Archive for April, 2011

Google Scholarship

Saturday, April 30th, 2011

Description:

When it comes to higher education for promising scholars, we don’t want anything to stand in the way. That’s why Google is proud to support the work of UNCF. Google is committed to helping the innovators of the future make the most of their talents by providing scholarships and retreats for students pursuing a computer science or computer engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related field with a high volume of computer science related courses. Selected students will each receive a $10,000 scholarship for the 2011-12 academic year, and be invited to attend the all-expenses paid Annual Google Scholars’ Retreat at the Googleplex in Mountain View, California in 2012. In order to apply, students must meet the above criteria while maintaining a record of strong academic performance. (UNCF requires a minimum 2.5 GPA for students applying to any UNCF administered scholarship program).

How To Apply:

To Apply – http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholardetail.asp?Sch_ID=20765

Deadline:

May 31, 2011

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The Deborah L. Vincent/FAHRO Education Scholarship

Friday, April 29th, 2011

Description:

The Deborah L. Vincent/FAHRO Education Scholarship is developed to assist residents of federally assisted housing or a recipient of assistance through the Community Development Block Grant program in Florida. Recipients must be a high school senior and expected to graduate no later than August 2011 or currently enrolled in a postsecondary institution. All applicants must meet income requirements as defined by HUD for public/ assisted housing and Community Development Block Grant targeted area recipients. Applicants must have a sponsor that is an active member of FAHRO as a housing authority/ agency or community development agency that is willing to support recipients travel expenses to attend Annual Convention awards banquet to receive scholarship if selected. Final selections will be announced at the 2011 Annual Convention and Trade Show.

How To Apply:

To Apply – http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholardetail.asp?Sch_ID=20866

Deadline:

May 31, 2011

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Fedral Student Aid FAFSA

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

Description:

Before beginning the FAFSA, you should apply for a Federal Student Aid Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN will allow you to sign your FAFSA electronically and later to access your processed FAFSA online. If you are providing parent information on the FAFSA, one of your parents must also apply for a PIN and electronically sign your FAFSA.

How To Apply:

To Apply – http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Deadline:

June 30, 2011

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Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

Description:

Eligibility for scholarships from the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund and the subfunds operated in conjunction with the Fund is generally dependent on financial need, however, at this time there are modest scholarships available from various subfunds for Fund registrants who do not have financial need.

How To Apply:

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

Deadline:

May 15, 2011

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The MassMutual Scholar Program

Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

Description:

The MassMutual Scholar Program is funded by the MassMutual Financial Group, and is focused on expanding access and opportunity of higher education and employment to citizens who reflect the rich cultural diversity of our nation. MassMutual seeks to increase the number of minority students completing college nationally and raising awareness of our national agencies and careers in financial services.

How To Apply:

To Apply – http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholardetail.asp?Sch_ID=20859

Deadline:

May 02, 2011

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Gus Archie Scholarship Program

Monday, April 25th, 2011

Description:

The Gus Archie Memorial Scholarship is supported by the Archie Fund of the SPE Foundation and awards an outstanding student who plans to enter a university and pursue an undergraduate degree in petroleum engineering. The student will receive $6,000 per year for up to four years of university study.

How To Apply:

To Apply – http://www.spe.org/about/foundation/gus_archie.php

Deadline:

April 30, 2011

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Academic Scholarship sponsored by The Princeton Review

Sunday, April 24th, 2011

Description:

Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded for students to use at a college of their choice. Scholarship checks will be sent to the university upon proof of enrollment. Winners will be notified by mail and email.

How To Apply:

To Apply – http://www.nshss.org/scholarships/TPR_Scholarship_App.pdf

Deadline:

April 11, 2010

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Creekside Knights Athletic Booster Club

Saturday, April 23rd, 2011

Description:

 College scholarships in the amount of $1000 will be awarded to one female and one male athlete from Creekside High School’s graduating class of 2011.  Applications are available in the front office at Creekside High School or from the office of Athletic Director, Guy Harris.

How To Apply:

To Apply – http://www.creeksideknights.com/

Deadline:

April 29, 2011

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ARA Foundation Scholarship

Friday, April 22nd, 2011

Description:

Since it began in 1976, the ARA Foundation has supported the rental industry’s educational needs by offering scholarships. In the early days, these were for improving the business and technical skills of those in the rental industry. As times have changed, so has the scholarship program.

How To Apply:

To Apply – https://www.ararental.org/ARAFoundation/FoundationScholarshipProgram.aspx

Deadline:

May 01, 2011

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Will to Win

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

Description:

If you are an outstanding high school senior, disciplined, determined, and successful in managing your asthma, and are pursuing a higher education, you may be an ideal candidate for a Will to Win Scholarship.

How To Apply:

To Apply – http://www.willtowinscholarship.com/

Deadline:

April 30, 2011

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