Scholarships for Women - Fall 2011

Fall 2011 Scholarships Now Available For Women of All Ages - Application Available Online; No Essay or GPA Required

 

Nationwide -- As the fall season approaches, http://www.womenscholarships.org/ continues to give away a $10,000 monthly scholarship award to a female who is 18 years of age or older. The scholarship award is designed to help women and moms, who make up nearly two-thirds of all college students. It can be used to pay for tuition, books, housing, and more. To apply, students simply have to register online, view free information from sponsor colleges and universities, and then confirm their registration.

 

Females of all ethnic groups and age brackets are eligible to apply. Applicants must, however, be permanent residents of the United States, and must be planning to attend or are already enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at any college, university, or trade school.

 

At the end of each month, one random winner is selected from a drawing and the scholarship monies are paid in one lump sum directly to the winner upon verification. Typically, the drawing date is around the middle or the end of each month.

 

The organization behind the web site that provides the scholarship funds is on a mission to help as many female students as possible by offsetting their disadvantaged situation. A recent USA Today article revealed that minority and female enrollment in college lags disproportionately because of the lack of resources and financial aid that are being made available.

 

For more details, visit www.WomenScholarships.org

College Scholarships

See website for additional information.

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AARP Foundation Women’s Scholarship Program -
For women 40+ seeking new job skills, training and educational opportunities to support themselves.

Academic Competitiveness Grant - For first-year and second-year college students who graduated from high school.

Actuarial Diversity Scholarship - For minority students pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession.

Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship Fund - For students who demonstrate excellence in leadership, diversity, integrity and academia.

American Copy Editors Society Scholarship - Available to junior, senior and graduate students who will take full-time copy editing jobs or internships.

AORN Foundation Scholarship - For students studying to be nurses and perioperative nurses pursuing undergrad and grad degrees.

Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship -For students who indicate a sincere interest in an automotive related career.

AWG Minority Scholarship For Women - Encourages young minority women to pursue an education and later a career in the geosciences.

AXA Achievements Scholarship - Provides more than $600K in annual scholarships to 52 students – one from each state.

B

Beacon Partners Healthcare IT Scholarships - Awarded to a student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the IT Healthcare field.

Best Buy Scholarship - For students in grades 9-12 who plan to enter a full-time undergraduate program upon high school graduation.

Burger King Scholars Program - For high school seniors who have part-time jobs and excel academically in school.

C

CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program - Developed to assist minority and disabled students, but open to all who meet the requirements.

Coca-Cola Scholars Program - Four-year achievement-based scholarships given to 250 high school seniors each year.

D

Davidson Fellows Scholarship - Recognizes and awards the extraordinary who excel in math, science, and technology.

Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund - Need-based scholarships for college students are part of the progressive movement in their community.

Dell Scholars Program - For students who demonstrate a desire and ability to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.

Development Fund For Black Students in Science and Technology - For students studying science or technology at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Discovery Scholarship - Annual scholarship for high school juniors to support continued education and training beyond high school.

E

Ed Bradley/Ken Kashiwahara Scholarships - Open to full-time students who are pursuing careers in radio and television news.

EMPOWER Scholarship Award - Designed to increase diversity in the medical rehabilitation field by awarding students of color.

ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program - For minority and female students majoring in a field related to computer and video game arts.

F

Fulbright Scholar Program - Sends faculty and professionals abroad each year to lecture and conduct research.

Future Engineers Scholarship Program - For students pursuing a career in engineering who shows outstanding academic performance.

G

Gates Millennium Scholarship - Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; established to help low income minority students.

Go On Girl Book Club Scholarship - Supports authors of the Black African Diaspora who want to write their way to college money.

Google Anita Borg Scholarship - For women who excel in computing and technology, and are active role models and leaders.

H

Hallie Q. Brown Scholarship - For African American women who have a minimum C average, and can demonstrate financial need.

HBCU Study Abroad Scholarship - Provides travel opportunities for students of color who are traditionally under-represented in such programs

J

Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program - Provides fellowships to students who excel in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.

Javits-Frasier Teacher Scholarship Fund - To increase diverse students’ access to talent development opportunities through teacher training.

Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund - For low-income women who have a vision of how their education will benefit themselves and their community.

Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship - For cosmetology and barber school students who can demonstrate a financial need.

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KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program - For college-bound students who can demonstrate financial need, and have a GPA of at least 2.75.

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Lincoln Forum Scholarship Essay Contest - A writing contest pertaining to the life and times of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era.

M

McKesson Pharmacy Scholarship - Designed to assist pharmacy students who plan to continue their education.

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National Achievement Scholarship - Established in 1964 to provide recognition for outstanding African American high school students.

National Black Police Association Scholarships - For students pursuing careers in law enforcement, criminal justice, and other related areas.

National Institute of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship - For students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing science and health-related research.

National SMART Grant - Available to full-time students who are majoring in science, math, technology, engineering, and more.

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PMI Educational Foundation Scholarships - Established for students in the field of project management or a project management related field.

R

Ron Brown Scholar Program - Seeks to identify African American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society.

Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship - Seeks to recognize outstanding young people who are promoting American values on college campuses.

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Siemen Competition - Competition for individual or team research projects in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology.

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Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships - For first-generation students majoring in business, finance, science, engineering, and more.

Tri-Delta Scholarships - For students who excel in chapter and campus involvement, community service, academics, and more.

Tylenol Scholarship - For students pursuing a career in health care who can demonstrate leadership and academic qualities.

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United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Scholarships - Administers 400 different scholarship programs so low-income families can afford college, tuition, and books.

U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship - For high school seniors planning to enroll or college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors already enrolled.

USDA/1890 National Scholars Program - For students seeking a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, food, or natural resource sciences and related majors.

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Vanguard Minority Scholarship Program - Provides merit-based scholarships to minority students studying business, finance, economics and more.

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William B. Ruggles Right To Work Journalism Scholarship - Available to undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in journalism or a related field.

Writer’s Digest Annual Short Story Competition - Contest for writers who can compose the best fictional short story, written in 1,500 words or less.

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Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship - For academic high-achievers in science, engineering, and information technology

United Youth Fitness Scholarship

Provided By:   United Youth Fitness

Deadline:   September 30, 2011

Type of Award:  Essay Contest

Amount:  $1500

Awards Available:  1

Website:   http://www.unitedyouthfitness.org/Scholarship.html

Description:

The United Youth Fitness Scholarship is available to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. To be considered, you must answer the following question in 500 word or less: "What does fitness mean to you, and how can you better incorporate overall health and fitness into your daily life as a student?"

Applicable Majors:  All Fields of Study

Additional Information:  Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

 

AFSA Second Chance Scholarship Contest

AFSA Second Chance Scholarship Contest

Provided By: American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA)

Deadline:  August 24, 2011

Type of Award:  Contest

Amount:  $1000

Awards Available:  5

Website:  http://www.afsascholarship.org/

Description:

The AFSA Second Chance Scholarship Contest is open to students pursuing a college degree or trade school education. You must read the "Fire Sprinkler Essay" then take a ten - question multiple choice test to be eligible for this award. For each question answered incorrectly, you will be given one more chance at the end of the exam to answer those questions correctly. A total of five entries into the drawing is possible if you answer all ten questions correctly.

Applicable Majors:  All Fields of Study

Additional Information:  Please visit the Web site provided for additional information.

 

White House Internship Program

White House Internship Program:

Things to Know

The application period for the Spring 2012 White House Internship Program is now open. Applicants have until September 11, 2011 to apply for a Spring 2012 White House Internship. Please read instructions below and refer to our FAQ page for additional explanations.

  

The following are important questions to ask yourself before and after submitting your internship application.  The link to apply can be found at the bottom of this page, but please read all instructions before starting your application.

  

Am I eligible to apply for a White House Internship?

All White House Internship Program participants must be:

• United States citizens
• At least 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college or university OR graduated in the past two years from undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college or university

OR

• A veteran of the United States Armed Forces who possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent and has served on active duty at any time over the past two years

Am I available for the Spring 2012 internship program?

All White House Interns are expected to intern full-time for the entire term of the program:

• The spring internship term runs from January 17, 2012 - May 4, 2012
• Please visit our FAQ page for questions regarding quarter systems
• The White House internship program is an unpaid program
• The White House internship program is a full-time program
• Interns will be expected to work from approximately 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday-Friday
• Hours may vary by office
• Please visit our FAQ page for questions regarding the definition of "full-time"
   

Do I have all my application materials?
A completed packet includes:

• Two Essays: Each answer should be between 300-500 words in length
• Current Resume: Your resume should not exceed one page
• Three Letters of Recommendation

How do I submit my application correctly?
All application materials must be submitted online.

• The application for the Spring 2012 White House Internship will be posted from May 9, 2011 - September 11, 2011. All Spring 2012 White House Internship application materials MUST be submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59 p.m. EDT September 11, 2011.
• When an applicant enters a recommender's email address into the application, the recommender will be sent an email with instructions on how to submit a recommendation for the applicant.
• When a letter of recommendation has been successfully submitted, both the applicant and the recommender will receive an email confirmation with the name of the recommender who has submitted a letter on the applicant's behalf.

Please click here to fill out and submit your application to the Spring 2012 White House Internship Program

SCHOLARSHIPS

SATW Teen Travel Writing Scholarship

Provided By:  Society of American Travel Writers

Deadline:  August 01, 2011

Type of Award: Scholarship

Amount:  $1000

Awards Available:  3

Website:  http://www.myfamilytravels.com/Teen_travel_writing

Description:

The SATW Teen Travel Writing Scholarship is available to junior high and high school students between the ages of 13 and 18. To be considered, you must submit a travel blog of no more than 600 words about a personal travel experience. Write about where you went and what it meant to you, what worked and what didn't work, what you learned from the trip, or how it changed you. Bring other travelers into the world you visited. It can be funny, serious, contemplative, whatever, as long as it is informative.

Applicable Majors:  All Fields of Study

Additional Information:

Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

Money Mission Financial Literacy Scholarship

Provided By:  Money Mission, LLC

Deadline:  August 15, 2011

Type of Award: Scholarship

Amount:  $1000

Awards Available: 4

Website:  http://www.moneymission.com/

Description:

The Money Mission Financial Literacy Scholarship is available to high school seniors. You must register to play a financial literacy game via a link placed on the website of a participating credit union. To be considered, you must submit a 400 - 800 - word essay on the following topic: "What I Learned From the Money Mission Financial Literacy Scholarship Program Simulation and How Those Lessons Will Help Me in Real Life."

Applicable Majors: All Fields of Study

Additional Information:

Students are not required to join or become a member of a credit union. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

Advancing Aspirations Global Scholarship

Provided By:  Womenetics

Deadline:  August 12, 2011

Type of Award:  Scholarship

Amount:  $5000

Awards Available:  10

Website:

http://www.womenetics.com/advancing-aspirations-global-scholarship

Description:

The Advancing Aspirations Global Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are legal residents of the U.S. To be considered, you must submit an essay on one of the nine topics in 2500 words or less, as well as a separate 200 - word essay on what you will do with the prize money should you win.

Applicable Majors:

Administration of Special Education

Adult Literacy Tutor/Instructor

Adult and Continuing Education

Adult and Continuing Education Administration

Agricultural Teacher Education

American Government and Politics (United States)

Applied Economics

Art Teacher Education

Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education

Biology Teacher Education

Biomedical Sciences

Business Teacher Education

Chemistry Teacher Education

College Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Community College Education

Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling

Community Health and Preventive Medicine

Community Organization and Advocacy

Computer Teacher Education

Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education

Criminal Justice

Curriculum and Instruction

Demography and Population Studies

Development Economics and International Development

Drama and Dance Teacher Education

Early Childhood Education

Economics

Education

Education/Teaching of Autistic

Education/Teaching of Blind and Visually Impaired

Education/Teaching of Deaf and Hearing Impaired

Education/Teaching of Developmentally Delayed

Education/Teaching of Early Childhood Special Education

Education/Teaching of Emotionally Disturbed

Education/Teaching of Learning Disabled

Education/Teaching of Mentally Retarded

Education/Teaching of Multiply Disabled

Education/Teaching of Orthopedically Impaired

Education/Teaching of Speech or Language Impaired

Education/Teaching of Traumatically Brain Injured

Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented

Educational Administration

Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement

Educational Evaluation and Research

Educational Statistics and Research Methods

Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision

Educational/Instructional Media Design

Elementary Education

Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship

English/Language Arts Teacher Education

Environmental Education

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies

Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner

Foreign Language Teacher Education

French Language Teacher Education

Geography Teacher Education

German Language Teacher Education

Health Occupations Teacher Education

Health Teacher Education

Higher Education Administration

History Teacher Education

Homeopathic Medicine/Homeopathy

Human Nutrition

Human Services

Indian/Native American Education

International Business

International Economics

International Marketing

International Public Health

International Relations and Affairs

International and Comparative Education

Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education

Kindergarten/PreSchool Education

Latin Teacher Education

Maternal and Child Health

Mathematics Teacher Education

Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)

Montessori Teacher Education

Multicultural Education

Music Teacher Education

Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy (ND)

Nursing

Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)

Nursing Science (MS, PhD)

Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing

Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)

Pediatric Nursing

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

Physics Teacher Education

Political Science and Government

Pre-Law Studies

Pre-Medical Studies

Pre-Pharmacy Studies

Psychology Teacher Education

Public Administration

Public Health

Public Health Education and Promotion

Public Health/Community Nursing

Public Policy Analysis

Reading Teacher Education

Religious Education

Sales and Marketing Teacher Education

School Counselor Education

School Librarian/Media Specialist

Science Teacher Education

Secondary Education

Secondary School Administration/Principalship

Social Science Teacher Education

Social Studies Teacher Education

Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education

Sociology

Spanish Language Teacher Education

Special Education and Teaching

Speech Teacher Education

Student Counseling

Superintendency and Educational System Administration

Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

Teaching Assistants

Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Technical Teacher Education

Technology and Industrial Arts Teacher Education

Trade and Industrial Teacher Education

Urban Education and Leadership

Waldorf/Steiner Teacher Education

Women's Studies

Youth Services/Administration

Additional Information:

First prize winners will be invited to attend and be recognized at the Womenetics Global Women's Initiative luncheon and symposium in Atlanta or Chicago, and win a trip to the Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

Share Your Story Scholarship

Provided By:  Share Your Story Scholarship Foundation

Deadline:  July 15, 2011

Type of Award:  Essay Contest

Amount:  $5000

Awards Available:  9

Website:  http://shareyourstoryessays.com/

Description:

The Share Your Story Scholarship is available to high school juniors and seniors and college freshmen who come from underserved communities. To be considered you must submit an essay(s) that was written for your college application(s). Essays must be at least 400 words. The top essays will be included in the publication of a book: Share your Story.

Applicable Majors:  All Fields of Study

Additional Information:

Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information

Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship

Provided By:  Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship Program

Deadline:  July 31, 2011

Type of Award:  Scholarship

Amount:  $1000

Awards Available:  Unspecified

Website:  http://www.gkscholarship.com/

Description:

The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is open to ninth through twelfth grade high school students, college students, and graduate students who are legal U.S. residents. Students not currently in school must plan to enroll in a higher education program within 12 months. You must submit a 250 - word personal statement to be considered for this award. The award may be used for tuition, room and board, books, or any related educational expense.

Applicable Majors:  All Fields of Study

Additional Information:

Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information

DirectTextbook.com 2011 Essay Contest Scholarship

Provided By:  DirectTextbook.com

Deadline:  July 16, 2011

Type of Award:  Essay Contest

Amount:  $1000

Awards Available:  2

Website:  http://www.directtextbook.com/scholarship.php

Description:

The DirectTextbook.com 2011 Essay Contest Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in an accredited two- or four- year college or university. To enter, you must submit a 500- word essay that answers the question: "What is integrity? How does integrity apply to your life?" You must be a US citizen and have never been incarcerated to be eligible for this award. A minimum 2.5 GPA is also required.

Applicable Majors:  All Fields of Study

Additional Information:  

         Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

United Youth Fitness Scholarship

Provided By:  United Youth Fitness

Deadline:  September 30, 2011

Type of Award:  Essay Contest

Amount:  $1500

Awards Available:  1

Website:

http://www.unitedyouthfitness.org/Scholarship.html

Description:

The United Youth Fitness Scholarship is available to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. To be considered, you must answer the following question in 500 word or less: "What does fitness mean to you, and how can you better incorporate overall health and fitness into your daily life as a student?"

Applicable Majors:  All Fields of Study

Additional Information:

Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

Famous Footwear $2500 Scholarshiphttp://www.famousfootwear.com/CampusKicks/?partnerid=Email_110707_FF_SportsSandals_Yahoo

Deadline:  Complete online application

How it works:

• College students act as ambassadors, spreading Famous Footwear savings around their campus
• Ambassadors get a personal promotion code to share with their friends through text message, Facebook, blogs, Twitter, email, etc

What you get:

• $5 in Famous Footwear gift cards for every friend who redeems your personal code (up to $250 per year) and the top performing ambassador will score a $2,500 scholarship!
• Famous Footwear gear including a $25 gift card to start off the school year with a new pair of kicks
• A chance to interview for a paid internship at the Famous Footwear corporate office