A scholarship is an award of financial aid for a student to further their education.

SCHOLARSHIPS

A scholarship is an award of financial aid for a student to further their education. Scholarships are awarded on various criteria, which usually reflect the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award. Scholarship money is not required to be repaid.

TYPES

The most common scholarships may be classified as:

1)Merit-based: These awards are based on a student's academic, artistic, athletic or other abilities, and often factor in an applicant's extracurricular activities and community service record. The most common merit-based scholarships, awarded by either private organizations or directly by a student's intended college, recognize academic achievement or high scores on standardized tests. Most such merit-based scholarships are paid directly by the institution the student attends, rather than issued directly to the student.[2]

2)Need-based: In the United States, these awards are based on the student and family's financial record and require applicants to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify if the scholarship is a federal award. Private need-based scholarships also often require the results of a FAFSA, which calculates a student's financial need through a formula that looks at the expected family contribution and cost of attendance at the intended college.[3]

3)Student-specific: These are scholarships where applicants must initially qualify by gender, race, religion, family and medical history, or many other student-specific factors. Minority scholarships are the most common awards in this category.[citation needed] For example, students in Canada may qualify for a number of aboriginal scholarships, whether they study at home or abroad.[citation needed] The Gates Millennium Scholars program is another minority scholarship funded by Bill and Melinda Gates for excellent African American, American Indian, Asian Pacific Islander American and Latino students who enroll in college.[citation needed]

4)Career-specific: These are scholarships a college or university awards to students who plan to pursue a specific field of study. Often, the most generous awards to students who pursue careers in high-need areas such as education or nursing. Many schools in the United States give future nurses full scholarships to enter the field, especially if the student intends to work in a high-need community.

5)College-specific: College-specific scholarships are offered by individual colleges and universities to highly qualified applicants. These scholarships, given on the basis of academic and personal achievement, usually result in either a full-ride to the college, or for a reduced rate of tuition.

Some scholarships have a "bond" requirement. Recipients may be required to work for a particular employer for a specified period of time or to work in rural or remote areas; otherwise they may be required to repay the value of the support they received from the scholarship. This is particularly the case with education and nursing scholarships for people prepared to work in rural and remote areas. The programs offered by the uniformed services of the United States (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration commissioned corps, and Public Health Service Commissioned Corps) sometimes resemble such scholarships.

Athletic: Awarded to students for showing exceptional skill in a sport provided by the college.

25 GREAT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS

1. AT&T

The AT&T Labs Fellowship Program awards scholarships and grants to women and minority post-graduate students. The AT&T Foundation has also announced a new scholarship program offered in conjunction with UNCF to provide scholarships for African-American children or stepchildren of regular full-time employees of AT&T, Inc. and its U.S. subsidiaries.

2. Exxon Mobil Corporation

Exxon Mobil, in partnership with SECME schools, awards scholarships annually to minority students who are entering math and engineering programs. Mobil Delvac, part of Exxon Mobil, also awards Agricultural Scholarships for students studying agriculture.

Introduce a Girl to Engineering

ExxonMobil annually hosts “Introduce a Girl to Engineering” events at company sites across the country with activities designed to encourage careers in engineering. The program seeks to promote curiosity among middle school students, and particularly help shrink the gender gap in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. For more than a decade, hundreds of company employees have helped demonstrate to more than 4,000 students that engineering careers are not only exciting, rewarding and diverse, but also offer the power to make a difference in society.

Junior Achievement

ExxonMobil provides grants to local, regional, national and international Junior Achievement organizations that educate and inspire young people to understand business and economics, while also preparing them to enter the workforce. In addition, trained ExxonMobil employee volunteers lead specific lesson plans at schools of their choice. Junior Achievement has added a science and math component to the Junior Achievement curriculum.

National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME)

NACME, founded more than 30 years ago, and supported by corporations, has the goal of leading the effort to increase the representation of minority men and women in engineering and related careers. Block grants for scholarships are awarded to universities that have a track record and a focus to increase the number of minority engineering graduates. In addition, NACME is helping establish engineering academics in more than 100 inner city high schools.

National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)

ExxonMobil has provided NSTA with a $2 million grant in support of their National Learning Center. Through this initiative, ExxonMobil and NSTA will provide a new online professional development program to upper elementary and middle school teachers in selected school districts.

Outreach programs

ExxonMobil provides funds to selected organizations and universities that seek to improve the career opportunities of women and minorities, particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. For example, ExxonMobil contributes to Society of Women Engineers programs that strive to attract women to engineering and technical professions. Other organizations funded by ExxonMobil include the National Society of Black Engineers, the Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards and the Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers.

Reasoning Mind

Reasoning Mind is an innovative, Web-based math education program using sophisticated artificial intelligence, interactive graphics and a world-class curriculum to actively engage middle school students in math. ExxonMobil helps fund teacher training for this program.

Science Ambassador Program

ExxonMobil employees participate in an in-class volunteer program focused on education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics targeted at middle school students.

SECME, Inc.

SECME is a strategic alliance that partners schools, universities, industry and government to renew and strengthen the professional capacity of K-12 educators; motivate and mentor students; and, empower parents and communities to prepare minority youth for careers in the math, science, engineering and technology fields. ExxonMobil’s support of SECME directly aids several initiatives including the Summer Institute for Teachers.

Society of Women Engineers

ExxonMobil’s contribution to the Society is used to support outreach programs to attract young women to the fields of engineering.

3. General Electric (GE)/LULAC Scholarship

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident and a minority student enrolled in full-time studies leading to a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university in the U.S. and have a minimum GPA of 3.25. Award is based upon academic performance, performance in business or engineering-related subjects, pursuing a career in business or engineering, writing ability, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident and a minority student enrolled in full-time studies leading to a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university in the U.S. and have a minimum 3.25 GPA. Selection is based upon academic performance, performance in business- or engineering-related subjects, likelihood of pursuing a career in business or engineering, writing ability, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Application form, college transcript, three letters of reference, and personal statement (300-word maximum) describing professional and career goals. Applicant must be a sophomore in the fall of current year in order to qualify to apply.

Award amount

Minimum Award: $5,000.00

Average Award: $5,000.00

Maximum Award: $5,000.00

Deadline Details

August 10

Study Areas

business, engineering

Minimum GPA: 3.00

Maximum GPA: 4.00

Renew Details

Renewable for up to three years; recipient must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and submit copy of fall grade report and proof of full-time spring enrollment to retain scholarship.

Sponsor information

League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) National Educational Services Centers, Inc.

2000 L Street Northwest, Suite 610

Washington, DC 20036

United States

202 835-9646

202 835-9685 (fax)

scholarships@lnesc.org

http://www.lnesc.org

Contact information

Marianna Moron

Program Coordinator

United States

scholarships@lnesc.org

Number of awards

Average Awards: 2

4. The Jackie Robinson Foundation’s Scholarship Program

This program awards scholarships of up to $7,500 annually to minority high school students. Scholarships are meant for four-year college students who can demonstrate financial need and leadership potential.

The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides a multi–faceted experience designed to not only address the financial needs of minority students who aspire to attend college but also to guide them through the process of higher education, molding them into dynamic leaders with a commitment to public service and Jackie Robinson's humanitarian ideals. The award is given to outstanding high school graduates who plan to earn a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Since its inception, the program has attracted the support of hundreds of companies, philanthropic institutions and individuals. As a result of our efforts, increasing numbers of students are able to attend the colleges and universities of their choice — where they are poised to develop their academic skills and leadership talents.Financial Grant

JRF awards students four–year scholarships of up to $7,500 per year to attend the four–year accredited college or university of their choice. JRF scholarships complement the financial aid students receive from their college or university for tuition and other education expenses (books, housing, etc.). Scholars are also financially sponsored to attend our annual four day Scholar's Mentoring and Leadership Conference in New York City every spring during each of their college years.

Public Service

JRF Scholars are required to participate in community service as part of their scholarship. Each Scholar must document these projects and keep them on file with JRF. Through these efforts, JRF Scholars impact thousands of lives and gain valuable skills and experiences in the process. Whether it is starting a non–profit to provide college preparatory training for low-income students, building houses in Third World regions, researching the AIDS epidemic or reading to local students, JRF Scholars are ambassadors of Jackie's philosophy that, "A life is not important except in its impact on other lives."Rachel Robinson International Fellowship (RRIF)

The Rachel Robinson International Fellowship Program (RRIF) was established to promote and support international and study abroad opportunities for JRF Scholars. Fellows are selected on the basis of their leadership potential, academic excellence and commitment to community or national development. Scholars may use the fellowship for a variety of initiatives, such as additional financial support for a study abroad program, a volunteer or philanthropic effort, or in conjunction with an approved internship or a third party.Extra Innings Fellowship

The Extra Innings Fellowship Program was created to help highly motivated JRF Scholars overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers–the cost of advanced professional or graduate training. Through the Extra Innings program, JRF aims to promote the study of a broad range of topics that will have a substantive impact on communities across the country and contribute to the intellectual growth of tomorrow's leaders. Fellows may receive up to $10,000 per year.

5. Bank of America

Bank of America Joe Martin Scholarship program is a competitive scholarship program available for college or vocational schools to dependents of associates who have been employed by Bank of America for at least 1 year. Dependents of deceased, disabled, or retired associates also are eligible. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 for each year of full-time enrollment. Scholarship awards are based on academic achievement, leadership, contributions to school and community, character, and financial need.

NONPROFIT GRANT FUNDING

We’re here to support high-impact initiatives, organizations and the development of visionary leaders. Last year, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation contributed over $200 million to address critical issues facing our neighborhoods and communities. In June 2012, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation awarded over $22 million in grants to more than 650 nonprofits addressing housing needs. Based on data provided by nonprofit partners, these funds are estimated to benefit more than 31 million individuals. Learn more about Bank of America Charitable Foundation funding priorities.

SPONSORSHIPS

Through our regional U.S. sponsorships, we support the economic, social and cultural life of the places we live and work. We provide an extensive program of arts and sports sponsorships to help maintain vibrant, healthy communities. This includes underwriting art exhibitions, events and performances that require private funding to make them a reality. Our regional sports sponsorship investments include the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Major League Baseball® and Bank of America 500®.

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MATCHING GIFTS

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Matching Gifts Program encourages employees to contribute to qualifying charitable organizations. The program offers a way to double – up to $5,000 (US) per person each calendar year – employees’ cash or securities contributions to their favorite charitable organizations and thus improve their communities.

VOLUNTEER GRANTS

Bank of America employees volunteer thousands of hours globally in our neighborhoods each year. In fact, more than 3,000 charitable organizations benefit from our employees’ dedication each year. To honor those who give their time and service to causes important to them, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation awards grants, which are up to $500 per employee for each calendar year and are made in the name of the employee, to eligible charitable organizations.

JOE MARTIN SCHOLARSHIP

The Joe Martin Scholarship program provides financial assistance awards for undergraduate or vocational education for dependents of Bank of America employees. Recipients are chosen based on financial need, academic achievement, leadership, character and contributions to school and community. Awards are for $2,500 for one year of full-time study and may be renewed on the basis of satisfactory academic performance.

6. Ford Motor Company

Society of Manufacturing Engineers Ford PAS Scholarships offers three $10,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who have also participated in the PAS program. The Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies (PAS) program enrolls high school students into informal internship or mentorships where students can learn from business professionals and academics. PAS focuses on education in the sciences, engineering, math and other technical fields.

7. J.P. Morgan Chase

The Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship Program is open to graduating high school seniors in New York City who will attend a participating four-year college or university within one of the five boroughs. Awards are given for both academic achievement and financial need. Awards include full tuition, textbook stipends and paid summer internships with JP Morgan Chase.

Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Program

Each year 10 graduating high school seniors across New York City become part of the Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship Program. Since 1992 the Scholarship program has had an impact on over 450 students throughout the five boroughs of New York City by providing education, work-related and financial benefits.

Louisiana Smart Start Program

The Louisiana Smart Start Scholarship Program was established in 2005 as part of our commitment to the Louisiana community. This program demonstrates our firm’s commitment to creating opportunities for African Americans/Blacks and to building communities through education.

8. Best Buy

Best Buy’s @15 Scholarship Program is awarding $1,500 in scholarship money to 1,000 students living in the United States and Puerto Rico. Students who will be entering college in the fall after graduating from high school will be eligible for this scholarship. Students should demonstrate excellent academic achievements, volunteer efforts and work experience. Best Buy wants to help you to prepare for a brighter future by awarding you money for college tuition.

2013 Best Buy Scholarship Program– Students That Hit the Books and Help Their Communities

Best Buy and Best Buy Children’s Foundation serve a diverse population of young teens by providing access to opportunities for teens through technology. Through its support of out-of-school programs, Best Buy is a conduit for teens to reach development opportunities that are important to them. Best Buy will help teens develop the technology skills they will need for success in college, careers and life….and when they’re ready, we’ll help students in grades 9-12 reach their dreams of college by providing access to education through the Best Buy Scholarship Program.

This year the program will award scholarships to students in grades 9-12 living in the U.S. or Puerto Rico who plan to enter a full-time undergraduate course of study upon high school graduation.

1,100 students will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. If you’re a 9-12 grade student who plans to attend post-secondary education, have solid grades and are involved in community service or have work experience, we encourage you to apply! (Previous winners are ineligible to apply).

Since 1999, Best Buy has provided over $20.7 million in scholarship funds to help 16,545 students attend college.

How to Apply

The application period opens December 26, 2012 and closes at 11:59 p.m. CST on February 15, 2013. A helpful hint…..don’t wait until the last couple days to apply as the site experiences heavy traffic at the close of the program. No late applications will be accepted. Winners will be announced on at http://pr.bby.com in early May 2012. Be sure to check back to http://pr.bby.com at that time.

9. Golden Key International Honor Society

Golden Key believes in rewarding its members for their academic, leadership and service excellence. To this end, the Society offers more than $600,000 in member-only scholarships. Golden Key’s scholarships and awards are administered by Golden Key headquarters annually and require a formal application. Each scholarship has a unique submission deadline and application process.

Golden Key dares its members to dream big, and never, ever stop. The Society not only offers education-based scholarships to make those dreams a reality, but awards for service and leadership achievements, as well. Golden Key grants give advisors the opportunity to develop their skills professionally, while the fellowships offer graduate students a once-in-a-lifetime chance to further their knowledge through foundation-backed research. Some scholarships target specific fields of study, allowing members to study alongside those with similar interests. Others focus on countries or regions, affording members the luxury of studying abroad or participating in a faraway internship program.

Providing a means for hope, Golden Key offers $1,000,000 in scholarships and awards each year, including those for both undergrad and graduate students. This is just one of the many ways the Society enables members to realize their potential through the Golden Key legacy never failing commitment to the advancement of Academics, Leadership and Service.

How to Apply

Each scholarship requires a different application. Click on the scholarship you are interested in for specific instructions on how to apply. An impartial committee of educators in the field the scholarship is based will choose winners.

Applications must be written in English.

Applicants must adhere to submission deadlines – no exceptions.

You must have a member number to apply for a scholarship.Decisions made by the selection committees are final and not subject to appeal.

10. Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarship

The Rotary Foundation awards scholarships for citizen of countries that have Rotary Clubs. Ambassadorial Scholarships, The Rotary Foundation’s oldest and best-known program, was founded in 1947. Since then, more than 40,000 men and women from about 100 nations have studied abroad under it. Today it is one of the world’s largest privately funded international scholarships programs. Nearly 700 scholarships were awarded for study in 2009-10. Through grants totaling approximately US$16.2 million, recipients from about 70 countries studied in more than 80 nations.

The 2010-11 class of Ambassadorial Scholars received US$9.6 million through individual grants of $25,000. Since 1947, a total of $532 million has been awarded to 41,000 men and women.

The Ambassadorial Scholarships program promotes international understanding and friendly relations among people of different parts of the world.

The scholarships sponsor undergraduate and graduate students, as well as qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as goodwill ambassadors to the country where they study and give presentations about their own culture to Rotary clubs and other groups. Back home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that deepened their understanding of another culture.

11. Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola awards a number of scholarships to graduating high school students pursuing 4-year degrees, but the company also has scholarships for students endeavoring to attend 2-year colleges. The Coca−Cola Scholars Foundation has announced the establishment of the Coca−Cola All-State Community College Academic Team program, providing up to $450,000.00 in scholarships. The top scoring student from each state will be a “New Century Scholar” and receive a $2,000.00 scholarship. Fifty students will be “Gold Scholars” and be awarded $1,500.00, fifty students will be “Silver Scholars” and be awarded $1,250.00, and fifty students will be “Bronze Scholars” and be awarded $1,000.00.

12. McDonalds

The Ronald McDonald House Charities. Scholarships are for those applicants who live in the U.S., where there are participating local chapters. The applicant must be a high school senior and under 21 years of age. The scholarships are available for either four-year or two-year colleges.

How to Apply:

The 2013 application process has ended. This year’s applicants will be notified of scholarship award status in May – June, 2013. Scholarships applications for the 2013-2014 academic year will be available online starting on October 1, 2013.

The four types of scholarships available include:

RMHC®/Scholars: All students are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin.

RMHC®/Asia: Applicant must have at least one parent of Asian-Pacific heritage.

RMHC®/African-American Future Achievers: Applicant must have at least one parent of African American or Black Caribbean heritage.

RMHC®/HACER®: Applicant must have at least one parent of Hispanic/Latino heritage.

13. Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart gives a significant number of scholarships in each of their communities to graduating high school students.

Wal-Mart offers the Wal-Mart Associate Scholarship, which requires that the applicant be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States, be employed part-time or full-time with Walmart Stores for at least six consecutive months prior to the application due date, must have graduated high school/home school or obtained a GED before applying, and able to demonstrate financial need.

In 2011, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation gave $958.9 million in cash and in-kind contributions around the world. This includes $872.7 million in cash and in-kind gifts in the United States and $86.2 million in cash and in-kind gifts in international markets. In addition, Walmart associates volunteered more than 1 million hours that resulted in more than $13 million in grants to local nonprofits.

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14. American Rhodes Scholars

Rhodes Scholars are elected for two years of study at the University of Oxford, England, with the possibility of renewal for a third year. All educational costs, such as matriculation, tuition, laboratory and certain other fees are paid by the Rhodes Trustees. Each Scholar receives, in addition, an allowance to meet expenses during term-time and vacations. The Rhodes Trustees cover the necessary costs of travel to and from Oxford, and upon application, may approve additional grants for research purposes or study-related travel. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States, applicant, by October 1, 2010, must be at least 18 but not yet 24 years of age, must have achieved academic standing sufficiently advanced to assure completion of a bachelor’s degree before October 1, 2010. The maximum award varies.

15. The Dell Scholars Program

The Dell Scholarship Program is offered to high school students participating in an approved AVID program. The funding for each Dell Scholar is $20,000. The value of the 250 scholarships available equals $5 million. MSDF funds a significant percentage of college expenses which allows students to focus on their studies and successfully complete a bachelor’s program. Eligibility requirements: Graduating from an accredited high school this academic year, earning a minimum of a 2.4 GPA, demonstrate need for financial assistance, participating in an MSDF approved college readiness program for a minimum of two years, planning to enter a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall directly after graduation from high school, and be a U.S. citizenship or permanent resident.

About the Dell Scholars Program

The Dell Scholars Program is a scholarship program unique in the type of students it supports and how it fosters those students on their path to a college degree. An initiative of the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, the Dell Scholars Program provides its students with resources and mentoring beyond initial financial assistance to ensure they have the support they need to obtain a college degree.

16. The Gates Millennium Scholars

The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS), funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in all discipline areas, and a graduate education for those students pursuing studies in mathematics, science, engineering, education, or library science. Requirements for scholarship consideration are the following: must be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States, have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED.

The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program selects 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. We provide Gates Millennium Scholars with personal and professional development through our leadership programs along with academic support throughout their college career.

17. The HP Scholar Award

The HP Scholar Award is a scholarship for students interested in engineering. The total value of the four-year scholarship, which includes the HP Scholar Productivity Package and the three paid internships, will exceed $40,000 per student. Scholarship awards are $12,000 ($3000 per year for four years). Upon acceptance, each HP Scholar receives a Productivity Package which includes an HP laptop, printer, and PDA. HP Scholars are eligible for three paid summer internships with HP at an HP location in the US during their undergraduate studies. Requirements for the scholarship: African American, Latino, and American Indian high school seniors or community college transfer students who will be attending one of the HP Scholar partnership universities (University of California, Los Angeles, North Carolina A&T, Morgan State University, or University of Washington) and will be majoring in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering.

18. Intel Science Talent Search

Applicant must be enrolled in a two- or four-year U.S. college or university undergraduate course of study, full time (At least 12 college credit hours) in the fall semester. Be a graduating high school/home school senior. Requirements to apply: have at least a 2.5 cumulative high school GPA, and have taken either the ACT or SAT standardized tests, be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States, not be a Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. employee or dependent of an employee, demonstrate financial need by required documents. The Maximum Amount: $100000

Intel STS 2013 Announcements

SSP and Intel are proud to announce the 40 finalists of the Intel Science Talent Search 2013! View the full listing of finalists here and learn more about them on Facebook in the coming weeks, and you can meet the 40 finalists at the Public Exhibition of Projects in Washington, DC on March 10, 2013. Top winners of the Intel STS 2013 will be announced at a gala awards ceremony in Washington, DC on Tuesday, March 12, 2013.

Visit the Semifinalist page to see a full listing of Intel STS 2013 semifinalists. Intel and SSP are also pleased to announce that for the first year, qualified Intel STS 2013 entrants, semifinalists, and finalists will receive Intel STS Badges. Badge recipients will be notified via email in the near future. Visit the Intel STS Badging page for more information.

Students in their last year of secondary school in November 2013, who meet all other eligibility requirements, may compete in Intel STS 2014. Rules and entry instructions and the application for Intel STS 2014 will be available on or before September 1, 2013. Sign up to receive a reminder e-mail when the Intel STS 2014 rules and application are available. Please read the Intel STS Rules and Entry Instructions for 2013 for last year’s eligibility requirements and other important information about approvals that are required prior to some research projects.

19. Google Scholarships

Google offers scholarships that will help women and minorities enter computing and technology fields.

AISES Google Scholarship

The AISES Google Scholarship awards scholarships to American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian AISES members for degrees in computer science, management information systems and computer engineering. Maximum Amount:$10,000.

Google Global Community Scholarship Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing Conference

Google Global Community Scholarship to help students attend the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing Conference is offering a scholarship fop a group of female students outside of the US. Women throughout the world are encouraged to apply. Awards are up to $2,500 for airfare, hotel, conference registration and other travel requirements.

Google UNCF Scholarship

Google has partnered with UNCF to provide scholarships. The UNCF Google Scholarship Program is for African American students in their pursuit of a computer science or computer engineering degree. Requirements: applicants must be entering their senior year of undergraduate study or be enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited university in the US. Students will receive a $10,000 scholarship award during the upcoming academic year. Google Scholars will be invited to attend a retreat at Google headquarters in California.

HCF Google Scholarship Program

The Google Scholarship Program offers awards to junior or senior college students studying computer science or computer engineering or getting a Master’s or PhD. Scholars will be invited to an all expense paid trip to the Google Headquarters in California. Requirements: must be Hispanic or of Hispanic background, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States, studying full-time in the United States or Puerto Rico, have a minimum GPA of a 3. .5 on a 4.0 scale, can demonstrate financial need, is a junior or senior undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in computer science or computer engineering for the upcoming academic year. Maximum Amount: $10000

20. Sam Walton Community Scholarship

Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited two or four year U.S. university undergraduate course of study, and be registered full time, taking at least 12 college credit hours, in the fall semester. Be a graduating high school/home school senior, have at least a 2.5 cumulative high school GPA, and have taken either the ACT or SAT standardized tests, a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States, not be a Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. employee or dependent of an employee, and can demonstrate financial need by required documentation. Maximum Amount: $3000.

21. National Merit Scholarship Corporation

NMSC conducts scholarship programs for corporations, company foundations, and other business organizations. Most corporate-sponsored awards are designated for children of a sponsor’s employees or members. Certain scholarships, however, are offered for local residents of a community in which a company conducts operations, or for students with a college degree plan or career plan in which the corporate sponsor is interested inawarding a scholarship. Each corporate sponsor announces its program, confirms eligibility of award winners, and pays scholarship costs. Corporate sponsors are billed annually for scholarship costs, which include stipend amounts paid to winners and nominal grants that are used to underwrite National $2500 Scholarships, for which all Finalists are considered. Certain sponsors also recognize Scholarship winners at a corporate special event and/or in the corporation’s publications. Amount: Varies by Corporation. Requirements: Varies by corporation.

Sponsorship

Scholarships awarded through National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) programs are regarded as some of the highest academic honors attainable by U.S. high school students. Last year NMSC awarded scholarships valued at nearly $50 million to approximately 10,200 qualified students. Although NMSC underwrites more than a quarter of the scholarships with its own funds, most awards are provided by independent sponsor organizations.

Corporations sponsor scholarships to recognize and encourage academically talented students, foster employee loyalty, initiate promising relationships with students, and identify potential candidates for internships and employment.

Colleges and universities eagerly seek to enroll scholastically able students who have outstanding potential for future leadership. Many higher education institutions sponsor Merit Scholarship® awards for Finalists who will attend their institutions.

Currently, some 240 corporations, company foundations and businesses and about 200 colleges and universities provide National Merit Scholarship Corporation scholarships. All funds provided to NMSC by sponsors are used for scholarships and are tax-deductible contributions. back to top

Corporate Sponsorship

identifying candidates who meet a sponsor's criteria and processing applications,

processing Entry Forms (online and hard copy) for Scholarship Program participants,

selecting scholarship winners from the candidate pool,

assisting with Scholar announcements,

providing certificates to present to Scholars,

distributing scholarship payments to Scholars, and

monitoring and reporting on the progress of Scholars toward completion of their undergraduate degrees.

Each sponsor announces its program, confirms eligibility of award winners, and pays scholarship costs. Sponsors are billed annually for scholarship costs, which include stipend amounts paid to winners and nominal grants that are used to underwrite National $2500 Scholarships for which all Finalists are considered. These grants are provided to NMSC by the sponsor in lieu of paying any administrative fees. Additionally, some sponsors recognize Scholars at a special event and/or in company publications.

The number of scholarships a company, business, or foundation offers annually may range from one to more than 100. Within guidelines established by NMSC, corporate sponsors select the monetary arrangements for the scholarships they finance. They also decide whether to offer awards that may be renewed for up to four years of undergraduate study (renewable scholarships) or one-time scholarships.

In the National Merit® Scholarship Program, companies and other business organizations annually underwrite some 1,000 corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship® awards for Finalists and about 1,300 Special Scholarships for program participants who are outstanding but are not Finalists. Sponsors that provide Special Scholarships in addition to their Merit Scholarship awards are able to offer a fixed number of awards in each competition, even though the number of Finalists eligible for their awards varies from year to year. More than two-thirds of corporate sponsors use NMSC's services to complement their Merit Scholarship awards with Special Scholarships. A Special Scholarship candidate must meet a sponsor's criteria and file the sponsor's Entry Form, as well as meet entry requirements of the National Merit Program.

In the National Achievement® Scholarship Program about 100 corporate-sponsored awards are provided yearly. back to top

College and University Sponsorship of Merit Scholarship® Awards

Each year colleges and universities support about 4,800 Merit Scholarship awards for Finalists who have been admitted to and will attend their institutions. Only Finalists who notify NMSC by the published deadlines of their plans to attend a sponsor institution are considered for college-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards.

College-sponsored awards are renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study at the sponsor institution and provide stipends that range between $500 and $2,000 per year. Officials of each sponsor college select winners for their awards and determine the amount of the annual stipend within the specified range. College-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards are canceled if the winner decides not to attend the college financing the scholarship.

22. Tylenol Scholarship Program

The Tylenol Scholarship program helps students who are pursuing careers in the medical field. Tylenol awards $5,000 and $10,000 scholarships (totaling $250,000) to forty students based on leadership qualities and academic performance. The Tylenol Scholarship Fund currently awards $250,000 in scholarships each year to students pursuing careers in healthcare. Requirements: Open to all students pursuing a career in healthcare.

23. Microsoft Scholarships

A Microsoft scholarship is for students wishing to pursue an undergraduate degree in computer science and related technical disciplines. Scholarship are offered to residents in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Microsoft offers four different types of technical scholarships for the 2011-2012 academic year to current undergraduate students: General Scholarships, Women’s Scholarships, Minority Scholarships, and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities. The scholarships is for one academic year for either a full or partial scholarship. Full tuition scholarships will cover tuition for the 2011-2012 academic year as posted by the financial aid office at your college or university. Microsoft will make payments to the designated school, and they’re not transferable to other academic institutions. The scholarship is for tuition only. . Requirements: quality of application, interest in the software industry, commitment to leadership, and financial need. Eligibility, students must be enrolled full time in a bachelor’s degree program at a 4-year college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time of submiting the application. An undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering, math, or physics, and an interest in computer science. The scholarship is merit based, requiring maintaining a 3.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 4.0, or a 4.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 5.0.

24. Discover Card Scholarship Program

The Discover Scholarship Program awards up to $250,000 in scholarships annually to high school juniors nationwide to support continued education and training beyond high school. Since 1991, Discover has awarded more than $16 million in scholarships to nearly 6,500 students. Requirements: Any current high school junior who has at least a 2.75 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale for 9th and 10th grades, demonstrates accomplishments in community service and leadership and has faced a significant roadblock or challenge. Up to 10 scholarships of $25,000 each are available. Scholarships may be used for any type of post-high school education or training, certification, licensing, two- or four-year trade and technical education or a two- or four-year college degree.

25. The Walton Family Foundation Scholarship

To qualify for The Walton Family Foundation Scholarship, student must: be the legal dependent of a full time Wal-Mart Associate employed for at least one year, be a senior, graduating high school or home school, or have a GED equivalency certificate, a minimum 22 ACT or 1030 SAT (Critical Reading + Math) score, be able to demonstrate financial need by required documents. Maximum Amount: $13000.

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