 “Knight for a Day” Open Houses
Open Houses are Saturday events designed to introduce students and parents to UCF. You’ll learn about the application process, academic programs, student life, and financial aid in a comprehensive, daylong program. Events begin with registration at 8 a.m. and conclude by 3 p.m. Registration is available for the following programs:
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Anders Tjellstrom Scholarship Sponsor: Cochlear Amount: $2,000 - renewable for up to four years, assuming the scholarship recipient maintains a 2.5 GPA or better. Deadline: Oct. 1, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who have a Baha® device. Asian Women in Business Scholarship Sponsor: Asian Women In Business Amount: Up to $5,000 Deadline: Oct. 1, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to women who are at least 50% Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry who are enrolled full-time in an accredited four-year undergraduate institution. Financial Success for Single Mothers Scholarship Sponsor: Fuzy Inc. Amount: $750 Deadline: Oct. 1, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to single mothers who are current college students enrolled in at least six units at a two-year college, trade school, four-year college, or graduate school. Graeme Clark Scholarship Sponsor: Cochlear Amount: $2,000 Deadline: Oct. 1, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to current college students with a Nucleus Cochlear Implant. Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award Sponsor: From the Top Amount: Up to $10,000 Deadline: Oct. 1, 2015 Description: Award is open to classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers between the ages of 8 and 18 who have not yet entered college during the 2015-2016 academic year. Legal Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Sponsor: Paralegal411 Amount: $500 Deadline: Oct. 1, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to students who are at least 18 years of age. Applicant must be a current college student enrolled at an accredited college or university who is pursuing a paralegal related degree OR a high school student who has been accepted to a college and plans to pursue a paralegal degree program. Raymond Davis Scholarship Sponsor: Society of Imaging Science and Technology (IS&T) Amount: $1,000 Deadline: Oct. 1, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to advanced-level undergraduate or graduate students with an academic and/or research focus in a field related to imaging. Save the Frogs! Art Contest Sponsor: Save the Frogs! Amount: $100 Deadline: Oct. 1, 2015 Description: Contest is open to anyone, regardless of age, with a talent for art. Applicant must submit a cool frog piece of art. Students with Heart Scholarship Sponsor: Students with Heart Foundation Amount: Up to $6,000 Deadline: Oct. 1, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who suffer from any Cardiac disease or deformity. Wendy's High School Heisman Award Sponsor: Wendy's Restaurants Amount: Varies Deadline: Oct. 2, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who have participated in one of the 43 sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games or the National Federation of State High School Associations and sponsored by their school. Applicant must have a GPA of at least 3.0. WRLA Scholarship Sponsor: Western Retail Lumber Association (WRLA) Amount: $3,000 Deadline: Oct. 2, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who are a full or part-time employees or dependents of an employee of a WRLA retail, affiliate or associate member company. Snap Scholars Digital Marketing Scholarship Sponsor: Snap Agency Amount: $1,000 Deadline: Oct. 5, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to current and potential college students. Applicant must submit an article on a given topic related to digital marketing. Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Sponsor: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State Amount: Varies Deadline: Oct. 6, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate students who are receiving the Federal Pell Grant. Applicant must be applying to or has been accepted into a study abroad program or internship eligible for credit by the student's academic institution. AES Engineering Scholarship Sponsor: AES Engineers Amount: $500 Deadline: Oct. 7, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to a successful life. Scholarship is open to all majors. Jan Egerton and Don Smitley Mesothelioma Scholarship Sponsor: MesotheliomaHelp.org Amount: Up to $2,500 Deadline: Oct. 9, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are 18 years of age or older and are currently enrolled in a college or university within the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to Mesothelioma. BEA Scholarship Sponsor: Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Amount: Up to $5,000 Deadline: Oct. 13, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to current college students enrolled in a BEA institution. All scholarships are awarded to juniors, seniors and graduate students at BEA Member institutions. 2015 National Rice Month Scholarship Program Sponsor: USA Rice Amount: Up to $4,000 Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors (2015-2016 school year) in rice-growing states (Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas). Applicant must make a U.S. grown rice the center of a promotion activity conducted in September. Branson Shows Inspired Scholarship Sponsor: Branson Show Tickets Amount: $1,000 Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States between the ages of 16 and 19, who are current students at any accredited educational institution or program of higher learning. High school students and home schooled students who plan to enroll in college upon graduation are also encouraged to apply. Applicant must submit an essay on how a show inspired their dreams. CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program Sponsor: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Amount: Up to $18,000 Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors or college freshmen and sophomores who are at least 18 years of age and U.S. citizens. Applicant must have financial need. Applicants selected for the program will complete work sessions during each summer break in Washington, D.C. If selected, student will be given an annual salary, benefits package and up to $18,000 per calendar year for tuition, mandatory fees, books and supplies. CJ Pony Parts Scholarship Video Contest Sponsor: Pony Parts Amount: $500 Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. residents who are current students and will be enrolling in post-secondary education in their next semester. Applicant must submit a video that is under three minutes on one of several given topics. Doodle 4 Google Sponsor: Google Inc. Amount: $30,000 Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015 Description: Program is open to students in grades kindergarten through twelfth grades. Student will submit a doodle for Google. Financial Growth for LGBTQ Scholarship Sponsor: Johnson and Moo Entertainment Law Firm Amount: $750 Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who identify as LGBTQ. Applicant must submit an essay on a given prompt related to LinkedIn. Future Engineers Scholarship Program Sponsor: Kelley Services, Inc. Amount: $5,000 Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to full-time students pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or Canada, and be accepted into the School of Engineering. General Scholarship for Higher Learning Sponsor: HotelsCheap.org Amount: $1,500 Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States who are at least 16 years of age and are enrolled in an accredited post-secondary academic institution in the United States. Applicant must answer a total of four questions. Get Educated Online College Scholarship Sponsor: Get Educated Online Amount: $1,000 Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens enrolled in an accredited online program located in the USA with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Applicant must submit an essay on what an online college degree means to them. Helicopter 2050 Challenge Sponsor: The By Kids For Kids Company Amount: $1,000 Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. residents who are between the ages of nine and 16 years of age. Applicant must share their vision or design for the helicopter of 2050. Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards Sponsor: Hispanic Heritage Foundation Amount: $1,000 Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to students of Hispanic/Latino descent who have demonstrated leadership in the classroom and community in an effort to encourage their peers to use education as a vehicle for success. Interior-Deluxe Scholarship Program Sponsor: Interior Deluxe Amount: $1,500 Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in a two-year, four-year, or a graduate program. Applicant must browse the scholarship provider's website and write an article on a given topic. JEN Scholarships Sponsor: Jazz education Network (JEN) Amount: Varies Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to high school and university students with talent and potential in jazz performance and/or education or industry. Multiple scholarships available with different requirements. Applicants should see website for details. Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship Sponsor: Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) Amount: Up to $1,750 Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate student members of SHAPE. SmileMarketing Dental Scholarship Sponsor: SmileMarketing Amount: $1,000 Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled at an accredited dental school as a full-time student. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to the dental profession. YoungArts Program Sponsor: National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Amount: Up to $10,000 Deadline: Oct. 16, 2015 Description: Program is open to young artists in grades 10-12 or ages 15-18 with talent in cinematic arts, dance, design arts, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, and writing. There is a $35 application fee, but fee waivers are available to qualified applicants. College JumpStart Scholarship Sponsor: The College JumpStart Scholarship Fund Amount: $1,000 Deadline: Oct. 17, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to students in 10th through 12th grades, college students, and non-traditional students. Applicant must submit a short essay. Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway Sponsor: Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. Amount: Up to $100,000 Deadline: Oct. 19, 2015 Description: Giveaway is open to U.S. legal residents who are between the ages of 18 and 24 years of age. Applicant must submit their "one of a kind" goal in 350 characters or less. Once the applicant receive 50 votes, they will be eligible to submit a video. Individuals can also nominate a student with a one of a kind story by submitting a story on the student's behalf. Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest Sponsor: Ayn Rand Institute Amount: Up to $20,000 Deadline: Oct. 23, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students. Applicant must submit an essay on a topic related to Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged. Williams-Mystic/Joseph Conrad Ocean Essay Contest Sponsor: William-Mystic Amount: $500 Deadline: Oct. 23, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current undergraduate students in good academic standing at an accredited college or university. Applicant must submit an essay (either fiction or nonfiction) on any topic as long as the ocean or a major body of water is the primary setting or aspect of concern. Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Sponsor: Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. Amount: Up to $22,000 Deadline: Oct. 25, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors graduating in spring/summer 2016. Applicant must demonstrate critical financial need, display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and be involved in co-curricular and community service activities. AACN Partnership & Student Scholarship Program Sponsor: CertifiedBackground.com Amount: $5,000 Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to students admitted or enrolled in a baccalaureate or higher degree nursing program at an AACN member institution with at least a 3.2 GPA. American Bullion Scholarship Program Sponsor: American Bullion, Inc. Amount: $500 Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled at an accredited college or university within the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to gold and retirement. Best Value Schools STEM Scholarship for Women Sponsor: Best Value Schools Amount: $2,000 Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to female students currently attending or enrolled at an accredited post-secondary institution (undergraduate or graduate) who are majoring in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics program (STEM). Only the first 50 completed applications received will be considered. Buildium's Women in Technology Scholarship Sponsor: Buildium Amount: $2,500 Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to college or university students in good standing at an accredited public or private U.S. university. Applicant must be enrolled in a Product Design, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Engineering, or Computer Science degree program (undergraduate or graduate). CARiD Scholarship Sponsor: CARiD Amount: $1,000 Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in post-secondary education in the upcoming semester who are between the ages of 16 and 20 years old. Applicant must submit a photo inspired by any aspect of the automotive industry. Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship Sponsor: Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Amount: Up to $20,000 Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to current high school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the United States carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school. GTFO Scholarship Sponsor: Do Something Amount: $10,000 Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015 Description: According to sources, "About 1.69 billion pounds of butts end up as toxic trash each year. Cigarettes = the most littered item on Earth." Do Something will send the student a free action kit. Applicant must clean up cigarette butts they find anywhere and submit a photo as proof. For every bag (approximately 250 cigarette butts) the student collects, they receive a chance for the scholarship, up to four chances. MyProjectorLamps Scholarship Sponsor: MyProjectorLamps Amount: $500 Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who are at least 16 years of age. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to the use of multimedia and data visualization in K-12 classrooms. National Poetry Competition 2015 Sponsor: The Poetry Society Amount: Varies Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015 Description: Competition is open to anyone 17 years of age or older. Individuals from all countries are welcome to submit a previously unpublished poem. Veterans United Foundation Scholarship Sponsor: Veterans United Home Loans Amount: $2,000 Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to current active-duty service members, veterans of the United States Armed Forces, spouses of a service member or veteran, surviving spouse or child of a fallen service member, or children of a service member or veteran. Applicant must also be currently pursuing a post-secondary degree) at an accredited college or university, or plan to attend a college or university in the following academic year. Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship Sponsor: Unigo Amount: $2,000 Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia who are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2021) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt. Courtesy of: JVL Counseling, Bay Area College Admissions
http://www.examiner.com/article/scholarships-with-october-2015-deadlines?CID=examiner_alerts_article  Our house is your house. Eckerd Open Houses allow students to learn about what an Eckerd education has to offer. Students have the opportunity to interact with Eckerd students and faculty, and learn more about the college application process. The Fall Open House is recommended for high school sophomores, juniors, seniors, and transfer students, while the Spring Open House is recommended for high school sophomores, juniors, and transfer students. In the spring we also offer Explore Eckerd College, a special visit opportunity for admitted students.
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Purpose of Scholarships AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education. Scholarship Criteria Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluated the essays that are submitted. Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. How to Apply
Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question: When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey? Amount of award: $500.00 Deadline for entry: October 7, 2015 Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com There is no application packet for this award. Please do not include your resume at this time. Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year.  QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship
Type: Application Eligibility: In order to be eligible to apply for the National College Match in the fall of 2015, applicants must graduate from high school during or before the summer of 2016 and plan to enroll as a freshman in college in the fall of 2016. The QuestBridge National College Match is open to all:
Deadline: September 28, 2015 
2015 Creative Outlook Cover Contest Sponsor: Townsend Communications, Inc. Amount: $250 Deadline: Sept. 1, 2015 Description: Contest is open to current college level students, as well as high school juniors and seniors. Contestant must submit an original piece of art. ABFSE Undergraduate Scholarship Sponsor: American Board of Funeral Service Education Amount: Up to $2,500 Deadline: Sept. 1, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to students who have completed at least one semester (or quarter) of study in a program in funeral service or mortuary science education accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education. Current Postsecondary Student/ACFEF-registered Apprentices Sponsor: American Culinary Federation Amount: Up to $1,000 Deadline: Sept. 1, 2015 Description: Scholarships are open to exemplary students who are currently enrolled in an accredited, post-secondary college, with a major in either culinary or pastry arts, or be an ACFEF registered apprentice. John S.W. Fargher Scholarship Sponsor: Institute of Industrial Engineers Amount: $1,000 Deadline: Sept. 1, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to graduate students enrolled in an engineering program. Applicant must be nominated by a faculty advsior or department head. Karman Healthcare Mobility Scholarship Sponsor: Karman Healthcare Amount: $500 Deadline: Sept. 1, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to college and university students with a mobility disability who use a wheelchair, or other mobility devices on a regular basis. NABF Scholarships Sponsor: National Amateur Baseball Federation (NABF) Amount: $1,000 Deadline: Sept. 1, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in an accredited college or university in good standing. Applicant must be a current participant in a league properly sanctioned and sponsored by a NABF member association. The Summer Challenge Scholarship Sponsor: College Greenlight Amount: $500 Deadline: Sept. 1, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to students who embody College Greenlight's mission in one or more of the following ways: demonstrated financial need, underrepresented minority status, or by being the first in heir family to attend college. Applicant must create a College Greenlight profile. Walmart Associate Scholarship Sponsor: Walmart Amount: Up to $3,000 Deadline: Sept. 3, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to students employed part-time or full-time with any division of Walmart for at least six consecutive months prior to the scholarship due date. Peace Scholarship Sponsor: El-Hibri Foundation Amount: $5,000 Deadline: Sept. 4, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to students in their first year of a graduate degree or certificate program relevant to peace education or conflict transformation in an American university. Charles Moo Scholarship Sponsor: Johnson and Moo Entertainment Law Firm Amount: $500 Deadline: Sept. 7, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to students of Asian descent who are currently attending a college or university. Applicant must submit an essay on the following prompt: "Provide three ideas on how new businesses can use social media to increase revenue." Love Your Career Scholarship Sponsor: JonesTshirts.com Amount: $1,000 Deadline: Sept. 7, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to current college students. Applicant must submit an essay describing at least three steps that they plan to take in the next year to start a path towards having a career that they love. DirectTextbook.com Haiku Scholarship Contest Sponsor: DirectTextbook.com Amount: $500 Deadline: Sept. 9, 2015 Description: Contest is open to high school graduates who are legal residents of the United States and currently enrolled in an accredited two or four-year college or university for Fall 2015. Applicant must submit an original haiku poem that captures the essence of what the word "emerge" means to them. Student Map and Poster Competition Sponsor: North American Cartographic Information Society Amount: $500 Deadline: Sept. 11, 2015 Description: Contestant must submit a map, research poster, or other displays of cartography-related work that was completed during the 2014-2015 academic year. BEF General Academic Scholarships Sponsor: Boomer Esiason Foundation Amount: Up to $2,500 Deadline: Sept. 14, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to students with cystic fibrosis who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. Law & Justice Scholarship Program Sponsor: Davis Law Group, P.S. Amount: Up to $1,000 Deadline: Sept. 14, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens currently attending or have been previously accepted and registered to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicant must be pursuing a degree in the Law & Justice field. What's your Nickfluence Animation Challenge Sponsor: Get Schooled | Nickelodeon Amount: $25,000 Deadline: Sept. 14, 2015 Description: Scholarship portion of the challenge is open to students between the ages of 17 and 24 years old, and currently enrolled or accepted to attend a college, university, or post-graduate/higher education institution. Applicant must submit an original animated film that is three minutes or shorter to show how Nickelodeon has influenced the applicant as an artist or person. 1-800-Wheelchair Scholarship Fund Sponsor: 1-800-Wheelchair Amount: $500 Deadline: Sept. 15, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled at an accredited high school, college, or university in the United State who are at least 16 years of age. Applicant must be a current undergraduate student or enrolled in their final year of high school. Applicant must submit a "visual" poem on the theme of overcoming a personal challenge. CareerFitter Online Scholarship Sponsor: CareerFitter Amount: $500 Deadline: Sept. 15, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to incoming freshman and current college students. Applicant must take a free career test and submit an essay on their perfect career. Catching the Dream Scholarship Sponsor: Catching the Dream Amount: Varied Deadline: Sept. 15, 2015 Description: Applicant must be 1/4 or more degree American Indian and be an enrolled member of a U.S. tribe. Applicant must be attending or planning on attending a college or university within the U.S. on a full-time basis that is fully accredited. ICON of Industry Scholarship Award Sponsor: NEWH: The Hospitality Industry Network Amount: $7,500 Deadline: Sept. 15, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a career objective in the Hospitality industry with an emphasis towards interior or textile design. NLA Foundation Scholarship Sponsor: Nathan L. Anderson Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Amount: Varies Deadline: Sept. 15, 2015 Description: Applicant must be an undergraduate student studying Computer Science, Aviation, Nursing or Music. ShipDig.com Scholarship Sponsor: ShipDig.com Amount: $1,000 Deadline: Sept. 15, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and college students enrolled in an accredited academic institution. Applicant must submit an essay on the most interesting item they have received in the mail. U.S. Bank Financial Genius Scholarship Sponsor: U.S. Bankcorp Amount: $5,000 Deadline: Sept. 17, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students who will be enrolled in college by Sep. 1, 2015. Applicant must complete a scholarship application and all eight Financial Genius for Life education modules available at the scholarship website. We the Future Contest Sponsor: Constituting America Amount: Varied based on class standing Deadline: Sept. 17, 2015 Description: Contest is open to K-12 students, college students, law school students, graduate schools students, adults 25 years of age and older, and seniors 65 years of age and older. Each age group has different requirements, so applicants should visit website for details. Tweet for Success Scholarship Contest Sponsor: Dial My Calls Amount: $250 Deadline: Sept. 18, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States who are high school graduates or hold their GED and are currently enrolled in an accredited two or four year college for Fall 2015. Applicant must submit a short response (140 characters or less) to a given prompt related to online courses. MAES Scholarship Program Sponsor: MAES Latinos in Science and Engineering Amount: Varies Deadline: Sept. 21, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to students 18 years of age or older who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and a MAES Student Member in good standing. Applicant must be pursuing a STEM degree at an accredited U.S. university or community college. Siemens Competition Sponsor: Siemens Foundation Amount: Up to $100,000 Deadline: Sept. 22, 2015 Description: Competition is open to individuals and teams of up to three students in grades nine through 12. Students are encouraged to do research in mathematics, engineering, biological, or physical science. Aaron Seever Sales Scholarship Sponsor: Bulwark Exterminating Amount: $500 and an iPad Mini Deadline: Sept. 30, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to current college students with a record of high quality sales. AfterCollege Nursing Scholarship Sponsor: AfterCollege Amount: $2,500 Deadline: Sept. 30, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to students who are seeking a baccalaureate, master's or doctoral degree in nursing. American Association of Japanese University Women Scholarship Program Sponsor: American Association of Japanese University Women Amount: $2,000 Deadline: Sept. 30, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to female students with junior, senior or graduate standing for the 2015-2016 school year at an accredited California college or university. Applicant must demonstrate a desire and intent to fulfill a leadership role in her chosen field of study and be a contributor to betterment of U.S.-Japan relations and cultural exchanges. CoffeeForless.com "Hit the Books" Scholarship Sponsor: CoffeeForLess.com Amount: Up to $500 Deadline: Sept. 30, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to students aged 18-25 who are enrolled in an accredited college or university. Applicant must submit a personal essay on the importance of education in their lives and how the scholarship money will assist their student goals. County Office Scholarship Sponsor: CountyOffice.org Amount: $1,000 Deadline: Sept. 30, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens 16 years of age and older who are either in their senior year of high school or currently enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning. Applicant must submit an essay on the topic, "The most important local county office to me is..." Don't Text and Drive Scholarship Sponsor: Digital Responsibility Amount: $1,000 Deadline: Sept. 30, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to high school students in grades 9-12 and current college or graduate school students. Applicant must complete a short form and share a 140-character statement explaining why they will not text and drive. GTFO Scholarship Sponsor: Do Something Amount: $10,000 Deadline: Sept. 30, 2015 Description: According to sources, "About 1.69 billion pounds of butts end up as toxic trash each year. Cigarettes = the most littered item on Earth." Do Something will send the student a free action kit. Applicant must clean up cigarette butts they find anywhere and submit a photo as proof. For every bag (approximately 250 cigarette butts) the student collects, they receive a chance for the scholarship, up to four chances. Illustrators of the Future Contest Sponsor: L. Ron Hubbard Library Amount: $500 Deadline: Sept. 30, 2015 Description: Contest is open to new and amateur artists who have not been professionally published and paid for more then three black-and-white story illustrations, or more than one process-color painting, in media distributed broadly to the general public. JW Surety Bonds Scholarship Sponsor: JW Surety Bonds Amount: $1,000 Deadline: Sept. 30, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to current and prospective college students who attend/will attend an accredited U.S. college or university. Applicant must submit an informational infographic, slideshow, video or article on an approved topic. There is no limit to the number of entries a student submits. Lemberg Law StopCollector.com Scholarship Sponsor: Lemberg Law Amount: $1,000 Deadline: Sept. 30, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to debt collection. Make Your Mark Contest Sponsor: Utah Educational Savings Plan Amount: $1,000 Deadline: Sept. 30, 2015 Description: Contest is open to Utah students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Contestant must submit a bookmark design. Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship Sponsor: Odenza Marketing Group Amount: $500 Deadline: Sept. 30, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to students to students between the ages of 16 and 25 who are citizens of the United States and have a GPA of at least 2.5. Applicant must submit two essays on given topics. Old School Impact Scholarship Sponsor: Do Something Amount: $10,000 Deadline: Sept. 30, 2015 Description: Do Something has 10 different ways students can use their skills to improve the lives of adults. For every campaign a student completes, they will earn an entry for the scholarship. Scholarship Poetry Contest Sponsor: Live Poets Society of New Jersey Amount: Up to $500 Deadline: Sept. 30, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to all U.S. high school students. Applicant must submit an original poem with 20 lines or less. Shout It Out Scholarship Sponsor: Unigo Amount: $1,500 Deadline: Sept. 30, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia and are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2021) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt. Writers of the Future Contest Sponsor: L. Ron Hubbard Library Amount: Up to 1,000 Deadline: Sept. 30, 2015 Description: Contest is open only to those who have not professionally published a novel or short novel, or more than one novelette, or more than three short stories, in any medium. Xerox Minority Scholarships Sponsor: Xerox Amount: Up to $10,000 Deadline: Sept. 30, 2015 Description: Scholarship is open to minority students enrolled full-time at a four-year college or university. Provided by: Jessica Velasco: Bay Area College Admissions Examiner
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