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AES
Engineering Solution
Deadline:
Oct. 4, 2013 Amount of award:
$500.00
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.
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.
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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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American
Chemical Society Scholarships
Application
cycle begins: 11/1/13
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.
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Ron
Brown Scholarship
Deadline: Nov. 1, 201
www.ronbrown.org Scholars are each awarded $40,000 ($10,000 per year for 4 years)
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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.
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The
Sullivan Leadership Award
Deadline:
Nov. 15, 2013
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.
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AXA
Achievement Scholarship
Deadline:
Dec.15, 2013
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.
