Private Undergraduate Scholarships

Scholarships can be extremely helpful in subsidizing your college experience. External scholarships may be awarded through professional, civic, or service organizations or private foundations. Resources available to help you find additional scholarships include libraries, your local chamber of commerce office, and the Internet. You and your parents should also inquire at your current places of employment to determine if financial aid benefits are offered.

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Scholarships for High School Students or Current College Students

$1,000 Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is a merit-based program that helps students fulfill their dreams of a higher education. The scholarship is named for Gen and Kelly Tanabe, best-selling authors on education, whose generous donations fund this program. Eligibility is reserved for legal U.S. residents who are currently in school or planning to start school in the next 12 months. The deadline for Fall application is January 1, 2013- July 31, 2013.

Contact:
$1,000 Gen and Kelly Tanabe Student Scholarship
3286 Oak Court
Belmont, CA 94002
650-618-2221

The AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship Program
This AARP scholarship is awarded to low-income women, aged 40 and older. It was designed for women who took time away from paid work for care giving and taking care of their families. Priority is given to women raising children of another family member, those in low-paying jobs with no career opportunities and those who have been out of the workforce for more than five years.

Contact:
AARP Foundation
601 E Street, NW
Washington DC 20049
888-OUR-AARP (888-687-2277)

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on what was the most difficult time in your life, and why? How did your perspective on life change as a result of this difficulty? Applications will only be accepted through email.

Contact:
Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants
Chicago, IL 60060
scholarships@abbottandfenner.com

The American Legion's Nontraditional Student Scholarship
If you're an adult looking to return to school or make a career change, you could benefit from this scholarship, which is awarded to one person per geographical region every year. Eligible applicants must be a member of The American Legion, Auxiliary, or Sons of The American Legion, and dues must have been paid for the preceding two years. One scholarship is awarded annually per Auxiliary geographic division, in the amount of $2,000.

Contact:
American Legion National Headquarters
700 N. Pennsylvania Street
P.O. Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN 46206
317-630-1200

Ayn Rand Essay Contest
The Ayn Rand Institute sponsors annual essay contests that offer 680 prizes and over $99,000 in prize money every year. This year's essay topics include Anthem, We the Living and The Fountainhead.

Contact:
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
The Ayn Rand Institute
P.O. Box 57044
Irvine, CA 92619-7044

B. Davis Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship will be available to high school and undergraduate students. The essay is about how your education has contributed to who you are today, or how it will affect who you will become. The essay must be less than 1000 words, must be emailed to awards@studentawardsearch.com and is due May 27, 2013.

Contact:
awards@studentawardsearch.com
info@studentawardsearch.com

The Big Dig Scholarship
In 200 years, one of your relatives is going to be digging in what is now your backyard. They are going to find something that you buried in 2011 and it is going to put any financial worries they have to rest. Your job today is to decide what to bury. Your goal is to find something under $500, currently sold in a store today, which will have immense value in the future. Write an essay between 500 - 1000 words, which will primarily be graded on originality and depth of content. Eligibility is available for those planning on entering, or currently in, your first or second year of university. Submit your completed essay to application@antiquetrader.tv

Contact:
Antiquetrader.tv
4216 Pacific Coast Highway #302
Torrance, CA 90505
310-294-9981

Black and Lee Scholarship
Write a valedictorian essay/speech that is no longer than 1000 words. The essay/speech should fulfill two goals: it should convey a "sending off" message to the members of a graduating class; it should also inspire graduating students to leave the comfort and security of their school with a full heart, ready to embark on a new adventure. The deadline is May 15^th. The applicants who submit the two best essays will receive an award of $500 each.

Contact:
Black and Lee Scholarship Program
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarshipsandgrants.php
ryan@studentscholarships.org

CableTV.com Psychological Impact of TV Scholarship
The CableTV.com Psychological Impact of TV Scholarship is open to current or prospective college students who are enrolled or are planning on enrolling in a college or university program. Essays will be no longer than 1000 words in length and will be judged by professional writers. You have a choice between two essay questions and must also Like, Tweet or +1 the scholarship link in order to be considered. The deadline is May 8, 2013.

Contact:
Scholarship@cabletv.com

Caretenders Scholarship Program
As a student who has still yet to choose a career path, it may seem a little absurd to even consider thinking about what your retirement will look like. However, decisions you make over the course of the next few years can have a drastic impact on how your retirement years are spent. In 1000 words or less, write an essay that expounds upon what age you plan to retire and other details of your own retirement. The award is $500 and the deadline is May 31^st.

Contact:
Kelowna Retirement Homes
400 Snowsell Street
Kelowna, British Columbia
ryan@studentscholarships.org

CBCF General Mills Health Scholarship Program
The CBCF General Mills Health Scholarship Program, sponsored by General Mills, is open to students living in a Congressional Black Caucus district who plan to continue their education in the fields of medicine, engineering, technology, nutrition or another health-related field and have financial need. Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates or be current postsecondary undergraduates or graduate level students, who plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent). Submissions due by March 29, 2013.

Contact:
Scholarship Management Services - Julie Diede
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082
507-931-1682

Combined Jewish Philanthropies Scholarship Fund
Awards generally range between $1,000 and $7,000. Applicants are considered on the basis of economic need and are expected to have exhausted all other available resources including college financial aid awards as well as federal, state and other private funds. Undergraduate students attending two-year or four-year accredited institutions as well as vocational certificate programs are eligible to apply. Under certain circumstances, some one-year Israel programs are considered. Greater Boston residency requirements apply, and independent students must have spent at least two full years as a resident of the area. Primary consideration is given to Jewish students.

Contact:
Combined Jewish Philanthropies
126 High Street
Boston, MA 02110
617-399-3101

Crosslites.com Scholarship Contest
Dr. Charles Parker was generous to those who were truly deserving and desired for his money to be used to continue benefiting others long after his death. From this desire grew the idea of "CrossLites." As the applicant, you will write a reflective essay (400 - 600 words) based on one of Dr. Parker's quotes or messages.

Contact:
CrossLites
c/o Samuel Certo
1000 Holt Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789

Education Matters $5K Scholarship
Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: "What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?" You are also required to complete an online scholarship search profile. The essay should be submitted by November 30, 2013.

Contact:
www.scholarshipexperts.com/showContactUs.htx

Educational Advancement Foundation
The foundation awards Merit, Financial Need and Youth Partners Accessing Capital (P.A.C.) scholarships. In order to be eligible for the merit scholarship, the applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, be a full-time sophomore or beyond and demonstrate community service. Eligibility for the Financial Need Scholarship is dependent upon full-time status as a student, a minimum GPA of 2.5, as well as community service. The Youth Partners Accessing Capital (P.A.C.) scholarships require membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., exceptional academic achievement and a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Contact:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation, Inc.
5656 South Stony Island Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
800-653-6528 or 773-947-0026

Edwards Scholarship Fund
The fund seeks to further the development of good citizenship through education by offering scholarships to men and women of good character and ability who are in need of financial assistance. Only students domiciled in the City of Boston (at least since the beginning of their junior year in high school) are eligible for aid from the Fund.

Contact:
The Edwards Scholarship Fund
The John Hancock Tower
200 Clarendon Street, 27th Floor
Boston, MA 02116
617-654-8628

Equals6 Scholarship
Equals6 is an academic and career development network for students. A percentage of the revenue generated by Equals6 goes directly to students in the form of Equals6 scholarships. Equals6 offers scholarships to high school and college/university students twice each year with scholarships being awarded 1^st June and 1^st December. Equals6 scholarship applications are made via the Equals6 site and need to be submitted by February 15th, March 1st, April 1st, and June 1st. The scholarship award winners are chosen by the Equals6 Advisory Board and companies offering the scholarships. Scholarship award criteria include academic achievement, portfolio completion and Equals6 site participation.

Contact:
Equals6
Suite 203, 1096 Queen St.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada, B3H 2R9
877-647-3356

Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program
Each year, Foreclosure.com challenges future leaders of America to provide creative solutions/ideas to many of the nation's most critical issues, real estate/housing in particular, which can be used to help turnaround the market. You will be asked to submit an essay analyzing two foreclosure properties to determine which one is a better investment. Only currently enrolled undergraduate students need apply.

Contact:
scholarship@foreclosure.com
561-988-9669 ext. 7387

Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is open to applicants who demonstrate commitment to the relationship between children's use of media and learning or personal growth. Particular attention will be given to those interested to the development of program concepts or creative elements of existing children's media.

Contact:
The Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship
Michele Fowble
818-754-2802

Sallie Mae (Free Money Scholarship)
Register with College Answer to use Sallie Mae's free scholarship search and be entered into their monthly $1,000 scholarship drawing.

Contact:
Sallie Mae, Inc
SallieMae.com/freemoney

Generation Ali Global Citizenship Scholarship
The Generation Ali Global Citizenship Scholarship Program, sponsored by The Muhammad Ali Center, is offering scholarships inspired by Muhammad Ali's six core principles: Confidence, Conviction, Dedication, Giving, Respect, and Spirituality. This scholarship program encourages the pursuit of greatness through education. The program is open to high school seniors or graduates or post-secondary students. Students outside the United States must be in their final year of upper or higher secondary school or be a current undergraduate student attending school in the United States. This scholarship will reopen in the fall of 2013.

Contact:
www.scholarshipamerica.org/generationali/

Gilbraitti Scholarship
The Gilbraitti Scholarship provides a $500 award to one deserving student. The scholarship deadline is March 30^th. Applicants must write an essay on what school they would choose, if they could attend any college or university in the world and why. The essay must not exceed 1000 words.

Contact:
Burnaby Mortgage Brokers
Burnaby, British Columbia
simeonz@langleymortgagebrokers.com
778-735-0194

Healthy Choices Scholarship
The Healthy Choices Scholarship awards $500 to the one student who can best answer the essay question provided. Each day you make choices that have a positive or negative impact on your overall well-being. Write an essay of 500 words or less outlining the 3 most important things you plan to do to ensure that you are living a balanced and healthy life while attending your post-secondary education. The deadline is April 30^th.

Contact:
Dr. Nimchuck - Kelowna Chiropractor
757 KLO Road
Kelowna, British Columbia
ryan@studentscholarships.org
778-436-2665

Hispanic Scholarship Fund
HSF/ General College Scholarships are designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. Award amounts generally range from $1000 to $5000 and require a GPA of 3.0 or above. Applications are due December 15, 2012.

Contact:
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
55 Second Street Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94105
877-HSF-INFO

Jumpstart Scholarship
The College JumpStart Scholarship is an annual, merit-based competition—financial need is not considered—that is open to 10th-12th graders, college students, and non-traditional students. The main requirement is that you are committed to going to school and can express your goals for getting a higher education.

Contact:
College JumpStart Scholarship
c/o College JumpStart Scholarship Fund
4546 B10 El Camino Real No. 325
Los Altos, CA 94022

Leonard C. Ball & James H. Bell Scholarship Fund
Each year the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) awards ten scholarships to high school and undergraduate students. Those who have or are about to graduate from high school and have applied or have already been accepted by a college or university, are eligible for this scholarship. Also those who are currently enrolled in a college or university and have completed their freshman year, with a minimum 2.5 grade point average, are eligible for this scholarship.

Contact:
CBTU National Office
P. O. Box 66268
Washington, DC 20035
202-778-3318

Lift Parts Express Scholarship
Lift Parts Express is offering an award for $1000 for the applicant that can best answer their essay question. Write an essay that outlines how much you expect to spend to finish your schooling, how you intend to pay for your schooling, and what you expect your job to be once you are finished your schooling. There is no word limit for the essay. The deadline is June 30^th.

Contact:
Lift Parts Express
www.forkliftpartsnewyork.com
888-603-2526

LM Scholarship Program
Applicants must write an essay about a situation they have been involved in or someone they know has been involved in where better safety procedures would have prevented an injury. The scholarship is for $1000 and the deadline is May 31^st.

Contact:
Leavitt Machinery
Edmonton, Alberta
888-254-6157

Massachusetts Educational Foundation Scholarship
This foundation currently distributes scholarships annually to mature women, aged 35 or older, living in Massachusetts, who are embarking on a career transition. Consideration will be given to special circumstances that have been overcome and the goals of the applicant. The Massachusetts Educational Foundation Scholarships are approximately $1,000.00.

Contact:
Massachusetts Educational Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 192
Accord, MA 02018-0192
781-335-4055

The Purple Heart Scholarship Program
This program aims to assist military service members and their families by awarding five biannual $2,000 scholarships to help pay for tuition and books. Spouses and children of veterans are also eligible to apply. The Foundation accepts applicants twice a year; the upcoming spring deadline is February 13th. An applicant can receive a maximum of two scholarships awarded in non-consecutive years. This means that any applicant who was awarded a 2012 MOPH Scholarship or who has already received two MOPH scholarships is not eligible to apply.

Contact:
National Scholarship Chairman, Alex Waigandt
5004 Innsbruck Way
Columbia, MO 65203
waigandta@missouri.edu
573-639-6969

Reading Scholarship Foundation
The purpose of the Reading Scholarship Foundation, Inc. is to encourage qualified students to seek education beyond the secondary school level, and to provide financial assistance, with emphasis on need, to a limited number of such students through the granting of scholarships at the undergraduate level. This scholarship is exclusive to Reading residents and Reading Memorial High School students.

Contact:
Reading Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
P O Box 492
Reading, MA 01867
781-944-1441

Rogers Community Volunteer Scholarship
The main goal of the Rogers Community Volunteer Scholarship is to inspire young people to make contributions to their communities, while providing awards to those who are currently making a positive difference in their own neighborhoods. Applicants must have contributed at least 10 hours of volunteer (non-paid) service within their community over the last 12 months with one organization. The scholarship is for $500 and the deadline is June 1^st.

Contact:
White Rock Dentists
1656 Martin Dr. Suite 207
White Rock, British Columbia V4A 6E7
ryan@studentscholarships.org
604-536-7606

The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award
The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides a $10,000 stipend for a graduating college senior to pursue one year of public service anywhere in the world. The award allows recipients to engage in a meaningful public service activity for one year before proceeding on to graduate school or a career.

Contact:
The Samuel Huntington Fund
Attn: Amy Stacy
National Grid
40 Sylvan Road
Waltham, MA 02451
781-907-3358

Scholarship by Design Award
A student must come up with a unique Scholarship Program idea that is aimed at high school and/or college students. The idea must be unique, appealing and designed for a specific type of company. The scholarship is for $500 and the deadline is May 1^st.

Contact:
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarshipsforcollege.php

Sedary & Associates Scholarship
Sedary & Associates Law Services is offering a scholarship for $500 to the applicant who can best write an essay identifying the five most important things that every student should consider when making their choice of which university to attend. The essay should be less than 1500 words and the deadline is June 15^th.

Contact:
Abbotsford Law Office
855-268-5366

The Sell Used Books College Essay Contest
The SellUsedBooks.com Sell Used Books College Essay Contest is designed to help students cope with the rising cost of education. Essays will be judged on originality, organization, strength of ideas, and presentation (including grammar and spelling). To enter, submit a short essay on the topic "Why I deserve to win this scholarship." The essays must be between 300-500 words and the grand prize is $1,000.

Contact:
SellUsedBooks.com
My Book Drive, Inc.
1451 Doolittle Drive
San Leandro, CA 94577
408-890-5155

Shout it Out Scholarship
Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the scholarship topic: "If you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why?" The essay should be submitted by September 30, 2013.

Contact:
www.scholarshipexperts.com/showContactUs.htx

SNCARC Scholarships
South Norfolk County Arc (SNCARC) offers up to five scholarships each year to college students (who will be juniors, seniors or graduate students) who are studying Special Education or a closely related field and who will be juniors, seniors or graduate students in the upcoming academic year.

Contact:
South Norfolk County Arc
789 Clapboardtree St.
Westwood, MA 02090
781-762-4001

The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund offers college scholarships to students from New England with financial needs who display academic excellence, strong citizenship and character, and a desire to make a meaningful contribution to society. The award is renewable for up to four undergraduate years provided a GPA on a 4.0 scale of 2.5 is maintained and financial need does not change substantially.

Contact:
The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund
27 Flint Street
Salem, MA 01970

STOP Hunger Scholarships
The Sodexo Foundation is looking for applicants who have demonstrated on-going commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States at least within the last 12 months. Added consideration is given to students working to fight childhood hunger.

Contact:
Sodexo Foundation
9801 Washingtonian Blvd.
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
800-763-3946

Super Student Stimulus Scholarship
Zinch believes that you are more than a test score. Students currently enrolled in college or students intending to enroll in the next 12 months are eligible to apply. Information provided on your Zinch profile will be the basis for choosing the winner—both the need and merit of the applicant will be considered.

Contact:
Zinch Inc.
600 Townsend Street East
4th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
888-229-4624

Talbots Scholarship Foundation
The Talbots Scholarship Program will award $200,000 in college scholarships for the 2012 academic year, including seventeen $10,000 scholarships and one $30,000 Nancy Talbot Scholarship Award, presented in memory of the founder of Talbots. These scholarships are given to women demonstrating courage, conviction and an insatiable entrepreneurial spirit. Since its inception in 1997, the program has awarded over $1 million to deserving women ranging in age from their late 20s to 60s. The program empowers women to pursue their dreams of a college degree later in life.

Contact:
Talbots Scholarship Program
Scholarship Management Services
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082 USA
507-931-1682

Trufit Good Citizen Scholarship
Citizens Bank will be distributing 40 scholarships worth a total of $50,000. Tell them what being a good citizen means to you and what you do to help others in your community and the world. Submit your essay or video between April 1 and April 30 to be considered.

Contact:
citizensbank.com/scholarship

We Action AT&T Scholarship Competition
This scholarship is looking for applicants who have faced and overcome significant adversity and have demonstrated personal growth from their experiences. The ideal scholarship applicant has produced tangible results and a measurable impact in his or her community. There will be multiple scholarship recipients, twenty five $1,000 scholarships and one $10,000 scholarship.

Contact:
Do Something, Inc.
24-32 Union Square East, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10003
212-254-2390

You Talk, We Listen
Campus Discovery offers every student who is enrolled in a U.S. college a chance to win a scholarship. Just fill out the survey about your campus and you might be the next student to win a Campus Discovery Scholarship. The top prize is $2,500.

Contact:
CampusDiscovery.com
c/o WiseChoice Brands, LLC
3020 Hartley Road, STE 220
Jacksonville, FL 32257

Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award
BBG Communications provides the Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award to recognize and reward a student who demonstrates a passion for volunteering, while maintaining a high level of academic achievement. The scholarship is for $500 and the deadline is April 15^th. Applicants must be under 21 years old and submit an essay about why they have chosen to volunteer their time with the organization(s) that they have and how that experience has changed their life.

Contact:
BBG Communications
1658 Gailes Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92154
619-564-3640

Zinch New England
Zinch is offering one $1,000 Scholarship to one student in the New England region. All college bound high school and college students currently attending a school with a US postal code within Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire are eligible to apply. Applicants get 500 characters to answer a question regarding New England's history. Zinch will pick one winner with the best answer from among all entrants.

Contacts:
Zinch and Chegg Inc.
2350 Mission College Blvd., Suite 1400
Santa Clara, CA 95054

Scholarships for High School Students

ACCESS Last Dollar Scholarship
This scholarship can aid Boston and Springfield public schools students who have completed the financial aid process with their ACCESS advisor, but find that their financial aid award does not entirely cover their need.

Contact:
ACCESS
31 St. James Avenue, Suite 520
Boston,MA 02116
617-778-7195
info@accessedu.org

AXA Achievement Scholarship
The AXA Achievement Scholarship, sponsored by the AXA Foundation in association with U.S. News & World Report, provides scholarship awards of $25,000 and $10,000, with winners in every state nationwide. The program is open to high school seniors who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university. Applicants must be United States citizens or legal residents and must have demonstrated ambition and self-drive as evidenced by an outstanding achievement in a school, community, or workplace activity. This scholarship is opening in the fall of 2013.

Contact:
AXA Advisors, LLC
40 William Street
Suite 200
Wellesley, MA 02481
781-237-8200

The Chely Wright LIKE ME Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial support for students pursuing a college degree who actively advocate for LGBT youth and/or to students who are severely affected by teen bullying or suicide of an LGBT youth. Through this scholarship, LGBT affected youth can apply for funding to pay for educational expenses to pursue a degree from an accredited college, university, or technical/vocational program. For this college year, LIKE ME® will award up to five scholarships for $ 1,250 each.

Contact:
The LIKE ME® Organization
P. O. Box 1605
Belton, MO 64012-1605

Coca-Cola Scholars Program
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation supports over 1,400 college students each year, with annual scholarships of $3.4 million through two nationally recognized programs on behalf of the Coca-Cola System. The scholarship will resume accepting applications in August.

Contact:
scholars@coca-cola.com
800-306-2653

The Education Matters Scholarship
$3,000 is awarded annually. The scholarship will be in the form of a check made payable to the accredited post-secondary institution of higher education attended by the recipient (once he/she has enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education and submitted proof of enrollment to the sponsor).

Contact:
Scholarshipexperts.com

The FiSCA National Scholarship Program
The FiSCA National Scholarship Program is available to benefit deserving college-bound high school seniors from families in areas served by its members. Funding for the National Scholarship Program is provided by voluntary contributions from FiSCA members and affiliate members, including MoneyGram International and Western Union. The FiSCA National Scholarship Program awards cash grants of at least $2,000 to two students selected from each of five geographic regions across the nation. Criteria is based on academic achievement, leadership skills in school and the community, perseverance in the face of significant obstacles, and an essay written expressly for the competition.

Contact:
Richard Klein
Garden State Check Cashing Service, Inc.
359 Long Avenue
Hillside, NJ 07205

FMAA Scholarship Program
The Flag Manufacturers Association of America offers up annual scholarships to high school seniors who impressively explain what the American flag means to them through video entry. Videos should be no longer than 5 minutes and will be judged on content, original though, visual imagery and patriotic expression.

Contact:
Hope Silverman
Director of Marketing
Flag Manufacturers Association of America
994 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 1019
Wayne, PA 19087-1866
610-971-4850
hope@mmco1.com

The Gates Millennium Scholars Program
GMS will select 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. They provide Gates Millennium Scholars with personal and professional development through their leadership programs along with academic support throughout their college career.

Contact:
Gates Millennium Scholars
P.O. Box 10500
Fairfax, Virginia 22031-8044
877-690-4677

GBREB Foundation Scholarship
The Greater Boston Real Estate Board Scholarship has been established to provide scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to high school seniors in the Greater Boston Area. This scholarship will be guaranteed over two years. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership experience and extra-curricular involvement. The application is comprised of short answer responses and an essay.

Contact:
GBREB Foundation Scholarship, c/o ACCESS
31 St. James Ave, Suite 520
Boston, MA 02116
617-778-7195
Fax: 617-778-7296

Nordstrom Cares Scholarship
Students in the 28 states where Nordstrom currently has an operating full-line store will be eligible to apply for a Nordstrom Scholarship. Eighty scholarships will be awarded. Each scholarship will be paid out in equal installments of $2,500 over four years to the selected student's college of choice. Applicants must be a high school junior and have participated in community/volunteer activities.

Contact:
Ellen Greene
Nordstrom Scholarship Program Manager
206-373-4550
nordscholar@nordstrom.com

State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship Program
The State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship Program was established to provide financial assistance to high school seniors who plan to attend college, technical, or vocational school, but may not be able to meet the expenses of a higher education without such aid and often do not qualify for other scholarships. Applicants must be high school seniors with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 to 3.2 on a 4.0 scale who will graduate at the end of the 2013-14 school year.

Contact:
www.scholarshipamerica.org/statefarmgoodneighborscholarship/

The Yawkey Scholars Program
The Yawkey Foundations' mission is to help talented and motivated disadvantaged young people from Massachusetts and Georgetown County, South Carolina meet the rising costs of undergraduate education. The Yawkey Scholars Program has provided nearly $4.3 million in tuition supports to more than 100 Scholars as they pursue a college education in Massachusetts.

Contact:
Yawkey Scholars Program
c/o TPI
160 Federal Street, Floor 8
Boston, MA 02110

Scholarships for Studying Abroad

For current Wheelock College students please visit the Colleges of the Fenway Global Education Opportunity Center.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
This scholarship offers awards for undergraduate study abroad and was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000. This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide. The Gilman Scholarship Program is open to U.S. citizen undergraduate students who are planning to study abroad. The program aims to diversify the kinds of students who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go by supporting undergraduates who might otherwise not participate due to financial constraints.

Contact:
Gilman Scholarship Program
Institute of International Education
1800 West Loop South, Suite 250
Houston, TX 77027
832-369-3484

Scholarships and Financial Aid for International Students

Institute for International Education

International Education Financial Aid

International Scholarships

Semester at Sea Scholarships

Top 10 Private Scholarship Preparation Tips

Two heads are better than one! Put together a team you can scholarship hunt with. Include in your team:
- Someone who is creative; a good writer and storyteller to boost the team's creative energy.
- Someone detail-oriented and organized to put in charge of the group calendar.
- Someone technical to set up personal web pages, get web apps set up, and make all of your processes more efficient.
- Someone literate who can use the English language fluently, find grammar and syntax errors, and make words flow.
Take an inventory of what you do. List all your interests, activities, etc. Use this list as important keywords for Internet scholarship searches.
Gather as much information as possible about the scholarship for which you're applying.
Check thoroughly to ensure that you are actually eligible for the scholarship.
Read instructions carefully.
Make notes of the deadlines for the scholarships you've found (and put them in your calendar!).
Make sure your application and presentation is neat, organized, and legible.
If references are required, make sure that your references provide information about you that the selection committee will need to know.
Make a checklist for each scholarship application and check, then double check, before you submit the completed application.

If you have questions, do not hesitate to ask. Contact the scholarship agency.

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