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International Studies Preparatory Academy MAY Scholarship Bulletin College Assistance Program Ms. Luis- CAP Advisor School Code: 102334 The Mometrix Scholarship Contest Mometrix is a test preparation company that offers study guides, flash cards, online courses, and practice tests. Applicants should be full-time Keywords: Essay contest, students (enrolled in at least 12 credit hours) at a college or university in nursing the United States. Applicants will be required to write an essay of no more than 2,000 characters (approximately 400 words) about the single biggest motivating factor that drives him/her to pursue a career in nursing. Awards: two winners will be awarded scholarships of $750 and $400, respectively. The third place winner will be given the choice of third place prize: three-month subscription to one of their online Mometrix University courses or one of Secrets Study Guide and a Flashcard Study System. DEADLINE: May 14, 2021 at 12:01 PM CST APPLICATION: https://www.mometrix.com/scholarships/ Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) Scholarships Applicants should be accepted or enrolled in an accredited college or Keywords: Air traffic university and planning to continue the following year and must have a control minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed before graduation. Applicants must submit an essay and provide two references. They should choose the category of scholarship for which they wish to apply, complete the online application and mail supporting documentation as transcripts and two references to provide letters of recommendation. Scholarships are not renewable. Awards: Varies. Scholarships Categories: • Category A - Gabriel A. Hartl Scholarship For students enrolled half- to full-time in a two to four-year air traffic control program at an institution approved and/or licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration. • Category B - Lawrence C. Fortier Memorial Scholarship For students enrolled half- to full-time in a two to four-year air traffic control program at an approved institution, in a program leading to a bachelor's degree or higher in an aviation-related course of study. • Category C - Full-Time Employee Student Scholarship For full-time employees enrolled in advanced study programs to improve their skills in air traffic control or an aviation discipline. • Category D - Buckingham Memorial Scholarship For U.S. citizens, children of air traffic control specialists enrolled half- to full-time in a program leading to a bachelor's degree or higher. • Category E - Raytheon Women in Aviation Scholarship
For female students enrolled half- to full-time in a program leading to a bachelor's degree or higher in an aviation-related course of study. Each scholarship will include a summer internship at Raytheon. DEADLINE: Postmarked by May 15, 2021. Transcripts and letters of recommendation: by June 1. APPLICATION: http://www.atca.org/scholarship SeniorCare.com Aging Matters Scholarship SeniorCare.com is dedicated to helping seniors and their families in their quest for a better life. A scholarship will be given annually to a selected Keywords: Essay contest college student who currently cares for an aging loved one, works within the senior community, or intends to pursue a career that will have an impact on the elder population. Any existing student (or incoming freshman), in good academic standing, at a 2 or 4-year accredited college can apply for the scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded to the individual who best demonstrates why "Aging Matters" to them in a short 1,000 word or less essay. Award: A $1,500 scholarship annually. DEADLINE: May 15, 2021 APPLICATION: https://www.seniorcare.com/scholarship/ NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship The AAPD NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship will offer eight scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities who Keywords: Disability, are interested in pursuing a career in the communications, media, or careers in the media, entertainment industry. Each recipient will receive $5,625 to help cover the communications, or cost of education at their current college or university. Applicants must be entertainment industry currently enrolled as undergraduate or graduate students at a U.S. college or university by the fall semester of the year the award is offered. Applicants will not be required to disclose their specific disability; however, their application for this scholarship will signify that they consider themselves a person with a disability. Awards: Eight scholarships, $5,625 each, to be used in the fall semester. DEADLINE: May 20, 2021 by 5:00 pm ET APPLICATION: https://www.aapd.com/nbcuniversal-tony-coelho-media-scholarship-program/ LA Tutors 123 Innovation Scholarship LA Tutors has established a scholarship for students who have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others. Keywords: Essay contest Applicants must be currently enrolled as a high school or college/university student within the United States or Canada, have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid student visa in the United States or Canada. Applicants must submit an essay describing the goal of the project and provide supporting documentation. Project will be judged based on its creativity, innovation, and user experience. Award: one-time scholarship of $500. Scholarship deadline is the 20th of each month. DEADLINE: May 20, 2021 by 11:59 PM PST APPLICATION: http://www.latutors123.com/scholarship Pension Real Estate Association Scholarship The Pension Real Estate Association awards scholarships on an annual basis Keywords: Real estate, to promising students studying real estate at the undergraduate and graduate financial need levels. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time study in real estate. Applicants to the PREA Scholarship Program must be college sophomores, juniors or seniors and graduate level students who are already enrolled or planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited four-year school; majoring or concentrating in real estate.
Financial need will be considered in determining the amount of each award. Potential recipients who demonstrate no need will be eligible to receive the minimum award. Essay Topic: “Comment on the potential long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the design of and demand for office space. Include a discussion of the types and locations of office properties that will see increased or decreased demand from tenants.” Award: Varies, from $500 to $5,000. Graduate students: $15,000. DEADLINE: May 20, 2021 by 3:00 PM CT APPLICATION: https://www.prea.org/awards/scholarship-programs Miami Foundation Scholarships The Miami Foundation’s scholarship programs help students gain access to higher education. Increasing young people’s educational attainment is a Keywords: Miami- Dade County Public critical factor for Greater Miami’s growth. Thanks to generous donors, they high school graduates have helped countless students develop and contribute their passions and talents to the community. Scholarships are awarded based on various criteria, including overcoming life’s obstacles and academic achievement. Scholarship available now is: • College Assistance Program (CAP, Inc.) CAP, Inc. provides scholarships to Miami-Dade County Public high school graduates who have exhausted all avenues of financial assistance (federal, state, and institutional), but still have significant unmet needs to attend the college of their choice. Applicants must be accepted to/or enrolled full-time in a post-secondary institution to pursue first undergraduate degree only. Scholarship is renewable. Award: Total Unmeet Need Amount. DEADLINE: May 21, 2020 at 4:00 PM APPLICATION: https://miamifoundation.org/scholarships/ Cameron Impact Scholarship The Bryan Cameron Education Foundation seeks to invest in exceptional individuals who will make a notable impact in their varied professional and Keywords: GPA>3.7, personal relationships throughout their entire lives. U.S. citizens who have U.S. citizen an unweighted GPA of a 3.7 or higher are eligible to apply for this scholarship. The Foundation is looking for candidates who have displayed strong evidence of leadership, involvement in extracurricular activities and community service. Financial need is not taken into consideration. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, limited to 3,000 from the class of 2021. Any incomplete application received by the Early Application Deadline will automatically roll into the Regular Application pool in September. Two recommendations are required, one from school affiliated personnel (teacher, administrator, counselor, coach, etc.), and one from someone who has made a significant impact on the applicant’s life (no parents or legal guardians). Awards: cover the full tuition and qualified educational expenses. 10-15 Cameron Impact Scholarships are awarded each year. DEADLINE: Applications are received and reviewed on a rolling basis. Early Application May 21, 2021 at 12:00 PM PT (Noon); Final Application: September 10, 2021 at 12 PM (Noon) PT APPLICATION: https://www.bryancameroneducationfoundation.org Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation Scholarship The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation is the only organization in Florida that offers the ProStart program, the Keywords: Culinary, Hospitality & Tourism Management Program (HTMP) and the Skills, Hospitality Tasks and Results Training program (START). Applicants must be enrolled at a post-secondary school pursuing a culinary or hospitality program in Summer or Fall 2021 term. One or two post-secondary recipients will be selected. Awards: $1,000.
DEADLINE: May 21, 2021 APPLICATION: https://frla.org/htmp-newsbites-february-2021/ B. Davis Scholarship The scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post-secondary institution. There Keywords: General, essay is no age restriction. The applicant’s name and the school they are attending this year and next must be included. To apply for this scholarship, the applicant will need to write an essay of less than 1,000 words on the following topic: “Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that they are developed in an individual.” The submissions must be sent by email to: awards@studentawardsearch.com. Current LA Tutors 123 employees or their immediate family members are not eligible to apply. Award: $1,000. DEADLINE: May 22, 2021 APPLICATION: http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm HACU Scholarship Program The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is pleased to be the administrator of scholarship opportunities provided by their partners to assist Keywords: Hispanics in defraying some of the applicant’s college expenditures. Each partner may have differing requirements. All scholarship applicants must demonstrate financial need. Students must currently attend a HACU-member college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico at the time applications are completed. Awards: Varies. DEADLINE: May 28, 2021 by 5:00 PM CST APPLICATION: https://www.hacu.net/hacu/scholarships.asp Florida Kiwanis Foundation (FKF) Scholarships Scholarships are available through the Florida Kiwanis Foundation. Applicants must complete an official FKF application and have been accepted to an accredited college or university within the Florida District. Scholarships are: • George & Ann Langguth Scholarship Applicant must be an immediate family member of a current Kiwanis member of the Florida District of Kiwanis (son, daughter, grandchild, niece, Keywords: General, or nephew). Stepchildren may be acceptable; however, spouses are not Kiwanis family eligible. Kiwanis relative may have been deceased within the past 6 months. member, >50 service Applicant must be a current resident of the Florida District of Kiwanis, be a hours, >GPA 2.5 graduating high school senior or currently enrolled in a college, university, or trade school, have a GPA of at least 2.5, submit 2 letters of recommendation, have performed at least 50 service hours in their community in the most recent past year and answer four essay questions. Awards are renewable, but to continue receiving the award, student must provide proof of full-time enrollment each year. Award: a $1,000 scholarship per year (up to a maximum of 4 years). DEADLINE: Must be received no later than May 15, 2021 • Charles & Emilia Gugliuzza CKI Scholarship The applicant must be a current dues paid member of both Circle K Keywords: General, International and the Florida District of Circle K for a minimum of one school high school senior, year, be currently enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college or >100 service hours, university within the Florida District that has an existing CKI Club, have a >GPA 2.75 cumulative GPA of at least 2.5, complete three essay questions and submit a
letter of recommendation. Applicants must have performed at least 100 hours of service in the past CKI/School year(s). Award: a $500 scholarship. DEADLINE: Must be received no later than May 30, 2021 APPLICATION: http://floridakiwanisfoundation.org/scholarships/ Scholarship Detective Launch Scholarship Scholarship Detective is a free scholarship search engine that offers Keywords: General college scholarships to be used for any major at any accredited U.S. institution. Applicants must be high school, college or graduate students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. To enter, the applicant should complete the application including a 140 character or less statement on how they plan to use the scholarship money. One scholarship will be awarded for the best reason. A new entry may be submitted once every seven days. Awards: two $1,000 college scholarships. DEADLINE: May 31, 2021 APPLICATION: http://scholarshipdetective.com/scholarship AISES ExxonMobil Scholarship Through ExxonMobil’s generous support, AISES will offer scholarships to assist undergraduate, MS, and PhD students in financing geosciences field Keywords: Geosciences work and research for summer 2021. Applicants must be an enrolled citizen field, member of AISES of a federally or state recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaskan Native Village, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and must have applied or been accepted into a Summer 2021 Geoscience Field Camp. Awards: Several scholarships, $3,000 each. DEADLINE: May 31, 2021 at 10:59 PM PDT APPLICATION: https://www.aises.org/scholarships/exxonmobil-geosciences-scholarship PRSA Diversity Multicultural Scholarship The PRSA Diversity Multicultural Scholarship annually assists and recognizes young men and women for outstanding academic achievement and commitment Keywords: Public to the practice of public relations. This award is offered to U.S. college juniors relations, or seniors who are of African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Native minorities, full-time American, Alaskan Native, or Pacific Islander ancestry. Students must have a enrollment, grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and it is preferred that they major or minor GPA>3.0, essay in public relations (or are in a communications degree program if a public relations program is not offered at their school). Membership in the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is preferred, but not a requirement. Complete the scholarship application and include a brief letter of recommendation from a PRSA member or an individual associated with the public relations profession, an academic transcript, and a typed two page essay on one of three topics. Awards: Two awards, each $1,500 annually, non-renewable. DEADLINE: May 31, 2021 APPLICATION: https://www.prsafoundation.org/scholarships-awards/prsa-diversity- multicultural-scholarship/ PRSA Foundation Scholarships PRSA Foundation invests in the next generation of public relations practitioners by awarding scholarships and grants to students active in PRSSA campus chapters, as well as other deserving undergraduate and graduate students. Among the available scholarships are: • Betsy Plank/PRSSA Scholarships
Applicants must be PRSSA members, in junior or senior year of college, preparing for a career in public relations. Applications will be judged on Keywords: Public academic achievement, leadership, practical experience, and commitment Relations to public relations. A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s faculty or professional advisor and a 300 word statement are required. Applicants may provide additional letters of recommendation from previous employers or professors. Awards: First honor $5,000. Second honor $1,500. Third honor $1,000. DEADLINE: May 31, 2020 • Axia Public Relations Scholarship The PRSA Foundation awards Axia's scholarship to students who Keywords: Public demonstrate financial need, experience and passion for public relations and Relations, financial need dedication to professional ethics and excellence. Candidates must be juniors or seniors in good academic standing at accredited colleges or universities, have some public relations experience through volunteering, internship, or employment and be studying public relations or an equivalent major. Candidates pursuing journalism, hospitality, event management, advertising, design, human resources, politics, government affairs and lobbying careers should not apply for this scholarship. To apply, within 600 words and/or within a two-minute video, the applicant should share why they are the most deserving scholarship candidate. The applicant should also provide a link to their LinkedIn profile and up to three public relations work samples that demonstrate their best PR work. Awards: $2,000. The winner(s) also earn an internship opportunity with Axia Public Relations. DEADLINE: May 31, 2021 APPLICATION: https://www.prsafoundation.org/scholarships-awards AFCEA Educational Foundation Scholarships The AFCEA offers Educational Foundation and Chapter Scholarships. Keywords: General Educational Foundation has six general categories of scholarships available for undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled and attending full time at four-year colleges or universities in the United States. High school students are not eligible to apply. Undergraduate applicants must be a second-year college student enrolled as a sophomore or junior in a four-year institution. A current overall GPA of 3.0 or higher in their current program at a U.S. college or university is required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. For the STEM Major Scholarships, there is only one application. Applicants will be considered for all AFCEA STEM Major scholarship opportunities for which they are qualified. Among the available scholarships are: STEM Major Scholarship, Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship, Cyber Security Scholarship and Student Member Scholarship. Awards: STEM Major Scholarship ($2,500), Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship ($3,000), Cyber Security Scholarship ($5,000), Student Member Scholarship ($2,500) DEADLINE: May 31, 2021 APPLICATION: https://www.afcea.org/site/foundation/scholarships The AZAZIE Scholarship AZAZIE is proud to invest in the future by awarding scholarships to passionate students who are committed to serving their community. AZAZIE Scholarships Keywords: Fashion, are available to high school seniors (graduating before July 1, 2021), college essay contest students (freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors), and graduate students in the U.S. and Canada. Students must be enrolled or accepted and seeking a degree at a U.S. or Canadian university or college. Write a 500 to 800 word essay on the topic of: "Do you consider yourself to be a leader? Why or why not?" E-mail the essay, applicant's full name, address, phone number, and the university/school of attendance to scholarship@azazie.com. Employees of AZAZIE, Inc. and related
companies, as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such employee, are not eligible. Award: a $1,000 USD scholarship. DEADLINE: May 31, 2021 APPLICATION: https://www.azazie.com/scholarship Foundation for IT Education Scholarship The Foundation for Information Technology Education exists to promote information technology research and education and to support individuals Keywords: Information entering and considering the information technology profession. technology majors Scholarship applications are accepted during the January- May period of each year for the John W. Council Scholarship, the Betty Stevens Frecknall Scholarship, the Kevin Jetton Service Scholarship, and the William R. Reaugh Scholarship. By completing the online form, the applicant will automatically be considered for all scholarships. Here is the information for some of the scholarships: • Betty Stevens-Frecknall Scholarship The Betty Stevens-Frecknall Scholarship is a prestigious national academic scholarship that is not limited to a particular college or university. Recipients must be full-time university students pursuing an academic degree in an information technology field. The selection committee will choose the scholarship recipients based on scholastic ability, leadership potential and financial need. Applicants must have an overall and major GPA of at least 3.0 and must have satisfactorily completed at least one full semester of college (12 semester hours or equivalent). Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time (12 semester hours or equivalent) undergraduate student at an accredited institution in the United States and be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident. Awards: $2,000. • William R. Reaugh Scholarship To be eligible, applicants must be a declared computer science/CIS/MIS/IT major with an overall and major GPA of at least 3.0., enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited institution in the United States and be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident. DEADLINE: May 31, 2021 APPLICATION: http://www.edfoundation.org/scholarship_app_form_2021.htm Ortho Dermatologics Aspire Higher Scholarship This scholarship, sponsored by Ortho Dermatologics, is available for U.S. citizens who will be attending a two or four-year college, university, or Keywords: Dermatologic vocational/technical school in the 2021-2022 academic year and who have condition had a dermatologic condition. The applicant must submit an essay about the effect of a diagnosed dermatologic condition on their life and the role their medical provider has played in treating it. Also submit two letters of recommendation, an activity list, and a medical statement form. Awards: Nine (9) college scholarships up to $10,000 each. Three awards are for undergraduate students, three awards are for graduate students and three awards are for students who are mothers (pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or vocational/technical degrees). DEADLINE: May 31, 2021 APPLICATION: https://www.aspirehigherscholarships.com/ Miami Animation and Gaming Scholarships Scholarships are available to students fully admitted and enrolled in Miami Keywords: MDC, Dade College’s Animation Art or Game Development and Design computer animation, Program. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 or GPA>3.0, essay/drawings be students with high potential as determined by the department chair and or sketches demonstrate financial need. Several scholarships are available such as:
• Univision Scholarship: Applicants must provide a Reference letter from a member of the MAGIC faculty. Recipients will be chosen principally based on academic performance or potential, and financial need. Award: Varies. • Epic Unreal Engine: Applicants must provide a letter of reference from teacher or counselor that addresses the student’s inclination toward an animation and gaming career. Animation applicants are required to submit 3 drawings or sketches with their application. Gaming applicants are required to submit a 300-word essay describing a game concept that he/she would develop. • Stephen “Miggy” Chavez Scholarship Fund: Applicants must provide a 100-word essay on anti- cheating. The applicant must submit letters of recommendations from faculty members. Recipients will be chosen principally based on academic performance or potential, and financial need. Award: Varies. • Summer Camp Scholarship: MAGIC Summer Camps feature hands-on, project-based learning infused with the latest in the creative industries, animation, video game development, VR, 3D printing technology and equipment. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher, good attendance and attitude and provide a teacher recommendation letter. DEADLINE: May 31, 2021 APPLICATION: https://magic.mdc.edu/scholarships-and-career/ College Is Power Scholarship The "College Is Power" scholarship is open to students age 17 and older who are currently in college or plan to start college within the next 12 Keywords: Short essay months. The applicant can use the scholarship to pay for tuition, books, room and board, computers, or anything else related to their education. Applicants may be full or part-time students and attend a campus-based or online program. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. To enter, complete the online application and submit a short essay. Awards: $1,000. DEADLINE: May 31, 2021 APPLICATION: http://www.collegeispower.com/scholarship.cfm ScholarshipExperts.com Fifth Month Scholarship Submit a short original previously unpublished written response to the scholarship topic (250 words or less) for the question: “May is the fifth Keywords: Essay contest month of the year. Write a letter to the number five explaining why five is important to you. Be serious or be funny. Either way, here’s a high five to you for being original.” Applicant must be a U.S. resident who is 13 years of age or older at the time of application and is currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2026) in an accredited postsecondary institution of higher education. Awards: $1,500 scholarship. DEADLINE: May 31, 2021 at 11:59 PM PT APPLICATION: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/fifth-month- scholarship#/fromscholarshipexperts AIAS Foundation Scholarships Submissions are being accepted now for the AIAS Foundation and WomenIn scholarships. Keywords: Careers in game • AIAS Foundation Scholarship Fund development or interactive These scholarships support aspiring student game makers in entertainment undergraduate or graduate level programs who are planning on pursuing a career in development or leadership as well as video game early professionals and recent graduates within their first two years in the industry. Eligible candidates will be pursuing careers in game development or the business of interactive entertainment. GPA: 3.3 minimum. A two page personal statement and two signed letters of recommendation are required.
DEADLINE: May 31, 2021 APPLICATION: https://www.aiasfoundation.org/programs/aias_foundation_scholarships_application_form.asp • WomenIn Scholarship Fund The WomenIn Scholarships, supported by Intel, are a collaborative effort to attract, retain and advance women in the interactive entertainment industry by supporting their education and professional development. This initiative provides support to female students and early career gaming professionals through its year-long mentoring program, education, and scholarships. This scholarship is available for women students pursuing game development or the business of interactive entertainment. GPA: 3.3 minimum. A two page personal statement and two signed letters of recommendation are required. DEADLINE: May 31, 2021 APPLICATION: https://www.aiasfoundation.org/programs/womenin_scholarship_application.asp Mark Beaumont Scholarship Fund Administered through the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, the Mark Beaumont Scholarship Fund will grant an award annually for full- Keywords: Careers in time undergraduate students with at least sophomore status who are interactive entertainment pursuing careers specializing in the business of interactive entertainment. Possible career paths include, but are not limited to, executive leadership, law, marketing, public relations, and business development. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.3 or better, submit two letters of recommendation, and write a two page letter describing their goals in interactive entertainment. Award: a $2,500 scholarship annually, non-renewable. DEADLINE: May 31, 2021 APPLICATION: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/by-major/gaming-scholarships/mark- beaumont-scholarship CollegeXpress Scholarship All students who register on CollegeXpress.com and meet the requirements are Keywords: General, eligible for this scholarship. To be eligible, the applicant must attend one of the random drawing member colleges for the first time and must be accepted as a full-time transfer student or freshman for the fall term. Scholarship is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia. The scholarship drawing will be held in June. Award: $10,000. DEADLINE: May 31, -2021 APPLICATION: https://www.collegexpress.com/carnegie_scholarship/ Walmart Achievers Scholarship Walmart, one of the largest employers in America, offers several different scholarship programs for the community and their employees. The Keywords: Hispanic scholarship programs offer help to those people who deserve to be taking students majoring in degree courses but are unable to afford them. The Walmart Achievers business administration Scholarship is in partnership with the Hispanic Association of Colleges & or related majors Universities (HACU). This scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate Hispanic students majoring in business administration, general management, retail management, food merchandising, or related majors in a 2 or 4 year HACU-member college or university on the mainland U.S. Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of U.S., attend a HACU-member college or university in the U.S., have an interest in pursuing a career in retail industry, and be working while attending school, be pursuing a degree in business administration, general management, retail management, food
merchandising or other related fields, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, demonstrate financial need and be eligible for Federal Financial Aid, and meet specific criteria for the scholarships to which they are applying. Student must apply through HACU. Proof of financial need and academic transcripts are required. Award: $1,000. Award is for one year, non-renewable. DEADLINE: May 2021 annually APPLICATION: http://www.college-financial-aid-advice.com/walmart-scholarship.html Captain James Ahn Special Forces Memorial Scholarship Captain James Ahn, a graduate of UC Riverside and the Claremont Keywords: Veteran, FT McKenna College Army ROTC program, died in 2015 during a parachute student training operation while participating with his Special Forces unit in Washington State. In James’ honor, they are sponsoring an annual scholarship to a Special Forces Veteran who is working towards the completion of a higher education degree. Applicants must be full time students pursuing degree/certification completion at an accredited post-secondary institution and must submit an essay. Awards: $1,000 DEADLINE: June 1, 2021 APPLICATION: https://www.gainserviceacademyadmission.com/cpt-james-ahn-memorial- scholarship/ Christopher Veale Scholarship The Christopher Veale Scholarship was created to provide aid and access to higher education and opportunities to under-served and under-privileged Keywords: Minority communities and students. Applicants must identify as a member of a students disenfranchised and/or minority group, including but not limited to: American Indian/Alaskan Native, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian. Applicants must submit an essay of 500-800 words Awards: $2,500. DEADLINE: June 1, 2021 APPLICATION: https://www.christophervealescholarship.com/ Accenture Native American Indian Scholarship This undergraduate level scholarship is available for applicants who are incoming college undergraduate freshman seeking a degree and career in Keywords: Business fields of study including: engineering, computer science, operations oriented careers, management, management, finance, marketing, and other business-oriented minimum 3.25 GPA fields. This opportunity is awarded to United States federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native community members (students). Applicants must possess a minimum 3.25 GPA and demonstrate character, personal merit, and commitment to the American Indian Community locally and/or nationally through a series of responses to questions found in the online application. Applicants are required to submit a Tribal Eligibility Certificate (TEC) and Financial Needs Form (FNF). The applicant should submit a creative, personal statement describing where they are in life (write about family, school, community, hardships, celebrations or whatever else they believe defines them at this moment in time), why they are a good candidate for this scholarship and how they expect to give back to Indian Country throughout their lifetime. Award: Varies. DEADLINE: June 1, 2021 APPLICATION: https://www.aigcs.org/scholarships-fellowships/undergraduate-students/
Jane Austen Society of North America Essay Contest Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) conducts this annual student essay contest to foster the study and appreciation of Jane Austen’s Keywords: Essay contest work. The contest is open to students world-wide in three divisions: High School, College/University and Graduate School. The 2021 Essay Contest topic is tied to the theme of their upcoming Annual General Meeting: "Jane Austen in the Arts." It encompasses a wide variety of the arts, including fine arts, performance arts, decorative arts, and crafts. Entrants do not need to be members of JASNA. Awards: JASNA awards scholarships to the winners in each of three divisions: High School, College/University, and Graduate. First Place: $1,000 and free registration and two nights’ lodging for JASNA’s upcoming Annual General Meeting; Second Place: $500; Third Place: $250. Winners and their mentors each receive a one-year JASNA membership. In addition, each winner receives a set of Norton Critical Editions of Jane Austen's novels. The winning essays are published on their website. DEADLINE: June 1, 2021 APPLICATION: http://www.jasna.org/programs/essay-contest/ Odenza Vacations College Scholarship Odenza Vacations is registered as a seller of travel packages in the many states and provinces throughout the U.S and Canada. To be considered eligible for Keywords: Essay the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship, the applicant must be between the contest, between ages ages of 17 and 24 on September 1st, 2021, have a GPA of 2.5 or greater, be a 17 – 24, GPA>2.5 resident of the United States or Canada, and submit an answer to the essay question. Essay question: “Why do you want to go to college/university?” Essays should be less than 1,000 words. Award: $500. DEADLINE: June 1, 2021 by 11:59 PM ET APPLICATION: http://www.odenzavacationsscholarships.com One Lawyer Can Change the World Scholarship The scholarship is to help pay for the first year of law school. Winner is Keywords: Applying selected based on response to an essay prompt. Awards: First Place: $10,000; to law school Second Place: $5,000; Eight Runners-up: $1,000 each. DEADLINE: June 1, 2021 APPLICATION: https://lawpreview.barbri.com/10000-scholarship/ 1st-Art-Gallery.com Annual Art and Design Scholarship 1st Art Gallery wants to enable art and liberal arts students (all disciplines) to further their education. This annual scholarship is available to high school students Keywords: Art, graduating this calendar year and students currently enrolled in a college, university, liberal arts trade school, or design school. Applicants will be able to submit their entry along with a design, drawing, film, artwork, short story, poem or literally any type of art. Art students should submit a piece of art including, but not limited to, a painting, photograph, statue, song, animation, video, film, illustration, story, poem, or any other type of art. Liberal arts students should apply with a recent sample of their writing on any subject limited to 2,000 words. Awards: The winner will receive $1,000 toward higher education. DEADLINE: June 1, 2021 APPLICATION: https://www.1st-art-gallery.com/scholarship.html Actuarial Foundation Scholarships The Actuarial Foundation supports the future of the actuarial profession and fosters the best and brightest students through its scholarships and reimbursement programs. Available now are:
• Actuary of Tomorrow Stuart A. Robertson Memorial Scholarship The scholarship recognizes and encourages the academic achievements of undergraduate students pursuing a career in Keywords: Actuary, full- actuarial science at an accredited U.S. educational institution as full- time student, GPA>3.0 time students. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, have successfully completed two actuarial exams, and must provide a letter of recommendation from a professor or advisor, a letter of recommendation from an employer or previous employer and submit a personal essay (500 words). Award: Up to $9,000. DEADLINE: June 2, 2021 • Actuarial Diversity Scholarship The Actuarial Diversity Scholarship promotes diversity within the profession through an annual scholarship program for Black/African Keywords: Actuary, full- American, Hispanic, Native North American and Pacific Islander time student, GPA>3.0 full-time undergraduate students pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Awards: $1,000 -Freshman; $2,000 -Sophomore; $3,000 - Junior; $4,000 -Senior. DEADLINE: June 16, 2021 APPLICATION: https://www.actuarialfoundation.org/scholarships/ NCTA/AWMF Scholarship To be eligible for the NCTA/AWMF Scholarship, applicants must submit a project concept based on the Internet and television industry, cable operators, Keywords: Internet content providers, or affiliated vendors, and include a statement about why they -based project, believe the topic to be important. A work sample and a letter of women recommendation are also required. Candidates must be a female student attending an accredited university or college in the United States. Awards: The winning applicant will receive $5,000 towards tuition costs, payable in the fall and the spring semesters. DEADLINE: June 11, 2021 APPLICATION: https://allwomeninmedia.org/ncta-awmf-scholarship-application/ AFWM Ford Emerging Voices Scholarship The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) and Ford Motor Company Fund are looking for two promising female undergraduate or Keywords: Journalism graduate students to provide future journalistic content for AWM. The “Emerging Voices” Awards: Two scholarships: $3,000 (winner) and $1,000 (runner-up). The winning student will receive one ticket to attend the Gracie Awards Luncheon New York City. Both winners will write two blog posts for the AWM website over the 3rd and 4th quarters of the year on pre-approved topics and will be published on the AWM website. DEADLINE: June 11, 2021 APPLICATION: https://allwomeninmedia.org/2021-ford-emerging-voices-scholarship- application/ Ocean Awareness Contest The 10th annual Ocean Awareness Contest is a platform for young people to learn about environmental issues through art-making and creative Keywords: Short essay, communication. 2021 Theme: Water Rising. Students may submit one entry ages 11-18 per category (Visual Art, Creative Writing, Film, Interactive & Multimedia, Performing Arts: Music & Dance, Poetry & Spoken Word). Submissions should respond to one of the five prompts. A written reflection is required to accompany the submission, regardless of category. Any student age 11-18 from around the world who is/was enrolled in middle or high school may apply. Enter the division
based on the age at the time of entry: Junior Division (Age 11-14); Senior Division (Age 15-18). Awards: awards are presented in each of the categories: Junior - four awards from $50 to $1,000 (for Gold Award); Senior Division – from $100 up to $1,500 (for Gold Award). DEADLINE: June 14, 2021 APPLICATION: https://bowseat.org/programs/ocean-awareness-contest/overview/ Elevate Black Entrepreneurs Scholarship While entrepreneurship is one of the most impactful ways to move communities and the country forward, the pipeline of funded entrepreneurs does not reflect the Keywords: Black diversity of our country. The Elevate Black Entrepreneurs Scholarship will be entrepreneurs awarded each year to a Black undergraduate or graduate school entrepreneur who is currently building or who aspires to build a new business. The applicant will need to set up a student profile on Bold.org and write a 500-1,000 word essay answering the following question: “What is one challenge that you or your family has had to overcome, and what steps did you take to overcome the obstacles you faced?” Awards: A $1,000 semi-annual grant. DEADLINE: June 30, 2021 APPLICATION: https://calvinrosser.com/scholarships/black-entrepreneurs/ Dennis Begos Scholarship The Dennis Begos Scholarship Program is welcoming applications for its scholarship program. The student should attend an accredited Keywords: Essay contest U.S. high school or college in the United States. All candidates must write an essay on the assigned topic. For this year, applicants must write an essay on the following topic (800 words maximum): “Why You Should Learn CPR, and How CPR Helps People in a Cardiac Emergency.” Awards: $1,000. DEADLINE: July 1, 2021 APPLICATION: https://dennisbegosscholarship.com/ Florida Pathways to Success Scholarship The Florida Pathways to Success Scholarship is available for students pursuing an Associate in Arts degree in STEM at MDC, with the stated Keywords: Full time intention of transferring to a four-year B.S. program in a STEM field. study, STEM Applicants must be a declared science major currently pursuing an A.A. degree or STEM Bachelor of Science degree at Miami Dade College, have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5, be registered as full-time students and must be U.S. citizens or nationals of the United States. Students will be eligible to reapply and receive the scholarship twice. Award: Up to $3,600 ($1,800 per semester; fall/spring). DEADLINE: Varies APPLICATION: View Document NSF STEM-Mia Scholarship Under the Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) program of the National Science Foundation (NSF), the STEM-Mia program at Miami Keywords: Eduardo J. Dade College Eduardo J. Padron Campus provides scholarships and a Padron students, Stem-Mia variety of supports such as faculty mentoring, STEM support and program transfer courses, field trips, summer research experiences, presentations by industry professionals, research presentations and more. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or refugees, enrolled as full-time college students at Eduardo J. Padron Campus, and have earned
no more than 35 credits upon admittance to the STEM-Mia program, have a cumulative MDC GPA of 3.0 or higher, demonstrate financial need and have completed, be exempted, or be currently enrolled in College Algebra (MAC1105). Applicants should be committed to completing an AA degree in a STEM area (acceptable majors are biology, chemistry, computer science, computer engineering, engineering, mathematics and physics), and pursuing a STEM career or transferring to a 4-year college/university after graduating. Applicants must provide two faculty recommendations (at least one reference must come from a STEM faculty member) and write a brief essay (500 words or less) answering some questions. Awards: $3,292 per major term. Scholarships are limited, so students are encouraged to apply early. DEADLINE: Ongoing APPLICATION: http://www.mdc.edu/entec/stem-mia MDC Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship All MDC students who are South Florida Educational FCU members are Keywords: South Florida eligible to win the MDC Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship. There is no Educational FCU members need to apply. All MDC students are eligible for SFEFCU membership. Applicants must complete the course with a "C" letter grade or better to receive reimbursement and be enrolled in at least one credit course towards the completion of an MDC degree. This scholarship is awarded at the end of the fall, spring, and summer semesters. The winner will be selected by lottery at the end of each semester and will be reimbursed that semester’s tuition (up to $1,000). Proof of successful course completion and a receipt for courses paid will be required. Awards: up to $1,000. DEADLINE: End of each semester
APPLICATION: https://www.sfefcu.org/services/student College Board Opportunity Scholarships The College Board offers several scholarship opportunities to reward the effort students put into getting ready for college. Among them are: Build Your College List, Practice for the SAT, and others. See the website for more details. DEADLINE: Every month APPLICATION: https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/home Florida Bright Futures Scholarship The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship program offers three lottery- funded scholarships to reward Florida high school graduates for high Keywords: FL resident academic achievement and is Florida’s largest merit-based scholarship program. It is comprised of Florida Academic Scholars award (FAS), Florida Medallion Scholars award (FMS), Florida Gold Seal CAPE Scholars award (GSC) and Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars award (GSV). Each award level has its own academic requirements, award amounts and funding length. The graduate must enroll in a degree program, certificate or applied technology program at an eligible public or private post-secondary institution. Applicant should be a Florida resident and a U.S. citizen or eligible non- citizen and meet specific coursework and minimum grade point average (GPA) and test scores requirements. To be considered, students must submit a completed 2020-21 Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) to the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) during their senior year of high school (after December 1st and no later than August 31 after high school graduation). All initial applicants must meet the community service requirement. Submission of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is not required, but students are encouraged to submit the FAFSA to learn of potential eligibility for additional state and federal aid. The Bright Futures Scholarship will automatically renew each year (up to the scholarship limit) if the student maintains the required GPA and earns the required credit hours. Awards: Varies. DEADLINE: After December 1, 2020 and prior to August 31, 2021 APPLICATION: http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf NMFA Military Spouse Scholarship The National Military Family Association (NMFA) offers this scholarship to spouses of active-duty service members, retirees or disabled veterans, Keywords: Spouses of guardsman, reservists or fallen service members. NMFA awards can be current or retired military used towards degrees, certifications, licensure, clinical supervision for service members mental health licensure, CEUs, business expenses and more. Applicants must verify that they are a military spouse and provide answers to some essay questions. Awards: a one- time/year awards averaging between $500 and $1,000. Applications will technically be open year-round. DEADLINE: Scholarship applications are open year round APPLICATION: https://www.militaryfamily.org/programs/spouses-scholarships/ Army ROTC Scholarships Keywords: Army Army ROTC has scholarships available for high school students, those ROTC, >172.5 should be a U.S. citizen, between the ages of 17 and 26, must have a high school GPA of at least 2.50, have a high school diploma or equivalent, score a minimum of 920 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT, meet physical standards and agree to accept a commission and serve in
the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (Army Reserve or Army National Guard). The applicant will first need to create a MY GOARMY account. Awards: Army ROTC scholarships are full- tuition scholarships and provide monthly living allowances for each school year depending on the year of study (1st year, $300 per month, 2nd year, $350 per month, 3rd year, $450 per month, 4th year, $500 per month), also providing the option for room and board in place of tuition (if applicant qualifies and additional allowances for books and fees. • High School Scholarship Applicant for High School Scholarship must be committed to serve in the Army for eight years (serve full time in the Army for four years and four years with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)). Selected cadets may choose to serve part time in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard. • College Scholarships College scholarships consist of two, three, and four-year full tuition scholarships based on the time remaining to complete the applicant’s degree, the option for room and board in place of tuition, if the applicant should qualify and additional allowances for books and fees. Applicants for College scholarships must be committed to serve full time in the Army for four years. Selected cadets may choose to serve part- time in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard while pursuing a civilian career. • Enlisted Soldiers Scholarship If already an enlisted soldier, Army ROTC can help them continue to grow and learn. The Army Green to Gold program provides options for soldiers interested in pursuing a baccalaureate or graduate degree and earning a commission as an Army Officer. DEADLINE: Varies APPLICATION: http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 left the nation and the Keywords: Dependents of world in shock. Along with Lumina Foundation, Scholarship America killed or disabled as result of created the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund to provide terrorist attacks on September education assistance for post-secondary study to financially needy 11, 2001 dependents of those killed or permanently disabled because of the September 11, 2001 attacks. Scholarships may be used to attend an accredited vocational-technical school, trade school, two-year college, four-year college, or university located in the United States. The spousal and domestic partner awards are based upon financial need. Students who show no financial need may receive a modest award for up to four years from one of various Families of Freedom sub funds. Scholarship America will administer the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund to eligible families through the year 2030. Award: Varies. Application has two deadlines: First: May 15. Second: Rolling (Application must be submitted before the end of the term). DEADLINE: Rolling (by end of semester) APPLICATION: https://www.familiesoffreedom.org/students-families/families-of-freedom- fund/ Miami Bayside Foundation/Commissioner Willy Gort Scholarship The scholarship is independently managed by the Miami Bayside Foundation (MBF) who receives, processes, and evaluates applications. To Keywords: General at apply for the scholarship, download the application and once complete, the MDC, leadership, application form must be sent via mail or e-mail to the e-mail address community commitment provided on the website. Applicants must be residents of District 1 in the City of Miami, United States citizens or eligible non-citizens, graduated high school and planning to attend George T. Baker Technical College, Lindsey Hopkins Technical College, or Miami Dade College on a full- time basis in approved programs. Applicants must have completed the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA) unless enrolling in a certificate program below 450 hours that does not qualify for Financial Aid and the Federal Pell Grant and/or applicants without high school diploma or GED and have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for each term of program enrollment. The determinations will be made based on participation and excellence in school and community activities and the students’ personal statements defining goals and exhibiting energy and dedication to a plan. Awards: Scholarship covers tuition, fees, and mandatory course materials and books and a $500 stipend per trimester. There is no deadline and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. DEADLINE: Ongoing APPLICATION: https://miamibaysidefoundation.org/scholarships/mbfwilly-gort-scholarship/ or http://www.mdc.edu/financialaid/scholarships SAR - George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest The George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest provided by the National Keywords: High school Society Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) is open to high school students, essay contest students. The applicant must submit an 800 to 1,200 word essay discussing an event, person, philosophy, or ideal associated with the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution. Essays will be judged on historical accuracy, clarity of thought, organization and proven topic, grammar and spelling, and documentation. The contest must be entered through an SAR chapter near the student’s residence. Awards: From $1,000 to $5,000. First place: $5,000, a medal and recognition certificate and up to $500 toward travel expenses for the winner and a chaperone at the annual SAR Congress. Second Place: a $2,500 and a recognition certificate. Third place: $1,000 and a recognition certificate. The winning essay of the national contest will be submitted for publication in the SAR Magazine. DEADLINE: Varies APPLICATION: https://www.sar.org/education/youth-contests-awards/george-s-stella-m- knight-essay-contest Bank of America Student Leaders Program Bank of America is offering its annual Student Leaders Program open to Keywords: Leadership U.S. high school juniors and seniors and high school students in the UK. Applicants should have a passion for improving the community. The program provides an opportunity for young people to develop and apply leadership skills through hands-on community work experience. Applicant should be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship through the end of September 2021. Students can apply for positions in the U.S. or the United Kingdom. Applicants must be able to participate in an 8 week paid internship at a local nonprofit/charitable organization (selected by Bank of America) and work 35 hours a week and be able to participate in a week long Student Leaders Summit in Washington, DC (in Summer 2021, all expenses paid). This week will be part of the 8 week experience. Applicants must obtain a letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, or school administrator. Bank of America employees or members of their family are not eligible for nomination. Award: Varies. DEADLINE: Varies APPLICATION: https://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/global-impact/student-leader- eligibility-criteria.html NSF FITS-STEM Scholarship The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Florida Tech a grant Keywords: STEM to provide scholarship opportunities, termed as FITS-STEM (Florida scholarship Institute of Technology scholarships in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math) scholarships, to students who transfer from community or state colleges into the
programs of civil, chemical or ocean engineering. The objective of the scholarships is to help address the growing need for engineers in these specific disciplines. Transfer students will be educated by expert faculty, will have the opportunity to participate in leading sustainability related research, receive specialized mentoring and receive hands-on career advisement and support. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 45 credits at a community or state college. This scholarship can be combined with other university grants and scholarships such as the Florida Tech Transfer Scholarship. Awards: Up to $10,000 per year for a two-year period, based on financial need. DEADLINE: Ongoing APPLICATION: https://www.fit.edu/transfer-admissions/cost-scholarships-and-aid/fits-stem- scholarship American National High School Poetry Contest The annual High School Poetry Contest is open to all U.S. high school Keywords: High school students until June 30 of their senior year. Students must submit an student, poetry contest original, unpublished poem of no more than 20 lines written in the English language. There are no theme or style requirements. Applicants may submit only one poem during any 90 day span. Submissions may be made by e-mail or by U.S. mail. E- mail entries may be sent to entry@highschoolpoetrycontest.com. Entries will be judged on creativity, originality, imagery, artistic quality, and mastery of poetic expression. Awards: individual scholarship prizes range from $100 up to $500. The Easterday Poetry Award of a $500 college scholarship will be awarded to the American High School Poets, "Poet of the Year". The top prize winner can receive a cumulative award of up to $2,500. In addition, there will be 4 "Best of Issue" Winners ($500 scholarship prize, 1 selected each quarter), 4 Editor's Choice Selections ($100 scholarship prize, 1 selected each quarter) and hundreds of "JUST POETRY!!!" and Topical Winners. All winners will receive an offer of publication. DEADLINE: Submissions are accepted 24/7. Estimated deadlines for each quarterly publication are June 30 (for the fall issue), September 30 (for the winter issue), December 31 (for the spring issue) and March 31 (for the summer issue). APPLICATION: http://highschoolpoetrycontest.com Walmart Live Better U program Walmart provides a new tuition benefit available to part-time, full-time, Keywords: Associate’s or and salaried employees who have been employed by Walmart or Sam’s bachelor’s degree Club for at least 90 days. Employees would only have to pay $1 a day to attend college. High school students who continue their education and are currently employed by Walmart are also eligible. Colleges eligible under this benefit are: University of Florida (Florida), Brandman University (California), Bellevue University (Nebraska), Southern New Hampshire University (New Hampshire), Purdue University Global (Indiana) and Wilmington University (Delaware). All these institutions provide degrees through online learning programs, enabling anyone in the country to attend. Check the website for programs and majors. Awards: Remaining tuition, fees, and books. Associates can apply for each program online through the Guild website or LiveBetterU.com. DEADLINE: Ongoing APPLICATION: https://walmart.guildeducation.com/partner/ Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) and Financial Assistance Program (FAP) • Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP)
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