Thompson Scholarship for Women in Safety - the sponsor provides an award for women pursuing a graduate degree in safety engineering, safety management, occupational health, nursing, occupational medicine, risk management, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, fire safety, environmental safety, environmental health or any other closely related fields. ASSE student membership not required for this award. Applicants must graduate in May 2009 or later to be eligible for any of these awards. For more information go to www.asse.org/foundation/scholarships/scholarships.php. Deadline: December 1st.
NSF Graduate Research Fellowships (Directorate for Education and Human Resources/NSF)- the sponsor aims to ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the United States and to reinforce its diversity by offering approximately 1,000 graduate fellowships in this competition. For more information, visit www.nsfgrfp.org/. Deadline: December 1st.
Maley/FTEScholarship Maley/FTE Scholarship (International Technology Education Association) - a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to support teachers in their preparation to increase the positive outcomes of technology education. The applicant must be a member of the sponsor organization (membership may be enclosed with scholarship application) and a technology teacher at any grade level who is beginning or continuing graduate study. For more information visit the website at http://www.iteaconnect.org/awards/scholarshipmaley.htm. Deadline: December 1st.
Litherland/FTE Scholarship (International Technology Education Association) - a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 for an undergraduate student majoring in technology education teacher preparation. The award is based upon interest in teaching, academic ability, need and faculty recommendations. For more information go to http://www.iteaconnect.org/awards/scholarshiplitherland.htm. Deadline: December 1st.
Independent Women's Forum Essay Contest - to apply for this scholarship you must be a full-time female student of any age enrolled as an undergraduate in any four-year college or university during the current academic year. For additional information and to apply, visit the website at http://www.iwf.org/campus/essay/. Deadline: December 1st.
FTE Scholarship (Undergraduate major in Technology Education) - the sponsor offers a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 for an undergraduate student majoring in technology education teacher preparation. Applicant must be a member of the sponsor organization. For more information, visit the sponsor's website at http://www.iteaconnect.org/awards/scholarshipundergrad.htm. Deadline: December 1st.
American College of Healthcare Executives Minority Internship - applicant must complete one year of graduate studies in a healthcare or association management program at an accredited university. Applicant must also be a minority as classified by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. For additional information visit, www.ache.org/CARSVCS/internship.cfm. Deadline: December 1st.
Joseph T. Weingold Scholarship - awarded to sophomore students who are enrolled full-time in a degree program leading to special education certification. For further information, go to http://www.nysarc.org/publications/Joseph.pdf. Deadline: Nominations must be submitted to the NYSARC, Inc. State Office no later than December 1st. Once submitted, NYSARC, Inc. will mail all nominees the Scholarship Application Form. It will be the responsibility of each nominee to complete the form and return it with all necessary information to the NYSARC, Inc. State Office on or before January 12th.
NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Scholarship - The NCAA awards 13 scholarships to ethnic minorities and 13 scholarships to female college graduates who will be entering their initial year of postgraduate studies. The applicant must be seeking admission or have been accepted into a sports administration or related program that will help the applicant obtain a career in intercollegiate athletics; such as, athletics administrator, coach, athletic trainer or other careers that provide a direct service to intercollegiate athletics. Must be a US citizen and no prior postgraduate studies. For application and other requirements, visit the website at http://www.ncaa.org/wps/ncaa?ContentID=572. Deadline: December 5th.
Naral Pro-Choice America T-shirt Contest - Win $1000 by entering a t-shirt design contest. NARAL recently launched a new and innovative campaign, free.will.power, with the goal of alerting young people to the challenges facing a pro-choice America. What do the words free.will.power mean to you? What does it mean to have a choice? Let the sponsor know by submitting your design on their website. Go to http://www.myfreewillpower.com/create/ to get the design kit and to submit your design. Deadline: December 5th.
SEVEN Fund Student Essay Competition - The SEVEN Fund will award one undergraduate student prize of $10,000 and one graduate student prize of $20,000. The essay topics change each year. For further information on essay topic, guidelines and how to apply visit the website at http://www.sevenfund.org/essayresources.html. Deadline: December 7th.
College Must-Haves Scholarship - The sponsor Brickfish wants to hear from students about their favorite college must-haves that make student life bearable. Not in college yet? The sponsor still want to know what items you deem are college must-haves. Applicants can apply by creating a video, submitting a photo with detailed description or writing a blog with photos. The awards range from $1,000 to $100. To apply and for additional information, go to http://www.brickfish.com/Lifestyles/CollegeMustHaves. Deadline: December 10th.
Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Undergraduate Student Fellowships - The sponsor offers fellowships to support quality environmental education for undergraduate students, thereby encouraging them to pursue careers in environmentally related fields and to continue their education beyond the baccalaureate level. Fellowships cover stipend, tuition, and expenses for a two year period. A summer internship is also required. For more information go to: http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2009/2009_gro_undergrad.html?CFID=5168641&CFTOKEN=82766828. Deadline: December 11th.
Pano Scholarship - The scholarship is made available through donations from Pano's Restaurant located on 1081 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York. Scholarship applicants must be a sophomore, junior or senior to qualify. The award categories are single mothers 25 years and older and ethnic minorities. Click here to download application or visit the Scholarship Office, MH230. Deadline: December 12th. (Extended to January 30th)
Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program - candidates must be a U.S. citizen who will be seniors or recent graduates of an accredited U.S. college or University in the fall of 2007. Applicant must be a member of a population that is adversely affected by racial or ethnic disparities in health. For more information, please visit the website at www.kff.org/about/jordanscholars.cfm. Deadline: December 12th.
The Freedom Forum - NCAA Sports Journalism Scholarship Program - Funded from a NCAA grant, Freedom Forum provides scholarships to college juniors majoring in journalism who have career goals in sports journalism and experience in campus sports journalism. For additional information and application, visit http://www.ncaa.org/leadership_advisory_board/programs.html. Deadline: December 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. One winner will be chosen every two weeks from October 31st to May 15th. For additional information, visit the website at www.suntrusteducation.com/sweeps/default.asp. Deadline: September 15th thru May 15th, can enter every two weeks.
Selected Professions Fellowships (AAUW Educational Foundation) - The sponsor provides support to women who intend to pursue a full-time course of study at an accredited institution during the fellowship year in a designated degree program where women's participation traditionally has been low. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Awards range from $5,000 to $20,000 and are made for one year. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/selected.cfm. Deadline: December 15th (Engineering Dissertation Award) and January 10th (Master's & First Professional Awards).
AXA Achievement Scholarship Program - AXA Achievement Scholarship in association with U.S. News & World Report provides $670,000 in annual scholarships to young people throughout the nation. Recipients will receive one-time scholarships of $10,000 each. For more information, visit www.axa-achievement.com/leadpage.php. Deadline: December 15th.
UNCF MERCK Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship - Awarded to an African American who is enrolled full time in a four year college or university in the U.S. Student must be a junior who will be a degree candidate in the 2008-2009 academic year, a Life or Physical Science major, and completed two semesters of organic chemistry. Students will participate in a 10 to 12 week summer research if selected. For additional information and application, visit http://www.uncf.org/merck. Deadline: December 15th.
The Elie Wiesel Prize Contest - An annual competition designed to challenge college students to analyze the urgent ethical issues confronting them in today's complex world. Any full time undergraduate junior and senior at an accredited college or university in the U.S. are eligible to enter the essay contest. For details and essay rules, visit the website at http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org/. Deadline: December 19th.
The Applegate/Jackson/Parks Future Teacher Scholarship - applicants are limited to graduate or undergraduate students majoring in education in institutions of higher learning throughout the United States. Officers, directors and employees of the National Institute of Labor Relations Research, the National Right to Work Committee, Members of the Selection Review Committee and their families are not eligible. For more information visit the website at www.nilrr.org. Deadline: December 31st.
William B. Ruggles Right to Work Journalism Scholarship - Available to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in journalism or a related field. This scholarship is based on scholastic ability and interest in the work of the Institute. Applicants must demonstrate potential to successfully complete an accredited journalism program and submit an essay to be eligible for the scholarship. To apply and for more information, go to http://www.nilrr.org/node/8. Deadline: December 31st.
All-Ink College Scholarship Program - To help students pursue their goal of a higher education. Students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Qualified students should be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university program during the spring 2009, fall 2009 or the 2009-1010 academic year. Student must write an essay. For additional information and application, visit website at http://www.all-ink.com. Deadline: December 31st.
$50K Giveaway Scholarship Sweepstakes - $50,000 in college scholarships will be given away. NO STRINGS ATTACHED. 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 2008 semester. Visit the website at http://www.afclending.com/50k/ for additional information. Deadline: Sweepstakes ends May 31st.
Washington Internships for Students of Engineering (WISE) - Each year, outstanding engineering students are selected to spend ten weeks in a special summer program in Washington, D.C. to learn how government officials make decisions on complex technological issues and how engineers can contribute to legislative and regulatory public policy decisions. For more information go to: http://www.wise-intern.org/WISE2009flyer.pdf. Deadline: December 31st.
New York State Aid to Native Americans - if you are an enrolled member of 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 the website at www.hesc.com/content.nsf/SFC/O/NYS_Aid_to_Native_Americans. Deadline: December 31st.
Triangle Scholarship - Was established in memory of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire of 1911 for children or dependents of a parent or guardian who presently receives disability benefit payments. Students must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need. Students must be nominated for this scholarship. See Patricia Ghee in MH 230 or email scholarship@buffalostate.edu. For additional information to to www.trianglememorial.com/mainframe.htm. Deadline: December 31st.
Gaia Scholarship - The Gaia Community Scholarship is available to students aspiring to be the change they wish to see in the world. The sponsor is offering a $1,000 scholarship to those two individuals with the most inspiring answers to three crucial questions. Applicants must answer questions on-line. To apply go to http://scholarships.gaia.com/. Deadline: December 31st.
The MPI College Education Scholarship - This scholarship is established for individuals who want to advance their academic or career related education in the meeting and events industry. The scholarship is for planners or suppliers in the industry who can demonstrate financial need and the quality of the program/course of study. Award is $2,500 and more than one applicant can be awarded based on availibility of funds. For additional information on scholarship requirements, go to http://www.mpiweb.org/cms/mpiweb/mpiform.aspx?ekfrm=4359. Deadlines: December 31st, March 31st, September 30th and June 30th.
