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DDC Upcoming Scholarships, 2014-2015 (Updated: 11/5/14)

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Scholarship Name |Target Grade |Min. GPA |Citizen or Residency Required? |2yr / 4yr |Amount |Due Date |Additional Information/Requirements |CODE |Website Link

| |Intel Science Talent Search |12th | |Yes | |$1,000 - $100,000 |11/12 |Research report in science, mathematics or engineering. | | | |Secondhand Smoke is a Killer Scholarship |9th-12th

|none |No | |$2,000.00 |11/14 |Secondhand smoke kills over 46,000 nonsmokers every year. Crazy, right? Share this stat with friends to enter for the scholarship. That’s it! No essay or minimum GPA required. Entries will be submitted in a drawing. | | | |Stokes Educational Scholarship Program |12 |3.0 |Yes | |$30,000 + salary |11/15 |As an NSA employee with the Stokes Program, you will attend college full-time, receive up to $30,000 per year for tuition and mandatory fees; and work during the summers at NSA for 12 weeks in areas that are related to your course of study. A minimum SAT score of 1600 or ACT of 25 | |

| |The Jeanne E. Bray Memorial Scholarship Awards Program |12 |3.0 |n/a |4 |$2,000 |11/15 |Parent must be active or retired law enforcement officer and member of the NRA, or any law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty who was a member at time of death; Merit-based; Min SAT: 750; Min ACT: 20; | |

| |Robertson Scholars Program |12 |3.0 |Yes | |Full Ride |11/15 |Provides full tuition, room and board, and mandatory fees for scholars at Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill. | | | |First Freedom Student Competition |9-12 | | | |$2,500 |11/17 |Essay or video examining religious freedom, its history, current importance, and relevance today. | | | |Boston University Trustee Scholarship Competition |12 |4.0 | | |Full Tuition |12/1 |Every year, Boston University welcomes about 20 outstanding students to the Trustee Scholars Program. Many of our current Scholars had perfect 4.0 grade point averages in high school, and typically ranked in the top 5–10% of their class. | |(see DDC counselor if interested in applying to Boston University)

| |Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger |9-12 | | | |$5000 |12/5 |Recognize and reward students who have made a significant impact in the fight against hunger. The scholarship recipients each receive $5,000 for their education as well as a matching grant in their name for the hunger-related charity of their choice. | |

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Most Valuable Student Competition |

12 | |

Yes | |

$4,000-

$15,000 |

12/6 |

Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Males and females judged seperately. | |



| |AXA Achievement Scholarships |12 | |Yes | |$10,000 - $25,000 |12/15 |Outstanding achievement in school, community or workplace activities. Only first 10,000 applications will be accepted. Special consideration will be given to achievements that empower society to better face risk through education and action in areas such as financial, environmental, health and/or emergency preparedness. |AX4515 |

| |SMART Scholarship |12 |3.0 | | |$21,000-

$41,000 |12/15 |Pays full tuition and health insurance. Must be able to participate in summer internships at the Department of Defense (DoD) laboratories, and be willing to accept post-graduate employment with the DoD. All supporting materials including references and test scores must be received by December 16, 2013. | |

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Century Link Scholarship |

12 |

2.5 |

Yes | |

$1,000 |

12/15 |

500 word Essay. Tell us: What (if anything) would you change about current Internet safety laws? Should anonymity be continued to be allowed online? Your answer must include credible research.

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| |Gulen Institute Youth Platform Essay Contest |9-12 | | | |$100- $2,000 |12/15 |To qualify, applicants must submit a research-based essay on a topic related to "What role should state and non-profit agencies play in the education of disadvanteged youth who are not realizing their potential?" | |

| |NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award |12 | | |both |$1,000-

$10,000 |12/18 |NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards are open to any graduating high school senior who owns and operates his/her own small business. Additionally, the student must enter their freshman year at an accredited two- or four-year university, college or vocational technical institute during the Fall 2013. Children of NFIB members are eligible to win awards. | |

| |Footlocker Scholar Athletes |12 |3.0 |Yes | |$20,000 |12/18 |Honors student athletes who demonstrate excellence in school, on their sports teams, and in their communities. | | | |Love Your Body Poster Contest |9-12 | | | |$100-$350 |12/19 |Artwork: Poster should be no larger than 9" x 12". The poster must include the words 2014 Love Your Body Campaign and the NOW Foundation website address: . | |

| |Anne Ford Scholarship |12 |3.0 |Yes | |$2,500/year total:$10,000 |12/31 |This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors who have a learning disability. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be able to provide current documentation of an identified learning disability and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must plan to enroll full-time in a bachelor's degree program in the fall of 2013. ADD/ADHD alone is not considered a learning disability for this scholarship; eligible candidates must also provide documentation of a specific learning disability. | |

| |$1,500 Scholarship Detective Scholarship |9-12 | |Yes | |$1,500 |12/31 |Scholarship is for high school students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Funds are used for a U.S. institution of undergraduate education. |SC315 |

| |C.I.P. Scholarship |12 | |Yes |Both |$1,500 |12/31 |Students must be 18 years old and U.S. citizens or residents. |CO6015 | | |Gen and Kelly Tanabe Student Scholarship |9-12 | |Yes | |$1,000 |12/31 |Student can study an major and attend any college in the U.S. |GE12915 | | |Ron Brown Scholar Program |12 | |Yes |4yr |$10,000 |1/09 |Academically talented, highly motivated African-American high school seniors. Selection is based on academic promise, leadership, communication skills, school and community involvement and financial need. |CA259215 |

| |Burger King Scholarship Program |9-12 |2.5 | | |$1,000-$25,000 |01/10 |Supports students who have work-part time for an average of 15 hours a week. Students do NOT need to work at Burger King. Students who participate in community service or other activities. Students who demonstrate financial need and plan to enroll in an two or four year institution. |BU5915 |

| |GE-Regan Foundation Scholarship Program |12 |3.0 |Yes | |$10,000 |01/10 |Students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in a U.S. college or university. Demonstrate financial need. Funds room and board. |RO12815 |

| |Gates Millennium Scholars Program |12 |3.3 | | |Varies |01/14 |Applicants must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, Hispanic/Latino who demonstrate financial need. Students are nominated by teachers, principles, or other education professionals. |GA245815 | | |Dell Scholars Program |12 |2.4 |Yes |4yr |varies |1/15 |Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the fall following graduation. Demonstrated financial need. Selection is based on “individual determination to succeed,” future goals, hardships that have been overcome, self-motivation. |MI9315 |

| |HSF/Haz La U Scholarship |12 |3.0 |Yes | |Up to $15,000 |1/20 |Hispanic high school seniors who plan to enroll in a two or four year institution. Students must go to college full-time and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. |HI248415 |

| |JP Morgan Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship Program |12 |Min 90 GPA |Yes/Legal Resident of the United States |4yr |Full tuition |1/30 |Each year, 10 high school graduating seniors across New York City become part of the Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship Program. Since 1992 the Scholarship program has had an impact on over 450 students throughout the five boroughs of New York City by providing education, work-related and financial benefits. | |

| |Poster Contest for High School Students |9-12 | | | |$500-$1,000 |02/21 |Students individually create a poster of original content. Poster’s are judged on originality, creativity, and theme. |CH42515 |

| |American Chemical Society Scholars |12 |3.0 | | |Up to $5,000 |03/01 |Applicants must be African American, Hispanic/Latino or American Indian. Students must major in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or chemical related science and plan to work in the chemistry-related field. Students should have an academic achievement in chemistry or science. And demonstrate financial need through FAFSA. |AM240215 |

| |NABPWC National Scholarships |12 |3.0 | | |Varies |03/01 |Applicants must be African American high school seniors. The application includes a 300 essay. | | | |National Scholarship |12 |3.0 | | |Varies |03/01 |Applicants need to submit their high school transcript, an application form, two letters of recommendation, and an essay of at least 300 words answering the question: “why is education important to me?” |NA255915 |

| |National Association of Black Journalists Scholarship Program |12 | | | |$1,250-$5,000 |03/22 |Applicants must be African American high school senior who want to pursue a career in journalism. |NA255315 |

| |Herbert Lehman Scholarship |9-12 | | | |Varies |03/31 |Applicants demonstrate a strong academic record and educational goals. Display leadership skills through their involvement in extra circular activities. Letter of recommendations that express the applicant’s good character. |NA247215 |

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Young Women in Public Affairs Fund |

12 | | | |

$1,000-$3,000 |

04/01 |

Selection is based on volunteerism, volunteer leadership, and dedication to “advancing status of women worldwide.” |

ZO262615 |

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Maria Elena Salinas Scholarship Program |

12 | | | |

$5,000 |

04/05 |

Applicants must want to pursue a career in journalism in Spanish television or radio. The award includes an internship at Univision. The application includes an essay in Spanish that outlines the career goals. |

NA252415 |

| |NAHJ General Scholarship- Ruben Salazar |12 | | | |$1,000-$2,000 |04/05 |Applicants plan on pursuing a career in English or Spanish language broadcast journalism. |NA254615 |

| |Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship |12 |2.5 |Yes |both |$1500-2500 |05/15 |High School seniors and college students between 18-25. All backgrounds and majors encouraged to apply. |SH68715 |

| |Hubertus W.V. Wellems Scholarship for Male Students |12 |2.5 |Yes | |$3,000 |07/31 |Applicants must plan on enrolling in a mathematics, chemistry, physics or engineering degree in a four-year institute. |NA248815 |

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