Alice T. Shafer Prize Association for Women in Mathematics

The Executive Committee of the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) calls for nominations for the Alice T. Schafer Mathematics Prize to be awarded to an undergraduate woman for excellence in mathematics. All members of the mathematical community are invited to submit nominations for the Prize. The nominee may be at any level in her undergraduate career but must be an undergraduate as of September 1, 2013. She must either be a U.S. citizen or have a school address in the United States. The Schafer Prize was established in 1990 by the Executive Committee of the AWM and is named for AWM former president and one of its founding members, Alice T. Schafer, who contributed a great deal to women in mathematics throughout her career.

The 2014 Schafer Prize will be awarded at the Joint Prize Session at the Joint Mathematics Meetings in Baltimore, MD, January 2014. The letters of nomination should include, but is not limited to, an evaluation of the nominee on the following criteria:

• quality of performance in advanced mathematics courses and special programs 
• demonstration of real interest in mathematics 
• ability for independent work in mathematics 
• performance in mathematical competitions at the local or national level, if any

Open to: An undergraduate woman who excels in mathematics 
Nomination deadline: September 15, 2013

Award: $250 to $1,000 annually

More info:  https://sites.google.com/site/awmmath/programs/schafer-prize

MyProjectorLamps Scholarship

MyProjectorLamps.com announces a biannual scholarship and will award $500 to two students who best explore a topic they select.

Their first scholarship contest challenges entrants to create a one page essay detailing your ideas about the use of multimedia and data visualization in K-12 classrooms. Explore modern teaching methods and propose specific ideas for visual and interactive presentation in K-12 classrooms for improved knowledge retention.

Criteria for inquiring participants must include:

• Minimum age of sixteen years (to date) or older. 
• Currently attending an accredited U.S. program: i.e high school, college or university. 
• Be in the final year of high school or enrolled as an undergraduate in the U.S. 
• Considered in "Good Standing" at current institution- i.e not on academic probation or suspension. 
• A minimum cumlulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher. 
• Postmarked by October 12th, 2013 for the Fall 2013 scholarship and by April 13th, 2014 for the Spring 2014 scholarship. 

More info: http://www.myprojectorlamps.com/scholarships.html


 

BEA National Scholarships in Broadcasting for Academic Year 2014-2015

BEA (Broadcast Education Association) is the professional development association for professors, industry professionals and students involved in teaching and research related to radio, television, and other electronic media. BEA administers fourteen scholarships annually, to honor broadcasters and the electronic media profession. The BEA Two Year Award is for study at member schools offering only freshman and sophomore instruction, or for use at a four-year member school by a graduate of a BEA two-year campus. All other scholarships are awarded to juniors, seniors and graduate students at BEA Member institutions.

Scholarships will be awarded for full-time degree work FOR THE FULL ACADEMIC YEAR. One semester grants are NOT made. Scholarships must be used exclusively for tuition, student fees, university bookstore course purchases, dormitory and related items eligible to be charged to a student's official campus account. Current scholarship holders are not eligible for reappointment in the year following their award. All scholarships must be applied to study at a campus where at least one department is a BEA institutional member. You can go to www.beaweb.org to verify if your campus is a member or call 202.429.3935.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION:
The applicant should be able to show substantial evidence of superior academic performance and potential to be an outstanding electronic media professional. There should be compelling evidence that the applicant possesses high integrity and a well-articulated sense of personal and professional responsibility.

Awards: $1500-$5000  
Deadline: 10/10/2013

More info:  http://www.beaweb.org/scholarships.htm

 

AES Scholarship 2013

AES Engineering believes that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason they are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluated the essays that are submitted.

Scholarships are intended for future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.

You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.

Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question:

Reflecting on your personal experiences and/or circumstances, tell us something about yourself that distinguishes you as a potential scholarship candidate.

Amount of award: $500.00 
Deadline for entry: October 4, 2013

More info: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

CoffeeForLess.com Hit the Books Scholarship

CoffeeForLess.com is introducing the semi-annual “Hit The Books Scholarship” as a way of helping the future leaders of the business world meet their educational goals.

Eligible students will be aged 18-25 and enrolled in an accredited college or university. Candidates will have the opportunity to compete once in January and again in September for the scholarship, but will only be eligible to win the scholarship once. The “Hit The Books Scholarship” will award one student up to $500 dollars to be used for educational books and materials.

In order to be considered for the scholarship, candidates should submit an essay of no more than 500 words on the subjects of the importance of education in their lives and how the scholarship money will assist the students’ goals. Bonus points will be awarded to those students who find a creative way to include their passion for coffee within their essay without losing sight of the primary topic.

Fall Scholarship deadline: September 30, 2013

More info: http://www.coffeeforless.com/scholarship

Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship

Xerox is committed to the academic success of all minority students. That’s why we offer a Technical Minority Scholarship that awards between $1,000 and $10,000 to qualified minorities enrolled in a technical degree program at the bachelor level or above.

Deadline: 9/30/2013

Apply Online

To complete the online application you will need:

• Cumulative GPA (or high school GPA if a freshman)
• Email address of the Financial Aid contact from the institution you will be attending as of September, 
• 2013 Electronic version of your resume

More info: http://www.xerox.com/jobs/minority-scholarships/enus.html

Alianza U Essay Contest

Alianza U presented by Verizon gives you the opportunity to win a $20,000 scholarship toward your college education.

Tell them how soccer and technology will help you achieve your college goal. Fill out the application and write the essay on their site.

Here: http://www.alianzau.com/index.php?option=com_vform&Itemid=60&lang=en

OBJECTIVE OF CONTEST

Verizon is looking to award a $20,000 scholarship to the student who can best answer the question “How can soccer and technology help you achieve your academic goals?”

ENTRY PROCESS
Step 1: Complete the Entry Form in its entirety. Be sure to check the box agreeing to the Official Rules or you will not be able to proceed to the next step.
Step 2: In 250 – 500 words, tell them how soccer and technology can help you to achieve your academic goals. Your essay must be written in English and it cannot be sent as an attachment.
Step 3: Click “Submit Now”

JUDGING PROCESS
Entries will be judged on the following criteria on or about September 17th:
1) Originality of Essay,
2) Emotional impact of Essay, and
3) Overall suitability of Essay for promotional purposes

More info:  http://www.alianzau.com/index.php?option=com_vform&Itemid=60&lang=en

 

BEF General Academic Scholarships

The Boomer Esiason Foundation’s General Academic Scholarships assist Cystic Fibrosis patients pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. Grants are awarded quarterly on the basis of demonstrated need and academic accomplishment. They are made directly to the academic institution to assist in covering the cost of tuition and fees. This scholarship is for one year only.

Amount: $500 to $2,500

Deadlines: March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15

Requirements:

The BEF Scholarship Program committee considers the applicant’s scholastic ability, character, leadership potential, service to the community and need for financial assistance. Once candidates have been selected as semi-finalists, they will be granted a phone interview with a committee member.

Applicants are required to provide all of the following documents in order to be considered:

• Application 
• Essay 
• Recent photo 
• Letter from physician (on letterhead) confirming 
• CF diagnosis and therapy routine 
• Transcript (high school, college and/or graduate school) 
• Letter of acceptance from academic institution 
• Detailed breakdown of tuition costs from academic institution 
• W2 form for both parents OR tax return if self-employed 

More info and application: http://esiason.org/thriving-with-cf/scholarships/bef-general-academic-scholarships.php

Arizona Dream Scholars Program

The Scholarship offered by the Arizona Dream Scholars Program provides funding for:

• Tuition 
• Fees 
• Books 
• Room and Board 

Dream Scholars receive a $4,000 scholarship ($1000 each year for up to four years) to help complete an undergraduate degree.

To be eligible to compete for the Arizona Dream Scholars Scholarship, an individual must:

• Graduate from high school this academic year (between 12/1/13 and 8/31/14) 
• Earn a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 
• Plan to pursue an undergraduate degree at a public or private college or university (start date no later than 9/30/14) 
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to the ideals of great world leaders through participation and leadership in school and community activities 

Scholars may begin their college career by entering into either a 2-or 4-year accredited college/university, as long as they stay on track to complete an undergraduate degree program.

There is no residency requirement to apply.

More info:  http://azdreambuilder.org/dream-scholarship

Bird-X Generation-Green Essay Contest Scholarship

Generation-Green Essay Contest Scholarship:
Write a short essay about your green initiatives (500 words or less). What are you doing to live greener? To reduce your carbon footprint? To minimize your individual and/or community waste and consumption?

To be eligible, you must be enrolled at a U.S. college or university for the Fall 2013 semester as a part of an undergraduate program.

Photo Bonus Award: Take a photo of pest birds in action for a chance to win a bonus award. (See 'How You Can Enter' below for more instructions.) *Photo entry NOT required to win the essay contest scholarship. Photos submitted by individuals who do not submit an essay are not eligible for the Photo Bonus Award. Two (2) entrants will receive the Photo Bonus Award based on the quality and creativity of their original photograph. It is possible that the Essay Contest Scholarship winner may also win the Photo Bonus Award; however, the two will be judged independently of one another.

Award: $1000

Submission deadline is September 6, 2013

More info: http://www.bird-x.com/bird-x-scholarship-pages-247.php

 

American Board of Funeral Service Education Scholarship

National Scholarship Program The National Scholarship Program of the American Board of Funeral Service Education was established to provide financial awards to students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary science programs to assist them in obtaining their professional education. Established during the 1960’s the program has awarded scholarships to hundreds of students.

Scholarships are generally from $500 - $2,500 for an academic year and are applied directly to the student’s tuition charges after certification of enrollment is received from the college involved. Students may apply once per calendar year for consideration.

Selection of scholarship recipients is competitive. Each year a larger number of students apply than there are awards available. Awards are made by the Scholarship Committee of the American Board of Funeral Service Education. The Committee meets twice each year, in April and October.

Application Deadlines: The deadlines for all materials to be postmarked are: September 1st, 2013 or March 1st, 2014 

More info:  http://www.abfse.org/html/scholarship.html

 

Annual Signet Classic Scholarship Essay Contest

Student Scholarship Essay Contest in which five high school juniors or seniors can each win a $1,000 scholarship award to be used toward their higher education plus a Signet Classics library for their school! Essays must be submitted by a high school English teacher on behalf of students who write an essay on one of six topics for this year's competition book, Beowulf.

Open to 11th and 12th grade full-time matriculated students who are attending high schools located in the fifty United States and the District of Columbia, or home-schooled students between the ages of 16-18 who are residents of the fifty United States and the District of Columbia.

Due Date: 4/14/14

More info: http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/services-academic/essayhome.html

 

Gates Millennium Scholars Program

Eligibility: 

African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American; 3.3 GPA, demonstrated leadership, qualify for and receive a Pell Grant (determined by submission of FAFSA in January 2014)

Requirements:

Nominating form from professional educator based on outstanding academic qualifications; likely to succeed in math, science, education, engineering or library science; strong leadership potential and demonstrated commitment to community service. Recommender form from adult familiar with non-academic, community and work leadership activities.

Amount: Covers all un-met financial need to attend college (1,000 awards)

Due Date: 1/15/14

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

 

Hispanic Scholarship Fund – General Scholarship

Be of Hispanic heritage, be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired), have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, have plans to enroll FULL-TIME in a degree seeking program at a two or four year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2012-2013 academic year.

Requirements: Application, essay, recommendations, and transcripts. Candidates are selected on the basis of academic achievement, personal strengths, leadership, and financial need.

Amount: Varies

Due date: 12/15/2013

More info: http://www.hsf.net/default.aspx


 

AXA Achievement Scholarship in association with US News and World Report

Eligibility:

Seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2014-2015 academic year- AXA Achievers are ethnically and economically diverse, but share these qualities: ambition, drive and determination, setting and reaching goals, respect for self, family and community and the ability to succeed in college.

Requirements:

Application - Applicants are asked to describe in detail an outstanding achievement they have accomplished in a nonacademic activity or project.

Amount: 

State award $10,000, National award $25,000

Due Date: 12/15/13

More info: http://www.axa-scholarship.com/

 

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship

Eligibility for Scholarships

Receive up to $20,000 for college

Deadline: October 25, 2013

To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled full-time as a high school senior in the United States, progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2014 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation

• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)

• Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)

• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities

• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0

• Be a United States citizen 

See more at: https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/eligibility.cfm#sthash.JNgq3jD5.dpuf



 

Pima Community College Scholarships

Eligibility: Students planning on attending PCC

Requirements: Pima admission application.

Awards: variously based on financial need, course of study, academic ability, community involvement. Amount: Varies

Due Date: Pima application must be submitted by April 2, 2014 

Website: http://www.pima.edu/paying-for-school/scholarships-grants/

 

Dairly Council of Arizona $12,000 Scholarship

Is Your ‘Stache Worth the Cash? Dairy plays such an important role in fueling active minds and bodies. Now, dairy can also help you earn a college scholarship. Simply take a picture of your best milk moustache and tell them why and how dairy moo-ves you for the chance to win. Make sure a dairy product (milk, cheese, yogurt) is visible along with your moustache.

• 1st Place: $12,000 

• 2nd Place: $10,000 

• 3rd Place: $8,000 

One of the photos must include a visible dairy product. Scholarship nominees must be Arizona residents eligible for the 2014 term or be currently enrolled with a minimum of 12 credit hours at any Arizona university. Click here to see official sweepstakes rules below. Employees and family members of Arizona Milk Producers or United Dairymen of Arizona are not eligible. Date for the first drawing will be Friday, August 23, 2013 and the last drawing will be on Friday, November 8, 2013. Entries may also be submitted to “Scholarship Entry” P.O. Box 3010, Tempe, AZ 85280.

For more info:  http://www.dairycouncilofaz.org/community/milk-moustache-for-moo-lah/

 

Less than a month away: College Fair! - Sept. 21 with Raul Grijalva!

Less than a month away: College Fair with Raul Grijalva! September 21st from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Join Congressman Raul M. Grijalva in cooperation with colleges and universities from across the country to present students with post-secondary opportunities. Attending institutions will present select students with acceptance letters and scholarship awards. Location: El Pueblo Neighborhood Center 101 W. Irvington Tucson, Arizona. This event is free and open to the public. More info below:

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VFW Patriotic Audio Essay Competition - $30,000

WHO CAN ENTER: The Voice of Democracy Program is open to students in grades 9-12 (on the Nov. 1 deadline), who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States and its territories.  

HOW TO ENTER: The deadline for submissions for the 2013-2014 program is November 1, 2013.

AWARD: Up to $30,000 scholarship and an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C.

The theme for 2013-2014 is: “Why I'm Optimistic About our Nation’s Future”

Students should record their reading of the draft to a CD. The recording can be no shorter than 3 minutes and no longer than 5 minutes (plus or minus 5 seconds).

Entries begin at the Post level. Once the student creates their essay and completes burning the audio version to a CD, they can submit their typed version, CD and the Voice of Democracy entry form to their local participating VFW(Veterans of Foreign Wars) Post by the November 1 deadline.

More info: http://www.vfw.org/Community/Voice-of-Democracy/


 

Flinn Merit Scholarship for Arizona Students

Eligibility: High School Seniors graduating before July 2014, U.S. citizen and an Arizona resident, earn 1300 cumulative score on SAT Math and Reading or a 29 cumulative on the ACT, have a 3.5 or better GPA, rank in the top 5% of the class, and exhibit substantive extracurricular involvement and demonstrate leadership.

Requirements: Complete on line application including two teacher recommendations.

Award: Tuition, room and board, and fees for four years at UA/ASU/NAU--plus a study abroad program.

Deadline: October 18, 2013

Website: www.flinnscholars.org


 

Websites for Scholarship and Student Loan/Grant Searches

Use search engines like Google to find scholarships and grants on the internet, but beware of scholarship websites with questionable scholarship offers that are primarily designed just to collect your information. Here is a list of websites that will help in your search:

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
www.metedu.org/rcac
www.finaid.com
www.collegeanswer.com
www.scholarshipamerica.org
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
www.petersons.com
www.azfoundation.org
www.princetonreview.com
www.collegeprowler.com
www.salliemae.com
www.internationalscholarships.com

University of Arizona websites:

http://startnow.arizona.edu/
http://scholarshipuniverse.com

Scholarships without citizenship requirements:

http://www.scholarshipsaz.org/scholarships.html


 

Connect2Compete Program - Reduced Price Internet and Computers

Any family with a student who qualifies for the Federally Funded Free and Reduced School Lunch program can now have access to reduced price internet services ($9.95/a month) and computers.

The Connect2Compete program is not specific to any one particular school district. This program is available to any family.

Click here for more info:  http://connect2compete.org/index.php

Scholarships.com's Haiku Ninja Facebook Scholarship - $1000

"Like" Scholarships.com on Facebook, then post a haiku on their wall about how Scholarships.com is helping you prepare for and afford college. Once you do this, you are automatically entered to win a $1,000 scholarship or a Kindle Fire. (You may enter as many times as you want over the course of the contest but please limit your haiku entries to one per day.)

Deadline: August 16, 2013

More info: http://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-com-scholarships/the-haiku-ninja-facebook-scholarship/

 

$4,000 Heart Health Education Scholarship

Head to your local drug store and get your dad's blood pressure tested and you'll be automatically entered to win this $4,000 scholarship. 67 million American adults have high blood pressure - that's 1 in every 3 adults. Make dad proud by checking his blood pressure and you'll enter to win a scholarship. Submit pictures of you and dad getting his blood pressure taken and you could win $4,000 for school. No minimum GPA. No essays required.  

Deadline: August 16, 2013 More info: http://www.dosomething.org/iheartdad