School MUST host essay contest and a 2 page essay is required from candidates. In addition, applicant must be a high school senior. See link below for more information.
Amount: Up to $4000
Number Available: 13
Deadline: Registration is due 2/18
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency Required: Unknown
Ethnicity Requirement: No
Minimum GPA: Not applicable
Website: http://www.cbai.com/downloads/10Brochure.pdf
Contact Email: bobbiw@cbai.com
Contact Phone: 800-736-2224
For more information and to apply: http://www.hispanicheritage.org/youth_faq.php
Amount/Number Available:
The foundation divides the country into 12 regions (Chicago is its own region) and students decide which region to apply to. There are 3 recipients for each of the following categories in each region:
a. Gold – $3000 educational grant
**Winner in this category is also [...]
This annual Guardian’s initiative is designed to reward the enterprising spirits of girls ages 12 to 18 –. Guardian awards prizes to 15 girls who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship; are taking the first steps toward financial independence; and make a difference in their schools and communities. Every [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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**
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 [...]
Amount: $1000 – $5000
Number Available: Unknown
Deadline: See website for current scholarship deadline
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency Required: Yes
Ethnicity Requirement: Hispanic
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Website: http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=460
Other Requirements:
Have plans to enroll FULL-TIME in a degree seeking program at a two or four year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2010-2011 [...]
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
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
