Amazon Student Scholarship

Scholarship is open to Amazon Student members who are full-time undergraduate students at an accredited, not-for-profit U.S. college or university as of the fall of 2016, or who intend to be full-time undergraduate students in fall 2016. Finalists will be selected based on GPA, community involvement, and leadership experience. Finalists will be invited to complete an essay to advance to the final round.

Award: $5,500

Deadline: Nov. 20, 2015

More info: http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=9944643011

United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Scholarship

This scholarship is for UFCW members and their unmarried dependents. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants applying as unmarried dependents must be under the age of 20 as of May 31. Scholarships will be awarded based on scholastic achievements, community involvement, and an essay that shows an understanding of the principles of the labor movement.

Award: $2000

Deadline: June 20, 2014

More info: http://www.ufcw.org/about/opportunities/scholarship/

Tzu Chi Scholars

This scholarship is for US graduating high school seniors (or equivalent) who demonstrate financial need for college tuition. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and enroll in an accredited US college full-time for the entire upcoming academic year. A home visit/interview may be required in the application process. Applicants must submit the application materials to their nearest Tzu Chi Foundation Regional Office; see website for details.

Award: $1000

Deadline: March 9, 2014

More info:  https://nca.us.tzuchi.org/scholarship

Proton OnSite Scholarship and Innovation Program

This scholarship is for high school seniors and college students currently enrolled in a US high school, college, or university. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be US citizens. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit a promising hydrogen-related business idea. Applicants are evaluated on strength of application; demonstrated leadership, work ethic, and community involvement, ability and promise of the idea, and thoroughness and presentation of the idea. Scholarships are worth up to $100,000 for four years.

Award: $25,000

Deadline: Feb. 14, 2014

More info:  http://protononsitescholarship.com/

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship

This scholarship is for current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States by fall 2014. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be ambitious and motivated, as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community, or work activities. Special consideration will be given to achievements that empower society to better face risk through education and action in areas such as financial, environmental, health, and/or emergency preparedness. Primary consideration will be given to applicants' non-academic outstanding achievement, such as a long-term achievement, activity, or project that occurred in their school, community, or workplace. Applicants must be US citizens or legal residents living or claiming residency in one of the 50 US states, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico. Only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted.

Award: $2000 

Deadline: Feb. 1, 2014

More info: http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/community-scholarships.html

Pima Community College Scholarships

Various Scholarships Available for Students planning on attending PCC. Pima admission application. Many scholarships and grants available. Check out their website below.

Awards variously based on financial need, course of study, academic ability, community involvement.

Amount: Varies

Deadline: April 2, 2014

More info: http://www.pima.edu/paying-for-school/scholarships-grants/

 

Ronald McDonald House Charities/HACER Scholarships

These scholarships are for graduating high school seniors who have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage. To qualify for these scholarships, applicants must carry a minimum 2.7 GPA, be eligible to attend a two- or four-year college or university with a full course of study, plan to enroll at an accredited post-secondary education institution during the academic year following their graduation, be younger than 21 years old, and be legal US residents. Students are selected based on their academic achievement, financial need, and community involvement. Both local and national scholarships are available.

Deadline: December 20, 2013

Award Average: $25,000

Local Award: $1000

More info: http://www.meencanta.com/hacer/apply-for-a-scholarship.html