Scholarship list #1

·         AES Engineering Solution

Deadline: Oct. 4, 2013       Amount of award: $500.00

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

How to Apply
Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to the following question:
Reflecting on your personal experiences and/or circumstances, tell us something about yourself that distinguishes you as a potential scholarship candidate.

 AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education.

Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. 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.

 

 ·       Act Six Leadership Scholarship: www.actsix.org

Deadline: Oct. 29, 2013

Scholars must attend one of 4 colleges: PLU, Northwest, Gonzaga or Trinity Lutheran.

Act Six is Washington's only full-tuition, full-need urban and community leadership scholarship. Act Six scholars: Must be high school seniors planning to graduate in 2011 or previously graduated from high school in 2009 or 2010. Students currently enrolled at a four year college are not eligible to apply.  Applicants must be passionate about learning, eager to foster intercultural relationships, willing to step out of their comfort zones, committed to serving those around them, ready to make a difference on campus and at home.

 

·         Coca-Cola Scholarship:  www.coca-colascholars.org

Deadline: Oct. 31, 2013

CURRENT high school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the United States, U.S. Citizens; U.S. Nationals; U.S. Permanent Residents; Temporary Residents (in a legalization program); anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of application; planning to pursue a degree at an accredited institution; carrying a minimum 3.0 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school.

 

·         Horatio Alger Washington Scholarship Program:  www.horatioalger.org

Deadline Oct. 25, 2013 (10) $5,000 scholarships

            Senior in WA State

            Planning to enter college fall 2013.

            Critical financial need,

            Involved in community activities, citizen of US. 2.0 GPA. Apply online

 

 ·         U.S. Bank Internet Scholarships: usbank.com/studentloans 

US Bank will award 30 to 40 $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors planning to attend accredited two- or four- year colleges full time next fall. Award recipients are selected through a random drawing process. No essays, no minimum GPA required. . APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM OCTOBER 2012 through MARCH 2013. The US Bank web site contains a wealth of information on paying for college and provides links to other helpful web sites, including the U.S. Dept of Education for the FAFSA form.

 

·         ALERT Magazine Essay Contest:

 No Deadline http://www.alertmagazine.org/ScholarshipRequirements.htm There is no deadline, but you must be a senior. Write an essay (600-1000 words) about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drug and/or alcohol abuse, how it was dealt with, and, in your opinion what was right or wrong about the way the incident or problem was handled. The best essays win the scholarships and will be published in ALERT Magazine. You must mail your essay with transcripts, photo, name, address, phone number and school name to PO Box 4833, Boise, Idaho 83711. 

 

·         Kids’ Chance of Washington:

No Deadline

            www.kidschancewa.com This scholarship program is need-based for dependent children               and spouses of workers killed or seriously disabled in a workplace accident in Washington. It               is a non-profit                 organization funded through donations from industry and individuals. The           application includes personal information including finances, documentation of Labor &           Industries claim, essay, transcript, FAFSA form, letter of recommendation. 

 

 

·         American Chemical Society Scholarships  

Application cycle begins: 11/1/13

                http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars/apply.html                              

                Scholarship based on financial need

For all student regardless of immigration status

The American Chemical Society sponsors scholarship programs for qualified applicants who want to enter the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering, and students seeking a two-year degree in chemical technology. The programs are designed to encourage African-American, Hispanic, and American Indian students to pursue undergraduate college degrees in the chemical sciences and chemical technology.
*Be African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian *Be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident *Be a full-time student at a high school or accredited college, university, or community college *Demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or science (Grade Point Average 3.0, "B" or better) *Demonstrate financial need according to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA) and the Student Aid Report (SAR) form *Be a graduating high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior intending to or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science OR intending to or already pursuing a degree in chemical technology *Be planning a career in the chemical sciences.

·        Ron Brown Scholarship                                               

Deadline:  Nov. 1, 201

                www.ronbrown.org                                                       Scholars are each awarded $40,000                                                                                                  ($10,000 per year for 4 years)

·         The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify students who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, show exceptional leadership potential and make an impact on their communities through service to others. To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, Black or African American and current high school seniors at the time of their application. Current college students are not eligible to apply. Applicants should demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit leadership ability, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need.

 ·         The Sullivan Leadership Award                     

Deadline: Nov. 15, 2013

www.seattleu.edu/sullivan                                     four-year full scholarship

The Sullivan Leadership Award represents Seattle University’s holistic definition of academic excellence, one that transcends classroom performance. The award is a full scholarship, equal to tuition, room and board for each of four years, designed to support students whose records reflect their commitment to: Service, Leadership, Academic Rigor, Community, Spirituality, and Global Awareness.

 

·         AXA Achievement Scholarship                                              

Deadline: Dec.15, 2013

www.axa-achievement.com

Senior, US citizen, planning to attend 2 or 4 year college or university in fall 2011. Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidence by outstanding achievement in an activity in school, community or the workplace.