Financial Aid - Private Scholarships
Alphabetical Listing
| Abbott & Fenner Scholarship ($1,000) Abbott & Fenner Business Consultatnts are pleased to be able to continue with their scholarship program. This year marks the 5th year of scholarships. They are committed to continuing their efforts at helping those who have a desire and ambition to succeed. The $1,000 scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as any student enrolled in any accredited post secondary school. Money will be awarded 2 weeks after the deadline. Students who are eligible must submit an application and essay on the topic that appears on their website: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm. (Category: General, Business) Deadline June 14. Updated 11/17/2013 |
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AES Engineers ($500) This scholarship is for all students and it is based on the character of the student, as well answering one essay question which is found on their website: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm. (Catergory: General) Deadline October 4. Updated 01/09/2013 |
| AICPA John L. Carey Scholarship ($5000) The John L. Carey Scholarship was established by members of the accounting profession to honor John Carey upon his retirement from the AICPA in 1969. Mr. Carey spent his entire career serving the accounting profession and made it a priority to encourage outstanding students to become CPAs. This scholarship provides financial assistance to liberal arts degree holders pursuing graduate studies in accounting and the CPA designation. Applicants must have obtained a liberal arts degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States; have been accepted into, or are in the process of applying to, a graduate program in accounting that is accredited by AACSB International or ACBSP; must intend to pursue a CPA certificate, and must be a full-time graduate student (9 semester hours). Students who are already actively participating in a graduate accounting program are not eligible for this scholarship. For more information, visit their website. (Category: General) Deadline: April 1 updated 01/17/2013 |
| AXA Achievement Scholarship ($10,000) Applicants must be well-rounded, determined to succeed and have achieved excellence outside the classroom. Applicants must also demonstrate that they care about their family and community. 52 State scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $10,000 and then 10 students will be taken to nationals to win another $15,000 totaling in $25,000 for the year. More information regarding the AXA Achievement Scholarship can be found online at: http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html (Category: High School Senior) Deadline: ?. Updated 01/17/2013 |
| American Association of University Women - Margaret Humphrey Scholarship ($1000) Founded in 1882, AAUW promotes equity of all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change. The Margaret Humphrey Scholarship is a one-time scholarship of up to $1000. Applicants must be a female Sedgwick County resident and must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours of undergraduate credit at a regional university or college. Applications may be picked up at the Southwestern College Office of Financial Aid. For more information about AAUW visit: www.aauw.org. (Category: Women) Deadline: May 15. Updated 2/23/2012. |
| American Cancer Society High Plains Division Education Scholarship (up to $1,500) Applicants must have had a diagnosis of cancer before the age of 21; be a legal resident of Guam, Hawaii, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, or Texas; be accepted to and or attend an accredited college or university for undergraduate education, trade, or vocational school; and be 25 years or younger at the time of application. Click here for more information. Applications can be obtained by calling Phyllis Caron at 512.919.1910 or emailing her at Phyllis.Carson@cancer.org (Category: Geography) Updated 01/17/2013 |
| American Chemical Society Scholars Program ($2,500 freshman, $3,000 sophomores, and up to $5,000 for juniors and seniors) Applicants must be African American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. Applicants must also be a high academic achiever in chemistry or science (3.0 GPA or better) and majoring in: chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science. They must be able to demonstrate evidence of financial need according to FAFSA form. Applications are available at http://chemistry.org/scholars. (Categories: Ethnicity, Major, High School Senior) Deadline: March 1. Updated 01/17/2013 |
| American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) announces the availability of graduate fellowships for American Indian and Alaska Native students from federally recognized U.S. tribes. Click here to find out more . http://www.aigc.com/ScholarshipsUndergraduate_Scholarships.aspx Deadline: April 27,2013 (Categories: Ethnicity, Graduate, Fellowships) Updated 01/17/2013 |
| American Society of Women Accountants Foundation Scholarship ($2,500 freshmen, $3,000 sophomores, and up to $5,000 for juniors and seniors) This scholarship is for the purpose of supporting the costs of attending 3rd, 4th, or 5th year toward an accounting or finance degree. Scholarhsip awards are presented to students who have completed their sophomore year of college (or 60 semester hours or the equivalent by the time of shcolarship award) and are majoring in accounting or finance. Applicants will be reviewed on leadership, character, communication skills, scholastic average, and financial need. Applications are available at http://www.aswa.org/PageDisplay.asp?p1=1386. (Categories: Major, Women) Updated 01/17/2013 |
| AmeriCorps ($4,725) Applicants must be 17 years or older and willing to dedicate one year to serve their communities through tutoring children, building homes, helping fight wildfires, etc. Other benefits are modest living allowance and health insureance. For more information, visit http://www.americorps.gov/ (Category: General) Deadline: Year-Round. Updated 09/10/2012 |
| ASCO Numatics Scholarship ($5,000) Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an engineering, instrumentation, systems, electrical, mechanical, or automation discipline. Applicants must be entering their junior or senior year in a four-year undergraduate degree program or enrolled in a graduate program. Must have at least a 3.2 GPA and must be a U.S. citizen or legal U.S resident. Applications must be submitted online, go to: www.asconumatics.com/apply . For more information visit www.asconumatics.com/scholarship. Deadline: May 25. Updated 04/12/2012. |
| B. Davis Scholarship. ($1,000) This scholarship is for all high school Junior and Seniors along with all students who are enrolled in a post secondary insitution. There is no age restrictions for students who are applying. To apply for the scholarship you will need to write a paper of 1000 words or less that clearly answers the discussion topic of: how your education has contributed today, or how it will affect who you will become. Essays should be sent to award@studentawardsearch.com. For more information visit http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm. (Category:General, Essay) Deadline: May 27th. Updated 1/18/2013 |
| Big Sun Athletic Scholarship ($500) This scholarship is available to all student athletes regardless of which sport they participate in. They must be high school seniors or enrolled in a post secondary institution. Students must send an essay that answers the question: How has your education contributed to who you are today? Why do you want to earn a college education? Please send all essays to: athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com. The winner will be notified within two weeks of the deadline. For more information on the scholarships students should visit: http://www.bigsunathletics.com/ (Category: General, Sports) Deadline June 21, 2013. Updated 1/18/2013 |
| Boren, David L. Undergraduate Scholarship for Study Abroad (up to $30,000) The National Security Educaton Program (NSEP) offers a unique opportunity for U.S. undergraduates to study abroad. NSEP awards scholarships to American students for study of world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American & the Caribbean, and the Middle East). NSEP has established National Foreign Language Initiative (NFLI) pilot programs to provide intensive language study opportunities for students already at the "Advanced" level to achieve the "Superior" level in these languages: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Korean, and Russian. NSEP/NFLI award recipients will receive full funding to attend a certain program of study for up to two years. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency at no less than the "advanced" level across all skills according to the standards established by the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens. Applications are available online at http://www.borenawards.org/. (Category: Study Abroad) Deadline: Scholarships February 13; Fellowships January 31. Updated 1/18/2013 |
| Bureau of Indian Affairs Provides grants for students who are at least one-fourth American Indian, Eskimo, or Aleut as defined by the Bureau. The amount of the grants is based on financial need and availibility of funds from the area agency. Students must submit a BIA application for financial aid and supportive documents. Close contact should be kept with the BIA Agency to insure that the student as completed everything requried. A student who is a member of a tribe should also contact the tribal office for any scholarships available. More infomation can be found at www.bia.gov. (Category: Ethnicty) Updated 09/10/2012 |
| Council of Graduate Schools Maintains a list of graduate fellowship opportunities for those entering graduate programs. Read eligibility requirements carefully to see how best to market your nursing graduate study. More information can be found at www.cgsnet.org. (Categories: Major, Graduate, Fellowship)Updated 09/10/2012 |
| Daniels Fund The program provides comprehensive, four-year, "unment need" scholarships to selected students, allowing them to attend any college or university in the United States. Students must have participated in the Daniels College Prep Program in their junior and senior year of high school. The Daniels College Prep and Scholarship Program have been in CO, NM, WY, and UT. The students, all of whom are from families with demonstrated financial need, are selected on the basis of academic promise, maturity, leadership potential, and the potential to contribute to their communities. For more information, go to www.danielsfund.org, call 877-791-4726, or contact the Financial Aid Office. (Categories: Geography, High School Senior) Updated 01/18/2013 |
| Degreedirectory.org annual academic scholarships are available to student's earning a bachelor's or master's degree in these areas: Bachelor's Degree in Social Science, Business, and Communications and Journalism. Master's Degree in Information Systems and Technology, Psychology and Counseling, and Education and Teaching. Unique scholarships are available to students earning a degree online. For more information, go to www.degreedirectory.org. Deadline 4/1/12. Updated: 2/8/12. |
| Delta Theta Chi Sorority Scholarship (2-$3,100, 1-$1,400) Delta Theta Chi is a national non-collegiate educational sorority. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university. Requirements call for a high scholastic average and evidence of financial need. Students must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college. Applications can be picked up in the Financial Aid Office. For more information, go to www.deltathetachi.org. (Categories: Women, High School Senior) Deadline: February 1. Updated 09/10/2012 |
| Disadvantaged Faculty Loan Repayment Program (FLRP) Provides for repayment of education loans for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who agree to serve for at least two years as faculty members at eligible health professions and nursing schools. For more information, go to http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/repayment/faculty/. (Category: Major) Deadline: july 31. Updated 1/22/13 |
| DUI Victim Center Scholarship ($500) Applicants must be in the an entering senior majoring in education with at least a 3.0 GPA. Student must show proven leadership in substance abuse prevention and/or education. Student must also be recommended by faculty in the teacher education program. Applications may be picked up in the Financial Aid Office. For more information, click here. (Category: Major) http://www.duivictimcenter.com/scholarship.html Updated 1/22/13 |
| Education Portal Textbook Scholarship ($1,000) The Education-Portal.com is offering to give a scholarship to pay for student's textbooks up to a year. You must be over 18 years old and currently enrolled in or currently applying for a certificate, diploma or degree program. Students must 'like' their Facebook page to be eligible to win, and the student with the most friends refered to education-portal will recieve an IPad. Those who enter more than once will be disqualified. They will also be judged on creativity, originality, writing skills and inspiration. To apply please visit: http://education-portal.com/articles/Textbook_Scholarship.html and don't forget to Like their Facebook page.(Category: General) Deadline: December 9. Updated 11/18/2011. |
| ESA Foundation Scholarship ($7,500) Applicants must be one of the following: Either a senior high school student who will be an incoming college freshman student who ranks in the upper 25% of his/her graduating class, OR have a minimum GPA of 3.0, OR a minimum score of ACT 22/SAT 950; And college students presently enrolled in an accredited college or university who has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA; Enrolled for training in a technical school or any person returning to school after an absence to retain job skills or obtain a degree. (Post secondary students at any educational level.); On-Line credit tuition when obtained through an accredited college, university, vocational school, or an accredited program by an accredited agency; Attending an accredited graduate school in the US. Graduate students must have a minimum of a 3.5 GPA. Students can apply for up to three scholarships before the deadline date. Applications can be downloaded at http://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarships-and-grants/scholarships or in the Financial Aid Office. (Categories: General, High School Senior, Graduate) Deadline: February 1. Updated 12/12/2011 |
| Executive Women International (up to $1,000) Executive Women International Chapter is offering assistance to adults in Sedgwick, Butler, Cowley, Harvey, Reno, and Sumner Counties who are in transitional situations and are in need of financial aid to further their education in their career pursuit. The criteria for this scholarship is: financial need; socially, physically, and economically disadvantaged adults; heads of households with small children; displaced homemakers. Additional eligibility requirements include: utilize personal assessment and/or re-entry programs available through colleges, community agencies, services groups, or career professionals, clearly defined career goals and objectives, and specify the educational requirements to attain above goals and objectives. For more information, go to www.executivewomen.org, call 800-355-2800 or stop by the Financial Aid Office. (Categories: Geography, Women) Updated 01/22/2013 |
| Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund Amounts based on need. Applicants must be dependent children or spouses of persons who were killed or are permanently disabled as a direct result of the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need. Applications may be downloaded at www.familiesoffreedom.org, by calling 877-862-0136, or in the Financial Aid Office. (Category: Military) Deadline: May 15. Updated 01/24/2013 |
| Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association, Inc. (NSNA) ($1,000-$2,500) The NSNA Foundation offers scholarships to students currently enrolled in state approved schools of nusring or pre-nursing associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, generic doctorate, and generic master's programs. Students can also be enrolled in an RN to BSN, RN to MSN, or LPN/LVN to RN program. Applications must be attending classes and taking no less than six credits per semester. Funds are not available for graduate study unless it is for a first degree in nursing. The NSNA Foundation awards over $125,000 annually in the general scholarships program. The scholarships are based on academic achievement, financial need, and involvement in nursing student organizations and community activities related to health care. For for information, go to www.nsna.org. (Categories: Major, Graduate) Deadline: Applications must be received by mid-January 2014.Updated 01/24/2013 |
| Frugaldad.com is offering a $5,000 merit scholarship to be given out in June. This is a major scholarship opportunity for undergraduates. This also is an opportunity available to all types of students in all majors, and is an excellent way for students to win and secure financial aid. You can read more about it at: http://frugaldad.com/scholarships. . Updated 1/30/13. |
| Goldwater, Barry M. Scholarship (up to $7,500) Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, and have at least a 3.0 GPA, and on a path to major in mathematics, science, and engineering. To be considered, a student must be nominated by the college or university they are attending. The scholarship was created to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering and to foster excellence in those fields. Applications can be downloaded at www.act.org/goldwater or check in the Financial Aid Office. (Category: Major) Deadline for student application: January 27. Updated 1/30/2013 |
| Google - Anita Borg Scholarship ($1,000 - $10,000) Dr. Anita Borg devoted her adult life to revolutionizing the way we think about technology and dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields. Through this scholarship, Google hopes to encourage women to excel in computing and technology and become active role models and leaders. Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of the candidate's academic background and demonstrated leadership. A group of female undergraduate and graduate student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. The scholarship recipients will each receive a $10,000 scholarship while remaining finalists will receive $1,000 each. Applicants must be entering their senior year of undergraduate study or be enrolled in a graduate program at a university in the U.S.; be a computer science, computer engineering, or related technical field major; be enrolled in full-time study; and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5. For more information, go to http://www.google.com/anitaborg/us/. (Categories: Women, Major) Deadline: February 18. Updated 1/30/2013 |
| Grant in Aid Scholarship ($300) Provided by Beta Rho of Delta Kappa Gamma which is a organization designed to support women in education. The recipient should be a female student who is completing her preparation for teaching. She may be student teaching this semester or later this year. Only one can be awarded. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office. For more information, contact Racunas@att.net. Updated 1/30/2013. |
| Hispanic College Fund (HCF) A nationwide non-profit organization dedicated to developing the next generation of Hispanic leaders. HCF accomplishes its mission by awarding scholarships to talented undergraduate students. HCF offers scholarships to students pursuing majors in business, science, and technology. Hispanic College Fund Business Scholarship Program. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen of Hispanic background residing in the fifty states or Puerto Rico. They must be pursuing a business, computer science, engineering, or business-related major; be enrolled full-time (at least 12 hours per semester) in both fall and spring semesters. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applications are available online at www.hispanicfund.org. (Categories: Ethnicity, Major) Deadline: deadline passed. Updated 01/30/2013 |
| Indian Health Service (IHS) Administers a program to help repay undergraduate and graduate loans of health professionals in return for full-time clinical service in Indian Health programs. For more information, go to http://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/index.cfm?. (Categories: Ethnicity, Graduate, Major) Updated 01/30/2013 |
| International Affairs Program (IIPP) Applicants must be enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year baccalaureate-granting institution, be a U.S. citizen, or legal residents (documentary support required), have a minimum of a 3.2 GPA, possess excellent critical analysis and leadership skills, have a strong demonstrated interest in international affairs, public policy and language training, are an underrepresented minority (African American, Hispanic, Asian American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander) and plan to seek admission to a two-year master's degree program i ninternational affairs. For more informatino, go to www.uncfsp.org/iipp. (Categories: Ethnicity, Graduate, Major) . Updated 01/30/2013 |
| International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) ($350) The IAAP is an organization of office professionals, who were formerly secretaries, whose main focus is education. The scholarship is offered to students who are continuing their education but need financial aid. Priority is given to the applicants who are pursuing degrees in business administration. The Minisa Chapter is located in Wichita and is interested in helping students in this area. Applications can be downloaded here. (Category: Major) http://www.iaap-hq.org/press-release/scholarships-equal-career-education-19-administrative-professionals. Updated 1/30/13 |
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james B. Pearson Fellowship: graduates studies abroad, graduates looking for some adventure and want to study some more than this scholarship is for you. Deadline: April 1st,2013. contact information for this scholarship: Kaye Stewart (785)296-3517. Updated 02/6/13 |
| Johnson & Johnson's Discover Nursing Website has an extensive nursing scholarship feature. For more information, go to www.discovernursing.com. (Category: Major) Updated 01/30/2013 |
| Kansas County Clerk's and Election Officials Association ($500) Scholarship are limited to students who intend to major in Journalism, Political Science, or Communication; are a high school senior with a 3.0 GPA or a freshman or sophomore in college who will complete a minimum of 12 credit hours in college with a 3.0 GPA. For more information, go to www.kscountyclerks.org/scholarship.htm. (Categories: Major, High School Senior) Updated 01/30/2013 |
| Kansas Federation of Republican Women ($1,000) Applicants must be female and currently attending a Kansas College or University, with a declared major of Political Science, History, or Public Administration, entering her junior or senior year of undergraduate study, or attending graduate school. Student's primary residence must be located in the state of Kansas. Student must be a registered member of the Republican Party. Student must be involved in extracurricular activities. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Student must submit a 750 word essay outlining their activities in the political process. For an application, contact the Greater Salina Community Foundation at (785) 823-1800 or email kellischwarz@gscf.org, or visit the Financial Aid Office. (Categories: Women, Major, Graduate, Geography) . Updated 01/30/2013 |
| Kansas Independent College Fund (KICF) ($2,500) In 1995, KICF established the Recognition Scholarship in honor of those donors who have given to KICF for forty or more years. Students who are eligible for this scholarship must be enrolled full-time in a KICF member college or university, must be recommended by a KICF member college or university, must be intending to graduate with a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university or an Associate's degree from a two-year college by Spring 2013, and must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5. Students wishing to apply for this scholarship must fill out an application, as well as a letter of reference from a professor in their indicated major, and an official college transcript. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office. http://www.kscolleges.org/main.html. Updated 1/31/2013. |
| Latino College Dollars The Southwestern College Office of Financial Aid has a directory of many scholarships available to Latino Students. This directory can also be accessed at http://www.latincollegedollars.com/. (Category: Ethnicity) Updated 01/31/2013 |
| "Life Lessons" Essay Contest (up to $25,000) An essay contest to benefit students who have suffered the loss of a parent or guardian. To enter or learn more, visit http://www.lifehappens.org/life-lessons/. (Category: General) Deadline: march 1-31. Updated 01/31/2013 |
| Madison, James Memorial Fellowship Foundation ($24,000) Applicants must be a teacher or plan to become a teacher of American history, American government, or social studies at the secondary school level. Applicants must have earned an undergraduate degree by Augusy 31 of the competition year. Recipients are expected to complete one of the following degrees: M.A., M.A.T., or M.Ed. with an emphasis on American history, government, political science or other relevant concentration. Recipients are also required to teach American history, American government or social studies in grades 7-12 for one year per each full academic year of study under the fellowship. Applications are available at www.jamesmadison.com. (Categories: Major, Graduate, Fellowship) Deadline: March 1. Updated 01/31/2013 |
| The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund ($12,000) Applicants must be women from developing countries with a commitment to improving the lives of women and children in developing countries. Women must reside in the U.S or Canada at the time of applications submission and enrolled in an accredited instution and plan to be attending that institution in 2012-2013. Must also be a national of a middle or lower income developing member country and not be a legal resident of the U.S or Canada. She must also plan on returning to her home country 2 years after completion of degree and completion of the MMMF program and also perform 2 years of service. Applicant must be at least 25 years of age by December 31, 2011 and not be related to a World Bank Group staff member or married to one. Applications can be found at: http://www.mmmf-grants.org/grants-us-application-process.html. (Category: Women, Geography) Deadline January 17th 4:00pm. Updated 1/31/2013 |
| MinorityNurse.com Maintains a listing of scholarship and fellowship money for students pursuing undergraduate or graduate work in nursing. www.minoritynurse.com/financial/scholarships.html. (Ethnicity, Major, Graduate) Updated 01/31/2013 |
| National Association of Abandoned Mine Land Programs ($2,00) NAAMLP is a non-profit, professional organization that promotes the reclamation and restoration of lands affected by abandoned mining troughout the nation. The scholarship is intended to assist in the education of students who intend to work as scientists or technicians in the field of mine lnad reclamation. Two scholarships will be given to students who are enrolled in a school in the Midwest or Eastern United States (generally eat of the Mississippi River) and one to students enrolled in Western United States. Those awarded the scholarship are expected to attend the 2012 NAAMLP Annual Conference in Des Moines, Iowa from September 23-26, 2012. The Scholarship must be utilized during the 2012-2013 school year. Applications can be picked up in the Financial Aid office or are available at http://naamlp.net/. (Categories: Geography) Deadline is May 30,2013. Updated 1/31/2013 |
| National Federation of the Blind ($1,500-$2,500) A large scholarship program whose awards are made solely to persons who are legally blind. The Federation's program will award up to three scholarships. Must be a legally blind high school senior or a student participating in a post-secondary undergraduate or graduate academic or vocational and technical training program. Applicants must have a 2.5 overall GPA. Applications will be accepted from out of state students who will be attending school in Kansas and from Kansas Students who will be attending in or out of state schools. Contact Dianne Hemphill at diannehemphill@cox.net for more information. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office or online at www.nfbks.org Deadline: April 1. Updated 1/31/2013 |
| National Hispanic Scholarship Program (NHSP) Applicants must be a U.S. citizen of Hispanic background residing in the fifty states or Puerto Rico. They must be pursuing a business, computer science, engineering, or business-related major. Applicants must be applying to or be enrolled in a college or university ain the 50 states or Puerto Rico and plan to be enrolled as a full-time student each semester (at least 12 hours). They must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0. Applications are available online at www.hispanicfund.org. (Category: Ethnicity) . Updated 01/31/2013 |
| National Leadership Development Grant (NLDG) ($1,000 - $4,000) Through National Leadership Development Grants, GBGM strives to aid individuals in developing their community/church leadership potential and to provide educational opportunities for racial and ethnic minority students through undergraduate study in accredited academic institutions. The scholarship is need based. To be eligible, students must be a member of a racial or ethnic minority; be admitted to or have applied to an undergraduate study program in an accredited or approved institution of higher education; and be able to demonstrate evidence of financial need. Priority is given to members of the UMC. For more information, visit the Financial Aid Office or go to the NLDG website. (Category: Ethnicity) http://new.gbgm-umc.org/media/me/pdf/nationalleadershipsdevelopmentgrant.pdf Updated 01/31/2013 |
| National Scholars Honor Society ($4,000 or $5,000) The National Scholars Honor Society grants scholarships to highly qualified achievers from all academic pursuits. More information and applications can be found at www.collegehonors.org or in the Financial Aid Office. (Categories: General, High School Senior) Deadline: Year-Round. Updated 1/31/2013 |
| Navy Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program (up to $85,000) Tuition, books, room and board, and a computer. Whatever it takes. The money is sent directly to you to spend as you see fit. No uniforms, no special courses, no military drill requirements while you're in school. Just an ordinary college life, minus the money hassles. As a graduate of BDCP, you'll have a job waiting. You'll gain hands-on traning as a Commissioned Officer in the United States Navy and you'll enjoy more responsibility early on than many people earn in a lifetime. You'll also have the opportunity to travel to places most people only read about. To participate in the Navy BDCP, you must be enrolled, or be accepted at a four year accredited college or university, have completed 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours, have a 2.7 GPA; be younger than 34 yeras old before completing your degree, and meet the Navy's physical requirements. For more information, go to www.navy.com. (Category: Military) Deadline: Year-Round. Updated 01/31/2013 |
| Navy Nurse Corps (up to $17,000) Offers nursing students the opportunity to complete their college degree and gain valuable work experience and to practice at top-notch Navy medical facilities around the globe. The Navy now pays qualified nursing students up to $17,000 for their last two years of college. For more information, go to www.navy.com. (Categories: Major, Military) Deadline: Year-Round. Updated 01/31/2013 |
| Peterson's Guide to Nursing Programs Provides information on specific nursing schools and the Web site maintains a link to financial aid help. For more information, go to www.petersons.com/finaid. (Category: Major) Updated 1/31/13 |
| Pickering, Thomas R. Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Applicants must be seeking admission to graduate school for the following academic year. The award includes tuition and mandatory fees, a living stipend, reimbursement for books, and one round-triop between home and school. This award is paid during the first and second year of graduate study, pending availability of funding. Winners are expected to enroll in a two-year full-time master's degree program (such as public policy, international affairs, public administration, or academic feilds such as business, economics, political science, sociology, or foreign languges). Applicants must have and maintain at least a 3.2 GPA throughout participation in the program. Applicants will need to submit GRE or GMAT scores along with applications. For more information, visit www.woodrow.org. Applications can also be picked up in the Financial Aid Office. (Categories: Major, Graduate, Fellowship) . Updated 01/31/2013 |
| Sallie Mae Fund "American Dream" Scholarship Program ($500 - $5,000) Developed in partnership with the United Negro College Fund, this program awards scholarships to African American students with demonstrated financial need. To be eligible, students must be accepted and enrolled as a full-time undergraduate at a Title IV eligible accredited postsecondary, two, or four-year college, university, vocational, or technical school in the U.S. or Puerto Rico; have a minimum 2.5 GPA; and meet program-specific eligibility requirements. Apply online at www.uncf.org or www.salliemaefund.org. (Category: Ethnicity) Deadline: April 15. Updated 02/6/2013 |
| Sallie Mae Fund "First in my Family" Scholarship Program ($500 - $5,000) Developed in 2001 with the Hispanic College Fund, this program provides scholarships to full-time undergraduate Hispanic Americans who are first in their families to attend college. To be eligible, students must be accepted and enrolled as a full-time undergraduate at a Title IV eligible accredited postsecondary, two, or four-year college, university, vocational, or technical school in the U.S. or Puerto Rico; have a minimum 3.0 GPA; and meet program-specific eligibility requirements. Apply online at www.hispanicfund.org http://www.salliemaefund.org/. (Category: Ethnicity) Deadline: April 15. Updated 02/6/2013 |
| Sallie Mae Fund "9/11 Education" Fund (up to $2,500) Created in response to the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, this program offers scholarships to children of those who were killed or permanently disabled as a result. To be eligible, students must be accepted and enrolled as a full-time undergraduate at a Title IV eligible accredited postsecondary, two, or four-year college, university, vocational, or technical school in the U.S. or Puerto Rico; and meet program-specific eligibility requirements. Apply online at www.salliemaefund.org. (Category: Military) Deadline: Open. Updated 02/6/2013 |
| Sallie Mae Fund "Unmet Need" Scholarship Program ($1,000 - $3,800) This prorgram helps financial aid officers meet the needs of full-time undergraduate students whose financial aid packages fall short by $1,000 or more. To be eligible, students must be accepted and enrolled as a full-time undergraduate at a Title IV eligible accredited postsecondary, two, or four-year college, university, vocational, or technical school in the U.S. or Puerto Rico; have a minimum 2.5 GPA; and meet program-specific eligibility requirements. Apply online at www.salliemaefund.org. (Category: General) Deadline: May 31. Updated 02/6/2013 |
| Sigma Theta Tau International Offers a list of scholarships available through organizations and specific nursing schools. For more information, visit www.nursingsociety.org and search "scholarships." (Category: Major) deadline: March 1st Updated 02/6/2013 |
| Soroptomist International of Winfield ($500) Offering the Almedia Greever Continuing Education Scholarship. This year there are two $500.00 scholarships available to young women graduates of Winfield High School who have completed a minimum of 24 hours of college course work and have a GPA of at least 2.5. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 30,2012. The official Soroptimist application or a copy there of will be the only application accepted. Soroptimist members and their immediate family members are not eligible. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office. For more information, contact slynne@cox.net (Category: Women) Deadline: March 30. Updated 2/1/2013 |
| Starving Student Scholarship ($1,000) This scholarship is to help students with living expenses such as rent, food and other types of living expenses. Its available to students over the age of 16 enrolled in a degree, diploma or certificate program. To apply students must log onto Facebook and "like" the DegreeDirectory.org facebook page. Students must also fill out the entry form and share their most creative solution to saving money while in school. More information and entry forms can be found at: http://www.facebook.com/DegreeDirectoryorg?sk=app_217182794970471#!/DegreeDirectoryorg?sk=app_217182794970471. (Category: General, Facebook) Deadline January 1st. Updated 12/7/2011 |
| Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarship ($5,000) The Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarship is a program of the Sodexo Foundation that recognizes students who are driving awareness and movilizing yout to be catalysts for innovative models and solution to eliminate hunger in America. Students who are awarded the scholarship will also receive a $5,000 grant in their name to a charity of their choice. Studnents must have demonstrated on-going commitment to their community by perdforming unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States within the last 12 months, and does not include family members. Applicants must also obtain a Community Service Recommendation as part of the application process. All applicats and recommenders must be citizens of the U.S., employees of Sodexo may NOT apply along with previous national STOP Hunger Scholarship recipients. Previous regional STOP Hunger Honorees are eligible to apply. Recommenders must be at least 21 years of age and cannot be a parent or gardian or family member. Apply at http://www.sodexofoundation.org/hunger_us/scholarships/scholarships.asp (Category: General). Updated 2/6/2013 |
| Talbots Women Scholarship Fund (17-$15,000; 1-$30,000) This program empowers women to enrich themselves through learning and achieve a college education later in life. Applicants must be women currently residing in the U.S. who have earned a high school diploma or their GED on or before September 2002; have at least two semesters (24 credit hours) remaining to complete their degree; and be planning to enroll in the coming school year. Applications are available in all U.S. Talbot stores, at www.talbots.com/scholarship, or in the Financial Aid Office. Only the first 5,000 eligible applications will be processed. (Category: Women) Deadline: January 3. Updated 2/6/2013 |
| Terry L. McKanna Scholarship ($1,000) Kansas Section of the American Waterworks is sponsoring this scholarship for a student pursuing a career in the waterworks industry. The applicant must be enrolled in a two-or four-year accredited college or university program, a citizen of the United States, and the applicant may be a graduate or under-graduate student. For more information, contact lestelle@olatheks.org. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office. . Update 2/6/13 |
| Tradition of Care Nursing Scholarship ($1,000) The scholarship is open to any nursing student and high school seniors currently accepted into an accredited nursing or pre-nursing program and who is a resident of a community served by a Penwell-Gabel funeral home. To apply, go to www.penwellgabel.com, click on "about us", and "scholarship." Deadline: passed Updated 2/6/13 |
| TUITION WONT STOP ME Education-Portal.com is giving students the chance to win up to $5,000 to fund their education every week. Students can visit the Education-Portal.com Facebook page to answer the new scholarship question and submit the entry form for a chance to win one of 3 scholarship prizes. To learn more about the scholarship and how to apply, go to: http://education-portal.com/articles/Tuition_Scholarship.html Updated 2/6/13 |
| Tylenol Scholarship (up to $10,000) Apply today to receive one of ten $10,000 grants or 150 $1,000 grants being offered to undergraduate students in health-related fields of study. For more information, visit www.tylenol.com. (Category: Geography, Major) . Updated 2/6/13 |
| Ursano, Major General James Scholarship Fund It is Army Emergency Relief's (AER) objective to ensure all Army families, active, retired, and survivor, are made aware of the scholarship opportunities for the spouse and dependent children of soldiers. Applicants must be dependent children of Army soldiers on active duty, retired, or deceased while on active duty or after retirement. The children of Grey Area Reservists are also eligible. Applicants must be enrolled, accepted, or pending acceptance as full-time dependent students for the entire academic year in post-secondary schools. These schools must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Awards are primarily based on financial need, as evidenced by income, family size, and special financial obligations. Applications are available at www.aerhq.org. (Category: Military). Updated 2/6/13 |
| US Bank ($1,000) U.S. Bank is committed to supporting higher education by providing students every opportunity to realize their potential. They will award forty $1,000 scholarships through a random drawing process. Available to high school seniors and college undergraduates, no essay required. Apply online at www.usbank.com/scholarship. (Category: General) Deadline: may 31. Updated 2/6/13 |
| USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships ($1,500) Applicants must be high school seniors, incoming college freshmen, or currently enrolled college students who have an annual adjusted gross family income of $35,000 or less. 50% of the awards will be targeted to applicants from states that USA Funds serves as the federally designated guarantor of student loans - Kansas is included in the list. In addition, up to 50% of the awards will be targeted to applicants who are members of an ethnic-minority group or have a documented physical disability. The student must remain continuously enrolled and maintain a 2.5 GPA. Eligible applicants who are not selected to receive the USA Funds scholarship will automatically be considered for the Help America Learn scholarship program. For more information, visit www.usafunds.org/scholarships. (Categories: General, High School Senior). Updated 2/6/13 |
