The Difference Network


2012 International Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition
Amount:  $1,000 - $3,000
Deadline:  March 5, 2012

Open to Design and Engineering students. www.etfdesign.org

AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  March 30, 2012

Available to women, age 40 or over. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and demonstrate financial need. In addition, applicant must be enrolled in an accredited or technical program in the U.S. Priority is given to women who are returning to the workforce after an extended absence, who are underemployed, or raising another family member's child/children.
www.aarp.org/womensscholarship

The Abby Foundation Scholarships
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  March 1, 2012

Available to women who need assistance to attend college, either as graduating high school seniors or women returning to college.
http://abbyfoundation.org/

ACS Scholars Program
Amount:  $2,500 - $5,000
Deadline:  March 1, 2012

Applicants must be African American, Hispanic, or American Indian high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors pursuing college degrees in the chemical sciences or chemical technology.  Apply here.

AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship
Amount:  $250 - $5,000
Deadline:  February 15, 2012

Applicant must be a US citizen or permanent resident and be planning to enter an accredited four-year college/university within 12 months of the scholarship deadline.
http://afateens.org/about_new.html

A.H.E.P.A. Scholarship
Amount:  Up to $2,000
Deadline:  March 31, 2012

Applicant must be of Greek heritage and a member or the child of a member in good standing of AHEPA, Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles, or Maids of Athena.
http://ahepa.org/dotnetnuke/Programs/EducationScholarships.aspx

AISES Google Scholarship
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  February 29, 2012

Applicant must be American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian and a current member of AISES. Applicant must be a junior or senior during the 2012-13 academic year, be pursuing a degree in computer science or computer engineering and have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA.
www.aises.org/what/programs/scholarships#google

AIST Foundation Scholarships
Amount:  $3,000 - $6,000
Deadline:  March 2, 2012

Scholarships will be granted to full-time undergraduate students with a genuine demonstrated interest in a career in the iron and steel industry and majoring in the field of engineering, metallurgy or materials science field.
www.aistfoundation.org/scholarships/foundation_scholarships.htm

AIST Midwest Chapter Scholarships
Amount:  $3,000
Deadline:  March 15, 2012

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior, or a first, second or third year student currently enrolled in a full accredited college or university.  Applicant must be a full-time student in good academic standing.  Applicants must be members of the AIST Midwest chapter or the dependent of a member of the AIST Midwest chapter.  Engineering as a major is not a requirement.
http://www.aist.org/chapters/midwest_scholarship.htm

Alpha Omega Epsilon National Foundation
Amount:  $500 - $2,000
Deadline:  February 12, 2012

Open to female undergraduates majoring in engineering/technical science.
www.aoefoundation.com/scholarships.html

American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Amount:  $2,500
Deadline:  January 31, 2012

The scholarship is open to nursing students enrolled in a baccalaureate, master's or doctoral degree program in nursing with a GPA of 3.25 or higher. www.aftercollege.com/content/article/aftercollege_aacn_scholarship/76107013/

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Amount:  $2,000
Deadline:  January 31, 2012

Open to sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduates who are AIAA student members in good standing.  Applicant must have a GPA of at least 3.3. http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=226

American Meteorological Society Undergraduate Scholarships
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  February 10, 2012

Applicant must be a full-time student entering final year of undergraduate study in the fall.  Must be majoring in the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences, and must show clear intent to make the atmospheric or related sciences a career.  Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 and demonstrate financial need.
www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/undergradscholarship.html

American Society for Microbiology Fellowship
Amount:  Up to $5,500
Deadline:  February 1, 2012

Eligible candidates must be enrolled as full-time undergraduate students during the 2012-13 academic year and be involved in a research project. www.asm.org/index.php/education/asms-undergraduate-research-fellowship-urf.html

American Society of Naval Engineers Scholarship
Amount:  $3,000 - $4,000
Deadline:  February 17, 2012

Open to seniors and graduate students who are majoring/concentrating in the following areas: marine, mechanical, civil, aeronautical, electrical, and electronic engineering, naval architecture, and the physical sciences.  www.navalengineers.org

American Cancer Society Midwest Division Youth Scholarship Program
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  March 15, 2012

Available to students that were diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21. Applicant must be under the age of 25 at the time of application and be a resident of Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin. Student must have been accepted to attend an accredited two or four year Institution.
www.cancer.org/myacs/Midwest/youthscholarship

American Federation of Teachers Scholarships
Amount:  $1,000 - $8,000
Deadline:  March 31, 2012

This program offers four-year, post-secondary scholarships to students who are dependents of AFT members, as well as one-time grants to AFT members to assist with their continuing education. 
www.aft.org/benefits/scholarships.cfm

Amy Louise Hunter-Wilson, M.D. Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  February 1, 2012

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and be an enrolled member of a federally recognized American Indian tribe who has completed high school.  Candidates must be enrolled at an accredited university in a medical or health-related program.  http://www.wisconsinmedicalsociety.org/system/files/amy_hunter_wilson_scholarship_2010-2011web.pdf

Angel on my Shoulder Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000 - $1,500
Deadline:  March 1, 2012

Available to high school seniors, who are survivors of cancer or who have an immediate family member affected by cancer. Applicant must plan to enroll at an accredited four-year college, specialty or technical school.
www.angelonmyshoulder.org/news/1-latest-news/145-scholarship.html

Anita Borg Scholarship Opportunity
Amount:  $10,000
Deadline:   February 6, 2012

Student must be a female entering her senior year in the current academic year or be enrolled in a graduate program in the 2012-2013 academic year.  Applicant must be majoring in computer science, computer engineering or related field and be enrolled full-time and have a cumulative GPA of least 3.5.
http://www.google.com/anitaborg/

ANS Scholarships
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  February 1, 2012

Several scholarships are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students completing a course of study leading to a degree in nuclear science, nuclear engineering, or a nuclear-related field.  ANS student membership is required. http://www.ans.org/honors/scholarships/

APS Minority Scholarship
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  February 3, 2012

Any African-American, Hispanic-American, or Native American U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is majoring or planning to major in physics, and who is a high school senior, college, freshman, or sophomore is eligible to apply for the scholarship.
www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/scholarship/

ARRL Foundation General Scholarships
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  February 1, 2012

Several scholarships with differing criteria are available to students who hold an FCC amateur radio license.   www.arrl.org/scholarship-descriptions

AREMA Educational Foundation Scholarships
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  March 9, 2012

Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students in a four or five year program leading to a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology. The applicant must have completed at least one semester in college prior to submitting an application, have an interest in railway engineering and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
www.aremafoundation.org/2010_scholarships.html

Army Nurse Corps Association 2012 Memorial Scholarship Program
Amount:  $3,000
Deadline: March 31, 2012

Applicant must be nursing or anesthesia students. See website for detailed requirements.
http://e-anca.org/ANCAEduc.htm

Arne Engebretsen Scholarship
Amount:  $2,000
Deadline:  March 1, 2012

Applicant must be a Wisconsin resident and a high school senior who has shown a significant interest in pursuing a career as a K-12 educator with a strong interest in mathematics.
www.wismath.org/awards-scholarships/arne-engebretsen-scholarship/

Arthur S. Tuttle Memorial Scholarship
Amount:  $2,000
Deadline:  February 9, 2012

Applicants must be a member of the American Society of Engineers (membership applications may be submitted with scholarship application).  Scholarship funds are for civil engineering graduate study leading to a Master's degree.
www.asce.org/Content.aspx?id=18337

Arthur Anderson Scholarship Program for Minorities
Amount:  $2,500 - $4,000
Deadline:  January 30, 2012

Applicant must be an African-American, Hispanic or Native-American accounting major and display excellence in academics, leadership, work experience, and participation in community activities.

Available here.

Association of State Dam Safety Officials Scholarship
Amount:  Up to 10,000
Deadline:  March 31, 2012

Open to U.S. citizens enrolled at the senior level in an accredited civil engineering program, or in a related field as determined by ASDSO.  Must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in hydraulics, hydrology or geotechnical disciplines, or in another discipline related to the design, construction and operation of dams. 
www.damsafety.org/community/students/?p=61c91bdd-f19b-42e0-aac2-d62d424ab2b9

Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs Scholarship
Amount:  $1,500
Deadline:  February 1, 2012

Applicants must be an individual member, a son/daughter or a legal ward of a family having a current membership in an AWSC club with two consecutive years prior membership. He or she is further required to have passed the snowmobile safety course.
http://www.awsc.org/Dynamic_Menu/AWSC_Scholarships.aspx

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund Scholarship
Amount:  $2,500 - $5,000
Deadline:  January 13, 2012

Must be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census and be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Freely Associated States are also eligible to apply. Both high school seniors entering as first-time, degree seeking freshman and current college students entering their sophomore, junior or senior year are eligible to apply.  Applicant must apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale or have earned a GED. www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf_list_college.html

AT&T Foundation Scholarship
Amount:  $2,500
Deadline:  February 15, 2012


Applicant must be a high school senior, college freshman, sophomore, or junior.  Scholarship is available to African-American children or stepchildren of regular full-time employees of AT&T, Inc.  and its U.S. subsidiaries.
www.uncf.org/forstudents/internshipdetail.asp?id=405

Aurora Health Foundation Academic Scholarship Program
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  March 9, 2012

Available to high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students from Manitowoc County in Wisconsin.  Student must plan to pursue a degree in a health care related field: medicine, nursing, physician assistant, physical, occupational or speech therapies, medical technology, pharmacy, radiology technology, etc.
www.aurorahealthcare.org/aboutus/philanthropy/programs/5program/scholarship.asp

B. Charles Tiney Memorial Scholarship
Amount:  $2,000
Deadline:  February 9, 2012

Open to any currently enrolled freshmen, sophomore, junior, or senior who will be registered as an undergrad in fall 2010, is a member of his/her local ASCCE Student Chapter and is an ASCE Society Student Member.  Membership applications may be submitted with scholarship application.
www.asce.org/Content.aspx?id=18337

Bachelor's in Nursing Degree Scholarship
Amount:  $2,000
Deadline:

Available to both RN and non-RN students.  RN applicant must be enrolled in a nursing program at an accredited School of Nursing and must have a current license to practice as a registered nurse.  Non-RN applicant must be enrolled in a bachelor of nursing degree program at an accredited School of Nursing. 
www.ons.org/Awards/FoundationAwards/Bachelors

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program
Amount:  Up to $7,500
Deadline:  February 1, 2012

Open to full-time juniors or seniors who intend to pursue a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering.  Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.  To be considered, a student must be nominated by his or her college or university using the official nomination materials.
http://www.act.org/goldwater/

Best Buy @15 Scholarship Program
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  February 15, 2012

Open to high school students in grades 9-12 living in the United States.  Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and demonstrate commitment to and involvement in volunteer community service or work experience.  Applicants must plan to enter a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school.
https://bestbuy.scholarshipamerica.org/

BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship
Amount:  $6,000
Deadline:  January 15, 2012

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, pursuing an engineering or related science degree through an ABET accredited program. Student must also maintain a GPA of 3.75, and rank in the 90th percentile in both math and critical reading on SAT I or composite ACT score. http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/bmw/

Boehnlein Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  February 27, 2012

Applicant must be an incoming freshman registering full time and taking credits applicable to the nursing degree OR be a current college student or nurse who is continuing his/her education toward either a bachelor/associate degree in nursing or an advanced degree. Applicant must be a resident of Calumet, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Outagamie, Waupaca, Waushara, or Winnebago counties.
http://thedaclarkfoundation.org/Scholarships/index.html

Boren Scholarship
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  February 9, 2012


Applicant must be a high school graduate that has matriculated in an undergraduate degree program located within the United States who is planning on studying abroad.  Scholars must remain matriculated in their undergraduate programs for the duration of the scholarship and may not graduate until the scholarship is complete. http://www.borenawards.org/

BrainTrack Nursing Scholarship
Amount:  $500 - $1,000
Deadline:  March 1, 2012

Open to students with at least one semester of credits towards graduation with an appropriate degree in nursing.
www.braintrack.com/colleges-by-career/registered-nurses#

Brown and Caldwell Minority Scholarship
Amount:  $3,000
Deadline:  March 1, 2012

Candidates must be a member of a minority group enrolled as a full-time junior with a declared major in civil, chemical or environmental engineering or one of the environmental sciences and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. 
www.brownandcaldwell.com/Scholarships.asp?id=1

Business Marketing Association Milwaukee Scholarship
Amount:  $1,500
Deadline:  March 20, 2012

Undergraduate Wisconsin college students entering their sophomore, junior, senior years and majoring in marketing, advertising, communications, or an equivalent program with an emphasis on marketing/communications are eligible.  Eligible students must have a 3.0 or higher grade point average. 
www.bma-milwaukee.org/students/scholarships.aspx

Campus Discovery Scholarship
Amount:  $2,500
Deadline:  January 31, 2012

Open to all U.S. citizens or legal residents who are enrolled at (or recently graduated from) any 2- or 4-year college in the U.S. http://campusdiscovery.com/start

Catholic United Financial Scholarship
Amount:  $300 - $500
Deadline:  February 15, 2012


Applicant must be a member of Catholic United for at least 2 years and be entering their first or second year of post-high education.  While the average scholarship recipient is a recent high school graduate, Catholic Aid members of any age pursuing a degree can apply for a scholarship
www.catholicaid.com

The Charles and Lucille King Family Foundation
Amount:  Up to $3,500
Deadline:  March 15, 2012

To be eligible for a King Family Foundation undergraduate scholarship, you must be a full-time film or television major about to enter your junior or senior year in a degree-granting program at a 4-year US college or university.
www.kingfoundation.org/eligibility.html

Cindy Lynch Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  March 31, 2012

First priority is given to adults pursuing a career as an R.N. or advancing his/her career in nursing and attending/planning to attend an accredited school.  Applicant must possess good character, dependability and academic achievement and be a Minnesota resident in the Fairview Lakes Region: Pine City to Lino Lakes; Highway 65 to Wisconsin border.
www.fairview.org/Careers/Educationandtraining/S_013819

Communicative Disorders Scholarship Program
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  March 30, 2012

Applicant must be accepted into a graduate level program in speech language pathology and/or audiology at a college or university, accredited by ASHA’s Council on Academic Accreditation.  Applicant must also have a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA.
www.sertoma.org/scholarships

Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Scholarships
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  March 1, 2012

Several scholarships are available to high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students who are residents of Boone, Ogle, Stephenson or Winnebago counties in Northern Illinois.
http://cfnil.org/apply/scholarships/

Community Memorial Foundation Scholarships
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  March 1, 2012

Applicants must be pursuing careers in the healthcare field and reside in Waukesha County, Washington County or the northwest side of Milwaukee County.  Visit website for more specific eligibility criteria.
www.securecommunitymemorial.com/scholarship_application/

Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest
Amount:  $10,000
Deadline:  January 14, 2012

Open to all high school, college and university students enrolled at any time during the latter half of 2011 in an academic program designed to conclude with the awarding of a diploma or a degree. This contest is open to legal residents of the U.S. International students who have a student visa to attend school in the U.S. are considered legal residents and eligible. Applicants must be 14 years of age or older at the time of entry.  http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm

DAAD Scholarship
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  January 31, 2012

Open to undergraduate students planning to participate in a study abroad program in Germany.  Students must currently be in their second or third year and will be in their third or fourth year during their stay in Germany.
www.daad.org/?p=47220

Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  January 14, 2012

Scholarship is available to international and U.S. students.  Applicant must be enrolled at a two or four year college, trade school, technical institution or other postsecondary education program.  http://www.outlawstudent.com/college-scholarships/dale-fridell-scholarship/

Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship
Amount:  $10,000
Deadline:  February 24, 2012

Applicant must currently be a full-time student in a graduate program that prepares students for careers in state and local government finance.
www.gfoa.org/index.php?Itemid=107&id=96&option=com_content&task=view#Goldberg

David Hermance Hybrid Technologies Scholarship
Amount:  $2,500
Deadline:  February 15, 2012

Applicant must be a college sophomore at the time of application with a 3.50 or better GPA and pursuing an engineering degree. http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/hermance/

The Davidson Fellows Scholarship
Amount:  $10,000 - $50,000
Deadline:  February 1, 2012

Applicant must be 18 or younger as of October 4, 2012.  The Davidson Institute is looking for students whose projects are at or close to the college graduate level with a depth of knowledge in their particular area of study. 
www.davidsongifted.org/fellows/

Daughters of the American Revolution National Society Scholarships
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  February 15, 2012


Several scholarships are available for students majoring in History, Political Science, Government, Economics or Nursing.
www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm

DEED Student Research Grants and Internships
Amount:  $4,000
Deadline:  February 15, 2012


Applicant must be studying in energy-related disciplines from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada.
www.appanet.org/research/index.cfm?ItemNumber=16257

DECA Student Scholarships
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  January 20, 2012

Several scholarships available to DECA members. http://www.deca.org/scholarships/

Dorothy Andrews Kabis Memorial Internship
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  February 20, 2012

Applicants must be at least a junior in college or a college student 21 years of age or older. They should have a general knowledge of government, a keen interest in politics, campaign experience, and sufficient clerical office skills. Internships include a monetary allowance, roundtrip airfare to and from Washington D.C. and housing in the D.C. metropolitan area.
http://www.nfrw.org/programs/scholarships.htm

Dr. Seuss' "Oh, the Places You'll Go!” College Scholarship Program
Amount:  $10,000
Deadline:  January 4, 2012

Applicants must be 12th grade high school students graduating spring 2012, age 21 years or under.

http://origin-www.seussville.com/ohtheplaces/

Donald Ferguson Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  March 31, 2012

Applicant must be a high school graduate attending/planning to attend an accredited school with intentions of pursuing a career in the medical field.  Applicant must be a Minnesota resident in the Fairview Lakes Region: Pine City to Lino Lakes; Highway 65 to Wisconsin border.
www.fairview.org/Careers/Educationandtraining/S_013820

Dr. Wes Eckenfelder Jr. Scholarship
Amount:  $5,000
Deadline:  March 1, 2012

Applicants must be full-time juniors or graduate students majoring in Civil, Chemical or Environmental Engineering or one of the environmental sciences.  Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is required. 
www.brownandcaldwell.com/Scholarships.asp?id=2

EEF Lancer-Spartan Scholarships
Amount:  $1,500
Deadline:  March 31, 2012

Available to graduating seniors of Brookfield Central or Brookfield East High School.
www.elmbrookeducationfoundation.org/

Eugene C. Figg, Jr. Scholarship
Amount:  $3,000
Deadline:  February 9, 2012

Open to juniors and seniors who are ASCE National Student Members in good standing and have a passion for bridges.  Membership applications may be submitted with scholarship application. 
www.asce.org/Content.aspx?id=18337

Fairview Northland Scholarship
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  March 31, 2012

Applicants must be graduating seniors from immediate surrounding Minnesota high schools in Zimmerman, Princeton, Elk River and Milaca.  Student must intend to pursue a career in the medical field.
www.fairview.org/Careers/Educationandtraining/S_013821

Force and Motion Foundation Scholarship
Amount:  $10,000
Deadline:  February 1, 2012

Applicants must be graduate students pursuing fields related to multi-axis force measurement and testing, such as, Biomechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Therapy and Sport Sciences.
www.forceandmotion.org/scholarships/force-and-motion

Foreclosure.com Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000 - $5,000
Deadline:  March 1, 2012

Applicant must be currently enrolled in college.
www.foreclosure.com/scholarship

Foster Care to Success Scholarships
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  March 31, 2012

FCS provides scholarship and grant money to former foster students in colleges and specialized training programs. http://fc2success.org/what-we-do/scholarships-and-grants/

Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship
Amount:  $5,000
Deadline:  February 24, 2012

Open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an accounting program and preparing for a career in state and local government finance.  Recommendation by your academic advisor or the accounting program chair is required. 
www.gfoa.org/index.php?Itemid=107&id=96&option=com_content&task=view

Frances Crawford Marvin American Indian Scholarship
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  February 1, 2012

Candidate must be a Native American and enrolled full-time.  Students must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and have a 3.0 GPA or higher.   www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm#amInd

Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  February 29, 2012

The scholarship is open to undergraduates and graduate students of accredited colleges or universities. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment - through coursework or experience - to any combination of at least two of the following fields: early childhood education, child development/child psychology, film/television production, music, and animation. Applicant must have the ultimate goal of working in children's media. Particular attention will be given to applicants from inner city or rural communities.
http://www.emmysfoundation.org/how-apply-1

Freeman-ASIA Scholarship
Amount:  Up to $3,000
Deadline:  February 15, 2012

Applicant must be an undergraduate student with demonstrated financial need who is planning to study overseas in East or Southeast Asia during the summer 2012 term.  Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.8 and have at least one term of enrollment remaining at the home institution upon returning from studying abroad in Asia.
http://www.iie.org/Programs/Freeman-ASIA

GFWC-WI Southern Prairies Scholarship
Amount:  $400
Deadline:  March 15, 2012

Applicant must be a high school senior from Kenosha, Racine, Walworth, Green, Rock, Grant or LaFayette counties who is planning a career in the health field.
http://gfwc-wi.org/dnn/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=qaRrR_QykC8%3d&tabid=232

Google HCF Scholarship Program
Amount:  $10,000
Deadline:  March 1, 2012

Applicant must be of Hispanic background and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.  Must be a junior or senior undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time and pursuing a degree in computer science or computer engineering for the 2011-12 academic year. 
http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionID.1,pageID.123/default.asp

Gordan A. Rich Memorial Foundation
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  February 10, 2012

Parents and/or legal guardians must have/had a career in the financial services industry. Applicant must be a graduating senior enrolling as a first year undergraduate student and must demonstrate need. Applicant must have a GPA of 3.5, rank in the top 20% of their class, maintain full-time enrollment and be in good standing for renewal.
www.gordonrich.org/html/req.html

Harry S. Truman Scholarship
Amount:  $30,000
Deadline:  February 7, 2012

Eligible to full-time juniors at the time of application, interested in pursuing a career in government, education, the nonprofit sector, or the public interest/advocacy sector.  See website for full details of award.
http://truman.gov/home

Hazing Awareness Scholarship
Amount:  $700
Deadline:  January 6, 2012

Open to all students enrolled in any accredited college or university.  www.collegegreekbooks.com/cashaward.html

Herbert Levy Memorial Scholarship
Amount:  $2,000
Deadline:  February 15, 2012


Open to undergraduate students in any year of college who are active members of the society.
http://www.spsnational.org/programs/scholarships/levy.htm

Hispanic College Fund Scholarships
Amount:  $500 - $10,000
Deadline:  March 1, 2012

Several scholarships are available to students of Hispanic background who plan to be enrolled full-time for the 2012-13 academic year.  Students must have a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need in order to be eligible.  Some scholarships will have additional requirements.
http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org

The Hogan/Smoger Access to Justice Essay Contest
Amount:  $5,000
Deadline:  March 31, 2012

Open to any student enrolled in an accredited American law school.
www.publicjustice.net/What-We-Do/Awards/Law-School-Essay-Contest.aspx

HS-STEM Summer Internship Program
Amount:  $5,000
Deadline:  January 5, 2012

10 week research experience offered to undergraduate students.  Areas of research include Engineering, computer science, environmental science, emergency and incident management and social sciences.

http://www.orau.gov/dhsinternships/

HSF/Clorox Gracias Mama Scholarship
Amount:  $12,000
Deadline:  January 17, 2012

Applicant must be a high school senior of Hispanic heritage who plans to be enrolled as a college freshman during the 2012-13 academic year.  Student must have a 3.0 or better GPA and must apply for federal financial aid. http://www.hsf.net/Clorox.aspx

Hydrocephalus Association Scholarships
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  January 1, 2012

Applicants must be 17 and older and have hydrocephalus.  Scholarship funds must be used for an educational purpose: a four-year or junior college, a high school post-graduate year to prepare for college, technical or trade school, an accredited employment-training program or a post-graduate program.  www.hydroassoc.org/hydrocephalus-education-and-support/hydrocephalus-scholarships/

 

IAGLR Scholarship
Amount:  $2,000
Deadline:  March 1, 2012

Awarded annually to a promising Ph.D. student whose dissertation research is likely to make a significant contribution to the understanding of large lakes.
http://www.iaglr.org/as/iaglrschol.php

IDEA Scholarships
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  March 31, 2012

Applicant must be a high school senior attending a Wisconsin Association for College Admission Counseling member school and be of first generation background with demonstrated financial need.  Applicant must have a 3.0 PA in all college preparatory courses and plan to attend a WACAC member college or university.
www.wacac.com/student-scholarships

Illinois Amvets Service Foundation Scholarships
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  March 1, 2012

Applicant must be an Illinois high school senior.
http://www.ilamvets.org/prog_scholarships_apps.cfm

Illinois Water Environment Association Clean Water Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  January 31, 2012

Applicant must be an Illinois resident and must have completed at least two years of their undergraduate education at the time of the award.  Graduate students are also encouraged to apply. Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 and be enrolled in a water related field of study such as civil or environmental engineering, environmental science, or wastewater systems operation.
http://iweasite.org/Education/ClnWtrSchol.htm

IMA Scholarship Program
Amount:  $1,000 - $2,500
Deadline:  February 15, 2012

Applicant must be an IMA student member pursuing study in accounting or finance as an undergraduate or graduate.  Applicant must have 3.0 cumulative GPA. 
www.imanet.org/ima_student_programs/scholarships_and_grant_programs.aspx

Indian Health Services Scholarship Program
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  March 28, 2012

American Indian and Alaska Native students enrolled in health professions and allied health professions programs may apply. 
www.scholarship.ihs.gov

Intercollegiate Studies Institute Graduate Fellowships
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  January 16, 2012

Several fellowships are available to graduating college seniors and graduate students.

http://www.isi.org/programs.aspx

ISA Educational Foundation Scholarship
Amount:  $5,000
Deadline:  February 15, 2012


Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time in a graduate or undergraduate program in an instrumentation, systems, or automation discipline at an education institution in their country of residence and have a 3.0 GPA.  Undergraduates must be in their sophomore year or higher.  
www.isa.org/Content/NavigationMenu/General_Information/Students/Scholarships/Scholarships.htm

The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Amount:  Up to $7,500
Deadline:  March 30, 2012

Available to minority high school seniors showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need.  Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who plans to attend an accredited 4-year college or university and must have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 or a composite ACT score of 21.  
www.jackierobinson.org/apply/general-applicants.php

Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  March 1, 2012

Applicants must be low-income women, age 35 or older, enrolled in, or accepted to, a regionally or ACICS accredited school and pursuing an associate's degree or a first bachelor's degree.
www.rankinfoundation.org/students

Jewish Federation Academic Scholarship Program
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  February 15, 2012


Applicants must be Jewish and meet one or both of the following criteria: born and/or raised in either Cook County, Chicago metropolitan area, or Northwest Indiana OR have one continuous year of full-time employment in Cook County or Chicago metropolitan area prior to starting professional education.  Visit website for eligibility requirements.
www.jvschicago.org/scholarship/

The Kevin P. Colling Scholarship
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  January 15, 2012

Open to all high school seniors who are members of Wisconsin FBLA.  Applicant must plan to enroll in an approved program leading to a degree in business and information technology, business administration, or accounting.  www.dpi.wisconsin.gov/fbla/awards.html

Kim and Harold Louie Family Foundation Scholarship
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  March 16, 2012

Available to high school seniors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher who will be attending college as a freshman during the 2012-2013 academic year.  Applicant must have a minimum SAT score of 1800 or a minimum ACT score of 25. 
www.louiefamilyfoundation.org/2011-scholarship/kim-and-harold-louie-family-scholarship-application

Lawerence A. Wacker Memorial Award
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  February 1, 2012

Applicants must be seeking a bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
www.smeef.org/Scholarships/current_undergraduate_students.php

Latino Medical Student Association Scholarship
Amount:  $595
Deadline:  January 1, 2012

The LMSA provides 10 scholarships to the Dr. Flowers MCAT online review course.  Applicant must register on-line as a Pre-Medical LMSA member, demonstrate a history of leadership and/or service to the Latino Community and be in good academic standing.
http://lmsa.net/resources/scholarships

Learning Disabilities Association of Iowa Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  March 31, 2012

The LDA-IA awards three scholarships to high school seniors who plan to enroll in post-secondary education. The scholarships are to assist students with learning disabilities in pursuing education at an accredited 2-or 4-year college program or vocational training.
www.lda-ia.org/Scholarships.asp

Lilly Reintegration Scholarship
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  January 31, 2012

In order to be eligible for consideration for the Lilly Reintegration Scholarship, applicants must be diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizophreniform, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder and be currently receiving medical treatment for the disease, including medications and psychiatric follow-up.  Applicants must also be actively involved in rehabilitative or reintegrative efforts, such as clubhouse membership, part-time work, volunteer efforts or school enrollment. http://www.reintegration.com/resources/scholarships/apply.asp

The Lorraine Missling Scholarship
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  January 15, 2012

Open to all high school seniors who are members of Wisconsin FBLA.  Applicant must plan to enroll in an approved program leading to a degree in business and information technology, business administration, or accounting.  www.dpi.wisconsin.gov/fbla/awards.html

March of Dimes Graduate Nursing Scholarship
Amount:  $5,000
Deadline:  January 16, 2012

This scholarship is offered to registered nurses enrolled in graduate programs of maternal-child nursing.

www.marchofdimes.com/scholarship

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  March 1, 2012

Applicant must be the son/daughter of one of the following: active duty or reserve U.S. Marine, a U.S. Marine who has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge, or was killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, an active duty or reserve U.S. Navy Corpsman who is serving, or has served, with the U.S. Marine Corps, a U.S. Navy Corpsman who has served with the U.S. Marine Corps and has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge, or was killed while serving in the U.S. Navy.
http://mcsf.org/Page.aspx?pid=326

Mensa Foundation Scholarships
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  January 15, 2012

Applicants must currently be a resident of a participating American Mensa Local Group's area and be enrolled in a degree program at a U.S. college or university during the academic year following the application date. www.mensafoundation.org/Sites/foundation/NavigationMenu/Scholarships/USprocess/USProcess.htm

Merit Group Scholarship Program
Amount:  $1,000 - $6,000
Deadline:  1st of every month

Any student (or parent of a student) that is a legal resident of the United States and is currently enrolled or will be enrolled the next school year in a trade-school, college, or university program is eligible to apply. http://themeritgroup.biz/page.php?cm=cmd_page&_pageid=scholarship

Microsoft Scholarships
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  January 16, 2012

Applicant must be enrolled full-time in a Bachelor's degree program and making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering, math or physics with a GPA of 3.0 or more.
http://careers.microsoft.com/careers/en/us/collegescholarship.aspx

Military Commanders' Scholarship Fund
Amount:  $5,000
Deadline:  February 15, 2012

The New York Chapter of the American Logistics Association sponsors up to ten $5,000 scholarships for dependent children of active duty, reserve, National Guard or retired members of the United States military who hold valid Exchange & Commissary shopping privileges at the time of application. Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll for the first time in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in fall, 2011. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an outside appraisal. Financial need will also be considered.
http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/militarycommanders/

Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship
Amount:  $5,000
Deadline:  February 24, 2012

Must currently be a full- or part-time upper-division undergraduate or graduate student in public administration, governmental accounting, finance, political science, economics or business administration (with a specific focus on government or nonprofit management).  Student must belong to one of the following groups:  African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latino.  Recommendation from your academic advisor, the dean of the graduate program (graduate students) or department chair (undergraduate students).
www.gfoa.org/index.php?Itemid=107&id=96&option=com_content&task=view

Morris K. Udall Foundation
Amount:  $350 - $5,000
Deadline:  March 2, 2012

Open to sophomores and juniors pursuing full-time study during 2012-2013 academic year.  Must be committed to a career related to the environment or committed to a career in tribal public policy or Native American health care.  Must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and be a U.S. citizen.  Students are nominated by their college or university's faculty representative. 
www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/MKUScholarship/HowToApply.aspx

MWGA Foundation Scholarship
Amount:  $2,000
Deadline:  March 31, 2012

Available to high school senior girls who intend to enroll in college the year that they submit the application. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and reside in the state of Minnesota. A scholarship recipient must be enrolled and continue as a full-time student at an accredited college or university. Scholarship is based on academic performance (minimum 3.0 average), financial need and quality of character.
www.mwga-online.org/new/foundation_application.cfm

National Association of Women in Construction Scholarship
Amount:  $500 - $2,500
Deadline:  March 15, 2012

To be eligible, applicant must be currently enrolled full-time in a construction-related degree program at a school in the United States or Canada, and must have at least one term remaining. Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
www.nawic.org/nawic/NFSF.asp

National Federation of the Blind Scholarships
Amount:  $3,000 - $12,000
Deadline:  March 31, 2012

To be eligible, students must be legally blind, living in the United States and enrolled in an accredited university.  Thirty different scholarships are offered and only requires one application. 
www.nfb.org/scholarships

National Geographic Scholarship
Amount:  Full-tuition
Deadline:  March 1, 2012

Consideration given to students whose parents' combined income is less than $50,000 and who have few assets.  International students are welcome to apply.
https://app.ngstudentexpeditions.com/ngse/scholarship

The National Italian American Foundation Scholarship
Amount:  $2,000 - $12,000
Deadline:  March 2, 2012

Open to both Italian American students who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements as well as students from any ethnic background majoring or minoring in Italian language, Italian studies, or a related field. 
www.niaf.org/scholarships/index.asp

The National Press Club Scholarship for Journalism Diversity
Amount:  $2,500
Deadline:  March 1, 2012

The competition is open to high school seniors with a grade point average of 3.0 or better, who are preparing to enter college and intend to become a journalist and who will bring diversity to US journalism.
http://press.org/about/students

National Society of Accountants Scholarship
Amount:  $500 - $1,000
Deadline:  March 10, 2012

Open to undergraduate students majoring in accounting at an accredited institution with a "B" or better average . 
www.nsacct.org/Education/NSAScholarshipFoundation/ScholarshipApplicationGuidelines/tabid/7273/Default.aspx

National FFA Organization Scholarships
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  February 22, 2012

Many scholarships are available for members and non-members.  Eligibility for each scholarship varies. Scholarships are available for both high school and college students. 
www.ffa.org/index.cfm?method=c_programs.Scholarships

The National Hydropower Association Past Presidents' Legacy Scholarship Program
Amount:  $2,500
Deadline:  February 15, 2012

Open to current college sophomores or juniors who will be juniors or seniors beginning fall 2012; or graduate students; with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent), who are enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university. It is also open to students with an equivalent GPA at an accredited vocational-technical school or program. Applicants must be United States citizens or legal residents. Applicants must be pursuing a program of study, approved by the National Hydropower Association, which is related to the hydropower industry.
http://hydro.org/about-nha/awards/past-presidents%e2%80%99-legacy-scholarship/

The National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Amount:  Up to $20,000
Deadline:  February 1, 2012

Open to students committed to a biomedical research career.  Must be from a disadvantaged background and have a GPA of 3.5 or better. https://ugsp.nih.gov/home.asp?m=00

National Peace Essay Contest for High School Students
Amount:  $1,000 - $10,000
Deadline:  February 1, 2012

Any student in grade nine through twelve can participate in the contest.
www.usip.org/programs/initiatives/national-peace-essay-contest

NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program
Amount:  $30,000
Deadline:  January 17, 2012

This scholarship program focuses on aeronautical research and related degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.  Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National. http://nasa.asee.org/

National MS Society Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000 - $3,000
Deadline:  January 13, 2012

Available to high school seniors/high school (or GED) graduates who have MS or a parent with MS and will be attending an accredited post-secondary school for the first time. Applicant must be a United States citizen or a legal resident living in the U.S. territory. Applicant must be enrolled in at least six credit hours per semester. www.nationalmssociety.org/living-with-multiple-sclerosis/society-programs-and-services/scholarship/index.aspx

National Student Nurses' Association
Amount:  $1,000 - $2,500
Deadline:  January 13, 2012

Open to all students enrolled in a state-approved nursing program or students taking courses to prepare for matriculation into a nursing program.  Must be attending classes and taking no less than six credits, have involvement in nursing organizations and community health activities, and be able to establish financial need.  http://www.nsna.org/FoundationScholarships/FNSNAScholarships/UndergraduateScholarship.aspx

National Law Enforcement and Firefighters Children's Foundation
Amount:  $5,000
Deadline:  Applications accepted year round

Applicants must be a child of a law enforcement agent/officer or firefighter who lost his/her life or was permanently disabled in the line of duty. Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, certificate or diploma at any accredited college, university or technical institution in the U.S. Candidates must be registered as a full-time student during the entire academic year and maintain a 2.5 GPA out of a 4.0 scale. Applicants must reside and attend school in the U.S. http://www.nleafcf.org/?page_id=33

Nurses Foundation of Racine Scholarships
Amount:  Varies
February 28, 2012

Applicant must be a resident of Kenosha, Racine, or Walworth County, be a student of an associated, baccalaureate, or graduate nursing program and have completed at least one semester of the nursing program.  The applicant must demonstrate a commitment to the nursing profession.  Applications can be picked up at Marquette Central.

Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  May 11, 2012

High school seniors planning to attend college or current college students, who will be continuing their undergraduate studies in the fall of 2012, are eligible to enter the sweepstakes.  Fifteen drawings will be held and one winner will be chosen every two weeks from October 28, 2011 through May 11, 2012.  http://www.suntrusteducation.com/sweeps/

Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  Varies

Several scholarships available to high school seniors from the Winnebago County, Wisconsin.  Deadlines for the scholarships vary throughout the year.  http://www.winnebagocountyscholarships.org/

Political Blogging Scholarship
Amount:  $2,000
Deadline:  February 21, 2012

Applicants must maintain a political weblog and attend college full-time with 3.0 GPA.  The blog must contain unique and interesting information about political issues, current events, opinions, etc.
www.collegescholarships.org/our-scholarships/political-blogging.htm

Procter & Gamble Company Scholarship
Amount:  $2,500
Deadline:  February 28, 2012

Applicant must be of Hispanic heritage majoring in a STEM field.  Student must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
www.hsf.net/innercontent.aspx?id=470

Ralph K. Hillquist Honorary SAE Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  January 15, 2012

Applicant must be a junior with a 3.0 or better GPA and have a declared major in mechanical engineering or an automotive-related engineering discipline. http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/hillquist/

The Richard G. Zimmerman Journalism Scholarship
Amount:  $5,000
Deadline:  March 1, 2012

Open to all high school seniors, regardless of gender or race.  Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and plan to attend college this year.
http://press.org/about/students

Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000 - $10,000
Deadline:  February 3, 2012

To be eligible the applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student, currently enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college or university with a declared major or minor in accounting, business, finance, or criminal justice.
http://www.acfe.com/scholarship.aspx

Robert B. Oliver Scholarship
Amount:  $2,500
Deadline:  February 15, 2012


Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree, associate degree, or post-secondary certification program which includes studies in NDT (nondestructive testing).
www.asnt.org/keydocuments/awards/oliver.htm

Ron Brown Scholarship
Amount:  $10,000
Deadline:  January 9, 2012

The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card. Current college students are not eligible to apply.  www.ronbrown.org

Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarships
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  January 27, 2012

Open to high school seniors.  Various scholarships are available. http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/

Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship
Amount:  $2,500 - $10,000
Deadline:  January 17, 2012

Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled full-time in good standing at any accredited, four-year degree-granting institution in the United Sates or its territories.  Applicants may apply for the Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship during their sophomore year.  While sophomores are preferred, juniors may also apply. http://www.thephillipsfoundation.org/#ronald_reagan_prospectus.cfm

SAE/Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies Scholarship
Amount:  $5,000
Deadline:  January 15, 2012

Awarded to high school seniors who are past or present students of a Ford PAS program. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, pursuing a bachelor/associate degree in engineering or technology through an ABET accredited program. Student must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better and rank in the 90th percentile in both match and critical reading on SAT 1 or the composite ACT scores. http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/ford/

SAE Women Engineers Committee Scholarship
Amount:  $2,000
Deadline:  January 15, 2012

Applicant must be a female high school senior with a 3.0 or better GPA and be accepted into an ABET accredited engineering program. http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/wec/

SAE Long Term Member Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  February 15, 2012 

Applicant must be a junior pursuing an engineering degree and an SAE student member who actively supports SAE and its programs
http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/longtermmem/

Samuel Fletcher Tapman Scholarship
Amount:  $3,000
Deadline:  February 9, 2012

Open to any currently enrolled freshmen, sophomore, junior, or senior who will be registered as an undergrad in fall 2011, is a member of his/her local ASCCE Student Chapter and is an ASCE Society Student Member.  Membership applications may be submitted with scholarship application.
www.asce.org/Content.aspx?id=18337

SEG Foundation Scholarships
Amount:  $500 - $14,000
Deadline:  March 1, 2012

Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students pursuing college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics or a closely related field, such as geosciences, physics, geology, or earth and environmental sciences.
www.seg.org/web/foundation/programs/scholarship/scholarshipprocess

SFM Foundation Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000 - $5,000
Deadline:  March 31, 2012

Must be a resident of Minnesota or Wisconsin and the dependent of a worker injured or killed in a work-related accident for a Minnesota- or Wisconsin-based employer and entitled to receive benefits under the Minnesota Workers' Compensation Act or Worker's Compensation Act of Wisconsin. Must demonstrate financial need, be a student in good standing, and pursuing a primary college degree or vocational training.
www.sfmic.com/foundation/application_information.cfm

Sister Mary Petronia Van Straten and Ethel A. Neijahr Scholarships
Amount:  $2,000
Deadline:  March 1, 2012

Eligible students must be legal residents of Wisconsin currently enrolled in an education program.  Students must currently be enrolled in or have already completed a course in methods of teaching mathematics and currently have a GPA of at least 3.0. 
www.wismath.org/awards-scholarships/sister-mary-petronia-van-straten-and-ethel-a-neijahr-scholarship/

Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  January 12, 2012

Several fellowships are available.  www.si.edu/ofg/fellowopp.htm

Society of Women Engineers Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000 - $20,000
Deadline:  February 15, 2012


Open to women students, sophomore through graduate, admitted to accredited baccalaureate or graduate programs, in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science.
http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=222&Itemid=111

Society of Professional Journalists High School Essay Contest
Amount:  $300 - $1,000
Deadline:  March 8, 2012

All students enrolled in grades 9-12 in public, private and home schools are eligible to apply.
www.spj.org/a-hs.asp


Sons of Norway Foundation Scholarships
Amount:  $500 - $3,000
Deadline:  March 1, 2012

Applicants must have a certificate of completion from high school and be enrolled in post-secondary training or education and be current members of Sons of Norway, or children or grandchildren of current Sons of Norway members in Sons of Norway districts 1-6.  Applicants must have a strong financial need of a scholarship. 
www.sofn.com/content/foundation/pdf/Cates04_05.pdf

SPE Foundation Scholarships
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  February 15, 2012


The SPE Foundation offers numerous scholarships to students who have demonstrated or expressed an interest in the plastics industry.  This would include, but is not limited to, plastics engineering, polymer science, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering and industrial engineering. 
http://www.4spe.org/spe-foundation#scholarships

TACTYC Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  March 1, 2012

Applicants must either be graduating college students from a two-year college that are pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting at a four-year institution or students that are currently pursuing a two-year degree in Accounting.
www.tactyc.org/

Talbots Scholarship
Amount:  $10,000 - $30,000
Deadline:  January 3, 2012

Applicants must be women currently residing in the U.S. or Canada who have earned a high school diploma or GED on or before September 2002.  Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in full- or part-time undergraduate study, be attending the full 2012-13 academic year and receiving a degree no earlier than May 2013 and have at least two semesters remaining to complete an undergraduate degree as of the beginning of the fall 2012 academic term.  www.talbots.com/scholarship

Tau Beta Pi/SAE Engineering Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  January 15, 2012

Awarded for the freshmen year only. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, rank in the 90th percentile in both math and critical reading on SAT I or composite ACT scores, maintain 3.75 GPA and pursue an engineering degree.  http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/taubetapi/

TG’s Milton F. Wright Scholarship Drawing
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  October 31, 2012

To be considered, students must fill out an online entry form, and can do so up to once per month.  The random selection for a monthly award will be held on the weekday of the following month.  Winners will not be allowed to win more than once. 

TMC/SAE Donald D. Dawson Technical Scholarship
Amount:  $6,000
Deadline:  January 15, 2012

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, maintain a GPA of 3.25, and pursue an engineering degree. Student must have a SAT I math score of 600 or above, critical reading score of 550 or above, and/or an ACT score of 27 or above. Students transferring from an accredited four-year college/university must have a GPA of at least 3.0. Students transferring from post-secondary technical/vocational schools must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.  http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/dawson/

Tozer Foundation Scholarship
Amount:  Up to $2,500
Deadline:  February 1, 2012

Available to students that are residents of Kanabec, Pine, or Washington counties of Minnesota. Applicant must have a GPA of at least 3.0.
http://tozerfoundation.com/index.html

Underground Contractors Association
Amount:  $2,000
Deadline:  February 17, 2012

Open to U.S. citizens currently enrolled in a degree program related to underground construction. 
www.uca.org/committees/scholarship.asp

U.S. Army Women's Foundation Legacy Scholarships
Amount:  $2,500
Deadline:  February 1, 2012

Applicant must be a woman who has served or is serving honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve, Army National Guard or the child or a woman who served honorably in the U.S. Army.  Applicant must be enrolled at an accredited college or university, have academic credits for junior or senior standing and have a minimum cumulative gpa of 3.0 or better.  www.awfdn.org

U.S. Bank's Internet Scholarship Program
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  March 31, 2012

U.S. Bank will award forty scholarships through a random drawing process. Undergraduate students attending an eligible four-year college or university participating in the U.S. Bank No Fee Education Loan Program are eligible to apply.
www.usbank.com/scholarship

US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Scholarships
Amount:  $2,500 - $5,000
Deadline:  March 16, 2012

Applicant must be at least 16 years of age at the time of application, of Asian Pacific Island heritage, a citizen or permanent resident of the United States and beginning full-time study at an accredited post-secondary institution in the United States. The applicant should demonstrate academic achievement of 3.3 GPA or higher, leadership in extracurricular activities, involvement in community service and financial need.
http://celebrasianconference.com/about-celebrasian/scholarships/overview/

Vantagepoint Public Employee Memorial Scholarship Fund
Amount:  Up to $10,000
Deadline:  March 15, 2012

Open to the surviving children and spouses of US city, county, and state public employees who have died in service to their communities. Applicants must enroll in and attend an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school on a full-time basis. High school seniors, undergraduates and graduate students are eligible to apply.
www.vantagescholar.org/xp/plans/vantagescholar/

The Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarships
Amount:  $5,000
Deadline:  February 20, 2012

Entries may only be sent by students graduating from high school in spring 2012. Applicants will be judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle.
http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm

Victor A. Baylon, MD Memorial Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  February 1, 2012

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, enrolled full-time in an accredited clinical laboratory scientist/medical technologist program or in medical school, and be a resident of Racine or Milwaukee county. 
www.wisconsinmedicalsociety.org/foundation/support_for_students/scholarships

Virginia Wagner Educational Grant
Amount:  $500 - $2,500
Deadline:  January 15, 2012

Applicant must be a female resident of one of the Midwestern Region states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin.  Applicant must be attending a college or university to earn a bachelors, masters or doctoral degree.  http://www.simwr.org/id61.html

Video Contest Community
Deadline:  Varies
Amount:  Varies

Several video contests available with various deadlines and cash prizes.  www.vidopp.com

Walton Family Foundation Scholarship
Amount:  $13,000
Deadline:  March 15, 2012

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who is the dependent of an actively employed, full-time associate of any division of Wal-Mart who has been employed for at least twelve consecutive months.  Applicant must have achieved an ACT score of 22 or a combined SAT score of 1030 and demonstrate financial need.
http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/8736.aspx?p=236

Waukesha Memorial Hospital Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000 - $3,000
Deadline:  March 15, 2012

Applicant must be a high school senior or graduate of any Waukesha County high school, or a current employee of ProHealth Care, or a current Waukesha County resident. Applicant must be planning to enroll or must be already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school.
www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/waukeshamemorial/

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students
Amount:  $2,000 - $4,000
Deadline:  March 15, 2012

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen from an underrepresented community and demonstrate interest or experience in non-profit organizations, philanthropy, and the social sector. Internship is for the Summer 2012.
www.aspeninstitute.org/policy-work/nonprofit-philanthropy/leadership-initiatives/hearst

Wisconsin American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  March 15, 2012

Applicant must be a daughter, son, wife or widow of a veteran.  Grandchildren and great-grandchildren of a WI American Legion Auxiliary member may also apply.  Applicant must have financial need, have a GPA of at least 3.5 and be a  Wisconsin resident.
www.amlegionauxwi.org

Wisconsin Education Association Council Scholarship
Amount:  $750  
Deadline:  February 15, 2012

Applicant must be a high school senior who is the child of a member of Class I, II, III, IV, V, VI, or VII Applicant must be planning to pursue an education major or minor and intend to be employed in the education profession in Wisconsin.  The applicant must rank in the top 25% of his/her graduating class or have achieved a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.  Student must show evidence of involvement in school and community activities.
www.weac.org/CLUE/Resources/Scholarship%202011.PDF

Wisconsin HOSA Foundation Scholarship
Amount:  Varies              
Deadline:  March 15, 2012

Applicant must be a high school senior who plans to continue or further his/her education in the health care field.  Student must also be a member of HOSA.
http://www.dpi.wi.gov/hosa/awards.html

Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium Scholarship
Amount:  $1,500
Deadline:  February 3, 2012

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen enrolled full-time and pursuing studies in aerospace, space science or other interdisciplinary space-related studies or research.  Applicant must have a GPA of at least 3.0.
www.uwgb.edu/WSGC/students/announcements/us.aspx

Yanmar/SAE Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  February 15, 2012


Applicants must be full-time college juniors or post-graduate students pursuing an engineering or related science degree with course of study or research related to the conservation of energy in transportation, agriculture & construction, and power generation.
http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/yanmar/

Y.C. Yang Civil Engineering Scholarship
Amount:  $2,000
Deadline:  February 9, 2012

Open to juniors and seniors who are ASCE National Student Members in good standing and have a passion for bridges.  Membership applications may be submitted with scholarship application. 
www.asce.org/Content.aspx?id=18337

 

 

 

 

 

 

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