Scholarships in United States

Student View Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: April 20

Applicant must be a legal U.S. citizen and complete online survey about local colleges.

 

Dr. Sam Genensky Video Magnification Award

Award: -, Deadline: July 1

Applicant must live in the United States and have documented low vision. Three essay questions and one letter of recommendation required. Winner will receive video magnifier.

 

FMAA Scholarship Program

Award: $3,000, Deadline: May 30

Applicant must be a high school senior pursuing a degree. Video explaining what the United States flag means to the applicant required.

 

DSL College Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: August 10

Applicant must be a current high school senior or college student who is a resident of the United States. A blog post explaining the following is required: How you currently use the Internet to further your education and how you plan to use the Internet in your professional career.

 

Physically Challenged Athletes Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be an athlete who has participated in organized youth, high school, or collegiate athletics while sustaining a life changing accident or illness. Personal statement, three letters of recommendation, verification of disability, and GPA of 2.5 or higher required.

 

Math-O-Vision Contest

Award: $4,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant(s) must be a U.S. citizen and high school student who is at least 13 years old. May work either individually or in a group. Required to make a four minute movie that tells a story about mathematics

 

Young Christian Leaders Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: 15th of each month

Applicant must be a high school senior or full-time current college student who is a permanent resident of New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut and is an active member of their local church (college students who attend school away from their home will be evaluated on an individual basis). Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Awarded on a monthly basis with a deadline of the 15th of each month.

 

Bill Dickey Scholarship

Award: $3,500, Deadline: May 2

Applicant must be U.S. citizen who is a high school senior or college student that has participated in golf. Financial need, community service, and golf ability must be demonstrated.

 

East Village Scholar Essay Contest

Award: $500, Deadline: May 2

Applicant must be a U.S. high school student who has completed at least five hours of community service. A 1500 word essay is required on this topic: How and why is community service important to you? Share a personal volunteer experience and its significance in your life.

 

East Village Fine Art Contest

Award: $300, Deadline: May 2

Applicant must be U.S. high school student with an interest in art. Applicant is required to create a piece of art that promotes volunteerism and complete at least five hours of community service.

 

CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Business Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: May 2

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who is attending college and pursuing a degree in the business field. Financial need, resume, essay, and unofficial transcript required.

 

The Brower Youth Award for Environmental Leadership

Award: $3,000, Deadline: May 12

Applicant must be living and North America and between the ages of 13 and 22. Photograph and letter of recommendation required. Winner will receive cash award, a professionally produced short film about their work, and flight and lodging accommodations for a week long trip to the San Francisco Bay Area.

 

National Collegiate Cancer Foundation Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is a cancer survivor or current patient between the ages of 18 and 35 and is currently attending or planning to attend college. Essay and recommendations required. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

College Scholarship Essay Contest

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 31

Applicant must be a high school senior or full-time college student in the United States. Essay on the following question required: Discuss the importance of keeping the environment clean. How does recycling make an impact on the environment? And how can the systems we, as a nation, have in place to be improved?

 

BuyVia Scholarship Award

Award: $500, Deadline: July 30

Applicant must be enrolled at an accredited two- or four-year college in the United States. Applicant must create a YouTube video that responds to the question: How have tablets have improved higher education?

 

Harrison & Bodell Scouting Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be currently enrolled at an accredited high school, college, or university in the United States who is a current or past member in good standing with The Boy Scouts of America or the Girl Scouts. Essay on the following question required: How has your time in the scouts prepared you for college?

 

Taking Root Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: June 30

Applicant must be a high school senior who plans to pursue full-time studies in entomology, environmental science, forestry, horticulture, plant sciences, or related major at an accredited two- or four-year college.

 

ThanksUSA Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be a child, under the age of 24, or spouse of a U.S. military personnel who is a high school senior or graduate enrolled in a two-or four-year university with a minimum 2.0 GPA.

 

KODAK Student Scholarship Award

Award: $5,000, Deadline: May 16

Applicant must be a university or college student pursuing a degree in film or film production. A film submission, nomination by a school or department official, and letter of support are required.

 

KODAK Student Cinematography Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: May 16

Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate level student pursuing a degree in cinematography. A film submission, nomination from school or department official and letter of support are required.

 

Ray Greenly Scholarship Program

Award: $25,000, Deadline: May 17

Applicant must be U.S. citizen and college student with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a chosen major relevant to digital retail. Headshot photograph for promotional purposes, two essays, letter of recommendation, and a case study project are required.

 

NURSE Corps Scholarship Program

Award: -, Deadline: May 22

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen enrolled in a professional nursing degree program who will commit two years at a critical shortage facility upon graduating. Must be free from existing service commitments and not delinquent on a federal debt.

 

Abercrombie & Fitch Future Leaders Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 30

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and full-time sophomore, junior, or senior college student who is majoring in business. Minimum 3.0 GPA, letter of recommendation, resume, and community service activities required.

 

Hope Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 30

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and high school senior or college student who attends Alamo Community College, The University of Texas at San Antonio, University of the Incarnate Word, or St. Mary's University. Minimum 2.75 GPA, full-time student status, letter of recommendation, and community service involvement required. Preference will be given to dependents of active or retired CPS Energy employees.

 

MillerCoors National Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: May 30

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen of hispanic descent who is a junior or senior college student pursuing a degree in the field of business at a partnering university (list of partnering universities on sponsor's website). Minimum 3.0 GPA, full-time enrollment status, two letters of recommendation required.

 

MillerCoors Engineering and Science Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: May 30

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen of hispanic descent who is a junior or senior college student pursuing a degree in engineering at a partnering university (list of partnering universities on sponsor's website). Minimum 3.0 GPA, full-time enrollment status, and two letters of recommendation required.

 

MillerCoors Chicagoland Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: May 30

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen of hispanic descent who is a junior or senior college student at a Chicago university (preference given to University of Illinois at Chicago, DePaul University, Northeastern Illinois University, or Loyola University Chicago). Minimum 3.0 GPA, full-time enrollment status, and two letters of recommendation required. Preference given to business, computer science, biochemisty, and engineering majors.

 

MillerCoors Colorado Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: May 30

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen of hispanic descent who is a junior or senior college student at a Colorado partnering university (list of partnering universities on sponsor's website). Minimum 3.0 GPA, full-time enrollment status, and two letters of recommendation required. Preference given to business, computer science, biochemistry, and engineering majors.

 

Adelante/Ford Motor Company Future Leaders Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: May 30

Applicant be a U.S. citizen of hispanic descent who has completed at least 30 credit hours of college coursework and attended a San Antonio area high school (50 mile radius) and is majoring in mathematics, science, engineering, or technology. Minimum 2.75 GPA, full-time enrollment status, and two letters of recommendation required.

 

Gilbert G. Pompa Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 30

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who has completed 90 credit hours and is pursuing a pre-law program at an accredited university or college in the state of Texas. Minimum 2.75 GPA, one letter of recommendation, resume of community service activities, and full-time enrollment status required. Preference given to female students of hispanic descent.