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SCHOLARSHIP
Society of Professional Journalists High School Essay Contest

REQUIREMENTS
Submit an original essay of 300 to 500 words, titled Why is it important that we have news media that are independent of the government? Grades 9 12. Must be a relative of a member of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) who is pursuing an education degree at a Texas university.

AMOUNT
Amount: $300 $1,000

CONTACT INFO:
High School Essay Contest Society of Professional Journalists 3909 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46239 317-927-8000 awards@spj.org www.spj.org (click on "Awards) Texas Retired Teachers Foundation Attn: Scholarship Committee 313 E. 12th St. Suite 250 Austin, TX 78701-1956 (512) 476-1622 1-800-880-1650 info@trtf.org www.trtf.org Air Force Aid Society, Inc. National Headquarters 241 18th Street Suite 202 Arlington, VA 22202 1-800-769-8951 (703) 607-3072 www.afas.org/education-grants For further information regarding scholarships, please, see website at: www.acetx.org

DEADLINE
03/07/2013

Texas Retired Teachers Foundation

Amount: $500

03/07/2013

Air Force Aid Society - General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program

For sons and daughters of Amount: active duty, retired, $2,000 retired reserve and deceased Air Force members.

03/08/2013

Association for Compensatory Educators of Texas (ACET)

For graduating high school Seniors who have, at some time in their school career, been enrolled in a compensatory education program. Compensatory Education includes programs such as Title I, Bilingual/ESL, State

Amount: $1,000

03/08/2013

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SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Compensatory Education (SCE), Migrant and Homeless. For students interested in pursuing a career in journalism. Applicants must either be of South Asian origin or demonstrate a strong interest in covering South Asia. Scholarships are specifically for high school seniors and college students who have parents with disabilities. Hearing loss must have been diagnosed prior to age four (during the language-learning years). Hearing loss must be bilateral and in the moderate to profound range. High school Senior. Applicant must be a son, daughter, stepchild, legally adopted child or grandchild of an active or deceased member of the

AMOUNT

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DEADLINE

South Asian Journalists Association Scholarship

Amount: $2,500 $5,000

For more information, see website at: www.saja.org/scholarships

03/10/2013

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WITH PARENTS WITH DISABILITIES Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Amount: $1,000

Amount: $1,000 and up

American Postal Workers Union E.C. Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $8,000

Through the Looking Glass 3075 Adeline St., Ste. 120 Berkeley, CA 94703 Phone: 1.800.644.2666 (VOICE) TTY: 510.848,1005 Local: 510.848.1112 tlg@lookingglass.org http://lookingglass.org/index.php Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3417 Volta Place, NW Washington, DC 20007 Tel: 202/337-5220 TTY: 202/337-5221 Fax: 202/337-8314 Email: info@agbell.org www.listeningandspokenlanguage.org E.C. Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship Program American Postal Workers Union 1300 L Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005 (202) 842-4200 or (202) 842-8500 www.apwu.org/dept/sec-treas/stscholarships.htm

03/11/2013

03/15/2013

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SCHOLARSHIP
American Society of Human Genetics National DNA Day Essay Contest

REQUIREMENTS
American Postal Workers Union. Answer question on website that will examine, question and reflect on the important concepts of genetics. Open to students in grades 9-12 For residents of Houston area who express a desire to pursue a professional career in nursing and will attend a Houston area college. Available to full - time students who are the dependent children of those who have died or have become disabled through their active military service since September 11, 2001. Must be unmarried and under the age of 23. A minimum 2.5 GPA and a 500 - word essay are also required. For graduating High School or College Students who plan on becoming Social Studies Teachers.

AMOUNT
Amount: $100 $1,000

CONTACT INFO:
The American Society of Human Genetics 9650 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20814 1-866-HUM-GENE | 301-634-7300 society@ashg.org www.ashg.org/education/dnadaycontest.shtml H&NE Foundation Scholarship 3815 Montrose Suite 200 Houston, TX 77006 713-802-7860 info@hnef.org www.hnef.org For more information, see website at: http://militaryscholar.org/index.html

DEADLINE
03/15/2013

Healthcare and Nursing Education Foundation Heroes' Legacy Scholarship

Amount: $1,500$2,000

03/15/2013

Amount: Varies

03/15/2013

Texas Council for the Social Studies Scholarships

Amount: $2,000

For more information, see website at: www.txcss.org (click on "Awards")

03/15/2013

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SCHOLARSHIP
Wal-Mart Dependent Scholarships

REQUIREMENTS

AMOUNT
Amount: $13,000

CONTACT INFO:
For more information, see website at: http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/8736.aspx?p=236

DEADLINE
03/15/2013

Applicants must be dependents of Wal-Mart and Sams Club associates, have at least a 2.0 GPA and prove financial need. Texas Association Students planning to for Bilingual pursue careers in Education bilingual education. Must Scholarship have grade average of 75 or equivalent. Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Foundation (CFSF) Scholarships for students diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. Scholarships are awarded based on educational achievement, leadership and financial need. Various scholarships offered through the Texas Farm Bureau. Must be a member of a Farm Bureau family. Some scholarship deadlines vary. U.S. citizen; graduate of a Texas HS by June of current school year; a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher & planning to attend a Texas college or university.

Amount: $1,000

Texas Association for Bilingual Education Scholarship 110 Broadway Suite 480 San Antonio, TX 78205 1-800-822-3930 tabe@sbcglobal.net www.tabe.org (click on "Affiliates") Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Foundation 1555 Sherman Avenue, #116 Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 328-0127 www.cfscholarship.org Texas Farm Bureau P.O. Box 2689 Waco, TX 76702-2689 254-772-3030 www.txfb.org (click on "Youth and Education") TEXAS TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION 1717 W. 6th St. - Suite 370 Austin, Texas 78703 512-472-1183 www.tta.org

03/16/2013

Amount: Estimated $1,000

03/18/2013

Texas Farm Bureau Scholarships

Amount: Up to $1,000 per year.

03/18/2013

Texas Telephone Association Foundation

Amount: $1,500

03/18/2013

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SCHOLARSHIP
Nuts, Bolts and Thingamajigs Scholarships

REQUIREMENTS
Be currently enrolled in or entering a postsecondary study program at a community college, technical college or trade school leading to a career in the manufacturing technology industry. Applicant must be a cancer survivor or currently diagnosed with cancer and does not have to be receiving treatment to qualify. Essay required. Interview a grandparent or grandfriend about their life experiences you may be surprised by what you learn! Then, submit a 300-word story to send a message around the world and into the future. For first generation college students from low income families in selected cities in California, New York, Illinois and Texas. 2.5 GPA.

AMOUNT
Amount: $1,500

CONTACT INFO:
Nuts, Bolts and Thingamajigs 833 Featherstone Road Rockford, IL 61107-6302 Email: Foundation@fmanet.org 815-399-8700 Toll Free: 888-394-4362 www.nutsandboltsfoundation.org/Scholarships.cfm Cancer Survivors Fund PO Box 792 Missouri City, TX 77459 Phone: 1-218-437-7142 csf@cancersurvivorsfund.org www.cancersurvivorsfund.org email: info@cancersurvivorsfund.org For more information, www.tcpnow.com/contests/ltal.html

DEADLINE
03/21/2013

Cancer Survivors' Fund

Amount: Varies

03/22/2013

Listen to a Life Essay Contest

Amount: Computer

03/22/2013

TELACU Education Foundation

Amount: $500 $5,000

TELACU 5400 E. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90022 323.721.1655 www.telacu.com (click on "Education Foundation")

03/22/2013

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SCHOLARSHIP
Nicholas A. Virgilio Memorial Haiku Competition American Public Health Association - Get Ready Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
Available to students in grades 7 through 12. Submit up to three original haiku poems to be eligible for this award. High school seniors and current college students. Write an essay between 500 to 1000 words describing the importance of emergency preparedness by incorporating the themes listed on the website. Must be an American Indian or Alaska Native (Federally or State recognized). Must a enroll in Health professions program. For young entrepreneurs ages 18-29 who formed financially viable businesses that create jobs, supply goods or services, or use internal management practices enabling low-wealth individuals the opportunity to achieve greater economic security.

AMOUNT
Amount: $50

CONTACT INFO:
Nick Virgilio Haiku Association 1092 Niagara Rd Camden, NJ 08104-2859 www.hsa-haiku.org/hsa-contests.htm Get Ready Scholarship APHA 800 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 202-777-2742 www.getreadyforflu.org/new_pg_scholarship.htm

DEADLINE
03/25/2013

Amount: $500

03/25/2013

Indian Health Service Scholarships

Amount: Varies

Indian Health Service Scholarship Program 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 120 Rockville MD 20852 Phone: (301) 443-6197 www.ihs.gov Hitachi Foundation The Yoshiyama Award 1215 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 202-457-0588 info@hitachifoundation.org www.hitachifoundation.org/yoshiyama/index.html

03/28/2013

Yoshiyama Award - Hitachi Foundation

Amount: $40,000

03/28/2013

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SCHOLARSHIP
Bound Tree Medical Legacy Scholarship Program

REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be the son or daughter of a career or volunteer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic, or Firefighter (active, retired or deceased) who is interested in a career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS). For current TREWA members and/or their children. A need based scholarship for Texas high school Seniors who have proven ability to do college level work, but have not been able to obtain financial aid through traditional sources. Essay required. Multiple awards available. Applicant must be an unmarried child, adopted child or stepchild of an active duty, retired or veteran member of the U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve

AMOUNT
Amount: Awards based on cost of program

CONTACT INFO:
Bound Tree Medical P.O. Box 8023 Dublin, OH 43016-2023 800-533-0523, ext. 5233 scholarship@boundtree.com www.boundtree.com/scholarship-program.aspx

DEADLINE
03/29/2013

Texas Rural Electric Women's Association (TREWA) Scholarship Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Amount: $1,500

Amount: $1,000

Texas Electric Cooperatives TREWA Scholarship Application 1122 Colorado Street, 24th Floor Austin, Texas 78701 www.trewa.org The Texas Family Safety Foundation Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 788 Austin, TX 78767 512-476-3852 mfults@ttla.com www.ttla.com/tx

03/29/2013

03/30/2013

Air Force Sergeants Association Scholarships

Amount: $500 $3,000

AFSA Headquarters 5211 Auth Road Suitland, MD 20746 Toll Free: 800.638.0594 Phone: 301.899.3500 Email: staff@afsahq.org www.hqafsa.org (click on "Services)

03/31/2013

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SCHOLARSHIP
American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association National Scholarship American Patriot Freedom Scholarship Cargill Community Scholarship Program Heart of a Marine Foundation Phillip Frank Memorial Scholarship Jamaican Foundation of Houston

REQUIREMENTS
Command. 3.5 GPA. Applicant must be a member, in good standing, of AHEPA, Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles or Maids of Athena. Be of Hellenic origin. Ages 17 - 21. For children of active duty, retired, killed or disabled service members. For first or second year undergraduate student affiliated with an underrepresented group, leadership potential and financial need. All applicants must exemplify the spirit of The Heart Of A Marine ideal: Honor, Patriotism, Loyalty, Respect and Concern for others. For Houston area students. Essay outlining academic achievements, career goals, extracurricular activities and volunteerism.

AMOUNT
Amount: $500 $2,000

CONTACT INFO:
AHEPA Educational Foundation 1909 Q Street, NW Suite 500 Washington, DC 20009 202.232.6300 ahepa@ahepa.org www.ahepa.org Homefront America, Inc. 27375 Paseo La Serna San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 www.homefrontamerica.org For more information, see website at: www.cargill.com/worldwide/usa/scholarships/index.jsp

DEADLINE
03/31/2013

Amount: $1,000 Amount: $2,500

03/31/2013

03/31/2013

Amount: $2,000

The Heart Of A Marine Foundation P.O. Box 1732 Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 theheartofamarine@comcast.net (847) 621-7324 www.heartofamarine.org/programs/Scholarships.aspx Jamaica Foundation of Houston P.O. Box 710824 Houston TX 77271-0824 832-316-3290 www.JamaicaFoundationOfHouston.org

03/31/2013

Amount: Not listed

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SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS AMOUNT
Amount: Not listed

CONTACT INFO:
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund ATTN: Mr. Abraham Scott Post Office Box 1023 Springfield, Virginia 22151 http://www.mbrsd.org/mbhs/janicemscott.pdf

DEADLINE
03/31/2013

Janice Marie Scott High School Senior. Memorial Demonstrated leadership Scholarship abilities through participating in community services, extra-curricular or other activities. US Citizen or permanent resident. 3.0 GPA. Ladies Auxiliary For grades 9- 12. Must VFW -Young submit art work depicting American patriotism. Creative Patriotic Art Scholarships LIFE Lessons Essay Contest The LIFE Lessons Essay Contest is available to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are between 17 and 24 years of age and have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian. Essay required. For graduating HS seniors, college freshman, sophomore, or junior interested in understanding the roles that habitat and wildlife management play and about promoting hunting in Texas. Must be

Amount: $500 $10,000

Ladies Auxiliary VFW National Headquarters 406 West 34th Street, 10th Floor Kansas City, Missouri 64111 816-561-8655 info@ladiesauxvfw.org www.ladiesauxvfw.org (click on "Programs") If you have any questions, please call (202) 464-5000 x4446 or scholarship@lifehappens.org Download application at: www.lifehappens.org/life-lessons

03/31/2013

Amount: $2,000 $15,000

03/31/2013

Texas Big Game Awards

Amount: $1,500 $3,000

Texas Big Game Awards 2800 NE Loop 410, Suite 105 San Antonio, TX 78218 (210) 826-2904 (800) TEX-WILD Email: dbrimager@texas-wildlife.org http://texasbiggameawards.org

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SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Agriculture and/or Natural Resource related majors. Essay required. American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship Applicant must be currently enrolled as a High School Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior and must be a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen. Essay required. Must be a dependent of an AFT member. High-school senior who has the intent to pursue a degree in nuclear engineering. Scholarships also available for Undergraduate and Graduate students. For members and children/stepchildren of members of the Auxiliary to the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters. SAT/ACT scores, letters of recommendation, essay, letter of acceptance to the college. Amount: $5,000 For more information, see website at: www.americancollegefoundation.org/college_planning/home.aspx 04/01/2013

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DEADLINE

American Federation of Teachers American Nuclear Society Incoming Freshman Scholarship AUXILIARY TO THE STATE OF TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS

Amount: $8,000 Amount: $1,000

For more information, see website at: www.aft.org/benefits/scholarships/eligibility.cfm American Nuclear Society 555 North Kensington Avenue La Grange Park, Illinois 60526 800-323-3044 www.ans.org/honors/scholarships MINNIE STEVENS PIPER FOUNDATION Bexar County Scholarship Clearing House ATTN: Fran Rabe 1250 NE Loop 410, Suite 810 San Antonio, TX 28209-1539 Phone: (210) 525-8494 ext. 21 frabe@mspf.org www.atsaff.org/scholarship.html

04/01/2013 04/01/2013

Amount: $750

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SCHOLARSHIP
Beyond The Boroughs :: National Scholarship Fund

REQUIREMENTS
Applicants can be current high school seniors entering college in the fall or students currently attending a college or university. Must be from a low income family. 2.5 GPA. Open to members of the U.S. uniformed services (active, reserve, and retired) and their spouses and dependents, First Command Financial Services' clients and their families, and dependent family members of First Command Advisors and field office staff members. Available to high school Seniors who will become and maintain full-time status at an accredited, four year post- secondary institution beginning in the fall of the year. All applicants must be dependents of National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees who have been members in good standing for at least three years. Must be High School Senior.

AMOUNT
Amount: $20,000

CONTACT INFO:
For more information, see website at: www.beyondtheboroughs.org

DEADLINE
04/01/2013

First Command Educational Foundation Frizzell Scholarship

Amount: Varies

For more information, see website at: www.fcef.com/scholarship-home.php

04/01/2013

Jack and Jill of America Foundation

Amount: $1,500 $2,500

For more information, see website at: www.jackandjillfoundation.org/scholarships

04/01/2013

National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees Ashley B. Carter Scholarship

Amount: $2,000 $5,000

Ashley B. Carter Memorial Scholarship Fund 1628 11th St. NW Washington, D.C. 20001 Telephone: (202) 939-6325 Email: headquarters@napfe.org www.napfe.com (click on "Services")

04/01/2013

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SCHOLARSHIP
Navy League Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
U.S. citizen and dependent or direct descendant of a person who is or has honorably served in a U.S. sea service. 3.0 GPA. Interest-free loans available for dependents of active members or veterans of Navy or Marines. Students who are interested in a career in graphic communications and will enroll full time in a two or four year college program. Create a video featuring the importance of avoiding distracted driving. Write a maximum 300 word essay about about how you will use your education to make an impact on others. Available to students who are pursuing a career in management in a business focused on plumbing, HVAC or

AMOUNT
Amount: $2,500 per year

CONTACT INFO:
The Navy League Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, Virginia 22201-3308 800.356.5760 scholarships@navyleague.org www.navyleague.org NMCRS Education Division 875 North Randolph Street, Suite 225 Arlington VA 22203-1977 703-696-4960 education@hq.nmcrs.org www.nmcrs.org/education.html Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation 200 Deer Run Road Sewickley, PA 15143-2600 (412) 259-1740 E-mail: pgsf@printing.org www.printing.org Hunter Garner Scholarship One Shockoe Plaza Richmond, VA 23219.4132 (804)698-8203 http://projectyellowlight.com For more information, see website at: www.wyzant.com/Scholarships

DEADLINE
04/01/2013

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society - Vice Admiral E.P. Travers Scholarship Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation Project Yellow Light Scholarship Competition WyzAnt College Scholarship

Amount: $500 $3,000

04/01/2013

Amount: $1,000 $5,000

04/01/2013

Amount: $1,000 $5,000 Amount: $2,000 $10,000 Amount: $2,000 $7,000

04/01/2013

04/01/2013

Nexstar Legacy Foundation Scholarship

Nexstar Legacy Foundation 125 Little Canada Rd W Suite 200 Little Canada, MN 55117 (651) 789-8518 Email: info@nexstarfoundation.org

04/12/2013

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SCHOLARSHIP
National Dairy Shrine Scholarships

REQUIREMENTS
electrical.

AMOUNT
Amount: $1,000 $3,000 Executive Director PO Box 725 Denmark, WI 54208 Phone: 920-863-6333 FAX: 920-863-6333 info@dairyshrine.org www.dairyshrine.org

CONTACT INFO:
http://nexstarfoundation.org/Scholarships.htm

DEADLINE
04/15/2013

National Dairy Shrine scholarships and student awards are for only U.S. students attending schools, colleges or universities in the United States and majoring in dairy industry or other agricultural related fields. Multiple scholarships available. National High Essay contest is open to School Essay students, grades 9 - 12, in Contest all states. If parents are American Foreign members of the United Service States Foreign Service, Association you are NOT eligible. Signet Classic Student Scholarship Essay Contest Students enter by writing an essay on one of six topics posed for this year's competition book, 1984, by George Orwell. For 11th and 12th graders in all states and home-schooled ages 1618. Answer essay question on a subject regarding communication technologies.

Amount: $500 $2,500

National High School Essay Contest American Foreign Service Association 2101 E. St., N.W. Washington, DC 20037 1-800-704-AFSA 202-338-4045 www.afsa.org/essay_contest Penguin Putnam, Inc. Academic Marketing Department Signet Classic Student Scholarship Essay Contest 375 Hudson St. New York, NY 10014 http://us.penguingroup.com (click on "Services")

04/15/2013

Amount: $1,000

04/15/2013

AWeber Email Marketing Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

For more information, see website at: www.aweber.com/email-marketing-scholarship.htm

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SCHOLARSHIP
U. S. Army Warrant Officers Association Women's Army Corps Veterans Association Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS
For family members of USAWOA Members in good standing.

AMOUNT
Amount: Up to $1,000 Amount: $1,500

CONTACT INFO:
USAWOA Scholarship Foundation 462 Herndon Pkwy, Suite 207, c/o USAWOA Herndon, VA 20170-5235 703-742-7727 www.usawoa.org Women's Army Corps Veterans Scholarship P.O. Box 5577 Fort McClellan, Alabama 36205-5577 info@armywomen.org www.armywomen.org For more information, see website at: www.dish-systems.com/education/scholarship.php

DEADLINE
05/01/2013

Applicants must be a child, grandchild, niece or nephew of an Army Service Woman. High school graduating Senior. 3.5 GPA. DISH Systems Open to college-bound Essay Scholarship graduating high school seniors and nongraduating students currently enrolled in college. Essay required. Grand Slam for Houston area high school Youth Baseball Senior who has (GSFYB) participated in a youth Scholarship baseball or softball program.

05/01/2013

Amount: $1,000

05/03/2013

Amount: $2,500

For more information, see website at: www.gsfyb.com/education.html

05/08/2013

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