Arizona Milk Producers Scholarship

Is Your 'Stache Worth the Cash? Dairy plays such an important role in fueling active minds and bodies. Now, dairy can also help you earn a college scholarship. Simply take a picture of your best milk mustache for the chance to win. Make sure a dairy product (milk, cheese, yogurt) is visible along with your mustache. The contest is open to students who are 17 years of age or older and are (or will be) enrolled in a post-secondary (university, college, or community college) in the state of Arizona for the fall term with at least 12 credit hours. Beginning Aug. 15, visit our website or upload your photo to Instagram, tag @azmilkproducers and use the hashtag #ampscholarshipcontest and tell us what prize you want using #fuel, #fun or #food. Starting Sept. 5, each week through Nov. 21, one weekly finalist will be selected based on their entry and will receive a $100 gift card for either food, fun or fuel, plus a pair of tickets to the Fiesta Bowl game on Saturday, Dec. 31. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.

Award: $12,000

Deadline: Nov. 21, 2017

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

Young Innovators to Watch Scholarship

Young Innovators to Watch is an initiative of Living in Digital Times in cooperation with partners. The Award provides recognition to individuals or small teams (between the ages of 13 and 20) for developing projects that demonstrate exceptional creativity and innovation in technical or scientific contexts. Award winners may receive in-kind prizes, media promotion, and other benefits through the award. Applications are due November 19th. Winners of the $1,000 scholarship will be notified by December 11th and will also be awarded an all-expense-paid trip for them and one family member to CES in Las Vegas for an awards ceremony. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship providers website.

Award: $1000

Deadline: November 19, 2017

More info: https://younginnovatorstowatch.com/

Walt Disney Imaginations Design Competition Project Challenge

Imaginations is a design competition created and sponsored by Walt Disney Imagineering with the purpose of seeking out and nurturing the next generation of diverse Imagineers. Started in 1991 by Disney Legend and Imagineering executive Marty Sklar, the program has grown to include a separate version sponsored by Hong Kong Disneyland.

Award: varies

Deadline: Nov. 25, 2017

More info: https://disneyimaginations.com/

Walt Disney Imaginations Design Competition Project Challenge

$1000 Easy College Money Scholarship

No essay required. Applicants simply create a free profile at Cappex.com.

Award: $1000

Deadline: Oct. 31, Nov. 30, 2017

More info: https://www.cappex.com/page/account/quickApply.jsp?scholarshipID=gp&code=HO1038-5-

$1,000 Cappex Easy College Money Scholarship

Soft Surroundings Scholarship

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in fashion design, merchandising, visual presentation, or fashion marketing. Applicant must submit an essay on who inspired them to pursue this field of study.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: November 30, 2017

More info: https://www.softsurroundings.com/promo/scholarship2017/

Smithsonian.com Photo Contest

Contest is open to individuals worldwide who are at least 18 years of age. Contestant can submit photos in the categories of Natural World, Travel, People, The American Experience, Altered Images, or Mobile.

Award: UP to $2,500

Deadline: November 30, 2017

More info: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/photocontest/submission/

PHOTO CONTEST 2017

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who have at least a 3.7 GPA. Only the first 500 valid applications will be considered.

Award: $5000

Deadline: Nov. 30, 2017

More info: https://www.sixt.com/sixt-scholars/

Sixt Scholars Program

River Cohen College Scholarship

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on how “philanthropy [can] change the world.”

Award: $1000

Deadline: Nov. 30, 2017

More info: http://rivercohengiving.com/

Review Your College Scholarship

Scholarship is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 13 years of age or older at the time of application and who are currently enrolled or have previously been enrolled) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning. Applicant must provide a star rating and written review of an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning they are or have attended.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: November 30, 2017

More info: https://www.unigo.com/review-a-college

$1,000 College Review Scholarship

RC State Scholarship

Scholarship is open to undergraduate, postgraduate and high school students who are at least 16 years of age and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to internet marketing.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: November 30, 2017

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

National Corn Growers Association Photo Contest

Contest is open to legal residents of the United States. Applicant must submit a photo that helps to tell the story of farming field corn in America. Participants can submit photos in the following categories: Scenery/Landscape, The Farm Family Lifestyle, Growing Field Corn, Farming Challenges, SHP’s Conservation, Corn, and Little Farmers.

Award: Up to $500

Deadline: November 30, 2017

More info: http://fields-of-corn.com/home

Luxury Home Stuff Internet Marketing Scholarship

Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students who will be pursuing a career that is technology related. Students who are studying in Marketing, Business, IT or Communications or someone who wants to become an entrepreneur are encouraged to apply. Applicant must submit an essay on their online marketing plan for their future online business.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: November 30, 2017

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

Luxury Home Stuff Internet Marketing Scholarship

Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program

Scholarship is open to full-time high school seniors currently enrolled at a high school in a community serviced or approved by Comcast. Applicant must have a GPA of at least 2.8 and student must demonstrate leadership in school activities or work experiences. Program is a nomination-based award, and only one student per school may be nominated by their principal or guidance counselor.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: November 30, 2017

More info: http://corporate.comcast.com/news-information/news-feed/recognizing-the-best-and-brightest-nationwide

Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program

Karen Hanson Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship is open to female students planning to or current students, pursuing studies in Literature, either at the undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate level. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to literature.

Award: $350

Deadline: November 30, 2017

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

Virtuous Prom Scholarships

How to Read a Poem Scholarship

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college freshman and sophomores who are U.S. citizens. Applicant must submit four original poems.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: November 30, 2017

More info: http://howtoreadapoem.com/1000-scholarship/

How to Read a Poem

$1,000 Scholarship

Fueloyal Trucking Industry Scholarship

Scholarship is open to high school seniors and undergraduate students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to the trucking industry.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: November 30, 2017

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

Fueloyal Trucking Industry Scholarship

44th Annual Tucson College Night! Tues., OCT 24!!!

44th Annual Tucson College Night! Tuesday! This event is sponsored by the Tucson Unified School District. Over 200 college representatives from all over the United States will be present to talk to students and parents, answer questions and hand out materials. When: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017. Where: Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave.

Here: http://tusd1.schooldesk.net/Departments/Counseling/CollegeNight/tabid/78983/Default.aspx

Education Matters 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 and are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2023) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt.

Award: $5,000

Deadline: November 30, 2017

More info: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/education-matters-scholarship

Education Matters Scholarship

Dogbabe Scholarship

Scholarship is open graduating high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are pet lovers. Applicant must submit an essay on their life with their dog.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: November 30, 2017

More info: http://dogbabe.com/college-scholarship/

Win a $1000 Dogbabe Scholarship

AED Superstore $1,000 College Scholarship

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and currently enrolled college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).

Award: $1,000

Deadline: November 30, 2017

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

AED Superstore College Scholarship Opportunity

Professional Development Workshop: SCHOOL FINANCE 101

Professional Development Workshop: SCHOOL FINANCE 101. You'll learn about school funding, taxes, challenges, and misconceptions. When: Thursday, November 16, 2017. 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Where: Pima County School Superintendent's Office, 200 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701. Cost: FREE! Register: http://pimaregionalsupport.org/event-2693992

College Knowledge for Counselors - Jan. 23, 2018

Beliz Law Firm Scholarship

Scholarship is open to high school seniors accepted to university, college, or trade school, and students currently enrolled in a university, college, or trade school. Applicant must create a video on bicycle safety.

Award: $500

Deadline: November 28, 2017

More info: https://www.belizlaw.com/community/scholarship/

The Beliz Law Firm Scholarship

Chief Manuelito Scholarship for High School Students

Scholarship is open to high achieving high school graduates and undergraduate Navajo students. Students seeking an Associates of Applied Science (AAS) or Certificate are ineligible.

Award: $7,000

Deadline: November 25, 2017

More info: http://www.onnsfa.org/FundingTypes/ChiefManuelito.aspx

Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest Scholarships

Scholarship competition is open to graduating high school seniors. Applicant must participate in a duck calling contest in Stuttgart, Arkansas to be considered for the award.

Award: Up to $2,000

Deadline: November 24, 2017

More info: http://www.stuttgartarkansas.org/duck-festival/scholarship_contest.aspx

Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students. Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to health and being active.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: November 15, 2017

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

Start Standing Scholarship

Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS)

Talent search is open to any student who is enrolled in and attending his or her last year of secondary school in the United States or its territories. Applicant must conduct independent science, math or engineering research.

Award: Up to $250,000

Deadline: November 15, 2017

More info: https://student.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts

Regeneron STS

Concerto Competition

Competition is open to high school musicians (grades 9-12) enrolled during the 2017-2018 academic year. Performers of woodwind, brass, or percussion instructions may apply. Applicant must select one of the works listed on the application for their instrument and submit an audio recording of their performance accompanied by piano, band, or orchestra.

Award: Up to $2,500

Deadline: November 15, 2017

More info: http://www.marineband.marines.mil/About/Concerto-Competition/

2018 Concerto Competition for High School Musicians 

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students enrolled at two or four-year institutions for the 2017-2018 school year. Applicant must have demonstrated a commitment to a career in the beef industry through classes, internships or life experiences.

Award: $1,500

Deadline: November 15, 2017

More info: http://www.nationalcattlemensfoundation.org/cmebeefindustryscholarship.aspx

CME Beef Industry Scholarship

David B. Goldberg Scholarship

Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 16 years of age and currently enrolled at an accredited high school or college. Applicant must be pursuing their own love of music and should submit a short essay and one-minute video of their own content.

Award: $5,000

Deadline: November 14, 2017

More info: https://www.chegg.com/scholarships/david-b-goldberg-5000-music-scholarship-13138/apply

David B. Goldberg $5,000 Music Scholarship

Maryknoll Student Essay Contest

Contest is open to students enrolled in grades 6-12 for the 2017-2018 school year who are residents of one of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, or a province of Canada (except Quebec). Applicant must submit an essay citing examples of violence and telling what actions they are taking or could take to promote peace.

Award: Up to $1,000

Deadline: November 10 2017

More info: https://maryknollsociety.org/publications/essay-contest/

Prudential Spirit of Community Award

Award is open to all young people in grades 5-12 who live in the 50 United States and Washington, D.C., and have conducted a volunteer service activity within the past year.

Award: $5,000

Deadline: November 7, 2017

More info: https://spirit.prudential.com/awards/how-to-apply

2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

#BECAUSEILOVEYOU Scholarship Slam

Scholarship is open to students 25 years or younger who are current or former high school students and who attend or is attending college within the U.S. or its territories. Applicant must submit an original poem on what “healthy relationship” means to them.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: November 7, 2017

More info: http://powerpoetry.org/poetry-slams/becauseiloveyou-scholarship-slam

NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC)

Scholarship is open to U.S. high school and college women with an interest in computing and technology. College students must attend an NCWIT Academic Alliance institution and majoring or minoring in computing.

Award: Varies

Deadline: November 6, 2017

More info: https://www.aspirations.org/participate/high-school

Google SVA Scholarship

Scholarship is open to student veterans who are currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited four-year university for the 2017-2018 academic year. Applicant must be pursuing a Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related technical field.

Award: $10,000

Deadline: November 6, 2017

More info: http://studentveterans.org/programs/scholarships?layout=edit&id=129

Anne Ford Scholarship

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors with a documented learning disability who will be enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program in the fall.

Award: $10,000 ($2,500 /year over four years)

Deadline: November 6, 2017

More info: https://www.ncld.org/scholarships-and-awards/

Anne Ford Scholarship

Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students with learning disabilities who are graduating high school seniors and will be attending a two-year community college, a vocational/technical training program, or specialized program for students with LD in the fall. Applicant must also demonstrate financial need.

Award: $2,500

Deadline: November 6, 2017

More info: https://www.ncld.org/scholarships-and-awards/

Young Writers Awards

Students in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades can enter in one of the following categories: poetry (a group of three poems), fiction (a short story or one-act play), or nonfiction (a personal or academic essay. All entries must be original work and sponsored by a high school teacher).

Award: Up to $500

Deadline: November 1, 2017

More info: http://www.bennington.edu/events/young-writers-awards

 

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students. Applicant must submit an essay on the importance of leadership.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: November 1, 2017

More info: https://thomasjhenrylaw.com/giving/scholarships/

Thomas J. Henry Leadership Scholarship Program

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Scholars program is open to African American/Black high school seniors who excel academically and demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship. This is the early applicant deadline. The final deadline is January 9, 2018.

Award: $10,000

Deadline: November 1, 2017

More info: https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/program-description

Congressional App Challenge

Challenge is open to U.S. students in elementary school, middle school, or high school who live in a Congressional district that is participating (check website for details). Applicant must create any type of app they like on any platform they like.

Award: Varies

Deadline: November 1, 2017

More info: http://www.congressionalappchallenge.us/

Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarships for Migrant Farmworkers

Scholarships are open to individuals 16 years of age or older who have a history of movement to obtain work in agriculture. Applicant must demonstrate an interest in pursuing further development of their talents.

Award: Up to $2,500

Deadline: November 1, 2017

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

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.

Award: Varies

Deadline: November 1, 2017

More info: https://www.americanindianservices.org/app/students_application.html

American Indian Services

Alpine Recovery Lodge Bi-Annual Scholarship Essay Contest

Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students who are residents of Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona, or Nevada. Applicant must submit an essay detailing how addiction has directly affected them.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: November 1, 2017

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

The Alpine Recovery Lodge Bi-Annual $1,000 Scholarship Essay Contest

10 Words or Less Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2018. Applicant must share in 10 words or less why they deserve the scholarship.

Award: $500

Deadline: November 1, 2017

More info: https://www.studentscholarships.org/easy.php

10 WORDS OR LESS SCHOLARSHIP

The Metropolitan Education Commission's (MEC) Teen Town Hall, October 20th!!!

High school students! We need to hear from you! The Metropolitan Education Commission's (MEC) Teen Town Hall is Friday, October 20, 2017. 9am-11am. Catalina High School Auditorium. 3645 E. Pima, Tucson, AZ. Every year this event draws over 200 students and almost 40 community leaders and engages them in an important dialogue. RSVP: 520-670-0055 or metcom@theriver.com

MEC's Youth Advisory Council/Tucson Teen Congress

Richard Elias, Pima County Supervisor, inspires students to lead and make a difference in our community.

FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student Aid workshop events here!!

FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student Aid workshop events here!! Click on the link below:

https://collegegoal.az.gov/fafsa-workshop-events