Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Part-Time Grant

Award: $8,000, Deadline: March 15

To be eligible for a Massachusetts Part-Time Grant, an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled for at least six (or the equivalent) but fewer than 12 undergraduate credits per academic term; not have received a prior bachelor's degree or professional degree or their equivalent; and demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria. Grants vary from $200 up to the cost of attendance.

 

California State University, Bakersfield - California Dream Act

Award: $12,240, Deadline: March 2

Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.

 

Governor's "Best and Brightest" Scholarship Program: High School Merit Scholarships

Award: -, Deadline: March 15

Students must be residents of Montana who have been accepted to an eligible institution of higher learning in the state. Students must also have a minimum GPA of 3.0, SAT score of 20 or higher or SAT score of 1440 and be enrolled in a certificate, associate or bachelor's degree program.

 

Eastern Nazarene College - Part-Time Grant

Award: $8,000, Deadline: March 15

To be eligible for a Massachusetts Part-Time Grant, an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled for at least six (or the equivalent) but fewer than 12 undergraduate credits per academic term; not have received a prior bachelor's degree or professional degree or their equivalent; and demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria. Grants vary from $200 up to the cost of attendance.

 

Montana University System Honor Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 15

Applicants must have a 3.4 or higher GPA, meet specific college preparatory requirements and have been enrolled in an accredited Montana high school for at least three years prior to graduation, including their senior year. Applicants must also be accepted to and attend a Montana public university or community college.

 

California State University, Channel Islands - California Dream Act

Award: $12,240, Deadline: March 2

Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.

 

American International College - Part-Time Grant

Award: $8,000, Deadline: March 15

To be eligible for a Massachusetts Part-Time Grant, an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled for at least six (or the equivalent) but fewer than 12 undergraduate credits per academic term; not have received a prior bachelor's degree or professional degree or their equivalent; and demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria. Grants vary from $200 up to the cost of attendance.

 

Governor's "Best and Brightest" Scholarship Program: Merit-At-Large Scholarships

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicants must be residents of Montana who are entering college as freshmen and seeking their first certificate or undergraduate degree. Students must be accepted by an eligible Montana campus and must take the ACT/SAT by December 31st of the student?s senior year of high school. Applicants must obtain a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.0 or score at least 20 on the ACT or 1440 on the SAT.

 

California State University, Fullerton - California Dream Act

Award: $12,240, Deadline: March 2

Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.

 

Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship Program

Award: $960, Deadline: Open

Applicants must graduate from a Nevada public or private high school with a GPA of 3.25 or higher, pass all areas of the Nevada High School Proficiency Exam and have been a resident of Nevada for at least two years in high school.

 

Amherst College - Part-Time Grant

Award: $8,000, Deadline: March 15

To be eligible for a Massachusetts Part-Time Grant, an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled for at least six (or the equivalent) but fewer than 12 undergraduate credits per academic term; not have received a prior bachelor's degree or professional degree or their equivalent; and demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria. Grants vary from $200 up to the cost of attendance.

 

NJVVM Scholarship Program

Award: $2,500, Deadline: April 17

Applicants must be New Jersey residents, be a graduating high school senior and submit an essay on their experience visiting the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

 

California State University, Los Angeles - California Dream Act

Award: $12,240, Deadline: March 2

Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.

 

NMASBO Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 6

Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must submit an essay and two letters of recommendation. Students must plan to attend a New Mexico college or university on a full-time basis.

 

The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University - Part-Time Grant

Award: $8,000, Deadline: March 15

To be eligible for a Massachusetts Part-Time Grant, an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled for at least six (or the equivalent) but fewer than 12 undergraduate credits per academic term; not have received a prior bachelor's degree or professional degree or their equivalent; and demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria. Grants vary from $200 up to the cost of attendance.

 

Los Alamos Employees' Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: January 17

Selection is based on academic performance, including the pursuit in high school of a rigorous course of study, GPA and standardized test scores, varied extracurricular and community service activities, strong critical thinking skills and career goals that are relevant to the needs of the northern New Mexico community. Some consideration is also given to financial need, ethnic diversity and equally representing all the regions of northern New Mexico. Applicants must have a minimum 3.25 GPA and either minimum score of 19 on the ACT or 930 on the SAT (Math and Critical Reading).

 

California State University, Monterey Bay - California Dream Act

Award: $12,240, Deadline: March 2

Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.

 

Allan Johnston Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 17

Students must have at least a 3.25 cumulative unweighted GPA, and they must have either an SAT score (combined Math plus Critical Reading only) of at least 930 or an ACT score of at least 19. Applicants must submit an essay and two letters of recommendation.

 

Assumption College - Part-Time Grant

Award: $8,000, Deadline: March 15

To be eligible for a Massachusetts Part-Time Grant, an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled for at least six (or the equivalent) but fewer than 12 undergraduate credits per academic term; not have received a prior bachelor's degree or professional degree or their equivalent; and demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria. Grants vary from $200 up to the cost of attendance.

 

Philip P. Barker Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 17

Students must have at least a 3.25 cumulative unweighted GPA, and they must have either an SAT score (combined Math plus Critical Reading only) of at least 930 or an ACT score of at least 19. Applicants must submit an essay and two letters of recommendation.

 

California State University, Sacramento - California Dream Act

Award: $12,240, Deadline: March 2

Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.

 

Leadership Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: January 17

Students must have at least a 3.25 cumulative unweighted GPA, and they must have either an SAT score (combined Math plus Critical Reading only) of at least 930 or an ACT score of at least 19. Applicants must submit an essay and two letters of recommendation.

 

Babson College - Part-Time Grant

Award: $8,000, Deadline: March 15

To be eligible for a Massachusetts Part-Time Grant, an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled for at least six (or the equivalent) but fewer than 12 undergraduate credits per academic term; not have received a prior bachelor's degree or professional degree or their equivalent; and demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria. Grants vary from $200 up to the cost of attendance.

 

Rae Lee Siporin Award

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 17

Students must have at least a 3.25 GPA, and they must have either an SAT score (combined Math plus Critical Reading only) of at least 930 or an ACT score of at least 19. Applicants must submit an essay and two letters of recommendation.

 

California State University, San Bernardino - California Dream Act

Award: $12,240, Deadline: March 2

Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.

 

Science or Other Studies Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: January 17

Students must have at least a 3.25 GPA, and they must have either an SAT score (combined Math plus Critical Reading only) of at least 930 or an ACT score of at least 19. Applicants must submit an essay and two letters of recommendation.

 

Bard College at Simon's Rock - Part-Time Grant

Award: $8,000, Deadline: March 15

To be eligible for a Massachusetts Part-Time Grant, an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled for at least six (or the equivalent) but fewer than 12 undergraduate credits per academic term; not have received a prior bachelor's degree or professional degree or their equivalent; and demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria. Grants vary from $200 up to the cost of attendance.

 

William and Gertrude Fradkin Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January

Applicants must be permanent residents of northern New Mexico with a minimum GPA of 3.25 and a minimum ACT score of 19 or minimum combined math and critical reading SAT score of 930. Applicants must be enrolled in or currently attending a post-secondary institution of higher learning. Selection is based upon academic success, ability to utilize critical thinking skills and leadership skills. Financial need is also considered but not a requirement for eligibility.

 

California State University, San Marcos - California Dream Act

Award: $12,240, Deadline: March 2

Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.

 

Science-Related Studies

Award: $5,000, Deadline: January

Applicants must be permanent residents of Northern New Mexico with a minimum GPA of 3.25 and a minimum ACT score of 19 or minimum combined math and critical reading SAT score of 930. Applicants must be enrolled in or currently attending a post-secondary institution of higher learning. Selection is based upon academic success, ability to utilize critical thinking skills and leadership skills. Those pursuing a degree in a science-related field will be given priority. Financial need is also considered but not a requirement for eligibility.