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/

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

DEED Educational Scholarships

American Public Power Association (APPA)

This scholarship is for full-time students attending an accredited college, university, or vocational institution in the United States. To qualify, applicants must be working toward a technical career that is in short supply and high demand by electric utilities. Each applicant must be attending school in a county with at least one DEED member utility and must be sponsored by a DEED member utility, located in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Award: $2000

Deadline: Oct. 15, 2014

More info: http://tinyurl.com/pjupwmh

CFA Institute 11 September Memorial Scholarship Program

This scholarship is for victims who were permanently disabled as a direct result of the September 11th attacks, and dependent children, spouses, and domestic partners of those who died or were permanently disabled as a direct result of the September 11th attacks. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be planning to enroll or already enrolled in part- or full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the upcoming academic year. Applicants must be planning to pursue a degree in finance, economics, accounting, or business ethics. Scholarships are awarded based on academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an outside appraisal. Financial need must be demonstrated for the student to receive an award.

Award: $25,000

Deadline: June 15, 2014

Jay Z's Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is for high school seniors and college students who are US citizens and 25 years of age or younger. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and fall under one of the following categories: high school senior; student who has received their GED diploma; undergraduate college student pursuing his/her first undergraduate degree; or vocational student. Scholarships can be used to cover tuition expenses and related supplemental educational expenses such as books, lab fees, travel and select costs of living. All Shawn Carter Scholars are required to “give back” by conducting community service and by serving as mentors to younger, aspiring Shawn Carter Scholars.

Award: $1500-$2500

Deadline: April 31, 2014

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

Arizona Elks Vocational Grant Award

This grant award is available to any graduating Senior High School student planning to pursue an eligible Vocational/Technical Course, above and supplemental to High School or Preparatory School, may apply . In addition to being a U.S. Citizen, each applicant must be a current resident of the State of Arizona on the date this application is filed.

Deadline: Jan. 10, 2014

Award: $600

Application: http://www.azelks.org/Site/downloads/scholarship/AEAVocationalGrantApplication.pdf

Websites: www.azelks.org
http://azelks.org/Scholarships.htm

The Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarships

Anne Ford Scholarship

The 2013-2014 scholarship application is now available. All application items must be postmarked by December 31, 2013. The Anne Ford Scholarship is a $10,000 scholarship ($2,500/year over four years) granted to a graduating high school senior with a documented learning disability who will be enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program in the fall of 2014.

Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship

The 2013-2014 scholarship application is now available. All application items must be postmarked by December 31, 2013. The Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship is a $2,500 one-time scholarship awarded to a graduating high school senior with a documented learning disability who will be enrolled in a two-year community college, a vocational or technical training program, or a specialized program for students with LD in the fall of 2014.

More info:  http://www.ncld.org/about-us/learning-disability-scholarships-awards/anne-ford-allegra-ford-scholarships

A.E. Robert Friedman PDCA Scholarship - $1500

This scholarship is for high school seniors, college students, and graduate students. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be nominated by an active Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) member in good standing, be 26 years old or younger, and plan to enroll in vocational, college, or post-college studies. Applicants are not required to be members of or have any connection with PDCA.

For 30 years PDCA has been able to award scholarships to deserving students because of the A. E. Robert Friedman-PDCA Scholarship Fund. The A.E. Robert Friedman-PDCA Scholarship Fund was formed in 1978 to honor Bob Friedman on the occasion of his fortieth anniversary as legal counsel for the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America. He served in that capacity until 1981.

Deadline: Aug 21, 2013

Average Award: $1,500

More info: http://www.pdca.org/governance/scholarships