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National Baptist Convention Scholarship Program

November 19, 2012

Scholarship Program

Scholarship Program


Scholarship Guidelines

  1. Applications for the Scholarship are available each year at the National Baptist Congress of Christian Education
  2. The criteria are provided in the National Baptist Scholarship Application Packet
  3. The Scholarship Committee will evaluate each State applicant based on the criteria outlined in this application packet.  E.valuation points will be assigned as follows: application (5) academic GPA (10) academic curriculum (10) church participation (15) community participation (5) content of recommendations (5), essay (50).
  4. Each State Congress may submit one applicant to the National Scholarship Commission.
  5. All applications must be typed and submitted in the original format. (emailed or faxed copies will not be accepted)
  6. The award will consist of a five thousand dollar ($5,000) scholarship; one for each applicant from each of the five regions of the National Baptist Convention as submitted. If there is no applicant from one of the regions, the funds will be divided in a prorated manner.
  7. A scholarship will be awarded to a student in the name of the National Baptist Convention President, Dr. Julius R. Scruggs and an additional one in the name of the Congress President Dr. George W. Waddles; all others will be awarded in the name of the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc.

The scholarship deadline for submission to the local District President is in September and the final application must be submitted by December 15.

 

Dell Scholars Program Scholarship

November 19, 2012

Scholarship Criteria

  • Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12
    View list of approved CRPs ►
  • Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year
  • Demonstrate a need for financial assistance
  • Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in first year of college
  • Plan to enroll full time at an accredited higher education institution in the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in the fall directly following high school graduation
  • Earn a minimum of a 2.4 GPA

Key Dates

Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Scholarship

November 19, 2012

 

The Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Scholarship

The National Space Club awards a $10,000 scholarship each year, in memory of Dr. Robert H. Goddard, America’s rocket pioneer. The scholarship is presented at the Goddard Memorial Dinner each spring, for the following academic year. The award is given to stimulate the interest of talented students in the opportunity to advance scientific knowledge through space research and exploration.

To apply for the Goddard Memorial Scholarship, click here

Each year the winner of the Goddard Scholarship is introduced to the nation’s leaders in science, government and industry at the Goddard Memorial Dinner. The National Space Club will pays for travel and lodging costs so that the awardee will be able to attend the Dinner.

The application deadline occurs in December of each year

View past Goddard Scholarship winners

 

Bank of America Joe Martin Scholarship

November 19, 2012

The scholarship is named in honor and memory of Joe Martin, former Principal Corporate Affairs Executive and Special Counsel to former Chairman Hugh McColl. Joe sacrificed much time and effort to better his community. He represented the kind of well-rounded, knowledge-seeking character that Bank of America hopes to mirror in its quest to provide opportunities to students with the determination to excel.

The Bank of America Joe Martin Scholarship program is a competitive scholarship program available for college or vocational schools in the U.S. to dependents of employees who have been employed by Bank of America for at least 1 year. Dependents of deceased, disabled, or retired employees also are eligible.

  • Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, academic achievement, leadership, character, and contributions to school and community
  • Awards are $2,500 for 1 year of full-time study
  • Awards may be renewed for up to 3 additional years on the basis of satisfactory academic performance

Bank of America may suspend, change or terminate this program at any time. The interpretation, application and administration of the program shall be determined by the Board of Directors of the Bank of America Charitable Foundation Board, whose decision is final.

Applications for the Joe Martin Scholarship will be accepted from December 1 through the last day of February. Winners will be notified no later than June.

For an employee’s dependent to be eligible, an employee must be:

  • An active full-time or part-time Bank of America employee (service with predecessor banks or subsidiaries of Bank of America is counted as Bank of America service)
  • Employed by Bank of America for at least 1 year
  • In job bands 4 – 9 at the time the scholarship is awarded (employees in job bands 0 – 3 are not eligible).

Students must:

  • Be 23 years of age or younger and a dependent of a Bank of America employee
  • Be a high school senior or graduate
  • Plan to be enrolled or currently be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university, or vocational/technical school located in the United States
  • Enroll in the college, university, or vocational/technical school of their choice in the U.S. no later than the fall of the year in which the award is given

Complete eligibility criteria and application guidelines are available between December 1 and the last day of February.

Bank of America may suspend, change or terminate this program at any time. The interpretation, application and administration of the program shall be determined by the Board of Directors of the Bank of America Charitable Foundation Board, whose decision is final.

Apply for a scholarship

 

Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarships

November 19, 2012

How to Apply:

Students may apply online by clicking here. Graduating high school seniors may only apply for one of the four scholarships. Applicants will be notified of scholarship award status in May – June. The deadline for occurs during December of each year and all mailed back-up documents must be postmarked by the deadline date.

General Eligibility Requirements

To apply for an RMHC scholarship, a student must:

  • Be a high school senior
  • Be younger than 21 years old
  • Be eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or technical school with a full course of study
  • Be a legal U.S. resident
  • Live in a participating RMHC Chapter’s geographic area
  • Submit a complete application and all required documentation by the deadline on the application
  • Meet any additional eligibility requirements outlined by each scholarship program
  • Provide verification of enrollment each year at respective accredited post-secondary institution

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

July 2, 2012

Scholarships for College

Click here to apply to the HSF General College Scholarship. This application is open September 1st through December 15th for the following academic year.

For additional HSF scholarship oppotrtunities select your current class level below.

COLLEGE STUDENTS

  • Be a community college, undergraduate or graduate student
  • Be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident or an eligible non-citizen
  • Have plans to enroll FULL-TIME at a two or four year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam in the upcoming academic year.
  • Be pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree

COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFER STUDENTS

  • Be enrolled PART-TIME or FULL-TIME at a community college
  • Be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident or an eligible non-citizen
  • Have plans to transfer and enroll FULL-TIME at a four-year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam in the upcoming academic year.

GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

  • Be a graduating high school senior
  • Be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident or an eligible non-citizen
  • Have plans to enroll FULL-TIME at a two or four year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam in the upcoming academic year.

GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS (GMS) (This link will take you to our partner’s website).

  • Be a graduating high school senior
  • Be enrolling for the first time at a college or university as a FULL-TIME degree-seeking freshman in the fall.
  • Be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident or an eligible non-citizen
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
  • Demonstrate leadership skills, and significant financial need (Pell Grant eligible)

For other scholarship opportunities, please visit our resource page here.

Have a question? Consult the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) page. Click here.

U.S. Department of Transportation

November 10, 2011

2012 Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG)

Internship Period: June 4th – August 10th 2012

The Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG) provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and skills that will compliment your academic pursuits. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate tomorrow’s leaders, strengthen their understanding of the transportation industry and prepare them for future public service opportunities.

The STIPDG Program is open to all qualified candidates without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal law.

The Summer 2012 STIPDG application period is now OPEN.

To apply for this year’s program, apply here, and continue reading for more program details.

Application Deadline: Selections may be made as applications are received, but typically do not occur until the application closes: December 31, 2011.