Scholarships are listed by month according to deadlines for submission. Please keep in mind that the more scholarships you apply for, the more scholarships you may receive. Make sure you are reading the scholarship eligibility criteria carefully before applying.
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Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ccsf and Coco-Cola Scholarship Flyer
Amount: $20,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2020
Description:
Stokes Educational Scholarship Program
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9447/stokes_educational_scholarship_program_scholarship.php
Amount: $30,000 - 10 Awards
Closing Date: October 31, 2020
Description: The Stokes Educational Scholarship Program is a tremendous opportunity to gain valuable experience in your field while attending college and earning a degree. The Stokes Program is open to high school seniors, particularly minority students, planning to major in computer science or computer/electrical engineering.
With the Stokes Program, you will attend college full-time, then work during the summer at NSA's HQ in Fort Meade, Maryland for a minimum of 12 weeks in areas related to your course of study. You will acquire real world experience and receive a salary year-round. Best yet, after you graduate college, you won't have to go through the job search hassle - a position will be waiting for you in your area of study in the exciting world of NSA.*
Computer Science
NSA computer scientists work in areas such as applications programming, computer security and graphics, and the design and implementation of software involving database management systems, real-time systems, networking and distributed processing systems.
Computer/Electrical Engineering
The challenges and experiences in these areas range from pure and applied research, design, development and testing to project management and systems analysis. You will be involved in projects that focus on communication systems, computer security and networking, microprocessor applications, software engineering and optics.
*By participating in the Stokes Educational Scholarship Program, you are agreeing to work for NSA for at least 1.5 times the length of study upon graduation.
Benefits
A) Tuition and mandatory fees up to $30,000 per year
B) Year-round salary while attending college
C) Housing and travel entitlements during summer employment (if the distance between NSA and the school exceeds 75 miles)
D) Paid time off / health & life insurance / federal retirement plan
Nitro Scholarship
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17688/nitro_scholarship_scholarship.php
Amount: $2,000 - 12 Awards
Closing Date: October 31, 2020
Description: A student who is currently enrolled as a high school senior or in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
A parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States; A parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located within the United States; A student or a parent whose child has graduated from an accredited undergraduate school (a "School) and who is currently paying back a student or parent loan for his/her/child's educational expenses for such School ("Entrant").
Be Bold Scholarship
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17251/be_bold_scholarship_scholarship.php
Amount: $10,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2020
Description: To us, boldest does not mean "best", or "most accomplished". Being bold means being:
A) Earnest
B) Determined
C) Moving
The scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics. Furthermore, the scholarship will be unique in that it will favor students who apply earlier-who are bold and seize the day without procrastinating.
CARiD Scholarship Programhttps://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11172/carid_scholarship_program_scholarship.php
Amount: $50,000- 200 Awards
Closing Date: October 31, 2020
Description: CARiD is giving away $1,000 to offset your educational expenses for college! Just getting the essentials can add up quickly and CARiD wants to help - books, food, backpacks, some sweet spinners for your commuter vehicle, or whatever else you need to get ready for school! Most importantly - CARiD believes in higher education and wants to help you achieve your goals!
Golden Apple Scholars Program
Application: Golden Apple Scholars Application
Closing Date: December 15, 2020
Description: The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois is a teacher preparation and scholarship program for high school seniors, and first- and second-year Illinois college students who have the determination and drive to be excellent teachers in Illinois schools-of-need. We prepare you for immediate and lasting success in the most challenging teaching environments.
Golden Apple Scholars Receive:
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES:
Standardized test scores are optional and not required for acceptance to the Golden Apple Scholars Program. The review committee will closely review the strength of course selection, G.P.A., grade trending, personal statements and overall involvement for students wishing not to submit test scores.
Students accepted into the Scholars program must submit test scores after induction to assist in research purposes.
Home school students are required to submit test scores for application review.
Hispanic Heritage Foundation 2020 Youth Awards
www.HispanicHeritage.org
Closing Date: December 6, 2020
Description: High school student will receive Education Grants and be celebrated as Latinx leaders in their communities.
Eligibility:
2021-2022 Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver
2021-2022 Children of Veterans Tuition Application
https://osfa.illinois.edu/
Closing Date: January 5, 2021
Description: The application for the 2021-2022 Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver is now available online. Please refer to our website, osfa.illinois.edu. The applicant will need to print out the application and mail it to our office with the required documents. A copy of the application is also attached to this e-mail.
The Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver is a four-year in-state tuition waiver at the University of Illinois. The recipient may use his/her Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver at any of the University of Illinois campuses (Urbana-Champaign, Chicago, Health Sciences Center, or Springfield).
One award is available per conflict in each county, but the maximum number of awards per county is three. The following are eligible conflicts for this award: World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam Conflict, the Siege of Beirut, the Grenada Conflict, the Southwest Asia Conflict, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Specific information regarding the required service dates and medal eligibility is provided on the application itself. The application also outlines the selection criteria that will be used to determine award winners.
The priority deadline is January 5, 2021. Candidates must submit the completed application with photocopies of both the veteran parent's service papers (DD Form 214) and the student's ACT or SAT scores to our office.
All candidates will be notified by mail on or around February 24, 2021 whether they have been selected to receive the Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver. We appreciate your continued assistance in providing applications and information about the Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver to students.