Christa McAuliffe Teacher Scholarship Loan

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a legal resident of Delaware, a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen and be enrolled at a Delaware college in an undergraduate program leading to teacher certification. Applicant must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and a minimum SAT score of 1570.

 

SAO Predoctoral Fellowship Program

Award: $32,232, Deadline: Rolling

Applicant must be a graduate student wishing to carry out all or part of their thesis research at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Completion of preliminary coursework and examinations prior to start of the SAO Predoctoral Program and approval of Department Head at applicant's university are required. Application must list the SAO scientist who has agreed to serve as a sponsor for each proposed research project; applicant must directly contact the scientist in their particular research area.

 

Student Research Fellowship in Liver/Hepatic Research

Award: $2,500, Deadline: January 5

Award is for 10-12 weeks of full-time research under the supervision of a preceptor in hepatic physiology or disease.

 

Lloyd Carr Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: Early April

Applicant must be a graduate of a Downriver high school who will be attending the University of Michigan in the fall.

 

Taraknath Das Grant

Award: $4,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a citizen of India and have completed at least one year of graduate level study in the United States at time of award.

 

Star Supporter Scholarship

Award: $1,750, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), plan to enter the ordained ministry, have financial need, have a minimum "C+" grade average, and submit transcripts and references.

 

Research Grant

Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 31

Applicant must submit five copies of application and research proposal, including budget. Award is to further the knowledge and use of herbs and to contribute the results of research and study to the records of horticulture, science, literature, history, art, and/or economics. Award is for research only. Interview required.

 

Robert W. Woodruff Graduate Program and Internship Fellowship

Award: $15,000, Deadline: June 15

Applicant must be accepted into an accredited graduate degree program. Recipients must make a two-year commitment to be employed full time at a Boys & Girls Club.

 

Sage Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: January 29

Applicant must be a resident of Ventura County, CA, and a graduating high school senior from Ventura County who demonstrates good citizenship and shows initiative and improvement in academic accomplishments.

 

Irlet Anderson Scholarship

Award: $3,500, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior interested in pursuing a career in crimial justice or law enforcement.

 

Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants Educational Foundation Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must be a Maryland resident attending a Maryland college or university full time with a minimum 3.0 GPA, and at least 60 credit hours, including courses in accounting principles I and II. Applicant must plan to take the CPA exam, and be able to show financial need. Student aid report and transcripts required.

 

Frank D. Visceglia Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must be a New Jersey resident who has earned the Eagle Scout Award in New Jersey. Preference is given to applicants whose Eagle Scout community service projects are related to the environment and to those with career goals in development-related fields.

 

Theatre Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: February 15 (priority)

Selection is based upon talent and participation in theatre. Freshmen must meet two of the following requirements: minimum 2.0 GPA, rank in top half of class, minimum composite ACT score of 20. Upperclassmen and transfer applicants must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Participation is required in certain theatre events. Audition, speech communication, and theatre classes are required.

 

Kankakee County Community Services Scholarship

Award: $1,100, Deadline: April 16

Applicant must be from a low-income family and plan to attend an Illinois school. Selection is based upon field of interest, financial need, community involvement, and academic achievement. Award may be used at Illinois state schools only.

 

Charles Walton Peace Essay Contest

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 22

Applicant must be a high school student (grade 9-12), be a resident of Santa Clara County, Calif., and submit essay. Contact above address for application form and essay theme.

 

Western Civilization Fellowship

Award: $20,000, Deadline: January 17

Applicant must be a member of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute who receives The Intercollegiate Review. Applicant must engage in graduate studies for the purpose of teaching at the college level. Those attending pre-professional (medical, law, divinity, business, etc.) schools are ineligible. Award is designed to address our culture's loss of memory by supporting at the graduate level the study of the institutions, values, and history of the West. Essay on the theme of liberty and the Western idea is required.

 

Sansum Medical Research Institute Student Internship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have completed junior year of undergraduate studies (graduate students also qualify). Must be interested in a career in medicine or the biological sciences. Personal statement, transcripts, and letters of recommendation are required. Award is a 10-week summer medical research internship.

 

Killin Scholarship

Award: $4,500, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must have a minimum 4.0 GPA and a minimum combined SAT I score of 1200 (composite ACT score of 36). Selection is based upon academic ability and extracurricular involvement.

 

Guy and Gloria Muto Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 2

Applicant must be employed in or have an immediate family member who is employed in the swimming pool industry. Application must be endorsed by an officer of a recognized pool and spa association.

 

Fellowship in New England History and Culture

Award: $750, Deadline: January 31

Applicant must base research on museum and library holdings.

 

New Horizons Grant

Award: -, Deadline: April 1 (Priority)

 

Florida Bankers Educational Foundation Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 15; May 15; August 15; November 15

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, take 12 credits hours a year and be attending one of the FBEF's participating universities. Applicant must plan to work at a Florida bank after graduation.

 

Blind Services Association Scholarship Award

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be legally blind and reside in the six-county Chicago area.

 

John L. Dales Scholarship - Transitional Application

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 15

Transitional application is available to Screen Actors Guild members who have 10 vested years of pension credits or a lifetime earnings of $150,000 earned in the Guild's jurisdiction. Award is generally for members who want to take courses related to the entertainment industry or may want to transition out of the industry.

 

Theatre Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must have talent and passion for dramatic performance and production. Audition and/or interviews are required for eligibility.

 

Samuel A. Tamposi Sr. Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must demonstrate financial need, an exemplary work ethic, and determination to succeed.

 

Symantec Software Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: March

Applicant must be a resident of Utah attending an in-state high school. Applicant must compete in one of four Utah regional science fairs.

 

Quarterly Travel Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: January 6

Applicant must upload a scientific poster related to force measurement and testing. Selection based upon quality, contribution, and innovation of poster. Award is to defray costs of attendance for scientific conferences.

 

Denton and Ann Lyon Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 9

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior residing in Addison County, VT who will attend an accredited school in Vermont approved for federal Title IV funding. Financial need, community involvement/service and minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA required.

 

Norwich Women's Club Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 9

Applicant must be a resident of Norwich, VT who will attend an accredited school approved for federal Title IV funding. Financial need must be demonstrated.