Scholarships
Mesothelioma.net Scholarship
February 23, 2017
Announcing a New Scholarship For Students Impacted By Mesothelioma
College students living with mesothelioma face many challenges for completing their education because of the cost of treatment along with the debilitating symptoms they may suffer from this health condition. Even caring for a loved one with this medical condition leaves students dealing with constraints that make it harder to attend school without worries. Fortunately, Mesothelioma.net has issued a scholarship that makes it possible to alleviate some of the financial burden for students who strive to accomplish their dreams despite their challenges.
Determine Eligibility
It is important to note that every student who has battled some type of cancer is eligible to apply. Students who have watched a close family member or friend fight against cancer are also encouraged to apply for this opportunity since the emotional and financial toll taken by long-term health problems also affects their ability to complete school without assistance.
To apply:
- students must currently be enrolled in a two-year, four-year community college or university within the United States of America.
- applicants must have a current GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Currently, the organization is currently accepting applications for the next fall semester with a deadline of August 15, 2017. One student each fall will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship to help with the costs of their education.
Write a Life Experience Essay
The most important part of the application process involves writing a personal essay that details the experiences one has had with cancer. Students should include details about how this experience has shaped their life, any challenges that they have had to overcome and their hopes for the future. Since many other people are also applying, students should feel free to put their emotions into this piece to give a full picture of how the award will impact their future both while still in school and beyond. As a part of this essay, personal information such as the applicant’s name, address, phone number and current school should also be included.
Gather Additional Information and Documentation
As with any academic award application, students will need to demonstrate proof of their eligibility. Therefore, students will need to submit a letter on official school letterhead that proves they are enrolled full-time at an academic institution. A transcript is also required that proves good academic standing for the prior semester. Students will also need to send in two letters of recommendation that provide an explanation of why they are deserving of the award. If a student has other achievements such as athletic or academic awards, volunteer work or honors, then they should also include information detailing what makes them stand out among others.
Once the entire application has been submitted, the organization will review it along with all others that are received. Then they will issue the award to one deserving student who they determine most demonstrates strength in adversity and a desire to help others. Through this assistance, the primary goal is to raise awareness of the impact of cancer while helping a special student achieve their dreams.
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.”
- 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”
- FILING PERIOD: JANUARY 1ST THROUGH MARCH 1ST IN THE YEAR OF GRADUATION
NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
National Hook-Up of Black Women Scholarship
February 16, 2017National 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
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
February 14, 2017
Scholarship Opportunities
Rudolph Canzater Scholarship
February 13, 2017
Proceeds from the Classic benefit the James E. Clyburn Research and Scholarship Foundation, helping to fund need-based college scholarships and the James E. Clyburn Endowment at South Carolina State University. In addition, the Foundation has donated $440,000 to endowments at several South Carolina colleges and universities. To date, the Foundation has provided over 1,200 Clyburn scholars with more than $1.1 million in college scholarships. These cash awards have been matched by another $1.1 million from various colleges and universities. The list of past scholarship recipients, the schools they elected to attend, and other information about this very worthwhile event can be found at www.canzaterclassic.com.
For the past several years, through Dell’s very generous contribution, the Foundation was able to provide every scholarship recipient with a laptop. This donation came at the perfect time – many of the students had just received a notice from their college requiring they bring a laptop with them to school.
Dare 2 Be D.E.A.F. Scholarship
February 13, 2017
The Dare 2 Be D.E.A.F. Scholarship was created to assist a Lake City High School senior with the cost of post-secondary school. The committee is looking for a student that embodies the core values of Dare 2 Be D.E.A.F. and meets the criteria established below. The scholarship will be awarded to the best candidate based on materials provided in the application packet.
The Dare 2 Be D.E.A.F. Scholarship will be awarded annually to one Lake City High School senior. The scholarship will go towards tuition fees. Candidates for this scholarship must meet all requirements and submit all requested materials to the Lake City High School Guidance Office by the appointed deadline.
Late applicants will not be considered. The recipient will be judged on merit and not race, creed, religion, or disability. The scholarship is effective for the fall 2017 semester only. Award Amount: $500
Criteria:
- Applicant must be a graduating senior at Lake City High School
- Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Applicant must be accepted as a full time student at a trade school, 2 year, or 4 year college for the 2017 fall semester
- Applicant must submit a list of extracurricular activities, including community service
- All materials must be submitted at one time to the Lake City High School Guidance Office by Friday, April 7th, 2017
Tennessee Scholarships
February 9, 2017
TN Education Lottery Programs
Grant Programs
Loan Forgiveness Programs
State of Tennessee Programs
– See more at: http://tn.gov/collegepays/section/money-for-college#sthash.NYGfjPrP.dpuf