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Abbott and Fenner Scholarship

The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.( Between the ages of 16 and 30 )

Application Procedure for 2009
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on one of the two topics below. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at scholarships@abbottandfenner.com

• If you could have lunch with any famous person, either living or dead, whom would you choose and why? Describe your conversation at lunch.

• When you look back on your life in thirty years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful?

Please visit the website at http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm to learn more about this opportunity.

AWARD VALUE: $1,000

June 20, 2009

Alphonso Deal Scholarship Award:

PURPOSE OF AWARD: The National Black Police Association is seeking to enhance higher education opportunities among qualified graduates.  It is our desire that through this financial award a student (male or female) might be afforded the opportunity to have higher educational training in the academics of law enforcement, or other related areas, for the betterment of the Criminal Justice system.

METHOD OF SELECTION
1. All entries will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee.
2. The winner will be chosen based on adherence to contest rules.

RULES FOR SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST APPLICANTS
1. Applicant must be a senior in high school.
2. Applicant must be a United States Citizen.
3. Applicant must be of good character.
4. Applicant must have a recommendation from his/her principal,  counselor, or teacher.
5. A current high school transcript and picture must be submitted with the application.
6. Applicant is permitted to attend a two year college or university of their choice.
7. Applicant must be have a letter of acceptance to a college or university with applicant prior to date of award.
All rules must be followed or application will not be accepted.

Additional Information: http://www.blackpolice.org/Scholarship.html

American Chemical Society Scholarships -

To be considered a candidate, students should meet the following criteria: African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American, Indian; U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.; full-time student at an accredited college, university, or community college; high academic achievers in chemistry or science, (Grade Point Average 3.0, "B" or better); able to demonstrate evidence of financial need according to FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the Student Aid Report (SAR) form; a graduating high school senior, college freshman, sophomore or junior intending to or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science and planning a career in the chemical sciences or chemical technology.  For more information go to: ACS Scholarship Program

Scholarship Application
Scholarship Instructions

American Liberty Scholarship:

Apply in 3 Minutes for a $5,000 College Scholarship. Finalists are selected every month.
Start by filling out the online application form. We want you to pursue your dream of obtaining a college degree. Whether you are a first time college student or adult returning to school to get bachelors, masters, PhD or technical certification you may qualify for the American Liberty Scholarship.

Apply on-line at: http://www.americanlibertyscholarship.com/?lt=2&source=Gs

Former First Lady Columba Bush and the Foundation for Excellence in Education are pleased to announce the opening of the 2008-2009 application period for the Arts for Life! Scholarship Program. Annually, Arts for Life! recognizes 35 graduating high school seniors from across Florida for outstanding achievement in the arts. Each recipient receives a $1,000 cash scholarship toward their pursuit of the arts in higher education.
To be considered for an Arts for Life! Scholarship, students must:
• Be graduating from high school from a public, private or home education program in Florida in Spring of 2009.
• Submit a completed application, a brief essay explaining “How the arts have positively influenced my life” and “What role the arts will play in my future,” and a sample of work in creative writing, dance, music, theatre or visual arts.

Application

Application instructions.

• You must use Microsoft Word version 97 or above.
• You must save the blank application form in Word to your own folder, disk/CD or hard drive. Otherwise, your information will not be saved.
• After saving the blank application to your personal file, fill in the form by using the "tab" key to move between fields as you enter information.
• Print out the application and mail it in to the address listed on the application.
• If you prefer, print the blank application and complete it by hand using a black or blue ink pen or a typewriter.

Application

Bank of America Student Leaders Scholarship

Class of 2009; be able to participate in a week-long Student Leadership Summit in Washington, DC in July, 2009; Be able to participate in an 8-week paid internship at a local nonprofit/charitable organization; Be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship (U.S. Markets); Be a student in good standing at school. Application available on 1/1/09 at http://www.cybergrants.com/pls/cybergrants/ao_login.login?x_gm_id=1499&x_proposal_type_id=995

$5,00 scholarship and all-expense paid Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. during the week of July 13-18, 2009

February 20, 2009

Barbizon Scholarship Award: 

Barbizon Modeling Schools are giving you this opportunity of a lifetime to win a free 4-year College Scholarship to the school of your choice. One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months.
For more information, please call 1-888-999-9404, or go online to: http://www.barbizonmodeling.com/scholarships.html   

Awards valued up to $100,000

Applicants must:

• Be students currently in grades 9-12 living in the United States or Puerto Rico,
• Have a minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale), or equivalent,
• Demonstrate commitment to and involvement in volunteer community service or work experience, and
• Following high school graduation, plan to enter a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States or Puerto Rico. Applicants who are current high school seniors must enroll no later than fall 2009. Applicants who are in grades 9-11 must plan to enroll no later than the fall term following high school graduation.

Award Criteria
Selection of recipients will be based on solid academic performance and exemplary community service or work experience. Consideration may also be given to participation and leadership in school activities. Financial need is not considered.
Awards are for undergraduate study only and are awarded without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender or disability.
The authorized distribution for awards is $1,500,000. One thousand (1,000) scholarships of $1,500 each will be granted.
Awards are one-time only and are not renewable. Previous recipients may not reapply for another award.
Application Procedure
Registration is a two step process.

• Students must provide a unique and valid email address and create a password. Correspondence throughout the electronic application process will be by email. Students failing to use a valid email address that will accept bulk email and students who do not regularly check email will not receive consideration. Be sure to add bestbuy@scholarshipamerica.org to your Contacts, Address Book, or 'safe senders' list.
• Students must identify the two Best Buy stores nearest to the high school they attend.

Applicants may wish to gather the following information that is necessary for the application:

• List of student's volunteer community service, work experience and participation in school activities
• Student's high school transcript of grades
• High school address and phone number
• Principal name

Begin the electronic application process by clicking on the Register as an Applicant link in the Scholarship Links menu in the left margin. To register, you must supply a valid email address and create a password.
After registering and activating your account through email, you can leave and re-enter the application site prior to submitting the application. To leave the site, click on the Logout link, which you'll find located at the top of the left margin of your application. To return, you must enter your email and password as provided when you registered.
Carefully review your application before submission. All pages must be completed and entered in the format described in order to submit the application. Proper punctuation and standard capitalization (Jill Smith, 10 Main Street, New York, NY) must be used when entering data.

To know more visit http://www.bigsunathletics.com

This program helps graduating high school seniors like you build brighter futures. Thanks to the fundraising efforts of 2,500 BURGER KING® restaurants nationwide, we've granted more than $10 million to students throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

Are You Eligible?
Students may apply from public, private, vocational, technical, parochial and alternative high schools throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Applicants must be high school seniors who:

• Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent.
• Work part-time an average of 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (unless individual circumstances prevent the student's involvement).
• Demonstrate participation in community service and/or co-curricular activities.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school by the fall term of the graduating year.
• Graduating high school senior or graduating from home school education.
• Must be a U.S. or Canada resident.

Please note that students DO NOT have to be employed at a BURGER KING® restaurant to be eligible for a scholarship. However, BURGER KING® employees may be eligible.

Guidelines and application available at: http://www.bk.com/companyinfo/community/BKS.aspx

Seniors. Plan to enroll into an accredited school of nursing. Financial Need. Must obtain letter of sponsorship from local DAR chapter. Transcript. Resume. Letters of Recommendation. US Citizen. Application and information at: http://www.himmarsheedar.org/scholarship.html

Clemson University:

Offers a variety of merit-based academic scholarships ranging from $500 per year up to full tuition and fees. Students who rank in the top 10% of their class and have an SAT score of 1300+ (30+ ACT) will be competitive for one or more of these awards. http://virtual.clemson.edu/groups/finaid/scholarships1.htm   

The 2008-2009 Scholarship Sweepstakes any current U.S. Resident who is a high school senior during the 2008-2009 school year, who graduates from high school in 2008 and who enrolls in the College STEPS Program $1000 to each of 100 winners. Monthly drawings starting in October 2008

http://www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/started/scholarships/steps?_requestid=45580

Common Knowledge

Grades 9-12; tournament-style academic quiz competition that turns high school subjects into team competitions and scholarship opportunities. Weekly Biology  and US Government quizzes, offered September through May, follow standard textbook material. Students log on to www.cksf.org to take a series of multiple choice quizzes that test their knowledge of the subject. Scholarships are awarded to the top scoring 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students four times per year. www.cksf.org, info: http://www.cksf.org/cksf.cfm?Page=Home&subpage=HSAcademicSeries

Check the CKSF Newsletter

$100 - $500

Ongoing weekly September through May

DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution)

The NSDAR awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of an undergraduate degree in one of the following areas: history, political science, economics, government or nursing. Eligibility and deadline varies depending on the particular scholarship. See website for specifics: http://dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm

From $500 to $5000

October 1-Feb 15

Discover Scholarship Program

The Discover Scholarship Program awards up to $300,000 in scholarships annually to high school juniors nationwide to support continued education and training beyond high school. Since 1991, Discover has awarded nearly $16 million in scholarships to over 6,000 students.
Who is eligible to apply? Any current high school junior who:
Has at least a 2.75 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale for 9th and 10th grades
Demonstrates accomplishments in community service and leadership and has faced a significant roadblock or challenge

How many scholarships are available? Up to 10 scholarships of $30,000 each

How may scholarships be used? Scholarships may be used for any type of post-high school education or training, certification, licensing, two- or four-year trade and technical education or a two- or four-year college degree.
How do students apply? Applications for the 2009 program may be submitted at www.applyists.net between December 1, 2008, 12:00 AM, ET - January 31, 2009, 11:59 PM, ET using access key DISC

http://www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml

$2,500 to $30,000

January 31, 2009

FAPSC scholarship program

Over 300 Full and Partial scholarships available to go to certain institutions including Keiser College, Florida Metropolitan, Boca Beauty College, Central Florida Institute, Florida Career College, Florida Technical College, and more. For more information, please go to:
http://www.fapsc.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=39
Download the Application

Any high school or vocational school senior, with at least a 2.5 GPA (on a 4 point system) who will be attending a Florida public or private college and is planning to major in a computer science/information technology related field, may apply. You may obtain application form and information by accessing FAEDS website via:  www.faeds.org.

Florida Association Of Realtors Scholarship/Essay Contest:

TOPIC: “How Does a Realtor® Professional Benefit the Community?”  This essay contest is open only to high school seniors who reside in the state of Florida and plan on continuing their education at a college, university, technical school or some other institution of higher learning. All essays must be 500 words or less. All essays must be typed and double-spaced. If other books, research materials or sources are used or quoted in an essay, that essay must follow the Modern Language Association (MLA) format for cross-referencing the source material. All essays, accompanied by the Essay Cover Form, must be submitted no later than February 9, 2009, to the Florida Association of Realtors, 7025 Augusta National Drive, P.O. Box 725025, Orlando, FL 32872-5025. The application and further information on this contest are also available on the internet at: http://media.floridarealtors.org                     
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Florida Southern College:

In order to be considered, students must be Florida residents. Some scholarships require interviews, while the majority do not. More than half of the awards and scholarships have a 3.0 or higher GPA requirement. They are all given to freshman. The scholarships and awards range from academic scholarships to art, theater, and athletic scholarships. As little as $500 and as great as $8,000 are given every year. More information can be gained by calling 800-205-1600. For information online, go to their website: http://www.flsouthern.edu/finaid/scholarships.htm .

Florida Trend's NEXT $1,000 Target Gift Card Drawing and Monthly Drawings

By filling out the information on the easy entry form, you're automatically entered in the drawing for the $1,000 Target gift card. You can also win a new computer, a stereo, a TV, dozens of new CDs, movies, video games, clothes or other prizes. http://www.floridanext.com/drawing/
 

prizes and gift cards

no deadline

The George M. Brooker Scholarship provides tuition assistance to minority college students who plan to enter real estate management and make it their career. Applicants for the scholarship must demonstrate academic excellence. This scholarship was named in memory of George M. Brooker, an African-American CPM from New York City. Download the George M. Brooker Collegiate Scholarship for Minorities Application

Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA

The President's Scholarship Program (merit-based) - approximately 110 outstanding students will receive stipends that may be used for tuition, room, board, or other expenses. Successful students have high grades, proven leadership abilities and SAT scores in the 1280-1420 ranges. For more information on the web: http://www.psp.gatech.edu/       

Entrepreneur and Community-Minded Girls ages 12 to 18. Must be nominated by an adult Legal US Resident with a 750 word rec. letter and a 250 word personal statement from student. See website for official rules, essay and recommendation guidelines, and submission instructions: www.GirlsGoingPlaces.com  Application is available online.

Senior. Hispanic heritage. US citizen or legal permanent resident of US. Be enrolled full time in a degree-seeking program at accredited college or university in US. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Financial need. Community service. Information and Application available at: www.hsf.net

Hispanic Scholarship Fund:

It is s the nation's preeminent organization supporting Hispanic higher education. Founded in 1975 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, HSF's vision is to strengthen the country by advancing college education among Hispanic Americans. In support of its mission to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees, HSF provides the Latino community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country. For more information on available scholarships, please go to: http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=72&ekmensel=c580fa7b_10_0_72_1

February 18, 2009

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:  Students responding to this year’s writing contest should study the Holocaust and then, in an essay of no more than 1,200 words:

(a) analyze why it is vital that the remembrance, history and lessons of the Holocaust be passed to new generations; and

(b) suggest what you, as students, can do to combat and prevent prejudice, discrimination and violence in our world today.

Students may study any aspect of the Holocaust that interests them, and are encouraged to tie-in current events and/or other genocides as they relate to the importance of why we should remember the Holocaust.  Simply be sure to respond to the two questions posed in the prompt (above).   See contest rules for complete details and submission requirements.

In preparation for writing, students should research information from a variety of sources to assist them in the study of the Holocaust. Primary and secondary source material could include: historical and reference material; interviews, eyewitness accounts and oral testimonies; official documents and other primary sources; readings from diaries, letters, autobiographies and works of poetry; video or audiotapes, films, art, CD-ROM and Internet source. For more information go to: http://www.holocaust.hklaw.com/2009/index.asp

Photo Contest open to all grade levels. Categories: Action, Children, Humor, Nature, People, Animals/Pets, Portraiture, Sports, Travel or Other. For information and to enter online, go to: http://www.picture.com/contest/enter.asp?suite=4351

- Through its Education and Leadership Development Program, the Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to 7,500 annually to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice. You must be a U.S. citizen in order to qualify for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Award. In addition, you cannot possess a 2 or 4 year degree when apply for this scholarship. The application package must include ONE (1) letter of recommendation and an official transcript (with raised seal). Go to http://www.jackierobinson.org/ for application and information.            
                                                                            

Scholarships for up to $5,000 per year for tuition, fees, books, room and travel. For graduating seniors who have maintained at least a 2.75 GPA or higher. For more information please go to www.kfcscholars.org 

Applications will be available from December 1, 2008 to February 10, 2009.

Mahatma, Carolina, and Riceland Rice in partnership with Univision Radio offer high school seniors in designated areas who wish to attend college the chance to win a two thousand dollar prize by writing an essay.  For more information go to their website at: http://www.mahatmarice.com/scholarship/

February 16, 2009

Graduating Senior. Son or Daughter of US Marine/US Navy Corpsman or Grandchild of US Marine who served in one of three specified divisions. Plan to attend an accredited college or post high school technical institution. Maximum adjusted gross income of $65,000 or less. Transcripts. Essay. Information available at: http://www.mcsf.org

Mas Family Scholarships:

Awards available to graduating Cuban-American Seniors. Amount of award is based on financial need. For more information, contact the Jorge Mas Canosa Freedom Foundation @ (305) 592-7768 OR FAX (305) 592-7768.

Award of $1,000 towards FIU tuition. Senior in the state of Florida with a 3.2+ GPA. Plan to attend Florida International University. Proven track record of Leadership. Letter of Recommendation. Statement. Information and application available at: www.fiu.edu/~mpas

The National Commission for Cooperative Education is offering 113 merit co-op scholarships at a total of $2,260,000. A high school GPA of 3.5 (B=) or better is required. Information regarding this scholarship may be found at http://www.co-op.edu/scholarships.htm 

Grades 9-12 - In a 1500-word essay, discuss how international actors (the UN, regional organizations, governments, and/or non-governmental organizations) can improve their capacity to implement the responsibility to protect civilians from crimes against humanity during conflict. All first-place state winners are invited to attend an all-expense-paid awards program in Washington, D.C. in June 2009.
http://www.usip.org/ed/npec/index.html

Seniors. Plan to study culinary arts or food service management at an accredited culinary school, college or university. Minimum 2.75 GPA. Minimum of 250 hours of restaurant or food service-related work experience. Letters of Recommendation. Apply on line. Information at: https://www.nraef.org/scholarships/highschool/

NLHA Education Fund Scholarship

Class of 2009; US citizen or legal permanent resident; minimum 2.5 GPA; financial need; residing in federally assisted rental housing; Demonstrated community leadership through volunteer work at school or in the community; Acceptance for full or part-time programs with a minimum class schedule of 3 classes; essay; transcript; letters of recommendation. Look for the scholarship at: http://www.hudnlha.com/education_fund/index.asp

N/A

February 19, 2009

NROTC Scholarship

Seniors and Juniors 17-23 years old; US citizen; High school graduation or equivalency certificate by Aug. 1 of year of entrance into four-year NROTC Scholarship program.
Qualifying scores on  SAT: 530 Critical Reading; 520 math; ACT: 22 English 21 Math;
Two essays:
1. Discuss your reasons for wanting to become a Naval Nurse Officer;
2. How might your background and experiences enhance the U.S. Naval Service?;
Recommendations from: Guidance Counselor; Math Teacher (Science teacher if going nursing option);
Other Teacher (this can be any other teacher, employer, or adult who has direct contact with the applicant); Official Transcripts; * Juniors can apply even if they are 16, they will become 17 by the time they graduate; * Applicants do not have to have qualifying SAT or ACT scores to begin their application. http://www.navy.com/careers/nrotc/

$180,000

open

Essay required - $500. For more information, go to their website at:  http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/nursing/

At least 18 years old. HS diploma or equivalent. Citizenship or VISA. Be a resident of Broward, Miami-Dade, or Palm Beach. Enrolling in accredited Paramedic program. Two professional letters of rec. and two personal letters of reference, not related to applicant. Be able to meet all requirements of the State of Florida as it pertains to becoming a paramedic. Students should see and review the website for application and specific guidelines and instructions. http://www.fcabc.com/programs.php 

Scholarship(s) will be awarded to high school seniors who have met the eligibility requirements and who are planning to enroll in an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution during the 2009- 2010 school year.  The number of scholarships and the dollar amount of each scholarship will be determine by the amount of  funds that will be raised at the Pepsi Bottling Group Scholarship Golf Outing scheduled to be held in March of 2009. Scholarship recipients will be selected by a committee appointed by the Pepsi Bottling Group. For more information go to: http://www.stantoncollegeprep.org/news/2009PepsiYouthScholarshipApplication.pdf

Ronald A. Hammond, Golden Drum Scholarship Application

Merit, community service based - 20 Full-tuition scholarships for attendance at either FIU or UM. Must be graduating senior of Black/African descent, a citizen and FL resident. See the on-line application for requirements.
You may also download and print the application at to FIU at http://www.fiu.edu/~mpas/  .

January 30, 2009

Applications are now available on-line at http://www.rmhc.com/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/.  Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria:
* RMHC/HACER Scholarship: Must have at least one parent of Hispanic origin ( Application)
* RMHC/Future Achievers Scholarship: Must have at least one parent of African-American               origin or Black Caribbean heritage (Application)
* RMHC/Scholars: ALL Students may apply regardless of ethnic heritage. Note: Asian,                    African American and Hispanic students are welcome to apply for the RMHC Scholars   program provided they have not applied for one of the two scholarship programs   listed above. (Application)
* Must be a legal US resident
* Must be eligible to enroll and attend an institution of higher education or a     vocational/technical school
* Plan to enroll at an accredited post-secondary education institution during the academic      year following their graduation
* Reside in Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, West Palm Beach Counties and Treasure Coast
* Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, financial need, community           service, and, personal qualities and strengths as portrayed in a required essay.

Wal-Mart offers a number of scholarships to students employed as well as parents who are employed by Wal-Mart. Scholarships are also available to students who are not employed by Wal-Mart. Awards vary. For more scholarship information, go to their website at http://walmartstores.com/GlobalWMStoresWeb/navigate.do?catg=765   .

Provides scholarships to help meet last-dollar needs of low-income students. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have a family adjusted gross income of $30,000 or less, demonstrate unmet financial need of at least $1,000 after the financial aid award package has been determined and have a grade point average of 2.5 and above on a 4.0 scale. Recipients must enroll at the undergraduate level on a full-time basis at an accredited Title IV eligible institution in the U.S. or Puerto Rico. Awards range from $1,000 to $3,800. Applications will be available starting January 15, 2009, at: www.salliemaefund.org.

Scholarships for Military Children

 See their website at: http://www.militaryscholar.org/

The 2009 Scholarship Program will open on November 3rd, 2008

Awards of $1,200 are given to High School Seniors. Living in proximity of a Simon Property Mall. Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited college, university, or technical school. Transcripts. Financial Need. Leadership skills and participation in school and community activities. Information and application at: http://www.simonyouth.scholarshipamerica.org/     

Skidmore College

The Annual Filene Foundation Music Competition. Winners will be awarded $10,000 each year to cover college expenses. You can learn more about the Filene Foundation Music Competition by going to http://www.skidmore.edu/academics/music/scholarships/Filene-index.htm

The Southern Scholarship Foundation was established to provide outstanding students needing financial assistance with an opportunity to obtain a college education. The Foundation provides rent-free housing to deserving students in a cooperative living environment. The SSF currently operates scholarship houses at Florida State, University of Florida, Florida A&M, Bethune-Cookman, Florida Gulf Coast University. Additional information can be obtained by going to their website at: http://www.southernscholarship.org/  or by calling 850.222.3832

University of West Florida: 

All scholarships are for Florida residents only. Scholarships are given on the basis of high school academic records and SAT/ACT Scores. Non-Florida Tuition Grants are given to freshman and transfers for $5,000 per academic year. Scholarships are also given based on athletics for 13 varsity sports. More information can be received at 850-474-2934 or www.uwf.edu. Visit website to check out the University of West Florida’s 2008-2009 Application for the John C. Pace Jr. Scholars Award. Please call 800-263-1074 or visit www.uwf.edu. The application deadline is February 2008 and the scholarship is a four-year $20,000 scholarship for full-time incoming freshman that are Florida residents.

February 2009

United Negro College Fund

Since 1985, the UNCF Scholarships and Grants Administration office has awarded in scholarship assistance over $105 million to over 28,000 students enrolled in its 39 member colleges and universities and other HBCUs and majority institutions as well. They provide support in numerous ways to a variety of constituencies. Learn more about scholarships http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/index.asp  

Deadlines vary

Sponsored by USA Funds, is open to financially needy students who are high school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students. Applicants must be United States citizens or legal residents enrolled at least half time as an undergraduate, or full time as a graduate student, in an accredited institution and not in default on a student loan. Details regarding the 2008 program will be available on the USA Funds Web site, www.usafunds.org. Applications will be available December 15, 2008 at www.scholarshipamerica.org/usafunds.

William J. English Memorial Scholarship

Award of $3,000 Senior in Florida School. Planning to attend a Florida Public or Private College. Major in computer science and/or information technology related field. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Transcripts. Essay. Information/Application at: www.faeds.org

February 15, 2009