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Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship Search Engines
Culinary Specific Scholarships
Merit and Need Based Scholarships
American Chemical Society
For African American, Hispanic/Latino or American Indians who are US Citizens or permanent residents and full time students or a senior in High School. You must be a high academic achiever in chemistry or science and have financial need according to your FAFSA. See booklet for more details. The deadline is February 15. www.chemistry.org/scholars
Cashe for your education
This is a handout for a free on-line scholarship search web site at www.cashe.com or www.salliemae.com.
FAME
See binder for Scholarship Book and Search Service available or visit them on-line at www.famemaine.com.
Families of Freedom
The Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund, was established to provide education assistance for postsecondary study to members of families impacted by events of September 11. Applicants must be dependent children or spouses of persons who were killed or are permanently disabled as a direct result of the terrorists attacks in the United States. Applicants may also be enrolled or planning to enroll in a course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States. Contact e-mail: info@familiesoffreedom.org or Phone: 1-877-862-0136
Fast Web Scholarship
BradfordSullivan ForestLandowners' Scholarship
This year the Bradford-Sullivan forest landowners association scholarship is again being presented to schools as part of an informal consortium of area organizations that have the common goal of encouraging higher education in natural resources, conservation, agriculture, waste management, and allied fields. The BSFLA, the northern tier hardwood authority represent over $4000 in scholarship funding for area students. This organization has agreed to distribute this package to you. Contact at: www.ntha.ws or 1570-363-2388
John Gyles
Must be a Canadian or American citizen, minimum GPA of 2.7. All areas of post-secondary study are eligible. The deadlines are April 1, June 15 and November 15. Contact info: The John Gyles educational fund, attn secretary, P.O box 4808 712 riverside drive, Fredericton New Brunswick, Canada E3B 5G4
Samuel Huntington
This award is for a graduating senior to pursue public service anywhere in the world. The deadline is February 14. Contact: amy.stacy@us.ngrid.com
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Go to www.hfpgscholarships.org to reach a great database of scholarships for residents of Connecticut.
National Federation of the Blind
Applicant must be legally blind and pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time post-secondary course of study in the fall semester in the United States. See binder for more information and details. The deadline is March 31. Contact info: www.nfb.org
Native American Scholarship Fund
This is a handout providing information on the scholarship application procedures for Native American Students. See binder for more details. Contact info: LucillDine@aol.com
Native Italian American Federation
This is a handout providing information on the scholarship application procedures for Italian American Students. See binder for more details. Contact info: socailwork@columbia.edu or 212-851-2300
New England Employee Benefits Council
This scholarship is for any full-time college student studying in an accredited academic program leading to a degree provided the student demonstrates an interest through either course of study or work experience in a career in the benefits field. To be eligible, a student must either be a New England resident or enrolled at a college in New England. The deadline is April 1. Contact info: www.neebc.com
Past Presidents
Must be a member of AAHPERD, attend college in the Eastern District and major in the field of health, physical education, recreation or dance. The deadline is October 1. Contact info: www.nace-foundation.org
Ralph Waning, Albert Faust Forestry & Agricultural Trust
Must reside or have lived in Kennebec or Waldo Counties a minimum of two years, completed one year of college or technical school beyond high school and furthering their education in forestry, agriculture, or natural resources in United States and have a "C" average or above. The deadline is September 1. Contact info: www.mainecf.org
RockyMountainElk Foundation
Must be a junior or senior, studying Wildlife sciences. The award is given based on the student’s conservation philosophy, academic performance and leadership abilities. The deadline is March 1. Web site: www.rmef.org
Sallie Mae Scholarship
To be eligible for the Sallie Mae scholarship programs, students must be accepted and enrolled as an undergraduate of a Title IV eligible, approved, accredited, postsecondary, two or four year college or university, vocational or technical school in the United States or Puerto Rico, and meet program-specific eligibility requirements. Contact at www.salliemaefund.org
Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund
Must be a woman currently residing in the United States planning on returning to a four-year college either on a part-time or full-time basis. Applicant must have completed at least one semester of college a minimum of five years prior to September 30, 2000 and not have enrolled for more than one college course per semester since September 30, 1995. Application deadline is March 6. Contact info:
Trout Unlimited
Must be a member of Trout Unlimited attending college on a full time basis entering their junior or senior year with a major in Fisheries Science, Wildlife Management, Conservation or a related field. The deadline is June 1.
USAToday
Any major is eligible but a professor must nominate the student. The candidate must have an outstanding original academic or intellectual product. See binder for details. The deadline is November 30. Contact info: www.USAtoday.com
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