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SENIOR CLASS OF 2018 Scholarships??Useful Scholarship Websites Scholarships that are ON-Going or without a "Specific" Deadline DatesArmy ROTC ScholarshipsDeadline: Check WebsiteFor additional information & application go to:? in Aviation ScholarshipsDeadline: VariesFor a list of scholarships go toeducation/scholarships Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars ScholarshipsDeadlines vary based on each scholarshipContinuing Education Scholarship, JUNIOR Girls Scholarship, Patriot's Pen Essay Contest, Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Contest, and Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest/Scholarship.?Apply online at? College Prowler Monthly Scholarship - $2,000 "No Essay Scholarship"Deadline: The end of every month (check the website)Requirement:?Create an account to be eligible for the random drawing. Must be enrolling in school within 12 months.Apply online at? Answer’s $1,000 Scholarship GiveawayDeadline: Ongoing?(every month)Requirement:?Register and complete the online form for entry and agree to the terms of use.Apply online at?College Week Live $1,000 Scholarship GiveawayDeadline: Ongoing (every month)Requirement: All you need to do is login to CollegeWeekLive and visit 3 colleges that interest you. One lucky winner will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship every month.Apply online at? Connector College Scholarship?Deadline:?OngoingRequirement: You must register online to be a potential recipient.Scholarship Amount: $2500 drawing; Apply online at?August DEADLINES'You Deserve it' Scholarship - $1,000Deadline: August 29, 2017Requirement:?You must be 16 years of age or older. A one-time, $1,000 scholarship and one (1) month of free access to Apply Online: SP Scholarships - $10,000Deadline: August 31, 2017Requirements: You must be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US. The ScholarshipPoints program was created in 2006 to help students win scholarships without the hassle of filling out paper applications and writing dozens of essays. is owned and operated by Edvisors, a company dedicated to helping students plan and pay for college. To date, Edvisors has given away more than $650,000 through the ScholarshipPoints program.Apply Online: (CPA)& VIP Voice $5,000 ScholarshipDeadline: August 31, 2017Requirements:?Must be at least 13 years of age or older. Once you confirm your registration, you will be eligible to begin taking surveys. For each survey you complete, you will earn VIP points. With our tiered rewards program, the more surveys you take the more points you earn. You must take at least two surveys to be eligible to enter our $5,000 Scholarship Sweepstakes. The more surveys you take the better your chances are to win! You can submit multiple entries by following the instructions on the sponsors website.*PLEASE ENSURE AFTER APPLYING YOU CLICK ON THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL FROM NPD or YOUR APPLICATION WON'T BE ACCEPTEDApply Online: September DEADLINESMorehead-Cain Scholars at the University of North CarolinaDeadline:?NO LATER?than?September 19, 2017Requirements:?This scholarship is?highly competitive for SENIORS Only.?Nomination by Bishop England faculty is?only?the first step, and does not guarantee selection. BE can nominate only?ONE?student for the Morehead-Cain Scholarship. Must be a?competitive applicant?to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, on track to graduate in the spring, unmarried and without children.Instructions on How to Apply:?Please complete the form located at the bottom of this page labeled “Request for Consideration Morehead Cain”. You may write directly on the form, or attach responses on a separate sheet of paper.RETURN TO MS. GASTALDISiemens Competition in Math and ScienceDeadline: SEPTEMBER19, 2017 by 11:59pm E/TRequirements:?The Siemens Foundation established the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology in 1999. The Competition is the nation’s premier science research competition for high school students and seeks to promote excellence by encouraging students to undertake individual or team research projects. It fosters intensive research that improves students' understanding of the value of scientific study and informs their consideration of future careers in these disciplines. Scholarships for winning projects range from $1,000 to $100,000.For additional information:? Scholars Program Scholarship at DavidsonDeadline: Counselor nomination by September 20, 2017Nominee Deadline: October 15, 2017Requirements:?Participate in an eligible sport (see list on website), be nominated by your counselor, school head, coach?no later than September 20th?of your senior year.?Submit all parts of your application for?admission?to Davidson?no later than?October 15th?(davidson.edu/apply) Submit ACT and or SAT I scores.Amount:?$30,000 annually, totaling $120,000 during the recipients' Davidson careerScroll DOWN to DOWNLOAD the Nomination FormSEE YOUR COUNSELOR BEFORE SEPT 20!!!?’t Text and Drive Scholarship - $1,000Deadline: September 30, 2017Requirements:?You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit. You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Complete the application form online including a 140-character message about texting while driving. The top 10 applications will be selected as finalists. The finalists will be asked to write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay about texting while driving.Apply Online: My Projector Lamps ScholarshipDeadline: September 30, 2017Requirements:?Our scholarship contest challenges entrants to create a one page essay detailing your ideas about the use of multimedia and data visualization in K-12 classrooms. Explore modern teaching methods and propose specific ideas for visual and interactive presentation in K-12 classrooms for improved knowledge retention. Include one printed image of the multimedia used in your classroom. Must be a minimum age of fourteen years (to date) or older and must follow or ‘LIKE’ the MyProjectorLamps Facebook page. See the official website for additional requirements and application: October DEADLINESJack Kent Cooke Young Artist AwardDeadline I (SENIORS): October 2, 2017Deadline II: January 8, 2018Deadline III: March 5, 2018 1.?????Requirements: Classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers (ages 8-18) who have not yet graduated high school.2.?????Applicants must be interested in performing on From the Top with Host Christopher O’Riley, and demonstrate (in order of importance): exceptional musical achievement, unmet financial need,?solid academic achievement, and strength of character.? Applicants must have strong musical ability and a willingness to perform on our NPR show. All recipients of the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award must also perform on From the Top and play at the same musical level as other young performers on the show.3.?????*Please note that high school seniors must apply by the October 2 deadline to be eligible.Apply Online at:? ?Wendy’s High School HeismanDeadline: October 2, 2017 by 3:00pm PT/6:00pm ESTTO ACHIEVE AWARD ELIGIBILITY FOR THE 2017 WENDY’S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN, STUDENTS MUST BE SENIORS DURING THE 2017-2018 ACADEMIC YEAR, GRADUATING WITH THE CLASS OF 2018. APPLICANTS MUST: Have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of a B (3.0) or better, Participate in at least one of the 47 sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games or the National Federation of State High School Association and sponsored by your school. The full list of qualified athletic events in alphabetical order includes: Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bobsleigh, Bowling, Boxing, Canoeing/Rowing, Cross Country, Curling, Cycling, Diving, Equestrian (Dressage/Eventing/Jumping), Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Ice Hockey, Ice Skating (Figure or Speed), Judo, Karate, Lacrosse, Luge, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting, Skateboarding, Skiing (Alpine, Biathlon, Cross Country, Free-Style, Jumping), Snowboard, Soccer, Softball, Spirit/Cheerleading, Sports Climbing, Surfing, Swimming (or Synchronized), Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Track & Field, Trampoline, Triathlon, Volleyball (or Beach), Water Polo, Weightlifting, and Wrestling. Must also be a LEADER in school and in the community and serve as a role model for underclassmen.For additional information and application: AES Engineers Scholarship - $500Deadline: October 6, 2017Requirements:?You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. High School SENIOR students submit and essay between 500 and 1000 words and answer the following question: “When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful?? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?”? Amount: $500Apply online at:???Submit essay and questions to?scholarships@National Young Arts Foundation ScholarshipOctober 13, 2017 at 11:59pm ESTRequirements: Each of?the 10 disciplines (cinematic arts, dance, design arts, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, and writing) has specific requirements for the audition portfolio. Once you open the application, the requirements will be listed. Must be between the ages of 15 and 18 by December 1st.Scholarship Amount: up to $10,000Apply online at: Mercer University School of Engineering Mercer is pleased to once again invite seniors from to apply for our annual Scholarship Challenge at our Macon, Georgia campus on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Valuable scholarships will be awarded this fall to high school seniors who are interested in Mercer’s engineering, industrial management and technical communications program. This is an outstanding opportunity to learn about our programs and to obtain a scholarship. The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship?UNC Chapel Hill Application Deadline: October 15, 2017Scholarship Deadline: November 15, 2017Requirements:?Students?must?apply to?both?the University and the Scholarship to be considered. Please note the application process involves two separate steps and two different dates, and all applicants must take both steps and meet both deadlines, applicants must apply to the?University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?by the University's October 15th, 2017 EARLY admission deadline and must meet all academic requirements for EARLY admission; and 2/ Scholarship applicants must also apply to The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship, with the deadline for submissions to the Scholarship being November 15th, 2017 (submissions must be electronically submitted by that date). Apply on the website?Scholarship Amount:?Full four-year financial support to one incoming freshman per yearApply Online at:? Tutors College Scholarship Contest (A monthly chance to win $200)Deadline: October 15, 2017Requirements: You must one write an essay and two, promote your essay. Essay Topic: If you could have dinner with one U.S. President (living or not), who would it be and why?Apply Online: College JumpStart Scholarship - $1,000Deadline: October 17, 2017Requirements:?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. You must be a high school 10th, 11th or 12th grader -OR- you are an undergraduate college student or non-traditional student. There are no age limits. You must be committed to using education to better your life and that of your family and/or community.Apply Online: Dr. Pepper ScholarshipDeadline: October 18, 2017Requirements:?If you’re a student between the ages of 18-24, you can tell us how you’ll change the world in 350 characters or less to enter for the chance to compete to win up to $100,000 in tuition. You’ll be eligible to submit a video once you reach 50 votes. Dr. Pepper will select finalists for a chance to compete to win up to $100,000 in tuition at a college football championship game. In addition, if you reach the top 5 of the $5,000 Leaderboard when voting ends, you could win $5,000 in tuition.Apply Online at:? Alger National Scholarship Program?Deadline: October 25, 2017Requirements:?Be enrolled as a full time high school senior in the United States with plans to graduate in spring/summer 2018 and enter a college in the fall of 2018 in the United States. Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree. Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required), be a United States citizen, involved in co-curricular and community service activities, display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.?Important to note: In order for an application to be considered complete the applicant?must?inform his/her counselor so that they can complete a Certifications Form Online.Amount: Award value ranges from $7,000 to $25,000Apply online at:? ScholarshipDeadline: October 30, 2017Requirements: Thirty (30) $500 scholarships will be awarded for educations expenses at a college or university. Open to high school seniors and current undergraduate college students. Free to enter and eligibility not based on GPA or financial need. Enter once every two weeks, up to 15 times during the sweepstakes period. Two winners will be randomly chosen every two weeks from October 30, 2017 to May 12, 2018. Go online to: scholarshipsweepstakes Coca-Cola Scholars Program - $20,000Deadline: October 31, 2017Requirement:?Must be a high school SENIOR and have had a minimum of a 3.0 GPA at the end of your Junior year. Must plan on attending a four year college, have a 3.0 GPA or better, and not a child of a Coca-Cola employee.Scholarship Amount: $1,000-$20,000Apply online at:?coca-??National Security Agency Scholarship Stokes Educational Scholarship ProgramDeadline: October 31, 2017You must major in computer science or computer/electrical engineering and meet the following requirements: ?Must be a U.S. citizen ?Must be eligible to be granted a security clearance ?A high school senior at the time of application ?A minimum SAT/college board score of 1200 (600 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, 600 Math) or ACT of 25 ?Un-weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.?Demonstrated leadership abilities Scholarship Amount: Paid tuition up to $30,000 per year; Year-round Salary, Rewarding Work Experience, and Guaranteed Employment.For additional information and application directions go to & click on the scholarships tab: November DEADLINESFoundation Fellowship & Bernard Ramsey Honors Scholarship – The University of GeorgiaDeadline: November 1, 2017Deadline for Recommendations: November 8, 2017Apply:?Apply for First-Year Admission to UGA **Students must first apply for First-Year Admission before being able to start a Foundation Fellowship Application.? Brown Scholar Program? Deadline: November 1st?- application will be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program AND forwarded to a select and limited number of additional scholarship providers.January 9th?- final postmarked deadline in order to be considered for only the Ron Brown Scholar Program ONLY.Since the postmark is what matters, there is no advantage in sending your application by overnight delivery service. If January 9th falls on a Saturday or Sunday, your application should be postmarked by the following Monday.Eligibility Requirements:? African American High School Senior that has made a significant contribution to society. Student must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate Financial Need.? Apply online at Allegra Ford Scholarship Deadline: November 6, 2017Requirements: This is a one-time $2,500 scholarship awarded to a graduating high school senior with a documented learning disability (LD) and/or ADHD who will be enrolled in a two-year community college, a vocational or technical training program, or a specialized program for students with LD and/or ADHD in the fall. The ideal Allegra Ford Thomas Scholar is a student who: Articulates his or her challenges and recognizes the need for self-advocacy. Is committed to post-high school academic study/career training and has begun to set realistic career goals. Has demonstrated perseverance and is committed to achieving personal goals. Participates in school and community activities. Demonstrates financial need.Apply Online: Anne Ford Scholarship Deadline: November 6, 2017Requirements:?A?$10,000 scholarship ($2,500/year over four years) granted to a graduating high school senior with a documented learning disability who will be enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program in the fall of 2017. The ideal Anne Ford Scholar is a student who: Articulates his or her LD and clearly demonstrates the importance of self-advocacy. Is committed to completing a four-year college degree and has begun to set realistic career goals. Participates in school and community activities. Has demonstrated academic achievements consistent with college and career goals. Plans to contribute to society in ways that increase opportunities for individuals with LD. Excels as a role model and spokesperson for others who struggle with LD.Apply online at: 2018 Prudential Spirit of Community AwardDeadline:?November 7, 2017Eligibility Requirements:? Young volunteer’s grades 5-12 complete the online application and submit them to your school principal or the head of one of these officially designated local organizations: a Girl Scout council, county 4-H organization, American Red Cross chapter, YMCA, or affiliate of HandsOn Network.Scholarship Amount:?$5,000Apply online at:? Fall 2017 Scholarship ContestDeadline: November 8, 2017Requirements: Must be currently enrolled as a high school senior OR in an accredited 2 or 4 year college, most recent GPA is 2.0 or above, and a legal resident of the USA. There will be two winners, first place will win $1500.00 and second place will win $500. Essay should be at least 750 words in length. Essay Topic: Have you done something in the past year that has made a difference in your community? What was your experience like? Tell us all about your contribution and the inspiration behind reaching out to help with a local cause.Apply Online: JOHN MONTGOMERY BELK SCHOLARSHIP at DavidsonNominations must be received by: November 10, 2017Application Deadline: December 1, 2017Requirements:?The John Montgomery Belk Scholarship is one of our nation's most prestigious and generous undergraduate scholarships. The program is built around our belief that, as a Belk Scholar, you possess unique talents that should be recognized and nurtured. Guidance counselors, heads of school, or principals may nominate one or two candidates from each school. Our admission staff may also nominate students based on the strength of their application for admission.Submit all parts of your application for?admission?to Davidson?no later than?December 1st ?Scroll DOWN to DOWNLOAD the Nomination FormSEE YOUR COUNSELOR BEFORE November 10th? Essay ContestDeadline: November 10, 2017Requirements: We invite students (grades 6-12) to write an essay citing examples of violence and tell what actions they are taking or could take to promote peace. Students in grades 6–8 (Division I) and grades 9–12 (Division II) qualify. Entries should be 500–750 words. Students may submit essays online (if 13 or older) or by mail. Mailed essays should be typed or neatly handwritten in ink and stapled. Note: Spelling and grammar count.Apply Online at: James Alan Cox Foundation for Student PhotojournalistsDeadline: November 15, 2017Requirements: Founded in memory of James Alan Cox, a television photojournalist, The James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists aims to provide financial support to student photographers of high school and college age. Through a variety of funding, including equipment purchases and scholarships for college and technical school classes, the foundation’s mission is to expand educational and developmental opportunities for student photographers demonstrating interest, talent and financial need. Student Must be in 10th, 11th, or 12th GradeApply Online: The Students of the Year CampaignNominees for the 2018 campaign must submit an application by November 15th, 2017A seven-week initiative in which nominated high school students participate in a fundraising competition to benefit the life-saving mission of LLS: to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.The top fundraising candidate or team of students at the end of the seven-week challenge earns the title “Students of the Year” as well as a $2,500 scholarship to the college or university of his/her choice.?Scroll to the bottom to download both the informational flyer and overview page with deadlines.To nominate a candidate, join a team, or learn more, vist: Scholars Program at Washington University in St. LouisNominations must be received by: November 15, 2017Requirements:?This program is open to prospective undergraduate and graduate students applying to Washington University. We seek candidates for the Danforth Scholars Program who have exhibited leadership in service, as well as academic excellence, and who will embrace the challenges of a rigorous academic curriculum. We are especially interested in students who exhibit qualities that embody the essence of the Danforths—maturity, strong moral character, selflessness, a passion for helping others, and a commitment to the community.See your Counselor (Mrs. Gastaldi or Mrs. Salley) BEFORE November 15th if you would like to be NOMINATEDFor additional information go to: Fireside Essay Scholarship?Deadline:?November 20, 2017 to give Ms. Gastaldi the EssayAbout:?The Fireside Scholarship was created to recognize top religion senior students in Catholic high schools. Each high school is limited to one applicant. Completed essays (750-word essay on how their religious education is influencing their lives). Leaders in Catholic education will select five winners. Eligibility Requirements:?Any student enrolled in a Catholic high school who is a senior in the 2017-2018 school year. Looking for Catholic Seniors who are daily “Putting their Faith into Action.”Amount:?Five $1,000 cash scholarships (U.S. dollars) are awarded annually.How to Apply:?Go to the Counseling Office for Application***?Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student ScholarshipDeadline: November 27, 2017Requirements: Available to all high school seniors who are U.S. citizens. Applicants do no need to be related to a member of the Elks. Males and females compete separately, and are judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Applications may be downloaded at: The Andrew Flusche Scholarship ContestDeadline: November 30, 2017Eligibility: The Andrew Flusche Scholarship Contest requires students to raise awareness about the dangers of texting and driving. Applicants must create a public service advertisement video (PSA) which portrays the correct way of interacting with a police officer during a traffic stop or any other encounter. Must be high school seniors who have been accepted into a college, university, or trade school or students who are currently enrolled in a college, university, or trade school. Two winners will be chosen each year, 1 per semester, and each winner will receive $500 to put towards higher educationApply Online: Griswold Home Care ScholarshipDeadline: November 30, 2017Requirements:?Pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university. Please complete the form on the website.?Amount:?$1,000 bi-annual scholarshipApply Online at:? Scholarship (Small Business BIG Impact)Deadline: November 30, 2017Requirements:?Must be a senior in high school. What is your favorite small business and why? Tell us your small business story, and you could win a $2,500 scholarship!Submit your 500- to 750-word essay about your favorite small business and why you love it. Apply online at: December DEADLINESAmericanism Essay Contest: What Memorial Day Means to MeDeadline: December 1, 2017Requirements: Open to grades 7 through 12. Write an essay in 350 words or less on: “What Patriotism means to me.” The grand-national winner will receive $5,000, with additional prizes for the top three essays in each grade category ($2,500 for first place, $1,500 for second place, and $1,000 for third place).Apply Online: CERRA SC Teaching Fellows ProgramDeadline:?December 1, 2017Eligibility Requirements:? ?A United States citizen or permanent resident alien legally authorized to be in the United States (Please note - students categorized as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) are not eligible for Teaching Fellows) ?A legal resident of South Carolina ?A high school senior or junior graduating early.Amount:?Receive up to $24,000 in fellowship funds (up to $6000 a year for four years) while completing a degree leading to teacher licensure. The fellowship provides up to $5700 for tuition and board and $300 for specific enrichment programs administered by CERRA. All Teaching Fellows awards are contingent upon funding from the S.C. General Assembly.?A Fellow agrees to teach in a South Carolina public school one year for every year he or she receives the Fellowship.Apply online at:? Lotze Scholarships for Future Physics TeachersDeadline: December 1, 2017Requirements: The AAPT Executive Board offers scholarships for future high school physics teachers. Undergraduate students enrolled, or planning to enroll, in physics teacher preparation curricula and high school seniors entering such programs are eligible. Successful applicants receive a stipend of up to $2,000 and a complimentary AAPT Student Membership for one year. The scholarship may be granted to an individual for each of four years. Apply Online: Boston University Presidential Scholarship Deadline: December 1, 2017About: Boston University values academic excellence and hard work. Each year, the Board of Admissions awards the Presidential Scholarship to approximately five percent of our incoming freshmen who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement. In addition to being among our most academically talented students, Presidential Scholars demonstrate excellence beyond the classroom and are leaders in their schools and communities. This $20,000 tuition scholarship is renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study at BU.No additional essays or application forms are required. Students who wish to be considered for the Presidential Scholarship must submit official results of either the SAT or the ACT.More info & to Apply:? Boston University Trustee Scholarship Competition?Deadline: December 1, 2017About:?Boston University’s most prestigious merit-based award recognizes students who show outstanding academic and leadership abilities. Every year, Boston University welcomes about 20 outstanding students to the Trustee Scholars Program.?Many of their current Scholars had perfect 4.0 grade point averages in high school and typically ranked in the top 5–10% of their class. In addition to exceptional academic credentials, Trustee Scholars are intellectually and creatively adventurous and demonstrate viewpoints, experiences or achievements beyond the usual. They are, in other words, not just top students, but extraordinary people.Amount:?A Trustee Scholarship covers full undergraduate tuition plus the University orientation and mandatory undergraduate student fees and is renewable for four years if certain criteria are met.More info & to Apply:? Scholarship Essay Contest - 1st Place – $2,500; 2nd Place – $1,500; 3rd Place – $1,000Deadline: December 1, 2017Requirements:?The contest is open to high school juniors and seniors, and students currently enrolled in 2-year or 4-year colleges or universities in the United States. We believe that getting an education is the best hope for young people to attain a rewarding career in the 21st century. We are proud to offer assistance with scholarship prizes to help further your education.To enter, students should write a 600+ word essay on the following topic:What kind of effects do you believe we will face as self-driving cars become more prominent on the roads.Apply Online:? Injury Law College Scholarship Deadline: December 1, 2017Requirements:? Each year, the Lamber-Goodnow Injury Law Team awards two scholarships to innovative and highly creative high school and college students. We seek essay submissions from students who are creative thinkers and problem solvers. Whether you are a star in your local community, an aspiring leader, a tech whiz, an engineer or a creative writer, we want to hear from you. Tell us how you are driven to innovate, how you plan to influence progress on any level in any space or how you have already affected positive change with creative thinking.Two $1,000 Scholarship AwardsMust have a minimum GPA of 2.8 and submit a 500- to 750-word essay.Apply Online: National Space Club Scholarship - $10,000December 1, 2017Requirements: Since 2013, The National Space Club and Foundation has offered the opportunity for a student to give the keynote address at the National Space Club and Foundation's annual Goddard Memorial Dinner, one of the space industry's most prestigious gatherings. The student must intend to pursue a career in the Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) fields, be academically strong and excel in public speaking. The scholarship is open to seniors in high school through graduate students. Apply Online: United States Air Force ScholarshipDeadline: December 1, 2017 by MidnightRequirements: To be eligible for an Air Force ROTC scholarship there are specific temporal, physical and academic requirements you need to be aware of. Go to: Apply online at: Scholars Program to Clemson UniversityDeadline:?December 11, 2017Eligibility Requirements:?Candidates must?apply?(and be accepted) to?Clemson University?as incoming Freshmen. Successful candidates will be of a high intellectual caliber, as demonstrated through academic achievement and test scores in their high school careers, and must be passionate about ideas, intellectual engagement, and the subject matter of the Lyceum Scholars Program.What Are the Academic Requirements of the Lyceum Scholars Program?1. Take an 8-course sequence with at least one Lyceum course each semester2. Take all their program courses together as an intellectual cohort3. Maintain at least a 3.4 GPA4. Serve an intellectual apprenticeship with a Lyceum tutor appointed from the faculty5. Attend all CISC public lectures6. Participate in a summer reading programAmount:?All Lyceum Scholars receive a $10,000 scholarship, which is disbursed over their four years at Clemson University.Apply online:? Scholarship to Study Abroad for a Year in Germany – Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange ScholarshipDeadline: December 12, 2017Funded by the U.S. Congress and German Bundestag. Each year, 50 scholarships are awarded to American high school students to live in Germany on a one-year full scholarship. The program aims to foster cultural understanding and diplomacy, while promoting the learning of the German language by direct cultural immersion. Previous knowledge of German language is NOT required. You must be a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident; have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and be between the ages of 15 and 18 and 6 months (18.5) at the start of the program (August 2018). Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange scholars are considered youth ambassadors of the U.S. and are expected to learn more about the political systems of their country and Germany. The program is approximately 10.5 months, with departure in August 2018 and return in June 2019.Apply online at:? Assumption College Light the Way Scholarship $25,000/yearDeadline: December 15, 2017Requirements: At Assumption College, we know that your GPA and test scores don’t tell the whole story. That’s why we developed this $25,000 Scholarship opportunity. This is your chance to be rewarded for your hard work outside of the classroom. Up to 50 students will be awarded by impacting the world in a positive way. Senior students must apply for admission to Assumption College and the scholarship by December 15th. How Do YOU Light The Way? Are you helping people in need through community service? Have you been working on an innovation to improve society? Do you actively volunteer to heal our planet? A completed Light the Way Scholarship application includes a brief essay from the student on how they are contributing to make the world a better place, a letter of recommendation, and a visual representation of their work. For additional information: AXA Achievement Community Scholarship Deadline: December 15, 2017Your application MUST be one of the first 10,000 submitted electronically by the deadline date. Apply early!Requirements:?College scholarships of $10,000 and $25,000 to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace.Apply online at: Burger King ScholarsDeadline: December 15, 2017Requirement: The BURGER KING? Scholars program assists employees, employees' spouses or domestic partners, employees' children and high school seniors in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada in continuing their education. To date, the program has awarded more than $25.3 million in scholarships and the program continues to grow. Last year alone $2.7 million in scholarships were awarded. Integrity, high standards, entrepreneurial spirit, good citizenship and education were the values that defined BURGER KING? co-founder James W. McLamore. It was those values that helped realize a dream and it is those same values that are the core of the BURGER KING McLAMORE? Foundation, which will continue to build on his legacy and his commitment to education.Apply Online: Resume Genius $1,000 ScholarshipDeadline: December 15, 2017Requirement: We are offering a $1,000 scholarship to the student who can create the best resume, based on the life of any fictional or non-fictional character, from TV, history, literature or myth.Create a resume based on the life of any fictional or non-fictional character, from TV, history, literature or myth. The resume SHOULD NOT be about yourself. Again, do NOT make a resume about your own experiences. Resumes should be no longer than two pages.Apply Online: Youth Financial Literacy Foundation Deadline: December 15, 2017Requirement: The YFL Scholarship Program is available for current high school seniors and first year college freshman. Applicants with the highest exam scores and strongest essays will receive the following scholarships: 1st place - $25,000; 2nd place - $20,000; 3rd place - $18,000; 4th place - $15,000; 5th place - $12,000; 6th - 10th place - $7,000 each; 11th - 30th place - $5,000 each.Apply Online: National WWII Museum Essay ContestDeadline: December 29, 2017, 5:00pm CTRequirements: Contest is open to all high school students (9th through 12th grade) in the United States, United States Territories, and military bases. Your essay must be 1,000 words or less. Only one essay per student may be submitted. See website for essay topic.Apply Online: ACT Student Champion Award Deadline: December 31, 2017Requirements: The ACT Student Champion Award recognizes one student in each state who is tenacious and persistent, no matter the challenge, and is prepared for life after high school with a goal in mind and plan in place. ACT Student Champions receive a $500 non-renewable scholarship, certificate, plaque, and state-level recognition. Students must be in the graduating class of 2018 who have taken the ACT who fit the following criteria to apply: A student who has overcome challenges and can articulate education and career actionsStudents must have a composite ACT score of a 22 on a single test date or a 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scalePreference will be given to underrepresented and/or first-generation college students.Apply Online: readinesschampions Discover Student LoansDeadline: December 31, 2017Requirements: Entrants must be at least sixteen (16) years old at the time of entry. Entrants must also be high school senior students who will be or college students who are enrolled at least half-time in a Bachelor's or Associate's degree program or graduate program at an eligible school or parent/legal guardians of students that satisfy the above eligibility requirements. Students and parents will be randomly selected to win a $2,500 Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award to help cover college expenses.Apply Online: Future of Assisted Living Scholarship - $2,000Deadline: December 31, 2017Requirements: This is our 4th annual scholarship opportunity for graduating seniors. Three $2,000 scholarships available to students enrolled in an associate's degree, bachelor's degree or graduate level program at an accredited 2-year college or 4-year university. Each eligible student must submit a 500-750 word essay response to the question: How can your major of study improve the lives of seniors in assisted living facilities in your town? Scholarship award recipients will be announced January 31, 2018. Essay topic and scholarship details can be found on the Assisted Living page. This is an annual scholarship and will be offered every year.For additional information and application: Gen and Kelly Tanabe $1,000 ScholarshipDeadline: December 31, 2017Requirements: 9th through 12th grade high school, college, or graduate student including all adult students. Must be a legal resident of the U.S. and currently be in school or planning to start school within the next 12 months.Apply Online at: NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Youth Essay ContestDeadline:?December 31, 2017Eligibility Requirements:?The contest is open to all students enrolled, or who will be enrolled, in an elementary, junior high, or high school during the 2017-2018 academic year, including homeschooled students in an equivalent grade level, who have not previously received a prize in their category. The NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund sponsors a scholarly writing contest for grades K-12. The theme for the essay is "What Does The Second Amendment Mean to You?" First place cash prizes are $1,000, $600 for second place, $200 for third place, and $100 for fourth place.Apply Online: UNIGO $10,000 Scholarship Deadline: December 31, 2017Requirement: Surprise! You just got elected president. What’s your first tweet? Candidates must be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application, be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia, be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2023) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. "Surprise! You just got elected president. What’s your first tweet?" (140 characters or less, including spaces) January DEADLINESThe American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program "A Constitutional Speech Contest"All post contests must be completed by January 24, 2018Requirements: Open to all 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. The purpose of The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program “A Constitutional Speech Contest” is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States on the part of high school students. Other objectives of the contest include the development of leadership, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and the preparation for acceptance of the duties and responsibilities, the rights and privileges of American citizenship.Click here for contest rules brochure: For additional information: 2018 Profile in Courage Essay Contest?Deadline:??January 4, 2018Eligibility:?The contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home schools; U.S. students under the age of twenty enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED program in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. territories; and U.S. citizens attending schools overseas. Past winners and finalists are not eligible to participate.Requirements:?Essays can be no more than 1,000 words but must be a minimum of 700 words. Citations and bibliography are not included in the word count.Essays must be the original work of the student.John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Edward M. Kennedy are not eligible subjects for essays.Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. Include an analysis of the obstacles, risks, and consequences associated with the act. The essay may concern an issue at the local, state, national, or international level. See?Contest Information?and Topic Guidelines?and?Helpful Tips for Writing?Your Essay?for more information.Essays about?past recipients of the?Profile in?Courage Award??will be disqualified unless they describe an act of political courage other than the act for which the award was given.Essays must have a minimum of five sources.Amount:?a first-place prize of?$20,000Apply online:? FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMDeadline:??January 4, 2018Eligibility:?Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient.Applicants must: Demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship;Demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent);Be citizens of the United States of America;Be current high school seniors attending high school in the United States (students living on U.S. Armed Forces base and homeschooled students are also eligible); andPlan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.Apply Online: Kittie Moss Fairey Educational Fund Scholarship?Deadline:??January 15, 2018 5:00pm ESTEligibility Requirements:?*Applicants must be high school seniors enrolled in a South Carolina high school.*Applicants must be South Carolina residents.*Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale through the Spring?2017 semester.?*Applicants must have a combined SAT score of 1100 or a composite ACT score of 26.*Applicants' parents must have a household adjusted gross income not exceeding $40,000.*Applicants must demonstrate traits of high personal character and leadership.?*Recipients must attend an accredited four-year college or university in South Carolina Fall 2018.Amount:?The number of recipients and the amount of each scholarship may vary from year to year due to fluctuations in the Fund's value and/or applicable document restrictions. Subject to the trust terms, the awards will be applied to the cost of tuition, fees, books and supplies and should not exceed these costs.Apply online: Carolina Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship?Deadline:?January 15, 2017 EST 5:00 PMEligibility Requirements:?1. Applicants must be high school seniors at a South Carolina high school OR undergraduates already attending college in South Carolina.2. Applicants must be a resident of South Carolina.3. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale through the spring 2017 semester.4. Have a competitive or recreational interest in golf.5. Applicants must demonstrate community involvement.?6. Recipients must attend an accredited public or private, four-year college or university located in South Carolina in the fall 2018.Apply online: Crossing Foundation Scholarship Deadline: January 15, 2018Requirements: Must be a High School Senior. Must intend on a career in government service. We invite you to explore our web site, , which contains all of the information candidates should require to prepare and submit an application. Each interested student is invited to write a one-page essay stating why he or she plans a career in government service including any inspiration to be derived from the leadership of George Washington in his famous crossing of the Delaware. The student must confine the essay to viewpoint, attitude and purpose in choice of career.Scholarship Amount: $500-$5,000 Apply online at? Wildlife FundDeadline:??January 31, 20181. Harry Hampton Scholarship: For students in the natural resources disciplines of wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine or environmental science. Four (4) years: $5,000 per year.2. Wallace F. Pate Scholarship: For students in the natural resources disciplines of wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine or environmental science. One (1) year: $2,500.*Natural Resource students may apply for the Hampton and Pate scholarships together on one application, but are eligible to be awarded only one. Agriculture, general biology, pre-medical biology and veterinary science are NOT eligible curricula for these scholarships.3. David M. Cline: For students who wish to further their education in law enforcement / criminal justice / forensic science. One (1) year: $2,0004. James O. Thomason: For students who wish to further their education in print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations or mass communications. This scholarship requires the student to submit a topical essay (see criteria and application). Four (4) years: $2,000 per year.Apply Online: Note: The Harry Hampton and Pate scholarships are combined on one application. The David M. Cline and the James O. Thomason scholarships have separate application forms.National Honor Society ScholarshipDeadline: January 31, 2018 by 11:59 p.m. (CT)Requirements:? All senior members in good standing are eligible to apply.Apply Online: February DEADLINESJohn F. and Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund for Art EducationDeadline: February 1, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. CSTIn accordance with the will of the late Anna Lee Stacey, a trust fund has been created for the education of young men and women who aim to make art their profession. The age limit is between 18 and 35 years.Here are some suggested subject categories for artworks. It is not necessary to provide something from each category:1. Painting from life2. Drawing from the figure (nude)3. Composition4. Landscape5. Any other examples of your work which you think advisableFollow the steps to fill out the application and upload 4 to 6 images representing the best examples of your work. You may also enclose a recent photograph of yourself. NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE IMAGES OF PAINTINGS REPRODUCE CORRECTLY THE TONAL VALUES.Apply Online: Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) Presidential ScholarshipDeadline: February 1, 2018Requirements: This year, SCAC's Board of Directors Scholarship Program will award $2,500 scholarships to four graduating high school seniors who are residents of counties chosen by lot by the Association. Abbeville, Charleston, Greenwood and Jasper counties were selected in the 2018 draw, and a Board of Directors Scholarship will be awarded to a resident of each county.Applications may be submitted Online at South Carolina Journalism Vocational Rehabilitation Department ScholarshipDeadline: February 1, 2018Requirements: To be eligible for the 2018 Journalism Contest, youMust be a South Carolinian 16 to 19 years old;Must not have entered a post-secondary school before March 1, 2018;Must be a high school senior, or otherwise qualified to begin post-secondary education no later than the 2018–2019 school year.You do not have to have a disability to enter. Students need to write a three-page article on the benefits of hiring people with disabilities. The contest theme is "Inclusion Drives Innovation."The scholarship winner receives a FOUR-YEAR scholarship to the South Carolina state-supported institution of his or her choice. The scholarship pays for undergraduate tuition and fees.Apply online at: We the Students Essay ContestDeadline: February 5, 2018 at 11:59 PM PTRequirements: The Contest is open to all United States citizens or legal residents who are students who are no older than 19 and no younger than 14 as of the end of the Contest Period who (1) attend school in the United States, one of its territories or districts, or an American Armed Forces School Abroad, and (2) who are in grades 8 -12 attending public, private, religious, or charter schools, or (3) are enrolled in a GED or correspondence school program, or (4) are attending a home school program.. Essay Question:?To what extent in the U.S. does the government–federal, state, and local–have the duty to monitor internet content? In your answer, incorporate Constitutional principles and specific examples (including current events) that support your conclusion.Apply Online: Courageous Persuaders – Make a Commercial and win Scholarship MoneyDeadline: Friday, February 9, 2018 at 5:00 pmRequirements: Create a TV commercial (must be 30 seconds long or less) targeted at middle school students to warn them about the dangers of underage drinking or the dangers of texting while driving. Students can enter separate videos in both categories. Middle School classrooms are your target audience. Videos will be judged on originality, creativity and persuasiveness. Win scholarship money and trophies, have fun, and gain valuable experience. Open to all high school students in grades 9-12 - not only those taking video production. Winners will be selected based on ideas. And you all have great ideas.Apply Online: Davidson Fellows ScholarsDeadline: February 14, 2018 11:59 PM Pacific TimeRequirements: The Davidson Fellows Scholarship awards $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 scholarships to extraordinary young people, 18 and under, who have completed a significant piece of work. Application categories are Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy and Outside the Box.Must be 18 or younger as of Oct. 1, 2018, be a U.S. citizen residing in the United States, or a Permanent Resident of the United States residing in the United States, or be stationed overseas due to active U. S. military duty. The Davidson Institute is looking for students whose projects are at, or close to, the college graduate level with a depth of knowledge in their particular area of study. This scholarship is not geared toward students at the novice level. See specific Category Requirements on our website.Apply Online: Pet Lifestyle And You (P.L.A.Y) ScholarshipDeadline: February 15, 2018 by 11:59pm PTRequirements:?Are you a student that loves to help animals? All participants must be enrolled as full-time high school juniors or seniors. Entries are limited to one submission per person. Immediate family members of P.L.A.Y. employees are excluded from this contest. To apply, students will submit an?essay with 2-3 photos of their volunteer efforts to help animals in need and how that involvement has changed their lives or shaped their perceptions on the importance of animal welfare.First Prize: $1,000 ScholarshipApply Online at: The Christopher’s Poster Contest for High School StudentsDeadline: February 19, 2018Requirements: High school students in grades 9 through 12 are invited to enter our annual Poster Contest for High School Students by creating a poster interpreting the theme One Person Can Make a Difference. See Flyer: PRIZES: First Prize - $1000; Second Prize - $500; Third Prize - $250; Up to five Honorable Mentions of $100 each.For additional contest rules and entry application link go to: The Gordon A. Rich Memorial FoundationDeadline: February 20, 2018Requirements: Applicants must be dependent children of full-time employees in the financial services industry (commercial banks, investment banks, securities brokerage firms, insurance companies, fund and asset management companies, credit card and finance companies and similar businesses as determined by the Foundation). Employees must be presently employed with five years of experience OR no longer employed in this field but had ten years of experience which ended no longer than five years prior to the GAR Scholarship application closing date (which is located on the top of the application). Students must be graduating high school seniors who are enrolling as full time first year students in pursuit of a four-year bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university in the United States. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and rank in the top 20% of their class. Students must demonstrate financial need. Students must be a US citizen or legal resident. Scholarship Amount: Up to $50,000Apply online at NIAAA Student Athlete ScholarshipDeadline: February 28, 2018Requirements: Applicant must have achieved at least two (2) of the following: (A) minimum of B+ average; (B) Ranked in the top 25% of class; (C) ACT score of 24 or an SAT score of 1100 (Math and Reading)2. Applicant must have participated in two sports for at least two years in each sport 3. Applicant must have earned at least one varsity letter in each of two sports 4. Applicant must complete attached scholar/essay application 5. Applicant must have a letter of recommendation from the high school athletic administrator/director 6. School athletic director must be an NIAAA member and a member of their respective state athletic administrators association 7. The principal or athletic director must sign the application to insure that the academic information submitted is accurate Scholarship Amount: $2,500Apply online at Toyota Teen Driver Video ContestDeadline: February 28, 2018Learning to drive is one of the coolest times for a teen. But facts have shown it can be extremely dangerous. You have the power to inspire your fellow teens, maybe better than a teacher or a parent can, because you know what messages will be the most powerful. Create a 30-60 second video for your fellow teen drivers that highlights the importance of safe teen driving and you could win $15,000, or one of 14 other prizes!All students 9th through 12th grade can apply!1st Place: $15,000 and the chance to work with a Discovery film crew to reshoot your video into a TV-ready PSA; 2nd Place: $10,000 and a behind-the-scenes trip to a Velocity show taping; 3rd Place: $7,500People's Choice: $5,000 and a behind-the-scenes trip a Velocity show taping; 4th Place - 10th Place: $2,500Four Regional Winners: $1,000See website for contest rules and information. March DEADLINESAmerican Legion Auxiliary Children of Warriors National Presidents’ ScholarshipDeadline: March 1, 2018Requirements: Applicants must be in their senior year of high school. The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors the Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship to support the children of our warriors. These scholarships are awarded to 15 students annually who excel in academics and volunteer in their communities.Apply Online: Blacks at Microsoft ScholarshipsDeadline: March 1, 2018Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) is a company-sponsored employee network dedicated to supporting the continued growth and development of black employees at Microsoft Corporation. This year, BAM will award two US $5,000 scholarships to outstanding high-school seniors who are interested in pursuing careers in technology. The scholarships are renewable, so winners who continue to meet the criteria can receive an annual $5,000 award for up to four years.RequirementsTo be considered for a BAM Scholarship, you must:Be a high-school senior of African descent (for example, African American, African, or Ethiopian).Plan to attend a four-year college or university in the fall of the year following high-school graduation.Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or select business programs (such as finance, business administration, or marketing).Demonstrate a passion for technology.Demonstrate leadership at school or in the community.Have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.Require financial assistance to attend college. Apply Online: G. Zimmerman Journalism ScholarshipDeadline: March 1, 2018Requirements: High school seniors who wish to pursue a career in journalism. Recipients will receive a non-renewable award of $5,000. Applicants must have a 3.0 grade average and plan to attend college this year.Apply Online: May DEADLINES2018 Walker Morgan Scholarship - $2,500Deadline: May 31, 2018Requirements: Walker Morgan LLC is proud to announce our first annual scholarship contest! Every year, we see hundreds of personal cases where people are hurt due to products malfunctioning, burns, car accidents, and many other painful things. We also know the financial burden that these kinds of injuries can place on a family. Medical fees, lost wages from work, court and fees and more can begin to pile up. That being said, our team has decided to offer the Walker Morgan scholarship to one individual whose life has been affected by an injury either at a personal or family level.Applicants must currently be enrolled in high school and plan to graduate before July 1, 2018, or be enrolled in college, must have a 2.5 GPA or higher, and applicant’s or direct family members must have been personally affected by an injury of some type.Apply Online: June DEADLINESAthnet Sports Recruiting ScholarshipDeadline: June 1, 2018Requirements: We help athletes find opportunities to play college sports and get an athletic scholarship. Our free online athlete profiles are used by over 95% of college coaches to identify and evaluate potential recruits. These profiles give recruits the opportunity to get discovered by college coaches and proactively contact the colleges of their choice. Must be a current or former athlete at the high school or college level.Must be a current college student or high school senior entering college. EssayWrite a 400-500 word essay describing how the lessons you have learned through playing sports have positively impacted you as you pursue your college education.For additional information: ................
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