Archive for January, 2010
2010/2011 AMS Scholarships and Fellowships
Friday, January 22nd, 2010
Description:
The American Meteorological Society (AMS) Minority Scholarships help support the college educations of minority students traditionally underrepresented in the sciences, especially Hispanic, Native American, and Black/African American students, who intend to pursue careers in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. The two‑year scholarships, funded by industry and through donations made by members to the AMS 21st Century Campaign, are for $3000 for a nine-month period in the freshman year and an additional $3000 for a nine-month period in the sophomore year.
How to Apply:
To apply visit – http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/industryminorityscholarship.html
Deadline:
February 15, 2010
Kathryn Fuller Doctoral Fellowships
Thursday, January 21st, 2010Description:
Fuller Fellows are selected through a competitive, merit-based process. Eligible candidates must submit a completed application form along with two letters of recommendation and other supporting documents to WWF by the application deadline. An interdisciplinary panel of experts is convened to review applications and to identify top candidates based on the following criteria:
- Applicant’s ability, accomplishments, and potential to become a leader in their field
- Scientific merit, feasibility, and significance of the research proposal
- Relevance of research to conservation practice in general and WWF’s mission and programs in particular
- Preference will be given to individuals proposing research in their country of origin
How to Apply:
To apply visit – http://www.worldwildlife.org/science/fellowships/fuller/doctoralfund.html
Deadline:
January 31, 2010
Rent-A-Center Make A Difference Scholarship
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010Description:
Rent-A-Center, Inc. has established a scholarship program to assist Rent-A-Center, Get It Now!, RAC Financial Services and RAC Acceptance customers, their spouses, and their dependent children as well as the dependent children of employees of Rent-A-Center, Get It Now!, RAC Financial Services, RAC Acceptance and RAC National Product Service. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution of the student’s choice.
The program is administered by Scholarship Management Services, a division of Scholarship America. Scholarship Management Services is the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals. Awards are granted without regard to creed, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender, disability, or national origin.
How to Apply:
To apply visit – https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/makeadifference/
Deadline:
February 01, 2010
Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010Description:
Simon Youth Foundation® (SYF) has established the Community Scholarship Program to meet the financial needs of students in communities that host Simon shopping centers. The goal of the Foundation is to apply a holistic approach to the educational experiences of our youth. Each young person is multifaceted. Many circumstances, including the environment, play a key role in the success of each applicant. Because of this, more than just a student’s academic achievement will be considered when applications are reviewed. The program will take into consideration the future potential of each applicant, recognizing those who have made significant personal improvements or contributions to their communities.
Special consideration will be given to those who are the first generation in their family to attend a postsecondary institution and those attending a two-year college or vocational-technical school.
How to Apply:
To apply visit – http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/simonyouth/index.html
Deadline:
January 31, 2010
AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship
Monday, January 18th, 2010Description:
The AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship program provides financial assistance to students who are majoring in accounting, finance, or information systems. These awards are intended to encourage students to consider careers in accounting and business.
AICPA and RHI/Accountemps staff and their family members are not eligible to receive this scholarship.
How to Apply:
To apply visit – http://ceae.aicpa.org/Resources/Scholarships+and+Awards/AICPA+Accountemps+Student+Scholarship+Program.htm
Deadline:
April 10, 2010
Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students
Sunday, January 17th, 2010Description:
The AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students program ensures that CPAs of diverse backgrounds are visible in college and university classrooms to serve as role models and mentors to young people in planning their education and careers. These competitive, renewable fellowships of up to $12,000 are awarded annually to full-time minority accounting scholars who demonstrate significant potential to become accounting educators. For the 2008–2009 academic year, 22 accounting Ph.D.s were selected as recipients of this prestigious honor.
How to Apply:
To apply visit – http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/fmds.htm
Deadline:
April 01, 2010
Army Nurse Corps Association Scholarship
Saturday, January 16th, 2010Description:
The purpose of the Army Nurse Corps Association (ANCA) Education Fund is to award scholarships to students attending accredited baccalaureate or graduate nursing and anesthesia programs. Other non-traditional nursing programs may also be eligible.
How to Apply:
To apply visit – http://e-anca.org/ANCAEduc.htm
Deadline:
April 1, 2010
Harry S. Truman Scholarship
Friday, January 15th, 2010Description:
The Truman is a very competitive national scholarship. Each year, the Foundation reviews over 600 applications for our 60 to 65 Scholarships awarded annually. These 600 applications do not include the students who compete on their own campus for one of a school’s four nominations.
Although the award is competitive, we hope that our application process – while challenging – is straightforward. We hope that by providing clear information to all prospective applicants we enable everyone to produce the best application possible.
How to Apply:
To apply visit – http://truman.gov/for-candidates/how-to-become-a-truman-scholar/how-to-become-a-truman-scholar
Deadline:
February 02, 2010
American Meteorological Society Scholarships and Fellowships
Thursday, January 14th, 2010Description:
The American Meteorological Society administers an array of graduate fellowships and undergraduate scholarships with the support of its members, corporations, and government agencies nationwide. The fellowships and scholarships help further the education of outstanding graduate and undergraduate students pursuing a career in the atmospheric and related oceanic or hydrologic sciences.
How to Apply:
To apply visit – http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/
Deadline:
February 05, 2010
United Mine Workers of America–Lorin E. Kerr Scholarships
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010Description:
Two UMWA–Lorin E. Kerr Scholarships will be awarded for the 2010–2011 academic year to help individuals pursue undergraduate degrees in any field at accredited colleges or universities in the United States or Canada.
How to Apply:
To apply visit – http://www.umwa.org/files/u1/UMW_Kerr_Scholarship_App.pdf
Deadline:
February 16, 2010
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