Archive for March, 2011

College JumpStart Scholarship Programe

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

Description:

The College JumpStart Scholarship is an annual, merit-based competition — financial need is not considered — that is open to 10th-12th graders, college students and non-traditional students. The main requirement is that you are committed to going to school and can express your goals for getting a higher education.

How To Apply:

To Apply – http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/

Deadline:

April 15, 2011

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A n F Scholarships

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

Description:

The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.

Between the ages of 16 and 30

To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com

How to Apply:

To apply visit – http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

Deadline:

June 18, 2011

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Families of Freedom 9/11 Scholarship Fund

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

Description:

The Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund announced on September 9 that it will provide $8.4 million in needs-based postsecondary scholarships to 520 eligible members of the 9/11 community for the 2009-2010 academic year. More than $4.2 million has been distributed for the September 2009 semester; the remaining half will be dispersed in December for the semester beginning January 2010. Since the first awards in January 2002, the Families of Freedom Fund will, with this year’s awards, have distributed more than $46.6 million to approximately 1,400 individuals.

How to Apply:

To apply visit – http://www.familiesoffreedom.org/apply_now.php

Deadline:

May 15, 2011

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High School/GED Graduate/ProStart Students

Monday, March 28th, 2011

Description:

This scholarship is for students who will be first-time freshmen including graduating high school seniors, GED graduates and high school graduates enrolling in college for the first time.

How To Apply:

To Apply – http://www.nraef.org/scholarships/apply/

Deadline:

August 17, 2011

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NBNA Scholarship Program

Sunday, March 27th, 2011

Description:

NBNA is committed to excellence in education and conducts continuing education programs for nurses and allied health professionals throughout the year. The association provides annual scholarships for students.

Scholarships provide funding for continuing education. This funding enables nurses to grow and better contribute their talents to the health and healthcare of our communities.

How to Apply:

To apply visit – http://www.nbna.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=74&Itemid=133

Deadline:

April 15, 2011

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$20,000 Scholarship Contest

Saturday, March 26th, 2011

Description:

Open to high school seniors in the United States

Scholarship payable to the winner’s college/university or certified trade school in the United States; student must enroll in semester beginning no later than fall 2011.

Winners not based on financial need

Relatives of AFSA staff or board members may not enter.

Home-schooled students may apply as long as your course of study is equivalent to that of a senior in high school.

How To Apply:

To Apply – http://www.afsascholarship.org/hsinformation.html

Deadline:

April 05, 2011

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Architecture and Drafting Degrees — Undergraduate Academic Award

Friday, March 25th, 2011

Description:

A $500 award will be given to a student pursuing an associate or bachelor degree program emphasizing Architecture, Architectural Drafting or Design, and Architectural Engineering.

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent U.S. Resident
  • Must be enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited college or university and planning on continuing the next year.
  • Graduating high school seniors who meet the above mentioned criteria may apply.
  • Must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed.
  • Must consent to provide a digital photograph of self and quote for display on Education-Portal.com if notified as the award winner by the selection committee.

How to Apply:

To apply visit – http://education-portal.com/pages/Architecture_and_Drafting_Degrees_-_Undergraduate_Academic_Award.html

Deadline:

April 01, 2011

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Google Science Fair!

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

Description:

The competition is open to students aged 13 to 18 from around the world working on their own or in a team of two or three. For more details, visit the Science Fair Rules page.

How To Apply:

To Apply – http://www.google.com/events/sciencefair/how.html

Deadline:

April, 04, 2011

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Computer Science and Computer Engineering Academic Award

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011

Description:

$1,000 awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Areas of study that will be considered include computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, database management, computer networking, computer programming and information technology management.

  • Amount: $1,000

How to Apply:

To apply visit – http://education-portal.com/pages/Computer_Science_Academic_Scholarship.html

Deadline:

April 01, 2011

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2011 High School Essay Contest

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

Description:

First place winner will receive $1,000; second place winner will receive $750; and third place winner will receive $500. Each winning essay will be posted on The National WWII Museum’s website. Excerpts of the first place entry will also be printed in our quarterly newsletter V-Mail (which is mailed to more than 130,000 people across the United States). The top 50 essayists will receive honorable mention on our website.

How To Apply:

To Apply – http://www.nationalww2museum.org/education/for-students/essay-contest/highschool.html

Deadline:

March 31, 2011

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