Scholarships for New York City Students
 

Scholarships for New York City Students

  • Swackhamer Disarmament Video Contest

    Summary: For high school students with an interest in film and global peace and security.

    Eligibility: Open to all ages.

    Deadline: April 1, 2011

    Amount: $100–$1,000

    How to Apply: Call Rick Wayman, or see the website for more information.

    Address:
    Nuclear Age Peace Foundation
    1187 Coast Village Road
    Suite 1, PMB 121
    Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2794

    Phone: 805-965-3443

    URL: www.wagingpeace.org/goto/videocontest

  • New York State Art Teachers Association Scholarships

    Summary: For graduating high school seniors who are students of a NYSATA member and intend to pursue a career in visual arts.

    Eligibility: Must be accepted by an art school or college art program.

    Deadline: May 31

    Amount: $500–$1,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Janice Oldak
    NYSATA Art Department
    Barnum Woods Elementary School
    500 May Lane
    East Meadow, NY 11554

    Phone: 516-564-6500

    URL: www.nysata.org/scholarships.php

  • National Sculpture Society Scholarship

    Summary: For students of figurative or representational sculpture.

    Eligibility: Must submit 8–10 images of work on CD and demonstrate financial need. Noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: June 2, 2011

    Amount: $2,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    National Sculpture Society
    c/o ANS
    75 Varick Street, Floor 11
    New York, NY 10013

    URL: www.nationalsculpture.org/nss/index.cfm/method/main.scholarships

  • Federal Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest

    Summary: A drawing/painting competition for K–12 students.

    Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Entry must be contestant's original, hand-drawn creation and may not be traced or copied from a photograph or other artist's published work.

    Deadline: March 15, 2011

    Amount: $500–$5,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Andrea VanBeuischem, New York Coordinator
    Federal Junior Duck Stamp Program
    Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
    3395 U.S. Route 20
    Seneca Falls, NY 13148

    Phone: 315-568-5987

    URL: www.fws.gov/duckstamps/junior/junior.htm

  • The Christophers’ Annual Poster Contest for High School Students

    Summary: For high school students in grades 9–12 to create an original poster.

    Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen and submit original artwork addressing the theme listed on the website.

    Deadline: January 14, 2011

    Amount: $100–$1,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    High School Poster Contest, The Christophers
    5 Hanover Square, 11th Floor
    New York, NY 10004

    URL: www.christophers.org/page.aspx?pid=274

  • Glenn Miller Scholarship

    Summary: For instrumentalists and vocalists. May be used for any education and related expenses.

    Eligibility: For graduating high school seniors or first-year college students who intend to make music a central part of their future lives.

    Deadline: March 15

    Amount: $1,000–$4,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Glenn Miller Birthplace Society
    122 West Clark Street
    P.O. Box 61
    Clarinda, IA 51632

    Phone: 712-542-2461

    URL: www.glennmiller.org/scholarship.html

  • BMI John Lennon Scholarship

    Summary: For songwriters between the ages of 15 and 25 who are working in any genre of music.

    Eligibility: Must be a current student or alumnus/alumna of one of the schools listed on the application or participate through a local National Association for Music Education (MENC) collegiate chapter of their school. Must submit original song with lyrics accompanied by whatever instrumentation is chosen by applicant.

    Deadline: January 31, 2011

    Amount: $5,000–$10,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    BMI Foundation, Inc.
    7 World Trade Center
    250 Greenwich Street
    New York, NY 10007-0030

    URL: bmi.com/foundation/program/john_lennon_scholarships

  • Writers of the Future Contest

    Summary: For new and amateur writers of short stories or novelettes of science fiction or fantasy.

    Eligibility: Open to students who have not professionally published a novel or short story. To be eligible, entries must be works of prose, up to 17,000 words in length.

    Deadline: December 31, March 31, June 30, September 30, 

    Amount: $500–$5,000

    How to Apply: Send manuscript to the address below.

    Address:
    L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest
    P.O. Box 1630
    Los Angeles, CA 90078

    URL: www.writersofthefuture.com/rules.htm

  • The Random House Creative Writing Competition For New York City Public High School Seniors

    Summary: For New York City public high school students.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school senior attending a New York City public high school. Original literary composition must be submitted in the genre of poetry/spoken word, fiction/drama, personal essay/memoir, or graphic novel. All submissions must be typed, double-spaced, and no longer than ten pages with a minimum font size of 12 point. All pages must also be numbered. A four-page minimum is recommended in the fiction/drama category. There is no minimum for the other categories.

    Deadline: February 11 - for poetry/ spoken word/ fiction/ drama, and personal essay.

    Deadline: April 1 - for graphic novel.

    Amount: $500–$10,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Random House, Inc. Creative Writing Competition
    c/o Scholarship America
    One Scholarship Way
    P.O. Box 297
    Saint Peter, MN 56082

    Phone: 1-888-369-3434

    URL: www.randomhouse.com/creativewriting

  • Ronald McDonald House Charities U.S. Scholarship Program

    Summary: For students from communities with limited access to educational and career opportunities who have demonstrated academic achievement and community involvement.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school senior, younger than 21 years of age, eligible to attend a two- or four-year college or university with a full course of study and reside in a local chapter's geographic area (Please refer to www.rmhc.org to confirm which scholarship programs are offered in your county). Must be a legal resident of the U.S.

    Deadline: January 28, 2011

    Amount: $1,000

    How to Apply: Download application from Web site.

    Address:
    RMHC Scholarship Program
    Scholarship Program Administrators
    P.O. Box 22376
    Nashville, TN 37202

    URL: http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/

  • Lulu.Poetry Contest

    Summary: For all poets.

    Eligibility: Contest open to individual persons who are 18 or older as of the time of their initial entry. Your poem(s) must be in English, your poems must be your original work, and you must not assign or license to any other party any copyrights or other rights in your poems. Poems should not contain material that is unlawful, obscene, defamatory, pornographic, harassing, threatening, harmful, invasive of privacy or publicity rights, abusive, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable. Proper spelling and grammar also help. Previous winners of the Lulu Poetry Yearly Contest grand prize are not eligible to win the Yearly Contest again. Noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: April 14, 2011

    Amount: $25–$5,000

    How to Apply:  Apply online.

    Address:
    Poetry.com
    1 Poetry Plaza
    Owings Mills, MD 21117

    URL: www.poetry.com/contest/contest.asp

  • The New York Times College Scholarship Program

    Summary: For New York City high school seniors demonstrating academic achievement, a commitment to learning—especially in the face of financial and other obstacles—and community service.

    Eligibility: Must be a senior attending a public, parochial or private high school in New York City.

    Deadline: October 17

    Amount: Up to $7,500 per year, renewable for three years.

    How to Apply: Download application from Web site.

    Address:
    The New York Times Scholarship Program
    229 West 43rd Street
    New York, NY 10036-3959

    Phone: 212-556-1923

    URL: www.nytimes.com/learning/students/scholarship/index.html

  • We the Living Essay Contest

    Summary: For high school 10th, 11th and 12th graders to write an essay on Ayn Rand's We the Living.

    Eligibility: Must be in the 10th, 11th or 12th grade. International students and noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: May 5, 2011

    Amount: $25-$3,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    We the Living Essay Contest
    The Ayn Rand Institute
    P.O. Box 57044
    Irvine, CA 92619-7044

    URL: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/WeTheLiving.aspx?theme=blue

  • Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

    Summary: For High School seniors to write essays on topic related to Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged.

    Eligibility: One entry per high school student. Noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: September 17

    Amount: $50–$10,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

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

    URL: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/AtlasShrugged.aspx?theme=blue

  • Anthem Essay Contest

    Summary: An essay written on a topic related to Ayn Rand's Anthem

    Eligibility: Must be in the 8th, 9th or 10th grade. International students and noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: March 20, 2011

    Amount: $30-$2,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Anthem Essay Contest
    The Ayn Rand Institute
    P.O. Box 57044
    Irvine, CA 92619-7044

    URL: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/Anthem.aspx?theme=blue

  • The Fountainhead Essay Contest

    Summary: An essay on a topic related to Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school junior or senior. International students and noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: April 26, 2011

    Amount: $50–$10,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    The Fountainhead Essay Contest, Department W
    The Ayn Rand Institute
    P.O. Box 57044
    Irvine, CA 92619-7044

    URL: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/TheFountainhead.aspx?theme=blue

  • Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarship

    Summary: For high school seniors with a learning disability who are planning to pursue an undergraduate degree.

    Eligibility: Must demonstrate financial need and be a U.S. citizen with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

    Deadline: December

    Amount: $10,000 over four years.

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Anne Ford Scholarship National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc.
    381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401
    New York, NY 10016-8806

    URL: http://www.ncld.org/about-us/scholarships-aamp-awards/the-anne-ford-and-allegra-ford-scholarship-award

  • Carolina Rice Scholarship

    Summary: For high school seniors who plan to go to college.

    Eligibility: Must attend high school in the metro areas of New York, New Jersey, Chicago, Miami Dade and Broward counties, Los Angeles, Orange county or San Francisco/ San Jose. Must submit an essay on the topic provided in English or Spanish and be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a Social Security number.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: $2,000

    How to Apply: Apply online.

    Address:
    Riviana Foods
    75-22 37th Avenue, #224
    Jackson Heights, NY 11372

    URL: www.carolinarice.com/scholarship

  • Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program

    Summary: For high school students who are committed to using there degrees in service to others.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school senior with a minimum 2.0 GPA, involved in extracurricular activities with demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity pursuing college. Must have critical financial need ($50,000 and lower) and a U.S. citizen.

    Deadline: April 15

    Amount: $2,500

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Horatio Alger Association
    99 Canal Center Plaza
    Alexandria, VA 22314

    URL: www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/index.cfm

  • Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship

    Summary: To foster human intelligence for the benefit of humanity by encouraging research into the characteristics and use of intelligence.

    Eligibility: Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States planning to enroll in a degree program at an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning. Must reside in a participating America Mensa local group area.

    Deadline: January 15

    Amount: $300–$1,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    GNYM Scholarships
    P.O. Box 5122
    Hauppauge, NY 11788

    URL: www.mensafoundation.org/am/Template.cfm?section=scholarships1

  • Oakseed Ministries Essay Contest

    Summary: Essay contest focusing on the implications of a lost childhood.

    Eligibility: For students in three age categories (under 12, 13–17, and 18–22). Must submit an essay from the given choices that is an original, unpublished work.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: $250–$1,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Oakseed Ministries International
    c/o Essay Contest
    P.O. Box 607
    Dunn Loring, VA 22027

    URL: www.oakseed.org/

  • Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest

    Summary: For students to write an essay on a specified topic concerning one of the Signet Literacy Classics.

    Eligibility: Must be an 11th- or 12th-grade full-time student, either attending a U.S. high school or being homeschooled, who is between the ages of 16 and 18 and a resident of the United States.

    Deadline: April 15

    Amount: $1,000

    How to Apply: Essays must be mailed by an English teacher on behalf of the student, along with a cover letter on school letterhead. See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Penguin Group (USA) Inc.
    Academic Marketing Department, Signet Classics Essay Student Scholarship Contest
    375 Hudson Street
    New York, NY 10014

    Phone: 212-366-2372

    URL: us.penguingroup.com/static/html/services-academic/essayhome.html

  • StraightForward Media Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarship

    Summary: To honor the thousands of people who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure to asbestos.

    Eligibility: Must attend or plan to attend a two- or four-year college or university, vocational/technical school, continuing education program, ministry training or job-skills training program.

    Deadline: August 15, November 15, February 15, May 15

    Amount: $500, available every 3 months

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    URL: www.straightforwardmedia.com/meso/mesothelioma-memorial.php

  • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority General Undergraduate Scholarship

    Summary: For graduating high school seniors and undergraduate college students who are attending or planning to enter a college or university as full time.

    Eligibility: Must have proof of enrollment/university acceptance.

    Deadline: Sept. 1 and February 1

    Amount: $500–$1,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
    National Educational Foundation
    1734 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
    Washington, DC 20009

    Phone: 202-387-3103

    URL: www.zphib1920.org/nef

  • The Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest

    Summary: For any high school senior in the United States who can call ducks.

    Eligibility: Must use four duck calls (hail, feed, comeback and mating) in 90 seconds.

    Deadline: September 23

    Amount: $200–$1,500

    How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information.

    Address:
    The Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest
    P.O. Box 1500
    Stuttgart, AR 72160

    Phone: 870-673-1602

    URL: www.stuttgartarkansas.org/index.php?fuseaction=p0004.&mod=45

  • Elder & Leemaur Publishers Scholarship

    Summary: For high school juniors or seniors planning to attend a college or university in the United States or Canada, or current undergraduates.

    Eligibility: Must submit an essay that answers one of the questions provided in no more than 500 words. Noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: $500–$10,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Elden and Leemaur Publishers
    1306 Main Street
    Oroville, WA 98844

    URL: www.elpublishers.com/contentuwsotherscholarships.php

  • Elks National Foundation Scholarship Most Valuable Student Competition

    Summary: Applicants will be judged on leadership and financial need and will advance through local, district, and state competitions to reach the national competition.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school senior who is a U.S. citizen and will be pursuing a four-year degree full-time  at a U.S. college or university. Must take SAT and ACT.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: $1,000–$15,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    2750 N. Lakeview Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60614-2256

    Phone: 773-755-4728

    URL: www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm

  • Frank O’Neill Memorial Scholarship

    Summary: For students planning to attend a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other postsecondary education program.

    Eligibility: Must submit an essay on the topic provided. Must not already be receiving or awarded a full-tuition scholarship or waiver from another source. International students may apply.

    Deadline: December 31

    Amount: $1,500

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    URL: www.easyaid.com/scholarship_form.html

  • Eagle Foundation Scholarship

    Summary: To help exceptional young men and women prepare to become effective future leaders committed to making the world a better place.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school senior with a GPA of at least 3.4, have a combined SAT math and verbal score of 1,200 or above, require financial assistance, hold recognized leadership positions in the school and community and be seeking to make this world a better place. Must also reside in CT, NJ or NY, and live within two hour drive of Eagle Office in Greenwich, CT.

    Deadline: April 1

    Amount: Up to $10,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Eagle Foundation Scholarship
    2 Walsh Lane
    Greenwich, CT 06830

    URL: www.theeaglefoundation.com

  • Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund

    Summary: For a number of different scholarships that support studies at accredited postsecondary institutions.

    Eligibility: Must be a dependent of someone killed or permanently disabled in the 9/11 attacks, or during the rescue activities relating to those attacks.

    Deadline: May 15

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information.

    Address:
    Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund, Scholarship America, Inc.
    1 Scholarship Way
    P.O. Box 297
    Saint Peter, MN 56082

    Phone: 877-862-0136

    URL: www.familiesoffreedom.org

  • New York State Memorial Scholarships

    Summary: For children or financial dependents of deceased firefighters, volunteer firefighters, police officers, peace officers or emergency medical service workers who have died as a result of injuries sustained in the line of duty in service to the state of New York.

    Eligibility: Must be a graduating High School senior or GED recipient planning to attend a post-secondary institution in New York State.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: Full tuition

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    New York State Higher Education Services Corporation
    Grants and Scholarships
    99 Washington Avenue
    Albany, NY 12255

    URL: www.hesc.com/content.nsf/SFC/2/NYS_Memorial_Scholarships

  • New York State Regents Awards for Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans

    Summary: For students whose parents served in he U.S. armed forces during specific periods of war or national emergency.

    Eligibility: Must be the dependent of a disabled or deceased veteran, POW, MIA or recipient of an expeditionary medal for participation in specific operations. The veteran must currently be a New York State resident or have been a New York state resident at the time of death.

    Deadline: May

    Amount: $450

    How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information.

    Address:
    New York State Higher Education Services Corporation
    Grants and Scholarships
    99 Washington Avenue
    Albany, NY 12255

    URL: www.hesc.com/content.nsf

  • Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Memorial Scholarships

    Summary: For New York State students who are dependents of parents or guardians presently receiving disability benefit payments from New York State Workers’ Compensation Law for Permanent Total or Permanent Partial Disability.

    Eligibility: Must be a resident of New York state and be in academic good standing.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: $2,000

    How to Apply: Must be nominated by an official of the nominee's institution of attendance.

    Address:
    TSFFM
    c/o John Sciortino, Esa Segar & Sciortino
    400 Meridian Centre, Suite 320
    Rochester, NY 14618

    Phone: 585-475-1100

    URL: www.trianglememorial.org/scholarship.html

  • NBFAA Youth Scholarship Program

    Summary: For students with a parent or guardian who is a full-time public safety officer (police/fire). Awards are based on a combination of academic achievement, national test scores, extracurricular participation and an essay.

    Eligibility: Must be a graduating high school senior and accepted for admission to an accredited college or university. Parent or guardian must be a full-time public safety officer (police/fire), including a volunteer member of a fire department.

    Deadline: March 31 - if submitted directly to NBAA. Individual states have different deadlines.

    Amount: $2,500–$10,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    NBFAA Youth Scholarship Program
    2300 Valley View Lane, Suite 230
    Irving, TX 75062

    Phone: 888-447-1689

    URL: www.alarm.org/pubsafety/ysp

  • HENAAC Student Leadership 
Award Scholarship

    Summary: To address the immense in the United States to produce more domestic engineers and scientists.

    Eligibility: Must be planning to enroll at an accredited college or university and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: April 30

    Amount: $500–$5,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    HENAAC
    Attn: Scholarship Selection Committee
    3900 Whiteside Street
    Los Angeles, CA 90063

    URL: www.henaac.org/scholars

  • Phi Delta Kappa International Prospective Educator Scholarship

    Summary: For high school seniors and undergraduate college students interested in studying education.

    Eligibility: Must be a member of the future educators association. Must be either the child or grandchild of a Kappan, have a reference written by a Kappan, or have been selected to represent a local PDK chapter.

    Deadline: February 1

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Phi Delta Kappa International
    Scholarship Programs
    408 N. Union Street
    Bloomington, IL 47405

    Phone: 800-766-1156

    URL: www.pdkintl.org/awards/prospective.htm

  • The Vegetarian Resource Group College Scholarships

    Summary: For high school seniors who have promoted vegetarianism or veganism in school or community.

    Eligibility: Applicants must show compassion, courage and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet and lifestyle.

    Deadline: February 20

    Amount: $5,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    The Vegetarian Resource Group
    P.O. Box 1463
    Baltimore, MD 21203

    Phone: 410-366-8343

    URL: www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm

  • Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship

    Summary: For graduating high school seniors with financial need who have worked as golf caddies.

    Eligibility: Must be nominated by a golf club, have caddied for a minimum of two years, have completed the junior year of high school with above a B average and demonstrate financial need. Must attend a participating college.

    Deadline: September 30

    Amount: Full tuition and housing, renewable for three years.

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    WGA/ESF
    1 Briar Road
    Golf, IL 60029

    Phone: 847-724-4600

    URL: www.evansscholarsfoundation.com/

  • The National Strength and Conditioning Association High School Scholarship

    Summary: For high school seniors planning to major in a strength and conditioning field.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school senior, accepted into an accredited institution and planning to attend in the fall following high school graduation, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and demonstrate a track record of community service.

    Deadline: March 15

    Amount: $1,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    National Strength and Conditioning Association
    Attn: Grants and Scholarships Program
    1885 Bob Johnson Drive
    Colorado Springs, CO 80906

    Phone: 800-815-6826

    URL: www.nsca-lift.org/Foundation/#HS

  • SAMMY Award

    Summary: For graduating high school senior athletes.

    Eligibility: Must demonstrate excellence in academics, athletics, leadership and community service.

    Deadline: March

    Amount: $7,500

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    URL: sammy.bodybymilk.com/sammy_scholarship.php

  • U.S. Bowling Congress Scholarships

    Summary: Various scholarships for high school and college student bowlers.

    Eligibility: Must demonstrate academic excellence and, in most cases, be a member of USBC. See Web site for a list of scholarship opportunities in each state.

    Deadline: Varies

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    U.S. Bowling Congress, SMART Program
    5301 South 76th Street
    Greendale, WI 53129-1192

    Phone: 800-514-2695, ext. 3343

    URL: www.bowl.com/scholarships/

  • Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship

    Summary: For graduating high school seniors who are skateboarders.

    Eligibility: Must possess a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, have U.S. citizenship and enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college/university.

    Deadline: April 20

    Amount: $1,000–$5,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    The Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship
    P.O. Box 2054
    Jenkintown, PA 19046

    URL: www.skateboardscholarship.org

  • Wendy's High School Heisman Award

    Summary: For high school seniors who excel in academics, athletics and student leadership.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school senior with at least a B grade average and participate in at least one of the 27 sports officially sanctioned by the National Federation of State High Schools.

    Deadline: October 1

    Amount: Up to $10,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Phone: 800-205-6367

    URL: www.wendysheisman.com/

  • Boeing Scholarships

    Summary: Scholarships are offered on the basis of academic achievement.

    Eligibility: Must attend a four-year college that partners with Boeing or a HBC/minority institution listed on the Web site.

    Deadline: Varies

    Amount: See Web site for more information.

    How to Apply: Ask your college advisor for application.

    URL: www.boeing.com/educationrelations/scholarships/

  • AXA Achievement Scholarship

    Summary: For high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding achievement in school, the community or the workplace.

    Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident, plan to enroll full-time in a U.S. two- or four-year college or university, demonstrate ambition and self-drive, and be recommended by an unrelated adult.

    Deadline: December 15

    Amount: $10,000–$25,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    AXA Achievements Scholarship, Scholarship America
    One Scholarship Way
    P.O. Box 297
    Saint Peter, MN 56082

    Phone: 800-537-4180

    URL: www.axaonline.com/rs/axa/about-us/33b_axa_achievement.html

  • Albert Shanker College Scholarship Fund

    Summary: Two hundred scholarships awarded to public high school graduates each year.

    Eligibility: New York City public high school seniors with high academic standing and demonstrated leadership in school and community. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for Pell Grants (need-based).

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: $5,000 ($1,250 per year for four years of college)

    How to Apply: See your college counselor for an application.

    Address:  Available through the United Federation of Teachers representative at your school.

    Phone: 212-529-2110

    URL: www.uft.org/member/education/shanker

  • New York State Scholarship for Academic Excellence

    Summary: For New York State high school seniors, based on academic achievement.

    Eligibility: Graduating high school senior planning on enrolling in a full-time postsecondary institution. Must be a U.S. citizen or qualifying noncitizen and a New York State Resident.

    Deadline: December

    Amount: $500–$1,500

    How to Apply: See your high school guidance counselor.

    URL: www.hesc.com/content.nsf/SFC/2/NYS_Scholarships_for_Academic_Excellence

  • Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program

    Summary: For high school seniors who demonstrate academic excellence and show promise of continued excellence.

    Eligibility: Must be a graduating high school senior and a legal resident in the state he/she applies. Must be a U.S. citizen.

    Deadline: March

    Amount: $1,500 per year, renewable for four years

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    U.S. Department of Education, Higher Education Programs Institutional Development and Undergraduate Education Service
    Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program
    1990 K. Street N.W., 6th Floor
    Washington, DC 20006-8512

    Phone: 202-502-7777

    URL: www.ed.gov/programs/iduesbyrd/index.html

  • Holocaust Remembrance Project’s Essay Contest

    Summary: Essay contest designed to engage students on he history of the Holocaust.

    Eligibility: For students currently enrolled in high school. Must submit an essay on a topic provided. Must be a resident of the United States or Mexico. Noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: $300–$10,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation, Inc.
    P.O. Box 2877
    Tampa, FL 33601-2877

    URL: www.holocaust.hklaw.com

  • John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) Scholarships

    Summary: For students accepted to and entering their freshman year at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

    Eligibility: See website for more information.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Mary Nampiaparampil,
    Director of Scholarship Services
    North Hall, Room 4113 John Jay College
    445 West 59th Street
    New York, NY 10019

    Phone: 646-557-4516

    URL: www.jjay.cuny.edu/1200.php#Justice

  • Kaplan/Newsweek "My Turn" Essay Competition

    Summary: An essay contest for high school students to reflect on their personal experiences that have shaped their lives.

    Eligibility: Must be a High School senior.

    Deadline: February 1

    Amount: $1,000–$5,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Kaplan/Newsweek My Turn Essay
    Competition Pre-College
    1440 Broadway, 9th Floor
    New York, NY 10018

    Phone: 800-KAP-TEST

    URL: www.kaptest.com/essay

  • National Peace Essay Contest

    Summary: For high school students in a high school correspondence program.

    Eligibility: For homeschooled ninth- to 12th-grade students. Noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: February 1

    Amount: Up to $10,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    U.S. Institute of Peace, National Peace Essay Contest
    1200 17th Street, NW, Suite 200
    Washington, DC 20036-3011

    URL: www.usip.org/ed/npec/
index.html

  • FSCNY Scholarship Program

    Summary: For college-bound public high school seniors from New York City and surrounding New York counties.

    Eligibility: Must demonstrate academic achievement or improvement and school leadership. Must have completed at least 150 hours of community service each year of high school.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: $500–$7,500

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Financial Service Centers of New York
    10 East 40th Street, Suite 1308
    New York, NY 10016

    URL: www.fscny.org/scholar.htm

  • Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship

    Summary: For young people who have made exceptional volunteer efforts in the past year.

    Eligibility: Must be between the ages of 6 and 18 years old and be nominated by a parent, educator or community member. Must be a U.S. resident.

    Deadline: Nominations are accepted from February 1 to March 15.

    Amount: $1,000–$5,000 renewable

    How to Apply: Nomination forms are available at local Kohl's stores or online at the web address below.

    Address:
    Kohl's Kids Who Care
    Scholarship Program, Scholarship Management Services
    One Scholarship Way
    P.O. Box 297
    Saint Peter, MN 56082

    Phone: 507-931-1682

    URL: www.kohlscorporation.com/communityrelations/scholarsship/program-information.asp

  • Prudential Spirit of Community Award

    Summary: To honor middle level and high school students for outstanding service to others at the local, state and national level.

    Eligibility: Students in grades 5-12 who live in the United States and have conducted a volunteer service activity in the past year. American students who live elsewhere but whose parents or guardians are legal voting residents of one of the 50 states of Washington, D.C., are also eligible.

    Deadline: November 2

    Amount: $1,000–$5,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Prudential Spirit of Community Awards State Level Judging Committee
    One Scholarship Way
    P.O. Box 297
    Saint Peter, MN 56082

    URL: http://spirit.prudential.com/view/pages/soc/14830

  • LEAGUE Foundation Scholarship

    Summary: For high school seniors who have been accepted to a two- or four-year college or university in the United States and who identify as a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.

    Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be actively and substantially involved in community service.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: $1,500

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Charles Eader, Executive Director
    LEAGUE Foundation
    One AT&T Way, Room 4B214J
    Bedminster, NJ 07921

    URL: www.leaguefoundation.org/scholarships/index.cfm

  • PFLAG Youth Scholarship Program

    Summary: To provide support to young people coping in often adverse school environments.

    Eligibility: Must be a graduating high school senior who is self-identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender or is a supporter of LGBT people demonstrating interest in the LGBT community. Noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information. 

    Amount: $1,000–$5,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    PFLAG, National Scholarship Program
    1726 M Street, #400
    Washington, DC 20036

    URL: www.pflag.org

  • The Point Foundation Scholarship

    Summary: For underprivileged students, especially those who have been abandoned by family and other support systems because of their sexual orientation or gender identification.

    Eligibility: Must plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States, demonstrate proven leadership skills and excellent scholastic achievements, and have a minimum GPA of 3.5. Noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: February 9

    Amount: $2,000–$12,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    The Point Foundation
    5757 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 370
    Los Angeles, CA 90036

    URL: www.thepointfoundation.org

  • National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program

    Summary: For students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, or social science research.

    Eligibility: Must commit to working at NIH during the summer and as a full-time employee after graduation. Must be a U.S. citizen, national or qualified noncitizen with exceptional financial need and a minimum GPA of 3.5 (or in the top 5 percent of the class). Must be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student at an accredited, four-year undergraduate institution.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: Up to $20,000 per year, renewable
    for four years

    How to Apply: Download application from Web site.

    Address:
    NIH, Office of Loan Repayment and Scholarship
    2 Center Drive, Room 2E24 MSC 0230
    Bethesda, MD 20892-0230

    Phone: 888-352-3001

    URL: www.ugsp.nih.gov/home.asp?m=00

  • American Chemical Society Scholars Program

    Summary: For underrepresented minority students who wish to enter the field of chemistry or a related field such as toxicology or chemical technology. Based on need, academic merit, career objective, and leadership and community involvement.       

    Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and demonstrate need. Must show intent to major and work in chemical science or chemical technology if not doing so already.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: Up to $5,000 per academic year

    How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information.

    Address:
    ACS Scholars Program
    1155 16th Street, NW
    Washington, DC 20036

    URL: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content

  • Newhouse Foundation Scholarship

    Summary: For high school seniors who are members of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). Intended course of study must be the communications field, preferably journalism.

    Eligibility: Must be an African-American high school senior with student membership to the NABJ (high school membership, $35), at least 3.0 GPA. Must work on the campus newspaper.

    Deadline: March

    Amount: Up to $5,000, renewable

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    NABJ Scholarships/University of Maryland
    8701 Adelphi Road
    Adelphi, MD 20783

    Phone: 866-479-6225

    URL: www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/story/
55p-813c.php

  • The New York Urban League Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

    Summary: For African-American, Latino, Asian or Native American high school graduates or GED recipients with excellent character and proven leadership ability.

    Eligibility: Must be a resident of New York City and admitted to an accredited college in pursuit of a bachelor's or associate's degree. Must be a high school graduate with a cumulative average of 80 or a cumulative GED of 250.

    Deadline: April

    Amount: Up to $2,500 per year

    How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information.

    Address:
    The New York Urban League Education Department
    Attn: Whitney M. Young Jr. Scholarship
    204 West 136th Street
    New York, NY 10030

    Phone: 212-926-8000

    URL: www.nyul.org/nyul_scholarships.html

  • The Eileen J. Garrett Scholarship

    Summary: For undergraduate and graduate students who are completing parapsychology degrees or conducting parapsychological research as part of their degree requirements.

    Eligibility: Must demonstrate a previous interest in parapsychology by including writing samples on the subject with the application form.  

    Deadline: July 15

    Amount: $3,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Parapsychology Foundation, Inc.
    P.O. Box 1562
    New York, NY 10021-0043

    URL: www.parapsychology.org/dynamic/040200.html

  • Intel Science Talent Search

    Summary: For high school seniors to compete nationally with original projects in a wide range of mathematics and science disciplines.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school student and U.S. citizen who is planning to study electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, applied sciences, computer science or a related field.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: $5,000–$10,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Intel Science Talent Search Science Service
    1719 N Street, NW
    Washington, DC 20036-2888

    URL: www.intel.com/education/sts

  • Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology

    Summary: For high school seniors to compete for college scholarships with individual or team research projects.

    Eligibility: Must complete a science, math, engineering or technologies research project and plan a career/major in science or mathematics. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

    Deadline: October 1

    Amount: $1,000–$100,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Intel Science Talent Search
    Society of Science and the Public
    1719 N. Street N.W.
    Washington, DC 20036

    Phone: 800-626-9795, ext. 5930

    URL: www.siemens-foundation.org/en/competition.htm

  • Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship

    Summary: For minority students planning a major or career in chemistry, information management, computing and software systems, material science, printing management science, laser optics, physics or engineering.

    Eligibility: Must be an African American, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaskan or Hispanic student who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, with a minimum GPA of 3.0,

    Deadline: September 30

    Amount: $1,000–$10,000

    How to Apply: Download application from website.

    Address:
    Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program
    150 State Street, 4th Floor
    Rochester, NY 14614

    URL: www.xeroxstudentcareers.com/why_xerox/scholarship.aspx

  • ACLU StandUp for Freedom Contest

    Summary: Poster and blog contest focusing on civil liberties.

    Eligibility: Must produce a poster or blog that relates to one of three civil liberties themes. See Web site for more information.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: $1,000–$5,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    The ACLU StandUp for Freedom Contest
    c/o Zilo Networks, Inc.
    36 West 44th Street, Suite 1205
    New York, NY 10036

    URL: www.aclu.org/standup/contest/contest_rules.html

  • A. Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship

    Summary: For students who value tolerance, compassion and respect for all other people in their community and demonstrate their commitment to these values in an essay.

    Eligibility: Must be admitted or enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program at a four-year U.S. college. Noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: March 31, January 15

    Amount: $1,500

    How to Apply: Download application from website.

    Address:
    A. Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship
    The Center for Education Solutions
    P.O. Box 208
    San Francisco, CA 94104-0208

    URL: www.cesresources.org/charnon.html

  • Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund

    Summary: For students actively working for peace and justice.

    Eligibility: Must demonstrate financial need and participation in expanding civil rights, economic justice and international solidarity. Must plan to enroll at an accredited college or university. Noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: April 1

    Amount: Up to $8,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
    P.O. Box 7307
    New York, NY 10116-7307

    URL: www.davisputter.org

  • Tylenol Scholarship

    Summary: For high school seniors planning to pursue a career in health care.

    Eligibility: Must plan to pursue a career in health care and exhibit leadership qualities.

    Deadline: September

    Amount: $1,000–$5,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    URL: www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc

  • National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering Scholarship

    Summary: Scholarships through specific colleges for students majoring in engineering.

    Eligibility: Must be a minority student who is a U.S. citizen and enroll in an engineering program at partner university, maintain GPA between 2.5 and 2.8 and register for NACME's student online resume directory.

    Deadline: Determined by college.

    Amount: Up to $25,000

    How to Apply: Contact NACME partner schools for more information.

    Address:
    NACME
    440 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 302
    White Plains, NY 10601-1813

    Phone: 800-888-9929, ext. 222

    URL: www.nacme.org/scholarships

  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund/General College Scholarship

    Summary: Four scholarships offered for graduating high school seniors of Hispanic heritage.

    Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551, planning to enroll at an accredited college, with at least a 3.0 GPA. Must apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA form.

    Deadline: Varies

    Amount: $1,000–$5,000

    How to Apply: Apply online.

    Address:
    55 Second Street Suite 1500
    San Francisco, CA 94105

    Phone: 1-877-HSF-INFO

    URL: www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=426

  • Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards

    Summary: For Hispanic graduating high school seniors who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, and community service.

    Eligibility: Must be a Hispanic high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a permanent U.S. resident or citizen. 

    Deadline: Mid-February

    Amount: $1,000–$5,000

    How to Apply: Apply online.

    Address:
    Hispanic Heritage Awards Foundation
    Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
    2600 Virginia Avenue, Suite #406
    Washington, DC 20037

    Phone: 202-861-9797

    URL: www.hispanicheritage.org/youth.php

  • Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship

    Summary: For high school seniors who demonstrate leadership through strong academic performance, extracurricular activities, and community service.

    Eligibility: Must be graduating in June of the year of application and planning to attend a New York state-accredited postsecondary educational institution, have earned at least a B average over seven semesters, and demonstrate academic and community leadership.

    Deadline: March

    Amount: $1,250 per year for four years

    How to Apply: Counselor/college advisor nominates student.

    Address:
    New York Lottery LOT Scholarship
    One Broadway Center
    P.O. Box 7540
    Schenectady, NY 12301-7540

    URL: www.nylottery.org/ny/nyStore/cgi-bin/ProdSubEV_Cat_333654_NavRoot_305.htm

  • World Studio Foundation Scholarship

    Summary: For students whose aim are to increase diversity in the creative professions and foster social and environmental responsibility in the artists, designers and studios of tomorrow. Fort the benefit of minority and economically disadvantaged.

    Eligibility: Must show proof of acceptance to an accredited college in the United States and application for financial aid. Available to students with a minimum GPA of 2.0 who are preparing to study the arts. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident in possession of a green card.

    Deadline: April 1

    Amount: $200–$6,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    World Studio AIGA Scholarships
    164 Fifth Avenue
    New York, NY 10010

    URL: www.worldstudio.org/scholarships

  • Illustrators of the Future Contest

    Summary: Open to new science fiction and fantasy artists world wide.

    Eligibility: Open to entrants from all nations who have not previously published illustrations or paintings in nationally distributed media.

    Deadline: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.  

    Amount: $500–$4,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    L. Ron Hubbard's Illustrators of the Future Contest
    P.O. Box 3190
    Los Angeles, CA 90078

    URL: www.writersofthefuture.com/rules.htm#illus

  • American Harlequin Dance Scholarship

    Summary: For dancers between the ages of 15 and 21.

    Eligibility: Must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen, and be enrolled in a public or private dance school program at the time of the application.

    Deadline: November 1

    Amount: $500–$5,000

    How to Apply: Apply online.

    Address:
    American Harlequin Corporation Dance
    Scholarship Program
    1531 Glen Avenue
    Moorestown, NJ 08057

    URL: www.harlequinfloors.com/americanenglish/index.asp?section=67&page=407

  • Young Women in Public Affairs Award

    Summary: For young women interested in pursing careers in government, public policy, and community organizations who is committed to the volunteer sector and dedicated to the advancement of the status of women.

    Eligibility: Must be a female pre-college/university student between 16 and 20 years old. International students may apply.

    Deadline: Contact your local club.

    Amount: $1,000

    How to Apply: Download application from website.

    Address:
    Zonta International: Young Women in
    Public Affairs Award
    1211 West 22nd Street, Suite 900
    Oak Brook, IL 60523

    URL: www.zonta.org/site/PageServer?pagename=prog_ed_lead_yd

  • Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Program

    Summary: Multiple scholarships available for female high school seniors planning to major in engineering or a related field.

    Eligibility: Accepted four enrollment in a Baccalaureate ABET/CSAB accredited engineering or computer science degree program, have at least a 3.5 GPA and be  permanent U.S. citizen.

    Deadline: See website for more information.

    Amount: See website for more information.

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Society of Women Engineers
    230 East Ohio St., Suite 400
    Chicago, IL 60611

    Phone: 877-793-4636

    URL: www.swe.org/scholarships

  • JFEW Émigrés in the Health Sciences Scholarships

    Summary: For female émigrés from the former Soviet Union to train in medicine, dentistry, dental hygiene, nursing, pharmacy, occupational and physical therapy, physician assistant, CVT, and sonography programs.

    Eligibility:     Must be a female from the former Soviet Union, live in New York City or the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, or Westchester. Must already be enrolled in or about to enroll in a full-time health science program within that geographic area, as well as be in good standing and demonstrate financial need.

    Deadline:     See website for more information.

    Amount:     Up to $5,000

    How to Apply:     See website for more information.

    Address:
    Jewish Foundation for Education of Women
    135 East 64th Street
    New York, NY 10021

    URL: www.jfew.org/jfew.programs.scholarships.php

  • Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship

    Summary: For students with an automotive career interest.
     

    Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen accepted at an accredited college, university or trade school within the United States at the time of application (trade school should equal a two-year associate program) with at least a 3.0 GPA.

    Deadline: June 1, 2009

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Automotive Hall of Fame
    21400 Oakwood Blvd.
    Dearborn, MI 48124

    Phone: 313-240-4000

    URL: www.automotivehalloffame.org/scholarships.php

     

  • Yes, I Can Foundation for Exceptional Children Award

    Summary: For students between 2 and 21 years old with a disability. Award categories include academics, arts, athletics, community service, employment, extracurricular activities, independent living skills, self-advocacy, and technology.

    Eligibility: Must be a youth up to 21 years old and be nominated.

    Deadline: November 5

    Amount: $500- $700

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Yes, I Can Foundation for Exceptional Children
    1110 North Glebe Road, Suite 300
    Arlington, VA 22201

    Phone: 888-232-7733

    URL: www.cec.sped.org/Content/NavigationMenu/AboutCEC/YesICanFoundation/default.htm

  • Stony Wold-Herbert Fund, Inc.

    Summary: For students with respiratory or pulmonary problems who live or go to school in Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.

    Eligibility: Must plan to enroll in an academic or technical training program and demonstrate financial need.

    Deadline: See website for more information.

    Amount: $3,000 per year

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Stony Wold-Herbert Fund, Inc.
    136 East 57th Street, Room 1705
    New York, NY 10022

    URL: www.stonywold-herbertfund.com

  • New York State Readers Aid Program

    Summary: For visually or hearing-impaired students to pay for note takers, readers, or interpreters while attending a two- or four-year college.
     

    Eligibility: Must have severe to profound hearing loss or a speech discrimination of less than 70 percent or be legally blind. Must be a resident of New York state.

    Deadline: None

    Amount: up to $1,000 per year renewable

    How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information.

    Address:
    Office of Vocational and Education Services for People with Disabilities
    Readers Aid Program
    Education Building, Room 1601
    Albany, NY 12234

    Phone: 518-474-5652

    URL: www.vesid.nysed.gov/lsn/financialaid.htm

     

  • National Federation for the Blind Scholarships

    Summary: For legally blind high school seniors planning to pursue a full-time postsecondary course of study in a degree program at a U.S. institution.

    Eligibility: Must be legally blind in both eyes, and residing in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.

    Deadline: March 31

    Amount: $3,000–$12,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Chairman, National Federation for the Blind Scholarship Committee
    1800 Johnson Street
    Baltimore, MD 21230

    Phone: 401-659-9314 ext. 2415

    URL: www.nfb.org/nfb/scholarship_program.asp?SnID=861717

  • Lighthouse Scholarships and Career Awards

    Summary: For outstanding students who have overcome the challenges of vision loss.

    Eligibility: Must be legally blind and planning to attend a higher education institution.

    Deadline: See website for more information.

    Amount: $5,000

    How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information.

    Address:
    Lighthouse Scholarships and Career Awards
    111 East 59th Street
    New York, NY 10022

    Phone: 212-821-9428

    URL: www.lighthouse.org/aboutus/lighthouse-events/scholarships-and-career-awards

  • Jackson-Stricks Scholarship

    Summary: For physically challenged students pursuing academic study or vocational training leading to independent living.

    Eligibility: Must attend college in New York metropolitan area.

    Deadline: See website for more information.

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Jackson-Stricks Scholarship Committee
    National Council of Jewish Women, New York Section
    820 Second Avenue
    New York, NY 10017

    Phone: 212-687-5030

    URL: www.ncjwny.org/services_scholarships.htm

  • Ferdinand Torres Scholarship

    Summary: For legally blind high school seniors accepted to a full-time undergraduate program. Preference given to applicants residing in the New York City metropolitan area and to new immigrants to the United States.

    Eligibility: Must be legally blind, demonstrate financial need, and be a U.S. resident. Noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: April 30

    Amount: $500- $2,500

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Attn: Dawn Bodrogi
    American Foundation for the Blind
    Scholarship Committee
    Information Center
    11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
    New York, NY 10001

    Phone: 800-232-5463

    URL: www.afb.org/section.asp?DocumentID=2962

  • Deaf Queer Youth Scholarship Fund

    Summary: For self-identified deaf lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex college-bound youth who have showed commitment to social change.  

    Eligibility: Must be deaf or hard of hearing, identify and be out as a LGBTIQ youth, be under 25 years old, currently enrolled in high school or college, a U.S. citizen, and have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

    Deadline: July 15

    Amount: $250–$500

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Deaf Queer Resource Center
    Deaf Queer Youth Scholarship Fund Selection Committee
    P.O. Box 14431
    San Francisco, CA 94114

    URL: www.deafqueer.org/communities/youth/scholarships/index.html

  • Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Fund

    Summary: Based on educational achievement, leadership and financial need.

    Eligibility: For high school seniors with cystic fibrosis planning to attend an undergraduate college, university, or vocational school. Must be diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.

    Deadline: March 21

    Amount: $1,000 per year

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Foundation
    1555 Sherman Avenue, #116
    Evanston, IL 60201

    URL: www.cfscholarship.org

  • Barbara Davies Troisi Foundation

    Summary: For students with reading and learning disabilities, primarily in New York and New Jersey.

    Eligibility: Must have reading or learning disabilities.

    Deadline: Varies

    Amount: $1,000–$2,000

    How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information.

    Address:
    Barbara Davies Troisi Foundation
    230 Park Avenue
    New York, NY 10169

  • Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing College Scholarship Award

    Summary: For students with moderate to profound bilateral hearing loss admitted to a college or university program that primarily enrolls students with normal hearing.

    Eligibility: Must demonstrate a serious commitment to academic and career excellence, must have unaided puretone average of 500, 1,000, and 2,000 Hz, and be committed to using spoken language.

    Deadline: April 20

    Amount: $1,000–$5,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    College Scholarship Program AGBell
    Attn: Manager of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs
    3417 Volta Place, NW
    Washington, DC 20007

    URL: www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_Scholarship_Awards

  • Barbara Wiedner and Dorothy Vandercook Peace Scholarship

    Summary: For high school seniors and college freshmen who participate in activities relating to peace and social justice, nuclear disarmament issues, and conflict resolution.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school senior or college freshman. International students may apply.

    Deadline: March 1

    Amount: $250–$500

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Wiedner & Vandercook M.S.F.
    c/o Leal Portis, President
    301 Redbud Way
    Nevada City, CA 95959

    Phone: 530-265-3887

    URL: www.grandmothersforpeace.org/scholarships

  • New York State Grange Denise Scholarship

    Summary: For students with an undergraduate major or career interest in agriculture or a related field.

    Eligibility: Must be a Grange member with demonstrated financial need and must reside, be accepted to, and attend college in New York state.

    Deadline: April 15, 2009

    Amount: $1,000 renewable

    How to Apply: Send a letter of request and self-addressed stamped envelope to the address below.

    Address:
    New York State Grange
    100 Grange Place
    Cortland, NY 13045

    URL: www.nysgrange.com/education.html

  • New York State Academy of Family Physicians Scholarship Program

    Summary: For high school seniors who are considering a career in family medicine.

    Eligibility: Must be nominated by a family physician who is a member of the New York State Academy of Family Physicians.

    Deadline: March

    Amount: $1,000

    How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information.

    Address:
    New York State Academy of Family Physicians Scholarship Program
    260 Osborne Road
    Loudonville, NY 12211

    Phone: 518-489-8945

    URL: www.nysafp.org

  • Seinfeld Scholarship Program

    Summary: From a different borough each year, a four-year, full tuition scholarship is given to New York City public high school graduates to attend the college of their choice.

    Eligibility: Must be a legal resident of New York City, and from the designated borough (Manhattan for 2009-10), graduating from a New York City public high school with a cumulative average of not less than 85. Upon graduation, plan to enroll in a full-time course of study leading to a bachelor's degree at any accredited four-year college or university and demonstrate financial need.

    Deadline: See website for more information.

    Amount: Full tuition

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    PENCIL
    30 West 26th Street, 5th floor
    New York, NY 10010

    Phone: 646-638-0565

    URL: www.pencil.org/page.htm?ld=18

  • Edward J. McFadden Scholarship

    Summary: For high school seniors in Washington Heights or Inwood, NY.

    Eligibility: Must attend school in New York City, reside in Washington Heights or Inwood, NY (north of 155th Street), and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a record of community service, either paid or volunteer.

    Deadline: March 1

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Attn: J. McFadden Scholarship
    Isabella Geriatric Center
    Marketing Department
    515 Audubon Avenue
    New York, NY 10040

    Phone: 212-342-9200

    URL: www.isabella.org/scholarship/mcfadden.htm

  • United Negro College Fund

    Summary: For a variety of scholarships available to African American students. Some are for specific colleges and/or specific fields.

    Eligibility: Varies

    Deadline: Varies

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    United Negro College Fund
    8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
    P.O. Box 10444
    Fairfax, VA 22031-8044

    URL: www.uncf.org/scholarships/index.asp

  • Thurgood Marshall College Fund Thurgood Marshall College Fund

    Summary: For African American high school seniors to pursue any course of study at historically black colleges or universities (must be a TMCF member school).

    Eligibility: Must be an African American high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0, an SAT score of 1,650, or ACT score of 25. Must be recommended by their High School as academically exceptional or outstanding in the creative and performing arts. Must be a U.S. citizen.

    Deadline: Varies

    Amount: $2,200 per semester, renewable

    How to Apply: Apply through the college.

    Address:
    Thurgood Marshall College Fund
    Attn: AIPIEF Scholarship
    80 Maiden Lane, Suite 2204
    New York, NY 10038

    URL: www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/students/scholarships-programs.htm

  • Ron Brown Scholarship

    Summary: For African American high school seniors who demonstrate academic merit, leadership, community service, and financial need.

    Eligibility: Must be an African American high school senior and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

    Deadline: November 1, January 9

    Amount: $10,000 per year, renewable for three years

    How to Apply: Download application from website.

    Address:
    Ron Brown Scholar Program
    1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206
    Charlottesville, VA 22901

    Phone: 434-964-1588

    URL: www.ronbrown.org

  • New York State Native American Education Unit

    Summary: For Native American students for use at a two- or four-year college or vocational institution.

    Eligibility: Must be on the tribal roll of a New York state tribe or have a parent who is on the roll. Tribes include members of the Iroquoian tribes (St. Regis, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondage, Cay Uga, Seneca Nation, Tonawanda Band of Seneca and Tuscarona) the Shinnecock tribe and Poospatuck tribe.

    Deadline: Before July 15 for fall semester, December 31 for spring semester, May 20 for summer semester.

    Amount: $2,000 per year for four years

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Native American Indian Education Unit
    State Education Department, Room 374
    Education Building Annex
    Albany, NY 12234

    URL: www.emsc.nysed.gov/rss/natamer/studentaid.html

  • The National Strength and Conditioning Association Minority Scholarship

    Category: Minority/Cultural

    Summary: To support higher education of students pursuing a career in the strength and conditioning field.

    Eligibility: Must be a High School student with at least a 3.0 GPA.

    Deadline: March 15

    Amount: $1,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    National Strength and Conditioning Association
    Attn: Grants and Scholarships Program
    1885 Bob Johnson Drive
    Colorado Springs, CO 80906

    Phone: 800-815-6826

    URL: www.nsca-lift.org/NSCAFoundation/grants.shtml

  • Los Padres Foundation

    Summary: Multiple scholarship opportunities available to Puerto Rican/Latino students for use at a two- or four-year school.

    Eligibility: Must be a Hispanic student with a 3.0 GPA or higher and a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

    Deadline: Varies

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Los Padres Foundation
    P.O. Box 8421
    Mclean, VA 22106

    Phone: 877-843-7555

    URL: www.lospadresfoundation.org/LPFapplications/homepage.html

  • Herbert Lehman Education Fund College Scholarship

    Summary: For African American students who are planning to pursue undergraduate or law degrees.

    Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen, have potential as evidenced by the high school academic records, test scores, and personal essay, and be of excellent character with strong recommendations from teachers, community representatives, or employers.

    Deadline: April 30

    Amount: $2,000, renewable for four years

    How to Apply: Applications can be requested by mail.

    Address:
    The Herbert Lehman Education Fund
    99 Hudson Street, Suite 1600
    New York, NY 10013

    URL: www.naacpldf.org/content.aspx?article=32

  • Helen Abbott Community Service Awards

    Summary: For high school seniors of Arab descent with a strong devotion to community service, selfless acts of care and interest in improving the quality of life for others.

    Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of Arab descent, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and plan to enter a college or university program.

    Deadline: See website for more information.

    Amount: $500–$1,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Helen Abbott Community Service Awards
    Arab American Institute Foundation
    1600 K Street, NW, Suite 601
    Washington, DC 20006

    Phone: 202-424-9210

    URL: www.aaiusa.org/foundation/154/student-resource-center

  • Columbus Citizens Foundation 
College Scholarship

    Summary: In memory of Italian ancestors who came to America to build better lives for themselves and their families and in hope that future generations of Italian Americans will honor those who came before them by upholding values of love of country, family and tireless work ethic.

    Eligibility: Students of Italian descent who are from a household where the total income does not exceed $25,000, demonstrates community service and has at least a 3.25 GPA. Student must be from the states of MD, PA, VT, RI, NY, NJ, DE, DL, ME, MA, NH or CT.

    Deadline: February

    Amount: See website for more information.

    How to Apply: See website for application.

    Address:
    Columbus Citizens Foundation Scholarship Program
    8 East 69th Street
    New York, NY 10021

    Phone: 212-249-9923

    URL: www.columbuscitizensfd.org/scollege.shtml

  • APS Scholarship for Minority Undergraduate Physics Majors

    Summary: To increase the number of underrepresented minorities obtaining degrees in physics. Provides funding and mentoring to enhance education and preparation for success in various careers.

    Eligibility: Must be an African American, Hispanic American, or Native American U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is majoring or planning to major in physics.

    Deadline: See website for more information.

    Amount: $2,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    American Center for Physics
    One Physics Ellipse
    College Park, MD 20740

    Phone: 301-209-3268

    URL: www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/scholarship/index.cfm

  • New York Women in Communications Inc. Foundation 2009 Scholarship Program

    Summary: Based on academic achievement, need, demonstrated leadership participation in school and community service. Work experience, aspirations, unusual personal and family circumstances are looked at.

    Eligibility: For high school seniors who are permanent residents of NY, NJ, CT or PA. Must be declaring a major in a communications-related field, including but not limited to advertising, broadcasting, communications, English, film, journalism, marketing, new media, or public relations. Must have an overall GPA of 3.2 or better (or the high school equivalent). If they fulfill eligibility requirements, they may attend college outside of said state.

    Deadline: January 30

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    New York Women in Communications Foundation 2009 Scholarship Program
    355 Lexington Avenue, 15th Floor
    New York, NY 10017-6603

    Phone: 212-297-2133

    URL: www.nywici.org/foundation/scholarships.html

  • Dr. James L. Lawson Memorial Scholarship

    Summary: For students who have an amateur radio license and who are interested in amateur radio and planning a career in communications or electronics. Must demonstrate financial need.

    Eligibility: Must live in NY, CT, MA, RI, ME, VT, or NH and must plan to attend a college in one of those states.

    Deadline: February 1

    Amount: $500

    How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information.

    Address:
    ARRL Foundation Inc. Scholarship Program
    225 Main Street
    Newington, CT 6111

    URL: www.arrlf.org/programs/scholarship

  • Transgender Scholarship and Legacy Fund

    Summary: For transgender-identified students in the helping and caring professions.

    Eligibility: Must be a full- or part-time student at an accredited college, university, or institution in the United States, be out as transgender to your academic community, and demonstrate a commitment or contribution to the transgender communities.

    Deadline: January 10

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See website for more information. Address:
    International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), TSELF Awards Committee
    P.O. Box 540229
    Waltham, MA 02454-0229

    URL: www.tself.org

  • Messenger-Anderson Journalism Scholarship

    Summary: For self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender college undergraduates.

    Eligibility: Must be attending or accepted by an accredited four-year college or university and majoring in or planning a career in journalism and have a 2.8 GPA. Must be a member of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. Winners participate in an eight-week intern program at the Task Force office in New York City.

    Deadline: February 15

    Amount: $5,000 the first year, $2,500 the next two years

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
    1325 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 600
    Washington, DC 20005

    URL: www.thetaskforce.org/about_us/interns_and_fellows/messenger-anderson

  • Live Out Loud Educational Scholarship

    Summary: For LGBT youth pursuing a college degree from an accredited college, university, or technical/vocational program.

    Eligibility: Must be a graduating senior in high school who identifies as LGBT, has good academic credentials, leadership, and community service involvement, and demonstrates financial need. Must reside in NY, NJ or CT.

    Deadline: March 16

    Amount: $2,500

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Live Out Loud
    Attn: Scholarship Committee
    P.O. Box 312
    New York, NY 10113

    Phone: (646) 366-5721

    URL: www.liveoutloud.info

  • Urban Financial Services Coalition New York

    Summary: For students interested in pursuing a career in business financial services or a related field.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school senior with a B or 80 percent grade average planning to attend  an accredited two or four year college or university. Leadership and community service are required.

    Deadline: January 30

    Amount: $2,000

    How to Apply: Download application from website.

    Address:
    Urban Financial Services Coalition New York
    Attn: Scholarship Committee
    P.O. Box 964
    Bowling Green Station
    New York, NY 10274

    URL: www.ufscny.org

  • Skandalaris Family Foundation

    Summary: For students characterized by their special talents, leadership skills, unselfish ways, strong values, and commitment to excellence. The majority of our college scholarships will be granted to residents of the state of Michigan.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school senior or undergraduate college student with U.S. citizenship planning to enroll in an accredited college/university. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5, minimum ACT score of 27, and/or SAT score of 1,800 (includes writing section) and be involved in school, athletic and community activities.

    Deadline: May

    Amount: A minimum of $2,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Skandalaris Family Foundation
    840 W. Long Lake Road, Suite 601
    Troy, MI 48098

    Phone: 248-220-2004

    URL: www.skandalaris.com

  • The Princeton Prize in Race Relations

    Summary: To recognize, support and encourage the young people who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the cause of positive race relations.

    Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled in grades 9–12 and have been actively involved in a volunteer activity in the past 12 months that has had a significant impact on race relations in his or her school or community.

    Deadline: January 31

    Amount: Up to $1,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    The Princeton Prize in Race Relations
    Alumni – Princeton University
    P.O. Box 291
    Princeton, NJ 08542-0291

    Phone: 800-742-1036

    URL: www.princeton.edu/pprize

  • Discover Scholarship Program

    Summary: For high school juniors who demonstrate accomplishments in community service and leadership and have faced a significant roadblock or challenge. For use at any type of post–high school education.

    Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a high school junior with a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for 9th and 10th grades.

    Deadline: Postmarked by January 31

    Amount: $30,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Discover Card Tribute Awards
    c/o Scholarship Program Administrators
    P.O. Box 100380
    Nashville, TN 37224-0380

    Phone: 866-756-7932

    URL: www.discoverfinancial.com/data/philanthropy/tribute.shtml

  • Coca-Cola Scholars Program

    Summary: For high school seniors who demonstrate leadership and excellence as exemplified through academic achievement and extracurricular activities, including commitment to community service.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the end of junior year and planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

    Deadline: October 31 

    Amount: $2,500–$5,000 per year for four years

    How to Apply: Download application from website.

    Address:
    Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
    P.O. Box 442
    Atlanta, GA 30301-0442

    Phone: 800-306-2653

    URL: https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/page.jsp?navigation=15

  • StraightForward Media Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship

    Summary: For students currently attending or aspiring to attend a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training, or other postsecondary education program.

    Eligibility: Must submit an essay on the topic provided. May not have already been receiving or awarded a full-tuition scholarship or waiver from another source. International students may apply.

    Deadline: January 14, April 14, July 14, October 14

    Amount: $1,000, available every 3 months

    How to Apply: Apply online.

    URL: www.straightforwardmedia.com/fridell

  • New York State Fraternal Order of Police Foundation

    Summary: For New York high school students, based on a lottery drawing.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school senior living in New York State.

    Deadline: April 30

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information.

    Address:
    NYS Fraternal Order of Police Foundation
    911 Police Plaza
    Hicksville, NY 11801

    URL: www.nysfop.org/events/scholarship.htm

  • CarDonors.com Scholarship

    Summary: For students currently attending or planning to attend an accredited U.S. college.

    Eligibility: Must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and be in good standing at the current institution. Homeschooled and international students may apply.

    Deadline: May 31, August 31, December 31, March 15.

    Amount: $500, available every three months

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    URL: www.cardonors.com/scholarship-status.html

  • AnyCollege.com Scholarships

    Summary: Random drawing to ease stress of searching for scholarship.

    Eligibility: Must enroll at an accredited college or university.

    Deadline: March 30, June 30, September 30, December 31

    Amount: $2,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Director of Communications, AnyCollege.com
    403 Center Avenue, Suite 704
    Moorhead, MN 56560

    URL: www.anycollege.com/scholarship.cfm

  • American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship

    Summary: For high school seniors who plan to further their education at a college, university, or certified trade school in the United States.

    Eligibility: Must be a High School senior and legal U.S. resident.

    Deadline: April 6

    Amount: Ten $2,000 scholarships

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    American Fire Sprinkler Association
    12750 Merit Drive, Suite 350
    Dallas, TX 75251

    URL: www.afsascholarship.org

  • IOUE Local 94 Scholarship

    Summary: For children of IOUE Local 94 union members with up-to-date dues paid.

    Eligibility: Must be a child of a member of the IOUE Local 94 in New York.

    Deadline: May 4

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information.

    Address:
    IUOE Local 94, Attn: Joan DiMarco
    331-337 West 44th Street
    New York, NY 10036

    Phone: 212-331-1836

    URL: www.local94.com/page.cfm?id=50

  • Turner YouthForce 2020 Scholarship Program

    Summary: For New York City high school seniors planning to major in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering, construction management, or architecture.

    Eligibility: Minimum 2.8 GPA, a combined SAT score of 1600 or higher (from 3, 800 point sections). Must also provide documents proving employment eligibility and participate in school community activities.

    Deadline: See website for more information.

    Amount: $2,000 per year/ 4 years.

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Turner YouthForce 2020 Scholarship Program, Turner Construction Company
    375 Hudson Street, 6th Floor
    New York, NY 10014

    Phone: 212-229-6480

    URL: www.turnerconstruction.com/corporate/content.asp?d=3920

  • Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

    Summary: Four young artists and writers in grades 7-12 to submit recently created visual art and writing for competition.

    Eligibility: Must be enrolled in grades 7–12 in the United States. Noncitizens may apply. Artwork and writing must be created in the past spring semester or this summer to qualify.

    Deadline: See website for more information.

    Amount: Full tuition

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
    555 Broadway
    New York, NY 10012

    URL: www.artandwriting.org

  • Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Award

    Summary: To encourage poets to explore and illuminate positive visions of peace and the human spirit.

    Eligibility: Must submit up to three original, unpublished poems in English. Noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: July 1

    Amount: $200

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Nuclear Age Peace Foundation
    Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards, PMB 121
    1187 Coast Village Road, Suite 1
    Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2794

    Phone: 805-965-3443

    URL: www.wagingpeace.org/menu/programs/awards-&-contests/bmk-contest/index.htm

  • AFSA National High School Essay Contest

    Summary: For high school students to write an essay on a specified topic related to the American Foreign Service.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school student in grades 9–12 attending a public, private, parochial school, home school, or participating in a
     high school correspondence program in the United States.

    Deadline: April 15

    Amount: $2,500

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Ms. Perri Green, Essay Contest Coordinator
    American Foreign Service Association
    2101 E Street N.W.
    Washington, DC 20037

    Phone: 202-338-4045

    URL: www.afsa.org/essaycontest