The 100 Club of Buffalo - Available to high school seniors graduating in 2007, who are children of active law enforcement, fire and/or EMS officers. Applications are available outside MH230 in the bins or online at http://www.100clubbuffalo.org/scholarship-excellence.php. Deadline: May 1st.
Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund - Awarded to high school seniors entering college and returning college students attending accredited U.S. colleges or universities are eligible to apply for the scholarship. The award is renewable for up to four undergraduate years provided a 2.5 gpa is maintained and financial need does not change substantially. For more information go to http://www.phillips-scholarship.org/. Deadline: May 1st
Memorial Scholarships - Awarded to students that are matriculated at approved colleges or other post-secondary institutions in New York State. Provides financial aid to children, spouses and financial dependents of deceased firefighters, volunteer firefighters, police officers, peace officers, and emergency medical service workers who died as the result of injuries sustained in the line of duty in service to the State of New York. For application please visit the website at: http://www.hesc.com/bulletin.nsf/. Deadline: May 1st.
World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship - Children, spouses and financial dependents of deceased or severely and permanently disabled victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States or the subsequent rescue and recovery operations. This includes victims at the World Trade Center site, Pentagon or on Flights 11, 77, 93, or 175 and survivors of the terrorist attacks who are severely and permanently disabled as a result of injuries sustained in the attacks or rescue and recovery operations. For additional information, visit http://www.hesc.com/bulletin.nsf. Deadline: May 1st.
Veterans Tuition Awards - New York State residents discharged under other than dishonorable conditions from the U.S. Armed Forces and are Vietnam Veterans, Persian Gulf Veterans, and Afghanistan Veterans. For additional information, visit http://www.hesc.com/bulletin.nsf. Deadline: May 1st.
Awards for Children of Veterans (New York State Regents) - Students whose parent(s) served in the U.S. Armed Forces during specified periods of war or national emergency and, as a result of service, died or suffered a 40% or more disability, is classified as missing in action, or was a prisoner of war. The veteran must currently be a New York State resident or have been a New York State resident at the time of death, if death occurred during or as a result of service. The award is $450 per year. For additional informtion go to http://http://www.hesc.com/bulletin.nsf. Deadline: May 1st.
Military Service Recognition Scholarship (MSRS) - Awarded to children, spouses and financial dependents of members of the armed forces of the United States or state organized military who, at any time on or after August 2, 1990, while New York State residents, died or became severely and permanently disabled while engaged in hostilities or training for hostilities. For additional informtion go to http://www.hesc.com/bulletin.nsf. Deadline: May 1st.
New York State Scholarship for Academic Excellence - Awarded to outstanding New York State high school graduates. Awards are based on student grades in certain Regents exams. Recipients can also receive other non-loan student aid, but the total cannot exceed the cost of attendance. Students must have graduated from high school, study full-time and be matriculated in an approved undergraduate program of study in New York State post-secondary institution. For additional informtion go to http://www.hesc.com/bulletin.nsf. Deadline: May 1st.
Harold Bettinger Memorial Scholarship Floriculture Industry Research and Scholarship Trust (FIRST) - The Harold Bettinger Memorial Scholarship is available to sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students majoring or minoring in business and / or marketing with the intent to apply it to a horticulture-related business. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be a citizen of the US or Canada to be eligible for this award. For more information about this scholarship please visit sponsor's website at: http://endowment.org/education/. Deadline: May 1st.
Rene Matos Scholarship - Scholarship program assisting dependents of NHCFAE members, students of Hispanic descent; minority and women completing their higher education efforts by recognizing and rewarding academically superior performance, achievements, leadership, and community involvement. NHCFAE scholarshps are available on a competitive basis to any undergraduate, graduate, or technical/vocational student. For more information to to http://www.nhcfae.org/education/rene-matos-scholarship/. Deadline: May 1st.
Sertoma International Hard of Hearing or Deaf Scholarship - Scholarship created to cover tuition, books and supplies. Student must have a minimum 40dB bilateral hearing loss as evidenced on audiogram by an SRT of 40dB or greater in both ears; must be a citizen of the United States of America; must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in any discipline. Graduate degrees, associates degrees, community colleges or vocational programs do not qualify. For more information go to http://www.sertoma.org/. Deadline: May 1st.
CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship - Applicant must be full-time and pursuing an undergraduate degree in the visual arts, and in good academic standing at an accredited college or university. Student must have a minimum 2.5 gpa, and exhibited leadership ability as well as participation in community service activities. For additional information and application go to http://www.cbcfinc.org/cbcf-scholarships.html. Deadline: May 1st.
CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship - Applicant must be full-time, in good academic standing at an accredited college or university, and majoring in a performing arts discipline (theater, motion pictures, drama, comedy, music, dance, opera, marching bands and other musical ensembles). Student must have a minimum 2.5 gpa, and exhibited leadership ability as well as participation in community service activities. For additional information and application go to http://www.cbcfinc.org/cbcf-scholarships.html. Deadline: May 1st.
Olive W. Garvey Fellowships - Provide fellowships biennially to outstanding college students around the world through a competitive essay contest on the meaning and significance of economic and personal liberty. For more information visit http://www.independent.org/students/garvey/. Deadline: May 1st.
AFCEA General John A. Wickman Scholarship - Candidate must be a U.S. citizen and working toward a degree in the following or C4I related fields of electrical, computer, chemical, systems or aerospace engineering; computer science; physics; mathematics; science or mathematics education; technology management; or management information systems. Majors directly related to the support of U.S. intelligence enterprises or national security with relevance to the mission of AFCEA will also be eligible. A grade point average (gpa) of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or better is required. For additional information visit the website at http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/undergraduate/pub2.asp. Deadline: May 1st.
Accenture American Indian Scholarship Program (American Indian Graduate Center) - The sponsor offers scholarships for American Indian undergraduate, graduate, and professional students seeking degrees and careers in fields - technology, engineering, medicine, law or business. For more information and additional information, go to www.aigcs.org/. Deadline: May 1st.
Lee Dubin Scholarship Fund - Applicants must have one or more lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender parent(s) or guardian(s). Be enrolled in an accredited post secondary institution and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. For additional information visit the website at http://colage.org/programs/academic/leedubin.htm. Deadline: May 1st.
Cancer for College Scholarship - The sponsor awards scholarships to current and former cancer patients who are currently attending either a four year accredited university, community college and/or graduate school. For additional information and application go to http://www.cancerforcollege.org/uploads/ScholarshipAppOCT2008.pdf. Deadline: May 1st.
YWCA of the Tonawandas - Is offering a $500 scholarship to an adult woman who is in school or is returning to school in order to seek an undergraduate or graduate degree, or who seeks required vocational education for job advancement. ******Deadline: May 8th
Electronic Journalism Scholarships Radio and Television News Directors Foundation - All scholarships are open to enrolled students (freshmen excluded) who are pursuing careers in radio and television news. Must be officially enrolled as a college sophomore or higher and currently in college having at least one full academic year remaining. Multiple scholarships. For additional information visit http://www.rtndf.org/pages/media_items/scholarships-for-undergraduate-students524.php?id=524. Deadline: May 11th.
Carpe Diem Foundation of Illinois Scholarship Competition - The scholarship is awarded to high school seniors and college students currently in their freshman, sophomore or junior year. Winners will be selected based upon demonstrated leadership, community service, character, academics and potential to improve the quality of human life. For more information, go to http://www.carpediemfoundation.org. Deadline: May 12th.
Lockheed Martin Corporation Scholarships (Society of Engineers) - Two scholarships are awarded to women who will be incoming freshman engineering students. Must be pursuing baccalaureate degrees in ABET - accredited engineering programs, engineering at SWE - approved colleges and universities, or computer science in CSAB - accredited programs or at ABET - accredited or SWE - approved colleges and universities. Students must be entering their freshman year. For more information visit the website at http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/. Deadline: May 15th.
Exelon Corporation Scholarship - The sponsor provides five $1000 scholarships to freshman students studying any field of engineering. All SWE scholarships are open only to women pursuing baccalaureate or graduate degrees in engineering or computer science, as well as engineering and computer science for students enrolled in ABET - accredited engineering programs. The minimum gpa is a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. For more information visit the website at http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/. Deadline: May 15th.
Dorothy M. and Earl Hoffman Scholarship - Five scholarships are awarded to women who will be incoming freshmen engineering students. Scholarships are open only to women pursuing baccalaureate degrees in ABET - accredited engineering programs; engineering at SWE approved colleges and universities, or computer science in CSAB - accredited programs or at ABET - accredited or SWE approved colleges and universities. Students must be entering their freshman year. The sponsor has a preferred list of schools. For more information visit the website at http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/. Deadline: May 15th.
General Electric Foundation Scholarships - Awarded to freshman students who are U.S. citizens. Scholarships are open only to women pursuing baccalaureate degrees in ABET-accredited engineering programs; engineering at SWE approved colleges and universities, or computer science in CSAB accredited programs or at ABET accredited or SWE approved colleges and universities. For more information go to http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/. Deadline: May 15th.
Robert "Bobby" Guy Pollino II Memorial Scholarship Fund - Awarded to graduating seniors who were on the varsity baseball team, majoring in physical education; must have a minimum of 3.0 or higher gpa. Priority given to Jamestown High School seniors or undergraduates. For more information visit http://www.crcfonline.org. Deadline: May 15th.
The Tylenol Scholarship - Awards scholarships to students in higher education who demonstrate leadership in community and school activities, and who intend to major in areas that will lead to careers in health related fields. For additional information visit http://www.tylenol.com. Deadline: May 15th.
NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Program - Awarded to student-athletes who excel academically and athletically, and who are in their final year of intercollegiate athletics. For additional information visit http://www.ncaa.org/wps/ncaa?ContentID=573. Deadline: May 15th.
Nicholas Patterson Perpetual Scholarship Fund - Awarded to students who are residing in Erie County in New York State. The scholarships are intended primarily for college and/or graduate students. Mr. Patterson developed an appreciation for people who worked hard to reach their goals through education and citizenship. For more information please visit sponsor's website at http://pattersonfund.org. Deadline: May 15th.
The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund Scholarship Program- The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund was created in response to the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001. The scholarship program is open to children of those who were killed or permanently disabled as a result of the terrorist attacks who are enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at approved accredited institutions. Scholarship awards are available up to $2,500 per applicant per school year and may be renewed on an annual academic basis subject to satisfactory academic progress. For additional information and application, visit the website at http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/. Deadline: May 15th/open.
Society of Women Engineers Freshman Scholarships - Offers a variety of scholarships to freshman students. Scholarships are available to women who have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must be U.S. citizens to be eligible. For additional information go to http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/. Deadline: May 15th.
Bollinger Foundation - Scholarship offered to children who have lost a parent or guardian. Attention and consideration is given only to families where the deceased or surviving parent or guardian worked in the field of public housing, community development, or economic development. For additional information go to http://www.bollingerfoundation.org/grants.html. Deadline: May 15th.
Academic Scholarships for High School Seniors (National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation )- Awarded to high school seniors. Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, a minimum of 250 hours of foodservice-related work experience verified by pay stubs or letter from employer. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.nraef.org/scholarships/highschool/. Deadline: May 15th.
September 11 Scholarship Alliance Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund - The Fund benefits dependent children and spouses of 9/11 victims, including airplance crew and passengers, World Trade Center and Pentagon workers, visitors, relief workers, firefighers, emergency medical and law enforcement personnel. Fpr additional information and application, visit the website at http://www.familiesoffreedom.org/apply_now.php. Deadline: May 15th.
Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund - The sponsor will provide education assistance for postsecondary study to dependents of those killed or permanently disabled as a result of the terrorist attacks on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, and during the rescue activities relating to those attacks. For additional information go to http://www.familiesoffreedom.org/overview.php. Deadline: May 15th.
Collegiate Inventors Competition - Awarded to undergraduate and graduate students on their quest to change the world. A process patented or published more than one year prior to the date of submission to the competition. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.invent.org/collegiate. Deadline: May 16th.
New York State Aid to Native Americans - Must be a member enrolled in a New York State Tribe or the child of an enrolled member of a New York State Tribe. You may be eligible for an award through the Aid to Native Americans Program. For more information visit http://www.hesc.com. Deadline: May 20th.
Buffalo Foundation Scholarship Funds - Awarded to undergraduate students. Must be U.S. citizens and a resident of Erie County, N.Y. For more information contact: the scholarship committee chairman at the Buffalo Foundation, Main Seneca Building, 237 Main Street, Room 1601, Buffalo, NY 14203. Deadline: May 25th.
Organization of American States Scholarship Program - Scholarships fund undergraduate, graduate study or research in any field (with the exception of medical sciences and introductory language studies). Duration ranges from three months to two years. Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of OAS Member States. For additional information and application, visit the sponsor's website at http://www.educoas.org/portal/en/oasbecas/announcement10-11.aspx?culture=en&navid=44. Deadline: May 29th.
The Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship Program- The Sallie Mae fund will provide $1 million in 2005 to help meet last dollar needs of low-income students through the Unmet Need Scholarship Program. The program will supplement the financial aid package, not substitute for aid received from and institution. Awards will be made up to $3,800 and made payable to the school on behalf of the student. Application and additional information can be found at www.thesalliemaefund.org. Deadline: May 31st.
Computer Society/Richard E. Merwin Scholarship - Awarded to students majoring in Computer Science, Data Processing and Engineering. For application, write to: IEEE Computer Society, Merwin Scholarship, 1730 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036-1992. Deadline: May 31st.
Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarship - Scholarship is offered to increase representation of minority and disadvantaged individuals in New York State licensed professions. Applicants must be United States citizens, permanent residents, or selected refugees approved by the Attorney General of the United States; be legal residents of New York State for at least one year immediately preceding the effective date of the award; and be enrolled in, or be a candidate for admissions to, a degree-bearing, licensure-qualifying program in New York State. For more information go to http://www.highered.nysed.gov/kiap/scholarships/pos.htm. Deadline: May 31st.
$50K Giveaway Scholarship Sweepstakes - The Sweepstakes will award two (2) $5,000 scholarships and sixteen (16) $2,500 scholarships to first-year students enrolled at an accredited U.S. Department of Education college or trade school for the fall term. For more information, visit the website at http://www.afclending.com/50k/. Deadline: May 31st.
Tribal College Scholarship Program - Two different scholarship programs available- the tribal college scholarship program and the designated scholarship program. For more information visit website at www.collegefund.org. Deadline: May 31st.