Collegiate Inventors Competition

Since 1990, the Collegiate Inventors Competition has recognized and rewarded undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral and research fellows who are committed to research, discovery, invention and innovation. They also celebrate the working relationship between these students and their advisors. Their program encourages entries from all fields of study, because they recognize that the inventive spirit can emerge from any course, any university and any student. See website for complete guidelines and instructions

Award: $7,500-$15,000

Deadline: June 15, 2015

More info: http://collegiateinventors.org

CFA Institute 11 September Memorial Scholarship Program

This scholarship is for victims who were permanently disabled as a direct result of the September 11th attacks, and dependent children, spouses, and domestic partners of those who died or were permanently disabled as a direct result of the September 11th attacks. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be planning to enroll or already enrolled in part- or full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the upcoming academic year. Applicants must be planning to pursue a degree in finance, economics, accounting, or business ethics. Scholarships are awarded based on academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an outside appraisal. Financial need must be demonstrated for the student to receive an award.

Award: $25,000

Deadline: June 15, 2014

Billy Welu Bowling Scholarship

Professional Bowlers Association

This scholarship is for college students who compete in the sport of bowling. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be amateur bowlers and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA.

Award: $1000

Deadline: June 15, 2014

More info: http://www.pba.com/Corporate/Scholarships/

Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal Scholarship

Sky People Higher Education

This scholarship is for American Indians who are enrolled or non-enrolled members of the Arapaho tribe or who can provide verification of Indian blood from Bureau of Indian Affairs. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be eligible for a PELL Grant. Yearly scholarship deadlines are April 15, June 15, and November 15.

Award: Financial Need

Deadline: June 15, 2014

More info: http://skypeopleed.org/page_id=117

Bruce Lee Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is for students who are 16 years of age or older and who will be attending or are already attending a two-year college, four-year university, or licensed trade or vocational school in the United States. Criteria used in evaluating applicants include, but is not limited to, involvement in extra-curricular activities/community service/work experience, future potential, and knowledge of Bruce Lee.

Award: $1000

Deadline: June 13, 2014

More info: http://bruceleefoundation.com/index.cfm/page/CLICK-HERE-FOR-2014-BLF-APPLICATION/pid/10731

Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship

This scholarship is for diverse law students; scholarships will be paid during the student's third year of law school. Additionally, recipients will be awarded a salaried 2L Summer Associate position in one of the firm's offices. See website for further details.

Award: $10,000

Deadline: June 10, 2014

More info:  http://www.bakerdonelson.com/diversity-scholarship-diversity-practices/

Doreen McMullan McCarthy Memorial Academic Scholarship

This scholarship is for women who have a bleeding disorder diagnosed by a hematologist, this includes von Willebrand disease, hemophilia carrier, or other clotting factor deficiencies. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be residents of the United States. Scholarships may be used to pay expenses related to undergraduate or graduate studies at a college, university, or accredited vocational school. Previous recipients are not eligible.

Award: $2500

Deadline: June 6, 2014

More info: http://www.hemophilia.org/Community-Resources/Scholarships

Huang Leadership Development Scholarship

This scholarship is for current employees, past employees, or legal dependents of current or past employees of Synnex Corporation or its subsidiaries who left the company in good standing and had worked for a minimum of three years at the time of award. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must plan to attend, have been accepted into OR be enrolled on a full-time basis in an undergraduate or master’s program in a four-year college/university ranked as a top college/university according to the lists on the site or at Chengdu University in China. This scholarship is awarded based on applicants' demonstration of leadership qualities through activities in school, community or social service activities. It is also based on applicants' academic achievement, leadership qualities as evidenced by their personal statement, letters of reference, school and community activities and financial need.

Award: $10,000

Deadline: June 2, 2014

More info: http://www.synnex.com/roberthuangscholarship/

Native American Journalists Association Scholarship

This scholarship is for Native American graduating high school seniors or college students who are members in good standing of NAJA. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be pursuing a career in radio, television, or print (newspaper) television.

Award: $500-$3000

Deadline: June 2, 2014

More info: https://www.naja.com/students/naja-scholarships/

School-Age Financial Aid Program

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

This program is for students between the ages of 6 and 21 who are have moderate to profound hearing loss. Spoken communication must be the student's primary mode of communication and applicants' bilateral hearing loss or auditory neuropathy must have been diagnosed before the child's fourth birthday. Students with unilateral (one-sided) hearing loss do not qualify. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a parochial, independent, or private school in which they participate in a mainstream educational program; students at public or homeschool programs do not qualify. Applicants must live in the United States or Canada. Preference may be given to members of AG Bell, although this is not a requirement.

Award: $500-$1500

Deadline: June 2, 2014

More info: http://www.listeningandspokenlanguage.org/Document.aspx?id=271

The Summer Challenge Scholarship

College Greenlight is proud to announce a brand new scholarship, just for the class of 2015! The College Greenlight Summer Challenge Scholarship is your chance to win $500 for getting started on your college and scholarship search.

Award: $500 

Deadline: Sept. 1, 2014

More info: http://www.collegegreenlight.com/blog/the-summer-challenge-scholarship/

ProofreadingServices.com High School and University Writing Scholarships

These scholarships are for high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students. To qualify, applicants must be enrolled in a US university or high school and must have a minimum 3.2 GPA. To apply, applicants must write an essay responding to the following prompt: "Make a bold prediction about something in the year 2025 that, to the best of your knowledge, no one else has made a prediction about. Convince us this will come true." Essays must be between 750 and 2,000 words and must include an MLA Works Cited page. Essays will be judged on clarity, grammar, organization, and creativity.

Award: $100-$500

Deadline: June 1, 2014

More info: http://www.proofreadingservices.com/pages/scholarship

DAZ 3D's 3D Graphic Design Scholarship

This scholarship is for 3D graphic design students who are currently enrolled at an accredited university or college. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of submission and be legal US residents. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must download a free copy of DAZ Studio software and use it as part of their workflow or as a standalone tool to create an original piece of artwork.

Award: $1000

Deadline: June 1, 2014

More info: http://www.daz3d.com/3d-graphic-design-scholarship

CEO of Tomorrow Scholarship

This scholarship is for students interested in business leadership and/or entrepreneurship. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of submission and be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university or will be enrolled by August 1, 2014.

Award: $2500

Deadline: June 1, 2014

More info: http://www.ceo.com/ceo-of-tomorrow-scholarship-apply/

Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship

This scholarship is for students who are applying for entrance into cosmetology/barber school or are actively enrolled in a cosmetology/barber program. Students graduating from school between the dates of January 1st through August 31st of the current award year are not eligible. Esthetician or nail training students are not eligible.

Award: $1000

Deadline: June 1, 2014

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

Ray Piper Global Project Management Education Scholarship

These scholarships are for students enrolled in or applying for an accredited undergraduate academic degree program in project management or a related field of study at any college or university anywhere in the world. Scholarships will be awarded based on merit as measured by academic performance and extracurricular activities. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit two essays: one describing why they want to be a project manager, and the second describing how a code of ethics is important to project management.

Award: $1000

Deadline: June 1, 2014

More info: http://pmief.org/scholarships-grants-and-awards/scholarships/ray-piper-global-project-management-education-scholarship

FarmHouse Foundation Scholarships

These scholarships are open to all FarmHouse chapter members. To qualify for these scholarships, applicants must be enrolled at a university hosting a FarmHouse chapter; carrying a schedule typical for their classification; living in the chapter house if an undergraduate and space is available, or in the city where the university is located if a graduate student; and have a GPA above or equal to the chapter's average. Scholarship recipients are expected to maintain the foregoing criteria for the academic year in which it is rewarded in order to receive the full scholarship.

Award: $300-$1000

Deadline: June 1, 2014

More info: http://www.farmhouse.org/foundation/scholarships.htm

"Aspiring Animation Professional" Scholarship Program

This scholarship is for high school seniors in the United States who are pursuing an animation-related degree program at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Animation-related fields include, but are not limited to, the following programs: 3D Animation, 3D Graphics, Animation, Cartooning, Computer Animation, Design, Digital Art, Digital Design, Digital Media, Digital Video, Graphic Design, Electronic Art, Electronic Media, Entertainment Art, Film, Game Animation, Game Art, Game Design, Game Development, Game Management, Game Production, Illustration, Interactive Design, Motion Graphic Design, Multimedia, Simulation, Studio Art, Virtual Modeling, Visual Effects, Visual Communications, Web Animation, and Web Design. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have a demonstrable record of academic success and have passion and drive for an animation and/or design-related career. Selection is based in high school academic performance combined with the application essay.

Award: $1000

Deadline: June 1, 2014 

More info: http://www.animationcareerreview.com/animationcareerreviewcom-aspiring-animation-professional-scholarship-program

180 Medical Scholarship Program

These scholarships are for high school seniors and undergraduate students who have spinal cord injuries, spina bifida, transverse myelitis, and/or neurogenic bladder. To qualify for these scholarships, applicants must be attending a two-year, four-year, or graduate school program full-time in the fall. Applicants must be under a physician's care for one of the aforementioned conditions.

Award: $1000

Deadline: June 1, 2014

More info: http://www.180medical.com/scholarships

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: June 1, 2014

Award: $500-$2500

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

Copyright Awareness Scholarship

Music Publishers Association (MPA)

This scholarship is for students between 13 and 25 years of age at the time of application. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited secondary school or post-secondary institution of higher learning (college, university, or trade school). To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit a creative video presentation between 30 seconds and 3 minutes that would be used to educate their peers on the importance of intellectual property and copyright law. See website for more details.

Award: $5000

Deadline: June 1, 2014

More info:  http://www.mpa.org/content/attention-students-applications-are-now-available-2014-copyright-awareness-scholarship

FFRF William J. Schulz High School Essay Contest

This contest is for North American high school seniors who are freethinkers (atheists/agnostics/nonbelievers). Applicants must graduate in the spring of 2014 and go to college in the fall of 2014. To apply, applicants must submit an essay on the topic, "Describe a moment when you stood up for freethought/secularism."

Award: June 1, 2014

Deadline: $200-$3000

More info: http://ffrf.org/component/k2/item/14081-high-school-seniors-essay-contest

Houtan Scholarship Foundation

This scholarship is for graduate students who have a working knowledge of the Parsi language and demonstrate an active interest in Iranian culture, heritage, and literature. Applicants should have superior academic performance and demonstrate financial need. Scholarships are awarded regardless of the applicants' field of study.

Award: $2500 

Deadline: June 1, 2014 

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

ExceptionalNurse.com College Scholarships

These scholarships are for nursing majors who have a documented disability. To qualify for these scholarships, applicants must have applied to or already been admitted to a college or university program on a full-time basis. Applicants must demonstrate a serious commitment to the academic study of nursing and career excellence. Preference is given to undergraduate students.

Award: June 1, 2014

Deadline: $250-$500

More info: http://exceptionalnurse.com/scholarship.php

Father Michael J. McGivney Vocations Scholarship

This scholarship is for undergraduate college students who are theology majors and pursuing a vocation to the priesthood. Applicants must be men who attend a Catholic college or university and demonstrate financial need. Applicants who have appropriate ecclesiastical approval, have been accepted at a major seminary and are studying for a diocese or religious institute in the United States, its territories, or Canada, are eligible. Preference is given, but not limited to, applicants who are members of the Knights of Columbus or who are the sons of Knights.

Award: $2500

Deadline: June 1, 2014

More info: http://www.kofc.org/un/en/vocations/scholarships.html

Digital Privacy Scholarship

This scholarship is for high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors or students currently enrolled in college or graduate school. Home schooled students are also eligible. Applicants must be US citizens or legal residents. To apply, applicants must submit an application form including an 140-character message about digital privacy. The top 10 applications will be selected as finalists and asked to write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay about digital privacy.

Award: $500-$1500

Deadline: June 30, 2014

More info: http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/digital-privacy-scholarship/

Lee Steinberg, P.C. Law Scholarship

This scholarship is for current undergraduate students with aspirations to go to law school. To qualify, applicants must attend an accredited college or university in the United States and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Award: $1000

Deadline: June 1, 2014

More info: http://www.1800leefree.com/law-scholarship/

NCEA's Esthetician Scholarship

National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers/Distributors & Associations (NCEA)

This scholarship is for students who are midway through an esthetician training program. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must maintain at least 80% attendance and 80% grade average. Scholarships are awarded quarterly.

Award: $1000

Deadline: June 1, 2014

More info: http://www.ncea.tv/scholorships-grants

ALBA George Watt Prize Essay Contest

Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives (ALBA)

This contest is for undergraduate and graduate students from the United States and elsewhere. To apply, applicants must submit an essay or thesis chapter about any aspect of the Spanish Civil War, the global political or cultural struggles against fascism in the 1920s and 1930s, or the lifetime histories and contributions of the Americans who fought in support of the Spanish Republic from 1936 to 1938. Submissions much be between 3,500 and 7,500 words and may be written in Spanish or English. Applicants must have produced the essay to fulfill an undergraduate or graduate course or degree requirement and must have been completed since January 2013. Essays will be judged on the basis of originality, quality of research, and effectiveness of argument or presentation.

Award: $250

Deadline: August 1, 2014

More info: http://www.alba-valb.org/participate/essay-contest

Sonic Electronix's Audiophile Scholarship

This scholarship is for students who plan to pursue a career in the audio industry. Students with a passion for DJ equipment or who understand the intricacies of headphones are encouraged to apply. Students whose academic careers will involve automotive, mechanical, or electrical engineering are also welcome to apply.

Award: $1000

Deadline: July 31, 2014

More info: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/audiophile-scholarship.php

National American Woman's Society of Certified Public Accountants Scholarship

This scholarship is for those aspiring to become Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). The recipient of this scholarship will receive the complete Becker CPA Review Course (a $3,065 value). To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must meet the minimum education requirements to sit for the CPA exam. Applicants must be accounting majors and seniors, 5th-year students, graduate students, or graduates, and are eligible to take a review course within one year of scholarship awarding. Applicants must provide transcripts and an essay, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and be US citizens or permanent residents. Needs and scholastic aptitude will be considered.

Award: $3065

Deadline: June 1, 2014

More info: http://www.awscpa.org/awards.php

ENA Foundation Academic Scholarships

Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Foundation

These scholarships are for members of the Emergency Nurses Association who have been members for a minimum of 12 months immediately prior to applying. Non-RN category applicants are not required to be ENA members, but a letter of reference from a current ENA member is required. To qualify for these scholarships, applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be attending a NLn, CCNE, or AACN accredited school. Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible to reapply under the same category; however, qualified previous recipients may apply for the next category. ENA members having served in the immediate past three years on the ENA Board of Directors, ENA Foundation Board of Trustees, or ENA Foundation Scholarship Review Team are ineligible to apply. Scholarships are available for non-RN, undergraduate, master's, and doctoral level students; see website for details.

Award: $2500-$10000

Deadline: June 1, 2014

More info: http://www.ena.org/foundation/grants/Pages/Scholarships.aspx

ARN BSN Scholarship

Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN)

This scholarship is for rehabilitation nurses who demonstrate involvement in ARN. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must currently be enrolled in a BSN degree program, in good standing, and have successfully completed at least one course. Applicants must demonstrate current practice in rehabilitation nursing and have a minimum of two years' experience in rehabilitation nursing.

Award: $1500

Deadline: June 1, 2014

More info: http://www.rehabnurse.org/awards/content/Scholarships.html

American Indian Graduate Center Fellowship

This fellowship is for enrolled members of a federally recognized American Indian or Alaska Native group, and/or students who can provide documentation of descent (possess one-fourth degree verifiable federally recognized Indian blood) as verified through submission of a Tribal Eligibility Certificate (TEC). To qualify, applicants must be pursuing a post-baccalaureate graduate or professional degree as full-time students at an accredited institution in the United States and be able to demonstrate financial need.

Award: $1000-$5000

Deadline: June 1, 2014

More info: http://www.aigcs.org/scholarships/graduate-fellowships/

American Ground Water Trust Annual Scholarships

These scholarships are for students entering their college freshman year, who intend to pursue a career in a ground water-related field. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in high school and be US citizens or legal residents. The college or university selected for study must offer appropriate courses. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must either have completed a science/environmental project at high school that directly involved ground water resources, or have had vacation/out-of-school work experience that is related to the environment and natural resources.

Award: $1000-$2000

Deadline: June 1, 2014

More info: http://www.agwt.org/content/scholarships

National Society of the Colonial Dames of America (NSCDA)

The American Indian Nurse Scholarship Award Program was started by The National Society in 1927 to give students of American Indian descent the opportunity to pursue careers in nursing. The students are expected to return to work among their people to help improve health care. Some students work on reservations, and others find employment in hospitals in areas largely populated by American Indians. Intended originally to benefit females only, the program has expanded to include males and the career goals now include not only nursing careers, but jobs in healthcare and health education, as well.

Award: $1000

Deadline: June 1, 2014

More info: https://www.nscda.org/site3/ps/pa_scholarships.php

Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship Program

This scholarship is for high school juniors who reside in the United States and play for a high school sports team or participate in club sports. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or above.

Award: $1000-$2000

Deadline: May 31, 2014

More info: http://www.positivecoach.org/our-awards/triple-impact-competitor-scholarships/

Catina Rose Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for young adults between the ages of 17 and 25 who have been victims of crime or victim survivors of a crime. Applicants must be high school graduates or graduating high school seniors pursuing higher education whether through community college, state college, university, or trade school. Applicants must also be active in community service. Applicants must be US citizens and have no arrests or convictions.

Award: undisclosed

Deadline: May 31, 2014

More info: http://www.cvucf.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12&Itemid=13

Krylon Clear Choice Art Scholarship

This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors, college freshmen, and college sophomores in the United States and Canada. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be enrolled or accepted and seeking a degree at a US or Canadian university, college, or art school as a declared major in a visual arts program, such as painting, drawing, or sketching (excluding graphic design, fashion design, interior design, film, music, or the performing arts). Canadian students must be attending a designated educational institution while enrolled or accepted into a qualifying educational program. To apply, applicants must submit a portfolio of 3-6 images of artwork; see application for complete details.

Award: $1000

Deadline: May 31, 2014

More info: http://www.krylon.com/community/krylon-clear-choice-art-scholarship/

Inheritance of Hope Legacy Scholarship

The Inheritance of Hope Legacy Scholarship is awarded to a college-bound high school senior who is living with a terminally ill parent and who demonstrates a compelling personal and financial need, a strong sense of family, and collegiate promise. The award amount is a one-time payment of $1,000. All three parts of the application must be received by May 31, 2014; the full submission can be done online for your convenience.

Award: $1000

Deadline: May 31, 2014

More info: http://inheritanceofhope.org/scholarships/461-legacy-scholarship-application.html

"Out of the Easy" College Scholarship Essay Contest

This scholarship is for 12th grade full-time matriculated students who are attending high schools in the United States, DC, and US territories and possessions. Home-schooled students between the ages of 17 and 18 who are residents of the United States, DC, and US territories are also eligible. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must write an essay in response to a quote from the book "David Copperfield" by Charles Dickens.

Award: $5000

Deadline: May 31, 2014

More info: http://www.penguin.com/static/pages/forms/yr/out_of_the_easy/

Odebrecht Award for Sustainable Development

This award is for students pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering (all areas), architecture, building and construction management, or chemistry at an accredited university in the United States. To qualify, applicants must be fully enrolled for the academic period in which the competition takes place. To apply, applicants must write and submit a paper on contributions to sustainability. Projects may be undertaken individually or in a group of no more than 3 students under the supervision of an Advising Professor. If in a group, students must be enrolled at the same university, and are encouraged to invite team members from other schools or departments within their institution. Entries will be evaluated on applicability, technical contribution, content, reasoning and depth, and clarity and presentation. Students may submit entries during the award period beginning January 1st through May 31st.

Award: $5000-$20000

Deadline: May 31, 2014

More info: http://www.odebrechtaward.com/award.php

Chely Wright LIKE ME Scholarship

This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors who can show that they have actively advocated for LGBT issues, such as respect and inclusion for LGBT youth, community service at an LGBT resource, involvement and/or attendance of LGBT events, working against teen bullying or teen suicide, and any other activities that improve the condition of the LGBT community and/or improve cultural conditions for LGBT youth (This list serves as examples only, and each student’s personal, individual advocacy will be different). To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must maintain a B- average. Scholarships will be awarded based on demonstration of past leadership, LGBT community service involvement, financial need, academic credentials, personal essay, future goals, and possibly an individual interview.

Award: $1250

Deadline: May 31, 2014

More info: http://likeme.org/chely-wright-scholarship/

American Dream Essay Contest

This essay contest is open to US residents who are enrolled as full-time high school juniors or seniors. This essay contest encourages students to think critically about the following: "How has the American dream of home ownership influenced you?" To apply, applicants must submit an essay between 500 and 1000 words based on one of three given essay questions about their personal experience with homeownership. Please see website for submission details.

Award: $1000

May 30, 2014

More info: http://www.bhhsgeorgia.com/american-dream-scholarship.aspx

Margarian Scholarship

The Law Offices of Hovanes Margarian

This scholarship is for high school juniors and seniors, college/university students, and graduate school students. Selection will be based on GPA, economic hardship, and commitment to heritage, community, and society.

Award: $1000

Deadline: June 30, 2014

More info: http://margarianlaw.com/scholarship/

Kerope Zildjian Scholarship Competition

This scholarship is for student percussionists who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate music program. The scholarship winner will receive a tuition award of $5,000 in addition to a trip to the Zildjian world headquarters in Norwell, Massachusetts, to select complimentary cymbals. To apply, applicants must include a scholarship entry form and CD contents form, current one-page resume, and two identical copies of a high-quality CD format recording not to exceed 15 minutes in length. See website for full application guidelines.

Award: $5000

Deadline: May 30, 2014

More info: http://zildjian.com/Education/Scholarships/Kerope-Zildjian-Concert-Percussion-Scholarship

PBA/NCA Minerva Beauty Scholarship

Professional Beauty Association (PBA)/National Cosmetology Association (NCA)

This scholarship is for students who are currently enrolled in an accredited cosmetology program. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have completed at least one semester, or one graded cycle, with an accredited school and apply any scholarship winnings towards classes with an accredited school; and have a minimum 3.0 GPA or percentage grade of 80 percent.

Award: $1000

Deadline: May 30, 2014

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

Fraser Institute Essay Contest

This contest is for both Canadian and international students; applicants do not have to live in Canada. To qualify, applicants must be attending school for the 2013-2014 academic year. To apply, applicants must submit an essay on the topic, "The rise of crony capitalism: how government and business gain the taxpayers' expense." Submissions will be considered from high school, undergraduate, and graduate students in all disciplines.

Award: $500-$1500

Deadline:  May 30, 2014

More info: http://www.fraserinstitute.org/education-programs/students/essay-contest.aspx