StraightForward Media's Nursing School Scholarship program - $500

This scholarship is for students who are pursuing post-secondary education in nursing. StraightForward Media is the only private company that offers four scholarships a year exclusively to nursing students.

Nursing school is becoming a very popular destination for those choosing their first career, as well as those looking to take their job in the medical profession to another level. Nurses are in higher demand than ever, and wages are excellent.

Award: $500. Deadline: July 14, 2013

More info: http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/scholarship/nursing/

Women in Service to Our Communities Scholarship - $500

This scholarship is for undergraduate and graduate students who are actively involved in community service. To apply, applicants must submit a community service resume highlighting service they have volunteered and a 300-word essay responding to the question: "Please briefly describe an important economic, environmental, or social issue facing communities today. For the issue you have chosen, and based on your service experience and school studies, please describe how an individual can help address this issue."

Deadline: July 15, 2013     Award: $500

More info: http://www.womeninservice.org/index.html

Richard R. Tufenkian Scholarship - $2500

This scholarship is for Armenian undergraduate college students. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have a father and/or mother and/or grandparent of Armenian origin. Applicants must attend an accredited United States university or college as full-time undergraduate students in fall 2013, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit a one-page, double-spaced essay on a given topic and include a reference letter attesting to their Armenian community service.

Deadline: July 31, 2013     Award: $ 2,500



More info: http://www.aefweb.org/aefscholarships.php

“My Mentor Was Me” Scholarship Video Challenge - $1000

To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit a video between one and three minutes in length that identifies and describes the impact a mentor has had on their pursuit of success and the importance of mentor-mentee relationships.

Deadline: July 31, 2013     Award: $1,000

Who can apply? High-school seniors and college students (undergraduate & graduate) pursuing a degree at an accredited college in the United States in the Fall of 2013 are encouraged to apply.

Videos will be rated and ranked by a panel of judges on the basis of originality, creativity, and quality of reflection + the number of "likes". The winner will be notified on September 1, 2013. The winning video will be published on this site

More info: http://www.mymentorwasme-challenge.com/

Arizona Student Financial Aid Programs

The Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education (ACPE) is committed to expanding access and increasing success in postsecondary education for Arizonans. This website provides a user friendly one-stop resource to all state grants, scholarships and forgivable loans.

The State of Arizona has several programs available for eligible Arizona resident students to help meet the costs of higher education. All programs require that students have a current and valid Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file.  Go to: http://www.azgrants.gov/AZGrants2009/index.html Check out the websites below:  http://www.pay4collegearizona.gov/Pay4CollegeArizona/index.html http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ http://www.collegegoalsunday.com/cgs/ http://www.sopdigitaledition.com/arizonacollege/#/1/

Pima Community College Scholarships & Grants

PCC helps you achieve your dreams through scholarships and grants. Unlike loans, scholarships or grants never have to be paid back. Performance-based scholarships not only assist with your financial needs, they are a reward for your hard work and distinguish you as an outstanding student. Here are some of your grant and scholarship options:

More info: http://www.pima.edu/paying-for-school/scholarships-grants/index.html

PCC Foundation Scholarships

Many scholarships are available through the PCC Foundation. Some are general scholarships, while others are based on program of study or merit. Although due dates for individual scholarships vary, applications for the majority of the scholarships are available in the spring of each year.

Adelante Program

The Adelante program is a performance-based award program that provides selected, eligible Latino male students with financial support and specialized student services.

All-Arizona Academic Team Scholarship

All Arizona Academic Team Scholarships are available to qualified students from each PCC campus.  Applications are generally accepted October - November.

Chancellor's Recognition Scholarship

The Chancellor's Recognition Scholarship is awarded to well-rounded graduating high school students from Pima County. If you have shown academic competency and made contributions in several aspects of academic and civic life you may be eligible. The deadline for 2013-2014 applications is April 26, 2013. 

Pima Book Scholarships

Pima Book Scholarships, funded by the Follett Bookstore, are available to help qualified PCC students purchase textbooks. If you have a 3.0 cumulative GPA or a minimum score of 550 on the GED, you may be eligible. The application period for 2013-2014 is March 4 - May 31, 2013.

PCC Student Grants Program

The PCC Student Grants Program provides full or partial tuition and fees, or a textbook stipend to qualified, selected applicants. You must apply and meet the qualifications to be eligible to compete for these grants.

Aztec Activity Grant

If you are a qualified student who also performs community service or volunteer work, or participates in student life activities, you may be eligible for the Aztec Activity Grant. The deadline for 2013-2014 applications is May 31, 2013.

Pima Opportunity Grant

The Pima Opportunity Grant may be available to you if you are a qualified student with a specific level of financial need.

Other Scholarships

Scholarship funds are also available through community groups, organizations and companies outside of PCC. The financial aid office receives information periodically about available scholarships in the community. Check with a campus Student Services Center for the latest available information. Other sources of information on scholarships and financial aid are available at campus libraries and public libraries. Ask a librarian for assistance in finding these references. You may also find financial aid resources online.

NOTE: If you should receive scholarship money from outside PCC and receive scholarship funds directly, you must notify their financial aid office.

Watch Out for Scholarship Scams
Every year there are a few scholarship search "scams" that imitate legitimate search companies, foundations and sponsors. These companies may request money for their services, advertise that they "guarantee" results or ask for inappropriate personal information such as your bank or Social Security number. Beware of anyone who requests money for scholarship search services. To learn more visit Scholarship Scams.

UNCF Scholarship Programs

The UNCF Program Services Department manages various scholarship programs. Each program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates and required documentation. To apply for a UNCF scholarship, you must apply through the on-line application process. As many of the UNCF scholarships require that the scholarship recipient apply for Federal Student Aid, it is recommended that applicants complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Get in-depth information on federal student aid programs and applying for financial aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

If you are a student attending a UNCF-member college or university, it is highly recommended that you also complete the UNCF general scholarship application. Once a student completes the application, the information will be used to match you to many of the specific programs administered by UNCF. The general application, however, does not apply to scholarship programs that require a separate application.

UNCF Scholarship Applications are closed for the 2012/13 academic year. Opportunities for the 2013/14 academic year will be available beginning August 1, 2013.

More info: http://www.uncf.org/sections/ForStudents/SS_Scholarships/scholarships.asp

Yale makes tuition affordable to low income students

In an effort to reach out to low-income students who may not consider applying to Yale due to a misperception of its cost, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions has launched a new educational campaign to inform low-income families about the affordability of a Yale College education.

On June 12, the Yale Office of Undergraduate Admissions sent a tailored mailing to 16,000 high-achieving rising high school seniors who are members of low-income families. The postcard (left) shows the low cost of Yale for students on financial aid by highlighting:

• that parents earning $65,000 or less are not asked to make any monetary contribution to the cost of their child’s Yale education;
• the $15,857 average yearly net price — including tuition, room and board, and books -  for Yale College for all students receiving financial aid; and
• a new website where families can compare Yale’s net price to the average net price paid by students receiving financial aid who attend a public university in their home state.

Recent research by Caroline Hoxby and Christopher Avery demonstrates that a significant number of academically qualified low-income students fail to apply to selective private and public institutions, in part, because they believe such schools are not affordable. Instead, these students “under match” in their search for a college.

 “The research shows clearly that under-resourced students and their parents wildly overestimate the actual cost of attending college, whether it’s at Yale or another selective private college or university,” said Jeremiah Quinlan, dean of undergraduate admissions. “We hope to undercut this trend by providing an apples-to-apples comparison of Yale’s net price to what a student is likely to pay in-state.

"For most students and families in the United States, Yale is more affordable than a public university,” Quinlan said. “It’s critical that these talented students understand that their high aspirations are feasible. We hope to provide them with information that will lead to the best array of choices from among private and public colleges.”

Yale will send another mailing to the same 16,000 students later this summer that will include instructions for applying to Yale and obtaining a fee waiver.

The mailing directs students to a college pricing website found at: admissions.yale.edu/price. The website also brings students to simple information on how to apply for admission using a fee waiver, and to Yale’s easy-to-use Net Price Calculator, which generates a sample financial aid award based on a family’s financial information and Yale’s current financial aid policies.

The mailing is directed at two groups of high achieving low-income students: 

• Rising high school seniors who live in lower-income neighborhoods who have performed exceptionally well on the PSAT or ACT.
• Rising high school seniors who have applied for a QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship.

Yale’s partnership with QuestBridge, a national non-profit organization that connects low-income students with top colleges and universities, is entering its seventh year this summer. In addition to serving as one of 35 partner colleges who accept applications from QuestBridge Finalists, Yale hosts a QuestBridge summer conference on campus to assist under-resourced students with the process of applying to selective colleges. This coming fall, Yale will have more than 190 students on campus who were Questbridge Finalists.  

The mailing campaign is one of the Yale Office of Undergraduate Admissions’ many efforts to reach out to students from low-income households, including the Student Ambassador Program. Every year admissions officers train over 200 current Yale students to visit more than 400 high schools in 39 states. These Yale Ambassadors serve as “near to peer” advisors, connecting students in high schools with high numbers of low-income students with information about the Yale experience while dispelling myths about accessibility and cost.

Yale College admits students for their academic and personal promise without regard to their ability to pay. Concern about cost should not keep students from applying, as Yale College meets 100% of students’ demonstrated need. Approximately 55% of Yale undergraduates receive financial aid from Yale, none of which is in the form of a loan.

Go to article: http://news.yale.edu/2013/06/27/new-outreach-effort-high-school-students-low-income-families

National Restaurant Association First-Time Freshman Scholarship -$2500

High School and GED Graduates

This scholarship is for students who will be first-time freshmen including graduating high school seniors, GED graduates and high school graduates enrolling in college for the first time.  Applicants must be pursuing studies in a restaurant and food service-related program - view a full list of eligibility requirements.

Application deadline: July 24, 2013

Award amount: $2,500

Al Schuman Ecolab First-Time Freshman Entrepreneurial Scholarship

For information regarding the Al Schuman Ecolab First-Time Freshman Entreprenuerial Scholarship, click here

Krill Oil - Educate Your Heart' Scholarship - $1000

Viva Labs's Krill Oil will be giving $1,000 to two students, pursuing further education beyond a high school level, as part of the 'Krill Oil - Educate Your Heart' program! 

Interested participants must meet the following criteria: 

Eligibility is for any student currently enrolled in the fall/spring school year of 2013/2014 at any college, university, trade or technical school within the United States or Canada. Students must maintain a cumulative 

Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 (or the equivalent). Students must be 16 years or older at the time of enrollment. Must be a Canadian/American citizen or hold a valid student visa. Winning participants will be required to submit a photo for promotional purposes Eligible students must submit an essay written around one of the two following questions: How has the importance of heart health impacted you, your family, or your community? How can an individual change his or her lifestyle to promote a healthy heart and holistic well being? The top two essays will be chosen based on originality and creativity, but must also include: A title. A minimum of 500 words in length with a maximum of 1,000. Proper citation of any and all research material used. Each applicant may only submit one essay for consideration.

Submissions should be sent via e-mail along with a cover letter including: legal name, mailing address, telephone number, a brief biography and the name of the school the applicant will be enrolled in for the Fall 2013 semester to Sandra.Goldstein@KrillOil.com. The deadline for essay submissions is Friday, July 5th, 2013. Winners will be announced Friday, July 19th, 2013 on the KrillOil.com scholarship page. Scholarships will be paid out to successful applicants on Friday, August 2nd, 2013. *Submitted essays will become the property of Viva Labs. Viva Labs may use your name, image, and biographical information in promotional efforts related to the ‘Krill Oil – Educate Your Heart’ scholarship program.

More info: http://krilloil.com/krill-oil-scholarship/

Babe Ruth Scholarship Program - $1000

Babe Ruth Scholarship Program

In 2001 Babe Ruth League, Inc. established a College Scholarship Program for players who participated in the Babe Ruth Baseball and Softball divisions. The program was created to provide assistance to individuals who plan on furthering their education beyond high school. Funds for the scholarship program were generated from their Annual Golf Outing along with donations from friends at K&K Insurance Group, Rawlings Sporting Goods and MBNA America.

Award: $1000. Deadline July 1, 2013

To be eligible for The Babe Ruth Scholarship Program apply today.

More info: http://www.baberuthleague.org/scholarships.aspx

Women In Defense HORIZONS Scholarship - $500 – $12,000

Through the HORIZONS Scholarship, established in 1988, Women In Defense encourages women to pursue careers related to the national security and defense interests of the United States and to provide development opportunities to women already working in national security and defense fields. The scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to further educational objectives of women who are U.S. citizens either employed or planning careers in defense or national security areas. (This is not law enforcement or criminal justice.) The amount of the awards varies each year.

A panel of judges, composed of WID members, considers applications and makes awards once each year. WID is in a key position to shape the future defense and national security workforce. WID leaders and members encourage the study of professions related to science, technology, education, and math that support national security professionals.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria. No exceptions will be considered.

1. Be currently enrolled at an accredited university or college, either full-time or part- time.
2. Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible; undergraduates must have attained at least junior level status (60 credits).
3. Demonstrate interest in pursuing a career related to national security or defense.
4. Demonstrate financial need.
5. Have a minimum grade point average of 3.25.
6. Be a woman.
7. Be a citizen of the United States.

Recipients of past awards may apply for future financial assistance.

Fields of Study

Focus of the scholarship is on the following preferred fields of study: security studies, military history, government relations, engineering, computer science, cyber security, physics, mathematics, business (as it relates to national security or defense), law (as it relates to national security or defense), international relations, political science, and economics. Others will be considered if the applicant can successfully demonstrate relevance to a career in the areas of national security or defense.

Selection Criteria

Awards will be based on academic achievement, participation in defense and national security activities, field of study, work experience, statements of objectives, recommendations, and financial need. Awards are made without regard to race, creed, color, or religion. Women In Defense reserves the right to revise, suspend or discontinue this program without notice.

Deadline, Application, Notification

Completed applications, essays, recommendations and transcripts must be received no later than JULY 1. Send application packages to: WID HORIZONS, 2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400, Arlington, VA 22201-3061.

Applicant is responsible for making sure all materials arrive to meet the deadline.

More info: http://wid.ndia.org/horizon/Pages/default.aspx

Castle Ink Paperless Scholarship 2013 - $1000

The goal of this award is to promote awareness around the importance of recycling. 

The scholarship is open to US residents who are college bound, who will begin college in 2013 or 2014, as well as any student currently enrolled in any accredited institution.

The application deadline for this scholarship is July 1, 2013. Award: $1000

To apply, use social media to post something about recycling and/or how you reduce, reuse and recycle. Post something inspirational about recycling on YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter, Tumblr, or Facebook and be sure to use the hashtag #CastleInk. They we'll probably be able to find your post, linking to www.CastleInk.com from your video or post will help them find your entry more easily. It is that simple.

One winner will be picked at random from among the entries on 7/1/13. The more times you post something, the greater your chances of winning. Good luck!

While they will probably be able to find your posts without your help but please go to: http://www.castleink.com/category/717/Castle-Ink-Paperless-Scholarship.html and tell them where you have added your posts, and to provide them with your contact info so they can contact you should you win the contest.