100 Black Men of America Future Leader Scholarship Program

This scholarship is for high school seniors and college undergraduate students who will maintain full-time status at an accredited, post-secondary institution beginning in the fall of the current year. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater, plan to attend school for an entire academic year, and have completed 50 hours of "active" community service within the past 12 months with certified documentation. Applicants must also have leadership involvement (such as students who have held an office as a president, treasurer, etc., in high school, college, or an organization; students who have been captains of a team; students that have started an organization or developed a program or item that helped to benefit the community at large; etc.). Scholarships are awarded on an equal opportunity basis regardless of race, sex, creed, or religious preference. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit a 600-word essay addressing one of five given topics.

Award: $1000-$2000

Deadline: Feb. 28, 2014

More info:  http://www.100blackmen.org/education.aspx

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program

This scholarship is for high school seniors, high school graduates, and current post-secondary undergraduate students who plan to enroll full-time in an undergraduate program at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States or Puerto Rico for the entire upcoming academic year. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must plan to major in a course of study that focuses on engineering/technology or select design- and business-related areas of study. Eligible majors include Automotive Technology, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics/Polymer Engineering, Software Engineering, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, Transportation Design, Accounting, Business Administration, Ergonomics, Finance, Industrial Hygiene, International Business, Labor & Industrial Relations, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Mathematics, Occupational Health & Safety, Production Management, Statistics, and Supply Chain/Logistics.

Applicants must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries while using these areas of study. Applicants must be US citizens and have permanent residence in the United States. Scholarships will be awarded based on academic achievement; financial need; and participation and leadership in community and school activities, work experience, and interest in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industry. Special consideration will be given to first-generation college students, women, minorities, and military veterans or dependents of military personnel. Scholarship applications must be submitted online; the program opens for applications in early January.

Award: $2,000-$25,000

Deadline: Feb. 28, 2014

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

CORE Que Llueva Cafe Scholarship

This scholarship is for undocumented students of Chicano/Latino descent. An undocumented student is defined as someone who was born outside of the United States but lives here without legal permission of the federal government. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be graduating from high school or receiving their GED and enrolling for the first time in an accredited college or university in the United States or Puerto Rico for the 2014-2015 academic year. Current college students who have already graduated high school or received their GED will not be considered. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and academic potential and promise.

Award: $500

Deadline: Feb. 22, 2014

More info: http://ca-core.org/que_llueva_cafe

GEICO Achievement Award

This award is for full-time undergraduate sophomores and juniors. To qualify, applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) and be majoring in business, computer science, mathematics, or a related program. Awards are given based on evidence of leadership on campus or within the community. International students are eligible.

Award: $1000

Deadline: Feb. 22, 2014

More info:  http://careers.geico.com/careers/students-and-grads/achievement-awards/

Dwight F. Davis Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for high school seniors who are actively involved in an organized community tennis program. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be entering their first year of undergraduate work as a full-time student in a two-year or four-year college or university program. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need and strong involvement in extracurricular activities, course work, and community service. In addition to annual updates to USTA Serves, scholarship recipients are required to stay in contact with the family of the scholarship honoree.

Award: $2,500

Deadline: Feb. 21, 2014

More info:  http://www.ustaserves.com/grants_scholarships/dwight_f_davis_memorial_scholarship_/

The Christophers' Poster Contest for High School Students

This contest is for students in grades nine through twelve. To apply, applicants must create an original poster that interprets the theme "You Can Make a Difference," and illustrates the idea that one person can change the world for the better. Posters will be judged on overall impact, effectiveness in conveying the theme, originality, and artistic merit.

Award: $100-$1000

Deadline: Feb. 21, 2014

More info:  http://www.christophers.org/page.aspx?pid=274

Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship

This scholarship is for US high school seniors who are graduating from high school in the spring of 2014. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be vegetarians and have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Applicants will be judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit an essay addressing all the topics listed on the website.

Award: $5000

Deadline: Feb. 20, 2014

More info:  http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm

Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for students with a parent/legal guardian who has or had a full-time career in the financial services industry who must be presently employed with five years of experience or no longer employed in the field but had ten years of experience. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be graduating high school seniors enrolling as full-time, first-year students in a bachelor's degree program at an accredited US college or university. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, rank in the top 20% of their class, and demonstrate financial need. They must also be US citizens or permanent resident.

Award: $12,500

Deadline: Feb.18, 2014

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

Tall Clubs International Student Scholarships

This scholarship is for students who will be attending their first year of college in the upcoming fall. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must meet the TCI height requirement minimums of 5'10" for women and 6'2" for men. Applicants also must be under 21 years of age.

Award: $1000

Deadline: Feb. 15, 2014

More info:  http://tall.org/tci-acts/scholarships-2/

Rise Scholarship

This scholarship is for current college-bound high school seniors who have a documented learning disability (a diagnosis of ADHD or ADD alone does not qualify). To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be planning on attending an accredited college or university, have an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher, and be US citizens.

Award: $5,000

Deadline: Feb. 15, 2014

More info:  http://risescholarshipfoundation.org/

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Award

This scholarship is for minority graduating high school seniors. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have achieved a minimum 1000 SAT score (1500 three-score) or an ACT composite score of 22. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States and be US citizens. Applicants must not possess a degree from a two- or four-year college when applying for the scholarship. Applicants must demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, financial need, and leadership potential.

Award: $7,500

Deadline: Feb. 15, 2014

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

AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship

This scholarship is for students who are currently enrolled in a public, independent, parochial, military, home-school, or other high school in the United States (if not currently enrolled, please explain extenuating circumstances). To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must plan to enter an accredited four-year college or university within 12 months of the scholarship deadline. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must write an autobiographical essay related to Alzheimer's disease.

Award: $250-$5000

Deadline: Feb. 15, 2014

More info:  http://www.afateens.org/about_new.html

Proton OnSite Scholarship and Innovation Program

This scholarship is for high school seniors and college students currently enrolled in a US high school, college, or university. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be US citizens. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit a promising hydrogen-related business idea. Applicants are evaluated on strength of application; demonstrated leadership, work ethic, and community involvement, ability and promise of the idea, and thoroughness and presentation of the idea. Scholarships are worth up to $100,000 for four years.

Award: $25,000

Deadline: Feb. 14, 2014

More info:  http://protononsitescholarship.com/

Courageous Persuaders Competition

This competition is for high school students in grades 9 through 12. To apply, applicants must create a TV commercial targeted to middle school students to warn them about the dangers of underage drinking. Emphasis is placed on concept and the message, not on production values. See website for complete details.

Award: $250 - $3,000

Deadline: Feb. 12, 2014

More info: http://www.courageouspersuaders.com/contest.htm

Davidson Fellows Scholarship

This scholarship is for high school students who have completed a significant piece of work that falls into one of the following categories: science, technology, engineering, mathematics, literature, music, philosophy, or outside the box. Each submission must be an original piece of work recognized by experts in the field as "significant" and it must have the potential to make a positive contribution to society. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be 18 years of age or younger as of October 1, 2014; there is no minimum age to apply. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents residing in the United States or stationed overseas due to active US military duty. The Davidson Institute is looking for students whose projects are at, or close to, the college graduate level with a depth of knowledge in their particular area of study. This scholarship is not geared toward students at the novice level; see website for more details. Davidson Fellows must be available to attend, with at least one parent or guardian, the awards reception and other recognition events to be held in September 2014, in Washington, D.C. (Travel expenses and lodging will be provided by the Institute.)

Award: $10,000-$50,000

Deadline: Feb. 12, 2014

More info:  http://www.davidsongifted.org/fellows/

American Physical Society Minority Scholarship

This scholarship is for African Americans, Hispanics, and American Indians who are majoring or planning to major in physics. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be high school seniors, college freshmen, or college sophomores. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.

Award: $2000

Deadline: Feb. 7, 2014

More info: http://www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/scholarship/

 

John Lennon Scholarship

This scholarship competition is for songwriters and composers who are current students or alumnus/alumni of a college or university in the United States. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have reached their 17th birthday as of February 7, 2014, and be less than 25 years of age as of that date. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit a song with words and/or lyrics written by the applicant(s) either as a sole or joint author/composer. The submitted work must be an original song with lyrics accompanied by whatever instrumentation is chosen by the applicant. Both lyrics and music must be original and not based on any prior work. If the submitted song is co-written, a separate application for each writer much accompany the submission. If the winning work is written by two or more qualifying applicants, the scholarship award will be divided equally between them. No rights to the submitted work may have been assigned to a major music publisher or to a major record label.

Award: $5000-$10000

Deadline: Feb. 7, 2014

More info: http://www.bmifoundation.org/program/john_lennon_scholarships

Harry S. Truman Scholarship

This scholarship is for full-time students who are pursuing a bachelor's degree. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be juniors; seniors in their third year of college; or seniors who are residents of Puerto Rico, the Virgin islands, or a Pacific Island. Applicants must be US citizens or US nationals from a Pacific Island. Applicants should have a career or graduate study interest in public service, education, the nonprofit sector, or the public interest/advocacy sector, and have a history of community service and/or involvement in relevant organizations and/or activities.

Award: $30,000

Deadline: Feb. 4, 2014 

More info: http://www.truman.gov/

Naomi Winston Scholarship in Art

This scholarship is for young visual artists between the ages of 16 and 22. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be US citizens and meet the age criteria by February 3, 2014. Proof of age and US citizenship must be submitted with the application. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit a CD and printout of their works. Submitted art works must be two-dimensional and original. The style may be realistic, abstract, or expressive. Three-dimensional work, photographs, and computer graphics are excluded. Applicants must demonstrate their commitment to their art by providing a written statement of their career plans and specifying their mode of further study. The scholarship funds are only for private study with a teacher, special training, or personal advancement in the applicants' art medium (included but not limited to, workshops, museum programs, summer programs, etc). The funds are not for college tuition, housing, or travel

Award: $5000

Deadline: Feb. 3, 2014 

More info: http://arts-nsal.org/winston-art-scholarships/

Women in Aerospace Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is for women of any citizenship or nationality interested in pursuing a career in the aerospace field who will be entering their senior year of college in the 2014-2015 academic year. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have a minimum college GPA of no less than the equivalent of 3.0; must have completed at least two-and-a-half academic years of full-time college work at the time of application; must be enrolled at an accredited college or university in the United States or its territories working towards a bachelor's degree; and plan to continue to be enrolled in the subsequent academic year.

Award: $2000

Deadline: Feb. 3, 2014

More info: http://www.womeninaerospacefoundation.org/foundation/

How to Find Financial Aid if You Are Undocumented

How to Find Financial Aid if You Are Undocumented

By Raul Alvarez - College Greenlignt

If you are an undocumented student, there are still financial aid opportunities available to you. The key is figuring out exactly which opportunities are available to you based on where you live.

But before we dive into those opportunities, it’s important to recognize a few hard truths. If you do not have a social security number, you are not eligible for federal financial aid. That means you are not eligible for government loans, government grants, federal aid, and work-study programs that are financed by the government. This does not necessarily mean that you shouldn’t fill out the FAFSA, but you should check with your high school, after school, or college guidance counselor before you do.

There is still a huge push to change these policies so that amazing students like you can have access to these types of aid, but until those changes are made you’ll have to be especially diligent and creative.

Step one: start with your state

The first place to look for aid is your state. Several right-thinking states have enacted legislation that provides aid to undocumented students. The two major types of legislation these states have taken on are:

1. In State Tuition for Undocumented Students: this means that even if you are not a US citizen you can still be eligible to pay the same amount for a PUBLIC COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY that any other in-state resident would receive.

2. State Financial Aid for Undocumented Students: this means that the state has financial aid that you can apply for to help you pay for college.

Here are a list of states with legislation that supports undocumented students:

California	In State Tuition and State Financial Aid
Connecticut	In-State Tuition
Illinois	In State Tuition and State Financial Aid
Kansas	In State Tuition
Maryland	In State Tuition
Massachusetts	In State Tuition
Nebraska	In State Tuition
New Mexico	In State Tution and State Financial Aid
New York	In State Tuition and State Financial Aid
Oklahoma	In State Tution
Oregon	In State Tuition
Rhode Island	In State Tuition
Texas	In State Tution and State Financial Aid
Utah	In State Tuition
Washington	In State Tuition

If you live in any of these states, you can find out more information about their legislation at this link.

Step two: search for scholarships

There are hundreds and hundreds of scholarships that are available to undocumented students, as well as scholarships that do not require disclosure of citizenship. You should fill out a profile on College Greenlight in order to access our database of nearly every scholarship in the country. We make sure to list citizenship requirements with our scholarships.

We also have put together a list of scholarships that are specifically available to undocumented students that you can find here. 

And if you know of any scholarships for undocumented students, please let us know! We are always interested in adding these scholarships to our database, and in promoting them to our students. You can get started by sending an email to info@collegegreenlight.com.

Step three: speak with a teacher or counselor

If you do not already have a high school, after school, or college teacher or counselor helping you build your college plan, you should! Their job is to help you access education, regardless of citizenship. And while telling your story might be scary, you should know that their are so many people working in education that believe in you, us included! Another great place to find caring advocates is right here on College Greenlight. If you are currently not working with an after school program or other community organization that helps students get into college, let us know! Send an email with your name and the city you live in to ralvarez@collegegreenlight.com and I will try and help connect you with a great organization.

Step four: talk to your favorite college

If you have a college or university in mind that you’ve always wanted to go to, talk to them about your situation. If the college is any good, they’ll be happy to let you know of any opportunities they have for undocumented students.

Step five: don’t give up

We want to see the DREAM Act passed. We believe every student who wants to receive higher education and is serious about it deserves a chance. There are many great places you can get even more information if you are undocumented and are still wary of speaking with someone. One great place is at Educators for Fair Consideration, a not-for-profit website dedicated to helping undocumented students access to affordable higher education. We hope that someday, all students will have equal access to education. But the hard truth is that right now, they don’t. We hope this guide has been helpful, but if you have any suggestions on how to make it better, please let us know in the comments!

Link to article: http://www.collegegreenlight.com/blog/how-to-find-financial-aid-if-you-are-undocumented/

National Peace Essay Contest for High School Students

This essay contest is for high school students in the fifty states, Washington DC, and the US territories, and for American students abroad. Students attending high school in the United States are eligible regardless of citizenship; however, students who are attending high school in a country outside the United States must be US citizens. To apply, applicants must write an essay related to the topic of "Security Sector Reform, Political Transition, and Sustainable Peace." The top prize(s) includes a college scholarship and a trip to Washington, DC, to participate in a prestigious education program.  

Award: $1000-$10,000  

Deadline: Feb. 3, 2014

More info: http://www.usip.org/category/course-type/national-peace-essay-contest

Graduate Scholarships in Cancer Nursing Practice

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must show intent to develop clinical expertise and a commitment to cancer nursing. Relevant personal and professional experience is required.

This award supports graduate students pursuing a master's degree in cancer nursing or doctorate of nursing practice (DNP). Awards may be for two years, with stipend of $10,000 per year.

Award: $10,000

Deadline: Feb. 1, 2014

More info: http://tinyurl.com/mab34fb

 

Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award

This award is for classical musicians, vocalists, and composers between the ages of 8 and 18 who have not yet entered college during the academic year 2013-2014. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be interested in performing on "From the Top," and demonstrate the following in order of importance: exceptional musical achievement, unmet financial need, solid academic achievement, and strength of character. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until February 1, 2014.

Award: $10,000

Deadline: Feb. 1, 2014

More info: http://www.fromthetop.org/node/64

John F. and Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund for Art Education

This scholarship is for students between the ages of 18 and 35. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be pursuing a profession in visual arts and be skilled and devoted to the classical or conservative tradition. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit samples of their work. Suggested subject categories for artworks include painting from life, drawing from the figure, composition, and landscape.

Award: $5000

Deadline: Feb. 1, 2014

More info: http://www.nationalcowboymuseum.org/education/staceyfund/

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship

This scholarship is for current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States by fall 2014. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be ambitious and motivated, as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community, or work activities. Special consideration will be given to achievements that empower society to better face risk through education and action in areas such as financial, environmental, health, and/or emergency preparedness. Primary consideration will be given to applicants' non-academic outstanding achievement, such as a long-term achievement, activity, or project that occurred in their school, community, or workplace. Applicants must be US citizens or legal residents living or claiming residency in one of the 50 US states, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico. Only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted.

Award: $2000 

Deadline: Feb. 1, 2014

More info: http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/community-scholarships.html

AES Engineers Scholarship

This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.

The belief that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason this scholarship will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.

Award: $500

Deadline: 10/6/14 

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

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS™ Sweepstakes

All students who are enrolled in good standing in any high school grade (separate program for current college students – see website), are at least 13 years of age and who are legal residents of the US. No GPA requirement.

Students must enroll in Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS™ program. To sign up go to www.wellsfargo.com/collegestepsand fully complete the “Enrollment Form.” You will automatically receive one Sweepstakes entry when you enroll. Please note: There is no purchase necessary!

Award: $1000

Drawings held through out the year: Program ends 8/14/14

More info:  http://ebm.collegesteps.wellsfargoemail.com/r/regf2?a=0&aid=2092274041&n=1

B.Davis Scholarship

To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic: Pick a controversial problem on high school or college/university campuses and suggest a solution.

This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution.

Award: $1000

Deadline: May 26, 2014

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


 

A.W. Bodine - Sunkist Memorial Scholarship

A.W. Bodine - Sunkist Memorial Scholarship for 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: April 30, 2014

More info: http://www.sunkist.com/about/bodine_scholarship.aspx

Haz La U Scholarship

Be of Hispanic American heritage, a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States , or be granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Must be a current graduating high school senior enrolling at a two - year college or a four - year institution in the 2013 - 2014 academic year . Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Award: $15,000 (1 award), $2,500 (15 awards)

Deadline: Jan. 20, 2014

More info: http://www.hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/hsf-haz-la-u-scholarship-program/

Gates Millennium Scholars Program

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.

Award: Covers all unmet financial needs to attend college

Deadline: Jan. 15, 2014

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

College Information Workshop - Mission Library - Jan. 11 and 18

College Information Workshop

Mission Library -  January 11 and 18, Mission Meeting Room, 11 am.-1 p.m. at Mission Library, 3770 South Mission Road, Tucson, AZ.

If you are college bound, learn about opportunities that are available to help you choose a college, get enrolled, and find financial aide sources. Learn about filling out the FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Lap tops will be set up so you can access many of the resources while at the workshop and even start filling out applications. The workshop will be facilitated by Mission's Regional College Access Center Student Ambassador. Saturday, January 11, 2014 11:00am - 1:00pm: Mission Branch Library

Using the Metropolitan Education Commission website, you can explore resources available as you get ready to attend college. Get help navigating the many financial aid sources available and learn what information you need to fill out the FAFSA form. Saturday, January 18, 2014 11:00am - 1:00pm: Mission Branch Library. Using the Metropolitan Education Commission website, you can explore resources available as you get ready to attend college. Use library computers to fill out applications or the FAFSA form.

More info:  http://www.library.pima.gov/calendar/?ID=25690