Gear Up Scholarship Bulletin - January 31 — FuturesNW

Gear Up Scholarship Bulletin - January 31

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SCHOLARSHIPS & OPPORTUNITIES

Find more opportunities at: https://gearup.wa.gov/educators/scholarships.

  • Scholarship Junkies’ Free Scholarship Bank. Scholarship Junkies has launched their brand-new Scholarship Bank! This organization is a reputable and safe source to search for scholarships.

  • WSECU Scholarships. For members of all ages. $2,000 is awarded for two-year colleges and vocational schools. $3,000 is awarded for four-year undergraduate programs and graduate programs. Due Feb. 12.

  • Common App Student Advisory Committee.  For HS juniors and seniors and those in their first year of college.  Due Mar. 1.

College Scholarship, Brief Description, and Due Date

The UW DO-IT Scholars Program

For WA State HS students with disabilities planning to continue their education after they graduate. Scholars prepare for their transition to college—which includes exploring careers, independence, self-advocacy, and leadership. Is open to high school sophomores or juniors.

1/30

Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship

Full tuition, book stipend, educational fees, and other financial benefits at many of the country's leading colleges and universities. Upon graduation, midshipmen are commissioned as officers in the unrestricted line Naval Reserve or Marine Corps Reserve.

1/31

Naomi Winston Scholarship in Art

For visual artists, aged 16 to 22. Applicants must demonstrate exceptional talent and promise of future success.

2/1

EngineerGirl Essay Contest

This essay contest is for K12 students – in grades 3-12. Must write an original essay on a given topic related to engineering.

2/1

John F. & Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund for Art Education

($500-$5,000) - For students ages 18 -35, pursuing a profession in visual arts & be skilled & devoted to the classical or conservative tradition.

2/1

AXA Achievement Scholarship

($2,500-$25,000) - For HS seniors who plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college or university for the upcoming school year. Must submit a detailed essay that describes one outstanding, non-academic achievement they have accomplished.

2/1

HACER® National Scholarship

For HS seniors who plan to go to a 2- or 4-year college or university. Must have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage, have a min. 3.0 GPA, and be a legal resident.

2/5

CORE's Que Llueva Café Scholarship

For college-bound undocumented students, can earn their college education and allow for all their hard work and sacrifice to persevere. $500-1,000.

2/10

John Lennon Scholarship - BMI Foundation

($20,000) – For student songwriters and composers of contemporary musical genres including alternative, pop, rock, indie, electronica, R&B, and experimental.

2/15

Princeton Summer Journalism Program

Free residential journalism and college preparatory program for high-achieving current juniors from low-income backgrounds interested in journalism. All program expenses, including meals, housing, and transportation covered.

2/15

Association of Computer Professionals in Education (ACPE) Scholarship

($2,000) – For HS seniors who plan to study technology. Successful applicants have studied and used technology innovatively throughout high school and can demonstrate their work through a project. The project itself can take many forms, including but not limited to a website, app, video, podcast, webcast, etc., produced sometime during their high school years.

2/16

The Christophers’ Poster Contest

Open to 9-12 graders. Must create an original poster that interprets the theme "You Can Make a Difference” & illustrates the idea that one person can change the world for the better. $100-$1,000.

2/16

Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship

($12,500) – For HS students with demonstrated financial need whose parents or guardians have, or had, a career in the financial services industry.

2/20

Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship

Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, The Vegetarian Resource Group each year will award $20,000 in college scholarship money to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities.

2/20

Indian Health Services Scholarships

Scholarships for qualified American Indian and Alaska Native students who plan to enter or are pursuing degrees in the health profession.

2/28

Washington Opportunity Scholarship- Baccalaureate

For low- and middle-income students pursuing eligible high-demand majors in STEM or health care and encourages recipients to work in WA once they complete their degrees.

2/29

ASHG DNA Day Essay Contest

($100-$1,000) -This contest is open to students in grades 9-12 worldwide and asks students to examine, question, and reflect on important concepts in genetics.

3/1

American Chemical Society Scholars Award

($5,000) - Renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students who want to enter the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields.

3/1

Sound Credit Union Scholarship

$1,000 individual scholarships. Must be a graduating HS senior who plans to attend a 2- or 4-year college, w/ a min. 3.0 GPS, & be a member of Sound Credit Union on or before January 31, 2021.

3/1

WAEF Tree Fruit Industry Scholarships

Multiple sources of scholarships for students raised in families with direct ties to Washington's tree fruit industry.

3/1

Tall Clubs International Student Scholarships

Scholarships are for students under 21 years of age, about to attend their first year of higher education, and who meet the height requirements of TCI— 5' 10" (178 cm) for women, and 6' 2" (188 cm) for men. Annually, TCI Foundation awards multiple student scholarship(s) of up to $1000 each.

3/1

Washington State PTA Scholarship

For graduating seniors from WA public high schools with an active PTA, who will be starting college (either two-year or four-year) in the fall.

3/1

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation-UNDERGRADUATE/ASSOCIATE SCHOLARSHIP

Need-based scholarships to the children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen who attend college or career training. Before applying, verify your eligibility. CTE Version--Application available all year. Applications are processed monthly.

3/1

Create a Greeting Card Scholarship

($10,000) - Submit original photo, artwork, or computer graphics for the front of a greeting card.

3/1

Microsoft DisAbility Scholarship

($20,000) – For HS seniors with disabilities who plan to attend a vocational or academic college and target a career in the technology industry. The scholarships are renewable – each winner who continues to meet the criteria is eligible to receive an annual award of $5,000 for up to four (4) consecutive years for a potential total $20,000 scholarship.

3/13

Louie Foundation Scholarship

$100,000 in scholarships available especially for students with strong academics & whose parents are in the military or veterans of the armed forces.

3/15

Junior Duck Stamp Contest

($200-$1,000) - For K-12 students. Submit an original piece of artwork depicting a North American waterfowl species.

3/15

Horatio Alger Scholarship - State Scholarships

($10,000) - The program specifically assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives.

3/15

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program

For students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. Must be accepted to an accredited 4-year institution. Up to $20,000 per year. Renewable for 4 years.

3/29

National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program

($3,000-$12,000) – For blind scholars. All scholarships awarded are based on academic excellence, community service, and leadership.

3/31

LULAC National Scholarship Fund

Designed to help youth in underserved communities make the dream of college enrollment a reality.

3/31

Scholarship Poetry Contest - Summer Issue

Open to all U.S. HS students. Applicant must submit an original poem with 20 lines or less. Up to $500.

3/31

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