SCHOLARSHIPS & OPPORTUNITIES
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Scholarship
Brief Description
Due
NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing
Honors young women in HS for their computing-related achievements and interests. Awardees are selected for their computing and IT aptitude, leadership ability, academic history, and plans for postsecondary education.
11/5
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
For young people who have demonstrated exemplary voluntary service to their communities. Max. award: $1,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C. Eligibility: Students grades 5-12 who have conducted a volunteer service activity within the past year.
11/10
Washington Women in Need Education Grant
General Education Grantees receive up to $5,000 over a one-year period to pay for tuition, mandatory fees, and required books and supplies at the approved Washington college or university of their choice. For females 18 and older.
11/12
Seeking to award graduating high school seniors with a scholarship to support their enrollment in a postsecondary institution. Eligible applicants must have a minimum 3.75 GPA and reside in a rural area (a county with less than 50,000 people).
11/15
Elks Most Valuable Student Competition
($4,000-$50,000) - The Most Valuable Student scholarship contest is open to any high school senior who is a US Citizen. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
11/15
($500) - In 10 words or less, say why you deserve the scholarship.
11/30
($5,000) - In 250 words or less submit a response to the question: "What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?"
11/30
(Full Tuition) - Will select approximately 22 of Tacoma-Seattle’s most promising urban leaders for scholarships to four partner colleges: Gonzaga University, Northwest University, Pacific Lutheran University, and Whitworth University. Scholars are chosen through a rigorous, highly competitive, three-phase selection process that spans 4 months.
12/1
(Full Tuition) - Will select approximately 17 of the Portland area's most promising community leaders for scholarships to George Fox University and Warner Pacific College. Scholars are chosen through a rigorous, highly competitive, three-phase selection process that spans 4 months.
12/1
(Full Tuition) - Will select approximately 8 of Spokane's most promising community leaders for scholarships to Gonzaga University and Whitworth University. Scholars are chosen through a rigorous, highly competitive, three-phase selection process that spans 4 months.
12/1
(Full Tuition) - Will select approximately 10 of the Yakima Valley’s most promising community leaders for scholarships to Heritage University. Scholars are chosen through a rigorous, highly competitive, three-phase selection process that spans 4 months.
12/1
($20,000) – For students who have demonstrated grit, potential and ambition in their quest for a college education.
12/1
Scholastic Art & Writing Scholarships - Art Award
For 7-12th graders. Submit an original piece of art or writing. $500-1,000.
12/4
Scholastic Art & Writing Scholarships - Writing Award
For 7-12th graders. Submit an original piece of art or writing. $500-1,000.
12/4
Community Health Professions Academy (CHPA) 2021 Application
This program is aimed towards high school, junior high and middle school students from minority or underrepresented communities interested in dentistry, medicine, public health and other healthcare related careers. Get insight into these fields with virtual hands-on activities, public speaking skills, and receiving mentorship from current health professional students and providers. Due to the pandemic, all sessions will take place on Zoom but students will receive hands on materials via mail. >>Learn more.
12/6
Apply for the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest
Public school teachers nationwide can help their school win a share of $2M* in Samsung technology by entering the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest. Developing projects that apply STEAM subjects to improve your local community, can empower your students to learn creative problem solving and critical thinking skills.
12/13
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America
LEDA is looking for juniors in high school who are highly motivated, have the desire to be a leader, and have demonstrated compassion and care for their community. The LEDA Scholars program begins with an ALL EXPENSE PAID seven week residential program at Princeton University that includes academic preparation for college, leadership training, college guidance, SAT/ACT preparation, help with college applications and scholarships, and a chance to experience life on a college campus. LEDA is for life. After the Summer Institute, the LEDA team continues to work with Scholars intensively on all aspects of their college applications and their transition to college.
12/14
($32,000) - Applicants must be of Cuban descent, have min. 3.5 GPA, & be financially needy.
12/15
($2,500-$25,000) – For students who are ethnically and economically diverse and share these qualities: Ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, ability to succeed in college.
12/15
Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship
Full tuition, fees, and stipend.
12/31
Scholarship Poetry Contest - Spring Issue
Open to all U.S. HS students. Applicant must submit an original poem with 20 lines or less. Up to $500.
12/31
($1,500) - In 250 words or less submit a response to the question: "Create a Top Ten List of the top ten reasons you should get this scholarship."
12/31
($10,000) - In 140 characters or less submit a response to the question: "Surprise! You just got elected president. What’s your first tweet?"
12/31
($500) - Please explain in 250 words or less why you believe that you should be awarded this scholarship.
12/31