The amount of the Academic Scholarship is $750 per semester or $1,500 for the academic year based on full-time enrollment in an accredited higher education institution in North Dakota, both public and private. The scholarship is renewable provided the student maintains a 2.75 grade point average based on a 4.00 scale reviewed each semester. This means the students may be eligible for up to $6,000 within six academic school years (do not have to be consecutive years) of undergraduate study after graduation from high school. Application deadline will be June 7 of each year, with high school graduates notified of their eligibility for the Academic Scholarship by June 30.

An accredited institution of higher education is a post-secondary institution offering at least a 2-year degree regardless if all programs are 2 years or more in duration. A student may use the North Dakota Academic Scholarship at the following institutions:

STATE UNIVERSITIES Dickinson State University Mayville State University Minot State University North Dakota State University University of North Dakota Valley City State University

TWO-YEAR COLLEGES Bismarck State College - Limited Enrollment Info Cankdeska Cikana Community College Fort Berthold Community College Lake Region State College Dakota College at Bottineau North Dakota State College of Science Sitting Bull College Turtle Mountain Community College United Tribes Technical College Williston State College

PRIVATE COLLEGES Jamestown College Medcenter One College of Nursing Rasmussen College Trinity Bible College University of Mary

Minimum Diploma Requirements . 2011-2012 Graduates 4 units of English language arts from a sequence that includes literature, composition, and speech 3 units of mathematics 3 units of science, including: 1 unit of physical science 1 unit of biology 1 unit (or 2 half-units) of any other science 3 units of social studies, including: 1 unit of US history ½ unit of US government and ½ unit of economics; OR 1 unit of problems of democracy; AND 1 unit (or 2 half-units) of any other social studies, which may include civics, civilization, geography and history, multicultural studies, ND studies, psychology, sociology, and world history 1 unit of physical education; OR ½ unit of physical education and ½ unit of health 3 units of: Foreign languages Native American languages Fine arts Career and technical education courses Any 5 additional units Frequently Asked Questions

The amount of the Career & Technical Education Scholarship is $750 per semester or $1,500 for the academic year based on full-time enrollment in an accredited higher education institution in North Dakota, both public and private. The scholarship is renewable provided the student maintains a 2.75 grade point average based on a 4.00 scale reviewed each semester. This means the students may be eligible for up to $6,000 within six academic school years (do not have to be consecutive years) of undergraduate study after graduation from high school. Application deadline will be June 7 of each year, with high school graduates notified of their eligibility for the Career & Technical Education Scholarship by June 30.

An accredited institution of higher education is a post-secondary institution offering at least a 2-year degree regardless if all programs are 2 years or more in duration. A student may use the North Dakota Career & Technical Education Scholarship at the following institutions:

Minimum Diploma Requirements . 2011-2012 Graduates 4 units of English language arts from a sequence that includes literature, composition, and speech 3 units of mathematics 3 units of science, including: 1 unit of physical science 1 unit of biology 1 unit (or 2 half-units) of any other science 3 units of social studies, including: 1 unit of US history ½ unit of US government and ½ unit of economics; OR 1 unit of problems of democracy; AND 1 unit (or 2 half-units) of any other social studies, which may include civics, civilization, geography and history, multicultural studies, ND studies, psychology, sociology, and world history 1 unit of physical education; OR ½ unit of physical education and ½ unit of health 3 units of: Foreign languages Native American languages Fine arts Career and technical education courses Any 5 additional units Frequently Asked Questions

September Deadlines:

The Alert Scholarship

You can help others become more alert by speaking out against the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. All eligible high school seniors (see requirements below) may enter the Alert college scholarship essay contest. With each edition of Alert magazine, Golden West Publications awards a $500 college scholarship to the writer of the best drug and/or alcohol abuse-related essay that we receive for that state/region.

Eligibility & Requirements:

• You must currently be a senior in high school.
• Your high school must be located in one of the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington or Wyoming.
• You must have a grade point average of 2.5 or better.
• You must have plans to attend college after graduation (the college you will attend can be located in any state).

  Requirements:

• Write an essay about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drug and/or alcohol abuse. In your essay explain how the situation was dealt with, what you learned from it, what others can learn from the experience, and what was right or wrong (in your opinion) about the way the incident or problem was handled. Scholarship essays are judged in the same way that essays written for a high school English class would be: thesis statement, supporting content, grammar, punctuation, etc.
• Essays must be typed, double-spaced, and 650–800 words in length.
• Essays must include an official copy of your high school transcripts.
• Essays must also include a recent photo. Scholarship winners will have their picture reprinted in our magazine along with their winning essay, so please send a good quality color photo (no blurry printouts).
• No application is needed and there is no deadline, but you must meet the eligibility requirements and include all of the items listed above to be considered.
• Mail your essay, transcripts, photo, school name, and contact info (phone number, address, and e-mail) to:
  

Alert Magazine
Attn: Scholarship
P.O. Box 4833
Boise, Idaho 83711

Application: No Application is needed - Web Site: http://www.alertmagazine.org/scholarship.php
Deadline: No Deadline - A scholarship is awarded within each state with each edition of Alert Magazine.
Awards: $500

Better Business Bureau of North Dakota & Minnesota Student of Integrity Scholarship

Eligibility: Student must demonstrate outstanding integrity and ethics. GPA is not an important factor for this award.
Application: http://minnesota.bbb.org/storage/147/documents/StudentOfIntegritySngl2011Final.pdf - Website: http://minnesota.bbb.org/student-of-integrity-scholarship/
Deadline: September 21, 2011
Awards: (1) $10,000 and (1) $5,000

Wells Fargo's CollegeSTEPS® Program & Scholarship Sweepstakes

Eligibility: The CollegeSTEPS Program offers:

• $20,000 in college tuition prizes. High school seniors are eligible for a chance to win one of twenty $1,000 tuition prizes.
• Valuable information on scholarships, financial aid, testing, and college preparation in the form of electronic postcards.

Information: https://www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/scholarships/ - click "sign up for college steps program"
Register: http://wellsconnect.wellsfargo.com/servlet/website/ResponseForm?PslE9hssLnLyLHKR_eHgKpgn_wHnL
Deadline: 4 drawings - registration must be completed by the following dates for each drawing: October 31, 2011, January 31, 2012, April 30, 2012, August 5, 2012
Awards: (20) $1000

October Deadlines:

The Alert Scholarship

You can help others become more alert by speaking out against the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. All eligible high school seniors (see requirements below) may enter the Alert college scholarship essay contest. With each edition of Alert magazine, Golden West Publications awards a $500 college scholarship to the writer of the best drug and/or alcohol abuse-related essay that we receive for that state/region.

Eligibility & Requirements:

• You must currently be a senior in high school.
• Your high school must be located in one of the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington or Wyoming.
• You must have a grade point average of 2.5 or better.
• You must have plans to attend college after graduation (the college you will attend can be located in any state).

  Requirements:

• Write an essay about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drug and/or alcohol abuse. In your essay explain how the situation was dealt with, what you learned from it, what others can learn from the experience, and what was right or wrong (in your opinion) about the way the incident or problem was handled. Scholarship essays are judged in the same way that essays written for a high school English class would be: thesis statement, supporting content, grammar, punctuation, etc.
• Essays must be typed, double-spaced, and 650–800 words in length.
• Essays must include an official copy of your high school transcripts.
• Essays must also include a recent photo. Scholarship winners will have their picture reprinted in our magazine along with their winning essay, so please send a good quality color photo (no blurry printouts).
• No application is needed and there is no deadline, but you must meet the eligibility requirements and include all of the items listed above to be considered.
• Mail your essay, transcripts, photo, school name, and contact info (phone number, address, and e-mail) to:
  

Alert Magazine
Attn: Scholarship
P.O. Box 4833
Boise, Idaho 83711

Application: No Application is needed - Web Site: http://www.alertmagazine.org/scholarship.php
Deadline: No Deadline - A scholarship is awarded within each state with each edition of Alert Magazine.
Awards: $500

Horatio Alger Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Be enrolled full time as a high school senior, progressing normally toward
  graduation in the Spring/Summer of 2012, with plans to enter college no later than
  the Fall following graduation.
• Have a strong commitment to pursue a bachelor's degree at an accredited public or
  private institution.
• Critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross family income is
  preferred, if income is higher, an explanation must be provided).
• Involvement in co-curricular and community activities.
• Demonstrate academic achievement (minimum grade point average of 2.0).
• United States Citizenship.
  

Application: https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/index.cfm
Deadline: October 30, 2011
Awards: North Dakota will receive the following scholarships:

• 25 - $5,000 scholarships
• 1 - $20,000 scholarship

Northern Plains Inventors Congress Invention Contest 2011

Eligibility: If you have an invention, you are encouraged to participate in the Northern Plains Inventors Congress. This is in cooperation with Marketplace of Ideas.
Application: http://www.marketplaceofideas.org/programs/marketplace-invention-showcase-and-contest.html
Contest Date: October 28, 2011.
Awards: The Invention Contest will award prizes in the following categories:

• 1st Place: $2,500
• 2nd Place: $1,000
• 3rd Place: $500
• Special Award - Youth Innovator Age 14-18
  • 1st Place: $250
  • 2nd Place: $150
  • 3rd Place: $100

SUNPRAIRIE GRAIN Scholarship

Eligibility: Graduating students who are enrolling in an agricultural- related program of collegiate study. Three references are required.
Application: http://www.sunprairiegrain.com/
Deadline: October 31, 2011
Awards: (10) $1000

Wells Fargo's CollegeSTEPS® Program & Scholarship Sweepstakes

Eligibility: The CollegeSTEPS Program offers:

• $20,000 in college tuition prizes. High school seniors are eligible for a chance to win one of twenty $1,000 tuition prizes.
• Valuable information on scholarships, financial aid, testing, and college preparation in the form of electronic postcards.

Information: https://www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/scholarships/ - click "sign up for college steps program"
Register: http://wellsconnect.wellsfargo.com/servlet/website/ResponseForm?PslE9hssLnLyLHKR_eHgKpgn_wHnL
Deadline: 4 drawings - registration must be completed by the following dates for each drawing: October 31, 2011, January 31, 2012, April 30, 2012, August 5, 2012
Awards: (20) $1000

November Deadlines:

The Alert Scholarship

You can help others become more alert by speaking out against the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. All eligible high school seniors (see requirements below) may enter the Alert college scholarship essay contest. With each edition of Alert magazine, Golden West Publications awards a $500 college scholarship to the writer of the best drug and/or alcohol abuse-related essay that we receive for that state/region.

Eligibility & Requirements:

• You must currently be a senior in high school.
• Your high school must be located in one of the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington or Wyoming.
• You must have a grade point average of 2.5 or better.
• You must have plans to attend college after graduation (the college you will attend can be located in any state).

  Requirements:

• Write an essay about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drug and/or alcohol abuse. In your essay explain how the situation was dealt with, what you learned from it, what others can learn from the experience, and what was right or wrong (in your opinion) about the way the incident or problem was handled. Scholarship essays are judged in the same way that essays written for a high school English class would be: thesis statement, supporting content, grammar, punctuation, etc.
• Essays must be typed, double-spaced, and 650–800 words in length.
• Essays must include an official copy of your high school transcripts.
• Essays must also include a recent photo. Scholarship winners will have their picture reprinted in our magazine along with their winning essay, so please send a good quality color photo (no blurry printouts).
• No application is needed and there is no deadline, but you must meet the eligibility requirements and include all of the items listed above to be considered.
• Mail your essay, transcripts, photo, school name, and contact info (phone number, address, and e-mail) to:
  

Alert Magazine
Attn: Scholarship
P.O. Box 4833
Boise, Idaho 83711

Application: No Application is needed - Web Site: http://www.alertmagazine.org/scholarship.php
Deadline: No Deadline - A scholarship is awarded within each state with each edition of Alert Magazine.
Awards: $500

North Dakota Farmers Union Bergman Scholarship

Eligibility: Each year scholarships are awarded to Farmers Union Torchbearers. In the fall, applications are sent from the state office directly to all eligible and qualifying Torchbearers.

Applicant Requirements:

• Must be receiving Torchbearer award at the upcoming Farmers Union State Convention
• Must have at least 2.50 grade point average
• Must submit completed application and personal recommendations by specified date
  

  Scholarship Program
  North Dakota Farmers Union
  PO Box 2136
  Jamestown ND 58402-2136

Application: http://www.ndfu.org/data/upfiles/scholarships/BERGMANSCHOLARSHIP.pdf
Deadline: November 10, 2012
Awards: (2) $1,000

The Voice of Democracy Audio/Essay Competition

Eligibility: The Voice of Democracy Program is open to students in grades 9-12, who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States and its territories.

Students drafted their essay based on the 2011-2012 theme: "Is There Pride in Serving in Our Military?" Students then recorded their reading of the draft to a CD. The recording was no shorter than 3 minutes and no longer than 5 minutes (plus or minus 5 seconds).

Entries began at the Post level. Once the student created their essay and completed burning the audio version to a CD, they submitted their typed version, CD and the Voice of Democracy entry form to their local participating VFW Post by the November 1 deadline.

Application: http://www.vfw.org/Community/Voice-of-Democracy/
Deadline: November 1, 2011.
Awards: The top prize nationally is a $30,000 scholarship

December Deadlines:

Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Program

Eligibility: Preparing for a college education while you are in high school is hard enough — even without thinking about paying for it all. Take a load off and check out the many scholarship opportunities available with the AFROTC. We can help overcome the financial burden associated with college so you can focus on your high school experience to get into the best school you can.

Application: For more information or to start the application process, visit: http://afrotc.com/scholarships/high-school/
Deadline: December 1, 2011
Awards: Pays full tuition and usually allows $900.00 per year for books. Students also receive a stipend to help pay for their living expenses.

The Alert Scholarship

You can help others become more alert by speaking out against the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. All eligible high school seniors (see requirements below) may enter the Alert college scholarship essay contest. With each edition of Alert magazine, Golden West Publications awards a $500 college scholarship to the writer of the best drug and/or alcohol abuse-related essay that we receive for that state/region.

Eligibility & Requirements:

• You must currently be a senior in high school.
• Your high school must be located in one of the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington or Wyoming.
• You must have a grade point average of 2.5 or better.
• You must have plans to attend college after graduation (the college you will attend can be located in any state).

  Requirements:

• Write an essay about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drug and/or alcohol abuse. In your essay explain how the situation was dealt with, what you learned from it, what others can learn from the experience, and what was right or wrong (in your opinion) about the way the incident or problem was handled. Scholarship essays are judged in the same way that essays written for a high school English class would be: thesis statement, supporting content, grammar, punctuation, etc.
• Essays must be typed, double-spaced, and 650–800 words in length.
• Essays must include an official copy of your high school transcripts.
• Essays must also include a recent photo. Scholarship winners will have their picture reprinted in our magazine along with their winning essay, so please send a good quality color photo (no blurry printouts).
• No application is needed and there is no deadline, but you must meet the eligibility requirements and include all of the items listed above to be considered.
• Mail your essay, transcripts, photo, school name, and contact info (phone number, address, and e-mail) to:
  

Alert Magazine
Attn: Scholarship
P.O. Box 4833
Boise, Idaho 83711

Application: No Application is needed - Web Site: http://www.alertmagazine.org/scholarship.php
Deadline: No Deadline - A scholarship is awarded within each state with each edition of Alert Magazine.
Awards: $500

Lisa Burdolski Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: The North Dakota Jaycee Senate announces the Lisa Burdolski Memorial Scholarship, a statewide scholarship competition for
high school seniors. This scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Lisa Burdolski, a Jaycee child who passed away as a result of
injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. To apply, go to their website and download the application,

Application: http://nd.usjcisenate.org/
Deadline: December 15, 2011 (Postmarked)
Awards: (3) $300

North Dakota School Counselor Association Scholarship

Eligibility: Student must be a high school senior planning to attend college in the fall of the 2012-2013 school year. The student's counselor must be a current member of the North Dakota School Counselor Association. Student must submit an essay on the topic: "My career plan and who/what helped me make my decisions". This essay should not be more than 3 typed pages, double-spaced. Submit the completed essay and application to:

Deb Torkelson, School Counselor
Washburn Public School
PO Box 280
Washburn, ND 58577

Application: http://pages.minot.k12.nd.us/votech/File/resources/NDSCAScholarship2012.pdf
Deadline: Postmarked - December 2, 2011
Awards: $1,000

University of North Dakota + Minnesota Vikings Academic Scholarship

Eligibility: offered to high school seniors planning on attending UND. Seniors must write a 1,000 word personal statement highlighting personal achievements, awards, overcoming adversity, and what an education at UND would mean for their future. Seniors must also provide ACT scores and cumulative GPA. Students should apply at http://UND.edu/Vikings.

Application: http://und.edu/vikings/
Deadline: December 1, 2011
Awards: $10,000

January Deadlines:

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July Deadlines:

The Alert Scholarship

You can help others become more alert by speaking out against the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. All eligible high school seniors (see requirements below) may enter the Alert college scholarship essay contest. With each edition of Alert magazine, Golden West Publications awards a $500 college scholarship to the writer of the best drug and/or alcohol abuse-related essay that we receive for that state/region.

Eligibility & Requirements:

• You must currently be a senior in high school.
• Your high school must be located in one of the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington or Wyoming.
• You must have a grade point average of 2.5 or better.
• You must have plans to attend college after graduation (the college you will attend can be located in any state).

  Requirements:

• Write an essay about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drug and/or alcohol abuse. In your essay explain how the situation was dealt with, what you learned from it, what others can learn from the experience, and what was right or wrong (in your opinion) about the way the incident or problem was handled. Scholarship essays are judged in the same way that essays written for a high school English class would be: thesis statement, supporting content, grammar, punctuation, etc.
• Essays must be typed, double-spaced, and 650–800 words in length.
• Essays must include an official copy of your high school transcripts.
• Essays must also include a recent photo. Scholarship winners will have their picture reprinted in our magazine along with their winning essay, so please send a good quality color photo (no blurry printouts).
• No application is needed and there is no deadline, but you must meet the eligibility requirements and include all of the items listed above to be considered.
• Mail your essay, transcripts, photo, school name, and contact info (phone number, address, and e-mail) to:
  

Alert Magazine
Attn: Scholarship
P.O. Box 4833
Boise, Idaho 83711

Application: No Application is needed - Web Site: http://www.alertmagazine.org/scholarship.php
Deadline: No Deadline - A scholarship is awarded within each state with each edition of Alert Magazine.
Awards: $500

Miscellaneous Deadlines:

September Deadlines:

The Alert Scholarship

You can help others become more alert by speaking out against the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. All eligible high school seniors (see requirements below) may enter the Alert college scholarship essay contest. With each edition of Alert magazine, Golden West Publications awards a $500 college scholarship to the writer of the best drug and/or alcohol abuse-related essay that we receive for that state/region.

Eligibility & Requirements:

• You must currently be a senior in high school.
• Your high school must be located in one of the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington or Wyoming.
• You must have a grade point average of 2.5 or better.
• You must have plans to attend college after graduation (the college you will attend can be located in any state).

  Requirements:

• Write an essay about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drug and/or alcohol abuse. In your essay explain how the situation was dealt with, what you learned from it, what others can learn from the experience, and what was right or wrong (in your opinion) about the way the incident or problem was handled. Scholarship essays are judged in the same way that essays written for a high school English class would be: thesis statement, supporting content, grammar, punctuation, etc.
• Essays must be typed, double-spaced, and 650–800 words in length.
• Essays must include an official copy of your high school transcripts.
• Essays must also include a recent photo. Scholarship winners will have their picture reprinted in our magazine along with their winning essay, so please send a good quality color photo (no blurry printouts).
• No application is needed and there is no deadline, but you must meet the eligibility requirements and include all of the items listed above to be considered.
• Mail your essay, transcripts, photo, school name, and contact info (phone number, address, and e-mail) to:
  

Alert Magazine
Attn: Scholarship
P.O. Box 4833
Boise, Idaho 83711

Application: No Application is needed - Web Site: http://www.alertmagazine.org/scholarship.php
Deadline: No Deadline - A scholarship is awarded within each state with each edition of Alert Magazine.
Awards: $500

Guildscholar Scholarship

Eligibility: College-bound high school students who are legally blind.
Application: http://www.jgb.org/guildscholar.asp
Deadline: Applications and supporting documents must be at The Guild by September 15 (at the beginning of the senior year).
Awards: The program will award 12-15 scholarships of up to $15,000 each.

QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship

Eligibility: Quest Bridge College Match pairs high-achieving low-income students with admission and FULL scholarships to partner schools: Amherst, Columbia U., Princeton U., Rice U., Stanford U., Swarthmore, and Williams College.
Application: http://www.questbridge.org/
Deadline: September 30, 2011
Awards: Scholarships cover full tuition and room/board expenses for 4 years.

October Deadlines:

AES Engineering Scholarship

Eligibility: Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to the following question:

What are your dreams for your future? When you look back on your life in thirty years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful?

Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com

Application Information: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm - There is no application packet for this award. Please do not include your resume at this time. Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending in 2011/12 and your plans for 2012/13.
Deadline: October 5, 2012
Awards: $500

The Alert Scholarship

You can help others become more alert by speaking out against the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. All eligible high school seniors (see requirements below) may enter the Alert college scholarship essay contest. With each edition of Alert magazine, Golden West Publications awards a $500 college scholarship to the writer of the best drug and/or alcohol abuse-related essay that we receive for that state/region.

Eligibility & Requirements:

• You must currently be a senior in high school.
• Your high school must be located in one of the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington or Wyoming.
• You must have a grade point average of 2.5 or better.
• You must have plans to attend college after graduation (the college you will attend can be located in any state).

  Requirements:

• Write an essay about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drug and/or alcohol abuse. In your essay explain how the situation was dealt with, what you learned from it, what others can learn from the experience, and what was right or wrong (in your opinion) about the way the incident or problem was handled. Scholarship essays are judged in the same way that essays written for a high school English class would be: thesis statement, supporting content, grammar, punctuation, etc.
• Essays must be typed, double-spaced, and 650–800 words in length.
• Essays must include an official copy of your high school transcripts.
• Essays must also include a recent photo. Scholarship winners will have their picture reprinted in our magazine along with their winning essay, so please send a good quality color photo (no blurry printouts).
• No application is needed and there is no deadline, but you must meet the eligibility requirements and include all of the items listed above to be considered.
• Mail your essay, transcripts, photo, school name, and contact info (phone number, address, and e-mail) to:
  

Alert Magazine
Attn: Scholarship
P.O. Box 4833
Boise, Idaho 83711

Application: No Application is needed - Web Site: http://www.alertmagazine.org/scholarship.php
Deadline: No Deadline - A scholarship is awarded within each state with each edition of Alert Magazine.
Awards: $500

Coca Cola Scholarship Program

Eligibility: Applicant must be a current high school senior attending school (or homeschooled) in the United States;
U.S. Citizen; U.S. National; U.S. Permanent Resident;Temporary Resident (legalization program);Refugee; Asylee;Cuban-Haitian Entrant;or Humanitarian Parolee; Applicant must be anticipating completion of high school degree during the academic year in which application is made; carry a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of his/her junior year of high school, and must be planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution.

Applicants may NOT be children or grandchildren of employees, officers or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company or any bottler or Company divisions or subsidiaries.

Application: https://www.coca-colascholars.org/page.aspx?pid=388
Deadline: October 31, 2011
Awards: 250 Scholarships ranging from $10,000- $20,000 for four years

Horatio Alger Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Be enrolled full time as a high school senior, progressing normally toward
  graduation in the Spring/Summer of 2012, with plans to enter college no later than
  the Fall following graduation.
• Have a strong commitment to pursue a bachelor's degree at an accredited public or
  private institution.
• Critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross family income is
  preferred, if income is higher, an explanation must be provided).
• Involvement in co-curricular and community activities.
• Demonstrate academic achievement (minimum grade point average of 2.0).
• United States Citizenship.
  

Application: https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/index.cfm
Deadline: October 30, 2011
Awards: North Dakota will receive the following scholarships:

• 25 - $5,000 scholarships
• 1 - $20,000 scholarship

Wendy's High School Heisman Award

Eligibility: The Wendy's High School Heisman award program is a way to recognize student athletes who excel in academics, athletics and leadership. Students who display academic excellence (3.0 GPA or better) and who participate in one of the 33 sports officially sanctioned by the National Federation of State High Schools.
Application: http://www.wendysheisman.com/
Deadline: October 3, 2011
Awards: the high school for each national finalist will receive a $2,000 monetary award in the student's name.

November Deadlines:

The Alert Scholarship

You can help others become more alert by speaking out against the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. All eligible high school seniors (see requirements below) may enter the Alert college scholarship essay contest. With each edition of Alert magazine, Golden West Publications awards a $500 college scholarship to the writer of the best drug and/or alcohol abuse-related essay that we receive for that state/region.

Eligibility & Requirements:

• You must currently be a senior in high school.
• Your high school must be located in one of the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington or Wyoming.
• You must have a grade point average of 2.5 or better.
• You must have plans to attend college after graduation (the college you will attend can be located in any state).

  Requirements:

• Write an essay about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drug and/or alcohol abuse. In your essay explain how the situation was dealt with, what you learned from it, what others can learn from the experience, and what was right or wrong (in your opinion) about the way the incident or problem was handled. Scholarship essays are judged in the same way that essays written for a high school English class would be: thesis statement, supporting content, grammar, punctuation, etc.
• Essays must be typed, double-spaced, and 650–800 words in length.
• Essays must include an official copy of your high school transcripts.
• Essays must also include a recent photo. Scholarship winners will have their picture reprinted in our magazine along with their winning essay, so please send a good quality color photo (no blurry printouts).
• No application is needed and there is no deadline, but you must meet the eligibility requirements and include all of the items listed above to be considered.
• Mail your essay, transcripts, photo, school name, and contact info (phone number, address, and e-mail) to:
  

Alert Magazine
Attn: Scholarship
P.O. Box 4833
Boise, Idaho 83711

Application: No Application is needed - Web Site: http://www.alertmagazine.org/scholarship.php
Deadline: No Deadline - A scholarship is awarded within each state with each edition of Alert Magazine.
Awards: $500

Davidson College John Montgomery Belk Scholarship

Eligibility: If you are interested, you must speak with your counselor about being nominated by November 5, 2009.
Application: http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x18780.xml
Deadline: Nomination Deadline: November 10, 2011 - Nomination Form Application Deadline: December 1, 2011
Awards: This annually renewable scholarship covers all comprehensive fees, equivalent to $47,029.

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Eligibility: Must meet the following:

• be in grades 5-12 as of the last weekday in October during the applying year
• must be a legal resident of any U.S. state or Washington, D.C.
• be engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred at least partly during the 12 months prior to the date of application
• must submits a completed application to a school principal or the head of an officially designated local organization by the last weekday in October

Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Students must have taken the ACT or SAT prior to applying, because results are part of the application.

Application: http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page/soc
Deadline: November 2, 2011
Awards: $1,000 or more and a trip to Washington D.C.

December Deadlines:

Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Program

Eligibility: Preparing for a college education while you are in high school is hard enough — even without thinking about paying for it all. Take a load off and check out the many scholarship opportunities available with the AFROTC. We can help overcome the financial burden associated with college so you can focus on your high school experience to get into the best school you can.

Application: For more information or to start the application process, visit: http://afrotc.com/scholarships/high-school/
Deadline: December 1, 2011
Awards: Pays full tuition and usually allows $900.00 per year for books. Students also receive a stipend to help pay for their living expenses.

The Alert Scholarship

You can help others become more alert by speaking out against the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. All eligible high school seniors (see requirements below) may enter the Alert college scholarship essay contest. With each edition of Alert magazine, Golden West Publications awards a $500 college scholarship to the writer of the best drug and/or alcohol abuse-related essay that we receive for that state/region.

Eligibility & Requirements:

• You must currently be a senior in high school.
• Your high school must be located in one of the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington or Wyoming.
• You must have a grade point average of 2.5 or better.
• You must have plans to attend college after graduation (the college you will attend can be located in any state).

  Requirements:

• Write an essay about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drug and/or alcohol abuse. In your essay explain how the situation was dealt with, what you learned from it, what others can learn from the experience, and what was right or wrong (in your opinion) about the way the incident or problem was handled. Scholarship essays are judged in the same way that essays written for a high school English class would be: thesis statement, supporting content, grammar, punctuation, etc.
• Essays must be typed, double-spaced, and 650–800 words in length.
• Essays must include an official copy of your high school transcripts.
• Essays must also include a recent photo. Scholarship winners will have their picture reprinted in our magazine along with their winning essay, so please send a good quality color photo (no blurry printouts).
• No application is needed and there is no deadline, but you must meet the eligibility requirements and include all of the items listed above to be considered.
• Mail your essay, transcripts, photo, school name, and contact info (phone number, address, and e-mail) to:
  

Alert Magazine
Attn: Scholarship
P.O. Box 4833
Boise, Idaho 83711

Application: No Application is needed - Web Site: http://www.alertmagazine.org/scholarship.php
Deadline: No Deadline - A scholarship is awarded within each state with each edition of Alert Magazine.
Awards: $500

American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program

Eligibility: Eligible participants must be citizens of or lawful permanent residents of the United States. All contestants must be bona fide students herein described as any student under the age of 20 years on the date of the national contest who is presently enrolled in a high school or junior high school (public, parochial, military, private or home school). The curriculum of the school must be considered to be of high school level, commencing with grade 9 and terminating with grade 12. Students must be enrolled in high school or junior high school during the time of participation at any level of The American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest. Contestants must either be legally domiciled within or attend an educational institution within the department that they enter competition. Contestants can enter competition through only one department.

Information: http://legion.org/oratorical
North Dakota District Contest: http://www.ndlegion.org/oratory.htm
District Deadline: December 3, 2011
Awards: District Contest: First Place - $300, Second Place - $200, Third Place - $100. National Contest: Each individual state winner certified into and participating in the first round of the national contest receives a $1,500 scholarship. Scholarships are awarded to the three finalists. First place receives $18,000, second gets $16,000 and third takes $14,000.

AXA Achievement Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Must be a United States Citizen or legal resident.
• Be a current high school senior who plans to enroll in an accredited two year or four year college or university in the United States in the fall of 2012.
• Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in an activity in school, the community or the workplace.
• Be recommended by an unrelated adult who can attest to the student's achievement.

Application: http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html
Deadline: December 1, 2011
Awards: $10,000

Elks National Foundation "Most Valuable Student" Scholarship Competition

The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2012 competition.

Eligibility: Must meet the following criteria:

• Any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply.
• Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks.
• College students are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
• Male and female students compete separately.

Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.

All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.

Applications must advance through local, district and state competitions to reach national judging. The Chicago office of the Elks National Foundation will notify the 500 national finalists by email in late February 2012. To be eligible for an award, national finalists will be required to submit a secondary application online. The national finalists will also be required to mail their Student Aid Report to the ENF. These applications are due March 23, 2012.

Application: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/downloadmvs.cfm
Deadline: December 2, 2011.
Awards: 500 four-year scholarships ranging from $1,000 per year to $15,000 per year

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Awards Program

Eligibility: high school senior with a passion to be an entrepreneur or small-business owner and planning to start college, either a two- or four-year degree next fall.
Application: http://www.nfib.com/yef/yef-programs/young-entrepreneur-awards
Deadline: December 15, 2011
Awards: $1,000

January Deadlines:

The Alert Scholarship

You can help others become more alert by speaking out against the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. All eligible high school seniors (see requirements below) may enter the Alert college scholarship essay contest. With each edition of Alert magazine, Golden West Publications awards a $500 college scholarship to the writer of the best drug and/or alcohol abuse-related essay that we receive for that state/region.

Eligibility & Requirements:

• You must currently be a senior in high school.
• Your high school must be located in one of the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington or Wyoming.
• You must have a grade point average of 2.5 or better.
• You must have plans to attend college after graduation (the college you will attend can be located in any state).

  Requirements:

• Write an essay about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drug and/or alcohol abuse. In your essay explain how the situation was dealt with, what you learned from it, what others can learn from the experience, and what was right or wrong (in your opinion) about the way the incident or problem was handled. Scholarship essays are judged in the same way that essays written for a high school English class would be: thesis statement, supporting content, grammar, punctuation, etc.
• Essays must be typed, double-spaced, and 650–800 words in length.
• Essays must include an official copy of your high school transcripts.
• Essays must also include a recent photo. Scholarship winners will have their picture reprinted in our magazine along with their winning essay, so please send a good quality color photo (no blurry printouts).
• No application is needed and there is no deadline, but you must meet the eligibility requirements and include all of the items listed above to be considered.
• Mail your essay, transcripts, photo, school name, and contact info (phone number, address, and e-mail) to:
  

Alert Magazine
Attn: Scholarship
P.O. Box 4833
Boise, Idaho 83711

Application: No Application is needed - Web Site: http://www.alertmagazine.org/scholarship.php
Deadline: No Deadline - A scholarship is awarded within each state with each edition of Alert Magazine.
Awards: $500

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) Scholarship Program

Eligibility: Minimum Eligibility Requirements . . .

• Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census
• Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply
• Be enrolling in a U.S. accredited college or university in the Fall of 2012. Please read each listing for specific eligibility requirements regarding the academic standing required for each scholarship.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) or have earned a GED
• Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 1
• Submit one letter of recommendation

Application: https://secure.apiasf.org/
How to Apply: http://apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html
Deadline: January 13, 2012
Awards: Ranges from $2,500 to $5,000

BURGER KING® Scholars Program

Eligibility: 2.5 GPA or higher, who work part-time an average of 15 hours per week, are actively involved in community service, demonstrate financial need, and plan to attend a two/or four year college in the fall. Please check your eligibility against the criteria listed on the application to apply for the scholarship.
Application: http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_scholars_program.html
Deadline: January 10, 2012
Awards: several $1,000 scholarships

Congress-Bundestag Vocational Youth Exchange Scholarship Program

Eligibility: To be considered eligible for a CBYX scholarship, you must be:

• A U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident
• Between the ages of 15 and 18 at the start of the program
• A current high school student at the time of application, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Applications will be evaluated based on:

• Evidence of the personal qualities essential for adjustment to another culture, such as flexibility, curiosity, open-mindedness, sense of humor and tolerance for failure
• Written and oral communication skills
• Motivation for a cross-cultural experience
• Academic merit

The CBYX Program is administered regionally by five well-renowned international exchange organizations. Residents of the following states will apply to CBYX through ASSE International Student Exchange Programs: AK, HI, ID, MT, ND, NV, OR, SD, WA, WY, and Northern CA.

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs

10725 Boston Street
Henderson, CO 80640
(800) 333-3802 ext. 280
www.asse.com

Application: http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/apply-asse/
Deadline: January 12, 2012
Awards: As a CBYX participant, you will gain new perspectives on global current affairs and German social, economic and political life. You will learn the German language through immersion in the culture at school and at home. When you return after 10 months abroad, you will have a greater sense of independence, empowerment, and global citizenry. You will make friendships through a shared experience that will last a lifetime, and you will become a true member of another culture.

Dr. Seuss's Oh The Places You'll Go! College Scholarship Program

Eligibility: Applicants must be 12th-grade high school students graduating spring 2012, age 21 years or under. (Family members, employees of Bertelsmann, Random House, Inc., or its subsidiaries, divisions or affiliates are ineligible.) Your entry must include an essay. ESSAY QUESTION:
Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go! delivers an important message about the chances and the troubles that life presents. Thinking about the book, Oh, The Places You’ll Go!, what kinds of opportunities and challenges do you think your education will present in the future?
Application: http://www.seussville.com/ohtheplaces/
Deadline: January 15, 2012
Awards: $10,000

First Command Education Foundation Scholarships

Eligibility:

• Must be a high school senior planning to attend a college, university, or accredited trade school during the 2010-2011 school year; or already be a student in a college, university or accredited trade school.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Provide Official Copy of Academic Transcript
• Complete the appication and essay questions.
• Provide two letters of recommendation.

Application: http://www.fcef.com/direct-apply-scholarship.php - FCEF will not award the Donaldson D. Frizzell Scholarship in 2012. There is an exciting redesign underway and further details regarding 2013 program criteria and application processes will be available here on the web site next spring.

Deadline: to be announced
Awards: $10,000 and $5,000

Gates Millennium Scholarship Program

The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS), funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding, low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives*, Asian Pacific Islander American**, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline they choose.

Eligibility: Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS scholarship if they:

• Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American
• Are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States
• Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED
• Will be enrolling for the first time at a U.S. accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in the upcoming academic year
• Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities
• Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria
• Have completed and submitted all three required forms (Nominee Personal Information form, Nominator form, and Recommender form) by the deadline. All three forms may be submitted individually.

Application: https://nominations.gmsp.org/GMSP_App/
Deadline: January 11, 2012 (postmarked).
Awards: Individuals selected as Gates Scholars will receive funds in an amount to be determined by GMS based on financial need. The award will be based on the cost of tuition, fees, books, and living expenses for the academic year as well as the availability of grants and other scholarships reported on the submitted financial aid award letter. The scholarship, for the undergraduate award, may be renewed annually based on satisfactory academic progress, full-time status, and the timely submission of required documents. Support for graduate degrees may be pursued for the following fields: computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health, or science.

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest

Eligibility: The contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home schools; U.S. students under the age of twenty enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED program in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. territories; and U.S. citizens attending schools overseas. Past winners and finalists are not eligible to participate. Employees of John Hancock Financial Services and members of their families are not eligible to participate

Detailed Information & Guidelines: http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx
Deadline: January 7, 2012
Awards: First-place winner receives a $10,000 scholarship, second-place winner receives a $1,000 scholarship, and five finalists will each receive a $500 scholarship.

Mckelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship

Eligibility: To be considered for this award, applicants must:

• Be a graduating senior of a U.S. high school or home-school program
• Attend an accredited four-year college or university within the 50 United States
• Own and operate a business for at least one year (non-profits are OK)
• Have at least one paid employee (not including yourself)
• Have sales revenue (unless non-profit)
• Submit a completed online application
• Fill out a FAFSA form to apply for all other financial aid
• Provide documentation of the above when requested
• Agree to participate in a telephone interview, if selected as a finalist
• Winners must attend the summer e-Venture program

Application: http://mckelveyfoundation.org/entrepreneurial/
Deadline: will not be accepting applications for this scholarship during the 2011-2012 school year.
Awards: up to $10,000 per year for 4 years.

National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Jim McKay Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: This Scholarship, which honors the legendary sportscaster and journalist Jim McKay, will be awarded to a college-bound applicant who has demonstrated exceptional talent as a creator of video programming as well as outstanding academic achievement and potential for success in a highly competitive profession.

• Open to high school seniors who intend to major in a communications-related degree at a four-year college or
  university.
• Must be a legal resident of the United States.
• Must have college board scores (ACT or SAT) to report as part of the application process.

Information: http://www.emmyonline.org/scholarship/
Application: http://www.emmyonline.org/scholarship/application/McKay_Scholarship_Application_2012.doc
Deadline: January 30, 2012
Awards: $10,000

National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship

Eligibility: To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must

1. Students should be graduating seniors with a 3.0 on 4.0 scale or equivalent grade point average. (If transcript indicates a scale other
   than 4.0, student should have a minimum of 3.75 on a 5.0 scale, 4.5/6.0 scale, 5.25/7.0 scale, 6.0/8.0 scale, 6.75/9.0 scale or a
   7.5/10.0 scale).
2. Students must be pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education (i.e. Junior College, Community College,
   Technical College, College or University).
3. Students must support the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting sports. A copy of current
   hunting license is required.
4. Students must hold a current NWTF membership.
5. Students must be involved in school activities (i.e. FFA, Ecology Club, Science Club, Beta Club, Student Council, etc.).
6. Students must demonstrate ability as a leader among his or her peers.
7. Students must demonstrate community leadership and/or involvement (i.e. Scouting, 4-H, civic group or club, volunteer work).
8. Students must submit an essay exhibiting dedication to conservation (see application).
9. Three letters of recommendation must be attached to the application (i.e. teacher, counselor, community leader).
10. High schools/students must submit complete applications to the local chapter by January 1. The local chapter president’s name and
    address should appear on the application in the box provided.
11. Employees and board members of the NWTF and their family members are not eligible to participate in the program.

Application: For more information or for an application please visit: http://www.nwtf.org/jakes/xtreme/scholarships.html
Deadline: January 1, 2012 - Application must be submitted to the local chapter president.
Awards: All students receiving local scholarships for $250 will have the opportunity to compete for a state/provincial chapter funded $1,000 state/provincial scholarship. State/provincial chapter winners will compete for a $10,000 national scholarship

Navy ROTC Scholarships

Eligibility: If a college degree and a successful career are your objectives, NROTC is the way to get both. Money for school and experience for life. Job responsibilities that some wait years to achieve. And life-accelerating adventure beyond your imagination, all conveniently packaged in one incredible scholarship. Seniors who scored a 25 Math and 25 English on the ACT are eligible. If you are interested in the nursing core, the minimum scores are 23 in each area.

Application: For more information or to start the application process, visit: https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/apply.aspx (if you get a certificate error, go to the website anyway, it will open)
Deadline: January 31, 2012
Awards: worth up to $180,000.00

Ronald McDonald House Charities National Scholarship

Eligibility: There are several Ronald McDonald House Scholarships available. Please check out the web site listed below to view individual scholarships. To apply for the RMHC National Scholarships, students must...

• Be a high school senior
• Be younger than 21 years old
• Be eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or technical school with a full course of study
• Be a legal U.S. resident
• Live in a participating RMHC Chapter’s geographic area
• Submit a complete application and all required documentation by the deadline on the application
• Meet any additional eligibility requirements outlined by each scholarship program
• Provide verification of enrollment each year at respective accredited post-secondary institution

Application: For more information and a scholarship application visit: http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/
Deadline: January 27, 2012
Awards: $1,000

SAE Engineering Scholarship Program

Eligibility: High school senior looking to pursue a degree in Engineering.
Application: http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/hsengineering.htm
Deadline: January 15, 2012
Awards: Award varies by scholarship

Stephen J. Bollinger Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Must be a high school senior living in public or assisted housing their entire senior year. Applicants must have at least a "B" average (3.0).
Application: Look for the application at: http://www.habd.org/2012%20PHADA%20Scholarship%20Brochure.pdf
Deadline: January 30, 2012
Awards: $7,000

February Deadlines:

AFA Teens Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship

Eligibility: This scholarship provides an excellent opportunity for college-bound students to give thoughtful consideration to the impact Alzheimer’s disease has on their own lives and others in their family and community. Students are required to submit a 200-word bio and write a 1,200 to 1,500 word essay that answers the following questions:

• How has Alzheimer’s disease changed or impacted your life?
• What have you learned about yourself, your family and/or your community in the face of coping with Alzheimer’s disease?
  

Eligibility Requirements:

• United States citizenship or permanent residence
• Plan to enter an accredited four-year college/university within 12 months of the scholarship deadline
• Be currently enrolled in a public, independent, parochial, military or other high school in the United States (if not currently enrolled, please explain extenuating circumstances)
• Submit all required materials post-marked by the application deadline
  

Application: http://www.afateens.org/documents/scholarship_application2.pdf - Information: http://www.afateens.org/about_new.html
Deadline: February 15, 2012
Awards: (1) annual $5,000 scholarship

The Alert Scholarship

You can help others become more alert by speaking out against the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. All eligible high school seniors (see requirements below) may enter the Alert college scholarship essay contest. With each edition of Alert magazine, Golden West Publications awards a $500 college scholarship to the writer of the best drug and/or alcohol abuse-related essay that we receive for that state/region.

Eligibility & Requirements:

• You must currently be a senior in high school.
• Your high school must be located in one of the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington or Wyoming.
• You must have a grade point average of 2.5 or better.
• You must have plans to attend college after graduation (the college you will attend can be located in any state).

  Requirements:

• Write an essay about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drug and/or alcohol abuse. In your essay explain how the situation was dealt with, what you learned from it, what others can learn from the experience, and what was right or wrong (in your opinion) about the way the incident or problem was handled. Scholarship essays are judged in the same way that essays written for a high school English class would be: thesis statement, supporting content, grammar, punctuation, etc.
• Essays must be typed, double-spaced, and 650–800 words in length.
• Essays must include an official copy of your high school transcripts.
• Essays must also include a recent photo. Scholarship winners will have their picture reprinted in our magazine along with their winning essay, so please send a good quality color photo (no blurry printouts).
• No application is needed and there is no deadline, but you must meet the eligibility requirements and include all of the items listed above to be considered.
• Mail your essay, transcripts, photo, school name, and contact info (phone number, address, and e-mail) to:
  

Alert Magazine
Attn: Scholarship
P.O. Box 4833
Boise, Idaho 83711

Application: No Application is needed - Web Site: http://www.alertmagazine.org/scholarship.php
Deadline: No Deadline - A scholarship is awarded within each state with each edition of Alert Magazine.
Awards: $500

Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship and Conference Program

Eligibility: high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in journalism and who demonstrate qualities of "free spirit."
Application: http://www.freedomforum.org/freespirit/
Deadline: February 15, 2012
Awards: The annual Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship and Journalism Conference program awards $1,000 college scholarships to rising high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in journalism and who demonstrate qualities of “free spirit.”

American Cancer Society Great West Division Scholarship Program

The Great West Division of the American Cancer Society has established a scholarship program to give young cancer survivors the opportunity to pursue their post-secondary education from an accredited university, community college or vocational technical school. The scholarship program is designed to ease the financial and emotional hardships associated with fighting cancer and to assist young cancer survivors in reaching their academic potential and fulfilling career dreams.

Eligibility: Must be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21. Applicants must be age 25 or younger at the time of application.

• Scheduled to graduate from high school and/or continuing college in the upcoming school year.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming.
• Accepted without condition to an accredited university, college, community college or vocational technical school.
• Must have a 2.5 GPA or above.
• Must become a full time student at an accredited university, college, community college or vocational technical school in the upcoming academic year.
• Only those applicants who meet all of these eligibility requirements will be considered for scholarship awards.
  

Information: http://www.cancer.org/MyAcs/GreatWest/AreaHighlights/gwd-scholarships
Application: http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/content/@greatwest/documents/document/acspc-031525.pdf

How to Apply: Application packets can be requested by calling 866-500-3272. Completed applications must be received no later than February 24, 2012 and enclosed with the following information:

• Three letters of recommendation, including one from a teacher or school counselor and one from a physician.
• Essay of 500 words or less stating how a scholarship from the American Cancer Society will help further your academic career. Include your educational, occupational, and personal goals in the essay. Typewritten essays are strongly preferred.
• A copy of your academic transcripts from grades 9-12 and if applicable, your college/university academic transcripts.
• Letter of acceptance to an accredited university, college, community college, or vocational technical school (when available).
• The American Cancer Society Financial Aid Form.
• Copy of the first two pages of your parents’ (and yours if you were employed) 2010 IRS tax form.
• Completed Student Volunteer Form (only past recipients re-applying for scholarship).

Please do not staple or include front-to-back copies in your application packet.
Only complete applications will be considered.

Send completed applications to:

American Cancer Society
Attn: Randi Cress
920 N Washington Suite 200
Spokane WA 99201

Deadline: February 24, 2012
Awards: determined by individual

Best Buy Scholarships

Eligibility: Qualified applicants must:

• Be students currently in grades 9-12 living in the United States or Puerto Rico.
• Have a minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale), or equivalent.
• Demonstrate commitment to and involvement in community volunteer service or work experience.
• Following high school graduation, plan to enter a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States or Puerto Rico. Applicants who are current high school seniors must enroll no later than fall 2011. Applicants who are in grades 9-11 must plan to enroll no later than the fall term following high school graduation.
• Have never been selected as a Best Buy @15 recipient.

Application: http://www.bestbuycommunityrelations.com/ - Scholarship Applications will be available online in January 2012.
Deadline: February 15, 2012
Awards: up to (1,200) - $1,000 scholarships

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program

Eligibility: Applicants to the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program must:

• Be high school seniors, high school graduates, or current postsecondary undergraduate students.
• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at a U.S. based accredited four-year college or university for the entire 2012-13 academic year. Proprietary and online schools are not eligible.
• Plan to major in a course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology or select Design and Business related programs of study. See the list of eligible majors.
• Demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries using these areas of study.
• Be U.S. citizens and have permanent residence in the United States

Award Criteria: Scholarship recipients are selected based on the following factors:

• Academic achievement.
• Financial need.
• Participation and leadership in community and school activities, work experience, educational and career goals, and unusual circumstances.
• Please note special consideration will be given to the following applicants: first-generation college, female, minority, military veteran or a dependent of military personnel.
• The majority of the scholarships will be awarded to students majoring in STEM fields, with a heavy emphasis on Engineering majors.

Application: https://buickachievers.scholarshipamerica.org/
Deadline: February 29, 2012
Awards: (100) - up to $25,000 per year for 4 years or (1,000) $2,000 non renewable scholarships
100 Buick Achievers National Scholarships of up to $25,000 per year, available for four years, and one additional year for those entering a five-year engineering program. The scholarships can be used toward the total cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies, required equipment, room and board and other allowable expenses, less other gift aid known at the time of application (scholarships, grants and other awards that do not have to be paid back).

Elks Foundation Legacy Award Scholarship

Eligibility: Must meet the following:

• Any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2009, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2009, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2012. Great-grandchildren are not eligible.
• The applicant must be a high school senior.
• The applicant must apply online only.
• If the applicant's parent and grandparent are both Elk members, the applicant must apply through the parent's Elks Lodge.
• Students may apply for more than one ENF scholarship; however, they may win only one. In cases where the student qualifies for more than one, we will award the scholarship with the greater value.
• Legacy Awards may only be applied to accredited US American schools, colleges or universities. (Note: Applicants from Guam, Panama, Puerto Rico and the Philippines may apply Legacy Awards toward schools, colleges or universities in their respective homes.)
• Applicants must take the Scholastic Aptitude Test or the American College Test by December 31, 2011.

Information: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/legacy.cfm
Application: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/legacy/rules.cfm
Deadline: February 1, 2012 (complete the online application by noon)
Awards: Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships ($1,000 year for four years). The Foundation offers a total of up to 250 awards.

GAR College Scholarships - Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation

Eligibility: To be eligible to compete for the Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship:

• Parents and/or legal guardians of the students applying must have, or had, a career in the financial services industry.
• Students must be graduating high school seniors who are enrolling as full time first year students in pursuit of a four-year bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university in the United States.
• Students must demonstrate financial need.
• Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and rank in the top 20% of their class.
• Take the ACT or SAT I on or before the December test date and have results forwarded to the Gordon A. Rich Scholarship Program. (To report your ACT/SAT I scores, be sure to fill in code 9937 for the Gordon A. Rich Scholarship Program. If you submit scores from an earlier admission of the ACT or SAT I, complete an Additional Report Request Form (ARRF), available at your high school. Fill in code number 9937 for the Gordon A. Rich Scholarship Program and send the form with the appropriate fee to the appropriate address. Requests to submit ACT or SAT I scores through an ARRF should be made before November 30)
• applicants should complete the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE application online at http://www.collegeboard.com.

Application: http://www.gordonrich.org/html/index.html (read the instructions thoroughly to make sure you complete all the requirement by the deadline.
Deadline: February 10, 2012 (Postmarked)
Awards: (5) $12,500.00 per year renewable for 4 years.

KFC Colonel's Scholars Program

Eligibility: To be eligible to compete for the KFC Colonel's Scholars Scholarship, an individual must:

• Graduate from high school this academic year (between 12/1/11 and 8/31/12)
• Earn a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.75
• Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public, in-state college or university (start date no later than 9/30/12)
• Be a US citizen or permanent resident
• Demonstrate financial need

Application: http://www.kfcscholars.org/scholarships/
Deadline: February 8, 2012
Awards: Awards can be up to $5,000 per year. The scholar could receive up to $20,000 over four years to help complete a bachelor's degree.

National Co-op Scholarship Program

Eligibility: Must have a 3.5 GPA or better, complete the application including a one-page (500 word) essay describing why you have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program.
Application: http://www.co-op.edu or http://www.co-op.edu/scholarships.htm
Deadline: February 15, 2012 (Postmarked)
Awards: (155) $6,000 renewable scholarships

National Farmers Union Foundation Hubert Seymour Scholarship

Eligibility: National Farmers Union annually awards this $2,000 scholarship for tuition and books to a graduating high school senior who is continuing his/ her education at either a two or four year accredited college or university for any area of study. The scholarship is awarded based on the recipient’s academic achievement, social and community involvement, an essay and phone interview. The recipient selection date is April 2.

Applicant Requirements:

• Must be a Farmers Union member
• One page essay on “Farmers Union & Leadership”
  
• Completed application, essay, grade transcripts, and letters of recommendation must be received by February 12, 2012.

Application: http://www.ndfu.org/data/upfiles/scholarships/HubertKSeymourScholarship.pdf
Deadline: February 12, 2012 (Postmarked)
Awards: $2,000

National Farmers Union Foundation Stanley Moore Scholarship

Eligibility: National Farmers Union annually awards several $500 - $1,000 scholarships for tuition and books to any high school senior, college student or nontraditional student seeking funding to attend a two or four year accredited college, university or technical school for any area of study. The scholarship is awarded based on the recipient’s academic achievement, social and community involvement, an essay and phone interview. The recipient is selected by June 9.

Applicant Requirements:

• Must be Farmers Union member
• Completed application, essay, grade transcripts, and etters of recommendation must be received by February 12, 2012

Application: http://www.ndfu.org/data/upfiles/scholarships/NFUFOUNDATION_Moore.pdf
Deadline: February 12, 2012 (Postmarked)
Awards: $500 - $1,000

Scholarships for Military Children

Eligibility: This program was created to recognize the contributions by military families to the readiness of the fighting force and celebrate the role of the commissary in the military community. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be unmarried children of active duty, reserve/guard and retired military personnel, including survivors of deceased members. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and planning to enroll full-time in the fall of 2012 in an undergraduate program of studies leading to a bachelor's degree at any accredited college or university. For more information, visit their website at http://www.militaryscholar.org/.
Application: http://www.militaryscholar.org/sfmc/index.html
Deadline: February 24, 2012
Awards: $1,500

March Deadlines:

The Alert Scholarship

You can help others become more alert by speaking out against the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. All eligible high school seniors (see requirements below) may enter the Alert college scholarship essay contest. With each edition of Alert magazine, Golden West Publications awards a $500 college scholarship to the writer of the best drug and/or alcohol abuse-related essay that we receive for that state/region.

Eligibility & Requirements:

• You must currently be a senior in high school.
• Your high school must be located in one of the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington or Wyoming.
• You must have a grade point average of 2.5 or better.
• You must have plans to attend college after graduation (the college you will attend can be located in any state).

  Requirements:

• Write an essay about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drug and/or alcohol abuse. In your essay explain how the situation was dealt with, what you learned from it, what others can learn from the experience, and what was right or wrong (in your opinion) about the way the incident or problem was handled. Scholarship essays are judged in the same way that essays written for a high school English class would be: thesis statement, supporting content, grammar, punctuation, etc.
• Essays must be typed, double-spaced, and 650–800 words in length.
• Essays must include an official copy of your high school transcripts.
• Essays must also include a recent photo. Scholarship winners will have their picture reprinted in our magazine along with their winning essay, so please send a good quality color photo (no blurry printouts).
• No application is needed and there is no deadline, but you must meet the eligibility requirements and include all of the items listed above to be considered.
• Mail your essay, transcripts, photo, school name, and contact info (phone number, address, and e-mail) to:
  

Alert Magazine
Attn: Scholarship
P.O. Box 4833
Boise, Idaho 83711

Application: No Application is needed - Web Site: http://www.alertmagazine.org/scholarship.php
Deadline: No Deadline - A scholarship is awarded within each state with each edition of Alert Magazine.
Awards: $500

American Chemical Society Scholars Program

Eligibility: To qualify, candidates must be:

• Be African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
• Be a full-time student at a high school or accredited college, university, or community college
• Demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or science (Grade Point Average 3.0, "B" or better)
• Demonstrate financial need according to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA) and the Student Aid Report (SAR) form
• Be a graduating high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior intending to or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science OR intending to or already pursuing a degree in chemical technology
• Be planning a career in the chemical sciences.

Application: http://www.chemistry.org/scholars
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Awards: Awards are for up to $5,000 per academic year.

American Federation of Teachers - Robert G. Porter Scholars Program

Eligibility: To qualify, candidates must:

• be an AFT member's dependent
• be a graduating high school senior
• have a parent or guardian that has been an AFT member for at least one year
• submit a well-researched essay as part of the application (see relevant application form for topic).

Application: http://www.aft.org/benefits/scholarships.cfm
Deadline: March 31, 2012
Awards: 4 year $8,000 scholarship

American Legion Auxiliary Spirit of Youth Scholarship

Eligibility: You must have been a Junior member for three years and currently a member in American Legion Auxiliary.
Application: http://www.alaforveterans.org/what_we_do/scholarships/SoYSF/Pages/default.aspx
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Awards: One Junior member in each Division will receive a scholarship valued at $1,000 per year for four years (total $4,000).

American Legion Auxiliary Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship

Eligibility: These scholarships are awarded to children of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during the eligibility dates for The American Legion. The applicant must complete fifty (50) hours of community service during his/her high school years to be eligible for one of these scholarships.
Application: http://www.alaforveterans.org/what_we_do/scholarships/Pages/NatPresScholECW.aspx
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Awards: One $2,500 scholarship, one $2,000 scholarship, and one $1,000 scholarship will be awarded in each Division.

American Welding Society - District Scholarship

Eligibility: This Scholarship is for high school graduates who are enrolled in a welding-related educational or training program. (can be used for Lynnes Welding Training in Fargo)

• Most importantly, you must be enrolled in a welding-related educational or training program.
• You must also be a high school graduate or possess a GED equivalent.
• The school you attend must be in the United States or its territories, except for international scholarships.
• You must also fill out the scholarship application and provide any documentation requested in the application instructions.
• You are not required to be a member of the American Welding Society. As a matter of fact, if you are awarded a scholarship, you will receive a yearlong, full membership to the Society. If you are already a member, your membership will be extended for a year.

  In addition to the application form, you must enclose the following:

  • Statement of Unmet Financial Need - You must attach the Statement of Unmet Need Form, which must be completed by the financial aid office at your school indicating your current student budget, needs analysis, and financial aid awards, including scholarships.
  • Transcript(s) - You must submit official scholastic records or grade transcripts showing you attended a high school, trade school, college or university.
  • Personal Statement - Write down your ambitions, goals, background and other factors that will help the selection committee understand your commitment to pursuing welding education. If you have had prior welding experience, you must indicate how your proposed welding curriculum and chosen school will help you fulfill your educational goals.
  • Biography and Photo - One of the criteria for receiving financial aid is that you must share your successes with others. Be prepared to submit a photograph of yourself and a brief biography to help in preparing a student success story to promote future scholarship programs.

Information: http://www.aws.org/w/a/foundation/district_scholarships.html
Application: http://files.aws.org/foundation/scholarships/district_scholarship.pdf
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Awards: Paid directly to the school and will cover the cost of tuition, books, supplies and related institutional costs.

AWeber Email Marketing Scholarship

Eligibility: This scholarship is open to currently enrolled full-time college freshmen, sophomores and juniors, as well as to high school seniors in the United States who will attend college. Employees of AWeber Communications, as well as their immediate relatives, are not eligible for scholarships awarded by AWeber.

To apply for the 2012 AWeber Email Marketing Scholarship, complete the following 2 steps:

1. Take this 5-question survey which will ask you about how you use different communication technologies.
2. Respond the following essay prompt in 500 or fewer words:

Over the years, humans have developed many tools to make it easier for us to communicate with each other.
Think about the modern communication tools you use, and the answers you provided in this survey, and answer the following questions in an essay:

1. Of those communication tools, which do you use the most? Why?
2. If that tool went away forever tomorrow, how would your communication habits change? How would you cope with the loss of that tool? Would you still do the things that you used to rely on that (now gone) tool for?

To be eligible, please complete the survey and email your essay to scholarship@aweber.com by March 1st, 2012.

Please note that both steps are required - students must complete the survey and submit an essay in order to be eligible for the scholarship.

Information: http://www.aweber.com/email-marketing-scholarship.htm
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Awards: $1,000

Check'n Go Scholarship Contest

Eligibility: To be eligible . . .

• A student must be at least 18 years of age in order to submit their Scholarship Contest application and essay via email (the “Entry”); if under 18 years of age, the Entry must be submitted by the student’s parent or legal guardian.
• In order be eligible to win, applicants, or the parent or legal guardian submitting the applicant’s Entry must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States, and eligible to win under local law.
• For the duration of the Scholarship Contest (from Entry until after the Prize is awarded), associates or employees of any affiliate of CNG Financial Corp. or the dependent of an associate (employee) of any affiliate of CNG Financial Corp. are not eligible to enter the Scholarship Contest.
• To be eligible, the student must be a high school or home school senior graduating or earning a GED between August 1, 2011 and July 31, 2012.
• Eligible contestants must enroll as a freshman at a two-year or four-year college or university for fall 2012 semester or quarter. A list of the eligible U.S. accredited schools can be found on the official website of the U.S. Department of Education (http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx).
• The winner is required to submit the following supporting documents no later than August 1, 2012: (1) a copy of the student’s diploma or other official proof of graduation from high school; (2) a copy of an acceptance letter or other proof of registration from the student’s chosen college/university/certified trade school; (3) proof of age for those students over 18 years of age; and (4) proof of guardianship or parentage for those submitting entries on behalf of minor students. Failure to submit the supporting documents will forfeit the Prize and another winner will be selected.
• The winner must send their supporting documents via one of the following methods to arrive at Check ‘n Go no later than August 1, 2012: (1) scan and email to anne@checkngo.com, or (2) mail to Check ‘n Go Scholarship Contest, 4540 Cooper Road, 2nd Floor, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242.
• In the event that the original winner does not comply with the eligibility or Scholarship Contest Rules, or he/she forfeits the Prize, and Check N Go will award the prize to an alternate winner. This process will continue until the Prize is awarded.
• In the event of a Prize forfeiture, the winner will request and sign a Prize Forfeit Form and return it to Check N Go within ten (10) days of receiving the Form.

How to Apply:

• Email your application and essay to anne@checkngo.com with the phrase “Check 'n Go Scholarship Submission – [Student’s Name]” as the subject line.
• Before the Prize will be awarded, all information submitted in the application email will be verified. If ANY false or misleading information is submitted on the application, the student will be disqualified without notification to the student or if applicable their parent or legal guardian.
• Only one Entry per student.
• Essays must be written in English.

Here's how you win:

• Entrants with complete applications and essays that meet all eligibility criteria will be considered for selection.
• Check ‘n Go will evaluate the applications and essays, and select the winner in its sole discretion.
  • Applications must contain the following information: Entrant Name, Age, Email or Postal Address, Name and Address of the High School Currently Attending (or address of non-traditional school), the Entrant’s Telephone Number, the Name, Address and Telephone Number for the Student’s Legal Guardian or Parent, If They are Submitting the Scholarship Contest Entry on Behalf of Their Student.
  • The application email must contain the phrase “Check 'n Go Scholarship Submission – [Student’s Name]” as the subject line.
  • Essays must be 300 to 500 words in length.
  • The essay that best discusses how to manage money and what one needs to know to be an effective money manager will win.
  • Punctuation, grammar, clarity, and organization will be considered during the evaluation process, as well as content.
• All decisions of Check ‘n Go are final and are not subject to appeal.

Information: http://www.checkngo.com/about-us/company/checkngo-scholarship.aspx
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Awards: $1,000

Dish Systems $1000 Essay Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Open only to college-bound graduating high school seniors and non-graduating students currently enrolled in college (U.S. students only).
  
• One entry per student. Attempts at multiple essay entries or invalid information will result in disqualification.
  
• Plagiarism on any part of an essay will result in immediate disqualification. So don’t do it.
• See official rules and disclaimers below*
• Write a 500 word minimum essay on one (1) of the topics below. Writing more than the minimum requirement does not necessarily increase your chances!

  
  1. Communications satellites, video conferencing, telecommunications and other technologies were pure sci-fi fantasy in 2001: A Space Odyssey in 1968. What do you expect to see in the near future that will affect TV technology? What are the various technologies available today that allow more people to experience programs that were once only seen on television sets?
  
  2. The advent of the internet has changed the way we receive news and entertainment. Do you believe broadcast news and entertainment programs on television have been jeopardized due to the internet’s instant capabilities? Why or why not?
  
  3. Give us your take on the quality of TV programming today. Is it more of the same since you started watching or has there been a shift in the way shows are made today? How has it changed, if at all, since you’ve been watching?
  
  4. There are countless numbers of television channels in the United States alone. If you were the executive of a TV network, what kind of programming would you create and why? Does your network aim to entertain, inform, or inspire?
  
  5. With the 2012 Presidential Election just around the corner, do you think television—from outspoken political news programs to presidential debates—is still a major influential factor in presidential campaigns? Or is the internet a much more powerful medium in determining how people will vote considering, for example, all major candidates, political critics, and news organizations have taken to social networking sites such as Twitter to report and connect with voters?



• Submit your essays by March 1st, 2012 before 5 p.m. PST
• Essays will be graded based on correct grammar usage and execution of ideas on the student’s topic of choice.

Email your essays to scholarships@dish-systems.com attached as a Microsoft Word document (for PC users) or as a .doc file on TextEdit (for Mac users). Please name your document file with your first and last name. For example, firstname_lastname.doc.

In the email, include your:

Name
Address
Phone Number
High School Name, City and State
College You’re Attending, Plan to Attend or Have Applied For

Information: http://www.dish-systems.com/education/satellite-tv-scholarship.php
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Awards: $1,000

EngineerGirl! Food Engineering Essay Contest - 2012

Eligibility: The contest is open to individual girls and boys in ages 15-18. To enter you must write an essay. Choose one of the foods from the list and explain how it is produced, from the planting and harvesting of raw material to being ready to eat. Choose a technology critical to one or more steps in that process and explain how it works. Describe how different types of engineers (e.g. civil, mechanical, electrical, etc.) might have contributed to the design of the technology as well as key elements of that design. Talk about what engineers are currently doing to improve this technology. Be sure to include your references. Essay should be 1,500 words or less.

Consider these popular foods:

• Applesauce
• Ice cream
• Peanut butter
• Potato chips
• Sandwich bread
• Spaghetti sauce

Information: http://www.engineergirl.org/CMS/Contest/food2012.aspx
Deadline: March 1, 2012 (Must be received by 6:00 PM)
Awards: $500

Foundation for Rural Service Scholarships (available to rural students who receive SRT or RTC Services)

The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), in cooperation with the National Telecommunications Cooperative Association (NTCA), seeks to sustain and enhance the quality of life throughout Rural America by advancing an understanding of rural telecommunications issues. Through its various programs and initiatives, the Foundation strongly supports the continuing education of rural youth.

Eligibility: Applicants must:

• Be a graduating high school senior.
• Receive any telecommunications service from a current NTCA member 1 (except for students sponsored by an associate member company).
• Be accepted by an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school.
• Have at least a C grade point average (GPA). FRS scholarships will be awarded to deserving students whose academic credentials fall within an average to above-average range.
• Express an interest to return to a rural community following graduation.
• Be sponsored by a contributor to, or supporter of, the Foundation for Rural Service.
• Prepare a 300-word essay on one of the following topics:
  
  1. Describe your most significant accomplishment and explain why you believe it to be your most outstanding.
  2. Describe the community in which you live and indicate how it has influenced the person you are.
  3. What industry or opportunity would entice you to return to a rural community after completing your education, and why?

Application: http://www.frs.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1710&Itemid=75
Deadline: March 1, 2012 (Postmarked)
Awards: (30) $2,500 will be awarded across the nation.

Hamilton Award Scholarship Program (for Juniors)

What is the Hamilton Award: The purpose of the Hamilton Award is to recognize high school students for their academic, personal, and service achievements and to select students for the Hamilton Leaders Academy – a no student cost program that helps students get into college, transition to college, succeed while in college and transition to the post college world. Some of the services provided by the Hamilton Leaders Academy include: individual college admissions assistance, peer and adult mentoring, financial aid navigation support training in vision and goal development, and internship programs.

Eligibility:

• Is a Junior in high school.
• Is college bound.
• Has a strong record of community service.
• Shows a strong commitment to their academic studies.
• Is a self starter and has proven this through activities such as: organizing a fundraiser, starting a business, creating a club or organization or working to help support their family.
• Shows passion and commitment to their interests. This is often manifested in athletic, artistic or academic achievements.
• Has financial and/or personal need. Hamilton Friends serves students from low-income households. When choosing our winners we take the applicant’s financial, family and community situation into consideration.
• Is committed to enrolling in the Hamilton Leaders Academy.

Application: http://www.hamiltonfriends.org/application.php
Deadline: March 14, 2012
Awards: $500 cash scholarship, a no student cost leadership training in Seattle, WA (2012) and in Guatemala (2013), college app assistance, scholarship search assistance, and more!

QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship

Eligibility: Must be a High School Junior. The QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship is designed to level the playing field of college admissions by equipping high-achieving low-income Juniors to apply successfully to leading schools. If you are a high school junior who has achieved excellent academic results in the face of economic challenges, we encourage you to apply for the College Prep Scholarship.
Application: http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/cps-college-prep-scholarship
Deadline: March 29, 2012
Awards: The College Prep Scholarship is designed to provide high school juniors with resources and information that will prepare them for the college application process. When students who are currently juniors become seniors, they will then be eligible to apply for the National College Match Program, which connects students with full four-year scholarships to QuestBridge partner colleges.

Rigid Lifelines™ Fall Protection Scholarship Essay Contest

Eligibility: This contest was created exclusively for United States high school seniors who have been accepted to an accredited college or university and have an interest in workplace safety.

Application Information: http://www.rigidlifelines.com/scholarship.html

Students from across the country are encouraged to participate by submitting an essay answering one of the following three questions.

1. How do falls from height affect the US workplace?
2. What is the most effective way of preventing falls from height in the US workplace? Why?
3. Are there certain industries in the US that are more at risk for falls from height? Why?

Entries will be judged on originality, quality of research, and the ability to effectively present one’s point of view.

Essay Guidelines:

• Essays must include original content, plagiarism will not be tolerated.
• Essays must be submitted in English.
• Essay contest topic should not be used in the title of the essay.
• Essays must be typed on 8.5" x 11" paper with 1" margins. The fonts should be 11 or 12 point Arial or Times New Roman. The essay should contain 500-1000 words.
• Essays should include name, age, email address, postal address, high school currently attending, college expected to attend, and phone number to contact.
• Immediate family members of Rigid Lifelines™ employees are excluded from the contest to avoid conflict of interest.
• Please submit all essay entries and contest questions to scholarship@rigidlifelines.com

Deadline: March 1, 2012
Awards: $1,000

Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Awards

Eligibility: Person being nominated (“Applicant”) must be a legal resident of the United States (excluding Puerto Rico) or the District of Columbia, who, as of November 17, 2011, is enrolled as full-time student in a state-accredited private or public high school, in good standing in grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.20, and who participates in a high school sport or club sport during the 2011-2012 school year, as determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion. Applicants cannot be on suspension or other disciplinary probation imposed by the school or school system at any time in the 2011-2012 school year. Applicants cannot have been arrested, charged with, or convicted of any crime. Sponsors may, in their sole discretion, complete a background check of Applicant including civil, financial, driver-history, any drug or alcohol dependency or treatment, criminal arrests or convictions, or law suits – either settled or still pending. If selected as a potential winner, in order to avail himself/herself of the prize, Applicant must graduate at the end of the regular 2011-2012 school year and be enrolled as a full-time student matriculating at a State accredited four year college or university, approved by Sponsors, carrying a minimum of 12 credits for the 2012 Fall semester. Trade, vocational and community colleges are not eligible.

Application: Apply online at https://www.sammyapplication.com/
Deadline: March 9, 2012
Awards: (25) $7,500

U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship

Eligibility: In order to be eligible for the U.S. Bank Scholarship Program, a student must be:

• A high