Scholarships in United States

EIU4 Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be an incoming freshman at Eastern Illinois University eligible for the EIU4 Program.

 

Entering Freshman Award

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 1

Automatically awarded to all entering freshman to the Honors College at Eastern Illinois University with a minimum 26 ACT and 3.5 GPA.

 

Integrative Learning Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or transfer student who will attend Eastern Illinois University and has evidence of engagement in service, research or activities that demonstrate an application of academic principles. Essay, minimum 23 ACT and 3.2 GPA required.

 

Parents Club Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: February 14

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate in good academic standing with at least 12 credit hours completed.

 

A+ Award

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Automatically awarded to students who completed the Missouri A+ program at A+ high schools. Transcript is required.

 

A. C. Asbury, D.V.M. Equine Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be an undergraduate at the University of Florida who excels in the art and science of equine practice.

 

A. Didier Graeffe Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 15

Awarded to music majors chosen by faculty. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

Ayer Scholarship

Award: $3,500, Deadline: April 13

Applicant must be a New Hampshire resident between the ages of 17 and 23 who will enroll in a four-year baccalaureate or graduate degree program at least half-time. FAFSA required. Award based on financial need.

 

Elwin Cilley Scholarship

Award: $3,500, Deadline: April 13

Applicant must be a New Hampshire resident between the ages of 17 and 23 who will enroll in a four-year baccalaureate or graduate degree program at least half-time. FAFSA required. Award based on financial need.

 

Phyllis Hazen Scholarship

Award: $3,500, Deadline: April 13

Applicant must be a New Hampshire resident between the ages of 17 and 23 who will enroll in a four-year baccalaureate or graduate degree program at least half-time. FAFSA required. Award based on financial need.

 

James 'Rhio' O'Connor Memorial Scholarship Fund

Award: $5,000, Deadline: April 21

Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student at a college or university in the United States. Essay on whether we are making any progress in finding a cure for cancer is required. Some suggested topics for the essay include: Why has the incidence rates of many cancers continue to increase? Why is cancer the leading cause of death by disease of children and adults under the age of 85? What should be done to improve progress in curing or preventing cancer?

 

ERC Cancer Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,000, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a college student who has previously had or are currently diagnosed with cancer.

 

ERC Eco Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 31

Applicant must be a high school senior who is interested in environmental health sciences and the pursuit of a higher education.

 

Beauty Schools Marketing Group $2,500 Cosmetology Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: January 31; April 30; July 31; October 31

Applicant must be planning to attend school in one of the following programs as a full-time student: barbering, beauty, cosmetology, cosmetology teacher training, electrolysis/electrology/laser hair removal, esthetics/skin care, hair design/hairstyling, makeup artist, nail technology, permanent makeup artist, hair braiding/natural hairstyling, or salon management.

 

Suart & Lucille Armstrong Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be an Episcopalian in the Diocese of West Virginia; preference will be given to applicants from St. Christopher, Charleston. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Burns Memorial Scholarship

Award: $700, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a graduating senior from Sissonville High School with plans to attend West Virginia University. Financial need and minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Charleston Chapter of West Virginia Society of CPAs

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a graduating senior who is a resident of Kanawha or Putnam County who plans to enroll in the field of accounting. Minimum 2.5 GPA and composite ACT score of 20 required.

 

J.D. Cutlip Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a graduating senior from Webster County High School. Minimum 2.5 GPA and composite ACT score of 20 required.

 

Actuarial Diversity Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student who is pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession.

 

Actuary of Tomorrow - Stuart A. Robertson Memorial Scholarship

Award: $7,500, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must be an undergraduate student pursuing a career in actuarial science.

 

Burl Cockrell Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: July 15

Applicant must be a member or the immediate family member of the Texas Environmental Health Association who is enrolled in an accredited college or university. Preference will be given to those who have chosen major coursework in an environmental and/or public health-related field.

 

Chevy Scholar

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 20

Applicant must be a junior or senior high school student in a western North Dakota school or a home-schooled student in western North Dakota of equivalent grade level. Applicant must live in or go to school in one of the following North Dakota counties: Adams, Billings, Bottineau, Bowman, Burke, Burleigh, Divide, Dunn, Emmons, Golden Valley, Grant, Kidder, Logan, McHenry, McIntosh, McKenzie, McLean, Mercer, Morton, Mountrail, Oliver, Pierce, Renville, Rolette, Sheridan, Sioux, Slope, Stark, Ward, Wells, or Williams.

 

High Hopes Scholarship Program

Award: $4,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be a Berkeley public high school student who will be attending a college or university in the fall. Minimum 2.5 GPA is required.

 

Reginald Keith Edmond II Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a graduating senior from a high school within the Riverside Unified School District who is currently participating in a team sport and who plans to attend a two- or four-year college/university as a full-time student. Minimum 2.5 GPA, financial need, and community/school involvement must be demonstrated. Recipient must be able to attend the Reginald Keith Edmond II Walk-a-thon program on April 7.

 

Riverside Construction Company Harmon/Lounsbury Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 2

Applicant must be a high school senior who is planning to attend a college or university as a full-time student and major in engineering (priority will be given to construction or civil engineering). Minimum 3.0 GPA, financial need, and community/school involvement must be demonstrated.

 

The Riverside Construction Company Harmon/Lounsbury Scholarship Fund (First-Year College Students)

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 2

Applicant must be a first-year college student enrolled at California Polytechnic University - Pomona, California Polytechnic University - San Luis Obispo, California State University - Long Beach, or California Baptist University. Applicant must be majoring in engineering; priority will be given to construction or civil engineering majors. Minimum 3.0 GPA, financial need, and community/school involvement are required to be demonstrated.

 

Irene Somerset Gould Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a female who is pursuing a business-related career.

 

California Retired Teachers Association Division 55 Bessie Scott Scholarship Fund

Award: $500, Deadline: April 13

Applicant must be a Mendocino County public high school senior who plans to attend a four-year college or university to study education. Selection is based upon ability and aptitude for a teaching career, prior academic performance, and community and/or extracurricular activities.

 

California Retired Teachers Association Division 55 Hilmer Finne Scholarship Fund

Award: $500, Deadline: April 13

Applicant must be a Mendocino County public high school senior who plans to attend a four-year college or university to pursue a career in music. Selection based upon commitment to music, proven talent, and positive outlook; prior academic performance; and community and/or extracurricular involvement.

 

Alma and August Mendosa Scholarship Fund

Award: $4,000, Deadline: April 13

Applicant must be a Mendocino high school senior who plans to attend a four-year college or university. Selection is based upon potential for academic success, financial need, and community and/or extracurricular activities.