New Scholarships

Broward Women’s Alliance Scholarship

Applications and additional requirements available:
http://www.cfbroward.org/cfb/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=MlIzmXoNtFE%3d&tabid=101&mid=431

Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 30, 2008
Requirements: Eligible applicants must have chosen a specific educational path that will assist them in achieving economic self-sufficiency, economic independence, and full participation in the workforce. Applicants must include a description of the specific program for which the scholarship is being requested. Scholarship funds are applicable only to tuition and fees. Applicants must be a resident of Broward County. Award notifications will be done in mid-late May.

Fort Lauderdale Alumnae Panhellenic

Applications and additional requirements available:
http://www.cfbroward.org/cfb/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=fetLlL2UmB4%3d&tabid=101&mid=431

Award Amount:April 18, 2008
Deadline: April 18, 2008
Requirements: Applicants must be female resident of Broward County for 2 years prior to submitting an application. Be a graduating high school senior in a Broward County high school. Have an accumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher and have an SAT Score of 1200 or higher. Applicants must also show personal leadership qualities as demonstrated in extracurricular school and community activities and demonstrate financial need.

Mary Houliston MacDonald Scholarship for Women

Applications and additional requirements available:
http://www.cfbroward.org/cfb/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=AfPgCWoXFVI%3d&tabid=101&mid=431

Award Amount: Varies dependent on enrollment.
Deadline: April 18, 2008
Requirements: Applicants must be female age 28 years or older and be a U.S Citizen and resident of Broward County She must have been abandoned by her husband or be currently single because she is widowed or divorced. She must plan to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational school. She must have a GPA of 2.0, if currently attending school and must demonstrate financial need.

Florida Nursing Foundation Scholarships

Applications and additional requirements available:
http://www.floridanurse.org/foundationGrants/index.asp

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 2, 2008
Requirements: Various scholarships available to both graduate and undergraduate students. Applicants must have completed at least one semester of a nursing program in Florida and be a resident of Florida for at least one year. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA for Undergraduates and a 3.0 for Graduates. Scholarship descriptions and applications available at http://www.floridanurse.org/foundationGrants/index.asp.

AISES Google Scholarship

Applications and additional requirements available:
http://www.aises.org/Programs/ScholarshipsandInternships/Scholarships

Award Amount: $10,000
Deadline: June 15, 2008
Requirements: Applicants must be American Indian, Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian AISES members pursuing degrees in the computer science, computer engineering and management information systems. Applicants must be full time Undergrad or Graduate students with a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must be majoring in the field of Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Management Information Systems.

Access Group’s One Less Worry Contest.

Applications and additional requirements available:
http://www.accessgroup.org/onelessworryfiles/index.html?utm_campaign=VideoContestLaw&WT.mc_id=VideoContestLaw

Award Amount: $10,000
Deadline: June 15, 2008
Requirements: Access Group, the nonprofit graduate loan specialist, is asking law students throughout the country to videotape their worries for a chance at winning a $10,000 law school scholarship to help them with their studies. Upload your video to YouTube and complete the entry form using the link by June 15, 2008. The Access Group panel will choose 10 finalists and voting will begin July 1. You, your friends, your family, classmates, whoever, will vote to decide the winner of a $10,000 scholarship to law school. The contest starts March 10, 2008, and the winner will be announced on August 1, 2008.

Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship Program 2008

Applications and additional requirements available:
http://www.mcca.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=483&parentID=477&nodeID=1

Award Amount: $10,000
Deadline: June 1, 2008
Requirements:The Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. ("LMJ") Scholarship Program is open to “all” students who have been accepted into law school to start in the fall of 2008. Only students enrolled in a full-time, day program with an anticipated graduation date in Spring 2011 are eligible to apply. The goal of the program is to promote academic excellence and diversity in law schools by awarding ten newly accepted law students from disadvantaged backgrounds with scholarships to help defray their education expenses.

Akademos/TextbookX.com Scholarship

For application process and requirements visit:
http://www.textbookx.com/scholarship/

Award Amount: $250- $2000
Deadline: October 31st, 2008
Requirements: Must be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in good standing at an accredited college or university in the U.S. students must be enrolled between November 1, 2007 and October 31, 2008. Applicant must write a 250- to 750-word essay (topic provided on above website) One application per person.

American Society for Engineering Education Scholarship and Fellowship Program

Applications and additional requirements available:
http://www.asee.org/fellowships/index.cfm

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Requirements: Available to Graduate and Undergraduate students interested in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Various scholarships and fellowships available. Please visit http://www.asee.org/fellowships/index.cfm for complete scholarship listing.

Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
For application requirements visit:
http://www.elpublishers.com/content/scholarship-voiceofthefuture.php

Award Amount: up to $10,000 available
Deadline: Sept 17, 2008
Requirements: The Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest is open to undergraduate students. To participate, you must read the novel and write an essay on a selected topic that can be found on the Web site. Essays are judged on both style and content. The winning essay must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of the book "Atlas Shrugged." Complete contest guidelines are available on the Web site.

Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards

For application process and requirements visit:
http://www.wagingpeace.org/menu/programs/awards-&-contests/bmk-contest/index.htm

Award Amount: $1000
Deadline: July 1st, 2008
Requirements: Applicants must send 2 copies of up to 3 typed unpublished poems. Maximum of 30 lines per poem. Include name, address, email, telephone number, and age (if youth) in upper right hand corner of one copy of each poem. Winners will be announced by October 1, 2008. Winners and Honorable Mentions will be notified by mail. The award is open to people worldwide. All poems must be the original work of the poet, unpublished, and in English. The Nuclear Age Peace Foundation reserves the right to publish and distribute the award winning poems, including honorable mentions.

BigSun Scholarship

For application and detailed list of requirements visit:
http://www.bigsunathletics.com/

Award Amount: $500
Deadline: June 20, 2008
Requirements: All Student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute. A short (500 words or less) essay is required describing why you should be the winner of this award. The winner will be notified within 2 weeks and the name of the winner will be posted on this website at that time.

Alvin J. Cox Memorial Fund

For application requirements visit:
http://www.alvincoxmemorial.com/

Award Amount: $1000
Deadline: May 31, 2008
Requirements: The Alvin J. Cox Memorial Fund is available to college students in need of financial assistance. Applicants must submit an essay on any topic of their choosing as long it includes: Your reason for deciding to attend college, your reason as to why you believe you deserve the scholarship and your chosen college major. Recipients will be notified by July 20th, 2008.

Gaia Scholarships

For application requirements visit:
http://scholarships.gaia.com/

Award Amount: $1000
Deadline: June 15, 2008
Requirements: Available to Students in all disciplines of studies. The Gaia Community Scholarship is available to students aspiring to be the change they wish to see in the world, live authentically and make a difference. Applicants must answer the questions listed on the sponsor's website, one in under 25 words and two in under 250 words per question. Applicants who wish to apply online must register as members on the site for processing purposes, but you can also apply via regular mail without registering.

John Gyles Education Awards

For application requirements visit:
http://www.johngyleseducationcenter.com/

Award Amount: $3000.00
Deadline: June 1st, 2008
Requirements: The John Gyles Education Awards are available each year to students in both Canada and the United States. They are the result of a private, benevolent endeavor established in 1990. Full Canadian or American citizenship is a requirement. Awards are available to both male and female students for all areas of post secondary study. A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required. Criteria other than strictly academic ability and financial need are considered in the selection process. Selected students will receive up to $3,000.00. The filing date for mailing applications in 2008 is June 1st.

The 2008 Michael Hakeem Memorial College Essay Contest

For application process and requirements visit:
http://ffrf.org/essay/college.php

Award Amount:1st Place $2000.
Deadline: July 1, 2008
Requirements: Available to currently-enrolled college students. College essays should be postmarked no later than July 1, 2008. Winners will be announced in September 2008.

LIFE Lessons Scholarship

Applications and additional requirements available:
www.lifehappens.org/scholarship

Award Amount: $500- $5,000
Deadline: April 18, 2008
Requirements: Awarded to College bound students ages 17-24. Applicants must submit an essay 500 words max or a 3 minute video describing how losing a parent or guardian affected them emotionally. Essays should reflect on the impact that life insurance or the lack thereof affected the family finances and how this affected their ability to attend college.

NACA Foundation Graduate Scholarships

For application process and requirements visit:
http://www.naca.org/NACA/Forms/NACA+Foundation+Graduate+Scholarships.htm

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 30th, 2008
Requirements: Applicants must be a graduate at the time of application. Applicants must submit a summary (résumé or vitae) of the applicant’s volunteer (campus, community or organization) and employment activities related to campus activities. A summary of professional goals in which the applicant hopes to accomplish in one year, five years and 10 years. Letters of reference is also required. A summary describing how receiving an NACA Foundation Graduate Scholarship will better enable you to achieve these goals.

NACA Regional Council Student Leader

For application process and requirements visit:
http://www.naca.org/NACA/Forms/NACA+Regional+Council+Student+Leader+Scholarships.htm

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 1st 2008
Requirements: Applicants must be full-time matriculated undergraduate students who have made significant contributions to their campus communities, have played leadership roles in campus activities, and have demonstrated leadership skills and abilities. Financial need is not considered in the selection process.

Proof-Reading.com Scholarship Program

For application requirements visit:
http://www.proof-reading.com/proof-reading_scholarship_program.asp

Award Amount: $1500
Deadline: June 1st, 2008
Requirements: The Proof-Reading.com Scholarship is available to students in accredited four-year colleges and universities in the United States. Applicants must be enrolled for at least 12 semester units and have at least a 3.5 GPA. Applicants must also be a legal resident of the United States of hold a valid green card to be eligible for this award. To enter you must submit a 1500-word essay based on a topic provided by the sponsor. Recipients will be announced on July 1, 2008.

THE SALLIE MAE 911 EDUCATION FUND: Created in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the 911 Education Fund provides scholarship dollars to children of those who were killed or permanently disabled in the attacks.

Deadline: OPEN http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/projectaccess/scholarships/smf_911.html

Applications are now available online at www.salliemaefund.org

SGNA REN General Education Scholarship

For application requirements visit:
http://www.sgna.org/Education/scholarships.cfm

Award Amount: $2,500
Deadline: July 31, 2008
Requirements: Available to full-time students working toward licensure as a registered nurse. Applicant must be a full-time nursing student with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applications and supporting documents (short essay, a letter of recommendation, and a transcript of any coursework you have already completed) must be submitted no later than July 31. The recipient will be notified in October, and the funds will be awarded after the winner successfully completes the fall term.


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	New Scholarships Broward Women’s Alliance Scholarship Applications and additional requirements available: http://www.cfbroward.org/cfb/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=MlIzmXoNtFE%3d&tabid=101&mid=431 Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: April 30, 2008 Requirements: Eligible applicants must have chosen a specific educational path that will assist them in achieving economic self-sufficiency, economic independence, and full participation in the workforce. Applicants must include a description of the specific program for which the scholarship is being requested. Scholarship funds are applicable only to tuition and fees. Applicants must be a resident of Broward County. Award notifications will be done in mid-late May. Fort Lauderdale Alumnae Panhellenic Applications and additional requirements available: http://www.cfbroward.org/cfb/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=fetLlL2UmB4%3d&tabid=101&mid=431 Award Amount:April 18, 2008 Deadline: April 18, 2008 Requirements: Applicants must be female resident of Broward County for 2 years prior to submitting an application. Be a graduating high school senior in a Broward County high school. Have an accumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher and have an SAT Score of 1200 or higher. Applicants must also show personal leadership qualities as demonstrated in extracurricular school and community activities and demonstrate financial need. Mary Houliston MacDonald Scholarship for Women Applications and additional requirements available: http://www.cfbroward.org/cfb/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=AfPgCWoXFVI%3d&tabid=101&mid=431 Award Amount: Varies dependent on enrollment. Deadline: April 18, 2008 Requirements: Applicants must be female age 28 years or older and be a U.S Citizen and resident of Broward County She must have been abandoned by her husband or be currently single because she is widowed or divorced. She must plan to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational school. She must have a GPA of 2.0, if currently attending school and must demonstrate financial need. Florida Nursing Foundation Scholarships Applications and additional requirements available: http://www.floridanurse.org/foundationGrants/index.asp Award Amount: Varies Deadline: June 2, 2008 Requirements: Various scholarships available to both graduate and undergraduate students. Applicants must have completed at least one semester of a nursing program in Florida and be a resident of Florida for at least one year. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA for Undergraduates and a 3.0 for Graduates. Scholarship descriptions and applications available at http://www.floridanurse.org/foundationGrants/index.asp. AISES Google Scholarship Applications and additional requirements available: http://www.aises.org/Programs/ScholarshipsandInternships/Scholarships Award Amount: $10,000 Deadline: June 15, 2008 Requirements: Applicants must be American Indian, Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian AISES members pursuing degrees in the computer science, computer engineering and management information systems. Applicants must be full time Undergrad or Graduate students with a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must be majoring in the field of Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Management Information Systems. Access Group’s One Less Worry Contest. Applications and additional requirements available: http://www.accessgroup.org/onelessworryfiles/index.html?utm_campaign=VideoContestLaw&WT.mc_id=VideoContestLaw Award Amount: $10,000 Deadline: June 15, 2008 Requirements: Access Group, the nonprofit graduate loan specialist, is asking law students throughout the country to videotape their worries for a chance at winning a $10,000 law school scholarship to help them with their studies. Upload your video to YouTube and complete the entry form using the link by June 15, 2008. The Access Group panel will choose 10 finalists and voting will begin July 1. You, your friends, your family, classmates, whoever, will vote to decide the winner of a $10,000 scholarship to law school. The contest starts March 10, 2008, and the winner will be announced on August 1, 2008. Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship Program 2008 Applications and additional requirements available: http://www.mcca.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=483&parentID=477&nodeID=1 Award Amount: $10,000 Deadline: June 1, 2008 Requirements:The Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. ("LMJ") Scholarship Program is open to “all” students who have been accepted into law school to start in the fall of 2008. Only students enrolled in a full-time, day program with an anticipated graduation date in Spring 2011 are eligible to apply. The goal of the program is to promote academic excellence and diversity in law schools by awarding ten newly accepted law students from disadvantaged backgrounds with scholarships to help defray their education expenses. Akademos/TextbookX.com Scholarship For application process and requirements visit: http://www.textbookx.com/scholarship/ Award Amount: $250- $2000 Deadline: October 31st, 2008 Requirements: Must be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in good standing at an accredited college or university in the U.S. students must be enrolled between November 1, 2007 and October 31, 2008. Applicant must write a 250- to 750-word essay (topic provided on above website) One application per person. American Society for Engineering Education Scholarship and Fellowship Program Applications and additional requirements available: http://www.asee.org/fellowships/index.cfm Award Amount: Varies Deadline: Varies Requirements: Available to Graduate and Undergraduate students interested in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Various scholarships and fellowships available. Please visit http://www.asee.org/fellowships/index.cfm for complete scholarship listing. Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest For application requirements visit: http://www.elpublishers.com/content/scholarship-voiceofthefuture.php Award Amount: up to $10,000 available Deadline: Sept 17, 2008 Requirements: The Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest is open to undergraduate students. To participate, you must read the novel and write an essay on a selected topic that can be found on the Web site. Essays are judged on both style and content. The winning essay must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of the book "Atlas Shrugged." Complete contest guidelines are available on the Web site. Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards For application process and requirements visit: http://www.wagingpeace.org/menu/programs/awards-&-contests/bmk-contest/index.htm Award Amount: $1000 Deadline: July 1st, 2008 Requirements: Applicants must send 2 copies of up to 3 typed unpublished poems. Maximum of 30 lines per poem. Include name, address, email, telephone number, and age (if youth) in upper right hand corner of one copy of each poem. Winners will be announced by October 1, 2008. Winners and Honorable Mentions will be notified by mail. The award is open to people worldwide. All poems must be the original work of the poet, unpublished, and in English. The Nuclear Age Peace Foundation reserves the right to publish and distribute the award winning poems, including honorable mentions. BigSun Scholarship For application and detailed list of requirements visit: http://www.bigsunathletics.com/ Award Amount: $500 Deadline: June 20, 2008 Requirements: All Student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute. A short (500 words or less) essay is required describing why you should be the winner of this award. The winner will be notified within 2 weeks and the name of the winner will be posted on this website at that time. Alvin J. Cox Memorial Fund For application requirements visit: http://www.alvincoxmemorial.com/ Award Amount: $1000 Deadline: May 31, 2008 Requirements: The Alvin J. Cox Memorial Fund is available to college students in need of financial assistance. Applicants must submit an essay on any topic of their choosing as long it includes: Your reason for deciding to attend college, your reason as to why you believe you deserve the scholarship and your chosen college major. Recipients will be notified by July 20th, 2008. Gaia Scholarships For application requirements visit: http://scholarships.gaia.com/ Award Amount: $1000 Deadline: June 15, 2008 Requirements: Available to Students in all disciplines of studies. The Gaia Community Scholarship is available to students aspiring to be the change they wish to see in the world, live authentically and make a difference. Applicants must answer the questions listed on the sponsor's website, one in under 25 words and two in under 250 words per question. Applicants who wish to apply online must register as members on the site for processing purposes, but you can also apply via regular mail without registering. John Gyles Education Awards For application requirements visit: http://www.johngyleseducationcenter.com/ Award Amount: $3000.00 Deadline: June 1st, 2008 Requirements: The John Gyles Education Awards are available each year to students in both Canada and the United States. They are the result of a private, benevolent endeavor established in 1990. Full Canadian or American citizenship is a requirement. Awards are available to both male and female students for all areas of post secondary study. A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required. Criteria other than strictly academic ability and financial need are considered in the selection process. Selected students will receive up to $3,000.00. The filing date for mailing applications in 2008 is June 1st. The 2008 Michael Hakeem Memorial College Essay Contest For application process and requirements visit: http://ffrf.org/essay/college.php Award Amount:1st Place $2000. Deadline: July 1, 2008 Requirements: Available to currently-enrolled college students. College essays should be postmarked no later than July 1, 2008. Winners will be announced in September 2008. LIFE Lessons Scholarship Applications and additional requirements available: www.lifehappens.org/scholarship Award Amount: $500- $5,000 Deadline: April 18, 2008 Requirements: Awarded to College bound students ages 17-24. Applicants must submit an essay 500 words max or a 3 minute video describing how losing a parent or guardian affected them emotionally. Essays should reflect on the impact that life insurance or the lack thereof affected the family finances and how this affected their ability to attend college. NACA Foundation Graduate Scholarships For application process and requirements visit: http://www.naca.org/NACA/Forms/NACA+Foundation+Graduate+Scholarships.htm Award Amount: Varies Deadline: May 30th, 2008 Requirements: Applicants must be a graduate at the time of application. Applicants must submit a summary (résumé or vitae) of the applicant’s volunteer (campus, community or organization) and employment activities related to campus activities. A summary of professional goals in which the applicant hopes to accomplish in one year, five years and 10 years. Letters of reference is also required. A summary describing how receiving an NACA Foundation Graduate Scholarship will better enable you to achieve these goals. NACA Regional Council Student Leader For application process and requirements visit: http://www.naca.org/NACA/Forms/NACA+Regional+Council+Student+Leader+Scholarships.htm Award Amount: Varies Deadline: May 1st 2008 Requirements: Applicants must be full-time matriculated undergraduate students who have made significant contributions to their campus communities, have played leadership roles in campus activities, and have demonstrated leadership skills and abilities. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Proof-Reading.com Scholarship Program For application requirements visit: http://www.proof-reading.com/proof-reading_scholarship_program.asp Award Amount: $1500 Deadline: June 1st, 2008 Requirements: The Proof-Reading.com Scholarship is available to students in accredited four-year colleges and universities in the United States. Applicants must be enrolled for at least 12 semester units and have at least a 3.5 GPA. Applicants must also be a legal resident of the United States of hold a valid green card to be eligible for this award. To enter you must submit a 1500-word essay based on a topic provided by the sponsor. Recipients will be announced on July 1, 2008. THE SALLIE MAE 911 EDUCATION FUND: Created in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the 911 Education Fund provides scholarship dollars to children of those who were killed or permanently disabled in the attacks. Deadline: OPEN http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/projectaccess/scholarships/smf_911.html Applications are now available online at www.salliemaefund.org SGNA REN General Education Scholarship For application requirements visit: http://www.sgna.org/Education/scholarships.cfm Award Amount: $2,500 Deadline: July 31, 2008 Requirements: Available to full-time students working toward licensure as a registered nurse. Applicant must be a full-time nursing student with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applications and supporting documents (short essay, a letter of recommendation, and a transcript of any coursework you have already completed) must be submitted no later than July 31. The recipient will be notified in October, and the funds will be awarded after the winner successfully completes the fall term.
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