The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship

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. With the 26th class in 2014, the Foundation has provided over 5,400 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $54 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.

High school seniors throughout the United States who meet the eligibility requirements may apply for one of our four-year, achievement-based scholarships. The application deadline is October 31.

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.

The Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation proudly continues its support of Two Year Colleges through the Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Program by providing up to $237,500 in stipends. 200 stipends are awarded annually across four tiers of recipients in varying amounts: Fifty New Century Gold Scholars are awarded $1,500, fifty Silver Scholars are awarded $1,250, and fifty Bronze Scholars are awarded $1,000.

Award: $1000-$1500

Deadline: Oct. 31, 2014

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

Wendy's High School Heisman

The application is open to any high school senior who meets the following eligibility criteria. A high school senior for the current academic year, graduating with your class, who maintains at least a B (3.0) G.P.A. during your three years in high school, and participates in at least one of the 27 school-sponsored sports officially sanctioned by the National Federation of State High Schools. We want to hear from all student-athletes who work hard, are dedicated, and have become role models for your school's underclassmen. Students are judged based on their academic achievements, community service involvement, and athletic accomplishments. Application opens in February of junior year and due October of senior year.

Award: up to $500 for student; up to $10,000 for the high school

Deadline: Oct. 3, 2014

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

Shout It Out Scholarship Application 2014

Have something on your mind? Let it out, or better yet SHOUT it out. Give your thoughts a voice and earn free college money at the same time.

Our Shout It Out Scholarship committee wants to know what you have to say. Whether it’s a message for the world or just a quick “hi mom,” this is your opportunity to speak up and win money for college. We’re listening!

Let your keyboard be your megaphone, and shout out your message. This unique scholarship gives you the platform to speak up – and cash in. The “loudest” applicant will receive the $1,500 Shout It Out Scholarship reward.

Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: “If you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why?”

Award: $1500

Deadline: Sept. 30, 2014

More info: https://www.scholarshipexperts.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/shout-it-out-scholarship

University of Penn Early Exploration Program

This fall, Penn will revive and enhance their fly-in program with a new focus on serving students who are a part of our partner community based organizations in addition to historically underrepresented students attending school in the United States. Penn Admissions will fully sponsor students accepted to this program, which includes all costs associated with food, housing, and transportation.

The program runs from October 12 - October 14, 2014 and allows students to gain a first-hand experience with the academic and social atmosphere at Penn as they continue to hone their college lists. The three goals for this program are:

•  To allow students to explore the interdisciplinary academic paths at Penn 
•  To help students strengthen their applications to highly selective institutions 
•  To inform students about Penn's no-loan, all grant financial aid program

Given Penn's firm commitment to enrolling a talented and diverse class, they are specifically seeking seniors who are from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and/or historically underrepresented groups, including Africa-American, Latino, Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian. The ideal candidates would be those who are academically high achieving, have demonstrated leadership, and are interested in either studying the liberal arts, business, engineering, and/or nursing.

More info: http://www.admissions.upenn.edu/peep

The Quit Smoking Academic Scholarship

The Quit Smoking academic scholarship will award $1,000 to a student who demonstrates academic excellence and a passion and commitment to helping others overcome tobacco or related addictions.

To apply, submit a 500 – 1,000 word essay along with your contact information to scholarship@quitsmoking.com.

Award: $1000

Deadline: Oct. 1, 2014

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

John Bayliss Scholarship Award

Broadcast Education Association (BEA)

This scholarship is for full-time college juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are communications majors studying radio at a BEA Member college. To qualify, applicants should be able to show substantial evidence of superior academic performance and potential to be outstanding electronic media professionals. There should be compelling evidence that the applicants possess high integrity and a well-articulated sense of personal and professional responsibility.

Award: $1500

Deadline: Oct. 14, 2014

More info: http://www.beaweb.org/bayliss/radio.html

DEED Educational Scholarships

American Public Power Association (APPA)

This scholarship is for full-time students attending an accredited college, university, or vocational institution in the United States. To qualify, applicants must be working toward a technical career that is in short supply and high demand by electric utilities. Each applicant must be attending school in a county with at least one DEED member utility and must be sponsored by a DEED member utility, located in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Award: $2000

Deadline: Oct. 15, 2014

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

Horatio Alger Arizona Scholarship Program

These scholarships are for high school seniors of the class of 2015, who have plans to enter college no later than the Fall following graduation. To qualify, applicants must live in Arizona, have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives, and demonstrate the following: a strong commitment to pursuing and completing a bachelor's degree at an accredited US college/institution; critical financial need; involvement in co-curricular and community activities; and integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be US citizens.

Award: $7000

Deadline: Oct. 25, 2014

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

Otto and Edna Neely Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is for seniors at the following high schools in Arizona: Apache Junction, Basha, Camp Verde, Chandler, Desert Ridge, Gilbert, Hamilton, Highland, Higley, Mesquite, Perry, Queen Creek, and Williams Field. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must maintain a semester and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better, have a demonstrated financial need, be residents of Arizona, and be US citizens. Academic students must attend an academic college within the state of Arizona, enroll full-time and complete 12 hours or more each semester in classes toward a degree program. Technical students must attend a public or not-for-profit technical school within the state of Arizona and enroll and complete a full-time course load each grading period toward a degree or certificate program. Deadlines are set by each individual high school; see your guidance counselor for more details.

Award: $3000

Deadline: See your high school guidance counselor.

More info: http://www.ottoandednaneelyfoundation.org/scholarship/

The Asian Women In Business Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is for women who are of at least 50% Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry (includes those who can trace their ancestry from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam). To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited four-year undergraduate institution at the time of application and award; have at least one semester/term remaining before graduation; have a minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of application; and have a leadership role in a community endeavor or a record of entrepreneurial achievement. They must also be US citizens or permanent residents. A larger scholarship will be awarded to students who can demonstrate financial need by submitting a copy of the FAFSA form.

Award: $2500-$5000

Deadline: Oct. 1, 2014

More info: http://www.awib.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.ViewPage&PageID=811

AES Engineering Scholarships 2014

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

Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.

Award: $500

Deadline: Oct. 6, 2014

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

Boomer Esiason Foundation’s General Academic Scholarships

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

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

Award: $500 to $2,500

Deadline: Sept. 15, Dec. 15, 2014

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

Xerox Minority Scholarships

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

Applicants must be academic high-achievers (3.0 or better GPA). Applicants must be US citizens or visa-holding Permanent Residents of African American, Asian, Pacific Island, Native American, Native Alaskan, or Hispanic descent. They must be enrolled as a full time undergraduate or graduate student in any of the following technical fields: Chemistry, Information Management, Computing & Software, Systems Material Science, Printing Management Science, Laser Optics, Physics, Material Science, Engineering (Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Imaging, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Optical, or Software).

Award: $1000-$10000

Deadline: Sept. 30, 2014

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

CoffeeForLess.com "Hit the Books" Scholarship

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

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

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

Award: $500

Deadline: Sept. 30, 2014

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

Biannual MyProjectorLamps Scholarship

MyProjectorLamps.com announces a biannual scholarship and will award $500 to two students who best explore a topic we select. If you are a student and are interested in this scholarship opportunity, please follow the guidelines listed below.

MyProjectorLamps.com is the leading online retailer of projector lamps, bulbs, and TV projection lamps in the United States alone. We are proud to offer high-quality projector lighting products to a diverse client base including educators, military personnel, religious organizations, and more.

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

Award: $500

Deadline: Oct. 13, 2014

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

ALICE T. SCHAFER MATHEMATICS PRIZE

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

Award: $250-$1000

Deadline: Sept. 15, 2014

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

Arizona Dream Builder Dream Scholarship

The Scholarship offered by the Arizona Dream Scholars Program provides funding for: Tuition, Fees, Books, Room and Board. Dream Scholars receive a $4,000 scholarship ($1000 each year for up to four years) to help complete an undergraduate degree.To be eligible to compete for the Arizona Dream Scholars Scholarship, an individual must graduate from high school this academic year (between 12/1/14 and 8/31/15).

Award: $4000

Deadline: Sept. 12, 2014

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

The Clifford R. Tuttle Scholarship

NEWH, INC. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the Hospitality Industry. It is their goal to further their industry through education. To that end, NEWH is offering the The Clifford R. Tuttle Scholarship Award to a student pursuing a career affiliated with the Hospitality Industry in Interior Design.

The scholarship winner will be presented at the Platinum Circle Awards on Tuesday, November 11th, 2014 at the Conrad Hotel in New York City. The scholarship recipient is required to attend the award presentation with travel and lodging provided by NEWH, Inc.

Award: $5000

Deadline: Sept. 15, 2014

More info: http://newh.org/the-clifford-r-tuttle-scholarship/

Student map and poster competition

Students who’d like to display their works at NACIS 2014 should register for the Student Map and Poster Competition. We encourage all students to submit their maps and technical/research posters for a chance at a prize of $500! There is no entry fee. All entrants will be displayed in the Map Gallery, and the winner will be selected by a ballot of all meeting attendees.

Award: $500

Deadline: Sept. 12, 2014

More info: http://nacis.org/awards/student-map-and-poster-competition/

Joseph A. Levendusky Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship, with funding up to $7,000 per year, will be awarded to an undergraduate student in mechanical or chemical engineering who meets the following criteria and requirements: - Demonstrated interest and commitment to seek a career in the field of water technology (environmental wastewater, water pollution control and water and water resource management not included.)

Award: $7000

Deadline: Sept. 5, 2014

More info: http://www.eswp.com/water/student_scholarships.htm

Arizona Universities Scholarship Pages

Here are the links to the scholarship pages of the 3 major colleges in Arizona. If your planning to go to these universities or if you're already accepted you should go straight to the source and check out these pages for scholarship and grant opportunities:

Arizona State University: http://tinyurl.com/lrat7nl

Northern Arizona University: https://www.nau.edu/FinAid/Scholarships/

University of Arizona: http://financialaid.arizona.edu/types-aid/scholarships

What to Check before Submitting your Scholarship Application

Full article from College Greenlight: http://www.collegegreenlight.com/blog/category/money/

You’ve finally finished that scholarship application and wow you’re ready to submit it. But wait! Make sure you double check all of these important things before submitting your application.

Follow the Instructions

One of the most important things to check before submitting your application is to make sure that you’ve followed the application instructions to the letter. Did you include all the required elements? Did you keep your essay under the word limit? When you follow the instructions, not only does it speak highly of you to the scholarship committee, it also automatically gives you a leg up over any other applicants who may not have followed the instructions. Many scholarship committees even go so far as to disqualify any applicants who don’t follow the instructions.

Final Presentation

Make sure that the appearance of your application represents you well. Thoroughly proofread everything you wrote and check for any errors. If any part of your application was handwritten, go over it again to ensure it is completely legible. If you’re submitting a paper application, make sure your pages are clean and neatly organized. Unless specifically requested, don’t use any special presentation materials, such as report binders or folders; these can make it difficult for the scholarship committee. Let the quality of the content in your application speak for itself without the bells and whistles.

Addresses

Before sealing your application, ensure that the address you are sending your application to is not only the correct one, but is correctly and clearly written. Scholarship committees usually specify an address to send your application materials to, and it’s not always the same address that’s listed in the Contact Us section of their website. If sending your materials electronically, take care to spell the email address correctly, or your application could end up somewhere in cyberspace instead of in the hands of the scholarship committee.

Deadlines

Finally, make sure your application will arrive with plenty of time before the deadline. Sometimes scholarship committees require your application to be postmarked by the deadline date and other times they require your application to be received by the deadline date. Whatever the case may be, ensure your application arrives on time. You don’t want all your hard work to go to waste just because you didn’t get it in on time!

After you’ve sent off your application, pat yourself on the back for a job well done! If you follow this checklist, you can be confident about every scholarship application you submit.

More Scholarship info from Ruben Romero - Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards Scholarship!

From College and Career Readiness Coordinator Ruben Romero at Pueblo Magnet High School:

Eligibility: Current Seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA who are of Latino/Hispanic descent. Requirements: Students must apply online and submit one letter of recommendation and a grade verification form which can be downloaded from the website.

Award: $1000 each state has a winner!

Deadline: September 15, 2014

More info: http://hhfawards.hispanicheritage.org/2014/forms/faqs.php

Scholarship info from Ruben Romero - Arizona Milk Producers’ Scholarship!

From College and Career Readiness Coordinator Ruben Romero at Pueblo Magnet High School:

Eligibility: Seniors (or current full time college students) who are Arizona residents and are planning on enrolling full time (12 credits) at ASU, NAU, or UA for Fall 2015. Employees and family members of Arizona Milk Producers are not eligible. Requirements: Students must submit entries including name, complete address, and telephone number along with a milk mustache photo of yourself (be creative), simply upload your photo to Instagram and tag @azmilkproducers using the hashtag #ampscholarship and #ASU, #NAU, #UofA to designate which prize drawing you would like to be entered into. 3 contestants will be drawn each week for each university.

Award: $12,000 towards college expenses, tickets to home U of A, ASU and NAU football games, VIP tickets to the Fiesta Bowl.

Deadline: Weekly drawings beginning Friday, August 22nd up to November 7, 2014

More info: http://www.dairycouncilofaz.org/community/scholarship/

Fall Fly-in Program at Carleton College

Every fall, Carleton College sponsors a fall fly-in program for underrepresented senior students called Taste of Carleton (TOC). Students who are accepted will be able to visit their campus, with most expenses paid, in the month of October. You may be familiar with this program and may have even nominated a student in the past.

TOC is open to all prospective high school seniors, but the selection committee will prioritize students from traditionally under-represented backgrounds. Students of color, first-generation college students, and low-income students are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you know a student who may be interested in this opportunity, or would like to learn more about the TOC program yourself, please take a few minutes to check out the TOC website:

http://apps.carleton.edu/admissions/visit/TOC/

The Metal Art Studio Scholarship

The Metal Art Studio offers an art design contest and corresponding scholarship to any graduating high school senior planning to major in art as well as any college student currently enrolled (full or part time) in an arts program in the U.S.

Award: $1000

Deadline: August 31, 2014

More info: http://www.metalartstudio.com/design-contest-scholarship

Arizona State Credit Union Scholarship and Grant Program

Arizona State Credit Union Scholarship and Grant Program is accepting applications to provide financial support to full-time students with a GPA of 2.5 or better.

Arizona State Credit Union continues to support Arizonans by providing annual scholarships and grants. The Credit Union will be accepting applications for the 2014 Community Leaders Scholarship and Loan Reduction Grant Program, starting July 1, 2014 - providing much deserved financial support to current students and graduates.

Award: $1000-$4000

Deadline: August 15, 2014

More info: https://www.azstcu.org/scholarship

Sterling Charles Lytle Memorial Scholarship - Pima Community College

Sterling Charles Lytle (10/2/1986-7/3/2012) was an exceptional Firefighter and EMT for the Nogales Fire Department, Volunteer Training Captain for the Helmet Peak Fire Department, and a dedicated and passionate instructor in the Pima Community College EMT program. Sadly, he died at the age of 25 on July 3, 2012. He devoted his life to public service. His career and passion are honored through the Sterling Charles Lytle Memorial Scholarship for students enrolled in PCC's Emergency Medical Technician (EMT/EMS) and/or Fire Science programs. Deadline for Fall 2014 is August 15, 2014.

Receive funding to assist with tuition, fees, books and course materials for the Pima Community
College Emergency Medical Technician (EMT/EMS) and/or Fire Science programs.

Award: $500

Deadline: August 15, 2014

More info: https://www.pima.edu/paying-for-school/scholarships-grants/pcc-foundation/docs/2014-Lytle-Fall-app.pdf

Arizona Nurses Foundation Scholarship

The Arizona Nurses Foundation (AzNF) assists Arizona nurses with their scientific and academic endeavors. The purpose of the foundation is to enhance the development of Arizona nurses by awarding college scholarships to undergraduate and graduate school nursing students.

Four $500 scholarships will be granted to associate degree students, four $1,000 scholarships to RN-BSN students, four $1,000 scholarships to direct entry BSN students, four $1,000 to masters students and two $1,000 to doctoral students. Applicant may be enrolled part-time or full-time. Scholarship winners may submit an application for each semester of enrollment.

Award: $500-$1000

Deadline:  Oct. 1, 2014

More info: http://azna.affiniscape.com/displaycommon.cfm?an=14

Flinn Foundation Scholarships

Every year, the Flinn Scholars program provides 20 of Arizona's highest-achieving students an unparalleled package for undergraduate study. In partnership with Arizona's three state universities, the program develops enriched educational experiences to expand Scholars' life and career options, while creating the challenging educational environment that students experience at the nation's most selective colleges.

The scholarship helps students achieve their most ambitious educational goals by underwriting tuition and living expenses and providing an allowance for international study. Flinn Scholar recipients are not required to identify a specific curriculum, major, or course of study. However, they are expected to sustain, if not exceed, the levels of academic and personal achievement that first earned them the scholarship by contributing to the creation of new knowledge and achieving their highest potential.

Award: Estimated value $40,000

Deadline: Mid-October-check website.

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