Outside Scholarships

Abbott and Fenner

http://abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
AWARD VALUE: $1,000
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. Students must be between the ages of 16 and 30. To
apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay.

American Institute of CPA’s

http://www.aicpa.org/about/affiliates/aicpafoundation/pages/scholarshipsfellowships.aspx
Scholarship programs provide financial assistance to students who are currently majoring in accounting,
finance, information systems, or liberal arts. For more information, please see website or email
educat@aicpa.org with questions.

American Business Woman’s Association-Cape Cod Charter Chapter Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements:
Woman who are U.S. citizens and residents of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket/ Scholarship is one
time only and not renewable. Available to students who will be at least second semester level by August 2008
and who are attending or have been accepted at an accredited college, vocational or technical school. Must
have achieved a cumulative grade point average (GPA) or better on a 4.0 scale or verification of achievement.
Three $1500 scholarships are available. Please email anotherhelping@aol.com for an application or call (508)
385-0877.

Air Force ROTC

http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/
The Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Program provides 3- and 4-year scholarships in three different
types to high school seniors. The application process is the same for each type.
The In-College Scholarship Program (ICSP) is open to college freshmen and sophomores in any major. The
program is divided into two selection phases and awards Type 2 (tuition capped at $15,000 per year), Type 3
(tuition capped at $9,000 per year) or Type 6 (tuition capped at $3,000 per year) scholarships for 2 or 3 years.

Army ROTC
http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.jsp
Whether you're a college-bound high school student or already attending a college or university, Army ROTC
has scholarships available. Scholarships are awarded based on a student's merit and grades, not financial need.
Army ROTC scholarships are valuable in many ways:
Two-, three-, and four-year scholarship options based on the time remaining to complete your degree
Full-tuition Scholarships Additional allowances pay for books and fees.

American Chemical Society

www.chemistry.org/scholars
Apply now for the scholars program designed to be a catalyst for African American, Hispanic/Latino and
American Indian students seeking to pursue undergraduate college degrees in chemical sciences and chemical
technology. The amount of each individual award will depend upon the availability of funding, the number of
scholarships awarded, and evidence of financial need. Scholarships will be given up to a maximum of $3,000
per year. The awards in the ACS Scholars Program, as well as those in the co-sponsored programs are
renewable.
Art Coughlin’s Holovak-Logan Memorial Scholarship Fund
14-16 Mill Street, Arlington, MA 02456 (781) 648-7000. Please call for application.
Applicant must meet all four of the following qualifications:
1. Successfully completing his or her freshman year in an accredited four year degree granting institution,
this academic year
2. Be in serious need of financial assistance to meet tuition costs for next year.
3. Be a permanent resident of Eastern Massachusetts for at least the last five years.
4. Be a daily commuting student from his or her parent’s home.

American Society of Woman’s Accountants

Email: Jane.burke@siemens.com for an application due by October 12th.
 Applicant must submit application along w seventy-five work essay on their career goals, and
objectives, what impact they hope to have on the accounting world, and what they enjoy most about
accounting.
 They must include one personal reference.
 Academic transcript must be included from school showing academic performances and credit. One
original is needed along with two copies.
 Must also include two references from accounting faculty.

Army Emergency Relief

http://www.aerhq.org/
AER is a private nonprofit organization incorporated in 1942 by the Secretary of War and the Army Chief of
Staff. AER's sole mission is to help soldiers and their dependents.

AER is the Army's own emergency financial assistance organization and is dedicated to "Helping the Army
Take Care of Its Own". AER provides commanders a valuable asset in accomplishing their basic command
responsibility for the morale and welfare of soldiers.
AER funds are made available to commanders having AER Sections to provide emergency financial assistance
to soldiers - active & retired - and their dependents when there is a valid need.

AER funds made available to commanders are not limited and are constrained only by the requirement of valid
need.

For these reasons, the AER assistance program is conducted within the Army structure by major commanders
and their installation/organization commanders through AER sections and other related organizations.

BBG Communications Scholarship

http://www.breylancommunications.com/bbgcommunications/132/bbg_communications_scholarship.php
The BBG Communications Scholarship is available to 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 2011. You must have a minimum 2.5
GPA to be eligible for this award. Two essays are also required. See website for details on how to apply.

Breylan Communications
http://www.breylancommunications.com/bbgcommunications/132/bbg_communications_scholarship.php
The BBG Communications Scholarship is available to 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 2011. You must have a minimum 2.5
GPA to be eligible for this award. Two essays are also required. See website for details on how to apply.
Brickfish “Show Us Your Best Facial Feature 3” Contest
http://www.brickfish.com/Lifestyles/BestFacialFeature3?tab=overview&=FASTWEB_FACIAL3_SEARCH
Cherubic cheeks? Lucious lips? Exquisite ears? What's your best facial feature that you love to show off or get
complimented? Share it and you could win $2,000 cash or scholarship! There are seven chances to win cash
prizes, so put your best feature forward and enter now! Open to anyone who is a resident of the 50 United
States, the District of Columbia or Canada (excluding the Province of Quebec), has access to the Internet, and is
15 or older at the time of entry. See website for details on how to apply.

Castle Ink-Green Scholarship

http://www.castleink.com/_ink-scholarship.html
The Castle Ink - Green Scholarship is available to all high school and college students. You must write, design,
draw, or otherwise produce an inspirational post message about recycling, along with a link to Castle Ink's
website, on your website or social networking page. To be considered, you need to drive as many people as you
can to visit your page and then click - through on the link. See website to apply.

College JumpStart Scholarship

http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/
The College JumpStart Scholarship is an annual, merit-based competition -- financial need is not considered --
that is open to 10th-12th graders, college students and non-traditional students. The main requirement is that
you are committed to going to school and can express your goals for getting a higher education.
 First Place: $1,500 scholarship
 Second Place: $750 scholarship
 Honorable Mentions: $250 scholarships
See website for details on how to apply.

Combined Jewish Philanthropies Scholarship Fund

Committee awards generally range between $1000 and $4000. Individuals are considered on the basis of
economic need and are expected to have exhausted all available resources including college financial aid
awards as well as federal, state, and other private funds. Please call (617) 451-8147 for details on how to apply.

The Executive Leadership Council

Annually, the competition provides 10 scholarships and mentoring opportunities to undergraduate students who
write award-winning essays on an assigned business topic. Awardees also take part in weeklong Honors
Symposiums held in New York City and Washington, DC with Council members and senior corporate
executives at companies such as American Express, AXA Financial, Citigroup, Booz, Allen & Hamilton, MTV
Networks, and Sony LP. For more information, please contact Camilla McGhee by email at
cmcghee@elcinfo.com or (703) 706-5268.

Epic Book drive Scholarship

http://www.dosomething.org/epic-book-drive
The Epic Book Drive Scholarship is available to students ages 25 and under. You must run a book drive in your
school or community, and send the books to Better World Books (free of charge). See website for further
details.

First Kiss Scholarship

http://www.kisstixx.com/scholarship/
The "First Kiss" Scholarship is available to high school, college, and graduate students who are legal residents
of the U.S. To be considered, you must submit an essay of up to 250 words that tells the story of your first kiss.
See website to apply.
Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship
www.gfoa.org
The Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship is available for award to one or more
undergraduate students enrolled in full-time study preparing for a career in state and local government finance.
Amount: $3500.00

Frugal Dad Scholarship

http://frugaldad.com/undergraduate-scholarship/
2, $5,000 non-renewable scholarships available. Scholarship prize recipients must submit proof of enrollment
on or before September 10. Must be 16 years of age or older at time of application and a legal U.S. resident.
Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university. Must answer 5 essay questions (500 words or less). See
website for further details.

Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship

http://www.gkscholarship.com/
Available to high school, college, or graduate students including adult students. Must be a legal resident of the
U.S. In 250 words or less, please submit an essay on one of the following: Why do you deserve to win this
scholarship? Describe your academic or career goals. Or, Any topic of your choice. Feel free to re-use an essay
that you wrote in class, for college admission or another scholarship competition. See website to apply.

Germans from Russia Heritage Society

http://www.grhs.org/youthn/current/current.html
GRHS Essay Contest is open to middle school students (sixth through eighth grade), high school students and
full-time undergraduate university/college students. The subject of the paper must be related to German-Russian
history, heritage or culture and must be the contestant's original work. A contestant does not need to be of
German-Russian heritage to enter the contest.

Glamour Magazine-Top 10 College Women

www.glamour.com/contest
Any woman who is currently a full-time junior at an accredited college or university in the United States or
Canada for the 2010–2011 academic year is eligible to enter. A panel of judges will evaluate candidates based
on leadership experience, personal involvement in community and campus affairs, and academic excellence.
See website for details on how to apply.

Google
http://www.google.com/anitaborg/
Dr. Anita Borg (1949 - 2003) devoted her adult life to revolutionizing the way we think about technology and
dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields. Her
combination of technical expertise and fearless vision continues to inspire and motivate countless women to
become active participants and leaders in creating technology.

Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates' academic background and demonstrated
leadership. A group of female undergraduate and graduate student finalists will be chosen from the applicant
pool. The scholarship recipients will each receive a $10,000 scholarship for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Remaining finalists will receive $1,000 each. See website for details.

A GPA Isn’t Everything

http://www.cappex.com/scholarships/scholarshipDetails.jsp?scholarshipCode=gp&code=FW_32

The A GPA Isn't Everything Scholarship is available to students planning to attend college. You must be a US
citizen and a high school student, GED recipient or current college student. You must demonstrate a strong
record of extracurricular, leadership and/or volunteer activities to be eligible for this award. See website to
apply.

Hazing Awareness Scholarship

www.collegegreekbooks.com/cashaward.html
All students that are enrolled in any accredited college or university that has a Greek Social Setting may apply.
You must be in good standing at your school with a minimum 2.0 GPA or C Average. See website for further
details.

Hispanic College Fund

http://www.hispanicfund.org/
The Hispanic College Fund provides talented and underprivileged Hispanic youth with vision, mentors,
resources and scholarships. We are passionate about our mission to develop the next generation of Hispanic
professionals and it's our partnerships with business, government and foundations that are making their success
a reality. See website for application details.

ICBA Lawyers Scholarship

http://icbclawyers.ca/scholarships/131/scholarships.php
Available to US/Canada residents between the ages of 17-21. See website for details/application.

I Don’t Want to Pay for College Scholarship

http://www.cappex.com/page/account/quickApply.jsp?scholarshipID=np&code=FW_98
This award ($1000) is based on a demonstrated strong record of extracurricular, leadership and / or volunteer
activities. Open to all fields of study. See website for details on how to apply.

Information Systems Audit and Control Association of New England (ISACANE)

ISACA NE
Scholarship Program and Application 10-11.pdf

ISACANE is offering $1500 scholarships to two qualified undergraduate students as part of an essay
competition. Current full-time undergraduate students who are studying information systems, accounting,
computer
science or other business related degrees at an accredited college or university in any of the following states are
invited to apply. See attached PDF.

John Gyles Education Awards

http://www.johngyleseducationcenter.com/
John Gyles Education Awards are available each year to students in both Canada and the United States. They
are the result of a private, benevolent endeavor established in 1990. Those selected will receive up to
$3,000.00. Several scholarships are awarded directly to students and a list of recipients is available at the end of
each calendar year.

To apply for a scholarship applicants must be enrolled full-time at (or accepted to) a college or university
program as an undergraduate or graduate student. (High school seniors, and others, may apply pending
acceptance.) Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 on a scale of 4.0 (or similar grade assessment) and
must also have citizenship in either the United States or Canada. Applications available on their website.
Journyx
http://www.journyx.com/company/pressreleases/journyx-announces-2012-excellence-in-project-accounting-
philosophy-essay-scholarship
Journyx is committed to eradicating cost ignorance from our knowledge worker society and leading
organizations to the highest levels of profitability through innovation. Our scholarships are designed to improve
the philosophy and the technology of project accounting. Students will be awarded scholarships in recognition
of their passion for improving the lives of knowledge workers through technology, academic excellence, and
the ability to make a difference in the project accounting technology industry.
(1) Eligibility: The contest is offered to any person of any nationality, older than 18 years of age as of the
date of entry, who is a resident of the United States. Entrants must be enrolled as a full-time student
(nine semester hours or equivalent) at an university in the United States. Employees, independent
contractors, officers, and directors of Sponsor, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising, promotion and
fulfillment agencies, and legal advisors, and the immediate family members and persons living in the
same household of such persons, are not eligible to participate in the Contest. Void where prohibited by
law.

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

www.mcsf.org
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation provides financial assistance in the form of scholarships to deserving
sons and daughters of current or former United States Marines in their pursuit of higher education. We also
provide a very limited number of scholarships to children of Navy Corpsmen who serve or have served with
Marines. One-year scholarships (ranging from $1,000 -$10,000) are awarded annually and are limited to
undergraduate studies at accredited educational and/or technical institutions. Our "Heroes Tribute
Scholarships" (of up to $20,000 over four years) are given to the children of Marines and the children of Navy
Corpsmen serving with the Marines whose parent is killed in the ongoing Global War on Terror. Current
scholarship recipients must reapply each year and are limited to a total of four awards.

Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF)

www.mmmf-grants.org
The fund provides financial assistance to women from developing countries during their studies in the United
States or Canada. The MMMF annually awards about six to ten grants of approximately $12,000 each. For
further information regarding the MMMF grant program and how to apply, do visit our website or contact us by
email at mmmf@worldbank.org.

MyBookBuyer
http://www.mybookbuyer.com/textbooks-for-a-year-scholarship.htm
Textbooks for One Year Scholarship essay contest. See website for details on how to apply.

National Federation of the Blind

www.nfb.org/scholarships
Each year the NFB gives a broad array of thirty scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars. All
applicants for these scholarships:
1. must be legally blind, and
2. must be pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, postsecondary course of study in a degree program at
a United States' institution in the 2008 scholastic year, except that one scholarship may be given to a
person employed full-time while attending school part-time, and
3. must participate in the entire NFB national convention and in all scheduled scholarship program
activities.
See website for details on how to apply.
NASA-MUST Scholarship
www.nasa.gov/education/must
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is sponsoring the Motivating Undergraduates in
Science and Technology (MUST) Program, offering support to undergraduate students in science,
technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines across the United States. Program participants
receive a scholarship, NASA internship and access to a wealth of professional development opportunities.
See website for details on how to apply.

NEDMA-New England Direct Marketing Association

http://www.nedma.com/resources/foundation-scholarships.asp
The NEDMA Foundation is a non-profit organization [501(c) 3 that helps teachers and professors bring direct
marketing education to the classroom.
The program is designed for a marketing, advertising, or communications student who will have completed his
or her sophomore or junior year by June 2009, and who is seriously interested in a career in direct marketing.
See website for details on how to apply.

New England Employee Benefits Council

www.neebc.org/scholor/index.php
NEEBC's Scholarship Program was established to further the aims of the Council to advance the knowledge and
education of individuals in the employee benefits field, or those aspiring to careers in employee benefits.
Careers in employee benefits include but are not limited to, careers in the actuarial sciences; ERISA and legal
aspects of employee benefits; careers in pension design and planning; work and family issues; and careers in
corporate employee benefits design, analysis and management. In order to be eligible, a student must be a
college student (undergraduate or graduate) studying in an accredited academic program leading to a degree;
residing either in New England, or enrolled in a college in New England.
The NEEBC Scholarship Program provides for annual awards scholarships of up to $5,000. See website for
details on how to apply.

New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants

http://www.nhscpa.org/writable/young_professionals_news/documents/2011_society_scholarship_application.pdf
WSBE/UNH Graduate School Scholarship
Fellow, Associate, and Affiliate members, and members of their immediate family, who are admitted to the
WSBE Graduate Program, may be considered for a NHSCPA scholarship. For more information on
scholarship criteria and eligibility requirements; please contact the Society office, 603-622-1999 or visit the
website.
Other NHSCPA Scholarships
Scholarship(s) will be awarded to juniors, seniors or graduate students in an accredited four-year college or
university accounting program. General guidelines and time-table for the scholarship program follow.
Applicant must: be a U.S. citizen, a legal New Hampshire resident, and an accounting or business major
entering their junior or senior year at an accredited four-year college or university, or a graduate student
pursuing a masters degree in accounting or business in an accredited program.

Peabody Historical Society and Museum

Created for students who are sophomores or beyond and who also reside in Peabody, MA. Call for details
978.531.0805

Peace Scholarships
www.studentscholarships.org/awards.php
Must be a freshman and be able to provide evidence of leadership and/or personal initiative in activities or in an
organization relating to peace and social justice, nuclear disarmament, and/or conflict resolution. See website to
apply.
Point Foundation
http://www.thepointfoundation.com/
Point Foundation provides financial support, mentoring and hope to meritorious students who are marginalized
due to sexual orientation, gender expression or gender identity. Several scholarships are available. Please see
website for details on how to apply.

Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation

https://scholarships.pricechopper.com/GFDescriptionsmmf.aspx
There are several scholarships available. See website for details on how to apply.

Reading Scholarship Foundation, Inc.

http://readingsf.org/
The Reading Scholarship Foundation, Inc. provides financial assistance, primarily based on need, to selected
Reading students who are continuing their education beyond the secondary level. If you would like to learn
more about the Reading Scholarship Foundation, Inc., please visit the website, e-mail to www.readingsf.org, or
call 781-944-7686

Rhode Island Bar Foundation

The is a one year, non-renewable scholarship for full time students who are Rhode Island residents who will be
entering their first year of law school. Two scholarships in the amount of $15,000 each will be awarded.
Deadline to apply is March 20. For information on how to apply, please call (401) 421-6541.

Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants

The Carl W. Christiansen Scholarship and The Cheryl A. Ruggiero Scholarship is available to
undergraduate/graduate students majoring in accounting.
In 2007, the RI Society of CPAs awarded $9,400 in Christiansen Scholarships and $1,200 for the recently
established Cheryl A. Ruggiero Scholarship.

The Cheryl A. Ruggiero Scholarship was established in 2005 for women accounting students interested in
pursuing a career in public accounting. A formal scholarship presentation will take place at the RI Society’s
Annual Dinner in April.

Scholarship Experts
www.scholarshipexperts.com
Scholarship Experts provide a time-saving, customized list of scholarships that match your hobbies, interests
and academic background. Several scholarships are available. See website for information on how to apply.

The Sallie Mae Fund

http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/index.html
Addressing financial need through scholarships is one of the key elements of The Sallie Mae Fund's efforts.
Since 2001, The Sallie Mae Fund has awarded $10 million in scholarships to help over 4,000 students enroll in
college. Several scholarships are available so please check website for details on how to apply.

Sell Used Books

http://www.sellusedbooks.com/sell-used-books-college-essay.htm
The SellUsedBooks.com Sell Used Books College Essay Contest is designed to help students cope with the
rising cost of education. Essays will be judged on originality, organization, strength of ideas, and presentation
(including grammar and spelling). See website for details on how to apply.
SMART Scholarship
www.studentscholarships.org/awards.php
The SMART Scholarship for Service Program is open only to citizens of the United States. Persons who hold
permanent resident status are not eligible. Proof of citizenship is required. Students must be at least 18 years of
age to be eligible. Applicants for undergraduate awards must be currently enrolled in a U.S. college or
university. See website for details

Specialty Equipment Market Association

http://www.sema.org/scholarships

The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund was founded in 1984 to foster leadership opportunities in the specialty
equipment marketplace and support educational goals for students. Over the past two decades, SEMA
Scholarships have supported over 400 students with more than $500,000 in scholarship awards.
The program rewards the best and brightest students engaged in studies leading to a career in the automotive
aftermarket or a related field. For a complete list of the past scholarship winners or to access a SEMA
scholarship application, click on the hyperlinks below.
See website for details and application.

StudentScholarships.org
www.studentscholarships.org
A variety of scholarships available. See website for details.

Talbots Charitable Foundation, Inc

https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbotswomen
Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund, a program of the Talbots Charitable Foundation, will award $100,000 in
scholarships to women determined to finally get that college degree.
Five women will each be awarded $10,000 scholarships, and 50 women will each be awarded $1,000
scholarships. All applicants must be seeking an undergraduate degree from an accredited two- or four-year
college or university, or vocational-technical school. Only applicants seeking a bachelor's degree from a four-
year college or university are eligible to receive a $10,000 award. Scholarship awards are based primarily on
financial need and previous achievements for women who earned their high school diploma or GED at least 10
years ago.
See website for details on how to apply.

Tuition Won’t Stop Me Scholarship

http://education-
portal.com/articles/Tuition_Scholarship.html?hq_e=el&hq_m=1157657&hq_l=2&hq_v=8a6b9da423\
Rising college costs and overcrowded classes are making it harder than ever for students like you to earn their
degree. Sound off on our Facebook page and you could win $5000 to help pay for school! See website for
further details
Union Plus
http://www.unionplus.org/benefits/education/
The Union Plus Education Program provides a wide range of services designed to help union members and their
families build upon their education. For members, it's more than just learning - it's investing in their future.
Several scholarships are available. Please see website for information on how to apply.

US BANK
Usbank.com/scholarship
U.S. Bank is offering forty $1000.00 scholarships. See website for details on how to apply.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
http://www.orau.gov/dhseducationprograms

-Education and Research Funding Opportunities

-Undergraduate and Graduate Students, Postdoctoral Fellows, and Faculty
DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program Available
DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program Available
DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions Available
Please see website for details on how to apply.

WyzAnt
http://www.wyzant.com/Scholarships/
In 300 words or less, write an essay about the most important teacher, tutor, or coach in your life. WyzAnt
tutors will review essays in the final round and determine the winners. Scholarship awards of $3,000, $2,000,
and $1,000 are available for first through third place. To apply, see website.