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STATUS 
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NAME
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AMOUNT
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DEADLINE
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2006
Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship Program – available to current high school junior who is enrolled in an accredited public
or private high school in the United States, has at least 2.75 cumulative
grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale for the 9th and 10th grades and
demonstrates accomplishments in Special Talents, Leadership, Community
Service and has faced a significant roadblock or challenge.
http://www.discoverfinancial.com/data/philanthropy/tribute.shtml
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Up to $25,000
|
Varies
|
|
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2006
IHS Spring Essay Contest - available to
full-time undergraduate or graduate students. In "The Creative Powers
of a Free Civilization," Nobel Prize winner F.A. Hayek posits that
only in a truly free society can the creative powers of individuals be
maximized. You must submit of essay of 2,500 words or less answering the
questions listed on the sponsor's Web site that relate to the statement
above. http://www.theihs.org/subcategory.php/294.html?menuid=4
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Up to $2,000
|
Mar 01, 2006
|
|
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2006
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award - open
to graduating high school senior scholar athletes. You must demonstrate
excellence in academics, athletic performance, leadership, and community
service to be eligible for this award.
http://www.whymilk.com/
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At least $7,500
|
Mar 04, 2006
|
|
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4-H
Beekeeping Essay Contest - open to current and active
4-H members. You must research the topic and write an essay of between 750
and 1000 words to be eligible for this award. http://www.abfnet.org/
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Up to $250
|
Mar 01, 2006
|
|
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A.
Patrick Charnon Scholarship - open to full-time undergraduate
students who have been accepted to or who are currently enrolled in a
four-year college or university. Students who value tolerance, compassion
and respect for all people in their communities, and who have demonstrate
their commitments to theses values by their actions will be considered for
this award. In addition to an official transcript and three letters of
recommendation, you must submit a typed 2-4 page essay on how community
service experiences have shaped your life and how you will use your college
education to build communities in a manner consistent with Pat Charnon's
values of compassion, tolerance, generosity and respect. http://www.cesresources.org/charnon.html
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At least $1,500
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Apr 01, 2006
|
|
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AAA
Travel High School Challenge - available to public,
private and home-schooled students in grades 9-12 throughout the United
States. www.aaa.com/travelchallenge/
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Up to $25,000
|
Varies
|
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NEW!
|
AAIA/Adolph
Van Pelt Special Fund for Indian Scholarship - available
to Native American and Alaskan Native students. An essay and two letters of
recommendation are required for this award. The award is based on financial
need and academic merit.
http://www.indian-affairs.org/
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Up to $800
|
Aug 01, 2005
|
|
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AFSA
National Scholarship Essay Contest - open to high
school seniors who plan to further their education at a college, university
or certified trade school. You must write a 700 to 1,000-word essay on the
following topic: successful fire sprinkler activation in your town, area,
or state. http://www.afsascholarship.org/
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Up to $4,000
|
Jan 05, 2006
|
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NEW!
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AFSCME
Family Scholarship - available to the children and
financially dependent grandchildren of members of the American Federation
of State, County and Municipal Employees. You must be a graduating high
school senior who intends to enroll in a full-time, four-year degree
program at any accredited college or university to be eligible for this
renewable award. http://www.afscme.org/about/greenrm.htm
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At least $2,000
|
Dec 31, 2005
|
|
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AG
Bell College Scholarship - open to students with
moderate to profound hearing loss. Preference is given to undergraduates. http://www.agbell.org/
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Varies
|
Feb 15, 2006
|
|
|
Ag
Day Essay Contest - available to students in grades 7-12.
You must submit an original essay of 450 words or less on the topic
"Keeping America Bountiful" to be eligible for this award. One
winner from each state will receive $100, and one national winner will
receive $1,000 and be honored at a reception in Washington, D.C. http://www.hpj.com/agdayessay/
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Up to $1,000
|
Feb 11, 2006
|
|
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AIDS
Orphans in Africa Essay Contest - open to students 22
years old and younger. To be eligible, you must submit an essay that
demonstrates a clear understanding of, and compassion for the current and
future problem of AIDS orphans in Africa. Students age 13-17 must submit an
essay approximately 800 words in length; students ages 18-22 must submit an
essay approximately 1200 words in length. http://www.aidsorphansinafrica.com/essay.php
|
Up to $1,000
|
Apr 15, 2006
|
|
|
Air
Line Pilots’ Association Scholarship - applicant must be the dependent of a medically retired, long-term
disabled or deceased ALPA member. An ALPA review committee selects winners.
www.alpa.org/DesktopModules/ALPA_Documents/ALPA_DocumentsView.aspx?itemid=1020&ModuleId=506&TabId=93
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Up to $12,000
|
Apr 01, 2006
|
|
NEW!
|
Al
Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship - available to high
school seniors interested in a career in journalism who demonstrate
qualities of "free spirit." You must be actively involved in high
school journalism and provide samples of your work to be eligible for this
award.
http://www.freedomforum.org/freespirit/
|
Up to $50,000
|
Oct 15, 2005
|
|
NEW!
|
Alberta
E. Crowe Star of Tomorrow Award - available to U.S and
Canadian female high school and college students who are Young American
Bowling Alliance or American Bowling Congress members. You must be an
amateur bowler, hold a bowling average of 175 or greater and never have
competed in a professional bowling tournament (Pro-Ams excluded) to be
eligible for this award. http://www.bowl.com/scholarships/main.aspx?f=2
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At least $1,500
|
Oct 01, 2005
|
|
|
Alphonso
Deal Scholarship Award - open to graduating
high school seniors who plan to attend a two-year college or university to
study law enforcement or related fields. You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered
for this award. This scholarship is based on good character, your high
school transcript, and a letter of recommendation from your principal,
counselor or teacher.
http://www.blackpolice.org/Scholarship.html
|
Varies
|
Jun 01, 2005
|
|
|
American
Council for the Blind Scholarship - open to legally blind
students who are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies. http://www.acb.org/
|
Varies
|
Mar 01, 2006
|
|
NEW!
|
American
Harlequin Dance Scholarship - open to students
enrolled in a public or private dance school program. You must be a 15 to
21 year old U.S. or Canadian citizen and dance student enrolled at the time
of your application to be eligible for this award.
http://www.harlequinfloors.com/americanenglish/index.asp?section=67
|
Up to $5,000
|
Nov 01, 2005
|
|
NEW!
|
American
Indian Scholarship - Applicants must be Native Americans (proof
of American Indian blood is required by letter or proof papers) in
financial need and have a grade point average of 2.75 or higher. There will
be no exceptions. http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
– amInd
|
At least $500
|
Oct 1, 2005
Apr 1, 2006
|
|
|
American Morgan Horse Institute Educational
Scholarship - open to high school graduates who completed
or are involved in the AMHA Horse Mastership Program, involved in a 4H/FFA,
won an AHSA/USA Equestrian and/or AMHA medal for equitation or placed among
top finalists in open competition programs. This scholarship is based on
your ability for serious study, financial need, community service,
leadership and achievement with Morgan horses. http://www.morganhorse.com/Youth/yp_cash.html
|
At least $3,000
|
Mar 01, 2006
|
|
|
American
Spirit Publishing Scholarship - One high school sophomore,
junior or senior will be selected for the American Spirit Publishing
scholarship. Criteria will include but not be limited to merit, need,
character, and the essay. http://www.bestkeptsecretsforwinning.com/ASPscholarship.php
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At least $500
|
May 01, 2006
|
|
|
Angel
Soft Angels in Action Award - available to students
who have performed an act of service and dedication to their community, a
charity or cause. You must be at least eight years old but no more than
eighteen years old by the deadline date to be eligible. Additionally, you
must be nominated for this award. www.angelsoft.com/angelsinaction/
|
Up to $20,000
|
Aug 15, 2005
|
|
NEW!
|
Anne
Ford Scholarship - available to high school seniors who have
an identified learning disability and will pursue an undergraduate degree.
You must be a U.S. citizen, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate
financial need to be eligible for this award. http://www.ncld.org/press/afscholar.cfm
|
At least $10,000
|
Dec 31, 2005
|
|
|
Annual
Signet Classic Scholarship Essay Contest - open
to high school juniors and seniors.
http://www.penguinputnam.com/static/html/us/academic/essayhome.html
|
At least $1,000
|
Apr 15, 2006
|
|
|
APIASF
Scholarship - available to first-time incoming college
students of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity. To be eligible for this
award, you must enroll full time at a two- or four-year college or
university, be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, permanent resident or citizen
of the Freely Associated States, and have a minimum 2.7 GPA. http://www.apiasf.org/
|
At least $2,000
|
Feb 15, 2006
|
|
|
Armed
Services YMCA Essay Contest
http://www.asymca.org/essay_contest.htm
|
Up to $1,000
|
Mar 17, 2006
|
|
|
ARRL
Scholarship Honoring Senator Barry Goldwater, K7UGA - available
to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a regionally accredited
institution. You must have a minimum novice class amateur radio license. http://www.arrl.org/arrlf/scholgen.html
|
At least $5,000
|
Feb 01, 2006
|
|
|
Asian
American Foundation of Oregon Scholarship - open
to students who demonstrate interest in and commitment to Asian American
cultural activities and community. You must be a resident of Oregon and a
U.S. citizen to be eligible for this award. A minimum 2.5 GPA is also
required, as well as an essay and letters of recommendation. http://www.aaforegon.com/scholarships.html
|
At least $500
|
Apr 15, 2006
|
|
NEW!
|
Arts Recognition and Talent Search (ARTS) Gold Awards
http://www.artsawards.org/
|
Up to $10,000
|
Jun 2, 2005
Oct 1, 2005
|
|
|
Association of Flight Attendants Scholarship -
available to dependents of AFA members in good standing who
are seeking to further their education at an accredited college or
university. You must rank in the top 15 percent of your high school class,
have or expect to have excellent SAT or ACT scores, and demonstrate
financial need to be eligible for this renewable award. Three written
references and a brief essay are also required. http://www.afanet.org/afa/default.asp?id=252
|
Up to $5,000
|
Apr 10, 2006
|
|
NEW!
|
Atlas
Shrugged Essay Contest - open to undergraduate
students. To participate, you must read the novel and write an essay on a
selected topic that can be found on the Web site.
http://www.aynrand.org/contests/atlas.html
|
Up to $5,000
|
Sep 16, 2005
|
|
|
Award
of Excellence Asthma Scholarship - available to
graduating high school seniors with asthma.
http://www.aaaai.org/members/associates/asthmascholarship/default.stm
|
Up to $1,000
|
Jan 07, 2006
|
|
|
Benjamin
Franklin/Edith Green Scholarship - available to
graduating Oregon high school seniors. You must attend a public four-year
college or university in Oregon to be eligible for this award.
http://www.ossc.state.or.us/grants.html
|
Varies
|
Mar 01, 2006
|
|
|
Biblical
Common Knowledge Challenge - open to high school students
enrolled at a high school within the United States and its territories.
This challenge tests your knowledge of the Holy Bible and quiz answers are
not based on interpretation of the Old and New Testament, but rather on
facts as outlined in the scripture or passage. http://www.cksf.org/index.cfm?Page=FindScholarships&Subpage=Biblical
|
At least $250
|
Varies
|
|
NEW!
|
Blacknews.com
Scholarship - available to undergraduate and graduate students
who attend or plan to attend a school in the United States. One or both of
your parents must be African-American and you must submit a 500-word essay
on why you think Jamie Foxx should have or shouldn't have won an Oscar for
best actor in Ray. http://www.blacknews.com/scholarship.html
|
At least $500
|
Aug 15, 2005
|
|
NEW!
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BlackStudents.com
Scholarship Essay Contest - available to students
in the United States who attend or plan to attend a school in the United
States. One or both of your parents must be African-American and you must
submit a 500-word essay on why you think or don't think that rap music with
violent lyrics should be banned. http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/scholarship.html
|
At least $500
|
Aug 15, 2005
|
|
|
Buford
Hale Scholarship - awarded to a
graduating high school senior that has participated in the Tanner Memorial Tournament
as a baseball player. The recipient of this scholarship must demonstrate
good academic achievement and be attending a four-year institute of higher
learning, trade school, or two year degree program. http://www.tannerfoundation.com/scholarships.html
|
Varies
|
April 15, 2006
|
|
|
CarDonors.com
Scholarship - available to students who are attending
or planning to attend an accredited U.S. college in the 2005-2006 school year.
You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be in good standing at your current
institution. This award is offered every three months and the deadlines are
as follows: May 31, August 31, December 31 and March 15.
http://www.cardonors.com/car-donation-scholarship.html
|
At least $500
|
Varies
|
|
|
CareerFitter.com
Scholarship - qualified
students who are enrolled or planning to participate in a college,
university or graduate school program during the spring/summer/fall 2005
term. Students who apply must be a United States citizen or permanent
resident with a minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average.
http://www.careerfitter.com/scholarship/index.htm
|
At least $500
|
Sep 15, 2005
Jan 15, 2006
|
|
|
Catching
the Dream Scholarship
Email
nscholarsh@aol.com for additional
information
|
Varies
|
Varies
|
|
|
“Celebrate
Black History Month Every Month” Essay Contest - one or both of your parents must be
African-American. The award is not open to students who live in Africa. You
must live in the United States, and attend or plan to attend a
school in the United States. The institution you choose can be any trade
school, college, or university. http://www.blacknews.com/scholarship.html
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At least $500
|
Aug 15, 2005
|
|
|
CinCHouse.com/Operation
Homefront “Tillman Family Freedom Award” - available
to children of Uniformed Services members in grades 9-12. You must plan to
pursue a post-secondary education at an accredited university, college,
trade school or community college. http://www.operationhomefront.net/
|
Up to $5,000
|
Apr 30, 2006
|
|
|
College
Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Scholarship - available
to entering college freshmen who plan to complete a bachelor's degree and
have the need for CAMP support and academic and financial assistance. You
and/or your family must be migrant or seasonal farm workers working in agricultural
activities directly related to the production of crops, dairy products,
poultry or livestock; the cultivation or harvesting of trees; or fish farms
to be eligible for this award.
http://campaa.org/CAMPapplication.html
|
Varies
|
Feb 15, 2006
|
|
|
College
Prowler Essay Competition
http://www.collegeprowler.com/the_scholarship.asp
|
At least $300
|
May 01, 2006
|
|
|
College-Computers.net Scholarship
http://www.college-computers.net/scholarship/
|
At least $1,000
|
Aug 15, 2005
|
|
|
CosmoGIRL!
of the Year/Maybelline Scholarship
http://www.cosmogirl.com/innergirl/cgoftheyear/spc/0,,621335,00.html
|
At least $10,000
|
Jul 24, 2005
|
|
|
Dale
E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship
http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/scholarship_2004.html
|
At least $500
|
Apr 15, 2006
|
|
|
Dance
On The Big Screen Essay Contest - available to students
who submit an essay of 300 words or less. http://www.nationaldanceweek.org/n_essay.htm
|
Up to $250
|
Apr 01, 2006
|
|
|
Datatel
Scholars Foundation Scholarship
https://www.datatel.com/datatel/index_datatel.cfm/454/
|
Up to $2,500
|
Jan 31, 2006
|
|
|
Davidson
Fellows
http://www.ditd.org/public/article.aspx?cid=1&mid=101&tp=2
|
Up to $50,000
|
Mar 25, 2006
|
|
|
Do
Something BRICK Awards
http://www.dosomething.org/
|
At least $5,000
|
Nov 01, 2005
|
|
|
“Does
Free Speech Matter?” Film Contest
http://www.yfen.org/pages/events/upcomingevents.htm
|
Up to $1,000
|
Aug 15, 2005
|
|
|
Duck
Brand Duct Tape Stuck at Prom Contest
http://www.ducktapeclub.com/
|
Up to $2,500
|
Jun 11, 2005
|
|
|
DuPont
Challenge Science Essay Competition
http://www.glcomm.com/dupont/
|
Up to $1,500
|
Jan 17, 2006
|
|
|
Early
Bird Scholarship - available to undergraduate and graduate
students who are Oregon residents. You must be enrolled at least halftime
to be eligible for this award. http://www.ossc.state.or.us/
|
Varies
|
Feb 15, 2006
|
|
|
Education
Academic Program Scholastic Award – DREAM Institute - available
to graduating high school seniors and current community college students
who will be completing an associates degree program and transitioning to a
four-year institution. You must be a student with a physical or learning
disability, have a minimum 2.0 GPA, and plan to attend an in-state college
or university to be eligible for this award. http://www.dreaminstitute.org/financial_assistance.html
|
Varies
|
May 01, 2006
|
|
|
Education
is Freedom National Scholarship Program - available
to high school seniors who plan to enroll as a full-time student at an
accredited two- or four-year college or university in the U.S. You must
have been a legal United States resident for at least one year at the time
of application, have a GPA between 3.0-3.5 and demonstrate financial need,
leadership, participation in activities and a work history to be eligible
for this award. http://www.educationisfreedom.com/
|
At least $2,000
|
Jan 15, 2006
|
|
|
Elder
& Leemaur Publishers University Writing Scholarship - available
to university students. You must submit an essay no longer than 500 words
on one of the topics listed on the sponsor's Web site to be eligible for
this award. http://www.elpublishers.com/content/uwsotherscholarships.php
|
Up to $10,000
|
Varies
|
|
|
Emergency
Aid Scholarship – Assoc. on American Indian Affairs
http://www.indian-affairs.org/
|
Up to $400
|
Aug 01, 2005
|
|
|
Environmental
Essay Contest
http://www.abetterearth.org/subcategory.php/189.html
|
Up to $2,500
|
May 15, 2006
|
|
|
Eric
Delson Memorial Scholarship - available to graduating
high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students who
have been diagnosed with clinical bleeding disorders. http://www.caremark.com/portal/asset/Hemophilia_Scholarship.pdf
|
At least $2,500
|
Jul 01, 2005
|
|
|
Executive
Leadership Foundation 2004 National Essay Competition
http://216.15.177.66/servlet/page?_pageid=54,68&_dad=portal30&_schema=PORTAL30
|
Up to $7,000
|
Feb 28, 2006
|
|
|
Excellence
in 3D Animation Award
http://www.troystudios.com/award.html
|
Up to $1,000
|
May 31, 2005
|
|
|
ExploraVision Science Competition
http://www.exploravision.org/
|
Up to $10,000
|
Feb 01, 2006
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STATUS 
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NAME
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AMOUNT
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DEADLINE
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FEEA
Scholarship Program
http://www.feea.org/
|
Varies
|
Mar 25, 2006
|
|
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Federal
Junior Duck Stamp Art Competition
http://duckstamps.fws.gov/junior/junior.htm
|
Up to $4,000
|
Mar 16, 2006
|
|
|
Ford
Scholars Scholarship
http://www.ossc.state.or.us/grants.html
|
Varies
|
Mar 01, 2006
|
|
|
Foundation
for Rural Service Scholarship - open to graduating
high school seniors from rural areas who will be attending an accredited
two- or four-year institution. You must receive local telecommunications
service from a current National Telecommunications Cooperative Association
(NTCA) member or be sponsored by an associate member company. You must also
have a minimum "C" GPA and express an interest to return to a
rural community following graduation.
http://www.frs.org/KA/ka-2.cfm?Folder_ID=220
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At least $2,500
|
Mar 01, 2006
|
|
|
Fountainhead
Essay Contest
http://www.aynrand.org/contests/
|
Up to $10,000
|
Apr 15, 2006
|
|
|
Francis
Crawford Marvin American Indian Award - must be Native Americans,
and letter or proof papers showing proof of American Indian blood. Students
must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and have a 3.0 GPA
or higher. http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm#amInd
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Varies
|
Feb 01, 2006
|
|
NEW!
|
Free Speech and Democracy Film Contest - open to American filmmakers age 19 and younger.
To be eligible, you must submit an original film (4 minutes maximum; DVD or
VHS) that answers the question, "Does free speech matter?" The
film can be a documentary, animated film, experimental film, music video,
public service announcement, etc. You must also submit a narrative
explaining your creative process and ideas behind your work. http://www.yfen.org/pages/events/upcomingevents.htm
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Up to $1,000
|
Aug 15,
2005
|
|
|
“Free
Will and Personal Responsibility” Essay Contest
http://www.intothebest.com/services/scholarships.jsp
|
At least $1,000
|
May 01, 2006
|
|
|
Freedom
Alliance Scholarship
http://www.freedomalliance.org/
|
Varies
|
Jun 30, 2005
|
|
|
General
Fund Scholarship - ARRL
http://www.arrl.org/arrlf/scholgen.html
|
At least $1,000
|
Feb 01, 2006
|
|
|
George
S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest
http://www.sar.org/youth/knightrl.htm
|
Up to $7,500
|
Varies
|
|
|
Get
Out of Debt Scholarship
http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/debt/debt_index.html
|
At least $500
|
Oct 15, 2005
|
|
|
Gift
Mart Business Scholarship
http://www.alphadeltapi.org/foundation/foundation_double.html
|
At least $1,000
|
Apr 01, 2006
|
|
|
Girls
Going Places Scholarship
http://www.guardianlife.com/womens_channel/girls_going_places/girls_going_places.html
|
Up to $10,000
|
Feb 25, 2006
|
|
|
Global
Solutions Flash Movie Contest
http://advocacy.globalsolutions.org/site/PageServer?pagename=flash_contest_reg
|
Up to $1,000
|
Dec 01, 2005
|
|
|
Gloria
and Joseph Mattera National Scholarship for Migrant Children
http://www.migrant.net/
|
Up to $500
|
Varies
|
|
|
GoGirlGo!
Ambassador Awards Program - available to female
students in grades 9-12 who are over the age of 13. You must actively
participate in or organize a community service project that gets girls
interested in sports or physical activity. Applicants can be individuals or
a team and must be U.S. citizens to be eligible for this award.
http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/cgi-bin/iowa/funding/featured.html?record=33
|
Up to $5,000
|
Mar 30, 2006
|
|
|
Grant
High School (Portland)/Donna Golden Thompson Scholarship
http://www.ossc.state.or.us/grants.html
|
Varies
|
Mar 01, 2006
|
|
|
Graeme
Clark Scholarship
http://www.cochlearamericas.com/Recipients/692.asp
|
At least $3,000
|
Jul 01, 2005
|
|
|
Guidepost
Young Writers Contest
http://www.guideposts.com/young_writers_contest.asp
|
Up to $10,000
|
Nov 24, 2005
|
|
|
Half
Price Computer Books Scholarship
http://www.halfpricecomputerbooks.com/scholarship.php
|
Up to $500
|
Jan 16, 2006
|
|
|
Harry
Ludwig Memorial Scholarship
http://www.ossc.state.or.us/grants.html
|
Varies
|
Mar 01, 2006
|
|
|
Hazing
Awareness Scholarship - http://collegegreekbooks.com/cashaward.html
|
At least $500
|
Varies
|
|
|
HBCUCONNECT.COM
Minority Student Scholarship
http://www.hbcuconnect.com/scholarships.shtml
|
At least $1,000
|
Jan 1, 2006
|
|
|
Helen
McCloy/MWA Scholarship for Mystery Writing - available
to students who have talent in writing mystery fiction, nonfiction,
playwriting or screenwriting. http://www.mysterywriters.org/pages/news/mccloy.htm
|
At least $500
|
Feb 25, 2006
|
|
|
Hemophilia
Resources of America, Inc. Scholarship
http://www.hrahemo.com/about/scholarship.html
|
At least $1,000
|
May 15, 2006
|
|
|
Hemophilia
Health Services - offers two different scholarships: HHS Memorial
Scholarship and the Scott Tarbell Scholarship. There is only
one application to complete to apply for either one or both of these
scholarships. http://www.accredohealth.net/hhs/consumers/products_services/scholarship.htm
|
At least $1,500
|
May 1, 2006
|
|
|
High
School Graduation Speech Contest
http://www.studentshelpingstudents.com/gradspeech.html
|
Up to $500
|
Jun 30, 2005
|
|
|
HispanicStudents.com
Scholarship Essay Contest
http://www.hispanicstudents.com/
|
At least $500
|
Jan 15, 2006
|
|
|
Holocaust
Remembrance Project Essay Contest
http://holocaust.hklaw.com/
|
Up to $5,000
|
Apr 15, 2006
|
|
|
Idea
of America Essay Contest - open to current high
school juniors or home school students between the ages of 16 and 18 who are
either U.S. citizens or permanent residents. http://www.neh.gov/wtp/essay/index.html
|
Up to $5,000
|
Apr 15, 2006
|
|
|
Illustrators
of the Future Contest - open to artists from all nations. One
entry is considered three black and white works illustrating a science
fiction or fantasy story with no recurring theme.
http://www.writersofthefuture.com/
|
Up to $4,000
|
Jun 30, 2005
Sep 30, 2005
Dec 31, 2005
Mar 31, 2006
|
|
|
Imation
Computer Arts Scholarship
http://www.imation.com/en_US/main.jhtml?Id=10_07_03
|
At least $1,000
|
Dec 12, 2005
|
|
|
Incight
Fellowship Scholarship Program - available to disabled
students who are entering or attending college. http://www.incight.org/incight/edu.html
|
Varies
|
Jun 01, 2005
|
|
|
Interdependence
Day 2004 Essay Contest
http://www.interdependenceday2003.org/phil_essay.htm
|
Varies
|
Aug 12, 2005
|
|
|
Ivysport
Excellence in Life Scholarship Video Contest
http://www.ivysport.com/file_include.php?file=Excellence_In_Life
|
Up to $1,000
|
Nov 08, 2005
|
|
|
J.C.
and L.A. Duke Scholarship - available to dependents
of full-time 3M employees in the U.S. Recipients of 3M Merit or 3M
Vocational/College Scholarships are not eligible for this renewable award. http://www.saintpaulfoundation.org/
|
Up to $2,000
|
Mar 01, 2006
|
|
|
Jackie
Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program
http://www.jackierobinson.org/index03.htm
|
Up to $6,000
|
Apr 01, 2006
|
|
|
Jewish
Guild for the Blind Scholar Program - available to college-bound
high school seniors who are legally blind. Selection criteria include:
proof of legal blindness, academic excellence, financial need, leadership,
community service and scholarship. http://www.jgb.org/programs_services_detail.asp?ps=115
|
Varies
|
Jun 30, 2005
|
|
|
John
Buller Scholarship - available to undergraduate and graduate
students who have cystic fibrosis. You must be a U.S. citizen to be
eligible for this award. http://www.ghcf.org/
|
At least $1,000
|
Apr 15, 2006
|
|
|
John
F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
http://www.jfkcontest.org/
|
Up to $3,000
|
Jan 08, 2006
|
|
|
Juanita
Corwin Scholarship
http://www.ccthita-vtrc.org/HIED
HOME/HIED_HOME.htm
|
At least $1,000
|
Sep 15, 2005
|
|
|
Justicia
en Diversidad Scholarship Program - available to high
school students in the U.S. who are of Latino heritage and have a minimum
2.5 GPA. You must plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year U.S.
college on a full-time basis during the upcoming academic year to qualify
for this award. http://www.jdfoundation.org/
|
At least $1,500
|
Apr 15, 2006
|
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NAME
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AMOUNT
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DEADLINE
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Kyle
Lee Foundation Scholarship - available
to college-bound students who have survived cancer, especially Ewing's
sarcoma. To be eligible, you must submit a letter from your doctor,
academic transcripts, two letters of recommendation and a personal essay. http://www.kylelee28.com/
|
Varies
|
Feb 15, 2006
|
|
|
Lemonade
Series Writing Scholarship
http://www.dadslemonadestand.com/
|
At least $500
|
Apr 01, 2006
|
|
|
Lena
Chang Summer Internship
http://www.wagingpeace.org/
|
Varies
|
Apr 01, 2006
|
|
NEW!
|
Lewis
and Clark Challenge Essay Contest - open to all Oregon
high school students. You must write a seven- to nine-page essay on the
following topic: "Why does the Corps of Discovery matter?" Your
essay must focus on one of eight themes that related to Lewis and Clark's
explorations: politics and democracy, mapping, women, animals, language,
warriors/soldiers, trade and property, and plants. http://www.ohs.org/news/Lewis-and-Clark-Student-Essay-Challenge.cfm
|
At least $500
|
Jul 01, 2005
|
|
NEW!
|
LIFE
Lessons Essay Contest - available to legal resident of the 50
United States and the District of Columbia, between 17 and 24 years of age
and have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian. You must be
currently enrolled in, or have been accepted to, a college, university or
trade school within the 50 United States or District of Columbia. In
addition to the application form, you must submit an essay of no more than
500 words describing how you have experienced the personal and financial
challenges caused by the death of a parent or legal guardian. http://lifefdn.org/scholarship.html
|
Up to $5,000
|
Jun 08, 2005
|
|
|
Lincoln
Forum Scholarship Prize Essay Contest
http://www.thelincolnforum.org/
|
Up to $1,000
|
Jul 31, 2005
|
|
|
Madison
High School (Portland)/Robert J. Eby Memorial Scholarship
http://www.ossc.state.or.us/grants.html
|
Varies
|
Mar 01, 2006
|
|
|
Madison
High School (Portland)/Ronald J. Hudson Scholarship
http://www.ossc.state.or.us/grants.html
|
Varies
|
Mar 01, 2006
|
|
|
Make a Statement Scholarship -
available to females who are 18 years of age or older. You must be, or plan
to be, enrolled and matriculated in a 2-year or 4-year accredited
undergraduate program at a U.S. college, university or vocational-technical
school for the 2005-2006 academic year. You must also have a minimum 3.0
GPA to be eligible for this award. http://www.exclamationbycoty.com/scholarship.html
|
Up to $3,000
|
Apr 25, 2006
|
|
|
MamasHealth.com
Scholarship Award
http://www.mamashealth.com/aboutus/scholarship.asp
|
At least $500
|
Aug 31, 2005
|
|
|
Marian
McKee Smith/Rosalie McKinney Jackson Scholarship
http://www.alphachiomega.org/
|
Varies
|
Mar 15, 2006
|
|
|
Mary
Lou Brown Scholarship
http://www.arrl.org/arrlf/scholgen.html
|
At least $2,500
|
Feb 01, 2006
|
|
|
Matt
Stauffer Memorial Scholarship - available to college
students who are battling or have overcome cancer. You must also
demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. http://www.ulmanfund.org/Services/Scholarship/scholarship_main.htm
|
At least $1,000
|
Apr 01, 2006
|
|
|
May
Family National Art and Writing Contest
http://www.ushmm.org/education/forstudents/
|
Varies
|
Mar 03, 2006
|
|
|
Mesothelioma
Memorial Scholarship
http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/mesothelioma/
|
At least $500
|
May 15, 2006
|
|
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Michael
A. Hunter Memorial Scholarship
http://www.oc-cf.org/
|
At least $5,000
|
Mar 15, 2006
|
|
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Michael
Moses Memorial Scholarship
http://www.hrahemo.com/about/scholarship.html
|
At least $2,500
|
May 15, 2005
|
|
|
Mike
Hylton and Ron Niederman Memorial Scholarship
http://www.factorsupport.com/scholarships.htm
|
At least $1,000
|
Apr 30, 2006
|
|
|
Millie
Gonzalez Memorial Scholarship - available to female
students suffering from a bleeding disorder. You must be a U.S. resident and
entering or attending a junior college, four-year college/university or
vocational school to be eligible for this award. http://www.factorsupport.com/scholarships.htm
|
At least $1,000
|
Apr 30, 2006
|
|
|
Minnie
Pearl Scholarship Program - available for current
high school seniors with significant bi-lateral hearing loss (must be
mainstreamed) who have been accepted, but not yet in attendance, at a
junior college, college, university or technical school. You must be a U.S.
citizen, have a GPA of at least 3.0 and plan on attending college full-time
to be eligible for this award. http://www.earfoundation.org/
|
At least $2,500
|
Feb 16, 2006
|
|
|
MOAA
Base/Post Scholarship
http://www.moaa.org/Education/
|
At least $1,000
|
Mar 01, 2006
|
|
NEW!
|
MoneyMatters101.com 2005 Summer Scholarship Award - available to students attending a college or
university in the United States. You must have a minimum 2.3 GPA and submit
an essay, maximum of 750 words, which addresses the following question: Do
you think the Federal Income Tax Laws are fair? If not, what would you do
to change them? http://www.moneymatters101.com/aboutus/scholarship.asp
|
At least $300
|
Aug 31, 2005
|
|
|
Monster
Scholarship for Business, Science & Engineering
http://scholars.monster.com/scholarship_bse.asp
|
At least $2,500
|
Mar 19, 2006
|
|
|
Monster
Scholarship for Government & Public Service
http://scholars.monster.com/scholarship_govps.asp
|
At least $2,500
|
Mar 19, 2006
|
|
|
Monster
Scholarship for Health & Life Sciences
http://scholars.monster.com/scholarship_hl.asp
|
At least $2,500
|
Mar 19, 2006
|
|
|
Morgan
Stanley Tribal Scholars Program - available to American
Indian and Alaska Native students who are enrolled in tribal colleges or
universities as full-time students. You must have an interest in business
and the financial service industry, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate
exceptional academic achievement, leadership, service and commitment to the
American Indian community. http://www.collegefund.org/
|
At least $2,500
|
Apr 25, 2006
|
|
|
Morgan
Stanley/AICF Scholarship and Career Development Program - available
to American Indian and Alaska Native students who are enrolled in full-time
bachelor's degree programs at accredited mainstream college and
universities (non-tribal colleges). You must have an interest in business
and the financial service industry, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate
exceptional academic achievement, leadership, service and commitment to the
American Indian community to be eligible for this award. http://www.collegefund.org/
|
At least $10,000
|
Apr 15, 2006
|
|
|
Most
Valuable Student Competition
http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
|
Up to $15,000
|
Jan 14, 2006
|
|
|
“My
Inaugural Address” Weekly Reader Essay Contest
|
Up to $100
|
Dec 31, 2005
|
|
|
“My
Turn” Essay Competition
http://www.newsweekeducation.com/myturn2003/myturn.php
|
Up to $5,000
|
Mar 01, 2006
|
|
|
NAHJ
– ABC News Joanna Bistany Memorial Scholarship Program
|
At least $5,000
|
Jan 28, 2006
|
|
|
NAPF
Swackhamer Peace Essay Contest
http://www.wagingpeace.org/
|
Up to $1,500
|
Jun 01, 2005
|
|
|
National
Amateur Baseball Federation Scholarship
http://www.nabf.com/
|
Varies
|
Varies
|
|
|
National
Association of Hispanic Journalists – General Scholarships
|
Up to $2,000
|
Jan 28, 2006
|
|
|
National
D-Day Museum Online Essay Contest
|
Up to $500
|
Mar 31, 2006
|
|
|
National
High School Essay Contest – Omega Psi Phi
http://www.omegapsiphifraternity.org/
|
Up to $3,000
|
Dec 19, 2005
|
|
|
National
High School Poetry Contest
http://geocities.com/diet-lps/index.html
|
Up to $1,500
|
Varies
|
|
|
National
Organization for Women Poster Contest
http://www.nowfoundation.org/issues/health/lybdkit/postercontest.pdf
|
Up to $1,000
|
May 03, 2006
|
|
|
National
Peace Essay Contest
http://www.usip.org/ed/npec/
|
Up to $10,000
|
Feb 02, 2006
|
|
|
NFWL-NRA
Bill of Rights Essay Contest
http://www.womenlegislators.org/scholarships/
|
At least $3,000
|
Jun 13, 2005
|
|
|
NGPA
Pilot Scholarship
|
At least $2,000
|
Dec 01, 2005
|
|
|
Nicholas
Diermann Memorial Scholarship
|
Varies
|
Mar 01, 2006
|
|
|
Norman
M. Crooks Memorial Scholarship
http://www.indian-affairs.org/
|
At least $1,000
|
Jul 20, 2005
|
|
|
NSSAR
Knight Essay Contest
http://www.sar.org/youth/knightrl.htm
|
Up to $7,500
|
Dec 31, 2005
|
|
|
OAIA
Scholarship
|
Up to $2,000
|
Apr 01, 2006
|
|
|
OCA
Internship
|
Varies
|
Varies
|
|
|
OCA
Scholarship
|
At least $2,000
|
Apr 18, 2006
|
|
|
OCA-KFC
National Essay Contest
http://www.ocanatl.org/bin/start/
|
Up to $1,000
|
May 01, 2006
|
|
|
OCA/Verizon
Scholarship
http://www.ocanatl.org/bin/start/
|
At least $2,000
|
May 01, 2006
|
|
|
Olive
W. Garvey Fellowship
|
Up to $2,500
|
May 01, 2006
|
|
|
Optimist
International Essay Contest
|
Up to $5,000
|
Varies
|
|
|
OP
Loftbed Scholarship
http://www.oploftbed.com/scholarship/index.php
|
At least $500
|
Jul 31, 2005
|
|
|
Oregon
Ford Scholars Scholarship
|
Varies
|
Mar 01, 2006
|
|
|
Oregon
Scholarship Fund Community College Student Award
http://www.ossc.state.or.us/grants.html
|
Varies
|
Mar 01, 2006
|
|
|
Oregon
State bar Essay Contest
|
Up to $500
|
Apr 15, 2006
|
|
|
Outstanding
Students of America Scholarship
http://www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com/
|
At least $1,000
|
Oct 15, 2005
|
|
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|
NAME
|
AMOUNT
|
DEADLINE
|
|
|
Patient Advocate Foundation Scholarship
http://www.patientadvocate.org/events.php?p=69
|
At least $2,000
|
May 01, 2006
|
|
|
Patriotic Art Scholarship – Ladies Auxiliary VFW
|
Up to $10,000
|
Mar 29, 2006
|
|
|
Paul Zindel First Novel Award
|
At least $1,500
|
Apr 30, 2006
|
|
|
Persina Scholarship for Minorities in Journalism
|
At least $5,000
|
Mar 01, 2006
|
|
|
Physician Assistant Foundation Scholarship
http://www.aapa.org/
|
Varies
|
Feb 01, 2006
|
|
|
Portland
Night School/Mesirow Family Scholarship
http://www.ossc.state.or.us/grants.html
|
Varies
|
Mar 01, 2006
|
|
|
Portland
Public Schools – Carl Piacentini Scholarship
http://www.ossc.state.or.us/grants.html
|
Varies
|
Mar 01, 2006
|
|
|
Portland
Women’s Club Scholarship
http://www.ossc.state.or.us/grants.html
|
Varies
|
Mar 01, 2006
|
|
|
Principles
of War Essay Contest
http://www.usni.org/contests/contests.html
– list
|
Up to $15,000
|
Feb 01, 2006
|
|
|
Prom
Wishes by “P” Scholarship Program
|
Up to $5,000
|
Mar 31, 2006
|
|
|
Prudential
Spirit of Community Award
http://www.prudential.com/index/
|
Up to $6,000
|
Oct 29, 2005
|
|
|
Reaching
Common Ground Essay Contest
http://www.reachingcommonground.com/
|
$1,000 - $25,000
|
Jul 30, 2005
|
|
|
Reggie
Johnson Memorial Scholarship
http://www.blindcitizens.org/
|
Up to $3,000
|
Dec 31, 2005
|
|
|
Rice
Romp Essay Contest - available to students currently in
grades 11 and 12 who submit an original 1,000 to 1,200 word essay
addressing the topic: "The Importance of Wetlands in the Environment and
How the U.S. Rice Industry is Vital to Maintain Wetlands Habitat in the
United States." http://www.riceromp.com/contest/index.cfm
|
Up to $2,000
|
May 25, 2005
|
|
|
Ritchie-Jennings
Memorial Scholarship
http://www.cfenet.com/services/scholarships.asp
|
At least $1,000
|
Apr 30, 2006
|
|
|
Robert
C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
http://www.ed.gov/programs/iduesbyrd/index.html
|
At least $1,500
|
Varies
|
|
|
Ron
Brown Scholarship
http://www.ronbrown.org/
|
Up to $40,000
|
Jan 09, 2006
|
|
|
Ronald
and Irene McMinn Scholarship
http://www.nabf.com/
|
Varies
|
Varies
|
|
|
Ryan
Mullaly Second Chance Scholarship - available to students
who were diagnosed with cancer or had a recurrence of cancer between the ages
of 13 and graduation from high school and underwent treatment with
chemotherapy and/or radiation. You must be 24 years old or younger, be a
U.S. citizen, and be pursuing an associates or bachelors degree at an
accredited college to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given
to students who are still undergoing treatment. www.ryans2dchancefund.org/index.html
|
At least $1,000
|
Apr 30, 2006
|
|
|
Sam
Walton Community Scholarship
http://www.walmartfoundation.org/wmstore/goodworks/scripts/index.jsp
|
Up to $25,000
|
Feb 01, 2006
|
|
|
Scholarship
for Military Children
http://www.militaryscholar.org/
|
At least $1,500
|
Feb 16, 2006
|
|
|
School
Band and Orchestra Magazine Scholarship
http://www.sbomagazine.com/essaycontest.html
|
At least $1,000
|
Dec 31, 2005
|
|
|
Shakespeare
Fellowship Essay Competition
http://www.shakespearefellowship.org/
|
Up to $600
|
Jan 15, 2006
|
|
|
ShopKo
Scholarship
http://www.shopko.com/corporate/community/scholars/index.jsp
|
At least $1,000
|
Dec 01, 2005
|
|
|
Siemens
Westinghouse Competition
http://www.siemens-foundation.org/
|
Up to $100,000
|
Oct 03, 2005
|
|
|
Sixteenth
Annual Poster Contest for High School Students - open
to students from grades 9 through 12. This contest involves students
creating a poster with the theme and caption, "You can make a
difference," illustrating the idea that one person can change the
world for the better. http://www.christophers.org/contests.html
|
Up to $1,000
|
Jan 20, 2006
|
|
|
SPAACSE
George R. Faenza Scholarships
http://www.stars4space.org/
|
At least $1,000
|
April 02, 2006
|
|
|
SPAACSE
Liliane Webb Art Scholarships
http://www.stars4space.org/
|
At least $1,000
|
June 16, 2005
|
|
|
Special
People in Need Scholarship - available to students
with disabilities. You must demonstrate financial need to be considered for
this award. Additionally, you must have your educational institution serve
as your sponsor, with the institution serving as the award applicant. Two
letters of recommendation are required to be considered for this renewable
award. For additional award information please write to: Special People in
Need, Attn: Irene Peterson, Citicorp Center, Suite 3700, 500 West Madison
Street, Chicago, IL 60661-2511.
|
Varies
|
May 01, 2006
|
|
|
SportsToSchool.com
Scholarship - available to high school freshmen,
sophomores, juniors and seniors who participate in athletics and wish to
pursue sports in college.
http://www.sportstoschool.com/scholarship.html
|
At least $1,000
|
Feb 25, 2006
|
|
|
Stanley
E. Jackson and Sara Conlon Memorial Scholarship - available
to students enrolled in full-time post-secondary education or training during
the 2005-2006 school year. You must be a student with a disability to be
considered for this award. http://yesican.sped.org/
|
At least $500
|
Feb 01, 2006
|
|
|
Stuck
at Prom Contest - You must enter as a couple (two
individuals) and attend a high school prom wearing complete attire or
accessories made from duct tape. Each couple must submit a color photograph
of the two of you together in prom attire. Age 14 & up.
http://www.ducktapeclub.com/
|
Up to $2,500
|
Jun 10, 2005
|
|
|
Students
Helping Students “I Can Make a Difference!” Scholarship
http://www.studentshelpingstudents.com/fallcontest.html
|
Up to $500
|
Jan 15, 2006
|
|
|
Surety Industry Scholarship for
Minority Students - available to full-time minority students at accredited
four-year educational institutions. You must be majoring in accounting,
business, finance, insurance or risk management, have a minimum 3.0 GPA,
and be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this award. http://www.surety.org/content.cfm?lid=73&catid=3
|
Up to $2,500
|
May 15, 2006
|
|
|
Teenage
Vision for America Essay Contest - available to students
who are currently enrolled in a public or private high school, junior high,
middle school or home school. You must submit an original essay, poem,
photograph or photograph of your original artwork, which describes your
vision for America. http://www.bestkeptsecretsforwinning.com/vision.php
|
At least $300
|
Jun 01, 2005
|
|
|
Texas
Sheep and Goat Raiser's Auxiliary Letter Writing Contest
Available to juniors and seniors in high school
in the fall of 2004 or plan to enroll in a university in the 2005 school
year. You must write letters to the current U.S. Representative from your congressional
district and your two U.S. Senators addressing one of the following
subjects: 1.) Discuss why the Electoral College is so important to American
agriculture. 2.) Explain how the Endangered Species Act affects private
property and describe one change Congress should make to the act that would
benefit landowners. You may address both subjects. For additional
information and a complete set of rules, send a self-addressed stamped
envelope to Texas Sheep and Goat Raiser's Auxiliary, Letter Writing Contest,
PO Box 1496, Brackettville, TX 78832
|
$500 - $1000
|
Nov 2, 2005
|
|
|
The
7th Generation Community Service Scholarship Program
http://www.7thgeneration.scholarshipamerica.org/
|
Up to $20,000
|
Jan 31, 2006
|
|
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Tribal
Business Management Program Scholarship
http://www.catchingthedream.org/wst_page4.html
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Up to $5,000
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Varies
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STATUS 
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NAME
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AMOUNT
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DEADLINE
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Undergraduate Internship Program – CIA
|
Varies
|
Varies
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Union
Plus Scholarship
http://www.unionplus.org/benefits/education/scholarships/
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Up to $4,000
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Jan 31, 2006
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United
States Foreign Service National High School Essay Contest
http://www.afsa.org/essaycontest/essaycontest1.cfm
|
Up to $2,500
|
Mar 01, 2006
|
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Urban
and Public Affairs Memorial Scholarship (Portland State University)
http://www.upa.pdx.edu/
|
At least $500
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Mar 15, 2006
|
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Urban
Scholarship Fund
http://www.blacknews.com/UrbanScholarshipFund.com/
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At least $500
|
Aug 31, 2005
|
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Veteran’s
Tribute Scholarship
http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=1589
|
Up to $10,000
|
Dec 31, 2005
|
|
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Voice
of Democracy Audio Essay Contest
http://www.vfw.org/
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Up to $25,000
|
Nov 01, 2005
|
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West
Johnson and Elizabeth Johnson Lasselle Scholarship
http://www.ossc.state.or.us/grants.html
|
Varies
|
Mar 01, 2006
|
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WIBC
Alberta E. Crowe Star of Tomorrow Award
http://www.bowl.com/bowl/yaba/
|
At least $1,500
|
Oct 01, 2005
|
|
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William
R. Goldfarb Memorial Scholarship
http://www.arrl.org/arrlf/scholgen.html
|
At least $10,000
|
Feb 01, 2006
|
|
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YesLetter.com
Scholarship for Outstanding Service
http://www.yesletter.com/
|
At least $1,000
|
Mar 15, 2006
|
|
|
You
Can Make A Difference Scholarship
http://www.thespoke.net/ycmd/
|
Up to $5,000
|
Apr 30, 2006
|
|
|
Young
Epidemiology Scholars Competition
http://www.collegeboard.com/yes/fs/atc.html
|
Up to $50,000
|
Feb 01, 2006
|
|
|
Young
Naturalist Award
http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/youngnaturalistawards/
|
Up to $2,500
|
Jan 07, 2006
|
|
|
Young Writer’s Contest
http://www.fieldandstream.com/fieldstream/columnists/article/0,13199,638582,00.html
|
At least $1,000
|
Sep 15, 2005
|
|
|
Youth
Foundation Scholarship
http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/youthfdn/
|
Up to $4,000
|
Varies
|
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