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Golden Leaf Scholarship
CFNC.org
College Prowler Scholarships & Grants for North Carolina Students
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NC A&T Scholarships
College Scholarships.org
http://www.scholarshipplus.com/wake/scholarships.cfm
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Athletics/Coaching Scholarships Alumni Association Athletic Scholarship
Description: Scholarship for incoming or current undergraduate student-athletes attending the University of North Carolina at Wilmington full-time. Awards are given to help the university meet its NCAA scholarship goals. Due date varies.
Applicable School(s): University of North Carolina-Wilmington
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Four Year Conservation Scholarship
Award
Description: Scholarship for college
freshmen who are pursuing studies in Conservation or related fields (i.e.
Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Environmental Studies, Conservation
Education, Outdoor Education/Recreation, and Animal Science). A Safari Club
International Chapter must recommend applicant. Selection based on life
experiences, communication skills, commitment, leadership potential, academic
achievement, and SAT Excellence. Renewable.
NCAIAW
Scholarship
Description: Annual award for a college
senior attending a former North Carolina AIAW college and who are majoring in
Health, Physcial Education, Recreation, or Dance. Nonrenewable. Eligible
schools: Appalachian State, Belmont Abbey, Bennett, Campbell, Davidson, Duke,
East Carolina, Gardner-Webb, High Point, Mars Hill, Meredith, NC A&T;, NC
State, Pembroke State, Salem, UNC-Asheville, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC-Charlotte,
UNC-Wilmington, Wake Forest, and Western
Carolina.
Professional Development
Grant
Description: Scholarship for continuing
education students who are members of the North Carolina Recreation and Park
Society. Students must be employed (minimum of two years) as a paid
professional in a park, recreation or leisure services setting in North
Carolina. Number of awards may vary
Engineering (Mechanical) Scholarships Carolina Tractor Scholarship
Description: Scholarship for continuing
students attending North Carolina State University who are majoring in
Mechanical Engineering. Selection based on academic achievement, potential, and
career goals. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Nonrenewable.
Applicable School(s): North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Delta Air Lines Engineering
Scholarship
Description: Annual award for college juniors or seniors enrolled full-time at a postsecondary institution majoring in Aerospace/Aeronautical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Applicants must be Women in Aviation, International members or in the process of becoming members. An essay must be included with application packet.
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Exxon Mobil, in partnership with SECME schools, awards scholarships annually to minority students who are entering math and engineering programs. Mobil Delvac, part of Exxon Mobil, also awards Agricultural Scholarships for students studying
agriculture.
Exxon Mobil Scholarship
Link
General Electric (GE)/LULAC Scholarship
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident and a
minority student enrolled in full-time studies leading to a bachelor’s degree
at an accredited college or university in the U.S. and have a minimum GPA of
3.25. Award is based upon academic performance, performance in business or
engineering-related subjects, pursuing a career in business or engineering,
writing ability, extracurricular activities, and community
involvement.
General Electric Scholarship
Link
Ford Motor Company
Society of Manufacturing Engineers Ford PAS Scholarships
offers three $10,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who have
also participated in the PAS program. The Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies
(PAS) program enrolls high school students into informal internship or
mentorships where students can learn from business professionals and academics.
PAS focuses on education in the sciences, engineering, math and other technical
fields.
Ford Scholarship
Link
The Gates Millennium Scholars
The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS), funded by a grant
from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide
African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander
Americans, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an
undergraduate college education in all discipline areas, and a graduate
education for those students pursuing studies in mathematics, science,
engineering, education, or library science. Requirements for scholarship
consideration are the following: must be a citizen, national or legal permanent
resident of the United States, have attained a cumulative high school GPA of
3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED.
The
Gates Millennium Scholars Link
The HP Scholar Award
The HP Scholar Award is a scholarship for students
interested in engineering. The total value of the four-year scholarship, which
includes the HP Scholar Productivity Package and the three paid internships,
will exceed $40,000 per student. Scholarship awards are $12,000 ($3000 per year
for four years). Upon acceptance, each HP Scholar receives a Productivity
Package which includes an HP laptop, printer, and PDA. HP Scholars are eligible
for three paid summer internships with HP at an HP location in the US during
their undergraduate studies. Requirements for the scholarship: African
American, Latino, and American Indian high school seniors or community college
transfer students who will be attending one of the HP Scholar partnership
universities (University of California, Los Angeles, North Carolina A&T,
Morgan State University, or University of Washington) and will be majoring in
computer science, computer engineering or electrical
engineering.
The HP Scholar Award Link
Tylenol Scholarship Program
The Tylenol Scholarship program helps students who are
pursuing careers in the medical field. Tylenol awards $5,000 and $10,000
scholarships (totaling $250,000) to forty students based on leadership
qualities and academic performance. The Tylenol Scholarship Fund currently
awards $250,000 in scholarships each year to students pursuing careers in
healthcare. Requirements: Open to all students pursuing a career in
healthcare.
Tylenol Scholarship Program Link
Cognizant’s
Making the Future Scholarship
Cognizant is looking to provide scholarship
opportunities to individuals in the fields of science, technology, engineering
and mathematics. Students must submit a hands-on project to be considered for
this scholarship.
Link
MRR
Scholarship
Many communities are in need of some help, and Mortgage
Refinance Rates is offers scholarships to those who are committed to building up
communities for the future.
Link
SMART Scholarship
Standing for Science, Mathematics And Research for
Transformation, SMART is dedicated to helping students reach their goals in the
fields of science, technology and engineering.
SMART
scholarship
Association for Iron and Steel Technology Foundation
Are you planning to go into a field that has to do with
modern steel making? If that’s the case, look toward this organization for
funding for your educational career. This group wants to help these students
make their dreams come true.
Association for Iron and Steel Technology
Foundation
American Society for Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineering Scholarship
Since 1991, this organization has provided over $1
million in scholarships. The scholarships that they provide range from $3,000 to
$10,000.
ASHRAE Scholarship
ANS Undergraduate Scholarship
If you have completed at least one year of study in a
nuclear related field, you are eligible for this annual scholarship.
ANS
Edward
S. Roth Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship
In order to apply for this opportunity, you must have a
GPA of at least 3.0. Additionally, this scholarship is available to those
seeking both undergraduate and graduate degrees from certain universities.
Link
IIE Marvin Mundel Memorial
Scholarship
With an application deadline of November 15 each day,
this scholarship is available to those in Canada, Mexico or the United States
and its territories.
Link
North Carolina Space Grant Freshmen/Sophomore
Scholarship
Are you absolutely in love with the idea of playing a
role in space exploration one day? If so, check out this opportunity with a
yearly application deadline date of February 24.
Link
Paul
and Ellen Ruckes Scholarship
Remember that scholarships of all sizes help. This
scholarship provides a $1,000 award to one lucky student.
Link
James “Jim” Rankin Memorial Scholarship
Are you interested in pursuing a career in project
management? Well then, this is the scholarship for you.
Link
The Siemens Competition
Get your creative and technical juices flowing as
you’ll be required to engage in a project-either as an individual or team-to
qualify for this great scholarship.
Link
ASME-ASME Auxiliary FIRST Clarke Scholarships
With seven awards totaling $5,000 each, this is
certainly one of the scholarship opportunities that high school seniors should
look towards.
Link
American Electric Power Scholarship
Don’t miss out on this scholarship opportunity if you
are going into your junior and senior year and have a love for the mechanical
engineering profession.
Link
ASME Foundation Scholarships
Some of these scholarship foundations have a number of awards to give, and this is one of them. 20 students entering sophomore, junior or senior year will be selected
Link
F.W. “Beich” Beichley Scholarship
This award is based on several factors including character, financial need and academic ability.
Link
Kate Gleason Scholarship
Are you a female in this field? Well then, apply for this scholarship named in honor of the first female member of ASME.
Link
Kenneth Andrew Roe Scholarship
This $12,500 award is available for residents of the United States and North America.
Link
Lucy and Charles W.E. Clarke Scholarship
When you are working on your graduate or doctoral program, here is one of the many scholarship opportunities that you do not want to miss.
Link
Bruce J. Heim Foundation Scholarship
Here’s another award for individuals who one day hope to work on space exploration efforts. This scholarship is for $1,500.
Link
NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program
NASA offers an extensive array of help and assistance for students interested in this field. It’s not just limited to scholarships, as this organization offers internship opportunities as well.
Link
General Motors Engineering Scholarship
If you are in a minority group, then this is the source to which you want to head. General Motors specializes in scholarships for minority groups.
Link
Yanmar America Corporation Scholarship
Sometimes, students feel a bit down when they are getting to the end of their scholarship year. Fortunately, this corporation
offers a $1,000 renewable scholarship to eligible students.
Link
Society of Women Engineers Scholarship
Once again, we have a source for women in the field. Check out this society for scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.
Link
National Society of Black Engineers Scholarship
Requiring a paid membership, this society presents some terrific financial opportunities for engineering students.
Link
Need Based Scholarships and Grants
A Tab Williams Scholarship
Description: Scholarship for entering first-year students and continuing students attending North Carolina State
University who are enrolling in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Selection based on academic achievement, financial need, potential, career goals, and extracurricular activities. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable.
A.J. Haynes Scholarship
Description: Scholarship for entering first-year students and continuing students attending North Carolina State
University who are enrolling in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Selection based on academic achievement, financial need, potential, career goals, and extracurricular activities. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable.
Adam Brent Jackson Memorial Scholarship
Description: Scholarship for entering first-year students and continuing students attending North Carolina State
University who are enrolling in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Selection based on academic achievement, potential, career goals, and extracurricular activities. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable.
Best Buy @15: Best Buy Children's
Foundation will award up to 1,200 scholarships of $1,000 each to students in grades 9-12 who are planning to attend college after high school. Scholarship recipients are selected based on academic achievement, volunteering efforts, and
work experience.
Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program: Kids ages 6 to 18 are eligible forthe Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program—provided they have contributed to theircommunity in a meaningful way in the past 12 months by performing volunteer service that helped a non-family member. Students must be nominated for this award, and nominators must be age 21 or older. Parents: Yes, you can nominate your own children for this award.
AT&T
The AT&T Labs Fellowship Program awards scholarships and grants to women and minority post-graduate students. The AT&T Foundation has also announced a new scholarship program offered in conjunction with UNCF to provide scholarships for African-American children or stepchildren of regular full-time employees of AT&T, Inc. and its U.S. subsidiaries.
AT&T Scholarship
Link
The Jackie Robinson Foundation’s Scholarship Program
This program awards scholarships of up to $7,500 annually to minority high school students. Scholarships are meant for four-year college students who can demonstrate financial need and leadership potential.
Jackie Robinson Foundation’s
Scholarship Link
Golden Key International Honor Society
Golden Key believes in rewarding its members for their academic, leadership and service excellence. To this end, the Society offers more than $600,000 in member-only scholarships. Golden Key’s scholarships and awards are administered by Golden Key headquarters annually and require a formal application. Each scholarship has a unique submission deadline and application process.
Golden Key Scholarships
Link
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola awards a number of scholarships to graduating
high school students pursuing 4-year degrees, but the company also has
scholarships for students endeavoring to attend 2-year colleges. The Coca−Cola
Scholars Foundation has announced the establishment of the Coca−Cola All-State
Community College Academic Team program, providing up to $450,000.00 in
scholarships. The top scoring student from each state will be a “New Century
Scholar” and receive a $2,000.00 scholarship. Fifty students will be “Gold
Scholars” and be awarded $1,500.00, fifty students will be “Silver Scholars” and
be awarded $1,250.00, and fifty students will be “Bronze Scholars” and be
awarded $1,000.00.
Coca-Cola Scholarships
Link
McDonalds
The Ronald McDonald House Charities. Scholarships are for
those applicants who live in the U.S., where there are participating local
chapters. The applicant must be a high school senior and under 21 years of age.
The scholarships are available for either four-year or two-year
colleges.
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Scholarships
Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart gives a significant number of scholarships in
each of their communities to graduating high school
students.
Wal-Mart Community Scholarships
Link
Wal-Mart offers the Wal-Mart Associate Scholarship, which
requires that the applicant be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of
the United States, be employed part-time or full-time with Walmart Stores for
at least six consecutive months prior to the application due date, must have
graduated high school/home school or obtained a GED before applying, and able
to demonstrate financial need.
The Walton Family Foundation Scholarship
To qualify for The Walton Family Foundation Scholarship,
student must: be the legal dependent of a full time Wal-Mart Associate employed
for at least one year, be a senior, graduating high school or home school, or
have a GED equivalency certificate, a minimum 22 ACT or 1030 SAT (Critical
Reading + Math) score, be able to demonstrate financial need by required
documents. Maximum Amount: $13000.
The Walton Family Foundation
Scholarship Link
The Dell Scholars Program
The Dell Scholarship Program is offered to high school
students participating in an approved AVID program. The funding for each Dell
Scholar is $20,000. The value of the 250 scholarships available equals $5
million. MSDF funds a significant percentage of college expenses which allows
students to focus on their studies and successfully complete a bachelor’s
program. Eligibility requirements: Graduating from an accredited high school
this academic year, earning a minimum of a 2.4 GPA, demonstrate need for
financial assistance, participating in an MSDF approved college readiness
program for a minimum of two years, planning to enter a bachelor’s degree
program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall directly
after graduation from high school, and be a U.S. citizenship or permanent
resident.
The Dell Scholars Program
Link
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
NMSC conducts scholarship programs for corporations,
company foundations, and other business organizations. Most corporate-sponsored
awards are designated for children of a sponsor’s employees or members. Certain
scholarships, however, are offered for local residents of a community in which
a company conducts operations, or for students with a college degree plan or
career plan in which the corporate sponsor is interested inawarding a
scholarship. Each corporate sponsor announces its program, confirms eligibility
of award winners, and pays scholarship costs. Corporate sponsors are billed
annually for scholarship costs, which include stipend amounts paid to winners
and nominal grants that are used to underwrite National $2500 Scholarships, for
which all Finalists are considered. Certain sponsors also recognize Scholarship
winners at a corporate special event and/or in the corporation’s publications.
Amount: Varies by Corporation. Requirements: Varies by
corporation.
National Merit Scholarship
Link
Discover Card Scholarship Program
The Discover Scholarship Program awards up to $250,000 in
scholarships annually to high school juniors nationwide to support continued
education and training beyond high school. Since 1991, Discover has awarded
more than $16 million in scholarships to nearly 6,500 students. Requirements:
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. Up to 10 scholarships of $25,000 each are available. 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.
Discover Card Scholarships
Link
Scholarships
Google offers scholarships that will help women and
minorities enter computing and technology
fields.
AISES Google Scholarship
The AISES Google Scholarship awards scholarships to
American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian AISES members for degrees in
computer science, management information systems and computer engineering.
Maximum Amount:$10,000.
AISES Scholarship
Link
Global Community Scholarship Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing
Conference
Google Global Community Scholarship to help students
attend the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing Conference is offering
a scholarship fop a group of female students outside of the US. Women throughout
the world are encouraged to apply. Awards are up to $2,500 for airfare, hotel,
conference registration and other travel
requirements.
Google Global Community
Scholarship Link
UNCF Scholarship
Google has partnered with UNCF to provide scholarships.
The UNCF Google Scholarship Program is for African American students in their
pursuit of a computer science or computer engineering degree. Requirements:
applicants must be entering their senior year of undergraduate study or be
enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited university in the US. Students
will receive a $10,000 scholarship award during the upcoming academic year.
Google Scholars will be invited to attend a retreat at Google headquarters in
California.
Google UNCF Scholarship
Link
HCF
Google Scholarship Program
The Google Scholarship Program offers awards to junior or
senior college students studying computer science or computer engineering or
getting a Master’s or PhD. Scholars will be invited to an all expense paid trip
to the Google Headquarters in California. Requirements: must be Hispanic or of
Hispanic background, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the
United States, studying full-time in the United States or Puerto Rico, have a
minimum GPA of a 3. .5 on a 4.0 scale, can demonstrate financial need, is a
junior or senior undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in computer
science or computer engineering for the upcoming academic year. Maximum Amount:
$10000
HCF Google Scholarship Program
Link
Open Scholarships
Open Scholarships are college scholarships that may be
applied to the cost of tuition, fees, books, and supplies at any accredited,
public or private four-year or two-year college or university, technical
college, community college, or vocational school. Open Scholarships are managed
and fulfilled by the Center for Scholarship Administration. The open
scholarships currently available through the Discus Awards program
are:
National All-Around Student
Scholarship
Description: The National
All-Around Student Scholarship aims to scholarship high school students who
demonstrate unique excellence in three of ten Discus
attributes.
National All-Around Student Scholarship winners are some of the most all-around
high school students in the country. Awarded ten times each year, this
scholarship rewards students whose achievements extend far beyond the classroom
and the athletic field.
Network
scholarships
Network scholarships awarded through the Discus Awards
program represent the guaranteed minimum scholarship amount students will
receive if they attend any college or university within the Discus Network.
While $1 in network scholarships is equal to a $1 scholarship at any school
within the Discus Network, network scholarships do not hold any cash value. In
other words, if students do not attend a school within the Discus Network, they
cannot use their network scholarships elsewhere. SAGE Scholars is the
scholarship administrator for all network scholarships awarded through the
Discus Awards program.
http://www.discusawards.com
Computer Science
Students
AFCEA Distance Learning Scholarship
This scholarship awards $2,000 to outstanding computer
science majors enrolled full time at an online learning institution. The best
applicants are selected for this
award.
Link
Education-Portal.com
Scholarship
This annual scholarship of $1,000 is awarded to an
outstanding student with a minimum 3.0 high school grade point average seeking a
degree in Computer Science or Computer
Engineering.
Link
AACE International Competitive
Scholarships
This scholarship is open to freshmen students pursuing a
degree in computer engineering and computer sciences. Must be in good academic
standing with a minimum 3.0 grade point
average.
Link
VADM Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. Memorial
Scholarship
This minority scholarship is open to full-time college
students pursuing a degree in computer science. This $5000 award is for top
achieving students at an accredited Historically Black College in the United
States.
Link
Intel International Science and Engineering
Fair
Held annually in Washington, D.C., this fair is open to
high school students in grades 9 through 12. Top students are invited to attend
to compete for more than four million dollars in annual
scholarships.
Link
The HP Scholar Program
The HP Scholar Program is a partnership between UCLA,
University of Washington, San Jose State, Morgan State, and North Carolina,
A&T. This $4000 annual scholarship program is open to outstanding minority
students pursuing a bachelor of science degree in computer
science.
Link
The Paul and Ellen Ruckes
Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a legally blind and
academically gifted student majoring in computer science through the American
Foundation for the Blind.
Link
Northrop Grumman Foundation
Scholarship
Open to high school seniors, this $5000 scholarship is
awarded to students enrolling in computer science. Applicants must have a grade
point average of 3.0 or higher.
Link
$1,000
GPA isn’t Everything Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a well rounded student who
may not have obtained a high grade point average in high school but wishes to
enroll in college full time in a computer science
field.
Link
$2000
“No Essay” Scholarship
College Prowler offers this $2000 scholarship to students
seeking to avoid completing an essay for a scholarship. It is available to
computer science majors and anyone entering a four year college. Applicants are
drawn at random.
Link
Electronic Document Systems Foundation
Scholarship Awards
Awards of up to $5,000 are given to students pursing a
career in the production of documents. Scholarships are also awarded to
freshman and transfer students in the United States and
Canada.
Link
Admiral Grace Murray Hopper Memorial
Scholarships
This $1,500 scholarship is awarded to females enrolled at
an accredited engineering or computer science college with a grade point average
of 3.5 or higher.
Link
Lambeth Family Scholarship
Students must be enrolled in a degree program in computer
science or other science field. The strongest applicants are awarded $3,000 in
scholarships.
Link
Joseph P. and Helen T. Cribbins
Scholarship
This $2000 scholarship is awarded to active duty military
or honorably discharged enlisted soldiers in the U.S. Army. Applicants must be
accepted at an accredited university for computer engineering. Top applicants
are selected for scholarships.
Link
$100,000
Intel Science Talent Search
This scholarship is awarded to entrants selected by a
panel of professionals and determined to be the most promising applicant in a
field of science, including computer
science.
Link
$15,000 UC Edison
International Scholarship
Program
Awarded to outstanding community college transfer
students who intend to complete a four year degree in computer science at a
university.
Link
$10,000
SWE Scholarship Program
Awarded to promising female high school freshmen with a
minimum 3.0 grade point average who plan to major in the computer science
field.
Link
$2,000
Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund.
This scholarship is awarded to the most deserving
applicants enrolled in a two year or four year college to assist them in
completing a four year degree.
$1,000 XEROX Technical Minority
Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to the best minority
applicants in a field of technology. High school seniors with a 3.0 grade point
average are encouraged to apply.
Link
Pitney-Bowes
Scholarship
Awarded to the top high school seniors entering college
into the field of computer science. Applicants must demonstrate financial
need.
Link
GET-IT Student Scholarship
Awards of $1,000 are given to high school seniors with a
2.5 grade point average who plan to major in computer
sciences.
Link
$5,000
HSF/Qualcomm Q Awards Scholarship
Awarded to outstanding Hispanic students who are accepted
to a California university and major in science and
technology.
Link
Free Textbooks for Freshman Scholarship
$1,000
This cash for textbooks scholarship is awarded to the
best four freshman applicants who demonstrate financial
need.
Link
$5,000
Verizon Scholarship
Verizon awards scholarships to top freshman applicants to
study technology and computer science.
Link
Rockwell Collins Scholarship $2,250
This scholarship is awarded to the most promising
freshmen entering college in a field of
science.
Link
Psychology Degree
Seekers
The Benton-Meier Scholarship
Offered by the American Psychological foundation, this
scholarship is available to graduate students in neuropsychology for an amount
up to $2,500 for an academic year.
Link
National Pathfinder Scholarship
The National Federation of Republican Women offers three
scholarships of up to $2,500 to female graduate or undergraduate students
studying psychology. They must be studying the subject with a behavioral
concentration that focuses on addiction and substance abuse
problems.
Link
Society For The Scientific Study Of Sexuality
Research Grant
Two grants of up to $1,000 each are awarded by this
organization, which elects to use its grant money for those students studying
the psychology of sexuality and gender
identity.
Link
Gallagher Koster Health Careers Scholarship
Program
Open to full-time undergraduate students studying a
health profession, juniors and seniors in college can receive this scholarship
as long as they have a 3.0 GPA or higher. 50 such scholarships are awarded on an
annual basis.
Link
Annette U. Rickel Dissertation
Award
Eligibility to this scholarship, offered by the American
Psychological Foundation, supports students who are conducting research for
their dissertation that involves public policy. That public policy must involve
and directly benefit young children or at-risk
populations.
Link
American School Health Association
Scholarship
Three $1,000 scholarships are provided annually to
students in psychology and other healthy-related areas of study who are
concentrated on benefiting the health of young children. The focus of the
organization is America’s public schools, but such a specific focus is not
needed in order to qualify for the
program.
Link
Psi Chi Allyn & Bacon Awards
Psi Chi, which its the national honors society for
students of psychology, offers a competitive empirical research program which
allows for three scholarship awards. Submitted empirical research papers are
ranked first, second, and third, with prizes descending from $1,000 to $650 and
$350 respectively.
Link
Okura Mental Health Leadership Foundation
Fellowship
This lucrative scholarship is issued in the amount of
$25,000 to students studying the psychology of the Asian- American and American
Pacific Islander population. Research, training, and service efforts are all
eligible to receive these funds.
Link
Elizabeth Munsterberg Koppitz Child Psychology
Graduate Student Fellowship
This APF scholarship supports psychology students who are
working specifically with child psychology concentrations and programs at major
universities.
Link
Esther Katz Rosen Graduate Student
Fellowships
Another child psychology scholarship, this fellowship
program focuses on financing the efforts of those students researching gifted
and exceptional children and the psychological effects of these
matters.
Link
F. J. McGuigan Dissertation Award
Graduate students composing their dissertation on
understanding the human mind can qualify for this award, which helps to support
and fund research into the materialistic understanding of the mind in both
practice and theory.
Link
Violet and Cyril Franks Scholarship
Graduate students can qualify for this APF scholarship if
they’re conducting research into mental illness and ways to reduce the stigma
associated with such illness in the Western
world.
Link
Visionary and Weiss Grants
These grants are intended to cover the research costs of
students who are engaged in research covering intervention programs and their
psychological methods and
implications.
Link
Psi Chi Diversity Article Awards
Students must submit an article, based on psychological
research, concerning diverse populations and not sponsored by a faculty member,
in order to qualify for this program.
Link
The Carol Williams-Nickelson Award for Women’s
Leadership and Scholarship in Women’s
Issues
Women who have shown exceptional leadership and academic
excellence in professional, post-graduate, or undergraduate capacities, are
eligible for this award of up to $1,500 in
cash.
Link
The Nancy B.
Forest and L. Michael Honaker Master’s Grant for Research in
Psychology
This national scholarship is intended to fund
graduate-level research into any area within the field of
psychology.
Link
Counseling
Scholarships
Clinton E. Phillips
Scholarship:
This scholarship is awarded to students who intend to study marriage and family
therapy. Award winners receive $4,000 and must demonstrate financial need.
Charles M. Bennett Memorial
Scholarship Award:
A scholarship for a student pursuing counseling studies in Pennsylvania. The
student must demonstrate financial need.
Women’s Independence Scholarship
Program:
This scholarship provides funding for tuition and fees for female applicants
who are survivors of domestic abuse. Candidates must be pursuing studies in the
field of domestic violence.
AAMFT Minority Fellowship
Program:
This scholarship provides financial support as well as opportunities for
training for those pursuing degrees in marriage and family therapy. Preference
is given for those who seek to work with underserved populations.
Guggenheim
Foundation:
This organization awards up to $15,000 for doctoral students who are preparing
their dissertations. Those pursuing subjects related to violence or aggression
are encouraged to apply.
National Association of Junior
Auxiliaries, Inc.:
Scholarships awarded to graduate students pursuing work with children,
specificially within the areas of counseling and mental health.
The
Hispanic Scholarship Fund: Open to students of Hispanic
descent who plan to enroll for full- or part-time study. Eligible students must
be pursuing their first degree and enrollment in a variety of disciplines,
including counseling is available.
Counseling.org: Student members of the American Counseling Association
may apply for scholarships to pursue advanced education. Eligible students must
be members and complete a personal essay.
American School Health
Association:
This scholarship for $500 is offered to students pursuing studies related to
school health, including guidance counseling. Eligible students must be enrolled
full-time and have a minimum 3.0 grade point average.
Scholarships for Disadvantaged
Students:
Scholarships from the Health Resources and Services Administration designated
for students with disadvantaged financial backgrounds. Students may study
counseling or pursue degrees in the mental health field.
The Dottie Martin Teachers
Scholarship:
Funded through the North Carolina Federation of Republican Women, this $500
scholarship is for those studying education, particularly guidance counseling
for children and young adults. Eligible students may be either men or women who
can state their career goals and demonstrate financial need.
Peace Scholarship
Fund:
The Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) awards up to $10,000 for
graduate study for female students with demonstrated need. The organization
strives to promote peace and understanding through education.
Ed Dunkelblau
Scholarship:
Given through the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor, this scholarship
is for those with a demonstrated interest in using humor through therapy.
Candidates must be either minority practitioners or interested in using cultural
applications through their work.
The David Pilon Scholarship for
Training in Professional Psychology: This $1,500 scholarship is designed for those who wish
to further their education and training in the field of psychology and
professional implementation. Students must be members of the American
Psychological Association to be
eligible.
Education and Teaching
Scholarships
Robert G. Porter Scholars ($1000)
Link
These scholarships are for teachers and students that are
members of the American Federation of
Teachers.
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship
($1000-$2000)
Link
Minority students who are earning a GPA of 3.5 or higher
can apply for this California teacher
scholarship.
Zeta Phi Beta Isabel M. Herson Scholarship
($500-$1000)
Link
Scholarships are awarded to several education majors each
year.
Medical Imaging Educators Scholarship
($5000)
Link
Students that are studying radiological sciences and
maintain a GPA of 3.0 may be eligible for this teaching
scholarship.
Future Teachers of American Scholarship
($250)
Link
Students must be enrolled in a two or four year college
and are tested on their curriculum to be awarded this
scholarship.
Aspiring Educator Scholarship
($1000)
Link
Members of Teachers-Teachers.com can apply for this
opportunity if currently enrolled in a educational program at
college.
Jean Evenstad Memorial Scholarship
($800-$1000)
Link
English students of VCSU can apply for this yearly
scholarships.
AFT Robert G Porter Scholars Program
($1000)
Link
Education majors that are also AFT members can apply.
Between four to ten students are selected each
year.
Shela Z. Kouman Memorial Scholarship
($1000)
Link
Financially strapped high school graduates that are
interested in a teaching career may be eligible for this award. To be
considered, an essay must be submitted and GPA needs to be at least
2.5.
Straightforward Media Teacher Scholarship
($500)
Link
Students who are enrolled in an Education program can
receive this award. The site gives out the money every three
months.
Jack and Jeanette Chu Scholarship Fund
($2500-$5000)
Link
Students at UC Berkeley that are enrolled in the Haas
School of Business may apply.
Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund
($2000)
Link
North American students that are in Information and
Records Management can get this
scholarship.
Bound to Stay Bound Books Scholarship
($7000)
Link
Students that are pursuing an MLS and are going to work
in library services for children are
eligible.
Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation
($250)
Link
Freshmen students can get this yearly
scholarship.
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Scholarship Fund (varied)
Link
Future teachers throughout the United States may
apply.
Applegate/Jackson/Parks Future Teacher Scholarship
($1000)
Link
Education majors can get this annual
award.
Army Staff Sgt. Special Agent Richard S. Eaton Jr.,
Scholarship ($1000)
Link
Students pursuing fields such as Counterintelligence may
apply for this award.
Phi Delta Kappa Prospective Educator Scholarships
($500-$1500)
Link
High school or college students that are members of PDK
or have a parent that is a member may be eligible for this
scholarship.
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Awards
($500)
Link
High school students that have performed at least 25
hours of volunteer work in developmental disabilities may
apply.
Early Childhood
Education
AAIA Emilie Hesemeyer Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is offered on an annual basis in the
amount of $1500, with disbursements made to the college in the Fall and Spring
semesters and is renewable every 4
years.
Link to the AAIA Emilie
Hesemeyer Memorial Scholarship
Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement
Foundation
There are actually several different scholarships
available through the Alpha Kappa Alpha organization, and the amount of the
award varies depending on the specific scholarship you apply
for.
More info can be found at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational
Advancement Foundation website.
Phi Delta Kappa Prospective Educator
Scholarships
If you are a high school or college student with a
membership in Phi Delta Kappa, or you have a parent that is a member, you may
qualify for this scholarship.
Discover more
here.
Applegate/Jackson/Parks Future Teacher
Scholarship
One of the requirements of consideration for this
scholarship include the writing of a 500 word essay regarding unionism in the
education field.
Find out
more.
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Scholarship Fund
The amount of this scholarship varies, but it is open to
future educators across the United
States.
Learn more at the scholarship’s
website.
American Montessori Society Teacher Education Scholarship
Fund
Another scholarship with a variable award, this
scholarship fund provides up to 20 students with scholarships
annually.
See more
here.
Common Knowledge Scholarship
Foundation
This scholarship is simple to apply for and grants two
students per year up to $250.
You can learn more about this scholarship here.
Zeta Phi Beta Isabel M. Herson Scholarship in
Education
This scholarship offers between $500 and $1500 to
students looking to enter the education
field.
Check out their
website.
AFT Robert G Porter Scholars
Program
If you are a dependent of a current AFT member, you can
apply for this scholarship to further your own educational
degree.
Click to go to the AFT
site.
Paul Douglas Teacher
Scholarships
Offered to high school students interested in teaching
careers, this scholarship requires a commitment of teaching for two years at a
specified school upon graduation.
To learn more, visit their
webpage.
Rockefeller Brothers
Fund
This scholarship is available to up to 25 minority
students per year and offers an impressive amount of funds, up to $22,000 over a
period of five years.
Want more information? Look
here!
Siemens Foundation Teacher
Scholarship
This scholarship is given out to at least five minority
students per year, and the amount of the scholarship is
variable.
Get more
details.
NAACP
Scholarships
The NAACP offers many scholarships to their members, many
of which are geared towards those majoring in
education.
Find out more at the NAACP
site.
John, Rebecca and Drew Logan
Scholarship
A scholarship from NC State University, this
variable-amount scholarship goes out to students that have an interest in
special education.
Learn more about all of NC State University’s
undergraduate scholarships here.
Visit the site for
more.
Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarship
Program
This scholarship is offered through the College
Foundation of West Virginia and is open to residents of the state of West
Virginia seeking a career in education.
Learn more at their
website.
Prospective Teacher Scholarship
Loan
This scholarship provides $2,500 to $4,000 to those who
qualify for the scholarship. High school students interested in pursuing a job
in the educational field are eligible.
Learn more at the CFNC
website.