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.

Award: $500-$2500

Deadline: Nov. 1, 2015

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

Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarships for Migrant Farmworkers

Geneseo Migrant Center 

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.

Award: $500-$2500

Deadline: June 1, 2015

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

Robert Novak Collegiate Journalism Award

Fund for American Studies 

This award is for undergraduate students currently enrolled in a four-year college or university in the United States. To enter, applicants must submit up to three news stories that has been published in a college or university newspaper/publication or in an online version. Entries must have been written between January 1, 2014 and April 3, 2015. Work published for an internship or for a class assignment is not acceptable. Entries must be news stories; commentary or editorials are not eligible. Judges will recognize students who show initiative and original reporting and superior writing skills, as well as an understanding of the principles of freedom. Quality pieces should demonstrate a skill for accuracy in reporting as well as good use of sources.

Award: $500-$2500

Deadline: April 3, 2015

More info: http://www.tfas.org/page.aspx?pid=272

Bob Gurnsey Scholarship Awards

Paintball Scholarship Fund 

This scholarship is for current high school seniors who are current paintball players. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and be accepted in a two- or four-year accredited school as full-time students in the fall term immediately following high school graduation.

Award: $500 - $2,500

Deadline: March 30, 2015

More info: http://www.paintballscholarships.com/app.html

BEF General Academic Scholarships

Boomer Esiason Foundation 

This scholarship is for students with cystic fibrosis who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. Scholarships will be awarded based on scholastic ability, character, leadership potential, service to the community, and need for financial assistance.

Award: $500-$2500

Deadline: March 13, 2015

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

NAWIC Founders' Undergraduate Scholarship

National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Foundation

This scholarship is for students who are currently enrolled in a construction-related degree program at a school in the United States. To qualify, applicants must have at least one term remaining in a course of study leading to a degree or an associate's degree in a construction-related field. Applicants must be enrolled full-time, have a 3.0 GPA or higher, and desire a career in a construction-related field.

Award: $500-$2500

Deadline: Feb. 28, 2015

More info: http://www.nawic.org/nawic/nfsf.asp

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

ABFSE National Scholarship

This scholarship is for students who have completed at least one semester (or quarter) of study as a funeral service major or mortuary science major in a program accredited by the ABFSE. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have at least one term or semester remaining in their program that will start after the award date. Students with less than a full term remaining will be considered for partial scholarship awards. Applicants must be US citizens.

Award: $500-$2500

Deadline: Sept. 1, 2014

More info: http://www.abfse.org/html/scholarship.html

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

MedPro Rx, Inc. "Education is Power" Scholarship

This scholarship is for individuals with hemophilia or von Willebrand disease. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be applying to or currently enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary college, university, or vocational school.

Award:  $500-$2500

Deadline: May 1, 2014

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

Collegiate Journalism Award

This award is for undergraduate students currently enrolled in a four-year college or university in the United States. To enter, applicants must submit up to three news stories that has been published in a college or university newspaper/publication or in an online version. Work published for an internship or for a class assignment is not acceptable. Entries must be news stories; commentary or editorials are not eligible. Judges will recognize students who show initiative and original reporting and superior writing skills, as well as an understanding of the principles of freedom. Quality pieces should demonstrate a skill for accuracy in reporting as well as good use of sources.

Award: $500-$2500

Deadline: April 5, 2014

More info: http://www.tfas.org/page.aspx?pid=272

Bob Gurnsey Scholarship Awards

The Bob Gurnsey Paintball Scholarships are prestigious scholarships awarded in tribute to Bob Gurnsey, creator of the paintball sport, to encourage higher education of today's youth in paintball. These scholarships are open to all high school senior paintball players, with the opportunity to receive a $2,500 National Award and multiple $500 Regional Scholarship Awards.

In order to be considered, applicants must submit an essay.

Award: $500-$2500

Deadline: March 31, 2014

More info: http://paintballscholarships.com/

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: November 1, 2013

Award: $500-$2,500

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

BEF 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.

Amount: $500 to $2,500

Deadlines: March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15

Requirements:

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.

Applicants are required to provide all of the following documents in order to be considered:

• Application 
• Essay 
• Recent photo 
• Letter from physician (on letterhead) confirming 
• CF diagnosis and therapy routine 
• Transcript (high school, college and/or graduate school) 
• Letter of acceptance from academic institution 
• Detailed breakdown of tuition costs from academic institution 
• W2 form for both parents OR tax return if self-employed 

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

American Board of Funeral Service Education Scholarship

National Scholarship Program The National Scholarship Program of the American Board of Funeral Service Education was established to provide financial awards to students enrolled in funeral service or mortuary science programs to assist them in obtaining their professional education. Established during the 1960’s the program has awarded scholarships to hundreds of students.

Scholarships are generally from $500 - $2,500 for an academic year and are applied directly to the student’s tuition charges after certification of enrollment is received from the college involved. Students may apply once per calendar year for consideration.

Selection of scholarship recipients is competitive. Each year a larger number of students apply than there are awards available. Awards are made by the Scholarship Committee of the American Board of Funeral Service Education. The Committee meets twice each year, in April and October.

Application Deadlines: The deadlines for all materials to be postmarked are: September 1st, 2013 or March 1st, 2014 

More info:  http://www.abfse.org/html/scholarship.html