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Tuesday, April 15, 2014

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  • Discover Student Scholarship Program
    • Due: April 15, 2014
    • Be a high school senior or current college student planning to attend or enrolled in an accredited, non-profit, four year college or university in the United States in the fall of 2014 or must be the parent or legal guardian of an eligible student. 
    • Be a US citizen or legal permanent resident
    • Previous winners of the Discover Student Loans Scholarship are not eligible to apply. Previous winners of the Discover Student Loans Scholarship are not eligible to apply. 
    • Amount: $1,000
  • CHCI Scholarship
    • Due: April 16, 2014
    • Full-time enrollment in a United States Department of Education accredited community college, four-year university, or graduate/professional program within the United States and Puerto Rico during the period for which scholarship is requested
    • Demonstrated financial need
    • Consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities
    • Strong writing skills
    • Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or individuals who are lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. employer and who, at the time of application, possess lawful evidence of employment authorization.
    • Amount: $1,000-$5,000
  • Association for Hispanic School Administrators 
  • 2014 Minute Maid Grand Slam For Youth Baseball Scholarship Application 
    • Due: May 7, 2014
    • reside in the Greater Houston Area which is defined as the region where Houston Astros’ games are broadcast 
    • graduate from a public or private secondary school by June 15, 2014; 
    • provide evidence of admission to a post-secondary college or university, including, but not limited to, a junior or community college, in the United States or a United States territory, as well as acceptance of that admission; 
    • complete and submit application along with two adult recommendations by the set deadline; 
    • complete a personal interview with the Minute Maid Grand Slam For Youth Baseball scholarship selection committee if selected as a semifinalist 
    • have participated in an organized youth baseball or softball program which could include but is not limited to T-ball, Little League, Pony League, Church Leagues, YMCA or Boys and Girls Club instructional Leagues, City Sponsored Leagues, Select Teams. Elementary, Middle School or High School Teams, etc. 
    • Amount: Not Listed
    • HCC Foundation Scholarship Requirements
      • Due: Varies
      • A wide variety of scholarships are available to Houston Community College students through the HCC Foundation. All scholarships require that the student be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at HCC; many require enrollment in 9 or 12 credit hours. Applicants will be considered for every scholarship for which they appear eligible.
      • Amount: Varies with Scholarship
    • Washington/Lincoln Alumni Association Of Dallas, Inc. Dennystine Johnson Memorial Scholarship
      • Due: May 13, 2014
      • Be a graduating senior in good standing from one of the following H.I.S.D. high schools: Jones, Sterling, Jordan, Washington, Kashmere, Wheatley, Madison, Worthing, or Yates
      • Have a grade point average of 78 (C Plus) or higher on a scale of 100 (A).
      • Show financial need.
      • Demonstrate character, personal merit and commitment. Merit is demonstrated through academic achievement, motivation to serve and succeed, leadership in school, and participation in extracurricular activities, civic organizations, or church.
      • Amount: $2,000
        • See Ms. Cochran in the College Center for Application
    • Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarships for Migrant Farmworkers
      • Due: June 1, 2014
      • Minimum 16 years of age
      • Applicant need not be enrolled in school
      • Because there is no essay required, the Letter of Recommendation is very important and should address the quality of both the applicant and the intended project
      • A history of movement to obtain work in agriculture is REQUIRED
      • Amount: $500 - $2,500

    April 2014 Scholarships

    Monday, April 14, 2014

    • Signet Classic Student Scholarship Essay Contest

    • William Faulkner - William Widsom Creative Writing Competition

    • All-in-One Academics Scholarship

    • American Legion Legacy Scholarship

      • Due: April 15, 2014

      • High School Senior. Child/Children, or legally adopted child/children of active duty United States military and Guard, and Reserve personnel who were federalized and died on active duty on or after September 11, 2001.
      • Amount: Varies
    • Baptist General Conventions of Texas - Mary Hill Davis Ethnic/Minority Scholarship ProgramProgram

    • Catching the Dream Scholarship Fund
      • Due: April 15, 2014

      • Students must be 1/4 or more degree American Indian, and be an enrolled member of a U. S. tribe. Applicants must have excellent grades, high ACT or SAT scores, some work experience, a track record of leadership, and a strong commitment to their Indian community.
      • Amount: $500 - $5,000
    • ChairScholars Foundation

    • College JumpStart Scholarship Fund

      • Due: April 15, 2014

      • Available to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors and current college students. Must be committed to going to school and be able express your goals for getting a higher education.
      • Amount: $250 - $1,500
    • Diabetes Scholars Foundation

      • Due: April 15, 2014

      • For High School Seniors who are actively involved in the diabetes community, who have high academic performance, who participate in community and/or extra-curricular activities and who have demonstrated that they are successfully managing the challenges of living with diabetes.
      • Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
    • Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Scholarships

    • Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes

      • Due: April 15, 2014

      • For outstanding young people, 8-18 who have been the prime mover of a service activity, and demonstrated positive spirit and high moral purpose in accomplishing their goals.
      • Amount: $5,000
    • GM Women’s Retail Network (WRN) Dealer Development Scholarship

      • Due: April 15, 2014

      • For women who are enrolled in undergraduate, graduate or non-traditional educational institutions that offer formal programs/majors/certifications in automotive retail and/or automotive service.
      • Amount: $5,000
    • HotelsCheap Scholarship

      • Due: April 15, 2014

      • For students who are looking to better themselves, who have goals and dreams, and who are committed to achieving a college degree. US students who are 16 years of age or older are encouraged to apply for our scholarships. High school students, undergraduate students, master degree students, and adult learners are all encouraged to apply.
      • Amount: $1,500
    • Independent Cattlemen's Association of Texas

    • Marine Technology Society (MTS)

      • Due: April 15, 2014

      • Available for undergraduates, graduates and high school seniors who have been accepted into a full-time academic program. All winners must be enrolled in the study of marine science/engineering/technology.
      • Amount: $1,000 - $8,000
    • National Black Nurses Association

      • Due: April 15, 2014

      • Must be currently enrolled in a nursing program (B.S.N., A.D., Diploma or L.P.N. / L.V.N.). Must be a member of NBNA and a member of a local chapter (if one exists in your area). Applicant must have at least one full year of school remaining.
      • Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
    • National Dairy Shrine Scholarships

      • Due: April 15, 2014

      • National Dairy Shrine scholarships and student awards are for only U.S. students attending schools, colleges or universities in the United States and majoring in dairy industry or other agricultural related fields. Multiple scholarships available.
      • Amount: $1,000 - $3,000
    • National Farmers Union - Stanley Moore Scholarship

    • National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives

    • New Leaf Publishing Group - Master Books Essay Scholarship

      • Due: April 15, 2014

      • HS Junior/Senior with 3.0 GPA, enrolled or enrolling in 2-4 yr college. Essay: "Evaluate Elijah’s struggle as it pertains to God’s purpose in his life. Elaborate on the internal conflict he faced as he made the decision to move from a place of fear into the complete purpose God designed for him. Are you seeking God’s plan for your life? In what ways are you actively searching out the destiny He has in store for you?"
      • Amount: $3,000
    • NSHSS Foundation STEM Scholarships

    • Polish National Alliance Scholarship

      • Due: April 15, 2014

      • Must be a beneficial premium paying member in good standing of the PNA for at least three (3) years. For sophomores, juniors and seniors enrolled in a college or university.
      • Amount: Not listed
    • Quill and Scroll Scholarships in Journalism

    • Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association

    • Sembradores De Amistad Educational Foundation, Inc.

    • Texas Association of Broadcasters

      • Due: April 15, 2014

      • For students enrolled in a fully accredited program of instruction that emphasizes radio or television broadcasting or communications at a college or university in Texas.
      • Amount: $2,000
    • Texas School Counselor Association

    • Third Marine Division Association Scholarship

      • Due: April 15, 2014

      • Must be a dependent, unmarried child - Age 16 to 23 of a sponsoring parent who is a member of the Third Marine Division Association in continuous good standing for at least two years.
      • Amount: Not listed
    • Wire Reinforcement Institute Education Foundation Scholarship

    • Women's Fund for Health Education and Research Essay Contest - Houston Area

    • Women's Jewelry Association Scholarship

    • Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

      • Due: April 16, 2014

      • For Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities.
      • Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
    • National Defense Transportation Association

      • Due: April 16, 2014

      • Graduating HS Senior or college Freshman, dependent of an NDTA member. Preference to students planning to major in transportation, logistics or related fields. Multiple scholarships available.
      • Amount: Tuition assistance
    • Blinded Veterans Association - Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship Program

      • Due: April 18, 2014

      • For dependent children of blinded U.S. Armed Forces veterans. For more information, contact the Blinded Veterans Association.
      • Amount: Not listed
    • RevZilla.com College Scholarship

    • Student-View Scholarship

      • Due: April 20, 2014

      • HS Seniors will be entered in a random drawing after 15-25 minute online survey.
      • Amount: $500 - $4,000
    • Financial Service Centers of America, Inc. National Scholarship Program

    • Little People of America Scholarship, Inc.

      • Due: April 22, 2014

      • Scholarships are given in order of preference:
      • Members of LPA who have a medically diagnosed form of dwarfism, immediate family members of dwarfs who are also paid members of LPA, people with dwarfism who are not members of LPA, disabled students in general, non-disabled students who can demonstrate a need for financial educational assistance
      • Amount: $250 - $1,000
    • Texas Chief Deputies Association - Melvin Drum Memorial Scholarship

    • Young Native Writers Essay Contest

      • Due: April 22, 2014

      • Open to all Native American Indian HS students with a significant and current relationship with their Native American tribal community (i.e., an American Indian tribe, an Alaska Native community or a Native Hawaiian community). Essay required.
      • Amount: $2,500 + trip to Washington D.C.
    • Marines Memorial Association Scholarship Program

    • National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

    • NPG (Negative Population Growth) Population Scholarship Essay Contest

      • Due: April 23, 2014

      • Senior in high school or college freshman, sophomore or junior. Submit essay on topic: "Explain why the average American citizen – particularly our youngest generation – should become active in the cause to slow, halt, and eventually reverse U.S. population growth."
      • Amount: $1,000 - $2,500
    • Willamette Writers Kay Snow Awards

      • Due: April 23, 2014

      • For grades 1 - 12. May submit original written entry in six categories: fiction, nonfiction, juvenile, poetry, student writer or screenwriting.
      • Amount: $10 - $300
    • Touro Synagogue Foundation

    • Azteca Scholarship

    • Black Professional Cowboys & Cowgirls Association

    • Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

    • Houston Museum of Natural Science - Evelyn Frensley Scholarship

    • InVEST Scholarship Program

    • National Association of Retired Federal Employees Scholarships

      • Due: April 25, 2014

      • Children and grandchildren, stepchildren and great-grandchildren of NARFE members may be eligible to apply for scholarship. 3.0 GPA. Essay required.
      • Amount: $1,000
    • Organization for Autism Research (OAR) - Schwallie Family Scholarship Program

    • Fountainhead Essay Contest - Ayn Rand Institute

    • National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) Education Fund

      • Due: April 27, 2014

      • For residents of federally assisted low income housing properties or recipients of Section 8 voucher assistance that demonstrate both merit and need.
      • Amount: Varies
    • All About Education Scholarship

    • American Legacy Foundation - Dr. Alma S. Adams Scholarship

    • AMVETS Scholarship

      • Due: April 30, 2014

      • For children and grandchildren of AMVETS members or of a deceased veteran who would have been eligible for AMVETS membership. Various scholarships available.
      • Amount: $1,000 per year
    • Clements International’s Expat Youth Scholarship

      • Due: April 30, 2014

      • Students ages 12-18 of any nationality who have resided in a foreign country for at least two consecutive years are eligible to apply. Write an essay (300-word minimum, 400- maximum) in English that describes a calculated risk you may have taken when living abroad; how you planned for it and took necessary precautions, and how calculated risk paid off for you and perhaps even positively impacted your expatriate experience.
      • Amount: $500 - $3,000
    • Communications Workers of America - CWA Joe Beirne Foundation

    • Elaine Chapin Fund

      • Due: April 30, 2014

      • For students impacted by multiple sclerosis, either directly or as a family member.
      • Amount: $1,000
    • Folds of Honor Foundation

    • Harness Horse Youth Foundation

      • Due: April 30, 2014

      • Various scholarships from the Harness House Youth Foundation for students who have demonstrated passion for harness racing.
      • Amount: Up to $15,000 annually
    • Hispanic Engineers National Achievement Awards Conference (HENAAC)

    • Joshua David Gardner Memorial Scholarship

    • LEAGUE at AT&T Foundation Scholarship

    • Marine Technology Society - Houston Section

    • My Favorite Car Scholarship

    • OpLove Scholarship Program

      • Due: April 30, 2014

      • Applications for the OpLove Scholarship are accepted from U.S. citizens who are currently active, honorably discharged, or retired military, their spouses, or children. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a nationally accredited university or college.
      • Amount: $500
    • P. L. Titus Scholarship/E. M. Koeppel Short Fiction Contest

      • Due: April 30, 2014

      • Awarded for unpublished fiction. Entry fee $10-15 per submission. Additional $500 available to students.
      • Amount: $100 - $1,100
    • PFLAG National Scholarship

      • Due: April 30, 2014

      • Be a bisexual, transgender, lesbian or gay student. Scholarships also available through local chapters. Graduating Senior. Check website for information about chapters in your area.
      • Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
    • Prime Contractors, Inc. David Honeycutt Memorial Scholarship

    • Retired Enlisted Association's National Scholarship

      • Due: April 30, 2014

      • Must have a parent, grandparent or great-grandparent who is or was a member in good standing (deceased or otherwise) of TREA or TREA's National Auxiliary. Essay required.
      • Amount: Not listed
    • Southwest Movers Association Scholarship