1) Provided By: Riceland
Deadline: February 16, 2010
Type of Award: Scholarship
Amount: $2000
Awards Available:5
Website: http://scholarship.mahatmarice.com/
Description: The Mahatma Rice Scholarship Program is available to high school seniors attending school in following areas: Orange County/Los Angeles, New York/New Jersey, Miami-Dade/Monroe/Broward County, Chicago or San Francisco/San Jose Metro. Submissions must be accompanied by a completed entry form, which can be found on the sponsor's website. You must write an essay that answers the question: "How will your college education help you to achieve your lifetime goals?"
2) Provided By: Nicodemus Wilderness Project
Deadline: December 31, 2009
Type of Award: Scholarship
Amount: $500
Awards Available: Unspecified
Website: http://www.wildernessproject.org/volunteer_apprentice_ecologist
Description: The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Scholarship is open to young people interested in the environment. The initiative seeks to elevate young people (including disadvantaged and at-risk youth) into leadership roles by engaging them in environmental cleanup projects, empower volunteers to rebuild the environmental and social well-being of our communities, and improve local living conditions for both citizens and wildlife. A $500 scholarship will be awarded annually to the author of the top Apprentice Ecologist essay.
3) Provided By: Heart of America Foundation
Deadline: October 31, 2009
Type of Award: Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Awards Available: Unspecified
Website: http://www.heartofamerica.org/scholarships.htm
Description: The Heart of America Foundation- Christopher Reeve Award is available to high school seniors and younger who have demonstrate tremendous courage and compassion in serving their community. You must be nominated for this award to be considered.
4) Provided By: Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship Program
Deadline: December 31, 2009
Type of Award: Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Awards Available: Unspecified
Website: http://www.gkscholarship.com/
Description: The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is open to 9th-12th grade high school students, college students or graduate school students who are legal U.S. residents. Students not currently in school must plan to enroll in a higher education program within 12 months. Students may study any major and attend any college in the U.S. The award may be used for tuition, room and board, books or any related educational expense. A brief personal statement is required.
5) Provided By: Davidson Institute for Talent Development
Deadline: March 03, 2010
Type of Award: Scholarship
Amount: $50000
Awards Available: Unspecified
Website: http://www.davidsongifted.org/Fellows/
Description: The Davidson Fellows Scholarship is open to students who can demonstrate noteworthy achievements through the creation of a "significant piece of work" aimed at improving the lives of others in the areas of science, technology, mathematics, music, literature, philosophy and outside the box. A "significant piece of work" is defined as an exceptionally creative application of existing knowledge; a new idea with high impact; an innovative solution with broad-range implications; an important advancement that can be replicated and built upon; an interdisciplinary discovery; an exemplary performance; and/or another demonstration of extraordinary accomplishment. You must also be under the age of 18 as of October 1, 2010 and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
6) Provided by: Youth Foundation, Inc.
Deadline: December 01, 2009
Amount: $4,000
Website: http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/youthfdn/index.html
Description: The Youth Foundation Scholarship is available to high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and plan to attend an accredited four-year U.S. college or university. You must have a 3.5 or better GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.
7) Provided by: Young Epidemiology Scholars Program
Deadline: February 01, 2010
Amount: $50000
Website: http://www.collegeboard.com/yes/fs/atc.html
Description: The Young Epidemiology Scholars (YES) Competition is available to high school juniors and seniors. You must conduct an original research project that investigates the many behavioral, biological, environmental, and social factors that affect health. Epidemiology is the science of exploring patterns of disease, illness and injury within populations, with the goal of developing methods for prevention, control and treatment to improve health. You must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa or the Mariana Islands. Only one project per applicant will be accepted and team projects are not eligible.
8) Provided by: CAP Charitable Foundation, Ron Brown Scholarship Program
Deadline: January 09, 2010
Amount: $10000
Website: http://www.ronbrown.org
Description: The Ron Brown Scholarship is open to Black or African- American high school seniors who are academically talented, highly motivated and plan to pursue an undergraduate degree on a full- time basis. You must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident and demonstrate excellent academics, exceptional leadership potential, financial need and an impact on your community through activities and service to others.
9) Provided by: Horatio Alger Association
Deadline: October 30, 2009
Amount: $20000
Website: https://www.horatioalger.org//index.cfm
Description: The Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program is open to full-time high school seniors who are planning to pursue a bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university in the United States. To be eligible, you must demonstrate critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred; if higher, an explanation must be provided), demonstrate academic achievement (a minimum 2.0 GPA), and also be involved in co-curricular and community service activities. Applicants must be United States citizens. Please visit the Horatio Alger Association website for individual program descriptions.
10) Provided by: John F. Kennedy Library
Deadline: January 09, 2010
Amount: $5000
Website: http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education+and+Public+Programs/Profile+in+Courage+Award/Essay+Contest+for+High+School+Students/
Description: The John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve. You must write an original essay of no more than 1,000-words on one of the topics found on the Web site provided.
11) SATW Teen Travel Writing Scholarship is provided by the Society of American Travel Writing Scholarships. The Deadline is September 27, 2009, the amount that would be won is $1000 and there are 3 available awards. I have to opportunity to win because it is to every student between the ages of 13-18 that has to write about a personal travel experience no more than 600 words.
12) AXA Achievement Scholarship Program provided by the AZA Achievement scholarship Program the deadline is on December 15, 2009. The amount of the award is $25000 this award is available for 52 people. Anyone is eligible to receive this scholarship if you are a High School Senior that are outstanding outside of classrooms and that are planning to attend a university of California in the Fall 2010.
13) Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is provided by Barron Prize the deadline is on April 30, 2010. The amount is $2500 and it is to everyone who has done community service for their own nothing for school that has helped others, and someone who is spirited in school.
14) Davidson Fellows Scholarship is provided by Davidson Institute for Talent Development the deadline is on March 3, 2010. The amount is $50000 it is opened for any student that can demonstrate achievements though a creation that improves the lives of others areas of science, technology, mathematic, music, literature, philosophy and outside the box.
15) Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Scholarship is provided by Nicodemus Wilderness Project the deadline is on December 31, 2010 and the award is for $500. And it is opened for everyone who cares about the environment and who is seeking young people to care about the environment as well.
Deadline: February 16, 2010
Type of Award: Scholarship
Amount: $2000
Awards Available:5
Website: http://scholarship.mahatmarice.com/
Description: The Mahatma Rice Scholarship Program is available to high school seniors attending school in following areas: Orange County/Los Angeles, New York/New Jersey, Miami-Dade/Monroe/Broward County, Chicago or San Francisco/San Jose Metro. Submissions must be accompanied by a completed entry form, which can be found on the sponsor's website. You must write an essay that answers the question: "How will your college education help you to achieve your lifetime goals?"
2) Provided By: Nicodemus Wilderness Project
Deadline: December 31, 2009
Type of Award: Scholarship
Amount: $500
Awards Available: Unspecified
Website: http://www.wildernessproject.org/volunteer_apprentice_ecologist
Description: The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Scholarship is open to young people interested in the environment. The initiative seeks to elevate young people (including disadvantaged and at-risk youth) into leadership roles by engaging them in environmental cleanup projects, empower volunteers to rebuild the environmental and social well-being of our communities, and improve local living conditions for both citizens and wildlife. A $500 scholarship will be awarded annually to the author of the top Apprentice Ecologist essay.
3) Provided By: Heart of America Foundation
Deadline: October 31, 2009
Type of Award: Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Awards Available: Unspecified
Website: http://www.heartofamerica.org/scholarships.htm
Description: The Heart of America Foundation- Christopher Reeve Award is available to high school seniors and younger who have demonstrate tremendous courage and compassion in serving their community. You must be nominated for this award to be considered.
4) Provided By: Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship Program
Deadline: December 31, 2009
Type of Award: Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Awards Available: Unspecified
Website: http://www.gkscholarship.com/
Description: The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is open to 9th-12th grade high school students, college students or graduate school students who are legal U.S. residents. Students not currently in school must plan to enroll in a higher education program within 12 months. Students may study any major and attend any college in the U.S. The award may be used for tuition, room and board, books or any related educational expense. A brief personal statement is required.
5) Provided By: Davidson Institute for Talent Development
Deadline: March 03, 2010
Type of Award: Scholarship
Amount: $50000
Awards Available: Unspecified
Website: http://www.davidsongifted.org/Fellows/
Description: The Davidson Fellows Scholarship is open to students who can demonstrate noteworthy achievements through the creation of a "significant piece of work" aimed at improving the lives of others in the areas of science, technology, mathematics, music, literature, philosophy and outside the box. A "significant piece of work" is defined as an exceptionally creative application of existing knowledge; a new idea with high impact; an innovative solution with broad-range implications; an important advancement that can be replicated and built upon; an interdisciplinary discovery; an exemplary performance; and/or another demonstration of extraordinary accomplishment. You must also be under the age of 18 as of October 1, 2010 and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
6) Provided by: Youth Foundation, Inc.
Deadline: December 01, 2009
Amount: $4,000
Website: http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/youthfdn/index.html
Description: The Youth Foundation Scholarship is available to high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and plan to attend an accredited four-year U.S. college or university. You must have a 3.5 or better GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.
7) Provided by: Young Epidemiology Scholars Program
Deadline: February 01, 2010
Amount: $50000
Website: http://www.collegeboard.com/yes/fs/atc.html
Description: The Young Epidemiology Scholars (YES) Competition is available to high school juniors and seniors. You must conduct an original research project that investigates the many behavioral, biological, environmental, and social factors that affect health. Epidemiology is the science of exploring patterns of disease, illness and injury within populations, with the goal of developing methods for prevention, control and treatment to improve health. You must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa or the Mariana Islands. Only one project per applicant will be accepted and team projects are not eligible.
8) Provided by: CAP Charitable Foundation, Ron Brown Scholarship Program
Deadline: January 09, 2010
Amount: $10000
Website: http://www.ronbrown.org
Description: The Ron Brown Scholarship is open to Black or African- American high school seniors who are academically talented, highly motivated and plan to pursue an undergraduate degree on a full- time basis. You must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident and demonstrate excellent academics, exceptional leadership potential, financial need and an impact on your community through activities and service to others.
9) Provided by: Horatio Alger Association
Deadline: October 30, 2009
Amount: $20000
Website: https://www.horatioalger.org//index.cfm
Description: The Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program is open to full-time high school seniors who are planning to pursue a bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university in the United States. To be eligible, you must demonstrate critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred; if higher, an explanation must be provided), demonstrate academic achievement (a minimum 2.0 GPA), and also be involved in co-curricular and community service activities. Applicants must be United States citizens. Please visit the Horatio Alger Association website for individual program descriptions.
10) Provided by: John F. Kennedy Library
Deadline: January 09, 2010
Amount: $5000
Website: http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education+and+Public+Programs/Profile+in+Courage+Award/Essay+Contest+for+High+School+Students/
Description: The John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve. You must write an original essay of no more than 1,000-words on one of the topics found on the Web site provided.
11) SATW Teen Travel Writing Scholarship is provided by the Society of American Travel Writing Scholarships. The Deadline is September 27, 2009, the amount that would be won is $1000 and there are 3 available awards. I have to opportunity to win because it is to every student between the ages of 13-18 that has to write about a personal travel experience no more than 600 words.
12) AXA Achievement Scholarship Program provided by the AZA Achievement scholarship Program the deadline is on December 15, 2009. The amount of the award is $25000 this award is available for 52 people. Anyone is eligible to receive this scholarship if you are a High School Senior that are outstanding outside of classrooms and that are planning to attend a university of California in the Fall 2010.
13) Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is provided by Barron Prize the deadline is on April 30, 2010. The amount is $2500 and it is to everyone who has done community service for their own nothing for school that has helped others, and someone who is spirited in school.
14) Davidson Fellows Scholarship is provided by Davidson Institute for Talent Development the deadline is on March 3, 2010. The amount is $50000 it is opened for any student that can demonstrate achievements though a creation that improves the lives of others areas of science, technology, mathematic, music, literature, philosophy and outside the box.
15) Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Scholarship is provided by Nicodemus Wilderness Project the deadline is on December 31, 2010 and the award is for $500. And it is opened for everyone who cares about the environment and who is seeking young people to care about the environment as well.