Scholarship Opportunities
“ADVICE TO YOUR HIGH SCHOOL SELF” SCHOLARSHIP:
Campus Discovery is offering a $2,500 scholarship to current college students and recent college graduates. Applicants must complete a short survey and answer the question, “Assume you could go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school senior. Knowing what you know now about college life and making the transition, what advice would you give yourself?”
- Must be a citizen or legal resident of the US
- Must be currently enrolled at or graduated in 2010-2012 with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from any accredited 2 or 4 year college or university in the United States
Deadline for application is July 31, 2012. Please visit http://www.campusdiscovery.com/start for further directions and the application.
AMERICA’S BEST BLOGGING SCHOLARSHIP:
YourLocalSecurity.com is offering a $1,000 scholarship to the best student blogger. Write a blog about your favorite presidential candidate in 300 words or more and why that candidate has your vote.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the U.S.
- If an incoming freshman:
- Must have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4 point scale
- Must have taken the ACT or SAT
- Must be graduating between August 1, 2011 and July 31, 2012.
- Must enroll for Fall 2012 as a freshman at a 2 or 4 year college/university
- If a current college student:
- Must have a cumulative college GPA or at least 2.5 on a 4 point scale
- Must be enrolled full-time at an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university between August 1, 2011 and July 31, 2012.
Deadline for submission is June 30, 2012. Please visit http://yourlocalsecurity.com/scholarship to find further information.
AMERICA’S NEXT TOP NAMER SCHOLARSHIP:
Strategic Name Development is offering a $2,000 scholarship for undergraduate students majoring in English, Marketing, Mass Communications or Linguistics. Applicants must develop five new possible names for a new technological device and write a 1,000 word essay justifying each of the five names developed.
- Must be a full time undergraduate student
- Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Must be attending college or university within the US
Deadline for applications is August 15, 2012. Please visit http://www.namedevelopment.com/scholarship/ to find further information regarding the scholarship.
ANYCOLLEGE.COM SCHOLARSHIP:
AnyCollege.com offers a $1,500 scholarship for prospective students to ease the financial burden. Recipients are drawn at random. Please visit https://www.anycollege.com/scholarship.cfm to fill out the online application. There are quarterly deadlines, the next one being June 30 and then September 30, 2012.
ATTSAVINGS.COM “WHAT’S YOUR DREAM APP?” SCHOLARSHIP:
ATTsavings.com is offering a $1,000 scholarship for an applicant who creates the best dream app. Applicants are to write a 300-500 word outline or article and post it on their blog or website. The best essay will win the scholarship.
- Must be a US citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the US
- For incoming freshmen:
- Must be a current student and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4 point scale
- Must have taken either the ACT or SAT test
- Must be a high school/home school senior graduating or earning a GED between August 1, 2011 and July 31, 2012
- Must enroll for Fall 2012 as a freshman at an accredited two or four year college/university
- For current college students
- Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4 point scale
- Must be enrolled full time at an accredited two or four year college/university between August 1, 2011 and July 31, 2012
Deadline to apply is July 1, 2012. Please visit http://www.attsavings.com/scholarship to find further information.
BBG COMMUNICATIONS SCHOLARSHIP:
Breylan Communications is offering a $1,000 scholarship.
- Must be between the ages of 16 and 21 on June 30, 2012
- Must have at least one full year of post-secondary studies remaining at that time of the award
- Must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater
- Must be a citizen of the United States or Canada
Deadline for the application is June 30, 2012. The application consists of 2 essays. Please visit http://www.breylancommunications.com/bbgcommunications/132/scholarships.php to find the essay prompts and further information.
BEST OF THE WEB SCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER LEARNING:
Best of the Web is offering a $2,500 scholarship to be used to for tuition, housing, books or other school expenses for students in pursuit of Continuing Education, Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate degrees.
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be 16 years or older
- Must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited online or campus college in the U.S.
Deadline for applications is May 31, 2012. Please visit http://onlinedegree.botw.org/scholarships/ to find a link to the application and further information.
CABLETV.COM SCHOLARSHIP:
CableTV.com is offering a $1,000 scholarship. Applicants must answer one of two essay questions in 1,000 words or less about how TV has impacted global culture, then “like”, Tweet, or +1 the scholarship. Five finalists are selected based on their essays, then over a two week span, these finalist will have the opportunity to advertise their essay to friends and family. The essay that gets the most “likes” on Facebook will be the winner.
- Must be a current or prospective college student
- Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a college or university program
Deadline for entries is June 30, 2012. Please visit www.cabletv.com/scholarship to find further information about the scholarship.
CAMPUS EXPLORER, INC :
Campus Explorer, Inc. offers contests or sweepstakes on its website, www.campusexplorer.com. Each sweepstakes has a distinct start date, end date, and prize.
- Must be a legal U.S. resident
- Must be 16 years of age or older at the time of entry
- Must be college bound in the current or upcoming term
To enter a promotion, visit the website during the specified time of the promotion and follow the instructions to create a Campus Explorer account and complete the promotion entry form.
Please visit website to see further details on specific promotions.
CAMPUS EXPLORER EXCLUSIVE SCHOLARSHIPS:
Campus Explorer will be giving away $1000 monthly to help student pay for their higher-education expenses. Each month, Campus Explorer will be announcing a new scholarship. Winners are randomly selected from the entrants.
- Must be at least 16 years old at the time of entry
- Must be a legal resident of the United States or the District of Columbia
- Must be enrolled in college for the current or following term and be able to provide proof of enrollment
Please visit https://www.campusexplorer.com/campus-explorer-scholarships/ to enter new scholarships each month.
COLLEGE WEEK LIVE $1,000 MONTHLY SCHOLARSHIP:
Sign up free for CollegeWeekLive to search for colleges and you can be entered to win a $1,000 scholarship. Please visit www.scholarshipexperts.com/notes/cw.jsp to sign up.
CONSUMER ADVANTAGES OF BUYING CUSTOM FURNITURE SCHOLARSHIP:
CustomMade.com is offering students a chance to earn $1,000 to help cover college costs. Applicants must respond to the following topic with an essay of at least 1,000 words: Describe the benefits a consumer receives by purchasing a high quality piece of custom furniture made by a skilled furniture maker in North America. Applicants are to then submit their essays to the CustomMade.com e-mail: scholarships@custommade.com.
- Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Fall 2012 or Spring 2013 at any accredited American college or university
Deadline for the application is December 15, 2012. Please visit http://www.custommade.com/scholarships/consumer-advantages-of-buying-custom-furniture-scholarship/ to find further information.
CONSUMER ADVANTAGES OF BUYING CUSTOM JEWELRY SCHOLARSHIP:
CustomMade.com is offering students a chance to earn $1,000 to help cover college costs. Applicants must respond to the following topic with an essay of at least 1,000 words: Describe the benefits a consumer receives by purchasing a high quality piece of custom jewelry made by a skilled jewelry maker in North America. Applicants are to then submit their essays to the CustomMade.com e-mail: scholarships@custommade.com.
- Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Fall 2012 or Spring 2013 at any accredited American college or university
Deadline for the application is December 15, 2012. Please visit http://www.custommade.com/scholarships/consumer-advantages-of-buying-custom-jewelry-scholarship/ to find further information.
DO-OVER SCHOLARSHIP:
ScholarshipExperts.com is offering the Do-Over scholarship. One recipient will be chosen to receive a $1,500 scholarship. Applicants must submit a response (250 words or less) to the question, “If you could get one ‘do-over’ in life, what would it be and why?”
- Must be at least 13 years old at the time of application
- Must be a legal resident of the United States (of the 50 states or DC)
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution (or enroll no later than fall 2018)
Deadline for application is June 30, 2012. Please visit http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx?selected=do-over to find more information about the application process.
DR. ALFRED W. STONE SCHOLARSHIP:
The Erie Community Foundation offers the Dr. Alfred W. Stone Scholarship. This fund offers merit-based scholarship to students:
- Must be a resident of western PA who graduated from a western PA high school
- Must be attending Allegheny College or Edinboro University.
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Must have completed freshman year
- Must be majoring in Psychology, Music, or Education
Deadline to send in the application is May 25, 2012. Please send applications directly to the Erie Community Foundation. Please click on the link below to find a copy of the application: Dr Alfred W. Stone scholarship application
DUTCH CRAFTERS AMISH FURNITURE HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP:
This scholarship recognizes undergraduate students who draw upon their cultural heritage to shape their vocational aspirations, add creative value to their future employers, and serve their communities. Five students will receive $500 each. DutchCrafters wants to recognize that the potential for creative value often lies within that which has been passed along from previous generations.
- Be high school seniors or graduates or be current undergraduate students
- Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university for the entire 2012–13 academic year (excluding proprietary and online schools)
- Be U.S. citizens or maintain legal residency within the United States
Deadline for application is July 31, 2012. Please visit http://www.dutchcrafters.com/heritage-scholarship for further information and an application.
ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS:
The Erie Community Foundation is home to 75 donor named scholarships, each of which has its own eligibility and criteria requirements. Many scholarships target students graduating from specific high schools in the Erie area, some for specific areas of study and others for financial need. Each scholarship is unique according to its donor’s wishes, and each offers the opportunity to earn a scholarship for your education.
Please visit http://eriecommunityfoundation.org/for-scholarships/erie-community-foundation-scholarships/ to find a list of the scholarships available and their requirements.
FORECLOSURE.COM SCHOLARSHIP:
Foreclosure.com will reward five current college students with nearly $10,000 in grants. Applicants must write an essay between 800-2,000 words answering the prompt: “What creative solutions, programs, and/or initiatives to stimulate the US housing market, as well as to turn the foreclosure tide, must a presidential candidate outline/promise to earn your vote?”
- Must be currently enrolled in college (this excludes graduate students, law students and/or high school seniors)
- Must be a legal resident of the US
- Must be thirteen years or older at the time of application
Deadline for applications is December 1, 2012. Please visit http://www.foreclosure.com/scholarship for further information and a link to apply.
GET PREPPED LSAT SCHOLARSHIP:
Get Prepped is offering the Get Prepped LSAT scholarship to students taking the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). One or more grants of $1,000 are awarded twice yearly. Some factors used to determine awards include:
- Class rank
- Major/degree course
- Previous LSAT scores
- Best essay submission
Please visit www.getprepped.com to request the application packet using the online contact form.
HAZING AWARENESS SCHOLARSHIP:
Milk & Honey Publishing, CollegeGreekBooks.com, and Big Walt Anderson offer cash awards of up to $700 for the 2011-2012 academic year. Up to the first ten applicants of each deadline month can also receive an autographed “Big Walt Anderson” book of choice.
- Must be enrolled in any accredited college or university that has a Greek Social Setting
- Minimum 2.0 GPA or C average.
Please visit http://www.collegegreekbooks.com/cashaward.html to find the application form and for further information. A list of the upcoming deadlines is also available on the website. Incomplete or incorrect applications will not be considered. Applications are only valid for the upcoming deadline. A student can only apply once a semester.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES SCHOLARSHIP:
The Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship is a $5,000 scholarship created in memory of Joan Whitworthe. Applicants must answer both of the following essay questions: 1.) Why is a healthy lifestyle important in school? 2.) Describe your career plans, goals, and personal ambitions.
- Must be under 25 years of age (as of May 30, 2012)
- Must currently be a high school senior or in your first year at a university or college
- Must be a resident of the U.S. or Canada
Deadline for this scholarship is May 30, 2012. There is no formal application for this scholarship. Please visit http://www.fitnessexercises.tv/scholarships.php to find further regulations and contact information.
MAN MAC AUTOMATIC SCHOLARSHIP:
Man Mac Automatic Transmission is offering a scholarship of $500 to a deserving student.
- Must be enrolled or expected to be enrolled in an undergraduate program by the Fall of 2012 (The school you attend must be located in Canada or the United States)
- Must have a GPA of at least 2.75 in your last academic year
Deadline for the application is June 15, 2012. A Letter of Recommendation from a parent/guardian must accompany the application. Please visit http://www.transmissionkamloops.com/transmission.html to find the application and further information.
MY COLLEGE DOLLARS:
MTV, Get Schooled and the College Board have launched “My College Dollars,” a Facebook application that utilizes information from a user’s Facebook profile – including age, gender and state – to connect students with targeted financial aid opportunities. “My College Dollars” connects students with the nearly $6 billion in available scholarship aid and $45 billion in federal and state grants. It also integrates a calendar to help students track important dates.
Please visit http://advocacy.collegeboard.org/college-affordability-financial-aid/student-aid-reform/news/mtv-get-schooled-and-college-board-launc?ep_ch=PR&ep_mid=10391550&ep_rid=70727499 to find more information about the application and a link to the Facebook page.
STUDENT SAVER SCHOLARSHIP:
DegreeDirectory.org is offering scholarships to help pay for college. In order to apply, students must:
- Be currently enrolled in school
- Like the Degree Directory Facebook page.
- Fill out the online entry form
- Answer the question listed on the link below
Visit http://degreedirectory.org/articles/Student_Saver_Scholarship.html to find the current scholarship question, a link to the entry form, and further information.
TUITION WON’T STOP ME MONTHLY SCHOLARSHIP:
Education-Portal.com offers students a chance to win up to $5,000 to help cover college costs. This scholarship is offered monthly! Applicants must “like” the Education-Portal.com Facebook page, fill out an entry form, and answer the question for that week.
- Must be at least 16 years old at the time of entry
- Must be currently enrolled in or currently applying for a degree, diploma, or certificate seeking program
Deadlines are announced each month. Please visit http://education-portal.com/articles/Tuition_Scholarship.html to find further information and a link to the entry form.
U.S. ARMY HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP:
The U.S. Army provides scholarships for up to four years to students pursuing an education in any accredited Medical, Dental, Optometry, Clinical or Counseling Psychology and Veterinary School. The scholarship pays 100% tuition directly to the school. There is a $20,000 sign-on bonus, a $2,088 living stipend monthly, and payment for books, fees, medical supplies and healthcare insurance included.
- Must be a U.S. citizen with a baccalaureate degree from an accredited school
- Must maintain full-time student status during the entire length of the program
- Must qualify as a commissioned officer in the US Army Reserve
- Depending on your specialty, must be enrolled or accepted at an accredited graduate program located in the United States or Puerto Rico
Please visit http://www.goarmy.com/benefits/education-benefits/money-for-college/scholarships.html for more information, or contact:
Sergeant First Class Alfred Galindo
U.S. Army Heath Care Recruiting
1001 Liberty Ave, Suite 545
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(877) 459.3241
Alfred.Galindo@usarec.army.mil
USDish Entertainment Blogging Scholarship:
USDish.com is offering students a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship for college tuition. This scholarship is offered biannually. Applicants must write a 300 to 500 word article about the TV show or movie that has impacted society and why. Then, applicants are to post it on their blog or website (any blogging platform is acceptable; Social Media platforms do not count) with the embed code at the bottom of their post found on the USDish Entertainment Blogging Scholarship website. Finally, students must submit applications on the website for a chance to win the scholarship.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the U.S.
- Cannot be an employee of any division of USDish.com
- Incoming Freshmen: Must be a high school or home school senior graduating or earning a GED between August 1, 2011 and July 31, 2012, who will enroll for fall 2012 as a freshman at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university. Must have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and have taken either the ACT or SAT.
- Current Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: Must have a cumulative college GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and be enrolled full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university between August 1, 2011 and July 31, 2012.
Deadline for application is July 1, 2012. Please visit http://www.usdish.com/scholarship for further information and to submit the application.
VANCOUVER RESTAURANT SCHOLARSHIP:
Café II Nido offers a yearly scholarship available to a hardworking student. The value of the scholarship is $500.
- Must be between the ages of 15-21 as of the May 30, 2012 deadline
- Must be a resident of either Canada or the United States
- Must be a full time student in 2012 in either high school, or a college/university (trade schools and 2 year programs are also acceptable)
Deadline for the application is May 30, 2012. The application consists mainly of an essay question. Please visit http://www.cafeilnido.net/finediningvancouver.html to find the online application form and further information.
VENTURES SCHOLARS PROGRAM:
The Ventures Scholars Program is a national non-profit membership program designed to help high school students get connected with information, resources, and opportunities that will help them successfully pursue their career goals. The program seeks to aid underrepresented and first-generation college-bound students interested in pursuing math- and science-based careers. The program contains a database of over 55,000 high school students nationwide. Many colleges use this database to recruit students.
- Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
- Must come from an under-represented background or be a first-generation college bound student
- Must plan to pursue a math, science or technology major
- Must score at least: PSAT=50 math, C/R; SAT=550 math; PLAN=18; ACT=19
Please visit http://www.venturescholar.org/index.php to apply for the program and find further details.
FRANK AND CLARA WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP:
The Frank D. and Clara R. Williams Scholarship is administered through Scholarship America. Students who received awards for the 2011-2012 academic year were sent application forms to their home addresses on March 5, 2012 by Scholarship America. (They should not reapply on the new 2012 application.) If they have misplaced their renewal form, they can contact Cherryl Reichel at Scholarship America at 507.931.8205 for a replacement form. The scholarship deadline is June 10, 2012. High school seniors can obtain a new application form if they are a resident of Venango county, PA at their high school guidance office.
PAUL HYLAND HARRIS SCHOLARSHIP:
- Provides scholarships to students from Venango, Crawford, and Warren counties who wish to attend either Allegheny College or Harvard University
- Grants are renewable based on need and the student’s college record
Please click on the link below to find a copy of the application that applies to you (incoming freshman or upperclassman).
Paul Hyland Harris Scholarship Freshman Application
Paul Hyland Harris Scholarship Upperclass Application
Scholarship Opportunities Websites
General Scholarship Search:
http://collegeprowler.com/scholarships
www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app
www.naca.org/Scholarships/Pages/default.aspx
Specific to County:
www.eriecommunityfoundation.org – Erie Community Foundation-Erie County Residents Only
www.pittsburghfoundation.org – Pittsburgh Foundation (High School graduate of Butler, New Castle, or Kittanning County)
Frank & Clara Williams – Venango Area Community Foundation 814-677-5085 (VenangoCounty)
Paul Hyland Harris – Office of Financial Aid atAlleghenyCollege(Crawford, Venango, andWarrenCounty)
Specific to Females:
www.womenssportsfoundation.org – Dorothy Harris Endowed Scholarship
www.girlscouts.org/program/gs_central/scholarships/ – Previous or current girl scouts
Specific to Ethnicity:
www.hsf.net/ – Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Specific to Religious Affiliation:
www.gbhem.org – UnitedMethodistChurch
Math/Science:
www.siemens-foundation.org/en/ – Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science and Technology
us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/services-academic/essayhome.html - Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest
www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc – Tylenol: Health-Related fields of study
www.4spe.org/spe-foundation#scholarships - Society of Plastics Engineers
www.pheaa.org – SciTech Scholarship: Pennsylvania Residents
Performing Arts:
www.harlequinfloors.com/us/en/dance-area/dance-scholarship.html -American Harlequin
History/Political Science:
www.jamesmadison.com/ – James Madison
Ethics/Humanity:
www.eliewieselfoundation.org/prizeinethics.aspx -The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity
Revised: 11/11/11