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VIP Women in Technology Scholarship (WITS) Program
February 20, 2017
The VIP Women in Technology Scholarship (WITS) program is sponsored by Visionary Integration Professionals (VIP), a leading provider of technology solutions that drive enterprise performance. The WITS program is made available annually to women across the United States.
Eligibility: At the time of award, students must be enrolled at, or accepted into, either a two or four-year college or university within the United States for the 2017 school year. These individuals must be planning a career in computer science, information technology, management information systems, computer engineering, or another related field.*
Awards: The 2017 WITS program will grant multiple scholarship awards that value up to $2,500 per recipient.
Evaluation Criteria: The scholarship is based on three important criteria:
A cumulative 3.0 grade point average or higher Thoughtful answer to the essay question Level of participation in community service and/or extracurricular activities
Application Instructions: After reviewing the application on page 2 of this document, provide the information requested on a separate sheet of paper. If submitting via email, please use PDF or Word formats only. Failure to submit all requested information will result in disqualification.
Please include the following items:
Personal information (page 2 of this document) Unofficial transcripts Response to essay question Applicant summary Community service/extracurricular activities
Deadline: All applications must be emailed to WITS@trustvip.com or postmarked by March 1, 2017. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted. If mailing your application, please use the following address:
Attn: WITS Program Visionary Integration Professionals (VIP) 80 Iron Point Circle #100 Folsom, CA 95630
Email WITS@trustvip.com with questions.
National Association of Business and Professional Women’s Scholarship
February 16, 2017
- AFRICAN AMERICAN GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR
- CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) OF 3.0 OR ABOVE ON A 4.0 SCALE BY FEBRUARY 1ST IN THE YEAR OF GRADUATION
- UNITED STATES CITIZEN
- COMPLETE THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM ONLINE
- SUBMIT A TYPED ESSAY OF NO LESS THAN 300 WORDS ON THE TOPIC: “EXPLAIN THE BENEFITS YOU HAVE GAINED THROUGH THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF TWO (2) TRAILBLAZERS OF AFRICAN DECENT (PAST AND OR CONTEMPORARY)AND HOW IT HAS BENEFITED YOU AS PERSON.”
- FILING PERIOD: JANUARY 1ST THROUGH MARCH 1ST APPLICATION
- DR. JULIANNE MALVEAUX SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
- AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE
- COLLEGE SOPHOMORE OR JUNIOR ENROLLED IN AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
- MAJORS IN JOURNALISM, ECONOMICS OR RELATED FIELD (PUBLIC POLICY, CREATIVE WRITING, ETC.)
- CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) OF 3.0 OR ABOVE ON A 4.0 SCALE
- UNITED STATES CITIZEN
- COMPLETE THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ONLINE
- SUBMIT A 1000 WORD ESSAY ON THE TOPIC: YOUR CAREER PLANS AND THEIR RELEVANCE TO THE DR. JULIANNE MALVEAUX PROGRAM THEME: “BLACK WOMEN’S HANDS CAN ROCK THE WORLD”
FILING PERIOD: JANUARY1ST THROUGH MARCH 1ST APPLICATION
THE DR. BLANCA MOORE-VELEZ WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
- AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE – AGE 35+
- UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ENROLLED IN AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
- CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) 3.0 OR ABOVE ON A 4.0 SCALE BY FEBRUARY 1ST
- UNITED STATES CITIZEN
- COMPLETE THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ONLINE
- SUBMIT A 500 WORD ESSAY – TOPIC: “CHALLENGES TO THE MATURE STUDENT AND HOW I OVERCAME THEM”
- FILING PERIOD: JANUARY 1ST THROUGH MARCH 1ST APPLICATION
THE PEOLA SMITH-SMITH EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
- PLAN TO MAJOR IN EDUCATION “B” AVERAGE OR ABOVE
- MUST HAVE SHOWN LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
- MEMBER OF NANBPWC INC.
- GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR OR COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
- COMPLETE THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM ONLINE
- SUBMIT A TYPED ESSAY OF NO LESS THAN 300 WORDS ON THE TOPIC: “WHY EDUCATION IS IMPORTANT TO ME”
- FILING PERIOD: JANUARY 1ST THROUGH MARCH 1ST IN THE YEAR OF GRADUATION
NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
National Hook-Up of Black Women Scholarship
February 16, 2017National Hook-Up of Black Women (NHBW), Inc. Scholarship Program
The National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc is a non-profit 501c3 organization founded in 1974. NHBW, Inc. works to improve the quality of life, facilitate preservation, achieve self-empowerment, and promote economic development. Membership reflects a diversity of women from varied business, professional and community disciplines crossing all economic, social, and educational levels.
Silver Cross Healthy Community Commission (SCHCC) Scholarship Program
Since 2008, the Silver Cross Healthy Community Commission Scholarship Program has supplied over 2.15 million dollars in scholarships and grants to create a stronger, healthier future for the residents of the eastside of Joliet. (Only students who live in zip codes: 60432, 60433, 60436, and Lockport Grade School District #89 60441 are eligible for this SCHCC Scholarship).
Senior High School Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must be a college-bound high school senior at the time of applying for the application.
- Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student in a two- or four-year accredited program, college, or university by the Fall of 2025.
- Applicants must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Applicants agrees to use the scholarship funds only for educational expenses.
- Only students who live in zip codes: 60432, 60433, 60436, and Lockport Grade School District #89 60441 are eligible for this SCHCC Scholarship.
- Only students who are residents of WILL COUNTY are eligible for the NHBW Scholarship.
- Students may only apply for one of these scholarships: SCHCC or NHBW
Senior High School Application Process (Deadline: Monday, March 17, 2025)
- Applicants must complete all sections of the application (this includes the three-hundred-word essay).
- Include a separate SEALED OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT from the high school with the application.
- Include a color photo of yourself with the application (with name on back).
- One letter of recommendation is required from a high school official or one from a community leader.
- Include a typed 300-word essay explaining your career goal and how this scholarship will impact your post-secondary plans.
Visit website: https://form.jotform.com/243068571606156
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
February 14, 2017
Scholarship Opportunities
Rudolph Canzater Scholarship
February 13, 2017
Proceeds from the Classic benefit the James E. Clyburn Research and Scholarship Foundation, helping to fund need-based college scholarships and the James E. Clyburn Endowment at South Carolina State University. In addition, the Foundation has donated $440,000 to endowments at several South Carolina colleges and universities. To date, the Foundation has provided over 1,200 Clyburn scholars with more than $1.1 million in college scholarships. These cash awards have been matched by another $1.1 million from various colleges and universities. The list of past scholarship recipients, the schools they elected to attend, and other information about this very worthwhile event can be found at www.canzaterclassic.com.
For the past several years, through Dell’s very generous contribution, the Foundation was able to provide every scholarship recipient with a laptop. This donation came at the perfect time – many of the students had just received a notice from their college requiring they bring a laptop with them to school.
Dare 2 Be D.E.A.F. Scholarship
February 13, 2017
The Dare 2 Be D.E.A.F. Scholarship was created to assist a Lake City High School senior with the cost of post-secondary school. The committee is looking for a student that embodies the core values of Dare 2 Be D.E.A.F. and meets the criteria established below. The scholarship will be awarded to the best candidate based on materials provided in the application packet.
The Dare 2 Be D.E.A.F. Scholarship will be awarded annually to one Lake City High School senior. The scholarship will go towards tuition fees. Candidates for this scholarship must meet all requirements and submit all requested materials to the Lake City High School Guidance Office by the appointed deadline.
Late applicants will not be considered. The recipient will be judged on merit and not race, creed, religion, or disability. The scholarship is effective for the fall 2017 semester only. Award Amount: $500
Criteria:
- Applicant must be a graduating senior at Lake City High School
- Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Applicant must be accepted as a full time student at a trade school, 2 year, or 4 year college for the 2017 fall semester
- Applicant must submit a list of extracurricular activities, including community service
- All materials must be submitted at one time to the Lake City High School Guidance Office by Friday, April 7th, 2017
Tennessee Scholarships
February 9, 2017
TN Education Lottery Programs
Grant Programs
Loan Forgiveness Programs
State of Tennessee Programs
– See more at: http://tn.gov/collegepays/section/money-for-college#sthash.NYGfjPrP.dpuf
Texas Scholarships
February 9, 2017
Program Purpose
The 80th Texas Legislature created the Top 10% Scholarship to encourage students who graduate in the top 10% of their high school class to attend a Texas public institution of higher education. Typically, if funding is available, qualifying students who submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) by the state priority deadline of **March 15th, have financial need, and enroll fulltime in a Texas public college or university in the fall semester may be eligible to receive an award. Students who submit their FAFSA after this deadline will not be awarded in the 2015-2016 academic year due to limited funding.
Eligibility Requirements
Funding for Initial Awards is not available for academic years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017.
Renewal Award Eligibility Requirements:
- Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in time to generate the CPS results in a non-rejected status by **March 15th, or submit the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) to the financial aid office by **March 15th if ineligible to complete a FAFSA;
- Complete 30 semester credit hours (SCH) in the previous year;
- Maintain cumulative 3.25 GPA; and
- Complete at least 75% of hours attempted.
Funding for Workforce Bonus Awards is not available for academic year 2015-2016 and 2016-2017.
Eligible Institutions
Texas public 2-year and 4-year Colleges or Universities.
Application Process
Students must meet all eligibility and ranking criteria and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in time to generate the CPS results in a non-rejected status by **March 15th, or submit the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) to the financial aid office by **March 15th (if ineligible to complete a FAFSA).
Students will be notified of their financial aid award received from the college to which they apply.
Additional Information
- Eligibility for this program is determined by the financial aid office at the institution. Contact your institution’s financial aid office for additional information on eligibility or availability of funds.
To read more about this program:
Coordinating Board Rules Chapter 22, Subchapter K
**FAFSA or TASFA must be processed and cannot be in a REJECTED status prior to March 15th. To meet the Priority 1 deadline, a Student Aid Report (SAR) for the student must be on file at the college or university.
Florida Scholarships
February 9, 2017
STATE SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT PROGRAMS |
| The Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA), administers a variety of state-funded grants and scholarships to assist Florida residents with the cost of their postsecondary education. Below is a list of grant and scholarship programs administered by OSFA. Students must submit a completed Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) to OSFA for programs denoted by an asterisk (*). |
| State Scholarship and Grant Calendar | |
| Brochure: Money for College |
South Carolina Scholarships
February 9, 2017
Scholarships & Grants for SC Residents
- Palmetto Fellows Scholarship – Additional Information
- Math/Science Scholarship Enhancements
- Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Regulations
- Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Legislation
- Year-Round Policy Guidelines (Summer Scholarship Award)
LIFE Scholarship
- LIFE Scholarship – Additional Information
- Math/Science Scholarship Enhancements
- LIFE Scholarship Regulations
- LIFE Scholarship Legislation
- Year-Round Policy Guidelines (Summer Scholarship Award)
South Carolina HOPE Scholarship