Young Women’s Preparatory Academy

Scholarship Bulletin
May 2017
WHAT'S INSIDE

 Private Scholarships
 Scholarships for Students to Study Abroad
 Essay Contests
 On the Internet
 Financial Aid help for International Students
 Other Scholarship Websites

10 Tips on Winning a Scholarship

1. Start searching for scholarships as soon as possible. Don't wait until spring of your senior year in high school to start
searching, or you'll miss half the deadlines. Continue searching for scholarships even after you are enrolled in college. Consider
this like a full time job.
2. Answer all of the optional questions on a scholarship matching web site for about twice as many matches.
3. Use a free scholarship matching service like Fastweb.com. The Fastweb database is updated daily, and the site will email you
notifications of new scholarships that match your personal background profile.
4. Look for local scholarships on bulletin boards near the guidance counselor of financial aid offices, or the library's jobs and
careers section.
5. Apply to every scholarship for which you are eligible. Pursue less competitive scholarships, such as small awards and essay
contests, since they are easier to win and the money adds up and helps you win bigger scholarships.
6. Don't miss deadlines. Use a calendar and checklist to get organized.
7. Tailor your application to the sponsor's goals. Read and follow the instructions carefully.
8. If you have difficulty writing essays, try recording yourself as you answer the question out loud, and transcribe the recording
later. Most people can think and speak faster than they can write or type. Create an outline afterward to organize your thoughts.
9. Personalize your essay and be passionate. Write about something of interest to you. Make your application stand out from the
crowd. Talk about your impact on other people. Give examples and be specific.
10. Google your name and make sure you have a professional online profile. Use a professional email address, such as
firstname.lastname@gmail.com. Clean up the content of your Facebook account, removing inappropriate and immature material.

SCHOLARSHIPS AS OF 4/25/17

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to announce that the scholarship program will be continued for 2014. Our
winners from the past two years are posted on our scholarship website.
AWARD VALUE: $1,000
Please visit our website at http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Deadline: June 12, 2017
AICPA Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students - Also found in Connect EDU
The AICPA Minority Scholarship awards outstanding minority students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and
their ultimate entry into the profession. Funding is provided by the AICPA Foundation, with contributions from the New Jersey
Society of CPAs and Robert Half International. For four decades, this program has provided over $14 .6 million in scholarships to
approximately 8,000 accounting scholars. The organization offers a variety of scholarships to high school students as well as
students already attending college. For additional information about the scholarships that are offered by the AICPA, please go to:
https://www.thiswaytocpa.com/education/scholarship-search/

Deadline: varies according to scholarship

Air Force ROTC Scholarships

Get a degree in the field of your choice and the education and experience you need to succeed. The leadership and
management experience that you'll gain, combined with a degree, is sure to prepare you for a promising future in either the Air
Force or the business world.
For more information, go to http://www.afrotc.com/
Deadline: December 1st of each year

Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship Fund

For students who demonstrate excellence in leadership, diversity, integrity and academia. The Akash Kuruvilla Memorial
Scholarship is awarded annually to one male and one female, upon maintaining GPA requirements and enrollment as a full time
student. It is open to any field of study. Candidates for this scholarship must meet all of the requirements listed below and submit
all requested materials to the AKMSF Selection Committee by the appointed deadline. Late applicants will not be considered.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate excellence in leadership, diversity, integrity and academia. The selection committee will
also base its decisions on financial need, content of character and the candidates’ potential to make an impact on his/her peers
and community.
Website/Contact Info: https://www.akmscholarship.com/
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Scholarships applications will be received until Friday June 17, 2017

Alphonso Deal Scholarship Award

African American high school seniors who are U.S. citizens accepted by an accredited college/university
(including 2-year institutions) interested in preparing for a career in law enforcement

Amount of Scholarship: $500 stipend

Additional Information: http://www.blackpolice.org/scholarships.html

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017

AmeriCorps Opportunities
Some Benefits You Feel, Other Benefits are Real. Perhaps the first and biggest benefit people get from volunteering is the
satisfaction of incorporating service into their lives and making a difference in their community and country. The intangible
benefits alone—such as pride, satisfaction and accomplishment—are worthwhile reasons to serve.

AmeriCorps programs do more than move communities forward; they serve their members by creating jobs and providing
pathways to opportunity for young people entering the workforce. AmeriCorps places thousands of young adults into intensive
service positions where they learn valuable work skills, earn money for education, and develop an appreciation for citizenship.

To learn more about the AmeriCorps Experience, please go to: AmeriCorps State and National:

AORN Foundation Scholarship

The AORN Foundation awards scholarships to students who are pursuing a career in perioperative nursing and to registered
nurses who are continuing their education in perioperative nursing by pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree.

The application for the 2016-2017 school year is now open. Award Amount: Up to $20,000
Deadline: June 15, 2017

http://www.aorn.org/aorn-foundation/scholarships-available

27th Annual Poster Contest for High School Students “One Person Can Make A
Difference”

High school students (Only students living in United States are eligible to enter) in grades 9 through 12 are invited to enter our
annual Poster Contest for High School Students by creating a poster interpreting the theme One Person Can Make a
Difference
PRIZES:

 First Prize - $1000

 Second Prize - $500
 Third Prize - $250
 Up to five Honorable Mentions of $100 each

DEADLINE: Posters must be postmarked by February 27th, 2017.

WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED: April 27th, 2017
SEND ENTRIES TO: High School Poster Contest,
THE CHRISTOPHERS, 5 Hanover Square, 22nd Floor New York, NY 10004
*Note: If you have a digitally created poster, please send it via e-mail as a .jpg file.
To submit a digital poster as a jpg email s.holinski@christophers.org or any questions contact s.holinski@christophers.org

Click here for rules & an entry form for the 27th Annual Poster Contest

B. Davis Scholarship
General Information
The generosity of our site sponsors have allowed us to offer a scholarship to help the students who visit our site.
The winner(s) of this scholarship will be notified by email and their name(s) will be shown on this site.
 This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any
post-secondary institution. There is no age restriction

 Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and next
 This is not an academic scholarship but we would like to know your current academic standing
Application Procedure
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic below:

Your submissions must be sent to us by email at awards@studentawardsearch.com

Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss whether you believe you possess some or all of these
qualities, and describe an experience where you developed and/or demonstrated some or all of these traits.

For more information, please go to their website at: http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm

AWARD VALUE: $1,000
DEADLINE: May 22, 2017

Big Sun Scholarship

The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. In order to do our part we are offering
an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.

How to Apply
Please send us a short essay (500 - 1,000 words) answering the following questions:
How did your participation in sports during your high school years influence you?
Has your participation influenced your career goals?
Has your participation influenced how you relate to your family?

Who is eligible?
All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post
secondary institute.
Please remember to include your name and the name of the school that you are attending.

How to submit
All essay submissions should be sent to: athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com

Please visit our website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.

Deadline: June 19, 2017

Breylan Communications BBG Communications Scholarship

The BBG Communications scholarship is designed for students between the ages of 16 and 21 who are currently in
or will be attending an institution of higher education in the Fall of 2016.

A) Be between the ages of 16 and 21 on June 30, 2016

B) Submit answers to the two essay questions, which can be found on the
application page, prior to the June 30, 2016 deadline.
C) Have at least one full year of post secondary studies remaining at the time of the award
D) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
E) Be a citizen of the United States or Canada

Apply online. Student should review the website for complete details, essay topics and guidelines, and submission
instructions: http://breylancommunications.com/bbgcommunications/132/scholarships.php
Deadline: June 30, 2017

2016 CAP, Inc. Scholarship

The CAP, Inc. Scholarship application is now available at miamifoundation.org/CAP. Please click here to review
the 2016 CAP Application Guidelines.

In order to qualify, applicants must be in financial need and meet the following eligibility requirements:

1) Graduate of a Miami-Dade County Public School or hold a G.E.D. with a minimum of two years in a Miami-Dade
public high school.
2) Full-time student, seeking first undergraduate degree at a post-secondary institution.

You must register on The Miami Foundation's new online application portal. Please review the user
instructions to successfully submit an application.

Under NO circumstances will INCOMPLETE applications for this grant be accepted.

Application Requirements

Rising Freshmen
 FASFA Student Aid Report (SAR): Please upload ALL pages for the applied year.
 Copy of your Financial Aid Award Letter from your college or university. If your financial aid award letter is
not available to you, please contact your college or university’s financial aid office to request that they send
it to you. If your school is still unable to send your 2015-2016 Financial Aid Award letter by the CAP, Inc.
Grant deadline, please request an estimated award letter.

Rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

 FASFA Student Aid Report (SAR): Please upload ALL pages for the applied year.
 Copy of your most recent Financial Aid Award Letter from your college or university. If your financial aid
 award letter is not available to you, please contact your college or university’s financial aid office to request
that they send it to you. If after contacting the financial aid office, your school is still unable to send your
2015-2016 Financial Aid Award letter by the CAP, Inc. Grant deadline, you may submit last year’s (2015-
2016) Award Letter.
 Remember to upload your private bank statements indicating all private loan amounts which were borrowed
for educational purposes ONLY
 Unofficial college transcript

Just don’t even think about submitting an incomplete application. It will simply not be considered!!!

 To be considered for a grant, you must have unmet need. This means:
COST OF COLLEGE (MINUS) YOUR EFC (MINUS) ALL FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
(EQUALS) UNMET NEED

If you have unmet need, please consider submitting your

application
The deadline to submit an application is Friday, May 26, 2017
Children of Divorce Scholarship
On behalf of Ayo and Iken PLC, I would like to inform you of a new scholarship opportunity available for high school seniors. We
are offering two $1,000 scholarship for high school seniors. The deadline for scholarship submissions is May 1st, 2017 and we
would like to spread awareness of this great opportunity for students.

The Winning Essays Will Show

◾How your parents still communicated after the divorce

◾How both parents took steps to work together in a co-parenting role
◾How both parents showed a united front to ensure you grew up in a loving household

Application Package:
◾Application Form
◾2000 Word Essay
◾Write a personal letter to us stating your interest – there is no required format for your letter. Almost anything will do. ( just
send us a letter )

Send all materials by mail to:

Law Firm of Ayo and Iken

Att: Scholarship
703 W. Bay Street
Tampa, FL 33606

This is the link to our scholarship information page: myfloridalaw.com/children-of-divorce-scholarship-ayo-iken/

Deadline: May 1st, 2017

College STEPS Program

The College STEPS Scholarship Sweepstakes allows any current U.S. Resident who is a high school senior during the 2016-
2017 school year, who graduates from high school in 2017 and who enrolls in the College STEPS Program $1000 to each of 100
winners. Monthly drawings starting in July 2017
http://ebm.collegesteps.wellsfargoemail.com/r/regf2?a=0&aid=2092274041&n=1
Final Deadline is June 30, 2017

Cooperative Living Organization Scholarships

Low Cost Housing for incoming University of Florida and Santa Fe Community College students. Information and application at:
http://www.cloliving.org/
Low-cost housing
Deadline: Ongoing

Common Knowledge Scholarships

Developed and administered at Nova Southeastern University, the Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation (CKSF) awards
scholarships to students through Internet-based quiz competitions. CKSF reward students for demonstrating what they know.
There is no essay writing or long applications to complete. Students receive scholarship awards based on common knowledge
and basic education curricula. Students in grades 9 –12 (must live in Broward, Dade, of Monroe County) can go on line and
register to compete at
Deadlines varies

Daughters of the American Revolution National Society

The NSDAR awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of an undergraduate degree in one of the
following areas: history, political science, economics, government or nursing. The DAR Scholarship Committee awards
scholarships to qualified applicants regardless of race religion, sex or national origin. All multi-year scholarships, typically
renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive years of attendance at an accredited college or university in the United
States. The ONLY exception is the American Indian Scholarship that is available for students pursuing vocational training. For
information about their various scholarships, go to their website at:
http://www.himmarsheedar.org/scholarship.html
Deadline varies according to major chosen.

Edison Scholars Program

Open Now
The Edison Scholars Program, sponsored by Edison International, is offering aspiring scientists, mathematicians and engineers
scholarships to pursue their education at a four-year colleges or universities. Graduating high school seniors who show potential
for success in college and have financial need are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. Eligible students must live in or
attend a public or private high school in areas serviced by Southern California Edison (SCE) or attend an eligible high school in
the designated area surrounding SCE’s San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS).

Thirty renewable scholarships of $10,000/year up to $40,000 or the attainment of a bachelor’s degree will be awarded.

Detailed information, a list of eligible high schools, and an online application can be found
at https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/edisonscholars/

Empower Scholarship Award

The EMPOWER Scholarship, administered by Courage Kenny Foundation, encourages and supports ethnically diverse students
who are pursuing a career in a medical or rehabilitation field.

The scholarship is made possible by a generous gift from the David M. Hersey Endowment Fund of the Courage Kenny
Foundation.

Applicants must identify how they will use their education and training and demonstrate their interest in rehabilitation. Selection is
based on the applicant’s stated intentions, past achievements, need, and graduation ranking.

To be eligible for a scholarship, please read the requirements to ensure you submit a complete application package.
Scholarships are awarded in June with checks made out to the educational institution you plan to attend.

Application Documents

EMPOWER Scholarship application

Applications are accepted Jan 1 – April 30. All information should be submitted to:
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute
Volunteer Services – EMPOWER Committee
3915 Golden Valley Road, Minneapolis, MN 55422
Phone: 612-775-2728
Email: CKRIEMPOWER@allina.com http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/empower_scholarship.html
Deadline: April 30, 2017
ESA Foundation Computer and Video Scholarship Program
For minority and female students majoring in a field related to computer and video game arts.
Applicants must be:

Women or minority students,

 Pursuing degrees leading to careers in computer and video game arts (high school seniors must already be accepted
into a program),
 Enrolling or enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the
United States,
 Maintaining a grade point average of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent), and
 US citizens.

This scholarship program is administered by International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. To apply, please visit
https://aim.applyists.net/esaf between February 1 and April 1 for the following academic year.
http://www.esafoundation.org/scholarship.asp

Deadline: April 27, 2017

Gator Club of Miami Scholarship

Congratulations on your admission to the University of Florida, and welcome to the Gator Nation. Thank
you for your interest in applying to the Gator Club of Miami® Scholarship.

ELIGIBILITY
Applicant must be an incoming freshman to the University of Florida for the Summer or Fall 2017
semesters.

Applicant must be graduating from a high school located in Miami-Dade County at the end of this school
year (May/June 2017.) If home schooled, applicant must have resided in Miami-Dade County for the last
year.

INSTRUCTIONS
Your completed application must be postmarked no later than May 31, 2017, to be considered.

The completed Scholarship Application and additional required information must be sent together in one
envelope. We cannot consider any forms, materials, or information submitted separately from the original
application.

Incomplete and/or late applications will not be reviewed. No exceptions.

All scholarship recipients will be notified by July 15, 2017.

Please mail application package to:

Gator Club® of Miami

1825 Ponce de Leon Blvd. #312
Coral Gables, Florida 33134

The eligibility requirements and the application itself can be accessed through the following link:

2017 GCOM Scholarship Application

Give Kids a Chance Scholarship

The Give Kids a Chance Scholarship was established by Brian McDonough, Esq. to support children of lower-income families.
Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors desiring to continue their education but need additional financial assistance to
do so. Recipients are eligible for additional awards given they maintain full-time status and meet academic requirements.
http://www.gkac.org/ to view the guidelines and application.

Deadline: April 30th, 2017.

Gloria and Joseph Mattera National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children
http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/mattera.htm
Year: Entering or enrolled in college or other types of post-secondary programs, high school dropouts or potential dropouts
Award: 100 awards of $150-$500
Eligibility: Migrant youth who have the potential and the desire to further their education to achieve their personal and career
goals. Recent history of movement for agricultural employment - priority will be given to currently interstate migrant youth.
Have scholastic potential, financial need, enrolled in or accepted at an accredited public or private college, technical or
vocational school, or a dropout or a potential dropout from high school who shows promise of ability to continue schooling.
Notes: Applicants must submit a copy of the their current or most recent Migrant Education Program Certificate of Eligibility
(COE). Students may reapply annually but are limited to one award per 12 month period.
Deadline: April 1st , 2017

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is the nation's preeminent organization supporting Hispanic higher education. Founded in 1975
as a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization, HSF's vision is to strengthen the country by advancing college education among
Hispanic Americans. In support of its mission to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees, HSF provides the Latino
community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country. For more
information on available scholarships, please go to: http://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/
Deadline: Various deadlines based on the scholarship 2016 – 2017

Holliday Karatinos Law Firm, PLLC Scholarship Program

The Holliday Karatinos Law Firm, PLLC Scholarship Program is designed to help high school seniors and college students in
Florida who are interested in pursuing an institution of higher education. With combined scholarship grants worth $4,500, we are
excited to help students achieve their goals as we recognize the value of education as a vital foundation for the creation and
fulfillment of advantageous careers. We look forward to reviewing your application, and wish you success in all your future
endeavors.

To learn more about our scholarship, please go to: www.helpinginjuredpeople.com/college-scholarship .

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
· Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent U.S. resident.
· Be accepted to an institution of higher learning.
· A high school senior (who is 18+ or has parent written consent), or college student (2 year tech, or 4 year university,
colleges, undergraduates).

ESSAY
The following documents must be provided for consideration (.doc, .docx, or .pdf format only) to the attention of Hannah E.
Holliday via email only to hannahholliday@helpinginjuredpeople.com.
· An official copy of a current academic transcript.
· Proof of legal residency in U.S. (i.e. birth certificate, passport, driver’s license, permanent resident card, etc.).
· Proof of acceptance to an institution of higher learning.
· Submit a digital photo (.jpg) of yourself.
· A one-page essay of no less than 600 words with the focus on: PERSONAL INJURY – CONCUSSIONS IN SPORTS
Do you think that there is enough emphasis on safety in sports to prevent concussions? What do you think we should do to curb
concussions in high school athletics?
Deadline: April 15, 2017.

Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship

Drs. Jack and Gloria Tuckfield established the Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship to honor the
extraordinary life and achievements of their daughter Jacki. Jacki aspired for a better life through academic, spiritual
and professional achievements. Business scholarships are awarded to African American students who plan to pursue a
professional career in South Florida. This year, the Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship Fund will
provide $22,000 in tuition awards.
 http://www.scholarshipsonline.org/2013/04/jacki-tuckfield-memorial-graduate.html to view the guidelines and
application.

Deadline May, 2017.

James Beard Foundation Scholarship

James Beard is fondly remembered by friends and colleagues as a man who offered unstinting
help and encouragement to people embarking on a culinary career. Upholding Beard's legacy of
culinary education and support through our scholarship program is an essential component of
the James Beard Foundation's mission.
The Friends of James Beard Foundation Scholarships and the James Beard Foundation School
Scholarships have been established to assist aspiring culinary professionals who plan to further
their education at a licensed or accredited culinary school. Professional grants are also
available for independent work, study and travel. Find out more at
www.jamesbeard.org/education/scholarships-and-grants
or
www.sms.scholarsapply.org/jamesbeard
Deadline: May 15, 2017

Jewish Educational Loan Fund

The JELF is offering interest free loans that will help to provide the final dollars that bridge the gap between a student’s total
finance resources and the cost of attending school. Students must be citizens or legal residents of the United States and be a
part of the Jewish community. You can find more information by going to their website at: http://www.jelf.org/
CHECK BACK ON MARCH 1, 2017 FOR THE LOAN APPLICATION FOR THE 2017 - 2018 SCHOOL YEAR

Johnson Scholarship Foundation

The Johnson Scholarship Foundation is a private Foundation with a mission to assist disadvantaged people to obtain education.
It does not make individual grants. All scholarships and grants are made through selected institutions. The Foundation believes
that education can empower disadvantaged people to improve their economic circumstances and quality of life. The Foundation
operates a number of core programs, which were established by its founder, and supports the education of disabled,
economically disadvantaged and American Indian students. The Foundation’s support of these causes is delivered through a
variety of scholarships and grant programs, which are described in this site. To view a list of scholarships offered, please go to:
http://www.johnsonscholarshipfoundation.org/apply.html#apply
Deadlines Vary

Kaire & Heffernan Community Scholarships for Florida Students

Kaire & Heffernan, LLC is proud to offer a very special scholarship opportunity to students in The Sunshine State.

The scholarship will award one student with the following:

 A check in the amount of $1,000.00, made payable to the recipient’s chosen educational institution, to be used solely for the
purposes of tuition and related expenses
 A check in the amount of $500.00, made payable as a donation to the local non-profit organization where the winning student
volunteered his or her time

To apply for the Kaire & Heffernan, LLC Community Scholarship for Florida High School Students, you must first meet all
of the following eligibility guidelines:

 Currently enrolled as a senior in a Florida high school and accepted to an accredited 4-year college or university program
 Current resident of the State of Florida and the United States of America
 Applicant must have volunteered time at a local Florida 501©(3) non-profit.
 Full list of Undergraduate Scholarship requirements

How to Apply >>>> https://www.kairelaw.com/scholarship-2017/

The application deadline for the scholarship is July 17th, 2017.

LEAGUE Foundation Scholarship 2016

The program is open to self-identified Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgender graduating high school
seniors meeting the prescribed criteria at http://www.leaguefoundation.org/scholarships/
Currently the LEAGUE Foundation has three awards for consideration and each student application is
automatically reviewed for each. (The three awards are on the left panel in the above link.)
The Application Becomes Available January 1, 2017
Deadline: April 30, 2017

Lift Parts Express Scholarships

Must be a current student in high school or a freshman or sophomore in College/University; enrolled or expected to be enrolled by the fall of
2017. Must be a legal resident of the United States or Canada. Submit a completed online application form prior to deadline.
Award: $500.00 Website: http://www.forkliftpartsflorida.com/forkliftparts.php
Deadline: June 30th, 2017

LM Scholarship Program
Leavitt Machinery is providing a $1000 scholarship to a deserving student who is currently enrolled or expects to be enrolled in a degree
program (2 years of length or greater) by September. Additionally, to be eligible, a student must have a GPA of a 3.0 or higher and submit an
answer to the essay question prior to the submission deadline.
Website: http://www.forklifttrainingcalgary.com/apply.php

Award: $500.00
Deadline: May 31, 2017

Miami Foundation scholarship programs for MDCPS Students

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, The Miami Foundation’s scholarship programs help students
gain access to access higher education.

Apply for these scholarships at: http://miamifoundation.org/scholarships/

College Assistance Program (CAP, Inc.)

CAP, Inc. provides scholarships to Miami-Dade County Public School graduates who have exhausted all
avenues of financial assistance (federal, state and institutional), but still have significant unmet needs to
attend the college of their choice. Award amounts typical range from $500 to $1,500 and are based on
financial analysis for each applicant of unmet need. Deadline: Friday, May 26, 2017

Give Kids a Chance Scholarship

The Give Kids a Chance Scholarship was established by Brian McDonough, Esq. to support children of lower income families.
Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors desiring to continue their education but need additional financial assistance to
do so. Recipients are eligible for additional awards given they maintain full-time status and meet academic requirements. Awards
are typically $1,000. Deadline: April 30, 2017

"No Essay" Scholarship

The "No Essay" Scholarship, offered by College Prowler, isn't technically a summer scholarship. Whereas
most scholarships are offered once a year or only once ever, the "No Essay" Scholarship is offered at the
end of each month, which includes the summer months.

As you can probably tell from the title, this $2,000 scholarship requires no essay. It's a non-writer friendly
scholarship that pretty much only requires a pulse (and the skills to login or register for the website). If
you're a high school or current college student or looking to attend college in the next 12 months, then
you qualify. Winners are chosen at random. To not apply for such a simple scholarship this summer is
almost inexcusable.
You may already be lined up to receive student loans this upcoming fall semester but that doesn't mean
you can't apply for some of these scholarships this summer. Nothing beats free money, especially
scholarships like these, which for the most part, haveeasy scholarship applications.

If you must sit out in the sun this summer to relax or tan, why not grab your laptop and earn some free
money while you're at it? Just make sure your laptop doesn't fall into the pool and you should be good to
go.
https://colleges.niche.com/scholarship/apply.aspx?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=GooglePPC&ut
m_campaign=GooglePPCNESScholarship&source=GooglePPCNESScholarship&reason=GooglePPCNE
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Next Deadline: April 30th, 2017

NROTC Scholarship Program ( For Juniors for next year )

Eligibility Requirements
The Navy adheres to strict moral, physical and academic standards. This applies to students in the NROTC program. Here is a
list of some of the basic requirements to apply for the program. You must:
 Be a U.S. citizen
 Be not less than 17 years old by September 1 of year starting college and no more than 23 on June 30 of that year
 Not have reached your 27th birthday by June 30 of the year in which your graduation and commissioning are
anticipated
 Have acquired a high school graduation or equivalency certificate by August 1 of the year you plan to enter the
NROTC program
 Have no moral obligations or personal convictions that prevent conscientious bearing of arms and supporting and
defending the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign or domestic
 Be physically qualified by Navy standards
 Not have 30 or more semester hours or 45 or more quarter hours of college credit upon application
Application
 You may start the application process during the second semester of your junior year of high school. Follow these
steps. Or download a comprehensive application information checklist. (Can't view this file? Download Adobe Acrobat
Reader)
 STEP 1 — COLLEGE BOARD SCORE RELEASE
 Authorize the testing agency to release your scores directly to the NROTC Scholarship Program (program code 0656).
No other means of providing scores to the program is acceptable. Scores forwarded directly from the applicant or a
school will not be accepted.
 The minimum SAT scores are 530 Critical Reading, 520 Math
 The minimum ACT scores are 21 Math, 22 English
 Graduates in the top 10% of their class will be considered
 Scores will be accepted no earlier than Feb. 15 and will not be accepted after December 31
For full details and online application see website at: http://www.navy.com/careers/nrotc/

Off to College Scholarship Program

High school senior, legal resident. Planning to enroll in a U.S. Department of Education accredited college or career school for
the Fall of 2015.Recipients are selected by a random drawing from among all eligible entries received. Students apply online.
Students should review the website for complete details http://www.suntrusteducation.com/scholarship-
sweepstakes/index.html?ref=STELHMSIDEBAR
College Scholarship Sweepstakes ("Sweepstakes") begins on 9/15/2016 and ends 5/12/2017 ("Sweepstakes Period").

www.raise.me Introducing a NEW way to earn scholarships from colleges

Students are eligible to receive scholarship money for each achievement from the start of 9th grade until midway
through 12th grade.

Through a new program called raise.me, you can automatically earn scholarships from colleges each time you achieve any of
the following goals in school:

- Get an A in a course ($100 - $1,000)

- Get a B in a course ($50 - $600)
- Participate in a school club or sport ($25 - $250)
- And much more
 Our school is among the first in the country to take advantage of this opportunity, which is funded in part by the Bill & Melinda
Gates Foundation and U.S. colleges.

Here is how you can get the most from this opportunity:

1) Ensure that you create an account at www.raise.me.

2) Start racking up those good grades, community service, extracurricular activities, and other achievements to include in
your raise.me “Portfolio” in order to earn “Micro-Scholarships” from colleges. As a student you will be eligible to
receive scholarship money for each achievement from the start of 9th grade until midway through 12th grade.
3) Students: Visit www.raise.me to create your account.
4) Parents: Please go to: www.raise.me/parents for more information.
We hope using raise.me will make your path to college both more fun and affordable.

If you have questions, I encourage you to send an email to support@raise.me.

Increasing numbers of public and private colleges continue to join the raise.me program. Colleges are added on a monthly basis
and you can request colleges at any time. Your student will automatically get related Micro-Scholarships from all new colleges
as they become available.

Scholarship Zone Scholarship

We awarded our first $10,000 Scholarship in 2005. We now award a new winner every month. Today, we
have awarded over $800,000 in scholarships, and we are still going strong. How do we do this? We
partner with colleges and universities focused on continuing education programs that provide graduates
with real opportunities for career advancement. This allows us to continue awarding the scholarship every
month.
To learn more, please go to: http://scholarshipzone.com/
Deadline: Jun 30th 2017

SHPE Foundation Scholarship Program

http://www.shpefoundation.org/scholarships /
Year: High school senior or current college student
Award: $1,000-$5,000
Eligibility: Latino/a students who demonstrate both significant motivation and aptitude for a career in science, technology,
engineering or mathematics. Minimum GPA: 3.00 on a 4.0 for high school seniors and undergraduates; 3.25 on a 4.0 scale
for graduate students; must be a full-time student.
Notes: Scholarship opens in January. All Latino students that meet such requirements are eligible to apply, regardless of
citizenship, but residency requirements can vary depending on scholarship sponsor. Be pursuing your first bachelors,
masters or doctoral degree. (Students pursuing a second bachelors, etc. are not eligible).
Deadline: July 31, 2017

Straight Forward Media Scholarships

Straight Forward Media offers 6 different scholarships to a wide variety of students every year. Each of our scholarship programs
is open to both American and international students, and we offer scholarships to attendees of four-year colleges, two-year and
community colleges, vocational and technical schools.

Unless otherwise noted, all scholarship awards are $500 and are given four times per year.

We maintain separate websites for most of our scholarships, and you can find links to each below.

 Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship. Awarded twice per year, you can apply online for each of the $1,000 awards.
 Recession Relief Scholarship: (formerly the Get Out of Debt Scholarship) Apply online with a short essay about why you need a
helping hand with your debt situation, and why the scholarship will help you attend an educational program.
 Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarship: A general scholarship for students of all education backgrounds.
 Teachers: A scholarship for students planning to be teachers — of any kind and at any level.
 Minority: For college students (and soon-to-be college students) who are members of racial or ethnic minority groups.
 Nursing: For college students (and soon-to-be college students) who are pursuing a nursing degree.
 Deadlines: Vary

SunTrust Off To College Scholarship

You could win a $500 scholarship!
For the tenth consecutive year, SunTrust is pleased to offer the Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes where students can
win a $500 scholarship for education expenses at a 2 or 4 year public or private college/university located in the U.S.
What: A total of 30 individual $500 scholarships will be awarded for education expenses. Two winners will be
randomly chosen every two weeks throughout the sweepstakes period.

Who: Entrants can be either:

 High school seniors planning to attend college in the fall of 2017, or
 Current college students continuing undergraduate studies in the fall of 2017

When: Two winners are chosen every two weeks from Oct. 28, 2016 - May 12, 2017

Details: Sweepstakes details are:

 Registration begins Sept. 15th and the first drawing is held on Oct. 31st
 Free to enter — eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need
For complete details and application go to: https://www.suntrusteducation.com/ScholarshipSweepstakes/index.html
2016-2017 SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes Registration Begins September 12, 2016

Tylenol Scholarship Program

Tylenol is awarding $250,000 in scholarships to students pursuing degrees in healthcare who are committed to a future of caring
for others and who excel in academics, leadership and community service.

40 applicants will receive up to $10,000.for more information visit the website: http://www.college-financial-aid-
advice.com/tylenol-scholarship.html
Deadline: June 30, 2017

United Negro College Fund

Since 1985, the UNCF Scholarships and Grants Administration office has awarded in scholarship assistance over $105 million to
over 28,000 students enrolled in its 39 member colleges and universities and other HBCUs and majority institutions as well.
Qualifications include:
 High school senior
 Planning to attend one of the 39 UNCF’s member colleges or universities (list available on website)
 Two (2) letters of recommendation
 One page essay on student’s community service
 2.5 GPA
 Some programs may ask for various other requirements

The UNCF provides support in numerous ways to a variety of constituencies. Learn more about scholarships
http://www.uncf.org/sections/ForStudents/SS_Scholarships/scholarships.asp There are numerous scholarship
opportunities available to African American students at this website.
Deadlines vary

Upakar Indian-American Scholarship

General Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for any Upakar scholarship, you must:
 Have either been born or have one parent born in the Republic of India
 Be either a U.S. citizen or a U.S. ‘Green Card’ holder (no exceptions)
 Be actively seeking enrollment in a 2 year community college or an undergraduate 4-year degree program at a college or
university in the United States for the 2016-2017 academic year
 Have a 2015 Family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) on the IRS form 1040, 1040EZ or 1040A of less than $75,000
 Currently be a graduating high school senior living in the USA with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.6 or higher (on a 4.0
scale)
Our scholarship process is competitive, so we ask that you take your time to fill out the application completely and
accurately. Please pay significant attention to the essays, as they will tell us the most about you and your background, your
education and career aspirations. Generally we received between 40-60 applications every year for the 5 scholarships.
We wish you all the best as you complete the application. Please be sure to submit the application before the deadline. Good
luck!
Information and application at:

http://www.upakarfoundation.org/scholarships/apply

Award: $2,000

Deadline: April 29, 2017

WyzAnt College Scholarship

For 2014-2015, our annual college scholarships feature $10,000 in total prize money!
Applicants will be required to write an essay in English of no more than 300 words answering the question: “What is the most
important lesson you have learned in your life?” The essay must be the sole original work of the Applicant and there may be only
one entry per Applicant.
Prior to April 1, 2015, all visitors to WyzAnt’s website will be able to vote on previously submitted essays. Only one vote per
essay, per site user is allowed. At the conclusion of this period, the ten essays with the highest total number of votes will be
selected for a final round. In addition, ten essays will be selected by WyzAnt staff for the final round. WyzAnt’s decisions are at
its sole discretion.
Prior to May 1, 2015, a second round of evaluation will take place during which current WyzAnt tutors will be allowed to vote on
the twenty finalists.
At the conclusion of this period, the three Applicants whose essays have secured the highest total votes will be awarded
scholarships of $5,000, $3,000 and $2,000 respectively.
Anyone who plans to be enrolled in a four year college or university sometime between August 1, 2015 and November 1, 2015 is
encouraged to apply. This includes most high school sophomores through college juniors.
http://www.wyzant.com/Scholarships/
Deadline: May 1, 2017.

Go to Scholarship Application:
https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12809/you_deserve_it_scholarship_scholarship.php

Other Scholarships

Scholarships offered through the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

To see a list of all the scholarships on CHCI’s NextOpp, scroll through the summaries at: http://www.chci.org/scholarships/
Scholarships will be available October 2016

If you want to narrow down your results? https://www.chcinextopp.net/search_opportunities?new=1 to do an advanced

search based on your personal and academic information.

Scholarships from ScholarshipExperts.com for Students in 2017

Finding and applying for scholarships to pay for college is important, and ScholarshipExperts.com is here to help! Each year,
ScholarshipExperts.com funds several unique scholarship programs for high school students, college students, grad students
and non-traditional adult learners. Take a look at our scholarships listed here, http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/our-
scholarships
Deadlines Vary

Scholarships from StudentScholarships.org

Get Scholarship Updates
The Small List of Scholarships below change on a regular basis. To make it easier to find next time you may want to bookmark
this page.
In order to receive information about new scholarships that become available throughout the year you should Register for a Free
Account. It's Fast and Easy.

Scholarships: http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php

Scholarships available through

http://scholarshipamerica.org/open_scholarships.php

Scholarships Offered Through www.BlackStudents.com

Below are the top scholarship awards available this year:

Scholarships Offered Through CAPEX https://www.cappex.com/

Scholarships for American High School Students to Study Abroad

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) was established in 1983 to celebrate German-American
friendship based on common values of democracy. Secondary school students, ages 15-18, live with host families, attend local
schools, and participate in community life in Germany. Young professionals (undergraduates) and high school graduates of
vocational studies, ages 18-24, study and participate in practical training. Scholarships are now available for academic year
2016-17. For more information and application deadlines, visit the organization in charge of recruitment for your state at
http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org

The American Youth Leadership Program offers opportunities for American high students and educators to travel abroad on a
three- to four-week-long exchange program to gain first-hand knowledge of foreign cultures and to collaborate on solving global
issues. Several different organizations implement this program, and each has organized an academic and experiential
educational exchange focused on dialogue and debate, leadership development, and community service. Recruitment areas and
application deadlines vary, so please check the http://exchanges.state.gov/us/program/youth-leadership-programs website for
more information.

The CAP Office maintains information about a number of Institutional

Scholarships on hand.

Miami Dade College Scholarships

Miami-Dade College is pleased to announce the availability of Scholarships for the 2014-2015 academic year. Various Scholarships from
numerous donors are available to students who attend Miami-Dade College. The Scholarships vary in amounts and requirements,
depending on the particular scholarship programs. Interested students are encouraged to complete and submit the Scholarship
application on-line, and submit all additional "requested" supporting documentation to the Campus Scholarship Coordinators.

Minimum Eligibility for Scholarship Consideration

 Completion and submission of Scholarship Application

 Submission of all required supporting documentation
 Students must be admitted to Miami-Dade College
  Student must have completed a Federal Financial Aid Application for 2015-2016

Scholarship Deadline
Priority consideration will be given to students who complete and submit the Scholarship application on-line at
www.mdc.edu/Scholarships

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Financial Aid help for International Students

Schools Awarding Financial Aid
Many colleges and universities in the US offer financial aid to international students. Here is a list of the US schools that offer
international aid, searchable by state, and also showing the number of students that receive aid and the average award:

www.internationalstudent.com/schools_awarding_aid/

also -
www.InternationalScholarships.com

International Financial Aid

 International Student Loans

 Schools that Award Financial Aid
 Universities that Award Financial Aid (UK)
 International Scholarship Search Tool
 Financial Aid Advice Articles
 International Financial Aid Forum
 International Financial Aid Blog

Other Scholarship Websites

This list of links is provided for information purposes only. By clicking on any of the links on our site to other websites, you understand that
Riviana Foods Inc. is not responsible for any of the material provided on those sites. Furthermore, you understand that you will be governed by
the Web Site Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statements of those sites.

COLLEGEBOARD.ORG
COLLEGEEXPRESS.COM
COLLEGEFUND.ORG
COLLEGEQUEST.COM
COLLEGESCHOLARSHIPS.COM
COLLEGE-SCHOLARSHIPS.COM
COLLEGEVIEW.COM
FASTAID.COM
FASTWEB.COM
FRESCHINFO.COM
IEFA.ORG
PETERSONS.COM
PRINCETONREVIEW.COM
SCHOLARSHIPEXPERTS.COM
SCHOLARSHIPS.COM
STUDENTAWARDS.COM

University of Miami scholarship database

http://www.miami.edu/admission/index.php/undergraduate_admission/costsandfinancialresources/scholarships

FINANCIAL AID
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov This is the website used to file for financial aid. NOTE: The FAFSA now available

http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org this is where you register for Florida Bright Futures as well as other Florida state grants
and scholarships. Registration for Florida Financial Aid begins October 1, 2016.

This is a web site maintained by the University of Illinois that contains links to the various college ranking services: (this is
good) http://www.library.uiuc.edu/edx/rankabout.htm
*for any additional scholarships you may be looking for please check out: http://www.meritaid.com/

Scholarships and Resources From Hispanic Heritage

A - C D - M N - P Q - Z Other Websites
HHF Maintains this list of scholarship and grant information. Please research any opportunity that you are interested in to confirm the
details cited here.
More and Better Resources
Please visit NRCCUA's new interactive college prep website for information on planning, executing and financing your college education.
www.mycollegeoptions.com
For a comprehensive list of Scholarships and educational grants, please visit Scholarsite.com. Information is available in English and in
Spanish.
www.scholarsite.com