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Award: $1,000, Deadline: September 1
Applicant must fall into one of the following categories: undergraduate student enrolled in an undergraduate biology or pre-veterinary studies program (or the equivalent); vocational or community college student working in technical or support degrees associated to the service of animals; graduate student enrolled in an animal assisted therapy graduate program; or Vet Tech program. All applicants must be enrolled full time, hold a minimum 3.5 GPA, and submit a 1,000-word essay on one of the following topics: Ways to improve the quality of life of our canine companions or what to do when you're dog is lost. One of the two awards is open to international students outside of the United States.
Award: -, Deadline: January 1
Applicant must enroll in the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences at Johns Hopkins University.
Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 15 (summer); July 31 (fall); November 15 (spring)
Applicant must plan to attend one of three seven-week summer institutes or 16-week semester institute.
Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 15
Applicant must rank in top tenth of class and have a minimum composite ACT score of 27 or combined SAT Reasoning score of 1220.
Award: $10,000, Deadline: in May
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, attending a four-year college, and have a credit-worthy endorser. Minimum composite ACT score of 20 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 950) required.
Award: $12,000, Deadline: March 31
Applicant must be legally blind in both eyes, residing in and pursuing a full-time course of study in an accredited degree program in the United States or Puerto Rico. Online/print application form, personal essay, two letters of recommendation, proof of legal blindness, all post-secondary transcripts, and one interview with NFB state president required; financial need not required. One scholarship may be given to a student who is working full-time and attending part-time. Recipient must participate in the NFB Annual Convention (financial assistance for convention is in addition to the scholarship). The NFB Scholarship Program FAQ page contains tips for all applicants.
Award: $3,000, Deadline: February 1
Applicant must be an engineering student. Minimum composite ACT score of 30 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 1320) required.
Award: $500, Deadline: March 1
Applicant must be the child or grandchild of a member of the American Legion or of a POW, MIA, KIA, or any deceased veteran, be a Nebraska resident, and attend a Nebraska institution of higher education.
Award: $12,000, Deadline: March 31
Applicant must be legally blind in both eyes, residing in and pursuing a full-time course of study in an accredited degree program in the United States or Puerto Rico. Online/print application form, personal essay, two letters of recommendation, proof of legal blindness, all post-secondary transcripts, and one interview with NFB state president required; financial need not required. One scholarship may be given to a student who is working full-time and attending part-time. Recipient must participate in the NFB Annual Convention (financial assistance for convention is in addition to the scholarship). The NFB Scholarship Program FAQ page contains tips for all applicants.
Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 31
Applicant must be legally blind in both eyes, residing in and pursuing a full-time course of study in an accredited degree program in the United States or Puerto Rico. Online/print application form, personal essay, two letters of recommendation, proof of legal blindness, all post-secondary transcripts, and one interview with NFB state president required; financial need not required. One scholarship may be given to a student who is working full-time and attending part-time. Recipient must participate in the NFB Annual Convention (financial assistance for convention is in addition to the scholarship). The NFB Scholarship Program FAQ page contains tips for all applicants.
Award: $7,500, Deadline: February 25
Applicant must be the child of an active, retired, or deceased Alcoa employee, rank in the top half of their secondary school class, and must have a minimum 2.3 GPA. Selection is based upon scholastic achievement, potential, character, and leadership.
Award: $6,000, Deadline: January 10
Interview required of selected applicant. Recipient must participate in Honors Program. Selection is based upon GPA, class rank, standardized test scores, and course selection.
Award: -, Deadline: January 5
Applicant must be selected into the Smittcamp Honors College.
Award: $11,000, Deadline: February 15
Applicant must be a high school, pre-university, secondary school, undergraduate, or graduate student who is or will be studying optics, photonics, or a related field. Selection based upon prospect for long-term contribution that the application will make to the field of optics, photonics, or related field.
Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 1
Applicant must have a permanent home address in the city of Boston proper (Allston, Boston, Brighton, Charlestown, Dorchester, East Boston, Forest Hills, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Readville, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, West Roxbury) and be under age 25. Applicant may attend any accreditted college or university, but their permanent address must remain in Boston. Selection is based upon financial need, scholastic ability, and character. Preference is given to undergraduate applicants.
Award: $2,500, Deadline: April 1
Applicant must be a full-time student, have a minimum 3.3 GPA, and have been a resident of Kent County, Mich. for at least three years. Selection is based upon academic achievement, extracurricular activities, personal statement, and financial need.
Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 15
Applicant must rank in the top 15% of graduating class and have a minimum composite ACT score of 25 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 1140).
Award: $4,000, Deadline: March 2
Applicant must be a full-time student.
Award: $16,000, Deadline: December 10
Applicant must be a high school senior who has a minimum 3.5 GPA and a combined SAT score of 1020 or higher (ACT score of 22 or higher). Recipient must participate in the Presidential Scholarship Competition.
Award: $400, Deadline: March 15
Applicant must be Roman Catholic, have a minimum 3.2 GPA, and be a resident of California, Nevada, Arizona, or an Illinois city where branches of the Federation are established. Applicant must be wholly or partially of Italian ancestry or be the child or grandchild of an ICF member. If the applicant is a child or grandchild of an ICF member, they do not have to live where Branches of the Federation are established. Letters of recommendation, financial need, and participation in church and community activities required.
Award: $2,500, Deadline: None
Applicant must have a minimum 2.8 GPA and minimum composite ACT score of 23.
Award: $3,000, Deadline: April 15
Applicant must have a minimum 2.0 GPA, have a minimum composite ACT score of 18, and have been a senior class president, local or state Junior Miss winner, yearbook editor, or newspaper editor.
Award: $6,000, Deadline: February 15
Applicant must be an admitted student entering in the fall semester. Portfolio is required. Financial need is not considered.
Award: $7,500, Deadline: March 15
Applicant must be an admitted student entering in the fall semester. Portfolio is required. Financial need is not considered.
Award: $3,200, Deadline: May 1
Applicant must have a minimum "B" grade average, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and demonstrate financial need.
Award: -, Deadline: December 1
Applicant must have a minimum composite ACT score of 29 (SAT composite score of 1300) and a minimum 3.4 GPA. Applicant must submit required Bellarmine Scholars essay. Finalists are chosen and must participate in the Bellarmine Scholars weekend competition.
Award: $4,000, Deadline: December 3
Selection is based upon academic ability and achievement and participation in the university honors program.
Award: $1,500, Deadline: May; October
Selection is based on YMCA profession career goal and means/method of repayment. Applicant must have good grades and agree to YMCA employment after degree completion. Recommendation is required from a YMCA director or Y's Men Club.
Award: $6,000, Deadline: None
Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Selection is based on test scores and leadership potential.
Award: $8,000, Deadline: March 15
