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GEAR Up Scholarship Bulletin

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SCHOLARSHIPS & OPPORTUNITIES

Find more opportunities at: https://gearup.wa.gov/resources/scholarships and our list of scholarship search engines and databases.

Scholarship

Brief Description

Due

Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship

Full tuition, fees, and stipend.

12/31

Unigo $10K Scholarship

In 140 characters or less submit a response to the question: "Surprise! You just got elected president. What’s your first tweet?"

12/31

College is Power Scholarship

Open to students currently in college or plan to start college within the next year.

12/31

Community College Scholarship

Open to students enrolled at a public community college, technical college, junior college, or city college. Must provide short essay responses to provided topics.

12/31

Courage to Grow Scholarship

Please explain in 250 words or less why you believe that you should be awarded this scholarship.

12/31

NASA Student Art Contest

Open to K12 students.

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.

12/31

Top Ten List Scholarship

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

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship

Available to HS seniors who demonstrate a strong sense of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship at school, at the workplace, and in the community. Must also demonstrate financial need. 

1/5

JKCF Transfer Scholarships

The Jack Kent Cook Foundation is seeking to award scholarships for students intending to transfer to complete their bachelor's degree. 

1/6

Foot Locker Scholar Athletes

Honors student athletes who demonstrate excellence in school, on their sports teams, & in their communities.

1/8

GSBA Scholarship Fund

For WA LGBTQ and allied students who exhibit leadership potential, demonstrate strong academic abilities, and are actively involved in school and community.

1/8

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Applicants must be African American HS seniors who exhibit exceptional leadership potential & excel academically.

1/9

Bezos Scholars Program

A year-long leadership development program for public HS juniors and educators to put their education into action.

1/11

APIASF Scholarship Program

For Asian and/or Pacific Islander 12th grade students. Citizenship/legal residency required. Have a min. cum. GPA of 2.7 or a GED. Must apply for FAFSA & submit letter of recommendation.

1/14

FFA Scholarships

Over 1,000 scholarships w/ just one application available to FFA members.

1/14

Defense Against Distracted Driving Scholarship 

Open to incoming and current college students with at least a 3.0 GPA. Must submit a 500- to 1,000-word essay on a topic related to distracted driving.

1/15

John Lennon Scholarship

Open only to U.S. college students between the ages of 17 and 24. Three scholarships with prizes totaling $20,000 will be awarded to the best original songs submitted to the competition.

1/22

Point Foundation: College Scholarships for LGBT Students

For HS seniors. No citizenship required. History of leadership &/or allyship in issues that affect the LGBT/Queer community. Must plan to continue this leadership/allyship in the future. No specific GPA but seeking candidates w/ high academic performance.

1/25

The Hamilton Award

A three-year, no student cost program that helps students get into college, transition to college, succeed while in college and transition to the post college world.

1/27

The UW DO-IT Scholars Program

Prepares HS students with disabilities for college, careers, leadership, and independent living. For HS sophomore/ junior w/a disability.

1/30

Governor's Scholarship for Foster Youth

For alum of foster care.

1/31

Leadership 1000 Scholarship

Renewable. Scholars receive guidance regarding career, financial aid, and networking opportunities with CSF alumni and scholarship donors to ensure students graduate with a four-year degree and achieve success in life.

1/31

Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship

Full tuition, fees, and stipend.

1/31

The American Legion National HS Oratorical Contest Scholarship

Scholarships totaling $5,000 will be awarded to students taking part in the state contest.

1/31

The USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program

Provides full tuition, employment, employee benefits, fees, books, and room and board each year for up to 4 years to selected students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, food science, natural resource science, or a related academic discipline at one of 35 federally recognized tribal colleges and universities.

1/31

USDA/1890 National Scholars Program

HS senior who plans to attend an 1890 Historically Black Land Grant Institutions to study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or another related discipline.

1/31

The DAR American Indian Scholarship

For Native American students of any age, any tribe, and in any state striving to get an education at the undergraduate or graduate levels. A one-time scholarship is awarded to Native American college and technical students of any age, any tribe and in any state, who have financial need and a minimum GPA of 3.25.

1/31

 

SCHOLARSHIPS & OPPORTUNITIES

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Thanks GEAR Up!

Starting this week we will be sharing the weekly scholarship bulletin from GEAR Up on our blog! Check out this vetted list of scholarships and remember if you ever need help reviewing an essay or help understanding the requirement of these opportunities please reach out to me (Ashley) adelatour@futuresnw.org and I will connect you to someone who can support you funding your education. Thanks GEAR Up!

Find more opportunities at: https://gearup.wa.gov/resources/scholarships and our list of scholarship search engines and databases.

Scholarship, Brief Description, Due date

AWG Minority Scholarship

For African American, Hispanic, and American Indian women. Must be full-time students pursuing an undergraduate degree in the geosciences (geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, or earth science education) at an accredited college or university.

6/30

Do-Over Scholarship

($1,500) - In 250 words or less submit a response to the question: "If you could get one 'do-over' in life, what would it be and why?"

6/30

Scholarship Poetry Contest - Fall Issue

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

6/30

Accenture American Indian Scholarship

Must be an enrolled member of a U.S. federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group, verified through submission of the AIGC Tribal Eligibility Certificate (TEC) form, demonstrate character and be seeking a degree and career in STEM or business.

7/5

ERCA Community Contribution Scholarship

($1,000-$5,000) - The application will take you a few minutes to complete. You will also be required to include a short essay. The essay topic is for you to describe a personal achievement story and how you overcame challenges to reach your goal. You can include any impact on your local community your achievement helped benefit.