This is by no means an exhaustive list of outside scholarships. We recommend that you do your own search by surfing the web, and by making inquiries with all groups and organizations that you or a family member are, have been or will be affiliated with.
Remember as you glance through the scholarships that if a deadline is past, you may want to apply for it NEXT year, or check and make sure that the deadline hasn’t changed. Oftentimes the same scholarships are awarded year after year.
AES Engineers Deadline: September 15 Award Amount: $500 Criteria For Selection:
high school seniors or college students
intended for future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study.
You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
Students must submit an essay of no more than 1,000 words in answer to one of the two questions that are posted on our site
A. Patrick Charnon Scholarship Deadline: March 31 (Postmark) Award Amount: $15,000 Criteria for Selection:
Be a full time undergraduate student Be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the U.S.
Have a good academic standing Make progress toward a degree
Demonstrate tolerance and compassion
Application information:http://www.cesresources.org/charnon.html
A.Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship
The Center for Education Studies
P.O. Box 208
San Francisco, CA 94104-0208
The Alexander Foundation Deadline: April 15 Award Amount: varies Criteria For Selection:
Students who are GLTBQ or come from GLTBQ families
Students enrolled in an accredited university or college in the U.S.
Colorado residents studying in Colorado
Individuals working to make a difference in the GLTBQ community
Alexander Graham Bell 2008 College Scholarship Program Deadline: February 15 Award Amount: $1,000 to $5,000 Criteria for Selection:
This is a highly competitive scholarship. The website reports that for the 2007 award there were 20 recipients out of 360 applicants, so pay close attention to their guidelines.
Undergraduate and graduate students
Hearing loss must have been diagnosed before acquiring spoken language.
Hearing loss must be in the moderate to profound range and bilateral. Students with cochlear implantsare eligible, but unilateral hearing loss in ineligible.
Student’s primary mode of communication must be spoken language
Student must be enrolled (or have applied) to a mainstream institution.
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation Fellowships Deadline: Varies by scholarship Award Amont: Varies by scholarship Criteria for Selection:
Women graduate students
Studies important to changing the lives of women and girls
International Fellowships are available to women who are not American citizens
The American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) Deadline: varies by scholarship Award Amount: varies by scholarship Criteria For Selection:
American Indian and Alaska Native students
Technology and business fields of study
Demonstrates academic excellence, leadership ability and a commitment to preserving American Indian culture and communities.
Must provide proof of enrollment in a federally recognized American Indian/Alaskan Native tribe and demonstrate financial need.
Application Information: http://www.aigc.com 4520 Montgomery Blvd. NE Suite 1B
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: 505-881-4584
AmeriCorps (Americorps National Civilian Community Corps, Americorps USA, And AmeriCorps VISTA) Deadline: Ongoing Award Amount: Varies Criteria for Selection:
post-service stipend, or education award, or partial Stafford loan forgiveness Successfully
complete a required term of service (may be full-time, part-time or a summer program)
Mr. Ralph N. Jackson, Director
BMI Student Composer Awards
320 W. 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
classical@bmi.com
Boulder County Latina Women’s League Dorothy Trujillo Scholarship Deadline: March 31 Award Amount: Assistance with books and school supplies Criteria For Selection:
accepted to an undergraduate college/university
be female of Hispanic heritage
be a student from either Boulder Valley or St. Vrain school districts
Catching the Dream (formerly Native American Scholarship Fund) Deadline: March 15 for summer; April 15 for fall; September 15 for spring Award Amount: $500–$5,000 per academic year Criteria for Selection:
Proof of one-quarter Native American heritage
U.S. tribal enrollment
Above-average GPA and ACT or SAT scores
Based on merit, not financial need
Goals related to the betterment of an Indian people
Must be attending or planning on attending a college or university within the U.S. on a full time basis
Some work experience, proven leadership experience
The CollegeInvest Opportunity Scholarship (2007–2008) Deadline: ONLINE application is due by April 6, 2007 (found at: http://www.collegeinvest.org/default.aspx?pageID=66 ) Award Amount: $1,000 Criteria for Selection: Seventy randomly drawn $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to Colorado students who:
Attend a Colorado two or four-year college, or vocational college, or university in the fall of 2007
Are full-time undergraduate students
Complete online application
Must have an Estimate Family Contribution (for FAFSA) of lets than $15,000
The CollegeInvest Service Scholarship (2007–2008) Deadline: ONLINE application is due by April 6, 2007 (found at: http://www.collegeinvest.org/default.aspx?pageID=66 ) Award Amount: $3,000/year for two (2) years. Criteria for Selection: Fifty-five (55) randomly drawn $6,000 scholarships (award amount will be divided over a two-year period, $3,000 each year) will be awarded to Colorado students who:
Attend a Colorado two or four-year college, or vocational college, or university in the fall of 2007 and 2008
Are a full-time, undergraduate student each year
Complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid and have an EFC of 7600 or less (FAFSA does not have to be completed prior to registering)
Commit to 40 hours each year, for two years, in a service-to-children volunteer program.
You should enter the drawing for the Service Scholarship only if you think you can satisfy the conditions for winning the scholarship.
The Colorado Authors’ League Scholarship Deadline: April 1, 2007 Amount: $1,000
Criteria for Selection:
are legal residents of the state of Colorado and enrolled in an accredited Colorado school
are officially enrolled full time at an accredited private or public college, university, community college, junior college or vocational school
have successfully completed at least 12 hours of undergraduate study
have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or better
demonstrate financial need.
In addition, applicants must write an essay of up to 1,000 words on the topic “Why I Write” Essays will be judged for excellence of writing, creativity, and grammar. Please do not include your name or any other identifying information on your essay.
Send application; two copies of an essay entitled “Why I Write”; two copies of a brief statement of your financial need (the essay and statement of need should not include your name or any other identifying information); a college transcript (unofficial okay); and a copy of your current class schedule to:
Colorado Authors’ League
759 Kachina Circle
Golden, CO 80401
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Deadline: October 31 Award Amount: 50 four-year $20,000 scholarships ($5,000 per year for four years) and 200 four-year $10,000 scholarships ($2,500 per year for four years) Criteria For Selection:
Current high school or home school seniors expecting to graduate in the year that they apply
Planning to pursue a college degree
Carrying a minimum GPA of 3.0 (junior year)
U.S. Citizen or National, U.S. Permanent or Temporary Resident, Refugee, Asylee, Cuban-Haitian Entrant, or Humanitarian Parolee
Application Information:
Website is disabled until next award cycle.
Colorado Business and Professional Women’s Education Foundation, Inc
Deadline: May 31 and October 31 Award Amount : varies Criteria For Selection :
U.S. citizen
Colorado resident for 12 months or more
Female
25 years or older
Enrolled in a Colorado college or university
Demonstrate financial need, scholastic ability, leadership skills and career goals
Maintain a 3.0 GPA
Application Information :
Colorado BPW Education Foundation
PO Box 1189
Boulder , CO 80306
303-443-2573 http://www.cbpwef.org
Colorado Council Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship Deadline: April 25 Award Amount : $1,000 Criteria For Selection:
Graduating high school senior in Colorado
U.S. Citizen or Permenant Resident
Colorado Resident (last two years of high school)
Must be accepted to an in-state Colorado Council Member institution
Demonstrates volunteerism/community service, extracurricular activities,and dedication to others
Colorado Education and Training Voucher Program
Deadline: Varies Award Amount: up to $5,000 per year Criteria For Selection:
You were in foster care at your 18th birthday and aged out at that time, or your foster care case will be closed between the ages of 18–21, or you were adopted from foster care with adoption finalization AFTER your 16th birthday
You are a U.S. citizen or qualified non-citizen.
Your personal assets (bank account, car, home, etc.) are not worth more than $10,000.
You must be aged 18, 19 or 20 when you first apply to the ETV Program.
You must have been accepted into or be enrolled in a degree, certificate or other accredited program at a college, university, technical or vocational school. To remain eligible for ETV funding, you must show progress towards a degree or certificate.
Application Information : visit www.statevoucher.org or call 303-866-4539 for additional information
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program Deadline: February 10 Award Amount : $1,000 Criteria For Selection :
Educators for Fair Consideration Scholarship Deadline: March 5 Award Amount: Up to $5,000 Criteria for Selction:
Must be foreign born
Must have lived in California for at least 3 years of high school, and have graduated (or expect to graduate) from a San Francisco Bay Area high school
Be enrolled (or plan to enroll) in an accredited college or university
Demonstrate academic achievement and extracurricular participation.
The Gates Millennium Scholars Deadline: December 31 (Paper Application) or January 11 (E-Application) Award Amounts: varies Criteria for Selection:
Students of minority background
Demonstrate academic achievement
Demonstrate great financial need
Must be nominated
Application Information www.gmsp.org
1-877-690-4677 or 703-205-2080
Gilman International Scholarship Application Deadline: April 4 for fall semester; September 26 for spring Award Amounts: $5,000 for a semester or academic year abroad Criteria for Selection:
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
Be a legal resident of Colorado
Be a high school senior in Colorado
Have an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above
Demonstrate a strong interest and commitment to the community
Demonstrate an ability to persevere through difficult circumstances
Possess excellent leadership skills
Demonstrate financial need [annual household income no greater than $ 97,000]
Every graduating high school senior who meets our program requirements is encouraged to apply. We will begin accepting applications for the 2007 freshman class in October 2006.
Application Information: Please send your completed applications to:
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Deadline: March 15 (for most scholarships) Award Amounts: varies Criteria for Selection:
Must be of Hispanic heritage
Must be a high school senior, or undergraduate or graduate college student
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Must have a minimum of 3.00 cumulative GPA
Must plan to be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited program in the U.S. during the award year
Must demonstrate financial need, and have applied for financial aid through FAFSA
Application Information www.hsf.net
1-877-473-4636 (toll-free)
Horatio Alger Association Scholarships Deadline: TBA Award Amount: varies Criteria for Selection:
The Horatio Alger Association offers two scholarships for which students in Colorado are eligible: The National Scholarship and The Military Scholarship.
High school seniors expecting to enroll in an accredited U.S. college or university for the award year.
Demonstrate critical financial need
Participation in co-curricular and community activities
GPA of 2.0 or better
U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
(For Military Scholarship)
Served in the U.S. Military during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan or Operation Iraqi Freedom beginning September 11, 2001 or later
Honorable service record under the United States Military
No more than 60 cumulative semester/credit hours by the end of the 2007 term. (Please send transcript to verify credit hour)
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Deadline: February 15 Amount: up to $50,000/year (renewable for up to 6 years) Purpose: To support nominated graduating college seniors who are planning on attending graduate school in the fall. Criteria for Selection:
Students must be planning on full-time attendence in a graduate degree program in Fall
Must have a GPA of 3.5 or better
Must have financial need
Must demonstrate achievement, leadership skills and public service
Appreciation of or partipation in the arts and humanities
Jacob. K. Javits Fellowship Program Deadline: Variable Award Amounts: Average award $25,000 Appropriated by the federal government on an annual basis Criteria for Selection:
Entering (or not yet completed first year) of graduate student
Studying in the fields of arts, humanities, and social service.
Demonstrate superior ability, achievement, and promise.
Application Information:
Website disabled until next award cycle.
202-260-3574
John Gyles Education Fund Deadline: June 1 Award Amounts: Up to $3,000 Criteria for Selection:
Full time at (or accepted to) a college or university as a graduate or undergraduate student
U.S. or Canadian citizen GPA of 2.7 on 4.0 scale
"Criteria other than strictly academic ability or financial need are considered"
Application Information:
Send a self-addressed stamped (US 34 cents) envelope to:
P.O. Box 4808
712 Riverside Drive
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, E3B 5G4 www.johngyleseducationcenter.com
Ke Ali’I Pauahi Foundation Deadline: May 2 Award Amount: varies by scholarship Criteria for Selection:
Full-time student at accredited 2- or 4-year college or university
Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree
Must submit FAFSA
***Preference is given to students with Hawaiian ancestry, but it scholarships are open to students who do not have such ancestry.***
Some scholarships have more specific eligibility requirements
Key Bank’s 2007-2008 Take 5 Scholarship Deadline: August 2008 Award Amounts: $5,000 per student Criteria for Selection: open to all undergraduate and graduate students, and parents of students Application Information: Register online at the website. This award is given away each month in a lottery .
Korean American Scholarship Foundation-Western Region Application deadline: May 31, 2007 Award Amount: $2,000 or higher Criteria for Selection:
Will be a full time student at a school in one of the designated Western states according to the KASF’s delineation of regions during the 07 – 08 school year.
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Be able to demonstrate need for financial assistance.
One’s category depends on what your status will be during the current school year.
High School Students, 9th thru 11th: Achievement Award
High School seniors, planning to attend college in 07–08. The chosen college must be within the western region. You must include a copy of your acceptance letter from a school that is within the western region according to the KSAF. You will be disqualified if the school that you are planning to attend is outside of the designated states.
College Students (currently fr, soph, jr): The school you are attending must be within the western region.
College Students (currently a senior): You are not qualified to apply for this scholarship unless you will be attending Graduate School in the western region during the 07–08 school year. You have to submit a letter of acceptance either from a graduate or professional school.
Graduate students: You must be continuing your studies in the 07–08 school year at a school within the western region.
A current non-student is eligible for a scholarship by providing documentation (acceptance letter, signed commitment letter, or any document showing commitment to attend) that they will be a full time student in 07–08 school year.
Application Information:
Please review the detailed instructions and download the application at: http://www.kasf.org/
Submit your completed application with all supporting materials to:
KASF Scholarship Committee
3435 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 450
Los Angeles, CA 90010
For more information: western@kasf.org
Liko A'e Native Hawaiian Scholarship Deadline: May 1 (for Fall & Spring), August 1 (for Fall and/or Spring), November 1 (for Spring), and February 1 (for Spring and/or Summer). High School Seniors or New Students for the Fall semester should apply after March 15. Amount: varies Purpose: Administered by the Maui Community College, this scholarship is offered four times a year to help support Native Hawaiian students entering higher learning. Criteria for Selection:
Must be Hawaiian and U.S. Citizen
Must have a High School diploma or equivalent
Must be enrolled or accepted as a degree-seeking, full-time student
Must demonstrate financial need
Must meet minimum GPA (Undergrad = 2.0 or better, Graduate = 3.0 or better)
Application Information:
Kamaka Mahi Gunderson
Hawai'i Island Coordinator
Hawai'i Community College
200 West Kawili Street
Blg 379 Rm 5A
Phone: 808-974-7741
Fax:808-974-7692
gkg@hawaii.edu
The Little People of America Scholarship Program Deadline: April 22 (postmark) Award Amount: $250 - $1,000 or more Criteria for Selection:
Priority is given as follows: 1) LPA members who have a medically diagnosed form of dwarfism, 2) immediate family of dwarfs who are also paid members of LPA, 3) people with dwarfism who are not members of LPA, 4) disabled students in general, and 5) non-disabled students who demonstrate a critical need for financial assistance.
Open to prospective and current students
Students must be enrolled (or planning to enroll) in an accredited college or vocational school in the U.S.
The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund
1818 H Street, NW, Room H2-204
Washington, DC 20433
Phone: 202-473-8751
Fax: 202-522-3142
Email: MMMF@worldbank.org
Melonie Merola O'Donnell Memorial Scholarship Deadline: February 8 Award Amount: $2,500 Criteria For Selection:
Must be pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in the mental health field
Must provide evidence of involvement in extracurricular activities, research projects, volunteerism, etc.
Must deomonstrate interest in the ideals of Melonie Merola O'Donnell
Morris K. Udall Undergraduate Scholarship Deadline: Nomination materials available to faculty in the fall. Completed Applications must be received by March 4 Award Amounts: Up to $5,000 per student Criteria for Selection:
Undergraduate sophomores and juniors
Nominated by faculty
Excellent academic record
Commitment to field related to the environment
Native American or Alaskan Native students in fields related to health care and tribal public policy
maintain a gpa of “B” or equivalent
US citizen, national or permanent resident
Application Information: See Anne Parker, Department Chair, Environmental Studies, Naropa University. For more information visit www.udall.gov/udal.asp?link=200
National Federation of the Blind Scholarships Deadline: March 31 Award Amount: $3,000–$12,000 Criteria for Selection:
Patrick Stewart Human Rights Scholarship Deadline: March 1 Award Amounts: $300–$1,800 available to students to use for summer internships or other individually planned human rights projects Criteria for Selection:
Plan a summer internship with a local or global human rights organization
develop a summer project to promote human rights awareness
Open to undergraduate and graduate students
Application Information:
AIUSA Membership Resource and Communications
600 Pensylvania Avenue, SE, 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20003
202-544-0200 x290 www.amnestyusa.org/patrickstewart/ nfp@aiusa.org
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans Deadline: November 1 Award Amounts: One-half of tuition costs plus $20,000 maintenance grant Criteria for Selection:
Must be a New American. A New American is an individual who (1) is a resident alien; i.e., holds a Green Card or, (2) has been naturalized as a U.S. citizen or (3) is the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens.
The Program is open to individuals who retain loyalty and a sense of commitment to their country of origin as well as to the United States, but is intended to support individuals who will continue to regard the United States as their principal residence and focus of national identity.
The applicant must either have a bachelor's degree or be in her/his final year of undergraduate study. Those who have a bachelor's degree may already be pursuing graduate study and may receive Fellowship support to continue that study. Individuals who are in the third, or subsequent, year of study in the same graduate program are not, however, eligible for this competition.
To be eligible you must not be older than thirty years of age as of NOVEMBER 1
The Point Foundation Deadline: March 1 Award Amount: varies Criteria for Selection: The Point Foundation awards scholarships for LGBT students, criteria varies according to funder. Please review the current Point Scholars’ biographies to get a good idea of what we are looking for in our scholars. You do not need straight A's to apply but we are looking for individuals who have proven leadership skills, excellent scholastic achievements and want to make a difference in the world. All applicants are evaluated on the totality of their situation including, academic accomplishments, financial, emotional and social need, extracurricular activities, personal circumstances and goals for the future.
PFLAG National Scholarships Deadline: March 15 Award Amount: $1,000–$2,500
Criteria For Selection:
Be a graduating high school senior entering higher education for the first time in fall
Self identify as either a gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender person, or as a supporter of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender people
Demonstrate an interest in service to the LGBT community
Have applied to an accredited higher education institution in pursuit of either an associate’s degree leading to transfer credits towards a bachelor’s degree, or a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year college
Samuel Huntington Public Service Award Program Deadline: February 15 Award Amount: $10,000 Criteria for Selection:
Offered to graduating college seniors interested in performing public service anywhere in the world after graduation.
Selection is based on:
Scholarship Trust for Hearing Impaired Deadline: March 1 Award Amount: varies Purpose of Award: The Travelers Protective Association of America created the trust to aid hearing impaired individuals in obtaining mechanical devices, medical/specialized treatment, interpreters and note takers, specialized education, etc. Criteria for Selection:
Selection and award amount is determined by Trust committee
Strong Foundation Interest-Free Student Loans Deadline: Apply between January 1 and March 31 Award Amounts: Maximum Loan is $5,000 Criteria for Selection:
Must be entering FINAL year of study
Undergraduate or graduate program
Must be a full-time student
Merit-based
Must demonstrate motivation, self-reliance and financial need
Application Information:
With a self-addressed stamped envelope send a letter describing personal history, school attending, subject studied, date expected to complete studies and amount of funds needed to:
Hattie M. Strong Foundation
1620 Eye St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006-4005
phone: 202-466-2894 www.hmstrongfoundation.org/student_loans.htm
Talbots Women’s Scholarship Deadline: January 3. Only the first 1,000 eligible applications will be processed. Award Amounts: $1,000 (50 scholarships) or $10,000 (5 scholarships) Criteria for Selection
Be women currently residing in the United States
Be women who have earned a high school diploma or their GED on or before September 1996
Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-or part-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four year college or university
Be attending the full 2006–2007 academic year and receiving a degree no earlier than May 2007
Have at least two semesters (24 credit hours or more) remaining to complete in their undergraduate degree as of the beginning of the 2006 academic term
Students who have previously obtained a bachelor’s degree are not eligible to apply
Vermont Grants Deadline: Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis after Jan. 1 for as long as funding is available Award Amounts: $250 to $4,400 Criteria for Selection:
Be a Vermont resident enrolled in an undergraduate program File a FAFSA and show financial need Application Information:
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation www.vsac.org
1-800-642-3177 or 802-655-9602
White Rose Scholarship Deadline: January 15 Award Amounts: Variable Criteria for Selection:
Windstar Environmental Studies Scholarship Program Deadline : June 1 Award Amount: $500 for undergraduate; $1,000 for graduate student Criteria For Selection:
U.S. student enrolled in an accredited U.S. college/university Environmental Studies or Environmental Engineering Program
Undergraduates must be entering their junior or senior year of college
Graduate students must be entering their second year of graduate school
must maintain a 3.0 GPA in major field of study
Application Information: Windstar Foundation Environmental Studies Scholarship
c/o Gene Hall
CU Museum of Natural History
Campus Box 265
Boulder, CO 80309-0265 http://wstar.org
Women’s Overseas Service League Scholarships for Women Deadline: March 1 Award Amounts: $500–$1,000 Criteria for Selection:
Demonstrated committed to advancement in a public service career
Have successfully completed a minimum of 12 credits
Enrolled in no more than 16 credit hours a semester
Women’s Research & Education Institute Congressional Fellowships on Women and
Public Policy Deadline: May 18 Award Amounts: Tuition and living stipend for nine months of work in a congressional office or on a congressional committee staff Criteria for Selection:
Currently enrolled in graduate school Academic performance
Experience with community groups
Interest in the analysis of gender differences as they affect federal laws and legislating
Rotary Scholarships
Deadline: March 24, 2006
Amount Awarded: The Rotary Club annually awards scholarships ranging from $500 to $3,000 to qualified students who are graduates of an accredited high school in BoulderCounty and who will be attending Naropa’s fall and/or spring Study Abroad Programs. Criteria: Please click on the following links for more information: Download Application Download Coversheet
Graduate Rebate Award for Denver Students (GRADS) Program Denver high school graduates (2005–2009) and Denver residents who graduate with a high school diploma or equivalent from a non-DPS school, are eligible to participate in this program which forgives up to $1,500 of Stafford student loan debt if the student graduates with a bachelor’s degree within six years of high school graduation. For more information and to register, go to www.collegeinvest.org/GRADS. When completing the Stafford students loan master promissory note, select CollegeInvest as your lender if you are participating in this program.
