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Scholarship Type Amount  Requirements How to Apply Priority Date
1800wheelchair Scholarship $500

Participants must meet the following criteria:

  • Enrolled at an accredited high school, college or university in the U.S.
  • Enrolled at the undergraduate level or your final year of high school
  • Age sixteen (16) years or older
  • Attending a U.S. based institution
  • Carry a status of “Good Standing” - i.e. currently enrolled
  • Maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (or equivalent)
  • Post marked  by  May 30, 2013

Write a poem, in a style of your choosing, on the theme of overcoming a personal challenge.  Please include a personal statement about yourself and how the poem reflects on your personal experience.  The poem and essay (combined) should be at around 750 to 1000 words (feel free to write a little more or less).

For complete application and mailing instructions please visit http://www.1800wheelchair.com/scholarship/.

More Info on 1800wheelchair		 Postmarked by May 30, 2013
Abbott & Fenner Scholarship Scholarship-2013-2014 Academic Year Up to $1000

1. Applicants will be high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.
2. Applicants will submit a 500-1000 word essay.

Email a 500-1000 word essay including your full name and mailing address to scholarships@abbottandfenner.com.  Topic: What have you done outside the classroom that demonstrates qualities sought after by the post secondary institution that you are hoping to attend? Also, which of these qualities means the most to you?

More Info on Abbott & Fenner Scholarship		 Deadline: June 14, 2013
AES Engineers Award $500

Must be a high school senior or any student attending a post
secondary educational facility . You are NOT required to be taking
engineering courses in order to be eligible for this award.
A recipient will be chosen based on character and their response
to an essay question.

Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question:

Reflecting on your personal experiences and/or circumstances, tell us something about yourself that distinguishes you as a potential scholarship candidate.

Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com
Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year.
There is no application packet for this award. Please do not include your resume at this time.

 October 4, 2013
American Indian College Fund Scholarship Varies

High school senior or tribal college student

Digital photo

Complete application

Must apply online at http://www.collegefund.org/students_and_alumni/content/how_to_apply.

 January 1 to May 31 for the 2013-2014 school year
Army Emergency Relief (AER) Award Varies

spouses and dependent children of soldiers

See website at http://www.aerhq.org/dnn563/Scholarships.aspx

 March 1 - Annually
BigSun Scholarship The Big Sun Athletic Organization is dedicated to providing an opportunity for young athletes to learn and to excel. We are attemping to develop programs in all sports in our community in an effort to keep our children motivated and healthy. $500

All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute.

Write a short essay answering the following 3-part question:

1. What are your most important extracurricular or community activities?

2. What made you join these activities?

3. What made you continue to contribute to them?

All essay submissions should be emailed to: athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com.

For more information visit Big Sun Athletics.


 June 21, 2013
BrainTrack Scholarships Award 1st Place-$1,000/2nd Place-$500
  1. Must be majoring in business, computer science, nursing or teaching.
  2. Must have completed at least 1 semester of studies.

 

braintrack.com

 Nov. 1 & Mar.1 Annually
Brazos $50K Giveaway Scholarship Sweepstakes Award 2-$5K Scholarships & 16-$2500 Scholarships

Applicants must be first year students enrolled
in an accredited U.S. Department of Education
college or trade school for the Fall 2008 semester.

 More Info on Brazos $50K Giveaway Scholarship Sweepstakes October 1-May 31- Annually
Campbell Family Scholarships Award Various

1. Undergraduate
2. Full-time
3. Must have pet care experience
(paid or volunteer)
4. Interested in making life better
for pets & their families.

banfieldcharitabletrust.org/
programs/
campbell-family-scholarships

 June 30, 2012
Cancer for College Scholarship $250-$16,000
  • Must be a US resident.
  • Must be enrolled in an accredited university or community college.
  • Must be a cancer patient, cancer survivor and/or amputee.
 More Info on Cancer for College April 1, Annually
College Access Challenge Scholarship One-Time Award $500 - $1,000

Must have a FAFSA on file and be Pell eligible for the 2012-2013 school year

Must be near completion of a baccalaureate or associate degree (e.g. within 30 credit hours of completion or one year of full-time study)

Preference will be given to students who have prolonged their college education due to financial need

Turn in your application to:

Financial Assistance,

North Shepler, 3rd floor, room 301

 

 February 25, 2013
Courage to Grow Scholarship Award $500

1. Must have a 2.0 GPA (minimum).

2. Must submit a 250 word essay.

3. Must be a legal US resident.

4. Open to undergraduate & graduate students.

Click here to apply

 

 

 

 

 May 31, 2012
CU Alumni Association Scholarship One year $1000 per year to be awarded over a two-semester period.

Full-time juniors and seniors, 3.0 GPA, all majors

See more info for link to online application.

More Info on CU Alumni Association Scholarship		 March 1, Annually
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) National Society award Varies

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in one of the following areas: history, political science, government, economics or nursing.

See more info for complete rules and an application

More Info on Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) National Society		 February 1-April 15 Annually
DegreeDirectory Academic Business Scholarship Award $1000
  1. Academic history
  2. Extracurricular activities
  3. Employment history
  4. Financial need is not considered
  5. Eligible students must be full-time students

Go to DegreeDirectory web page.

 April 1--Annually
Disabled Veterans scholarships fellowships Varies veteran or veteran's family More Info on Disabled Veterans
DREAM Institute Scholastic Awards Awards $1000 - $7000

High school seniors with physical and/or learning disabilities applying for college in next academic year

See website for details.

More Info on DREAM Institute Scholastic Awards		 May 2-Annually
Duncan Chisholm Trail Kiwanis Club Award 3-$1000 Awards

Scholarships available to Stephens County residents with a sophomore or higher status (not including graduate students).

 

More Info on Duncan Chisholm Trail Kiwanis Club		 June 1-Annually
Education-Portal.com Award $500-$1000

Undergraduate/Graduate
Pursuing a degree in one of the following areas:
-Criminal Justice
-Liberal Arts
-Architecture & Drafting
-Computer Science and Computer Engineering

www.education-portal.com

 April 1 Annually
Entre Nous Study Club of Lawton Award $300
  1. Upper level student
  2. Language arts/humanities major
  3. 3.0 GPA (minimum)
  4. Essay describing applicant's achievements, goals, and activities

Completed applications may be turned into 
Financial Assistance, 301 North Shepler.

 

More Info on Entre Nous Study Club of Lawton		 March 1, Annually
Fern Brown Memorial Fund Scholarship Award Varies

Attending or eligible to attend an Oklahoma 4 year college or university and need financial assistance.

 More Info on Fern Brown Memorial Fund Scholarship April 1-Annually
Folds of Honor Foundation Scholarship Scholarship Various

Must be a spouse or dependent currently attending or accepted into a four-year or two-year degree program at an institution of higher education, OR a vocational, technical or other certification program. Eligible applicants will be attending a post-secondary educational institution Fall 2011-Spring 2012.

See attached PDF file.

More Info on Folds of Honor Foundation Scholarship		 May 31, 2012
Foreclosure.Com Scholarship Scholarship $1,000-$5,000

1. Must be an undergraduate student. 

2. Must respond to an essay question.

 More Info on Foreclosure.Com Scholarship Dec 1, 2012
Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship Scholarship $5000

1. Must be a first year college student.

2. Must be under 25 years of age.

3. Must answer both essay questions.

http://www.rcc.edu/services/
studentFinancialServices/files/
HealthyLifestyles.pdf

 May 30, 2012
Heroes at home-Scholarships for Women Veterans Award 4 scholarships up to $2500 each

1. Female veteran
2. Enlisted personnel, officers, and those who have completed their service.
3. Demonstrated leadership
4. Community involvement

1st-Log onto

www.royalneighbors.org


2nd-Click"Your Membership

Benefits"

3rd-Select "Scholarships"

 April 15-Yearly
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Awards $500 - $10,000

Hispanic, US citizen or legal permanent resident

Minimum 3.0 GPA

 More Info on Hispanic Scholarship Fund TBD
John Gyles Education Awards Award Up to $3000

Full Canadian or American citizenship and a minimum GPA of 3.0.

 More Info on John Gyles Education Awards June 1, 2012
Lawton Noon Lions 4-yr Scholarship Scholarship $6,000

1. Must be a first-time freshman attending Cameron University Fall 2013.

2. Must be pursuing a baccalaureate degree.

3. Scholarship committee will evaluate applicants based on academics, ability, and civic activities.

Submit a Lawton Noon Lions Club Scholarship Application

 April 1, Annually
Lawton Noon Lions Club Semester Scholarship Scholarship $150 - $500 per semester

Strong commitment to assisting the visually impaired and promoting visual health and research

Must be enrolled full-time at either Cameron University or Great Plains Technology Center

Essay of approximately 300 words describing the applicant's knowledge of the Lions Club and their activities.

Application deadline for Fall semester is July 1st, deadline for Spring semester is December 1st

Submit a Lawton Noon Lions Club Semester Scholarship Application.

More Info on Lawton Noon Lions Club Semester Scholarship		 July 1 & Dec 1
MassMutual Scholars A national scholarship program for high achieving college students of African American, Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic descent interested in pursuing careers in the insurance and financial services industry $2500 or $5000
  • Be of African American, Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic descent.
  • Show proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired).
  • Have a minimum cululative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Be entering your sophomore, junior, senior or 5th-year senior year in pursuit of an undergraduate degree (any major will be considered) for the 2013-2014 academic year.
  • Demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the insurance and financial services industry.
  • Demonstrate leadership and participation in extracurricular activities.
  • Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Applicants will submit an online application at www.act.org/massmutual.

January 3 - May 3, 2013