SCHOLARSHIPSAS OF 1-24-2012

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants arepleased to announce that the scholarship program will be continued for2009.  Our winners from the past two years are posted on our scholarshipwebsite. AWARD VALUE:$1,000

Please visit our website at http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htmto learn more about this opportunity and then please advise your students to dothe same

DEADLINE:June 15, 2012

¡Adelante!Fund Scholarships are sponsored by MILLER Brewing Company, United ParcelService (UPS), & Hispanic Organization for Public Employees (HOPE).Scholarships range from $2,500 to $3,000. For more information, please visittheir website at: http://www.adelantefund.org/adelante/Scholarships1_EN.asp?SnID=575933603

Deadline: April 13, 2012

Applicantsmay be either US or foreign national students who will be entering Florida A&M University.They must enroll in CIS, Computer Engineering, or Mathematics. Min. GPA of 2.5.Financial need. Letters of recommendation, transcript, 500 word statement. Forcontact information on website for application. Award is between $2000 - $5000per semester. Review application for rules, statement and submissionguidelines. Info. at:

http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?a=headlines&p=display&news=805&archive

TheAICPA Minority Scholarship awards outstanding minority students to encouragetheir selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into theprofession. Funding is provided by the AICPA Foundation, with contributions from the New JerseySociety of CPAs and Robert Half International. For four decades, this programhas provided over $14 .6 million in scholarships to approximately 8,000accounting scholars.

Additional Information: http://www.aicpa.org/Career/DiversityInitiatives/Pages/smas.aspx

Deadline: April1, 2012

TheEpstein family established the Alan R. Epstein ‘Reach for the Stars’Scholarship to honor the life of an outstanding young man who was tragicallykilled in an automobile accident. Scholarships are awarded to students who haveovercome life's obstacles. For the application, please go to:  AlanR. Epstein ‘Reach for the Stars’ Scholarship
Applications must be postmarked by Monday, April 2, 2012.

Createdto fill a void in education funding. Its mission is to provide financialsupport to individuals and organizations engaged in lifelong learning.
www.akaeaf.org

Deadline: April15, 2012

SomeBenefits You Feel, Other Benefits are Real. Perhaps the first and biggest benefitpeople get from volunteering is the satisfaction of incorporating service intotheir lives and making a difference in their community and country. Theintangible benefits alone—such as pride, satisfaction and accomplishment—areworthwhile reasons to serve.

Butthere are other benefits as well—tangible benefits such as awards, job andeducation certifications, and more.

·        Read what othershave said about their service

            Benefits vary by program. To learnabout the specifics, please visit one of our program sites.

            AmeriCorps:Through its programs, AmeriCorps provides opportunities for Americans to makean            ongoing, intensivecommitment to service.

·        AmeriCorpsState and National: AmeriCorps*State and National offers a broad range ofservice programs that engage thousands of Americans in intensive service tomeet critical community needs.
   

·        AmeriCorpsVISTA: AmeriCorps*VISTA provides membersfull-time to community organizations and public agencies to create and expandprograms that build capacity and ultimately bring low-income individuals andcommunities out of poverty.

·        AmeriCorpsNCCC: The AmeriCorps*National Civilian Community Corps is a full-timeresidential program for men and women aged 18-24 that strengthens communitieswhile developing leaders through direct, team-based national and communityservice.

·        Learn and Serve America: Learn andServe America provides grants to schools, higher education institutions andcommunity-based organizations that engage students, their teachers and othersin service to meet community needs.

Offering a maximum of$3,000 per year.  To be considered acandidate, students should meet the following criteria: African-American,Hispanic/Latino, or American, Indian; U.S. citizen or permanent resident of theU.S.; full-time student at an accredited college, university, or communitycollege; high academic achievers in chemistry or science, (Grade Point Average3.0, "B" or better); able to demonstrate evidence of financial needaccording to FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and theStudent Aid Report (SAR) form; a graduating high school senior, collegefreshman, sophomore or junior intending to or already majoring in chemistry,biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science and planninga career in the chemical sciences or chemical technology.  For more information go to: ACSScholarship Program

Deadline: March 1, 2012

The AFSAScholarship Contest is open to high school seniors in the United States who plan to further theireducation at a college/university or certified trade school in the United States.The scholarship is not based on financial need. Relatives of AFSA staff orboard members may not enter. You must be a high school senior during the 2011-2012school year who will attend a college/university or trade school in the United Statesstarting with the fall 2012 semester.

Requirements:All applicants must read the "Fire Sprinkler Essay" (pdf) or (html) (approximately3,000 words) about automatic fire sprinklers and take a ten-questionmultiple-choice test. This is an open-book test and you may print out the paperbeforehand for reference during testing. For each question answered correctly,students will receive one (1) entry into a drawing for one of ten $2,000scholarships. For each question answered incorrectly, you will be given onemore chance at the end of the exam to answer those questions correctly.  For more information, please go to: http://www.afsascholarship.org/ 

Deadline:  April 5, 2012

Through TheAmerican Legion Legacy Scholarship, the Legion works to ensure children of U.S. servicemembers who died on or after Sept. 11, 2001, receive equal opportunities intheir pursuit of higher learning. The Legacy Scholarship Fund has awardednearly $72,000 in scholarships to children of U.S. military personnel who diedon active duty. Donations are welcome and greatly needed, as college costs riseand conflicts escalate overseas. More information

Application: http://www.legion.org/documents/legion/pdf/legacy_scholarship.pdf

Deadline: April 15, 2012

Apply in 3Minutes for a $5,000 College Scholarship. Finalists are selected every month.Start by filling out the online application form. We want you to pursue yourdream of obtaining a college degree. Whether you are a first time collegestudent or adult returning to school to get bachelors, masters, PhD ortechnical certification you may qualify for the American Liberty Scholarship.We thank you for taking the time to find out more about The American LibertyScholarship and submitting your application. Apply on-line at: http://www.americanlibertyscholarship.com/?lt=2&source=Gs                                 

Deadline: Varies

U.S.seniors graduating in 2012 who plan to further their education at a college,university or certified trade school; others. Essay regarding preparing andresponding to a natural disaster. Apply early as entries will be limited to thefirst 300 submissions for high school. Students complete entry form online.Students should review website for complete details at: http://www.getreadyforflu.org/new_pg_scholarship.htm

Deadline: March 28, 2012

AnyAfrican-American, Hispanic American, or Native American U.S. citizen orpermanent resident who is majoring or planning to major in physics, and who isa high school senior, college freshman, or sophomore is eligible to apply forthe scholarship
$2,000-3,000
http://www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/scholarship/index.cfm

Deadline: February 3, 2012

The ARRLFoundation administers scholarships for postsecondary education students holding a valid FCC-granted Amateur Radio license.Scholarship awards range from $500 to $5000 or more. Scholarships are funded bygenerous individuals and Amateur Radio organizations to encourage radioamateurs to pursue their educational goals. All ARRL Foundation-administeredscholarships are intended exclusively for educational use, to provideassistance with costs of tuition, room, board, books and/or other feesessential to the education of the recipient. Application instructions and forms are only availableat: www.arrlf.org/programs/scholarship . There are two application forms, theGeneral Scholarship Application and a separate application for the GoldfarbScholarship. Amount: $500-$5000.

Deadline: February 1, 2012

TheAutomotive Hall of Fame serves as administrator to over $20,000 in combinedcollege scholarships annually. The applicant must indicate a sincere interestin an automotive related career. For more information, please visit theirwebsite at: http://www.automotivehalloffame.org/scholarships.php

Deadline: June 30, 2012

• 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

The Big Sun Organization is proud to be able to continue to helpyoung athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annualscholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for thisaward, regardless of which sport they are participating in.Amount of Award - $500.00 the successful applicantwill be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute andcurrently involved in some sport at that institution.

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

Deadline:June 22, 2012

Be high school seniors, high schoolgraduates, or current postsecondary undergraduate students. They must plan toenroll in full-time undergraduate study at a U.S. based accredited four-yearcollege or university for the entire 2012-13 academic year. Proprietary andonline schools are not eligible. They must also plan to major in a course ofstudy that focuses on Engineering/Technology or select Design and Businessrelated programs of study. See the list of eligible majors. Applicants mustalso demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the automotive or relatedindustries using these areas of study and be U.S. citizens and have permanentresidence in the United States

100 Buick Achievers NationalScholarships of up to $25,000 per year, available for four years, and oneadditional year for those entering a five-year engineering program.

Interested students can begin theelectronic application process by clicking on the Register as an Applicant. Formore information, please go to: https://buickachievers.scholarshipamerica.org/  

Deadline: February 29, 2012.

http://i2y.com/community/i2y-money.shtml   It is designed for cancersurvivors and was named one of Time Magazine's top 50 websites this year. www.cancer.org  American Cancer Society

Deadlines:Vary

The objectiveof the scholarship is to further students’ interest in the property/casualtyactuarial profession and to encourage the pursuit of the CAS designations.Scholarships are awarded on the basis of individual merit. The CAS TrustScholarship Program will award up to three $2,000 scholarships to deservingstudents for the 2011-2012 academic year. http://www.casact.org/academic/index.cfm?fa=scholarship          

Deadline: March 1, 2012

Ten Awardsof $3,000-$5,000for high school senior or college freshman who is physically challenged but does not have to be in a wheelchair. A “B”high school average is required as well as a 300-500 word essay outliningstudent’s physical challenge & how it has affected the student and his/hergoals. Financial need (w/ copy of parents’ income tax) as well as a resume ofhonors & awards. Copies of SAT/ACT scores are required plus Three (3)letters of recommendation, a list of Community service and photo required. For more information, please go online to: http://www.chairscholars.org/  NOTE: When visiting the online application,please be certain to select NATIONAL PROGRAMS and not FLORIDA PROGRAMS.  Floridaprograms are only available for certain COUNTIES in the state and Miami-Dade isNOT ONE OF THEM. 

Deadline:February 15, 2012

• Posters must include the statement “You can make a difference” and illustrate the idea that one person can change the world for the better.
• Each poster must be the work of one student.
• The poster concept and design and any photos or artwork used must be the original work of the student entering.

$100-1,000

High School Students

Deadline: February20, 2012

http://www.christophers.org/NETCOMMUNITY/Page.aspx?pid=274&srcid=271

2011-2012 Scholarship Sweepstakes anycurrent U.S. Resident who is a high school seniorduring the 2011-2012 school year, who graduates from high school in 2012 andwho enrolls in the College STEPS Program $1000 to each of 100 winners. Monthlydrawings starting in July 2012

http://www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/started/scholarships/steps?_requestid=45580
Final Deadlineis August 5, 2012

Developed and administered at Nova Southeastern University, the CommonKnowledge Scholarship Foundation (CKSF) awards scholarships to students throughInternet-based quiz competitions. CKSF reward students for demonstrating whatthey know. There is no essay writing or long applications to complete. Studentsreceive scholarship awards based on common knowledge and basic educationcurricula. Students in grades 9 –12(must live in Broward, Dade, of Monroe County)can go on line and register to compete at www.cksf.org  

Deadlines vary

The NSDARawards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit ofan undergraduate degree in one of the following areas: history, political science,economics, government or nursing. The DAR Scholarship Committee awardsscholarships to qualified applicants regardless of race religion, sex ornational origin. All multi-year scholarships, typically renewable up to fouryears, must be for consecutive years of attendance at an accredited college oruniversity in the United States. The ONLY exception is theAmerican Indian Scholarship that is available for students pursuing vocationaltraining. For information about their various scholarships, go to their websiteat:

http://www.himmarsheedar.org/scholarship.html

Deadline varies according tomajor chosen.

Under the ageof 18 who have completed a significant piece of work aimed at improving thelives of others in the areas of science, technology, mathematics, music,literature, philosophy and outside the box. US citizen or permanent resident.Student should review the website and applications for complete details, FAQ's,and submission instructions: http://www.davidsongifted.org/Fellows/

The Davidson Fellows Scholarship awards $50,000,$25,000 and $10,000scholarships to extraordinary young people under the age of 18 who havecompleted a significant piece of work.

Deadline: February 1, 2012

The Dade County Alumnae Chapter ofDelta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is pleased to announce its 2012 Scholarshipsfor female high school seniors of African-American descent.

DeltaSigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization whose purposeis to provide assistance and support through established programs in localcommunities throughout the world. The major programs of the sorority are basedupon the organization's Five Point Thrust of:

• Economic Development
• Educational Development
• International Awareness and Involvement
• Physical and Mental Health
• Political Awareness and Involvement

TheDade County Alumnae Chapter will be awarding six scholarships on the basis ofacademic achievement, character, community service and financial need. Theapplication must be typed and it may be retrieved from our website at www.dadecountyalumnaedst.com. Alsoplease have the applicants to read the application instructions carefully, as incompleteapplications will not be accepted. 

Thedeadline to receive applications is Friday,March 2, 2012.

Over 300 Full and Partialscholarships available to go to certain institutions including Keiser College,Florida Metropolitan, Boca Beauty College, Central Florida Institute, FloridaCareer College, Florida Technical College, and more. For more information,please go to:

http://www.flcareers.org/  
Deadline: March 11, 2012

FEEA hasawarded more than $7 million in college scholarships exclusively to civilianfederal and postal employees and their family members. Awards: More than 400 students from across 26 regions willwin scholarships ranging from $250 to $2,500.

Who isEligible?

• Current civilian federal and postal employees with at least three years of federal service, their children and spouses
• Dependent applicants may first apply as high school seniors
• Dependents must be full-time students; employees may be part-time
• Enrolled (or plan to enroll) in an accredited post-secondary school
• Course of study that leads to a two-year, four-year or graduate degree
• 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale

For moreinformation, please visit their website at: http://www.feea.org/scholarships

Deadline: Applications areavailable January - March each year.

FRA is proudto support America’sfuture leaders by awarding more than $90,000 annually in scholarships todeserving students. Awardees are selected based on financial need,academic standing, character, and leadership qualities. FRA scholarships areawarded to FRA members, their spouses, children, and grandchildren. For moreinformation, please visit their website at: http://www.fra.org/Content/fra/AboutFRA/Scholarships/default.htm

Deadline: April 15, 2012

TheFlorida Engineering Society, an organization of approximately 3,800 engineerspracticing throughout the state of Florida, is pleased to offer a scholarshipprogram for graduating seniors interested in pursuing engineering careers. Sixscholarships of $2,250 are being funded by the state organization, withadditional scholarships, in an amount to be determined, funded by our local Miamichapter.

ELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTS

• Be a high school senior.
• Have been enrolled in one semester and will graduate form a FL school.
• Be a citizen of the United States at the time of application. G Have at least a 3.5 grade point average based on a 4.0 scale.
• Attain a minimum test score on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), or the American College Testing Program (ACT). The minimum scores, listed on page two are used as a minimum threshold level, with acutal test scores being weighted into the scoring process.
• Enroll in an engineering program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
• Certified transcript must be included with the application.
• Official lB & AP test score sheet must be included with the application

Download application from the FES website, www.fleng.org Click on 'Scholarships' - 8th box down in upper left corner

Deadline: February 15, 2012

Must be a Senior; weighted GPA of 3.0 or above;participation in at least one school organization/activity or one area ofcommunity service; legal resident in the US and Miami-DadeCounty. Leadership, achievement, character, financial need, and theindividual’s use of these traits in service to his or her school and thecommunity are also given consideration. Mayapply in ONE of the following 4 categories: Athletics, Arts (ForeignLanguage,  Language Arts, Performing Artsand Visual Arts) Leadership/Service,  andScience. 100 recipients receive $1,500and is to be used ONLY FOR TUITION AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL RELATED FEES.  (There will be 11 recipients percategory, each receiving a scholarship of $1,000.). Apply online at www.stescholarships.organd create a username and password.  Youmay edit your application until the deadline of January 26, 2012.  You must print a copy of the application foryour records.  You also must print andfill out the Application Verification Form and obtain the necessary signaturefrom the CAP Advisor.      

Deadline:January 26 2012

The purpose of Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund is to aid dependents ofworkers who are injured in the course and scope of their employment and receivebenefits under the Florida Workers' Compensation Law and who reside or whoseaccident occurred in the State of Florida. This scholarship is intended to aidstudents who lack the economic ability to continue education beyond high schoolor to further their college education. Applications must be submitted prior toFebruary 28^th of the year the scholarship is to be awarded.

Grade Point Average

High school applicants must have a 2.70 GPA; college applicants musthave a cumulative 3.0 GPA to apply. All applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA forall renewals of the scholarship. The scholarship is not available for studentsattending graduate school.

Mandatory – Applications Must Include Photocopies (Not Originals) ofthe Following;

• Copy of most recent tax return of parent(s) and/or guardian
• Copy of applicant’s most recent school transcript
• Copy of applicant’s most recent tax return
• If parents are divorced, copies of (1) divorce decree, (2) court order of support and (3) property settlement agreement.

Theapplication may be found at: http://www.440scholarship.org/

Deadline: February 28^th,2012

ForMiami-DadeCounty high school seniors admitted tothe University of Florida. Transcriptsrequired as well as official SAT or ACT score report. At least one letter ofrecommendation from school and at least one letter of recommendation fromoutside the school. A personal statement is also required. For moreinformation, please go to their website at: http://www.miamigators.com/wp/?page_id=26

Deadline:March 30, 2012

The George M. Brooker Scholarship provides tuition assistanceto minority college students who plan to enter real estate management and makeit their career. Applicants for the scholarship must demonstrate academicexcellence. This scholarship was named in memory of George M. Brooker, an African-American CPM from New York City.

Two $1,000scholarships are available each year for undergraduate students. Downloadthe George M. Brooker Collegiate Scholarship for Minorities Application

Deadline: March 31, 2012.

9th-12thgrade high school, college, or graduate student including adult students. Legalresident of the U.S. Currently in school or planning to start school within thenext 12 months. Essay. Financial need is not considered. The selection of thewinner is based primarily on the quality of the submitted personal statement.Application must be completed online:

http://www.gkscholarship.com

Deadlinefor spring competition: July 31, 2012

The Give Kidsa Chance Scholarship was established by Brian McDonough, Esq. to supportchildren of lower income families. Scholarships are awarded to high schoolseniors desiring to continue their education but need additional financialassistance to do so. Recipients are eligible for additional awards given theymaintain full-time status and meet academic requirements. For the application,please go to:  GiveKids a Chance Scholarship
Applicationsmust be postmarked by Monday, April 30, 2012.

To beeligible for this scholarship you must:

1. As of May 30, 2012 deadline, be under 25 years of age
2. Be currently a senior in high school or in your first year of university or college

Applicationscan be found by going to: http://www.fitnessexercises.tv/scholarships.php 

Award: $5000

Deadline: May 30, 2012

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is the nation's preeminentorganization supporting Hispanic higher education. Founded in 1975 as a 501(c)(3)not-for-profit organization, HSF's vision is to strengthen the country byadvancing college education among Hispanic Americans. In support of its missionto double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees, HSF provides theLatino community more college scholarships and educational outreach supportthan any other organization in the country. For more information on availablescholarships, please go to: http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=72&ekmensel=c580fa7b_10_0_72_1

Deadline: Various deadlines based on thescholarship

ISAEducational Foundation Scholarships are awarded to college or universitystudents who demonstrate outstanding potential for long-range contribution tothe fields of automation and control. The scholarship awards support tuitionand related expenses and research activities and initiatives. For moreinformation, please visit their website at: http://www.isa.org/Content/NavigationMenu/General_Information/Careers/Scholarships/Scholarships.htm

Deadline:February 15, 2012

African American, academic merit, leadership, community serviceare all considered for this $7,000 per year scholarship. Go to http://www.jackierobinson.org/ for application and information.

Deadline: March30, 2012

Drs.Jack and Gloria Tuckfield established the Jacki Tuckfield Memorial GraduateBusiness Scholarship to honor the extraordinary life and achievements of theirdaughter Jacki. Jacki perceived diversity as an asset for strengthening thefabric of human relationships. She aspired for a better life through academic,spiritual and professional achievements. Business scholarships are awarded toAfrican American students who plan to pursue a professional career in SouthFlorida. This year, the Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business ScholarshipFund will award $45,000 in tuition scholarships of $1,250 each.
Find the application at:  
Jacki Tuckfield MemorialGraduate Business Scholarship  

Applications must bepostmarked by Friday, February 3, 2012.

TheColliflower Family established the Jennet Colliflower Keys Nursing Scholarshipto honor the memory of Jennet Colliflower Keys, a woman who dedicated her lifeto nursing and the care and wellbeing of children. Scholarships are awarded tojunior or senior level undergraduate nursing students. For the application,please go to: JennetColliflower Keys Nursing Scholarship
Applications must be postmarked by Monday, April 30, 2012.

The JELF is offering interest free loans that will help to providethe final dollars that bridge the gap between a student’s total financeresources and the cost of attending school. .Students must be citizens or legalresidents of the United States and be a part of the Jewishcommunity. You can find more information by going to their website at: http://www.jelf.org/  

Deadline: PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE ON MARCH1, 2012 TO APPLY FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR.

Submission Deadline: April 15, 2012

The purposeof the Scholarship, in accordance with the clear stipulation of the Stacey’swill, is to foster high standard in the study of form, color, drawing,painting, design, and technique, as these are expressed in modes showing patentaffinity with the classical tradition of western culture. ONLY THOSE SHOULDAPPLY WHO ARE SKILLED AND DEVOTED TO THIS CLASSICAL OR CONSERVATIVE TRADITION.

Open to United Statescitizens only, both men and women, single or married, irrespective of racecreed or color. The age limit is between 18 and 35 years. Appointments willnormally be for one year and the amount available for distribution willapproximate $5,000.00.

http://www.nationalcowboymuseum.org/education/staceyfund/default.aspx

Deadline:February 1, 2012

Scholarshipsfor up to $5,000 per year for tuition, fees, books, room and travel. Forgraduating seniors who have maintained at least a 2.75 GPA or higher. For moreinformation please go to www.kfcscholars.org  The on-line scholarship will be available December 1, 2011

Deadline: February 10, 2012

Sponsored byKohl’s Department Stores, Inc., is open to children ages 6 through 18 whoreside in Kohl’s Department Store communities and who have not graduated fromhigh school. Kohl’s Store consumers who nominate children for Kohl’s Kids WhoCare must be at least 21 years of age. Kohl’s Department Stores employees andfamily members of employees are ineligible. The nomination form must becompleted electronically online; no paper nomination forms will be accepted.The nomination form and directions will be available on Kohl's website at: www.kohlskids.com

Deadline: March 15, 2012

The American Road and TransportationBuilders Association is now accepting applications for the “Lanford FamilyHighway Worker Memorial Scholarship Program” for the 2012-13 academicyear.  The program awards scholarships ofup to $5,000 per year to assist the children of highway construction workerskilled or permanently disabled in the line of duty pursue post-high schooleducation.

•           Visitthe Awards and Scholarships page at www.artbatdf.org  for moredetails or

•           Clickhere to download the brochure: 2012Scholarship Application.

The application deadline is March 23, 2012.

For Journalism students who are membersof The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association. High school seniorsand college students.
$5000. For more information go to: http://nlgja.org/students/aarons.htm
Deadline: January 20,2012

Mahatma, Carolina, and Riceland Rice in partnershipwith Univision Radio offer high school seniors in designated areas who wish toattend college the chance to win a two thousand dollar prize by writing anessay.  For more information go to theirwebsite at: http://www.mahatmarice.com/scholarship/

Deadline: February 15, 2012

GraduatingSenior. Son or Daughter of US Marine/US Navy Corpsman or Grandchild of USMarine who served in one of three specified divisions. Plan to attend anaccredited college or post high school technical institution. Maximum adjustedgross income of $65,000 or less. Transcripts. Essay. Information available at: http://www.mcsf.org

Deadline:March 2, 2012

Awards are availableto graduating Cuban-American Seniors. Amount of award is based on financialneed. Students are eligible to be considered for a Mas Family Scholarship ifthey:

• Are needy, Cuban American students, who were born in Cuba or are direct Cuban descendents, “Needy” will be defined by using a special federal formula that examines a family’s financial situation in terms of how much a family can contribute to its child’s education.
• A minimum of a cumulative 3.5 GPA
• A minimum SAT score of 1000
• •Must complete application and submit all required forms (see "Application Package" & "Application Instructions")

For moreinformation go to their website at: http://www.jorgemascanosa.org/pages/MFS-Overview_&_Objectives.htm

Deadline: April 15, 2012

HighSchool Senior in Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach County.Excellence in academics and community service. Financial Need. Minimum 3.2 GPA.Community Service Verification. Letters of

Recommendation.Writing Sample. Information/Application at:

http://www.nba.com/heat/miami_heat_scholarships.html

Award: (2) $2,500

Deadline: April 07, 2012

HighSchool Senior in Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach County.Excellence in academics and community service. Financial Need. Minimum 3.2 GPA.Community Service Verification. Letters of Recommendation. Writing Sample.Information/Application at:

http://www.nba.com/heat/miami_heat_scholarships.html

Award:  (1) $2,500

Deadline: April 07, 2012

HighSchool Senior in Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach County.Participates in a sport. Excellence in academics and community service.financial Need. Minimum 3.2 GPA. Community Service Verification.

Lettersof Recommendation. Writing Sample. Information and application at: http://www.nba.com/heat/miami_heat_scholarships.html

 Award: (1) $2,500

Deadline:  April 07, 2012

Sinceinception, the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA) hasprovided more than $8 million in scholarship funds to deserving studentspreparing to enter various business professions. For fiscal year 2009 alone,NABA awarded close to $500,000 and the amount continues to grow annually.Through the generous contributions of individuals, groups, and organizationsthat share NABA's desire to break through the economic barriers minoritiesoften experience, NABA has offered between 40 - 70 nationalscholarships annually ranging from $1000 - $10,000. For more info visit: http://www.nabainc.org/NationalScholarshipProgram/tabid/370/Default.aspx

Deadlines:January 31, 2012

Minorityhigh school senior from the South Floridacommunity. Student must come from a low income or disadvantaged family. Musthave at least a 2.0 GPA. Extracurricular Activities. Transcript. PersonStatement. Letter of Recommendation. Photo. Students should review the websiteand application for complete details, and submission instructions:

http://www.natmoorefoundation.net/urban-scholarship-program

Award:$2500

Deadline: January 31, 2012

National Daughters of the American Revolution Native Americanscholarship – the 2^nd to the last one on the web page Must besponsored by local chapter, but you do not have to be a member. For a studentcurrently enrolled in college Financial need is considered GPA of 3.0 or higher
$500
Deadline: February 1, 2012
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm

and

National Daughters of the American Revolution Must be sponsored bylocal chapter, but you do not have to be a member For a students currentlyenrolled in high school or  college Financial need is considered
GPA of 3.0 or higher
$500-3,000
Deadline: February 15, 2012
Some have deadlines of April 15, 2012
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm

High schoolsenior or college freshman who is physically challenged but does not have to bein a wheelchair. Have a “B” high school average. A 300-500 word essay outliningstudent’s physical challenge & how it has affected the student and his/hergoals is also required. Students will also need to provide evidence offinancial need (w/ copy of parents’ income tax). Resume of honors & awards,Copies of SAT/ACT scores, Three (3) letters of recommendation, Proof ofcommunity service

Theapplication is available online at http://www.chairscholars.org/national.html:

Deadline: February 15, 2012

To be eligible forthis scholarship you must:

1.    The nomination process for the 2012 NHS Scholarship Programopens on October 1, 2011. The deadline for online nominations is January 20,2012.

2.    Students who are seniors in good standing are eligible to benominated by their chapters to compete in the NHS Scholarship Program.

Applicationscan be found by going to: http://www.nhs.us/ScholarshipsandAwards/NHSScholarshipProgram.aspx

The award is $10,000

Deadline:January 20, 2012

US citizenbetween 17-23. Allows the student to earn a degree and they can choose fromover 160 colleges across the nation to attend.

Minimum SAT530 Reading,520 Math or Minimum ACT 21 Math, 22 English. Recommendation letters. Essays.For full details and online application see website at: http://www.navy.com/careers/nrotc/

Essay required - $500. Formore information, go to their website at: http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/nursing/

Deadline: Dates Vary

To beconsidered eligible for the Odenza Marketing Scholarship you must:

A) Bebetween the ages of 16 and 25 on March 30, 2012

B) Submitanswers to the essay questions, which can be found on the application page,prior to the March 30, 2012 deadline.

C) Have atleast one full year of post secondary studies remaining at the time of theaward

D) Have aGPA of 2.5 or greater.

E) Be acitizen of the United Statesor Canada

Thescholarship winner will be announced on or around June 1, 2012 and will beposted on this website immediately after. All applications must be received by11:59pm ET on March 30, 2012. No late applications will be reviewed.

ScholarshipsApplications can be found by going to: http://odenzascholarships.com/

Award amount is $500.00

Deadline: March 30, 2012

VSA artsAnnounces 2008 Playwright Discovery Award Call for One-Act Plays for studentsin grades 6-12 (Up to $2,000). For more information, please visit their websiteat: http://www.vsarts.org/x244.xml

Deadline: April 17, 2012

The PrincetonPrize is for students in grades 9-12 who are doing outstanding work in theirschools or communities to advance the cause of RACE RELATIONS. Applicant musthave an adult “supporter” – teacher, advisor, community/religious leader orother adult  who can attest to andsupport the applicant’s work in race relations. The winner receives $1,000 + anall-expense paid trip to Princeton University. Applicationsare available online at www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize

Deadline: January 31, 2012

Highschool seniors and full time college students preparing for a career in graphiccommunications Restricted to colleges, universities and Tech Schools w/established 2&4 yr programs leading to an associate or bachelor'srecognized by the graphic communications industries.
Award: $1,000-5,000 yearly renewable

Formore information, please go to: http://www.printing.org/pgsfapplication

Deadlines:High School Seniors April 1, 2012

TheRodney Thaxton Justice Scholarship was established to honor the memory of agreat social advocate. Scholarships are awarded to African American studentswho are committed to social justice. Martin E. Segal, a lawyer and lecturer,established the Martin E. Segal Fund to augment the annual scholarship grantingof the Rodney Thaxton Justice Fund. Applications can be found at: RodneyThaxton Justice Scholarship and Martin E. Segal Scholarship
Applicationsmust be postmarked by Monday, April 30, 2012.

20 Full-tuition scholarships for attendance at either FIU or UM.Must be graduating senior of Black/African descent, a citizen and FLresident. See the on-line application for requirements. You may also downloadand print the application at to FIU at http://www.fiu.edu/~mpas/  .

Deadline:January 31, 2012

Applicationsare now available on-line at http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria:

* RMHC/HACERScholarship: Must have at least one parent of Hispanic origin

* RMHC/FutureAchievers Scholarship: Must have at least one parent of African-American            originor Black Caribbean heritage

* RMHC/Scholars:ALL Students may apply regardless of ethnic heritage. Note: Asian,                            African American and Hispanic students are welcome toapply for the RMHC Scholars       programprovided they have not applied for one of the two scholarship programs    listed above.

* Must be alegal USresident

* Must beeligible to enroll and attend an institution of higher education or a        vocational/technical school

* Plan toenroll at an accredited post-secondary education institution during theacademic            year following theirgraduation

* Reside in Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, West Palm Beach Countiesand Treasure Coast

* Recipientsare selected based on academic achievement, financial need, community     service, and, personal qualities andstrengths as portrayed in a required essay.

Deadline:January 27, 2012

Graduatinghigh school senior. Plan to attend an accredited US college or university. FinancialNeed. Academic Achievement. Extracurricular Activities. Community Involvement.Students must obtain a local Walmart store number at www.walmart.com to accessweb application. Apply on line. Information at: http://www.walmartfoundation.org 

Award: $1,000

"Since 2001, Fisher House Foundation hasadministered the "Scholarships for Military Children," a scholarshipprogram for the sons and daughters of service members, which in the last 10years, has awarded $8.3 million in scholarship grants to 5,400 militarychildren. These new funds will help expand our program to focus resources onscholarships for the children of fallen and disabled service members, aspecific interest of President Obama.

Seetheir website at: http://www.militaryscholar.org/

Deadline: February 22, 2012

TheSeitlin Franklin E. Wheeler Scholarship was established to honor the memory ofFranklin E Wheeler, Seitlin Insurance associate, agent and owner. Scholarshipsare awarded to students that are pursuing a degree in Business Administrationor a career in the insurance industry and who exhibit high ethical standards.The application can be found at: SeitlinFranklin E. Wheeler Scholarship
Applications must be postmarked by Monday, April 30, 2012.

TheAronovitz Family partnered with The Miami Foundation to honor the memory of thelate Judge Sidney M. Aronovitz. Judge Aronovitz stood as an example for thecommunity, excelling in his chosen profession and always thinking of those lessfortunate than himself. Scholarships are awarded to Miami-Dade County minoritystudents planning to continue their education through the university level. Forthe application, please go to: JudgeSidney M. Aronovitz Memorial Scholarship
Applications must be postmarked by Monday, April 2, 2012.

S. Fl.Senior. Minimum 3.0 weighted GPA, Plan to continue education within theaviation sector Enroll in a college or vocational school on a full-time basis.Essay. Optional: Provide one letter of recommendation. See application fordetails and essay guidelines. See BRACE Advisor or Local Scholarship link onBRACE website (http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/studentsupport/guidance/brace/Brow_sch.htm)  for application.

Award:  $3500

Deadline:August 01, 2012

TheSouthern Scholarship Foundation was established to provide outstanding studentsneeding financial assistance with an opportunity to obtain a college education.The Foundation provides rent-free housing to deserving students in acooperative living environment. The SSF currently operates scholarship housesat Florida State,University ofFlorida, Florida A&M, Bethune-Cookman,Florida Gulf Coast University. Additional information can be obtained by going to theirwebsite at: http://www.southernscholarship.org/  or by calling 850.222.3832

Deadline – March1, 2012         

A program ofthe Sodexo Foundation, allow us to recognize students in the fight againsthunger in America.You are invited to apply if you are a young person currently enrolled in anaccredited educational institution (kindergarten through college graduateschool) who has positively contributed to the fight against hunger in his orher community.
$5,000 scholarship + $5,000 donation in your name to the hunger charity of yourchoice and 20 regional winners will get $1,000 grant donated to the hungercharity of their choice
http://www.sodexofoundation.org/

Deadline: The application period for the STOP Hunger Scholarships is from January 1through February 18, 2012. 

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

Unlessotherwise noted, all scholarship awards are $500 and are given four times peryear.

Wemaintain separate websites for most of our scholarships, and you can find linksto each below.

·        Dale E.Fridell Memorial Scholarship. Awarded twice per year,you can apply online for each of the $1,000 awards.

·        RecessionRelief Scholarship: (formerly the Get Out of DebtScholarship) Apply online with a short essay about why you need a helping handwith your debt situation, and why the scholarship will help you attend aneducational program.

·        MesotheliomaMemorial Scholarship: A general scholarship forstudents of all education backgrounds.

·        Teachers: A scholarship for students planning to be teachers — of anykind and at any level.

·        Minority: For college students (and soon-to-be college students) who aremembers of racial or ethnic minority groups.

·        Nursing: For college students (and soon-to-be college students) who arepursuing a nursing degree.                                                                                                                             Deadlines: Vary

High school seniors can win a $1,000 scholarship for first yearexpenses at an accredited college or private career school. It's FREE to enterand eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need. Each $1,000 scholarshipcheck will be payable to the winner's school of attendance. Only one entry perperson for each drawing; however, you can register after each drawing for thenext one. Forcomplete details and application go to: www.offtocollege.info 

2011-2012Sweepstakes Registration Begins on September 16, 2011 throughMay 11, 2012

Be 18years or older, OR parent or guardian must apply on their behalf. Enrollfull-time in an

Associatesor Bachelors degree program. Min. 3.0 GPA. Achievement in academic studies.Financial

hardship.Community and social service activities. Letters of recommendation. Ongoingpersonal and

professionallearning. Priority given to those with life altering or serious illnesses orliving/economic

conditions,and/or those who have medical expenses that may pose an ongoing financial drainthat

mayjeopardize one’s educational status. Review website and application forcomplete details, and

submissioninstructions: http://www.taticaribbean.com/id2.html.

Award: $500

Deadline:July 31, 2012

Participantsare judged based on their initial application, on-site debates andparticipation during the week. Multiple students receive scholarships in thefirst round and the total number of students selected dictates how much eachstudent will receive.

Applicationscan be found by going to: http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php

Award Amount:$10,000

Deadline: March 1,2012

Thepremier organization in Black Higher Education that develops and prepares a newgeneration of leaders by providing resources, opportunities and advocacy toPublic Historically Black Colleges & Universities, students and alumni.

SCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATIONS FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR WILL BE AVAILABLE IN FEBRUARY 2012.
http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net/student/scholarshipprograms

The JohnsonScholarship Foundation is a private Foundation with a mission to assistdisadvantaged people to obtain education. It does not make individual grants.All scholarships and grants are made through selected institutions. TheFoundation believes that education can empower disadvantaged people to improvetheir economic circumstances and quality of life. The Foundation operates anumber of core programs, which were established by its founder, and supportsthe education of disabled, economically disadvantaged and American Indianstudents. The Foundation’s support of these causes is delivered through avariety of scholarships and grant programs, which are described in this site.To view a list of scholarships offered, please go to: http://www.johnsonscholarships.org/index_new.asp 

Deadlines Vary

Since 1985,the UNCF Scholarships and Grants Administration office has awarded inscholarship assistance over $105 million to over 28,000 students enrolled inits 39 member colleges and universities and other HBCUs and majorityinstitutions 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 UNCFprovides support in numerous ways to a variety of constituencies. Learnmore about scholarships http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/index.asp Applications only available online at www.uncf.org There are numerousscholarship opportunities available to African American students at thiswebsite.

Deadlines vary

Several scholarships available - Some for Wal-Mart employees andtheir dependents.
Or High School seniors who are not related to a Wal-Mart employees
Awards: $3,000-$13,000 For more information, go to: http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/8736.aspx?p=236

Deadline:January 29, 2012

awards scholarships, to students who further their education ingeneral engineering, aviation or aeronautical engineering degree programs. Inorder to apply, applicants may be  FRA Members or spouses, sons orgrandsons, daughters or granddaughters of members in good standing of the FleetReserve Association (FRA). Applicants must be US citizens and enroll at anaccredited college/university or technical institution in the United States and must remain astudent in good standing. Awards of $2,000- $5,000. For more information,please go to: http://www.walterbeallscholarship.org/index.html

DeadlineApril 15, 2012

Scholarships awarded forup to $50,000. For more information, go to their website at: www.collegeboard.com/yes

February 1,2012

Essaycontests

All U.S.high school students are eligible to enter up until May 31st of their senioryear.

Poems must be20 lines or less, unpublished, the sole work of the entrant, and not be enteredin any other concurrent contest.

Only ONE poemper poet may be entered into each contest. For more information, please go to: http://www.highschoolpoetrycontest.com/

Award is:$150-$1,000

Deadlines:

December31 for the March issue
March 30 for June issue
June 30 for the September issue
September 30 for December issue

This award isgiven annually for the best technical paper presented by a student. The papermust be based on work done by the lead author(s) while a student. The time ofthe work determines student status. The presentation of the technical papermust be made by the student at a major SAE meeting.
Papers can be on any topic and from students worldwide.
Technical papers presented from June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012 are
eligible for the award.

This award, inaugurated in1998, is based on the technical papers presented during the preceding year andis administered by the Myers Award Board under the auspices of the EngineeringEducation Board. The award consists of an attractive memento as well as a$4,000 monetary gift.
Deadline: July15, 2012
http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/awards/myers/

In celebration of the contributions of African Americanspast and present, and February’s Black History Month, we are proud to offer theRegions Riding Forward Scholarship.

If you know a high school senior who resides within Regions’ footprint and willbe attending college this fall, encourage them to participate in an essaycontest for a chance to win one of 25 college scholarships of $5,000 each.Dependents of Regions’ associates are eligible to enter the contest.

Below are the essay contest details:

·        Contestwill be open from Jan. 15 through Feb. 29, 2012
·        Contestantssubmit a 500-word essay about how an African American, past or present, hasinspired them
·        Forcontest rules and to submit an essay online, visit regions.com/ridingforward
·        Winnerswill be announced in April
·        Visitregions.com/ridingforward to read about inspirationalAfrican Americans
 

A national essay contestfor students in the 9^th - 12^th grade and are US citizens.First place winners will receivea 5-day all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. and have a chance to win ascholarship ranging from $1000 - $5000.

Information on the 2009Holocaust Remembrance Project essay contest will be posted to this web site byOctober 1, 2009.

For more information go tohttp://holocaust.hklaw.com 

For those in high school in the2011/2012 school year, check back in October when the contest will enter its 18th year

http://youngplaywrights.org/

To honorKorean War veterans, Samsung and The American Legion annually award $300,000 inscholarships to nearly 100 Boys State and Girls State participants who aredirect descendants of a veteran eligible for Legion membership. More information

Deadline: Varies

Application: http://www.legion.org/documents/legion/pdf/samsungscholarship.pdf

INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

The CAP Office maintains information about a number of InstitutionalScholarships on hand.  The following colleges have sent us informationabout scholarships they offer. These can be found on a clipboard located on thedoor of the CAP office. COPIES OF SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE MADE UPON REQUEST.

*Check out http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/for a comprehensive listing of institutional scholarships offered by a numberof colleges and universities. http://www.college-scholarships.comalso has a number of links to private and institutional scholarships.

Offersa variety of merit-based academic scholarships ranging from $500 per year up to full tuition and fees. Students whorank in the top 10% of their class and have an SAT score of 1300+ (30+ ACT)will be competitive for one or more of these awards. http://virtual.clemson.edu/groups/finaid/scholarships1.htm 

Nominationsmay be submitted through personal letters or on special forms available fromthe College. Nominations should include specific information on the quality ofacademic performance, personal activities, and other accomplishments of thecandidates. Nominationsshould be received by November 15 for early decision I candidates and by January1 for early decision II and regular decision candidates. http://www.colby.edu/admissions_cs/financial_aid/scholarships2.cfm

Is seekingnominations for its Presidential Service Leadership Award. Students with a history of commitment to volunteer service with a minimum 2.5 GPA, anACT of 21 or SAT of 970. For additional information, please call800-520-4632. or on the web at http://www.defiance.edu/pages/FA_scholarships_and_awards.html

Inorder to be considered, students must be Florida residents. Some scholarships requireinterviews, while the majority does not. Morethan half of the awards and scholarships have a 3.0 or higher GPA requirement.They are all given to freshman. The scholarships and awards range from academicscholarships to art, theater, and athletic scholarships. As little as $500 andas great as $8,000 are given every year. Moreinformation can be gained by calling 800-205-1600. For informationonline, go to their website: http://www.flsouthern.edu/finaid/scholarships.htm

The President's Scholarship Program (merit-based) - approximately 110outstanding students will receive stipends that may be used for tuition, room,board, or other expenses. Successful students have high grades, provenleadership abilities and SAT scores in the 1280-1420 ranges. For moreinformation on the web: http://www.psp.gatech.edu/  

All freshman students completing their entire application by February15 are guaranteed scholarships if they are admitted.  Pleaseencourage your interested students to complete their application as soon aspossible while we have the most space and funding available. Unfortunately, each year we have to turn away many talented students who applylate. 

Seniors whoplan to attend the University of North Florida and meetrequired SAT and/or ACT scores and GPA. Students are automatically consideredfor all merit-based scholarships. Priority Deadline: November 1st. complete admissionsapplication. More at: http://www.unf.edu/finaid/scholarships/fl_fr_academic.html

Allscholarships are for Florida residents only.Scholarships are given on the basis of high school academic records and SAT/ACTScores. Non-FloridaTuition Grants are given to freshman and transfers for $5,000 per academicyear. Scholarships are also given based on athletics for 13 varsity sports. More information can be received at 850-474-2934 or www.uwf.edu.Visit website to check out the University of West Florida’s 2011 -2012 Applicationfor the John C. Pace Jr. Scholars Award. Please call 800-263-1074 or visit www.uwf.edu. Theapplication deadline is February 1, 2012 and the scholarship is a four-year $20,000scholarship for full-time incoming freshman that are Florida residents.

The premier provider of technician training for students seeking arewarding career in the automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle, andmarine industries.

Various deadlines and award amounts

http://www.utifoundation.net/UTIFoundation/ScholarshipsGrants/tabid/1072/Default.aspx

Ihave received communications from a number of colleges. This information ismaintained on a clipboard that is found on the door of the CAP Office. You arewelcome to view this information during your free time. We ask that you notremove this information without my permission form. Copies can be made uponrequest.

PLEASESEE ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RECEIVING A NOMINATION FOR ANY OF THE ABOVEINSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS.

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ON THEINTERNET SCHOLARSHIPS

FinancialAid help for International Students

www.internationalstudent.com/schools_awarding_aid/

also -
www.InternationalScholarships.com

OtherScholarship Websites

http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships 
http://www.freschinfo.com   
http://www.collegefunds.net/free-scholarships.html 
http://www.scholarship-page.com 

http://www.scholarships.com/educators/

http://www.highschoolpoetrycontest.com/

University of Miami scholarship database

http://www6.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/0,1770,29532-1;40341-2;29913-2;29912-2;29136-3,00.html

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

 http://www.ed.gov/studentaid this site contains the website Funding Your Education.

* Try outthis website: http://www.facts.org ithas all kinds of information about Floridacolleges as well as a career search database. You can apply on line to anumber of universities as well as see how the state universities evaluate yourtranscripts as well as your eligibility for Bright Futures.
This is a web site maintained by the University of Illinois that containslinks to the various college ranking services: (this is good) http://www.library.uiuc.edu/edx/rankabout.htm 
 *forany additional scholarships you may be looking for please check out: http://www.meritaid.com/