Archive for the ‘Scholarships’ Category

Future Engineers Scholarship Program

Friday, August 27th, 2010

Description:

One winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship to be used toward eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board during the 2011 calendar year.

The winner will be invited to visit a local Kelly Services branch and will be presented with a check payable to his or her current institution. The winner will also receive a commemorative plaque.

The winner will be announced and a news release will be distributed to national media, local media in the winner’s hometown, and the winner’s university paper.

How to Apply:

To apply visit – http://www.kellyengineering.us/web/us/ker/en/pages/scholarships.html

Deadline:

October 15, 2010

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Spectrum Scholarships 2011-American Library Association-USA

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Description:

The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) continues its commitment to diversity in the library profession by announcing its support of the American Library Association’s (ALA) Spectrum Scholarship Program and this year’s special Spectrum Presidential Initiative. In 2011, YALSA will fund one Spectrum Scholarship for an individual interested in pursuing young adult services as a career. This is the third straight year that YALSA has sponsored a Spectrum Scholar. The Spectrum Scholarship consists of $5,000 for tuition reimbursement and $1,500 towards the scholar’s participation in the Spectrum Leadership Institute at the ALA Annual Conference.

How To Apply:

To Apply - http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/diversity/spectrum/index.cfm

Deadline:

Mid-October through March

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$1,000 Cappex “I Don’t Want To Pay For College” Scholarship – Summer II

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Description:

Cappex.com is awarding a $1,000 Cappex “I Don’t Want To Pay For College” Scholarship – Summer II, and we want you to have a shot at it. This scholarship opportunity will be available at any college or university. All you need is a Cappex profile. The Cappex “I Don’t Want To Pay For College” Scholarship – Summer II will be given to students with well-rounded profiles, so don’t hold back on the details.

How To Apply:

To Apply – http://www.cappex.com/page/account/quickApply.jsp?code=FW_98&scholarshipID=np

Deadline:

August 31, 2010

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The BrainTrack Scholarship for Nursing

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

Description:

The BrainTrack Scholarship for Nursing helps current students pay for their education. Entrants must respond to essay questions that are geared toward helping people evaluate nursing as a potential career path. BrainTrack will publish those essays which prove most helpful to future students.

How To Apply:

To Apply – http://meritscholarship.blogspot.com/2010/05/usa-braintrack-nursing-scholarship.html

Deadline:

November 01, 2010

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Discus Awards Scholarships

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

Description:

When most people think of college scholarships, they are usually thinking of a meteoric GPA or a fantastic win-loss record on a big sports team.  Not the Discus Awards.

Discus Awards scholarships recognize leaders on the dance team, drywall hangers supporting Habitat for Humanity, shift leaders at Starbucks, active youth group members, and social media gurus.  Put simply, Discus Awards Scholarships recognize a new category of high school students: the all-around standout.  Sound like you or a student you know?

How To Apply:

To Apply – http://www.discusawards.com/list-of-scholarships

Deadline:

August 31, 2010

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International Student Financial Aid

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010

Description:

These awards acknowledge students who have reached a high level of academic achievement throughout their high school career. With the exception of the Wesson Honors Scholarship, there is neither a separate application or deadline for these scholarships. As part of our rolling admissions process, students will be informed of the award decision at the point of acceptance. For international students, the admissions committee will recalculate your GPA based on equivalent letter and number grades from the Official High School Transcript you submit.

How To Apply:

To Apply – http://infoscholarship.net/usa-undergraduate-scholarships-at-colby-sawyer-college.html#more-1953

Deadline:

Now Open

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Dr. Hamed K. Eldin Outstanding Young IE in Education Award

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

Description:

Recognizes individuals in academia who have demonstrated outstanding characteristics in leadership, professionalism, and potential in industrial engineering. The award recognizes engineering contributions in application, design, research, or development of IE methods by young IIE members. This award is sponsored by Integrated Systems Technology.

How To Apply:

To Apply – http://www.iienet2.org/Details.aspx?id=594

Deadline:

June through November – Nominations are open for submittals.

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2011-2012 George J. Mitchell Scholarship

Friday, August 20th, 2010

Description:

The Mitchell Scholars program is a national competitive award sponsored by the US-Ireland Alliance. Named in honor of former U.S. Senator George J. Mitchell’s pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process, the Mitchell is designed to introduce and connect upcoming generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland, while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and a commitment to public service and community.

How To Apply:

To Apply – http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/mitchellscholarships/

Deadline:

October 15, 2010

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Monsanto Fund/UNCF 1890′s Scholarship Program

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Description:

The Monsanto Fund/UNCF 1890′s Program is an innovative program that creates scholarship opportunities for African-Americans at one of the nineteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Institutions. The Monsanto Fund/UNCF Program provides scholarships to 10 African-American juniors or seniors majoring in targeted agriculutre related, science, engineering and technology majors.

How To Apply:

To Apply – http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholardetail.asp?Sch_ID=20865

Deadline:

October 15, 2010

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BrainTrack Nursing Schools Scholarships

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Description:

To help nursing students currently studying to become a nurse, such as an LPN or RN, or to advance their education as a nurse via associate, bachelor, master, or doctoral degree programs, BrainTrack’s Nursing Schools Scholarship offers a winning and second place award every semester. The scholarship essays submitted by entrants are designed to help others consider becoming a nurse or advancing their nursing education and career options.

How To Apply:

To Apply – http://www.braintrack.com/colleges-by-career/registered-nurses

Deadline:

November 1, 2010

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