metropolitan Education Commission is joining La Frontera Arizona and La Paloma Family Services JUMP for College Program to present this special event. There will be a Resource Fair at 5pm to 6pm before the screening. 

Hark's Scholarship - $1000

This scholarship is for currently enrolled high school seniors and undergraduate students. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and be US citizens or permanent residents. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must choose and answer one of three given questions in 500-1000 words.

• What is the most creative way you have used digital media in school?
• What is the most inspirational clip/video you've seen on the web and how has it inspired you?
• Create an argument for/against DRM (digital rights management) and it's impact on the web.

Deadline: April 20, 2013

Award: $1000

Apply here: http://www.hark.com/about/scholarship

Carrie Crystal Stuckert Memorial Art Scholarship - $1000

This scholarship is for students who are currently enrolled or accepted to enroll as art majors (including art therapy). To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be attending or accepted to an accredited US institution, be academically capable, possess extracurricular accomplishments and inspirational goals, and be US citizens.

Deadline: April 26, 2013

Average Award: $1000

Apply Here: http://www.dreampoolfoundation.org/information.html

Don't forget to join us for a free screening of the documentary film First Generation!!!

Join us three weeks from today for a free screening of the documentary film First Generation!!! The screening is on Thursday, April 25th at 6pm at Pima Community College Center for the Arts, Proscenium Theater - West Campus. It's a feature documentary that chronicles the lives of four high-achieving, low-income high school students as they strive to be first in their families to go to college. The Metropolitan Education Commission is joining La Frontera Arizona and La Paloma Family Services JUMP for College Program to present this special event. There will be a Resource Fair at 5pm to 6pm before the screening. 

Check out their site: http://www.firstgenerationfilm.com/

I’m First Scholarship - $2000

Recognized by the National Scholarship Providers Association and Fastweb.com as 2012 Scholarship Provider of the Year, Center for Student Opportunity’sI’m First Scholarship is a $2,000, four-year renewable scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors who will be first-generation college and are matriculating to a College Partner institution.

Scholarship winners have the unique privilege to serve as student bloggers on I’m First to share their college experiences and offer advice to aspiring first-generation college students on how to make it to and through college.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Current high school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the United States.
• First-generation college student (neither parent has earned a four-year college degree)
• Must be attending an I’m First partner college or university. View College Partners.

Ideal candidates will display the following qualities:

• Seeking financial aid and scholarship support for college
• Strong writing skills and unique perspective
• Strong capacity for reflection for blogging
• Experience with or commitment to community service
• Leadership experience
• Commitment to helping expand educational opportunities for other first-generation students

Scholarship winners are not selected based on academic qualifications such as GPA, SAT/ACT scores, or intended majors.

Undocumented students are eligible to apply.

Click here: http://www.imfirst.org/scholarship/

GLORIA FEIGENBAUM SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN RETURNING TO SCHOOL - $1500

GLORIA FEIGENBAUM SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN RETURNING TO SCHOOL

PURPOSE:
The Gloria Feigenbaum Scholarship was created by the family, friends and associates at
University of Arizona and Tucson in memory of Gloria Feigenbaum, an active faculty member and
champion for women’s rights during her career at The University of Arizona.  She was a member of
the committee to form the original Tucson Women’s Commission and was appointed to serve on the
first Arizona Women’s Commission.  Gloria Feigenbaum was also the founder of the Youth
University at UA, and creatively sought to involve young and old in the continuation of education
on the college campus.

ELIGIBILITY:
This scholarship was created to provide support for women who have previously attended
college, but have had to interrupt their education for two or more years.  Candidates must apply and
be accepted at the University of Arizona as either full- or part- time students and demonstrate
FAFSA financial need
.
VALUE:
$1,500 scholarship awarded for the 2013-2014 academic year.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Submit all application documents as one completed package by June 15, 2013.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
The documents necessary for application are the following:
1. Application Form
2. Personal essay – maximum 2 pages – describing the circumstances that led to
leaving college and the decision to return to school, as well as future career
goals.
3. Two Letters of Recommendation
4. FAFSA determination for Student Aid
                          
Submit by E-mail to:
applications@gfscholarship.org

Website: http://uaatwork.arizona.edu/uannounce/ua-scholarship-available-women-returning-school

Click here to download info and application:
http://metedu.org/rcac/Gloria%20Feigenbaum%20Scholarship%202013.pdf