NSCA Foundation High School Scholarship

National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation

This is a college scholarship for high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be attending college in the fall following high school graduation and plan to major in the strength and conditioning field. Scholarship applications must be submitted electronically.

Award: $1500

Deadline: March 15, 2015

More info: http://www.nsca.com/Foundation/grants-and-scholarships

Sister Rita Jeanne Journalist of the Year Scholarship

Journalism Education Association (JEA)

This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors who have participated in high school journalism for at least two years. Applicants must be students of a JEA adviser, be a state winner, and have at least a 3.0 GPA. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit a portfolio of their work.

Award: $2000-$5000

Deadline: March 15, 2015

More info: http://jea.org/home/awards-honors/journalist-of-the-year/

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

MESBEC Scholarship

Catching the Dream

This scholarship is for students who are at least one-quarter American Indian and are enrolled members of a US tribe that is federally recognized, state-recognized, or terminated. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have high GPA and test scores and be enrolled in an accredited US college/university on a full-time basis. The six priority majors are math majors, engineering majors, science majors, business majors, education majors, and computer science majors.

Award: $500 - $5,000

Deadline: March 15, 2015

More info: http://catchingthedream.org/category/scholarship-requirements/

Association of Government Accountants Scholarships

Association of Government Accountants (AGA)

These scholarships are for members of the Association of Government Accountants. To qualify for these scholarships, applicants must be pursuing full- or part-time study in accounting, auditing, budgeting, economics, finance, information technology, public administration, or a related field. Scholarships are available for rising college freshmen, current undergraduates, and graduate students. All applicants must have a 3.0 GPA.

Award: $1,500 - $3,000

Deadline: April 17, 2015

More info: https://www.agacgfm.org/Membership/Awards---Recognition-%281%29.aspx

Lynn G. Bellenger Engineering Technology Scholarship

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

This scholarship is for female engineering technology majors who are enrolled in or planning to enroll in a college program leading to an associate's degree or bachelor's degree. The college degree program should be accredited by the ABET and PAHRA and feature preparatory curriculum for a career in the HVACR profession. To qualify, applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and/or a class ranking of no less than the top 30%.

Award: $5000

Deadline: May 1, 2015

More info: https://www.ashrae.org/membership--conferences/student-zone/scholarships-and-grants

Air Line Pilots Association Scholarship

Air Line Pilots Association

This scholarship is for children of medically retired, long-term disabled, or deceased pilot members of the Air Line Pilots Association, who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college bachelor's degree programs. Selection for this scholarship is based on academic capability and financial need. Scholarship applications should not be submitted before applicant's senior year in high school and preferably after the first semester of that senior year. Applicants must submit a copy of all college courses and course grades received to date in addition to the application and required high school performance information.

Award: $3000

Deadline: April 1, 2015

More info: http://www.alpa.org/portals/alpa/aboutalpa/alpascholarshipprogram.htm

ACS Scholars Program

American Chemical Society (ACS)

This scholarship award is for African American, American Indian, and Hispanic students who are planning to pursue full-time study in a chemically-related field. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be graduating high school seniors, college freshmen, college sophomores, or college juniors; have a 3.0 GPA; demonstrate financial need; and planning a career in the chemical sciences.

Award: $2500-$5000

Deadline: March 1, 2015

More info: http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars.html

"Impact a Life" College Scholarship

A-Z Discount Printing

This scholarship is for students 18 years of age and older who are enrolled in or accepted to an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited American university, college, or trade school within the 2014 calendar year. Applicants must be US citizens. To apply, applicants must submit an 500- to 1,000-word essay on a given topic related to raffles, fundraising, and marketing.

Award: $400-$1000

Deadline: Dec. 31, 2014

More info: http://www.raffleticket.com/raffle-tickets-scholarship.html

Force and Motion Academic Scholarship

Force & Motion Foundation

This scholarship is for promising graduate students in fields related to multi-axis force measurement and testing, including: biomechanical engineering, biotribology, gait, mechanical engineering, neuroscience, orthopedic research, physical therapy, posturography, and sports science. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be actively enrolled at a US or international university. Scholarships will be offered on a competitive basis; applications will be judged by the Force and Motion Foundation’s review board based on quality, scientific contribution, and innovation. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit a completed application form; a CV that includes relevant course work, publications, current GPA, or any other educational background information they'd like to share; a 500-word abstract of a research proposal or research summary involving multi-axis force measurement and/or testing machines; and a recommendation from an academic advisor.

Award: $10,000

Deadline: Dec. 31, 2014

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

Go Red Multicultural Scholarship Fund

American Heart Association

This scholarship is for women from culturally diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds who are pursuing a career in healthcare. To qualify, applicants must be of Hispanic, African-American, Asian/Pacific Islander, or other minority origin; be US citizens/permanent residents; be currently enrolled at an accredited college, university, or allied health institution in the US; plan to be enrolled in the Fall of 2015; and have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Award: $2500

Deadline: Dec. 31, 2014

More info: http://tinyurl.com/my7owxu

William B. Ruggles Right to Work Journalist Scholarship

National Institute for Labor Relations Research (NILRR)

This scholarship is for undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in journalism or a related major. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be attending an institution of higher learning in the United States. Scholarships are awarded based on scholastic ability and a demonstrated interest in the work of the Institute.

Award: $2000

Deadline: Dec. 31, 2014

More info: http://www.nilrr.org/resources/online-scholarship-application-401/

Applegate-Jackson-Parks Future Teacher Scholarship

National Institute for Labor Relations Research (NILRR)

This scholarship is for undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in education. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be attending an institution of higher learning in the United States.

Award: $1000

Deadline: Dec. 31, 2014

More info: http://www.nilrr.org/resources/scholarship-application/

The Christophers Video Contest for College Students

The Christophers

This contest is for students currently enrolled in and attending a graduate or undergraduate program at a college or university. To enter, applicants must create a film or video that best communicates the message and mission of The Christophers' belief that one person can make a difference. Entries can express this theme in any genre or shooting style. Entries must be five minutes or less in length and submitted on Region 1 or regionless DVDs playable on all standard commercial DVD players. Entries will be judged on overall impact, effectiveness of conveying theme, artistic merit, and technical proficiency.

Award: $100 - $2,000

Deadline: Dec. 16, 2014

More info: http://www.christophers.org/page.aspx?pid=273

Scholarship America Dream Award

Scholarship America

This scholarship is for students who have received a high school diploma or equivalent from a US school by September 2014, and are planning to complete a minimum of one full year of postsecondary education by the end of the following year. To qualify, applicants must be at least 17 years of age; demonstrate financial need; plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at the sophomore-year level or higher at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States for the entire 2015-2016 academic year; and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent). Applicants must be US citizens, US permanent residents (holders of a Permanent Resident Card), or individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA).

Award: $5,000 - $15,000

Deadline: Dec. 15, 2014

More info: https://scholarshipamerica.org/dream_award.php

QuikshipToner.com Student Scholarship

Quikship California

This scholarship is for students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Fall 2014 or Spring 2015 at any accredited American college, university, or trade school. Applicants must be US residents. To apply, applicants must submit an essay (1,000-word minimum) on a given topic related to the printing industry.

Award: $1500

Deadline: Dec. 15, 2014

More info: http://www.quikshiptoner.com/catalog/scholarship_program.php

SMART Scholarship

Science, Mathematics & Research for Transformation (SMART)

This scholarship is for undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing a degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) discipline. To qualify, applicants must be US citizens and 18 years of age or older by August 1 of next year. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA, be able to participate in summer internships at the Department of Defense (DoD) laboratories, and be willing to accept post-graduate employment with the DoD.

Award: $25,000-$38,000

Deadline: Dec. 15, 2014

More info: https://smart.asee.org/

Minority Scholarship in Classics and Classical Archaeology

Society for Classical Studies (SCS)

This scholarship is for minority college undergraduates in order to prepare them for graduate work in classics or classical archaeology. Selection for this scholarship is based upon academic qualifications, especially in classics or fields in preparation for classical archaeology. Eligible proposals might include (but are not limited to) participation in classical summer programs or field schools, or language training at institutions in the United States, Canada, or Europe. See website for details.

Award: $4000

Deadline: Dec. 15, 2014

More info: http://apaclassics.org/awards-and-fellowships/minority-scholarship-classics-and-classical-archaeology

AREMA Educational Foundation Scholarships

American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) Educational Foundation

This scholarship is for students who are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program leading to a degree in engineering or engineering technology in a curriculum that has been accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (or comparable accreditation in Canada or Mexico). To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have at least a 2.0 GPA and demonstrate an interest in railroad engineering.

Award: $1000-$6000

Deadline: Dec. 12, 2014

More info: http://www.aremafoundation.org/scholarships.html

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

Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship

National Center for Learning Disabilities

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 2015.

Award: $2500

Deadline: Dec. 31, 2014

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

Anne Ford Scholarship

National Center for Learning Disabilities

This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors who have a learning disability. To qualify, applicants must be able to provide current documentation of an identified learning disability, have an overall 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and be US citizens. Applicants must plan to enroll full-time in a bachelor's degree program in the fall of 2015. For this scholarship, ADD/ADHD alone is not considered a learning disability.

Award: $2500

Deadline: Dec. 31, 2014

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

Imagine America College Scholarships for High School Students

Imagine America Foundation

This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors and recent graduates who are pursuing post-secondary education at a participating US career college. To qualify, applicants must have demonstrated voluntary community service during their senior year, have a likelihood of successful completion of college education, demonstrate financial need, and have a 2.5 GPA.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: Dec. 31, 2014

More info: http://www.imagine-america.org/highschoolscholarships

Persian Scholarship Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is for students who are currently enrolled in a high school, college, or university in the United States. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have published an essay, article within their school's newspaper, or local/national newspaper that discusses themes relating to the history, culture, literature, or heritage of the Iranian people or the achievements of scholars, scientists, and leaders of Iranian descent. Essays should aim to emphasize the positive achievements of Iran and Iranians and their contributions to society or enlightening aspects of history related to the Iranian-American community. See website for complete details.

Award: $500 - $1,000

Deadline: Dec. 15, 2014

More info: http://www.persianscholarship.org/current_programs.htm

10 Colleges with the Cheapest Room and Board Fees

by Suada Kolovic

Link to article: http://tinyurl.com/l4ghmxm

How much you end up spending on room and board will vary greatly depending on the school you attend and how flexible you are in terms of your choice of housing. And with the average cost for room and board for the 2014-2015 school year hovering around $10,000, considering schools with more affordable options may be essential to managing your college budget. Check out the list below from U.S. News and World Report for the top 10 schools with the least expensive room and board below:

Rust College - $4,000

Oklahoma Panhandle State University - $4,200

Cameron University - $4,664

Blue Mountain College - $4,800

Thomas University - $5,050

Auburn University at Montgomery - $5,390

Alabama State University - $5,422

Mayville State University - $5,430

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University - $5,440

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma - $5,470

Did your prospective college make the list? Would you consider a school based on room and board affordability? Don’t forget to try and fund your education with as much free money as possible.