Scholarships in College Senior

DeVry University - Mesa - Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program

Award: $7,000, Deadline: May 31

The Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program (MSSE) is a student-centered, need-based forgivable loan designed to financially support and to encourage Arizona resident junior or senior college students to enter into the teaching profession in a public school in Arizona. To be eligible an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Arizona; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be enrolled at least half-time as an undergraduate; and must be a junior or senior with the intent to attain licensure as a teacher in math, science, special education in a public school in Arizona or attain licensure as a teacher in elementary education in a public school that are experiencing a shortage of teachers. Grants are for up to $7,000 per year.

 

Disney/ABC Television Writing Program

Award: $50,000, Deadline: Open

Applicants must be age 21 or older. They must be able to work in the U.S. legally. Professional writing experience is not necessary, but applicants must have strong spec script writing skills. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

 

Dr. Harold Kerzner Scholarships

Award: $7,500, Deadline: May 1

Applicants must be current or entering undergraduate or graduate students who are studying or planning to study project management at a degree-granting college or university. Selection is based on academic achievement and extracurricular activities.

 

DeVry University - Phoenix - Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program

Award: $7,000, Deadline: May 31

The Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program (MSSE) is a student-centered, need-based forgivable loan designed to financially support and to encourage Arizona resident junior or senior college students to enter into the teaching profession in a public school in Arizona. To be eligible an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Arizona; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be enrolled at least half-time as an undergraduate; and must be a junior or senior with the intent to attain licensure as a teacher in math, science, special education in a public school in Arizona or attain licensure as a teacher in elementary education in a public school that are experiencing a shortage of teachers. Grants are for up to $7,000 per year.

 

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott - Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program

Award: $7,000, Deadline: May 31

The Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program (MSSE) is a student-centered, need-based forgivable loan designed to financially support and to encourage Arizona resident junior or senior college students to enter into the teaching profession in a public school in Arizona. To be eligible an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Arizona; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be enrolled at least half-time as an undergraduate; and must be a junior or senior with the intent to attain licensure as a teacher in math, science, special education in a public school in Arizona or attain licensure as a teacher in elementary education in a public school that are experiencing a shortage of teachers. Grants are for up to $7,000 per year.

 

Love Your Body Poster Contest

Award: $350, Deadline: January 15

Applicants may be non-students or may be students of any grade level at a primary, secondary or postsecondary school. They can be residents of any country. They must design and submit an original poster that challenges limiting, stereotypical or negative portrayals of women in the media. Selection is based on poster message and graphical attractiveness.

 

Everest College Phoenix - Mesa - Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program

Award: $7,000, Deadline: May 31

The Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program (MSSE) is a student-centered, need-based forgivable loan designed to financially support and to encourage Arizona resident junior or senior college students to enter into the teaching profession in a public school in Arizona. To be eligible an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Arizona; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be enrolled at least half-time as an undergraduate; and must be a junior or senior with the intent to attain licensure as a teacher in math, science, special education in a public school in Arizona or attain licensure as a teacher in elementary education in a public school that are experiencing a shortage of teachers. Grants are for up to $7,000 per year.

 

Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture - Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program

Award: $7,000, Deadline: May 31

The Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program (MSSE) is a student-centered, need-based forgivable loan designed to financially support and to encourage Arizona resident junior or senior college students to enter into the teaching profession in a public school in Arizona. To be eligible an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Arizona; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be enrolled at least half-time as an undergraduate; and must be a junior or senior with the intent to attain licensure as a teacher in math, science, special education in a public school in Arizona or attain licensure as a teacher in elementary education in a public school that are experiencing a shortage of teachers. Grants are for up to $7,000 per year.

 

Grand Canyon University - Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program

Award: $7,000, Deadline: May 31

The Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program (MSSE) is a student-centered, need-based forgivable loan designed to financially support and to encourage Arizona resident junior or senior college students to enter into the teaching profession in a public school in Arizona. To be eligible an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Arizona; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be enrolled at least half-time as an undergraduate; and must be a junior or senior with the intent to attain licensure as a teacher in math, science, special education in a public school in Arizona or attain licensure as a teacher in elementary education in a public school that are experiencing a shortage of teachers. Grants are for up to $7,000 per year.

 

DTE Energy Foundation Sphinx Competition

Award: $50,000, Deadline: November 7

Applicants must be U.S. legal residents who are of junior high school, high school or college age. They must submit a videotape of a solo performance in order to be considered for the live semifinals competition. Selection is based on the quality of performance during the semifinal and final rounds of live competition.

 

Northcentral University - Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program

Award: $7,000, Deadline: May 31

The Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program (MSSE) is a student-centered, need-based forgivable loan designed to financially support and to encourage Arizona resident junior or senior college students to enter into the teaching profession in a public school in Arizona. To be eligible an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Arizona; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be enrolled at least half-time as an undergraduate; and must be a junior or senior with the intent to attain licensure as a teacher in math, science, special education in a public school in Arizona or attain licensure as a teacher in elementary education in a public school that are experiencing a shortage of teachers. Grants are for up to $7,000 per year.

 

Northern Arizona University - Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program

Award: $7,000, Deadline: May 31

The Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program (MSSE) is a student-centered, need-based forgivable loan designed to financially support and to encourage Arizona resident junior or senior college students to enter into the teaching profession in a public school in Arizona. To be eligible an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Arizona; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be enrolled at least half-time as an undergraduate; and must be a junior or senior with the intent to attain licensure as a teacher in math, science, special education in a public school in Arizona or attain licensure as a teacher in elementary education in a public school that are experiencing a shortage of teachers. Grants are for up to $7,000 per year.

 

University of Phoenix - Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program

Award: $7,000, Deadline: May 31

The Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program (MSSE) is a student-centered, need-based forgivable loan designed to financially support and to encourage Arizona resident junior or senior college students to enter into the teaching profession in a public school in Arizona. To be eligible an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Arizona; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be enrolled at least half-time as an undergraduate; and must be a junior or senior with the intent to attain licensure as a teacher in math, science, special education in a public school in Arizona or attain licensure as a teacher in elementary education in a public school that are experiencing a shortage of teachers. Grants are for up to $7,000 per year.

 

Prescott College - Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program

Award: $7,000, Deadline: May 31

The Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program (MSSE) is a student-centered, need-based forgivable loan designed to financially support and to encourage Arizona resident junior or senior college students to enter into the teaching profession in a public school in Arizona. To be eligible an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Arizona; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be enrolled at least half-time as an undergraduate; and must be a junior or senior with the intent to attain licensure as a teacher in math, science, special education in a public school in Arizona or attain licensure as a teacher in elementary education in a public school that are experiencing a shortage of teachers. Grants are for up to $7,000 per year.

 

Southwest University of Visual Arts - Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program

Award: $7,000, Deadline: May 31

The Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program (MSSE) is a student-centered, need-based forgivable loan designed to financially support and to encourage Arizona resident junior or senior college students to enter into the teaching profession in a public school in Arizona. To be eligible an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Arizona; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be enrolled at least half-time as an undergraduate; and must be a junior or senior with the intent to attain licensure as a teacher in math, science, special education in a public school in Arizona or attain licensure as a teacher in elementary education in a public school that are experiencing a shortage of teachers. Grants are for up to $7,000 per year.

 

Oregon Army National Guard

Award: -, Deadline: Open

Students must serve in the Oregon Army National Guard. The educational program provides tuition and expenses for vocational school, distance learning, alternative credit programs or college. The Student Loan Repayment Program helps students in repaying up to $50,000. Students must take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).

 

Western International University - Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program

Award: $7,000, Deadline: May 31

The Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program (MSSE) is a student-centered, need-based forgivable loan designed to financially support and to encourage Arizona resident junior or senior college students to enter into the teaching profession in a public school in Arizona. To be eligible an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Arizona; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); be enrolled at least half-time as an undergraduate; and must be a junior or senior with the intent to attain licensure as a teacher in math, science, special education in a public school in Arizona or attain licensure as a teacher in elementary education in a public school that are experiencing a shortage of teachers. Grants are for up to $7,000 per year.

 

Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards

Award: $36,000, Deadline: January 4

Applicants must be Jewish teens, U.S. residents and between 13 and 19 years old. Two references and an application form are required. Teens' projects can help either the Jewish community or the general community as long as they have not been remunerated for their services. Teens may be nominated by any community member who knows the importance of their project - except family members - or may also nominate themselves.

 

Northwest Nazarene University - Idaho Opportunity Scholarship

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 1

To qualify for the scholarship, an applicant must have an unweighted, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above; be an Idaho resident; be a graduate from an Idaho high school; complete the State Board of Education scholarship application; complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); enroll as a full-time undergraduate student seeking their first undergraduate degree; and maintain satisfactory academic progress for financial aid purposes. Awards are for up to the full cost of attendance.

 

Brigham Young University - Idaho - Idaho Opportunity Scholarship

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 1

To qualify for the scholarship, an applicant must have an unweighted, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above; be an Idaho resident; be a graduate from an Idaho high school; complete the State Board of Education scholarship application; complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); enroll as a full-time undergraduate student seeking their first undergraduate degree; and maintain satisfactory academic progress for financial aid purposes. Awards are for up to the full cost of attendance.

 

Women's Independence Scholarship Program (WISP)

Award: $2,000, Deadline: At least two months before start date of schooling

Applicants must plan to attend an accredited program full-time or part-time. Preference is given to undergraduate programs and programs in this order of priority: state supported community colleges, state supported colleges or universities, technical/vocational schools, private colleges or universities or for-profit schools. Students must have been direct survivors of intimate partner abuse, with priority given to women who have been parted from their partner for at least one year. Students must also be U.S. citizens or legal residents and demonstrate financial need.

 

Kathy Larson/Laurel Zechlinski Memorial Scholarships

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicants must be current members or the children of members and be currently attending high school or an accredited trade or technical school, junior college or university. Students must be taking a minimum of 12 semester hours or 10 term hours and have a minimum 2.7 high school GPA or a minimum 3.0 college GPA. Applicants must also demonstrate good citizenship in their school and community.

 

Beginning Teacher Scholarships

Award: $750, Deadline: March 16

Applicants must be relatives of an active member of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA),earning or earned a bachelor's or master's degree in education and pursuing or have pursued their teaching certification exam.

 

Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program

Award: $5,000, Deadline: December 15

Applicants must be U.S. citizens 13 years of age or older who are currently enrolled as undergraduate college students. They must write an essay between 800 and 2000 words providing creative solutions to a given topic involving critical issues facing the nation centered around real estate/housing. Selection is based upon the overall strength of the essay and application.

 

DirectTextbook.com Haiku Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: May 14

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, currently enrolled in a two- or four-year college or university and high school graduates. Students must write a haiku poem on provided topic. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required.

 

Girls Impact the World Film Festival

Award: -, Deadline: January 20

Applicants must be current high school or undergraduate college students 25 years of age or under and must not be a resident of Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan or Syria. Applicants must create three- to five-minute short films that either raise awareness about current global issues affecting women or propose solutions to such challenges. Selection is based upon the overall strength of the film.

 

Alexia Foundation Student Grants

Award: -, Deadline: February14

Applicants must be enrolled as full-time undergraduate or graduate students in an accredited college or university in the United States or abroad. Professional photographers are not eligible. Selection is based on photographic skill as well as the strength of the proposal.

 

Kerope Zildjian Concert Percussion Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: June 9

Applicants must be full-time undergraduate music students who are also outstanding percussionists. The CD submission of a percussion solo is required. Selection is based on the overall quality of the application and submission.

 

Lewis-Clark State College - GEAR UP Idaho Scholarship

Award: $5,775, Deadline: February 15

To qualify for the scholarship, an applicant must be less than 22 years old; be an Idaho resident; a graduating senior of an Idaho high school participating in GEAR UP; enroll as a full-time undergraduate student seeking their first undergraduate degree; and Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Award amount is $5,775.

 

JAM Paper Teacher Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: July 14

Applicants must be pursuing a degree in education or a related field and be enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university.