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

Applications Will Be Evaluated On The Following:

• Grade (verified by transcripts) 30%
• Community Involvement 30%
• Personal Challenges 25%
• Business Experience (Paid or Volunteer) 10%
• Quality of Essay 5%

Application Should Be Sent (Mail, Fax or Email) To The Following:
NCAIED 2009 Scholarship Committee
The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development
953 East Juanita Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85204
Phone: 800-462-2433 x244; Fax: 480-545-4208;
Email: events(AT)ncaied(DOT)org

Deadline: August 7, 2009.

More Details: Scholarship Programs

How to Apply:
ApplyOnline: https://applyonline.uncf.org/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=/Applicant/SGA/ApplyOnline.aspx%3fProgramId%3d350&ProgramId=350

ApplicationDeadline: May 31, 2009

Source: http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarDetailSGA.asp?id=350

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.
How to Apply: The completed application, two letters of recommendation and official transcript are due no later than May 1st.
Mail applications and supporting materials to:
KEEP -Scholarship Program
C/o The Race For Education
P.O. Box 11355
Lexington, KY 40575

ApplicationForm: http://www.horseswork.com/pdf/KEEPScholarshipApplication_2009.pdf

ApplicationDeadline: May 1, 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.

Eligibility: Applicants for the PSU International Retention Scholarship must meet the following criteria:
Be an international undergraduate student
Be enrolled in full time coursework each term (minimum 12 hours per term)
Show academic promise
Experienced an unexpected and substantial change in your financial support or circumstance.

How to Apply:
1.Write a 350-500 word essay explaining in detail the sudden and unexpected change in your financial situation. While it may be difficult to explain the circumstances, it is very helpful to the scholarship committee in making award decisions. Your essay will only be reviewed by the committee and will not be shared externally. Please provide any supporting documentation or materials along with this essay.
2.Write a 350-500 word essay explaining why you choose Portland State University and why you would like to continue your education at PSU.
3.To apply, please complete the application questions and essays, provide any supporting documentation for the change in your financial situation, and sign and submit your application to the Office of Admission, Registration & Records in 104 Neuberger Hall.Mail to:
Scholarship Coordinator
Portland State University
Admissions, Registration, and Records - ADM
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751

ApplicationForm: http://www.pdx.edu/sites/www.pdx.edu.admissions/files/media_assets/retention_scholarship_2009.pdf

Source: http://www.pdx.edu/admissions/intl_scholarship.html

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
How to Apply:
ApplyOnline: https://applyonline.uncf.org/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=/Applicant/SGA/ApplyOnline.aspx%3fProgramId%3d325&ProgramId=325

ApplicationDeadline: April 24, 2009

Source: http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarDetailSGA.asp?id=325

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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.
How to Apply:
1.Scholarship Application. You will attach separate sheets of paper to respond to Section III, Coursework and FFA Activities and Section IV, Essay Questions.
2.Recommendation Form (1). You will submit one recommendation from an instructor who teaches agriculture courses. Under no circumstances may family members or selection panel members serve as your references. Applicants who use family or selection panel members will be disqualified.
3.High School Transcript. You will include an official copy of your high school transcript.
4.Complete your application and submit all required forms — including any required transcript, certification, or recommendation — in one package. Submissions must be postmarked no later than April 22. Send to —
SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Mary Scott Award Committee
300 N. Phillips Avenue, Suite 102
Sioux Falls, SD 57104-6035
ApplicationForm: http://www.sfacf.org/App_Items/ScholarshipPDFs/FINAL%20Scott,%20Mary%20Award.pdf

ApplicationDeadline: April 22, 2009

Source: http://www.sfacf.org/ScholarshipDetails.aspx?CategoryID=1

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

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:1.Family Practice
2.General Practice
3.General Internal Medicine
4.General Pediatrics
5.General Obstetrics
6.Gynecology
How to Apply: For application information, contact Teresa Jones at the Pikeville School of Osteopathic Medicine at (606)218-5400 or tjones@pc.edu

ApplicationDeadline: July 1, 2009

Source: http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/cgi/jump2.cgi?ID=325

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.
How to Apply: Applicants must complete an online application, including an essay, and have a faculty member provide a letter of recommendation. Applicants who meet all requirements should forward an official UNDERGRADUATE transcript to the following: Malcolm Pirnie/UNCF Corporate Scholars Program (CSP), 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive Suite 400, Fairfax, Virginia 22031.

ApplicationDeadline: April 11, 2009

Source: http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarDetailSGA.asp?id=288

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.2.Applicant should have or develop good analytical and, database skills, knowledge of basic statistics and probability and be willing to  learn new software packages (e.g. SIMAPRO, GABI, STELLA, Powersim).
3.It is also desirable that he/she has taken or will take a course in  systems dynamics, modeling and simulation. This interdisciplinary research investigates the economic, social and environmental impacts of harnessing the forest resources or any other  alternative biomass as a source of bio-fuels, bio-chemicals, bio-plastics, and bio-materials. This research involves close collaboration with resource based industries, government agencies, and the other departments at the University of Maine.

How to Apply: If you are interested to do graduate studies at the University of Maine, you need to apply for admission as soon as possible at the  University of Maine website at http://www2.umaine.edu/graduate/article.php?id=63.If you are an international student or student who is not currently studying in the USA, in addition to Graduate Record Examination (GRE)  results, you should also have TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language)/IELTS results for admission purposes. To express your interest  for research projects, or for further information, contact Anthony Halog at anthony.halog[ at ]maine.edu , (207) 581-2944 (tel.) or (207)  581-2875 (fax).
ApplicationForm: https://scholarships.hacu.net/applications/applicants/

ApplicationDeadline: 30 April 2009

Source: http://www2.umaine.edu/graduate/article.php?id=63