External Scholarships
| AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship Contact: Call the AICPA at (919) 402-4006 with any questions All materials should be sent to: AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship Program American Institute of CPAs – Team 331 |
Award Amount: $2,500 Deadline: April 1 Requirements: * Students must be an AICPA student affiliate member * A declared accounting, finance or information systems major with an overall and major GPA of at least 3.0 * Has completed at least 30 semester hours, or 45 quarter hours, or equivalent work, including at least 6 semester hours (or equivalent) in accounting * Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university in the * Download membership application and information at http://ceae.aicpa.org/Memberships * For more information or to download an application, visit http://www.accountemps.com/portal/site/at-us or http://www.aicpa.org/ |
| AICPA John L. Carey Scholarship Program Contact: Call the AICPA at (919) 402-4006 or e-mail educat@aicpa.org All materials should be sent to : AICPA Carey Scholarships Program American Institute of CPAs – Team 331 |
Award Amount: $5,000 Deadline: April 1 Requirements: * Must be liberal arts degree holders of a regionally-accredited institution in the * Must be accepted into, or in the process of applying to, a graduate program in accounting that will enable them to sit for the CPA Examination at a college or university whose business administration program is accredited by AACSB International or the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs * Must express the intention to pursue a CPA certificate * Application forms can be obtained through the following: at www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/edu/jlcs.htm or through email at educat@aicpa.org |
| AICPA Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students Download an application at http://www.aicpa.org/diversity Any questions : Email MIC_Programs @aicpa.org or contact Elizabeth DeBragga at 919-402-4931 |
Award Amount: up to $5,000 Deadline: June 1 Requirements: * Students from underrepresented communities who plan on pursuing their CPA |
| American Chemical Society Scholars Program Contact: Call (800) 227-5558 ext. 6250, visit the website at www.chemistry.org/scholars, or e-mail scholars@acs.org All materials should be sent to : American Chemical Society Department of Diversity Programs |
Award Amount: up to$2,500 (Freshmen); $3,000
(Sophomores); $5,000 (Juniors and Seniors) Deadline: March 1 Requirements: * African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian * A * A full-time student at an accredited college, university, or community college * High academic achievers in chemistry or science (GPA 3.0 or better) * Able to demonstrate evidence of financial need according to FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the Student Aid Report (SAR) form * A high school senior, college freshman, sophomore or junior intending to or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science and planning a career in the chemical sciences or chemical technology |
| American Education Services announces The $20,000
Lighten Your Load Sweepstakes For complete information go to www.youcandealwithit.com |
Award Amount: four prizes: $10,000, $5,000 and (2) $2,500 Deadline: sweepstakes runs from Oct 15 through Dec 15. Four winners will be drawn in January Requirements: *Open to all American Education Services customers holding a FFELP loan guaranteed by |
American Indian Education Foundation For additional information contact: American Indian Education Foundation 2401 Eglin Street Rapid City, SD 57703 (605) 342-9968 |
Award Amount: $2,000 *Attending an accredited two or four-year college/university or technical/vocational school *Must be enrolled as a full-time student *GPA between 2.0 – 3.4 is desirable (but ALL current or future undergraduate college students are encouraged to apply) *An ACT score of 14 or above is desirable *Scholarships are available for undergraduate studies only |
| The American Welding Society Foundation Copies and overview of programs may be downloaded from their website at www.aws.org. |
Award Amount: varies Deadline: is March 1, for the following fall term and the deadline for all National Scholarships is January 15 for the following fall term, with the exception of RWMA, which has an October 1 deadline Requirements: The AWS Foundation is dedicated to advancing educational opportunities to students preparing for a career in the welding and related joining technologies. The District Scholarship is available to students enrolled in a welding-related educational or training program. Other services include the National Scholarship Program, which provides funding for students seeking an undergraduate degree in welding engineering, welding technology, or a welding related field as specified in each scholarship, and the Research Fellowship Program for graduate students wishing to pursue areas of research related to the welding and joining industry. |
| Are You Army Strong? Contact: Sergeant First Class Andrew J. Nelson 288 Toll-Free 877-674-5265 ANDREW.NELSON@USAREC.ARMY. www.GoArmy.com
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Award Amount: varies Deadline: Requirements: * Full-time or part-time * Active Duty – you may qualify for: an enlistment bonus, option to enlist from 2-6 years, college education benefits, or pay off your federally insured student loans * Army Reserve – you may qualify for: an enlistment bonus, educational benefits, pay off your federally insured student loans, or 100% tuition assistance for classes taken while serving |
| The Army Nurse Corps
Association Scholarship Program For questions and more information contact: Larry W. Moss 3029 Arbor Drive Or email: larrymoss@aol.com or education@e-anca.org |
Award Amount: varies Deadline: May 15, 2008 Requirements: *The purpose of the organization is to award scholarship grants to established and qualified baccalaureate or graduate nursing programs *Students receiving ROTC funds are not eligible, as well as students receiving scholarships or funding from the US Army, US Army Reserve or US Army National Guard |
| BigSun Scholarship Visit http://www.bigsunathletics.com to apply. |
Award Amount: $500 Deadline: June 20 Requirements: The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. They are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. |
| Bowman/Slope Soil Conservation District Contact: With any questions call (701) 523-3871 ext. 3 All materials should be sent to : Bowman/Slope Soil Conservation District |
Award Amount: $500 Deadline: April 2 Requirements: * Essay Contest: 300-500 words * Must be a graduating senior or current college student originating from the Bowman/Slope Soil Conservation District * Complete an application form |
BPW Career Advancement Scholarships Business and Professional Women’s Foundation 1900 M Street, NW, Suite 310 Washington, D.C. 20036 (202)293-1100 |
Award Amount: $500-$2000 Deadline: April 15 Requirements: *available to women who are U.S. citizens, 25 years or older *must demonstrate financial need and have been accepted into an accredited program *does not cover study at the doctoral level or non-degree programs |
| Gabriel J. Brown Trust Loan Fund For information write to: Gabriel J. Brown Trust Loan Fund 112 Avenue E. West |
Award Amount: varies Deadline: June 1 Requirements: * Be a ND resident * Four semesters of college completed * Must have at least a2.5 GPA * Need financial assistance * Need a co-signer |
| The CIRI Foundation Financial Aid Tips Career information Scholarship and Grant Applications Website: www.thecirifoundation.org or email: tcf@thecirifoundation.org |
Award Amount: varies Deadline: varies Requirements: * Eligible Alaska Natives including original enrollees and their descendants of Cook Inlet Region Inc. |
| CollegeNET – It Pays to Think For more information visit: http://www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app |
Award Amount: between $1,000 - $4,000 Deadline: April 30 Requirements: * Must be a college student or planning to be one within the next year * Check website for more details |
| College Scholarships, Colleges, and Online Degrees Free Scholarship Searches at: www.college-scholarships.com |
Award Amount: varies Deadline: varies Requirements: varies |
| Lavon H.
Cooper Scholarship For more information email: cljohn@wbl.whitebear.k12.mn.us or 763-536-8042 Send completed application to: Carol Johnson CPOS |
Award Amount: $500 - $1000 Deadline: June 15 Requirements: * Must be a graduate of a Robbinsdale District 281 high school * Write an essay of 200-300 words on certain topics * Hard copies only accepted * Late application will not be considered |
| Dakota Indian Foundation Return application to: Dakota Indian Foundation PO Box 340 209 N Main St Chamberlain, SD 57325-0340 (605)234-5472 Fax: (605)234-5858 |
Award Amount: $1000 per semester |
| Divide
Anne Sofie Tveit Haugen Memorial Nursing Scholarship Return application to: Divide Country Area Dollars for Scholars Anne Sofie Tveit Haugen Memorial Nursing Scholarship |
Award Amount: $5,000 Deadline: June 15 Requirements: * Complete the * Proof of registration in a qualified registered nursing program * Submit an official high school transcript with a minimum 2.0 GPA * Submit all official college transcripts with a minimum 3.0 GPA in pre-requisite college courses from all post secondary studies * Sign and date your application form |
| Dushinske &Jamison Water Resources Scholarship For more information: call 701-223-8332, FAX: 701-223-4645 or email: ndwater@btinet.net |
Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: April 1 Requirements: * Submit scholarship application * Written essay * Official Transcript * Photograph * Must attend awards banquet * Attend a ND college or university |
| Fast Web: Scholarships, Financial Aid and Colleges Visit the website at http://www.fastweb.com Customized search of more than 1.3 million scholarships worth more than $3 billion |
Award Amount:
varies Deadline: varies Requirements: * varies |
| Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships For further information and applications, contact: Fellowships Office Phone: 202-334-2872 Fax: 202-334-3419 Email: infofell@nas.edu |
Award Amount: stipends and allowancesvary Deadline: varies Requirements: * See website for complete eligibility information http://national-academies.org/fellowships * * Planning a career in teaching and research at the college or university level |
| Gates Millennium Scholars Program Contact: Visit the website at www.gmsp.org Toll free: 800-944-9627 |
Award Amount:
varies Deadline: January 12 Requirements: * See website * Funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, it offers scholarships to students of diverse backgrounds |
| Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Contact: With any questions call Lindsay Calvert at (713) 621-6300 ext. 25 or email gilman_ scholars@iie.org, For more information, full eligibility criteria, and the online application visit: http://www.iie.org/gilman All materials should be sent to: Gilman International Scholarship Program |
Award Amount: between $3,000 - $5,000 Deadline: April 3 Requirements: * Must be a * Must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application * Cannot be studying abroad in a country currently under a U.S. Department of State Travel Warning or in |
| Foundation for Rural Service College Scholarship Program For all the information visit the website at www.frs.org , or call 703-351-2026 |
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| Germans from Russia Heritage Society Youth Essay Contest For more information, contact: verahoff@rushmore.com or call 605-718-4116 or call GRHS at 701-223-6167. Visit the website at www.grhs.com |
Award Amount: varies Deadline: Requirements: Contest formats may include: research papers, short stories, fictional diaries, poetry, prose, historical fiction, or PowerPoint presentations about the Germans from Russia. Scholarships, cash awards, and trophies will be given out to the winners. Need not be German from Russia to enter. |
| Glamour Scholarship Top 10 College Women To print an application go to: http://glamour.com/news |
Award Amount: winners receive $3000 cash prize and other
recognitions Deadline: November 30 Requirements: * Any woman who is currently a full-time junior at an accredited college or university in the |
| John Gyles Education Awards Applications are available on-line at: www.johngyleseducationcenter.com |
Award Amount: up to $3,000 Deadline: June 1 Requirements: * applicants must be pregnant or a parenting teen * must be enrolled or planning to enroll in post-secondary education at an accredited college, university, junior college, technical school, or job training program as a way to increase their job skills and become more employable |
Heloise Werthan Kuhn Scholarship
Scholarship Committee |
Award Amount: varies Deadline: April 1 Requirements: * Full Canadian or American citizenship * Minimum GPA of 2.7 |
| Higher
Education Resource Organization for Students (HEROS) Scholarships Contact: For more information call 1-701-854-8013 or send e-mail to donnas@sbci.edu Send completed application by July 31 to: Attention: Donna M. Seaboy H.E.R.O.S. Scholarship Program |
Award Amount: 7 $100 Scholarships Deadline: submit application between May 30 - July 31 Requirements: * Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a * Must possess a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher * Must be an enrolled member of a tribe or provide proof of Indian ancestry |
Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship Zonta Club of Memphis |
Award Amount: $5,000 |
Microsoft – Various Scholarships Microsoft Scholarship Program www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships scholars@microsoft.com |
Award Amount: $5,000 |
| NASA MUST Scholarship http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/ |
Award Amount: varies Deadline: March 1 Requirements: *Must be a U.S. citizen *Must reside in the U.S. or Territories of the U.S. *Must be studying and hold full-time academic status at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for the upcoming academic year *Be a rising college freshman, sophomore, or junior during the time of application who plans to attend or enroll in an accredited U.S. higher education institution as a full-time student for the upcoming academic year *Must have earned and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale(un-weighted) *Must be pursuing a degree in a physical science, technology, engineering, or mathematics |
| North Dakota Association of Counties Scholarship Fund Applications can be found on the second floor of May Hall near the Office of Financial Aid or by going to www.ndaco.org or by contacting the NDACo office in Bismarck at 1-800-932-8730 or by e-mail at ndaco@ndaco.org. |
Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: June 6th Requirements: Scholarships will be evaluated using a ranking system which considers several factors in the following order of priority: -Leadership and Volunteerism -Honors, Awards -Personal Statements -Academic Achievement Applicants must be: *17-22 years of age *child or grandchild of a county employee or elected county official *registered full-time student in an accredited ND university, college or vocational/technical certification program |
| Saving Our
Cents or IDAs (Individual Development Accounts) Program Contact: For more information, please contact: Amy Beck Community Action Partnership 202 East Villard (701) 227-0131 |
Award Amount: varies Deadline: Requirements * Resident in the Region VIII Community Action service area; this region includes the counties of Dunn, * Total household income that does not exceed 200% of poverty as published by the Department of Health and Human Services annually |
| IMA National Scholarship Program IMA Memorial Education Fund Scholarships (MEF) and Stuart Cameron and Margaret McLeod Memorial Scholarship (SCMS) Application is available online at www.imanet.org/scholarships |
Award Amount: varies Deadline: February 15 Requirements: All IMA student members who have not previously received an IMA Scholarship in the classification category to which he/she currently resides or from another IMA Scholarship Program are eligible to apply for the MEF-sponsored scholarships. Completion of this application also entitles candidates to be considered to receive the prestigious Stuart Cameron and Margaret McLeod Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $5,000. *Full and part-time students (must carry at least 6 credits per semester) students are encouraged to apply. SCMS Scholarship requires that students must carry 12 credits per semester. *Scholarships are awarded to students who are physically located in the *Applicant must be an IMA Student Member with the membership number included on the application form. *The applicant needs to have the expressed intent of pursuing a career in management accounting, financial management, or information. *A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required between all institutions attended throughout the applicant’s undergraduate/graduate academic career. |
| ISA – The Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation
Society For complete details go to www.isa.org/scholarships or contact them at (919)549-8411. |
Award Amount: varies Deadline: February 15 ISA is an association of industry professionals focused on promoting and advancing the field of automation and control. ISA is committed to assisting future automation professionals prepare for, kick off, and make the most of their careers. They do this by offering scholarships, discounted student memberships, opportunities to publish papers, student activities, and mentoring among other activities. |
| Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program To obtain a copy via the Internet, use the following address for the JKJ Fellowship Program Website: http://www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/index.html |
Award Amount: varies Deadline: October 15 Requirements: * Awarded to students to undertake graduate study in specific fields in the arts, humanities, and social sciences leading to a doctoral degree or to a master’s degree in those fields in which the master’s degree is the terminal highest degree awarded in the selected field of study at accredited institutions of higher education * Deadline for transmittal of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is January 31 |
Jeanette Rankin Foundation info@rankinfoundation.org
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Award Amount: varies Deadline: March 1 Requirements: * awards grants annually to low income women, thirty five years of age or older, who are in an undergraduate or vocational training program and have a vision of how their education will benefit themselves, their families, and their communities |
| Journyx
Scholarship Program For information go to: http://scholarship.journyx.com All application materials must be received by email to scholarship@journyx.com |
Award Amount: $500 Deadline: June 1 Requirements: * Write an essay (visit website for topic) * An official academic transcript containing the entrant’s spring semester grades for the academic year in progress * A copy of entrant’s resume that includes e-mail, campus address and phone number, student ID number, permanent address and phone number, major and expected graduation date |
| Knights Templar Educational Foundation For more information visit: www.knightstemplar.org Mail the completed application to: KT Educational Foundation Committee Transcripts and recommendations should be sent to the same address as above |
Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: March 10 Requirements: * Must be North Dakota residents who are citizens of the * Must have completed at least 12 semester credits or 15 quarter credits and be able to provide an academic transcript indicating GPAs |
| KnowHow2GO.org Lumina Foundation for Education |
Award Amount: Deadline: Requirements: * Connects low-income students with the resources needed to succeed in their university years. |
| Lilly Reintegration Scholarship Applications Applications can be downloaded at www.reintegration.com or 800-809-8202 to request a hard copy |
Award Amount: Deadline: January 19 Requirements: * To help students with schizophrenia, related schizophrenia-spectrum disorders or bipolar disorder acquire educational skills and help them realize their full potential |
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Send Application to: Daphne or Call: 701-663-7491 |
Award Amount: $500 Deadline: March 15 Requirements: *Complete application form *Sign the Information Disclosure Waiver *Obtain two letters of reference or recommendation from instructors. (mailed separately and confidential) *Must be a graduate of any |
| The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Applications can be downloaded at www.mcsf.org For further information call: 800-292-7777 Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Inc. |
Award Amount: $500-$10,000 Deadline: April 15 Requirements: * Son or daughter of a Marine on active duty or in the reserve, retired or deceased, or who has received an honorable discharge, medical discharged or who was killed while in the service of our country *Son or daughter of an active duty, reserve, or former US Navy Corpsman who has or is serving with the U.S. Marine Corps *A senior in high school or graduate; and family income is $65,000 or less |
| Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program For information: www.mensafoundation.org click on the scholarship link |
Award Amount: $300- $1,000 Deadline: January 15 Requirements: * Applicant must be intending to enroll in an accredited |
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Return the completed application information to: Kristin Lee 1604 Miles or Call: 406-234-4310 |
Award Amount: $1,350 Deadline: April 27 Requirements: * Student must be a resident of * Must be working toward a teaching degree * Must be completing your sophomore or junior year of college * Show a need for financial assistance * Must submit letters of recommendation from two college professors, one being a professor of an education class |
| Miss
For information visit: www.missmontana.org |
Award Amount: varies Deadline: Miss Requirements: * |
Nancy Reagan Pathfinder Scholarship National Federation of Republican Women (703) 548-9688 |
Award Amount:
varies Deadline: June 1 Requirements: * open to women college sophomores and above * must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program such as chemistry, sociology, psychology, pharmacology, with intended careers in chemical, biological, or medical research, or counseling of addicts and their families |
| Elizabeth Nash Foundation (ENF) Contact with any questions by email: scholarships@elizabethnashfoundation.org Further information on the Elizabeth Nash Foundation can be found at: www.elizabethnashfoundation.org |
Award Amount:
ranging from $500 to $2,000 Deadline: April 27 Requirements: * Must be a * Open to individuals with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) who are in-going or current undergraduate or graduate students and are pursuing a degree at an accredited U.S.-based college or university |
| National Federation of the Blind For more information contact: National Federation of the Blind 805 or Call: 641-236-3366 |
Award Amount:
ranging from $3,000 - $12,000 Deadline: March 31 Requirements: * Must be legally blind * Studying in a degree program at a * Full-time student or may be part-time student who is employed full-time and who is going back to school to improve his or her professional opportunities |
| The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’
Association Inc. Download application at: www.nsna.org (click on the foundation/scholarships link) or send a self addressed stamped envelope ($.75) to: Foundation of the National Student Nurses Assoc. Any questions call: 718-210-0705 |
Award Amount: $1,000- 5,000 Deadline: January 11 Requirements: * Current enrollment and matriculation in a state approved nursing program leading to an associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, generic doctorate or generic master’s degree, or enrolled in a RN to BSN, RN to |
| Navy Collegiate Programs For more information on collegiate programs mail: FCC (SW) Craig Jacobson Navy Recruiting Station 412 Broadway Suite 4 Call: 701-239-5091 Email: orl_oma@cnrc.navy.mil |
Award Amount: varies Deadline: varies Requirements: * *varies depending on program |
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Health Services Collegiate Program Health Services Collegiate Program- Opportunity to complete a degree from an accredited program while earning pay and benefits. THIS IS NOT AN ROTC PROGRAM! For more information contact: Shon D. Falconer 412 Broadway Suite 4 701-239-5030 or 701-388-7430 Email: or3_oma@cnrc.navy.mil |
Award Amount: varies Deadline: varies Requirements: * Must be a * Must be 18 years of age or older * GPA of at least 3.0 * Enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college or university * In a course of study for a designated health profession |
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Applications can be found on the second floor of May Hall near the Office of Financial Aid or by going to www.ndaco.org or by contacting the NDACo office in Bismarck at 1-800-932-8730 or by e-mail at ndaco@ndaco.org. |
Award Amount: $1,000
Applicants must be: *17-22 years of age |
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Submit completed application to: Miranda Kleven ND Section AWWA Advanced Engineering & Environmental Services Inc. Questions: Call 701-746-8087 |
Award Amount: $500 Deadline: May 18 Requirements: * Must be a junior or senior at a four year institute in |
| North Dakota Rural Water Systems Association
(NDRWSA) Submit completed application to: Melody Kruckenberg, North Dakota Rural Water Systems Association Questions: Call 800-349-6951, email: melkruck@ndrw.org, or website: www.ndrw.org |
Award Amount: $500 awarded spring semester Deadline: December 31 Requirements: * Applicant receives water from a member rural water system or is the dependent of someone who receives their water from a member rural water system * Submit an official application form * Submit transcript of past two years of high school education and/or college education * Include paragraph summarizing career goals * List extracurricular activities * Submit a brief essay on how rural water has improved your quality of life |
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Applications available at: www.ndus.nodak.edu/students (then select financial aid then ND Indian Scholarship Program). Send completed applications to: or Call: 701-328-9661; or Fax: 701-328-9662 |
Award Amount: $1000-$2,500 Deadline: July 15 Requirements: * Enrolled member of a federally recognized Indian Tribe and resident of * Must have been accepted to admission at an institute of higher learning or state vocational education program in ND *Must be enrolled full-time with a minimum GPA of 2.00 * A budget completed by a financial aid officer at the institution being attended |
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Send completed application and references to: NDPTA Scholarship Committee Call: 701-297-9168 or ndptaoffic@702com.net |
Award Amount: $500 Deadline: March 31 Requirements: * Resident of ND * Must be in the field of education with completion of two or more years * Enrolled full-time or ¾-time for two semesters * Submit completed application, letters of reference, official transcript, and 100-300 word essay |
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Send completed application to: Application information: www.aptnd.com/rta or by calling 701-221-7766 (NDRTA office) |
Award Amount: $500 Deadline: May 15 Requirements: * Students majoring in education at a * Submit student application, three letters of reference, 100-200 word essays, community involvement list, student transcript, and ACT score * Must be entering their third year academically * Previous NDTRA scholarship recipients are not eligible |
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Welfare Inc. For more information: go to www.ndcsw.org Scholarships applications can be dropped off at the DSU Financial Aid Office Room 209 May Hall. |
Award Amount: $500 Deadline: March 31 Requirements: * High school graduates or undergraduates * Essay required * Scholarships awarded at the annual conference in September |
| The
For more information contact: Mark Anderson at 701-530-2039 Mark Anderson, SWCS Scholarship Chairman |
Award Amount: $500 Deadline: May 1 Requirements: * Completed two years at a four-year accredited university * Enrolled in conservation or conservation related curriculum * Accumulated GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale |
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For complete information go to www.ndscw.org Applications should be mailed to Donelle Mogard Box 2209 |
Award Amount: up to $500 Deadline: February 15, 2008 Requirements: *interest in social welfare reform, advocating for the underprivileged, and being a leader in social welfare issues *must write an essay of 1000 words or less |
| Northwest
Communications Cooperative Northwest Communications Cooperative For more information call: 701-568-3331 or 800-245-5884, or website: www.nccray.com |
Award Amount: $1000 Deadline: March 15 Requirements: * The applicant’s parents or legal guardians must be members of and receiving local exchange telephone service from |
| Orphan Foundation of
For more information: contact Tina Raheem at: scholarships@orphan.org Council for or Call: 202-347-7430, website: www.orphan.org |
Award Amount: $2500-$6000 Deadline: April 16 Requirements: * Have been in foster care for one consecutive year or have been adopted or taken into legal guardianship after their 16th birthday or have lost both of their parents before the age of 18 * Be accepted into or enrolled in an accredited post-secondary program * Be under the age of 25 by March 31 of the current year |
| P.E.O.
Educational Loan Fund for Women Completed application and confidential letter of recommendation mailed to: P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund Local chapter chairman: call Bev Haas at 701-974-3738 Fax: 515-255-3820 Questions: 515-255-315 |
Award Amount: maximum loan amount is $9,000 with a 2% interest rate Deadline: Requirements: * Female student must be within two years and no less than four months from completing her course of study *Recommended by a local chapter *Legal permanent resident of the * Enrolled full-time or part-time |
P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education
Martha Touchton |
Award Amount: 2,000 (max) Deadline: 10 wks prior to the start of the term Requirements: * this grant program is aimed at providing financial assistance to women whose education has been interrupted and who want to resume studies due to changing demands within their lives * eligibility includes sponsorship by a P.E.O. chapter * citizen and studying in the United States or Canada * has at least 24 consecutive months as a non-student during adult life * is within 24 months of completing her educational goal * not enrolled in a doctoral degree program * an interview process is required |
| Polar Communications Retiree Scholarship Program Visit the website at: www.thinkpolar.com |
Award Amount: $1,000 (min) or $1,500 (max) Deadline: February 15 Requirements: *This program recognizes and rewards students, who upon graduation, intend to work in the telecommunications industry within the state of *These scholarships will be awarded to students entering their junior or senior year at an accredited technical school or two-year college be used for tuition, books, fees, supplies and equipment for instruction at accredited institutions of higher learning. * submit a one-page essay describing your future plans in the telecommunications industry * submit two letters of recommendation, one from a local community leader (telephone company personnel, elected officials, or local business representatives) and the other from one of your current educators * include your most recent grade official transcript with your application. |
PEO International Peace Scholarship Fund 515-255-3153 |
Award Amount: maximum grant for 1 yr is $8000 Deadline: December 15 Requirements: * awarded to women from other countries to study in the United States or Canada * must be admitted to a full time graduate degree program * plan to return to their native country * be free of financial obligations * have a U.S. sponsor who will act as a non-academic advisor |
| Presidential Forum on Renewable Energy Essay Contest To read up-to-date details about the contest and submit an essay, please go to www.2008EnergyForum.org. |
Award Amount: $10,000 Deadline: February 1 Requirements: The contest, which begins on Nov. 17, will engage college students in the issues of renewable energy, sustainability, and conservation. *The contest is open to students who, as of January 1, 2008, are between the ages of 18 and 24 *enrolled, full-time or part-time, in an undergraduate college program *and a citizen of the *Submissions must be completed by February 1, 2008 and will be evaluated on their originality, on their political, economic, and technical feasibility of thinking, but we will also consider the ability to present those ideas in a concise, persuasive, and compelling manner. |
Raise the Nation Scholarship for Continuing Education Raise the Nation (866) 616-1655 |
Award Amount: varies Deadline: varies Requirements: *In 2007 the Sallie Mae Fund awarded $2.5 million to more than 1,000 low-income and minority students |
Betty Rendel Scholarship National Federation of Republican Women (703) 548-9688 |
Award Amount:
$1000 Deadline: June 1 Requirements: * open to women college juniors majoring in political science, government, or economics who have successfully completed at least two years of college coursework |
The Sallie Mae Fund |
Award Amount: varies Deadline: December 1 Requirements: * available to single parent women who would like to go to school or continue with their education, but have been denied sufficient resources * the committee recognizes single parent women who want to raise their standard of living and that of their children by continuing education and advancing their careers |
| ScholarshipCoach.com To search for scholarships go to: www.SchoalrshipCoach.com |
Award Amount: varies Deadline: varies Requirements: * varies depending on scholarship |
| Scholarships.com Find money for college Visit at: www.scholarships.com |
Award Amount: varies Deadline: varies Requirements: * varies depending on scholarship |
Society of Women Engineers-Various Scholarshipse |
Award Amount: varies Deadline: varies Requirements: *applicants must have an interest in engineering * varies for each scholarship |
| Soroptimist International of the
Visit the website at: www.soroptimistncr.org Applications along with required personal recommendations must be submitted by February |
Award Amount: $1500 Deadline: February 15 Requirements: * female student engaged in or entering Post Graduate education * * Soroptmist members and immediate family are not eligible * should be outstanding academically * preference will be given to women working toward a career in public service, international studies or in a non-traditional field for women |
Vi Obbagy, Communications Director |
Award Amount: $500 (8) |
Marilyn Spiker Memorial Scholarship Interested women can contact the North Dakota Scholarship chairman Marlene Kouba at 563-4560 for the two page application. For more information about WIFE, check www.WIFEline.com |
Award Amount: $500 (3) *offered to any woman who begins her first or second year of agricultural courses in college |
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Scholarship Resource Network Express contains a database of more than 8,000 programs and over 35 million in scholarships; and includes student loan forgiveness programs. Visit online:www.SRNexpress.com |
Award Amount: varies Deadline: varies Requirements: * varies depending on scholarship |
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Send completed application to: Scholarship Committee For more information visit: www.svfoundation.org |
Award Amount: $1000-$2000 Deadline: April 1 Requirements: * Must be from the following counties: Yellowstone, Big Horn, Fergus, Wheatland, Petroleum, Custer and Carbon * Must have a 3.0 GPA |
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For more information contact the Nurse Recruiter at: 800-237-9008 Applications are available at: www.svfoundation.org Send completed application to: Scholarship Committee |
Award Amount: $2,500 Deadline: May 1 for Fall/ November 15 for Spring Requirements: * Must be from the following counties: Yellowstone, Big Horn, Fergus, Wheatland, Petroleum, Custer and Carbon * Must have a 3.0 GPA * Minimum of second semester of sophomore year of a baccalaureate or master’s in nursing programs * Offered employment at |
| State Farm Companies Foundation Programs and
Scholarships For more information and applications go to www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos/grants/grants.asp |
Award Amount: varies Deadline: see website Requirements: *For children of those who have State Farm Insurance *See website for information and requirements under each program |
| Talbots Women’s Scholarship Fund Applications available at: www.talbots.com (then search for scholarship) |
Award Amount: Deadline: January 2 or first 1,000 applicants Requirements: * A woman currently residing in the * Earned a high school diploma or GED before Sept. 1997 * Full-time student * Two semesters left to complete degree |
The 10th Annual Essay Contest on Ayn Rand’s Novel ATLAS SHRUGGED Or mail essay with stapled cover sheet to: Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest |
Award
Amount: $10,000 (1), $2,000 (3), $1,000 (5), $100 (20), and $50 (20) *Must write essay on one of the given topics based on Ayn Rand’s Novel ATLAS SHRUGGED |
| The Fund for Theological Education For more information about FTE and to download a nomination and application form, go to www.thefund.org |
Award
Amount: Deadline: February 1 for nominations and March 15 for application Requirements: FTE offers young adults, who may be drawn to religious leadership, a network of support, both financial and relational. To be considered for the FTE Undergraduate Fellowship, candidates must: *Be nominated by a professor, school administrator, current pastor or campus minister *Be a current sophomore or junior with a 3.0 minimum GPA at a North American college or university *Be a *Have an interest in exploring ministry as a vocation *Demonstrate leadership ability in a church or school community |
| The Tylenol Scholarship For application and information go to: http://www.tylenol.com/scholarship |
Award Amount: $1,000- 5,000 grants Deadline: September 30 Requirements: * Students in the health-related fields of study |
| U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program Application is available exclusively via the Internet Go to www.usbank.com/studentbanking to apply |
Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: February 28 Requirements: * Only high school seniors are eligible for this scholarship program |
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Send completed application to: Wanda Bjerke VCEA Scholarship Committee |
Award: $250 - $500 Deadline: May 1 Requirements: * Must be a former * Complete scholarship application * Essay with less than 300 words * Three letters of recommendation |
| WeeklyScholarshipAlert.org Go to www.WeeklyScholarshipAlert.org For more information and to sign up |
Award Amount: Deadline: Requirements: *Receive scholarship notices each week to get a reminder to find college money *No charge and no personal information beyond first name and email address needed |
| West Plains Electric Cooperative Scholarship Send application to: West Plains Electric Cooperative Attn: Scholarship Application Any questions call: 701-483-5111 or 800-627-8470 |
Award Amount: $250 Deadline: March 15 Requirements: * Members or dependents of the cooperative; anyone who receives electrical service from West Plains is a member of the cooperative * Submit scholarship program application with transcript, ACT/ |
| Western Cooperative Credit Union Return the application to: Judy Billehus Western Cooperative Credit Union Call: 800-584-9220 |
Award Amount: $250 Deadline: February 5 Requirements: * High school senior or college freshman * Must be a Western Cooperative Credit Union CU succeed member |
Women in Need Scholarship Ms. Cynthia Hires |
Award Amount: 2-yr, $2000 per year Deadline: April 15 Requirements: *available to women in their third, fourth, or fifth year of academic pursuit who need the financial support to complete their degree |
| Woman’s
Return application to: Scholarship Review Committee ND Council on Abused Women’s Services Call: 701-255-6240 or 888-255-6240 |
Award Amount: varies Deadline: June 16 Requirements: * Complete application kit * Must be a ND resident * Be eligible under the financial guidelines established for 125% of poverty * Intend to enroll as a full-time student * Motivational and Future PlansEssay * Submit names of three references |
