General Study and Special Topics

General Study and Special Topics
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
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Scholarship
Website
Description
Deadline
AFCEA Intelligence Scholarships
http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships
/undergraduate/intelligence
$2,250 - $5,000 for sophomores, juniors &
grad students in global security, intelligence
studies, and/or foreign languages.
Mid-Nov.
Alpha Lambda Delta Graduate
Fellowship
http://www.nationalald.org/index.cfm/schola
rships/graduate-fellowships/graduatefellowship-application/
Fellowships for professional or graduate study
to members of Alpha Lambda Delta.
Late Jan.
Alpha Lambda Delta Trow
Undergraduate Scholarships
http://www.nationalald.org/index.cfm/schola
rships/trow-scholarships/
Various scholarships for initiated members of
Alpha Lambda Delta. Local chapter
nomination required.
Early Apr.
American Academy of Underwater
http://www.aaus.org/aaus_scholarships_infor
Science (AAUS) Student Scholarships mation
$1,000 - $2,500 for graduate research project
in which diving is principal research tool.
Late June
American Atheists Scholarship
http://www.atheists.org/scholarship
$500-1,000 scholarships for atheist students
involved in activism.
Late Jan.
AmeriCorps City Year
http://www.cityyear.org/join-the-corps/howto-apply
Paid 10-month community service; includes
option to pay off portion of student loans.
Must be under 25 years of age.
Mid-Feb.
Army Staff Sgt. Richard S. Eaton Jr.,
Scholarship
http://lintcenter.org/Scholarships.htm
Provides $1,000 to recipients pursuing
scholastic study in fields related to Alliance
Building, Counterintelligence, Cultural
Understanding, and National Security studies.
Late Jan.
Asian Pacific Islander Queer Women
and Transgender Community
Scholarship
http://www.apiqwtc.org/2015-scholarshipapplications/
$400 scholarships for Asian Pacific Islander
lesbian, bisexual, or queer women or
transgender individuals pursuing
technical/professional training or higher
education.
Mid-Feb.
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/Atlas
Shrugged.aspx?theme=blue
$10,000 prize for winning essay that responds
to question about Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged.
Mid-Sept.
Ball State Undergraduate
Leadership Scholarship
http://cms.bsu.edu/campuslife/studentlife/ap $1000 to any dedicated student leader in
good academic standing.
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Early Apr.
Scholarship
Website
Description
Deadline
Being Me In My Own Skin
Scholarship
http://beingmeinmyownskin.com/
$500 grant to be applied to the spring
semester for students struggling with the skin
condition psoriasis or from psoriatic arthritis.
Must have participated in at least one event,
project, or program sponsored by the
National Psoriasis Foundation.
Late Aug.
Benjamin Franklin Travel Grant
http://highereducation.frenchculture.org/gran A $900 stipend for students traveling to
France, according to their academic and/or
ts-and-fellowships/ben-franklin-grant
professional interests. Applicants must be
double majored in French and another
program of choice.
Mid-Mar.
Bibliographical Society of America
(BSA)-- Katherine Pantzer Senior
Fellowship in Bibliography and the
British Book Trades
http://bibsocamer.org/awards/fellowships/
$6,000 for graduate students concentrating
on books or documents in any field.
Mid-Dec.
Bridging Scholarships for Study in
Japan
http://www.aatj.org/study-japan/studyabroad-japan-bridging-scholarships
Undergraduate study in Japan: up to $2,500
for semester programs and $4,000 for
academic year programs. Any major may
apply.
Early Apr.
Cengage Learning Slice of Life
http://www.cengagesites.com/CL/1270/slice/
$2,500 for a student who puts together a
short video that illustrates their identity as a
unique learner.
Mid Apr.
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Undergraduate Scholarship Program
https://www.cia.gov/careers/studentopportunities/undergraduate-scholarshipprogram.html
Annual salary, $18,000/year for schoolrelated expenses, & other benefits. Open to
sophomores of all majors. Recipients must
work at CIA facility during summer breaks &
after graduation.
Early Aug.- Mid- Oct.
Christine Mirzayan Science &
Technology Policy Graduate
Fellowship Program
http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/polic
yfellows/
10-week internship, plus stipend, for grad and
post-doc students in various disciplines who
are interested in creation of U.S. science and
technology policy.
Early May & early Nov.
Circle K Scholarships for Members
http://www.lidivision.fws1.com/custom2.html List of scholarships of varying amounts for
members of Circle K.
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Scholarship
Website
Description
Deadline
College Financial Aid Advice Essay
Contest
http://www.college-financial-aidadvice.com/apply-online-scholarship.html
Submit an 300+ word essay about your
experience paying for college that provides
helpful information about looking for financial
aid for a change to win $1,000.
Late May
Common Knowledge Scholarship
http://www.cksf.org/
Fund (CKSF) Scholarship Competition
Variety of scholarships that students can win
by filling out quizzes on a variety of subjects.
See website
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
www.davisputter.org/
Up to $6,000 for student promoting social
and economic justice. Considers financial
need, academic performance, and
participation in struggles for civil rights,
economic justice, international solidarity, or
other progressive issues.
Early Apr.
Dosomething.org scholarships
http://www.dosomething.org/scholarships
Various scholarships aimed at people trying to
make their community a better place through
acts of kindness and service projects.
See website
Families of Freedom Scholarship
Fund
http://www.familiesoffreedom.org/eligibility.
php
Scholarships for dependent children or
spouses of persons killed or permanently
disabled in 9-11 terrorist attacks.
Mid-June
Finlandia Foundation National Trust
Scholarship
http://finlandiafoundation.org/programs/scho For U.S. or Finnish citizens to study in Finland
(any subject) or U.S. (subjects related to
larships/
Finland), at undergrad or graduate level.
Early Feb.
Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship
http://www.emmysfoundation.org/fredrogers-memorial-scholarship
Four $10,000 for graduate students planning
on pursuing a career involving children's
media. Money is to be used to fund research
or a project, not tuition.
Early Feb.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
http://us.fulbrightonline.org/
9-12 months of study/research abroad (after
completing bachelor's degree) in any field, to
increase cross-cultural understanding; English
teaching assistantships offered in some
countries.
Mid-Oct. (campus: mid
Sept.)
Fund for Theological Education
Fellowships and Grants
http://fteleaders.org/grants-fellowships
Various scholarships to support students
pursuing degrees in theology or a related
subject.
See website
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Scholarship
Website
Description
Deadline
Golden Key Scholarships and Awards http://goldenkey.org/scholarshipsawards/overview
Wide range of scholarships and fellowships.
Applicants must be active Golden Key
members.
See website
GPA Isn't Everything Scholarship
http://www.cappex.com/scholarships/scholar
shipDetails.jsp?scholarshipCode=gp
$1000 for incoming or current undergrad
student in any field.
See website
Great Lakes Commission-Sea Grant
Fellowship
http://www.glc.org/about/scholarships/fellow $42,000 to graduate students to work with
members of the Great Lakes' science, policy
.html
and information/education communities.
Early Feb.
Guggenheim Foundation
Dissertation Fellowship
http://www.hfg.org/df/guidelines.htm
$20,000 to support doctoral students in last
year of dissertation work; prefers projects
researching violence, aggression, and
dominance in society.
Early Feb.
Harvey Fellows Program
http://msfdn.org/harveyfellows/
Up to 3 years of support for Christian
students pursuing graduate degree at premier
universities in various disciplines.
Early Nov.
Human Rights Campaign List of
Scholarships for LGBT & Allied
Students
http://www.hrc.org/resources/entry/scholars
hip-database
Scholarship list for GLBT and Allied students.
See website
Indy Pride Scholarship Program
http://www.indyprideinc.org/community/sch
olarship.htm
For students attending an Indiana-based
university or college who are making
significant contributions to the Gay, Lesbian,
Bisexual, and Transgendered (GLBT)
community.
Late Sept.
Institute for Humane Studies
http://www.theihs.org/scholarships
Funding of up to $15,000 that encourage
understanding, open inquiry, rigorous
scholarship, and creative problem-solving.
Some are for study outside the U.S.
See website
Inter-American Foundation's
Grassroots Development Fellowship
Program
http://www.iie.org/iaf
1 year of dissertation research funding in
Latin American and Caribbean countries. For
those in social sciences, physical sciences,
technical fields, or other disciplines related to
poverty and grassroots development.
Late Dec.
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Scholarship
Website
Description
Deadline
International Federation of
University Women Fellowships and
Grants
http://www.ifuw.org/what-we-do/grantsfellowships/
Up to $8,800 to women grads for postgrad
research, study and training in any country
outside of their own and in any branch of
learning. Must be an IFUW member.
Aug.-Mid Sep.
International Reading Association
http://www.reading.org/Resources/Awardsan
dGrants.aspx
Funding for doctoral students completing
dissertations in reading or literacy.
See website
Jewish Federation Academic
Scholarship Program
www.jvschicago.org/scholarship/
Scholarships from $1,000-8,000 for Jewish
undergrad and grad students who intend to
stay in the Chicago area after graduation.
Early Feb.
Josephine de Karman Scholarships
http://www.dekarman.org
$22,000 for graduates and $14,000 for
undergraduates scholarship to support either
final year of undergraduate study or ABD PhD
candidates.
Late Jan.
Kathryn Davis Fellowships for Peace
http://www.middlebury.edu/ls/finaid/fellows
hips/kwd
100 fellowships to cover the full cost of
summer study of a critical language at
Middlebury College.
Mid-Jan.
L. Ron Hubbard Award – Writers
and Illustrators of the Future
http://www.writersofthefuture.com/
$1,000 and chance to enter grand prize
contest ($5,000) for work of science fiction or
fantasy prose no longer than 17,000 words.
Amateur writers only.
See website
LeadAmerica Youth Leadership
Conferences
http://www.envisionexperience.com/exploreour-programs
Scholarships for students in various fields of
study who attend LeadAmerica Youth
Leadership Conferences.
See website
Lilly Baer Reintigration Scholarship
http://www.reintegration.com/resources/sch
olarships/apply.asp
Financial assistance for students with
schizophrenia or bipolar disorder to pursue
post-secondary education. Student must be
diagnosed, currently receiving medical
treatment, and actively involved in
rehabilitation or reintegration.
Late Jan.
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Scholarship
Website
Description
Deadline
Love and Human Agency Essay
Competition
http://www.loveandhumanagency.org/essayprize-competition/
Top prize of $3,000 for an essay about moral
philosophy, issues of caring, etc. Invitation
open to students in psychology, philosophy,
cognitive science, and other academic fields
that can shed light on issues of love and
human agency.
Early May
Medical Library Association
http://www.mlanet.org/awards/grants/index.
html
Several scholarships and grants to graduate
students in library science.
See website
Nathan J. Stark Internship for NonProfit Development
http://www.nasi.org/studentopps/nathan-jstark-internship-non-profit-development
12-week Washington internship plus $3,500
for students pursuing careers in the nonprofit sector.
Early Mar.
National Italian American
Foundation
http://www.niaf.org/programs/scholarships/
$2,000 - $12,000 for Italian-American
students, or those studying Italian language or
history. Must be member or have family
member in NIAF.
Early Mar.
Noet Humanities Scholarship
Drawing
http://noet.com/scholarship/
Drawing for one of two $500 scholarships for
students of the humanities.
Mid-Apr.
OP Loftbed Scholarship
http://oploftbed.com/scholarship/scholarship
app.php
$500 to student who writes most interesting
essays in response to prompts. CURRENTLY
ON HOLD.
See website
Orphan Foundation of America Casey Family Scholars Scholarship
http://www.fc2success.org/ourprograms/information-for-students/
$1,500-6,000/year and mentorship for
student who aged out of the foster care
system. Must be under 25.
Late Mar.
Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning
Award
http://www.phikappaphi.org/grants-awards
Funding for graduate school or career
development for active members of Phi
Kappa Phi. 147 awards distributed annually to
at $500 each.
Early Apr.
Rolex Scholarship (Our World
Underwater Scholarship Society)
http://www.owuscholarship.org/scholarships
1 year paid experience working with leaders
in underwater fields, according to applicant's
interests. Must be a certified rescue diver or
have extensive diving experience.
Late Dec.
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Scholarship
Website
Description
Deadline
Roothbert Fund Scholarship
Program
http://www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.p
hp
$2,000 - $3,000 for students motivated by
spiritual values; open to all religious
backgrounds & practices. Preference given to
those pursuing education careers.
Geographical limitations apply (Indiana
residents not eligible).
Late Jan.
Scholarship America Dream Award
http://scholarshipamerica.org/dream_about.p Scholarships for sophomores ranging from
$5,000 to $15,000 per year, escalating in
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amount each continuing year of education.
Awarded to students based on financial need
and academic excellence, among other things.
See website.
Scholarships for Military Children
http://www.militaryscholar.org/sfmc/index.ht
ml
$2,000 for dependents of military personnel,
under age 23, who are in college or about to
begin college.
Late Feb.
Seventeen's Pretty Amazing
Scholarship
http://www.seventeen.com/sweepstakes/259 Enter to win a $10,000 scholarship from
Neutrogena and a chance to be on the cover
90
of Seventeen magazine. Applicant must
submit two photos of herself and a 1,000
character or fewer essay as to why she is
"pretty amazing".
Late Apr.
Smithsonian Fellowships
http://www.smithsonianofi.com/blog/2012/1
2/26/smithsonian-fellowships/
Variety of fellowships at the Smithsonian
See website
Institution for graduate and doctoral students.
Smithsonian Internships
http://www.smithsonianofi.com/internshipopportunities/
Variety of internships at the Smithsonian
Institution.
Spencer Foundation Dissertation
Fellowship
http://www.naeducation.org/NAED_080200.h Up to $25,000 for dissertation research
relevant to improvement of education in any
tm
field.
Mid-Oct.
Spokeo Connections Scholarship
http://www.spokeo.com/spokeo-connections- $1,000 for students who write winning essays
on connections, relationships, or access to
scholarship
data.
Late Nov.
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Scholarship
Website
Description
Deadline
Think Beyond Plastic Innovation
Competition and Conference
http://thinkbeyondplastic2014.istart.org/
$50,000 investment prize to the 1st place
winner of a contest for entrepreneurs
working on solutions to the plastic pollution
crisis ($10,000 investment prize for second
place winner).
Late Feb.
Transitions Abroad Narrative Travel
Writing Contest
http://www.transitionsabroad.com/informati
on/writers/travel_writing_contest.shtml
Grand prize of $500 for essays of
predetermined theme. Writing generally
focuses on gaining cultural perspectives and
personal growth. No entry fee.
See Website
Truckload Carriers Association
Scholarship
http://www.truckload.org/ScholarshipEligibility-Rules
Funds up to $6,000 per year to full-time
Mid-Jun.
college students who are closely related to a
member of the Truckload Carriers Association.
UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship
Program
http://www.epilepsyadvocate.com/resources/ $5,000 awards available to undergrad and
grad students with epilepsy, their family
epilepsy-scholarship.aspx
members, and/or their caregivers. NOT
UPDATED SINCE 2012.
Late Apr.
University of Exeter Scholarships for
International Students
http://admin.exeter.ac.uk/academic/scholars
hips/international/index.shtml
Scholarship opportunities for undergrad and
grad students in various fields for study
abroad at the University of Exeter.
Varies-see website
Walmart Foundation Scholarship
Programs
http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/
8736.aspx
Several scholarships for organizations of
varying sizes.
Varies by scholarship
What Would You Change
Scholarship Slam
http://www.powerpoetry.org/poetryslams/what-would-you-change-scholarshipslam
Chance to win $1,000 if you write and submit
a poem about something that you want to
change or make better.
Mid-Apr.
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