Davidson Fellows Scholarships

November 19, 2012

The Davidson Fellows Scholarship awards $50,000, $25,000 and$10,000 scholarships to extraordinary young people, 18 and under, who have completed a significant piece of work.

Application categories are Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy and Outside the Box. Davidson Fellows are honored every year in Washington, D.C. with Congressional meetings and a special reception.

Davidson Fellows named as one of The 10 Biggest Scholarships in the Worldby TheBestColleges.org and one of 7 Prestigious Undergrad Scholarshipsin U.S. News & World Report.

Deadlines & Eligibility

Nearly $5 million has been awarded to 206 brilliant young people through the Davidson Fellows Scholarship. Could you be next?

Novotni ADHD Scholarship

November 19, 2012

Each year ADDA awards a number of scholarships ranging from $1,000-$5,000 based on donation funds available to students with ADHD. We are looking for students who have found ways to meet the challenges of ADHD in order to succeed.

Download  your application and Apply Now.

Deadline March 15

 

Adobe Youth Voices

November 19, 2012

Through Adobe Youth Voices, youth ages 13 to 18 create compelling videos, animations, photo essays, presentations, music, and other pieces that contribute the essential perspectives of youth to critical topics and inspire new solutions to long-standing problems. It’s all about “creating with purpose.”

If you are an educator who is not a participating Adobe Youth Voices educator, you may register with Adobe Youth Voices Essentials at: http://essentials.youthvoices.adobe.com/.  Here you can find downloadable curricula and resources to create breakthrough, media-based learning experiences for young people.  Educators who have registered with Adobe Youth Voices Essentials may submit eligible youth work for Contest consideration.

OFFICIAL RULESELIGIBILITY:  The Adobe Youth Voices Aspire Awards (“Contest”) is open to youth worldwide who are between the ages of 13 and 18 years who are full-time students at a U.S. middle school or high school, or the foreign equivalent, as of January (“Contestants”).  Proof of student status may be required.  Contest is void in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, all other U.S. territories and possessions, and wherever else restricted or prohibited by law.  Contest is not open to any resident of the following countries: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria. U.S. export regulations prohibit the export of goods and services to Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria. Therefore residents of these countries/regions are not eligible to participate.

Contest is sponsored by Adobe Foundation, 345 Park Avenue, San Jose, California  95110 (“Sponsor”).  Employees, officers, directors, agents, representatives of Sponsor, the legal, promotion and advertising agencies of any aforementioned entity, and their immediate family members (defined as spouse, mother, father, sisters, brothers, sons, daughters, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, grandparents and in-laws, regardless of where they live) and those living in their household (whether or not related), and each person or entity connected with the production or administration of the Contest, and each parent company, affiliate, subsidiary, agent and representative of any aforementioned entity are not eligible. This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws.

The Contest Submission Period begins in January and ends in April (the “Contest Submission Period”).

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED DURING THE CONTEST SUBMISSION PERIOD. By participating, Contestants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the judges and/or Sponsor, which are binding and final on matters relating to this Contest.

New York Times College Scholarship Program

November 19, 2012

The New York Times College Scholarship Program

The New York Times College Scholarship Program was established in 1999. When The Times announced the five winners and told their remarkable life stories, a flood of contributions came from readers. There was enough money to expand the ranks to 21 winners that year.  The program eventually provided scholarships for 20 Times Scholars each year.

Times Scholars, 234 strong, attend schools all over the country (68 from coast to coast). Many have attended medical or law schools, or entered graduate programs in engineering or science. Still others have started careers in teaching, finance and social service agencies.

Each student receives a four-year college scholarship, mentoring and summer employment. To make a donation, click here.

Who is Eligible

Current high school seniors who attend a public, parochial or private school in New York City and who have demonstrated:

  • Outstanding academic achievement (top 10% or equivalent of the high school graduating class)
  • A commitment to learning and community service• Success in the face of adversity
  • Significant financial needPreference will be given to students whose parents have not graduated from accredited American four-year colleges or universities.

Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.

What Scholarship Winners Will Receive

Up to eight high school seniors will be selected to receive four-year scholarships for a maximum of $7,500 annually to attend any nationally accredited four-year college to which they have been admitted for full-time study. Students will also receive a summer internship at The New York Times, educational and job counseling, mentoring, cultural experiences and a laptop. The students will receive their scholarship funding from public contributions and an endowment fund, supported primarily by a gift from the Starr Foundation. The scholarships may be used to pay tuition, room and board, fees and other educational expenses. Each scholarship will be renewable annually for up to four years of study as long as the student maintains a good academic record and makes normal progress toward a degree.

How to Apply

Applications may be obtained at NYTimes.com/scholarship.

We suggest that you make and keep a copy of your completed application form for future reference.Applications will be judged by staff members of The New York Times, professional educators and others.

Deadline is October.

 

Siemens Competition

November 19, 2012

In partnership with the College Board, the Siemens Foundation established the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology and the Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement. The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to providing scholarships and increasing access to higher education for talented mathematics, science, engineering, and technology students in the United States.

The Siemens Competition seeks to promote excellence by encouraging students to undertake individual or team research projects. It fosters intensive research that improves students’ understanding of the value of scientific study and informs their consideration of future careers in these disciplines.

You can compete as an individual or as a member of a team. Individual projects promote independent research. Team projects foster collaborative research efforts, as well as individual contributions to the cooperative endeavor.

Scholarships for winning projects range from $1,000 to $100,000.

Read More About the Scholarships

How to Participate

  1. Check your eligibility
  2. Confirm your project’s eligibility
  3. Register
  4. Submit a Research Report about your project

Related Awards

Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement
Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge
Siemens STEM Academy

The Advantage of Participating

Participating in the leading science and mathematics research-based Competition for high school students in the United States:

  • Furthers your research skills
  • Opens new doors in pursuit of your educational and career objectives
  • Provides the opportunity to meet other students who share your interest in research
  • Allows you to talk with distinguished scientists
  • Offers you a chance to win a college scholarship

ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship

November 19, 2012

Sharing in the belief that education is the key to progress, development and economic growth, ExxonMobil and Dr. Bernard Harris Jr. have developed a partnership to increase awareness about the need for more math and science graduates, especially among underrepresented populations.  The ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship is the latest effort to support students who plan to pursue math‐ and science‐related degrees. The scholarships, named in recognition of Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr., serve underrepresented students pursuing careers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. As a former astronaut, physician and businessman, Dr. Harris is an outstanding role model dedicated to serving as a mentor to the scholarship recipients.

Program Model

Each year, a total of four scholarships will be awarded. Targeting African American and Hispanic students, two male and two female awardees will be given $5,000 each. The scholarship will be paid to the university of the student’s choice and can be applied to tuition and related expenses for the upcoming collegiate year.

Particpants

Scholarship applicants should:

  • Identify as African-American or Hispanic
  • Attend a school in a Council of Great City Schools district (see link below)
  • Be completing their senior year of high school
  • Have been accepted to a four year university for full-time enrollment
  • Be pursuing a science, technology, engineering or mathematics degree
  • Demonstrate academic achievement in high school, leadership skills and/or community service in the area of science, technology, engineering or mathematics
  • Have an unweighted GPA of at least 3.0

Please note: No person may receive more than one award administered by the Council of the Great City Schools in the same academic year. Employees or immediate family members of employees of ExxonMobil, The Harris Foundation, or the Council of the Great City Schools are not eligible to apply for these scholarships.

Intel Science Talent Search

November 19, 2012

The Intel Science Talent Search (Intel STS) is the nation’s most prestigious science research competition for high school seniors. Since 1942, first in partnership with Westinghouse and beginning in 1998 with Intel, SSP has provided a national stage for the country’s best and brightest young scientists to present original research to nationally recognized professional scientists.

The Intel Science Talent Search (Intel STS), a program of Society for Science & the Public, is the nation’s most prestigious science research competition for high school seniors. Since 1942, it has served as the national stage for our country’s best and brightest young scientists to present original research to nationally recognized professional scientists. Through generous support from the Intel Corporation and the Intel Foundation, the Intel STS awards over $1.25 million each year.

The Intel STS application for 2013 is now open.  We highly recommend establishing an account as soon as possible so you can view requirements.  Teachers, parents, and others are welcome to open accounts to view the application; please use “Test” as your last name to enable an accurate count of active student accounts.

There are four components of the application:

Basic Information and Essay Questions – Applicants enter responses directly into the text boxes on the web pages of the application.

Document Uploads – Documents such as the research report, IRB summary, and IACUC approvals, where applicable, will be uploaded to the application as Word documents or pdfs.

Recommendations – Each student must request and receive at least one Project Recommendation, one High School Report, and one Teacher/Advisor Recommendation.  These are three different recommendations with different questions on each.  Students are allowed two additional recommendations of any of the three types, so that the total number of recommendations submitted will be between 3 and 5 recommendations for each applicant.

Transcripts – The student must mail a transcript in hard copy to SSP.  Please open an account and see the Student Transcripts page for instructions.

Important Extended Dates:

November  – Technical Support Deadline
To submit a request for assistance to technical support, use the “Tech Support” link at the top of all application webpages. You will immediately receive an automated e-mail with a ticket number as evidence of having done so.  Requests submitted prior to this date and time are guaranteed a resolution before the Application Deadline.  SSP cannot guarantee assistance for requests submitted after this date and time.

November  – Application and Recommendation Deadline
All parts of the application must be received by SSP by this date and time, including transcripts and recommendations. Recommendations must be received from recommendation providers by this date and time; this is not a deadline for recommendation requests.

November  – Transcript Only Receipt Deadline

 

Union Plus Scholarship

November 19, 2012

2025 Union Plus Scholarship

New and returning applicants: Click here to create a new application account or to login.

Application deadline: 12:00 PM (Noon, Eastern Standard Time), Friday January 31, 2025.

Since 1991, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $5.6 million to students of union families. Over 4,000 union families have benefited from our commitment to higher education.

Award amounts: $500 to $4,000. One-time cash awards for study beginning in the Fall of 2025. Students may re-apply each year.

Award date:  May 31, 2025. During the first week of June 2025 award recipients will be notified by postal mail, and all applicants will be sent email notification. 

Eligibility criteria:

  • Current and retired members of unions participating in any Union Plus program, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations) are eligible. Grandchildren are not eligible unless a legal dependent (as defined by IRS regulations).  At least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant’s spouse or parent (if applicant is a dependent). The one year membership minimum must be satisfied by May 31, 2026.
  • Members of participating unions from the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada are eligible.
  • The applicant must be accepted into a U.S. accredited college, university, community college, technical or trade school at the time awards are issued. Awards must be used for the 2025 – 2026 school year.
  • Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply.

See list of FAQs at the bottom of the Union Plus Scholarship webpage.

This program is offered through the Union Plus Education Foundation, which is sponsored by Union Privilege. The Foundation is funded in part by donations from Capital One N.A. (provider of the Union Plus Credit Card), First National Bank of Omaha (provider of the Union Plus Personal Loan), and Edvance (a provider of the Union Plus College Program). You do NOT need to participate in these programs to apply for this scholarship.

Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship

November 19, 2012

In the summer of 1999, The Phillips Foundation announced the establishment of its annual Future Leaders Program (renamed the Ronald Reagan College Leaders Program effective academic year 2006-07) featuring renewable scholarships to college undergraduates who demonstrate leadership on behalf of the cause of freedom, American values and constitutional principles. The program pays tribute to President Ronald Reagan in recognition of his achievements on behalf of freedom, American values and constitutional principles, his optimism about America’s future, and his faith in America’s youth to protect and enhance the legacy of liberty entrusted to them.

The Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship Program seeks to recognize outstanding young people who are promoting American values on college campuses. The scholarships are designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education, permitting the winners to devote more time both to pursuing their academic goals and advancing their leadership initiatives.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled full-time in good standing at any accredited, four-year degree-granting institution in the United States or its territories. Applicants may apply for the Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship Program during their sophomore year. Winners will receive the scholarship for their junior year and may apply for renewal before their senior year. While sophomores are preferred, juniors may also apply for a one-time award for the senior year. Students attending two-year schools may apply as juniors for a one-time scholarship for the senior year upon transfer to a four-year institution. Applicants will be asked to submit an essay of 500 to 750 words describing their backgrounds, career objectives and scope of participation in leadership activities promoting freedom, American values and constitutional principles. Although the program is merit-based rather than need-based, The Phillips Foundation will take into consideration evidence of financial need.

If you have a question not answered by these materials, contact:

The Phillips Foundation
1 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 620
Washington, DC 20001
Attn.: Jeff Hollingsworth
Tel. 202-250-3887 ext. 628
E-mail: jhollingsworth@thephillipsfoundation.org

 

Caring Institute Award

November 19, 2012

What qualities and accomplishments are you looking for in Caring Award candidates?

Successful candidates are role models with an extraordinary sense of public service. They can come from any walk of life but all share a deep and selfless concern for others. Like previous winners, they have a long-term commitment to social improvement, whether in the community, nation, or world. Ideally, they have founded an organization designed to serve others and also made an impact that will last their lifetime and beyond.

What are the guidelines to be eligible for a young adult Caring Award?

Young adults must be nominated before their graduation from high school or eighteenth birthday. They are not eligible for the award and the $2,000 scholarship that goes with it once they are enrolled at a junior college, college, or university.

How do I nominate someone for a Caring Award?

Simply complete a nomination form and submit it, along with a written summary explaining why you think your nominee should be recognized. Include the names and phone numbers of contacts who are familiar with your nominee’s endeavors. For young adults, state their birth date, school, and grade. We encourage you to support your nomination with two letters of recommendation, including one from an educator if the nominee is a young adult. If possible, also include newspaper clips, magazine articles, and other information that shows why they might deserve this prestigious honor.

When can I nominate someone for a Caring Award?

Nominations for adults and young adults are accepted year round. But we will consider nominees for the following year if their nominations arrive after the deadline announced each year on the Caring Institute home page. Please note that we must receive nominations for high school seniors before their date of graduation.

What is the National Caring Awards nomination process?

We give careful consideration to every nomination we receive. After reviewing the nomination materials, our staff and volunteers conduct interviews and perform further research. The best candidates are evaluated by our directors, who consider both diversity and depth of service as they further narrow the pool. Based on their input, we prepare two ballots – one for adults, another for young adults – then distribute them for a vote to ourtrustees and former Caring Award winners. The finalists must confirm that they can be present to accept the award at our official ceremony and attend the celebration events. If not, they’ll be scheduled to receive their award at the next available opportunity, and another finalist may be chosen to fill their slot. The remaining finalists need not give up since they can be considered again on future ballots

How do we honor Caring Award winners?

We fly winners to a special awards ceremony, where they attend a VIP reception and a gala celebration of their achievements. As a souvenir of this special day, they receive a certificate with a picture of Mother Teresa and the exquisite statue of a crystal angel who stands for the divine spirit of caring. Each winner also has this spirit within, as we show when we feature their profiles in our award-winning magazine CARING. And we continue to honor their contributions by inducting them into the Caring Hall of Fame, where visitors can see their photos and read their stories for many years to come