“No one should be denied the opportunity to get an education and increase their earning potential based solely on their inability to pay for a college education.” Bobby Scott
SCHOLARSHIPS
- The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
This is an achievement-based scholarship for graduating high school senior students recognizing them for their capacity to lead and serve as well as their commitment to making a significant impact in their school and community.
Award Amount: $20,000
Deadline: October 31, 2017
Website to apply: Coca-Cola Scholar Foundation
2. Thurgood Marshall College Fund – Apple HBCU Scholar Program
Scholarships are merit based and applicants must show a financial need . Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a 4-year accredited HBCU or predominately Black institution. This scholarship does target STEM students, but opportunities do exist for students in other disciplines as well.
Award Amount: Up to $25,000
Deadline: September 17, 2017
Website to apply: Thurgood Marshall College Fund
3. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship Program
The Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program award scholarships to outstanding community college students with financial need to help them transfer to one of the nation’s top 4-year colleges or universities to complete their bachelor’s degree.
Award Amount: Up to $40,000
Deadline: October 24, 2017
The Jack Kent College Scholarship Program reward scholarships to high-achieving high school seniors, with financial need, to help them attend one of the nation’s top 4-year colleges and universities.
Award Amount: Up to $40,000/year
Application Date: Opens in September 2017 (see website for info)
Website to apply: Jack Kent Scholarships
4. Foot Locker Scholar Athletes
This scholarship honors student athletes who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and strong leadership skills in sport, their school and community. Twenty recipients will be chosen to receive scholarship awards.
Award Amount: $20,000
Application Dates: (Open) Sept. 28, 2017 (Closes) Dec 9, 2017
Website to apply: Foot Locker Scholars
5. Scholarships Through the United Negro College Fund
Following are scholarships available through UNCF:
Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship: 8/8/2017 – 9/30/2017
Vertus Hardiman Endowed Scholarship: 8/3/2017 – 10/6/2017
Dell Corporate Scholars Program: 8/7/2017 – 9/15/2017
Minneapolis MLK Legacy Scholarship: 7/31/2017 – 9/8/2017
Philadelphia Area Office Leadership Council: 8/8/2017 – 9/1/2017
Eunice Walker Johnson Scholarship: 8/14/2017 – 9/29/2017
Discover Financial Services Scholarship: 7/28/2017 – 9/15/2017
Edna Blum Scholarship for NY Residents: 7/29/2017 – 10/13/2017
Wm Wrigley Foundation Scholarship: 7/29/2017 – 10/6/2017
Edward M. Nagel Endowed Scholarship: 7/28/2017 – 9/11/2017
Michael Jackson Scholarship: 7/29/2017 – 10/21/2017
Catherine W. Pierce Scholarship: 8/4/2017 – 9/29/2017
UNCF HBCU Innovation Summit: 8/2/2017 – 9/4/2017
There are also other sources of scholarships and internships offered by UNCF. To find out more visit their website indicated below.
Website: UNCF
6. The Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation Scholarship (SMART)
This is a scholarship awarded to students by the Department of Defense which carries with it full tuition, a stipend of $25,000 to $38,000, a summer internship, and employment at a Department of Defense facility upon graduation. students selected for this scholarship will have to be pursuing a technical degree in one of the 19 STEM careers identified on the SMART website.
Award: Full Tuition, Stipend, Summer Internship and Employment
Application Deadline: December 1, 2017
Website to Apply: SMART
7. Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program
This is a 10-week internship program which gives undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to participate in research at a navy laboratory. It’s goal is to encourage students to pursue science and engineering careers by having them participate in research with the navy under the guidance of a research mentor.
Award: Internship and $5,400 to $10,800 Stipend
Application Deadline: October 31, 2017
Website to Apply: Naval Internship
8. Women in Aviation International
This organization support women pursuing a career in aviation and aerospace. There are a number of scholarships available through the organization, however, one must become a member by November 1, 2017 in order to apply for the 2018 scholarships offered.
Award: Varies
Scholarship Application Period: July 2017 to November 13, 2017
Website to apply: Women in Aviation
9. Barry Goldwater Scholarship
In order to be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a full-time sophomore or junior at an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university. You must also be pursuing a research career in a natural science, mathematics or engineering. Application for the scholarship must be done through your school’s designated campus representative, which can be found under Campus Representative Locator on the below website.
Award: Up to $7,500/year
Scholarship Application Period: Sept. 5, 2017 to January 26, 2018
Website for more info: Barry Goldwater Scholarship
10. National Society of Black Engineers
The organization of the National Society of Black Engineers is designed to provide support and encouragement for young African-American student in their pursuit of a career in engineering. In accomplishing that goal, they also offer a number of scholarship opportunities to assist students in financing their post-secondary education. In order to apply, one will have to become a member of the organization. You can find out more by visiting their website below.
Award: Varies
Application Period: September 1, 2017 to December 22, 2017
Website to apply: National Society of Black Engineers
11. Society of Women Engineers
Through the Society of Women Engineers, a student can apply for numerous scholarships offered if they are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited ABET college or university in pursuit of a career in engineering, engineering technology or computer science. In order to apply for any offered scholarships, a student must become a member of the organization
Find out more information at: Society of Women Engineers
12. Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
The Jackie Robinson Foundation award scholarships to minority high school graduates showing leadership potential and financial need and plan to obtain a degree from a 4-year college or university. Once the awardee is selected the scholarship is granted to them over their 4 years of study.
Award: $28,000/4 years
Application Period: November 1, 2017 to February 15, 2018
Website to apply: Jackie Robinson Foundation
13. Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway Promotion and Contest
Dr. Pepper is offering a contest for any student to enter for a chance to win up to $100,000 in tuition money. It requires that you submit a short essay (350 characters or less) telling how you will will change the world, and then getting your friends to vote for you. To find out more please visit the website indicated below.
Award: Up to $100,000
Application Deadline: October 18, 2017
Website to apply: Dr. Pepper
14. Scholarship America Dream Award
Scholarship America administers what is called the Dream Award which was established for students across the United States who are entering their second year or higher of education beyond high school. To be eligible a student must also be at least 17 years of age, studying to obtain an associate or first bachelor’s degree and also must be able to demonstrate financial need.
Award: $5,000 to $15,000
Application Deadline: October 15, 2017
Website to apply: Dream Award
15. Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship
Wendy’s give scholarship awards to recognize high school senior athletes that participate in at least one school-sponsored sport, have at least a B average, and have demonstrated leadership ability in their school and community.
Award: $1,000 to $10,000
Application Deadline: October 2, 2017
Website to apply: Wendy’s Heisman
16. AXA Achievement Scholarship
AXA provide scholarships to high school seniors throughout the United States, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at a 2-year or 4-year college or university.
Award: $2,500 to $25,000
Application : Will open up in September 2017
Website to apply: AXA Scholarship
17. American Nuclear Society Scholarship Program
American Nuclear Society (ANS) award scholarships to high school, undergraduate and graduate students based on criteria such as GPA, test scores, financial need, career goals and objectives, etc. Students must be a member of ANS to apply.
Award: $1,000 to $4,000
Application Period: November 15, 2017 to April 1, 2018
Website to apply: ANS Scholarship
18. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
This organization award scholarships to undergraduate students who are current ASCE student members and have completed at leat one semester or quarter of study in the next academic year.
Award: Varies
Application Deadline: February 10, 2018
Website to apply: ASCE Scholarship
19. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ASME provide scholarships to community college, undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a course of study in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or a closely related subject. You must be a student member of ASME to apply.
Award: Varies
Application period: December 1, 2017 to February 15, 2018
Website to apply: ASME Scholarship
20. The Generation Google Scholarship
This award is provided to high school, undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing a computer science or computer engineering degree. The student must also be from an underrepresented group in the field of computer science (African-American, Hispanic, American Indian, or Filipino/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander)
Award: Varies
Application: Will open in the Fall 2017
Website to apply: Google Scholarship
21. PayScale’s Women in STEM Scholarship
PayScale provide scholarships to current college student and college-bound women who are majoring in science, technology, engineering or math.
Award: $2,500
Application Deadline: January 31, 2018
Website to apply: PayScale
22. Davidson Fellows Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded to outstanding young people, 18 years of age and under, who have completed a significant piece of work in the field of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, literature, music, and philosophy. They also have a category entitled “Outside the Box”.
Award: $10,000 to $50,000
Application Deadline: To Be Announced for 2018
Website to apply: Davidson
23. Burger King Scholarship
Burger King award scholarships to high school seniors throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico who plan to attend an accredited 2 or 4 year college/university or a vocational-technical school.
Award: $1,000 to $50,000
Application Dates: October 15, 2017 to December 15, 2017
Website to apply: Burger King
24. Ron Brown Scholar Program
This program award scholarships to graduating African-American high school seniors who excel academically, show exceptional leadership potential and participate in community service activities.
Award: $10,000/year (for 4 years)
Application Period: August-January
Website to apply: Ron Brown Scholar
25. Dell Scholars Program
This program award scholarships to high school seniors who have overcome personal challenges in their lives related to their families, schools or communities; participated in a college readiness program; and have the goal of obtaining a college degree.
Award: $20,000
Application Period: November 1 – January 15
Website to apply: Dell Scholars
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