Scholarships with May 2017 Deadlines Page | 1 For more scholarship information or assistance with completion of federal financial aid (FAFSA), contact us: Shelsi Barber-Carter, College & Career Transitions Coordinator ● [email protected]● 225-216-8053 Jolanda Taylor, College & Career Transitions Coordinator ● [email protected]● 225-216-8308 Bi-Annual Automotive Scholarship of America http://www.car-buying- strategies.com/scholarship.html Sponsor: Car Buying Strategies Amount: $2,000 Closing Date: May 1, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on one of four prompts related to car buying. Build Your Future Scholarship https://www.abc.org/en- us/educationtraining/trimmerconstructio neducationfoundation/buildyourfuturesc holarship.aspx Sponsor: Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Amount: $2,000 Closing Date: May 1, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to students pursuing craft professional training in the construction industry through a NCCER accredited or a state/federally approved apprenticeship program in a merit-shop training facility. Carrington – Philbert Scholarship http://www.cpscholarship.com/apply-for- usa/ Sponsor: Carrington – Philbert Scholarship Amount: $2,500 Closing Date: May 1, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to African- American students who are incoming college students (current high school seniors). Applicant must submit a completed application, letter of recommendation, transcript, and an essay on their driving force to pursue a higher education Community Involvement Scholarship 2017 http://www.indianapilaw.com/hs- community-award/ Sponsor: McNeely Stephenson | Indiana Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 1, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to students entering their first year of college at the beginning of the Fall 2017 term. Applicant must be deeply involved in the community that surrounds them through direct involvement, meaningful commitment and generosity of their time and efforts. Countdown to College Scholarship http://potentialmagazine.com/college- scholarships/countdown-to-college- scholarship-signup Sponsor: Potential Magazine Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 1, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to college-bound teens in grades 9th-12th grades. Students need to sign up for Potential Magazine’s free weekly eNewsletter and they will automatically be entered to win the scholarship. Hampton Roads Pride Scholarship http://www.hamptonroadspride.org/schol arship/ Sponsor: Hampton Roads Pride Amount: $1,600 Closing Date: May 1, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and community college, undergraduate, graduate, and trade school students who identify as LGBTQ or an ally of the LGBTQ community. Inbound Marketing Scholarship https://www.revenueriver.co/scholarship Sponsor: Revenueriver Marketing Amount: $500 Closing Date: May 1, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students enrolled in a college, trade school, or university. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to technology or marketing.
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Scholarships with May 2017 Deadlines
Page | 1 For more scholarship information or assistance with completion of federal financial aid (FAFSA), contact us: Shelsi Barber-Carter, College & Career Transitions Coordinator ● [email protected] ● 225-216-8053 Jolanda Taylor, College & Career Transitions Coordinator ● [email protected] ● 225-216-8308
Bi-Annual Automotive Scholarship of America http://www.car-buying-strategies.com/scholarship.html Sponsor: Car Buying Strategies Amount: $2,000 Closing Date: May 1, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on one of four prompts related to car buying. Build Your Future Scholarship https://www.abc.org/en-us/educationtraining/trimmerconstructioneducationfoundation/buildyourfuturescholarship.aspx Sponsor: Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Amount: $2,000 Closing Date: May 1, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to students pursuing craft professional training in the construction industry through a NCCER accredited or a state/federally approved apprenticeship program in a merit-shop training facility. Carrington – Philbert Scholarship http://www.cpscholarship.com/apply-for-usa/ Sponsor: Carrington – Philbert Scholarship Amount: $2,500 Closing Date: May 1, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to African-American students who are incoming college students (current high school seniors). Applicant must submit a completed application, letter of recommendation, transcript, and an essay on their driving force to pursue a higher education Community Involvement Scholarship 2017 http://www.indianapilaw.com/hs-community-award/
Sponsor: McNeely Stephenson | Indiana Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 1, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to students entering their first year of college at the beginning of the Fall 2017 term. Applicant must be deeply involved in the community that surrounds them through direct involvement, meaningful commitment and generosity of their time and efforts. Countdown to College Scholarship http://potentialmagazine.com/college-scholarships/countdown-to-college-scholarship-signup Sponsor: Potential Magazine Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 1, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to college-bound teens in grades 9th-12th grades. Students need to sign up for Potential Magazine’s free weekly eNewsletter and they will automatically be entered to win the scholarship. Hampton Roads Pride Scholarship http://www.hamptonroadspride.org/scholarship/ Sponsor: Hampton Roads Pride Amount: $1,600 Closing Date: May 1, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and community college, undergraduate, graduate, and trade school students who identify as LGBTQ or an ally of the LGBTQ community. Inbound Marketing Scholarship https://www.revenueriver.co/scholarship Sponsor: Revenueriver Marketing Amount: $500 Closing Date: May 1, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students enrolled in a college, trade school, or university. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to technology or marketing.
Page | 2 For more scholarship information or assistance with completion of federal financial aid (FAFSA), contact us: Shelsi Barber-Carter, College & Career Transitions Coordinator ● [email protected] ● 225-216-8053 Jolanda Taylor, College & Career Transitions Coordinator ● [email protected] ● 225-216-8308
Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association Scholarship http://www.holmessafety.org/scholarship/ Sponsor: Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association Amount: Varies Closing Date: May 1, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate students who will be pursuing careers in the mining industry, safety, and health-related fields. Make Me a Freshman Scholarship Contest https://makemeafreshman.com/scholarship-contest/ Sponsor: Make Me a Freshman Amount: $500 Closing Date: May 1, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to students and individuals who plan to spend the money on students (parents, mentors, counselors, etc). Applicant must create a free profile at Make Me a Freshman, a tool that helps students stay organized during the college admissions process. Paradigm Challenge http://www.projectparadigm.org/about-the-challenge Sponsor: Project Paradigm Amount: Up to $100,000 Closing Date: May 1, 2017 Description: Challenge is open to students aged 4 to 18 years of age (as of May 1, 2017). Applicants may work in a team or alone in creating an original and creative way to generate new ideas to reduce waste in homes, schools, communities, and around the world. Plaintiff Relief Lawsuit Funding Scholarship http://plaintiffrelief.com/ Sponsor: Plaintiff Relief Lawsuit Funding Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicant must submit a personal essay sharing about themselves, their achievements, and their aspirations. To get to the scholarship application, scroll down to the bottom of the page. Quicken Loans Scholarship Essay Contest https://www.quickenloans.com/blog/quicken-loans-scholarship-essay-contest Sponsor: Quicken Loans Amount: $2,500 Closing Date: May 1, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the U.S. and D.C. who are at least 16 years of age and enrolled in good standing at a U.S. post-secondary educational program or institution. Applicant must submit a blog post on money saving tips for college students. Swim with Mike Physically Challenged Athletes Scholarship https://www.swimwithmike.org/apply-for-a-scholarship/ Sponsor: Swim with Mike Amount: Varies Closing Date: May 1, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to athletes who participated in organized competitive youth, high school or collegiate athletics and subsequently have sustained a life changing accident or illness (e.g. paralysis, blindness, cancer, amputation, head injuries). TableLegsOnline.comFuture Entrepreneurs of American Scholarship https://www.tablelegsonline.com/tloblog/the-future-entrepreneurs-of-america-scholarship/ Sponsor: TableLegsOnline Amount: $500 Closing Date: May 1, 2017
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Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who are/will be seeking a business related degree. ThanksUSA Scholarships http://www.thanksusa.org/scholarship-program.html Sponsor: ThanksUSA Amount: Varies Closing Date: May 1, 2017 Description: Scholarships are open to dependent children, age 24 and under OR spouses of U.S. military service personnel. Applicant must be a current high school senior or graduate who plans to enroll or students already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university, or vocational or technical school. Applicant must have at least a 2.0 GPA. UNCF|Koch Undergraduate Scholarship Program https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/0a63d3e0-3d18-41bd-b955-44f07ee4d3b0 Sponsor: Charles Koch Foundation | Koch Industries Inc Amount: Up to $5,000 Closing Date: May 1, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors or college freshmen who are African-American and have at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicant must be planning on pursuing Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, History, Philosophy, or Political Science. Visionary Scholarship Program https://americancollegefoundation.org/college_planning/visionary_scholarship_terms.aspx Sponsor: American College Foundation Amount: Up to $5,000 Closing Date: May 1, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and
seniors who are United States citizens or eligible non-citizens. Applicant must submit an essay on why college is important to them. Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships http://www.aiga.org/worldstudio-scholarship Sponsor: AIGA Amount: Varies Closing Date: May 1, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current undergraduate students who are in a design or art discipline and intend to pursue that discipline as a career. While the scholarship is open to everyone, minority status is a significant factor considered in jury decisions. Youth Forward Scholarship https://www.dmvedu.org/scholarship/ Sponsor: National Driving and Traffic School Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 1, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to current full-time high school and college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a topic related to volunteerism. (ISC)2 Graduate Scholarships https://iamcybersafe.org/scholarships/graduate-scholarships/ Sponsor: Center for Cyber Safety and Education Amount: $5,000 Closing Date: May 4, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current graduate school students who are pursuing, or planning to pursue, a degree with a focus on cybersecurity or information assurance. DiBella Law Offices, P.C. Scholarship http://www.dibellalawoffice.com/scholarship/
Page | 4 For more scholarship information or assistance with completion of federal financial aid (FAFSA), contact us: Shelsi Barber-Carter, College & Career Transitions Coordinator ● [email protected] ● 225-216-8053 Jolanda Taylor, College & Career Transitions Coordinator ● [email protected] ● 225-216-8308
Sponsor: Di Bella Law Offices, P.C. Amount: $500 Closing Date: May 4, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA and current undergraduate students either attending or planning to transfer to a four-year university. Applicant must submit a short introduction and an essay on their future goals. High School Senior Scholarship Essay Contest http://www.directtextbook.com/scholarship.php Sponsor: DirectTextbook.com Amount: Up to $3,000 Closing Date: May 4, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who intend to attend college. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to their options in life. Ford Emerging Voices Scholarship http://allwomeninmedia.org/foundation/scholarships/ Sponsor: Alliance for Women in Media | Ford Motor Company Fund Amount: $2,000 Closing Date: May 5, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to female undergraduate and graduate students attending an accredited college or university in the United States in the fall of 2017. Those pursuing a media career in an area such as cable, television, radio, digital media, publishing, journalism, advertising, production, creative design, or others are especially encouraged to apply. Ford Empowering America Scholarship http://allwomeninmedia.org/foundation/scholarships/ Sponsor: Alliance for Women in Media | Ford Motor Company Fund Amount: $2,500 Closing Date: May 5, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to female undergraduate and graduate students attending an accredited college or university in the United States in the fall of 2017. Those pursuing a media career in an area such as cable, television, radio, digital media, publishing, journalism, advertising, production, creative design, or others are especially encouraged to apply. Loreen Arbus Foundation Scholarship http://allwomeninmedia.org/foundation/scholarships/ Sponsor: Alliance for Women in Media | Loreen Arbus Foundation Amount: $2,500 Closing Date: May 5, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to female undergraduate and graduate students attending an accredited college or university in the United States in the fall of 2017. Those pursuing a media career in an area such as cable, television, radio, digital media, publishing, journalism, advertising, production, creative design, or others are especially encouraged to apply. Scholarships for Students with Autism https://researchautism.org/how-we-help/scholarships/ Sponsor: Organization for Autism Research (OAR) Amount: $3,000 Closing Date: May 5, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current students attending two or four-year universities, life skills or postsecondary programs, or vocational, technical, or trade schools. Applicant must face daily challenges related to autism and attend programs that assist in skill-building, job-readiness, and other transition-related skills. Soozie Courter Hemophilia Scholarship Program http://www.hemophiliavillage.com/hemophilia-scholarship-program
Page | 5 For more scholarship information or assistance with completion of federal financial aid (FAFSA), contact us: Shelsi Barber-Carter, College & Career Transitions Coordinator ● [email protected] ● 225-216-8053 Jolanda Taylor, College & Career Transitions Coordinator ● [email protected] ● 225-216-8308
Sponsor: Pfizer Hemophilia Amount: Up to $4,000 Closing Date: May 5, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who have been diagnosed with hemophilia A or hemophilia B. Women in Technology Scholarship https://studysoup.com/women-in-technology-scholarship Sponsor: StudySoup Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 5, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to female graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students who are planning a career in the field of computer science and/or computer programming. Cappex Decision Day Scholarship https://www.cappex.com/scholarship/listings/cappex-decision-day-scholarship/-s-d-49672 Sponsor: Cappex Amount: $250 Closing Date: May 6, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. residents over the age of 13 who will be entering college in the fall. Applicant must follow Cappex on Instagram and post a photo of their acceptance letter or picture of them on campus. TMCF | Ford Blue Oval Scholarship https://tmcf.org/our-scholarships/current-scholarships/tmcf-ford-blue-oval-scholarship/8288 Sponsor: Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund Amount: $6,200 Closing Date: May 7, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to African American male high school seniors who will be enrolled as a full-time freshman student at one of TMCF’s 47 member schools for the 2017-2018 academic year.
America the Great?! Scholarship Slam http://www.powerpoetry.org/poetry-slams/america-great-scholarship-slam Sponsor: Power Poetry Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 10, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to students 25 years of age or younger who are current or former high school students and who will attend or is attending college within the U.S. or its territories. Applicant must submit a poem on their personal relationship with the country. Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship https://stonewallfoundation.org/grants/scholarships Sponsor: Stonewall Community Foundation Amount: Up to $3,000 Closing Date: May 10, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to LGBTQ graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students who are women-identified students. Applicant must demonstrate their dedication to making a difference through their aspirations and actions. Foot Locker Foundation, Inc-UNCF Scholarship https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/d2dd60b6-9cff-4c10-b32c-63996dd8956f Sponsor: Foot Locker Foundation Amount: Up to $5,000 Closing Date: May 12, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students attending one of the 37 UNCF member colleges or universities during the fall 2017 term. Illuminating Ideas Scholarship https://www.westwayelectricsupply.com/scholarship Sponsor: Westway Electric Supply Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 12, 2017
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Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students. Applicant must submit an essay that discusses three ways their school is currently wasting or misusing energy. Lapeze & Johns Scholarship http://www.lapezejohns.com/scholarship/ Sponsor: Lapeze & Johns PLLC Trial Attorneys Amount: $1,500 Closing Date: May 12, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to current U.S. high school students with at least a 3.0 GPA and planning to enter an accredited four-year university after graduation. Applicant must submit a PSA or essay on one of five struggles faced by teens today. Live Mas Scholarship https://www.livemasscholarship.com/#home Sponsor: Taco Bell Foundation Amount: Up to $25,000 Closing Date: May 12, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, between 16 and 24 years of age, who are on track to apply for accredited post-high school/post-secondary educational programs. Applicant must submit a video (two minutes or less) that tells the story of their life’s passion. Search to Learn Scholarship https://directiveconsulting.com/directive-consultings-annual-search-to-learn-scholarship/ Sponsor: Directive Consulting Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 14, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students with an active .edu email address. Applicant must create a 30 second to one minute video
explaining/demonstrating how Digital Marketing has changed society. Advocates Law Scholarship https://www.advocateslaw.com/scholarship/ Sponsor: The Advocates Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 15, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to making roads and highways safer. Aging Matters Scholarship https://www.seniorcare.com/scholarship/ Sponsor: SeniorCare.com Amount: $1,500 Closing Date: May 15, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to incoming freshman and current college students who will be enrolled during the Fall of 2017. Applicant must be caring for an aging loved one, working within the senior community, or intending to pursue a career that will have an impact on the elder population. Application.Careers $500 Scholarship Contest https://www.application.careers/scholarship Sponsor: Application.Careers Amount: $500 Closing Date: May 15, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit a video that captures the beauty of their campus. Artistic Scholarship http://www.againstthegrainproductions.com/atg-artistic-scholarship/ Sponsor: Against the Grain Productions Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 15, 2017
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Description: Scholarship is open to Asian American high school seniors and current college students who are/will be pursuing a major in the visual/performing arts (film, theatre, fashion, photography, graphic design, dance, music, journalism, mass communications, etc.). Applicant must be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the U.S. and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Brower Youth Awards for Environmental Leadership http://www.broweryouthawards.org/apply/ Sponsor: Earth Island Institute Amount: $3,000 Closing Date: May 15, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to environmental change leaders ages 13 to 22 (as of Jul. 1, 2017) living in North America (including Mexico, Canada, and some Caribbean Islands) and U.S. Territories. Couponing in College Scholarship Essay Contest https://dealspotr.com/scholarship Sponsor: Dealspotr Amount: $2,000 Closing Date: May 15, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who are residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to couponing. Groundbreaker Leadership Scholarship http://www.againstthegrainproductions.com/groundbreaker-leadership-scholarship/ Sponsor: Against the Grain Productions Amount: $1,500 Closing Date: May 15, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to Asian American high school seniors and current college students who are citizens, nationals, or permanent residents of the U.S. and have at least a 3.0 GPA.
HiLine Coffee Scholarship https://www.hilinecoffee.com/inspiration/scholarship/ Sponsor: HiLine Coffee Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 15, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students who will be enrolled during the fall of 2017 and who are currently residing in the United States or Canada. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to coffee. Interior-Deluxe General Scholarship for Higher Learning https://www.interior-deluxe.com/scholarship Sponsor: Interior Deluxe Amount: $1,500 Closing Date: May 15, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in a two-year, four-year, or a graduate program. Applicant must browse the scholarship provider’s website and write an article on a given topic. James Beard Foundation Scholarship Program https://www.jamesbeard.org/scholarships Sponsor: James Beard Foundation (JBF) Amount: Varies Closing Date: May 15, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll or who are already enrolled at least part-time during the 2017-18 academic year in a course of study leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree at a licensed or accredited culinary school. Junk Car Medics Scholarship https://www.junkcarmedics.com/about-us/scholarship/ Sponsor: Junk Car Medics Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 15, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to
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students attending a college or university on a full-time basis no later than January of 2018. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to recycling. Legacy Scholarship Program http://collegiatecancer.org/scholarships/ Sponsor: National Collegiate Cancer Foundation Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 15, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to students who are 18-35 and have lost a parent or guardian to cancer. An exception will be made if you are 17 years of age and entering college in the fall of 2017. Mouse Hole Scholarships https://www.blindmicemegamall.com/bmm/shop/Mouse_Hole_Scholarships Sponsor: Blind Mice Inc. Amount: Up to $2,000 Closing Date: May 15, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who are visually impaired, or have parents who are visually impaired. On the Gas-The Art, Science and culture of Food Scholarship https://onthegas.org/#scholarship Sponsor: On The Gas Amount: $750 Closing Date: May 15, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to high school and college students interested in food and beverage and marketing. Students pursuing Business, Marketing, Food & Drinks, Communications, or IT related courses are recommended but it is not a requirement. Applicant must submit an article related to food and drink. Pledge Your Collegiance Scholarship https://collegiance.wcm.collegeboard.org/ Sponsor: CollegeBoard Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: May 15, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors heading to college in the fall. Applicant must announce their college decision on Instagram. Growing Scholarship https://www.theflowerexchange.com/pages/scholarship Sponsor: TheFlowerExchange.com Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 16, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to students who will be enrolled at a college or university in 2017 who participate in community service. Applicant must submit an essay on how the scholarship can benefit them and their educational plans. Alphonso Deal Scholarship Award http://www.blackpolice.org/scholarships.html Sponsor: National Black Police Association Amount: $500 Closing Date: May 19, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and of good character. Applicant must have been accepted by a college or university with the intent to obtain higher education training in the academics of law enforcement, or other related areas, for the betterment of the Criminal Justice system. CBC Spouses Education Scholarship http://www.cbcfinc.org/scholarships/ Sponsor: Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Foundation Amount: Up to $8,200 Closing Date: May 19, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to African-American/Black students currently/planning to be enrolled in the upcoming academic year as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited U.S. college or university. Scholarship is open to students of all majors.
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Mometrix College Scholarships http://www.mometrix.com/collegescholarships/ Sponsor: Mometrix Test Preparation Amount: Up to $2,500 Closing Date: May 19, 2017 Description: Scholarships are open to current high school seniors through college juniors. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to adversity. B. Davis Scholarship http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm Sponsor: Student Award Search Aid Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 22, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to high school juniors and seniors, as well as current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to leadership. Cameron Impact Scholarship http://www.bryancameroneducationfoundation.org/cameron-impact-scholarship/submit-an-application Sponsor: Bryan Cameron Education Foundation Amount: Up to $50,000 Closing Date: May 26, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to high school juniors (Class of 2018) who are planning to enroll in a full-time course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year U.S. college or university. Applicant must maintain a minimum cumulative unweighted 3.7 GPA. This is the early application deadline. The regular application deadline is September 15, 2017. Anthony Castelli Attorney’s Veteran’s College Scholarship http://www.castellilaw.com/anthony-castelli-attorneys-veterans-college-scholarship.html
Sponsor: Anthony Castelli Attorney Amount: $500 Closing Date: May 29, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to current military veterans or honorably discharged veterans or parents, siblings, children or grandchildren of a current or honorably discharged veteran. FMAA Scholarship Program http://www.fmaa-usa.com/about/scholarship.php Sponsor: Flag Manufacturers Association of America Amount: Varies Closing Date: May 30, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who will be continuing their education in a degree program. Applicant must submit a video on a given topic related to what the American flag means to them. Future of Work Scholarship for HR http://www.payscale.com/education/scholarship Sponsor: PayScale Amount: $2,000 Closing Date: May 30, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in an associate, bachelor’s or graduate level program in a business or human resources related major. College-bound high school seniors who plan to major in human resources are also encouraged to apply. The Advocates Scholarship https://www.utahadvocates.com/scholarship/ Sponsor: The Advocates Injury Attorneys Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 30, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related automobile accidents.
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Active Life Scholarship to Tackle Your Weakness http://www.getupgetactive.org/active-life-weakness/ Sponsor: Get Up! Get Active! Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to current high school and college students who are 15 years of age or older. Applicant must submit three to five sentences answering one question related to weakness. AIEZ Driver Safety Scholarship http://www.autoinsuranceez.com/aiez-driver-safety-scholarship-contest/ Sponsor: AutoInsuranceEZ.com Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to driver safety. C.I.P. Scholarship http://www.collegeispower.com/scholarship.cfm Sponsor: College is Power Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to students age 17 years of age and older who plan to start a program of higher education within the next 12 months or who are currently enrolled in a program of higher education. Applicant must submit an online form and a short essay on their primary goal for going to school. Comedy Defensive Driving Scholarship https://comedydefensivedriving.com/scholarships Sponsor: Comedy Defensive Driving Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students. Applicant must take the pledge related to
driving and design an advertisement against distracted driving. Crash Text Dummy: Prevent Texting and Driving https://www.dosomething.org/us/campaigns/crash-text-dummy Sponsor: DoSomething Amount: $5,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2017 Description: Texting and driving is a major cause of crashes. However, 4 in 10 teens still do it. Sign up to receive tips from DoSomething to ask friends to not text-and-drive for your chance at winning the scholarship. Dishpromotions.com Scholarship http://www.dishpromotions.com/scholarship/ Sponsor: Dishpromotions.com Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to incoming college freshmen and current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to watching a sporting event live. ElectricityMatch National Scholarship Essay Contest http://electricitymatch.com/national-scholarship-essay-contest/ Sponsor: ElectricityMatch Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens and legal residents who are high school seniors or students currently enrolled in an accredited American university or college attending for the 2017-2018 academic school year. Applicant must have at least a 2.75 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to electricity. Get-Frontier.com Scholarship http://www.get-frontier.com/scholarship/
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Sponsor: Get-Frontier.com Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to incoming college freshmen and current undergraduate students who will be enrolled during Fall 2017. Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to the access to the Internet. Golden Asp College Scholarship Essay Contest https://goldenaspprom.com/golden-asp-college-scholarship-essay-contest Sponsor: Golden Asp Prom Boutique Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to feminism Griswold Home Care Scholarship http://www.griswoldhomecare.com/scholarship Sponsor: Griswold Home Care Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors with plans to be enrolled in a higher education program next year or current college students. Applicant must be currently providing or have provided support for an individual. Inheritance of Hope Legacy Scholarship http://inheritanceofhope.org/component/content/article/461.html Sponsor: Inheritance of Hope Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who are living with a terminally ill parent and have demonstrated a compelling personal and
financial need. Applicant must submit a video answering given questions. Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Award http://www.learningally.org/NAA Sponsor: Learning Ally Amount: Up to $6,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors with learning disabilities. MigVapor Essay Contest https://www.migvapor.com/scholarship Sponsor: MigVapor Amount: Up to $1,900 Closing Date: May 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens who are incoming or current full-time students at an accredited four-year or two-year university, community college, junior college, or a graduate degree program. Applicant must submit an essay on a relevant topic related to making the world tobacco-free. Queen Square Dental Clinic Scholarship https://www.queensquareclinic.com/scholarship/ Sponsor: Queen Square Dental Clinic Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and students accepted into or enrolled at a university, college, or trade school. Applicant must submit an essay on their good daily dental hygiene habits. Rentacomputer Cares Scholarship https://www.rentacomputer.com/cares/scholarships Sponsor: Rentacomputer.com Amount: $500 Closing Date: May 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to students who will be attending college within the next 12 months. Applicant must submit
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a 500-word essay describing their academic and career goals. Rover College Scholarship https://www.rover.com/college-scholarship/ Sponsor: Rover Daily Treat Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. residents who are graduating high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to dogs.
Scholarship Detective Launch Scholarship http://www.scholarshipdetective.com/scholarship/ Sponsor: Scholarship Detective Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to current students who are permanent residents of the United States. Applicant must fill out a short online application and share in 140 characters or less how they will use the scholarship.
STEM Scholarship https://www.nextstepu.com/stem-scholarship/ Sponsor: NextStepU Amount: $1,500 Closing Date: May 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to students who are interested in pursuing a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) major. Applicant must be 16-22 years old at the time of entry and be a registered user of NextStepU.com
Stephen W. Cavanaugh Scholarship Fund http://www.braf.org/cavanaugh Sponsor: Baton Rouge Area Foundation Amount: Up to $8,000 ($1,000 a semester for eight semesters) Closing Date: May 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to
deserving Louisiana students who are or will be majoring in an insurance related field at a Louisiana university, college, or community college.
SurveysSay Annual Marketing Scholarship https://www.surveyssay.com/get-scholarship/ Sponsor: SurveysSay.com Amount: $1,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and currently enrolled college students with a major or minor in Marketing, Business, Economics, IT, Communication, or Advertising. Applicant must submit an article on a topic related to students and shopping or finances.
Twiley, Marie and Bringier Barker Scholarship http://www.braf.org/barker Sponsor: Baton Rouge Area Foundation Amount: $2,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors graduating from a public high school in one of the Florida Parishes of Louisiana (East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangiahoa, Washington or West Feliciana) who have a 2.7 cumulative GPA and have been accepted into a university or college as a full-time student.
Vernon Computer Source Scholarship https://www.vernoncomputersource.com/scholarships/ Sponsor: Vernon Computer Source Amount: $2,000 Closing Date: May 31, 2017 Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in an accredited university or planning to attend university within the next 12 months. Applicant must submit an essay on their academic and career goals.
