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The USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships program awarded 639 new and renewal scholarships totaling $941,250 to deserving college-bound students in Florida for the 2008-2009 academic year.
The following is a list of other FAU scholarships, please click on its website link to go to that scholarship's website and its application link for the corresponding application in fillable PDF format.
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BankAtlantic Monthly Scholarship (website, application)
$200 scholarship will be awarded to eligible students for the month. Application Deadline is November 30, 2009. For more information please refer to application and website links above.
Bank of America Florida's Community Scholars Program (website, application)
Awards of $2,000 per year for first-time-in-college freshmen entering a state public university. Students must demonstrate financial need; please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility. Recipient must demonstrate a history of community service and must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Award will be evenly divided between fall and spring terms. The student must maintain continuous enrollment, and scholarship eligibility will not exceed a maximum of eight semesters. For more information, please visit website link above.
Spencer Foundation Dissertation Fellowships (website, application)
Through the Dissertation Fellowship Program, the Spencer Foundation aims to build capacity in the education research community by supporting a new generation of scholars from a wide range of fields. Please refer to the website or .pdf application link for more details.
FANJUL Academic and Community Excellence Award (website, application)
Awards of $2,500 per year, renewable for up to four years for students who maintain good academic standing while enrolled at FAU. The Fanjul award is designed to recognize students who have worked for academic excellence and have demonstrated leadership service in their community. This award is only available to students in western Palm Beach County who attend Pahokee, Clewiston and Glades Central High Schools , and who are planning to enroll at Florida Atlantic University as first year freshmen. Students must have an overall GPA of 3.0 and a minimum 1000 SAT-I or 21 ACT score. Please visit the website link above for additional eligibility requirements.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship (website, application)
The Gilman International Scholarship Program offers a competition for awards for undergraduate study abroad and was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000. This scholarship provides awards for US undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide. For more information regarding eligibility, scholarship timelines, application deadlines and others, please refer to the website and application links.
National Scholars Honor Society Scholarship (website)
The Society strives to reward and encourage personal growth and development, as well as engender a sense of civic responsibility and dedication to our nation's great political process. Our Members include thousands of America's brightest minds and top achievers in the Arts, the Sciences, Medicine, Law, Business and Politics. The National Scholars Honor Society grants scholarships to highly qualified achievers from all academic pursuits. Scholarship eligibility is determined for each new applicant at the time of acceptance, and is reviewed biannually for as long as the member continues to update his file on an annual basis. $19,000 will be awarded in scholarships. Check out the website for more details and the membership online application.
All applicants will be automatically considered for the Abraham Lincoln Scholarship, the Alexander Bell Scholarship, the Thomas Jefferson Scholarship, and the Benjamin Franklin Scholarship after acceptance into the Society.
FBI - Common Knowledge Scholarship (website, register)
This scholarship is based on what you know. Four (4) $1000 first place cash scholarships will be awarded every week during the month of December. No essays, no minimum GPA, or financial background information is required. Register at the link located above to find out more information.
International Student Scholarships
The websites listed below may be a good source for scholarships and/or funds for international students.
Walmart Foundation Scholarship (website)
Students across the country benefit significantly from Wal-Mart's involvement in their town and surrounding communities. We believe that one of the most important ways to assist local communities is by supporting local needs and focusing our giving to the areas that our customers feel are important. Sam and Helen Walton believed that education should be a fundamental commitment of Wal-Mart. Click on the website above for detailed information on the Scholarships.
Sallie Mae Fund Scholarships (website)
Delivered through The Fund's Project Access program, these scholarships target low income and minority populations in an effort to increase access to higher education. Project Access addresses three key barriers to higher education-awareness of financial aid, academic performance and financial need. To be eligible for The Sallie Mae Fund scholarship programs, students must be accepted and enrolled at a Title IV eligible, accredited post-secondary two- or four-year college or university, vocational, or technical school in the United States or Puerto Rico and meet program-specific eligibility requirements. The Sallie Mae Fund scholarship programs include:
- The Sallie Mae Fund "Community College Transfer Scholarship" (application) Offered in collaboration with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, this program provided scholarships to Latino students transferring from a community college to an approved, accredited higher education institution. If you have specific questions about this program that are not answered on HSF's website, please email HSF or call 1-877-473-4636.
Imagine America - Military Award Program (MAP) (website)
This program has been established to assist thousands of military personnel each year pursue post secondary career education at hundreds of career colleges across the nation. The MAP recognizes the important contributions of our nation's armed services. Click on website link above for more details.
National Law Enforcement & Firefighters Children's Foundation (info & app)
The National Law Enforcement and Firefighters Children�s Foundation Scholarship Awards are for children of law enforcement and firefighting personnel who were lost in the line of duty. These awards are designed to reward excellence, recognize accomplishments and help students by providing funding for their post secondary education at qualified institutions. Click on link above to view other criteria and the application.
Broward Shell Club Scholarship
This scholarship is available for undergraduate or graduate students majoring in the field of marine biology at local colleges or universities. The guidelines for the award are very simple. The student's coursework should include some aspect of malacology (taxonomy, habitat studies, pollution effects, DNA analysis, etc.) and the applicant will be requested to make a presentation to the Club about their research and how the award assisted them in their goals. Stop by the Financial Aid office on the Boca campus to obtain a copy of the application.
The MSSM Friendship Scholarship (website)
Christine McFadden created the MSSM (named after Melanie, Stanley, Stuart, and Michelle) Friendship Scholarship must possess the characteristics of friendship - such as the loyalty, service, and compassion that Christine's children exhibited. A friend of the applicant must write a recommendation letter. Any student can apply - an applicant doesn't have to be class president or have top grades. Recipients, though, must maintain a 2.5 grade point average. For more information or to make a donation, call (209) 722-MSSM or click on the website link above.
Michael Jon Barlin Scholarship (website)
The Lupus Foundation of America, Southeast Florida Chapter, is privileged to offer an annual scholarship to support the educational expenses of a Southeast Florida resident diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Applicant must be a resident of Brevard, Broward, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie. Applicant must also submit letter for physician stating condition and must have at least a GPA of 2.5. For more information on this scholarship and the application, click on the website link above.
Florida Fund for Minority Teacher Education Scholarship (website, application)
C urrently accepting applications from college junior and seniors in approved teacher education programs. In addition, applicant must be a member of one of the following racial groups: African, American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American/Pacific Islander, or American Indian/Alaskan Native. The deadline to apply is July 1, 2009 for Fall 2009 and November 15, 2009 for Spring 2010. For additional eligibility details and to obtain an application, click on the website link above.
Business Scholarship(more info & application)
Awarded to eligible undergraduate students who are interested in pursing bachelor level degrees related to business management, information systems management, marketing, finance, accounting, human resource management, and entrepreneurship. Selection is based on academic history, extracurricular activities and employment history. For more details, click on the link above.
Talbots Scholarship Foundation (more info & application)
This program empowers women to enrich themselves through learning and achieve a college education later in life. This scholarship program is administered by Scholarship Management Services?, a division of Scholarship America?. Scholarship Management Services is the nation's largest designer and manager of scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability or national origin. The application must be submitted electronically by January 2, 2010. For more information on eligibility criteria, please click on the link above.
Vanguard Scholarship Program (more info & application)
This scholarship program provides merit-based scholarships to minority students pursuing studies in business, finance, economics, accounting, information technology, or the liberal arts. To be considered, you must be entering your senior year of college in fall 2010; be a member of a racial minority; be enrolled full-time in a four-year accredited college or university in the United States; be pursuing studies in business, finance, economics, accounting, information technology, or the liberal arts; have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; and be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Application deadline is November 30, 2009. For more information, click on the link above.
American Association of University Women - Doris Karlik Scholarship ( application)
The Northern Palm Beach County Branch awards a scholarship to a female student, residing in Palm Beach County, studying for the AA, AS, BA or BS degree or a certificated program equivalent to one of the degree programs listed, and who demonstrates financial need. The completed form, evidence of Palm Beach County residency, an essay, official transcript and two letters of recommendation should be submitted along with the application. The scholarship application should be submitted no later than March 1, 2010 to: AAUW Scholarship Committee, ATTN: Naomi Rothstein, 625 Riverside Road, North Palm Beach, FL 33408.
U.S. Bank's Internet Scholarship (website)
Available to undergraduate students attending an eligible four-year college or university participating in the U.S. Bank No Fee Education Loan Program are eligible to apply. Scholarship online applications will be accepted from October 2009 through March 2010. For more information, click on the website link above.
MENSA Education & Research Foundation Scholarship (application)
This scholarship program bases its awards totally on essays written by the applicants. Applicants must currently be a resident of a participating American MENSA local group, be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited U.S. institution and must submit an application and essay explaining career, academic and/or vocational goals. All applications must be postmarked by January 15, 2010. Click on the link above for more information.
Undergraduate Society Scholarship (application)
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is accepting applicaitons for this scholarship. Applicants must be full-time at an accredited engineering or engineering technology program recognized by ASHRAE with a cumulative GPA of at 3.0. Applicants must also submit three letters of recommendation, demonstrate financial need, leadership ability and work ethics. The application deadline is December 1, 2009 for Undergraduate Engineering, Regional & University Scholarships and May 1, 2010 for Engineering Technology Scholarships. Click on the application link above for more details and the scholarship application.
Florida Surveying & Mapping Society Scholarship (application)
The Space Coast Chapter of FSMS is offering scholarships to students pursuing courses in Geomatics and Land Surveying. Preference is given to applicants residing in Brevard County but all Florida residents can apply. Applicants must also maintain a 2.5 GPA overall and 3.0 GPA in Surveying Curriculum courses. Click on the application link above for more details and application.
Federal Government Internships for Civil Engineering Students (website)
The Indian Health Services (a federal government agency of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the U.S. Public Health Services) is seeking civil, construction, and environmental engineering interns. Internships generally occur during the summer months, but are also available at other times of the year. Students must be U.S. citizens and must have completed their sophomore year at the time the internship occurs. Students can gain valuable engineering experience while receiving competitive pay, reimbursement for travel, and other medical and government benefits. Fore more information, click on the website link above or contact CDR Javier B. Franco at (954) 894-1060 ext. 10902 or email at javierfranco@semtribe.com.
U.S. Dept of Homeland Security (DHS) Scholarships & Summer Internships (website)
The DHS Education Programs are available to assist interested students in pursuing the basic science and technology innovations that can be applied to DHSs mission. The program supports students at the undergraduate level. Application deadline is January 5, 2010. Questions regarding DHS Education Programs can be sent via e-mail to dhsed@orau.org. For more information, click on the website link above.
Geographical Information System (GIS) Engineering Internships
The Loxahatchee River District is seeking interns with professional attitudes and a high level of attention to detail. Applicants must have computer skills, above average communication skills, and a general understanding of GIS software and concepts. Interns will be required to research, create, update and analyze GIS and Engineering data, as well as compile and plot informative maps and engineering drawings. A minimum of 3 months commitment is required. You may start & end an internship at any time. Flexible schedules. For more information or if interested, please email cover letter and resume for interview to: David Sabin (davids@loxahatcheeriver.org) or call (561) 747-5700 ext. 119.
American Business Women Association (ABWA) Grant Program
The Outright Grant Program offers grants for tuition, books and fees up to a maximum amount of $2000 to women who are seeking funds to be used at the junior level or above at an accredited college or university in the U.S. Applicants must be female, U.S. citizen, have at least a 2.5 GPA and be at least at the sophomore level in college when applying for funds. The application must be completed and supporting documentation received by January 31, 2010. Please send request for further instructions and the application password to abwa_npb@earthlink.net. Please include an address and phone number with the request.
ASHRAE Scholarship (website)
The ASHRAE Scholarship Program serves as an economizer, helping reduce the financial burdens of obtaining your engineering education. Available to full-time undergraduate engineering or pre-engineering students pursuing a Bachelor or Science or Engineering degree in a course of study that has been a preparatory curriculum for the HVAC&R profession. Application deadline is December 1, 2009. Click on the link above for more details and the scholarship application.
