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Award: -, Deadline: May 18
Applicant must be of Iranian heritage who is a United States citizen or legal permanent resident enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in a degree-seeking program at an accredited institution in the U.S. Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA, financial need, and demonstration of commitment to community service required.
Award: $5,000, Deadline: November 1
Applicant must be a Jewish undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree program in electrical engineering at an accredited college, university, or graduate school. Applicant must be from the San Francisco Bay Area. Minimum 3.0 GPA, financial need, demonstration of leadership in the Jewish/general community, and evidence of practicing tzedakah (justice) and tikkun olam (repairing the world - volunteerism).
Award: $5,000, Deadline: November 1
Applicant must be a Jewish undergraduate student who has been accepted to or is attending an accredited undergraduate college or university program. Applicant's parents must be permanent residents of San Francisco, the Peninsula (Sunnyvale and north), Marin, Sonoma, or Alameda Counties. Outstanding academic record and financial need required.
Award: $5,000, Deadline: November 1
Applicant must be a Jewish undergraduate or graduate student who has been accepted to or is attending an accredited college or university program and is majoring in library science, English literature, or related field with the intention of working with underserved children to excite them through reading to pursue higher education. Applicant's parents must be permanent residents of the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Award: $5,000, Deadline: November 1
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university who is the child of gay or lesbian parents. Applicant's parents must be permanent residents of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, the Peninsula (Sunnyvale and north), San Francisco, Solano, or Sonoma Counties. Academic and/or artistic excellence and financial need required.
Award: -, Deadline: April 15
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled full-time in an accredited sport administration/management program.
Award: -, Deadline: October 28 (postmark deadline)
Applicant must be a college junior or senior or graduate student who is majoring in enology, entomology, viticulture, or wine marketing at California universities or a California college student pursing an A.S. degree in any of the above-mentioned subjects.
Award: $5,000, Deadline: April 15
Applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent resident who is an undergraduate or graduate student studying marketing at an accredited four-year institution. Minimum 3.0 GPA, a minimum of two college-level marketing courses completed, and a commitment to pursuing a career in marketing are required.
Award: $1,000, Deadline: June 12
Applicant must be pursuing a medical college degree related to sleep or a related program. Essay regarding one of the questions found on the sponsor's site is required.
Award: $1,000, Deadline: June 1
Applicant must be a current law student at an accredited law school within the United States or an undergraduate student who is planning to attend law school. Minimum 2.8 GPA, transcript, and response to one essay question are required.
Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 1
Applicant must be a resident of Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, or Wisconsin who is a current student at an accredited college, university, or technical school majoring in broadcasting, television, or electronic media. Strong GPA, involvement in extra-curricular activities relating to major, demonstrated leadership, and creativity/passion for intended field of employment required.
Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 1
Applicant must be a resident of Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, or Wisconsin who is a current student at an accredited college, university, or technical school majoring in broadcasting, television, or electronic media. Strong GPA, involvement in extra-curricular activities relating to major, demonstrated leadership, and creativity/ passion for intended field of employment required.
Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 1
Applicant must be a resident of Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, or Wisconsin who is a current student at an accredited college, university, or technical school majoring in broadcasting, television, or electronic media. Strong GPA, involvement in extra-curricular activities relating to major, demonstrated leadership, and creativity/ passion for intended field of employment required.
Award: $2,500, Deadline: July 1
Applicant must be a high school senior who is looking to enter college at the start of the next school year or a currently enrolled student in a college or university. Applicant must discuss a time that they stood up for someone who could not stand up for himself or herself, and how that experience has impacted their life and the lives of the person or persons they may have helped. Story can be submitted in any of the following ways: Powerpoint or Prezi Presentation, video (via YouTube), traditional essay, blog post, social media post, or any other creative way. Selection based upon quality of writing, creativity of presentation, and 'sharability' and emotion.
Award: $7,000, Deadline: January 16
Applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent resident of Polish descent who is beginning or continuing their graduate studies. Minimum 3.0 GPA and full-time status required.
Award: $3,500, Deadline: January 16
Applicant must be a United States citizen of Polish descent or a Polish citizen with permanent residency status in the United States who is entering their first, second, or third year of studies towards an M.D. degree. Applicant must be a female residing in Massachusetts. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
Award: $2,000, Deadline: January 16
Applicant must be a United States citizen of Polish descent or a Polish citizen with permanent residency status in the United States who is an active member of the Polish American Club of North Jersey. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university in the United States. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
Award: $500, Deadline: December 31
Applicant must be a high school senior who has been accepted to or is currently in a college, university, or trade school or a current college student. Applicant must create an instructional do-it-yourself (DIY) video to inform on some household repair task (this could be as simple as changing a light bulb and as complex as fixing a washing machine). Videos may be narrative or technical style, as long as the instructions are clear and concise to the viewer.
Award: $10,000, Deadline: January 11
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student with cystic fibrosis who strives for therapy adherence and academic success.
Award: $1,000, Deadline: June 30
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student who uses a mobility device such as a wheelchair, power scooter, crutches, or rollator on a regular basis. Minimum 3.0 GPA and essay regarding the following required: Describe a time when you faced a major obstacle. What did you do and what did the experience teach you?
Award: $1,500, Deadline: February 28
Applicant must be a U.S. resident who is 13 years of age or older. Essay on the following topic required: Not every gift has to be expensive or extravagant. In fact, sometimes it's the sweet and simple things that make a real difference in our lives. Think back and tell us about something you received as a gift and why it meant so much to you.
Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 15
Applicant must be a graduating high school student or currently enrolled student in a two-year, four-year, or graduate program in the United States. Essay regarding the following question is required: How has owning a pet positively impacted your life?
Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 31
Applicant must be an entrepreneur at least 18 years old who is a United States citizen. Applicant must submit a business plan executive summary.
Award: $25,000, Deadline: March 31
Applicant must fall into one of the following categories: high school student, tertiary education student (two-year college through graduate school, full- or part-time, NAE Frontiers of Engineering and Frontiers of Engineering Education Participants/Alumni, NAE Member/Foreign Associate, or the general public). A one- to two-minute video showing engineering contributions that serve human welfare and the needs of society occurring anywhere during the time period 1964 to 2064 is required. Best overall video will receive maximum award amount; People's Choice Award and top videos in each competition category are legible for a prize of up to $5,000.
Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 1
Applicant must be a college or graduate student who is currently enrolled in a program for this year. Essay on the following topic is required: 'The Way We Say Hello and How It Has Developed In Space And Time.'
Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 1
Applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited LVN/LPN, RN degree (ADN or BSN), diploma, or RN-to-BSN program, and must begin/have begun classes no later than January 31. Essay required.
Award: $500, Deadline: March 31; June 30; September 30; December 31
Applicant must be a student working toward a bachelor's or master's degree with an interest in a career in sales or marketing. Minimum 3.0 GPA, good standing in program, and personal statement required. Applicant must complete their profile which will be the criteria (with specific emphasis on the personal statement) used to determine the recipient of the award. The personal statement should reflect the applicant's interest in the field and the characteristics that will make them a successful salesperson or marketer.
Award: $500, Deadline: March 31; June 30; September 30; December 31
Applicant must be a current student working toward a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree in: accounting, actuarial sciences, banking, economics, finance, financial management, insurance, risk management, or related majors. Minimum 3.0 GPA and good standing in program required. Applicant must click the blue Apply button on the AfterCollege application page and complete their AfterCollege profile which will be the criteria (with specific emphasis on the personal statement) used to determine the recipient of the award.
Award: $15,000, Deadline: n/a
Applicant must be Latin American or Caribbean citizen with an international student visa (F, J, or M) allowing them to study full-time in the United States. Applicant must be accepted as full-time student in an accredited institution of higher learning. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 31
Applicant must be Korean-American, handicapped, and be enrolled as a full time student. Selection is based upon financial need, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and community service.
