March Deadlines

AMET Scholarships for Migrant Students

March 2, 2017

2017 AMET Scholarship Program

High School and Prior Winners

Program Description

The AMET Scholarship program is designed to assist college migrant students who are prior AMET winners and have a history of migration and have the potential and desire to obtain a college degree. Awards will be available in June for Summer enrollees and August for Fall enrollees, when student provides proof of enrollment (registration form) to the college or trade school.

Awards

Scholarship amounts are determined by the AMET Scholarship Committee on the basis of background in migrant farm work, financial need, and the academic potential of the youth.

Three (3) scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded annually to college undergraduate students and twelve scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded annually to entering freshmen. Scholarship funds are to be used to support the cost of higher education by covering unmet student financial and self-help aid.  Scholarships dispersed are not payment for students’ services. Scholarship recipients may reapply annually to be considered for an undergraduate award.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Be a prior AMET Winner. (Prior Winner Applicants)
  • Be currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution. (public or private college,technical or vocational school) (Prior Winner Applicants)
  • Be a graduating high school senior or junior. (early graduate) (High School Applicants)
  • Must have a current Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for the Migrant Education Program during the student’s final year of high school. (High School Applicants)
  • Must enroll in an accredited educational institution (public or private college, technical or vocational school) in the summer or fall semester following high school graduation. (High School Applicants)
  • Must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (All)

Required Documents – (Submit in this Order if Mailing in Paper Hard Copies!!!)

To be considered for an AMET scholarship, applicants must submit a complete application including all the required documents listed below annually postmarked by March 3rd.

  1. Completed application (If submitting in paper form it must be typed or handwritten neatly; no blanks)
  2. Scholarship Essay (Typed, one page only – see instructions here)
  3. ONE recommendation letter.
  4. Official or unofficial college. (prior winners) or high school transcript (high school applicants)
  5. Copy of most recent Migrant Education Program Certificate of Eligibility. (high school applicants)
  6. College acceptance letter if available. (high school applicants)

IMPORTANT: Please submit application and the supporting documents in this order ONLY. Applications with missing documents and/or documents NOT in the EXACT order will not be considered and will be disqualified.

Submit application and supporting documents online or mail to your AMET Regional Director.  Students are encouraged to apply online and submit supporting documents (essay, letter of recommendation, transcript, COE).

Application questions:  Wendy Branstine wireneb@hotmail.com or (806)290-3669.

 

Positive Athletes Georgia Scholarships

February 23, 2017

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Positive Athlete Georgia Announces $22,000 in College Scholarships

For the fourth consecutive year, Positive Athlete Georgia, an organization started by former UGA Football star and Super Bowl XL MVP Hines Ward, will be awarding $22,000 in college scholarships to Georgia high school student-athletes based more on their character than their athletic performance. Nominating an athlete is a very simple process done online at Positive Athlete Georgia’s Website (link), and athletes can be nominated by parents, coaches, teachers, administrators or fans of high school student- athletes grades 9-12. We are looking for athletes who have overcome difficult circumstances, given back to their schools and communities, or just have an infectious positive attitude.

Click here to nominate a student…

2016-17 Positive Athlete Georgia Scholarships

Delta Air Lines Scholarships – ($5,000) – Two, $2,500 College Scholarships available to student-athletes state-wide in Georgia who helped make their school or community they live in a better place.

SunTrust Bank “onUp Award” – ($1,000) – Given to an athlete in the state of Georgia who took steps to focus on what matters to their high school and community.

Northside Hospital “Leadership Awards” ($4,000) – Four, $1,000 college scholarships given to student-athletes who have shown exceptional leadership skills at their school and in their community. (Note: Available for the following regions: Cobb County, Northwest Atlanta, North Atlanta, and Atlanta/DeKalb).

LGE Community Credit Union – “Extra Credit Awards” ( $2,000) – Two, $1,000 college scholarships given to the high school student-athlete who goes above and beyond for their team, school and community to make the world a better place. (Note: Available in the following regions: Cobb County and Northwest Atlanta).

WellStar Health System – “Positive Athlete School Wellness Counselors Award” ( $6,000) – Six $1,000 college scholarships given to the WellStar Wellness Counselors who truly symbolize the importance of exercising, healthy life-styles, and being a Positive Athlete. (Note: Available in Cobb County, Northwest Atlanta, North Atlanta, Atlanta DeKalb, South Atlanta and West Georgia).

Cobb EMC “Positive Energy Award” ($1,000) – Given to a Cobb County student-athlete who brought positive energy to every practice and competition.

Gwinnett Medical Center ($2,000) – Comeback Player of the Year Awards” – Two, $1,000 college scholarships given to a Gwinnett County male and female student-athlete who overcame and returned from a game-changing injury or illness that affected their athletic participation, while demonstrating competitive achievement, sportsmanship, ethical behavior and strong academics.

Forsyth County Slugfest Scholarship ($1,000) – Given to a Forsyth County student-athlete who has made a positive difference in the Forsyth County community.

SPECIAL AWARD FOR SUNTRUST BANK “MOST POSITIVE BOOSTER CLUB” ($4,000)

A $4,000 donation will be made to the Georgia High School Booster Club who best supports the Positive Athlete Georgia movement. (Ask your high school Athletic Director for more information).

 

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Scholarships

February 22, 2017

Please visit our FAQ page for details on applying for our scholarships. For general information, contact scholarships@cbcfinc.org or 202-263-2800.

Please note: Immediate relatives (defined as one’s parents, step-parents, siblings, spouse, children, step-children, foster children, in-laws, sibling in-laws, grandparents, great grandparents, step-great grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews) of a CBC Member, a CBC Spouse, a staff person of a CBC Member or Spouse, CBCF staff, a member of the CBCF Board of Directors, Member of CBCF, Corporate Advisory Council Member of CBCF, or any CBCF-sponsoring entity are not eligible for CBCF scholarship programs.

VIP Women in Technology Scholarship (WITS) Program

February 20, 2017

The VIP Women in Technology Scholarship (WITS) program is sponsored by Visionary Integration Professionals (VIP), a leading provider of technology solutions that drive enterprise performance. The WITS program is made available annually to women across the United States.

Eligibility: At the time of award, students must be enrolled at, or accepted into, either a two or four-year college or university within the United States for the 2017 school year. These individuals must be planning a career in computer science, information technology, management information systems, computer engineering, or another related field.*

Awards: The 2017 WITS program will grant multiple scholarship awards that value up to $2,500 per recipient.

Evaluation Criteria: The scholarship is based on three important criteria:

A cumulative 3.0 grade point average or higher Thoughtful answer to the essay question Level of participation in community service and/or extracurricular activities

Application Instructions: After reviewing the application on page 2 of this document, provide the information requested on a separate sheet of paper. If submitting via email, please use PDF or Word formats only. Failure to submit all requested information will result in disqualification.

Please include the following items:

Personal information (page 2 of this document) Unofficial transcripts Response to essay question Applicant summary Community service/extracurricular activities

Deadline: All applications must be emailed to WITS@trustvip.com or postmarked by March 1, 2017. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted. If mailing your application, please use the following address:

Attn: WITS Program Visionary Integration Professionals (VIP) 80 Iron Point Circle #100 Folsom, CA 95630

Email WITS@trustvip.com with questions.

National Association of Business and Professional Women’s Scholarship

February 16, 2017

    • AFRICAN AMERICAN GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR
    • CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) OF 3.0 OR ABOVE ON A 4.0 SCALE BY FEBRUARY 1ST IN THE YEAR OF GRADUATION
    • UNITED STATES CITIZEN
    • COMPLETE THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM ONLINE
    • SUBMIT A TYPED ESSAY OF NO LESS THAN 300 WORDS ON THE TOPIC: “EXPLAIN THE BENEFITS YOU HAVE GAINED THROUGH THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF TWO (2) TRAILBLAZERS OF AFRICAN DECENT (PAST AND OR CONTEMPORARY)AND HOW IT HAS BENEFITED YOU AS PERSON.”

    • NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

  • FILING PERIOD: JANUARY 1ST THROUGH MARCH 1ST   APPLICATION
  • DR. JULIANNE MALVEAUX SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
    • AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE
    • COLLEGE SOPHOMORE OR JUNIOR ENROLLED IN AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
    • MAJORS IN JOURNALISM, ECONOMICS OR RELATED FIELD (PUBLIC POLICY, CREATIVE WRITING, ETC.)
    • CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) OF 3.0 OR ABOVE ON A 4.0 SCALE
    • UNITED STATES CITIZEN
    • COMPLETE THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ONLINE
    • SUBMIT A 1000 WORD ESSAY ON THE TOPIC: YOUR CAREER PLANS AND THEIR RELEVANCE TO THE DR. JULIANNE MALVEAUX PROGRAM THEME: “BLACK WOMEN’S HANDS CAN ROCK THE WORLD”

    FILING PERIOD: JANUARY1ST THROUGH MARCH 1ST  APPLICATION

    THE DR. BLANCA MOORE-VELEZ WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

    • AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE – AGE 35+
    • UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ENROLLED IN AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
    • CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) 3.0 OR ABOVE ON A 4.0 SCALE BY FEBRUARY 1ST
    • UNITED STATES CITIZEN
    • COMPLETE THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ONLINE
    • SUBMIT A 500 WORD ESSAY – TOPIC: “CHALLENGES TO THE MATURE STUDENT AND HOW I OVERCAME THEM”
    • FILING PERIOD: JANUARY 1ST THROUGH MARCH 1ST APPLICATION

      THE PEOLA SMITH-SMITH EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

      • PLAN TO MAJOR IN EDUCATION “B” AVERAGE OR ABOVE
      • MUST HAVE SHOWN LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
      • MEMBER OF NANBPWC INC.
      • GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR OR COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
      • COMPLETE THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM ONLINE
      • SUBMIT A TYPED ESSAY OF NO LESS THAN 300 WORDS ON THE TOPIC: “WHY EDUCATION IS IMPORTANT TO ME”
        1. FILING PERIOD: JANUARY 1ST THROUGH MARCH 1ST IN THE YEAR OF GRADUATION

 

National Hook-Up of Black Women Scholarship

February 16, 2017

National Hook-Up of Black Women (NHBW), Inc. Scholarship Program

The National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc is a non-profit 501c3 organization founded in 1974. NHBW, Inc. works to improve the quality of life, facilitate preservation, achieve self-empowerment, and promote economic development. Membership reflects a diversity of women from varied business, professional and community disciplines crossing all economic, social, and educational levels.

Silver Cross Healthy Community Commission (SCHCC) Scholarship Program

Since 2008, the Silver Cross Healthy Community Commission Scholarship Program has supplied over 2.15 million dollars in scholarships and grants to create a stronger, healthier future for the residents of the eastside of Joliet. (Only students who live in zip codes: 60432, 60433, 60436, and Lockport Grade School District #89 60441 are eligible for this SCHCC Scholarship).

Senior High School Eligibility Requirements

  • Applicants must be a college-bound high school senior at the time of applying for the application.
  • Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student in a two- or four-year accredited program, college, or university by the Fall of 2025.
  • Applicants must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Applicants agrees to use the scholarship funds only for educational expenses.
  • Only students who live in zip codes: 60432, 60433, 60436, and Lockport Grade School District #89 60441 are eligible for this SCHCC Scholarship.
  • Only students who are residents of WILL COUNTY are eligible for the NHBW Scholarship.
  • Students may only apply for one of these scholarships:  SCHCC or NHBW

Senior High School Application Process (Deadline: Monday, March 17, 2025)

  • Applicants must complete all sections of the application (this includes the three-hundred-word essay).
  • Include a separate SEALED OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT from the high school with the application.
  • Include a color photo of yourself with the application (with name on back).
  • One letter of recommendation is required from a high school official or one from a community leader.
  • Include a typed 300-word essay explaining your career goal and how this scholarship will impact your post-secondary plans.

Visit website: https://form.jotform.com/243068571606156

Simon Youth Foundation Scholarships

February 1, 2017

Simon Youth Academy Scholarship Program

  • To be eligible, applicants must:
  • Be currently enrolled and graduating in the Spring or Summer of 2017 from one of the Simon Youth Foundation Academies located in Simon Property Malls and/or other locations identified by SYF

OR

  • Be a recent graduate of a Simon Youth Academy (Fall 2016 graduate)

AND

  • Plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college, university, vocational/technical or trade school full-time in Fall 2017
  • Attend the Academy graduation ceremony if selected as an Academy Scholarship recipient
  • Applicants will be evaluated based on academic promise, letter of recommendation, essay response, work experience and community/extracurricular involvement
  • Scholarships will be awarded up to $10,000 annually and are renewable

Simon Youth Community Scholarship Program

  • To be eligible, applicants must:
  • Be a high school senior attending school and living near a Simon® mall property or in the surrounding communities
  • Be a legal U.S. resident
  • Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school in Fall 2017
  • Demonstrate academic promise and financial need
  • Applicants will be evaluated based on academic promise, financial need, essay response, work experience and community/extracurricular involvement
  • Scholarships in the amount of $1,500, one at each Simon® property, will be awarded annually and are not renewable

Simon Youth Greg Saunders Legacy Scholarship Program

  • To be eligible, applicants must:
  • Be a dependent son or daughter of a full-time or part-time employee of Simon Property Group who has been employed for at least one year as of March 1, 2017
  • Be 23 years old or younger
  • Be a high school senior or current college student planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school in Fall 2017
  • Applicants will be evaluated based on academic promise, financial need, letter of recommendation, essay response, work experience and community/extracurricular involvement
  • Scholarships will be awarded up to $3,000 annually and recipients can re-apply on a yearly basis

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Questbridge College Prep Scholarship for High School Juniors

December 29, 2015

The QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship gives outstanding low-income high school juniors an early advantage in college admissions.

College Prep Scholars are uniquely prepared to gain admission and full scholarships to top-tier colleges through QuestBridge. The majority of College Prep Scholars are selected as Finalists for the QuestBridge National College Match program.

With a proven track record of helping outstanding low-income students attain their college dreams, the QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship will provide you with everything you need to know about getting into a leading college—for free.

The QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship helps position qualified high school juniors to be successful applicants to the nation’s top colleges, and provides resources to help them get there. Being selected as a College Prep Scholar is a notable distinction that celebrates your achievements and gives you an early edge in applying to college. Read about some past College Prep Scholars who applied to college successfully through QuestBridge!

All College Prep Scholars will receive:

  • Free test prep to help you get the test scores you need to become a more competitive applicant
  • Priority consideration to receive all-expense-paid campus visits and fly-in programs to the nation’s best colleges
  • Early access to the National College Match application in order to get a head start
  • Priority assistance from QuestBridge to strengthen your National College Match application

College Prep Scholars are also eligible to receive: