Saturday, October 1, 2011

Scholarships, Competition, Programs

State Farm Youth Advisory Board Scholarship
Provided By:  State Farm Insurance Companies
Deadline:  October 03, 2011
Type of Award:  Scholarship
Amount:  $5000
Awards Available:  30
Description:
The State Farm Youth Advisory Board Scholarship is available to students between the ages of 17 and 20 in the U.S. and Canada who are passionate about service-learning. You must be selected as a youth advisory board member and sit on the board for one year to be eligible for this award. The board is given responsibility over the resources of five million dollars to grant signature service-learning projects that seek to solve important domestic issues.
Applicable Majors:  All Fields of Study
Additional Information:
The Board’s work is handled through four in-person meetings at State Farm’s Corporate headquarters in Bloomington, IL. or at other locations within the U.S. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

Siemens Competition
Provided By:  Siemens Foundation
Deadline:  October 03, 2011
Type of Award:  Scholarship
Amount:  $100000
Awards Available:  60
Description:  The Siemens Competition is open to high school students in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Wake and Midway Islands, and the Marianas. Students are encouraged to do research in math, science, or technology; giving young scientists the opportunity to present their research to leading scientists in their field. Three Hundred projects are recognized as Semifinalists. Regional Finalists are awarded a trip to compete at one of six regional competitions. At the regional event, after presenting a poster, giving an oral presentation, and participating in a question and answer session, the student or team of students will qualify for $1000 to $3000 scholarship. National Finalists qualify for $10,000 to $100,000 scholarship. Individuals submitting projects must be seniors at the time of the deadline; team applicants made up of two or three students may be freshman, sophomores, juniors, or seniors.
Applicable Majors:  All Fields of Study
Additional Information:  Please visit the Web site provided for additional information.

Step Up to Bullying Scholarship
Provided By:  Do Something
Deadline:  October 14, 2011
Type of Award:  Scholarship
Amount:  $500
Awards Available:  2
Description:
The Step Up to Bullying Scholarship is available to students who are U.S. citizens and no more than 25 years of age. You must submit a short essay on the sponsor's webpage detailing what you're doing to step up to bullying in your school or community to qualify for this award.
Applicable Majors:  All Fields of Study
Additional Information:
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.



Navy  ROTC  Scholarships

www.nrotc.navy.mil
FULL-SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Four-Year Scholarship:
· Full tuition at one of the listed colleges or universities
· All colleges/university educational fees
· Stipend for text books
· Provide all uniforms
· Three summer cruises
· Subsistence allowance each academic month
Year Current
Freshmen - $250
Sophomore - $300
Junior - $350
Senior - $400
Some colleges also offer 100% room and board to students who receive the Navy, Air Force or Army ROTC scholarship.


Johns Hopkins University HOME Program Application

Purdue University PROMISE

Lehigh University Achievers Program



"Natural Disaster" PSA Video Contest
Provided By:  National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies
Deadline:  January 30, 2012
Type of Award:  Contest
Amount:  $3000
Awards Available:  3
Website:
Description:
The "Natural Disaster" PSA Video Contest is open to all college students. To enter, you must submit a 23 to 27 second PSA, in DVD format, that stresses the importance of hiring a licensed contractor when a natural disaster strikes, and emphasizes that hiring an unlicensed contractor can be risky.
Applicable Majors:  All Fields of Study
Additional Information:
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
http://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/resources/minority_law_students.html

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