Scholarships
ASA Scholarship Program
July 2, 2012
Students interested in applying for the Aerospace States Association (ASA) scholarship must adhere to the following terms and conditions:
- A $1,500 ASA scholarship, to be competed for, and awarded annually to up to two students pursuing an aerospace-related education.
- The scholarship/s shall be available each year. The student can only win once.
- The Education Committee of ASA will administer the scholarship competition.
- The ASA delegate/alternate from each member state shall publicize the scholarship through the state’s aerospace-related institutions of higher learning, career centers, and/or other appropriate entities.
- The candidate’s application for the scholarship shall include community-related activities, school-related activities, grade point average, field of study and an official transcript. An academic-based, personal letter of recommendation shall also accompany the application. These documents shall be sent to the attention of the ASA Education Committee Chair at the address on the application form for review.
- The applicant may only be an entering sophomore or junior in an undergraduate degree program pursuing study in the areas of physical sciences, engineering, or aviation or aerospace related fields.
- Scholarship candidate’s application should be submitted to the ASA Education Committee Chair by April 30th of each year.
- The scholarship would be made available for the fall school term of the year under consideration.
- The scholarship shall be awarded in the form of a check made out to the scholarship awardee/awardees appropriate school, and it shall be understood that the funds are for tuition and books only.
- The ASA member state of the recipient shall consider staging a presentation of the scholarship in the recipient’s state with the presence of the ASA representative/organization and the Lt. Governor, where applicable.
TG’s Charley Wootan Grant Program
July 2, 2012
Since 2000, TG has been proud to support a grant program designed to provide help to students pursuing a higher education and who have financial need. For the 2012-13 academic year, TG’s Charley Wootan Grant program will award grants totaling $5 million. TG will award $4 million in grants to students who are Texas residents. TG will distribute $1 million in grants to students residing outside Texas. Grants within Texas will be split between students going to 2-year colleges or vocational schools and students enrolled at 4-year universities.
Texas Association of Broadcasters
July 2, 2012
Texas broadcasters founded the Texas Broadcast Education Foundation in 1973 to:
- fund scholarships for promising students at Texas colleges and universities
- ensure the development of qualified professionals for the industry
- foster a stronger relationship between higher education and broadcasters
- promote a greater understanding of ethics and societal responsibility
TBEF annually provides eight $2,000 scholarships to Texas students.
Each applicant must:
- be a current TAB Student Member and/or currently attend a TABE Member School
- maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 point scale)
- submit a complete application by the deadline
Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
July 2, 2012
The scholarship programs administered by HACU are made possible due to generous contributions from corporate and federal organizations.
To be eligible to apply for one of HACU’s scholarships, students must be attending a HACU Member or Partner college or university (visit http://www.hacu.net/ for a complete listing) and meet all additional criteria for the program to which they are applying. HACU uses one scholarship application for the several different programs it administers. Program criteria will vary based on the requirements of the funding organization, e.g., specific major, level of study, college/university, region of the country, etc. Scholarship amounts also vary depending on the program, usually ranging from $500 – $2,000 per year.
Texas Interscholastic League Foundation (TILF)
July 2, 2012
Each year, the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation disburses over $1 million in scholarships to more than 600 students. To be eligible to apply for a TILF scholarship, students must have participated in a UIL Academic State Meet during their high school career. Participation in Athletic or Music contests does not qualify a student to apply for a TILF scholarship.
TILF Scholarships
All applicants must meet the main scholarship requirements and should also consider any additional requirements listed by the following individual donors. Please note, however, that applicants are applying directly to the program and not for a specific scholarship. Our donors and board members are the ones who make the final determination.
NAACP Scholarships
June 6, 2012
NAACP Scholarship Opportunities
Each year the NAACP, through generous donations, is able to provide scholarships to outstanding students. It is the duty of our dedicated Scholarship Committee to determine the most outstanding individuals to receive these awards. The NAACP does not provide financial aid to individuals, only scholarships through this process.
The process is entirely online through our partnership with UNCF.
Be prepare to apply by gathering the following materials:
- copy of your NAACP membership card or membership application
- official transcript
- two letters of recommendation from teachers or professors in the major field of specialization
- a one-page essay
- your student aid report
- evidence of acceptance or full-time enrollment
United Negro College Fund Scholarships
June 6, 2012
UNCF Member Colleges
Thirty-eight historically black colleges and universities belong to the UNCF network of member institutions. UNCF provides these colleges and universities with a range of support—operating resources, student scholarships and institutional improvement support—that enables them to keep their academic programs strong and their tuitions affordable: more than 30 percent lower on average than tuition at comparable institutions.
Thanks to UNCF support, member institutions educate more than 55,000 students each year and have produced more than 400,000 graduates.
National Achievement Scholarship
June 6, 2012
National Achievement Scholarship Program
The National Achievement® Scholarship Program is an academic competition established in 1964 to provide recognition for outstanding Black American high school students. Black students may enter both the National Achievement Program and the National Merit® Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) and meeting other published requirements for participation. The two annual programs are conducted concurrently but operated and funded separately. A student’s standing is determined independently in each program. Black American students can qualify for recognition and be honored as Scholars in both the National Merit Program and the National Achievement Program, but can receive only one monetary award from NMSC.
Student Entry Requirements
To participate in the National Achievement® Scholarship Program, a student must:
- take the PSAT/NMSQT® in the specified year of the high school program and no later than the third year in grades 9 through 12, regardless of grade classification or educational pattern;
- request entry to the National Achievement Program by marking Section 14 on the PSAT/NMSQT answer sheet, thereby identifying himself or herself as a Black American who wishes to be considered in this competition as well as in the National Merit® Scholarship Program;
- be enrolled as a high school student, progressing normally toward graduation or completion of high school, and planning to enroll full time in college no later than the fall following completion of high school; and
- be a citizen of the United States; or be a U.S. lawful permanent resident (or have applied for permanent residence, the application for which has not been denied) and intend to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.
Information supplied by the student on the PSAT/NMSQT answer sheet determines whether the individual meets requirements for participation in the National Achievement Program. Click here to see NMSC program entry items on the PSAT/NMSQT answer sheet, including the section Black American students must mark to request consideration in the National Achievement Program. A school official or the student should report immediately to NMSC any error or change in reported information that may affect participation.
Program Recognition
Of the more than 160,000 students who currently enter the National Achievement® Program each year, over 4,700 are honored. A group of about 3,100 Outstanding Participants are referred to colleges for their potential for academic success. A smaller group of about 1,600 are named Semifinalists, the only students who have an opportunity to advance in the competition for National Achievement Scholarships.
National Merit Scholarship
June 6, 2012
National Merit Scholarship Program
The National Merit® Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®)–a test which serves as an initial screen of more than 1.5 million entrants each year–and by meeting published program entry/participation requirements.
Student Entry Requirements
To participate in the National Merit® Scholarship Program, a student must:
- take the PSAT/NMSQT® in the specified year of the high school program and no later than the third year in grades 9 through 12, regardless of grade classification or educational pattern;
- be enrolled as a high school student, progressing normally toward graduation or completion of high school, and planning to enroll full time in college no later than the fall following completion of high school; and
- be a citizen of the United States; or be a U.S. lawful permanent resident (or have applied for permanent residence, the application for which has not been denied) and intend to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.
The student’s responses to items on the PSAT/NMSQT answer sheet that are specific to NMSC program entry determine whether the individual meets requirements to participate in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Click here to see NMSC program entry items on the PSAT/NMSQT answer sheet. Score reports provided for test takers and their schools indicate whether the student meets program entry requirements. A school official or the student should report immediately to NMSC any error or change in reported information that may affect participation.
Program Recognition
Of the 1.5 million entrants, some 50,000 with the highest PSAT/NMSQT® Selection Index scores (critical reading + mathematics + writing skills scores) qualify for recognition in the National Merit®Scholarship Program. In April following the fall test administration, high-scoring participants from every state are invited to name two colleges or universities to which they would like to be referred by NMSC. In September, these high scorers are notified through their schools that they have qualified as either a Commended Student or Semifinalist.
YLD Essay Contest
April 1, 2012
YLD Sponsors ‘The Importance of the Judicial System’ Essay Contest for Georgia Students
ATLANTA – The Law-Related Education Committee of the State Bar of Georgia’s Young Lawyers Division is sponsoring an essay contest for Georgia students in grades 6 through 8.
Cash prizes will be awarded as follows: $500 for first place, $250 for second place and $100 for third place.
The essay topic is “The Importance of the Judicial System” and the following elements should be included:
- Why is it important to provide accused persons with procedural rights?
- How does the U.S. court system protect our rights and freedoms?
The recommended length of the essay is five to eight paragraphs or two to three, typed, double-spaced pages. Shorter essays are welcome, and essays should not exceed three pages under any circumstances.
Essays must be submitted by e-mail or postmarked by April 6, 2012 to:
GaBarYLDLawDayEssay@yahoo.com Or
A.L. Roberts & Associates, PC
301 Gwinnett Drive, Suite 100
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Entries will be judged by members of the Georgia Bar YLD Law-Related Education Committee. For more information, contact Melissa Durand or Aundrea Roberts at GaBarYLDLawDayEssay@yahoo.com