Available to AICPA members, full-time undergraduate or graduate
students with a minimum 3.0 who
has completed at least 30 credit hours, including 6 hours in accounting.
Contact: AICPA
website for more information.
Fellowships, grants and awards with fall application deadlines are
available for women scholars.
Contact: AAUW Education Foundation website.
Applicant must be either African American, Hispanic/Latino, or American
Indian; US Citizen; full-time student with a GPA of 3.0 or better;
and be able to demonstrate evidence of financial need according
to the FAFSA form. Applicant must also be majoring in chemistry,
biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science
and planning a career in the chemical sciences or chemical technology.
Contact: American Chemical
Society website for more information and for application.
Applicant must be an outstanding woman accounting student with a
minimum GPA of 3.0, have successfully completed Accounting I, completed
60 semester hours with a declared major in Accounting and demonstrate
financial need.
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and application)
Available to one of the following: A nursing student who has an
immediate family member who is serving or has served in the Active
Arny, Army National Guard or Army Reserve; a nursing student who
plans to enter the Active Army, Army National Guard or Army Reserve;
a nursing student who has previously served in the Active Army,
Army National Guard or Army Reserve; an Army Nurse Corps officer
enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate nursing program who is
not funded by the Active Army, Army National Guard or Army Reserve;
an Army enlisted soldier in the Active Army, Army National Guard
or Army Reserve, who is working toward a baccalaureate degree in
nursing and is not funded by the Active Army, Army National Guard
or Army Reserve.
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and application.
Scholarship opportunities for the spouse and dependent children
of Soldiers.
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and applications)
Available to graduating high school students enrolled in a minimum
of 12 credit hours for Fall 2006 semester with a minimum 3.8 GPA
and an ACT score of 31 or above or SAT score of 2040 or above. Must
be legal Colorado resident and a U. S. citizen, national or permanent
resident.
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for more information and application)
Available to students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior
year of undergraduate study with a declared major in the area of
accounting, finance or other financial management study.
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Available to full-time students who are Colorado residents, enrolled
full-time with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Must have completed at least
12 hours of undergraduate study. Must demonstrate financial need.
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here for more information and applicaton.
Application deadline: April 1
Available to women who have resided in Colorado for 12 consecutive
months immediately preceding application and who are U.S. citizens
to attend an educational institution of higher learning or vocational
training located and accredited in Colorado. Applicants must demonstrate
financial need, scholastic ability, leadership skills, and career
goals and be a non-traditional age, preferable 25 years or older.
Application deadlines are March 31 and September 30
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and application)
$1,000 scholarships are available to accounting majors with a minimum
GPA of 3.0. Applications are accepted twice yearly, for the fall
and spring semester. Deadlines are June 30 for fall and November
30 for spring.
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here for additional information and application)
Available to any permanent resident of a Colorado county participating
in th eHonorary Membership Program of County Sheriffs of Colorado
(this excludes residents from Pitkin county) and enrolled in, or
applying to , a vocational training program or institution of higher
learning in the state of Colorado as a full or part-time student
is eligible. Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Application deadline:
Application is available in the Office of Financial Aid
Available to residents of the Western Slope, Colorado with a minimum GPA of 3.0 to help prepare students for a newspaper career. Preference will be given to college Sophomore or Juniors with a declared major in Journalism, Advertising or Mass Communications. Special consideration will be given to Mesa State College students. The awards are valued at between $1,000 and $2,000 for a year. To obtain additional information or application procedures contact: James M. Cox, Jr. Foundation, The Daily Sentinel, P.O. Box 668, Grand Junction, CO 81502.
$1000 scholarship available to female students who wish to enter
the teaching profession. Must be a junior or senior in the Spring
2008, working toward a teacher licensure. Minimum GPA 3.0. Must
be planning to follow a teaching career.
Application Deadline: deadline extended to 4/24/2009
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Guide to scholarship opportunities for new Americans and Minorities.
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additional information and application.
Scholarships are available to students who are U.S. citizens attending
an accredited college or university in the United States. All applicants
must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter.
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and application)
Applicant must be a U. S. citizen and have a cumulative GPA of 3.3
or higher. Applicant must be majoring in the physical sciences,
mathematical sciences, computer and information sciences, life sciences,
social sciences, psychology, selected humanities, or engineering.
Applicant must be in second year of college if they have been attending
full-time. If applicant has been attending part-time, they must
have completed a minimum of 45 but no more than 60 semester hours.
Recipients must complete a 10-week, continuous, off-campus research
internship at a DHS-designated facility during the summer between
your first and second year appointment.
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important information concerning deadlines and application
Applicant must be a graduate of an accredited college or university
in Colorado and must be both a U. S. citizen and a legal resident
of Colorado
Application available in the Financial Aid Office.
Several scholarship available for undergraduate and graduate students.
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Eligibility criteria includes current enrollment and matriculation
in the nursing program leading to an associate or baccalaureate
degree, or enrolled in an RN to BSN, RN to MSN, or LPN/LVN to RN
program; pre-nursing students taking courses to prepare for matriculation
into a nursing program; taking no less than 6 credit hours per semester;
involvement in student nursing organizations and/or community health
activities; documented academic achievement; established financial
need; and US citizen or Alien with US Permanent Resident Status/
Alien Registration Number.
Application deadline:
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Available to full-time Junior sports journalism students.
Application Deadline:
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for additional information and application.
Available to students participating in Colorado School Nursing and
have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Application Deadline: October 30, 2008
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information and application.
Available to students in both Canada and the United States. Awards
are available to both male and female students for all areas of
post secondary study. A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required. Criteria
other than strictly academic ability and financial need are considered
in the selection process.
Application deadlines: April 1, June 1 and November 15
Students can receive an application by sending only a stamped,
self-addressed, standard letter size (No. 10) envelope to the following
address: John Gyles Education Awards, Attn: The Secretary, PO Box
4808, 712 Riverside Drive, Fredericton, New Brunswick Canada E3B
5G4.
Available to refugees and asylees who were registered by HIAS to
come to the U. S. Student must have immigrated after January 1,
1992. Student must have completed 2 semester of study at any combination
of U. S. high school, undergarduate or graduate school at the time
of application.
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Available to Hispanic college students.
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information and application.
Student must be a Colorado resident
of Hispanic heritage and/or actively involved in the Hispanic community
with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Student must complete 10 hours community
service during the year of funding.
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information and application.
Scholarships are available to son's or daughter's of a Marine on
active duty; or in the Reserve or of a former Marine or Marine Reservist
who has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge, or who
was killed while in the service of our country; or of an active
duty, reserve, or former U.S. Navy Corpsman who is serving or has
served, with the U.S. Marine Corps. Applicant's 2003 family income
must be $58,000 or less to be considered. *The limit increases if
siblings also apply.
Application forms are available for downloading on the following
website:
www.marine-scholars.org
Available to high-achieving, legally blind students.
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information.
Application Deadline: March 30
Scholarship opportunities for students
in food service related programs.
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and more information.
U. S. citizens or U. S. residents who will be enrolled in higher
education Fall 2007.
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Additional Information.
Available to the natural, adopted or step-child of, or fully dependent
on, a worker killed or permanently injured in a compensable work-related
accident or by a compensable occupational disease during the course
and scope of employment with a Colorado-based employer. The parent,
or deceased parent's family, must have been entitled to receive
benefits under the Colorado Worker's Compensation Act. Student must
be between the ages of 16 and 25 at the time of the application,
have a high school diploma, GED or be a high school senior in good
standing. The student must demonstrate financial need. The academic
achievement, aptitude and community service of the applicant is
considered.
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and Additional Information.
Application Deadline: March 31
Available to low to moderate income
students, Hispanics and other minorities. Please see application
for other requirements.
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Information
Application Deadline: March 28
Available to a full-time Mesa State College student that is also a member of the Mesas State Cycling Team and holds a current USA Cycling racing license.
Application is available from the cycling team coach.
Scholarships are available for minority and low-income students.
Scholarship applications and deadlines for 2004 are now available
for download from The Sallie Mae Fund’s web site –
www.thesalliemaefund.org
(Click here for scholarship listings and details)
Scholarships available to undergraduate full or part-time women who earned their high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago, and who are now seeking a college degree and have at least two semesters left to complete their degree. Applications available at their website.
The program offers $1,500 scholarships to qualified full-time and half-time undergraduate and full-time graduate and professional students. Applicants for the scholarships must be enrolled or plan to enroll in coursework at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school beginning with the fall-2007 term through Feb. 1, 2008.For complete eligibility information and to download an application, visit USA Funds' Web site at www.usafunds.org .
Deadline: February 15
Available to Juniors or Seniors majoring in a field related to the
drinking water industry, such as engineering, biology, chemistry,
or environmental science. Applicant must be a member of (or join)
the Rocky Mountain Section of the American Water Works Association.
Value: $2000.00
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and application)
The Western Colorado Community Foundation (WCCF) exists to promote charitable giving, to build and manage charitable endowment funds, and to provide grants, scholarships, and other resources to benefit the residents and communities of Western Colorado. The foundation is regional and serves Delta, Eagle, Garfield, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray and Rio Blanco counties. This application includes:
1. Fruita Rotary Club Scholarship - Must graduate from Fruita Monument High School and be involved in Interact (Interact is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young people ages 14-18. The program gives young people an opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills and meeting new friends.) Two scholarships, $1,000 each, non-renewable. Deadline: April 24, 2009
2. Genevieve Clough Fellowship - Awarded to graduating seniors from Coal Ridge High School (Silt), Rifle High School and Grand Valley High School (Parachute). Financial assistance is available for vocational training programs, two-year associate degree and four-year college degree programs in any area of study of interest to the student. Student must have lived in western Garfield County for at least one year before high school graduation or completion of GED. Multiple scholarships are available. Any student with financial need is eligible to apply and scholarships are awarded for “last dollars needed” to help the student with his or her post high school education. Click here for more information and application.
3. J. Robert Young Scholarship - Awarded to graduating seniors from public high schools in locations that Alpine Bank serves. Scholarships are based on financial need and are awarded to students seeking a business related degree who have a grade point average in the 2.75-3.0 range. Two renewable scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded in 2009. Deadline: April 1, 2009
4. Jason Manspeaker Memorial Scholarship - to be announced - please refer to the website,www.wc-df.org
5. Kay Armstrong Memorial Scholarship: Delta County graduating high school seniors who have been active in community service and who are successful scholastically are eligible to apply. Five scholarships are given annually and are renewable for 4 years. One of the candidates chosen must be an aspiring teacher. Deadline to be announced.
6. Laura R. Genelin Memorial Scholarship - Awarded to a senior graduating from an Eagle County public high school with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, who wants to become a teacher or study health and medicine. The 2009 amount is $1,000 and is non-renewable. Deadline: April 1, 2009
7. Lew Goodhart Memorial Scholarship
Applicant must be a legal resident of the State of Colorado and enrolled in a Colorado educational facility and must have completed a minimum of 15 college credit hours. Financial need will constitute the primary eligibility for a scholarship. All potential sources of financial support will be evaluated including financial status of spouse and/or parents/guardians (where applicable) and other scholarships and/or grants. The applicant must be in good academic standing with a Grade Point Average between 2.0 and 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. (In exceptional cases, an applicant with a Grade Point Average above 3.5 may be considered. However, primary consideration must be given to those applicants whose Grade Point Average falls within the 2.0-3.5 range.) The applicant must have identified his/her career objectives and demonstrated motivation and ability to complete a degree or certification in his/her chosen field of employment. Conviction for a felony or a misdemeanor, if sentencing conditions are being met or have been met, will not be a disqualifying factor. Race, religion, age, ethnicity, physical or mental handicap, or sexual preference will not be considerations for or against eligibility for a scholarship. The primary goal of the fund is to assist those persons who have demonstrated the desire, ability, and determination to complete an education that will enable them to be self-sufficient and who, without financial assistance, would be unable to do so.
Deadline: June 1, 2009
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Applicants must be a member of Western Rockies Federal Credit Union. Selection criteria includes the need for financial assistance, 2.0 minimum grado point average of 2.0, essay answer, and college acceptance. Scholarships must be applied to degree granting programs of higher education loacted in Mesa, Garfield, Eagle and Pitkin Counties. Scholarship applications may be picked up at Western Rockies Federal Credit Union located at 2302 North Ave. in Grand Junction.
This contest is designed to challenge college students to analyze the urgent ethical issues confronting them in today's complex world. Students are encouraged to write thought-provoking personal essays that raise questions, single out issues and are rational arguments for ethical action.
Application deadline: December 8, 2008
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information and entry forms)
