ASTA Alaskan Airlines Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada who is enrolled as a full-time or part-time undergraduate in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada, with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a U.S. 4.0 scale. Applicants enrolled in a two-year or three-year (for Quebec) college will be entering the final year in the fall of the calendar year of application, and will have completed a minimum 30 or 60 credit hours respectively by the end of the semester. Applicants enrolled in a four-year school will be entering junior or senior year in the fall of the calender year of application and will have completed a minimum 60 or 90 credit hours respectively by the end of this semester or term. For a complete application, please submit a U.S. or Canadian passport as proof of citizenship, or U.S. or Canadian Alien Registration Card as proof of permanent residency, a resume, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (one academic, one professional), official transcript, and an essay. Essay topic: Discuss what segment of the travel and tourism or hospitality industry your current program of study focuses on. What opportunities are you taking advantage of as you prepare for a career in the industry? Please tell us about your academic and extracurricular activities and experiences, i.e. work, internships, etc., and how they tie into your present and future goals. Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.

 

ASTA Princess Cruises Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada who is a full-time or part-time undergraduate enrolled in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study at an accredited, two-, three-, or four-year college or university in the U.S. or Canada with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 U.S. scale. Applicants enrolled at a two- or three-year school will be entering their final year in the fall of the calendar year of application, and will have completed a minimum 30 or 60 credit hours respectively by the end of this semester or term. Applicants enrolled in a four-year school will be entering junior or senior year in the fall of the calender year of application, and will have completed a minimum 60 or 90 credit hours respectively by the end of this semester or term. For a complete application, applicants should submit U.S. or Canadian passport as proof of citizenship, or U.S. or Canadian Alien Registration Card as proof of permanent residency, resume, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (one academic, one professional), official transcript, and an essay. Essay topic: What customer service or product features does a travel supplier need to offer to gain a competitive edge in the vacation market? What program of study or extracurricular activities are you pursuing to learn about these trends that could apply to a job in the travel and tourism or hospitality industry? Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.

 

ASTA Holland American Line Undergraduate Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada who is a full-time or part-time undergraduate student enrolled in a travel-and-tourism or hospitality-related program of study at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students enrolled in a two-year or three-year college will be entering the final year and will have completed a minimum of 30 or 60 credit hours respectively at the end of the semester or term. Students enrolled in a four-year college or university will be entering junior or senior year in the fall of the calendar year of application and will have completed a minimum of 60 or 90 credit hours respectively by the end of the semester or term. For a complete application students should submit a proof of United States or Canadian citizenship or permanent residency, resume, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (academic and professional), an official transcript, and essay. Essay topic: What do you anticipate to be the future of the cruise industry? Be sure to discuss specific examples to support your ideas. Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.

 

ASTA Stan and Leone Pollard Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant needs to be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada who is a full-time or part-time undergraduate in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study at an accredited two-year college or university in the U.S. or Canada with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale OR re-entering the job market in the travel-and-tourism or hospitality industry. Applicants enrolled at a tow-year school will be entering their final year in the fall of the calendar year of application, and will have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours by the end of this semester or term. For a complete application, applicants should submit U.S. or Canadian Passport as proof of citizenship, or U.S. or Canadian Alien Registration Card as proof of permanent residency, resume, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (one professional, one academic), official transcript, and an essay. Essay topic: Discuss what segment of the travel and tourism or hospitality industry your current program of study focuses on. What opportunities are you taking advantage of as you prepare for a career in the industry? Please tell us about your academic and extracurricular activities and experiences, i.e. work, internships, etc., and how they tie into your present and future goals. Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.

 

IATAN Ronald A. Santana Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant needs to be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S., Guam, or Puerto Rico who is a full-time or part-time undergraduate enrolled in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the U.S. or Canada with a minimum GPA or 3.0 on a 4.0 U.S. scale. Applicants enrolled at a two-year school will be entering their final year in the fall of the calendar year of application, and will have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours by the end of this semester or term. Applicants enrolled in a four-year school will be entering junior or senior year and will have completed a minimum of 60 or 90 credit hours respectively by the end of this semester or term. For a complete application, applicants should submit U.S. passport as proof of citizenship, or U.S. Alien Registration Card as proof of permanent residency, resume, two evaluations and letters of recommendation (one professional, one academic), official transcript, and an essay. Essay topic: Discuss what segment of the travel and tourism or hospitality industry your current program of study focuses on. What opportunities are you taking advantage of as you prepare for a career in the industry? Please tell us about your academic and extracurricular activities and experiences, i.e. work, internships, etc., and how they tie into your present and future goals. Mention any awards or commendations you have received relating to the travel and tourism or hospitality industry.

 

Health Professions Education Repayment Program (HPLRP)

Award: $20,000, Deadline: March 24

Applicant must have graduated and is currently a practicing dentist, dental hygienist, nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, physician assistant, or clinical nurse specialist.

 

Vocational Nurse Scholarship, Licensed Vocational Nurse Loan Repayment, LVN to ADN

Award: $8,000, Deadline: September 11

Applicant must be enrolled or accepted into an accredited California Vocational Nursing Program approved by the Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians or be a licensed vocational nurse graduate who is practicing direct patient care. Selection is based upon work experience in a medically underserved area, financial need, professional goals within the next five to 10 years, community service and membership organizations, and community background.

 

Faculty Scholarship

Award: $14,000, Deadline: January 15 (priority)

Selection is based upon academic record and standardized test scores. Awarded upon enrollment to the university.

 

Alumni Scholarship

Award: $12,000, Deadline: January 15 (priority)

Selection based upon applicant's overall admission application, including standardized test scores and academic performance in high school or college. Applicant will be considered for the award upon applying to the university.

 

Scholarship for Recent High School Graduates

Award: $2,000, Deadline: June 15

Applicant must have completed high school in the past five years and have applied to Sessions College by the early action deadline. Scholarship seeks to promote the benefits of learning design online.

 

Nursing Education Loan/Scholarship - R.N. to B.S.N.

Award: $4,000, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a licensed registered nurse who is seeking a bachelor's degree in nursing at a Mississippi college or university. Recipient may fulfill the loan-to-scholarship service obligation by working as a professional nurse in Mississippi.

 

College of Engineering FIRST Scholarship

Award: $20,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must have participated in at least one full semester in high school with a FIRST robotics team. The team's coach must nominate the student using the form found on the sponsor's website by February 1. Award recognizes students with outstanding academic ability.

 

Dean's Scholarship

Award: $8,500, Deadline: February 1 (Priority)

Selection based upon unweighted high school GPA and SAT Reasoning/ACT scores.

 

Theatre Arts Scholarship

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

Applicant must have active involvement on stage and/or backstage. Award amount differs between new students and upperclass students.

 

Founders Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: February 1 (Priority)

Selection based upon unweighted high school GPA and SAT Reasoning/ACT scores.

 

Presidential Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: February 1 (Priority)

Selection based upon unweighted high school GPA and SAT Reasoning/ACT scores.

 

Music Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 1 (Priority)

Applicant does not need to be a music major to receive award. Audition is required.

 

IWC Master of Integrated Water Management Scholarship

Award: $79,311, Deadline: August 1 (international students); October 1 (domestic students)

Applicant must apply for the MIWM program through The University of Queensland (UQ) and receive an unconditional offer of admission in the program. Applicant must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements: A completed undergraduate degree in a related field of study from an internationally-recognized institution; at least two years of professional experience (paid work or volunteering experience) relevant to the program and following completion of an undergraduate degree. Applicants with relevant professional experience have a higher chance of securing a scholarship. International students must also demonstrate English language proficiency.

 

George H. Nofer Scholarship for Law and Public Policy

Award: $5,000, Deadline: April 21

Applicant must be a full-time graduate student with a moderate to profound pre-lingual bilateral hearing loss who is attending an accredited law school or a master's/doctoral program in public policy or public policy administration.

 

Michael Yasick ADHD Scholarship by Shire

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 18

Applicant must be a student in the United States who is diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) who is planning to pursue higher education. Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States who is accepted to or enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, accredited trade, or technical/or vocational school. At time of application, applicant must be diagnosed with ADHD and under the care of a licensed health care provider for ADHD, although no specific future or ongoing plan of management or treatment for applicant's ADHD is required in order for applicant to be eligible for the program.

 

Belofsky Fellowship

Award: -, Deadline: June 15

Applicant must have a bachelors or masters degree who is working toward a Ph.D. degree in the School of Arts and Humanities. Applications from students pursuing the study of the Holocaust and/or modern Jewish culture or comparative perspectives on the American and European Jewish experience are especially welcomed. Cover letter explaining goals, CV, writing sample, and three recommendation letters are required.

 

Minority Participation Program Undergraduate Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be an underrepresented ethnic-minority student who is currently enrolled in a collegiate geoscience program (high school students applying to college are not eligible).

 

Minority Participation Program Graduate Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be an underrepresented ethnic-minority student who is currently enrolled in a collegiate graduate geoscience program (high school students applying to college are not eligible).

 

Michael A. Demayo Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 24

Applicant must be a current high school (or home-schooled) senior with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA who attends school and lives in the following counties of North Carolina: Mecklenburg, Gaston, Catawba, Union, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Lincoln, Rowan, Caldwell, Stanly, Iredell, Alexander, Burke, Robeson, Scotland, Richmond, Anson and Cumberland; or South Carolina: York, Lancaster, Chesterfield, Marlboro and Dillon. Applicant must be accepted for full-time enrollment or be planning to pursue a degree at an accredited four-year college or university. To access the scholarship, click on the community service tab on the sponsor's website and then scholarship program.

 

AXA Achievement Scholarship in Association with U.S. News & World Report

Award: $25,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident living or claiming residency in one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico. Applicant must be a current high school senior who plans to enroll as a full-time student in an accredited two- or four-year program in the United States. Demonstration of ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community, or work activities is required.

 

Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: October 3

Applicant must be a high-achieving high school senior athlete. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Applicants must be able to show leadership withing school and community.

 

CollegeXpress Refer a Friend $500 Monthly Scholarship

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

Applicant must share the corresponding link on the sponsor's application URL with their friends through their favorite social media site or email. For every friend that registers with CollegeXpress, you get a shot at a $500 scholarship!

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • All Majors Eligible

 

$1,000 Moolahspot Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: August 31

Applicant must be at least 16 years of age and be planning on or be currently attending college or graduate school. Applications must be completed in English. Selection is based upon a short essay.

 

$1,000 College JumpStart Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: October 17

Applicants must be 10th, 11th or 12th grade high school, college or adult students. Applicants may study any major and attend any college in the U.S. Applicants must be legal residents of the U.S. and complete the online application form including the required personal statement. The award may be used for tuition, room and board, books or any related educational expense. Applicant must be committed to using education to better their life and that of their family and/or community.

 

$1,500 Scholarship Detective Launch Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: May 31

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Selection based upon personal statement. Second award selection based on a random drawing of all eligible applicants.