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FOUR-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP The high school Four-Year Scholarship is for high school students planning on attending a four-year college program.. 500 four-year scholarships, ranging from $1

The following scholarships are arranged by deadline from the earliest due date to the latest due date Please note, some

scholarships do not list specific deadlines

No specific deadline mentioned:

Syracuse University School of Architecture

Contact: Mark Robbins, Dean School of Architecture, 201 Slocum Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244-1250 315-443-2256 This scholarship is for young men and women of color interested in pursuing a 5 year Professional degree in architecture Please contact or visit website for a complete list of

California-Hawaii Elks Association Vocational Grant

Contact: dianefarrens@msn.com 951-696-8099 The program is open to any prospective applicant, residing in California or Hawaii who is an American Citizen, planning to pursue an eligible

vocational/technical (voc/tech) course, above and supplemental to high school or preparatory school level A high school diploma or equivalent is not required Eligibility: The program is open to male and female applicants and will be judged on an equal basis While graduating high school seniors may apply, it is not limited to high school students It is open to all prospective students who require training or retraining to compete in the workplace The Vocational Grant is for one year only, with an option to renew for one additional year The Grant may be used for tuition and fees, room and board (only if living on campus) and books and supplies It may be used only for usual and required costs

of applicant's planned course of study Deadline: applications must be filed with the Temecula Elks Lodge Scholarship Chairman no later than three months after first receiving the application

http://www.chea-elks.org/vocationalgrant.html

Wake Forest University

Contact: Derrick S Boone, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Marketing Rm 3139 Worrell Professional Center, Babock Graduate School of Management- Wake Forest University, Winston Salem N C 27109-8738 Derrick.boone@mba.wfu.edu 866-925-3622 Eligibility: Opportunity for minority students to attend MBA program for free Please visit website or contact for details

www.wfu.edu

Scholarships.com

Contact: Kevin N Ladd- Vice President 847-432-1700 x111 knl@scholarships.com

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Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps

The Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Program provides 3- and 4-year scholarships in three different types to high school seniors The application process is the same for each type http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/hsschol/types.php

Reserve Officer Training Corps

Army

If you are planning on attending a four-year college and are interested in receiving a tuition scholarship along with some of the best leadership training available, Army ROTC may be right for you

FOUR-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP

The high school Four-Year Scholarship is for high school students planning on attending a four-year college program Contact your high school academic advisor or Campus Military Science department for more information To qualify, you must:

 Be a U.S citizen

 Be between the ages of 17 and 26

 Have a high school CGPA of at least 2.50

 Have a high school diploma or equivalent

 Score minimum of 920 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT

 Meet physical standards

 Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active

 Duty or in a Reserve Component

 (U.S Army Reserve or Army National Guard)

Due October 4:

AES Engineers Scholarship

Contact: scholarships@aesengineers.com (submit essays to this address) Our belief is that

achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to

be helped The award is $500 Eligibility: For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluated the essays that are submitted Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible Students must submit

an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to the following question:

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

There is no application packet for this award Please do not include your resume at this time

Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and

your plans for next year Deadline for entry: October 5

http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

Due October 15:

Komen College Scholarship program

Contact: This program is administered for Susan G Komen for the Cure by International Scholarship

and Tuition Services, Inc (ISTS) Please send all inquiries to contactus@applyists.com and

include Susan G Komen for the Cure Scholarship Program in the subject line Thank you for your interest in the Susan G Komen for the Cure College Scholarship Program In 2001, Komen

established the college scholarship program to help students who would find attending college to be

a significant financial burden due to the loss of a parent or guardian to breast cancer or their own breast cancer diagnosis at age 25 or younger The award is a generous scholarship of $10,000 a year for up to four years to attend a state university in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree

Scholarship recipients are selected based on scholastic achievement, community service, financial need and demonstrated leadership potential Eligibility: Must have lost a parent/guardian to breast cancer OR Must be a breast cancer survivor diagnosed at 25 years or younger Must be a high school senior, college freshman, sophomore or junior Must plan to attend a state-supported college

or university in the state where they permanently reside (students in Washington DC can attend state-supported schools in Maryland or Virginia) Must have a high school and/or college GPA of 2.8

on a 4.0 scale Must be no older than 25 years old by May Must be a U.S citizen, or documented permanent resident of the U.S (or US Territory) Never at any time have been subject to any

disciplinary action by any institution or entity, including, but not limited to, any educational or law enforcement agency Must be a driven advocate for breast cancer education and research who is able to complete a minimum of 20 hours of community service per semester.

www.komen.org/scholarship

Due October 22:

Breakthrough to Nursing Scholarships for Ethnic People of Color

Contact: National Student Nurses' Association, 45 Main Street, Suite 606, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (212) 581-2368; Fax: (718) 210-0710 email: nsna@nsna.org or ornsna.org; Eligibility: Scholarships

available to African-Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, and Polynesian undergraduate

students who are enrolled in nursing or pre-nursing programs at a state-approved institution No funds can be used for graduate nursing programs Award: $1,000-$2,000 (13-15 awarded each

year) Deadline: January

http://www.nsna.org

Due November 6:

Prudential Spirit of the Community Awards presented by NASSP and Prudential Financial

Contact: 877-525-8491 to obtain application For questions call 800-253-7746 or write to

spirit@nassp.org The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program is the United States' largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer community service Eligibility: Any young person who: is in grades 5-12 as of November 1, is a legal resident of any U.S state or Washington, D.C., has engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred at least partly during the 12 months prior to the date of application, and submits a completed application to a school principal or the head of an officially designated local organization by November 1 Please visit website for application and for more information

www.spirit.prudential.com

OR

www.nassp.org/spirit

Due December 7:

Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship

Contact: Elks National Foundation, Inc 2750 N Lakeview Avenue, Chicago, IL 606-14-2256

scholarship@elks.org The Elks National Foundation provides more than $3.64 million in college scholarships each year through its three scholarship programs The application process and

deadlines vary for each program All applications must go through a local Elks Lodge before

reaching the Elks National Foundation office Contact your high school counselor for more

information or your local Elks Lodge 500 four-year scholarships, ranging from $1,000 per year to

$15,000 per year, for graduating high school seniors based on financial need, leadership and scholarship Eligibility: Any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks College students are not eligible to apply Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; permanent legal resident status does not qualify Male and female students compete separately http://www.elks.org/ENF/scholars

Due December 14:

SMART Science, Mathematics & Research for Transformation

Contact:smart@asee.org The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or

graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and be gainfully employed upon degree completion Cash awards are paid

at a rate of $25,000-$41,000 Eligibility: a U.S citizen at time of application, 18 years of age or older

as of August 1, able to participate in summer internships at DoD laboratories, willing to accept graduate employment with the DoD, a student in good standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (as calculated by the SMART application) and, pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in one of the disciplines listed on the About SMART page Please see website to fill out application and for additional information

post-http://smart.asee.org

Due December 17:

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award

Contact: NFIB yef 1201 F Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20004 yef@nfib.org.The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards program was established to raise awareness among the nation's youth

of the critical role that private enterprise and entrepreneurship play in the building of America Since

2003, the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation has awarded 2,095 scholarships to graduating high school seniors totaling $2,382,000 Eligibility: NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards are open to any graduating high school senior entering their freshman year at an accredited (not for profit) two- or four-year university, college or vocational/technical institute Applicants MUST be running their own

small business in order to be considered for an award Please see website for additional information

www.nfib.com/yea

Due in January:

Andersen Consulting Scholarship Program for Minorities

Contact: Andersen Consulting Foundation; c/o Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America 1505 Riverview Road, P.O Box 297, St Peter MN 56082, (507) 931-0425 Eligibility: This scholarship is open to African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans who are enrolled in their third year of undergraduate study Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and be majoring in engineering, computer science, informations systems (including accounting, business, computers, management, and related fields), or decision or management sciences U.S citizenship is required although

persons under asylum and refugees are also eligible to apply Award: $2,500; Renewable;

http://www.education-scholarship-program-for-minorities&catid=37%3Alist-of-scholarships&Itemid=59

leadership.org/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=121%3Aandersen-consulting-American Institute of Architects/leadership.org/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=121%3Aandersen-consulting-American Architectural Foundation Minority Disadvantaged

Scholarship Program

Contact: Scholarship Programs 1735 New York Ave., N.W, Washington, D.C 20006-5292, (202) 626-7511, Fax: (202) 626-7420 email: mfelber@archfoundation.org; Eligibility: High school senior,

technical school/community college students transferring to a National Architectural Accrediting Board school of Architecture, or college freshman entering or attending a program leading to a bachelor's or master's degree in architecture are eligible to be nominated, must be nominated by an individual familiar with the student's interest and potential to be an architect Award: $500-$2,500;

Deadline: Nominations in December, Applications in mid-January

http://www.archfoundation.org

Salvadoran-American Leadership & Educational Fund

Contact: Mayra Soriano, 1625 W Olympic Blvd., Suite 706, Los Angeles, Ca 90015, (213)

480-1052 email: info@salef.org Eligibility: Applicants must be Salvadoran, Central American, or other

of other Latino background and live in Los Angeles Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA and a history of community service and involvement High school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate

students may apply Award: $500-$2,500; Deadline: January - June

http://www.salef.org

Summer Fellowships in Math, Science and Engineering

Contact: Website below Opportunities for promising science, mathematics, and engineering majors intent on attending graduate school Eligibility: contact the website for more details Award: $3,000

stipend Deadline: January

http://www.cur.org

Due January 6:

Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award

Contact: 121 Steuart Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 415-512-6437 dillerteenaward@sfjcf.org This award celebrates Jewish teens who have demonstrated remarkable leadership and are actively engages in projects which embody the values of Tikkun Olam (repair of the world) Up to 5 recipients will be awarded $36,000 for their college education or to further implement their vision for making the world a better place Eligibility: Jewish teens who are residents of California and are ages 13-19 at the time of nomination Teens may self-nominate, but family members are excluded Funded by the Helen Diller Family Foundation

www.jewishfed.org/teenawards

Due January 8:

National Space Club Goddard Scholarship

Eligibility: Undergraduate juniors and seniors who plan to specialize in aerospace science and technology (must be a U.S Citizen) Send a self-addressed stamped envelope in September

Award: $10,000 Deadline: January 8

http://www.spaceclub.org/programs/goddard.html

Due January 10:

Burger King Scholars

Contact: Scholarship America, One Scholarship Way, Saint Peter, MN 56082 Win a $50,000,

$25,000, $5,000 or $1,000 scholarship Eligibility: High School seniors, 2.50 GPA or higher, be a resident of U.S., Canada, or Puerto Rico, and pursing a full-time college education (please see website for additional eligibility information) Also, please see website for requirements specific to

Burger King employees and their children Apply online Deadline: Application period opens Nov

15 and closes Jan 10

http://www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram

Due January 11:

Gates Millennium Undergraduate Scholars Program

Contact: Gates Millennium Scholars P.O Box 10500 Fairfax, VA 22031-8044 (877) 690-4677 email: Trevor@gatesfoundation.org Eligibility: Applicants must be a low income minority student either graduating from high school or a college student continuing college courses Applicant must have at least a 3.3 GPA and demonstrate community involvement Although there are no restrictions on a major, nominators are asked to consider academic performance in math and sciences Award: Program covers the cost of tuition, fees, books, and living expenses not paid for by grants and

scholarships already committed as part of recipient's financial aid package Deadline: January 11

http://www.gmsp.org

Due January 12:

Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship

Contact: Shirley Kennedy Keller AASA P.O Box 9338 Arlington, VA 22219 email:

communityaffairs@discoverfinancialaid.com Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school junior, have

a cumulative grade point average for the 9th and 10th grade years only of a least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and be enrolled in an accredited public or private high school in the US Award: State$2,500,

National $25,000 (9 awards given out for each) Deadline: January 12

http://www.aasa.org/discover.htm

Due January 15:

Ronald Reagan College Leaders Program

Contact: Jeff Hollingsworth The Phillips Foundation 1 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington DC

20001 Suite 620 (202) 250-3887 email: jhollingsworth@phillips.com Eligibility: Must be a

sophomore or junior enrolled as a fulltime student in a 4 year university or college in good academic

standing and must provide a written narrative (must be a U.S citizen) Award: $1,000, $2,500,

$5,000, or $7,500 Deadline: January 15th

http://www.thephillipsfoundation.org

Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship

Contact: email: Info@mensafoundation.org Voicemail: 800-66-MENSA Phone: 817-607-5577 Fax: 817-649-5232 Eligibility: Open to all students (must write a 550 word essay) Request an

application at local chapter, chapter information is available online Awards: varies Deadline:

January 15

 www.mensafoundation.org

Microsoft Minority Scholarship

Contact: College Relations One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052-6399 email:

resume@microsoft.com Eligibility: African-American, Hispanic, or Native American sophomores or junior pursuing studies in computer science or related disciplines in math; a minority full-time

undergraduate pursuing environmental careers at historically Black college/university 3.0 GPA and goal statement also needed Award: FULL tuition and fees, monthly stipend, summer internship after

first year Deadline: January 15 th

http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships

Gillette/National Urban League Scholarship for Minority Students

Contact: Director of Education, 120 Wall St Fl 8, New York, NY 10005, (212) 558-5300 Eligibility: Minority undergraduate students who are in the top 25% of their class and will be entering their junior year Applicants must be preparing for a career in engineering, sales, marketing,

manufacturing operations, finance and business administration Applicants must be U.S citizens

Award: $1,000; Deadline: January 15th

http://www.nul.org/scholarships.html

Due January 16:

California Association of Collectors

The Educational Scholarship Foundation was founded in 2005 by the California Association of Collectors (CAC) The scholarship requires a simple one-page application and an essay on "The Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Financial Credit During Your College Years" The scholarship is available to any California high school senior for their use at any accredited college, university, or trade school

http://cacesf.org/pdfs/2011/2011-2012_cacesf_rules_and%20_application.pdf

Due January 25

Bank of America Student Leaders Program

the Bank of America Student Leaders Program has recognized more than 1,600 high school juniors and seniors identified as exemplary young people with a passion for improving their communities The program helps students gain a greater understanding of how nonprofits create impact in the community and helps develop them as the next generation of community leaders through two components:

A summer eight-week paid internship with selected nonprofit organizations designed to provide opportunities for the students to develop and apply leadership skills through hands-on work

experience, while raising their awareness of community issues addressed by their Host

Organization

A week-long all-expense paid Student Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C Conducted in partnership with the Close Up Foundation, the Summit introduces students to aspects of civic, social and business leadership and provides them with knowledge and skills they will use throughout their

life to create positive community change

http://www.bankofamerica.com/neistudentleaders/

Due January 27:

Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship

Students across the country work hard to earn top marks; they dream of the college they'll attend and the education they'll receive Unfortunately, many of those students can’t afford to get the education of their dreams We want these students to reach their full potential To help them

accomplish this, our network of U.S Chapters, along with RMHC Global, offer scholarships to students in financial need who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership and

community involvement Since 1985, more than $44 million in scholarships have been awarded http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/

Due January 28:

The Minority Advertising Intern Program

Contact: Rhonda Jackman 666 Third Ave New York, NY 10017 (212) 682-2500 Eligibility: Minority undergraduate and graduate college students who have an interest in the field of communications The program gives students a realistic view of what advertising is about by placing them in working

environments Award: $250 a week Deadline: January 28th

Please Call for more information

Ruben Salazar Memorial Scholarship

Contact: 529 14th St NW, Washington D.C., 20045-2001 suite 1000 email: nahj@nahj.org

Eligibility: Hispanic undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in broadcast, print, and

photo-journalism High school seniors are also encouraged to apply Award: $1,000 Deadline: January 28th

http://www.nahj.org

Due January 30:

Arthur Anderson Scholarship Program for Minorities

Contact: 33 West Monroe St Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 507-3402 Fax: (312) 507-6748 Eligibility: African American, Hispanic, or Native American accounting major Applicant must display:

excellence in academics, leadership, work experience, and participation in community activities

Award: $2,500-$4,000 Deadline: January 30th

Please call for more information

Due January 31:

Dean Children Memorial Scholarship

Contact: Scholarships/Grants Chairman, CMLEA-SS, 1499 Bayshore Highway, Suite 142,

Burlington, CA 94010 Eligibility: Applicant must be an undergraduate pursuing a degree in

Education Must also reside from one of the following areas of California: San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Kern, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ventura, Riverside, Orange, or San Diego For

application and more information, please contact by mail Award: $5,000; Deadline: January 31st

Please contact by mail

American Institute of Architects Foundation

Contact: Mary Felber, 1735 New York Ave., NW; Washington D.C 20006; (202) 626-7511 email: mfelber@archfoundation.org Eligibility: High school seniors, junior college, or technical school students transferring to a professional program in architecture Undergraduate students in their final two years and graduate students pursuing their master's degree in engineering Award: $2,500;

Deadline: January 31st

http://www.archfoundation.org

Due in February:

Trustee Scholarship

Contact: Tammy Jones, Loyola Marymount University; 7900 Loyola Blvd., Los Angeles Ca 90045

(310) 338-2753 Eligibility: Open to entering freshman Award: Full four years paid tuition Deadline: February (contact for details)

http://www.lmu.edu

Ethnic Minority Bachelor's Scholarships

Contact: Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15220; (412) 921-6565 email: member@ons.org Eligibility: The candidate must be a registered nurse with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to cancer nursing The applicant must also be enrolled in an

undergraduate nursing program at an NLN-accredited school of nursing (the nursing program must have application to oncology nursing), have a current license to practice as a registered nurse, and

be of an ethnic minority group Past recipients of a bachelor's scholarship from the Oncology

Nursing Foundation are not eligible for an award Award: $2,000; Deadline: February

http://www.ons.org

Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship

Contact: Datatel Scholars Foundation, 4375 Fair Lakes Court, Fairfax, VA 22033, (800) 486-4332, Fax (703) 968-4625 e-mail: scholars@datatel.com; Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students planning to attend or are currently attending a Datatel Client college or university, or who work at a Datatel non-education Client site and will attend any college or university during the upcoming year You must write an essay that summarizes you educational goals and objectives, and indicate the difference a Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship would make in your life and to those around

you Award: $700-$7,000; Deadline: February

http://Call or write for more information

Summer Associates Program

Contact: The Greenlining Institute, Hydee Diaz, 785 Market St Third Floor, San Francisco CA

94103, (415) 284-7200 Eligibility: Open to Minorities Graduates interested in public affairs Award:

$1,600/month for living expenses and $150/month for transportation expenses; Deadline: February

http://www.greenlining.org

State Farm Companies Foundation/Insurance

Contact: Nancy Lynn,One State Farm Plaza, Bloomington, IL 61710-0001 (309) 766-2039 for

Fellowship, (309)766 2311 for Internship; e-mail: info@statefarm.com Eligibility: Internship Minority

students in a business related field The program is designed to give students a realistic view of advertising by putting them in actual working situations Fellowship Junior or senior undergraduate

in business related fields; Computer Science, Pre-Law, or Mathematics Must be nominated by

dean or department head U.S citizen Write for details Award: $2,000 -$3,000; Deadline:

February

http://www.statefarm.com

Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship

Contact: Scholarship Committee Government Finance Officers Association 203 N LaSalle St., Suite 2700 Chicago, IL 60601-1210 (312) 977-9700 Fax: (312) 977-4806; Eligibility: This program is

open to upper division and graduate students who are enrolled full-time and preparing for a career

in public finance Applicants must be members of a minority group, citizens or permanent residents

of the United States or Canada, and able to provide a letter of intent from the dean of their school Selection is based on career plans, academic record, plan of study, letters of recommendation and

grade point average Financial need is not considered Award: $5,000 stipend Deadline:February

http://www.gfoa.org

University of California, Los Angeles

Contact: Hariet Moss Summer Research for Minority Undergraduates, Graduate Affirmative Affairs

Office 1248 Murphy Hall Los Angeles, CA 90095-1544 (310) 825-2469 Eligibility: Eight-week

summer program open to upper-division undergraduates Opportunity to work closely with faculty in

all fields, regular seminars Must have a 2.8 GPA Award: $1,600 + tuition Deadline: February

Please call for more information

Ethan and Allan Murphy Memorial Scholarship

Contact: American Meteorological Society, Attn: Fellowship/Scholarship Coordinator, 45 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108, (617) 227-2426, ext 235, Fax: (617) 742-8718, e-mail:

amsinfo@ametsoc.org; Eligibility: Candidates must be entering their final undergraduate year and majoring in meteorology or some aspect of the atmospheric, or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences Applicants must be U.S citizens or permanent residents, enrolled full time at an

accredited U.S institution, and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 Award: $2,000; Deadline: February

Due February 1:

Women on the Move (WOM)

Contact: Jaclyn Jones-WOM Chairperson jaclynsjones@roadrunner.com Unity Fellowship Social Justice Ministry (UFSJM)/ WOM 3540 South North Shore Drive, Ontario, CA 91761 WOM is

a progressive women’s organization located in the Inland Empire that gives two $500 scholarships through our Lavender Scholars Scholarship Program to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning seniors Eligibility: Scholarship is available for LGBTQ seniors, their allies or seniors who have LGBTQ parents These seniors must be pursuing a post-secondary education, are in need of financial assistance and must have a 3.0 GPA Please visit website for more information and to fill out application Deadline: February 1

http://www.lavenderscholars.org/aboutus.htm

Christermon Foundation

Contact: Beverage Industry College Scholarship Program, 9 Orchard Road #100, Lake Forest, CA

92630 One Year - Non Recurring Scholarships range from $2,000 to $5,000 Eligibility: Applicant Qualifies as: California High School Senior who will attend a four year university beginning, Fall or California Community College student transferring to a four-year university with a 3.0 GPA & Junior Year status beginning, Fall All applications are screened by an outside source for verification of the following: Applicant’s Parent or Grandparent is employed full time with a company or individual holding a valid California liquor/beer/wine license Licensees include hotels, restaurants, wholesale grocery/retail grocer/drug stores/convenience stores/wineries/breweries, airlines, etc etc etc Employment by Student or other family member DOES NOT qualify High School applicant

participates in athletics and/or performing arts during BOTH 11th & 12th grades Applicant

demonstrates outstanding community citizenship as evidenced by student written essay Ineligible are students planning to attend a two-year school, and those currently enrolled in a four-year college/university prior to Fall APPLICATION AVAILABLE exclusively ONLINE

7-30-11 until 2-01-12 at christermon.com CLICK the Scholarship link & follow instructions:

FILL OUT application on line, PRINT IT, SIGN IT, ATTACH required supporting documentation, and

MAIL the packet to us postmarked no later than 2/1/12 Deadline: February 1

www.christermon.com

Phi Delta Kappa International

Contact: Phi Delta Kappa International 408 N Union St P.O Box 789 Bloomington, IA 47402 (800)766-1156 email: Scholarships@Pdkintl.org Eligibility: Must show interest in pursuing a career within the field of education Students will be asked to submit an application and have a 3.0 or

above GPA Award: $1,500, Deadline: February 1st

Please email for more information

Society of Exploration Geophysics

Contact: Society of Exploration Geophysicists PO Box 702740 Tulsa Ok 74170-2740 Attn: Tonia Gist (918) 497-5500 (FAX) Eligibility: Entering freshman and undergraduate students in financial need maintaining above average grades Students should be pursuing a career in geophysics,

physics, mathematics and/or geology Award: $500 -$3,000 Deadline: February 1

http://www.seg.org

National Peace Essay Contest

Contact: Institute of Peace, 1200 17th Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036-3011

Eligibility: Students who are in grades 9-12 must be attending a public, private or parochial school participating in a high school correspondence program in any of the fifty states, the District of

Columbia, or the U.S Territories Award: $1,000; Deadline: February 1st

http://www.usip.org/ed/Programs/NPEC/npec.html

American Society for Microbiology: Undergraduate Fellowship

Contact: Education Board, American Society for Microbiology, 1752 N Street, NW, Washington, DC

20036, (202) 942-9283, Fax: (202) 942-9329 email: ellowships_careerinformation@asmusa.org Eligibility: Applicant must be a minority undergraduate that has taken introduction courses in biology

or chemistry The student must not be graduating before the conclusion of the program in the summer Further preferred criteria include lab research experience, and an interest in obtaining a

doctorate degree Award: $4,500 for expenses; Deadline: February 1st

http://www.asm.org/

DELTA THETA CHI SORORITY

Requirements call for call for the applicant to reside in the United States, a high scholastic average, evidence of financial need, currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college, and an application form, with attachments as specified by the National Executive Council These

scholarships are awarded annually to students of promise and distinction

Deadline: February 1

http://www.deltathetachi.org/National_Scholarship.html

Presidential Scholarship Loyola Marymount University

Contact: LMU; 7900 Loyola Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045, (310)338-2753 Eligibility: Applicant must have at least a 3.7 GPA and a 1350 SAT score, with a verbal score and a math score above

650 Award: $68,000 (17,000 per year for 4 years) Deadline: February 1

http://www.lmu.edu

Loyola Marymount Academic Scholarship

Contact: LMU; 7900 Loyola Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045 (310) 338-2753 Eligibility: Applicant must have at least a 3.7 GPA and a 1350 SAT score, with a verbal score and a math score above

650 Award: $20,000 (5,000 for 4 years) Deadline: February 1st

http://www.lmu.edu/financialaid/

Jesuit/Marymount Academic Scholarship

Contact: Tammy Jones, One LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045 (310) 338-2793 Eligibility:

Outstanding students who graduate from a Marymount Secondary School Award: $12,500 per

year Deadline: February 1

http://www.lum.edu/financialaid/

Samuel Fletcher Tapman Scholarship

Contact: Ping Wai, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 1801 Alexander Bell Drive,

Reston, VA 20191, (800) 548-2723 Eligibility: High school freshman, sophomore, or junior in an ASCE student chapter and also a national member in good standing at the time of the award

Award: $1,500 Deadline: February: 1st

http://www.asce.org

Society of Women Engineers Program

Contact: National Office, 230 E Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60611-3265, (312) 596-5223, Fax: (312) 457-2180 email: hq@swe.org Eligibility: The minimum GPA is 3.5/4.0 for freshman applicants and 3.0/4.0 for sophomore, junior, senior & graduate applicants Open to women majoring in

engineering; incoming freshman admitted to a SWE approved school For additional information and an application please send a self addressed stamped envelope Award: $5,000; renewable;

Deadline: February 1st

http://www.swe.org

Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation

Contact: Amy Hertel, 712 Jackson Place, NW, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 395-4831, Fax: (202) 395-6995 Eligibility: Undergraduate prospective junior in the fields of public service and

government Must have a 3.0 minimum GPA Must be a U.S citizen or legal resident Preference given to students planning to attend graduate school and a career in government Award: up to

$3,000 senior year; renewable for 4 years $30,000 total for graduate studies Deadline: February 1st

National Science Teachers Association

Contact: NSTA, 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington VA 22201-3000 USA, (703) 243-7100 Eligibility: High school students who create and build an original working device powered by one or more

Duracell batteries Must be a U.S citizen or legal resident Award: $1,000 Deadline February 1st

http://www.nsta.org

California Congress of Parents and Teachers, Teacher Education Scholarships

Contact: Los Angeles Office, 930 Georgia Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015, (213) 620-1100

Applications may be picked up at any PTA office or through the website Eligibility: Applicants must

be PTA members This scholarship is based on volunteer service done at school There is no

minimum GPA required Two letters of reference are required Award: $750 Deadline: February: 1st

http://www.capta.org

Foundation for Exceptional Children Stanley E Jackson Scholarship

Contact: 1110 N Glebe Road, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201 Eligibility: Disabled and member of ethnic minority, evidence of financial need, anticipating enrollment for the first time in full-time post-

secondary education or training Award: $1,000 Deadline: February 1st

http://www.free-4u.com/stanley_e jackson_scholarship_for_handicapped-gifted.htm

Future Leaders of America

Contact: Mary Mitchell, Orange County HEEF Scholarship Program, Orange County community Foundation, 2801 Business Center Dr., Suite 100 Irvine CA 92612 (949) 553-4202 Eligibility: Awarded to graduating seniors who have demonstrated community leadership by volunteering at

least 30 hours at a community based non-profit organization Award: $1,000; Deadline: February 1st

Please call number listed for more information

Tuskegee Airmen, INC

Contact: Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Fund 1501 Lee Highway Suite 130 Arlington, VA

22209-1109 (703) 522-8590 email: hgtai1@tuskegeeairmen.org Eligibility: Graduating high school senior accepted by participating colleges and universities Must be in financial need and maintain a 3.0

GPA Award: $1,500; Deadline: February 1st

http://www.tuskegeeairmen.org

Summer Academic Research Internship (SARI)

Contact: Coordinator, Affirmative Action University of California, Santa Barbara Graduate Division; Santa Barbara Ca 93106-2070 (805) 893-8000 Eligibility: Contact for details Award: Stipend and

housing; Deadline: February 1

http://www.ucsb.edu

American Nuclear Society

Contact: Tony Bishop John and Muriel Landis Scholarship American Nuclear Society, Scholarship Committee 555 N Kensington Ave LaGrange Park, IL 60526 (708) 352-6611 email:

outreach@ans.org Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students interested in nuclear science and technology careers Minorities and women are encouraged to apply Award: Contact for

Details; Deadline: February 1st

http://www.ans.org

Wal-Mart Foundation

Contact: Karen Thompson, Assistant Director Bentonville, AR 72716-8071 (800) 530-9925

Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors residing in Wal-Mart Stores service area Award: Contact

for Details; Deadline: February 1st

http://www.Walmartfoundation.org

Loyola Marymount University

Contact: One LMU Drive, Suite 4114 Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659 (310) 4565 Fax: (310)

338-5970 Eligibility: Latino/a entering freshman Award: $42,000 (10,500/4years) Deadline: February 1st

http://cse.lmu.edu/physics/newscholarship.html

American Nuclear Society (ANS) Undergraduate Scholarships

Contact: Joann Hollensteiner; American Nuclear Society, Scholarship Committee; 555 Kensington Ave LaGrange Park, IL 60525; (708) 352-6611 email: outreach@ans.org Eligibility: Completed a minimum of two academic years in a four-year nuclear engineering program, and must be a U.S

citizen or permanent resident Award: $1,000-4,000 Deadline: February 1st

http://www.ans.org

Mervyn's Local Hero Scholarship

Contact: Scholars Management Srvc CSFA, 1505 Riverview Road, PO BOX 297, St.Peters, MN

56082 Eligibility: High School senior, demonstrates academic excellence and extracurricular activities Must be a resident of the following states: AZ, CA, CO, ID, LO, MI, MN, NV, NM, OK, OR,

TX, UT, WA Award; $1,000-$10,000; Deadline: February 1 - July 31 st

Please Contact for more details

Due February 8

KFC Colonel’s Scholars

Contact: KFC Scholars Program, P.O Box 4030, Iowa City, Iowa, 52243-4030 1-866-KFC-7240 KFC Colonel’s Scholars is looking for high school seniors with financial need and an entrepreneurial

spirit to qualify for the KFC Scholar’s Program Awards are up to $20,000 for tuition, fees,

textbooks, room and board Eligibility: Minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75, enroll is public college or university within their state of legal residence, plan to pursue a B.A degree, be a U.S

citizen or permanent resident, and demonstrate financial need Deadline: December 1, to

February 8.

www.kfcscholars.org

Due February 9:

Harold W Rosenthal Fellowship

Contact: 2027 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 20036 email: ken.colburn@cornell.edu Eligibility: College senior or graduate student in Political Science, Government Service, or Foreign Affairs Must be recommended by dean and a U.S citizen Write for complete details Description: Fellowship provides an opportunity for a student to spend a summer working in the office of a member of Congress or Executive branch on foreign affairs and government service issues

Selected fellows will also receive preferential treatment for a European community 3-5 week travel

study Award: $1,800 stipend; Deadline: February 9

Due February 13:

Summer Undergraduate Program In Engineering Research at Berkeley

Contact: Marie Mayne 312 McLaughlin Hall Berkeley CA 94720-5900 (510) 642-1734

Eligibility: Open to underrepresented students focusing in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical

American Physical Society, The

Contact: One Physics Ellipse College Park, MD 20740-3844; (301) 3200; Fax: (301) 0865; Eligibility: Black, Hispanic, or Native American U.S citizens with a physics interest Must be

209-a high school senior, college freshm209-an or sophomore Aw209-ard: $2,000; De209-adline: Febru209-ary 14

http://www.aps.org

Booker T Washington Scholarships

Contact: National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 4626 (317) 802-4321; Fax: (317) 802-5321 e-mail: aboutffa@ffa.org; Eligibility: This program is open to graduating high school seniors or high school graduates preparing to enroll in their first year of college education applicant must be a minority FFA member interested in pursuing a degree in agriculture The following ethnic groups may apply: African-Americans, Asian-