Scholarships
Texas Scholarships
February 9, 2017
Program Purpose
The 80th Texas Legislature created the Top 10% Scholarship to encourage students who graduate in the top 10% of their high school class to attend a Texas public institution of higher education. Typically, if funding is available, qualifying students who submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) by the state priority deadline of **March 15th, have financial need, and enroll fulltime in a Texas public college or university in the fall semester may be eligible to receive an award. Students who submit their FAFSA after this deadline will not be awarded in the 2015-2016 academic year due to limited funding.
Eligibility Requirements
Funding for Initial Awards is not available for academic years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017.
Renewal Award Eligibility Requirements:
- Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in time to generate the CPS results in a non-rejected status by **March 15th, or submit the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) to the financial aid office by **March 15th if ineligible to complete a FAFSA;
- Complete 30 semester credit hours (SCH) in the previous year;
- Maintain cumulative 3.25 GPA; and
- Complete at least 75% of hours attempted.
Funding for Workforce Bonus Awards is not available for academic year 2015-2016 and 2016-2017.
Eligible Institutions
Texas public 2-year and 4-year Colleges or Universities.
Application Process
Students must meet all eligibility and ranking criteria and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in time to generate the CPS results in a non-rejected status by **March 15th, or submit the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) to the financial aid office by **March 15th (if ineligible to complete a FAFSA).
Students will be notified of their financial aid award received from the college to which they apply.
Additional Information
- Eligibility for this program is determined by the financial aid office at the institution. Contact your institution’s financial aid office for additional information on eligibility or availability of funds.
To read more about this program:
Coordinating Board Rules Chapter 22, Subchapter K
**FAFSA or TASFA must be processed and cannot be in a REJECTED status prior to March 15th. To meet the Priority 1 deadline, a Student Aid Report (SAR) for the student must be on file at the college or university.
Florida Scholarships
February 9, 2017
STATE SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT PROGRAMS |
| The Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA), administers a variety of state-funded grants and scholarships to assist Florida residents with the cost of their postsecondary education. Below is a list of grant and scholarship programs administered by OSFA. Students must submit a completed Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) to OSFA for programs denoted by an asterisk (*). |
| State Scholarship and Grant Calendar | |
| Brochure: Money for College |
South Carolina Scholarships
February 9, 2017
Scholarships & Grants for SC Residents
- Palmetto Fellows Scholarship – Additional Information
- Math/Science Scholarship Enhancements
- Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Regulations
- Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Legislation
- Year-Round Policy Guidelines (Summer Scholarship Award)
LIFE Scholarship
- LIFE Scholarship – Additional Information
- Math/Science Scholarship Enhancements
- LIFE Scholarship Regulations
- LIFE Scholarship Legislation
- Year-Round Policy Guidelines (Summer Scholarship Award)
South Carolina HOPE Scholarship
Georgia Scholarship Programs
February 9, 2017
Programs and Regulations
As Georgia’s premier provider of student financial aid and educational services, we administer a variety of programs to help gain postsecondary training, certifications and degrees.
Scholarships: Money for college that does not have to be repaid. Awards may be based on past academic performance, special areas of study, academic excellence or other criteria. Example: Zell Miller Scholarship
Grants: Money available for college that does not have to be repaid. Awards may be based on financial need, past academic performance, service to the community or special areas of study. Example: HOPE Grant
Student Loans: Unlike a grant, a loan must be repaid. Loans should be used primarily to meet a gap in your educational cost (tuition, room and board, textbooks). Usually, students begin paying back their loans at the end of a grace period that begins once they have completed their education. Example: Student Access Loan (SAL)
Service-Cancelable Loans: Student loans that will not have to be repaid if certain conditions are met, such as working in a particular field or military service. Example: Scholarship for Engineering Education for Minorities (MSEE)
Military Programs: Money available for college that does not have to be repaid if certain conditions are met such as military service. Example: Georgia Military College State Service Scholarship
Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarship
February 9, 2017Description
Established in 1955 by a Trust endowed by the late Aubrey Lee Brooks, these scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors from a 14-county area of North Carolina. The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority provides central administration for the Brooks Foundation.
Eligibility
- Be a graduating NC HS senior and permanent resident of Alamance, Bertie, Caswell, Durham, Forsyth, Granville, Guilford, Orange, Person, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Swain or Warren county
- Plan to enroll for the first time as a full-time degree-seeking student at N.C. State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, or UNC-Greensboro
- Demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the application process; have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Student Aid Index (SAI) that does not exceed $12,000
- Applicants must complete residency determination at the North Carolina Residency Determination Service Website
Application Requirements
- Complete and submit a full electronic Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarship application
- Submit an electronic copy of academic transcript that has final grades for most recent Fall semester
- Submit an electronic copy of SAT and/or ACT score sheet(s)
- Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the appropriate school year
Other Information
Of the 17 scholarships, one is awarded to a student from the areas of Greensboro and High Point and to a senior at the N.C. School of Science and Mathematics who is from an eligible county. Additional criteria include merit, leadership, character, and the desire of the recipient to prepare for a career as a useful and informed citizen.
Brooks Scholars may receive additional funding for summer internships, research or travel abroad, and a one-time computer stipend of $2,500. The scholarship is renewable, provided the recipient has continued financial need, remains enrolled full-time at an eligible institution, maintains a 2.75 cumulative grade point average and good citizenship.
Visit website: https://www.cfnc.org/pay-for-college/apply-for-financial-aid/aubrey-lee-brooks-scholarship/
Joshua David Gardner Memorial Scholarship
February 9, 2017
The Joshua David Gardner Memorial Scholarship Endowment, Inc., was established in June 2006 to provide scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate degrees at historically black colleges and universities.
The Joshua David Gardner Memorial Scholarship Endowment also provides free information, workshops and seminars for middle school and high school students and their parents on the college preparation and application process. Information is also provided on financial aid opportunities.
The endowment was created after the death of our infant son, Joshua David Gardner, as a tribute to his memory and as a way to share our love and hope with others. Through this endowment, we hope to touch the lives of other students by helping them achieve their academic pursuits.
El & Eugenia Gardner
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Open to United States citizens (ages 17-25) who are admitted or enrolled in an accredited four-year historically black college or university in the United States with a minimum grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.8/4.0.
- Official Academic transcripts from high school or an accredited four-year college or university; Student must be seeking a bachelor’s degree or certificate of completion from an accredited institution and be a full-time or part-time student.
- Must provide an acceptance letter from the higher learning institution you are planning to attend
- Students should have ACT score of 21 or SAT score of 1200. Unofficial test score copies are acceptable
- Three letters of reference must be submitted, one from an academic reference, attesting to the applicant’s character, leadership ability, and academic ability.
- A 500-word essay on the topic of, “What is the importance of participating in political and social change processes?”
- A completed application form
- There are no major or field of study criteria or requirements
- Funds must be used for tuition, fees, and/or books
- Scholarship funds are not renewable
Number of Awards: At least two one-time $2,000 scholarships will be awarded annually.
Applications are accepted October 30 to April 30. Selected awardees will be notified in writing by May 31. Awards will be disbursed directly to the institution of higher education on or before August 1.
Applications must be received by April 30.
The James M. & Erma T. Freemont Foundation Scholarship Program
January 31, 2017
The scholarship awards will be announced in the Spring of 2025.
- Applicant must be a graduating senior attending high school in the United States with a record of leadership and volunteerism in the community in non-school sponsored activities and participation in extracurricular school activities.
- Applicant must complete high school by the spring of 2025.
- Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale, excluding home school studies) and plan to attend an accredited HBCU. (HBCU is defined as “historically black colleges and universities”.)
- Applicant must apply to and be accepted into an accredited HBCU by July 1, 2025 and must plan to matriculate at accredited HBCU for the Fall 2025/Spring 2026 academic year (enrollment must begin in the Fall) with the intention of maintaining full-time status for the entire year.
- Applicant must have minimum SAT score of 1150 or ACT score of 21.
- Applicant must be a United States Citizen
- Applicant must intend on pursuing an undergraduate degree in the sciences with the intention of pursuing that discipline as a career. The following majors will be considered: Biomedical and Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering and Engineering Technology, Health Professions, Mathematics and Statistics, Physical Sciences, Psychology, Science Technology.
- Must submit two letters of recommendation and the most recent official transcript
- Must complete an essay
- Must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited HBCU for the Fall 2025/Spring 2026 academic year (HBCU is defined as “historically black colleges and universities”)
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Must be a United States Citizen
- Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in the sciences with the intention of pursuing that discipline as a career. The following majors will be considered: Biomedical and Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering and Engineering Technology, Health Professions, Mathematics and Statistics, Physical Sciences, Psychology, Science Technology.
- Must must submit two letters of recommendation and the most recent official transcript
- Must complete an essay
- Must apply to and be accepted into an accredited graduate degree program in the United States for the Fall 2025/Spring 2026 academic year (enrollment must begin in the Fall).
- Must be pursuing a graduate degree in the health and medical sciences with the intention of pursuing that discipline as a career.
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Must be a United States Citizen
- Must submit two letters of recommendation and the most recent official transcript
- Must complete an essay
Visit website: https://www.freemontfoundation.com/scholarships.html
Aspiring Nurse Scholarship
January 31, 2017
Nursing Schools Almanac is proud to announce our third annual Aspiring Nurse Scholarship. We will award a $1,000 scholarship to an aspiring nurse who best demonstrates:
- A track record of academic excellence, particularly in science and mathematics
- A passion for the nursing profession and the overall field of healthcare
Competition eligibility
This scholarship competition is open to all U.S. high school seniors who plan to pursue college education in nursing, including LPN / LVN, ADN, and BSN programs.
Disability.gov
November 17, 2016
Welcome to Disability.gov, the U.S. federal government website for information on disability programs and services nationwide.
The site connects people with disabilities, their families and caregivers to helpful resources on topics such as how to apply for disability benefits, find a job, get health care or pay for accessible housing. You’ll also find many organizations in your community that can help you get the support you need. And be sure to visit our Quick Links for fast, easy access to important information.
Let Disability.gov be your guide!
Carson Scholars Fund Grades 4 – 11
November 15, 2016
The Carson Scholars Fund awards $1,000 college scholarships to students in grades 4-11 who excel academically and are dedicated to serving their communities. Scholarship winners receive the honor of being named “Carson Scholars” and are awarded an Olympic-sized medal and a trophy for their school to celebrate their accomplishments. Previous winners of Carson Scholarships are eligible to reapply for Carson Scholar Recognition annually – please visit the Current Scholar page for more information.
An interested student must be nominated by an educator at his or her school to be able to compete for a Carson Scholarship. Only one student from each school is able to apply, ensuring that each nominee epitomizes academic excellence. Carson Scholars must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 and display humanitarian qualities through community service. Scholarships are awarded solely on the basis of academic achievement and humanitarian qualities, without regard to financial need, ethnicity, creed or religion.
If you are interested in learning more about the scholarship program, please view more detailed information for prospective scholars and educators. More information can also be viewed about how to request an application.
Requesting an application will add you to our distribution list, this is not the same as nominating a student for our scholarship program.
All schools that request an application will be added to our mailing list for our next scholarship season. All requests must come from educators or school administrators. Requests cannot be made for individual students, nor can applications be sent to students’ homes or personal emails. This policy ensures that educators can complete a fair and impartial nomination process to determine which student at their school would best meet the requirements for a Carson Scholarship.
If you fall into one of these categories, the Carson Scholars Fund has an existing relationship with and already distribute scholarship applications annually:
- Any school that has previously received an application
- Any school in Maryland, Delaware, or Washington, DC
- Any school in the Pittsburgh Public School District, Atlanta Public School District, Indianapolis Public School District, or Battle Creek (Michigan) Public School District
*If you are in one of these categories and the contact information for your school has changed (i.e. new principal, different contact person, etc.) please email Katie@carsonscholars.org
All educators are welcome to request an application. Educators can request an application by completing the Application Request Form below. At this time, our school nomination procedures do not allow homeschool parents or tutors to request applications unless all qualifying conditions as outlined in the Goals of the Carson Scholars Program are met.
If you are a parent or student that would like to request an application, please communicate your interest in having your school participate in the program by contacting an educator, guidance counselor or administrator at your school. Suggest that they request an application for your school by contacting katie@carsonscholars.org and following the instructions above. Requests from students, parents or individuals will not be processed.
More information on our scholarship program can be found on the prospective scholars,current scholars, educators, and alumni pages.