The January 2017 Shortlist |  |
1. Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Deadline: Jan. 4, 2017
Award: Up to $20,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to an act of political courage.
Contact Information: https://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx
2. GE – Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
Deadline: Jan. 5, 2017
Award: $10,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship at school, at the workplace, and in the community. Applicant must also demonstrate financial need.
Contact Information: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/
3. Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award
Deadline: Jan. 9, 2017
Award: Up to $10,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers between the ages of 8 and 18 who have not yet entered college during the 2016-2017 academic year.
Contact Information: http://www.fromthetop.org/information/apply/scholarship-opportunity-jack-kent-cooke-young-artist-award/
4. Mas Family Scholarships
Deadline: Jan. 9, 2017
Award: Up to $32,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to incoming and current undergraduate and graduate students who were either born in Cuba or are of direct Cuban descent. The scholarships are intended to support the studies of students in engineering, international relations, business, economics, communications and journalism.
Contact Information: http://masscholarships.org/
5. Ron Brown Scholar Program
Deadline: Jan. 9, 2017
Award: $10,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to African-American/Black high school seniors who excel academically and demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship.
Contact Information: https://www.ronbrown.org/
6. Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship
Deadline: Jan. 11, 2017
Award: Up to $10,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to deserving students who aim to participate in a high-quality, rigorous education abroad program. Applicant must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a college or university in the United States. Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and DACA students.
Contact Information: http://fundforeducationabroad.org/
7. Dell Scholars Program
Deadline: Jan. 15, 2017
Award: $20,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to graduating high school seniors who have participated in an approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12. Applicant must have earned a minimum GPA of 2.4 and demonstrate financial need.
Contact Information: http://www.dellscholars.org/
8. Microsoft Scholarship Program
Deadline: Jan. 26, 2017
Award: Full Tuition
Scholarship Overview: Open to students enrolled full-time in a Bachelor’s degree program at a four-year college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico. Applicant must be pursuing a Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM degree.
Contact Information: https://careers.microsoft.com/students/scholarships
9. Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: Jan. 27, 2017
Award: Up to $10,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to current undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university with enrollment through the 2017-2018 academic year. Applicant must have an interest in pursuing a career in fraud examination.
Contact Information: http://www.acfe.com/scholarship.aspx
10. NABA Scholarship Program
Deadline: Jan. 31, 2017
Award: Up to $10,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to African-American students studying accounting, finance, or business at an accredited college or university. Applicant must be an active student member of NABA.
Contact Information: http://seo.expert/scholarship/
Deadline: Jan. 4, 2017
Award: Up to $20,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to an act of political courage.
Contact Information: https://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx
2. GE – Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
Deadline: Jan. 5, 2017
Award: $10,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship at school, at the workplace, and in the community. Applicant must also demonstrate financial need.
Contact Information: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/
3. Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award
Deadline: Jan. 9, 2017
Award: Up to $10,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers between the ages of 8 and 18 who have not yet entered college during the 2016-2017 academic year.
Contact Information: http://www.fromthetop.org/information/apply/scholarship-opportunity-jack-kent-cooke-young-artist-award/
4. Mas Family Scholarships
Deadline: Jan. 9, 2017
Award: Up to $32,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to incoming and current undergraduate and graduate students who were either born in Cuba or are of direct Cuban descent. The scholarships are intended to support the studies of students in engineering, international relations, business, economics, communications and journalism.
Contact Information: http://masscholarships.org/
5. Ron Brown Scholar Program
Deadline: Jan. 9, 2017
Award: $10,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to African-American/Black high school seniors who excel academically and demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship.
Contact Information: https://www.ronbrown.org/
6. Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship
Deadline: Jan. 11, 2017
Award: Up to $10,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to deserving students who aim to participate in a high-quality, rigorous education abroad program. Applicant must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a college or university in the United States. Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and DACA students.
Contact Information: http://fundforeducationabroad.org/
7. Dell Scholars Program
Deadline: Jan. 15, 2017
Award: $20,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to graduating high school seniors who have participated in an approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12. Applicant must have earned a minimum GPA of 2.4 and demonstrate financial need.
Contact Information: http://www.dellscholars.org/
8. Microsoft Scholarship Program
Deadline: Jan. 26, 2017
Award: Full Tuition
Scholarship Overview: Open to students enrolled full-time in a Bachelor’s degree program at a four-year college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico. Applicant must be pursuing a Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM degree.
Contact Information: https://careers.microsoft.com/students/scholarships
9. Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: Jan. 27, 2017
Award: Up to $10,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to current undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university with enrollment through the 2017-2018 academic year. Applicant must have an interest in pursuing a career in fraud examination.
Contact Information: http://www.acfe.com/scholarship.aspx
10. NABA Scholarship Program
Deadline: Jan. 31, 2017
Award: Up to $10,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to African-American students studying accounting, finance, or business at an accredited college or university. Applicant must be an active student member of NABA.
Contact Information: http://seo.expert/scholarship/