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This bulletin board offers students a variety of scholarship opportunities from Valencia Foundation scholarships that are unfilled to outside resources. Scholarship ad includes
application requirements, locations of applications, and specific
deadlines. Please feel free to check this board frequently as new scholarships are always added.
Valencia Foundation - Application opens May 21, 2012
Most scholarships offered through the Valencia Foundation require a student to demonstrate need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Valencia encourages all students to complete the FAFSA early each year and has a priority deadline of March 15th for the upcoming academic year. 2012-2013 Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application - Opens May 21, 21012
**Please be advised: Valencia Foundation paper applications will not be accepted after October 1, 2012. All scholarships applications will need to be submitted online.
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Michael Jon Dreams and Passion Scholarship
Due April 20
This $1000 scholarship is intended for culinary students at Valencia College who will attend summer 2012.
Please complete the Michael Jon Dreams and Passion application and include a brief personal statement which should include the following two (2) points:
1) Tell about yourself and what you want your future to look like.
2) Tell us about your interests and your passion for cooking.
Application is due April 20 and can be faxed to 407-582-3156 or by email to foundation@valenciacollege.edu
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Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund
The Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund (HHSFMO) officially launches the 2012 scholarship application period on Thursday, April 12.
Since its inception in 2000, the HHSFMO has awarded more than $630,000 in scholarships to 173 students in Central Florida. The HHSFMO recognizes the continuing need for quality education, the financial challenges of our community, and the difference scholarship support can have in a student’s academic success.
Each $5,000 scholarship is credited directly to the student’s account at College/University. The scholarship award must be used for tuition, lab fees and/or books.
To complete an online appliclation click here. The applications deadline is Friday, May 31, 2012.
EXECUTIVE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL
ADULT STUDENTS IN SCHOLASTIC RANSITION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) Scholarship is a non-discriminatory, educational scholarship program for the benefit of non-traditional students. These include persons who are past high school age and who are entering a college, university, or trade schools and/or the workforce for the first time, non-traditional students already enrolled in a college/university or trade program, are re-training due to changes in the workplace, or who otherwise are not the traditional college or trade school student, recently finished with high school.
The ASIST Scholarship Program helps provide financial support to adult students in a variety of transitional situations. The goal of the ASIST Program is to enable recipients to improve their self-esteem and to have a positive impact on the recipient’s personal life, employment, family, and community.
In addition to the Chapter ASIST, there are twelve Corporate awards (payable in USD) given annually. Corporate candidates are selected from Chapter winners.
Awards are provided for the recipients’ education and related expenses to aid them in obtaining the necessary educational skills to help achieve career goals and objectives. Related expenses include tuition, books and mandatory fees from schools (such as lab fees), and child care. Not included are such things as rent, utility payments, travel expense, or repayment of student loans. Checks for Chapter and Corporate scholarship awards are paid directly to the respective college or university. Scholarship awards are valid for two years from date granted. Unclaimed awards will be returned to the Chapter or Corporate B/C/DP accounts for redistribution.
Selection criteria includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Financial need
- Socially, physically and economically challenged adults
- Responsible for small children
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Clearly define career goals and objectives
- Specify the educational requirements to attain the above goals and objectives
- Utilize re-entry programs available through colleges/universities, community agencies and service groups or career professionals
- 18 years of age or older
- Applicant must reside within the boundaries of an EWI Chapter
Please click here to access the Asist scholarship application.
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Brock Blake Student Entrepreneur of the Year Scholarship Award
Award Amount: $2,500
Who can apply: Undergraduate, MBA Students
Application Deadline: July 1, 2012
Minimum GPA Required: 3.2 based on a 4.0 scale
Brock Blake, CEO of Lendio, once won a similar scholarship in an entrepreneur contest during his time in college. He used the money to start his own career as an entrepreneur and now wants to give back and help other aspiring business owners get a similar head start.
To apply: applicants must submit a 500-1,000 word essay along with your contact information to http://www.lendio.com/scholarship/
The Lendio Brock Blake Student Entrepreneur of the Year essay contest is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and District of Columbia who are eighteen (18) years of age or older a the time of submission and who are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university or who will be enrolled by October 1, 2012. Current employees, officers, directors and agents of sponsor and its related companies and members of their immediate families (defined as spouse, parents, siblings and children) and persons residing at the same address are not eligible to be awarded this scholarship. Void where prohibited.
Area of Study: General, Business or MBA
Please submit scholarship applications to:
Lendio, Inc.
3630 W. South Jordan Parkway, Suite 202
South Jordan, UT 84095
Website: http://www.lendio.com/
Please click here for additonal scholarship information.
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CCEW
Council for Continuing Education For Women Of Central Florida, Inc
Beatrice B. Ettinger Scholarship Award, Established 1988
PURPOSE: To assist women to continue their vocational or professional education.
ELIGIBILITY:
- Woman, at least 30 years old.
- Full time resident of Central Florida for at least the previous 12 months.
- Documentation of financial need.
- Attainable career goal and/or ability to improve earning capacity/skills.
AWARD AMOUNT AND RULES:
- Up to $1500 may be awarded annually to successful applicants.
- Must successfully complete each semester/course to receive next payment.
- Funds may be used for tuition and/or approved education associated fees, such as books or day care costs for children. School funds are paid directly to school or service provider following approval.
- Applicant must attend an educational institution in Central Florida.
- Applicant must provide scholarship award letter each semester to the school.
- Fund balance not used for two years will be forfeited unless recipient makes a written request for an extension and committee accepts request.
Mail application by April 16, 2012 to:
CCEW
Beatrice B. Ettinger Scholarship
PO Box 531161
Orlando, FL 32853
Recommendation letters and transcripts are strongly encouraged and should be attached.
Multiple scholarships may be awarded. Scholarship finalists will be contacted with a time and place for a personal interview.
E-mail questions to: cflccew@aol.com.
Click here to access additional scholarship details and application.
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CEO of Tomorrow Scholarship
Who Can Apply: Undergraduates, MBA students
Application Deadline: July 1, 2012
Minimum GPA Required: 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
Amount of Award: $2,500
Area of Study: General, Business or MBA
As a source for CEO News and inspiration for chief executives, CEO is interested in the success of not only the business leaders of today, but also the CEOs of tomorrow.
For this reason, we are awarding a $2,500 scholarship to students interested in business leadership and/or entrepreneurship. The following submissions are required to be considered for the scholarship: (1) A short online survey and (2) a 500-1000 word essay on “the CEO of tomorrow”. Possible topics could include (but are not limited to) company structure, company culture or utilization of technology.
Enrollment Requirements: The CEO of Tomorrow Scholarship essay contest is open only to those legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of submission and who are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university or who will be enrolled by November 1, 2013. Current employees, officers, directors and agents of Sponsor and its related companies and members of their immediate families (defined as spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and persons residing at the same address are not eligible to be awarded this scholarship. Void where prohibited.
To apply, complete the survey and essay found at http://www.ceo.com/ceo-of-tomorrow-scholarship/
CEO of Tomorrow Scholarship – Contact Information:
Email: scholarship@ceo.com
Website: http://www.ceo.com/
Address: 350 S. 400 W. Suite 101, Lindon, Utah 84042
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DegreedUp.org Announces Scholarships for Spring 2012
Award: $1,250.00 DegreedUp.org Cash Scholarship
Any student (future or current) that has been accepted or attends a community college, technical/trade College, or university may apply. The first 15 applicants of each deadline month (see below) will receive one free product of their choice from the DegreedUp store shipped via regular mail.
You may apply online at www.degreedup.org/cash-scholarship.html.
Postmarked deadlines: April 27th, 2012, May 27th, 2012, June 27th, 2012, and July 27th, 2012.
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Diversity Enhancement Scholarship for Transfers (DEST)
(Formerly known as Minority Community College Transfer Scholarship)
The Diversity Enhancement Scholarship for Transfers (DEST) is a competitive program for qualified minority (Alaskan Native, American Indian, Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Pacific Islander) Florida residents, which is awarded on the basis of financial need, academic merit, both need/merit, and other selection criteria. You must adhere to the following application guidelines in order to qualify for priority consideration. *The program gives priority to students who declare a major in one of the STEM disciplines: fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
Fall 2012 - Spring 2013: Please visit http://eeo.ucf.edu/documents/2012-13DESTNewApplication.pdf to apply by May 14, 2012.
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Fall 2012 - Spring 2013: Please visit http://eeo.ucf.edu/documents/2012-13DESTNewApplication.pdf to apply by May 14, 2012.
Edmond Amateis Scholarship Foundation – SunTrust Bank
Award Amount: $1,500.00
The Edmond Amateis Foundation has scholarship funds available for local students with financial need, as determined by your school’s Financial Aid office. The scholarship amount is $1,500.00 per annual academic year, to be distributed equally over the terms of that year. After the first distribution, the recipient must be enrolled in subsequent terms to remain entitled to that terms distribution.
The general eligibility criterion is summarized on the Edmond Amateis Foundation Scholarship application form. The main criterion for consideration will be the letter attached to the application, as required by term 12 of the application.
If you meet the criterion and wish to apply, please complete the Edmond Amateis Foundation Scholarship application form found here. Please include a copy of your most recent transcript and the required letter. You must deliver all required documentation to your Financial Aid office no later than May 31st, 2012, addressed to the Edmond Amateis Foundation.
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Education Assistance for Minorities
1. Wake Forest University has an opportunity for minority students to attend its MBA program for FREE. Please pass along this opportunity to your friends, families. This is a great school and a tremendous opportunity to attend a top graduate school. See the details below, the contact person is: Derrick S. Boone, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Marketing, Rm. 3139 Worrell Professional Center, Babcock Graduate School of Management - Wake Forest University WINSTON SALEM NC 27109-8738 email: derrick.boone@mba.wfu.edu or visit www.wfu.edu toll free (866) 925-3622 for more information.
2. Black Male Teachers needed. Do you know any Black Males who are seniors in high school who want to go to college out of state for FREE? The CALL ME MISTER program is offered by 4 historically black colleges in South Carolina, Benedict College, Chaflin University, Morris College and South Carolina State University - visit the www.callmemister.clemson.edu/index.htl for details online application or call 1.800.640.2657 for more information.
3. Harvard University is offering free tuition to families of HONOR STUDENTS if their income is less than $125,000 per year. Visit www.fao.fas.harvard.edc or call 617.495.1581 for more information.
4. Syracuse University School of Architecture is desperately seeking young women and men of color interested in pursuing a 5 yr. professional degree in Architecture. Contact: Mark Robbins, Dean School of Architecture, 201 Slocum Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244-1250 (315) 443-256 www.soa.syr.edu/indes.php for more information.
5. A free pair of eyeglasses from Target for any child ages 12 and under who brings a valid prescription for glasses from their doctor. You can find stores with optical departments at www.target.com for more information.
6. APPLY NOW - If you have/know young adults between the ages of 18-31 with a High School Diploma. The Federal Aviation Association is taking applications for Air Traffic Controller School visit the website www.faa.gov/jobs_opportunities/airtrafficcontroller/ for more information.
7. The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, http://www.jkcf.org/, is offering two scholarships. The undergraduate transfer scholarship offers $30,000 per year to community college students to complete their bachelor’s degrees at a four-year college or university. The application is on line and the deadline is December 6th. The Foundation's graduate Art Award provides up to $50,000 to students or recent alumni with exceptional creativity and for up to three years at an accredited graduate school. The online application will be available November 1st.
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Hazing Awareness Scholarship
Seven $700 scholarship awards are available for the fall 2011 and spring 2012 school year.
This scholarship is intended for students that are enrolled in any accredited college or university that has a Greek Social Setting and may apply. Students must be in good standing with your school with a minimum 2.0 GPA or C average.
In addition, the first ten applicants of each deadline month (see below) will receive one free collectible rare “Big Walt Anderson” autographed book of their choice from CollegeGreekBooks.org, which includes The Secret Sisterhood and Pledge Brothers but not the movie Frat daze nor movies Secret Sister Hood Part 1 or Part 2 Fall of the Alpha Chapter, delivered personally by Walter “Big Walt” Anderson or shipped via USPS (post office) mail. Apply online at www.collegegreekbooks.org/cashaward.html. You may download the scholarship application as well.
Deadlines: April 6th, 2012, May 6th, 2012, June 6th, 2012, and July 6th, 2012. Your application will be valid for the upcoming deadline date only. You may apply once per semester only. Awards granted around the 15th of each month. You may check collegegreekbooks.org/cashaward.html for month award winners.
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Johnson Scholarship Foundation
The Johnson Scholarship Foundation is offering scholarship aid to two different groups of students who attend colleges in Florida Starting Fall 2012.
Group 1: the CHILDREN of UPS employees or retirees who live in Florida.
*Questions should be directed to the Scholarship Management Services @ 507-931-1682
*APPLICATION DDEADLINE: APRIL 15th
Group 2: students with disabilities who attend/will attend one of the eleven (11) State Universities.
*Questions about the Johnson Scholarship Foundation program should be directed to the appropriate university campus contact.
*APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 15
Applications are available for download at: http://www.jsf.bz/index_new.asp
Please note: applications must be mailed as directed in the applicable application. No applications are to be mailed to The Johnson Scholarship Foundation. This scholarship is pleased to offer these continuing scholarship programs for Florida students.
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Legacy Scholarship – For Longer Healthier Lives
Award Amount: $5,000
Each year Legacy awards the Dr. Alma S. Adams Scholarship for Outreach and Health Communications to Reduce Tobacco Use Among Priority Populations to two recipients who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited institution of higher education.
The awards will be granted on a competitive basis for the following: a) a record of commitment to community service on behalf of an underserved community, preferably related to tobacco prevention and/or control and b) the best use of the visual arts, media, creative writing or other creative endeavor to convey culturally appropriate health messages aimed at raising awareness of tobacco’s harmful impact.
To apply: please access the scholarship application from legacyforhealth.org/adams-scholarship.aspx and submit by April 30th, 2012. Awardees will be notified by June 29th, 2012.
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Luis E. Torres Scholarship
Luis E. Torres Scholarship Award was created to honor the memory of a dedicated teacher who battled lupus since age 8. The scholarship mission is simple yet profound; to recognize students who have overcome -- or are battling -- a medical obstacle to achieve academic excellence in their pursuit of higher education.
For the Torres Scholarship eligibility criteria and application please visit: http://www.luisetorresscholarshipfund.org/Scholarship.html
Please note: Applications must include the most recent sealed official copy of student transcript and a letter of recommendation from treating physician.
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National University Transfer to Triumph Scholarship
Since 1971, National University has been dedicated to making lifelong learning opportunities accessible, challenging, and relevant to a diverse student population. As a nonprofit institution, National University invests in its students by providing them with quality educational instruction and learning technologies, superior faculty, and exemplary student services.
Students who are transferring from a Florida Community College may be eligible for the Transfer to Triumph program. Scholarship requirements are listed below:
- Be in good academic standing at the time of application to National University.
- Have completed at least 30 semesters units at a Florida or California Community College.
- Their last semester of attendance was at the Florida or California Community College and is within 24 months of their application date to National University.
If students believe that they qualify for this scholarship, they must initiate it through their admissions advisor who will make a preliminary eligibility determination. Once the student’s entire file is complete, the Registrar’s Office will evaluate the student and determine official eligibility for the scholarship.
Students will be sent an e-mail indicating whether they have been approved or denied for the scholarship based on official eligibility determination.
For information regarding National University you may contact Enrollment Counselor:
Alessandra Roper
Online Information Center
National University-Orlando
25 W. Crystal Lake St Ste 157
Orlando, FL 32806
Direct: 407-254-1232
Website: www.nu.edu
Email: aroper@nu.edu
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund mission is to double the rate of Hispanic Americans earning college degrees. It was founded in 1975 and awards several kinds of scholarships in the United States. Applicants must either be a high school senior, an undergraduate or graduate student, or a community college transfer student. Applicants must also be of Hispanic heritage and apply for Federal Financial Aid funding using the FAFSA.
For applications, further information and scholarship requirements please visit www.hsf.net .
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The United Negro College Fund
The United Negro College Fund is a minority higher education assistance organization which is over 65 years old. It has raised more than $3 billion dollars and helped 350,000 students attend and graduate from college. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA and have completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA).
For applications, further information and scholarship requirements please visit
http://www.uncf.org/for students/scholarship.asp .
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One Stop Treatment - Health, Nutrition and Fitness Scholarship
Award amount: $1,000
For the 2012-2013 Academic School Year
The One Stop Treatment scholarship for Nutrition, Health and Fitness is designed to encourage students to create a personal brand for themselves as they enter a field where how you treat clients is just as important as what you want to know. From personal trainers, to nutritionists to on-staff fitness experts it is crucial that you are able to create a personal brand your clients can trust. This is done effectively executing self-promotion. The scholarship is awarded once a year, in August.
Application deadline is June 1st, 2012
Entry Guidelines for the scholarship:
1. 300-500 Word Essay – visit the site www.onestoptreatment.com. Browse through the site and spend some time getting familiar with the products and information. Choose a supplement to profile in your essay and how it can benefit someone trying to lose weight as a part of a balanced active lifestyle.
2. Fill out the application online – visit http://www.onestoptreatment.com/scholarship-application and follow the directions in filling out the final application process.
Scholarship Requirements:
-Essays must be original and written by the applicant.
-Essays will be checked for plagiarism, re-writes, and duplicates
Final application process will require:
-Copy of your essay
-Additional personal information as required for proof of full-time student status and active registration
For more information, please click here or visit http://www.onestoptreatment.com, email: scholarships@onestoptreatment.com or call 888.542.2148.
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PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC.
GAMMA DELTA SIGMA CHAPTER
STANLEY MULLER SCHOLARSHIP
OUR HISTORY
Phi Beta Sigma (ΦΒΣ) was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C. on January 9, 1914 by three young African-American male students. The founders A. Langston Taylor, Leonard F. Morse, and Charles I. Brown, wanted to organize a Greek letter fraternity that would exemplify the ideals of brotherhood, scholarship, and service.
THE PROGRAM
The Gamma Delta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated will provide up to three (3) scholarships in 2011-2012 academic school-year to deserving high school graduating seniors who demonstrate academic and community services excellence.
ELGIBILITY
To be eligible for the Stanley Muller Scholarship,
the student must:
- Be a United States citizen (subject to verification)
- Current enrolled in high school.
Parent/Legal Guardian and/or Student must be a resident of following counties: Orange, Osceola, or Seminole.
- Be a high school senior planning to enroll in a full-time accredited postsecondary institution. *
*Approved accredited institutions are defined as Title IV eligible, accredited, postsecondary two or four year colleges or universities, vocational, or technical schools in the United States. Proof of enrollment is a condition of eligibility for a scholarship award and will be required before funds will be disbursed.
APPLICATION
Interested students must complete the scholarship application along with the following:
- A 500 word maximum typed essay (see essay topic on application).
- Two (2) letters of recommendation (must be from a teachers, counselor, or school official).
- Official transcript of grades (2.75 GPA or higher required).
- Community Service (minimum of 30 hours) - Must produce signed letter from organization/church affiliation on official letter head.
This application can also be found on the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity website: www.orlandosigmas.com.
The application and all required supporting documents (transcript, letters of recommendation and essay) must be postmarked by April 15, 2012. Applications postmarked after this date will not be considered!
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
Gamma Delta Sigma Chapter
Attn: Scholarship Committee
Post Office Box 551126
Orlando, FL 32855-1126
Chair: Bro. Emanuel King
Phone: (407)-709-0194
All information received is considered confidential and is reviewed only by the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Scholarship Committee.
SELECTION OF RECIPIENTS
The Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Scholarship Committee may select successful scholarship award recipients based on the following criteria:
- Based on need
- Academic Excellence
- Community Service/Involvement Extra-Curricular
- Essay Evaluation
The committee will notify all candidates of their status by June 1, 2012.
PAYMENT OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
If approved by the high school administrator, the scholarship award certificate will be presented at your awards/honors program in the Spring. Upon verification of your enrollment, scholarship funds will be sent to your institution of higher learning. This is a one-time only award and is not renewable.
STUDENT AWARD RECIPENT OBLIGATIONS
Award recipients are required to notify the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Scholarship Committee of any change of address, changes in school enrollment, or of any other relevant information pertaining to a scholarship award. Failure to notify the scholarship committee in a timely manner of any of these changes may result in the forfeiture or delay of an award.
Click to access additional scholarship details and application, click below:
The ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY Guidelines
The ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY Application
For any questions concerning the scholarship, please contact Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity at orlandosigmas@live.com.
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The Hayes Barnard Paramount Equity
Young Entrepreneur Scholarship
Who Can Apply: Undergraduates, MBA Students
Application Deadline: December 31, 2012
Minimum GPA Required: 3.0 on a 4.0 Scale
Award Amount: $12,000
Area of Study: General, Business or MBA
The Hayes Barnard Paramount Equity Young Entrepreneur Scholarship, or Y.E.S. gives future entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop their ideas through higher education and help make a difference in the world.
Each year, The Hayes Barnard Paramount Equity Young Entrepreneur Scholarship will award $12,000 to a student who best embodies the entrepreneurial spirit.
To apply, submit a 500-1000 word essay along with your contact information to http://www.paramountequity.com/.
Enrollment Requirements: The Hayes Barnard Paramount Equity Young Entrepreneur Scholarship essay contest is open to only those legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of submission and who are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university or who will be enrolled by October 1, 2013. Current employees, officers, directors and agents of Sponsor and its related companies and members of their immediate families (Defined as spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and persons residing at the same address are not eligible to be awarded this scholarship. Void where prohibited.
The Hayes Barnard Paramount Equity Young Entrepreneur Scholarship contact information:
Email: scholarship@paramountequity.com
Website: http://www.paramountequity.com
Address: Paramount Equity, LLC. 8781 Sierra College Blvd, Roseville, CA 95678
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Rosa T. Brown Leadership Scholarship
Application Deadline: May 8th, 2012
This scholarship is available for graduating seniors in the State of Florida and The Bahamas Islands who plan to enroll in accredited public or private post-secondary institutions or training programs.
Only applications received by the deadline of May 8th, 2012 will be reviewed for funding consideration. There will be no exceptions.
To obtain an application, please click here or call: (407) 622-9382, write to: Zeta Educational Thespian Association, Inc. P.O. Box 6224, Tallahassee, Florida 32314-6224 or download at: www.floridazeta.com
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University of Florida: Scholarship Opportunities
The M.E. Rinker Sr. School of Building Construction has scholarship opportunities for entering FRESHMAN majoring in construction management.
The University of Florida application deadline is November 1st for the 2013-2014 year. Enter your major as Construction Management on the application to apply for these scholarships.
Interested candidates should contact Sallie Schattner at sallieas@ufl.edu
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VacationRoost Scholarships
Interactive Marketing Scholarship
The Interactive Marketing Scholarship is designed to encourage and promote creative marketing in relation to online business. A scholarship of $2,500 is awarded twice per year, once in August and January. VacationRoost is the industry for vacation rental homes, condos, hotels, and more at over eighty (80) destinations from beach to ski. Our business success depends on online marketing and we are excited to offer this scholarship to the up and coming generation of online marketing and professionals.
Application deadlines are the following:
-June 1st, 2012 for the August award
-November 1st, 2012 for the January award.
Entry guidelines for the scholarship:
1. 300-500 Word Essay – Visit www.vacationroost.com. Browse through the site and spend some time getting familiar with the vacation rental products, company, and information. Then choose something that interests you from the site i.e. vacation rentals at popular ski destinations. Write an essay about that subject, focusing on why it interests you. Reference the content/website that you are writing about.
2. Publish your essay online – After you write your essay, publish the essay online somewhere (personal website, blog, etc.) so that others may see your publication.
3. Narrative outline – Summarize what you learned about online marketing through the application process and explain why you deserve the scholarship. Consideration will be given to those who show an understanding of the connection between publishing content and online marketing.
4. Fill out the application online – Visit www.vacationroost.com/about-us/community/scholarships and follow the directions in filling out the final application process.
Scholarship Requirements:
1. Essays must be original and written by the applicant. Essays will be checked for plagiarism, re-writes, and duplicates.
2. The essay must exist online. This can include (but is not limited to) websites, blogs, forums, school pages/sites, etc. The URL of the essay will be required for proof as part of the final application process. This is an opportunity to learn about the connection between online content and online marketing. The URL of the essay will be required for proof as part of the final application process.
3. Your essay must generate at least 2 referring website visits (can include yourself) to the vacationroost.com website. It can be anywhere on the website (the content you wrote about, or anything else). Viewers of your essay will need a way to visit the vacationroost.com website from your essay. VacationRoost will verify that someone visited the website from your published content to vacationroost.com via web analytics and internal tracking tools.
Final application process will require:
1. Copy of your essay
2. URL of your publish essay online
3. Narrative Outline
4. Additional personal information as required for proof of full-time student status and active registration
Scholarship Application Tips:
Tip: Think creatively about where you can publish your essay online. Common outlets include Facebook, Twitter, Google+, email, and blogs. Try to be innovative in demonstrating what you learned through this simple exercise
Note: All Scholarship Winners will be considered for the Interactive Marketing department internship program. The program is designed to provide individuals with the opportunity to work in a cutting edge online and interactive marketing environment. The program runs year round.
Please click here to see additional information about this scholarship.
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The Valencia Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2011-2012 academic year. (Fall 2011, Spring 2012, and Summer 2012 terms.)
Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application for 2011-2012
Steps for submitting a Valencia-Selected Foundation Scholarship:
1. Please visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beginning January 01, 2011 for the 2010-2011 aid year.
2. Complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship application online for 2011-2012 Fall and Spring Terms. Along with your application please include your personal statement. Submit all documents to the Answer Center on your campus.
3. If you are awarded a scholarship, write a thank you note to the provider of the scholarship and submit to Financial Aid Services. Your scholarship funds will be released for your use only after the Thank You note is written.
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Orlando Amateur Golf Classic Scholarship (F408)
The Orlando Amateur Gold Classic Scholarship is currently seeking a student enrolled in nursing and allied health, building construction technology, hospitality management, business technology and administration, legal assisting, criminal justice, computer technology or engineering technology. Applicants must also meet these additional requirements:
- Submit a complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Demonstrate Financial Need.
- Have a Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Be a qualified minority student.
- Physically Disabled.
The scholarship will pay toward tuition. To apply, please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application found HERE.
** Remember to indicate the scholarship name & fund number (F408) on your application.
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Orlando Chapter IAAP/Sylvia Scott CPS Memorial Scholarship (F465)
The Orlando Chapter IAAP/Sylvia Scott CPS Memorial Scholarship is currently seeking a student enrolled in office administration for a $500 award. Applicants must meet these requirements:
- Submit a complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Demonstrate Financial Need.
- Have a Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Be part-time or full-time student.
The scholarship will pay toward tuition. To apply, please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application found HERE.
** Remember to indicate the scholarship name & fund number (F465) on your application. TOP
Mercury Marine Scholarship (F470)
The Mercury Marine Scholarship is seeking an applicant who is the
son, daughter, current spouse of a Mercury Marine employee or of
a former employee of Mercury Marine who had contributed to the scholarship
fund. Applicants must also meet these additional requirements:
- Submit a complete FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Demonstrate Financial Need.
- Maintain a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
The scholarship will pay toward tuition and books. To apply,
please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application
found found HERE.
** Remember to indicate the scholarship
name & fund number (F470) on your
application.
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Society For Information Management (SIM) Central Florida Scholarship
The Society for Information Management Central Florida Scholarship are pleased to announce they are seeking deserving student(s) for their scholarship award of $1500. Applicants must also meet these additional requirements:
- Submit a complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Demonstrate Financial Need.
- Specific Course of Study Information Management/Technology or related discipline.
- Have a Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Be enrolled Full-time or Part-time.
The scholarship will pay toward tuition. To apply, please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application found found HERE.
** Remember to indicate the scholarship name on your application.
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Jack Jennings Scholarship (F573)
The Jack Jennings Scholarship is currently seeking a student enrolled
in a construction technology or related career field. Applicants
must also meet these additional requirements:
- Have a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 Scale.
- Be currently working or intend to work in construction technology
or related career field.
The scholarship will pay toward tuition and books. To apply,
please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application
found found HERE.
** Remember to indicate the scholarship
name & fund number (F573) on your application.
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Central Florida Amateur Softball Association Scholarship (F623)
The Central Florida Amateur Softball Association Scholarship is currently seeking a student who has completed community service with the Metro Orlando ASA. Applicants must also meet these additional requirements:
- Submit a complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Have a Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Must be a Full-Time Student.
- Must be resident of Orange, Osceola or Seminole County.
The scholarship will pay toward tuition. To apply, please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application found found HERE.
** Remember to indicate the scholarship name & fund number (F623) on your application.
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Universal Orlando Scholarship (F711)
The Universal Orlando Scholarship is currently seeking recent graduating high school seniors from Dr. Phillips, Olympia, West Orange, Jones, and Evans high school. Applicants must also meet these additional requirements:
- Have a Minimum GPA of 2.0.
- Should a student apply, be accepted to, and attend the UCF Rosen School of Hospitality in Orlando the student will th
en be eligible for up to an addtional two years of scholarship awards.
The scholarship will pay toward tuition, fees, books and materials. To apply please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application found HERE.
**Remember to indicate the scholarship name & fund number (711) on your application.
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Anna Fertic Foundation Scholarship (F745)
The Anna Fertic Foundation Scholarship is seeking applicants who have a family member that must have resided in Central Florida for at least 35 years. Applicants must also meet these additional requirements:
- Submit a complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 Scale.
The scholarship will pay toward tuition and books. To apply please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application found found HERE.
** Remember to indicate the scholarship name & fund number (F745) on your application.
M. Overstreet Hospitality
Scholarship (F765)
The M. Overstreet Hospitality Scholarship
is currently seeking a student enrolled in one of Valencia's Hospitality
& Tourism Institute programs. Applicants must also
meet these additional requirements:
- Submit a complete FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Have a Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Demonstrated involvement in hospitality industry through work
and/or industry activities.The scholarship will pay toward tuition. To apply, please
complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application found HERE.
** Remember to indicate the scholarship
name & fund number (F765) on your application.
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Bloom N Grow Scholarship (F1143)
The Bloom N Grow Scholarship, an affiliate of Florida Federal of Garden Clubs, Inc., was organized by a group of West Orange County women sharing a common interest in gardening and horticulture. The purpose of this scholarship is to support educational opportunities for students who have an interest in gardening and horticulture. All applicants must meet these requirements:
- Must be Enrolled Full-Time or Part-Time.
- Preference for graduates of West Orange High School.
- Must be enrolled in Horticulture Science, Landscape or Horticulture Technology
The scholarship will pay toward tuition, books and fees. To apply please complete the Valencia Foundation Scholarship Application found HERE.
** Remember to indicate the scholarship name & fund number (F1143) on your application.
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Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship
Available amount: $5,000
Deadline: May 30, 2012
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
1. As of May 30, 2012 deadline, be less than 25 years of age.
2. Be a current senior in high school or in your first year of university or college.
Applications can be found by going to: http://www.studentscholarships.org/awards.php
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Big Dig Scholarship
Available amount: $3000
Deadline: June 1, 2012
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
1. You must be currently in Grade 12 and entering into your first year of college/university in 2012 or be currently in your first or second year.
2. Submit an essay that is under 1000 words by the stated deadline.
Applications can be found by going to: http://www.studentscholarships.org/awards.php
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Man Mac Automatic Scholarship
Available amount: $500
Deadline: June 15, 2012
To be considered for the Man Mac Automatic Transmission Scholarship, a student must meet the following criteria:
1. Be enrolled or expect to be enrolled in an undergraduate program by the Fall of 2012.
2. The school you attend must be located within Canada or the United States.
Applications can be found by going to: http://www.studentscholarships.org/awards.php
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BBG Communications Scholarships
Available amount: $1000
Deadline: June 30, 2012
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
1. Be between the ages of 16-21 on June 30, 2012
2. Submit answers to the two essay questions, which can be found on the application page, prior to the June 30th, 2012 deadline.
Applications can be found by going to: http://www.studentscholarships.org/awards.php
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