Do You University Launch Update

Greetings all!  I wanted to let you know that after days, and weeks, and months of planning, meetings, researching, analyzing, writing and coding, etcetera, Do You University has officially launched today--finally!  I hope that you will continue to visit, and support me at the new Do You University website.  I have truly enjoyed posting to this blog when I could, and providing helpful scholarship information.

If you enjoyed reading my posts, you can continue to enjoy posts written by me at: http://www.DoYouUniversity.com.  If you are a high school student, join our free online community for high and secondary school students.  If you happen to be affiliated with a college or university you can also join the online community network as well.

Help us revolution higher education--JOIN the Do You University student movement, and let's revolutionize higher education landscape.  To join, click on the link above and then click on the sign-up or register here button located on the Do You University website.

Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications for 2014-15

XEROX TECHNICAL MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2014-2015

-- The deadline to apply is September 30th --

Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- The 2014-2015 Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship will provide funding to minority students enrolled in one of the technical sciences or engineering disciplines. The scholarship amount award depends on the student's tuition balance, academic excellence and classification.

Applicants must be academic high-achievers with a GPA average of 3.0 or better and must be US citizens or visa-holding Permanent Residents of African American, Asian, Pacific Island, Native American, Native Alaskan, or Hispanic descent.

Award amounts range from $1,000 to $10,000, and applicants must be enrolled as a full time undergraduate or graduate student in any of the following technical fields: Chemistry, Computing & Software Systems, Information Management, Material Science, Printing Management Science, Laser Optics, Physics, Material Science, and all forms of Engineering - including Software Engineering.

All applications must be submitted by Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

For more details, visit:
www.scholarshipsonline.org/2012/03/xerox-technical-minority-scholarship.html

FMA Foundation Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Scholarships

FMA Foundation Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Scholarships

FMA Foundation Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Scholarships are awarded to students majoring in programs that lead to careers in manufacturing. Up to 12 scholarships are awarded each year.

Students currently enrolled in or entering a certificate or degree program at a community, technical college, or trade school must have a grade point average of 2.5 or above. Students currently enrolled in or entering a university engineering program, or related field, must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above in order to apply for an endowed scholarship.

Scholarship money may be used for tuition, as well as books, educational equipment and tools if they are purchased through the college store. The scholarship does not cover housing or meals. Winners must be student members of FMA.

The scholarship is offered through the Foundation of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, Intl. FMA is a professional organization with more than 2,300 members working together to improve the metal forming and fabricating industry. They were founded in 1970 and are headquartered in Rockford, Illinois. The organization has been awarding scholarships since 1990.

The deadline for this scholarship is usually in MARCH of each year, and the award amount is usually $2,000 - $5,000.

Dow Corning Corporation Midland Site Mathematics and Science Scholarships Program

Dow Corning Corporation Midland Site Mathematics and Science Scholarships Program

Dow Corning Corporation Midland Site Mathematics and Science Scholarships Program awards 5 scholarships each year to students in Midland County, Michigan who are pursuing careers in science or mathematics.

Acceptable majors include biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental studies, accounting, finance, business and logistics. Eligible applicants must be high school seniors planning to attend an accredited college or university in the U.S. The scholarship is one-time only and not renewable.

The scholarship is merit-based. Eligible high schools include Bullock Creek High School, Coleman High School, H. H. Dow High School, Meridian High School, and Midland High School.

The Dow Corning Foundation was established in 1981 and is funded by contributions from Dow Corning Corporation. Dow Corning specializes in silicone and silicon-based technology, offering more than 7,000 products and services.

The deadline for this scholarship is usually in MARCH of each year, and the award amount is usually $1,000. 

A Scholarship for Women Interested in Construction

National Association of Women In Construction Scholarships

NAWIC Scholarships are offered to students who are currently enrolled in a construction-related degree or training program. Two different scholarships are offered every year to many deserving students.

The NAWIC Undergraduate Scholarship is for students currently enrolled in a construction-related degree program. They must be currently attending a school in the U.S. working on a degree in a construction-related field with one term left. They must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above.

The Construction Trades Scholarship is for students currently enrolled in a construction-related training program at a community college or technical school. The program must be approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship Training.

The scholarships are awarded through the National Association of Women in Construction Founders' Scholarship Foundation. The Foundation awards over $25,000 in scholarships each year. NAWIC was established in 1953 by 16 women working in the construction business in Fort Worth, Texas. Since then, they have been actively providing members with opportunities for professional development, education, networking, leadership training, and public service.

The deadline for this scholarship is usually in FEBRUARY of each year, and the award amount is usually $500 - $2,500. 

For more details, visit www.nawic.org/nawic/NFSF.asp

Join the Do You University Movement!

Do You University Launches Next Week!

If you read this blog with any kind of frequency, hopefully by now, you have seen my announcement about ForwardUniversity.com rebranding as Do You University (DYU).  We are ultra-excited around these here parts of the world these days because we truly believe that DYU is positioned to really help a lot of students out there in Scholastica.  I almost posted here the other night, but we were experiencing some last minute hiccups that made me delay sharing my exuberance.

The DYU concept planning began last fall, and the more we looked at our research and the market--the more excited we became about building, and launching a new admissions consulting company that employs a more student-centered approach to college admissions consulting.  In February, we began our developer search, and after many days of deliberation selected our web developer.    Once we engaged our developer, it was nothing but days, and days of strategic plan reviews, content writing and rewriting, system and process reviews, conference calls, and meetings via Skype, and other fun things like dealing with corporate formation, intellectual property and vendor issues.  Launching a start-up is a lot of hard work . . . whew . . . and we are still working, and striving for perfection or at least optimality, and cohesion.

So, good people--DYU is scheduled to launch on Monday, July 28th,  Yes, that is this Monday coming up people--y'know the day after Sunday (LOL).  After waking up this morning for some final edits to the website, and integrity checks, DYU should go-live on Monday, and to say that I am excited is an understatement.  This calls for a celebration, but alas there is too much work yet to be done for that right now--so, my friends we must continue to work hard so that DYU will become the very best at what it does.  Hip-hip, hooray!
Ok, enough of my celebratory and festive ravings.  Let me tell you why you should join DYU if you are in high school or secondary school.  You should join DYU because DYU was created and launched with you in mind.  If you are a college-bound student--that means YOU!  DYU's platform was developed to create a pipeline between you and the many different colleges and universities that are out there in Higher Ed land.  I am not going to waste precious time telling you about DYU here--find out for yourself--take the plunge--sign-up for your free student member account today, and let's get it started.

Sign-up if you are a Senior, Junior, Sophomore or Freshman.  Tell your friends, let's start a chain reaction--because the more students like you that join DYU--the more effective we will be in taking over the world!  (Just joking!)  But, seriously though, the more serious students like you that join the DYU movement, well the larger the voice DYU will have, and we all know that there is strength in numbers.  So, Join today! Create your individual member profile, and let's move Forward To Your Future!  

National FFA Scholarship Program

National FFA Scholarship Program

National FFA Scholarship Program is open to current college students or high school students planning to enroll in a two-year or four-year degree program majoring in agriculture. Students must be current members of Future Farmers of America (FFA).

Applicants must have at least a 2.8 grade point average, plus a history that demonstrates their leadership skills and dedication to community service. Students only need to complete one online application in order to be considered for all available FFA-administered scholarships.

To apply, students will need to complete a 1,000 word essay. In addition to an application, they will also be required to share information about their extracurricular and community activities. Tuition money may be used for books, supplies, tuition, fees and room and board.

FFA was founded in 1928 to support students and educators in the pursuit of agriculture education. They are headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The organization awards over $2 million in scholarships to deserving agriculture students across the country.

The deadline for this scholarship is usually in FEBRUARY of each year, and the award amount is usually $1,000. 

For more details, visitwww.ffa.org/programs/grantsandscholarships/Scholarships/Pages/default.aspx

Linda Lael Scholarship for Women

Linda Lael Miller Scholarships for Women

Linda Lael Miller Scholarships for Women is for women age 25 or older who want to complete their education. It is specifically designed to help women who were not able to complete their education previously due to barriers in their lives.

Eligible women must be 25 years old or older and planning to attend an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada. They must be U.S. or Canadian citizens. To apply, candidates must complete a 500-word essay that explains the reasons for applying for the scholarship, how the funds will be used, and how the scholarship award will help them with their education and career goals.

The scholarship is sponsored by author Linda Lael Miller, author of contemporary and historical stories that were on national bestsellers lists and won her numerous awards. Enduring her own struggles to become a writer, Linda established the scholarship to help other women succeed through education.

One winner per year will receive a scholarship award. Winners have included women from all walks of life who have struggled with obstacles that include disabilities, victims of domestic violence, single parents and older women, all of whom demonstrated a strong desire to pursue their dreams to complete their education.

The deadline for this scholarship is usually in AUGUST of each year, and the award amount is usually 1,000.

For more details, visit www.lindalaelmiller.com/lindas-scholarship/

Why I Started Do You University

The Do You University Revolution Has Begun

OK.  So, on last night I finally made the big announcement about the impending launch of Do You University.  I truly believe that Do You University is going to be a difference maker in the lives of many--if not all of the college-bound students that join the DYU movement by becoming a member of the DYU community.  Yes, DYU is a movement--a student movement to right the ship or let us say correct the current directional impact that higher education continues to have on hundreds of thousands of students in the United States, and around the globe.  As I am quite sure that you, and your parents are aware of the yearly rise in college and university tuition in the United States, it seems that every college or university whether small or large has joined the annual tuition increase parade.  Personally, I believe that such exorbitant ticket prices for a four-year college education are out of control, and similar to the way that American citizens get gouged at the gas pump--tuition paying parents are being gouged by U.S. colleges and universities.  So, what's a parent or guardian of an aspiring college student to do?

Middle-Class Family Incomes Cannot Keep Pace With Annual Tuition Increases

If you believe that I am being overly dramatic here let's look at some empirical data, and move beyond my mere conjecture.  Despite the fact that the economy is still in recovery, and the fact that the rate of inflation continues to outstrip the median family income in America--college and university tuition is up arithmetically at not only private colleges and universities, but tuition is also up at public universities that have for so long been subsidized for residents of the states in which those universities are located.  The Federal Reserve Bank chart below illustrates my point:

As you can see from the Federal Reserve's data, the difference in income and the cost of attending college in 2011-2012 is about 50 points higher than it was in 2001-02,  Furthermore, if I extrapolate, in 2014-15 the disparity will probably move to the 60-70 point mark. So, what does this do?  Increase the need for student loan indebtedness apparently, as more and more college financial aid packages constrict based on the parental and student income levels.  The irony here is that because household incomes are so grossly disproportionate to the perpetual tuition increases, it is nearly impossible for middle income families to keep up with such cost increases, and annual college tuition increases.  So, while colleges and universities continue to increase their tuition each year--most of them are doing nothing in terms of providing additional financial assistance in the form of grants, or scholarships. Instead, many middle-income families are left to their own devices, which usually amounts to government-backed Direct and Parent PLUS loans.

Student Loans Abound

The chart below delineates the stark reality of this new epidemic of student loan indebtedness:

Today's economic landscape impresses upon all future collegians, and their families to vigilantly prepare for their student's matriculation to the college campus.  Student loan debt in America has more than doubled from 2004 to 2012 to more than 900 billion dollars.  So, what's a family to do?  The simple and short answer is to start saving for your child's college education the minute that he/she is born; however, not everyone is able to do this effectively for a plethora of reasons.  So, the next thing you can do is try to save as much as you can, and be prepared to wing it.  That is to say, be prepared to set up a college payment plan to pay-off the balance of your student's cost of attendance once scholarship money, grant money or (un)subsidized loan funds have been applied to your bill.  This is always the practical alternative when you don't suddenly experience a major comeuppance six-months before little Stevie is about to go off to college because you found a chest of buried treasure in the back yard or the wall of your home using that ole' trusty metal detector.  Anyway, enough of my attempt at humor to lighten the mood.  My point here is simply this: college tuition around the country is exorbitant, and its about time someone started a movement to shakeup the higher education paradigm in America.  Otherwise, college truly will be for the children of the 1% alone, and eventually most of the 99% will be totally priced out of the market or if not, living beyond their college affordability means to keep up with the Joneses.

Why I Started DYU

So, this is effectively why I decided to start DYU . . . to try to fix the college affordability problem by creating an online platform that will empower each student member to recognize his/her power, and to know beyond a reasonable doubt that he/she has value, and true worth.  Join the DYU movement, and let's make this vision a reality together. Remember that you can sign up for your free student membership account at: http://doyouuniversity.com.

Fifth Third Scholarship

Fifth Third Scholarship Sweepstakes

Fifth Third Scholarship Sweepstakes is open to all college students age 18 and older. It is open to all U.S. legal residents, except residents of New York and Rhode Island.

Students may qualify to be entered into the competition in one of two ways. They are automatically entered into the drawing if they open a Fifth Third Student Checking Account. They receive an additional entry is they open a Fifth Third Goal Setter Savings account on the same day.

Students may also enter by sending in their name, address and contact information on a 3" x 5" card. Entries must be received by October 8. The winner's scholarship money will be awarded around the middle of October.

Fifth Third Bank is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was established in 1858. They offer consumer and commercial banking services as well as specialized services tailored to the needs of college students.

The deadline for this scholarship is usually in SEPTEMBER of each year, and the award amount is usually $10,000. 

For more details, visit www.53.com/student-banking/

Forward To Your Future!

I started blogging about the college admissions process, and things related to the college admissions process on ForwardUniversity (FU) in 2008.  At that time, my goal was to turn ForwardUniversity.com into a full-blown website about the college admissions and selection process.  I started FU as a means of writing about the college admissions application process in my spare time as sort of an underwhelming means for my daughter, Taylor, to become more familiar with the college application process, which at the time she didn't seem to be too enthused about.  Nevertheless, over the years, I have tried to write a post here or there that might contain tidbits of helpful information.  Despite my heart, and desire being in the right place, my time limitations were highly restrictive, and continually left me with a feeling of incompleteness. So, this year instead of trying to find time to write helpful and insightful posts about the college admissions and selection process, I decided to take a different approach--a more streamlined approach, but nevertheless helpful approach:  I decided to list various scholarship opportunities which I could normally do in a 10 - 30 minutes time (in the case of including multiple scholarship listings).

So, for about the last three to four-months, I have been posting various scholarship opportunities on this blog.  I figured that with the exorbitant, rising costs of a college education in the 21st Century that posting a few scholarships on a weekly basis was the least that I could do for those who visit this blog that I post to very sparingly at best.  Well, I have been waiting impatiently all summer to share a bit of new information with you.  Well, I guess it's more of an announcement than information, even though it is also the information (LOL). Sorry, my attempt at humor betrays me on this evening.  Anyway, I wanted to let my loyal visitors/readers of this blog know that ForwardUniversity.com will be shuttering its Internet windows, and this will be my last week posting to FU.  Hopefully, this does not come as too much of a surprise or too much of a disappointment to you.  If you seldom frequented these pages then you probably won't get all misty-eyed on me.  However, if you did look forward to the postings that appeared here--don't fret too much because FU is relaunching as DoYouUniversity.com (DYU), a college admissions consulting start-up, and online platform that will assist college-bound students, and their families to navigate the college admissions and selection process. DYU has been a long time coming, and has been in the works since last January.  Finally, we are about to launch, and I am very excited about the opportunity to provide college admissions information, and advice on a regular basis to the high school students who join the DYU community, which is also a free online platform for college-bound students who are currently in high school.

Introducing: DoYouUniversity.com

As I alluded to above, DYU doubles as a college admissions consulting site, and also as a platform for the college-bound.  DYU was created to empower high school students to express their individuality through the art of doing you.  Students who take advantage of our free platform will have an opportunity to take advantage of the many benefits of being a DYU member.  As a student member of the DYU community, students can build a customized student profile that they can be used to promote themselves to colleges and universities, as well as scholarship foundations, and the like.  Student members will also have access to free college admissions, financial aid, scholarship, college selection, and essay writing advice, among other things. Student members will also have a connection to many colleges and universities that they are interested in attending or learning more about.  Public chat rooms, and other topic-centered chat forums will also be available, and so much more.  So, if you are a high school student, join DYU's online student community:  meet your peers from around the Unites States and the world; chat with yours truly about the admissions process (yes, I will be answering your college-admissions related questions); attend online College Fairs and college forums.  However, most importantly, JOIN DYU's movement to revolutionize your future! After all, DYU is "All About You!"   I hope to see you at Do You University real soon.  Forward To Your Future!

SMART Scholarship Opportunity

Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program

Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program is for undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). SMART will fund the total cost of full-time tuition at an accredited U.S. college or university of the applicant's choice.

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be U.S. citizens and 18 years of age or older. A grade point average of 3.0 or above is required. Applicants must must also be able to participate in summer internships at the Department of Defense laboratories, and be willing to accept post-graduate employment with the Department of Defense.

Eligible areas of study include engineering, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, information sciences, behavioral sciences, oceanography, geosciences, nuclear engineering, and more. All students must be currently enrolled as either an undergraduate or graduate student.

SMART Scholarship was established by the U.S. Department of Defense. The program's purpose is to support degrees in the STEM fields to increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at Department of Defense laboratories.

The deadline for this scholarship is usually in AUGUST of each year, and the award amount is usually $25,000 - $41,000. 

For more details, visit smart.asee.org/

Ford Family Scholarship Programs

Ford Family Scholarship Programs

Ford Family Scholarship Programs offer several opportunities for students residing in Oregon and Siskiyou County, California to receive financial assistance for education. The scholarship programs are for high school and undergraduate students only.

Eligible students must enroll full-time at an accredited four-year college or university. Four separate scholarships are available. The Ford Scholars Program is for high school seniors or students currently attending a community college who want to transfer to a four-year college. The Ford Opportunity Program is designed to help single parents who are head of household and want to pursue a Bachelor's degree.

The Ford Restart Program is for older adults age 25 and older who want to return to college and earn a certificate or degree. All three programs are for students residing in Oregon and Siskiyou County, California. The fourth scholarship program is The Scholarship Program for Sons and Daughters of Roseburg Forest Products Co. and is offered in Oregon, Siskiyou County, California and other regions.

The Ford Foundation is a private, independent foundation of the Roseburg Forest Products Company. Roseburg Forest Products Company is based in Roseburg, Oregon, and is one of the largest privately-owned wood products companies in the U.S. The foundation is dedicated to helping small rural communities in Oregon and Siskiyou County, California. The foundation is not associated with the Ford Motor Company.

The deadline for this scholarship is usually in MARCH of each year, and the award VARIES. 

For more details, visitwww.tfff.org/ScholarshipPrograms/SummaryofScholarshipPrograms/tabid/83/Default.aspx

Mentoring Scholarship Opportunity

My Mentor Was Me Scholarship Video Challenge

My Mentor Was Me Scholarship Video Challenge is open to high school students and undergraduate as well as graduate students currently attending college.

Students may enter the contest by creating a video of 1-3 minutes long that describes their mentor and how they have influenced their education and career goals. Students must also include in their video, in their own words, how important mentor relationships are.

After completing and uploading the video, applicants will invite as many friends as possible to like the video. The winning video will be chosen based on number of likes, creativity, originality and quality.

The scholarship is sponsored by Dr. Cleamon Moorer and Associates, a Michigan-based non-profit organization that provides mentoring, annual giving and outreach programs that support and encourage students and educators to achieve excellence.

The deadline for this scholarship is usually in JULY of each year, and the award amount is usually $1,000. 

Kodak Film Student Scholarship

KODAK Student Scholarship

KODAK Student Scholarship recognizes both undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate exceptional skills in film making. The scholarship program includes both a tuition scholarship and a motion picture film grant.

Eligible students must be enrolled full-time at an accredited film school. Students must be nominated by their school. Three scholarships and grants are awarded each year to deserving students. The awards include Gold, Silver and Bronze awards, each including both a scholarship and a motion picture film grant.

Kodak, in partnership with the University Film & Video Foundation (UFVF), has held this annual contest since 1991 to encourage students who are pursuing careers in film making. The scholarship program is open to students internationally.

Eastman Kodak Company, commonly known as Kodak, is an American technology company focused on imaging solutions and services for businesses. The company was founded by George Eastman in 1888 and is headquartered in Rochester, New York.

The deadline for this scholarship is usually in MAY of each year, and the award amount is usually $3,000 - $5,000. 

National EMT Scholarship

NAEMT Scholarships

NAEMT Scholarships are designed to provide educational support for the advancement of EMS personnel. Individual, active members of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) are eligible to apply.

Scholarships are offered in the spring/summer, and fall/winter. They apply to those who are First Responders, EMT-Basic, and Paramedics who plan to enroll in an education program that leads to the next level in their EMS career and certification. Eligible applicants must demonstrate a commitment to their career, financial need, and dedication to their community.

To apply, candidates must submit a cover letter that describes in 1,000 words or less their career goals in the field of EMS and how the scholarship will help them achieve it.

The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians began in 1975 and now has more than 40,000 members in the U.S. It is the only member-based organization supporting the interests of EMS personnel.

The deadline for this scholarship is usually in SEPTEMBER each year, and the award amount is usually $500 to $5,000. 

The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program

The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program

The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program is open to outstanding high school seniors who plan to enroll at either Duke University or the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Each year, 36 FULL scholarships are awarded.

Eligible students must have superior academic records, strong leadership skills, commitment to their communities and demonstrated ethical conduct. The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program includes not only a four-year merit scholarship but also a comprehensive program of summer enrichment opportunities, mentoring, special courses, and unique access to the resources at Duke and UNC.

Eligible students may apply online and include their application, cover letter containing personal information, two letters of recommendation, grade transcripts, list of extracurricular activities, and completed essays.

The purpose of the program is to reward the outstanding efforts of high-achieving students and give them an opportunity to experience two superior educational institutions. Scholarship recipients will have access to courses at both Duke and UNC.

The deadline for this scholarship is usually in NOVEMBER of each year, and the award amount VARIES. 

For more details, visit robertsonscholars.org/about-us/mission/

Scholarships for Those Pursuing Graduate Education

The Beinecke Scholarship

The Beinecke Scholarship is a prestigious graduate school scholarship for current college juniors who plan to pursue a master’s or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. Applicants must demonstrate need-based financial aid.

Eligible students must be academically outstanding and demonstrate a strong commitment to pursue an advanced degree. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage high-performing students to pursue careers in the arts, humanities or social sciences.

To apply, students must include an application, resume, a cover letter that explains in no more than 1,000 words the student's academic and career interests and goals. Students must be nominated by the dean of the college and also submit three letters of recommendation. Over 120 U.S. colleges and universities are eligible to nominate a student for a Beinecke Scholarship.

The Beinecke Scholarship was established in 1971 and named after William Sperry Beinecke, who served as a lawyer at the Sperry and Hutchinson Company from 1952 to 1980. He formed the Sperry Foundation which funds the scholarship.

The deadline for this scholarship is usually in JANUARY of each year, and the award amount is usually $34,000 - $60,000. 

For more details, visitfoundationcenter.org/grantmaker/beinecke/forms.html

Americanism Essay Scholarship

Americanism Essay Contest

Americanism Essay Contest is open to all students in grades 7 through 12. The contest consists of submitting an essay of 350 words or less on "Why I Am Proud to Be an American."

Contest winners include one grand prize winner, one first place winner, one second place winner, and one third place winner in grades 7-12. Each winner receives a cash prize and a plaque. Any student in grades 7-12, including students who are home-schooled, may enter. Applicants must plan to pursue a college degree.

All applicants must be sponsored by a branch of the Fleet Reserve Association or a unit of the Ladies Auxiliary. The Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) is a non-profit organization that serves the interests of our nation's enlisted Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine active duty military personnel and veterans. The organization is chartered by the U.S. Congress.

Students may apply online and include their essay and a cover sheet. The FRA Education Foundation offers the scholarship program to help deserving students reach their educational and professional goals.

The deadline for this scholarship is usually in DECEMBER of each year, and the award amount is usually $1,000 - $5,000. 

For more details, visitwww.fra.org/Content/fra/AboutFRA/EssayContest/default.cfm

Scholarship for New York High School Graduating Seniors

Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship Program

Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship Program is open to graduating high school students across the state of New York planning to attend college at one of the participating New York colleges. This is a full tuition scholarship that also includes a yearly stipend for books and supplies and four years of paid internships with J.P. Morgan Chase.

Applicants must rank in the top 90 percent of their class and have SAT/ACT scores (minimum 1000 combined for verbal and math, and 21 for ACT.) They must be graduating seniors from New York City high schools who are New York City residents. They must also be accepted and plan to attend one of the 12 New York participating colleges.

As a Smart Start Scholar, students will work as a paid intern part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer at J.P.Morgan. They will receive professional training, mentoring, career planning and development, and experience in a corporate environment.

The Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship Program is offered by J.P. Morgan Chase as an opportunity for students to increase their opportunity for entry level, full-time employment at J.P. Morgan Chase. The purpose of the scholarship program is to encourage students to consider careers at J.P. Morgan Chase.

The deadline for this scholarship is usually in JANUARY of each year, and the award amount VARIES. 

For more details, visit www.jpmorgan.com/pages/smartstart/ny

Levine Scholars Program

Levine Scholars Program

Levine Scholars Program offers outstanding high school seniors an opportunity to earn a scholarship for each year they attend the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Both in-state and out-of-state students are eligible for scholarships.

This scholarship is for exceptional students, most of whom have grade point averages of 3.8 and above, SAT scores of 1900-2400, and ACT scores of 29-36. They are also students who are active in their communities and demonstrate strong leadership qualities.

Eligible students are high school seniors of high caliber who are accepted as freshman at UNC of Charlotte. Candidates must be nominated by their high school counselors. Up to 15 students are awarded the Levine scholarship every year. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years of college.

The Levine Scholars Program is funded by Charlotte philanthropists, Sandra and Leon Levine. Their dedication to supporting community and education demonstrates the qualities that are crucial for candidates for the Levine Scholars Program.

The deadline for this scholarship is usually in NOVEMBER of each year, and the award amount is usually $22,500 - $35,000. 

For more details, visit levinescholars.uncc.edu/future-students/levine-scholar-applicant-profile

Young Hispanic Leaders Scholarship

Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders

Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders is open to students of Hispanic ancestry who plan to attend a two-year or four-year college or university in the U.S. Eligible students must have at least one parent of Hispanic origin.

Students must plan to attend college full-time. They must demonstrate a need for financial assistance in order to attend college. Applicants must be able to attend the 33rd National USHLI (United States Hispanic Leadership Institute) Conference in Chicago, Illinois where awards will be presented.

To apply, students must include a cover letter, background information, complete a 500-750 word essay on leadership, high school transcript, resume, and three letters of reference.

The scholarship is offered by the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI), a Chicago-based non-profit organization dedicated to promoting education, research, and leadership development among the Latino community. USHLI is led by Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr.

The deadline for this scholarship is usually in DECEMBER of each year, and the award amount is usually $500 - $1,000. 

For more details, visit www.ushli.org/student/scholarship.php