Scholarships: Scholarship Search Information, Scholarships from Colleges and General Scholarships
Don't forget you can schedule a scholarship appointment with someone from the Northern Arizona College Resource Center: www.NACRC.net or (928)637-6590)
FAFSA including link to application:
Pin registration for FAFSA: www.pin.ed.gov
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Completing the FAFSA: http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/completing_fafsa/index.html
FAFSA4caster: http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov (all college web-sites are also now required to have a financial aid estimation calculator)
Federal Student Aid information: http://studentaid.ed.gov
Financial Aid & Scholarship Searches/Information:
Avoiding scholarship scams -- check this site first: www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/scholarship/
www.azfoundation.org/scholarships - largest private provider of scholarships for students graduating from Arizona high schools. Awards over $4 million annually.
www.studentaid2.ed.gov -- information on federal scholarships
www.azcsf.org - research scholarships for Arizona residents
www.azed.gov and www.azgrants.gov - scholarships for students graduating from Arizona high schools
http://mappingyourfuture.org/paying - provides advice on how to pay for your education
www.finaid.org/otheraid/natamind.phtml - information regarding financial aid for Native American students
www.finaid.org - financial aid calculator, a college projector, and educational savings plan designer, scholarship information and more.
http://www.scholarships360.org/ - provides information on many unique, more obscure scholarships
http://www.finaid.org/ - learn about smart searching for scholarships
http://www.collegeanswer.com/index.jsp - WiredScholar Free Scholarship Search
http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/ - Guaranteed Scholarships
http://www.blackexcel.org/06-200-free-scholarships-minorities.htm - information of different scholarships for Minorities
http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm - 25 different Scholarship Gateways
http://apps.collegeboard.org/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp - or go to www.collegeboard.com - College Board Scholarship Search
http://scholarshipamerica.org/ - Scholarship America, a GREAT source for all things related to scholarships
http://www.fastweb.com/ - FastWeb: free scholarship search engine
http://www.schoolsoup.com - scholarship search engine
www.scholarshipexperts.com/ - free scholarship search engine
www.petersons.com/ - free scholarship search engine
peointernation.org (or contact chapat928@gmail.com): Educational grants, loans and scholarships for women -- Educational Loan Fund, International Peace Scholarship Fund, Scholar Awards, Cottey College, Program for Continuing Education, Star Scholarship
Specific College/Forum Scholarships:
Arizona Assurance (University of Arizona): covers essential college education costs for 8 semesters. Students must be accepted to the program and need a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and to demonstrate financial need (total annual family income of $42,000 or less on the FAFSA and be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant. Apply by March 1.
financialaid.arizona.edu/assurance
ASU; CCLI College Essentials Scholarship; Overview: http://outreach.asu.edu/ccli/college-essentials-scholarship - provides money for Freshman ASU students to purchase college supplies; Chinese ***Language Summer Camp; Overview: http://asu.edu/clas/silc/startalk/ - free aside from initial registration fee
Boston University; Trustee Scholarship Competition: http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/costs-aid-scholarships/scholarships/trustee/
Maryland Institute College of Art; Overview of scholarships available through MAEF: http://www.mica.edu/Give_to_MICA/Ways_to_Give/Scholarships/MAEF_at_MICA.html - offers scholarships to young artists interested in pursuing a career in the visual arts
Middlebury; All Scholarship info: http://www.middlebury.edu/offices/support/fellowships
The National Youth Leadership Forum; On Medicine: http://www.nylf.org/med/tuition.cfm ; On Law and CSI: http://www.nylf.org/law/tuition.cfm; On National Security: http://www.nylf.org/ns/tuition.cfm; On Collegiate Success: http://www.nylf.org/cs/tuition.cfm
NAU; College of Arts and Letters; Dept of Theatre: http://www.cal.nau.edu/theatre/scholarships.asp ; Emily Benson Memorial Scholarship; General: http://www.team-emily.com/ - for students how face a daily medical challenge
Oxford; Rhodes Scholarship at Oxford: http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info - “Mr. Rhodes’ Will contains four criteria by which prospective Rhodes Scholars are to be selected: literary and scholastic attainments; energy to use one’s talents to the full, as exemplified by fondness for and success in sports; truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship; moral force of character and instincts to lead, and to take an interest in one’s fellow beings.”
Randolph College; Overview of all scholarships: http://www.randolphcollege.edu/x905.xml; Presidential Scholars: http://web.randolphcollege.edu/presidential_scholars/ - extremely prestigious, this scholarship is only offered to those with the highest academic ability
Seattle University; The Sullivan Leadership Award: http://www.seattleu.edu/sullivan/Default.aspx?id=31934 - focus on leadership, service, academic rigor, community, spirituality, and global awareness; All Scholarship Info : http://www.seattleu.edu/scholarships/
University of Arizona
--Baird Foundation Scholarship: (application) https://www.honors.arizona.edu/secure/baird1.as
--All Scholarship info: https://financialaid.arizona.edu/scholarships/
-- ***Summer of Excellence (SOE) Program; Overview: http://soe.honors.arizona.edu/overview.htm - a few scholarships available. Available for sophomores through seniors.
--Med-start Summer Program: must have completed junior year and have strong interest in health-care profession. February 1deadline. www.medstart.arizona.edu
Washington University in St. Louis; The Undergraduate Danforth Scholars Program: http://admissions.wustl.edu/scholarships/programs/pages/danforth.aspx - “honors the student who embraces high ideals, whose life choices are guided by personal integrity, selflessness, a commitment to community, and a dedication to leadership and academic excellence.”; Overview of Scholarship Availability: http://admissions.wustl.edu/scholarships/Pages/default.aspx
General Scholarships:
The Actuarial Foundation; For students interested in the actuary career (no scholarships currently available but information posted each year): http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/programs/actuarial/scholarships.shtml
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers; General: http://www.artandwriting.org/Scholarships
APSA Scholarships; General: http://www.apsanet.org/content_3115.cfm; For Minorities: http://www.apsanet.org/content_11666.cfm
Arizona Community Foundation: azfoundation.academicworks.com. This is an amazing foundation that manages over 100 scholarships funds for Arizona students. Please explore this resource.
Arizona Milk Producers Scholarships; Overview: http://www.dairycouncilofaz.org/consumers/default.asp?page=Fiesta_Bowl – open to AZ residents who plan on attending University of Arizona for fall 2012 term
Arizona Private School Association Scholarships; General: http://www.arizonapsa.org/scholarships.htm - ask school counselor for an application, applications sent to schools in spring.
AXA Achievement Scholarship; Info: http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/about.html - provides scholarships up to $25,000, and has a focus on recognizing student’s personal achievements
Ayn Rand Novels; Info: http://aynrandnovels.com/essay-contests.html - essay contests available for grades 8-college
Best Buy Scholarship Program; General: http://www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com/scholarship.htm - “Scholarships are awarded to students in grades 9-12 who demonstrate academic achievements, volunteer efforts and work experience.”
Buick Achievers Scholarship; General Info: http://www.buickachievers.com/about - looking especially for students interested in pursuing fields of study important to the automotive and related industries
Burger King Scholarship Foundation; Overview: http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_scholars_program.html
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation; Overview: https://www.coca-colascholarships.org/page.aspx?pid=388 – open to all
CollegeNET Daily Scholarship Contest; http://www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app?service=page/Home
Dorrance Scholarship Programs; For high achieving, first generation, low income students planning to attend NAU, U of A or ASU. Application usually available in December and due sometime in February (dates vary from year to year): http://www.dorrancescholarship.org/
Education Scholarship through NAU's Delta Theta Chapter #0104 of Phi Delta Kappa, International -- $500 for graduation HS seniors intending on going into education -- see Ms. Beaudreau
Elks National Foundation; Overview: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/ - several scholarships are available, especially for applicants who have family that have been involved with the Elks.
ESA (Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation); http://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/esa-foundation/scholarships - The ESA awards numerous scholarships in many different areas of studies and states
The Flinn Scholars Program; Overview: http://www.flinnscholars.org/ (really explore this site, it has good information!) - looks for outstanding leadership in extracurricular activities and high grades in AZ
Gates Millennium Scholarships; Info: http://www.gmsp.org/
Holocaust Remembrance Project; Overview: http://holocaust.hklaw.com/ - Scholarship Awards for First Place Finalists (10 each year) begin at $2,500
HOPE Scholarships and Lifetime Learning Credits; Overview: http://www2.ed.gov/offices/OPE/PPI/HOPE/index.html
IEFA (International Education Financial Aid); Overview: http://www.iefa.org/search/index.html - lots of scholarship information on colleges in different countries
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest; Overview: http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest/Contest-Information-and-Topic-Guidelines.aspx - “...Invites United States high school students to consider the concept of political courage by writing an essay on a U.S. elected official who has chosen to do what is right, rather than what is expedient.” Awards up to $10,100.
KFC Colonel’s Scholars; Overview: http://www.kfcscholars.org/ - “looking for high school seniors with entrepreneurial drive, strong perseverance, demonstrated financial need and who want to pursue a college education at an accredited public institution in the state they reside.”
Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program; General: http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/index.asp - awards young volunteers (ages 6-18) up to $10,000 for outstanding work in the community
Lilly Reintegration Scholarship; Info: http://www.reintegration.com/resources/scholarships/apply.asp - for students diagnosed with bipolar, schizophrenia, schizophreniform orschizoaffective disorder yet continue to strive to overcome it
Mickey Witkoff Native American Arts Scholarship - available through www.azfoundation.org/scholarships. Due in March (March 9th in 2012) HS senior graduating from a high school in Northern Arizona, min 2.0 GPA, Native American ethnicity, essay submission, letter or recommendation, submission of 2 (minimum) pictures of artwork.
National Academy of American Scholars; General: http://www.naas.org/senior.php?Form=NAAS.High-School-Seniors.Announce.2010&Mode=naasderfgthyuiop&Security=5656bcvghjkioophjui78jkiolp67xx – “for high school seniors and college freshmen whom exhibit scholastic excellence, leadership, merit, integrity, and outstanding character.”
The NASSP/Herff Jones Principal's Leadership Award: www.nassp.org/PLA
The National Achievement Scholarship Program; All Scholarship info: http://www.nationalmerit.org/nasp.php - offers scholarships specifically for high-achieving Black American students
National Commission for Cooperative Education; Overview: http://www.waceinc.org/scholarship/scholarship.html - open to all
NFIB YEF (Young Entrepreneur Foundation) Award: Apply on line at www.NFIB.com/YEA. Application available beginning of October.
The National Merit Scholar Program; All Scholarship info: http://www.nationalmerit.org/nmsp.php - open to all but based on PSAT scores junior year; highly competitive.
*”Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” Scholarship; Some information: Official site: http://www.seussville.com/OTPScholarship/Seuss_OTP_SchlEntryForm2011.pdf (must be checked) - open to all; based on essay relating to Dr. Seuss’ book "Oh The Places You’ll Go."
P.E.O.: peointernation.org (or contact chapat928@gmail.com): Educational grants, loans and scholarships for women -- Educational Loan Fund, International Peace Scholarship Fund, Scholar Awards, Cottey College, Program for Continuing Education, Star Scholarship
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards: http://spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit. Application open September - October. Based on service.
The Roothbert Fund; All Info: http://www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.php - “The Fund seeks candidates who are "motivated by spiritual values," and works to foster fellowship among them.”
Soroptimist: Violet Richardson Award: Recognizes girls ages 14 - 17 for volunteer service. Awards of $1,000 or $2,5000. See the school counselor or dean for more information.
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund; More information will be available in February at this site: http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net/student/scholarshipprograms
USA Funds; Overview: http://www.usafunds.org/scholarship
QuestBridge National College Match Program; Overview: http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/ncm-national-college-match - offers scholarships for highly selective colleges to students who have high academic capabilities despite facing low income
Xerox Scholarships for Students; Overview: http://www.xeroxstudentcareers.com/why-xerox/scholarship.aspx - offers a Technical Minority Scholarship from between $1000 to $10,000
Internships
INROADS Internships; Overview: http://www.inroads.org/students - “They have demonstrated a proven leadership ability, and are interested in pursuing a Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, actuarial science, engineering, computer and information sciences, sales, marketing, allied health, healthcare management, and retail store management.”
IES (Intern) Scholarships; General: https://www.iesabroad.org/IES/Scholarships_and_Aid/financialAid.html ; Diversity Scholarships: https://www.iesabroad.org/IES/Scholarships_and_Aid/Diversity_Scholarships/diversityAid.html
Scholarships for Current Undergraduates (To Keep an Eye On!)
CHCI Scholarship Program; http://www.chci.org/scholarships/ - “The mission of CHCI Scholarship Program is to provide critical financial assistance that will increase graduation rates among Latino students in post-secondary education.”
The Christopher’s Inc.; Overview: http://www.christophers.org/page.aspx?pid=273 – different contests are available every year
The Collegiate Inventors Competition; Overview: http://www.invent.org/collegiate/overview.html - “promotes exploration in invention, science, engineering, technology, and other creative endeavors and provides a window on the technologies from which society will benefit in the future.”
Cornell University Graduate School Fellowships; General: http://www.gradschool.cornell.edu/costs-and-funding/fellowships
LULAC Scholarship Program; http://www.lnesc.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={3AEDB506-F425-4E58-B9F6-44867E2FD943} – “The program is directed specifically to disadvantaged minority students with career interests in business or engineering.”
NFPA (National Federation of Paralegals Association); Info: http://paralegals.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=804
SIT Study Abroad Program; Info: http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/scholarships.htm - for students studying abroad through SIT
ScienceNET Undergraduate Scholarships; General: http://www.cse.emory.edu/sciencenet/links/undergrad/scholarships.cfm
Other:
http://www.back2college.com/ - Information on returning to College
Note: Some of these scholarships require a nomination from a FALA staff member. Let us know of your interest. Also, please let Ms. Beaudreau know if there are errors on this page or information to be added.
Scholarship information will be updated regularly, so please continue to visit the website or come by the school counseling office.
Special Thank You to Cassidy Christiansen for looking up information on each scholarship, updating links and organizing this information! |
