The Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation encourages and supports Illinois residents who are committed to pursing careers in the restaurant and food service industry by awarding scholarships thorough it’s Scholarship Program. All senior high school students, GED graduates, undergraduate students, and educators are welcome to [...]
Scholarships ‘Below $1,000’
Zinc Super Student Stimulus Scholarship
July 25th, 2010
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Must create a profile on the company’s website. Winner is chosen based on need, merit and their Zinc profile, which must be at least 50% complete by the scholarship deadline. This scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in college or planning to enroll in college in the next 12 months.
Amount: Maximum of $5555
Number Available: See [...]
Scholarship Points
July 25th, 2010
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Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: Multiple drawings monthly – you just have to register on their website
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency Required: No
Ethnicity Requirement: None
Minimum GPA: None
Website: http://www.scholarshippoints.com/10K/?st=1054
**Can increase your chances of winning by taking surveys and reading blogs posted on their website**
Spend on Life Scholarship
July 25th, 2010
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Amount: $500-$5000
Number Available: Up to 10 available
Deadline: See website for current scholarship deadline
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency Required: Yes
Website: http://students.spendonlife.com/
Other Requirements:
The student must have been rejected for a student loan due to the credit crunch or their personal credit history (A rejection letter from a lending institution or a letter from the student’s financial aid officer confirming [...]
Alvin Cox Memorial Scholarship
July 25th, 2010
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To be eligible for the scholarship you must either be enrolled, or have been accepted to enroll in an accredited college or university (minimum of 3 hours / one class) during the fall semesters of 2010. High school students who will be enrolled in dual credit courses that require out of [...]
Ayn Rand Institute – “Atlas Shrugged” Essay Contest
May 6th, 2010
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Amount & Number Awarded:
First Prize – $10,000 (1 awarded)
Second Prize – $2000 (10 awarded)
Third Prize – $1000 (10 awarded)
Finalist – $100 (45 awarded)
Semi-Finalist – $50 (175 awarded)
Deadline: 9/17
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency Required: No
Ethnicity Requirement: No
Minimum GPA: None
Website: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/AtlasShrugged.aspx?theme=blue
Ayn Rand Institute – “The Fountainhead” Essay Contest
May 6th, 2010
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Amount & Number Awarded:
First Prize – $10,000 (1 awarded)
Second Prize – $2000 (10 awarded)
Third Prize – $1000 (10 awarded)
Finalist – $100 (45 awarded)
Semi-Finalist – $50 (175 awarded)
Deadline: 4/26
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency Required: No
Ethnicity Requirement: No
Minimum GPA: None
Website: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/TheFountainhead.aspx?theme=blue
Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation
May 6th, 2010
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Instead of essays CKSF uses fun, fast, and easy online quizzes. It does not matter if you are first or last in your class, or how much money your parents make because we reward you for what you know.
We have replaced applications and essay writing with quick online quizzes. The quizzes are [...]
Sallie Mae Fund American Dream Scholarship
May 6th, 2010
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Established in partnership with the United Negro College Fund, the American Dream Scholarship Program is open to African Americans with financial need. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with a minimum 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), who meet Pell Grant eligibility criteria, and are enrolled full time at approved, accredited, [...]
League of United Latin American Citizens – General Awards
May 6th, 2010
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The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) has considered education its number one priority since it was established in 1929. As part of LULAC’s education efforts, the LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF) was established in 1975 to provide scholarships to Hispanic students attending colleges and universities. Under the LNSF program, local LULAC Councils, in [...]
