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Information on Online Scholarship Search Services

An excellent source of scholarships can be located through the college of your choice.  Remember that scholarships can be awarded by the College or University itself through the financial aid office as well as additional scholarships that are available from the specific department that your major is in.

The scholarships and awards listed at the end of this workshop include:

·        academic scholarships

·        essay contests

·        science and technology competitions

·        athletic scholarships

·        personal interest or hobby scholarships

·        general contests with randomly chosen winners

No Charge Scholarship Search Engines

The following online scholarship search services are available at no charge:

A good starting point to understand athletic scholarships.

College Tool Kit

FastWeb

Free Scholarship Guide

FRESCH! - Free Scholarship Search

Junior Achievement    This site’s search engine boasts a database of more than 8,000 private scholarship programs that offers over $35 million from more than 150,000 scholarship awards.

Petersons    A grant research engine. Provides a free scholarship search engine (registration and profile required).

The Princeton Review

Scholarship Help

Scholarship Resource Network Express

Scholarships.com

Scholarships available from Federal agencies                                 

Wiredscholar         Over 2.4 million scholarships worth over 14 billion dollars expanded and updated daily.  Provided by SallieMae

Scholarship scams warnings from:

    College Zone 

    Federal Trade Commission

More Scholarship Information:

Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants    Provides a list of available scholarships

Absolutely Scholarships    Database of more than 200,000 awards.

                                         Features its own $10,000 scholarship.

BrokeScholar    More than 900,000 scholarships worth over $3 billion.

                         Personalized calendar and keyword search Helpful

College Board    2,300 sources of college funding totaling nearly $3 BILLION

Collegenet/Mach 25    The Mach25 database contains over 600,000 awards totaling over $1.6 billion.

                                Allows key word search. Nice feature  

College Scholarships        Groups scholarship by interest; includes middle school and high school awards 

Collegeview    This site provides a scholarship directory to browse as well as search; a nice feature.

                    Very good financial aid explanations.

Club Scholarship     Part of the Collegiatefunding.com network.

                        Lists more than 500,000 awards.

EasyAid.com       One stop resource for College Funding information

GoCollege    600,000 scholarships from more than 8,000 funding sources. Includes info on distance learning 

International Education Financial Aid     Specializes in scholarships for international students who study abroad. 

International Scholarships    

Military Scholarships     Specific to current and former military personnel. 

Pittsburg State Off-Campus Scholarships   A list of available scholarships. Not campus specific

Pittsburg State Campus Scholarships         A list of available scholarships. Not campus specific

SRN Express     A database of over 8,000 programs with a distribution level of over 150,000 awards for undergraduate and postgraduate students worth a total of more than $35 million! 

StudentAwards     U.S. and Canadian scholarship data bases.

http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/Detailed/Scholarships/Local_Scholarships/United_States_Scholarships/   An alphabetized listing of scholarships availalble

The Scholarship Page  Small search capability 

National Scholarship Opportunities

All-American Scholar
 

Eligibility: Any student nominated by an educator as an All-American Scholar may apply for scholarship. To apply, complete and return the biographical form. Once received, we will send out an application for scholarship.
 

The scholarship is awarded entirely based on academic scores and achievements. If you feel that you can compete, you should persuade a teacher who knows you well to nominate you. The teacher can nominate you online by clicking the Nominations button on the scholarship’s Web page and filling out the electronic nomination form (the nomination form is different for high school and college students). After you have been nominated, you will receive a biographical data form in the mail; fill this out and return it as instructed to obtain a copy of the scholarship application. Even if you don’t win the scholarship, being recognized as an All American Scholar will make a nice addition to your academic resume. To learn more about this program and its sponsor, visit the USAA Site:

Website: http://www.allamericanscholar.com

All-American Scholar Scholarship Sponsor: United States Achievement Academy (USAA)

Amount of Scholarship: $100 to $1,500

Number of Awards: not given

Deadline: Not Given. Must be nominated by a teacher

Education Level: high school students and college undergraduates

Coca-Cola Scholars Scholarship
 

Sponsor: The Coca-Cola Company
https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/jsp/scholars/Index.jsp

Amount of Scholarship: $4,000 to $20,000

Number of Awards: 250

Deadline: October 31

Education Level: high school seniors.

Eligibility: Applicant must attend a high school in a participating bottler’s territory.

Coca-Cola Scholars is one of the most prestigious and competitive scholarships. Every year this program awards $20,000 to 50 National Scholars and $4,000 to 200 Regional Scholars selected from applicants all over the country. Since this scholarship is so competitive and the awards are so large, you should spend plenty of time exploring the Web site to learn about the program and the selection process. When you arrive at the site, you will see a series of links down the left-hand side. First, make sure you qualify by clicking Bottler Search and entering your city, state, and zip code to find out if your high school is located in a participating bottler’s territory. If you are eligible to apply, click How It Works to learn about the selection process and the general qualities that Coca-Cola is looking for in scholarship applicants. Also click Our Scholars, where you can read detailed descriptions of past winners; this will give you an even better idea of the qualities the program is seeking in its candidates. Finally, go to the FAQs, which answer the most common questions about the scholarship program, including questions about specific eligibility requirements and the application procedures. Feel free to explore the remaining links to find out who the previous year’s winners were, which colleges past winners have attended, and more about the mission of Coca-Cola’s educational foundation. If you choose to apply, click the Apply Online link (this link will not appear if the program is not currently accepting applications).

COHEAO Scholarship

Sponsor: Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations (COHEAO)

Web Site: http://www.coheao.com/scholarship/scholarship.html

Amount of Scholarship: $500 to $1,000

Number of Awards: 6

Deadline: March 15

Education Level: college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

Eligibility: Applicant must attend a COHEAO member college, have a minimum 3.75 GPA, and be a U. S. citizen.

Three $500 scholarships and three $1,000 scholarships are given out under this program. To find out if your college, university, community college, or technical school is a member of COHEAO, making you eligible for the scholarship, click the COHEAO Member School link. The only way to apply for this scholarship is through the Web site. Before you can access the online application, though, the Web site will check your eligibility requirements. You must provide a satisfactory response to each question asked in the Application Wizard to get a copy of the scholarship application. After answering a question, click the Next button to advance to the next question in the Application Wizard; if you don’t meet one of the eligibility requirements, a Web page will appear that tells you that you were disqualified and you will be unable to access the application. Once you get to the application itself, you can choose to print out a copy and fill it out by hand or submit the electronic version of the application.

Datatel Scholars Scholarship
 

Sponsor: Datatel Scholars Foundation
http://www.datatel.com/global/scholarships/

Amount of Scholarship: $700 to $2,000

Number of Awards: not given

Deadline: January 31

Education Level: college undergraduates and graduate students.

Eligibility: Applicant must attend a college or university that is a Datatel client site or work at a Datatel non-education site, and take at least six credit hours per semester.

Datatel Scholars is an academic scholarship intended for students at schools that use Datatel regardless of which college they attend. To verify that your school or company is a Datatel client, ask your financial aid officer, or contact the Foundation directly using the address, phone number, or e-mail address given on the Contact the Foundation page. If you attend a Datatel client school, you must apply through your school’s scholarship or financial aid office; you cannot apply directly through the Web site. Likewise, if you work for a Datatel client, you must apply for the scholarship through your human resources department or CEO’s office. The scholarship program’s Web site will give you all the information and forms you need to apply, though. You should check out the Winners Profile to learn what qualities the ideal applicant possesses; grades are very important for this scholarship, and most winners have at least a 3.7 GPA. The How to Apply link describes the process of getting nominated by your school or employer. The application instructions on this page explains the application process and judging criteria in detail; it is up to you to make certain that your school or employer follows these instructions so that your application will be accepted. You will also find a PDF copy of the application linked to this page, which you can print out to use as a working copy.

Delta Epsilon Iota: Honor Awards

This scholarship rewards college undergraduates who exemplify the principles that Delta Epsilon Iota promotes: dedication, enthusiasm, and initiative. The Additional Information link tells you exactly what qualities the judges are looking for in scholarship winners, as well as what materials need to go in your application package. To find out if your college participates in the scholarship program, follow the Participating Colleges and Universities link. Download a PDF copy of the application form by following the Download Application link and choosing Scholarship Application. To learn more about Delta Epsilon Iota, visit the honor society’s home page and read the student information.

http://www.deltaepsiloniota.org/scholarships.html

Sponsor: Jeannette Rankin Foundation

Web Site: http://www.rankinfoundation.org/

Amount of Scholarship: $2000.00.

Number of Awards: 400

Deadline: November 30.

Eligibility: An applicant for a JRF grant must be:

·         1. A woman, age 35 or older, as of March 1, in the year of application

·         2. A U.S. citizen

·         3. Enrolled in an accredited school, or accepted to an accredited school. Please contact your school's Admissions office to get the name of the agency that provides accreditation for your school. You will need this information to complete the application.

·         4. Pursuing a technical/vocational education, an associate's degree, or a first bachelor's degree. Students who have already earned a bachelor's degree or higher are ineligible.

·         5. Low-income according to the guidelines below. Only students who fall within these income guidelines will be eligible for consideration.

Each year the Jeannette Rankin Foundation awards grants to low-income women who have a vision of how their education will benefit themselves, their families, and their communities. The JRF grants are awarded each fall. The grants are typically distributed through the financial aid office, but are not restricted to tuition expenses. JRF award money can be used for books, supplies, transportation, childcare, or other expenses that will help the recipient achieve her educational goals. Selection is competitive, which means that meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee the receipt of a grant.

Tribute Award Scholarship

Sponsor: Discover Card and American Association of School Administrators.

Web Site: http://www.discoverfinancial.com/data/philanthropy/tribute.shtml

Amount of Scholarship: $1,250 to $25,000.

Number of Awards: 477

Deadline: January 11

Education Level: high school juniors.

Eligibility: Applicant must have a minimum 2.75 GPA, and be enrolled in any kind of postsecondary school, as well as be a U. S. citizen or permanent resident.

The Elks National Foundation

Most Valuable Student Scholarship

Web Site: http://www.elks.org/enf/mvs.cfm

Amount of Scholarship: $1,000 to $7,500

Number of Awards: 500

Deadline: January 14

Education Level: high school seniors

Eligibility: Applicant must live within the jurisdiction of the BPO Elks of the USA, enroll as a full-time student at a four-year U. S. college, and be a U. S. citizen.

This scholarship program rewards the 500 top students in the United States. The 494 fourth place winners receive $1,000 scholarships, the 2 third-place winners receive $3,000 scholarships, the 2 second-place winners receive $4,000 scholarships, and the 2 first-place winners receive $7,500. To win, applicants must advance through local, district, and state competitions to reach the national level. Many winners at the regional levels also receive scholarships. To apply, you must file an application with your local Elks Lodge; you can search for an Elks Lodge in your community at http://www.elks.org/search.cfm. The Web site does not provide a lot of information about this scholarship program, but exploring the Our Scholarships section, will help you learn more about what the Elks National Foundation is looking for in a ‘‘most valuable student.’’

Excellence National Scholarship

Sponsor: Delta Epsilon Iota
Web Site: http://www.deltaepsiloniota.org

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

Number of Awards: not given

Deadline: January 15

These scholarships go to students who excel in four of five very broad areas: special talents, leadership, obstacles overcome, unique endeavors, and community service. If you can fit yourself into all of these categories, then you will make a good applicant for the award. Read the biographies of past winners published on the Web site to get a better idea of whether you can compete. Nine scholarships are awarded to finalists living in each state, the District of Columbia, and overseas: three awards of $2,500, three awards of $1,750, and three awards of $1,250. At the national level, nine awards of $25,000 are given out. You can get an application from your guidance office, or call the phone number on the Web page to request a copy.

CollegeSTEPS Program

Sponsor: Wells Fargo Bank

Web Site: https://www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/started/scholarships/

Amount of Scholarship: $1,000

Number of Awards: 100

Deadline: May 31

Education Level: high school seniors.

Eligibility: Sweepstakes is open to any current U.S. Resident who is a high school senior during the 2005-2006 school year, who graduates from high school in 2006 and who enrolls in the CollegeSTEPS Program ("Eligible Entrants"). Eligible Entrants who are under the age of 18 must provide the name of their legal guardians in order to submit an Entry.

This program is more a sweepstakes than a scholarship but $1000.00 is awarded to 100 eligible entrants yearly. As part of this program, the parents of students receive additional information pertaining to available student load programs which would be of interest.

The site is useful for information provided for financial aid other than scholarships.

Contains a link to Peterson's Scholarship Search to obtain additional scholarship information.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Sponsor: Various

Web Site: http://www.hsf.net/scholarship/seniors.php

Amount of Scholarship: Varies by sponsor

Deadline: Varies by sponsor

Education Levels: High School seniors applying for a four-year degree or Community College students wishing to transfer to a four-year college.

Eligibility: Varies by sponsor but applicant must be of Hispanic descent.

See the web site for specific information.

Sam Walton Community Scholarship

Sponsor: Wal-Mart

Web Site: http://www.walmartfoundation.org/wmstore/goodworks/scripts/index.jsp

Amount of Scholarship: $1,000

Number of Awards: more than 2,300

Deadline: February 1