Scholarships in United States

Battelle Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be a first-year traditional undergraduate student from Franklin or contiguous counties who is able to demonstrate potential for leadership, creativity, and motivation in an essay. Minimum 3.4 cumulative GPA and composite ACT score of 24 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 1090) required.

 

Hicks Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: April 20

Applicant must be an undergraduate student who is a resident of Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

 

Life Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a South Carolina resident with strong academics and two of the following: a minimum 3.0 GPA; minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1100 (composite ACT score of 23); and/or have graduated in the top third of their secondary school class.

 

International Student Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a full-time international student (except Canadian) who have financial need and who show achievement in academic or extracurricular activities.

 

Dr. Sol Asch Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be enrolled at Shawnee State University. Minimum 3.5 GPA required.

 

David G. Besco Memorial Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a resident of Ohio majoring in teacher education with a concentration in mathematics. Minimum 3.5 GPA required.

 

Galen S. Besco Memorial Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a resident of Ohio majoring in teacher education with a concentration in english at Shawnee State University. Minimum 3.5 GPA required.

 

Dr. J.R. Boynton Memorial Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a resident of Scioto County currently enrolled in a four-year degree program. Minimum 3.25 GPA required.

 

Community Common Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior from a zip code covered by the Community Common's area of circulation who has shown an interest in communication or journalism. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Betty C. Edwards Nursing Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a resident of Amas or Scioto County, OH pursuing an associate or bachelors degree in nursing full-time. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Omaha World-Herald Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be a Nebraska resident with a minimum composite ACT score of 25 and a minimum 3.5 GPA.

 

Out-of-State Collegiate Scholar

Award: $3,500, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be an out-of-state first-time freshman student with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and a minimum composite ACT score between 28 and 29 (combined SAT Reasoning score between 1250-1320).

 

In-State Capstone Scholar

Award: $1,500, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be an in-state first-time freshman with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and a minimum composite ACT score of 27 (combined SAT Reasoning score between 1210 and 1240).

 

In-State Collegiate Scholar

Award: $3,500, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be an in-state first-time freshman student with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and a minimum composite ACT score between 28 and 29 (combined SAT Reasoning score between 1250-1320).

 

Out-of-State Presidential Scholar

Award: -, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be an out-of-state first-time freshman student with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and minimum composite ACT score between 32 and 36 (combined SAT Reasoning score between 1400 and 1600).

 

Out-of-State Capstone Scholar

Award: $1,500, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be an out-of-state first-time freshman student with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and a minimum composite ACT score of 27 (combined SAT Reasoning score between 1210 and 1240).

 

Marshall Memorial Fellowship

Award: -, Deadline: February 1

Applicants must be emerging leaders from all sectors, including politics, business, media, and civil society. Beginning with the four original countries: Denmark, France, Germany, and the Netherlands.

 

Parental Christian Service Grant

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a student from the United States whose parents are employed in full-time Christian service as missionaries under the direction of a conference or a mission board. Financial need is required.

 

City of Boston Scholarship

Award: $7,500, Deadline: January 25

Applicant must be a resident of the city of Boston. Preference is given to students with high academic achievement.

 

Appalachian Regional Grant

Award: $500, Deadline: August 1

Applicant must live in Appalachian County as defined by the Appalachian Regional Commission.

 

President's Honorary Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must demonstrate outstanding academic achievements and significant co-curricular record.

 

President's Leadership Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must have an exceptional record of leadership in classroom and community and/or co-curricular activities while demonstrating outstanding academic achievement.

 

General John J. Pershing Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a high school senior who demonstrates preeminent intellectual capability and energetic leadership in the classroom, school, and community. Top candidates often score in the top three percent nationally on the ACT or SAT. Interview is required. In order to receive award, applicant must be accepted for admission to the university by January 15. Recipient has the option of spending a semester or summer studying abroad. University coordinates the study abroad programs and provides funding to the extent of $4,000 for the semester or a proportionate amount for the summer. Recipient will become a member of the Pershing Society, which promotes intellectual and social enrichment. Award is one of the most prestigious scholarships offered to high school graduates.

 

Combined-Ability Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: January 15

Selection and award amounts are based on the percentile of standardized test scores, high school GPA, and high school class rank. Recipient is automatically considered and notified of their scholarship in their official acceptance letter from the University. Applicant with a 170 combined ability or higher will receive an award ranging from $2,000 to $3,000.

 

University Scholar Award

Award: $23,000, Deadline: December 1 (admittance date)

Applicant must rank in top 5% of their secondary school class or have a minimum 3.75 GPA with a minimum composite ACT score of 33.

 

Out-of-State Grant

Award: $3,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be a resident of any state except Kansas. FAFSA is required.

 

Ferdinand Torres Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be legally blind, be enrolled full time, and demonstrate financial need. Selection is based upon transcripts, recommendation, and personal statement. Preference is given to residents of the New York City metropolitan area and new immigrants.

 

Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Award: $1,500, Deadline: June 15

Within twelve years of winning award, applicant must be currently enrolled in a college, university or trade school to redeem the funds. Contest is open to young people through grade 12 in the U.S. and Canada, to CEGEP in Quebec and grade 13 in the Caribbean, who are recognized by their school as deaf or hard of hearing. Applicants attending either public school or schools providing special services are eligible to enter if criteria are met.

 

Essay Contest

Award: $6,000, Deadline: Feb 28

Applicant must be under 19 years of age as of December 31, of the current school year, and be attending school in the U.S., Canada, or Jamaica. Within twelve years of winning award, applicant must be enrolled in a college, university or trade school to redeem the funds.

 

Oratorical Contest

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March

Applicant must be attending school in the U.S., Canada, or Jamaica, and must not have reached the age of 18 by October 1 of the current school year. Within twelve years of winning award, applicant must be currently enrolled in a college, university or trade school to redeem the funds.