Archive for October, 2009

American Association of University Women American Fellowships

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Description:

The scholarship is to support female doctoral candidates and scholars completing dissertations and seeking funds for postdoctoral research leave from accredited institutions.

How to Apply:

To apply visit – http://www.aauw.org

Deadline:

November 30, 2009

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CORPORATE AVIATION MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Description:

The Corporate Aviation Management Committee of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), in cooperation with sponsor The VanAllen Group, offers the Corporate Aviation Management Scholarship to enable qualified candidates to attend the NBAA Leadership Conference.

Attendance at the NBAA Leadership Conference promotes the professional development and leadership skills of individuals seeking careers in flight department management. Those who currently work in the business aviation industry or attend a university-level aviation program are encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated based upon the career planning and progress of the individual toward a career in business aviation.

How to Apply:

To apply visit – http://www.nbaa.org/prodev/scholarships/camc/

Deadline:

November 02, 2009

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Undergraduate Regional Scholarships

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Description:

Applicants must have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a scale where 4.0 is the highest and/or a class standing of no less than the top 30% and submit the following in one envelope postmarked by the application deadline:

  1. Completed application in English.
  2. Official transcript of college grades (if college grades are not available by the application deadline, submit high school grades)
  3. A letter of recommendation from an instructor or faculty advisor, a current or past employer, and another character reference. In the case of institutions with an ASHRAE student branch, include a letter from the faculty advisor of that branch (may be one of the three required letters of recommendation. Comments from the Student Activities Chair of an ASHRE chapter, if one is within reasonable distance of home or school following an interview with the applicant, are strongly recommended and may be submitted electronically.

How to Apply:

To apply visit – http://www.ashrae.org/students/page/1495

Deadline:

December 01, 2009

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Ford Diversity Fellowship Programs

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Description:

Through its Diversity Fellowship Programs, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.

Ford Diversity Fellowship awards are offered at the Predoctoral, Dissertation and Postdoctoral levels.  Fellowships are awarded in a national competition. Awards are made to individuals who, in the judgment of the review panels, have demonstrated superior academic achievement, are committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, show promise of future achievement as scholars and teachers, and are well prepared to use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.

How to Apply:

To apply visit – http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/PGA_048001

Deadline:

November 2, 2009

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IAESTE United States Scholarships

Monday, October 26th, 2009 SocialTwist Tell-a-Friend

Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

Description:

Students who have faced and overcome obstacles and remain committed to the goal of receiving a four-year degree can receive a substantial amount of help towards their goal with this Scholarship of the Day.  The Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program will award 104 scholarships in the amount of $20,000 to high school seniors from low-income backgrounds who are planning to pursue bachelor’s degrees.  Ideal candidates will demonstrate a commitment to use their college degrees in service to others.

How to Apply:

To apply visit – https://www.horatioalger.org//scholarships/index.cfm

Deadline:

October 30, 2009

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Ron Brown Scholar Programs

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

Description:

The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card. Current college students are not eligible to apply.

How to Apply:

To apply visit – http://www.ronbrown.org/Apply/EligibilityRequirements.aspx

Deadline:

November 1, 2009

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Scholarships.com English Scholarship

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Description:

By sponsoring a scholarship for students majoring in English, Scholarships.com hopes to make paying for college simpler. Winners of the Scholarships.com English Scholarship can win $1,000 to pay for their post-secondary education. To apply, just respond to the following question in a 250 to 350 word essay (entries that fall outside of this word range will be disqualified):

“What has influenced your decision to pursue a career in English?”

Eligibility:

  • U.S. citizen
  • Registered user of Scholarships.com
  • Undergraduate student currently enrolled or a high school senior who plans to enroll in a college or university in the coming academic year

How to Apply:

To apply visit – http://www.scholarships.com/college-scholarships/college-business-scholarship.aspx

Deadline:

October 31, 2010

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Miami Dolphins Common Knowledge Scholarship

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Description:

The Miami Dolphins Common Knowledge Scholarship rewards students for their knowledge of the football team. Administered by the Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation at www.cksf.org, students are quizzed on information found on the Miami Dolphins web site, www.miamidolphins.com including fun facts about the team’s history, statistics, and players.

How to Apply:

To apply visit – http://scholarship-magazine.org/?p=226

Deadline:

October 28, 2009

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Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Scholarship

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Description:

The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Scholarship is open to young people interested in the environment. The initiative seeks to elevate young people (including disadvantaged and at-risk youth) into leadership roles by engaging them in environmental cleanup projects, empower volunteers to rebuild the environmental and social well-being of our communities, and improve local living conditions for both citizens and wildlife. A $500 scholarship will be awarded annually to the author of the top Apprentice Ecologist essay.

How to Apply:

To apply visit – http://www.wildernessproject.org/volunteer_apprentice_ecologist

Deadline:

December 31, 2009

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