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The Abacus Scholarship
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  December 15, 2013

Applicant may be any student enrolled in any institution of higher education.
www.gocollege.com/abacus/

ACT Second Year Scholarship Program
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  October 15, 2013

Applicant may be any student who is currently enrolled as a sophomore in a full-time undergraduate program at an accredited college or university for the entire 2013-14 academic year.
www.accountcontrolfoundation.org/

ADEA/Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Preventive Dentistry Scholarships
Amount:  $2,500
Deadline:  November 11, 2013

Applicant must be enrolled at a US dental school as a full time student and demonstrate a superior academic record and strong interest in preventive dentistry.  Applicant must also be an ADEA Individual Member. Click here for more information.

AES Engineering Solutions
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  October 4, 2013

Open to all students. You are not required to be taking engineering courses to be eligible.  Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to one of two questions.  
www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

AFCEA Military Personnel/Dependents Scholarships
Amount:  $2,500
Deadline:  November 15, 2013

Merit-based scholarships are available to persons on active duty in the uniformed military services, to honorably discharged U.S. military veterans (including Reservists and National Guard personnel), disabled veteran, and to their spouses or dependents who are currently enrolled full-time in an eligible degree program at a college or university.  See website for more details.
www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/undergraduate/DisabledVeteranScholarship.asp

AfterCollege Succurro Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

Applicant may be any current student pursuing a 2-year or 4-year degree in any discipline with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
www.aftercollege.com/content/article/aftercollege_succurro_scholarship/?source=ur-sch13

American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Amount:  $2,500
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

The scholarship is open to nursing students enrolled in a baccalaureate, master's or doctoral degree program in nursing with a GPA of 3.25 or higher. 
www.aftercollege.com/content/article/aftercollege_aacn_scholarship/76107013/

American Association on Health and Disability Scholarship Program
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  November 15, 2013

Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or be enrolled at least part-time as a graduate student and have a documented disability.
www.aahd.us/initiatives/scholarship-program/

American Concrete Institute Graduate Scholarship Program
Amount:  $3,000
Deadline:  October 15, 2013

Open to students (not necessarily at the time of application) who possess a Bachelor's Degree from an institution of higher education.  At the time of acceptance of a Graduate Scholarship (not necessarily at the time of application) the applicant shall have been accepted for graduate study at an accredited institution in an engineering, architecture, or material science program.  The graduate study program shall be in the area of concrete with an emphasis on structural design, materials, construction, or any combination.  Several scholarships available.
www.concrete.org/STUDENTS/st_scholarshipapp.htm

American Nephrology Nurses' Association
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  October 15, 2013

Various scholarships available.  Criteria and amounts may differ. Visit website for details.
http://anna.inurse.com

American Shotcrete Association Graduate Scholarship Program
Amount:  $3,000
Deadline:  November 1, 2013

Applicants must be a full-time first or second year graduate student studying in the area of concrete.
www.shotcrete.org/ASAscholarships.htm

The Associated General Contractors of America Graduate Scholarship
Amount:  $3,750
Deadline:  November 1, 2013

Applicant must be a college senior enrolled in an ABET or ACCE-accredited construction or civil engineering program, or a person possessing an undergraduate construction or civil engineering degree from such an accredited program. The applicant must be enrolled or planning to enroll as a full-time student in a construction graduate degree program or a part-time student on one of AGC's recognized masters'/doctoral programs for the fall term of 2014.  Applicants must also have at least one full academic year remaining as fall 2013, i.e., at least two more semesters.
http://scholarship.agc.org/pages/graduatecriteria

The Associated General Contractors of America Undergraduate Scholarship
Amount:  $2,500
Deadline:  November 1, 2013

Applicant must be a sophomore or junior in a four-year program or a senior in a five-year program. Junior and senior level applicant must have one full academic year of coursework remaining at the beginning of the fall 2013 term.  Applicant must be enrolled full-time pursuing a degree in construction or construction-related engineering and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
http://scholarship.agc.org

AXA Achievement Scholarship
Amount:  $10,000
Deadline:  December 15, 2013

Open to high school seniors who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited college or university.  Applicants must have demonstrated ambition and self-drive as evidenced by an outstanding achievement in a school, community, or workplace activity.
www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html

Back-to-the-Books Scholarship
Amount:  $1,500 - $3,000
Deadline:  October 22, 2013

Applicant must be a woman who resides in Downers Grove, Darien, Lisle, Westmont or Woodridge, IL and who has resumed higher education after a five-year absence.  Applicant must be within two years of completion of Bachelor or Graduate Degree or within one year of completion of an Associate’s Degree.
https://sites.google.com/site/dgaauw/Downers-Grove-AAUW/back-to-the-books-scholarship

The Beliz Law Firm Video Essay Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: December 31, 2013

Applicant may be and high school senior who has been accepted to a college, or a currently enrolled undergraduate student. www.belizlaw.com/?s=scholarship&x=0&y=0

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
Amount:  Up to $5,000
Deadline:  October 1, 2013

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program offers a competition for awards for undergraduate study abroad in spring 2014. Applicant must be receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two- year or four-year college or university.
www.iie.org/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program

The Best Price Nutrition and Health Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

Applicant may be any student enrolled full-time in college.
www.bestpricenutrition.com/scholarship.html

Birthday Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  Varies

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who will be enrolled full-time at a college or university during the 2013-14 academic year.  Applicant must apply during their birthday month.
www.cappex.com/scholarships/scholarshipDetails.jsp?scholarshipCode=bday

BG Scholarship
Amount:  $300
Deadline:  Last day of every month
        

Applicant may be any student who is college bound or in college, lives in the U.S. and has a minimum 2.0 GPA.
http://bgscholarship.com/

BlindSaver.com Scholarship Contest
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

Applicant may be any high school or current college student. 
www.blindsaver.com/scholarship.jspx

The Blogging Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  November 13, 2013

Applicant may be any U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is currently attending full-time in post-secondary education.
www.collegescholarships.org/our-scholarships/blogging.htm#apply

The Bodie Law Firm Scholarship Contest
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  December 20, 2013

Applicant may be any current 2 year or 4 year college student or law student.
http://bodiebankruptcylaw.com/the-bodie-law-firm-scholarship-contest/

BrainTrack Business Scholarship
Amount:  $500 - $1,000
Deadline:  November 1, 2013

Applicant must be a student with at least one semester of credits towards graduation with an appropriate degree in business.
www.braintrack.com/colleges-by-career/accountants-and-auditors

BrainTrack Nursing Scholarship
Amount:  $500 - $1,000
Deadline:  November 1, 2013

Open to students with at least one semester of credits towards graduation with an appropriate degree in nursing.
www.braintrack.com/colleges-by-career/registered-nurses#

Builders Foundation Scholarship
Amount:  $4,000
Deadline:  November 1, 2013

Applicant must be a graduate of a Chicagoland area high school (16 counties in Illinois, southeast Wisconsin and northwest Indiana).  Applicant must also be majoring in Construction Management or Construction Engineering and be attending an accredited institution in IL, WI, IN or MI.
www.bldrs.org/training-education/scholarships.aspx

Business Student Scholarship
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

Applicant must be a current Business student with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
www.aftercollege.com/content/article/ac_business_student_scholarship/?source=ur-sch13

Central Intelligence Agency Undergraduate Scholar Program
Amount:  $18,000
Deadline:  October 15, 2013

Open to graduating high school seniors, college freshmen and sophomores, who are at least 18 years old by April 1, 2013.  Student must be planning to enroll in a 4- or 5-year college program and have a minimum of 1000 on their SATs or 21 on the ACT and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.  Student must also demonstrate financial need and be available to work in the Washington, DC area during summer breaks.
https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/index.html#udergradscholar

Centurylink.com Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 18, 2013

Applicant may be any graduating high school senior or current college undergraduate student with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
www.centurylinkquote.com/scholarship

CertifiedBackground.com Nursing Scholarship
Amount:  $5,000
Deadline:  October 31, 2013

Applicant must be admitted or enrolled in a baccalaureate or higher degree nursing program and must maintain at least a 3.2 GPA.
www.aacn.nche.edu/students/scholarships/certifiedbackground-application

The Charles Shafae Scholarship Fund
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  December 1, 2013

Participants must be enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. Student must be at the undergraduate level and a legal resident of the US. Must carry a status of "good standing" and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2.
www.papercheck.com/scholarship.asp

Children Impacted by Crime Scholarship
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  October 1, 2013

Applicant must have been impacted by crime; either as a child of an inmate or victimized by crime - either themselves or a member of their immediate family.
www.writeaprisoner.com/CIBC-Scholarship-Application.pdf

The Christophers' Video Contest for College Students
Amount:  Up to $2,000
Deadline:  December 16, 2013

This scholarship involves creating a film or video that best communicates the message and mission of The Christophers and its belief that one person can make a difference.  Entrants must be currently enrolled in and attending a graduate or undergraduate program at a college or university.
www.christophers.org/Page.aspx?pid=273

CNA Training Scholarship
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  October 31, 2013

Applicant may be any student who is currently enrolled or will be enrolled in the next 6 months in an education program that will meet the education requirements to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.
http://nurseslink.org/cna-training-scholarship/

Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Amount:  $10,000 - $20,000
Deadline:  October 31, 2013

Available to current high school seniors attending school in the United States.  Applicant must be planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution and have a GPA of at least 3.0.
www.coca-colascholars.org

College JumpStart Scholarship
Amount:  $250 - $1,500
Deadline:  October 17, 2013

Applicant must be a high school 10th-12th grader, college student or non-traditional student who is attending or planning to attend a post-secondary institution.
www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/

College Student Scholarship
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  October 31, 2013

Applicant may be any student enrolled in a non-nursing college degree program, certificate course or graduate program.
http://nurseslink.org/college-student-scholarship/

College is Power Scholarship
Amount:  $1,500
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

Applicant may be any student 17 years of age or older who is currently in college or planning to start college within the next 12 months.
www.collegeispower.com/scholarship.cfm

The Company Corporation's Business Plan Contest
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

Applicant may be any entrepreneur who is at least 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen.
www.incorporate.com/business_plan_contest.html

Coursey Enterprises Nursing Student Scholarship
Amount:  $250
Deadline:  December 1, 2013

Applicant must be a first year nursing student and a U.S. citizen.
www.courseyenterprises.com/scholarships.php

Columbian Club Charitable Foundation
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  October 31, 2013

Available to college undergraduates. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident of Illinois and at least 25% of Italian heritage.
http://columbianclub.org/scholarship

Commercial Video Scholarship
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  October 1, 2013

Applicant may either be a graduating high school senior who will be enrolling in college full-time or any current full-time college student.  Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
www.cheapautoinsurance.org/commercial-video-scholarship-win-500-to-help-pay-for-college/

Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
Amount:  Varies
Deadline: Varies

Several scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors from the North Central WI area.  See website for specific criteria and deadlines.
http://www.cfoncw.org/index.cfm?pid=33&pageTitle=Scholarships

Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation
Amount:  $250 - $2,500
Deadline:  Varies

Applicant may be any high school, college or graduate student.
www.cksf.org/index.cfm?Page=Scholarships

Courage to Grow Scholarship
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  Last day of every month

Applicant must be a junior or senior high school or college student with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
http://couragetogrowscholarship.com/

David E. Whitmire Scholarship
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  December 15, 2013

Applicant must be either a junior or senior undergraduate student or a graduate student who has completed at least one semester and who has a declared major in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Police Administration, or Police Science.  Applicant must also have a 3.5 cumulative GPA.
www.davidwhitmire.com/#CRITERIA

Deals.servicebundles.com Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 18, 2013

Applicant may be any student attending or planning on attending a post-secondary institution with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
http://deals.servicebundles.com/scholarship

DEED Student Research Grants and Internships
Amount:  $4,000
Deadline:  October 15, 2013

Applicant must be studying in energy-related disciplines from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada.
http://www.publicpower.org/Programs/interiordetail2col.cfm?ItemNumber=31309&navItemNumber=38572

DegreedUp.com Scholarship
Amount: $1,250

Deadline: 27th of every month

Applicant may be any student that has been accepted or attends a post-secondary institution. www.degreedup.com/scholarship-awards.html

Department of Children and Families Scholarship
Amount:  Up to $5,000
Deadline:  Open

The Department of Children and Families Scholarship Program awards scholarship funds for youth who have been in out-of-home care and are entering a degree, license or certificate program.
http://dcf.wisconsin.gov/forms/pdf/dcf_f_cfs2197.pdf

Done Plumbing & Heating Scholarship
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

Applicant must be 18 years or older and be accepted into a trade school, college or university.
www.itsdone.com/scholarship/

Dorm Room Disaster Scholarship
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  October 31, 2013

Applicant may be any U.S. resident who is a student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in fall 2013 or spring 2014.  Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA.
www.movearoo.com/scholarship/rules

DoSomething.org Recycling Scholarship
Amount:  $4,000
Deadline:  December 12, 2013

Applicant may be a high school or college student age 26 years or younger.
www.dosomething.org/50cans

Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  November 1, 2013

Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student in a four-year or two-year institution. At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. Applicant must also be available to attend the Annual National USHLI Conference in Chicago.
www.ushli.org/student/scholarship.php

Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway
Amount:  Up to $100,000
Deadline:  October 20, 2013 and December 13, 2013

Open to any student 18 to 24 years of age.
www.drpeppertuition.com/

The Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Scholarship
Amount:  $10,000
Deadline:  December 2, 2013

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, be at least a junior, and have the intention of pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in science or engineering.
www.spaceclub.org/programs/goddard.html

Dream Award
Amount:  $5,000 - $15,000
Deadline:  November 20, 2013

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and should have received a high school diploma by September, 2013.  Applicant must expect to complete a minimum of one full year of postsecondary education by June 2014 and plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at the sophomore level or higher for the entire 2014-15 academic year.  Applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
www.scholarshipamerica.org/dream_criteria.php

Drunk Driving Victim Scholarship
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  October 1, 2013

Applicant must be a student who has been the victim of a drunk-driving accident and is pursuing a major in Insurance, Risk Management, Actuarial Science, Sales, Marketing or Business Management.
www.cheapcarinsurance.net/2012-drunk-driving-victim-scholarship/

"Education Matters" Scholarship
Amount:  $5,000
Deadline:  November 30, 2013

Applicants must be thirteen years of age or older at time of application and be a legal resident of the United States.  Applicant must be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2014) in an accredited institution.
www.scholarshipexperts.com/our-scholarships/education-matters-scholarship

Educate Your Heart Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

Applicant may be any student aged 16 years or older who will be enrolled in college during the fall 2013 term.  Applicant must also be a U.S. or Canadian citizen or hold a valid student visa, and have cumulative 3.0 or higher GPA.
http://krilloil.com/krill-oil-scholarship/

Electrical Engineering Student Scholarship
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a current electrical engineering student with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
www.aftercollege.com/content/article/ac_nsa_ee_student_scholarship/?source=ur-sch13

The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest
Amount:  $500 - $5,000
Deadline:  December 2, 2013

Applicant must be a registered undergraduate full-time junior or senior at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. during the fall 2013 semester.
http://eliewieselfoundation.org/contest2013.aspx

Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Competition
Amount:  $1,000 - $15,000
Deadline:  December 6, 2013

Applicant must be a high school senior who is a citizen of the United States on the date the application is signed.
www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm

Engineering Student Scholarship
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

Applicant must be a current Engineering student with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
www.aftercollege.com/content/article/ac_engineering_student_scholarship/?source=ur-sch14

Entertainment Blogging Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 21, 2013

Applicant must be a high school senior planning to enroll in a college in fall 2013 or a current college student.  Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA.
www.usdish.com/scholarship

The Estey & Bomberger Scholarship Contest
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

Applicant may be any current college student or any high school senior who has been accepted to a university or trade school.
www.esteybomberger.com/scholarship/

The Eve's Addiction Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 15, 2013

Applicant may be any high school senior or any student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in fall 2013 or spring 2014.
www.evesaddiction.com/scholarship.html

Fly High Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  November 1, 2013

Applicant must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen or hold a valid student visa and be currently enrolled in a Canadian or American University program for the 2013-14 academic year.  Applicant must also have a 3.0 or higher GPA.
www.flightnetwork.com/scholarship/

Ford Foundation Fellowships
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  November 15, 2013

Applicant must be a citizen of the U.S., demonstrate evidence of superior academic achievement, and be committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level.
http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/PGA_048001

Foreclosure.com Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000 - $5,000
Deadline:  December 15, 2013

Applicant must be an undergraduate student currently enrolled in college.
www.foreclosure.com/scholarship

Future Online Marketer Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  November 1, 2013

Applicant may be any student who has completed at least one year of post-secondary education and has at least a 3.0 GPA.
http://hubshout.com/?p=Scholarship

Future Engineers Scholarship Program
Amount:  $5,000
Deadline:  October 15, 2013

Candidate must be a full-time student at the time of application, pursuing a degree at an accredited institution, and be accepted into the School of Engineering.  Scholarships will not be awarded to freshmen, or seniors who will be graduating on or before June of the award year.  Student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
www.kellyservices.us/US/Careers/Kelly-Engineering-Resources/Future-Engineers-Scholarship-Program/

Game Innovators Scholarship
Amount:  $2,500
Deadline:  November 1, 2013

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study leading to a career in the games industry.
www.gsn.com/scholarship/

Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

Available to 9th-12th grade high school, college, or graduate student including adult students. Legal resident of the U.S. Currently in school or planning to start school within the next 12 months.
www.gkscholarship.com/

George J. Mitchell Scholarship
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  October 1, 2013

This scholarship is a national competitive award sponsored by the US-Ireland Alliance.  Named in honor of the former U.S. Senator's pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process, the Mitchell is designed to introduce and connect upcoming generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and commitment to public service and community.
www.us-irelandalliance.org/mitchellscholarships/

"Get Google" Scholarship
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  October 25, 2013

Applicant must be a high school senior graduating between January 1, 2013 and December 1, 2013 with a 2.5 GPA and be planning to enroll in a college by spring 2014.  Current undergraduate or graduate students must also have a 2.5 GPA.
www.highspeedinternet.com/scholarship

GLHF Career Development Scholarship
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  Open

This scholarship provides funding assistance for tuition and enrollment fees relevant to continuing education in a non-traditional or non-degree format for members of the Wisconsin bleeding disorder community. It is intended to enable people affected by bleeding disorders, or their immediate family members, to enhance career advancement. This program not only targets individuals with bleeding disorders, but also parents of young children and spouses of individuals with bleeding disorders. Applicants must be a Wisconsin resident or attend a Wisconsin Hemophilia Treatment Center.
www.glhf.org/Scholarship_career_development.htm

Good Deeds Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

Applicant must be a high school student (any year) who plans to enroll no later than the fall of 2019 in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education.
www.scholarshipexperts.com/our-scholarships/good-deeds-scholarship

Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Excellence Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  November 7, 2013

Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are residents of Wisconsin and intend to enroll in post-secondary institution.
www.kohleducation.org/students/

Hispanic Scholarship Fund General College Scholarships
Amount:  $1,000 - $5,000
Deadline:  December 15, 2013

Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage, enrolled full-time as undergraduate or graduate students and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
www.hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs

Holy Family Memorial Scholarship Program
Amount:  $5,000
Deadline:  No deadline

Applicant must be accepted into an accredited program in pursuit of a qualifying degree in Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Sonography, Occupational Therapy Speech/Language Pathology or Chaplaincy.  Student must be attending school full- or part-time and have a 3.0 cumulative GPA.  Recipient of the scholarship is expected to make an employment service commitment to Holy Family Memorial in Manitowoc, WI after graduation.
www.hfmhealth.org/scholarships

The Home Security Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

Applicant may be any current college student with a 2.5 or higher GPA.
http://yourlocalsecurity.com/scholarship

Hotelscheap.com Scholarship
Amount:  $2,000
Deadline:  October 15, 2013

Applicant may be any college student with demonstrated need.
www.hotelscheap.org/scholarship/apply

The Horatio Alger Wisconsin Scholarship Program
Amount:  $5,000
Deadline:  October 25, 2013

Applicant must be enrolled full-time as a high school senior in Wisconsin and be planning to enter college no later than the fall following graduation.  Applicant must demonstrate critical need, academic achievement and have involvement in co-curricular and community activities.
www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/program_wisconsin.cfm

If The Shoe Fits "Birkenstock Essay Scholarship"
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: December 15, 2013

Applicant may be any person at least 15 years of age who is enrolled or plans to enroll in college by 2018.

http://birkenstocks.sandals4less.com/blog/scholarship/

Infographic Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 18, 2013

Applicant may be any student attending or planning on attending a post-secondary institution with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
http://deals.servicebundles.com/scholarship

Illustrators of the Future Contest
Amount:  $500 - $1,000
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

Open to new and amateur science fiction and fantasy artists.
www.writersofthefuture.com/contest

Impact a Life Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and be enrolled in or accepted to an undergraduate or graduate program at post-secondary institution.
www.raffleticket.com/raffle-tickets-scholarship.html

Internet and Education Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 18, 2013

Applicant can be any incoming freshman or current undergraduate student who is enrolled full-time with a 2.5 or higher GPA.
www.attsavings.com/scholarship

Internet Reputation Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 18, 2013

Applicant may be any high school student who has taken either the ACT or SAT, has a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, and is planning to enroll as a freshman by spring 2014.  Applicant may also be any current college undergraduate student with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and is enrolled full-time during the 2013-14 academic year.
http://frontierbundles.com/scholarship

 

Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
Amount:  Up to $30,000
Deadline:  November 7, 2013

Applicant must be a current student at an accredited U.S. community college or two-year institution with sophomore status, OR a recent graduate (since spring 2009).  Applicant must have a 3.5 or better GPA and plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to begin full-time studies in fall 2014.
www.jkcf.org/scholarships/undergraduate-transfer-scholarships/

Jeanne E. Bray Memorial Scholarship
Amount:  $2,000
Deadline:  November 15, 2013

Applicant must be the dependent child of any public law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty who was an NRA member at the time of death, or the dependent child of any current or retired law enforcement officers who is living and has current NRA membership.
www.nrablog.com/post/2011/08/31/Jeanne-E-Bray-Scholarship-available-for-dependents-of-law-enforcement.aspx

Job-Applications.com Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 15, 2013

Applicant must be a full- or part-time student with a 3.0 GPA who is 18 years of age or older, is the resident parent of at least one minor child, and who has worked an average of 12 hours for each of the previous four weeks at the time of applying. 
www.job-applications.com/scholarships/

Journey Scholarships
Amount: $300
Deadline: Last day of every month

Applicant may be any student who is college bound or in college and lives in the U.S. and has a minimum 2.5 GPA. http://journeyscholarships.com/

JustHomeMedical.com Health Care Leaders Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

Applicant may be any incoming freshman, undergraduate or graduate student who is studying for a career in the health care industry.
http://justhomemedical.com/health-care-leaders-scholarship

Latino Entertainment Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 21, 2013

Applicant must be a high school senior or current undergraduate student with a 2.5 GPA. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
www.usdish.com/dishlatino/scholarship

Law Offices of Adam Perlutter's Scholarship Contest
Amount:  $3,500
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

Applicant may be any student enrolled in a college, university, trade school, or be a high school senior who has been accepted to one.
http://adplegal.com/scholarship/

Love Your Body 2014 Poster Contest
Amount:  $100 - $250     
Deadline:  December 20, 2013

The National Organization for Women Foundation hosts an annual poster contest to celebrate the Love Your Body Campaign.  The winning posters are featured on the website and used to promote Love Your Body Events.  High school students, undergraduates and grad students are all welcome to enter.
http://loveyourbody.nowfoundation.org/posters/contest.html

Marshall Scholarships
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  October 1, 2013

Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a graduate degree in the United Kingdom in a system of higher education recognized for its excellence. Up to forty Marshall Scholarships will be awarded in 2013. They are tenable at any British university and cover two years of study in any discipline at graduate level, leading to the award of a British university degree. 
http://www.marshallscholarship.org/applications/apply

Mathematics and Computer Science Student Scholarship
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

Applicant must be a student working toward a degree in the fields of computer science, computer engineering, or mathematics.  Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
www.aftercollege.com/content/article/ac_nsa_cse_student_scholarship/?source=ur-sch13

Medical Professionals of Tomorrow Scholarship
Amount:  $5,000
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

Applicant must be a full-time student enrolled in an educational program that is related to the medical field.
www.usmedicalsupplies.com/scholarship/

Memorable TV Moment Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  November 8, 2013

Applicant must be a current or prospective college student.
www.cabletv.com/scholarship

Mendez Scholarships
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  No deadline

Applicant may be any undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at an accredited U.S. university.  Applicant should demonstrate an interest in serving the needs of others.
www.mendezscholars.org/pb/wp_c988b8c9/wp_c988b8c9.html

Merit Group Scholarship Program
Amount:  $1,000 - $6,000
Deadline:  1st of every month

Any student (or parent of a student) that is a legal resident of the United States and is currently enrolled or will be enrolled the next school year in a trade-school, college, or university program is eligible to apply. http://themeritgroup.biz/page.php?cm=cmd_page&_pageid=scholarship

MyBookBuyer.com Scholarship
Amount:  $1,250
December 10, 2013

Applicant may be any college student 18 years of age or older who is a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
www.mybookbuyer.com/textbooks-for-a-year-scholarship.htm

"My College Review" Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who will be enrolled full-time at a college or university during the 2013-14 academic year.
www.cappex.com/scholarships/scholarshipDetails.jsp?scholarshipCode=mcr

NACA Scholarships for Student Leaders
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  November 1, 2013

Applicants must be matriculated undergraduate students in good standing at the time of the application and during the semester in which the award is received and hold significant leadership positions on their campuses.  Applicants must have made significant contributions to their campus communities and have demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.
http://forms.naca.org/NACA/Forms/Scholarships+for+Student+Leaders.htm

National Catholic Society of Foresters Scholarship
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  November 30, 2013

Available to high school seniors and undergraduate students. Applicant must be a member of NCSF.
http://ncsf.com/scholarships.html

National Law Enforcement and Firefighters Children's Foundation
Amount:  $5,000
Deadline:  Applications accepted year round

Applicants must be a child of a law enforcement agent/officer or firefighter who lost his/her life or was permanently disabled in the line of duty. Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, certificate or diploma at any accredited college, university or technical institution in the U.S. Candidates must be registered as a full-time student during the entire academic year and maintain a 2.5 GPA out of a 4.0 scale. Applicants must reside and attend school in the U.S. http://www.nleafcf.org/?page_id=33

National Physical Science Consortium Fellowships
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  November 30, 2013

Two programs available. See website for details.
www.npsc.org

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Amount:  Varies
Deadline: November 4 -8, 2013; Deadline varies per major

Applicants are generally allowed to have completed no more than 12 months of full-time graduate study or its equivalent by August 1, 2013, see details on website.  Majors include: Engineering, Computer Sciences, Material Research, Mathematical Sciences, Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy, Social Sciences, Psychology, STEM Education and Learning, Life Sciences, and Geosciences.
www.nsfgrfp.org/

National Security Law Student Writing Competition
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  October 1, 2013

Applicant must be a student in attendance at an ABA accredited law school between September 1, 2011 and August 15, 2013.
www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/events/law_national_security/student_writing_comp_2013.authcheckdam.pdf

Navy Civil Engineer Collegiate Program

The Civil Engineer Collegiate Program (CECP) offers up to $113,100 to college juniors and seniors earning their degrees. CECP provides a regular monthly income ranging from $2,575 to $4,700 for up to two years prior to graduation. Learn more at http://www.navy.com/joining/education-opportunities/undergraduate.html

Navy Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate Program

The Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) program offers up to $168,300 to college sophomores, juniors and seniors who are earning their degrees. The NUPOC program provides a regular monthly income ranging from $3,280 to $5,610 for up to 30 months prior to graduation. All majors are eligible. Learn more at http://www.navy.com/joining/education-opportunities/undergraduate.html

Navy Nurse Candidate Program

The Nurse Candidate Program (NCP) offers up to $34,000 to college juniors and seniors to help pay for nursing school. This includes an initial grant of $10,000 plus a monthly stipend of $1,000 for up to 24 months while earning your degree. Learn more at http://www.navy.com/joining/education-opportunities/undergraduate.html

"No Essay" Scholarship
Amount:  $2,000
Deadline:  Last day of every month

Applicants can be high school seniors, adults looking to head back to school, current college students and anyone else looking to attend college or graduate school within 12 months.
https://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/apply.aspx?source=fw

Nursing Program Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  October 31, 2013

Applicant may be any student participating in a qualified undergraduate or certificate level nursing program.
http://nurseslink.org/nursing-program-scholarship/

Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  Varies

Several scholarships available to high school seniors from the Winnebago County, Wisconsin.  Deadlines for the scholarships vary throughout the year.  http://www.winnebagocountyscholarships.org/

Overcoming Dyslexia Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  October 31, 2013

Applicant may be any college student who has battled dyslexia.
www.gemmlearning.com/scholarships.php


The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Amount:  Up to $90,000
Deadline:  November 8, 2013

Applicant must be a new American (green card holder or naturalized citizen if born abroad; a child of naturalized citizens if born in this country) and yet be 31 years of age.  Applicant must be a college senior or holder of a bachelor's degree or a graduate student not beyond their second year, if already enrolled, in the graduate degree program for which support is requested.
http://pdsoros.org/

Pharmacy Student Scholarship
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

Applicant must be a current pharmacy student with minimum 3.0 GPA.
www.aftercollege.com/content/article/ac_pharmacy_student_scholarship/?source=ur-sch13

Quikship Toner.com Student Scholarship
Amount:  $1,500
Deadline:  December 15, 2013

Applicant may be any U.S. resident who is a student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in fall 2013 or spring 2014.
www.quikshiptoner.com/catalog/scholarship_program.php

The Richard D. Stehly Memorial Scholarship
Amount:  $3,000
Deadline:  October 15, 2013

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate engineering student pursuing studies in the area of concrete with an emphasis on structural design, materials, construction, or combination thereof.
www.concrete.org/STUDENTS/st_stehlyscholarshipapp.htm

Rocket 55 Annual Video Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: December 31, 2013

Applicant may be any high school or current undergraduate student enrolled at least part-time.

www.rocket55.com/scholarship.php

Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Grant
Amount:  Up to $12,000
Deadline:  November 1, 2013

Applicant must be an advanced graduate student with focused research on lesbian, gay and bisexual family psychology, and lesbian, gay and bisexual family therapy.
www.apa.org/apf/funding/scrivner.aspx

Scholarship Detective Launch Scholarship
Amount:  $1,500
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

Applicant may be any current student who is a U.S. permanent resident.
www.scholarshipdetective.com/scholarship/index.cfm?shw=0

Science Student Scholarship
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

Applicant must be a current science student with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
www.aftercollege.com/content/article/ac_science_student_scholarship/?source=ur-sch13

Smart Home Scholarship Program
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

Applicant must be at least 17 years of age and be accepted to and/or attending a full-time higher education program at an accredited institution and have a minimum 3.1 GPA based on the previous year's academic performance.
www.lifeshield.com/smarthomescholarship/

StayFitinCollege.org Scholarship
Amount:  Up to $750
Deadline:  7th of Every Month

Applicant can be any student (future or current) that has been accepted or attends a community college, technical college, or university.
www.stayfitincollege.com/scholarship-awards.html

Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarship
Amount:  $5,000
Deadline:  December 5, 2013

Applicant may be any student (kindergarten through college graduate school) who has demonstrated on-going commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the U.S. at least within the last 12 months.
www.sodexofoundation.org/hunger_us/scholarships/official/official.asp

St. Simon Publishing Scholarship
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  November 30, 2013

To enter you must be a student in need of financial assistance to pay for school books.
http://stsimonpublishing.com

Stokes Educational Scholarship Program
Amount:  Full-tuition
Deadline:  November 15, 2013

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a high school senior at the time of application.  Student must major in computer science or computer/electrical engineering in college. A minimum SAT score of 1600 (1100 Critical Reading and Math, 500 in Writing) or an ACT score of 25 is required and a 3.0 or higher GPA is preferred.
www.nsa.gov/careers/opportunities_4_u/students/stokes.shtml

Student Saver Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 23, 2013

Applicant may be any student enrolled in a post-secondary institution.
http://degreedirectory.org/articles/Student_Saver_Scholarship.html

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation College Scholarships
Amount:  $40,000
Deadline:  October 15, 2013

Applicant must be a student who has lost a parent to breast cancer or be a breast cancer survivor diagnosed at 25 years or younger. Applicant must also have a high school and/or college GPA of 2.8 or higher.
http://ww5.komen.org/ResearchGrants/CollegeScholarshipAward.html

Top Ten List Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

Applicants must be thirteen years of age or older at time of application and be a legal resident of the United States.  Applicant must be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2019) in an accredited institution.
www.scholarshipexperts.com/our-scholarships/top-ten-list-scholarship

Touchmark Foundation Nursing Scholarship
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  December 30, 2013

Applicant must be pursuing a degree in nursing with preference going to students pursuing geriatric nursing students.  Student must live or be attending school in the following states: OR, WA, ID, MT, ND, SD, MN, WI, OK, or Alberta, Canada
www.touchmarkfoundation.org/programs.htm

USBC Alberta E. Crowe Star of Tomorrow Scholarship
Amount:  $6,000
Deadline:  December 1, 2013

Applicant may be any female high school or college student who possesses distinguished certified bowling skill as well as academic success in the classroom and involvement within their community outside of bowling.
http://bowl.com/Templates/Microsites/YouthResourceCenter/Interior.aspx?id=12884908916

USBC Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow Scholarship
Amount:  $6,000
Deadline:  December 1, 2013

Applicant may be any male high school or college student who possesses distinguished certified bowling skill as well as academic success in the classroom and involvement within their community outside of bowling.
http://bowl.com/Templates/Microsites/YouthResourceCenter/Interior.aspx?id=12884908916

USBC Earl Anthony Memorial Scholarship
Amount:  $5,000
Deadline:  December 1, 2013

Applicant must be enrolled in their senior year of high school or attending college as of May 1 in the year they are applying. Be a current member of USBC in good standing. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
http://bowl.com/Templates/Microsites/YouthResourceCenter/Interior.aspx?id=12884908916

USBC Zeb Scholarship
Amount:  $2,500
Deadline:  December 1, 2013

Applicant may be any 11th or 12th grade USBC Youth member with demonstrated community service and very strong academic success.  Bowling successes do not factor into the selection process.
http://bowl.com/Templates/Microsites/YouthResourceCenter/Interior.aspx?id=12884908916

Usbundles.com Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 18, 2013

Applicant may be any student attending or planning on attending a post-secondary institution.
www.usbundles.com/college-scholarship

Varsity Tutors Monthly Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 15th of every month

Applicant may be any high school student planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution or any current college student in the U.S.

www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship?locale=chicago&state=il

Veterans United Foundation Scholarship
Amount:  $2,000
Deadline:  October 31, 2013

Applicant must be an active-duty service member, a veteran, a spouse of a military member or veteran, a surviving spouse of a fallen soldier, or a child of a military member or veteran.  Student must be either currently enrolled in a post-secondary school or planning to attend a post-secondary school the following year.  Student must also have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applications will be accepted October 1-31st.
www.veteransunited.com/about/scholarships/

Video Contest Community
Deadline:  Varies
Amount:  Varies

Several video contests available with various deadlines and cash prizes.  www.vidopp.com

Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Contest
Amount:  Up to $30,000
Deadline:  November 1, 2013

Applicant may be any high school student in grades 9-12 (on the Nov. 1 deadline), who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States.
www.vfw.org/Community/Voice-of-Democracy/

Wendy's High School Heisman Program
Amount:  Varies
Deadline: October 2, 2013

Students entering their senior year of high school who have at least a "B" grade average and participate in at least one of the sports officially sanctioned by the National Federation of State High Schools. Students are judged based on their academic achievements, community service involvement, and athletic accomplishments.
www.wendysheisman.com/

"Why Buy Custom Furniture?" Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 15, 2013

Applicant may be any student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in fall 2013 or spring 2014.
www.custommade.com/scholarships/consumer-advantages-of-buying-custom-furniture-scholarship/

"Why Buy Custom Jewelry?" Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 15, 2013

Applicant may be any student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in fall 2013 or spring 2014.
www.custommade.com/scholarships/consumer-advantages-of-buying-custom-jewelry-scholarship/

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students
Amount:  $2,000
Deadline:  December 20, 2013

Candidates for this fellowship are highly motivate, current, non-graduating graduate or undergraduate students from underrepresented communities of color.  See website for other requirements.
www.aspeninstitute.org/policy-work/nonprofit-philanthropy/leadership-initiatives/hearst

Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Scholarship
Amount:  $2,000
Deadline:  October 29, 2013

Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student majoring in Civil/Construction Engineering with special consideration given to Wisconsin residents with sophomore or junior status.  Preference also given to those applicants who intend to pursue a career in the transportation construction industry.
www.wtba.org/inner.iml?mdl=scholarship_program.mdl

Writers of the Future Contest
Amount:  $500 - $1,000
Deadline:  December 31, 2013

Open to new and amateur writers of new short stories or novelettes of science fiction or fantasy.
www.writersofthefuture.com/contest

Young Entrepreneur Awards
Amount:  $1,000 - $10,000
Deadline:  December 18, 2013

Open to any graduating high school senior entering their freshman year at an accredited (not for profit) two-or four-year institution.  Applicants must be running their own small business in order to be considered for an award.
www.nfib.com/yef/yef-programs/young-entrepreneur-awards

Zinch Weekly Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Weekly

Applicant may be any U.S. high school or college student 16 years of age or older.
www.zinch.com/scholarships/weekly


Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  December 15, 2013

Applicants must be thirteen years of age or older at time of application and be a legal resident of the United States.  Applicant must be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2018) in an accredited institution.
www.scholarshipexperts.com/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship







 

 

 

 

 

 

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