A.E. Robert Friedman PDCA Scholarship

Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students who are no more than 26 years of age. Applicant must be nominated by an active PDCA member in good standing. There is no major requirement. Selection will be based on character, financial need, letters of recommendation, and an essay.

Award: Varies

Deadline: Aug. 19, 2015

More info: http://www.pdca.org/about-pdca/scholarships

Solutionreach Scholarship

Scholarship is open to undergraduate students currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to patient engagement technology

Award: $2000

Deadline: Aug. 18, 2015

More info: http://www.solutionreach.com/solutionreach-scholarship/solutionreach-communication-technology-scholarship

Carleton College fly-in program for underrepresented senior students

Every fall, Carleton College sponsors a fly-in program for underrepresented senior students called Taste of Carleton (TOC). Students who are accepted will be able to visit their campus, with all expenses paid, during the month of October. This is a great way for students to get a real feel for what Carleton is like, both on an academic and social level.

The 2015 TOC program is scheduled for Thursday, October 29 - Saturday, October 31. Students must complete an online application (as well as submit a transcript, senior schedule, and standardized test score) by September 3 in order to be considered for the program.

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/

Tutor the People Scholarship

Applicant must submit an essay explaining their preferred field of study in education and what significant person, event, etc. in the field has influenced them and why. Applicant who receives the most votes will win the scholarship.

Award: $1000

Deadline: Aug. 15, 2015

More info: https://tutorthepeople.com/scholarship/

The White Buffalo Club Annual $500 Scholarship Contest

Scholarship is open college and university students in the United States and Canada. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Award: $500

Deadline: Aug. 15, 2015

More info: https://www.whitebuffaloclub.com/scholarship

Stroble Law Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students attending a college or university during the 2015-2016 academic year. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to texting and driving.

Award: $500

Deadline: Aug. 15, 2015

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

Race Entry Student Scholarship

Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students attending an accredited university inside the USA who has run in an organized race (5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon).

Award: $500

Deadline: Aug. 15, 2015

More info: https://www.raceentry.com/race-to-inspire-scholarship

Luis E. Torres Scholarship Award

The Luis E. Torres Scholarship Award is designed to assist students who have overcome a medical hardship in pursuit of higher education. Scholarships are available on a competitive basis.

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must have overcome a medical hardship.

Award: $1000

Deadline: Aug. 15, 2015

More info: http://www.luisetorresscholarshipfund.org/Scholarship.html

Healthy Home Scholarship

Scholarship is open to U.S. students who are 16 years of age or older who are high school, undergraduate, master degree, and adult learn students. Applicant must submit application and personal essays.

Award: $1000

Deadline: Aug. 15, 2015

More info: http://www.olshanfoundation.com//scholarships

Checks SuperStore Scholarship

Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens who will be attending full-time student an at institution of higher education in the fall. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to education.

Award: $1000

Deadline: Aug. 15, 2015

More info: http://www.checks-superstore.com/scholarship.aspx

Atlanta Dental Spa Scholarship

Scholarship is open to high school juniors and seniors, as well as all students currently registered in an accredited post secondary institution, college, business or technical school.

Atlanta Dental Spa is pleased to present their Annual Scholarship Program. The yearly winner will be awarded $1,000 based on merit through submission of a personal essay.

Award: $1000

Deadline: Aug. 15, 2015

More info: http://atlantadentalspa.com/scholarship.html

American Indian Services Scholarship

Applicant must be one-quarter (1/4) Northern-Native American Indian and enrolled in a university, junior college, or technical school.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

-Enrolled in a university, college, junior college or technical school
-One-Quarter (1/4) Northern-Native American Indian Blood.
-Undergraduate student with no more than 150 semester credits or 210 quarter credits.
-Full-time or part-time status - excluding non-credit courses.
-Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25

Award: financial need

Deadline: Aug. 15, 2015

More info: https://secure.mytechsupport.com/~ais/students_application.html

A Voice for Animals Contest

Contest is open to students between the ages of 14 and 18 years of age. Depending on the contestant’s age, student must either submit an essay or be involved in a project related to the mistreatment of animals.

Award: up to $750

Deadline: Aug. 15, 2015

More info: http://www.hennet.org/contest.php

College Scholarship Essay Contest

Scholarship is open to students who are planning on attending an accredited United States college or university in the fall of 2015. Applicant must submit an essay on if they believe legalized marijuana results in more impaired drivers.

Award: $1000

Deadline: Aug. 14, 2015

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

CollegeSTEPS Sweepstakes

Sweepstakes is open to full or part-time students who are in an accredited secondary or post-secondary educational institution or program (including, but not limited to, high school, college, university or trade school, or are home schooled in an accredited program). Student must enroll in the Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS educational resource program

Award: $1000

Deadline: Aug. 13, 2015

More info: https://www.wellsfargo.com/student/sweepstakes/

Wholesale Halloween Costumes Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students enrolled at an accredited two or four year college or vocational school. Applicant must create a meme for WholesaleHalloweenCostumes.com

Award: $500

Deadline: Aug. 12, 2015

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

Sara and Max Goldsammler Scholarship Fund

Scholarship is open to high school senior or current Jewish college students.

After emerging out of the ashes of the Holocaust, Sara and Max Goldsammler dedicated their lives to empowering the next generation of young adults. In their honor, OU Alumni is sponsoring a scholarship to go towards college tuition for any high school senior or current Jewish college student for the 2015-16 school year. Any Jewish student can apply! First place: $1,000 Second place: $500 Third place: $300 Applicants should describe in 500 - 1000 words what they are passionate about and how this can be applied to making the world a better place.

Award: up to $1000

Deadline: Aug. 10, 2015

More info: https://alumni.ncsy.org/scholarship/apply-now-ou-nextgen-scholarship/

Money Mission Financial Literacy Scholarship

Scholarship is open to high school seniors. Applicant must register to play a financial literacy game at the Money Mission’s website and then submit an essay on what you learned.

Award: $1000

Deadline: Aug. 10, 2015

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

MarvelOptics.com Scholarship Essay Contest

Scholarship is open to current, full-time students attending an accredited four-year American university or college. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to sight/vision.

Award: $1500

Deadline: Aug. 10, 2015

More info: https://www.marveloptics.com/about-marvel-optics/scholarship-program/

Earth Systems Contest

Contest is open to legal residents of the United States and Canada who are 13 years of age or older. Contestant must create a video based on given questions on the Earth.

Award: $1000

Deadline: Aug. 10, 2015

More info: https://www.projected.com/contests/82-earth-systems

Directional Motivation Scholarship

Open to individuals seeking to better themselves through the pursuit of additional education, whether at the college, vocation or personal development level.

Award: N/A

Deadline: Aug. 10, 2015

More info: http://www.directionalmotivation.com/scholarships.php

JobApplicationsOnline.com Scholarship

Scholarship is open to legal residents of the U.S. who are full or part-time students at an accredited U.S. post-secondary educational institution. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to paying for college.

Award: $1000

Deadline: Aug. 9, 2015

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

Everything is Awesome Scholarship Slam

Contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who 25 years old or younger and are current or former high school students who will attend or is attending a college within the United States or its territories. Applicant must submit a poem on a topic related to what or who the applicant finds awesome.

Award: $1000

Deadline: Aug. 7, 2015

More info: http://www.powerpoetry.org/poetry-slams/everything-awesome-scholarship-slam

Stop Texting and Driving Essay Contest

Scholarship is open to high school juniors, seniors, and full-time college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to texting and driving.

Award: $1000

Deadline: Aug. 1, 2015

More info: http://www.hollinslegal.com/essay-scholarships-how-to-stop-texting-driving/

IP Video Contest

Intellectual Property Owners Education Foundation

Contest is open to individuals 13 years of age or older. Contestants between the ages of 13 and 18 must be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited secondary, college level or trade school. Contestant must create a video answering one of the given questions related to the patent system.

Award: up to $5000

Deadline: Aug. 1, 2015

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

Belltown Spine and Wellness Scholarship

Scholarship is open to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students who are citizens and legal residents of the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to healthcare.

Award: $1000

Deadline: Aug. 1, 2015

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

Auto Accident Law Firm Survivor Scholarship

Scholarship is open college students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicant must have sustained injuries from a car or truck accident or been affected by someone else’s accident.

Award: $1000

Deadline: Aug. 1, 2015

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

ALBA George Watt Prize Essay Contest

Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives (ALBA)

Contest is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Contestant 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 and 1938

Award: $250

Deadline: Aug. 1, 2015

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

Copeland Scholarship

United States Association for Blind Athletes (USABA)

These scholarships are for men and women who are blind and are members of the USABA. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be enrolling/enrolled at a two-year, four-year, or technical institution or university as a full-time student. Applicants must have participated in USABA sports programs and be US citizens.

Award: $500

Deadline: August 1, 2015

More info: http://usaba.org/index.php/membership/copeland-scholarship/

APS Hopi Scholars Program

This scholarship is for American Indians who are enrolled members of the Hopi Tribe. To qualify, applicants must be high school graduates/GED recipients and be full-time sophomores, juniors, or seniors admitted to a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants must be pursuing an AAS, AS, BA, or BS in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering, or math), nursing, or education, and have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.

Award: $2000-$4000

Deadline: August 1, 2015

More info: http://www.hopieducationfund.org/Forms_Pdf/APS_SCHOLARSHIP_APPLICATION_2014_2015_5.19.14.pdf

ARTBA's Student Transportation Video Contest

American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

This contest is for students of all ages. To enter, applicants must create an original two- to four-minute video examining any aspect of transportation in the United States. See website for more details and suggested topic ideas.

Award: $500

Deadline: August 1, 2015

More info: http://www.artba.org/video-contest/

Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation Education Support Awards

This award is for women who are at least 17 years old. To qualify, applicants must be mothers with minor children. Applicants must be enrolled in a skills training, ESL, or GED program; or pursuing a technical/vocational degree, an associate's degree, a first bachelor's degree, or a professional/master's/doctoral degree. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited program during the 2014-2015 academic year and must be low-income (annual family income less than $18,000 for a family of 2; $24,000 for a family of 3; $27,000 for a family of 4). Awards may be used for direct school expenses or for living expenses while enrolled in an educational program.

Award: $3000

Deadline: August 1, 2015

More info: http://www.patsyminkfoundation.org/edsupport.html

TVProviders.com Scholarship

Scholarship is open to current college students, as well as high school seniors who will begin college in the fall of 2015. Applicant must recreate their favorite sport moment in drawing, painting, short film or design.

Award: $1000

Deadline: July 31, 2015

More info: http://www.tvproviders.com/scholarship.html

TopMedicalAssistantSchools.com Scholarship Program

Scholarship is open to students who will be attending a college or university in the fall of 2015. Applicant must submit an essay on why they want to pursue a career in the medical field.

Award: $500

Deadline: July 31, 2015

More info: http://www.topmedicalassistantschools.com/scholarships/

The Christopher W. Keyser Undergraduate Scholarship

Scholarship is open to undergraduate students enrolled in a four-year college or university in the United States with an interest in the legal or criminal justice fields. Applicants must major in or be actively pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice, Pre-Law Studies, English, History, Political Science, Journalism, or Communications.

Award: $1500

Deadline: July 31, 2015

More info: http://www.keyserdefense.com/contact-us/christopher-keyser-scholarship

Tatiana McIntosh Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship is open to incoming college freshman and sophomores who are enrolled on a full-time basis in a Bachelor’s degree program. Applicant must demonstrate financial need.

Award: $500

Deadline: July 31, 2015

More info: http://www.taticaribbean.com/id2.html

Platt Family Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students who were full-time, undergraduate students in an American college or university during the Spring semester. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to Abraham Lincoln.

Award: up to $1500

Deadline: July 31, 2015

More info: http://www.thelincolnforum.org/scholarship-essay-contest.php

RN to BSN Online Programs Scholarship Program

Scholarship is open to students currently attending a college or university in the fall of 2015 who want to become a nurse.

Award: $500

Deadline: July 31, 2015

More info: http://www.rntobsnonlineprogram.com/scholarship-program/

PC HealthBoost Scholarship

Any student currently enrolled in secondary education may apply. Scholarship is open to current college students. Applicant must submit an essay or two-minute video on one of the given topics related to computers.

Award: $1000

Deadline: July 31, 2015

More info: http://www.pchealthboost.com/blog/pc-healthboost-scholarship-award/

LogoMaker Scholarship Program

Scholarship is open to undergraduate students in the United States. Preference will be given to students studying fine arts, commercial arts, or graphic design, but all majors can enter. Applicant must submit an essay on the impact of art and design in commerce.

Award: $2500

Deadline: July 31, 2015

More info: http://www.logomaker.com/scholar.html

James “Rhio” O’Connor Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship is open to undergraduate or graduate students who are currently enrolled in a college or university in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to cancer.

Award: $1000

Deadline: July 31, 2015

More info: http://www.cancermonthly.com/scholarship.asp

Invensis Young Thinker Scholarship Essay Award

Scholarship is open to all undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in universities in the USA, UK, and Australia. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to mobile technology.

Award: $500

Deadline: July 31, 2015

More info: http://www.invensis.net/about-us/scholarship.php

Goedeker’s College Scholarships

Scholarship is open to incoming college freshmen and current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on why attending college is important to them.

Award: $500

Deadline: July 31, 2015

More info: http://www.goedekers.com/college-scholarship

Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students in grades 9-12, college, or graduate school students who are legal U.S. residents. Applicant must submit an essay answering why they deserve the scholarship or their academic or career goals.

Award: $1000

Deadline: July 31, 2015

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

Flavor of the Month Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia who are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2021) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt.

Award: $1500

Deadline: July 31, 2015

More info: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/flavor-of-the-month-scholarship

Doctor on Demand Scholarship

Scholarship is open to any student enrolled in a pre-med or health related field of study at at a four-year, accredited college or university for the fall of 2015. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to why they want to enter the medical field.

Award: $5000

Deadline: July 31, 2015

More info: http://www.doctorondemand.com/scholarships

Domestic Violence Law Firm Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students currently attending an accredited university, or entering college in the fall of 2015. Applicant must submit an essay on how domestic violence has affected them.

Award: $1000

Deadline: July 31, 2015

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

Design Thinking Scholarship

Scholarship is open students enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited two or four-year college or university in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay describing how they anticipate design thinking or design tools will impact them and their career choice.

Award: $1000

Deadline: July 31, 2015

More info: https://www.agitraining.com/scholarships

Bud Siegfried Scholarship

Applicant must be currently enrolled at a college or university in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on how an injury attorney can make a difference in a situation and an essay about a service the student has performed in the last three weeks that has made a difference in the student’s life.

Award: $1000

Deadline: July 31, 2015

More info: http://www.siegfriedandjensen.com/scholarships/

“From Failure to Promise” Essay Contest

Contest is open to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate-level college students with at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicant must answer three given prompts related to the book, “From Failure to Promise: 360 Degrees.”

Award: up to $10,000

Deadline: July 31, 2015

More info: http://www.fromfailuretopromise.com/Essay-Scholarship-Contest-.html