October 2014 Scholarships

·         Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones Scholar Program
o   Due: January 9, 2014
o   Seniors
o   Be a current high school senior who is planning to graduate from one of the qualifying Houston area high schools in the 2014-2015 academic year.
o   Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university and pursue a bachelor's degree for the entire upcoming academic year. 
o   Amount: $16,000
§  http://jones.scholarsapply.org/default.aspx


Mahindra Texas Pride Scholarship
Due: March 31, 2015
Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Be a current high school student actively enrolled in CTE throughout their high school career. Students much have successfully completed at least three credits in two or more CTE courses. 
Amount: $1,000
http://www.ctat.org/awards-and-scholarships/student-scholarships-application/

·         Create Real Impact Contest
o   Due: October 10, 2014
o   Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, College Students
o   Open to high school and college students between the ages of 14 and 22. Submit a piece of art, music, creative writing, video, or a phone application that addresses the problem of distracted and reckless driving.
o   Amount: $1,500
§  http://www.createrealimpact.com/

 
·         MyProjectorLamps Scholarship
o   Due: October 13, 2014
o   Seniors, College Students
o   For high school Seniors or current college students. Create a one page essay detailing ideas about the use of multimedia and data visualization in K-12 classrooms. Explore modern teaching methods and propose specific ideas for visual and interactive presentation in K-12 classrooms for improved knowledge retention.
o   Amount: $500
§  http://www.myprojectorlamps.com/scholarships.html

·         National Rice Month Scholarship
o   Due: October 13, 2014
o   Seniors
o   For high school seniors from the rice-growing states of Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Texas. To enter, students must conduct an activity to promote U.S.-grown rice in September, which is National Rice Month.
o   Amount: $1,500 - $4,000
§  http://www.usarice.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1043&Itemid=68

·         Broadcast Education Association Scholarships
o   Due: October 14, 2014
o   Seniors, College Students
o   For study at 4-year or graduate BEA member institution. Major/career interest in radio/television/film.
o   Amount: $1,500 - $5,000
§  http://www.beaweb.org/scholarships.htm

·         American Alliance for Health,Physical Education,Recreation and Dance - Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship
o   Due: October 15, 2014
o   College Students
o   Applicant must be majoring in the field of health,physical education,recreation or dance. Must be a member of AAHPERD (Can join with scholarship app)
o   Amount: $1,250 - $1,750
§  http://www.shapeamerica.org/scholarships/abernathyscholarship.cfm

 
·         Central Intelligence Agency Undergraduate Scholar Program
o   Due: October 15, 2014
o   Seniors
o   U.S. citizen, 1500 SAT/21 ACT, 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, financial need, major in science or engineering, must work for the CIA after graduation
o   Amount: Up to $18,000 a year for tuition, books and fees.
§  https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/index.html

 
·         La Unidad Latina Foundation
o   Due: October 15, 2014
o   College Students
o   Hispanic student who is currently enrolled in an eligible bachelor’s or master’s degree program at an accredited four-year college or university. Eligible Degrees: all Bachelor degrees and Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Public Administration/Policy, Master of Social Work, Master of Education, and Master of Divinity.
o   Amount: $250 - $1,000
§  http://www.lulf.org/apply/

·         National Dairy Herd Information Association
o   Due: October 15, 2014
o   Seniors, College Students
o   For a family member or employee of a herd on DHI test or a family member of an employee, or employee of a DHI affiliate.
o   Amount: $750
§  http://www.dhia.org/scholarship.asp

 
·         College JumpStart Scholarship
o   Due: October 17, 2014
o   Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, College Students
o   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.
o   Amount: $250 - $1,500
§  http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/application-us/

 
·         National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA) - Young Arts Foundation
o   Due: October 17, 2014
o   Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
o   This program provides recognition and awards to high school senior artists in grades 10 - 12 or ages 15 - 18 who are active in the performing, literary and visual arts. U.S citizen or permanent resident. Must submit audition/portfolio materials to be considered for an award. Registration deadline is October 17, 2014.
o   Amount: $250 - $10,000
§  http://www.youngarts.org/apply

·         Joe Foss Institute Video Scholarship Contest
o   Due: October 19, 2014
o   Juniors, Seniors
o   Create a video, no more than three minutes in length, using the theme "Keepers of the Constitution: Service and Freedom".
o   Amount: $5,000
§  http://www.joefossinstitute.org/joe-foss-institute-programs/educational-scholarships/

 
·         Dr Pepper Million Dollar Tuition Giveaway Contest
o   Due: October 20, 2014
o   Student between the ages of 18-24
o   Ages 18 - 24. Tell us your one of a kind story and how you plan to make an impact on the world. Deadlines vary for different contests. Must have valid Facebook account.
o   Amount: $5,000 - $100,000
§  http://www.drpeppertuition.com/program-details

·         InternationalStudent.com Travel Video Contest
o   Due: October 22, 2014
o   18 years or older
o   Submit video that tells us about your proposed study abroad. If you are already an international student, the video can tell about any trip you would like to take.
o   Amount: $4,000
§  http://www.internationalstudent.com/contest/how_to_enter/

 
·         American Academy of Neurology - Neuroscience Research Prize
o   Due: October 23, 2014
o   Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
o   For high school students grades 9-12 who present a project or original laboratory research in the field of neuroscience.
o   Amount: $1,000
§  http://tools.aan.com/science/awards/?fuseaction=home.info&id=11

 
·         Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest - Ayn Rand Institute
o   Due: October 24, 2014
o   Seniors, College Students
o   Must write an essay on a specific topic related to Ayn Rand's novel "Atlas Shrugged". For current college students and high school Seniors.
o   Amount: $50 - $10,000
§  http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/AtlasShrugged.aspx?theme=blue

·         Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program
o   Due: October 25, 2014
o   Seniors
o   U.S. citizen. High school Senior. Maintain a min GPA of a 2.0. For students who have overcome major obstacles in their life, have a commitment to use their college degrees in service to others and demonstrate financial need.
o   Amount: Up to $22,000
§  https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/apply.cfm

 
·         Carrington Dental Centre Scholarship Application
o   Due: October 30, 2014
o   Seniors, College Freshman & College Sophomores
o   Be between the ages of 16-22. Answer the essay question on website. Must be a resident of Canada or the United States.
o   Amount: $500
§  http://www.westkelownadentists.ca/apply.php

·         National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)
o   Due: October 30, 2014
o   Students 15-18 years of age
o   Full, merit-based scholarships for eligible high school students to learn less commonly taught languages in summer and academic-year overseas immersion programs.
o   Amount: Expenses associated with program
§  http://www.nsliforyouth.org/eligibility/

·         Charleston Defense Contractors Association
o   Due: October 31, 2014
o   All High School and College Students
o   For high school or currently enrolled college students. Create unique application and a one-minute video detailing the functions of the application and how it can be utilized by the general public. The competition will focus on three different target areas: 1. Safety 2. Quality of Life 3. Financial
o   Amount: $250 - $2,500
§  http://www.charlestondca.org/studentapp

·         Coca Cola Scholarship
o   Due: October 31, 2014
o   Seniors
o   High school Seniors. Selection criteria includes character, personal merit, ethnic and economic background and must pursue a degree from an accredited university.
o   Amount: $10,000 - $20,000
§  http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#programs

 
·         DUCK® BRAND DUCT TAPE Stick or Treat Contest
o   Due: October 31, 2014
o   Ages 14 and older
o   Enter an image of your Halloween craft, decoration, costume or jack-o-lantern (real or fake) decorated with Duck Tape. Ages 14 or older.
o   Amount: $1,000
§  http://www.stickortreat.com/

·         Hydrographic Society of America – Houston Chapter (THSOA – HC)
o   Due: October 31, 2014
o   College Students
o   Available to full-time students who are currently enrolled in a Hydrographic, Geomatic, Ocean Sciences or Geographic Information Science degree program and can demonstrate an interest in marine or offshore survey, mapping or positioning. Must be currently a resident in Texas or plan on attending a college in Texas.
o   Amount: $500 - $1,000
§  http://houston.thsoa.org/page-561771?

 
·         JERRY'S ARTARAMA ART SCHOLARSHIP
o   Due: October 31, 2014
o   College Students
o   Students - Nominate Yourself: Are you a student in a fine art program or are you headed into one? All you have to do is fill out the form, tell us your story, and show us your work!
o   Teachers - Nominate a Student: Teachers, do you have a student who is aspiring to be an artist? Nominate them and, if your student is awarded the scholarship, your class will receive a $250 Supply Pack as well!
o   Amount: $5,000

  http://www.jerrysartarama.com/art-contests/scholarship/2014.html?utm_source=bm23&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Image+-+Empowering+a+Young+Artist&utm_content=mlowry3%40comcast.net&utm_campaign=2014.Empowering.a.young.artist