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High School Student Resources
Please check the deadlines every year as early as November and as late as June/July. Scholarships are awarded for the upcoming academic year.
Resource Website	Yearly/Quarterly Approximate Deadline	Description
Most scholarships are usually advertised once a year. Select the scholarship(s) of interest to you and check the organization(s)' website(s) for updated deadline dates.
Gloria and Joseph Mattera National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children	Open	High school students with a history of movement for agricultural employment
National MS Society Scholarship Program	October - January	High school students grades nine through twelve
Hear Me Project: Your World, Your Words, HIV/AIDS Story Writing Contest	December	Open to any high school or college student between the ages of 14 and 22
Best Buy Scholarship	January	High school students grades nine through twelve
Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation - Family Common Knowledge Challenge	January	High school students grades nine through twelve
John F. Kennedy Library Foundation: Profile in Courage Essay Contest	January	High school students grades nine through twelve
Ron Brown Scholar Program (African-american high school students)	January	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
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Competition (Criteria: financial need, leadership, and scholarship)	January	High school seniors who are citizens of the United States
Gates Millennium Scholars Program	January	African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American Citizen/legal permanent resident or national of the United States, Cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.00 scale (unweighted) at the time of nomination
International Society for Optical Engineering	January	High school, undergraduate, and graduate students
Walmart Foundation: Sam Walton Community Scholarship	January	Senior, graduating high school, receiving a home-school diploma, OR receiving a GED equivalency certificate Permanent Legal Resident of the United States Provides SAT Combined or ACT Composite test scores Proves financial need by required documents Minimum 2.5 Cumulative G.P.A.
Straight Forward Media: Teacher Scholarship (Must be pursuing a teaching degree)	January April July October	Students who will become teachers
Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarships	January	For high school juniors
ESA Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships	February	For high school seniors or undergraduates
National Peace Essay Contest	February	High school students grades nine through twelve
Minnie Pearl Scholarship Program	February	High school students grades nine through twelve
Society for Exploration Geophysicists	February	High school students planning to attend college next fall Planning to pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics or a closely related field
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (Multiple scholarships available)	February	High school students planning on pursuing an undergraduate degree in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing engineering technology, or a closely related field of study Meet the specific criteria for the desired scholarship
United States of Peace Essay Contest	February	Students in grades 9 - 12 attending public, private, or parochial school
American Physical Society: Scholarship for Minority Undergraduate Physics Majors	February	African-American, Hispanic-American, or Native American U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident Majoring or plans to major in physics High school senior, college freshman or sophomore
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Scholarships	February	Self identify as either a gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender person, or as a supporter of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender people Have applied to an accredited higher education institution
Girls Going Places Scholarship	February	Girls age 12-18 Demonstrating budding entrepreneurship Taking the first steps toward financial independence Making a difference in their school and communities
Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship	February	U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities (vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl) and who will be graduating in spring of 2007
Chairscholars Foundation	February of every year	For financially needy students with serious physical challenges Graduating high school seniors or college freshmen
The College Prowler: Wachovia Monthly Scholarship	February	Submit an essay written for any of your college applications Essays should be no longer than 1,000 words
USA Funds - Access to Education	February	High school students grades nine through twelve
American Chemical Society Scholars Program	March	African-Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, or American Indians U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. Min. GPA of 3.0
Barbara Wiedner and Dorothy Vandercook Memorial Peace Scholarship	March	High school seniors Complete the application form Write a brief autobiography of your activities relating to peace and social justice, nuclear disarmament issues, and conflict resolution. Include some proof of these activities (e.g., copies of newspaper articles, verification by your references) Include two letters of recommendation Describe how you will contribute to a peaceful and just society in the future
Graphic Arts Information Network: Print and Graphics Scholarship	March	High school seniors interested in and majoring in a career in graphic communications Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship	March	High school seniors who have overcome the challenges of epilepsy
Point Foundation	March	Any level of education Have proven leadership skills, excellent scholastic achievements and want to make a difference in the world
Washington Apple Education Foundation Scholarships	March	High school seniors who are planning to pursue a career in tree fruit related agriculture More than 40 scholarships are available
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year	March	Be a legal resident of the 48 contiguous United States enrolled as a full-time student in a state-accredited private or public school in good standing Be in grade 12 and participate in a high school sport or club sport
The Biblical Common Knowledge Challenge	March	Be a parent, a high school student, or a college student in the United States Complete a quiz based on facts as outlined in the Bible
Public School Employeeds of Washington	March	Be a dependent of a PSE member in good standing Enrolled at an accredited undergraduate institution
Fulbright Program for U.S. Students	March	U.S. Citizen Hold a B.A. degree or the equivalent before the start of the grant.
Junior Duck Art Contest	March	Students K-12 After studying waterfowl anatomy and habitat students may articulate their newfound knowledge by drawing, painting or sketching a picture of any North American waterfowl species.
National Housing Endowment & NAHB Women's Council: Strategies for Success Scholarship	March	Seniors in high school planning to enroll in a two or four year college or university Pursuing education in a building related course of study Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and 3.0 major GPA
Gradware.com Essay Scholarship	March	Be a college-bound high school junior or senior, or an undergraduate college student under the age of 28 Be enrolled in a U.S. accredited educational institution
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association	March	Be a college-bound high school student Be a resident of Washington State
Washington Cattle Feeders Association	March	High school students who will attend a Washington college or university next year Based on industry background, academic merit, leadership, activities and personal accomplishments, and the demonstrated ability to contribute to the agriculture industry
Asian American Journalists Association Scholarships	March	Graduating Asian American high school students Plan to take journalism courses or should be seriously pursuing journalism as a career
NAACP Scholarship Information Packet (Opens in Adobe Acrobat Reader)	March	High school seniors Requirements vary between scholarships Some require NAACP membership (visit the NAACP membership page for membership information)
BECU: Boeing Employees Credit Union Scholarship	March	Only BECU members are eligible High school seniors Min. cumulative GPA of 3.0
Humanist Essay Contes	March	High school students grades nine through twelve
McDonald's USA National Employee Scholarship Program	March	High school students grades nine through twelve
National Association of Hispanic Journalists	March	Wish to pursue a career in print, photo, broadcast or online journalism
Billiard Education Foundation Scholarship	April	High school students grades 9 - 12
National Business Association Scholarship	April	Minimum 2.5 but maximum 3.5 GPA Dependent son or daughter of NBA dues paying member
American Cancer Society: Great West Division Cancer Survivor College Scholarship Program	April	Must be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21 Be scheduled to graduate high school in the upcoming year
American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) Scholarship Program	April	High school seniors entering a college or university starting the fall 2007 semester/quarter Read the "Fire Sprinkler Essay" (see website) and take a ten-question multiple-choice test For each question answered correctly, students will receive one (1) entry into a drawing for one of ten scholarships
Eat At Joes Scholarship	April	Br residing in Kittitas County for more than three years OR have attended Kittitas County schools for at least two consecutive years
Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting: Women in Transition / Women in Need	April	Entering Freshmen / Juniors Women returning to school with freshman / junior status
Oakseed Ministries: Essay Contest	April	Submit ONE essay focusing on the issue "Compassion and the Working Child" Must meet the age requirements as of scholarship deadline
Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship	April	Be a skateboarder Currently a high school senior graduating in June of this year Possess a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale Enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four year college/university no later than the fall of year scholarship will be used Be a United States citizen
Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Contest	April	Study the Holocaust and then write an essay of no more than 1,200 words High school students grades 9 - 12 and age 19 and under Residents of either the United States or Mexico or who are United States Citizens living abroad
NAACP Legal Defense Fund: Herbert Lehman Education Fund	April	Must be an African-American citizen of the U.S. Be pursuing an undergraduate or law degree Be entering college for the first time as a full-time student Have outstanding potential as evidenced by high school academic records, test scores and personal essays Be of excellent character with strong recommendations from teachers, community representatives or employers
NAACP Lillian and Samuel Sutton Education Scholarship	April	Must be an education major US Citizen Minimum 2.5 GPA
NAACP: Roy Wilkins Scholarship	April	High school students grades 9 - 12
ZAMI- Audre Lorde Scholarship Fund	April	Lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender person of color Minimum 3.0 GPA
Electrical Generating Systems Association: David Coren Memorial	May	Seeking or plan to seek employment in the On-Site Power Generation industry Minimum 2.8 GPA
Hardcore Runners Club of Yakima Scholarship	May	Must have a home address in Yakima, Kittitas, or Klickitat counties Must plan to compete on the cross country and/or as a distance runner (800 meters or greater) on the track & field team at an accredited college or university
Be An Actuary Scholarship Program	May	Minimum 3.5 GPA in math and science classes OR SAT math score of 600 OR ACT math score of 28
Korean American Scholarship Foundation	May	Minimum 3.0 GPA Will attend a college in the Western Region
Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarship	May	Be a Washington residents attending any accredited college or university in Washington State this fall Be interested in purusing a journalism career High school seniors and previous scholarship recipients may apply Note: There is no requirement that the applicant be a minority
A Better Earth Essay Contest	May	Anyone 25 years old or younger when they submit their essay (regardless of if they are in high school, college, or not in school) is eligible. Also, anyone 26 years old or older who is a full-time student is eligible. Submit an essay online with no more than 2,500 words
A World Connected Essay Contest	May	Anyone 25 years old or younger when they submit their essay (regardless of if they are in high school, college, or not in school) is eligible. Also, anyone 26 years old or older who is a full-time student is eligible. Submit an essay online with no more than 2,500 words
Sallie Mae Fund: Unmet Need Scholarship	May	High school students grades nine through twelve
American Institute of Chemical Engineers Minority Scholarship	May	Be a member of a minority group that is underrepresented in chemical engineering Be a high school senior Minimum GPA 3.0 / 4.0
Teenage Vision for America Essay Contest	June (not updated on site)	Students age 13 - 18 You can submit an original essay, poem, photograph, or photograph of your artwork
The Duck Tape Club You and a date attend Prom wearing duct tape. Send in your photo for a chance to win.	June	The contest is open to legal residents of the United States and Canada, including the District of Columbia, but excluding Puerto Rico and the Province of Quebec 14 years of age or older at the time of entry who are attending a high school prom in the spring of 2007
Memorial Teacher Education Scholarship	June	Minimum 2.6 GPA Intend to pursue a baccalaureate in a technical teacher education program Be a member of a Career and Technical Student Organization
National Foundation for Women Legislators: Bill of Rights Essay Contest	June	College-bound female high school juniors or seniors Write a 400- to 600-word essay Submit two personal reference letters, the name of your sponsoring woman legislator, and your mailing address Must be able to attend and accept the award at the National Foundation for Women Legislators' Annual Conference in the fall
Washington Financial Aid Association: Ethnic Awareness Committee Scholarship	June	Must be a student of color enrolled at least half-time at a WFAA member community or technical college, public or private college/university Minimum 3.0 GPA Have financial need as determined by the FAFSA Have strong leadership ability
Patricia M. McNamara Memorial Scholarship	June	Attending or planning to attend an institute of higher education in the upcoming school year. International students are also welcome to apply.
Washington Council of the Blind (Must be legally blind)	June	Applicant must be legally blind The applicant must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited Washington State vocational school, college or university The applicant must be a resident of Washington State.
General Motors Corporation / LULAC Scholarship	July	Be a minority student pursuing full-time studies leading to a bachelor's degree at a college approved by LULAC and GM Have a college GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent, or for entering freshman, must have a high school grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent Entering freshmen must have also scored at least 23 on the ACT test (composite) or at least 970 on the SAT test (verbal & math) Must major in courses leading to a professional career in engineering
Leonardo Da Vinci Scholarship Essay Contest	July	Be a high school or college student between the ages of 16 and 25 Submit an essay of a minimum of 500 words
Bank of America Financial Aid Sweepstakes	August (Online submissions) August 10 (Printed submissions)	Be a legal U.S. resident Be at least 13 years of age Be either a full-time high school senior or a college student
AES Engineers Scholarship	September	Must be a high school senior
Ayn Rand Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest	September	Must be a high school senior Must be entering college in the upcoming fall Write an essay no fewer than 1,000 words and no more than 1,200 words (topic listed on website below) Essay must be the work solely of the entrant
American Indian Science and Engineering Society: Columbia River Chapter Scholarship (Must be legally blind)	October (not updated on site)	Min. GPA of 2.0 Residents of Washington, Oregon, or Idaho Members of an American Indian tribe or otherwise considered to be an American Indian by the tribe with which affiliation is claimed Upon acceptance, students are encouraged to become an AISES member
Horatio Alger Association Scholarships	October (For students starting college in fall)	Min. GPA of 2.0 Demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity Strength of character Financial need A good academic record Commitment to pursue a college education A desire to contribute to society
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation	October	Min. GPA of 3.0 High school seniors who have not yet graduated U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, temporary resident (legalization program), refugee, asylee, Cuban-Haitian Entrant, or humanitarian parolee Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution Can not be a child or grandchild of a Coca-Cola employee or officer
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards	October	Young people in grades 5-12 who live in the 50 United States or Washington, D.C. Have conducted a volunteer service activity within the past year
Alvin Cox Memorial Essay contest Sholarship	November	High school students who will be enrolled in dual credit courses are eligible to apply
Voice of Democracy Essay Contest	November	High school students grades 9 - 12
Intel Science Talent Search	November	Students in their last year of high school
Washington State Governors' Scholarship	November	High school students grades 9 - 12
Americanism Essay Contest	December	Students grades 7 - 12 Entrant must be sponsored by an FRA member in good standing or by a currently chartered branch or unit
Do Something - Brick Awards	December	The 2007 BRICK Awards accepts applications from citizens and permanent residents of Canada and the Unites States. Age 25 and under
Maryknoll Student Essay Contest	December	Write an essay of 500-750 words Grades 6 - 12
Now FDN: Creative Poster Competition	December	Create a "Love Your Body Day" poster no larger than 9" x 12" see web site for details
ScholarshipExperts.com "Top Ten List"	December	Write an essay of 250 words or less Legal residents of the U.S. Grades 6 - 12
VSA Arts Young Soloists Awards	December	Any individual musician (instrumental or vocal) or musical ensemble Age 25 or under Have a disability (an impairment that substantially limits a major life activity)
AXA Achievement Scholarship	December	Ambition and drive Determination to set and reach goals Respect for self, family and community Ability to succeed in college Ethnically and economically diverse
School Band and Orchestra Essay Contest	December	Students grades 9 - 12 Write an essay focusing on music
SAE International Scholarships	December	High school students who are paid SAE members

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