Big Money Scholarships

Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Scholarship

November 19, 2012

The Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Scholarship

The National Space Club awards a $10,000 scholarship each year, in memory of Dr. Robert H. Goddard, America’s rocket pioneer. The scholarship is presented at the Goddard Memorial Dinner each spring, for the following academic year. The award is given to stimulate the interest of talented students in the opportunity to advance scientific knowledge through space research and exploration.

To apply for the Goddard Memorial Scholarship, click here

Each year the winner of the Goddard Scholarship is introduced to the nation’s leaders in science, government and industry at the Goddard Memorial Dinner. The National Space Club will pays for travel and lodging costs so that the awardee will be able to attend the Dinner.

The application deadline occurs in December of each year

View past Goddard Scholarship winners

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships

November 19, 2012

The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides a scholarship and multi-faceted experience designed to not only address the financial needs of students who aspire to attend college but to guide them through the process of higher education. The deadline is January 9, 2025.

Click here to apply:https://jackierobinson.org/apply/

Scholarship Award
Through its Education and Leadership Development Program, the Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $24,000/four years to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice.

Eligibility
To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:

Be a graduating, minority high school senior;
Plan to attend an accredited and approved four–year institution within the United States;
Show leadership potential;
Demonstrate a dedication to community service;
Present evidence of financial need;
Be a United States citizen;
A minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21; and
Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4–year College when applying for the scholarship.

Application Components
The required components of the Jackie Robinson Foundation application are:

A completed and submitted online application;
One (1) letter of recommendation submitted online only
SAT or ACT scores sent to the Foundation directly from the testing agencies. The Foundation’s college codes are: SAT 4248/ACT: 6570.

You will need to have a copy of your SAT or ACT scores and your latest high school transcript in order to complete the questions on the online application.

Mailing Materials
We will not accept the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship application or supporting documents via mail, email or fax. Applications and letters of recommendation will only be accepted via our online application program.

Verification
Applicants invited to interview with one of the regional committees will be required to bring copies of the documents listed below to the interview.

Official high school transcript
Proof of U.S. citizenship
Student Aid Report

General Electric/LULAC Scholarship

November 19, 2012

General Electric (GE)/LULAC Scholarship

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident and a minority student enrolled in full-time studies leading to a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university in the U.S. and have a minimum 3.25 GPA. Selection is based upon academic performance, performance in business- or engineering-related subjects, likelihood of pursuing a career in business or engineering, writing ability, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Application form, college transcript, three letters of reference, and personal statement (300-word maximum) describing professional and career goals. Applicant must be a sophomore in the fall of current year in order to qualify to apply.

Award amount

Minimum Award:	$5,000.00
Average Award:	$5,000.00
Maximum Award:	$5,000.00

Renew Details

Renewable for up to three years; recipient must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and submit copy of fall grade report and proof of full-time spring enrollment to retain scholarship.

Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarships

November 19, 2012

How to Apply:

Students may apply online by clicking here. Graduating high school seniors may only apply for one of the four scholarships. Applicants will be notified of scholarship award status in May – June. The deadline for occurs during December of each year and all mailed back-up documents must be postmarked by the deadline date.

General Eligibility Requirements

To apply for an RMHC scholarship, a student must:

Be a high school senior
Be younger than 21 years old
Be eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or technical school with a full course of study
Be a legal U.S. resident
Live in a participating RMHC Chapter’s geographic area
Submit a complete application and all required documentation by the deadline on the application
Meet any additional eligibility requirements outlined by each scholarship program
Provide verification of enrollment each year at respective accredited post-secondary institution

National Honor Society Scholarship Program

November 19, 2012

Eligibility

To be eligible, a student must be:

A high school senior and/or expecting to receive a high school diploma during the current academic year.
An active member in good standing of a National Honor Society chapter, meeting all membership requirements and obligations of the local chapter.
An NHS student account holder, verified by the NHS chapter adviser.
Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university.

Note: There are no limits to the number of applicants per chapter.

Timeline

September 16, 2024: Application opens
November 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. (ET): Submission deadline
February 2025: Applicants receive notifications
April 2025: All-expense paid trip to DC for top 25 scholarship finalists and their advisers

Visit website: https://www.nationalhonorsociety.org/advisers/the-nhs-scholarship/

Udall Scholarship

November 7, 2012

The Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation expects to award 50 scholarships of up to $5000 and 50 honorable mentions to sophomore and junior level college students committed to careers related to the environment, tribal public policy, or Native American health care.

Scholarships are offered in any of three categories:

To students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, economics, and other related fields; or
To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy, including fields related to tribal sovereignty, tribal governance, tribal law, Native American education, Native American justice, natural resource management, cultural preservation and revitalization, Native American economic development, and other areas affecting Native American communities; or
To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to Native health care, including health care administration, social work, medicine, dentistry, counseling, and research into health conditions affecting Native American communities, and other related fields.

Meet our Scholars

Find out more about the Udall Scholarship: watch the video

2012 Udall Scholar Press Release

Barry Goldwater Scholarship

November 7, 2012

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was established by Congress in 1986 to honor Senator Barry M. Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years of service in the U.S. Senate.

The purpose of the Foundation is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields.

The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was established by Congress in 1986 to honor Senator Barry M. Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years of service in the U.S. Senate. The purpose of the Foundation is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields.

Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 annually. Scholarship monies not used during one academic year are not transferable to the succeeding academic year. Junior-level scholarship recipients are eligible for a maximum of two years of scholarship support, and senior-level scholarship recipients are eligible for a maximum of one year of scholarship support.

The Trustees intend to award up to 300 Goldwater Scholarships. The number of scholarships to be awarded per state will depend on the number and qualifications of the nominees from the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and, considered as a single entity, Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Gates Cambridge Scholarship

November 7, 2012

The Gates Cambridge Scholarships are one of the most prestigious international scholarships in the world.

Quick facts

First class of Scholars took up their awards in 2001
Currently over 1,400 Gates Cambridge Scholars and Alumni from more than 100 countries
95 new Scholarships awarded each year: 40 in US round 55 in international round
225 Scholars from c. 50 countries studying in Cambridge
Over 1,000 Alumni spread across the globe

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme was established in October 2000 by a donation of US$210m from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge; this is the largest ever single donation to a UK university.

Scholarships are awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. The selection criteria are:

outstanding intellectual ability
leadership potential
a commitment to improving the lives of others
a good fit between the applicant’s qualifications and aspirations and the postgraduate programme at Cambridge for which they are applying

While at Cambridge, Scholars pursue full range of subjects available at the University and are spread through its departments and Colleges.

Our Alumni are pursuing further study or employment across many sectors of society and, despite the relative youth of the programme, are increasingly taking on leadership roles and applying their knowledge and skills to improve the lives of others.

The aim of the Gates Cambridge programme is to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others.

National Science Foundation Scholarships

October 30, 2012

SYNOPSIS

This program makes grants to institutions of higher education to support scholarships for academically talented students demonstrating financial need, enabling them to enter the STEM workforce or STEM graduate school following completion of an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate-level degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics disciplines. Grantee institutions are responsible for selecting scholarship recipients, reporting demographic information about student scholars, and managing the S-STEM project at the institution.

The program does not make scholarship awards directly to students; students should contact their institution’s Office of Financial Aid for this and other scholarship opportunities.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

This program provides educational opportunities for Undergraduate Students . This program provides indirect funding for students at this level or focuses on educational developments for this group such as curricula development, training or retention. To inquire about possible funding opportunities not directly from NSF, please look at the active awards for this program.

Specialized Information for
Undergraduate Students

The following programs provide either direct (i.e., from NSF) or indirect (i.e., from an awardee institution) funding for students at this level or identify programs that focus on educational developments for this group such as curricula development, training or retention.

Advanced Technological Education
Arctic Research Opportunities
Catalyzing New International Collaborations
Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST) and HBCU Research Infrastructure for Science and Engineering (RISE)
CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service
Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems
Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program
Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship Program
Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship Program-CIF21 Track
National STEM Education Distributed Learning
NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Research in Disabilities Education
Research in Undergraduate Institutions
Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program
Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (TUES)