The Ron Brown (ITEC Scholarship)- The ITEC Scholarship is funded by the staff of the Information Technology Exchange Center and will be given to a Buffalo State student who is enrolled during the fall 2008 term, and shows promise in the study of computing and technology. Not all award recipients have been computing and technology majors. All applications must be submitted electronically, go to http://www.itec.suny.edu/scholarship for application and additional information. Deadline: November 1st.
The MAEE Jump-Start Scholarship (for prospective teachers) - Candidates for these awards will have completed 48 credits but not more than 90 credits, and will continue enrollment in the Spring term as a full-time student. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and attending a MAEE institution. For additional information contact the Career Development Center at Buffalo State, (716) 878-5811. Deadline: November 1st.
Struggling Scholars Fund - scholarvault.com is now a scholarship research engine. Awards are made to undergraduates and graduates who are enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university. Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA or higher to apply. The scholarship agency will also pay for outstanding educational debt. International students may apply. There is an application fee. For additional information and to apply, visit http://www.scholarvault.com. Deadline: various.
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Undergraduate Scholarship Program - the sponsor offers scholarships for college sophomores enrolled in a four or five year college program. Applicants will complete work sessions during each summer break, increasing their knowledge and job responsibilities while assisting intelligence professionals and applying your academics. For additional information please visit the website at https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/view-all-jobs/undergraduate-scholarship-program.html. Deadline: November 1st.
Dow Jones Summer Business Reporting Internship Program - Must be a US citizen or an Alien Resident authorized to work in the US. Applicant must be enrolled full-time as a college sophomore or junior. Must be a member of a minority group (Black, Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaskan Native). For additional information, visit http://dowjones.com/careers/internships/fund_intern/Fund_Intern.htm. Deadline: November 1st.
Komen (Susan G.) Breast Cancer Foundation - the purpose of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation College award is to assist students who have lost a parent to breast cancer. For more information please visit the website at http://cms.komen.org/komen/GrantsProgram/AwardsScholarships/CollegeScholarshipAwards/index.htm?ssSourceNodeID=368&ssSourceSiteId=komen. Deadline: Currently not accepting applications for 2008-2009, check back on website for future opening or email collegescholarships@komen.org.
Fellowships for New Americans Soros (Paul and Daisy) - the fellowships are grants for up to two years of graduate study in the United States. The program is open to individuals who retain loyalty and a sense of commitment to their country of origin as well as to the United States. Applicant must be a green card holder or has been naturalized as a U.S. citizen or is the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens. The applicant must either have a bachelor's degree or be in his/her final year of undergraduate study. For additional information, visit the website at www.pdsoros.org. Deadline: November 1st.
Horizons Foundation Scholarship - the sponsor provides support to encourage women to pursue careers related to the national security and defense interest of the US and to provide development opportunities to women already working in national security and defense fields. For more information, go to http://wid.ndia.org/horizon/scholar.htm.. Deadline: November 1st.
Military Education Scholarships (VA Mortgage Center) - Offers three bi-yearly $1,000 scholarships in conjunction with our Military Education Scholarship Program. Applicants must be current and prospective ROTC program students, active duty military personnel with plans to attend college. Also honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. Military or sons and daughters of active-duty military may apply. Visit website at http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/scholarships.html for more information. Deadline: November 14th.
Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships - all citizens or nationals of the United States regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age disability or sexual orientation committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level may apply. Must have become a U.S. citizen by November 1st. Visit website for additional information, http://www7.nationalacademics.org/fordfellowships/fordpredoc.html. Deadline: November 14th.
SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes - students must complete an online entry form by accessing the SunTrust Education loans off to college website. Entries are limited to one per person during each drawing period. Alternate entries are limited to one submission per name or address, per drawing period. High school seniors can win a $1,000 scholarship for first year expenses at an accredited college or private career school. For additional information, visit the website at www.suntrusteducation.com/sweeps/default.asp. Deadline: October 31st thru May 15th, can enter every two weeks and one winner will be chosen.
President's Scholarship (Institute of Industrial Engineers) - available to undergraduate students pursuing a course of study in industrial engineering. Candidates must be active in a student chapter and must have demonstrated leadership and promoted IIE involvement on campus. You must have a nomination form completed by a faculty member who is a member of IIE. For more information visit website at http://www.iienet2.org/details.aspx?id=857. Deadline: November 15th.
Harold and Inge Marcus Scholarship (Institute of Industrial Engineers) - enrolled full-time in an undergraduate industrial engineering program. This award is intended to recognize academic excellence and noteworthy contribution to the development of the industrial engineering professions. You must have a nomination form completed by a faculty member who is a member of IIE. For more information visit website at http://www.iienet2.org/details.aspx?id=857. Deadline: November 15th.
GEM Fellowship (The National GEM Consortium) - an American Indian, African American, Latino, Puerto Rican or other Hispanic American who is a U.S. citizen at the time of application my apply. Qualified under-represented students pursuing graduate studies in engineering or science will participate in paid internships. For additional information and application, go to http://www.gemfellowship.org/content/view/41/56/. Deadline: November 15th.
Graduate Student and Junior Professional Program (Foundation for Educational Exchange between Canada and United States) - applicant must be Canadian citizens applying to go to the United States or American citizens bound for Canada. American applicants who are currently enrolled at an American institution of higher education should contact their Fulbright Program Advisor regarding on-campus deadlines. For more information visit website at http://www.fulbright.ca/en/graduatestudenttext.asp. Deadline: October 20th for U.S. residents and November 15th for Canadian residents.
Council for America's First Freedom - National essay contest offers students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to compete for $3,000, $1,500 and $750 award. Candidate must examine the First Amendment, its history, current importance and relevance of religious freedom in America and in the world today. The competition is open to students in the United States and U.S. territories, and to American schools and American home-schooled students worldwide. To apply and for further information, go to http://www.firstfreedom.org/education/students.html. Deadline: November 24th
Glamour's Top 10 College Women Competition - any woman who is currently a full-time junior at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada for the current academic year may apply. For more information, fax (212) 286-6922 or email TTCW@glamor.com. Deadline: November 30th.