IT Training Scholarship

For youth holding a high school diploma or a GED who are between the ages of 18-24 yrs old and have an interest in IT, visit http://www.yearup.org/ to learn more about this free program. This program asks for a 1 year commitment between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm. 

They provide the student with a stipend and after six months, internships at companies such as Freddie Mac and AOL to name a few.  Check out the website. www.yearup.org

College Scholarships

Charles Shafae' Scholarship

Provided By:

Paper-Check.Com, LLC.

Deadline:

May 01, 2011

Type of Award:

Essay Contest

Amount:

Varies

Awards Available:

Unspecified

Website:

http://www.papercheck.com/scholarship.asp

Description:

The Charles Shafae' Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited college or university in the U.S. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.2 and submit a minimum 1,000-word essay based on Yahoo!'s release of its Top 10 Searches for 2010. Students must answer the questions listed on the Web site.

Applicable Majors:

All Fields of Study

Additional Information:

Please visit the sponsor's Web site for the scholarship questions, guidelines and essay submission.

 

The Proof-Reading.com Scholarship

Provided By:

Proof-Reading.com

Deadline:

June 01, 2011

Type of Award:

Scholarship

Amount:

$1500

Awards Available:

Unspecified

Website:

http://www.proof-reading.com/proof-reading_scholarship_program.asp

Description:

The Proof-Reading.com Scholarship is available to students in accredited four- year colleges and universities in the United States. You must be enrolled for at least 12 semester units and have at least a 3.5 GPA. You must also be a legal resident of the United States or hold a valid green card to be eligible for this award. To enter you must submit a minimum 1500-word essay based on a topic provided by the sponsor.

Applicable Majors:

All Fields of Study

Additional Information:

Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

 

Big Dig Scholarship

Provided By:

Antique Trade

Deadline:

June 01, 2011

Type of Award:

Scholarship

Amount:

$3000

Awards Available:

Unspecified

Website:

http://www.antiquetrader.tv/studentscholarship.php

Description:

The Big Dig Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college freshmen and sophomores. To be considered, you must submit an essay between 500 and 1000 words that addresses the following issue: "In 200 years, one of your relatives is going to be digging in what is now your backyard. They are going to find something that you buried in 2011 and it is going to put any financial worries they have to rest. Your job today is to decide what to bury. Your goal is to find something that will have immense value in the future."

Applicable Majors:

All Fields of Study

Additional Information:

Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

 

"Financial Connects" Financial Literacy Scholarship Award Program

Provided By:

Net Literacy Alliance

Deadline:

June 30, 2011

Type of Award:

Contest

Amount:

$1000

Awards Available:

100

Website:

http://www.netliteracyalliance.org/financial-connects-contest/

Description:

The "Financial Connects" Financial Literacy Scholarship Award is available to students in grades six through 12 and college undergraduate and graduate students. To be considered, you must create an original two to three minute financial literacy video or interactive game that promotes financial literacy and correlates with the Department of Education s financial literacy standards. A one paragraph proposal is required with your submission. You may participate individually or as a team associated with a nonprofit or school.

Applicable Majors:

All Fields of Study

Additional Information:

Entrants must submit their contact information, a one paragraph proposal, and the specific topic they will address via the email todanielkent@netliteracy.org. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

 

"From Failure to Promise" Essay Contest

Provided By:

Dr. C Moorer and Associates

Deadline:

June 30, 2011

Type of Award:

Essay Contest

Amount:

$1500

Awards Available:

3

Website:

http://www.fromfailuretopromise.com/Essay-Scholarship-Contest-.html

Description:

The "From Failure to Promise" Essay Contest is open to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students. To be considered, you must submit a 1000 - word essay that addresses the following questions: "How has the book, From Failure to Promise: An Uncommon Path to Professoriate, positively impacted your pursuit of success and promise? What is your commitment to improving the lives of global citizens once you ve reached your destined promise?" Selection will be based on originality, quality of research, and effectiveness of presentation.

Applicable Majors:

All Fields of Study

Additional Information:

Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

 

Castle Ink - Green Scholarship

Provided By:

Castle Ink Cartridges

Deadline:

June 30, 2011

Type of Award:

Contest

Amount:

$2500

Awards Available:

Unspecified

Website:

http://www.castleink.com/_ink-scholarship.html

Description:

The Castle Ink - Green Scholarship is available to all high school and college students. You must write, design, draw, or otherwise produce an inspirational post message about recycling, along with a link to Castle Ink's website, on your website or social networking page. To be be considered, you need to drive as many people as you can to visit your page and then click - through on the link.

Applicable Majors:

All Fields of Study

Additional Information:

Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

 

 

Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship

Provided By:

Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship Program

Deadline:

July 31, 2011

Type of Award:

Scholarship

Amount:

$1000

Awards Available:

Unspecified

Website:

http://www.gkscholarship.com/

Description:

The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is open to ninth through twelfth grade high school students, college students, and graduate students who are legal U.S. residents. Students not currently in school must plan to enroll in a higher education program within 12 months. You must submit a 250 - word personal statement to be considered for this award. The award may be used for tuition, room and board, books, or any related educational expense.

Applicable Majors:

All Fields of Study

Additional Information:

Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

 

Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program

Provided By:

Foreclosure.com

Deadline:

December 01, 2011

Type of Award:

Scholarship

Amount:

$5000

Awards Available:

5

Website:

http://www.foreclosure.com/education/scholarship/index.html

Description:

The Foreclosure.com Scholarship is available to currently enrolled undergraduate students. To be considered, you must submit an 800 - 1200 - word essay on the following topic: "You've acquired $150,000 in cash to be used specifically for a distressed real estate purchase. Outline a detailed strategy that ensures the maximum return on investment, whether it's in terms of financial profit or personal satisfaction, or both." The best five plans will be sent to the U.S. Department of Education.

Applicable Majors:

All Fields of Study

Additional Information:

Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship

Purpose: To honor Arab-American students who excel in Media Studies. 

 

Amount: $1,000 

 

Eligibility:

• College students classified as Juniors, Seniors, or enrolled in graduate school for the 2011-2012 academic year.
• Majoring in Mass Communications, Journalism, Radio, Television, and/or Film. 
• A minimum 3.0 GPA 
• A U.S. citizen of Arabic heritage

 

Please submit the following items to the ADC Research Institute:

• A one-page statement explaining your goals and why you merit the scholarship, and stating that you are a U.S. citizen of Arabic heritage.
• Two original signed letters of recommendation from professors of Mass Communications.
• Copies of articles, videos, films or other relevant media that showcases your work (these items will not be returned to you).
• Official academic transcripts, including your GPA. 
• Your permanent home address, e-mail address, phone number, and your phone number during the school year, if different. 

Deadline: April 1, 2011

Note: Applications must be hard copy. Incomplete, or late applications will not be accepted. 

 

Submit all materials to: 

Jack G. Shaheen Scholarship

ADC Research Institute (ADCRI) 

1732 Wisconsin Ave, NW 

Washington, DC 20007 

 

If you have any questions, call (202) 244-2990 or email organizing@adc.org.

Awards will be announced and presented June 10, 2011, during ADC's National Convention at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC.