Scholarships--Full List By Name Of Scholarship

cancer; Essay Reqt; Renewable1-MarAmerican Chemical Society (ACS)Scholars ProgramRenewable scholarships for underrepresented minority students whowant to enter the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields. Based onacademic standing, financial need, career objective, leadership skills, andinvolvement in school activities and community service. Applicationonline. Provide transcript, ACT or SAT score, 2 letters ofrecommendation, FAFSA; Need-based; Merit-based; Min GPA: 3.0; USCitizen; Ethnicity: American Indian/Alaska Native,Black/AfricanAmerican,Hispanic/Latino; Renewable 5,0001-MarAmerican Coed PageantsThe Coloardo pageant is March 31-April 1, 2012. Register prior to thisdate ONLINE. The Colorado pageant entrants compete for 20k inscholarships and prizes. The winner advances to the national pageant tocompete for 50k in scholarships and prizes 50,000 American Coed PageantsPatty HawkinsColorado Director4120 Piedmont RdPensacola FL 32503Phone: (850) 432-8662Fax: (850) 438-2078Email: patty@gocoed.com5-JanAmerican College FoundationVisionary Scholarship ProgramThis is an award for FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS payable tostudent after college acceptance. This organization provides a completecollege search and planning site. If you sign up at their site (free), you areeligible to apply for the scholarship. Application online. You may notapply as a senior, but juniors may submit applications until July 15 of theirjunior year; Merit-based; Essay Reqt 5,000American College FoundationRoy Sargentuse invitation code M5249Jay Johnson 617-395-6757Phone: 303-460-7022Email: roy@brightnetwork.net1-MarAmerican Council of the Blind (ACB) For students who are legally blind in both eyes. Application willdetermine which of many scholarships a student is eligible for.Autobiographical sketch, 2 letters of recommendation, proof ofacceptance to post-secondary school; Min GPA: 3.3; Disability Reqt:legally blind 3,000American Council of the BlindScholarship ProgramDionne Matthews2200 Wilson Boulevard, suite 650Arlington VA 22201202-467-5081 x20 for applicationpacket or onlinePhone: 1-800-424-8666Email: dmatthews@acb.org15-Mar American Council of the Blind ofColorado (ACBCO) ScholarshipsLegally blind, full or part-time students admitted to academic orvocational training programs. Generally requires 3.3 GPA although thereare exceptions. Need proof of legal blindness, transcripts, letters ofrecommendation, essay about career and personal goals. Applicationmust be submitted on paper, not online. Information is also available inthe Post-Grad Center; Merit-based; Min GPA: 3.3; Essay ReqtAmerican Chemical SocietyAmerican Chemical SocietyScholars Program1155 16th Street, NWWashington DC 20036Phone: 800-227-5558-6250Email: scholars@acs.org 10,000 American Council of the Blind ofColoradoBarbara Boyer1536 Wynkoop StreetSuite 201Denver CO 80202888-775-2221Phone: 303-831-0117Fax: 303-454-3378Email: acbcdirector@yahoo.com5-AprAmerican Fire Sprinkler Association Seniors; read an essay then answer 10 questions regarding automaticfire sprinklers and to be entered into drawing for this scholarship; notbased on financial need. 2,00012750 Merit Drive, Suite 350Dallas, Texas 75251Complete application onlinePhone: (214) 349-5965Email: scholarship@firesprinkler.org15-AprAmerican Foreign ServiceAssociation (AFSA) National HighSchool Essay ContestThis is a contest for all high school students whose parents are notemployed by the Foreign Service. 1,000 to 1,250 word essay. Rules,Requirements, and Application Form at website; Merit-based; Essay Reqt 2,500American Foreign ServiceAssociationMs. Perri Green, Essay ContestCoordinator2101 E Street NWWashington DC 20037Phone: 202-719-9700Email: green@afsa.org6-FebAmerican Foreign ServiceAssociation (AFSA) ScholarshipProgramFor dependents of Foreign Service employee. There are at least threedifferent scholarships: one based on financial need; one based onAcademic and Community Service merit; one based on Artistic merit.See website for all details and applications for each. Award amountsvary; Need-based; Merit-based 3,500American Foreign ServiceAssociationLori DecAFSA Scholarship Program2101 E Street NWWashington DC 20037Phone: 202-944-5504Email: scholar@afsa.org30-AprAmerican Foundation for the BlindScholarshipsGo to website to see various scholarships, one application online appliesfor all eligible, proof of legal blindness, essay, official transcript, proof ofpost-secondary acceptance, letters of recommendation; Disability Reqt:legally blind; Essay ReqtvariesAmerican Foundation for the BlindTara Annis1000 Fifth Ave suite 350Huntington WV 25701304-523-8651Phone: 800-232-5463Email: afbinfo@afb.net31-May American Indian College FundScholarshipsThere are several scholarships listed at this website for American Indian 10,000 American Indian College Fundor Alaskan native with proof of descendency. One application can beDebra Reedused to apply for more than one scholarship. Requirements vary butPhone: 800-776-3863typically 3.0 GPA is required. Some require plans for a particular major,e.g., the Ford scholarship is for math, science, business or engineering.The Morgan Stanley scholarship is for business and financial services.Some are unrestricted. APPLY ONLINE, one application to be consideredfor all scholarships; Need-based; Merit-based; Min GPA: 3.0; Ethnicity:American Indian/Alaska Native15-AprSeveral scholarships for current AISES members. Must be 1/4 AmericanIndian or Alaskan Native or native Hawiian. Burlington Northern Santa FeFoundation Scholarship for high school seniors. Must seek degree inbusiness, science, engineering & technology related field. Essay. 2letters of recommendation. Other scholarships, with June 15 deadlinesAmerican Indian Science &Engineering Society (AISES)Scholarships 2,500American Indian Science &Engineering SocietyLiz EnciniasP.O. Box 9828Albuquerque NM 87119-9828

letters of recommendation. Other scholarships, with June 15 deadlinesare for students pursuing certain science and engineering programs, mayhave to already be in college; Merit-based; Min GPA: 2.0; Ethnicity:American Indian/Alaska Native,Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian; EssayReqt; Renewable1-MarAmerican Legion Auxiliary National Children or grandchildren of veterans who served in thePresident's ScholarshipsArmed Forces during eligibility dates. Letters of recommendation; essay,community service, transcript, SAT/ACT scores, FASFA form; Needbased; Merit-based; Essay Reqt; Service ReqtAlbuquerque NM 87119-9828Phone: 505-765-1052 x107Email: info@aises.org 2,500American Legion AuxiliaryMaria Potts8945 N. Meridian Street, Suite 200Indianapolis IN 46260Phone: 317-569.4555Fax: 317.569.4502Email: merican Legion Auxiliary Spirit ofYouth Scholarship for JuniorMembersMust be a junior member of CO Auxiliary of the American Legion. 4letters of recommendation; Min GPA: 3.0; Renewable 1,000American Legion AuxiliaryAmerican Legion Auxiliary,Department Headquarters7465 East First Ave. Suite DDenver CO 8023030-AprAmerican Legion Colorado BoysStateFOR JUNIOR BOYS, apply by April 30 to attend Colorado Boys Statewith tuition paid by local American Legion Posts. Students create theirown state government and perform all aspects of governing. Theprogram happens on the CSU Pueblo campus from June 3-9, 2012.Earn college credits and apply for college scholarships.tuitionAmerican Legion Boys StateTom Bock, Director7465 East 1st Ave, Suite DDenver CO 80230Phone: 800-477-165515-AprAmerican Legion LegacyScholarshipFor children of a parent who died on or after 9/11/2001 while on activeduty in the U.S. armed forces; Need-based; RenewablevariesAmerican LegionCharles Graybiel, ProgramCoordinatorAmerican Legion LegacyScholarship FundPhone: 317-630-1212Email: acy@legion.org17-Dec American Legion National HighSchool Oratorical Contest1-AprAmerican Medical Technologists(AMT) ScholarshipColorado contest Feb. 27, deadline to enter Dec. 17. See 18,000 American Legionhttp://socsci.colorado.edu/ kanner/oratorical/ for info and application forMichael McPheronstate contest.7465 East First Ave., Suite D,State winner 1500 and goes on to national contest April 16; Merit-basedDenver CO 80230Phone: 303-664-9039Email: coyotem28@aol.comPursue degree in one of the disciplines certified by the American MedicalTechnologists. See the website under "certification" for a list. Applicationavailable online; Need-based 500American Medical lTechnologists10700 West Higgins Road, Suite150Rosemont IL 60018Phone: 847-823-5169 ext. 22610-Feb American Meteorological Society(AMS)Senior who is interested in studying the atmospheric, oceanic, orhydrologic sciences. There are two scholarships -- one for minorities(including women and disabled students typically underrepresented inthis field), and the other scholarship is for all interested seniors; Meritbased; Renewable 3,000American Meteorological SocietyDonna FernandezAttn: Freshman ScholarshipProgram45 Beacon StreetBoston MA 2108Phone: 617-227-2426 x 246Email: dfernandez@ametsoc.org1-MarAmerican Society of MilitaryComptrollers (ASMC) Mile HighChapter John C. Scott ScholarshipSeniors preparing for career in accounting or financial management;transcript; Nomination by counselor required, 2 letters ofrecommendation - one from principal and one from a teacher, scholasticachievement, leadership, extracurricular activities; Application online.See your counselor for this scholarship as there can only be 2 nomineesper school; Merit-based 1,500ASMC Mile High ChapterGlenna DiModugnoScholarship CommitteePO Box 470873Aurora Colorado 80047-0873Phone: mil9-AprAmerican Society of Travel Agents(ASTA) Scholarship Fundpursue career in travel tourism, enrolled in jr. community college,university or travel school. Apply online; Merit-based 5,000Administered by Tourism Cares275 Turnpike St., Suite 307Canton MA 2021Phone: 781-821-5990Fax: 781-821-8949Email: info@tourismcares.org15-AprAmerican Veterans (AMVETS)National Scholarship ProgramApplicant must be a child or grandchild of a U.S. veteran; Need-based;US Citizen; Essay Reqt; Renewable 1,000American VeteransBeryl W. Love, Programs DirectorPrograms Dept.4647 Forbes Blvd.Lanham MD 20706877-726-8387Phone: 301-683-4030Email: blove@amvets.org15-AprAmericas Childrens Education(ACE) Foundation ScholarshipScholarship of unspecified amount, for any accredited institution of highernotACE Foundationlearning, based on academic ability (30%), financial need (30%),specified 119 West 6th Streetcommunity service (15%), individual future goals and objectives (15%),Suite 203special achievements/academic honors (5%), extracurricular activitiesPueblo Colorado 81003(5%)Three letters of recommendation from educator/communitymember/business owner familiar with your background AND a copy of aprior year tax return. Application is available at the website; Need-based;Merit-based31-Dec Anne Ford Scholarship AwardThis scholarship is awarded to two graduating high school seniors withdocumented learning disabilities who are pursuing undergraduatedegrees. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Contributes to the community. 2500 peryear for four years; Min GPA: 3.0; Essay Reqt 10,000 National Center for LearningDisabilities, Inc.381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401New York NY 10016-8806Phone: (212) 545-7510Fax: (212) 545-9665Email: AFScholarship@ncld.org

1-MayArapahoe Community CollegeScholarshipsThis is the website for scholarships offered through Arapahoe CommunityCollege. Deadlines vary; most are May 1st but some are earlier; Needbased; Merit-basedArt Institute of ColoradoCompetitions & ScholarshipsThere are several scholarships on this website with 600,000 total value.See website for details of each scholarship.Art Institutes National Competitions Several different scholarships and competitions that have specific& Scholarshipsrequirements AND DEADLINES detailed at the website. Dollar amountsand deadlines vary. The prizes are for tuition to Art Institute Schools.Contests are for poster design, fashion, best teen chef, photographystorytellers; Merit-based26-Mar Asian American JournalistsAssociation (AAJA)The web site scholarship is the Mary Moy Quan Ing MemorialScholarship.Outstanding students; journalistic talent; financial need;sensitive to Asian American issues; submit essay and references. Toapply, you download and fill in an Adobe Acrobat application form, thenprint it and submit it with other materials; Need-based; Merit-based;Ethnicity: Asian; Essay Reqt21-Mar Aspire Science CompetitionStudents are advised to register earlier than the deadline in case there isa problem with their registration. This is an essay-based competitionexplaining a scientific idea or describing a student's own reserch project.Open to students in grades 9-12, research in the fields of Math,Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Engineering. Detailedinstructions are available online; Merit-based30-Mar Associated Builders and Contractors Up to 4 awards of 1000 each. Application online. (website looks like it is(ABC) Bob Piper Constructionnot updated, but application is) Senior; US citizen; 2 letters of rec.;Education Scholarshippursue post secondary education in construction related field includingbut not limited to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, architecture, masonry,painting, carpentry, or construction management; 2.0 min. GPA;variesArt Institute of Colorado1200 Lincoln StreetDenver CO 80203800-275-2420Phone: 303-837-0825Email: aicadm@aii.edu 25,000 The Art InstitutesTracey L. Perino210 Sixth Avenue, 33rd FloorPittsburgh PA 15222-2603Phone: 1.888.624.0300 1,000Nao Vang, Student ProgramsCoordinator5 Third Street, Suite 1108San Francisco CA 94103Phone: 415-346-2051Email: naov@aaja.org 200Texas Academy of Mathematics andScienceEmail:director@aspirecompetition.com 1,000Associated Builders & Contractors,Rocky Mountain ChapterScholarship Chair, Assoc Builders &ContractorsRocky Mountain Chaptertranscript; US Citizen2267 West Yale AvenueEnglewood CO 80110Phone: 303-832-5812Email: mlatimer@abcrmc.org15-Feb Association for Education andRehabilitation of the BlindAWARDED IN EVEN YEARSFor students who are legally blind and who will study for a career in theservice of the blind; Disability Reqt: blindness or visual impairments 750AER of the Blind & Visually ImpairedJim Gandorf1703 N. Beauregard Street, Suite440Alexandria VA 22311Phone: 877-492-2708Fax: 703-671-6391Email: scholarships@aerbvi.org18-JunAssociation on American IndianAffairs ScholarshipsAmerican Indian or Native Alaskan students who are members of tribes,based on academic merit and financial need. One application online andstudent will be considered for up to six different scholarships. Essay, 2letters of recommendation, transcript; Need-based; Merit-based;Ethnicity: American Indian/Alaska Native; Essay Reqt 1,500Association on American IndianAffairsLisa Wyzlic, Director of ScholarshipPrograms966 Hungerford DriveSuite 12-BRockville MD 20850Phone: 240-314-7155Email: lw.aaia@verizon.net30-JunAutomotive Hall of FameScholarshipMust indicate a sincere interest in an automotive career. Multiplescholarships listed with one application. 2 letters of recommendation,transcript. This scholarship can be used when enrolled full-time at anaccredited college or university or trade school within the U.S; Needbased; Min GPA: 3.0; U.S. citizen or Student Visa1-FebAXA Achievement CommunityScholarshipoutstanding achievement in school, community, OR work activities,primary consideration given to the applicant's achievment in a nonacademic area; application online or in PostGrad; Merit-based; USCitizen 2,0001-DecAXA Achievement ScholarshipDescribe an achievement in a non-academic activity or project. Mustdemonstrate ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals,respect for self, family and community, ability to succeed in college.Smaller version of this award in February; Merit-based 25,000 AXA FoundationScholarship AmericaOne Scholarship WayPO Box 297Saint Peter MN 56082Automotive Hall of FameAward and Scholarship Programs21400 Oakwood Blvd.Dearborn MI 48124Phone: 313-240-4000Email: sue@thedrivingspirit.orgAXA FoundationScholarship AmericaOne Scholarship Way, P.O.Box 297Saint Peter MN 5608220-Mar Ayn Rand Institute Annual EssayContestsDEADLINES FROM SEPT 17 to MAY 5 for different grade levels and 10,000 The Ayn Rand Institutedifferent novels. Complete essay contest info is online.2121 Alton ParkwayAtlas Shrugged Essay: 12th graders and college students, 800-1600Suite 250words, 10,000 deadline September 17, 2010.Irvine CA 92606Anthem Essay: 9th,10th graders, 600-1200 words, 2000, deadlinePhone: 949-222-6550March 20.Email: essays@aynrand.orgThe Fountainhead Essay: 11th-12th graders: 800-1600 words, 10,000deadline April 26.We the Living Essay: 10th, 11th, 12th graders, 700-1500 words, 3.000,deadline May 5.Instructions and essay questions for each novel are online. Essay can besubmitted online; Merit-based1-MarMust be a child -- natural or adopted -- of a Ball Corporation employee.To apply for the scholarship, contact the Ball HR rep; Merit-based;RenewableBall Corporation John W. FisherScholarship 3,000Ball Aerospace CorpHuman ResourcesScott McCarty 303-460-2103Phone: 303-939-4000

Phone: 303-939-4000Email: smccarty@ball.com25-AprBarbara Carlson MemorialScholarshipFor Fairview H.S. students only Student must be senior in AP or IBEnglish; cumulative 3.7 in their English classes; overall 3.5 GPA,leadership, integrity. 300-500 word essay on assigned topic. Getapplication from your English teacher. Application and essay aresubmitted to student's English teacher; Merit-based; Min GPA: 3.51-JanBarbizon Modeling & Acting Centers One winner is drawn randomly every 12 months. This appears to be aScholarshipway for the company to get contact information from lots of kids;Renewable 1,000Family and Friends of BarbaraCarlson 100,000 Barbizon Modeling & Acting CentersPhone: 888-999-940415-Feb Best Buy ScholarshipScholarships available for community volunteers or students with a workhistory, with good grades. Grades 9-12. kStudent must be an @15member. You can become a member for free at "at15.com." Once youare a member, you will have access to the link for the scholarshipapplication. The deadli

Scholarships--Full List by Name of Scholarship Deadline Name Description Amount Contact Information 4-H Scholarships There are many 4-H scholarships listed on this website. Most require 4-H membership. More than 10 scholarships including one requiring majoring in agricultu