SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS

Native American Journalists Association Scholarship- Scholarship awarded to Native American students pursuing journalism degrees at a higher learning institution.  Students must have a cover letter stating financial need, area of interest, a brief description of courses taken, grade level, and a copy of page two of your FAFSA application.  For additional information, visit the website at http://www.naja.com/Deadline: June 1st.

Alphonso Deal Scholarship Award (National Black Police Association) - Awarded to a high school senior.  Applicant is permitted to attend a two year college or university of their choice.  Student must have a letter of acceptance to a college or university with applicant prior to date of award.  For more information to  http://www.blackpolice.org/.  Deadline:  June 1st.

Myrna C. Clark Scholarship - For mature graduates who wish to complete a degree or are graduates of Palmyra-Macedon Central School District or current residents of the district who attended the schools for at least five years.  Applicants should be 25 years or older, have academic merit (minimum 2.75 GPA) and have financial need.  For further information visit the website at http://www.racf.org/Deadline: June 1st.

ELA Foundation Scholarship - Awarded to women graduate students with physical disabilities who are enrolled in a college or university in the United States.  The student must be active in a local, state, or national disability organization - either in person or electronically, which is providing services and advocacy for people with disabilities.  For additional information visit the website at http://www.ela.org/scholarships/scholarships_process.htmlDeadline:  June 1st (5pm Pacific Time)

National Pathfinder Scholarship - The National Federation of Republican Women established the National Pathfinder Scholarship Fund in 1985 in honor of First Lady Nancy Reagan. The three annual scholarships of $2,500 provide financial assistance and support to students seeking undergraduate or graduate degrees.  Undergraduate sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as students enrolled in a master's degree program are eligible to apply for this scholarship.  For more information visit the website at http://www.nfrw.org/programs/scholarships.htmDeadline: June 1st.

John Gyles Education Award - Available each year to students in both Canada and the United States.  The scholarships are a result of a private, benevolent endeavour established in 1990.  For more information and the application, visit www.johngyleseducationcenter.comDeadline: June 1st.

CBC Spouses Education Scholarship Fund- Awards scholarships to academically talented and highly motivated students who intend to pursue full-time undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degrees.  For additional information visit the website at http://www.cbcfinc.org/cbcf-scholarships.htmlDeadline: June 1st.

CBC Spouses Cheerios Brand Health Initiative Scholarship - Applicant must be full-time, in good academic standing at an accredited college or university, and majoring in either medicine, engineering, technology, nutrition, or other health related studies.  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.htmlDeadline: June 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 of study including high technology, engineering, medicine, law or business.  For more information visit: www.aigcs.org/Deadline: June 1st.

American Indian Graduate Center Fellowship Program - Awarded to American Indian and Alaska Native students from federally recognized U.S. tribes.  The applicants must be pursuing a post baccalaureate graduate or professional degree as a full time student at an accredited institution in the U.S., and demonstrate financial need.  Sponsor also offers undergraduate scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students.  For additional information visit http://www.aigc.comDeadline: June 1st.

Garden Crusader Awards (Gardener's Supply Company) - The sponsor provides an award to honor individuals who are improving the world through gardening.  Awards are given in the following categories: Education, Feeding the Hungry, Urban Renewal, Restoration and Beautification.  For more information visit http://press.gardeners.com/crusaderform.aspxDeadline: June 15th.

Dorothy Payne Scholarship (AAUW) - Provides a $5,000 grant to a High School Senior who attends a public urban school in the Buffalo, Niagara Falls or Lackawanna school district.  This is a financial need based grant.  For more information visit www.aauw.buffalo.eduDeadline: June 15th.

Society for Underwater Technology Scholarship - The sponsor offers a sponsorship award to an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a course of study which embraces at least one relevant component area of marine science, underwater technology or offshore engineering.  For more information visit www.suthouston.comDeadline: June 15th.

Presbyterian Church Student Opportunity Scholarship (USA)  -  Awarded to racial ethnic students seeking an undergraduate degree with emphasis on the mission of the Presbyterian Church in the following disciplines: Education, Health Service/Science, Religious Studies, Sacred Music, Social Services, and Social Sciences.  Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are active members of the Presbyterian Church.  For more information please visit sponsor's website at: http://www.pcusa.org/financialaid/Deadline:  June 15th. 

A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship - Awarded to American Indian Scientists and Engineers.  Applicants must be full-time undergraduates or graduate students at an accredited four year college/university, or a full-time student at a two year college enrolled in a program leading to an academic degree.  Must have a 2.7 or higher cumulative grade point average (GPA) and be a member of AISES.  For additional information visit the website at http://www.aises.org/Deadline: June 15th.

General Motors Engineering Scholarship - Awarded to members of AISES who are American Indian/Alaskan Native undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in engineering.  Applicants must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average (GPA).  GM gives preference to electrical, industrial or mechanical engineering majors.  For more information go to http://www.aises.org/Deadline: June 15th.

Tribal Lands Environmental Science Scholarship - To enable Native Americans to work for the environmental protection of tribal lands by assisting them in their pursuit of environmental science degrees.  For additional information visit http://www.epa.gov/careers/stuopp.html#tlesspDeadline: June 15th.

GE Foundation Scholarship Program (League of United Latin American Citizens - LULAC) - The General Electric Foundation/League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Scholarship Program is intended to assist and encourage outstanding minority students in completing their college education.  The program is directed specifically to minority students with career interests in business or engineering.  For more information visit the website at http://www.lnesc.orgDeadline: June 15th. 

GM Scholarship (LULAC) - The GM Corporation and the sponsor's scholarship is intended to assist and to encourage outstanding minority students in completing their college education.  The sponsor's program is directed specifically to minority students with career interests in engineering.  For further information go to http://www.lnesc.orgDeadline: June 15th.

Swackhamer Peace Essay Contest (Nuclear Age Peace Foundation Sponsor) - The Swackhamer Peace Essay Contest has taken on a new form.  Contestants will submit a short (2-3 minute) video on the importance of U.S. leadership for nuclear weapons-free world.  For more information go to the website at http://www.wagingpeace.org/Deadline:  June 15th.

UJA - Jewish Foundation Education of Women (JFEW) Scholarship Program- Provides scholarships to Jewish men and women with significant financial need attending, undergraduate, graduate or professional schools.  Applicants must be Jewish residents of either New York city or the counties of Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester.  Applicants should submit applications to the Scholarship Office as early as possible.  For additional information visit  www.jfew.org/jfew.programs.scholarships.phpDeadline:  June 15th.

Association on American Indian Affairs Scholarships - Various scholarships offered for Native-American students.  For a list of the scholarships and criteria, visit www.Indian-affairs.org/Deadline: June 15th.

Emilie Hesemeyer Memorial Scholarship - Offers scholarships to full-time American Indian and Alaskan Native students with a preference given, but not limited to, students pursuing a major in Education.  This scholarship is renewable up to four years toward any single degree pending satisfactory progress.  For more information visit the website at http://www.indian-affairs.org/Deadline: June 15th.

AAIA/Florence Young Memorial Fellowship - A fellowship award given to Native American students pursuing a degree in the Arts.  Applicant must be minimally 1/4 degree Indian blood from a federally recognized tribe and must include a certificate of enrollment and blood quantum from tribe.  For guidelines and application visit: http://www.indian-affairs.org/Deadline: June 15th.

Diversity Scholarship for College Seniors Entering Law School (Harris Beach) - You must be a high school graduate of the Rochester City School District, or the Urban-Suburban Interdistrict Transfer Program and attending law school in the fall of 2008.  Students must be members of groups traditionally underrepresented in large law firms.  Applicants may not be the recipient of a similar award from another law firm.  For additional information and application go to: http://www.harrisbeach.com/files/diversity_scholarship/CSDiversityScholarshipAppinprogress.pdfDeadline:  June 19th.

Abbot & Fenner Business Consultants Annual Scholarship Award - The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.  Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 30 years old.  For additional information visit the website at http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htmDeadline: June 20th.

Federation Jean and Albert Nerken Scholarship Fund - The sponsor provides the scholarship to any major in secular fields of study.  Most recipients of the scholarship have been law, dental, and medical students.  For more information visit http://www.hfls.org/documents/nerkenguidelines.pdfDeadline: June 21st.

ROSE Scholarship Program (ROSE Fund) - The R.O.S.E. (Regaining One's Self-Esteem) Fund is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to recognizing, assisting and empowering women that have broken the cycle of domestic violence.  For more information and application go to: http://www.rosefund.org/programs/scholarship.aspDeadline: June 22nd.

The Korean American Scholarship Foundation - Awarded to students currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program.  The scholarship recipient is selected on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, school activities, and community services.  For additional information visit the website at http://www.kasf.org/Deadline: June 27th.

Do-Over Scholarship - Awarded by ScholarshipExperts.com.  To be eligible for this scholarship applicants must be at least 13 years of age, a legal citizen of the United States and currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education.  Applicants will submit a 250 word short written response on a given topic. For more information and application visit the website at www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx#do-overDeadline: June 30th.