Vermont Hand Crafters, Inc., Artisanship Scholarship

Open to residents of Vermont who are interested in majoring in arts or crafts in college.
Amount of Award: $500
Application Deadline: June
Number of Awards: varies, 2 average
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
VSAC Scholarships Program
10 East Allen Street, PO Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404
Phone: (888)253-4819
Fax: (802) 654-3765
http://services.vsac.org/wps/wcm/connect/VSAC/vsac/pay+for+college/funding+sources/scholarships/vsac+-+pay+-+funding+sources+-+scholarships

See Also Senator James M. Jeffords Endowed Scholarship
to Honor Marion Hausman Jeffords, Vermont Alliance for Arts Education (VAAE) Scholarship, Alfred T. Granger Student Art Fund, and John and Ruth Maciag Scholarship - http://services.vsac.org/wps/wcm/connect/4951dd804a27d65a9ad2dba7fb6b79aa/Scholarships%2520Booklet%5B1%5D.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=4951dd804a27d65a9ad2dba7fb6b79aa

Rhode Island Art Scholarships

RDW Group, Inc., Minority Scholarship for Communications
Harriet M. Briggs Memorial Scholarship
Constant Memorial Scholarship
For more info. visit their website: http://www.rifoundation.org/Scholarships/ScholarshipOpportunities/tabid/190/Default.aspx
or contact Alison Jackson (Stewardship Associate) (401) 427-4010
General Contact Information:
The Rhode Island Foundation
One Union Station
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 274-4564
Fax: (401) 331-8085
http://www.rifoundation.org/Scholarships/WelcomeScholarshipSeekers/tabid/443/Default.aspx

Missouri Art Scholarships

Project 21 2009 Scholarship Program
For Missouri High School Seniors. Project 21 2009 Scholarship Program provides students an opportunity to disseminate their message by writing an article or creating a poster or video addressing the issue of underage gambling.
Amount of Award: Two $1,500 first Prizes and four $1,000 Second Prizes
Application Deadline: March 6
Number of Awards: 6
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
PROJECT 21 2009 SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
Missouri Gaming Association
Attn: Mike Winter
101 E. High St. - Suite 250
P.O. Box 305
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 634-4001
Fax: (573) 634-7117
http://www.missouricasinos.org

Community Scholarship Fund

Major in any of the following fields: Arts, Architecture, Education, Humanities or Social Science. Maintain a 3.0 GPA. Show potential for filling a community need. Demonstrate accomplishment, motivation, initiative and vision and intention of returning to or staying in Hawai‘i to work.
Amount of Award: Varies
Application Deadline: February
Number of Awards: Varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Hawai'i Community Foundation
Attn: Scholarship Department
1164 Bishop Street, Suite 800
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 566 - 5570
Fax: (808) 521-6286
http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/index.php?id=403
See Also Esther Kanagawa Memorial Art Scholarship, Gerrit R. Ludwig Scholarship Fund, Laheenae Rebecca Hart Gay Scholarship, Ray Yoshida Kauai Fine Arts Scholarship, Richie Gregory Fund, and Ron Bright Scholarship from their website - http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/index.php?id=403

Florida Art Scholarships

4th District American Advertising Federation
- Mosaic Scholarship
- District Governor’s Scholarship
- Club President’s Scholarship
- Silver Medals’ Scholarship

For U.S. citizen or resident alien of African, African-American, Hispanic, Hispanic- American, Indian, Native-American, Asian, Asian-American, or Pacific Island descent. Must be matriculating toward a baccalaureate or master’s degree in advertising, marketing, communications, public relations, art, graphics arts or other related areas of study in Florida and the Caribbean.
Amount of Award: $1,000
Application Deadline: May 30th
Number of Awards: Varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Marla Lucas
mlucas@smag.com
4th District Secretary
701 Riverside Park Place, Suite 100
Jacksonville, FL 33204
Phone: (904) 380-4294
http://www.4aaf.com/initiatives/scholarships.cfm

Emily M. Hewitt Scholarship

For California colleges and university students. Students pursuing degrees in Environmental Art, environmental protection, forestry, wildlife and fisheries biology, parks and recreation, park management, environmental law and public policy and California history are encouraged to apply.
Amount of Award: Two $1,000
Application Deadline: April 18th
Number of Awards: one or more
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
CBTA Emily M. Hewitt Memorial Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 1196
Arnold, CA 95223
Phone: (209) 795-3840
Fax: (209) 795-6680
http://www.bigtrees.org

Bodie McDowell Scholarship

Open to college or graduate school students of outdoor communications fields including print, photography, film, art or broadcasting.
Amount of Award: $1,000 - $5,000
Application Deadline: February
Number of Awards: varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Outdoor Writers Association of America
121 Hickory Street, Suite 1
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: (406) 728-7434
Fax: (406) 728-7445
http://www.owaa.org/scholarships.htm

Liliane Webb Art Scholarship

Amount of Award: $1,000
Application Deadline: June
Number of Awards: 1
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Society of Performers, Artists, Athletes, and Celebrities for Space Exploration, Inc.
Attn: Scholarships
2023 North Atlantic Avenue, No. 233
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Phone: (321) 452 - 1559
http://www.spaacse.org

Scholarship of the Arts

For students with CF(cystic fibrosis).
Amount of Award: $500 - $2,000
Application Deadline: May 23rd
Number of Awards: 1
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Boomer Esiason Foundation
c/o Scholarships
52 Vanderbilt Avenue, 15th floor
New York, NY 10017
Phone: (646) 292-7930
Fax: (646) 292-7945
jcahillBEF@aol.com
http://www.cfscholarships.com/Arts/index.htm

National Ad 2 Education Creative Competition

Amount of Award: $1,000
Application Deadline: March
Number of Awards: 1
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
National Ad 2
1001 Bishop Street, ASB Tower, 19th Floor
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 544 -3032
Fax: (808) 523 -7443
http://www.ad2.org/education/education.htm

Senior High Communication Contest

Nearly $20,000 in award money is available, including three $5,000 scholarships or savings bonds, one for each media format for high school students who submit safety messages in graphic arts, written or audiovisual format in addition to hand-drawn poster art.
Amount of Award: $50 - $5,000.
Application Deadline: January
Number of Awards: Varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
AAA Traffic Safety Poster Program
1000 AAA Drive
Heathrow, FL 32746-5063
Phone: (407) 444-7916
Fax: (407) 444-7956
http://www.aaa.com

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

The Awards recognize student achievement in the visual arts and creative writing. This year, the Alliance and its 81 Regional Affiliates will review more than 140,000 submissions of art and writing by creative teenagers from across the country.
Amount of Award: $500 - $10,000.
Application Deadline: February
Number of Awards: Varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
557 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
Phone: (212) 343-6100
Fax:(212) 389-3939
To sign up for Program E-mail Updates - http://www.artandwriting.org/enter.htm
http://www.artandwriting.org/resources.htm

Chapel of Four Chaplains National Art Contest

Amount of Award: $1,000/first place, $750/second place and $500/third place
Application Deadline: December
Number of Awards: 3
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
The Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation
1201 Constitution Avenue
The Navy Yard Bldg. 649
Philadelphia, PA 19112-1307
Phone: (215) 218-1943
Fax: (215) 218-1949
http://www.fourchaplains.org/programs.html#ysp

Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships

Open to undergraduate or graduate students who are majoring in arts/crafts or design.
Amount of Award: $2,000 - $3,000
Application Deadline: April 3rd
Number of Awards: Varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships
164 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10010
Phone: (212) 807-1990
Fax: (212) 807-1799
http://scholarships.worldstudioinc.com/deadline-application/

Christophers Poster Contest for High School Students

Open to High school students in grades 9 through 12.
Amount of Award: $1,000/First Prize, $500/Second Prize, $250/Third Prize and $100/Honorable Mentions.
Application Deadline: January 19th
Number of Awards: 8
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
The Christophers
Attn: Youth Department Coordinator
5 Hanover Square, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Phone: (212) 759 - 4050
Fax: (212) 838 - 5073
youth@christophers.org
http://www.christophers.org/Page.aspx?pid=274

A GPA Isn't Everything Scholarship – Summer I

Did you know you could earn college cash for creating a profile and talking about your volunteer, leadership and extracurricular activities? When you create a Cappex profile and discuss your activities, you qualify to be chosen as the sole winner.

As you can see, there are many scholarships available to students who have less than stellar grades. No matter what your circumstances, there is cash for college waiting for you!

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarships

Students meeting a varied array of criteria might be eligible to receive scholarships from the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. Each year, the Foundation supports more than 1,400 college students with annual scholarships totaling a significant $3.4 million. To find out how you can qualify to get some of that college cash, visit Coca-ColaScholars.org.

Scholarships4Moms

This is another $10,000 scholarship awarded on June 15. Mothers of all ages who register at this website are entered to win the scholarship. To find out more visit Scholarships4Moms.net.

Free College Scholarships

Simply register at their website to be eligible to win a $10,000 scholarship. A winner is chosen on June 15. To register, visit FreeCollegeScholarships.net.

The Great Sallie Mae Giveaway

If you already have those dreaded student loans, why not try to get them paid off by the lending agency? The Great Sallie Mae Giveaway is a sweepstakes open to people who create a Manage Your Loans account on the Sallie Mae website. If you enroll with their online billing service, you get two more sweepstakes entries each month. Chosen winner have a maximum of $25,000 of their Sallie Mae loans paid off. Get the facts at SallieMae.com/after_graduation/manage_your_loans/managing_account/rules.htm.

ScholarshipPoints.com $10,000 Scholarships

Register at ScholarshipPoints to qualify for multiple scholarship drawings each month. You can increase your chances of winning college money by taking surveys, reading blogs and other easy online activities. To find out more, visit ScholarshipPoints.com.

SunTrust “Off to College” Scholarship Sweepstakes

Earning money toward college can be as easy as entering and winning a sweepstakes. Between October 30 and May 14, SunTrust Banks, Inc. offers a $1,000 scholarship every two weeks to registrants at their website. Each check is made payable to the winner's school of attendance. You can only enter once per drawing but can register for each drawing after the next one is done. To enter, visit SunTrustEduation.com/sweeps/default.asp.

College Prowler “No-Essay” Competition

The College Prowler Non-Essay Competition awards a monthly scholarship of $2,000 for simply filling out a form. The money can be used to cover tuition, meal plans, books, computers, housing or any education-related cost. Winners are notified on or about the 15th of each month. The winner is contacted directly and a formal announcement is made at their Facebook page. To enter, visit CollegeProwler.com/scholarship/apply.aspx.

College Prowler Essay Competition

High school and college students with the best original application essay can win one of the $1,000 monthly scholarships awarded by College Prowler. The deadline is the last day of each month. To find out more, send an email to scholarship@collegeprowler.com.

Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship

Are you able to answer a simple question about what the American Dream means to you? If you're ready to write a 750-word essay about your embodiment of the American Dream, you might win one of two $1,000 scholarships from the Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship Fund applicable to all fields of study. You will also need to submit a 500-word personal statement, a copy of your academic transcript and two letters of recommendation. To get additional information, visit AKMSF.com.

APHA (American Public Health Association) Get Ready Scholarship

Are you well-prepared for emergencies and able to express yourself? If you are a high school senior, undergraduate or graduate students who understands the importance of emergency preparedness, you may qualify for this scholarship. Applicants must write an essay between 500 to 750 words about the relevancy of being prepared for emergency circumstances. Six winners will each receive a scholarship of $500. For additional info, visit GetReadyforFlu.org/new_pg_scholarship.htm.

Voice of Democracy VFW $30,000 Scholarship

Are you patriotic and able to write a compelling essay? If you are an United States citizen with pride in America, you're an ideal candidate for this scholarship. The 2010-2011 theme is “Does My Generation Have a Role in America's Future?” A total of $3 million in scholarships are awarded in this audio-essay contest. The first place winner receives a $30,000 scholarship paid directly to their chosen American university, college, vocational or technical school. Other national scholarships range from $1,000 to $16,000 each. Each VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) first-place winners gets an all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., March 5-9, 2011, sponsored by Target. To learn more, visit VFW.org.

Campus Discovery $5,000 “Value of College” Scholarship

Did you know you can get money for college just for answering a simple survey and sharing your thoughts about the value of college? It's fun, it's interactive and it could be rewarding! To qualify, you must be a US student enrolled at a college or university. Recent college grads with an Associates or Bachelor's degree in 2008, 2009 and 2010 also qualify. Entries must be received by January 31, 2011. To get the details, visit CampusDiscovery.com.

OP Loftbed Scholarship

For generations, loftbeds have been the traditional way to sleep at college. OP Loftbed is giving back to the college community by offering a scholarship to US citizens. Essay topics vary from year to year. One scholarship of $500 is awarded annually with a deadline of July 31. To learn more about this scholarship, check out OPLoftbed.com/scholarship/index.php.

Calgon Take Me Away to College Contest

Everyone knows the familiar adage, “Calgon, take me away!” Let Calgon take you away to college when you participate in their essay contest with a deadline of February 28. The first prize winner receives $7,000, second prize is $3,500, third prize is $2,000 and four fourth prizes are $1,000. For more info, visit Takemeaway.com.

AFSA National Scholarship Essay Contest

The American Fire Sprinkler Association wants to educate and train people about the importance of fire sprinklers to save lives and property during a fire. They sponsor the AFSA National Scholarship Essay Contest with a deadline in early January. The national winner gets at $4,000 scholarship. Seconds and third prize winners receive $3,000 and $2,000. Four regional winners each get scholarships of $1,000. To learn more, visit AFSAScholarship.org.

Adademos/TextbookX.com Scholarship Contest

All college students need textbooks. Akademos is offering scholarships to help publicize the TextbookX.com website, a source offering essential new and used textbooks. Various essay contests are held in the spring and fall for graduate and undergraduate students. The grand prize is $2,000 with two runner-up receiving $250 gift certificates for TextbookX.com. The fall application deadline is October 31 and the spring deadline is April 30. Find out the latest facts about this scholarship at TextbookX.com/scholarship.

KFC Colonel's Scholars Program®

Are you a high school senior with an entrepreneurial spirit, perseverance and financial need looking to get to college? KFC might be able to help you achieve your dreams if you plan to attend a public in-state college or university. Students can receive up to $20,000 to complete a bachelor's degree program. For additional details, visit KFCScholars.org, phone 1-866-KFC-7240 or email kfcscholars@act.org.

AXA Achievement Scholarship Program

Have you shown outstanding achievement in non-academic activities at school, in your community or at your job? If so, you might qualify for the AXA Achievement Scholarship Program. The program awards a lofty $1.3 million or more in scholarships annually to high school seniors who meet the criteria of the sponsor, AXA Foundation. Students must be US citizens or legal residents to qualify for scholarships of $25,000, $10,000 and $2,000. To get additional info and an application, visit AXA-Equitable.com/axa-foundation/about.html.

Discover Card Tribute Award

Students know credit card companies loan money then send a bill. But did you know they also award scholarships? The Discover Card Tribute Award awards up to a cool $1 million in scholarship each year to high school juniors across the country. Up to 300 state scholarships of $2,500 are awarded along with up to 10 national scholarships for $25,000. Scholarships are used for postsecondary education at two and four year colleges as well as trade or technical schools. Criteria for selecting winners includes special talents, overcoming an obstacle, community service and leadership. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher in the ninth and tenth grades. The deadline is January 31. For more about the Discover Card Tribute Award, visit DiscoverFinancial.com/community/index.shtml#scholarship.

Patricia M. McNamara Memorial Scholarship

Did you have to overcome obstacles to achieve your goals? If you are like most students, it wasn't an easy ride. The Patricia M. McNamara Memorial Scholarship awards one $1,000 scholarship to such a student. The deadline is December 31. To find out more about this scholarship, visit Patricias-Scholarship.org.

Horatio Alger Association Scholarships

These scholarships are awarded to students who who integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Other criteria used to choose the winners include a GPA of 2.0 or higher, the desire to contribute to society and strength of character. Who knew you could earn a scholarship for being a good person? The Horatio Alger Association awards 100 $10,000 scholarships and 150 $1,000 scholarships annually to high schools seniors who are US citizens. The deadline for this scholarship is October 15. To find out more information, visit HoratioAlger.org/scholarships/index.cfm.

ANRL (American Nudist Research Library) Scholarship

Have you been a member of a nudist organization for three years or more? If you prefer to take it all off, you might qualify for an ANRL scholarship of $1,000. High school seniors and recent grads are judged on on brief essay. Get more info at ANRL.org.

LPA (Little People of America) Scholarship

Are you one of the little people in America? Stand proud when you win an LPA scholarship for those of short stature. Membership is generally for those who are no taller than 4'10”. Prospective and current students attending college or vocational school in the US may qualify for awards ranging from $250 to $1,000 or more. Scholarships are given preferably to LPA member with a form of dwarfism, immediate family members of dwarfs and non-member people with dwarfism. Two awards are given for undergraduate studies and one for graduate studies beginning the 2010-2011 school year. To find out more, go to LPAOnline.org.

Tall Clubs International Scholarships

If you stand tall and proud, you might qualify for this international scholarship. Every year at the TCI Convention, scholarship awards of up to $1,000 each are rewarded to tall students under 21 years old attending their first year of college the following fall. The only requirement is male recipients must meet the height minimum of 6'2” and females must be at least 5'10”. Get more details at Tall.org/scholarships.cfm.

Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Awards

If you are an athlete in 12th grade from a United States highs school, you might become one of 25 winners who receive a $7,500 scholarship. Winners also receive an invitation to attend the SAMMY awards weekend in June with their parents or guardians. You might even be pictures in a special congratulatory Milk Mustache ad in a June issue f USA Today and other major publications! Did you ever imagine playing sports and drinking milk could be so financially rewarding? The application deadline is March 12, 2011. For rules and applications, go to Sammy.bodybymilk.com.

Duck Brand Duct Tape Stuck at Prom Contest

This ducky contest is open to students who are US citizens who 14 year or older and attend a high school prom in the spring. What's the catch? The student couple must attend the high school prom wearing an complete outfit or accessories made from duct tape. Submissions must include a color photo of the happy couple wearing duct tape prom attire. The first prize is a $2,500 scholarship for each member of the winning couple along with a $2,500 cash prize to the school hosting the prom. Second prize is $1,000, third prize is$500 and honorable mentions get Duck Tape sportswear. Criteria used to choose the winning couple includes originality, quantity of Duck Tape used, creative use of accessories, use of colors and overall workmanship. Visit Duckbrand.com/promotions/stuck-at-prom.aspx to see pictures of winning costumes and to find out more about this exciting scholarship opportunity.

Scholarship For Students Frustrated With College Admissions

As high school seniors approach graduation, students and parents can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The college admissions process is finally over. Those countless hours spent agonizing over SAT scores, college essays and admissions standards have finally come to an end. But unfortunately, getting accepted to college is only the first battle…figuring out how to pay for it can be even worse. To numb the pain, myUsearch has launched a college scholarship that asks students to tell the story of their excruciating college admissions experience and suggest ways for colleges to make it better.

Last year’s college admissions were reported to be more competitive than ever. The acceptance rates at Yale, Harvard, and Columbia fell below 10 percent for fall 2007 admissions and state schools are becoming much more difficult to get into. This has left many students with shattered dreams and dimmed expectations for the 2008 school year.

“The college admissions process has this smoke and mirrors aspect to it”, says Derek Kraus, founder of myUsearch. “Students have to jump through hoops and they are often left with no idea why they did or did not get in to the college of their choice. By offering this scholarship, we will give students a forum to voice their frustrations with the application process, and hopefully this will start the dialogue needed to convince schools to make some changes.”

This 1000 dollar college scholarship will be open to students starting college in 2008 or 2009 (high school juniors and seniors). The scholarship is financial need based, requiring a household income of less than 100,000 dollars. To apply for this and any other open scholarships, students must complete the myUsearch questionnaire and meet the requirements of the available scholarships.

Scholarships for PhD and KUAS in Taiwan

Scholarship for both PhD and master degrees provided by KUAS in Taiwan. Please see following details.

We are College of Engineering in National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences (KUAS) in Taiwan. Here we offer postgraduate courses for international students and may wish you can forward this information to related division or departments in your university. Please see attachments for more details (attachment: Guideline and Application form.rar). You can also find on our website, http://eng.kuas.edu.tw/.

Also, truly we offer some benefits and scholarship for International students.

For more details as follows,

For Ph.D. degree students,

1. Tuition and Miscellaneous Fees are free for International Ph.D. degree students.

2. Credit Fee is free for International postgraduate students (both Master and Ph.D. degrees).

3. Accommodation is free for foreign Ph.D. degree students.

4. The department in College Engineering offers scholarships for each international Ph.D. student in the first academic year. The scholarship is NT$10,000/month for teaching assistance or research assistance.

5. To encourage international students to study in Taiwan, KUAS starts to offer international scholarships to 20 international students from 2007. The scholarship for one student is NT$12,000 per semester. A Ph.D. student has priority to get the scholarship.

For Master degree students:

1. Credit Fee is free for International postgraduate students (both Master and Ph.D. degrees).

2. Student dormitory is preferred to be reserved for a international student.

3. To encourage international students to study in Taiwan, KUAS starts to offer international scholarships to 20 international students from 2007. The scholarship for one student is NT$12,000 per semester.

Please aware the deadline for apply is on 30th April 2010.

Please see attachment for application form and student guideline.

Please do not hesitate to tell us if you have any questions. You can reach us by mail to ywlin@cc.kuas.edu.tw or get in touch with us via phone +886 7 3814526 ext. 5031.

Sincerely,

Yu-Wen Lin

Administration Assistant

The College of Engineering

National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences, Taiwan

Email: ywlin@cc.kuas.edu.tw

Tel: +886 7 381 4526 ext. 5031

File attached: Guideline

Tel: +886 7 381 4526 ext. 5031

File attached: Guideline

Scholarships for students from the Middle East, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia

Today there are 2 scholarships that I’d like to draw attention to, both for students from particular countries, and a quick update on the Saudi scholarships.

First, the Karim Rida Said Foundation provides full and partial scholarships for Master’s degree study in the UK to Iraqi, Jordanian, Lebanese, Palestinian and Syrian students. You must have a first degree, be proficient in English, agree to return home, have two years work experience, and meet some other requirements. Application deadlines vary throughout the early part of the year based on the school in England that you will attend. For more information or for an application, go to: http://www.krsf.org/whatwedo/masters.shtml

You can also find this scholarship listed on InternationalScholarships.com: InternationalScholarships.com/KarimRidaSaidFoundationScholarship

The Get Foundation provides one or two $5,000 scholarships per year to deserving students from Hong Kong, based on financial need, to pursue undergraduate education at schools in the US. Application deadline is April 15 of each year. For more information or for the application go to: http://www.thegetfoundation.org/

The Saudi scholarship program, under which the Saudi royal family will pay full scholarships for up to 15,000 Saudi students in the US each year, is in full swing. Of the 10,229 Saudi students registered at schools in the US for this fall, the Saudi embassy reports that over 90% of them are receiving scholarships. President Bush and Saudi King Abdullah launched this program last year, and by next year it is expected that the full 15,000 scholarships will be awarded. Click here to read a CNN story with more information on the impact of these scholarships: CNN story on Saudi scholarships

15 Unique Scholarships for Students

Scholarships based on a student’s academic achievements, athletic abilities or financial situation are three of the most common types of college scholarships that students can receive, and many people are unaware that other types of scholarships exist. Some are based on personal characteristics that have seemingly nothing to do with school while others are awarded to contest winners.

If you keep your eyes peeled and your ears open, you might be able to find a scholarship that’s as unique as you are.

15 Unique College Scholarships

Below you can learn about 15 unique college scholarships for students. Go ahead and take a peek—free money for school is sure to come in handy!

1. Duck Brand Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest

Stuck at Prom is an online contest held by Duck Brand duct tape that challenges high school students to create their prom outfits and accessories with Duck Tape for the chance to win scholarship money. The first place couple wins $5000 each, the second place couple wins $3000 each and the third place couple wins $2000 each.

For more info and full details, visit the Duck Brand Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest.

2. Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Awards

Thanks to BodyByMilk.com, twenty-five student athletes who are milk drinkers that excel in academics, sports and community service can each win a $7,500 college scholarship along with a trip to Disney World.

For more info and full details, visit the SAMMY Awards.

3. Little People of America Scholarships

The Little People of America is a national non-profit organization that provides support and information to people of short stature and their families. Membership is open to people who are usually no taller than 4’10” in height. Little People of America offers educational scholarships ranging from $250 to $1000 to both prospective and current students attending college or vocational school in the United States.

For more info and full details, visit Little People of America Scholarships.

4. Tall Clubs International Scholarships for Tall People

Tall Clubs International (TCI) is a social organization with chapters across the United States and Canada. Membership is open to men over 6’2" and women over 5’10” in height. At the annual TCI Convention, TCI awards student scholarship(s) of up to $1000 each to tall students under the age of 21 that are attending their first year of college the following fall.

For more info and full details, visit Tall Clubs International Scholarships.

5. American Association of Candy Technologists Scholarship

The American Association of Candy Technologists, a professional group of technologists, operations personnel, educators, students, business staff and others dedicated to the advancement of the confectionery industry, sponsors the John Kitt Memorial Scholarship for college sophomores, juniors or seniors that have a demonstrated interest in confectionery technology. The $5,000 award is paid in two $2,500 installments after verification of enrollment.

For more info and full details, visit the American Association of Candy Technologists Scholarship.

6. Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarships for Migrant Farmworkers

Funded by a bequest from Berrien Fragos Thorn , the Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarships for Migrant Farmworkers are awarded to foster and encourage the creative talents of individuals with a history of migration to obtain work in agriculture. Grants under $500 and grants up to $2,500 are awarded. For more info and full details, visit the Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarships for Migrant Farmworkers.

7. Collegiate Inventors Competition

The Collegiate Inventors Competition recognizes student inventors whose research and inventions will change our future. Amounts awarded vary.

For more info and full details, visit the Collegiate Inventors Competition.

8. Parapsychology Foundation Scholarship

The Parapsychology Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation which provides a worldwide forum supporting the scientific investigation of psychic phenomena, sponsors the annual Eileen J. Garrett Scholarship award of $3000. The award was designed to assist a student attending an accredited college or university who wishes to pursue the academic study of the science of parapsychology.

For more info and full details, visit the Parapsychology Foundation Scholarship.

9. Klingon Language Institute Scholarship

The Kor Memorial Scholarship is awarded by the Klingon Language Institute to recognize and encourage language study. Familiarity with Klingon—the constructed language of the fictional Klingon race in Star Trek—or other constructed languages is not required, but creativity is a plus. This $500 award is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.

For more info and full details, visit the Klingon Language Institute Scholarship.

10. Make it With Wool Contest

Held annually by the American Sheep Industry Association, the Make It with Wool contest promotes the beauty and versatility of wool fabrics and yarns; encourages personal creativity in sewing, knitting and crocheting with wool fabrics and yarns; and recognizes creative skills. Various scholarship prizes between $1000 and $2000 are awarded.

For more info and full details, visit Make it With Wool.

11. Michael Jackson Scholarship

The Michael Jackson Scholarship consists of annual awards for undergraduate students attending a United Negro College Fund member college or university. Applicants must major in Communications, English or Performing Arts, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and financial aid. (Students must submit the FAFSA.) Due date, number of awards and award amount may vary.

For more info and full details, visit the Michael Jackson Scholarship.

12. Jerry Seinfeld Scholarship

Founded by Jerry Seinfeld and his family in 2000 to give back to the city they love, the Seinfeld Scholarship Program celebrates the achievements of New York City students. Each year the program offers college scholarships to high school graduating seniors who have achieved academic excellence and committed themselves to community service.

For more info and full details, visit the Seinfeld Scholarship Program.

13. Best Buy Scholarship

In 2011, the Best Buy @15 Scholarship Program will award scholarships to students in grades 9-12 living in the United States or Puerto Rico that plan to enter a full-time undergraduate course of study upon their high school graduation. A total of up to 1,200 students will each receive a $1,000 scholarship.

For more info and full details, visit the Best Buy @15 Scholarship Program.

14. Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship

The Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship is a full tuition and housing scholarship for golf caddies. Each year more than 800 deserving caddies across the United States attend college thanks to the Evans Scholars Foundation. Selected applicants must have a strong caddie record, excellent grades, outstanding character and demonstrated financial need. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years.

For more info and full details, visit the Evans Scholar Foundation.

15. Dr. Pepper Million Dollar Tuition Giveaway

Dr. Pepper is awarding $123,000 tuition grand prizes and $2,500 tuition prizes to students that submit a winning one-minute video explaining why they deserve tuition.

For more info and full details, visit the Dr. Pepper Million Dollar Tuition Giveaway.

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2011 European Scholarship for Students with Disabilities: results announced

We're pleased to announce the winners of the second annual European Scholarship for Students with Disabilities. This scholarship gives recognition to outstanding scientific contributions from students with disabilities who are pursuing university degrees in the field of computer science at a university in the European Union, Switzerland or Israel. It aims to help break barriers that keep students with disabilities from entering computing and encourages them to excel in their studies and become active role models and leaders in creating technology.

Scholarships will be granted for the 2011-2012 academic year, and recipients will be invited to attend an all-expenses-paid retreat at Google’s Engineering Center in Zurich in June 2011. The retreat includes workshops with a series of speakers, panels, breakout sessions and social activities.

This year we received almost double the amount of applications compared to 2010 and have increased the number of scholars from seven to 10.

Congratulations to our scholars!

Aurora Constantin, The University Of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Celine Moret, University Of Geneva, Switzerland

Lewis McLean, Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom

Max Hinne, Radboud University Nijmegen, Netherlands

Nicolas Bellm, Heidelberg University, Germany

Peter Gatens, University Of Liverpool, United Kingdom

Peter Weller, Aberystwyth University, United Kingdom

Polina Proutskova Goldsmiths, University of London, United Kingdom

Sophie Kershaw, University of Oxford, United Kingdom

Thomas Hennigan, University Of Southampton, United Kingdom

For complete details, see www.google.com/studentswithdisabilities-europe. To learn more about scholarships, grants and other opportunities for students in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, visit www.google.com/university/emea.

Posted by Jenny McColl, Univeristy Programs Specialist, EMEA

Chicagoland Muslim Scholarship Fund

The Chicagoland Muslim Scholarship Fund (CMSF) was established in March 2003 to assist Muslim students in the pursuit of higher education. The mission of the fund’s governing body is to contribute to the emergence and future success of young Muslim professionals by providing financial assistance and creating a support network for students.

At this time, the scholarship is only open to those students that attend an accredited university in the Chicagoland area.

In 2005, five awards of $1000 each were planned.

Deadline: The information on the website is outdated. Contact CMSF for this year's info.

Visit the website here.

Why is Abstinence Before Marriage The Best Choice For Teens Today Scholarship

Description:

Open to current high school students in the United States of America

$3,500 in Cash Scholarships
“Why Is Abstinence Before Marriage The Best Choice For Teens Today?”

Written Essay Contest
- 1st Place $1000
- 2nd Place $ 500
- 3rd Place $ 250
Must be typed and between 1000 and 1500 words. Format in MS Word 2007 or later.

and

Multimedia Essay Contest
PowerPoint, Video, or Music Video
- 1st Place $1000
- 2nd Place $ 500
- 3rd Place $ 250

Format in MS PowerPoint 2007 or later; must include 10 to 25 pictures and be between 4 and 7 minutes in length. Videos are to be between 4 and 7 minutes in length, and Music Videos are to be between 2 and 4 minutes in length.

$3,500 in Cash Scholarships

"Why Is Abstinence Before Marriage The Best Choice For Teens Today?”

Entries accepted until April 15th. The applicant must attend high school and complete original work answering the question: "Why is abstinence before marriage the best choice for teens today?" To enter, submit your work to Life Choices following the guidelines listed, with a cover page including: title, name, address, phone number, e-mail address, school, and person who assigned the essay. If you choose to e-mail instead of mail your entry, insert your work into the e-mail and not as an attachment. Attachments will not be opened. Multimedia entries need to mail a hard copy to Life Choices . Postmark shall be before April 15th. Eligible entries will be judged anonymously for award by the Life Choices Essay Committee. Winning students must agree to allow their finished work to be used by Life Choices for publicity.

Applicable Majors:

All Fields of Study

Website

http://www.lifechoicespoway.org/

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF WISCONSIN NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS

Provide scholarship to Wisconsin students who have completed at least one half of the credits necessary for graduation from MSN, BSN, ADN or LPN programs in Wisconsin. The school must be either a National League for Nursing (NLN) member or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
Amount of Award: $500-$1,000
Application Deadline: July of each year.
Duration of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards: Varies
Contact Information:
Wisconsin League for Nursing
Attn: Mary Ann Tanner
P.O. Box 107
Long Lake, WI 54542-0107
Email: modtech@att.net

WISCONSIN MEDICAL SOCIETY GENERAL MEDICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

Provide scholarship to Wisconsin students working on a degree in medical or nursing related fields.
Amount of Award: $1,000
Application Deadline: April of each year.
Duration of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards: Varies
Contact Information:
Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation, Inc.
Attn: Executive Director
330 E Lakeside Street
Madison, WI 53715
Phone: (608) 442-3800 Fax: (608)442-3811
http://www.wisconsinmedicalsociety.org/foundation/support_for_students/scholarships

MARY OPAL WOLANIN UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Provides scholarship to member of the National Gerontological Nurses Association (NGNA)
Amount of Award: $1,500
Application Deadline: July of each year
Duration of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards: Varies
Contact Information:
National Gerontological Nurses Association
7794 Grow Drive
Pensacola, FL 32514
Phone: (850) 473-1174 Fax: (850) 484-8762
http://www.ngna.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=48&Itemid=72

GARDNER FOUNDATION INS EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

Provide scholarships to members of the Infusion Nursing Society who are interest in continuing education.
Amount of Award: $1,000
Number of Awards: 2/year
Duration of Award: 1 time award
Contact Information:
Attn: Christopher Hun
Phone: (718) 440-9408 x 317
Infusion Nursing Society
315 Norwood Park South
Norwood, MA 02062
Email: Chris.Hunt@ins1.org
http://www.ins1.org/gardner/scholarship_ins_edu.html

Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship

The Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship awards one $5,000 and three $1,000 scholarships to skateboarders who are high school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Recipients must enroll as a full-time undergraduate at an accredited college or university the fall after high school graduation. US citizenship is required. The award is given to skateboard activists. The deadline is in late April. For more information visit the web site.

Federal Junior Duck Stamp Art Competition

The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Art Competition is sponsored by the US Department of the Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service. Students in grades K-12 may submit a drawing, painting or sketch of any North American waterfowl species. Each state, territory or district has its own competition, with the "Best of Show" winners submitted to the national competition. One of the 53 Best of Show images will be selected as the next Junior Duck Stamp. The national awards include a first place $5,000 cash award, a second place $3,000 cash award, and a third place $2,000 cash award. The contest is open to US ctizens, resident aliens and nationals. The deadline is March 15.

Christopher College Video and High School Poster Contests

The Christophers hold an annual video contest for college students and an annual poster contest for high school students. The video contest provides cash awards of $3,000, $2,000, and $1,000 for first, second and third place winners. The poster contest provides a cash award of $1,000 for the first place winner. See the web site for contest theme. The deadline is in early June.

Voice of Democracy Essay Contest

The Voice of Democracy Essay Contest is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW). The audio essay contest is open to high school students in grades 9-12. The first-place national winner receives a $25,000 scholarship. The essay topics always involve a patriotic theme. The deadline is November 1.

Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship

The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) offers two $5,000 scholarships each year to graduating US high school seniors who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and communities. The application requires an essay about how the applicant promoted vegetarianism in their high school or community. The deadline is February 20. Applications are available on the VRG web site. For more information, call 1-410-366-8343, write to The Vegetarian Resource Group, PO Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203, or send email to vrg@vrg.org.

Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Contest

The Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Contest is designed to encourage and promote the study of the Holocaust. Ten first place winners receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington DC to visit the US Holocaust Memorial Museum and scholarships of $1,000 to $5,000. The contest is open to all residents of the United States and Mexico, and also to US Citizens living abroad. Candidates should be enrolled in high school (grades 9-12) and age 19 or younger. The deadline is April 15. For more information, send email to holocaust@hklaw.com.

Environmental Essay Contest

The aBetterEarth Environmental Essay Contest is sponsored by the Institute for Humane Studies. Candidates should be full-time undergraduate or graduate students or under age 25 as of May 15. High school students are not eligible. The contest awards one first place award of $2,000, one second place award of $1,250, one third place award of $750, and four runner up awards of $250 each. The deadline is May 15. For more information, send email to info@abetterearth.org.

College Prowler Essay Competition

The College Prowler Essay Competition awards a monthly $1,000 scholarship to current high school and college students for the best original college application essay. The deadline is the last day of each month. For more information, send email to scholarship@collegeprowler.com.

Americanism Essay Contest

The Americanism Essay Contest is sponsored by the Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) National Committee on Americanism-Patriotism. Awards include a grand national prize of a $10,000 US Savings Bond, and $5,000, $3,000 and $2,000 US Savings Bonds awarded to the first, second and third place winners in each grade category. The contest is open to students in grades 7 through 12. Entrants must be sponsored by a FRA member or by a chartered branch or unit. The deadline is December 1.

Akademos / TextbookX.com Scholarship Contest

Akademos Inc. offers spring and fall scholarship essay contests to help publicize the TextbookX.com web site, a source of new and used textbooks. The contest is open to undergraduate and graduate students. The grand prize winner receives $2,000, and two runners-up receive $250 gift certificates for TextbookX.com. The fall deadline is October 31. The spring deadline is April 30.

AFSA National Scholarship Essay Contest

The AFSA National Scholarship Essay Contest is sponsored by the American Fire Sprinkler Association. The national winner receives a $4,000 scholarship, with second and third place winners receiving $3,000 and $2,000 scholarships. The four remaining regional winners each receive $1,000 scholarships. Information is available starting in the fall. The deadline is in early January.

Girls Going Places Scholarship

The Girls Going Places Scholarship is sponsored by Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. It awards prizes totalling $30,000 to 15 girls aged 12-18 who have demonstrated budding entrepreneurship. There is one first place award of $10,000, one second place award of $5,000, one third place award of $3,000 and twelve $1,000 awards. The competition starts September 1. The deadline is March 1.

AXA Achievement Scholarship Program

The AXA Achievement Scholarship Program awards more than $1.3 million a year to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in non-academic activities in school, community or workplace. The award is sponsored by the AXA Foundation. US citizenship or legal residency is required. The program includes scholarships of $25,000, $10,000 and $2,000. Information and applications are available at the AXA Achievement Scholarship Program web site.

Hiram College Hal Reichle Memorial Scholarship

Hal Reichle took great pleasure in helping others and would do so secretly and serendipitously. In his memory, family and friends funded a scholarship at Hiram College to reward students for their random acts of kindness. Recipients are chosen on the basis of their humanitarian efforts, community involvement, and volunteerism. There is no application for this scholarship. Instead, the selection committee relies on an army of stealthy observers, the Secret Society of Serendipitous Service to Hal (SSSSH!), to identify students of strong moral character with a spirit of giving and dedication to others.

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards recognize children in grades 5-12 who have engaged in volunteer activities and have demonstrated exceptional community service. The program is sponsored by Prudential in conjunction with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). State winners receive a $1,000 award. National winners receive a $5,000 award. The student application deadline is in late October.

Discover Card Tribute Award

The Discover Card Tribute Award awards up to $1 million in scholarships annually to high school juniors nationwide. Discover awards up to 300 state scholarships of $2,500 and up to ten national $25,000 scholarships. The scholarships may be used for postsecondary education at two and four-year colleges and trade/technical schools. Winners are selected on the basis of community service, special talents, leadership, and overcoming an obstacle. Candidates must have a GPA of 2.75 or better in the 9th and 10th grades. The deadline is January 31. For more information, call 1-866-756-7932.

The Do Something Awards

The BRICK Awards by Do Something provide community grants and scholarships to "change-makers" age 25 and under who work with Do Something to improve their communities. The competition is open to US and Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Five Do Something Award nominees will receive at least $10,000 in community grants and scholarships. Of the five winners, one grand prize winner will receive a total of $100,000 in community grants. The nominees also participate in a live VH1 TV show and will receive continued support from DoSomething.org. (The community grants are paid to the nominee's organization or a not-for-profit organization of the nominee's choice. All winners have the option of receiving $5,000 of the total award in the form of a college scholarship.) The deadline is March 1. For more information, send email to dsawards@dosomething.org.

Horatio Alger Association Scholarships

The Horatio Alger Association provides scholarships for students who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Other selection criteria include strength of character, financial need, a good academic record (a GPA of 2.0 or higher), and a desire to contribute to society. The association awards 100 $10,000 scholarships and 150 $1,000 scholarships each year to high school seniors. US citizenship is required. Several states also have state scholarship programs. The deadline is October 15.

Duck Brand Duct Tape Stuck at Prom Contest

The Duck Brand Duct Tape Stuck on Prom Contest is open to students age 14 years or older who are attending a high school prom in the spring. US citizenship is required. Entrants must enter as a couple (two individuals) and attend a high school prom wearing complete attire or accessories made from duct tape. The submission must include a color photograph of the couple together in prom attire. The first place prize consists of a $2,500 scholarship for each member of the winning couple and a $2,500 cash prize to the school that hosted the prom. Other prizes include $1,000 for second place, $500 for third, and Duck Tape sportswear for honorable mentions. The winning couple will be selected based on a variety of criteria, including originality, workmanship, quantity of Duck Tape used, use of colors, and creative use of accessories. The Duck Tape contest web site includes photographs of the winning costumes.

David Letterman Telecommunications Scholarship

The David Letterman Scholarship was established by David Letterman in 1985 to provide scholarships for telecommunications students at Ball State University. The awards are intended for average students who nevertheless have a creative mind. Winners are selected primarily based on creativity. Projects may involve a variety of media, including written work, research, audio, video, graphics and film. The winner receives a $10,000 scholarship. The first runner-up receives $5,000. The second runner-up receives $3,333.

Scholarships for Average Students

Ordinary students often ask whether there are any scholarships available to students who don't have an A average. This page lists some scholarships for average students. Although these scholarships don't require a high GPA, they do require excellence in a non-academic area. Every scholarship sponsor is trying to find the students that best fulfill their selection criteria. If the selection criteria don't depend on academic merit, then they might depend on athletic or artistic merit, community service, extracurricular activities, or on skill in a non-academic discipline. The winners are always the students who best reflect the goals of the scholarship sponsor. Candidates don't necessarily need to be academically talented, but do need to be extraordinary and amazing in other ways. No scholarship sponsor gives away money simply for breathing, except perhaps the US government.

Of these scholarships, the David Letterman scholarship is the one most often cited by news media.

The following list of scholarships is intended to be representative, not comprehensive. To find other scholarships for students with specific interests or abilities, search the FastWeb scholarship database. See also FinAid's list of unusual scholarships, as these often include awards that don't require a 4.0 GPA.

Other sources of non-academic scholarships include your employer or your parent's employer, your church, synagogue or mosque, hobbyist groups, local businesses, community service organizations, fraternal organizations, unions and minority groups. There are also many essay contests.

Many education lenders and other businesses also use scholarship lotteries to attract students to their web sites. Usually the winners are selected by a random drawing.

MIRIAM FAY FURLONG GRANT
Provide nursing scholarships to junior or senior undergraduate students who are members of Alpha Tau Delta.
Amount of Award: $100-$1,000
Application Deadline: April of each year.
Number of Awards: 1/year
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Alpha Tau Delta
11252 Camarillo Street
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
Email: info@atdnursing.org
http://www.atdnursing.org/awards.htm