Scholarships in United States

AACT John Kitt Memorial Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: April 18

Applicant must be a college sophomore, junior, or senior who is attending an accredited, four-year college or university in the United States who is majoring in food science, chemical science, biological science, or related area. A demonstrated interest in confectionery technology is required.

 

Haz la U Educational Grant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States who is of Hispanic heritage and is pursuing or plans to pursue their first undergraduate degree as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. institution.

 

Bruce T. and Jackie Mahi Erickson Scholarship

Award: $800, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a classified undergraduate or graduate student who is enrolled in a degree-seeking program as a full time student at a two- or four-year college institution pursuing studies in the creation of crafts, art and photography, and/or independent research relating to historical Hawaiian crafts and arts. Applicant must demonstrate interest in Hawaiian language, culture, and history and commitment to contribute to the greater community.

 

Charles S. Iwata, Jr. Memorial Annual Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a classified undergraduate or graduate student who is enrolled in a degree-seeking program as a full time student at a two- or four-year college institution pursuing Hawaiian studies or Hawaiian language. Applicant must demonstrate interest in Hawaiian language, culture, and history and commitment to contribute to the greater community.

 

Charles Cockett 'Ohana Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a classified undergraduate or graduate student who is enrolled in a degree-seeking program at a two- or four-year college institution majoring in Hawaiian studies/language/culture and/or education. Applicant must demonstrate interest in Hawaiian language, culture, and history and commitment to contribute to the greater community.

 

Choy-Kee 'Ohana Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a classified undergraduate or graduate student who is enrolled in a degree-seeking program as a full time student at a two- or four-year college institution. Applicant must demonstrate interest in Hawaiian language, culture, and history and commitment to contribute to the greater community. Essay addressing what the biggest problem in Hawai'i is and how you would solve it is required.

 

Dan and Rachel Mahi Educational Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a classified undergraduate or graduate student who is enrolled in a degree-seeking program as a full time student at a two- or four-year college institution. Applicant must demonstrate interest in Hawaiian language, culture, and history and commitment to contribute to the greater community.

 

Daniel Kahikina and Millie Akaka Scholarship

Award: $900, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a classified undergraduate or graduate student who is enrolled in a degree-seeking program as a full time student at a two- or four-year college institution. Applicant must demonstrate interest in Hawaiian language, culture, and history and commitment to contribute to the greater community. Recipients are strongly encouraged to provide a minimum of 10 hours of community service to the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.

 

Denis Wong & Associates Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a classified undergraduate or graduate student who is enrolled in a degree-seeking program as a full time student at a two- or four-year college institution pursuing an undergraduate degree in liberal arts or science, or a graduate degree in a professional field. Applicant must demonstrate a well-rounded and balanced record of achievement in preparation for career objectives.

 

Dwayne 'Nakila' Steele Scholarship

Award: $800, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a classified undergraduate or graduate student who is enrolled in a degree-seeking program as a full time student at a two- or four-year college institution. Applicant must demonstrate interest in Hawaiian language, culture, and history and commitment to contribute to the greater community.

 

West Virginia Association Awards

Award: $600, Deadline: December 4

Applicant must be a West Virginia resident enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy program in the United States at the professional or associate degree level.

 

Wisconsin Association Awards

Award: $2,500, Deadline: December 4

Applicant must be a Wisconsin resident or a student in Wisconsin, who is enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy educational program in Wisconsin at the professional or associate degree level.

 

Elekta Radiation Therapy Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 30

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident enrolled in an accredited radiologic science program, who will finish the degree or certificate program after September 1, 2012. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Jerman-Cahoon Student Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident enrolled in an accredited magnetic resonance, nuclear medicine, radiography or sonography program, who will finish the degree or certificate program after September 1, 2012. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Royce Osborn Minority Student Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: March 30

Applicant must be a minority U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident enrolled in an accredited magnetic resonance, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, radiography, or sonography program, who will finish the degree or certificate program after September 1, 2012. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

APIASF/AT&T Foundation

Award: $2,500, Deadline: January 11

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, national or legal permanent resident who is of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity (as defined by the U.S. Census) who is enrolling as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in the upcoming academic year. Minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA required (or GED).

 

APIASF/Coca-Cola Foundation

Award: $2,500, Deadline: January 10

Applicant must be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States who is of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity (as defined by the U.S. Census) and will be the first generation in their immediate family to attend college or university. Applicant must be enrolling in an accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in the upcoming academic year. minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA required (or GED).

 

APIASF/Darden Restaurants Foundation

Award: $2,500, Deadline: January 13

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, national or legal permanent resident of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity (as defined by the U.S. Census) who is enrolling in an accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in the upcoming academic year. Applicant must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA required (or GED).

 

APIASF/FedEx

Award: $2,500, Deadline: January 13

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, national or legal permanent resident of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity (as defined by the U.S. Census) who is enrolling in an accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in the upcoming academic year. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

APIASF/MetLife Foundation

Award: $2,500, Deadline: January 13

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, national or legal permanent resident of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity (as defined by the U.S. Census) who is enrolling in an accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-time, first-year student in the upcoming academic year. Minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA (or GED) required.

 

APIASF/Sodexo

Award: $2,500, Deadline: January 13

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, national or legal permanent resident of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity (as defined by the U.S. Census) who comes from a low-income family (income is 60% or below the median household income for the areas in which they live) and will be enrolling in an accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-time, first-year student in the upcoming academic year. Preference for students who have participated in community service programs dealing specifically with hunger and poverty in the U.S. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

APIASF/Target

Award: $2,500, Deadline: January 13

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the U.S. of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity (as defined by the U.S. Census) who is enrolling in an accredited college or university as a full-time student in the upcoming academic year. Preference given to pharmacy majors and upperclassmen. Minimum 2.7 GPA required.

 

APIASF/Thai Alliance in America

Award: $2,500, Deadline: January 13

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, national or legal permanent resident who is a Thai American, a Thai national studying in the U.S., or a descendant of Thai heritage with a record of community service in a local Thai community, who is enrolling in an accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-time, first-year student in the upcoming academic year. Minimum 2.7 GPA required.

 

AXA Achievement Scholarship

Award: $25,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident who is a high school senior planning to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the U.S., who demonstrates ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community, or work-related activities.

 

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship Program

Award: $2,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident who is a high school senior planning to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States, who demonstrates ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community, or work-related activities.

 

Higher Education Scholarship

Award: $3,500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a BBNC shareholder with a high school diploma or GED, who is enrolled in an accredited college or university as a full-time student, or as a part-time student enrolled in at least six credit hours, and demonstrates financial need. Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA required.

 

Vocational Education Scholarship

Award: $3,500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a BBNC shareholder with a high school diploma or GED who is enrolled as a full time student in an accredited vocational institution, college or university and demonstrates financial need. Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA required.

 

Scotiabank Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must have completed their second year of study in entrepreneurship and/or accounting, demonstrate financial need, be in good academic standing and meet Ontario residency requirements.

 

The Stanley L. and Dorothy Lobe Cahn Grant Fund

Award: $10,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student from Maryland attending an accredited U.S. college or university who demonstrates academic excellence, teamwork, community service and financial aid.

 

Straus Scholars Grant Program

Award: $5,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be a permanent resident of Maryland who is pursuing an undergraduate degree full-time at any accredited U.S. institution and demonstrates financial need. Preference given to Baltimore City students who attend Maryland public colleges.