Scholarships for Walmart associates



Scholarships and Financial AidThe information below includes scholarships that you may or may not be eligible for. Please read through each scholarship to determine if you qualify for it. The list will continually be updated as new scholarships are found. ****It is up to YOU as the student to apply for these scholarships and complete the requirements****Register with ScholarshipQuest on the EducationQuest website. You will be asked to create a profile and then be directed to this database. Only Nebraska scholarships which match your profile will be listed each time you log in. You may update your profile at any time. This site is a secure site and your personal information will be kept confidential.Click on the ScholarshipQuest Site weekly for a listing of new Nebraska scholarships as promoted at ScholarshipQuest ( )National Scholarship can be found through the following sites: - has a ton of corporate scholarship links!Be AWARE of scholarship and financial aid scams. Don’t pay for these services!!!!!! The Scholarship Process!Get organized!Note the scholarship deadlines….DEADLINES ARE DEADLINES!!!!Determine whether you access the application on a) on a web site b)paper application c)writing your own letter of applicationComplete all application neatly, carefully and completely---type them/use computer forms whenever possible, NEVER complete an application in PENCIL; Use BLUE or BLACK inkMost will require all information and it in the mail BEFORE the DEADLINEGet your references early! Or let them know where to send letters of referenceMake a copy of all applications before sendingIf an application asks for more than one reference get a variety of teachers, coaches, counselor, pastor, youth leader, employer Tips:Don’t pay for scholarship searchesDon’t pay for a scholarship application to be processedEarn the BEST possible ACT/SAT scores (take more than once)Get started early on essaysCollect several references just in casePay close attention to grammar, spelling, and neatnessHave a teacher or appropriate adult proofreadASK, ASK, ASK QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS, QUESTIONSScholarships for Walmart associates The Walmart Foundation offers scholarship programs that benefit qualified Walmart associates and their high school senior dependents. While our scholarships are not available to the public, the Walmart Foundation also provides opportunities for aspiring students by supporting organizations such as the American Indian College Fund, Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Thurgood Marshall College Fund and others.Apply for a Walmart Associate Scholarship Apply for a Walmart Dependent Scholarship Wal-Mart Raft of Scholarships Offer Something for EveryoneWal-Mart currently maintains four distinct scholarship programs in their focus on educational responsibility: The Associate Scholarship is a need-based award available to employees. Applicants may have a GED or high school diploma and be able to demonstrate both financial need and educational motivation. Besides tuition, money awards may be used to defray the costs of textbooks, on-campus residential expenses and food plans.Sam Walton Community Scholarships are designed for students in a community with either a Sam’s Club or Wal-Mart store. Applicants must submit applications with a local store number attached. This program is not open to employees or their dependents and eligible candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent.Higher Reach Scholarships are also designed for Associate-employees, but the selection is not primarily based on need, but academic motivation and potential for success. Applicants are not eligible until after a full year of employment. The selection committee is unassociated with Wal-Mart for the sake of fairness. Up to a maximum of $2,000 is awarded per academic year.Wal-Mart Family Foundation Scholarships are awarded to dependents of Associates. Up to $10,000 may be granted for a four-year program and winners are chosen on the basis of financial need, academic merit and extracurricular activities.College Scholarships from Pepsi Get a Sweet AwardFor the Quaker, Tropicana and Gatorade Quality, Trust & Growth Scholarship Program, applicants must attend one of the following colleges: City College of NYHoward UniversityNortheastern UniversityPenn State UniversitySaint Joseph's UniversitySUNY BinghamtonTemple UniversityUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillVirginia TechThis is a $10,000 renewable scholarship awarded by the Eastern Division of QTG, a division of Pepsi. Applicants must be current freshman, sophomore or junior students with a 3.0 GPA and be able to demonstrate financial need. Specific majors include Business or Liberal arts with an interest in a sales or marketing career. Applicants must have leadership skills and be active in community service. Click here for further information including specific instructions regarding the essay requirement. Pepsi Scholarship Fund - American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation Graduates of Marriot Hospitality High School in Washington, DC who are enrolled in undergrad hospitality-related degree programs and who have worked at least 250 hours in the hotel/hospitality industry are eligible for this scholarship. Applicants must be nominated by Marriot High School in order to complete the application process and must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Scholarships range from $500 - $3,000. Nominees can access the online application here.The Pepsi Bottling Group Baltimore City Public School System (BCPSS) This is a $10,000 scholarship awarded to graduating seniors who have been accepted to a Maryland college, university or technical school. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA and be active in community service in order to be eligible for this award. Students should submit high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, two letters of recommendation and a copy of the college acceptance letter. A written essay is also required. Applications are available at the high school guidance counselor's office. Missouri State University Pepsi-Cola Public Affairs Scholarship Applicants must be currently enrolled students who have already completed 45 semester hours at Missouri State University with a demonstrated record of public service and leadership. Applicants must have a 3.25 GPA. Along with the application, students must submit a personal statement discussing the role of public affairs as it pertains to the student's present and future and a letter of recommendation from someone who is knowledgeable about the student's public service and leadership activities. Mid-Del Technology Pepsi Scholarship Applicants must be high school students at the Mid-Del Technology Center with plans to attend an Oklahoma college or university. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need and ability. Moral character, citizenship and personality are also considerations. Students must submit high school transcript and ACT scores along with the application which can be accessed here along with full instructions.University of Nebraska – Lincoln Pepsi Service Scholarship This is a one-time $1,000 scholarship for freshmen. Applicants must be residents of Nebraska and must have demonstrated leadership and been involved in extracurricular activities and community service while in high school. To apply, click on the following link and then click on Résumé form. Wayne State University Pepsi/Frito-Lay Scholarship High school seniors who have participated in the Wayne State University Upward Bound Program for two years and have been accepted to a post-secondary institution are eligible to apply for this award. Recipients must maintain honor roll status. For further information and to apply, contact the Wayne State University financial aid office. If you are having trouble with the Pepsi links above please go here. Community Foundation Scholarships for the class 2015 are posted in December 2014. Nebraska ScholarshipsNebraska scholarships are an option for you if you hail from the state or maybe you would like to be a Cornhusker? We've listed a few of the former below, but don't worry: There are plenty of the latter out there, too. Financial aid is certainly available to those willing to search for it and this is just the beginning. For example, can help you find information about college scholarships and grants not only for those living in Nebraska, but for people who want to study architecture, for people who run track and excel at it, for those who are active in their community, etc. The scholarships we have listed will give you an idea of the opportunities that may be found at . To get the full benefit of our free services and for additional information about Nebraska scholarships and awards based on different search criteria, you should conduct a free college scholarship search at . Aileen Lee Scholarship Application Deadlines: August 01, Annually Aileen Lee Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen at the University of Oregon each academic year in recognition of students who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence throughout their high school career in leadership, service and academic excellence. Applicants must be out-of-state students beginning their first year at the UO. Three men and three women will be selected and funds [...] More Nebraska State Grant Application Deadlines: Varies Applicant for the Nebraska State Grant must be a Nebraska resident, attend a Nebraska insitution, and be eligible to receive the Federal Pell Grant. The applicant must apply to the insitution for the grant by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For additional information on the state grant please contact the financial aid office at the Nebraska institution that you [...] More The Heidelberg College Out Of State Grant Application Deadlines: Varies In order to qualify for the Heidelberg College Out Of State Grant, the applicant must be resident of a state other than Ohio and attend Heidelberg College. This grant is renewable for four years as long as the student is making satisfactory academic progress. For more information, please visit [...] More Oxbow Animal Health Scholarships Application Deadlines: March 09, Annually Oxbow Animal Health offers scholarships to students interested in pursuing careers in the pet industry or the field of animal health and nutrition. Thousands of dollars are awarded each year to individuals who are passionate about animals and actively pursue degrees in veterinary science, animal science, and related fields. Oxbow offers competitive academic scholarships for high school students, [...] More AQHF Christopher Junker Memorial Nebraska Scholarship Application Deadlines: December 01, Annually Scholarship assistance will be awarded to a member of the American Quarter Horse Association or American Quarter Horse Youth Association. Applicant must be a Nebraska resident to qualify. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, academic merit and American Quarter Horse involvement. For more information about this award, please visit our [...] More AQHF Nebraska Quarter Horse Youth Scholarship Application Deadlines: December 01, Annually Scholarship assistance will be awarded to a member of the American Quarter Horse Association or American Quarter Horse Youth Association. Applicant must be a Nebraska resident to qualify. Scholarships will be awarded based on financial need, academic merit and American Quarter Horse involvement. Recipient will receive a $2,000 four-year scholarship. For more information, please visit our website. [...] More BOTAR Presidents' Scholarship Application Deadlines: December 01, Annually Since 1949, the BOTAR (Belles of the American Royal) Organization has supported the American Royal Association in Kansas City, Missouri by fostering community interest, providing volunteer services, raising funds and enabling growth and development. The Presidents’ Scholarship is awarded to an applicant who best represents the spirit of volunteerism as determined by representatives of the BOTAR [...] More MGMA Midwest Section Scholarships Application Deadlines: May 01, Annually The ACMPE Scholarship Fund Inc. supports and promotes health care leaders' personal and professional growth toward the advancement of the profession. The program supports individuals who, by virtue of experience, current position and plans demonstrate potential for contributing to the medical practice management profession. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be: - Enrolled in an [...] More Charles E. Jones Scholarship Application Deadlines: March 15, Annually The Charles E. Jones Scholarship is for use at an accredited two or four-year institution (public or private). The award amount may vary from year to year; it is non-renewable and paid directly to the institution upon receipt of verification of enrollment. To be eligible, applicant must: - Be a U.S. citizen - Be a graduating senior from Lincoln High School - Have attended LHS for at least two [...] More Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals Application Deadlines: December 01, Annually The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals is a full-year work-study fellowship program with a strong focus on cultural exchange. CBYX annually provides 75 young Americans with an understanding of everyday life, education, and professional training in Germany. The program begins in July and includes two months of intensive German language training in Germany (no prior [...] More EMU National Scholars Program Application Deadlines: Varies The EMU National Scholars Program is a four-year award that pays 30 credit hours per year (15 per semester) of out-of-state tuition differential. Must be a new freshmen or new transfer student with a minimum 3.50 GPA and a resident of a state other than Michigan or Ohio to be considered. Freshmen recipients must live in university housing the first two years of this award. For more information [...] More Florence Turner Karlin Application Deadlines: March 15, Annually The Florence Turner Karlin Scholarship was established in 2003. Florence was a graduate of Trumbull High School. She attended Kearney State College for two years and taught primary grades at Wauneta and Kearney before serving in the U.S. Navy for two years. Upon returning from the service, she attended Hastings College for her degree. In 1948, she began teaching in Denver Public Schools. She [...] More Gus Swanson Memorial Scholarship Application Deadlines: March 16, Annually The Gus Swanson Memorial Communications Scholarship honors the late Gus Swanson, the Nebraskan who co-founded what has become the state’s largest marketing communications firm. A scholarship will be awarded to a Nebraska college/university student with a communications-related major who is of at least a sophomore standing, and a Nebraska high school senior who plans to pursue a [...] More Hatton W. Sumners Law Scholarship Application Deadlines: February 15, Annually The Hatton W. Sumners Scholarship is a prestigious, nationally-recognized full scholarship program. Oklahoma City University School of Law is one of only two programs in the country to offer these awards. The award includes a renewable full-tuition scholarship, an annual book allowance and a small living stipend. Sumners scholarships are designed to foster and encourage excellence in legal [...] More JSU Alabama McGee Scholarship Application Deadlines: March 01, Annually The JSU Alabama McGee Scholarship is for approximately $2,000. Any non-Alabama resident with 28 or above ACT score or SAT score of 1260 or above may [...] More Korean American Scholarship Foundation -Midwestern Regional Chapter Application Deadlines: May 31, Annually The KASF scholarships are awarded each year to the college students of Korean heritage. A student currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program is qualified to apply for the KASF scholarship. The scholarship recipient is selected on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, school activities, and community services. Each applicant must submit an application to the [...] More Louis C. & Amy E. Nuernberger Scholarship Application Deadlines: March 15, Annually The Louis C. and Amy E. Nuernberger Memorial Scholarship Foundation was established in 1994 to recall and honor the lives of Louis and Amy Nuernberger. The Nuernbergers were actively involved in numerous commercial and community organizations in Wakefield, Nebraska, and together, they raised four children. Louis dedicated his life to business and politics while Amy dedicated hers to their family. [...] More Norma Ross Walter Scholarship Application Deadlines: January 27, Annually The purpose of the Norma Ross Walter Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to female graduates of Nebraska high schools who are or will be planning to enroll as English majors in accredited colleges or universities. Journalism is not included. Applicants must be prospective first year college female students who have been or plan to be graduated from Nebraska high schools and who plan [...] More Urban League of Nebraska, Inc. Multicultural Association Scholarship Application Deadlines: March 05, Annually The Urban League of Nebraska, Inc. Multicultural Association Scholarship is an award to assist graduating high school seniors and/or currently enrolled college students. The criteria to be eligible for this award include the following: - Applicant must reside in Nebraska - Submission of your transcripts from your high school, college, and/or a notarized copy of your G.E.D. - For previously [...] More Nebraska Elks Association Vocational Scholarship Grants Application Deadlines: January 10, Annually The vocational scholarship grants are open to high school seniors who plan to attend a trade school, technical school or community college. These grants are for seniors who plan to attend a two year or less vocational-technical program for an associate degree, diploma or certificate. It is not intended for students who will be attending a four-year college. You cannot submit applications to both [...] More Charles H. & Esther P. Miller Scholarship Application Deadlines: March 15, Annually To be eligible for the Charles H. & Esther P. Miller Scholarship, applicant must: - Be a current graduating senior of Elmwood-Murdock High School in Murdock, Nebraska - Be seeking a two or four-year degree from an accredited institution of his/her choice - Demonstrate academic achievement while in high school - Demonstrate financial need as determined by the institute's cost of education [...] Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS SweepstakesType:?Outside scholarship When students sign up to receive college tips and tools from Wells Fargo, they will automatically be entered in the CollegeSTEPS Sweepstakes for a chance to win $1,000.? Plus, they will receive emails with helpful information to keep them on track with money managment and college planning.How it worksSweepstakes winners are chosen through random drawings, giving students a chance to win $1,000.? A total of 40 $1,000 prizes will be awarded (20 to high school students, 20 to college students).? Once students sign up, they will automatically be entered in future drawings.? Winners will be notified by mail within two weeks of the drawing dates.? See Official Rules for drawing dates.For more information go to collegestepsUpdated Sept Zombie Apocalypse $1,500 Scholarship Deadline: Oct. 31st “A GPA isn’t Everything” Scholarship Deadline: Oct. 31stscholarshipexperts.GPA/Education Matters Scholarship Deadline: Nov. 30th Security Scholarship- Write a blog. Deadline: Nov. 1st Write an essay. “If you could only watch one TV show for your entire college career, which on would it be and why?” Deadline: December 21st Experts- Our scholarship Checkout several scholarships using this link. Scholarship and deadlines listed below. -Shout it out Deadline 9-30-14- Zombie Deadline 10-31-14-Education Matters 11-30-14-Top Ten List 12-31-14-I have a Dream 1-31-15-Sweet and Simple 2-28-15-Superpower Scholarship 3-31-15-All about Education 4-30-15- The Fifth Month 5-31-15-Do-Over 6-30-15-Flavor of the Month 7-31-15-Make Me Laugh 8-31-15Create- a Greeting Card Scholarship Contest Deadline: Feb. 18, 2015 Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling ContestHow much:?Up to $2,000How to win it:?You have to know how to call ducks and be good at it, too. Win the competition and you’ve just landed yourself $2,000. Second-place winners get $1,000, third-place gets $750 and fourth place wins $500.American Association of Candy Technologists - John Kitt Memorial ScholarshipHow much:?$5,000How to win it: Show you have an interest in confectionery technology and submit an application. Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors.Duck Tape’s Stuck at Prom Scholarship ContestHow much:?Up to $10,000 for first placeHow to win it: Create and accessorize your prom outfit with duct tape!Asparagus Club ScholarshipHow?much:?$1,500/semesterHow to win it:?Rising juniors, seniors and graduate students must show they’re pursuing a degree in business, food management or another course of study that will lead to a career in the grocery industry (preference is given to the independent retail and wholesale sectors).American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship ProgramHow much:?$2,000How to win it:?Instead of writing an essay, you just have to read one. Then take a 10-question, multiple-choice test, which is open book. For each answer you get correct, you get one entry into a lottery for 10 scholarships (each worth $2,000). Don’t stress too much about answering questions incorrectly, though. You’ll get another chance at the end of the test to get it right!National Make it with Wool ScholarshipHow much:?Up to $2,000How to win it:?The name says it all. You have to make something out of wool. One catch (sort of): You have to model the garment yourself.Patrick Kerr Skateboarding ScholarshipHow much:?Up to $5,000How to win it:?See, mom and dad: Some hobbies CAN actually pay off. All students have to do is have a 2.5 GPA (or better) and write an essay about how skateboarding has positively affected their life.National Marbles Tournament ScholarshipsHow much:?Up to $2,000How to win it:?Calling all mibsters! That’s a marble shooter in case you didn’t know. Win the tournament and you can get yourself some solid cash. Just keep in mind this is for the younger crowd: Ages 8-14.Starfleet Academy ScholarshipHow much:?Up to $1,000How to win it:?Must be a Starfleet member and must have been one for at least a year before the application deadline. Hey, but the Starfleet isn’t, like, real, right? Well, it’s an international Star Trek fan association in case you weren't in the know. ................
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