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

Anti-Bully Organization Scholarship

DoSomething.org Bully Text Scholarship

DoSomething.org Bully Text Scholarship is open to students under the age of 25 who invite their friends to learn more about bullying. Every applicant who refers 6 friends to play The Bully Text is entered into the contest to win a scholarship.

The Bully Text takes students through a scenario involving bullying situations and asks how they would react. In the scenarios, the student may take the position of the bully, the victim or a bystander. The purpose of the Bully Text is to get students thinking more about how bullying affects everyone.

The scholarship contest is sponsored by DoSomething.org, a 2.5 million member-based organization of young people who can make a difference in the world by getting involved in social issues. It is one of the largest organizations for youth and social change.

DoSomething.org is headquartered in New York.

The deadline for this scholarship is usually in JULY of each year, and the award amount is usually $4,000. 

For more details, visit www.dosomething.org/node/730939