Girls Impact the World Film Festival Scholarships

Applicants must submit a three- to five-minute film that raises awareness about current issues affecting women and girls and/or proposes solutions to current challenges faced by women. See website for complete detail.

Award: $1000-$5000

Deadline: Jan. 15, 2015

More info: http://www.connecther.org/gitw/guidelines/

ERCA Community Contribution Scholarship

This scholarship is for high school students who are legal residents of the United States. To qualify, applicants must have recognized a need or problem in their community, have determined a way to address this need or solve the problem, have developed an action plan, and have worked to put the action plan in place so as to address the need or solve the problem. The action plan must be a unique project developed by the student, not a project developed by an established group of which the student is a member. See website for official rules.

Award: $1000-$5000

Deadline: July 21, 2015

More info: http://www.studentresearch.org/our-scholarship-program/

AIGC Fellowship

American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) 

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, 2015

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

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) 

This scholarship is for Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who demonstrate a desire to continue their civic engagement in the future. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must enroll full-time at an accredited community college, four-year university, or graduate/professional program during the period for which the scholarship is requested. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, show consistent and active participation in public and/or community service activities, have strong writing skills, and be US citizens or legal permanent residents.

Award: $1000-$5000

Deadline: April 16, 2015

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

Project Yellow Light Hunter Garner Scholarship

This scholarship is for high school seniors who will complete their high school graduation requirements by or before July 2015; and college students who will be attending school through July 2015. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must create and submit a video designed to motivate, persuade, and encourage teens to not text while driving. Videos are limited to either exactly 25 seconds or exactly 55 seconds. In addition to a scholarship, the winning video will be turned into an Ad Council PSA and will be distributed nationally to 1,600 TV stations. Applicants may apply in teams, but no more than four per team. Please refer to the Official Rules on the website for more details and information about this scholarship.

Award: $1000-$5000

Deadline: April 1, 2015

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

eSchoolView Student Scholarship Program

eSchoolView

This scholarship is for high school seniors who are interested in pursuing graphic design, web design, or development. To apply, applicants must create a homepage and an interior page for a website related to a school class or club that doesn't already exist.

Award: $1000-$5000

Deadline: Feb. 1, 2015

More info: http://www.eschoolview.com/Student-Scholarships.aspx

ChairScholars National Scholarship Program

ChairScholars Foundation

This scholarship is for high school seniors and college undergraduates who have a serious physical challenge and may or may not use a wheelchair for mobility. The physical challenge must be significant and affect activities of daily living; no minor disability will be considered. To qualify, applicants must have at least a "B" average, have verifiable unmet financial need, and show some form of major community service or social contribution in the past.

Award: $1,000 - $5,000

Deadline: April 15, 2015

More info: http://chairscholars.org/index.php/apply-for-a-scholarship/national-program

Girls Impact the World Film Festival Scholarships

Connecther

This scholarship is for high school and undergraduate students who are 25 years of age or under as of the application deadline. To qualify, applicants must be enrolled full-time and be under 25 years of age. To apply, applicants must submit a three- to five-minute film that raises awareness about current issues affecting women and girls and/or proposes solutions to current challenges faced by women.

Award: $1000-$5000

Deadline: Dec. 31, 2014

More info: http://www.connecther.org/gitw/enter

Center for Alcohol Policy Essay Contest

This contest is open to all persons over the age of 18 as of November 2014. Students, academics, practicing attorneys, policymakers and members of the general public are encouraged to participate. To apply, applicants must submit an essay on a given topic related to prohibition.

Award: $1000-$5000

Deadline: Nov. 17, 2014

More info: http://www.centerforalcoholpolicy.org/essay-contest/

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

This award is for students in middle school and high school who have made a difference through volunteering over the past year. To qualify, applicants must be in grades 5-12 as of November 4 and legal residents of any US state or Washington DC. Applicants must have engaged in a community service activity that occurred at least partly during the 12 months prior to the date of application submission. Applicants must complete and submit an application to a school principal or the head of an officially designated local organization by the deadline. See website for more details.

Award: $1000-$5000

Deadline: Nov. 4, 2014

More info: http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page/soc

Donna Foss Independence Day Essay Scholarship Contest

This scholarship contest is open to US citizens of all national backgrounds that are currently studying in the United States or in an American military school of the country. To qualify, applicants must be high school students, in gradates 9 -12, attending a public, private, alternative, parochial school, or home study program. Recent high school graduates are eligible to participate as long as the deadline of the current contest falls within 12 months after graduation. To apply, applicants must write an essay on the theme, "Happy birthday, America." Applicants may develop the topic in any way they choose and are encouraged to be creative. Essays will be evaluated on the following criteria: creativity, theme development, clarity of ideas, and mechanics.

Award: $1000-$5000

Deadline: July 13, 2014

More info: http://www.joefossinstitute.org/joe-foss-institute-programs/educational-scholarships/

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/

Marketing EDGE Student Marketing Scholarships

These scholarships are for students who show a commitment to pursuing a career in marketing (i.e., applicants should have taken two or more courses focused on: direct marketing, interactive marketing, email marketing, electronic marketing, mobile marketing, social marketing, business to business marketing, not-for-profit marketing, database marketing, customer relationship marketing, or integrated marketing communications). Students with internships focused in these areas will also be considered. To qualify for these scholarships, applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited four-year undergraduate or graduate school, have at least one semester of school remaining, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and reside in the United States as US citizens or permanent residents. Graduating seniors not entering graduate school are ineligible.

Award: $1000-$5000

Deadline: May 9, 2014

More info: http://www.marketingedge.org/students/marketing-scholarships

ChairScholars National Scholarship Program

This scholarship is for high school seniors and college undergraduates who have a serious physical challenge and may or may not use a wheelchair for mobility. The physical challenge must be significant and affect activities of daily living; no minor disability will be considered. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have at least a "B" average, have verifiable unmet financial need, and show some form of major community service or social contribution in the past.

Award: $1000-$5000

Deadline: April 15, 2014

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

Project Yellow Light Hunter Garner Scholarship

This scholarship is for high school seniors who will complete their high school graduation requirements by or before July 2014; and college students who will be attending school through July 2014. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must create and submit a video designed to motivate, persuade, and encourage teens to not text while driving. Videos are limited to either exactly 25 seconds or exactly 55 seconds. In addition to a scholarship, the winning video will be turned into an Ad Council PSA and will be distributed nationally to 1,600 TV stations. Applicants may apply in teams, but no more than four per team. Please refer to the Official Rules on the website for more details and information about this scholarship.

Award: $1000-$5000

Deadline: March 17, 2014

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

HSF (Hispanic Scholarship Fund) General College Scholarship Program

This scholarship is for Hispanic graduating high school students, community college students, transfer students, college students, and graduate students. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and plan to enroll full-time (community college and transfer students may enroll full- or part-time) at an accredited institution in the United States, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, or Guam in the upcoming academic year. Applicants also must be US citizens, legal permanent residents, or eligible non-citizens.  

Deadline: December 15, 2013

Award: $1,000 - $5,000

More info:  http://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/general-college-scholarships

Center for Alcohol Policy Essay Contest

This contest is open to all persons over the age of 18. Students, academics, practicing attorneys, policymakers and members of the general public are encouraged to submit essays. To apply, applicants must submit an essay on the following topic: "This year marks the 80th anniversary of the 21st amendment(the amendment that repealed the prohibition of alcohol). Has it achieved its intended purpose?"

Deadline: December 5, 2013

Award: $1000-$5000

More info: http://www.centerforalcoholpolicy.org/?page_id=283 

 

Scholarships for Student Leaders

These scholarships are for current undergraduate students who hold significant leadership positions on their campuses. Applicants must have made significant contributions to their campus communities and have demonstrated leadership skills and ability. Applications must be submitted online between September 15th and November 1st. Only the first 75 qualified applications will be considered.

Application: http://forms.naca.org/NACA/Forms/Scholarships+for+Student+Leaders.htm

Website and other scholarships: http://www.naca.org/scholarships/pages/scholarshiplistings.aspx

Deadline: November 1, 2013 

Award: $1,000 – $5,000 

 

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

This award is for students in middle school and high school who have made a difference through volunteering over the past year. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be in grades 5-12 as of November 5 and legal residents of any US state or Washington DC. Applicants must have engaged in a community service activity that occurred at least partly during the 12 months prior to the date of application submission. Applicants must complete and submit an application to a school principal or the head of an officially designated local organization by the deadline.

Deadline: Nov. 5

Award: $1,000 - $5,000

More info: http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page/soc

IFT Feeding the Minds that Feed the World Scholarship! - $1000-$5000

Did you know that Feeding Tomorrow awards nearly 100 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in food science?  Each year, they provide deserving students like you with $100,000 in scholarships. 

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to help reduce the cost of your education by applying for a Feeding Tomorrow scholarship.  Feeding Tomorrow Scholarships are available for general studies and in specialized disciplines, like food engineering and sensory science. 

Scholarship applications for the 2013-2014 academic year are now available

Deadline: May 13, 2013. Award: $1000-$5000

Click here: http://www.ift.org/knowledge-center/learn-about-food-science/become-a-food-scientist/scholarships.aspx