110-Year Scholarship Contest

Award: -, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be a new prospective student at the college between February 4 and December 31. Applicant must be able to demonstrate a desire to improve their career with education. Financial need and a passionate aspiration to better their life through academic achievement are required. Applicant must start classes by April 5, July 6, October 4, or January 3 in order to be eligible. Minimum 2.5 GPA at Rasmussen and enrollment in a minimum of nine credits every quarter are required in order to maintain the scholarship.

 

Vince DeFinish Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: March 5

Applicant must be an undergraduate student who is currently enrolled as a full-time student (12 credits or more) in an accredited hospitality, culinary, or related program. Completion of 60 credits is required in order to be eligible. Selection will be based upon an essay and two letters of reference. Recipient will receive a complimentary student membership in the National Association of Catering Executives.

 

Dunkin' Donuts Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must be a high school senior who plans to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year of four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the fall. Some requirements vary by county.

 

The MITIO Foundation Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 5; November 5

Applicant must be a high school senior or college student who is bilingual in English and another language (fully fluent in each). Letter of acceptance (or enrollment), application to provide verification of degree field related to healthcare, proof of proficiency in English and another language, and 500-word essay are required. Required essay question: How do I plan to use my bilingual abilities in the healthcare field?

 

Superpower Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent resident who is a student 13 years of age or older, and is currently enrolled (or planning to enroll) at an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Online short written response to the topic, "Which superhero or villain would you want to changes places with for a day and why" is required.

 

Gateway Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: June 15

Applicant must be an incoming full-time freshman student with a minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 900 (minimum composite ACT score of 19). Applicant must also have either a class rank in the top 50% or a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.

 

Hilltop Scholarship

Award: $7,500, Deadline: June 15

Applicant must be an incoming full-time freshman student with a minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1000 (minimum composite ACT score of 21). Applicant must also have either a class rank in the top quarter or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2.

 

Clark and Ruby Baker Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: June 15

Applicant must be a Georgia resident with financial need. Preference is given to students from rural or small towns.

 

William Henry Belk Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: June 15

Applicant must be a Presbyterian student or graduate of Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School and have financial need.

 

Jack P. Buchanan Sr. Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: June 15

Applicant must be a senior student who has demonstrated academic achievement and is involved in working with troubled youths.

 

Coastwise Prize for Investing Excellence

Award: $2,500, Deadline: January 13

Applicant must be a sophomore, junior, or senior student at La Jolla High School, La Jolla Country Day, The Bishop's School, or The Preuss School. Essay required. Award looks to promote and inspire financial education among students to help them become more competent, aware, and wise when managing personal finances. Award amounts vary by class level. Recipients will be invited to attend the Annual Financial Horizons Conference at UC San Diego.

 

Exxon Mobil Middle East and North Africa Scholars Program

Award: -, Deadline: October 1

Applicant must hold at least a bachelor's degree in geoscience, engineering, physics, chemistry, computer science, math, or geography. Applicant must be able to demonstrate a history of academic excellence and native fluency in Arabic, demonstrate English proficiency, exhibit exceptional leadership skills and cultural competency, be willing and able to travel to a regional location for a final selection activity, and be willing and able to reside in the United States for the full duration of study. Award is to assist in the completion of a master's or Ph.D. degree.

 

Home Textile Marketing & Development Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 2 (Priority)

Applicant must be a second year/upper division student enrolled in a home product marketing course of study.

 

Courage to Grow Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: Last day of every month

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is a junior or senior in high school, a college student, or a student planning to enroll within 12 months. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Short essay required. One individual will be selected each month. Applicants may apply monthly.

 

Hood Sportsmanship Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 6

Applicant must be a high school senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA who has proven their ability to put the spirit of competition above winning while participating in a varsity sport. Community service work is also required. Applicant must write an essay explaining why they are a good sport on and off the field. Applicants who meet all requirements and complete the essay will be voted on in an online competition; 10 applicants from each New England state with the most votes will be interviewed by a select panel of judges.

 

The Bird Dog Foundation's College Scholarship Essay Contest/The Michael Tuxon Scholarship Award

Award: $1,500, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is a high school senior residing in Tennessee, Mississippi, or Arkansas. Essay required.

 

Emerge 2012 Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 6

Applicant must be a woman who has demonstrated a deep commitment to both reaching their educational goals and giving back to their communities. Applicant must be accepted into a program of study at an educational institution, as evidenced by a proof of acceptance. Selection is based upon financial need, other funding received, career/life goals, essay content, leadership and participation in community activities, and honors/awards received.

 

Balanced Man Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: July 31

Applicant must be an incoming male freshmen (new or transfer) at the University of Nebraska - Omaha who exhibits academic excellence, demonstrates leadership skills, and commits to health and well-being.

 

All About Education Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: April 30

Applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent resident who is a student 13 years of age or older, and is currently enrolled (or planning to enroll) at an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Online short written response to what you think about the following statement, "How will a $3,000 scholarship for education make a difference in your life" is required. Free scholarship search profile at sponsor's website is also required to be completed.

 

Faculty Scholarship

Award: $6,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be an incoming freshman student with a minimum 3.4 high school GPA and a minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1150 (composite ACT score of 25).

 

Governor Terry E. Brandstad Iowa State Fair Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduating senior from an Iowa high school who plans to enroll at an Iowa college or university. Active participation in the Iowa State Fair (past or present) is required.

 

All Iowa Opportunity Foster Care Grant

Award: $8,368, Deadline: July 1 (March 1 priority)

Applicant must be a student who has aged out of the Iowa foster care system, aged out of the state training schools, or who was adopted after the age of 16.

 

Iowa Grant

Award: $1,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must be an Iowa student attending Regent Universities, independent colleges and universities, and community colleges throughout Iowa. Priority is given to students with the greatest financial need.

 

Iowa Tuition Grant

Award: $4,000, Deadline: July 1

Applicant must be an Iowa resident enrolled at one of Iowa's eligible private colleges/universities.

 

Iowa Vocational-Technical Tuition Grant

Award: $1,200, Deadline: July 1

Applicant must be an Iowa resident enrolled in a vocational-technical or career option program at an Iowa community college. FAFSA is required.

 

Iowa National Guard Educational Assistance Grant (NGEAP)

Award: -, Deadline: July 1

Applicant must be an Iowa resident who is a member of an Iowa Army or Air National Guard unit for each term looking to receive benefits and who has satisfactorily completed required Guard training/maintained satisfactory performance of Guard duty. Applicant must pursue a certificate or undergraduate degree at an eligible Iowa college or university (students with B.A. degrees are not eligible to participate) and maintain satisfactory academic progress.

 

Iowa Barber and Cosmetology Arts and Sciences Tuition Grant

Award: $1,200, Deadline: July 1

Applicant must be an Iowa resident who is attending a participating barber and cosmetology college in Iowa.

 

Education & Training Voucher (ETV) Program

Award: $5,000, Deadline: July 1 (March 1 priority)

Applicant must be a student who has aged out of foster care or a student who was adopted after age 16.

 

All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: July 1 (March 1 priority)

Applicant must be a high school senior who graduated in 2013 or will graduate with the class of 2014. Applicant must be an Iowa resident who beings initial enrollment at an eligible Iowa college/university within two academic years of graduating from high school and enroll for at least three semester hours in a program leading to an undergraduate degree. FAFSA must be filed by July 1.

 

CLU Guarantee Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be admitted to the California Lutheran University and either University of California - Los Angeles, University of California - Santa Barbara, University of California - San Diego, University of California - Davis, or University of California - Berkeley. California Lutheran University will match approximately the cost of their attendance. Supporting documents are required in order to be eligible.