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Outside Scholarships
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Office of Scholarships has compiled this listing of more than 200 outside scholarships and grouped them according to the academic colleges here at William Paterson University. Click on the links below to view your college.
College of Arts and Communication
AMERICAN COPY EDITORS SOCIETY
Applicant must be a junior, senior undergraduate or graduate student in the fall or a graduating student who will take a full-time copy editing job or internship.
Application deadline: October 15, 2008
http://www.copydesk.org/
AMERICAN MUSIC CENTER COMPOSER ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM
Applicant must be an American composer who is a member of the American Music Center. Only individuals are eligible to receive funding through this program. Performers, presenters or ensembles are not eligible to apply.
Application deadline: February 1, May 1 and October 1 annually
http://www.amc.net/resources/grants/index.html
ANTHONY V. MARANO SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a New Jersey undergraduate student studying broadcasting, journalism or communications at a college or university in New Jersey.
Application deadline: May 4, 2007
For further information you may contact the Office of Scholarships
ASSOCIATION OF ELECTRONIC JOURNALISTS
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student pursuing a degree in electronic journalism. Student must be in good academic standing, and have at least one full year of college remaining.
Application deadline: May 12, 2008
http://www.rtndf.org/asfi/index.asp
CHARLES AND
LUCILLE
KING FAMILY FOUNDATION UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be an undergraduate student majoring in television, film or related media fields and be in good academic standing. Student must demonstrate financial need and professional potential.
Application deadline: April 15, 2008
http://www.kingfoundation.org/
CITIZENS FOR GLOBAL SOLUTIONS-FLASH MOVIE CONTEST
Applicant must be a student, budding artist, multi-media designer, or activist who will submit a flash video on “ America’s role in the world; Why do global problems matter to Americans and what do you think America should do about them?”.
Application deadline: April 1, 2007
http://advocacy.globalsolutions.org
ERIK VAN NESS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Applicant must be a New Jersey resident majoring in broadcast production or a related field, in an accredited college or university.
Application deadline: May 5, 2007
http://www.943thepoint.com/eeo.shtml
FISH MIDDLETON JAZZ SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Applicant must be a vocalist or instrumentalist pursuing a career in jazz. Applicant must not have been a member of a group that has recorded commercially-released recordings and/or have never signed contracts with any booking agent or manager.
Application deadline: November 15, 2007
http://www.fmjseastcoastjazz.com/scholarship.htm
FREEDOM FORUM-NCAA SPORTS- JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
Applicant must be a full-time junior undergraduate student planning to pursue a career in sports journalism. Student must be majoring in journalism or have experience in campus sports journalism.
Application deadline: December 14, 2007
http://www.ncaa.org/leadership_advisory_board/programs.html
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND- McNAMARA FAMILY CREATIVE ARTS PROJECT GRANT
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student who has earned at least 12 undergraduate credits, has a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and is majoring in the arts, including but not limited to media, film, performing arts, communications or writing. Student must be of Hispanic heritage and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Application deadline: May 14, 2007
http://www.hsf.net/
JERSEY SHORE PUBLIC RELATIONS & ADVERTISING ASSOCIATION
Applicant must be a resident of Monmouth or Ocean County entering their second year and who is pursuing a major in communications, public relations, journalism or advertising as a major course of study.
Application deadline: December 21, 2007
http://www.jspraa.com/activities/scholarships/index.php
JUMP-START SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS
Applicant must be majoring in computer science, foreign languages, library science/media specialist, mathematics, sciences, special education or technology education/industrial arts. Student must have completed 48 credits, but not more than 90 credits (completed by 9/1/05), be a full-time student in spring 2007 semester, and a U.S. citizen.
Application deadline: November 1, 2007
http://www.udel.edu/CSC/maee/index.html
LAGRANT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student, and a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American, Asian Pacific American, Hispanic or Native American.
Undergraduate: Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and be majoring in a field of study that has an emphasis on public relations, marketing or advertising, or minoring in communications with desire to pursue a career in public relations, marketing or advertising.
Graduate: Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.2, be majoring in a field of study that has an emphasis in public relations, marketing or advertising, and have a minimum of 2 academic semesters left to complete his/her Master’s degree.
Application deadline: February 29, 2008
http://www.lagrantfoundation.org/
MICHAEL S. LIBRETTI 2005 ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP
AWARD
Applicant must be a New Jersey undergraduate student, studying broadcasting, journalism or communications at a college or university in New Jersey.
For further information, you may contact the Office of Scholarships.
Application deadline: Varies.
NAB RESEARCH GRANTS IN BROADCASTING
Applicant must be a senior undergraduate or graduate student. The program is intended to fund research on economic, business, social, and policy issues important to station managers and other decision-makers in the U.S. commercial broadcast industry. A proposal must be submitted.
Application deadline: January 31, 2007
http://www.nab.org/Research/
NASSAU BROADCASTING PARTNERS, LLP SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Applicant must be a New Jersey undergraduate student, studying broadcasting, journalism or communications at a college or university in New Jersey.
For further information, you may contact the Office of Scholarships.
Application deadline: Varies
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS
• NABJ SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate African American student who is currently enrolled in an accredited four-year university, majoring in journalism (print, radio, online, or television) and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. The recipient must be a member of NABJ before the grant is awarded.
Application deadline: March 1, 2007
http://www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/story/55p-305c.html
• ALLISON E. FISHER SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate African American student who is currently enrolled in an accredited four-year university, majoring in broadcast journalism, has a minimum GPA of 3.0, and demonstrates community service.
The recipient must be a member of NABJ before the grant is awarded.
Application deadline: March 1, 2007
http://www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/story/55p-816c.html
• CAROLE SIMPSON SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate African American student who is currently enrolled in an accredited four-year university, majoring in broadcast journalism, and has a minimum GPA of 2.5.
The recipient must be a member of NABJ before the grant is awarded.
Application deadline: March 1, 2007
http://www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/
• GERALD BOYD/ROBIN
STONE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate African American student who is currently enrolled in an accredited four-year university, majoring in print journalism, and has a minimum GPA of 2.5.
The recipient must be a member of NABJ before the grant is awarded.
Application deadline: March 1, 2007
http://www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/story/55p-815c.html
• NEWHOUSE FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a junior or senior undergraduate African American student who is currently enrolled in an accredited four-year university. The student is eligible for renewal for one year providing that he/she majors in print journalism, maintains a minimum GPA of 3.0 and works on the campus newspaper. Recipient is required to work for 10 weeks as a paid intern for three summers at a Newhouse internship.
The recipient must be a member of NABJ before the grant is awarded.
Application deadline: March 1, 2007
http://www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/story/55p-813c.html
• VISUAL TASK FORCE (VTF)
SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate African American student who is currently enrolled in an accredited four-year university, with concentration in visual journalism. The student must have a minimum GPA of 2.75, experience working on the campus newspaper or TV studio, and have had an internship in the past.
The recipient must be a member of NABJ before the grant is awarded.
Application deadline: March 1, 2007
http://www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/story/55p-814c.html
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC JOURNALISTS
• NAHJ GENERAL BROADCAST
SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a college undergraduate or graduate student pursuing
a career in English or Spanish-language broadcast journalism.
Application deadline: March 30, 2007
http://www.nahj.org/educationalprograms/currentscholarships.shtml
• NAHJ MARIA ELENA SALINAS SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a career in Spanish-language broadcast journalism.
Application deadline: March 30, 2007
http://www.nahj.org/educationalprograms/currentscholarships.shtml
• NAHJ ABC NEWS JOANNA
BISTANY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a career in English-language TV broadcast journalism.
Application deadline: March 30, 2007
http://www.nahj.org/educationalprograms/currentscholarships.shtml
• GERALDO RIVERA SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a career in English or Spanish-language TV broadcast journalism.
Application deadline: March 30, 2007
http://www.nahj.org/educationalprograms/currentscholarships.shtml
• NAHJ PRINT GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a career in English or Spanish-language print, photo, or online journalism.
Application deadline: March 30, 2007
http://www.nahj.org/educationalprograms/currentscholarships.shtml
• NAHJ NEWHOUSE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a sophomore undergraduate student pursuing a career in English-language print journalism. Recipient will have an opportunity to intern at a Newhouse newspaper following his/her junior year. This program provides a stipend to allow the recipient to attend the annual NAHJ convention as a student member, and work on the convention newspaper, The Latino Reporter.
Application deadline: March 30, 2007
http://www.nahj.org/educationalprograms/currentscholarships.shtml
• NAHJ NEWSROOM BOUND PROGRAM
Applicant must be a freshman or sophomore undergraduate student pursuing a career in journalism.
Application deadline: March 30, 2007
http://www.nahj.org/educationalprograms/currentscholarships.shtml
NATIVE AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a high school senior, undergraduate or graduate Native American student pursuing a degree in journalism at a higher learning institution.
Applicant must be a current NAJA member.
Application deadline: April 1, 2008
http://www.naja.com
NEW YORK WOMEN IN COMMUNICATIONS INC.
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student who is a permanent resident of NY, NJ, CT or PA. Student must be majoring in a communications related field such as advertising, broadcasting, communications, journalism, marketing, new media or public relations, and have a minimum GPA of 3.2.
Application deadline: January 31, 2008
http://www.nywici.org/foundation/scholarships.html
PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY- ARMAND ZILDJIAN
PERCUSSION SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a full-time student, enrolled in an accredited college or university school of music during 2007-08 academic year.
Applicant must be a PAS member
Application deadline: March 15, 2007
http://www.pas.org/About/GrantSchol.cfm
PRINT AND GRAPHICS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Applicant must be a full-time student pursuing a career in graphic communications. Scholarship is renewable annually, providing that the student maintains a minimum GPA of 3.0, continues at the school in which he/she originally enrolled, and continues to major in graphic communications.
Application deadline: April 1, 2008
http://www.gain.net
STUDENT VIDEO SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a college student who will interpret the Christopher belief that “One Person Can Make a Difference" in a short film of five minutes or less.
Application deadline: June 8, 2007
http://www.christophers.org/contests.html
THOMAS H. KEAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applicant must be a New Jersey resident and a full-time undergraduate student pursuing a degree in the performing arts. Student must have a declared major, completed 60 credits, and be registered for a minimum of 6 credits for the semester immediately following the award.
Application deadline: Contact the Dean of the College of Arts and Communication.
http://gsacfoundation.org/scholorship.html
WALTER D. HEAD FOUNDATION
Applicant must be a full time student residing in either Bergen, Hudson or Passaic counties majoring in either Environment Studies, Journalism or assisting people with disabillities.
Application deadline: March 31, 2008 http://www.clubrunner.ca/Data/7490/html/23399/Scholarship%20APPLICATION%20FORM%20082407.pdf
WORLD STUDIO FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in the fine or commercial arts, design or architecture. Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.0, be or planning to be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the U.S. for the 2008-09 academic year, maintain full-time status, and demonstrate financial need. International students studying at accredited colleges and universities in the U.S. are eligible to apply. Though not a requirement, minority status is a significant factor considered in jury
decisions.
Application deadline: April 11, 2008
http://www.worldstudio.org/
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AMERICAN INSTITUTE
OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS-
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR
MINORITY ACCOUNTING STUDENTS
Undergraduate: Applicant must be a minority student majoring in accounting, with a minimum GPA of 3.3. Student must have completed at least 30 credits, including a minimum of 6 semester hours in accounting, and be enrolled full-time unless he/she is completing his/her final semester of study, at a four-year institution.
Graduate:Applicant must be a minority student enrolled in the final year of a five-year accounting program, or an undergraduate student majoring in accounting and is presently accepted or enrolled in a master-level accounting, business administration, finance or taxation program.
Application deadline:
June 1, 2007
http://www.aicpa.org
ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED FRAUD EXAMINERS- RITCHIE JENNINGS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student who is currently enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university, and majoring in accounting or criminal justice.
Application deadline: April 20, 2007
http://www.acfe.com/home.asp
ATTORNEY-CPA FOUNDATION
Applicant is eligible to submit an essay in the undergraduate division if (a) you do not have a bachelor's or higher-level degree, and (b) you are currently enrolled in a college or university as a candidate for a bachelor's dgree with a major or concentration in accounting. Applicant is eligible to submit an essay in the graduate/professional division if you are currently enrolled in a college or university as a candidate for a post-bachelor's degree, including MBA, PhD, or JD.
Application deadline: June 4, 2007
www.attorneycpa.com
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN IN ACCOUNTING
• WOMEN IN TRANSITION SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be an incoming or current freshman female student who is returning to school to earn a Bachelor’s degree in accounting. The scholarship is renewable annually upon satisfactory completion of course requirements.
Application deadline: April 15 annually
http://www.efwa.org/scholarships.htm
• wOMEN IN NEED SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a female student in her third, fourth, or fifth year of academic pursuit who needs the financial support to complete her degree in accounting. The scholarship is renewable annually upon satisfactory completion of course requirements.
Application deadline: April 15 annually
http://www.efwa.org/scholarships.htm
GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE US & CANADA
• FRANK L. GREATHOUSE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student, enrolled in an accounting program, with concentration in state and local government finance. Undergraduate student must be in the process of completing at least his/her junior year by the time the scholarship is awarded. Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada. Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply.
Application deadline: March 2, 2007
http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml
• DANIEL B. GOLDBERG SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a full-time graduate student enrolled in a program focusing in state and local government finance. Student must be expecting to be enrolled in the spring semester of the year for which the scholarship is awarded. Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada.
Application deadline: March 2, 2007
http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml
• MINORITIES IN GOVERNMENT FINANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a junior, senior undergraduate, or graduate student pursuing a degree in public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics or business administration (with a specific focus on government or nonprofit management). Student must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada and belong to one of the following groups: Black or African American, American Indian or Alaskan native, Asian native, Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latino.
Application deadline: March 2, 2007
http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml
• PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATION SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a graduate student in public administration, finance, business administration or social sciences and a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada.
Application deadline: March 2, 2007
http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml
• ADMINISTRATION SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a graduate student in public administration, finance, business administration, or social sciences, and a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada.
Application deadline: March 2, 2007
http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml
HISPANIC COLLEGE FUND - ALPFA
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student who is pursuing a degree in an accounting, finance, IT or related field and has a minimum GPA of 3.0. Student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of Hispanic/Latino heritage, and reside in the U.S or Puerto Rico.
Application deadline: April 15, 2007
http://www.hispanicfund.org/
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LAGRANT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be majoring in a field of study that has an emphasis on public relations, marketing or advertising, or minoring in communications with desire to pursue a career in public relations, marketing or advertising. Student must be a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American, Asian Pacific American, Hispanic or Native American.
Application deadline: February 29, 2008
http://www.lagrantfoundation.org/
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF ACCOUNTANTS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Applicant must be an undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited business school, college or university, majoring in accounting, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be a citizen of the U.S. or Canada.
Application deadline: March 10th annually
http://www.nsacct.org
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION –
ENID HALL GRISWOLD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a student accepted or enrolled in an accredited college or university in the U. S., and majoring in political science, history, government, or economics.
Application deadline: February 15, 2008
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
NEW JERSEY SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS – COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a New Jersey resident who attends a New Jersey college or university, and majoring or has a concentration in accounting, with at least 12 credits in accounting completed by the end of spring 2007 semester. Student must be a junior or senior undergraduate, or entering an accounting-related graduate program in spring 2007 or fall 2007.
Application deadline: January 16, 2008
http://www.njscpa.org/students/scholarships/college.cfm
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STATEWIDE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a full-time college freshman student in fall 2006, who intends to major in business or business technology related fields. Student must be of Hispanic heritage, and a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of New Jersey.
Application deadline: October 30, 2007
http://www.shccnj.org
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COLLEGE
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICS TEACHERS- BARBARA LOTZE SCHOLARSHIP FOR FUTURE TEACHERS
Applicant must be a high school senior or undergraduate student planning to pursue a career in teaching physics
and is U.S. citizen.
Application deadline: Open
http://www.aapt.org/Grants/lotze.cfm
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS- EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be recommended by a Dean and at least one faculty member. Only one applicant per institution can be recommended. Student must be planning to pursue a career in school administration.
Application deadline: August 31, 2007
http://www.aasa.org
JUMP-START
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS
Applicant must be majoring in computer science, foreign languages, library science/media specialist, mathematics, sciences, special education or technology education/industrial arts. Student must have completed 48 credits, but not more than 90 credits (completed by 9/1/06), be a full-time student in the spring 2007, and a U.S. citizen.
Application deadline: November 1, 2007
http://www.udel.edu/CSC/maee/index.html
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STRAIGHTFORWARD MEDIA TEACHER SCHOLARSHIPS
Applicant must be an elementary, junior high, high school, college or post-secondary student pursuing a career in education. International students may also apply.
Application deadline: Varies.
http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/education/
UNITED COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS OF AMERICA - CHARITIES TRUST FUND
Applicant must meet one or more of the following criteria: a teacher for people with mental retardation who needs additional course work to be certified or to retain certification; an experienced teacher who wishes to become certified to teach people with mental retardation; have a Bachelor's or Master's degree and wish to pursue graduate work in special education with an emphasis on teaching people with mental retardation; a college junior or senior student whose undergraduate course of study in special education specifically focusing on teaching people with mental retardation; or a student enrolled in courses to become a certified instructor under a structured trade, vocational or recreation program at a facility for people with mental retardation. Student must plan to be of service to people with mental retardation in the U.S. or Canada and demonstrate financial need.
Application deadline: Open
http://www.uct.org/UCT-CTF/apply_ctf.html
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AMERICAN COPY EDITORS SOCIETY
Applicant must be a junior, senior undergraduate or graduate student in the fall, or graduating student who will take full-time copy editing job or internship.
Application deadline: November 15, 2008
http://www.copydesk.org/
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL
ASSOCIATION
The APA offers various scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students studying psychology.
Application deadline: Varies.
http://www.apa.org/students/funding.html
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR ENGINEERING EDUCATION- SMART SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in science, mathematics, chemistry, physics, computer sciences, engineering, biosciences, cognitive and behavior sciences, or psychology, and has a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Application deadline: December 14, 2007
http://www.asee.org/resources/fellowships/smart/about.cfm
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CRIMINOLOGY- UNDERGRADUATE MINORITY SCHOLAR/ MENTOR
RESEARCH GRANTS
Applicant must be studying criminology or criminal justice, be near the end of his/her sophomore year of undergraduate study, and a member of a historically disadvantaged and under-represented ethnic and racial group. Faculty member who is mentoring the applicant will co-apply for the grant with the student. Applications are submitted during the student’s sophomore year, with funding beginning in the student’s junior year.
Application deadline: May 1, 2008
http://www.asc41.com/uminorfel.htm
AMERICAN SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION - FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Applicant must be a sociologist or a graduate student in sociology.
Application deadline:January 31, 2008
http://www.asanet.org
ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED FRAUD EXAMINERS- RITCHIE JENNINGS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student who is currently enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university, and has a declared major in accounting or criminal justice.
Application deadline: April 20, 2007
http://www.acfe.com/home.asp
COUNTY PROSECUTORS ASSOCIATION OF
NEW JERSEY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
• HARRIS Y. COTTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a New Jersey resident accepted for admission to a law school, have an interest in pursuing a career as a prosecutor with an emphasis in domestic violence or hate crime prosecutions, and demonstrate financial need.
Application deadline: June 22 annually
http://www.gfoa.org/
• OSCAR W. RITTENHOUSE
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a New Jersey resident accepted for admission to a law school, have an interest in pursuing a career as a prosecutor and demonstrate financial need.
Application deadline: June 22 annually
http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/prosecutor/scholarshipinformation.htm
• ANDREW K. RUOTOLO, JR.
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a New Jersey resident who is accepted in a law or graduate school, and is committed to enhance the rights and well-being of children through child advocacy programs. Student must demonstrate financial need.
Application deadline: June 22 annually
http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/prosecutor/scholarshipinformation.htm
• JOHN H. STAMLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a New Jersey resident and a sworn law enforcement officer who is enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program to improve his/her effectiveness as a law enforcement officer. Student must demonstrate financial need.
Application deadline: June 22 annually
http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/prosecutor/scholarshipinformation.htm
GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOC./ US AND CANADA SCHOLARSHIPS
• MINORITIES IN GOVERNMENT FINANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be currently a junior, senior undergraduate, or graduate student pursuing a degree in public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics or business administration (with a specific focus on government or nonprofit management). Student must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada and belong to one of the following ethnic groups: Black or African American, American Indian or Alaskan native, Asian native, Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latino.
Application deadline: March 2, 2007
http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml
• PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATION SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a graduate student pursuing a degree in public administration, finance, business administration or social sciences and a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada.
Application deadline:
March 2, 2007
http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml
MARTIN LUTHER KING, Jr. COMMISSION SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must show evidence that he/ she intends to pursue a course of study in social work, labor, history, political science, divinity or religion, sociology, psychology, or other fields that will enable him/her to further the causes championed by Dr. King. Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have completed 15 credits. Applicant must be a permanent resident of NJ. College graduating seniors are not eligible. The person making the nomination must submit the application packet. The nominator may not be a relative of the student.
Application deadline: January 29, 2007
http://www.njmlkcommission.com/programs.html
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH UNDERGRATUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled or accepted in a biomedical, behavioral, or social science health-related research program, at an accredited four-year institution. Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.5, be a U.S. citizen, and come from a disadvantaged background.
Application deadline: February 28, 2007
http://ugsp.info.nih.gov/
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF DAUGHTERS OF THE
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
• ENID HALL GRISWOLD MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a student accepted or enrolled in an accredited college or university in the U. S., and majoring in political science, history, government, or economics.
Application deadline: February 15, 2007
http://www.dar.org/
• J.E. CALDWELL CENTENNIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a graduate student pursuing a course of study in the field of historic preservation.
Application deadline: February 15, 2007
http://www.dar.org/
PASSAIC COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION – HONOR NICHOLAS G. MANDAK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a Passaic County resident, who intends to study law, criminal justice, paralegal education, or attend courses for police or sheriff’s officers. Students who have already been awarded a full tuition scholarship or waiver of tuition or fees from another source are not eligible to apply.
For further information, you may contact the Office of Scholarships.
Application deadline: February 15, 2007
http://www.passaicbar.org/
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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND HEALTH
ADDEO SCHOLARSHIP -
ST. JOSEPH’S WAYNE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
Applicant must be a student interested in pursing a career in nursing.
For further information, you may contact the Office of Scholarships.
Application deadline: July 1annually
ARMED FORCES COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS ASSOCIATION--EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
• COMPUTER GRAPHICS DESIGN SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a sophomore, junior or senior full-time student, enrolled in a computer graphic design program in an accredited college or university, and a U.S. citizen.
Application deadline: October 15, 2007
http://www.afcea.org/
• SCHOLARSHIP FOR WORKING STUDENTS
Applicant must be a sophomore, junior or senior part-time student, majoring in electrical or chemical systems, aerospace engineering, mathematics, physics or computer science. Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.4, be enrolled in at least two classes per semester, currently employed, and a U.S. citizen.
Application deadline: September 15, 2008
http://www.afcea.org/
• GENERAL EMMETT PAIGE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be student who is currently enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S, is majoring in electrical, chemical, systems or aerospace engineering, mathematics, physics, science or mathematics education, technology management, management information systems, or computer science, and has a minimum GPA of 3.4. Scholarships are for persons on active duty in the uniformed military services, to veterans, and to their spouses or dependents (veterans attending college as freshmen are eligible to apply; all others must be at least second-year college students, enrolled full time as sophomores or juniors at the time of application.)
Application deadline: March 1, 2008
http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/undergraduate/genemm.asp
• SCHOLARSHIP FOR WORKING PROFESSIONALS
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, attending an accredited college or university in the U.S. as either a traditional or distance-learning student. Student must be majoring in electrical, chemical, systems or aerospace engineering; mathematics; physics; technical management; computer information systems; computer science or related fields. Undergraduate applicant must be of at lest sophomore year and have minimum GPA of 3.4. Graduate applicant must have completed at least two postgraduate-level courses and be enrolled in Master's degree program.
Application deadline: September 15, 2007
http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/workingstudents/ws1.asp
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICS TEACHERS- BARBARA LOTZE SCHOLARSHIP FOR FUTURE TEACHERS
Applicant must be a high school senior or undergraduate student planning to pursue a career in teaching physics, and a U.S. citizen.
Application deadline: Open
http://www.aapt.org/
ASSOCIATION DES MEDECINS HAITIENS A L'ETRANGER (AMHE)
Applicant must be of Haitian ancenstry, a matriculated student of an undergraduate or graduate level, pursuing a career in a health related field, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
Application deadline: April 15, 2007
www.amhe.org
ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE 2006 KRISTEN R. LORENTZEN AWARD IN PHYSICS
Applicant must be a sophomore or junior undergraduate student pursuing a degree in physics (including space physics and geophysics) or geoscience. Student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Application deadline: February 1, 2008
http://www.awis.org/
BARRY M. GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a full-time sophomore or junior undergraduate student pursuing a career in mathematics, natural sciences, or engineering, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Contact Dr. Pradeep K. Patnaik at 973-720-3454 or patnaikp@wpunj.edu
Application deadline: November 30, 2007
http://www.act.org/
CAMPUS RN/AACN NURSING SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Applicant must be a student pursuing a professional nursing education program.
Application deadline: Open
http://www.campusrn.com/
GOOGLE ANITA BORG SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a senior undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a computer science, computer engineering, or related technical program. Student must maintain full-time status and have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
Application deadline: February 1, 2008
https://services.google.com/inquiry/anitaborg
HISPANIC COLLEGE FUND
• HISPANIC COLLEGE FUND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applicant must be or planning to be an undergraduate student in any major, or a graduate student studying business administration, finance, accounting, computer science, or computer engineering. Student must be or planning to be enrolled full-time for the 2007-2008 academic year, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, demonstrate financial need, be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent, and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Application deadline: April 15, 2007
http://www.hispanicfund.org/
• NASA MUST SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applicant must be a rising freshman, sophomore, junior or transfer student attending or enrolling in an accredited U.S. higher education institution as a full-time student, have earned and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. Student must be
a U.S. citizen from an underrepresented group (Women, African American,
Hispanic American, Native American, and persons with disabilities).
Application deadline: March 1, 2008
http://www.hispanicfund.org/applications/!
JUMP-START SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS
Applicant must be majoring in computer science, foreign languages, library science/media specialist, mathematics, sciences, special education or technology education/industrial arts. Student must have completed 48 credits, but not more than 90 credits (completed by 9/1/05), be a full-time student in the spring 2006 semester and a U.S. citizen.
Application deadline: November 1, 2007
http://www.udel.edu/CSC/maee/index.html
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC NURSES
Applicant must be of Hispanic descent/ethnicity, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need. Student must be a member of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses.
Application deadline: January 11, 2008
http://www.thehispanicnurses.org/
NATIONAL BLACK NURSES ASSOCIATION, INC. NBNA
Applicant must be currently enrolled in a nursing program (B.S.N., A.D., Diploma or L.P.N. / L.V.N.), have at least one full-year of school remaining, and be in good scholastic standing. Applicant must be a member of NBNA and a member of a local chapter (if one exists in his/her area).
Application deadline: April 15 annually
http://www.nbna.org/scholarship.htm
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH UNDERGRATUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be full-time enrolled or accepted in a biomedical, behavioral, or social science health-related research program, at an accredited 4-year undergraduate institution. Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.5, be a U.S. citizen, and come from a disadvantaged background.
Application deadline: February 28, 2007
http://ugsp.info.nih.gov/
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN
REVOLUTION
NURSING SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
• CAROLINE E. HOLT NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited school of nursing and demonstrate financial need.
Application deadlines: February 15 and August 15
http://www.dar.org/
• MADELINE PICKETT
COGSWELL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited school of nursing. Applicant must be a member, descendent of a member or eligible for membership in NSDAR.
Application deadlines: February 15 and August 15
http://www.dar.org/
NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION NSNA FOUNDATION
Applicant must be currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing or pre-nursing in Associate’s degree, Baccalaureate, Diploma, generic Doctorate, or generic Master's programs. Funds are not available for graduate study unless it is for a first degree in nursing.
Application deadline: January 11, 2008
http://www.nsna.org/foundation/
WALTER D. HEAD FOUNDATION
Applicant must be a full time student residing in either Bergen, Hudson or Passaic counties majoring in either Environment Studies, Journalism or assisting people with disabillities.
Application deadline: March 31, 2008 http://www.clubrunner.ca/Data/7490/html/23399/Scholarship%20APPLICATION%20FORM%20082407.pdf
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TECHNICAL MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or gradate student pursuing a degree in chemistry, information management, computing and software systems, material science, printing management science, laser optics, physics, material science or engineering. Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be a U.S. citizen or visa-holding permanent resident of African American, Asian, Pacific Island, Native American, Native Alaskan, or of Hispanic descent.
Application deadline: September 15, 2007
http://www.xerox.com/go/xrx/template/009.jsp?view=Feature&Xcntry=USA&Xlang=en_US&ed_name=Careers_Technical_Scholarship
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GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP
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ABBOTT AND FENNER BUSINESS CONSULTANTS SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be between the age of 16 and 30. The applicant is to submit an essay on one of the two topics that appear on the A&F website.
Application deadline: June 20, 2008
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
All-INK.COM SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be or planning to be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited college or university in the spring 2007, fall 2007 or 2007-2008 academic year. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The essay question reads: “Who has had the greatest impact on your life; What do you hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after completing college.”
Application deadline: December 31, 2007
http://www.xmission.com/
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SCHOLARSHIP
• General criteria for merit based scholarship: Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and show evidence of leadership by participation in community or campus activities.
• General criteria for Youth-P.A.C scholarship: Applicant must be a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, an undergraduate of at least sophomore status, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, demonstrate financial need and participate in leadership, volunteer, civic or campus activities.
Application deadline: April 15, 2008
http://www.akaeaf.org/scholarships.htm
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN-GREATER WAYNE AREA BRANCH SCHOLARSHIPS
Applicant must be a college-bound female, over 25 and accepted or enrolled in an accredited college or university working towards a Bachelor’s degree. Applicant must be a resident of Bergen, Morris or Passaic County.
For more information, contact the AAUW Wayne Branch at A-K(973) 595-9292 or L-Z(973)423-9355
Application deadline: April 7, 2008
ARMENIAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student who has completed one full year of study at an accredited four-year college in the U.S. by June of 2007 or is enrolled in a two-year college and be transferring to a four-year college or university as a full-time student in the fall 2007. Student must be of Armenian descent.
Application deadline: March 15, 2008
http://www.asainc.org/index.php
ASSOCIATION FOR NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION - MARIUS "GABE" DEGABRIELE SCHOLARSHIP Undergraduate scholarship award: Applicant must be enrolled for a minimum of 6 credit hours, and have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at an accredited two-year or 30 credit hours at a four-year institution. Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 calculated based upon the last 15 credit hours for a junior college or 30 credit hours for a four-year institution.
• Graduate scholarship award: Applicant must have completed a Bachelor’s degree and be accepted or enrolled in an accredited graduate program for a minimum of 6 credit hours. Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
Application deadline: January 31, 2007
http://www.antshe.org/
AYN RAND ESSAY COMPETITION ATLAS
SHRUGGED
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student, who will submit an essay on a topic regarding Ayn Rand's novel “Atlas Shrugged”.
Application deadline: September 17, 2007
http://www.aynrand.org
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S FOUNDATION
Applicant must be officially accepted into an accredited program or certificate program at a U.S. college or university and plan to graduate or receive certification between December 1, 2007 and August 31, 2009. Student must be a female at least 25 years of age by May 2, 2008, a U.S. citizen or U.S. national, and demonstrate financial need.
Application deadline: April 15, 2008
http://www.bpwusa.org
CALGON CAMPUS TMA SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY COMPETITION FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
Applicant must be a female student who is enrolled and matriculated at an accredited four-year undergraduate college or university program in the U.S. as of September 1, 2007. Student must be 18 years of age or older as of June 23, 2007, a legal resident of the U.S., have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and remain enrolled in the same accredited four-year college or university for at least one year following the scholarship to be eligible for the full award.
Application deadline: February 28, 2007
http://www.takemeaway.com/scholarship/index.html
CARDONORS SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA, be a student in good standing at his/her current institution, and be attending or planning to attend an accredited US College.
Application deadline: Open
http://www.cardonors.com/car-donation-scholarship.html
CENTER FOR EDUCATION rESOURCES - a. pATRICK CHARNON SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be admitted or enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program of study in an accredited four-year college or university in the US, maintain good academic standing and make progress towards a degree, submit a 2-4 page essay on how community service experiences have shaped your life and how you will use your college education to build communities in a manner consistent with Pat Charnon's values of compassion, tolerance, generosity and respect.
Application deadline: March 31, 2007
http://www.cesresources.org/
CHARLES SHAFAE' SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Applicant must be an undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.2. Student must be a legal resident of the U.S. or hold a valid student visa.
Application deadline: January 1, 2008
http://www.papercheck.com/
CITIZENS FOR GLOBAL SOLUTIONS-FLASH MOVIE CONTEST
Applicant must be a student, budding artist, multi-media designer, or activist who is interested in making a flash video on “ America’s role in the world; Why do global problems matter to Americans and what do you think America should do about them?”.
Application deadline: April 1, 2007
http://advocacy.globalsolutions.org
COLLEGE PROWLER ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
Applicant must be a college freshman or recent transfer student, and a U.S. resident. International students with valid visas are also eligible to apply. Student is required to submit an essay on a suggested topic.
Application deadline: Monthly
http://www.collegeprowler.com
CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Applicant must be accepted in an accredited community college, four-year university, or graduate/ professional program, and have a history of participation in public service-oriented activities. Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student, demonstrate financial need and a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Application deadline: April 16, 2007
http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/scholarship/scholarshipawards.htm
DALE E. FRIDELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be currently attending or planning to attend a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other post-secondary education program. Student must not have already been receiving or awarded a full-tuition scholarship or waiver from another source. International students are eligible to apply.
Application deadlines:October 14, January 14, April 14, July 14
http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/
DANA CHISTMAS SCHOLARSHIP FOR HEROISM
Applicant must be a New Jersey resident both at the time of the act of heroism and upon application. Student must be 21 years of age or younger at the time of the heroic act, a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, and registered with the Selective Service (if required).
Application deadline: October 12, 2007
http://hesaa.org/aid_professionals2/aid_programs/menu.asp?type=scholarship
ELIE WIESEL PRIZE IN ETHICS ESSAY CONTEST
Applicant must be a full-time junior or senior undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. during the fall 2006 semester. Student is required to write thought-provoking personal essays that raise questions, single out issues and are racial arguments for ethical action. Note: The student interested in entering the contest is required to have a professor review his/her essay and sign the Contest Entry Form. A maximum of four entries per professor per contest year will be accepted.
Application deadline: December 7, 2007
http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org/
ELDER AND LEEMAUR PUBLISHERS SCHOLARSHIPS
Applicant must submit an essay no more than 500 words on one of the suggested topics. Half of the available awards will go towards entrance scholarships, while the remainder will be given to current undergraduate students.
Application deadline: December 1, 2007
http://www.elpublishers.com/content/AboutUWS.php
EXCLAMATION SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a female undergraduate student, 18 years of age or older as of 6/23/07, and a legal resident of one of the U.S. or District of Columbia. Student must be enrolled in an accredited program at a U.S. college, university or vocational-technical school for the 2007-2008 academic year, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Application deadline: April 30, 2007
http://www.exclamationbycoty.com/
FEDERAL EMPLOYEE EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE FUND
Applicant must be a current postal employee with at least three years of federal service, or a dependent family member (child or spouse); Dependent applicant is first eligible to apply during his/her senior year in high school. Employee applicant may be part-time student while dependent applicant must be of full-time status. Applicant must be enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited post secondary school and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Application deadline: March 30, 2007
http://www.feea.org/
FRANK O'NEILL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be attending a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other post-secondary education program in the 2007-08 or 2008-09 academic year. Students receiving or awarded a full-tuition scholarship or waiver from another source are not eligible. The application essay question reads: “Write an essay on how one instance of peer pressure has made a positive or negative impact on your life and if given the chance, would you change this instance.”
Application deadline: December, 31 2007
http://www.easyaid.com
GENERAL MOTORS MINORITY DEALERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Applicant must be a high school student graduating in the Spring 2008 or a currently enrolled college student attending the 2008-2009 academic year, have a GPA of 3.0 or better, demonstrate good academic standing as well as community service and be a US citizen.
Application deadline: November 16, 2007
http://www.gmmda.org
GRANDMOTHERS FOR PEACE INTERNATIONAL-BARBARA WIEDNER AND DOROTHY VANDERCOOK SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a high-school senior or a college freshman. Student is required to write a brief autobiography of his/her activities relating to peace and social justice, nuclear, disarmament issues and conflict resolution, and describe how you will contribute to a peaceful and just society in the future.
Application deadline: March 1, 2008
http://www.grandmothersforpeace.org/
HARRY s. tRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Applicant must be a full-time junior during the 2007-2008 academic year, committed to a career in public service as defined in the criteria, in the upper quarter of his/her class, and a US citizen. The applicant must be nominated from their school of higher education.
Application deadline: February 5, 2008
http://www.truman.gov
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student, pursuing a degree in an accredited college or university in the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam. Student must have earned at least 12 undergraduate credits, have a minimum GPA of 3.00, have applied for Federal Financial Aid, and be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, of Hispanic heritage. Graduate students must be enrolled in their first two years of a Master’s, or their first four years of a Doctoral program.
Application deadline: October 15, 2007
http://www.hsf.net/scholarship/programs/college.php
INDEPENDENT WOMEN'S FORUM ESSAY CONTEST
Applicant must submit an essay of no more than 750 words that addresses the two articles posted in the application.
Application deadline: December 1, 2007
http://www.iwf.org/campuscorner/
JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB OF RIDGEWOOD 2007-08 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a women with an economic and educational need who resides within a 19 mile radius of Ridgewood. A letter of application stating why she feels she should be one of the recipients chosen for this scholarship should be sent to : The Junior Woman's Club of Ridgewood, 215 West Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, Attn: Scholarship Committee - M. Dunphey. Letters should be postmarked no later than May 1, 2008.
KELLEY COMMUNICATIONS
Applicant must be a current or future college student with bleeding disorders, including HIV.
Various scholarship funds are offered. Application deadlines vary.
http://www.kelleycom.com/
KOREAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Applicant must be a high-achieving, full-time undergraduate or graduate Korean American student who demonstrates financial need, and is involved in school and community activities.
Application deadline: June 23, 2007
http://www.kasf.org/application_set.html
KOSCIUSZKO FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Applicant must be an undergraduate senior, an entering graduate, or a current graduate student, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Student must be of Polish descent, and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Students who are U.S. citizens and majoring in Polish studies are eligible to apply.
Application deadline: January 16, 2007
http://www.thekf.org/EDScholarships_US_Tuition.html
LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Applicant must be a student who is blind or partially sighted.
Application deadline:Varies
http://www.lighthouse.org/
MAMASHEALTH.COM SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Applicant must be enrolled as an undergraduate student in a college or university in the U.S. or Canada and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Student must submit an essay, no more than 750 words, which addresses the following question: “Should states enact laws that would require girls to be vaccinated against Human Papillomavirus (HPV)?"
Application deadline: September 30, 2007
http://www.mamashealth.com/aboutus/scholarship3.asp
MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIPS
Applicant must be an undergraduate student who is the son, daughter or grandchild of a U.S. Marine.
Application deadline: April 15, 2008
http://www.marine-scholars.org/
MONEY MATTERS101.COM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applicant must be an undergraduate student attending a college or university in the U.S. or Canada and have a minimum GPA of 2.3. Student must submit an essay, no more than 750 words, which addresses the following question: “Is getting a college application becoming too expensive for the average student?"
Application deadline: December 31, 2007
http://www.moneymatters101.com/
NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Applicant must be a student who is enrolled in an U.S. accredited institution of higher education, have a minimum GPA of 3.25, and is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The awards will be made on the basis of academic merit and divided between two groups of students. Applicant must fit into one of the two NIAF scholarship categories:
• General Category I: Italian American student who demonstrates outstanding potential and high academic achievements. Area of study: open.
• General Category II: Student from any ethnic background who is majoring or minoring in Italian language, Italian studies, Italian American studies or a related field, and demonstrates outstanding potential and high academic achievements.
Application deadline: March 6, 2008
https://www.niaf.org/scholarships/index.asp
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
• LILLIAN AND ARTHUR DUNN SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be an undergraduate student who is the son or daughter of a member of the NSDAR. Students pursuing graduate study may reapply each year for an additional period of up to four years of study.
Application deadline: February 15 annually
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
• AMERICAN INDIAN SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a undergraduate or graduate Native American student who is enrolled in a college, university or technical school, has a minimum GPA of 2.75 and demonstrates financial need.
Application deadlines: April 1 and October 1 annually
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
• FRANCES CRAWFORD MARVIN - AMERICAN INDIAN SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a Native American student who is enrolled full-time at a college or university. Student must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Application deadline: February 1 annually
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
NEGATIVE POPULATION GROWTH SCHOLASRHIP
Applicant must submit an essay between 500 and 750 words on the question, "In October 2006, the US population reached 300 million. Is a population of this size sustainable in the long term? If not, what population size would be sustainable and why?"
Application deadline: April 18, 2007
http://www.npg.org/scholarship.html
NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION COUNSELING SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a college sophomore attending a four-year college. Student’s school counselor, high school or college/university admission office must be a member of NJACAC.
Application deadline: March 1, 2007
http://www.njacac.com/scholarship.htm
NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATORS, INC.
Applicant must be a New Jersey resident who demonstrates unusual hardship and/or have evidence of unmet need, and demonstrate significant educational debt (loan or unmet need).
Application deadline: March 16, 2007
http://www.njasfaa.org/
NICHOLAS MARTINI SCHOLARSHIP– UNICO
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student of Italian decent and residing in Rutherford, New Jersey.
Application deadline: April 15, 2007
For applications and detailed information regarding eligibility and deadline submission dates contact Dr. Cuozzo at (201) 935-8279 or (201) 935-3115
OP LOFTBED SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is planning to be enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university in the 2007-08 academic year. Student must answer to a set of questions, such as “Imagine that you have just found out that you have 24 hours left to live. Tell us what you plan to do in your last day on earth.”
Application deadline:July 31, 2007
http://www.oploftbed.com/
PATRICIA M. McNAMARA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a student who is or planning to be enrolled in a college within a year of the deadline. The application essay reads: “Define diversity including an experience in which diversity has effected your life in a positive or negative aspect.”
Application deadline: May 31, 2008
http://www.patricias-scholarship.org/status.html
PI LAMBDA THETA - THE STUDENT SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS
Applicant must be a member of Pi Lambda Theta, enrolled for a minimum of three semester hours at a regionally accredited institution during the year following the award, and have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
Application deadline: May 31, 2008
http://www.pilambda.org/
POLISH CULTURAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a New Jersey resident, of Polish descent, and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Student must have completed his/her freshman year at an accredited college or university and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Application deadline: April 2, 2007
http://www.polishculturalfoundation.org/
POLISH UNIVERSITY CLUB OF NEW JERSEY
Applicant must be a New Jersey resident of Polish descent, and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Student must have completed his/her sophomore year as a full-time student in an accredited college or university, and have a minimum G.P.A. of 2.8.
Application deadline: March 21, 2007
For further information you may contact the Office of Scholarships
RANKIN FOUNDATION- JEANNETTE WOMEN'S EDUCATION FUND
Applicant must be a low-income female student, age 35 or older as of March 1 in the year of application, and a U.S. citizen. Student must be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited school, pursuing a technical/vocational education, an Associate's degree, or a first Bachelor's degree. Students who have already earned a Bachelor's or higher degree are not eligible to apply.
Application deadline: March 1, 2007
http://www.rankinfoundation.org/
RETIRED ENLISTED ASSOCIATION NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must have dependent status as defined by the Internal Revenue Service. Applicant must have a parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, who is a member of The Retired Enlisted Association or TREA's National Auxiliary, or who was a TREA or Auxiliary member in good standing at the time of their demise.
Application deadline: April 30, 2007
http://www.trea.org/
SALLIE MAE SCHOLARSHIPS
• AMERICAN DREAM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate African American student who has a minimum GPA of 2.5, demonstrates financial need, and is U.S. citizen.
Application deadline: April 15, 2007
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/
• SALLIE MAE FUND FIRST IN MY FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student in the US or Puerto Rico, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need. Student must be a US citizen or permanent resident and the first in family to attend college for the 2007-08 academic year.
Application deadline: April 15, 2007
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/
• SALLIE MAE FUND UNMET NEED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applicant must be or planning to be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited postsecondary institution, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Student must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident, who has a family income for calendar year 2007 of $30,000 or less.
Application deadline: May 31, 2007
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/
• SALLIE MAE 911 EDUCATION FUND
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student who is a child of someone killed or permanently disabled as a result of the terrorist attacks.
Application deadline: Open
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/
SEPTEMBER 11 SCHOLARSHIP ALLIANCE
Applicant must be a dependent child, spouse, or domestic partner of a victim of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The scholarships may be used to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school in the U.S. or other countries. While most funds are directed to undergraduate study, some funds will provide scholarships for graduate study.
Application deadline: Varies
http://www.scholarships911.org/
STATE-SCHOLARSHIPS.COM SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must live in one of the 50 states and be an undergraduate or graduate student.
Application deadline: May 1, 2007
www.state-scholarships.com
STRAIGHTFORWARD MEDIA SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a current or prospective student at a community college, university, technical/vocational school, or continuing education program. The online essay questions read: “Why did you choose your field of study over other educational opportunities? And what contribution will you make to the world? How will a StraightForward Media Minority Scholarship help you meet your educational and professional goals?”
Application deadlines: December 31, March 31, June 30, September 30
www.straightforwardmedia.com/minority/
TALBOTS WOMEN'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Applicant must be a female undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school. Scholarship awards are based primarily on financial need and previous achievements for women who earned their high school diploma or general education diploma at least 10 years ago.
Application deadline: January 2, 2008
http://www1.talbots.com/about/scholar/scholar.asp
UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applicant must be a full-time freshman in the fall, have a minimum GPA of 3.3, demonstrate leadership abilities through participation in community service or extracurricular activities, and meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria.
Student must be an African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American, and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Application deadline: January 11, 2008
http://www.uncf.org/scholarships/gatesscholarship.asp
USA FUNDS - ACCESS TO EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Various scholarship funds are offered. Applicant must be registered on the USA Funds Website in order to have access to an award database.
Application deadline: February 15, 2008
www.usafunds.org
WALTER D. HEAD FOUNDATION
Applicant must be a full time student residing in either Bergen, Hudson or Passaic counties majoring in either Environment Studies, Journalism or assisting people with disabillities.
Application deadline: March 31, 2008
http://www.clubrunner.ca/Data/7490/html/23399/Scholarship%20APPLICATION%20FORM%20082407.pdf
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STUDY ABROAD RESOURCES
AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Applicant must be a citizen of a country in which there are Rotary clubs. Student must have completed at least two years of college-level coursework or equivalent professional experience before commencing his/her scholarship studies, and be proficient in the language of the proposed host country. The scholarships are not appropriate for students seeking to continue studies already begun at a foreign institution. Initial application must be made through a Rotary club in the applicant's legal or permanent residence or place of full-time study or employment.
Application deadline: For 2007-08 awards, club deadlines may be as early as 1 March 2006 or as late as 15 July 2006
http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/prospect/process/index.html
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS- STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must submit an essay, no more than 1,000 words, which addresses the following question: "How study abroad will change my life".
Application deadline: April 15, 2006 for fall 2006 and academic year 2006-07; October 1, 2006 for spring 2007
http://www.aifsabroad.com/ays06/scholarships.htm
ASSOCIATED BOARD FOR THE ROYAL SCHOOLS OF MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS STUDY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Scholarships are offered for study at the Royal Schools of Music. Applicant must be an undergraduate student, age 17 or older, or a postgraduate student, age 21 or older by 31 January in the year of entry to one of the Schools. Student must be national of a country that is not a member of the European Union. Applicants who have been living or studying in the U.K. for more than a year immediately proceeding 31 January in the year of entry to the course are not be eligible to apply.
Application deadline: January 31 in the year of proposed entry to a course.
http://www.abrsm.org/?page=exams/regs/international/intern22.html
BENJAMIN A. GILMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM- STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM
Applicant must be or will be receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of his/her study. Student must be studying abroad for at least 4 weeks. Summer only programs are not eligible.
Application deadlines: April 3, 2007; September 2007
www.iie.org/gilman
DAVID L. BOREN UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS-STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, enrolled as an undergraduate student in an accredited college or university in the U.S., and planning to study less commonly taught languages abroad in a country outside the Western Europe, Canada, or New Zealand that meets home institution standards.
Application deadline: February 13, 2007
http://www.iie.org/
GEORGE J. MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS GRADUATE STUDY ABROAD IRELAND
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, between the ages of 18 and 30, and planning to pursue graduate studies at institutions of higher learning in Ireland.
Application deadline: October 6, 2006 for 2007-08 academic year
http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html
MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP – STUDY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who already holds a first degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. Student must have graduated from an undergraduate college or university after April 2004, have obtained a minimum GPA of 3.7, and not have studied in a British university.
Application deadline: October 4, 2006
http://www.marshallscholarship.org/comp.html
WALTER D. HEAD FOUNDATION - GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS
Applicant must be qualified to extend their studies in foreign countries and must be part of a degree program.
Application deadline: March 31, 2009
http://www.clubrunner.ca/Data/7490/html/23399/Scholarship%20APPLICATION%20FORM%20082407.pdf
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES THAT PROVIDE LISTINGS OF STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS
AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR FOREIGN STUDY
http://www.aifs.org/
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES ABROAD
http://www.gowithcea.com/financing/scholarships.html
FREEMAN ASIA– UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS FOR STUDY IN ASIA
http://www.iie.org/Freeman-ASIA
IIEPASSPORT
http://www.iiepassport.org/
INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP ONLINE
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