Signet Classic Student Scholarship Essay Contest
Due: April 14, 2014
- Students enter by writing an essay on one of six topics posed for this year's competition book, Beowulf. For 11th and 12th graders in all states and home-schooled ages 16-18.
- Amount: $1,000
William Faulkner - William Widsom Creative Writing Competition
Due: April 14, 2014
- High school student short story competition. Requirements: Original work of fiction of less than 5,000 words.
- Amount: $750
All-in-One Academics Scholarship
Due: April 15, 2014
- For students who have excellent academic achievements and service records. Essay required.
- Amount; $1,000
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
Due: April 15, 2014
- Must be a person of ethnic/minority background and be a member of Texas Baptist congregation, resident of state of Texas, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, must attend a Baptist college in Texas.
- Amount: $800 - $1,600\
- 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
Due: April 15, 2014
- Must have a "significant" physical challenge. "B" average in high school. Essay required.
- Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 per year
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
Due: April 15, 2014
- Scholarships are awarded to FRA members, their spouses, children and grandchildren.
- Amount: $5,000
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
Due: April 15, 2014
- Applicants must be a Junior member or the child of grandchild of a current ICA member in good standing. College major must be based in agriculture.
- Amount: Not listed
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
Due: April 15, 2014
- National Farmers Union member with academic achievement.
- Amount: $1,000
National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives
Due: April 15, 2014
- Black student who is interested in pursuing a career in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice.
- Amount: $1,000 - $3,500
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
Due: April 15, 2014
- Must be African American, Hispanic, Native American or female pursuing a major in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics.
- Amount: $1,000
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
Due: April 15, 2014
- Major in journalism. Essay required.
- Amount: Not listed
Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association
Due: April 15, 2014
- For children and grandchildren of Seabees or Naval Civil Engineer Corps, or who have served, but have since been honorably discharged.
- Amount: $2,300
Sembradores De Amistad Educational Foundation, Inc.
Due: April 15, 2014
- For disadvantaged Hispanic students graduating from High Schools within Harris County, TX and adjoining School Districts. Upper 50% of class.
- Amount: Not listed
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
Due: April 15, 2014
- For graduating seniors who are child/grandchild of a TSCA member or a graduating senior from a school whose counselor is a TSCA member.
- Amount: $500 - $2,000
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
Due: April 15, 2014
- High school Seniors, Undergraduate and Graduate students who will be pursuing degrees in structural and/or civil engineering at an accredited college or university.
- Amount: $1,500 - $3,000
Women's Fund for Health Education and Research Essay Contest - Houston Area
Due: April 15, 2014
- For students in Houston, Tx area. Submit essay on topic listed on website concerning women's health.
- Amount: $600
Women's Jewelry Association Scholarship
Due: April 15, 2014
- For female students who are enrolled in fine jewelry and watch design courses.
- Amount: $500 - $7,000
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
Due: April 20, 2014
- Answer question on website concerning motorcycles and technology.
- Amount: $1,000
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
Due: April 21, 2014
- Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Financial need and academic achievement also required. Must live in area serviced by FISCA.
- Amount: $2,000
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
Due: April 22, 2014
- Available to any son, daughter, stepson or stepdaughter of any Sheriff’s Office Employee, working for a Sheriff’s Office in the State of Texas. The recipients are required to attend a College, University or Trade School within the State of Texas.
- Amount: $1,000
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
Due: April 23, 2014
- Multiple scholarships available to members, children or grandchildren of members of the Marines Memorial Association.
- Amount: $2,500 - $10,000
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
Due: April 23, 2014
- Applicants must be pursuing studies in a restaurant and food service-related program
- Amount: $2,500
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
Due: April 24, 2014
- For high school Seniors. Submit an interpretive work focusing on the George Washington Letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, RI, in context with the present time. (letter is on Foundation website)
- Amount: $500
Azteca Scholarship
Due: April 25, 2014
- Resident of Harris County, TX. Minimum 2.0 grade point average, Chicano/Mexicano/Raza descent. Documented/Undocumented are encouraged to apply.
- Amount: Not listed
Black Professional Cowboys & Cowgirls Association
Due: April 25, 2014
- For graduating HS senior, resident of Texas. 3 letters of recommendation and essay required.
- Amount: $1,000
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Due: April 25, 2014
- Must be of Greek Orthodox faith. Three different scholarships are available on this site.
- Amount: Varies with scholarship
Houston Museum of Natural Science - Evelyn Frensley Scholarship
Due: April 25, 2014
- For outstanding HS Juniors in Harris County, TX who show outstanding achievement in math and science.
- Amount: $2,000
InVEST Scholarship Program
Due: April 25, 2014
- Must be participating in a high school InVEST class and pursuing a career in insurance, risk management, actuarial science or business.
- Amount: $500 - $2,000
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
Due: April 25, 2014
- For qualified individuals with autism or Asperger Syndrome residing in the United States pursuing post-secondary education.
- Amount: not listed
Fountainhead Essay Contest - Ayn Rand Institute
Due: April 26, 2014
- For 11th and 12th grade students. Write essay on one of three topics from Ayn Rand's novel "The Fountainhead".
- Amount: $50 - $10,000
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
Due: April 30, 2014
- For students 13+yrs. old enrolled or planning to enroll in post-secondary education. Essay required.
- Amount: $3,000
American Legacy Foundation - Dr. Alma S. Adams Scholarship
Due: April 30, 2014
- For students with a record of commitment to community service on behalf of an underserved community, preferably related to tobacco prevention and/or control and the best use of the visual arts, media, creative writing or other creative endeavor.
- Amount: $,5000
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
Due: April 30, 2014
- For CWA members, their spouses, children and grandchildren (including dependents of laid-off, retired or deceased CWA members).
- Amount: $3,000
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
Due: April 30, 2014
- Applicant must be a dependent of a disabled veteran, deceased veteran or POW/MIA.
- Amount: Up to $5,000
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)
Due: April 30, 2014
- For Hispanic students majoring in engineering, applied science, material science, computer science and mathematics. Multiple scholarships available.
- Amount: $500 - $10,000
Joshua David Gardner Memorial Scholarship
Due: April 30, 2014
- For US citizens ages 17-25 admitted or enrolled in an accredited four-year historically black college or university in the US with minimum 3.0 GPA. Essay required.
- Amount: $2,000
LEAGUE at AT&T Foundation Scholarship
Due: April 30, 2014
- Multiple scholarships available at this website. 3.0 GPA, essays required.
- Amount: $1,500 - $2,500
Marine Technology Society - Houston Section
Due: April 30, 2014
- Multiple scholarships available on this website.
- Amount: $2,000 - $3,000
My Favorite Car Scholarship
Due: April 30, 2014
- For high school Senior or current college student. Resident of Canada or United States. Answer question on website about what car you would choose to drive to college.
- Amount: $500
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
Due: April 30, 2014
- For students enrolling in College or preparing for a career in Construction Management, Architecture or Civil Engineering. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Essay.
- Amount: $1,000
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
Due: April 30, 2014
- HS seniors and college students. Must be an owner, employee or dependent of someone employed by a company with membership in the Southwest Movers Association.
- Amount: Not listed
April 2014 Scholarships
Monday, April 14, 2014
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