NATAS - Upper Midwest Chapter/Foundation - Ed Piette Leadership Scholarship

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.

 

NATAS - Upper Midwest Chapter/Foundation - TPT Public Media Scholarship

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.

 

The Reeves Law Group Scholarship Contest

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.

 

Trucker to Trucker Scholarship

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

Applicant must be a current or future student of an accredited commercial driving program. Application and 300-500 word essay are required.

 

The New School Competition

Award: -, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a graduating high school student looking to begin undergraduate studies next fall at The New School in New York City; non-graduating high school students are welcome to join the competition and compete for Apple iPad Minis. Selection based upon quiz performance as well as the quality of video presentation.

 

Tuition Scholarship Program

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.

 

Dr. Marie E. Zakrzewski Medical Scholarship

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.

 

Massachusetts Federation of Polish Women's Clubs Scholarship

Award: $1,250, 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 residing in Massachusetts who will be in their second, third, or fourth year of undergraduate studies. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Polish American Club of North Jersey Scholarship

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.

 

Polish National Alliance of Brooklyn, USA Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: January 16

Applicant must be a United States citizen of Polish descent or Polish citizen with permanent residency status in the United States who is a member in good standing of the Polish National Alliance of Brooklyn, USA, Lodge #1903. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited college or university in the United States with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

Ed Bradley Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: May 31

Applicant must be officially enrolled in college and have at least one full academic year remaining or be a fully enrolled college sophomore or higher. Applicant may be enrolled in an major provided their intent is to pursue a career in electronic journalism. Application, resume, cover letter, recommendation, and three to five work samples are required.

 

George Foreman Tribute to Lyndon B. Johnson Scholarship

Award: $6,000, Deadline: May 2

Applicant must be officially enrolled in college and have at least one full academic year remaining or be a fully enrolled college sophomore or higher. Applicant must be a journalism student at the University of Texas at Austin. Application, resume, cover letter, recommendation, and three to five work samples are required.

 

Lou and Carole Prato Sports Reporting Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 31

Applicant must be officially enrolled in college and have at least one full academic year remaining or be a fully enrolled college sophomore or higher. Applicant must be a journalism student who enjoys covering athletics. Application, resume, cover letter, recommendation, and three to five work samples are required.

 

Presidents Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 2

Applicant must be officially enrolled in college and have at least one full academic year remaining or be a fully enrolled college sophomore or higher. Applicant must be pursuing a career in electronic or broadcast journalism.

 

The Mike Reynolds Journalism Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 2

Applicant must be officially enrolled in college and have at least one full academic year remaining or be a fully enrolled college sophomore or higher. Applicant should list media-related jobs held and contributions made to funding their own education. Pursuing a career in electronic or broadcast journalism required.

 

Carole Simpson Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: May 31

Applicant must be officially enrolled in college and have at least one full academic year remaining or be a fully enrolled college sophomore or higher. Applicant must be pursuing a career in electronic or broadcast journalism.

 

Pete Wilson Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: May 2

Applicant must be officially enrolled in college and have at least one full academic year remaining or be a fully enrolled college sophomore or higher. Applicant must be a journalism student from the Bay Area in California.

 

DIY Instructional Video Scholarship Contest

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.

 

Toyota Teen Driver Video Challenge

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 13

Applicant must be a high school student in the United States. An original video (60 to 90 seconds) that promotes safe driving is required. Applicant may work individually or with up to three peers.

 

KLL Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: January 10

Applicant must be a United States citizen who is attending a two- or four-year college or university with an interest in education, arts, environment, math, or science. Applicant must have lost the life of at least one parent to cancer before the age of 22. Financial need and involvement in the community, church, school, or other non-curricular activity are required.

 

Sacks for CF Scholarship

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.

 

Accounting Software Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 23

Applicant must be a currently enrolled full-time college freshmen, sophomore, or junior or a high school in the United States who plans to attend college. Applicant must write an essay that addresses the following question: Today, with online banking, debit cards, and Paypal payments, managing your personal finances may seem easier. But with no actual cash changing hands, tracking your account balances becomes increasingly important. If you were teaching a course on managing personal finances, using your own experiences as an example, how would you instruct your students to take charge and manage their finances effectively?

 

Brian White Academic Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: July 1

Applicant must be currently enrolled at an accredited high school, college, or university in the United States who is 17 years of age or older. An original 400 to 600 word essay regarding the following is required: Should DUI/DWI offenders be imprisoned on the 1st offense? What if the offenders decision to drive drunk resulted in the injury of an innocent person? Explain your answer.

 

Doorbell Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: January 10

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or current college student between the ages of 17 and 22. Essay on the following topic required: In our everyday life we come across products and small inventions we use everyday and take for granted. Like the doorbell, what's an invention that has made our lives significantly better that we end up taking for granted?

 

Heart On Your Wrist Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be currently enrolled as a full-time college freshman, sophomore, or junior or a high school senior in the United States planning to attend college. A 500-word essay on the following question is required: What innovative ways do you see social media changing the way people buy jewelry?

 

Mobility Scholarship Program

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?

 

Collegiate Scholarship Competition

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 31

Applicant must be a United States or naturalized citizen who is a high school senior between the ages of 16 and 18 with plans to attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Richie's Spirit Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who plans to attend a vocational school, community college, or four-year college as a full-time student. Minimum 3.4 GPA and demonstration of strong leadership roles within community required.

 

Online Games Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: May 31

Applicant must be a college-bound graduating high school senior or currently enrolled in college in the United States. Essay on the following topic required: What are the biggest challenges in the mobile games industry today? How do you see those challenges evolving in the future?

 

Sweet & Simple Scholarship

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.