Bishop England High School



SENIOR CLASS OF 2018 Scholarships?**All Scholarships listed below are also posted on our BE Counseling Facebook page: Friend or Follow us to get daily updates on college scholarships, summer programs, community service opportunities, internships, etc.**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: Wells Fargo Scholarship Program for People with DisabilitiesDeadline: November 28, 2017 or until 700 applications are submitted, whichever comes first Requirements: The Wells Fargo Scholarship Program for People with Disabilities is designed to help people with disabilities obtain the education or training necessary to succeed in the career path of their choice.To apply, you must have an identified disability (defined as someone who has, or considers themselves to have, a long-term or recurring issue that impacts one or more major life activity). Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates who are planning to enroll (or who are already enrolled) in full- or half-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States for the 2018-2019 academic year.The program will award $2,500 renewable scholarships for full-time students and $1,250 renewable scholarships for half-time students. Apply Online: 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:?. Robert E. McNair Scholarship – Full Tuition at Francis Marion UniversityDeadline: December 1, 2017Requirements: Must be a SC resident, have a 3.0 GPA or higher, a high school senior with a combined Pre-March 2016 SAT Score (Critical Reading and Math) of 1100 or higher; combined New SAT Score (Evidence Based Reading & Writing and Math) of 1160 or higher; or a 24 or higher ACT Score. Must also display dedication to public service and submit two original essays: one focused on the value of public?service and one focused on how you would make the most of your study abroad (you will be traveling abroad during spring break of freshman year and travel on yearly trips to New York City, Philadelphia, or Washington D.C.).Scholarship Amount: Provides TUITION, fees, book allowance, campus housing and meal plan.?Apply online at fmarion.edu/fmuadmissions/scholarship Innovation 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: Annual Art & Essay Contest (South Carolina Dialogue Foundation)December 6, 2017Requirements: Students currently in grades 9-12. Artwork can be submitted in virtually any media: drawing, painting, collage, photography, and graphic design on the theme “Looking past stereotypes, accepting others in today’s world.”Submission must be through the SCDF website: contest Foot Locker Scholar Athletes ProgramDeadline to Nominate: December 8, 2017; Application Deadline: December 15, 2017 @ 5:00pm ESTRequirements: Foot Locker will be awarding $20,000 college scholarships to outstanding student athletes who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and strong leadership skills in sports, school and within their communities.Additionally, one of our twenty winners will also be selected for the Ken C. Hicks scholarship for demonstrating superior educational achievement, outstanding leadership, and a true love of the game. This winner will receive an additional $5000 award (for a total of $25,000).Eligibility Must be a current high school senior entering a four-year, accredited US college or university in the Fall of 2018, be currently a member (in good standing) of a high school sports team or be involved in after-school sports (e.g. intramurals, martial arts, etc.), have maintained an un-weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher from ninth grade to first semester of 12th grade, be a U.S. citizen or US Permanent Legal Resident, and Foot Locker employees and their immediate family members are ineligible.Apply Online: Lyceum 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: Nitro College ScholarshipDeadline:?December 31, 2017Eligibility Requirements:? The Nitro Scholarship is open to all legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia who are applying to or enrolled in an accredited college or university for the upcoming (2018-2019) school year.Amount:?Earn a $5,000 scholarship from Nitro. As an added bonus, you have another chance to earn a $1,000 scholarship by recommending your friends after you apply. If your friend includes your name in their application and wins, you also get a $1,000 scholarship. There is no limit. Invite as many friends as you wish.Apply: Online – . Complete the scholarship survey questions 2. Answer all three (3) short-answer questions. 3. Participate in our social media activity. 4. If applicable, enter who referred the scholarship to you. 5. Submit the application when completed.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 DEADLINESHispanic Scholarship Fund ($500 up to $5,000)Application Opens: January 1, 2018 & Deadline/Closes March 31, 2018 Requirements: Must be a high school senior of Hispanic Heritage. Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for High School Students. Minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for College and Graduate Students. Plan to enroll Full-Time in an accredited not-for -profit 4 year university or graduate school during the FALL of scholarship cycle year. A U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligibile Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA). Complete FAFSA. Complete state Dream Act financial aid application (if applicable). Merit-based scholarships available for undergraduate and graduate students. All majors and graduate fields accepted. Emphasis on STEM majors.Apply Online: The 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: Dell Scholars ProgramDeadline: January 15, 2018To be eligible to apply for the Dell Scholars Program scholarship, you must meet the below listed criteria:Participating in a Michael & Susan Dell Foundation?approved college readiness program?in grades 11 and 12Graduating from an accredited high school this academic yearEarning a minimum of a 2.4 GPADemonstrated need for financial assistanceEligible to receive?a?federal Pell grant?in first year of collegePlanning to enroll full-time in a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall directly after your graduation from high schoolDell Scholars are students who demonstrate their desire and ability to overcome barriers and to achieve their goals. Apply Online at: 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, 2018 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: Nancy Ann & Ray L. Hunt Leaders Scholars Program at SMUDeadline:?January 15, 2018 Requirements:?The Hunt Leadership Scholars program allows students to combine learning and leadership in a unique way at SMU. We are looking for 20-25 students each year who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in high school, and who will passionately pursue leadership as Mustangs. Hunt Scholars take a leadership development course together during their first semester on campus, enjoy wide access to the Tate Lecture Series, engage with campus, community, and world leaders, and create a lifelong network of leaders by working alongside one another. In addition to submitting an application for admission to SMU, submit an online Hunt Leadership Scholarship application, including an essay and a YouTube statement, by January 15 of your senior year in high school. Submitting a YouTube statement enables the selection committee to gain a deeper understanding of your personality and the qualities that make you an effective leader. Focus on the content of your response, not on the quality of the video. We care about what you say – not the appearance of the video!Apply to SMU and submit the Hunt Leadership Scholars application. Hunt Leadership Scholars for the Class of 2022 will receive an annual Hunt Scholarship of $42,000, or a total of $168,000 over four years.Apply online at Apply and complete the additional items at smu.edu/huntapply Washington 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? for Minority Students majoring in Architecture - $4,000/yr and up to $20,000 totalDeadline: January 17, 2018Requirements: Minorities and women make up a small percentage of the science, engineering and architectural workforce. Let’s change this! Must be US citizens. have a minimum 3.0 GPA, apply for federal student aid, and be a high school student planning to enroll in an NAAB-accredited architecture degree program or be rising second-year college student in an NAAB-accredited architecture degree program.Apply Online: Women’s Western Golf Foundation ScholarshipDeadline: January 30, 2018Requirements: Must be a senior in high school. Candidates will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, excellence of character, and an involvement in the sport of golf. Skill or excellence in the sport of golf is not a criterion.For additional information and application: ABPA Harrington-Arthur Memorial $1,000 Scholarship Essay CompetitionDeadline: January 31, 2018 11:59 PM (EST)Requirements: The ABPA Harrington-Arthur Memorial Scholarship Essay Competition was established to reward students that seek to increase their knowledge and understanding of how Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention help ensure safe drinking water. Backflow Prevention is designed to prevent dangerous - and sometimes fatal - bacteria, chemicals and other harmful agents from entering the local water supply systems. Backflow Prevention programs are essential to ensure that the water that reaches your home, school or place of business is as safe and pure as it was when it left the water treatment plant. The competition is open to all persons of high school age (at least age 13 and no older than age 19 as of December 31, 2017), and legal residents of the United States or Canada. 2017 - 2018 Essay Contest Topic:Explain the relationship between lawn irrigation systems and backflow prevention. How can these irrigation systems be a threat to potable water supplies, and how can the water supplies be protected? (700 – 1200 words)Apply Online at: Hampton 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: College Raptor Scholarship $2,500Deadline: January 31, 2018 Requirements:? Must be legal residents of the United States, District of Columbia, or a U.S. Territory, be age 16 years older, and be enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2019) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning (college, university or trade school). February DEADLINESJackie Robinson Scholarship FoundationDeadline: February 1, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. ESTRequirements: Must be a graduating high school senior, plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within U.S. Must show leadership potential and demonstrate a dedication to community service. Will need to present evidence of financial need, be a U.S. citizen, have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 (Math and Critical Reading combined) OR a composite ACT score of 21. Apply Online: John 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: 2018 Drive2Life Student PSA ContestDeadline: February 2, 2018Requirements: Help Prevent Speeding for students in grades 6–12. Each participating student must create a storyboard or written script for a 30-second public service announcement (PSA) to help prevent speeding. One Grand Prize winner will win $1,000 and a trip to NYC to have his or her PSA filmed professionally. Plus, the winner and his or her PSA video will be featured on Teen Kids News and in select Scholastic magazines! Apply Online: Savannah School?of Art & Design Scholarship?Competition Deadline: Completed Applications & Artwork must be submitted by 5 p.m. EST, February 2, 2018 Requirements: The SCAD Challenge competition series gives you the opportunity to showcase your talents. Entries must demonstrate creativity, innovation and a strong understanding of aesthetics. Let your design speak to your skill level and ability to handle university-level design assignments.Challenges are open to current juniors and seniors in high school as of the 2017-18 academic year. A panel of SCAD faculty will review and evaluate your submitted entry, and three winners will be selected from each category.For more information go to: 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: 2018 HONORSGRADU Multimedia Scholarship Deadline: February 11, 2018, 11:59 MSTRequirements: Whether through essays or multimedia, you've used your voices to share visions for a better world. So here's your chance to put them to action! Submit a proposal for how you'll better your community. Because this will be a much more rigorous process with multiple rounds, we're also raising the bar for tuition awards: from five $1,000 tuition awards to five $10,000 tuition awards! We will also fund the top project up to $5,000. For additional information and application: HYPERLINK "" ttps://graduation-scholarship.htm 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: Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Competition Application Deadline: February 15, 2018Scholarship Amount: $5,000 to winner, $2,500 to first runner up, $1,000 to second runner up, and seven $500 scholarships for Honorable Mention.Requirements:?This scholarship provides an excellent opportunity for college-bound students to give thoughtful consideration to the impact Alzheimer’s disease has on their own lives and others in their family and community. Students are required to submit an autobiography and write a 1,200 to 1,500 word essay that answers the following questions: How has Alzheimer’s disease changed or impacted your life? What have you learned about yourself, your family and/or your community in the face of coping with Alzheimers disease? To qualify, a student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and must also enter a four-year accredited college or university within 12 months of the application deadline. Existing college students are not eligible to apply.Apply online at 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: Scholarships for Military Program ChildrenDeadline: February 16, 2018Requirements: Program is open to sons and daughters of active duty, reserve/guard, or retired military commissary customers. Recipient must be enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in a four-year undergraduate college or university, accredited in the U. S. They must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 basis. Scholarship amount: $2,000 (700 recipients selected)Apply online at Commanders’ Scholarship FundDeadline: February 16, 2018 Requirements: The New York Chapter of the American Logistics Association sponsors up to 15 $5,000 scholarships for dependent children of active duty, reserve, National Guard or retired members of the United States military who hold valid Exchange & Commissary shopping privileges at the time of application. Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll for the first time in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the fall. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an outside appraisal. Financial need will also be considered. Apply Online: 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: Carolina Federal Credit Union 8th Annual CompetitionDeadline: February 22, 2018Requirements: 1. Write an essay (500 words or less) on the topic: “Through your course of study, what skills do you plan to learn to better our state and enrich the lives of South Carolinians?”2. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and in good standing with current school.3. Senior students must be planning to attend a full-time accredited two-year degree program; an accredited two-year program leading to a four-year undergraduate degree or an accredited four-year institution (undergraduate program) by the Fall of 2018.4. Should be members of South Carolina Federal in good standing OR U.S. residents who are eligible to apply for membership at South Carolina Federal at time of scholarship applicationApply Online at: The 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 DEADLINESACS Scholarship $5,000Deadline: March 1, 2018 Requirements: ACS awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students who want to enter the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields. Awards of up to $5,000* are given to qualified students. African American, Hispanic, or American Indian high school seniors or college freshman, sophomores, or juniors pursuing a college degree in the chemical sciences or chemical technology are eligible to apply.Apply Online: 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: National Catholic College Admission Association (CCAA) Scholarship $1,000Deadline: March 1, 2018, at 11:59 pm PTRequirements: The National CCAA Scholarship is awarded to eight college-going high school seniors from various geographic regions attending one of our member institutions in Fall 2018. The scholarship awards were established by the National CCAA’s Board of Directors to promote Catholic higher education.Apply online: Frame My Future Scholarship $5,000Deadline: March 1, 2018 (11:59 p.m. ET)Requirements: You could be one of five winners for a college scholarship. Submit an original, digital creation showing how you frame your future. Judges will select Finalists based on creativity of the full entry, including the entry image and accompanying description (maximum of 500 characters). The full entry must:How do you envision your future? Whether through poetry, photography, ink, collage, painting, mixed media, or graphic design work, submit an original creation expressing what YOU hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after college. Must contain correct grammar and spellingApply Online: Military Officers Association of America Deadline: March 1, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. EST Requirements: High school senior of active duty officer or enlisted personnel who fits the criteria listed on the website.Scholarship Amount: $1,000-$5,500Apply Online: The National Catholic College Admission Association CCAA ScholarshipDeadline: March 1, 2018 at 11:59pm PTRequirements: The National CCAA is a non-profit organization of nearly 140 Catholic colleges and universities committed to promoting the value of Catholic higher education and serving students in the transition to college. The National CCAA will award 8 one-time $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors graduating in Spring 2018 who will be attending one of The National CCAA member institutions in the Fall 2018. To apply, please fill out the entire scholarship application and make sure that each item is correct and accurate. If any item is incomplete or inaccurate, you will automatically be disqualified for consideration. ONLY ONE (1) APPLICATION PER STUDENT IS PERMITTED. Submitting duplicate applications will automatically disqualify you for consideration.Apply Online (application opens January 15, 2018) 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: The South Carolina Association of Extension Administrative Professionals (SCAEAP)Deadline: March 2, 2018 (Must be POSTMARKED by March 2nd)Requirements: SCAEAP is offering a $1,000 scholarship to students pursuing a career in the administrative office technology, computer science, accounting, business management, or business administration field. Must have at least a “B” Grade Point Average (GPA). Applicants must be a South Carolina resident. Download the application on the BE website on the “Resources/Scholarships” link under the Counseling tab: Trident Technical College Scholarship Application Deadline: March 2, 2018TTC’s online scholarship application can be completed between January 16, 2087 and March 2, 2018. ?The college will use their application to determine their eligibility for all TTC scholarships for the 2018-2019 academic year. Some TTC scholarship opportunities are based on financial need. The college encourages all students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 2, 2108. Click on the FAFSA Application Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship ContestDeadline: March 9, 2018Requirements: Any high school student graduating in 2018 or 2019 (juniors & seniors) is eligible to enter the contest. There is no religious requirement. Entries must be mailed and postmarked by March 9, 2018.Students can win up to $2,000 for college by writing an essay discussing whether public school calendars should accommodate religious holidays in the 2018 Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest. To enter, students must write an 800-1,200 word essay responding to the following prompt:In most public high schools, certain days are marked as religious holidays on the school calendar, and the schools are closed on those days. As public schools become more diverse, some students’ religious holy day(s) are not days that the schools are closed, resulting in absences for those students.In an essay, discuss whether public school calendars should accommodate religious holidays.Consider how school administrators should determine if, or which, religious holy days are included in the school calendar, or if any school policies should be changed to better accommodate students’ religious exercise. Be sure your essay identifies how the First Amendment supports your position.Apply Online: SC Coaches Association of Women’s Sports Educator’s Scholarship Deadline: March 14, 2018Requirements: The purpose of the SCCAWS Scholarship is to encourage student athletes to enter the field of education. To help us in selecting a recipient for the award, eligibility requirements include:1.Academic excellence (transcript, including SAT and/or ACT scores required)2.Recommendations from guidance counselor and two teachers3.Extra-curricular activities involving athletic and non-athletic participation (must be an eligible high school participant on one or more athletic teams).4.Enrolling female college freshman who plans to major in education.5.A one-page essay (in the student’s handwriting) on the topic “Why I Want to Be a Teacher and Where I Envision Myself in the Teaching Field in Ten Years.”6.SAT – minimum composite score of 1000 and/or ACT – minimum composite score of 227.Rank in class8.GPA (based on S.C. Uniform Grading Scale)Scholarship Amount: $1,000Only ONE Application from each school will be accepted. The Essay is due to Mrs. Staten by March 14th in the Counseling OfficeSC Coaches Association of Women’s Sports & Trophies by “M” Medical ScholarshipDeadline: March 14, 2018Requirements:?The purpose of the SCCAWS and Trophies by “M” Scholarship is to encourage student athletes to enter the field of medicine. To help us select a recipient for the award, eligibility requirements include:1.Academic excellence (transcript, including SAT and/or ACT scores required)2.Recommendations from guidance counselor and two teachers3.Extra-curricular activities involving athletic and/or non-athletic participation (must be an eligible high school participant on one or more high school league athletic teams).4.Enrolling female college freshman who plans to enter the field of medicine.5.A one-page essay (in the student’s handwriting) on the topic, “Why I Want Enter the Medical Field and What Area of Specialization Do I Plan to Enter.”6.SAT – minimum composite score of 1000 and/or ACT – minimum composite score of 227.Rank in class8.GPA (based on S.C. Uniform Grading Scale)9.Financial need – income tax forms required (previous year income tax forms will be accepted)10.A list of colleges where you have been accepted.Scholarship Amount: $1,000Only ONE Application from each school will be accepted. The Essay is due to Mrs. Staten by March 14th in the Counseling OfficeAmerican Foreign Service - National High School Essay Contest $2,500Deadline: March 15, 2018Requirements: This is the 20th year of this prestigious contest, which encourages high school students (9th through 12th grade) to think about important international issues and learn about one of America's best kept secrets: The United States Foreign Service. The United States has many tools to advance and defend its foreign policy and national security interests around the world—from diplomatic approaches pursued by members of the Foreign Service, to the range of options available to the U.S. military. In countries affected by or vulnerable to violent conflict, peace-building tools are important additions to the national security toolkit.In such complex environments, cooperation across agencies and approaches is challenging, but it can also blend knowledge and skills in ways that strengthen the overall effort to establish a lasting peace. On the other hand, lack of coordination can lead to duplication of effort, inefficient use of limited resources and unintended consequences.In a 1,000-1,250-word essay, identify two cases—one you deem successful and one you deem unsuccessful—where the U.S. pursued an integrated approach to build peace in a conflict-affected country. Analyze and compare these two cases, addressing the following questions: Apply Online: BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship - $1500Deadline: March 15, 2018Requirements: Must be a U.S. resident, have a 3.75 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale (required),rank in the 90th percentile in both math and critical reading on SAT I or composite ACT scores, andpursue an engineering or related science degree through an ABET accredited program.Apply Online: Coastal Community Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline: This year’s deadline for the General Scholarship Program and Reverend Pinckney Scholars Program is March 16, while Specialized Scholarships are due April 6.Requirements: For current high school seniors in Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton and Dorchester Counties. Applicant selection will be based on academic success, community involvement, financial need, and personal career aspirations. Before students create an online account, they should review the scholarship descriptions to determine which ones they’re eligible for. In completing one application, students become eligible for all of the Foundation scholarships for which they qualify. For additional information and application: The George Rogers Foundation Scholarship (First in Family)Deadline: March 16, 2018 The George Rogers Foundation was founded in an effort to provide scholarships for first in familystudents in need of financial assistance to purse a college education. George Rogers developed thefoundation as a means of giving back to both a school and a community that provided for him during hisyears at the University of South Carolina. Applicants must be a:? South Carolina Resident? First in Family student - defined as a student who will be the first person in their family to attenda 2 or 4 year college? Graduating high school seniorDownload the Application on the Resources/Scholarships page right under the link for this Senior Scholarship List.National Independent Automobile Dealership Association (NIADA)Deadline: March 16, 2018 The NIADA Foundation proudly sponsors four young men or women annually who have displayed outstanding abilities in education. These students will each receive a $3500 scholarship to the college or university of their choice. The awards are presented each June at the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association Convention.Eligibility Criteria: You must be classified as a high school senior during the current 2017-2018 school year and legally residing in one of the 4 NIADA Regions. Have maintained an outstanding academic achievement record as reflected by an official high school transcript; and demonstrate an aptitude for college work as measured by SAT or ACT score.Apply Online: Young Minds Dreaming Poetry Contest (hosted by SC State Library)Deadline: 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 16, 2018Requirements: Open to grades 9-12. South Carolina students: do you believe that poetry can change the world? Tell us how by participating in this year’s Young Minds Dreaming Poetry Contest! The Young Minds Dreaming Poetry Contest encourages young writers to capture the power of their words and experience the freedom of original literary expressions.We invite you to participate by sharing poems about a person, place, or an experience that has changed your life. Each of us has within us the ability to empower and inspire ourselves and others. We all have ideas about our world. Your poetry may change the world in your own unique way.By submitting your poem, you have the opportunity to meet this year’s special guest, Kwame Alexander--poet, educator, and the New York Times Bestselling author!For additional information and application: Colleges That Change Lives Scholarship - $1,000 per yearDeadline: March 23, 2018 Requirements: Since first appearing in 1996, four versions of Colleges That Change Lives have been published, each update offering valuable insights about the college search, as well as profiles of 40 small, residential, liberal arts schools that deliver a quality education to thousands of students each year. The non-profit College That Change Lives organization is dedicated to preserving and promoting the book’s message, and this scholarship is yet another way to ensure that the CTCL experience becomes a reality for even more students.In 2018, the CTCL Scholarship ($1,000 per year, renewable for up to four years with a maximum award of $4,000 per student) will be awarded to new first-year students, including international students and undocumented students, who choose to attend a CTCL-member college or university. Colleges That Change Lives List: For additional information and application: Mount Pleasant Artists Guild Scholarship Award Deadline: Postmarked and mailed no later than March 25, 2018Requirements: Must be a graduating high school senior, graduating June 2018. Must be accepted to and plan to attend an accredited four year college, university or art school. The scholarship committee will accept applicants who show a strong ability and interest in the visual arts. A visual art major is preferred.?Must be?a resident of the East Cooper area, which includes Mount Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Awendaw, McClellanville, and Daniel Island.?Must attend the selected college both Fall 2018 and Spring 2019. The recipient and/ or immediate family member cannot be a member of the Mount Pleasant Artists Guild. There are no restrictions as to race, employment or financial need. The applicant must complete a copy of the application and must obtain the signature of his or her teacher (on the application) to begin the application process.Scholarship Amount: $1,500 Bay Alarm Medical Scholarship “Seniors helping Senior Citizens”Deadline: March 31, 2018Requirements: In order to be considered for a volunteer scholarship from Bay Alarm Medical, please do the following: Write a 500-1,000 word essay that answers the following three questions:What is the most important lesson you've learned from the senior you work with?How has working with seniors impacted your life/inspired you?How would you encourage others to spend more time with their grandparents or seniors in the community?Submit your essay in a word document along with a picture of you and the senior discussed (as attachments) to scholarship@ by March 31, 2018.Use the following filename format for your word doc essay and photo:Full name and schoolEx: John_Smith_SFSU1st place: $3,500; 2nd place: $2,000; 3rd place: $1,000Apply Online: Hispanic Scholarship Fund ($500 up to $5,000)Deadline: March 31, 2018 Requirements: Must be a high school senior of Hispanic Heritage. Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for High School Students. Minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for College and Graduate Students. Plan to enroll Full-Time in an accredited not-for -profit 4 year university or graduate school during the FALL of scholarship cycle year. A U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligibile Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA). Complete FAFSA. Complete state Dream Act financial aid application (if applicable). Merit-based scholarships available for undergraduate and graduate students. All majors and graduate fields accepted. Emphasis on STEM majors.Apply Online: Non-Commissioned Officers Association Scholarship for Children of MembersDeadline: March 31, 2018Requirement:?You must be a child of a member of the Non-Commissioned Officers Association. Application opens in January of 2018.Apply online at: CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ScholarshipDeadline: March 31, 2018Requirement: Applicant must attend a high school in Charleston County and must be accepted for matriculation at South Carolina State University. To receive the award, the applicant must enroll at South Carolina State University the semester immediately following the announcement of the award.C. In the event of any conviction of any immoral or criminal offense, or if the recipient does not enroll, the recipient loses all rights and claims to the scholarship money.Download the application on the Counseling “Resources/Scholarships” tab: April DeadlinesAmerican Fire Sprinkler Association - High School Senior Scholarship ContestDeadline: April 1, 2018Requirements: Open to high school seniors who are U.S. citizens or legal residents. Scholarship payable to the winner’s college/university or certified trade school in the United States; student must enroll in semester beginning no later than fall 2018. Winners not based on financial need. Relatives of AFSA staff or board members may not enter. Scholarship winners are randomly selected by computer-generated drawing from among valid entries received at the conclusion of the contest period.Odds of winning are based on total number of entries received.Scholarship Amount: $2,000Apply online at: HERBERT LEHMAN SCHOLARSHIP - $8,000Deadline: April 1, 2018Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen, graduating high school senior; first year student in an accredited four year college; or a student transferring into an accredited four year college, demonstrate financial need (must have a combined family income of $65,000 or less), have a record of academic achievement, and demonstrated commitment to public service.Apply Online: University of South Carolina Legacy ScholarshipDeadline: April 1, 2018Requirements: This award is exclusive to incoming freshmen—NO exceptions.At least one parent, legal guardian or grandparent must be a graduate of a Carolina campus and a current My Carolina member. To be awarded the scholarship, applicants must have applied for admission to Carolina and have been accepted. In-state applicants must present the following: At least 1240 on combined SAT math and critical reading sections (writing scores are not assessed), a weighted GPA of at least 3.0 from an official high-school transcript (as calculated by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions), and generally, an ACT score of at least 26 may be substituted for the SAT score. Awards are made on a first come, first served basis. Awardees may attend any USC campus. Scholarship Amount: $2,000 ($500 per year)Apply Online: Nordisk Donnelly Award (up to $7,500)Deadline: April 1, 2018Requirements: The Novo Nordisk Donnelly Awards annually award $39,000 in scholarships, including two one-time $7,500 scholarships given to two young people, ages 14-21, who have diabetes and play tennis competitively in tournaments or on their school team. Eight regional awards of $3,000 are also granted. The awards are to be used for education, tennis development and/or medical care. Apply Online: Richard T. Greener ScholarshipDeadline: April 1, 2018Requirements: Sponsored by My Carolina's Black Alumni Council since 1983, the Richard T. Greener Scholarship is awarded to a well-deserving incoming freshman based on academic achievement, leadership ability, community service and financial need. This award is exclusive to incoming freshmen entering in the fall. Applicants must have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.0, as calculated by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Applicants must present at least 1080 on the combined SAT Math and SAT Critical Reading sections (writing scores are not taken into account). An ACT score of at least 21 may be substituted for the SAT score. This award is based on academic achievement, leadership ability, community service, and financial need and attend the Columbia campus of the University of South CarolinaApply Online: Phi Delta Kappa International ScholarshipDeadline: April 2, 2018Requirements: Must be a senior in high school. Many PDK Prospective Educator Scholarships are available to any eligible applicant who intends to major in a field of education. A few scholarships are awarded based on your state/community of residence. Once your common application is completed, you will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible. A select few PDK scholarships have specific eligibility criteria. Only those who indicate that they meet special criteria will be considered for those specific awards.Apply online at: The SCCCW Reverend William F. Pentis Memorial Scholarship - $1,500Deadline: April 13, 2018Requirements: Must be a FEMALE South Carolina resident who is a graduating senior and plans to attend an institution of higher education (e.g., university, college, junior college, or technical school). The student must be a Catholic in good standing. A letter of recommendation from an ecclesiastical body (e.g., priest, brother, deacon, or nun). Is required. Student must also be actively involved in school life and the community. This will be a merit based scholarship grant of $1,500. Application Must Include:Referral letter from school official, which may be from a principal, teacher, or guidance counselor.Copy of high school transcriptCopy of university/college/school acceptance letterLetter of recommendation from ecclesiastical body.An essay not longer than two typed pages must be submitted with the application. The essay topic is: “What part do Spirituality, Leadership, and Service play in my life now, and what part do I hope they will play in my life in the future.”Download the application at: scholarshipEXTEND THE DREAM SCHOLARSHIP – Southern Association for College Admissions CounselingDeadline: April 15, 2018Requirements: Applicant must be a current high school senior graduating from a public, private, parochial high school or home school located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee or the Caribbean. Applicant must be accepted by and plan to attend an accredited, non-proprietary, technical, community or four-year college in the fall following his/her graduation. Applicant must have at least a 2.75 grade point average for grades 9-12.Applicant must have financial need. Applicant must demonstrate a commitment to community service, social justice issues and/or leadership qualities. Applicant must submit ACT and/or SAT scores.Apply Online: Teachers Make Teachers ScholarshipDeadline: April 28, 2018Requirements: Supporting education and academic achievement is important to us. At School Furniture Depot, we honor the hard work and dedication of teachers who are critical to students’ success. Great teachers inspire many students to become teachers as well. Every year, we offer one $1,000 scholarship to help an aspiring teacher achieve his or her goal.Students must be enrolled at an accredited technical school, college, or university in the U.S., have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA or equivalent, and be High school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA pursuing an undergraduate degree focused in education may also applyTo apply, please submit one 300-word essay about the teacher and/or event that inspired you to seek a degree in teaching.Each year, School Furniture Depot will award 1 applicant a $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship can be used for any school related expenses, such as tuition and/or books.Apply Online: All About Education Scholarship - $3,000Deadline: April 30, 2018Requirements: School can get expensive, so we want to know how winning a $3,000 All About Education Scholarship could help make a difference in your life. Will it ease the burden of student loans? Will it offer you the opportunity to pursue a dream? Will it help you inspire others to work towards their own goals?Must be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application and be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia.Submit an online written response to the question:"How will a $3,000 scholarship for education make a difference in your life?" (250 words or less)Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2024) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher educationApply Online: E-Waste Scholarship - $1,000Deadline: April 30, 2018Requirements: 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 below including a 140-character message about e-waste. 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 e-waste.Apply Online: General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Deadline: APRIL 30, 2018 at 11:59 P.M. ESTRequirements: Must have 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 grading scale and be a dependent child of an Air Force member (Active Duty, Title 10 Reserve, Title 32 AGR, Retired, Retired Reserve, or Deceased).Apply online at: HENAAC Scholarship – Hispanic Students Majoring in STEM - $500 to $10,000Deadline: April 30, 2018 (application opens in February)Requirements: HENAAC scholarship recipients continue to pave the way for future generations of Hispanics and lead by example to empower our communities and enhance our nation’s professional technical workforce. The HENAAC Scholars Program offers three types of scholarships: Corporate/Government Sponsored Scholarships, Special Recognition Scholarships, and In Memoriam and Personal Tribute Scholarships. Go to: for information on these.Basic Scholarship Requirements:Applicants must demonstrate merit through academic achievements, leadership and campus/community activities. Applicants must be pursuing a science, technology, engineering or math degree. Applicants must have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must be of Hispanic origin and/or must significantly demonstrate leadership or service within the Hispanic community. Recipients must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program for the preceding fall semester, at an accredited 2-yr or 4-yr college/university in the U.S. or its territories.A merit-based scholarship ranging in amounts from $500 to $10,000Apply Online: May DEADLINESAmerican College Foundation Visionary Scholarship ProgramDeadline: May 1, 2018Requirements: Applicant must be currently enrolled as a High School Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior (2021, 2020, 2019, or 2018); and, must be a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen. Relatives of the American College Foundation Staff are not eligible to apply. Financial need is NOT considered; all income levels are encouraged to apply. A 500-word, typed, double-spaced essay on "Why College is Important to Me"Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 each; with multiple winners to be selected.Apply Online: Society of Women EngineersDeadline: May 1, 2018 at 5:00 pm CST (application opens March 1st)Requirements: Only open to women. The applicant is enrolled in a baccalaureate ABET-accredited engineering or computer science degree program, or the applicant is accepted for enrollment in a baccalaureate ABET-accredited engineering or computer science degree program. Please go to for a list of approved programs. The minimum GPA is 3.5/4.0 (un-weighted) for incoming freshman applicants. The applicant must be a full time student. The applicant must be a US citizen or permanent resident of the US for some scholarships. The applicant is not receiving full funding for education from another organization. A full listing of requirements can be found online at: Apply online at: Smoking Scholarship - $5,000May 31, 2018 at 11:00 PM (PST)Requirements: Must be 14 years or older. Smoking is the #1 cause of preventable death in the world and it’s directly or indirectly responsible for over 480,000 fatalities in the United States alone. More than one billion smokers are struggling with this affliction currently, and, make no mistake, it is an affliction. Nearly 70% of smokers WANT to quit smoking and around 40% have tried to do that at least once during their smoking careers. Furthermore, the tobacco industry is devastating our eco-systems, poisoning our water and land, and turning fertile soil into a wasteland. Helping smokers quit by advocating sensible cessation solutions will benefit every single one of us if we’re successful.What we need from you is an essay between a 1,000 and 1,500 words that provides an answer to the following questions:How is smoking hurting individuals and the society as a whole?Society takes a much stricter stance on a lot of less harmful substances – why is smoking still largely off the radar of most governments?How can we tackle the smoking epidemic? What would be our best course of action in the fight against smoking and why do you believe it would workHow do you imagine a smoke-free world and how does it differ from the world we live in today?If you could offer current smokers one piece of advice, what would it beFor additional information and application: 2018 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: The Peck Law Firm ScholarshipDeadline:?May 31, 2018About:?The Peck Law Firm of Charleston, SC is proud to announce the 2018 Peck Law Firm Scholarship. This $2,000 scholarship is dedicated to helping the scholarship winner pay for a college, graduate school, or law school degree.Eligibility Requirements:?This scholarship is open to any American citizen, who will have graduated from high school before July 1, 2018. Students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher to apply for this scholarship. Any student wanting to be considered for the scholarship must complete the on-line application, which appears at the link below.?Amount:?All written scholarship submission materials must be received by 11:59 PM EST on May 31, 2018. The winner will be announced on July 31, 2018 and will receive a one-time award of $2,000. This will be sent directly to the winner’s school and can be used for all school-related expenses.?Apply online:? DEADLINESAdam Greenman American Dream Scholarship - $1,000Deadline: June 1, 2018 (application opens April 1st)Requirements: Applicants must be currently enrolled in a university and continue to be enrolled in the following academic year, or be applying to a university for enrollment in the following academic year. Must provide proof of Legal Residency in the U.S., Submit a 500-700 word essay to adamgreenmanscholarship@ describing how your educational goals would lead to the life you envision for yourself, and why your unique path should be considered a part of the American Dream. See website below for additional instructions.Apply Online: Athnet 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: Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship - $1,000Deadline: June 14, 2018Requirements: The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post-secondary institution. To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships@ Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals. For additional information go to: Coastal Community Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline: January 16th & June 1st 2018 - Grant cycles recently changed. Coastal Community Foundation now runs two main competitive grant cycles in January and June.Requirements: For current high school seniors in Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton and Dorchester Counties. Applicant selection will be based on academic success, community involvement, financial need, and personal career aspirations. Before students create an online account, they should review the scholarship descriptions to determine which ones they’re eligible for. In completing one application, students become eligible for all of the Foundation scholarships for which they qualify. For additional information and application: BigSun Scholarship - $500Deadline: June 19, 2018Requirements: The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. In order to do our part we are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Please send us a short essay (500 - 1,000 words) answering the following questions:How did your participation in sports during your high school years influence you?Has your participation influenced your career goals?Has your participation influenced how you relate to your family?Apply Online: Dolman Law Group $1,100 (Bi-Annual) College Scholarship Video Essay ContestDeadline: June 29, 2018 at 9:00am ESTRequirements: Must be currently attending or planning to attend a college or university during the 2018-2019 academic year. Must be in good academic standing with your current educational institution. For applicants under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian. Must apply to the contest via email and provide your name, address, and the name of the institution you are attending or plan to attend. Must provide your video essay (YouTube format preferred) by the deadline of 06/29/18. Essay TopicIn order to participate in the essay contest, applicants must present 2-3 minute video essay discussing the following issue:Over the last few years, red light cameras have been installed at major intersections causing some to believe that they lower accident rates, while others say that it’s just a way for the government to get more money out of otherwise safe drivers. What are the pros and cons of red light cameras, and what is the evidence to support each point?Once the application period closes, we will review all submissions and determine a winner based on the following factors: Creativity, Originality, Feasibility, and the applicant’s demonstrated potential for success in the legal field.Apply Online: Digital Privacy Scholarship $1,000Deadline: June 30, 2018Requirements: 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 including a 140-character message about digital privacy. 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 digital privacy.Apply Online: July DEADLINESKeller Resiliency Scholarship for Higher Education - $1,000Deadline: July 15, 2018Requirements: Keller Law Offices is proud to announce the 3rd year of its Keller Law Offices Annual Scholarship for Higher Education. The goal of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to a worthy student. We understand that there are a lot of outstanding young people who, without financial assistance, would not be able to go to college. Medical, social or financial obstacles can make higher education a mere dream to some students.Every year, to help open the door to the world of higher education, Keller Law Offices will offer a $1,000 scholarship to a student who submits the strongest essay focusing on the given topic. This scholarship is open to any US citizen or permanent US resident who will be enrolled full time in an accredited community college, college or university, or accredited law school in the fall of 2018.The EssayWrite an essay of 1,500 words or less on the following topic:Do you agree with Minnesota’s laws regarding the use of deadly force in self-defense? Explain why. If you disagree with them, discuss what you would want to change.Apply Online: College SC Lottery ScholarshipsPalmetto Fellows Scholarship?$6,700 per YEARThere are two ways to qualify...1. Must meet?ALL?Three below:a. 1200 SAT or 27 ACTb. 3.5 GPA on SCUGP through Junior yearc. Be in the top 6% from SCUGP (Sophomore, Junior, OR Senior year)OR2. Must meet?ALL?below:a. 1400 SAT or 32 ACTb. 4.0 GPA on SCUGPLife Scholarship?$5,000 per YEARMust meet?TWO?of the Three Criteria:??????????a. 1100 SAT or 24 ACT??????????b. 3.0 GPA on SCUGP?(through the end of Senior year)? ? ??????c. Top 30% of the Class from SCUGP (through the end of Senior year)Hope Scholarship?$2,800 per YEAR (for Freshman year only)Must have a 3.0 GPA on SCUGP?(through the end of Senior year)Enhancement for?Math & Science Majors?Life Recipients:?Possible?$2,500 extra?PALMETTO Fellow Recipients:?Possible?$3,300 extraMust complete?14?hours in math and science during their first year in college?Students will be eligible beginning of?their Sophomore year?? ................
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