Scholarships in USA

2009 American Indian Fellowships In Business Scholarship Program - USA

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a Business Major
• Enrolled full time during entire school term.
• Junior, Senior or Master level of study
• Enrolled member of American Indian tribe or Alaskan Native.
• If elected, candidate must be available to attend INPRO 2009 in September 2009. (Expenses including lodging, ground transportation and airfare from within the 50 United States will be provided by NCAIED)

Important Note: if elected for an award and are unable to attend, award will be forfeited.

Interested Students Should Submit The Following:
(note: incomplete packages will not be considered - so please ensure that you have all material submitted)

• Completed Application
• Letter requesting consideration stating the following:

o Reason for pursuing higher education
o Plans following completion of degree program
o Activities and commitment to community they wish to have considered.

• Separate Essays (250 word each) on the following:

o Community Involvement
o Personal Challenges
o Business Experience (Paid or Volunteer)

• Transcripts (official or unofficial)
• Letter of Admission/Enrollment from school for 2009/2010 term.
• Documentation of Tribal Enrollment

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Red Hot And  Snazzy Benefit Gala Scholarship 2009/10

Introduction:This scholarship program is open to Texas based college students. It is a result of proceeds from a Live Auction during the UNCF Dallas, TX office’ s Red, Hot & Snazzy Benefit Gala in which personal donations were made by employees and guests of Exxon Mobil, Frito-Lay Inc, Bernard Harris Foundation, BNSF Railway, American Airlines, Coca-Cola , AT &T, Wachovia, Nationwide Insurance and others. The Red, Hot & Snazzy Benefit Gala Scholarships has been established to support the educational development and career aspirations of deserving, yet financially disadvantaged, students. It will offer higher education opportunities to bright, talented young people and allow them to connect with positive academic role models and develop leadership skills for future success. UNCF is grateful to all those that contributed to the scholarship fund and for investing in the future of our communities. Read the rest of this entry »

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Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) Scholarships

Introduction: Kentucky Equine Education Scholarships are awarded to legal Kentucky state residents, who are current full-time students at a Kentucky university/college that offer a program in equine studies.

Eligibility: The student must be enrolled in equine studies, have a 2.5 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale and also be a KEEP member.
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Portland State University - International Retention Scholarships 2009

Introduction: The International Retention Scholarship is an award ranging between $500 - $4000 for international students who are in good academic standing at Portland State University and who have recently experienced a sudden and unexpected substantive change in their financial support.These scholarships may be renewable upon re-application and will be awarded on an on-going basis as funding allows. Funding availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change at any time. Based on the date of the award, the overall awarded amount is divided equally between remaining terms in an academic year.

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Lockheed Martin/UNCF Scholarship 2009

Introduction: Lockheed Martin is an industrial corporation leader which specializes in the areas of Aeronautics, Electronic Systems Information Technology & Global Services, Integrated Systems & Solutions and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin and UNCF have partnered to create this opportunity for candidates to apply for a $5,000 Scholarship. In addition, applicants will be considered for internship opportunities during Summer 2010.

Eligibility: 1.Minimum GPA     : 3.0
2.Eligible Majors : Open
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Mary Scott Scholarships 2009

Introduction: Mary’s family — parents James and Kathleen and younger sister Susan — established this award to celebrate her life.As a student, Mary was most enthusiastic about her courses in family and consumer sciences and was actively involved in the school-sponsored chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, an organization that aims to expand students’ leadership potential and life skills.

Eligibility:
1.Be graduating seniors of Alcester-Hudson High School.
2. Have participated in family and consumer science courses or FCCLA
3.Demonstrate financial need.
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Tags: Mary Scott Memorial Scholarships, Mary's Family Scholarships, Virginia Students’ Leadership Scholarships

Missouri Western State University - Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships 2009

Introduction: Western and Affiliated scholarships are available on a competitive basis to students who qualify.This scholarship is awarded annually to Missouri Western students who have completed 60 hours at a junior or community college with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above and are members of Phi Theta Kappa. This award is restricted to full-time students entering Western for the first time. This award must be used in the student’s first four regular semesters (excluding summer sessions) of full-time attendance. The scholarship is valued at up to $4,250 per year.

Eligibility: The student must maintain a 3.5, or above, cumulative GPA to remain eligible. This scholarship may not be used in conjunction with the President’s Community College Transfer Scholarship.

How to Apply: Awarded automatically to students who qualify. Must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to award disbursement.
Online Link: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

ApplicationDeadline: June 1, 2009

Source: http://www.missouriwestern.edu/FinAid/ScholarshipTransfer.asp

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Osteopathic Medicine Scholarships 2009

Introduction: The Osteopathic Medicine Scholarship provides financial assistance to Kentucky students who attend Pikeville College’s School of Osteopathic Medicine. The award is equal to the difference between the average amount charged for in-state tuition at the state medical schools and tuition at the Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine.

Eligibility: Recipients must practice 2000 hours in Kentucky for each year they receive a scholarship. Recipients who do not complete the program or do not practice in a qualified field of service in Kentucky must repay the scholarship with 6% interest. Interest is charged from the date the student first receives funds from the program. Qualified fields of service are: Read the rest of this entry »

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Malcolm Pirnie Corporate Scholarships 2009

Introduction: Malcolm Pirnie is dedicated to increasing the numbers of underrepresented minorities in engineering. Malcolm Pirnie is seeking Sophomores, Juniors and FIRST YEAR graduate students majoring in Civil, Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, and Info Technology.

Eligibility: Applicants must attend an accredited U.S. college or university sophomore students attending two year colleges may apply if they have FIRM commitments to an engineering bachelor’s program. Scholarship assistance and a 10- 12 week summer internship will be awarded to selected candidates who are US Citizens or permanent residents. Housing stipends may be provided, if applicable.
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University Of Maine- Graduate Research Assistanship And Scholarships In Industrial Ecology

Introduction: Graduate Studies at the University of Maine is available for any student of any academic background (e.g. natural science, forestry,  agriculture or chemical or environmental engineering, or economics, industrial and systems engineering, etc. ). This is only open to  students who are interested to pursue graduate studies at masters or PhD level in the area of environmental life cycle assessment (LCA) and industrial ecology of forest bio-products (e.g. bio-fuels, bio-chemicals). Industrial ecology, LCA, sustainability of biofuels and  bioproducts belong to the fields of environment, natural resource management, biotechnology, bioenergy or other development related  subjects.

Eligibility: 1.A background in LCA, materials flow analysis (MFA) or industrial ecology is preferred. However, successful applicants should be  willing to learn the fundamental concepts/principles of LCA, MFA or industrial ecology to pursue this challenging research in  sustainability science. Read the rest of this entry »

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