Other Scholarship Opportunities
2013 Dish Systems $1000 Scholarship (updated 11/27/12)
Residency/Citizenship Requirements: N/A
Deadline: May 3, 2013
Amount: $ 1000
Requirements: # Open only to college-bound graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students currently enrolled in college in the U.S.
# One (1) entry per student. Multiple entries will result in disqualification
# Essays caught plagiarizing or off-topic will result in disqualificationHow to Apply: Choose one essay topic from the four below to write about:
1. What would you do if you did not have access to the internet for an entire year?
2. It is undeniable that there are dangers with internet use; at what age should children be allowed to use the internet and why?
3. Internet censorship is on the rise - what are your thoughts? Do you encourage it or are you against it? Explain your reasoning.
4. How will reality TV influence the next generation of kids?
Email your essays to scholarships@dish-systems.com attached as a Microsoft Word document for PC users or as a .doc file for Mac users. Please name your document file with your first and last name. For example, firstname_lastname.doc.
In the email, include your:
Name
Street Address and Zip Code
Phone Number
High School Name, City and State
College you're attending as an undergraduate, plan to attend, or have applied for
For additional information, please visit Dish Systems website.
ASCO Numatics Scholarship (updated 5/2/13)
Residency/Citizenship Requirements: U.S. citizen or legal U.S. resident
Deadline: May 24, 2013
Amount: $1000 to $5000
Requirements: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an engineering, instrumentation, systems, electrical, mechanical, or automation discipline at an accredited U.S. educational institution. Applicants must be entering their junior or senior year in a four-year undergraduate degree program or enrolled in a graduate program. They must also have at least a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted online at ASCO Numatics.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship (updated 10/16/12)
Residency/Citizenship Requirements: N/A
Deadline: June 14, 2013
Amount: $ 1000
Requirements: The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.
How to Apply: To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent by email to: Abbott and Fenner
• What have you done outside the classroom that demonstrates qualities sought after by the post secondary institution that you are hoping to attend? Also, which of these qualities means the most to you?
Affiliate Marketing Scholarship (updated 11/28/12)
Residency/Citizenship Requirements: N/A
Deadline: June 1, 2013
Amount: $ 1000
Requirements: In order to submit for a chance to receive the scholarship, qualified entrants must submit an essay of 250-500 words below answering the question, "What is your biggest frustration with online shopping and how would you suggest fixing it?"
How to Apply: For complete rules and application information, please visit the Affiliate Marketing website.
Autodesk Student Competitions (updated 11/28/12)
Residency/Citizenship Requirements: N/A
Deadline: Varies
Amount: Varies
Requirements: Please visit the Autodesk website for additional information.
How to Apply: Please visit the Autodesk website for additional information.
Big Fish Online Games Scholarship (updated 9/28/12)
Residency/Citizenship Requirements: U.S. students only
Deadline: May 31, 2013
Amount: $ 1000
Requirements: The $1000 scholarship will be awarded to one qualifying student with the most thought-provoking and well-reasoned essay as judged by a panel of Big Fish staff members. We hope to see many student participants! Be sure to read the rules and submission details carefully before entering.
Rules:
* Open only to college-bound graduating high school seniors and students currently enrolled in college (U.S. students only).
* Limited to one entry per student. Attempts at multiple essay entries or invalid information will result in disqualification.
* Plagiarism on any part of the essay will result in immediate disqualification. Don't do it.How to Apply: Select one of the two topics listed below, then write a responsive essay, 500 word minimum. Writing more than the minimum requirement does not necessarily increase your chances! Submit your essay by May 31st, 2013 before 5 p.m. PST. Contestants will be evaluated on the quality and clarity of the ideas presented in their essay.
1. How do you see the casual games industry changing in 2013 and beyond?
2. What game genre has the most potential on mobile platforms moving forward and why?
Email your essay to Big Fish Games attached as a Microsoft Word document (for PC users) or as a .doc file on TextEdit (for Mac users). Please name your document file with your first and last name. For example: firstname_lastname.doc.
In the email, include:
* Name
* Address
* Phone Number
* High School Name, City and State
* College You're Attending, plan to attend or have applied for admission
For more information, please visit Big Fish Games Website.
CheapAutoInsurance.org Scholarship (updated 9/17/12)
Residency/Citizenship Requirements: Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States
Deadline: October 1 and March 15 each year
Amount: $ 500
Requirements: Applicant must be a current student and have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale and must have taken either the ACT or SAT test. Applicant must also be a high school or home school senior graduating or earning a GED between August 1, 2012 and November 30, 2012, who will enroll for Spring 2013 as a freshman at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university. For current Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Applicant must have a cumulative college grade point average of a least 2.5, and be enrolled full-time at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university between August 1, 2012 and June 2013.
How to Apply: Applicants must submit an original commercial about Insurance driving habits good or bad. Please try to keep the videos positive in nature. Share your video with your friends (Facebook, Twitter, g+ buttons, YouTube). Link to http://www.cheapautoinsurance.org in your video and video description. Pay for part of your tuition with the cash you won from being creative. Email submissions to CheapAutoInsurance.org.
Conestoga Bank "Future of Banking" Scholarship (updated 11/28/12)
Residency/Citizenship Requirements: N/A
Deadline: May 15, 2013
Amount: $ 1000
Requirements: Must be a high school senior or college freshman. To enter, respond to the following essay question in 500 words or less:
Mobile and online banking will only become a bigger part of our everyday life. Many banks, including ours, have already implemented technology like Text Banking (where you can text to check your balance) and Mobile Deposit (take a picture of your check with your smart phone to deposit it) but we know we're just scratching the surface on developing more convenient ways to bank.How to Apply: For complete rules and application information, please visit the Conestoga Bank website.
DegreeDirectory.org Scholarships (updated 1/20/12)
Residency/Citizenship Requirements: N/A
Deadline: Varies
Amount: Varies
Requirements: Various scholarships available at DegreeDirectory.org.
How to Apply:
Drunk Driving Victim Scholarship (updated 8/31/12)
Residency/Citizenship Requirements: United States citizens, permanent residents, legal aliens, F1 students, and anyone else legally authorized to be residing in the United States
Deadline: Various deadlines
Amount: $500
Requirements: The scholarship is open to students who have been the victim of a drunk-driving accident and are pursuing a major in:
* Insurance
* Risk-Management
* Actuarial Science
* Sales
* Marketing
* Business Management
Selection:
Selection is based on academic merit, extracurricular activities and employment history. Eligible
students must be full-time students at an accredited college or university during the semester the scholarship is received. Financial need is not considered.How to Apply: For more information and to apply for the scholarship, please visit CheapCarInsurance.net.
EducationPortal.com Scholarships (updated 1/20/12)
Residency/Citizenship Requirements: U.S. Citizen
Deadline: Varies
Amount: Varies
Requirements: Various scholarships available at Education-Portal.
How to Apply:
Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) Scholarship (updated 5/3/13)
Residency/Citizenship Requirements: Indiana resident
Deadline: May 20, 2013
Amount: $1000
Requirements: Candidate must be an undergraduate majoring in marketing, public relations, management or communications and attending a four-year private or public Indiana college or university (with an interest in Architectural, Engineering, or Construction industries). Candidate will be judged on academic achievement, community involvement, state career aspirations and letter of recommendation from a professor at his or her college. The scholarships will be awarded through a competitive process based on merit. A Financial Aid Officer and/or an Academic Officer must nominate candidate.
How to Apply: Candidate's submission must describe concisely the following factors: scholastic record, campus activities and involvement, community involvement, leadership activities, career aspirations and objectives, and relevant internships/work experience.
Krill Oil -- Educate your Heart Scholarship (updated 1/25/13)
Residency/Citizenship Requirements: American or Canadian citizen or hold a valid student visa
Deadline: July 5, 2013
Amount: $ 1000
Requirements: Eligibility is for any student currently enrolled in the Fall 2013 term at any college, university, trade or technical school within the United States or Canada. Students must maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 (or the equivalent). Students must be 16 years or older at the time of enrollment. For additional information, please visit Krill Oil Website.
How to Apply: Eligible students must submit an essay written around one of the two following questions:
1. How has the importance of heart health impacted you, your family, or your community?
2. How can an individual change his or her lifestyle to promote a healthy heart and holistic well-being?
The top two essays will be chosen based on originality and creativity, but must also include:
* A title
* A minimum of 500 words in length with a maximum of 1000
* Proper citation of any and all research material used
East applicant may only submit one essay for consideration. Submissions should be sent via e-mail along with a cover letter including: legal name, mailing address, telephone number, a brief biography and the name of te school the applicant will be enrolled in for the Fall 2013 semester to .
Minority Teacher Scholarship & Special Education Services Scholarship (updated 4/21/09)
Residency/Citizenship Requirements: Indiana Resident
Deadline: N/A
Amount: Varies
Requirements: * Minority students -- defined as Black or Hispanic
* Minority students who are pursuing a teaching certification
* Individuals who are pursuing a Special Education teaching or Occupational or Physical Therapy certification (not restricted to ethnic background requirement)
* Indiana residents attending an eligible Indiana college
* Students admitted or attending a college/university on a full-time basis (usually defined as 12 credit hours per term)
* Students who maintain a 2.0 GPA or the GPA requirement from their schools of Education or Occupational and Physical Therapy, if it is higher
* Students must complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)How to Apply: Applications are available at SSACI website. Applications must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office of the college/university that the student plans to attend.
The Paul W. Guy (Human Resources) Scholarship (updated 3/18/13)
Residency/Citizenship Requirements: Indiana resident
Deadline: May 31, 2013
Amount: up to $ 1000
Requirements: Must be a full-time or part-time junior, senior or graduate student registered in an accredited Indiana college or university; majoring in human resources management, industrial relations or business administration with a human resources management concentration.
How to Apply: Applications are available in Student Financial Services.
Various Scholarships Available (updated 11/4/11)
Residency/Citizenship Requirements: U.S. Citizen
Deadline: Varies
Amount: Varies
Requirements: Various scholarships available at Scholarship Experts.
How to Apply: Various scholarships available at Scholarship Experts.
Various Scholarships Available!! (updated 3/18/13)
Residency/Citizenship Requirements: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Amount: Varies
Requirements: Visit StudentScholarships.org and register for free to have access to their scholarship database.
How to Apply: Visit StudentScholarships.org and register for free to have access to their scholarship database.
VideoSurveillance.com Community Safety Scholarship (updated 11/28/12)
Residency/Citizenship Requirements: U.S. resident
Deadline: June 25, 2013
Amount: $ 1000
Requirements: You must be currently enrolled in high school (seniors only), college, or graduate school to apply. You must submit a video answering the questions, "How would you use video surveillance to create a better and safer community?" Your video must be 60 seconds or less and should mention VideoSurveillance.com at least twice. You cannot be a VideoSurveillance.com employee or be related to any of the company's employees.
How to Apply: For complete guidelines and instructions on how to submit your video, please visit the VideoSurveillance.com website.
