Marcena Lozano Donate Life Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is for organ transplant recipients who are graduating high school seniors or current undergraduate college students. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must demonstrate financial need and provide a verification letter from a physician or transplant coordinator. Applicants must attend an undergraduate program at an accredited college, university, or trade/technical school certificate program during the 2013-2014 academic year.

Deadline: November 8, 2013

Award: $1000-$3000

More info:  http://marcenasmiracles.com/scholarship/apply.html

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

This fellowship is for new Americans or children of new Americans. Each fellowship supports up to two years of graduate study in any field and in any advanced degree-granting program in the United States. To qualify for this fellowship, applicants must be green card holders, naturalized citizens, or children of a parent who is a naturalized citizen as of the application date (other parent cannot be a US-born citizen). Applicants must be college seniors or graduate students.

Deadline: November 8, 2013

Award: $25,000-$90,000

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

Thomas J. Watson Fellowship

This fellowship is for graduating college seniors at participating institutions for use towards one year of independent study and travel outside the United States. To qualify, applicants must be nominated by a participating institution during their senior year of college. Fellowships must involve travel to areas where the applicant has not lived or studied for a significant length of time. If nominated, applicants must include the following: a proposal for a project that is creative, feasible, and personally significant; a personal statement; a fellowship application form; a personal photo; a copy of their transcript; and letters of recommendation. Recipients must graduate with a bachelor's degree before their fellowship can begin. The stipend for the fellowship year is $25,000 ($35,000 for fellows accompanied by a spouse or dependent child).  

Deadline: November 6, 2013  

Award: $25,000-$35,000

More info:  http://www.watsonfellowship.org/site/index.html

How to Write an Essay About Why You Want to Attend a College

How to Write an Essay About Why You Want to Attend a College

This article is from the website College Greenlight. Read it here: http://www.collegegreenlight.com/blog/how-to-write-an-essay-about-why-you-want-to-attend-a-college/

Most students totally miss the opportunity to connect with colleges in their supplement essays. Supplement essays are your best chance to demonstrate what admissions officers call your “fit” for a specific college, so give them your best energy.

How can you authentically answer questions like “Why do you want to attend this college?” for each college on your list?

First of all, for the time that you are answering each college’s supplements, think of that college as the only one you are applying to. Go even further: imagine you are really attending that college, research classes and extracurriculars. Go ahead and phone a friend who already attends that college, or chat with one of the students on the college’s web site. Dive in and ask yourself:

What classes will you take? Which courses and interdisciplinary programs excite you? Where will you hang out when you’re not in class? In which clubs will you take on a leadership role? What is something you’ve always wanted to do that you can only do at that college?

What are the most powerful connections between your past experiences and what you see yourself taking on at that particular college? Depending on the question, tell a story that helps you to answer the particular question the college is asking.

Try this example: The University of Rochester asks you to describe a moment that embodies their motto, Meliora, “ever better.” Take some time to brainstorm what “ever better” means to you. Is it the time you were about to give up but kept going? A time when you surpassed your previous limit? Is it something about the community becoming better through something you made happen? Writing down all your ideas as you brainstorm will help to open up your memories and creativity not just to the definition, but also to moments that reveal what you have done that embodies the motto “ever better.” Those are the connections you are looking for: stories that show your idea of “ever better” in action and in life.

If the question is “What major” or “What program of study” the steps are the same: do a deep dive into that particular major at that particular school, paying close attention to interdisciplinary programs that connect the major with exciting research and other unique opportunities at that school. Then find the genuine connections between what you want to study in college and work you have already done.

Remember: you can’t make up genuine connections! You need to take the time to get to know each college you are applying to–in as much depth as you possibly can–and write your essays about yourself, but with a strong sense of which college you are talking to when you complete that college’s supplements.

How to Sleep like an Adult in College

How to Sleep like an Adult in College  

by Laura Karnoski and College Greenlight from the blog:
http://www.collegegreenlight.com/blog/how-to-sleep-like-an-adult-in-college/

Welcome, incoming freshman, to one of the most mind opening, intellectually engaging, and socially exciting times of your life! …If you can stay awake for it.

If you are anything like me, you probably spent your time in high school studying, volunteering, hanging out with friends, and working. These are great exercises and experiences that you will find beneficial as you find yourself encountering the college-versions of these obligations. However, be it changes in academic rigor, body chemistry, or a demanding social life (there will be MANY new opportunities to make friends), even if this whirlwind of activities was a breeze in high school, you will probably find yourself feeling a whole new version of exhausted.

At my school in particular, it is not uncommon to walk through the library late at night- it’s open twenty-four hours a day- and see people who have fallen asleep face down in their chemistry textbooks. Though some people may think to themselves, “tuition is expensive, I should be able to sleep where I want”, on behalf of your lumbar spine, I implore you to consider other options:

Try afternoon classes
 
The great thing about college is that in most cases, you can tailor your schedule to fit your needs. If you are the type of person that likes to study or socialize late into the night, try taking afternoon classes! They leave time in the morning and evening for eating a meal, exercising, going to work, or you-name-it.

Set a weekday bedtime
 
As lame as it might sound, even adults need a bedtime. While it is recommended that you go to bed at the same time every single night, we know that it is nearly impossible to commit to that in college. At the very least, you should be going to bed at the same time during the week. By cutting down your attendance at week night parties you not only will see the benefits to your energy and attentiveness in class, but those weekend parties will be so much sweeter.

You also need a wake time
 
Not only is going to bed on time important, so is waking up on time. If you have a 9am class two days a week, you should be getting up before 9am every day. By starting your days at a consistent time, you will begin to wake up with a consistent amount of alertness.

Be nap savvy
 
If you’ve gotten yourself into sleep debt (meaning you haven’t gotten enough sleep the night before) a nap is a much better alternative than sleeping late the next day. Napping can recharge you, while still ensuring that you maintain your sleep schedule. However, if you are prone to insomnia, then you need to take a different approach. For insomniacs, napping can make falling asleep at night much more difficult. If you feel like your napping is becoming more regular than your sleep schedule, you should probably cut back.

Fight the “2:30 feeling”
 
Many people get tired after big meals, or during slow parts of the day. Succumbing to that drowsiness can frequently lead to way-too-long nap sessions. When you feel drowsy (and know you’ve gotten enough sleep the night before) resist the urge by exercising, doing chores, or going for a walk.

Taking care of yourself earns a whole new meaning when you are in college, and sometimes sleep is the first to fall from your checklist of self-care activities. During my freshman year, I found that a combination of strategic napping, coffee and at least 8 hours of sleep a night was what it took to not fall asleep in my 10am lectures. Being well rested might seem simple, but in a world where our academic and professional demands are rapidly increasing, dreaming big can leave you snoring above the rest.

Laura is a Point Foundation Scholar and first-time freshman!

 

The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum Student Essay Contest

This contest is open to all public, private, parochial, and home school students in grades five through twelve. To apply for this contest, applicants must write an essay on a given topic. All essays must be accompanied by a student release and teacher registration form; see entry form for more details.

Initiated in 2002, the annual Essay Contest has become a cornerstone of the Memorial's educational programs. In 2005, the Essay Contest expanded from a state contest to a national one, allowing more students to use this contest as a vehicle for sharing their rich perspective and engaging in the lessons of the Memorial.

Deadline: November 1, 2013

Award: $50-$100

More info and entry form:  http://www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org/secondary.php?section=6&catid=69

Public Service Fellows Program

This fellows program is for undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates with a commitment to public service, strong written and oral communications, analytical thinking, and an ability to work well in teams. No single academic major or background is preferred over another. Students who are committed to developing their skills while gaining valuable experience are encouraged to apply. Fellows will have a chance to contribute substantive and meaningful work to support a variety of programs, events, and projects to help revitalize the federal government. All fellowship positions are located in Washington, D.C. at the Partnership for Public Service's offices. Applications for the Spring 2014 term will be accepted beginning September 23rd.

Deadline: November 1, 2013

Award: $800-$1000

More info: http://www.ourpublicservice.org/OPS/about/public_service_fellows_program.shtml

 

Harvey Fellows Program

This fellowship is for students enrolled in or who have applied to a full-time graduate program. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate personal faith in Jesus Christ. Applicants must be attending or applying to a premier university and be able to demonstrate that their intended vocational field has a significant impact on society, and yet appears to be underrepresented by Christians.

Deadline: November 1, 2013

Award: $12,000

More info: http://msfdn.org/harveyfellows/overview/

Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders

The Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders was established by the USHLI(United States Hispanic Leadership Institute)Board of Directors in 1994.The $1,000 scholarship is presented at the USHLI national conference held annually in Chicago. To qualify, applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student in a four-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories, and demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support. At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. Recipients must be able to attend the USHLI national conference. The number of scholarships awarded varies from year to year.

Deadline: November 1, 2013 

Award: $1000 

More info: http://www.ushli.org/student/scholarship.php 
 

Create Real Impact Contest

This contest is open to residents of the United States who are between the ages of 14 and 22. To enter this contest, applicants must create an original work showcasing an idea for a solution to the problem of reckless and distracted driving, such as texting, talking on the phone, eating, applying makeup, etc. behind the wheel. Applicants may enter as a group or as an individual. Original works are eligible in for the following categories: video, music, creative writing, and artwork. All materials used, filmed, and performed must be original in nature and creation. After finalists are chosen through online voting, qualified judges will choose the Create Real Impact contest winners for each category. For specific guidelines, rules, and regulations visit the Create Real Impact Contest website.  

Deadline: November 1, 2013 

Award: $500-$1500

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

Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarships for Migrant Farmworkers

These scholarships are for individuals with a history of migration to obtain work in agriculture. To qualify for these scholarships, applicants must be at least 16 years of age and demonstrate an interest in pursuing further development of their talents in one of the following disciplines: visual arts, performing arts, media (film, video, animation, computer graphics, etc.), and crafts (traditional folk arts, furniture weaving, pottery, etc.). There are two options in applying for funding: option one (grants under $500) has no deadline for applicants and requests are reviewed case-by-case; option two (grants up to $2500) has application deadlines of June 1 and November 1 and requires that a portfolio or samples of work and a budget or documentation of expenses be submitted with the application. Because no essay is required, the letter of recommendation is very important and should address the qualify of both the applicant and intended project. Applicants do not need to be enrolled in school.

Deadline: November 1, 2013

Award: $500-$2,500

More info: http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/thorn.htm

IES Legacy Scholarships

This scholarship is for students whose parent, legal guardian, grandparent, or sibling attended a past IES (Institute of Education Sciences) study abroad program. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must attend an IES program, and be enrolled at a university that is a member or associate member of the IES Abroad Consortium and transfers at least 75% of homeschool aid to IES. This scholarship is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so applicants are urged to submit their materials as early as possible.

Award: $500 - $1,000

Deadline: November 1, 2013 

More info:  http://www.iesabroad.org/study-abroad/scholarships/legacy-scholarships

Scholarships for Student Leaders

These scholarships are for current undergraduate students who hold significant leadership positions on their campuses. Applicants must have made significant contributions to their campus communities and have demonstrated leadership skills and ability. Applications must be submitted online between September 15th and November 1st. Only the first 75 qualified applications will be considered.

Application: http://forms.naca.org/NACA/Forms/Scholarships+for+Student+Leaders.htm

Website and other scholarships: http://www.naca.org/scholarships/pages/scholarshiplistings.aspx

Deadline: November 1, 2013 

Award: $1,000 – $5,000 

 

Robert B. Bailey Scholarship

This scholarship is for minority college students who plan to study abroad through a CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)  Study Center program. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be members of a group that has traditionally been underrepresented in study abroad, especially ethnic minority students. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must write an essay explaining how their membership in an underrepresented group has affected their choice of program/destination and how they plan to integrate their study abroad experience into their future endeavors.

Deadline: November 1, 2013 

Award: $1,000 - $1,500

More info:  http://www.ciee.org/study-abroad/financial-aid/ping/?webSyncID=eadec4ee-91d8-cd8b-40cd-7cbe6726b67e&sessionGUID=3573b43e-5885-b88b-1e2b-dad6db56576c

WOCN Accredited Scholarship

This scholarship is for nursing majors specializing in wound, ostomy, and continence nursing care. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must prove one of the following: acceptance in a WOCN-accredited WOC Education Program; current enrollment in a WOCN-accredited WOC Education Program; or certificate of completion from a WOCN-accredited WOC Education Program within three months of completion.

Deadline: November 1, 2013

More info:  http://scholarships.wocn.org/

Website: http://www.wocn.org/


 

Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics & Allied Workers Memorial Scholarship Award

This scholarship is for high school seniors who are children, stepchildren, and adopted children of GMP members. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be enrolling in a four-year college/university pursuing a bachelor's degree, or enrolling in a two-year vocational/technical/two-year associate's degree certificate or training program. The college, university, trade, or professional school must be located in the United States or Canada. Although recipients may pursue any regular program of college studies, the GMP is hopeful that they will give consideration to such fields as ceramic engineering, industrial relations, or fields of related to the trade union movement. Applicants must take the SAT or the ACT and send their scores to the GMP.

Award: $2,000 - $4,000

Deadline: November 1, 2013

More info: http://www.gmpiu.org/Resources/scholarships.aspx

Study Scholarship for Fine Arts, Architecture, Music, Dance

This scholarship provides highly qualified individuals in the fields of fine art, design, film, music, choreography, and architecture with an opportunity to complete a program of additional studies at a German institute of higher education. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be graduating undergraduate seniors, graduate students, or recent college graduates who received their bachelor's degree no more than six years before the application deadline. PhD candidates must have achieved ABD status no longer than four years before applying. Postdocs may apply until two years after completion of their PhD. Applicants should be US or Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Foreign nationals are eligible if they have been full-time students at an accredited US or Canadian University for at least two years at the time of application. Applicants may not have lived in Germany for more than one year as of the application date. Applicants must have a well-defined study project that necessitates a stay in Germany; preference will be given to applicants who have been invited by a faculty member at a German university to study at a particular university department. Candidates in the arts, humanities, and social sciences should have a good command of German.

Deadline: November 1, 2013

Award: varies

More info:  https://www.daad.org/gradstudy_arts#terms

AGC Education and Research Foundation Scholarships

This scholarship is for students who are pursuing a bachelor's degree in construction or construction-related engineering. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be second-year students at two-year schools who are planning to transfer to a four-year program for the Fall 2014 term, a rising college sophomores or juniors in a four-year program, or rising seniors (for Fall 2014) in a five-year program. Junior- and senior-level applicants must have one full academic year of course work remaining at the time of application deadline in the fall of 2013 term (i.e., earliest graduation date of December 2014). High school seniors are not eligible. Applicants must desire a career in the construction industry, be full-time students enrolled or intending to enroll in either an ABET or ACCE accredited (or candidate status) program, be full-time students, have a minimum 2.0 GPA, and be US citizens or documented permanent residents of the United States.

Awards: $2500-$7500

Deadline: Nov. 1, 2013

More info:  http://www.agc.org/cs/career_development/foundation/scholarships

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards

The NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business) Young Entrepreneur Awards program was established to raise awareness among the nation's youth of the critical role that private enterprise and entrepreneurship play in the building of America. Since 2003, the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation has awarded over 2,300 scholarships to graduating high school seniors totaling more than $2.5 million.

This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors entering their freshman year at an accredited, not-for-profit two- or four-year university, college, or vocational/technical institute during the fall of 2014. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must own and operate their own small business.

Awards: $1,000 - $10,000

Deadline: December 18, 2013

More info:  http://www.nfib.com/yef/yef-programs/young-entrepreneur-awards

ScholarshipPoints.com Scholarships

ScholarshipPoints is an online loyalty program that has awarded more than $400,000 in scholarships to high school and college students throughout the country. ScholarshipPoints members earn scholarship-points for doing things such as reading emails, taking surveys, playing games, shopping, and much more. Get rewarded for the stuff you're already doing online! Each scholarship-point you earn equals one entry into scholarship drawings ranging from $500 to $10,000. All winners are randomly selected from the total points entered into each scholarship and are then announced on ScholarshipPoints. The more scholarship-points you earn, the more chances you have to win!

Next drawing is Oct. 31, 2013. And there is a drawing Dec. 16, 2013.

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

Annie's Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship

Annie’s Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship Application. Sustainable and organic agriculture is at the heart of everything they do. That’s why each year they award scholarships to students through their Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship program. They're proud to support the next generation of farmers committed to sustainable farming practices by offering $100,000 in funds to students studying sustainable agriculture.

Annie’s Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship Program is open to full time undergraduate and graduate students studying at an accredited 2 or 4 year college or graduate school in the U.S. for the 2014/2015 school year. Students must be focusing studies on sustainable agriculture. International students may apply as long as they are studying at a U.S. school.

Annie’s accepts applications postmarked between October 1, 2013 and December 2nd 2013. If you are chosen to receive an award, you will be notified by April 15th, 2014, and funds will be dispersed directly to your school on or around July 15, 2014.

The application consists of two parts- your application and your supporting documents. Complete the application cover page, sign the form and draft a personal statement. Your supporting documents consist of an official copy of your transcript and two letters of recommendation from someone who can speak to your commitment to Sustainable Agriculture. The letters of recommendation must be from contacts that are NOT related to you. Letters of recommendation should be in a sealed envelope and the writer should sign the seal.

More info and application: http://www.annies.com/giving-back/agricultural-scholarships/apply/

MyBookBuyer.com Textbooks for a Year Scholarship

This scholarship is for college and university students who are 18 years of age or older. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be legal residents of the United States. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit an essay between 750-1,250 words addressing the following prompt: Your topic is to select one fictional or non-fictional character whom you have read in the past, who has had a strong and positive impact to help shape who you are today. This character may be chosen from a contemporary fictional work, a modern creative work (ie. poetry), or may span past historical classics or plays (ie. Shakespeare).

The MyBookBuyer.com Textbooks For a Year Scholarship essay contest was first established in 2009. They strive to enhance educational opportunities for students by conducting this scholarship contest twice every year (Spring and Fall).

The Fall 2013 Scholarship contest is now open for submissions.

Grand prize: $1,250 
Runner-up prize: $250 (each)

Deadline: Dec. 10, 2013

More info: http://mybookbuyer.com/mybookbuyer-scholarship/

PEO Scholarships and Grants for Women

P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization), one of the pioneer societies for women, was founded on January 21, 1869, by seven students at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Originally a small campus friendship society, P.E.O. soon blossomed to include women off campus.

Today, P.E.O. has grown from that tiny membership of seven to almost a quarter of a million members in chapters in the United States and Canada. The P.E.O. Sisterhood is passionate about its mission: promoting educational opportunities for women. Their sisterhood proudly makes a difference in women's lives with six philanthropies that include ownership of Cottey College, a women’s college with two-year and selected four-year programs, and five other philanthropies that provide higher educational assistance.Various scholarship and grant opportunities. 


Scholarships: $2,500-$10,000

Loans: up to $20,000

Visit their website for more info: http://www.peointernational.org/peo-projectsphilanthropies

 

Dr. Robert H. Goddard Scholarship

The National Space Club awards a $10,000 scholarship each year, in memory of Dr. Robert H. Goddard, America's rocket pioneer. The scholarship is presented at the Goddard Memorial Dinner each spring, for the following academic year. The award is given to stimulate the interest of talented students in the opportunity to advance scientific knowledge through space research and exploration.

This scholarship is for students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in science or engineering. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be in at least the junior year of an accredited college or university and be US citizens.

Applications are now being accepted,  click here to download the application.
 
Application due: December 2, 2013

More info: http://www.spaceclub.org/programs/goddard.html

Love Your Body: 2014 Poster Contest

The National Organization for Women Foundation hosts an annual poster contest to celebrate the Love Your Body Campaign. The winning posters are featured on the website and used to promote Love Your Body events.

Before submitting posters to the contest, please look at past winners and familiarize yourself with the campaign. Winning posters will be chosen based on how well they counteract the media's use of narrow, unrealistic, negative images of women and/or challenge advertisers that profit from women's dissatisfaction with their bodies.

Posters should be graphically attractive and use a dynamic message. We especially look for images that demonstrate beauty is not limited by body size, body type, ethnicity, age or physical appearance. The winning posters will be displayed in schools and other public settings, so please consider this when designing your poster.

Award: $100-$250

Deadline: December 2, 2013

More info: http://loveyourbody.nowfoundation.org/posters/contest.html

SMART Scholarship

The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and be gainfully employed upon degree completion.

This scholarship is for undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing a degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) discipline. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be US citizens and 18 years of age or older by August 1 of next year. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA, be able to participate in summer internships at the Department of Defense (DoD) laboratories, and be willing to accept post-graduate employment with the DoD.

Award range: $25,000 - $41,000

Deadline: Dec 16, 2013 

More info:  http://smart.asee.org/

FIRE's Freedom in Academia Essay Contest Scholarships

The mission of FIRE (The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education) is to defend and sustain individual rights at America's colleges and universities. These rights include freedom of speech, legal equality, due process, religious liberty, and sanctity of conscience — the essential qualities of individual liberty and dignity. FIRE's core mission is to protect the unprotected and to educate the public and communities of concerned Americans about the threats to these rights on our campuses and about the means to preserve them.

High school juniors and seniors for the 2013–2014 school year who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible to participate in FIRE's essay contest. To enter, students must submit an essay between 800 and 1,000 words. Check website for essay topic.

One $10,000 first prize, one $5,000 second prize, and three $1,000 runner-up prizes will be awarded for the best essays. Four $500 winners will be chosen from the remaining entrants in a drawing. 

FIRE will accept essay contest entries from August 1, 2013 to January 1, 2014. Winners will be announced January 31, 2014. 

More info:  http://thefire.org/article/14663.html

Tucson College Night at the Tucson Convention Center - Oct. 22!!

Tucson College Night! A week from today! Tuesday, October 22, 2013 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the Tucson Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona. This event is sponsored by the Tucson Unified School District. Over 200 college representatives from all over the United States will be present to talk to students and parents, answer questions and hand out materials.

Tucson College Night draws from a diverse student population in southern Arizona. Students and parents from the entire Tucson Metropolitan area and neighboring Southern Arizona communities are invited to attend this event.

More info: http://www.tusd.k12.az.us/contents/depart/counseling/college.asp

Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Competition

This scholarship is for high school seniors. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must enroll full-time at an accredited US college or university and be US citizens. Scholarships will be awarded based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks.

The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2014 competition.

The Most Valuable Student scholarship deadline is December 6, 2013. Applications must be submitted to the Elks Lodge closest to the student's permanent U.S. address.

Awards: $1000-$50,000

500 scholarships

More info: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm

This Sunday! Greater Phoenix National College Fair!

This Sunday! Greater Phoenix National College Fair: October 13, 2013. 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Phoenix Convention Center, West Hall 1-3, 100 North Third Street, Phoenix, AZ. Over 100 colleges and universities attending!

List of colleges attending:  http://www.nacacnet.org/college-fairs/FallNCF/Documents/Fall%202013%20Documents/ExhibitorLists/13FPHOexhibitors10-3.pdf

More info:  http://www.nacacnet.org/college-fairs/FallNCF/Pages/Greater-Phoenix.asp

The Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarships

The Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarships recognize and reward students who have made a significant impact in the fight against hunger. The scholarship recipients each receive $5,000 for their education as well as a matching grant in their name for the hunger-related charity of their choice. The Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarship is named for the Sodexo Foundation's founder and former president, who was an unstoppable champion in the fight to end hunger. Thanks to Steve's efforts, which made these scholarships possible, an emerging generation of leaders will be cultivated in the fight against hunger.

This scholarship is for students ages 5-25 (kindergarten through graduate school) who are enrolled in an accredited educational institution in the United States. (Applicants must meet the age requirement by October 5.) To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have demonstrated ongoing commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States at least within the last 12 months. Added consideration is given to students working to fight childhood hunger. Volunteer services must be helping non-family members. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. Applications are accepted starting October 5. Deadline Dec. 5

Award: $5000

More info:  http://www.sodexofoundation.org/hunger_us/scholarships/scholarships.asp

$2,000 “No Essay” College Scholarship

Super easy. Anyone can win.

Scholarships don't get any easier than this. Simply login or register for a free account using the form on the collegeprowler.com website and you could be the next winner!

How it works:
The $2,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students and those planning on enrolling within 12 months. The monthly winner will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly and announced on their Facebook page. One entry per person, but you can come back each month to try again.

Who can apply?
High schoolers, adults looking to head back to school, current college students and anyone else looking to attend college or graduate school within 12 months.

Deadline: October 31, 2013

Award: $2000

More info: https://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/apply.aspx

The CableTV Memorable TV Moment Scholarship

The CableTV Memorable TV Moment Scholarship The Memorable TV Moment Scholarship is currently being offered by CableTV.com. This is a one-time, $1,000 scholarship. To apply: Pick your favorite TV moment of all time and recreate it in an artistic way! Draw, photograph, film, sculpt, or paint it. Show us your creative side, pick any medium you want. Who is eligible? To apply for the scholarship, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States.

• It's simple. Pick your favorite TV moment of all time and recreate it in an artistic way! Draw, photograph, film, sculpt, or paint it. Show us your creative side, pick any medium you want. 
• Submit your artwork with a brief description of why you chose that particular moment. The brief description is just to give us some context, so make sure your art tells the story. 
• Make sure that you submit your work in a form we can view. If you are making a video: put it on youtube, send us the link with the description, and upload a screenshot for the photo portion. 
• One winner will be awarded a $1000 educational scholarship on December 6, 2013 for recreating their favorite TV moment. 
• All media will be accepted and you don't have to be an artist to enter.

Deadline: November 8, 2013

Award: $1000

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

Horatio Alger Arizona Scholarship Program

Ten $5,000 Scholarships Awarded:

Funded through the generosity of the Walter and Suzanne Scott Foundation

The Horatio Alger Arizona Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of Arizona who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education.

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

• Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in Arizona; be 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 resident of Arizona; and 
• Be a United States citizen 

Deadline: October 25, 2013

More info: https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/program_arizona.cfm

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation supports over 1,400 college students each year, with annual scholarships of $3.45 million, through two nationally recognized programs. With the 25th class in 2013, the Foundation has provided over 5,250 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $51 million in scholarships.

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors each year. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.

There are 50 national awards of $20,000 and 200 regional awards of $10,000. The awards will be distributed evenly over a four-year period.

Applications are due October 31.

More info: http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#programs