Outside Agency Scholarships

Grossmont Healthcare Richard Bea RN Memorial Nursing Scholarship Award 2009-2010

Award:            1st $3,000 2nd $1,500

Deadline:        September 25, 2009

Eligibility:

• Must be a current resident of the Grossmont Healthcare District for a minimum of one year, or a graduate of high school within the District.

• Shall have completed one successful year in a registered nursing program and provide evidence of current enrollment. (Any NLN-approved RN program)

• Must provide evidence of community volunteer work, not necessarily in the nursing filed. (Volunteer work may be within either school or resident community).

• Pervious scholarship recipients are not eligible to reapply.

• Shall include a 500 word essay tilted "THE FUTURE OF NURSING IN MY COMMUNITY".

• A letter of recommendation from a nursing instructor is required.

Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, Room 107.

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SuperCollege Scholarship

Award:            $1,500

Deadline:        September 30, 2009

Eligibility:

Applicants must be high school seniors, college undergraduates, graduate students or adult students residing in the U.S. and attending or planning to attend any accredited college or university within the next 12 months. The scholarship may be used to pay for tuition, books, room, and board, computers or any education-related expenses.

Apply on-line at: http://www.supercollege.com/scholarship/

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College Photographer of the Year

Award:            $1,000

Deadline:        October 1, 2009

Eligibility:

• This is a competition in which your portfolio of photographs is judged by working media professionals in an open judging held in early November each year. Additional prizes such as cameras, film, and workshop fellowships are also awarded to top winners in the Portfolio, Documentary and Multimedia.

You must enter the contest by submitting a portfolio of photographers - go to http://www.cpoy.org for more information on the how to enter the competition.

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Akademos/TextbookX.com Scholarship

Award:            $2,000

Deadline:        October 1, 2009

Eligibility:

• Applicants must submit an essay based on the provided topic and that references at least on book.

• Students must be U.S. citizens or legal residents

• Undergraduate or graduate student attending a U.S. college or university.

• Akademos employees, their relatives and friends are not eligible.

Applications are available online at http://www.textbookx.com/scholarship/

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California Community Colleges Financial Aid Administrators Association Scholarship (CCCSFAAA)

Award:            (5) $500

Deadline:        October 16, 2009

Eligibility:

• Applicants must attending a California community college fall 2009

• California resident

• Financial Need

• Preference will be given to applicants that have overcome unusual hardships

Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, room 107.

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Blogging Scholarship

Award:            Up to $10,000

Deadline:        October 31, 2009

Eligibility:

• Applicants must maintain blogs with unique and interesting information.

• Students must be U.S. citizens or legal residents

• Enrolled full-time U.S. institution of higher learning

• Winners must agree to have their name and blog listed on the website

Additional information is available on-line at http://www.collegescholarships.org/our-scholarships/blogging.htm

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Persian Scholarship Foundation Recognition Awards

Award:            $1,000

Deadline:        December 14, 2009

Eligibility:

• Currently enrolled student within a high school, college or university in the United States.

• Publication of an essay/article within your school's newspaper or a local/national heritage of the Iranian people or the achievements of scholars, scientists and leaders of Iranian descent. The essay should aim to emphasize the positive achievements of Iran and Iranians and their contribution to society or enlightening aspects of history related to the Iranian-American community.

Additional information is available on-line at http://www.persianscholarship.org/current_programs.htm

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Alvin Cox Memorial Fund

Award:            $750 (12)

Deadline:        December 17, 2009

Eligibility:

There are no special eligibility requirements for the scholarship. All students may apply regardless of their race, nationality of financial status. We ask that each student who wishes to apply write a brief essay. The essay should be in size 12 font, and no longer than two pages single-spaced (four pages double). The essay must be based on the following topic:  Your reason for deciding to attend college-please discuss any factors that influenced your decision to pursue a college degree. You may discuss any people who affected your decision making process and explain how your decision may have been different without their influence.

Application available on-line at scholarship@alvincoxmemorial.com.

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Scholarships.com College History Scholarship

Award:             $1,000

Deadline:         December 31, 2009

Eligibility:

• Must be a U.S. citizen

• Registered user of Scholarships.com

• Undergraduate student currently enrolled or a high school senior who plans to enroll in a college or university in the coming academic year

• Applicant must have indicated an interest in one of the following: Art History, History, and Natural History

Apply on-line at http://www.scholarships.com/history-scholarship

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Talbots

Award:             Up to (10) $15,000 and (1) $30,000

Deadline:         January 2, 2010

Only the first 5,000 eligible applications received will be processed.

Eligibility:

• Be women currently residing in the United States or Canada;

• Be women who have earned a high school diploma or their GED on or before September 2000;

Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full- or part-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2- or 4- year college, university, or vocational-technical school;

• Be attending the full 2010-11 academic year and receiving a degree no earlier than May 2011; and

• Have at least two semesters (24 credit hours or more) remaining to complete an undergraduate degree as of the beginning of the 2010 fall academic term.

For application and additional information log on to https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbotswomen/

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Annual Create-A-Greeting-Card $10, 000 Scholarship Contest

Award:            $10,000

Deadline:        January 15, 2010

Eligibility:

Applicants are asked to design the front of the greeting card could be sold as an actual card in our line. Designs may consist of original photographs, artwork, and/or computer graphics. The student with the winning design will be awarded a $10,000 scholarship and his or her design will be made into a greeting card to be sold on our website.

For more information please go to http://www.gallerycollection.com

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"Dream Deferred" Scholarship Essay Contest

Award:            $2,000

Deadline:        January 31, 2010

Eligibility:The "Dream Deferred" Essay Contest on Civil Rights in the Middle East offers a chance for young Americans and Middle Easterners to express ideas on civil rights. If you live in the Middle East, what changes do you want to see? If you live in the US, how can you use your freedom to make a difference?
Guidelines: Essays must be between 600 and 1,500 words – in English, French, Arabic, or Farsi. Contestants must be under the age of 26 and from Arab League member countries, Iran, Afghanistan or the United States

Additional information and applications are available on line at http://www.hamsaweb.org/essay

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John F. & Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund

Award:            $5,000

Deadline:        February 01, 2010

Eligibility: The John F. & Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund is for students who would make art their profession. This award is intended for serious-minded students of conservative art; namely, painting and drawing.The scholarship is open to United States citizens only, both men and women, single or married, irrespective of race, creed or color. Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old. Appointments will normally be for one year and the amount available for distribution is approximately $5,000

Additional information and applications are available on line at http://www.nationalcowboymuseum.org/education/staceyfund/Default.aspx

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Society for Technical Communication Scholarship

Award:            $1,500

Deadline:        February 15, 2010

Scholarship Description

Eligibility:

• Applicants must have completed at least one year of post-secondary education.

• Applicants must be full-time students. They may be either graduate students working toward a Master’s or Doctor’s degree, or undergraduate students working toward a Bachelor’s degree.

• Students should have at least one full year of academic work remaining to complete their degree programs, although under exceptional circumstances an award may be granted to a student for the final half-year.

Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, Room 107 and on-line at http://www.stc.org/edu/scholarshipInfo01_national.asp

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NLHA Education Fund

Award:            Varies

Deadline:        February 19, 2010

The NLHA Education Fund was established as a 501(c)(3) organization to raise funds for the purpose of awarding education grants and scholarships to low income individuals residing in federally assisted rental housing owned, managed, or administered by members of the National Leased Housing Association. The National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) is nonprofit organization dedicated to the development and preservation of decent and safe affordable rental housing.

Who is Eligible

Residents of federally assisted low income housing properties or recipients of Section 8 voucher assistance that demonstrate both merit and need.

Types of Scholarships

The NLHA Education Fund will offer three types of scholarships in memory of three dedicated housing professional and active NLHA members:

Neil Churchill Memorial Scholarship: A past NLHA President and a true Section 8 advocate, Neil worked at HUD early in his career and went on to become a developer, bond underwriter and FHA specialist. Before his untimely death in 2003, he was a Vice President with GMAC. Neil devoted his entire career to affordable housing. This scholarship is for eligible applicants who are graduating high school seniors or current undergraduates who demonstrate both merit and need.

William F. Gandert Memorial Scholarship: Bill Gandert was instrumental in the creation of numerous public housing authorities in the State of Ohio and served as general counsel for many of them as well as Executive Director of the Mansfield, Crawford, Huron, Marion and Seneca County Metropolitan Housing Authorities. A vocal advocate for the poor, Bill helped found a number of poverty programs in his state and was an active NLHA member, serving as the organization's 7th President. This scholarship is to benefit an eligible graduating high school senior or returning student who demonstrates both merit and need to pursue educational opportunities in a specific trade.

 Mary Lou Manzie Memorial Scholarship: Mary Lou Manzie was a woman who dedicated her career to providing safe, decent and affordable housing. She was always willing to look at new and effortless ways to achieve that goal. A member of the National Leased Housing Association from 1975 until her death in 2006, she served as an Officer and Director of NLHA for many years. This scholarship is to benefit a non-traditional student in an encouraging and non-discriminatory way by providing eligible applicants who demonstrate both merit and need, a chance to pursue higher education or other training that will lead to better employment opportunities.

Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, Room 107 and on-line at http://www.hudnlha.com/education_fund/index.asp

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2009-2010 Real Estate Endowment Fund

Award:            Up to $800

Deadline:        March 15, 2010

Eligibility:

• Real Estate Education Majors Only .

• Applicants must complete 6 units (or the quarter equivalent) of Real Estate classes for each semester/quarter funded.

• Applicants must demonstrate minimum 2.0 cumulative G.P.A. for all college courses: have financial need or meet income criteria.

Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, Room 107 and on-line at www.cccco.edu/real_estate

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American Assembly for Men in Nursing

Award:            $1,000

Deadline:        Open

Eligibility:

Send a written request for an application to:  AAMN Foundation Attn: Jim Raper, DSNm CFNP, JD

                                                                        1108 Fern Street

                                                                        Birmingham, AL 35209-7010

For additional information log on to: http://aamn.org/scholarships.html

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Barbara Polo Foster Memorial Scholarship

Award:            $1,000

Deadline:        Open

Eligibility:

• Students must have a parent or guardian who has had cancer

Send a written request for an application to: Esther Ehrman

                                                                        4725 Dorsey Hall Drive #505A

                                                                         Ellicott City, MD 21042

                                                                          Contact number: (410) 964-0202 

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CNRSW Fleet and Family Support Center

Award:             up to $3,000

Deadline:         Open

Eligibility:

Candidates must be married to an Active Duty Member that:

• Is assigned to a Navy command in the San Diego area.

• Has two years or more estimated time of separation.

• And has a minimum of 12 months remaining at a Navy installation in the San Diego area.                                                                    

For more information and to pre-register for an eligibility interview please call (619) 556-9866

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Gloria and Joseph Mattera National Scholarship Fund For Migrant Children

Award:             $150 to $500

Deadline:         Open

Eligibility:

• Have a recent history of movement for agriculture employment- Priority given to currently interstate migrant youth

• Show scholastic potential

• Show financial need

• Be enrolled in or accepted at an accredited college

• Have a copy of a current or most recent Migrant Education Program Certificate of Eligibility

Application Available in the Financial Aid Office, Room 107 or online at www.migrant.net

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The GoCollege Lucky Draw Scholarship

Award:            $250

Deadline:        Monthly Drawings

Eligibility:

To enter, all the sponsor ask is that you use the GOCOLLEGE.COM website and tell them how they can improve it for you.

Register at http://www.gocollege.com/

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$1,000 Scholarship Sponsored by Sallie Mae

Award:            $1,000

Deadline:        Monthly Drawing

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be high school, undergraduate or graduate students and must register on the CollegeAnswer website.

• Each month one registered user is selected in a random drawing to receive the scholarship.

• When you are registered for the website or the Sallie Mae Scholarship Search, you are automatically entered into the scholarship drawing.

Register at http://www.salliemae.com/before_college/students_plan/free_money/scholarship-search.htm

Enter the scholarship drawing by registering on the website. If you have already registered on the website or have a screen name and password, you are already entered for the scholarship

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College Prowler "No Essay" Scholarship

Award:            $2,000

Deadline:        Monthly

Eligibility:

• We know you re busy and we know that times are tough. That s why we decided to create the easiest possible scholarship to give something back to students. Students can use the money to help cover tuition, housing, meal plans, books, computers, or any education- related expenses. The scholarship is open to all high school and college students and those planning to enroll in the next 12 months.

Apply on-line at http://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/apply.aspx

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Ashley Soulé Conroy Foundation Scholarship

Award:            Varies

Deadline:        Varies

Eligibility:

• Applicant must currently be enrolled as an undergraduate student in good academic standing at
  a college or university in the United States.
•  Applicant must have completed at least one year of college-level coursework at the time of
  application.
• 
   Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75. Official transcript
  verifying GPA must also be submitted.
• 
   Applicant must prove financial need from their home campus financial aid office or by
  completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• 
   Applicant must complete a 500-800 word essay on one of the following topics:
  (1) Please choose any place in the world that you have dreamed of visiting and explain why.
  (Not necessarily a place in which you are applying to study abroad).
  (2) Please tell us about an experience that has changed or shaped your life.
• 
   Applicant must submit a resume, including any work experience and personal interests.
• 
  The Ashley Soule Conroy Foundation will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
  origin, age, gender, disability, or sexual orientation.

Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, Room 107 and online at http://www.ashleysfoundation.org

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Bureau of Indian Affairs Higher Education Grant Program

Award:            Varies

Deadline:        Varies

Eligibility:

• A student must be a member of or at least one-quarter degree Indian blood descendent of a member of an American Indian tribe who are eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States through the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Indians because of their status as Indians.
• 
  Be accepted for admission to a nationally accredited institution of higher education that provides a course of study conferring the Associate of Arts or Bachelor’s degree.
• 
  Demonstrate financial need as determined by the financial aid officer of the post-secondary institution.
• 
  The grant application is available from the education office of the Tribe in which you are affiliated or possess membership. As the majority of federally recognized tribes are administering the grant program for their tribal members, call your tribe first.

For more information, please visit: http://www.oiep.bia.edu/

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California Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant Program (LEPD)

Award:            Maximum Amount $8,322

Deadline:        Varies