QuestBridge National College Match Full Scholarship Awards
Many programs advertise scholarships with us. As these offers come in, we list them on the scholarship page. This is a list that is updated bi-weekly. The scholarships vary greatly. Many have very strict deadlines, so please be aware and follow the directions accordingly.The QuestBridge National College Match helps high-achieving low-income students gain admission and full four-year scholarships to leading colleges. Their 29 partner colleges are actively seeking academically outstanding students from low-income households. For students who meet these criteria, an education at one of the nation’s top universities and liberal arts colleges can be affordable—and often entirely covered—with generous financial aid and grant packages. The National College Match allows students to use a single application to apply for admission and scholarships to multiple QuestBridge partner colleges. QuestBridge services and programs are completely free of charge. QuestBridge is a non-profit program that has worked for 16 years to help outstanding low-income students access top-tier educational opportunities. The QuestBridge National College Match program consists of two parts:
QuestBridge College Match—The College Match pairs outstanding low-income students with early admission and full four-year scholarships to top-ranked colleges. College Match scholarships cover tuition and room and board, worth up to $200,000. All College Match scholarships are loan-free. Most QuestBridge partner colleges include books and travel in their scholarship packages and automatically renew the scholarship for all four years of college.
QuestBridge Regular Decision—Qualified students can apply to their partner colleges for free via the regular admission process, using their QuestBridge application. The QuestBridge application is tailored to enable low-income students to highlight their successes and the obstacles they have overcome.
Awards: First-Generation Award—for a student who is among the first generation in his or her family to attend a four-year college; Great Plains Award—for a student from the region between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains; Military Award—for a student with one or more parents on active duty in the U.S. armed forces; Native American Award—for a Native American student who aspires to attend a top-tier college; Pre-Med Award—for a student who intends to follow a pre-med course of study in college; Rural Award—for a student from a rural area in the United States who demonstrates a desire for opportunities that may have been limited or inaccessible in a rural environment; Science and Technology Award—for a student interested in careers in the sciences and/or technology.
Award: Described Above
Deadline: 09/30/2010
Link: http://www.questbridge.org
Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship
For students who will be a senior during the 2010-2011 school year and who participate in at least one school-sponsored sport and are a leader in their school and community. Students must have at least a “B” GPA. Students apply online, and the first 41,100 applicants will receive a free Wendy’s Gift Card (amount of gift cards are randomly assigned and range from $5 to $50 and will be sent out in November). Each student applicant must have his/her online application reviewed and confirmed online by a school representative. Please see Ms. Jung in the Counseling Office to complete this step. All completed and reviewed applicants submitted from our school will be evaluated, and one male and one female will be named School Winners in late October. State Finalists will be announced in November, with the State Winners determined in mid-November. National Finalists will be named in late November and will be invited to New York City for Heisman Weekend activities, including the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award Banquet.Deadline: October 3, 2010; Ms. Jung must complete her review of your application by October 5, 2010
Award: Not Stated
Deadline: 10/03/2010
Link: http://www.wendysheisman.com
Washington University in St. Louis Danforth Scholars Program
Students must be nominated for this award. The Danforth Scholars Program honors the student who embraces high ideals, whose life choices are guided by personal integrity, selflessness, a commitment to community, and a dedication to leadership and academic excellence. Danforth Scholars may receive full- or partial-tuition scholarships, renewed each year for the duration of the degree program, provided the student progresses academically and upholds the high standards of character required of scholars. The Program is open to prospective undergraduate students applying to Washington University in St. Louis. This is a merit-based program, but need will be considered as part of the award process. Upon the selection committee’s receipt of the nomination, the student will be invited to apply to the Danforth Scholars Program. Up to 40 applicants will be selected as finalists and will be invited to campus March 24-27, 2011, for a required interview weekend. As many as four full-tuition and a number of partial-tuition scholarships will be awarded. When a student has been nominated, the committee will notify the student and provide the application.Deadline: Students must see Ms. Jung in the Counseling Office by October 4, 2010, to be nominated
Award: Described Above
Deadline: 10/04/2010
Link: http://www.admissions.wustl.edu
Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) Sisterhood STAR Scholarship
A woman is eligible to be recommended for the P.E.O. Star Scholarship provided she: exhibits excellence in academics, leadership, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success; has a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; is in the final academic year (senior year) of her secondary education and is 20 years of age or under by November 30; is a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada; plans to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the United States or Canada, full-time or part-time; attends college in the fall of the academic year following high school graduation; and is recommended by a P.E.O. chapter. A local P.E.O. chapter must recommend the student. When a prospective applicant is identified by a local chapter, the local chairman of the Star Scholarship Committee will arrange for an interview to assess eligibility. The chapter will contact the student with this request. Materials are to be given to the P.E.O. chapter contact person (available in the Counseling Office) by October 4, 2010. The sponsoring P.E.O. chapter will include their recommendation form, letter, and check list and send the completed application packet, by November 30, to the P.E.O. Executive Office.Award: $2,500
Deadline: 10/04/2010
Link: http://www.peocalifornia.org/peo-projects.html
Tufts University "Voices of Tufts : The Diversity Experience"
"Voices of Tufts : The Diversity Experience" is for high school seniors and has traditionally attracted participants from various backgrounds--including, but not limited to, various racial, ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds as well as first-generation college students, LGBT students and students from rural areas. Over the past several years, the diversity recruitment program has been an excellent opportunity for high school seniors to learn more about the academic and social activities that are such important pieces of the Tufts experience. Voices will take place October 28-29, 2010. While on campus, students will be housed with a current undergraduate and receive all of their meals at no cost. Students for whom travel to compus would present a financial difficulty can request one of their travel grants and have their transportation provided for them.Award: Described Above
Deadline: 10/15/2010
Link: http://admissions.tufts.edu/voices
Coleman University Essay Contest
This contest is restricted to high school seniors who are currently attending a high school within San Diego County and are in good academic standing. The topic students are to write on is “How has social media affected society?” Registration forms are available in the Counseling Office.Award: First Prize: Sony VAIO F Series Gaming Laptop; Second Prize: 16 gig iPod Touch
Award: Described Above
Deadline: 10/15/2010
Link: http://www.coleman.edu
Davidson College John Montgomery Belk Scholarship
The John Montgomery Belk Scholarship recognizes and rewards students of demonstrated outstanding intellectual and personal achievement and significant leadership ability. Up to six Belk Scholars will be chosen in Davidson’s Class of 2015, each receiving an annually renewable scholarship equivalent to the college’s comprehensive fees, valued in 2010-11 at $47,179. In addition, each scholar receives two summer stipends (up to $3,000 per stipend) to pursue international study and other enrichment opportunities. Each high school may nominate one student for the John Montgomery Belk Scholarship. Davidson College must receive the nomination no later than November 15, 2010. Nominees must also submit a completed admission application no later than December 1, 2010. Fifteen to twenty students will be chosen as finalists and invited to campus March 24-26, 2011, for selection interviews and a celebration of their success. The Davidson Class of 2015 Belk Scholars will be announced by April 6, 2011.Deadline: See Ms. Jung by October 18, 2010, to be nominated
Award: Described Above
Deadline: 10/18/2010
Link: http://www.davidson.edu
Better Business Bureau Foundation (BBB) 2010 Torch Awards Scholarship Essay Program
Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for a 2010 BBB Torch Awards Scholarship: a member of the graduating class of 2011 or 2012; attends an accredited high school in San Diego County or Imperial County; resides in San Diego County or Imperial County. The theme of this year’s program is “The Importance of Ethics and Integrity in our Community.” Students need to write an essay no longer than 400 words about the importance of ethics and integrity in our community. Students should discuss their viewpoints and give examples, as applicable. Students may want to discuss how marketplace ethics involves integrity and civility in our community. An independent panel of judges will evaluate the essays using the following criteria: inclusion of personal viewpoints and/or examples (5 points); relevance to the theme (5 points); readability and clarity (5 points) and spelling and grammar (5 points).Award: Five cash scholarships—1) $1,500; 2) $1,250; 3) $1,000; 4) $750; and 5) $500 (the five recipients of the BBB Essay Scholarships will receive their checks at an awards luncheon to be held on December 7, 2010. Recipients must be available to attend the luncheon.)
Award: Described Above
Deadline: 10/25/2010
Link: http://www.sandiego.bbb.org/scholarship-program/
Seattle University Sullivan Leadership Award
Sullivan Leaders are selected on the basis of demonstrated service, leadership, and academic achievement to receive full tuition, room, and meals for each of four years of undergraduate study at Seattle University. Nine Sullivan Leadership Awards are given each year. Students meeting the following criteria are encouraged to apply: Leadership—Participation and demonstrated leadership in school activities, public service, and community involvement; Social Justice—Commitment to justice and the good of others through service; Communication—Effective oral and written communication skills; Scholarship—Demanding course selection and strong academic achievement (typically Sullivan Leaders have high school GPAs of 3.5 or higher); Residence—U.S. citizen or permanent resident from the state of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming. The Sullivan Leadership Award Application, along with a complete admissions application, must be completed and received or postmarked on or before November 15, 2010. Candidates for the Award are required to attend the Sullivan Leaders’ Day competition on Saturday, January 15, 2011, on the Seattle University campus. Forty-five finalists will be invited back for the final competition on Friday, February 25, 2011. Winners will be announced in March.Award: Undergraduate tuition, room and meals for four years of study at Seattle University
Deadline: Students must see Ms. Jung in Counseling by October 29, 2010; see above for Seattle University's deadline for all applications for this award
Award: Described Above
Deadline: 10/29/2010
Link: http://www.seattleu.edu/sullivan
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Competition
The Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9-12. Each year, more than 100,000 high school students compete for more than $2.5 million in scholarships and incentives. Students compete by writing and recording a broadcast script on an annual patriotic theme. This year’s theme is “Does My Generation Have a Role in America’s Future?” Prizes and scholarships are awarded at the local, district, state and national level. Department (State) winners receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., March 5-9, 2011, to tour the city, meet our nation’s leaders, be honored by the VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary and receive their portion of $149,000 in national awards, the top scholarship being $30,000.Award: Described Above
Deadline: 11/01/2010
Link: http://www.vfw.org
Scripps College New Generation Scholarship
This scholarship is completely merit based. The scholarship provides for four years of full tuition, room, board, three roundtrip airfares home each academic year, and one summer research stipend to be used sometime during a student’s time at Scripps. The college is seeking high powered academicians with outstanding credentials. Students wishing to apply for the New Generation Scholarship must submit their application for admission by November 1, 2010, and indicate that they are applying for academic scholarships on the Future Plans section of the Common Application. This is not an early decision or early action plan; the admission staff simply needs to identify scholarship finalists by the end of the year so that they may invite them to their campus at their expense in February 2011. Please note that Scripps also offers the James E. Scripps Scholarship, a half-tuition award renewable for four years. JES Scholars with demonstrated need are packaged with no loans. All applicants for the New Generation Scholarship are also considered for the James E. Scripps Scholarship.Award: Described Above
Deadline: 11/01/2010
Link: http://www.scrippscollege.edu/thinkscripps
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management Scholarship
The Raikes School is a selective academic honors program which provides an education balanced in computer science and management while developing professional skills in leadership, communication and collaboration. The Raikes School pays the cost of a student’s room and board. This program targets the development of leaders for information technology driven industries. Students are selected into this elite program by application. Students must complete a University of Nebraska-Lincoln application online (admissions.unl.edu) before applying to the Raikes School (myred.nebraska.edu).Award: Described Above
Deadline: 11/01/2010
Link: http://www.raikes.unl.edu
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund/General College Scholarships are designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. Scholarships are available on a competitive basis graduating high school seniors who are of Hispanic heritage. Students must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired). Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and have plans to enroll full-time in a degree seeking program at a two- or four-year U.S. accredited institution in the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2011-2012 academic year. Students must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).Award: Amounts generally range from $1,000 to $5,000
Award: Described Above
Deadline: 12/15/2010
Link: http://www.hsf.net
2011-2012 Kyoto Scholarship
The Kyoto Symposium Organization and The San Diego Foundation, in collaboration with Japan’s Inamori Foundation, have made applications available for the 2011-2012 Kyoto Scholarships. Named in honor of the Kyoto Prize, Japan’s highest private award for global achievement, these scholarships recognize high school seniors from San Diego County and the greater Tijuana region. The scholarships, based on the annual Kyoto Prize categories of Advanced Technology, Basic Sciences, and Arts and Philosophy, will assist three San Diego County and three Tijuana-area students with higher education. The Kyoto Scholarship provides financial assistance to graduating seniors from San Diego County high schools who plan to attend an accredited four-year university in the United States. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and be actively involved in serving their community. This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees, and room and board.Award: Up to $10,000 (three from San Diego; three from Tijuana)
Award: Described Above
Deadline: 12/31/2010
Link: http://www.kyotoprize.org
Colgate-Palmolive/Hispanic Scholarship Fund “Make the U” Scholarship Program
High school Hispanic seniors are encouraged to apply. A total of 11 grants will be awarded. To be eligible, students must meet the following requirements: be of Hispanic American heritage; be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident of the United States with a valid Social Security Number at the time of application. All legal permanent residents must submit a copy of their valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551; have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; plan to pursue their first undergraduate degree; have plans to enroll full-time in a degree seeking program at a two- or four-year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands during the 2011-2012 academic year; and must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students will need to log on to: www.colgate.com/hazlau and follow the application process to submit three short essays of 500 words or less on a selection of topics.Award: One Grand Prize winner will win a $15,000 Educational Grant; 10 Second Place winners will receive a $2,500 Educational Grant
Award: Described Above
Deadline: 12/31/2010
Link: http://www.colgate.com/hazlau
Ron Brown Scholar Program
The Ron Brown Scholar Program began awarding college scholarships to outstanding African American students to honor the legacy of service of the late Secretary of Commerce Ronald H. Brown. The Program seeks to identify students who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, show exceptional leadership potential and make an impact on their communities through service to others. Each year, 10 to 20 students will be designated Ron Brown Scholars and will receive $10,000 annually for four years, for a total of $40,000. The recipients may use the need and merit-based scholarships to attend the four-year college or university of their choice. Ron Brown scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline. To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, Black or African American and current high school seniors at the time of application. Applicants should demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit leadership ability, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. There are two deadlines listed below.Award: $10,000 annually for four years, for a total of $40,000
Deadlines: November 1st (postmarked)—application will be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program and forwarded to a select and limited number of additional colleges and scholarship providers. Students must still apply to any colleges or for scholarship programs in which they are interested; January 9th (postmarked)—final deadline in order to be considered for only the Ron Brown Scholar Program
Award: Described Above
Deadline: 01/09/2011
Link: http://www.ronbrown.org
The 2011 Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Scholarship
Students are eligible to be considered for a Gates Millennium Scholars scholarship if they: are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American; are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States; have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale; will enroll for the first time at a U.S. located, accredited college or university in the fall of 2011 as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student; have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities; meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria; have completed and submitted all required forms.Award: Support for the cost of education by covering unmet need and self-help; renewable awards for Gates Millennium Scholars maintaining satisfactory academic progress; graduate school funding for continuing Gates Millennium Scholars in the areas of computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science; leadership development programs with distinctive personal, academic and professional growth opportunities.
Award: Described Above
Deadline: 01/10/2011
Link: http://www.gmsp.org
The Christermon Foundation Beverage Industry College Scholarship Program
Student applicant MUST be affiliated with the California licensed beverage industry through a parent or grandparent’s current full-time employment with a company holding a valid liquor, beer or wine license. Retailers, airlines, restaurants, hotels, suppliers, distributors, breweries, wineries, etc. are but a few that qualify. Applicant must be a California high school senior who will attend a four-year university beginning fall 2011. Applicant demonstrates outstanding community citizenship as evidenced by student written essay, and applicant needs to participate in athletics and/or performing arts during BOTH 11th and 12th grades.Award: One year/non-recurring scholarship ranging from $2,000 to $5,000
Award: Described Above
Deadline: 02/01/2011
Link: http://www.christermon.com
Ayn Rand Education Essay Contest--"Anthem"
“Anthem” Essay ContestContest is open to students worldwide. Entrant must be in the 9th or 10th grade. Essay is to be written on one of three topics (available on the website) relating to "Anthem."
Award: First prize, $2,000; five second prizes, $500; 10 third prizes, $200; 45 finalists, $50; 175 semifinalists, $30
Award: Described Above
Deadline: 03/20/2011
Link: http://www.aynrandeducation.com
Brian Graves Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to an individual who plans to pursue an education in Marine Biology at a four-year college. Applicant must be a senior in high school. This scholarship will be paid directly to the four-year college of your choice.Applications Available in the Counseling Office
Award: Not Stated
Deadline: 04/15/2011
Link: http://www.cathedralcatholic.org
Ayn Rand Education Essay Contest--"The Fountainhead"
“The Fountainhead” Essay ContestContest is open to students worldwide. Entrant must be in the 11th or 12th grade. Essay is to be written on one of three topics (available on the website) relating to The Fountainhead.
Award: First prize, $10,000; five second prizes, $2,000; 10 third prizes, $1,000; 45 finalists, $100; 175 semifinalists, $50
Award: Described Above
Deadline: 04/26/2011
Link: http://www.aynrandeducation.com
Ayn Rand Education Essay Contest--"We the Living"
“We the Living” Essay ContestContest is open to students worldwide. Entrant must be in the 10th, 11th or 12th grade. Essay is to be written on one of three topics (available on the website) relating to We the Living.
Award: First prize, $3,000; five second prizes, $1,000; five third prizes, $300; 25 finalists, $50; 75 semifinalists, $25
Award: Described Above
Deadline: 05/05/2011
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