Due Sept. 22: Better Business Bureau Student of Integrity scholarship - $10,000 Scholarship over four (4) years ($2500) per year) for the accredited Colorado school of your choice and the opportunity for a paid internship every year with a BBB Accredited Business. For economically disadvantaged student who has demonstrated; Need-based; Merit-based; Min GPA: 3.0; US Citizen; Residency: legal resident of Colorado; Essay Reqd; Service Reqt; Renewable
Due 26-Sep / National Merit Scholarship Program / To participate in the National Merit® Scholarship Program, a student must:1. take the PSAT/NMSQT® in the specified year of the high school program and no later than the third year in grades 9 through 12, regardless of grade classification or educatio; Merit-based; Min PSAT: 213; Academic Reqt: Top 1/2 of 1% of students based upon PSAT; US Citizen; Residency: US; Essay Reqt / National Merit Scholarship Corporation
1560 Sherman Ave
Suite 200
Evanston IL 60201-4897
Phone: (847) 866-5100
Fax: (847) 866-5113
Due 30-Sep / QuestBridge National College Match Program
/ The college match program offers full 4-year scholarships covering tuition, room & board for high achieving low-income students up to $60,000 per year or for families with other circumstances creating financial hardship. This program is both an admission; Need-based; Merit-based; Renewable / $50,000 / QuestBridge
120 Hawthorne Avenue, Suite 103
Palo Alto CA 94301
(888) 275-2054 (Toll-free)
Phone: (650) 331-3280
Fax: (650) 653-2516
Email: questions @questbridge.org
Due 30-Sep / Teamsters James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship / Child or grandchild of Teamsters member. Three different scholarships including an essay contest. Essay contest deadline is 9/30 but the other memorial scholarship deadline is 3/31 and requires top 15% of class, SAT/ACT scores, etc. See website; Need-based; Merit-based; Class Rank: Top 15%; Renewable / $2,500 / International Brotherhood of Teamsters
25 Louisiana Ave NW
Washington DC 20001
Phone: 202-624-7471
Fax: 202-624-7475
Email:
Due1-Oct / Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology
/ Science, Math, Technology competition. Submit research project; can be submitted as a team or individual; see your science teacher and the website for more information; Merit-based / $100,000 / Siemens Foundation
170 Wood Ave South
Iselin NJ 8830
Phone: 877-822-5233
Email:
3-Oct / Wendy's High School Heisman / For high school students who excel in academics, athlethics and student leadership. Must have min of "B" average grade, and participate in at least one of 27 sports sanctioned by the National Federation of State High School Associations; Merit-based; Min GPA: 3.0 / $500 / Wendy's
Phone: 1-800-205-6367
Email:
Due Oct. 15 Central Intelligence Agency Undergraduate scholar program – Scholarship offers an annual salary with benefits, and up to $18,000 per calendar year for tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Recipient is required to work for the CIA during the summer, and to maintain full-time college status during the school year wit; Need-based; Min GPA: 3.0; Min SAT: 1000; Min ACT: 21; US Citizen; Renewable.
Due 29-Oct / P.E.O. Star Scholarship/ For WOMEN. Must be recommended by a local PEO chapter. Application to be made to Liz Smith, our chapter liaison. Application in postgrad or online. Interview and essay required; Merit-based; Min GPA: 3.0; US Citizen; Essay Reqt. Click on the link to the left and scroll about ¾ of the way down the page / $2,500 / P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) GB Chapter
Liz Smith
PEO Chapter GB Liason
Phone: 303-530-3356
Email:
Due Oct. 30:Horatio Alger National Scholarshp program - Student must have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income) and good academic record. Student may start at a two year college and then transfer to a four-ye; Need-based; Merit-based; Min GPA: 2.0; U.S. citizenship; Service Reqt
Due Oct. 31:Coca Cola Scholars program - Seniors; 3.0 GPA or better; leadership; academic achievement; motivation to succeed MUST APPLY ONLINE! May not be Coca-cola employees children ( see application for restrictions); Merit-based; Min GPA: 3.0; US Citizen; Renewable
Due 31-Oct / National Center for Women (NCWIT) Award for Aspirations in Computing / This award honors high school women for their computing-related achievements and interests. This would include participation in computing activities/concepts either in or out of school, participation in extracurricular activities such as robotic club, we; Merit-based; Female / $500 / National Center for Women & Information TechnologyDue 1-Nov / Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition / For high school students in grades 9-12. Competition-Requires an audio essay on a theme related to patriotism chosen annually. You will need to make a recording of your essay.national finals are in Washington DC. 2009 theme is "Does America still hav; Merit-based; Essay Reqt / $30,000 / Veterans of Foreign Wars
James L. Brown
Post 807 Meles Jain Post
PO Box 17592
Boulder CO 80302
Phone: (303)460-9557
DEADLINE: Nov. 1- Boettcher Foundation scholarship
Due 5-Nov / USHLI Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders / At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestory and student must be able to attend the Annual Midwest Hispanic Student Leadership Concerence in Chicago, in February. Leadership essay and 3 letters of recommendation required; Need-based; Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino; Hispanic/Latino; Essay Reqt / $1,000 / United States Hispanic Leadership Institute431 S. Dearborn, Suite 1203
Chicago Il 60605
Phone: 312-427-8683
Due Nov. 15:Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens Program - One senior nominated by school based on dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. There are 2 parts to the contest: 1) description of quality of good citizenship, transcript, 2 letters of recommendation 2) essay written under supervision of a f; Essay Reqt
Daughters of the American Revolution
Lisa Kelley
Arapahoe Chapter NSDAR
2200 Creekside Point
Highlands Ranch CO 80129
Phone: 720-289-1159
Email:
Due Nov 15: Hispanic annual Salute - Notable volunteer activity in Colorado Hispanic community; recommendation; essay; Min GPA: 2.5; Essay Reqt; Service Reqt
Due 15-Nov / NRA - Jeanne E. Bray Law Enforcement Dependents Scholarship / Parent must be active or retired law enforcement officer and member of the NRA, or any law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty who was a member at time of death; Min GPA: 3.0; Min SAT: 750; Min ACT: 20; US Citizen; Renewable / $1,000 / National Rifle AssociationSandy Elkin
11250 Waples Mill Road
Fairfax VA 22030
Phone: 703-267-1131
Email:
Due Nov. 16:Intel Science Talent Search - Science research project competition. See website for information; Merit-based
Due 30-Nov / National Security Agency (NSA) Stokes Educational Scholarship Program / Must work for NSA for 5-6 years upon graduation; Year round salary while attending college; work summers at NSA, full four year tuition, books and some fees. Must major in computer science, electrical engineering or security related careers. Must comple; Min GPA: 3.0; Min SAT: 1600; Min ACT: 25; Academic Reqt: demonstrate leadership abilities; US Citizen; Ethnic Reqt: minority preferred, not required; Renewable / $100,000 / National Security AgencySTOKES
9800 Savage Rd, Suite 6779
Ft. George G. Meade MD 20755-6779
Phone: 1-866-NSA-HIRE
Deadlines: Nov. 30th; April 29th; June 15th (there are several scholarships)
Resolute/Navajo Nation Oil and Gas company Scholarship. Visit website.
Must be enrolled member of the Navajo nation and intent to pursue a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering, geology, geologic engineering, mechanical engineering or chemical engineering. Must also make a good faith commitment to return to the Navajo Nation after graduation to work for NNOGC or Resolute for a minimum of 2 years.
December Scholarships
DEADLINE: December 1, 2010
Elks National Foundation 2011 Most Valuable Student Scholarship Application
$1,000 – 60,000 for 4 years of college
Scholarship is awarded based on Scholarship, Leadership, and Financial Need
DEADLINE: November 2, 2009 – Download application at
Follow instructions on the website. Application is to be delivered to local lodge.
Eligibility:
Any high school senior is eligible
Male and females will compete separately for awards
, 773-755-4732
1-Dec / National Rifle Association (NRA) Civil Rights Defense Fund Essay Contest / The NRA Civil Defense Fund sponsors a youth essay contest celebrating the Second Amendment as an integral part of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Additional information online; Essay Reqt / $1,000 / NRA Civil Rights Defense FundAshleigh McFadden
11250 Waples Mill Road
Fairfax VA 22030
Phone: (703) 267-1250
1-Dec / IBM Thomas J. Watson Scholarship / Need based scholarship for children of IBM employees/retirees. Must be used for 4-yr colleges in the US. Latest admissible test dates for ACT is Oct. 23, 2010 for ACT, and Nov. 6, 2010 for SAT; Need-based; Merit-based / $8,000 / IBM
Scholarship & Recognition Programs
PO Box 6730
Princeton New Jersey 8541
Phone: 609-771-7878
1-Dec / ROTC Air Force Scholarships / full scholarship can pay for all tuition and books - plus a monthly stipend; Merit-based; Class Rank: 0.4; Min GPA: 3.0; Min SAT: 1100; Min ACT: 24; Renewable / $18,000 / U.S. Air Force
Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Section
551 E. Maxwell Blvd.
Maxwell AFB AL 36112-6106
Phone: 866-423-7682
3-Dec / National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)- Leadership Award / One student leader nominee from top 20% senior class; demonstrates leadership; school winners are semifinalists who compete at national level. SEE YOUR COUNSELOR TO BE CONSIDERED FOR NOMINATION; Merit-based; Essay Reqt / $12,000 / National Association of Secondary School Principals
See Mrs. Diebel in Post Grad Center for forms
1904 Association Drive
Reston VA 20191-1537
Phone: 877-525-8491
Fax: 1-703-476-5432
4-Dec / Alliance for Young Artists & Writers: Scholastic Art Awards / Many visual arts categories. HS seniors submit 3-8 piece portfolios. Entry fee $5-$20. Register online. SEE WEBSITE DETAILS FOR REGIONAL CONTESTS. Put in the high school zip code to get the details. The art contest goes through the Rocky Mountain Col; Merit-based / $10,000 / Alliance for Young Artists and Writers
Pam Starck
Rocky Mountain College of Art+Design
1600 Pierce Street
Lakewood Colorado 80214
Phone: 303-225-8571
Email:
Due Dec. 5th
SJ Brady STOP hunger
Open to all high school students - Applicants must have demonstrated on-going commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States at least within the last 12 months. Added consideration is given to students working to fight childhood hunger
DEADLINE: December 7, 2010
Entitle Direct College Tips Scholarship Contest.
High school seniors and college students can win scholarship money by offering their best tip to
navigate the college admission process. One winner will receive 35 percent off a semester's tuition, up
to a maximum of $7,000.
Application on line:
High-school seniors and college students who are at least 17 years old and pursuing or
returning to an accredited secondary or postsecondary school within the United States are
eligible to submit their best tip — up to 100 words — for navigating the college admissions
process.
No purchase is necessary and there is no cost to enter the contest.
Judges will evaluate submissions based on originality and effectiveness.
10-Dec / Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program / Merit based on leadership, community service, academics, positive attitude. Nomination required, one per school. See your counselor for possible nomination. Once nominated, actual application process begins at Code for application ava; Merit-based; Min GPA: 2.8; Essay Reqt; Service Reqt / $1,000 / Comcast FoundationInternational Scholarship & Tuition Services
P.O. Box 23737
Nashville TN 37202-3737
Fred J. Maahs, Jr., Public Affairs,
Comcast Corporation
Phone: 866-851-4274
Email:
DEADLINE: December 15, 2010
Young Entrepreneur Award
$1000 – 10,000
Scholarships for students who dream of owning their own small business or an entrepreneur. Web Site
Designer? Tutor? Dog Walker?
Eligibility:
o High School Senior
o Have an entrepreneurial spirit – FBLA and FFA members are encouraged to apply!
DEADLINE: December 15, 2010
Colorado Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship
$2,000
American History Scholarship and Nursing Scholarship
Application available in counseling office. Contact your counselor.
Eligibility:
o High School Senior
o US citizen
o Plan to attend accredited college or university
April 6, 2011
DEADLINE: December 15, 2010
AXA Achievement Scholarship
$10,000 – 25,000 Scholarships
Scholarships for students who set and reach ambitious goals, demonstrate drive, determination, and
ability to succeed in college and who have respect for self, family, and community.
Application:
Eligibility:
o High School Senior
o Shown remarkable accomplishments in jobs, sports, or extracurricular activities
o Community/school involvement
DEADLINE: December 15
Society of Automotive engineers scholarship
DEADLINE: Varies –
Hoard’s Dairyman college scholarships
This is a variety of a scholarships generally for high school seniors planning on studying agriculture or an ag related field such as dairy or livestock
19-Dec / Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program Scholarships / A High School Scholarship program. Live 10 months with a German host family. Program offers full orientation, German language classes, and other events. Ages 15 thru 18, currently in 10,11 or 12 grade. Knowledge of German not required, but helpful. Sho; Min GPA: 3.0 / Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program600 California Street, Fl 10
San Francisco CA 94108
Phone: 1-800-727-4540 ext. 543
Email:
DEADLINE: December 18, 2010
JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship
Application:
It is vital that you obtain the scholarship grant application for the state IN WHICH THE APPLICANT
RESIDES!! Where the applicant plans to attend college or vocational school is irrelevant.
DEADLINE: December 29, 2010
The Jaycees and JCI Senators of Colorado
Application: , click on programs, scroll down to scholarship
The Jaycees and JCI Senators of Colorado, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation, currently awards
three $250 scholarships annually, two for college-bound individuals, and one for continuing education
purposes. Recipients are chosen from among those whose applications were considered for the U.S.
JCI Senate Foundation grants, and from other sources.
DEADLINE: December 31, 2010
All Ink.com Scholarship
$5,000 Scholarship
Students applying are required to complete a 50 to 200-word essay about who has had the greatest
impact on your life, and a 50 to 200-word essay on what you hope to achieve in your personal and
professional life after completing college.
Eligibility:
High School Senior
Minimum 2.5 GPA
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
31-Dec / Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarship Award / This scholarship is awarded to two graduating high school seniors with documented learning disabilities who are pursuing undergraduate degrees. The ideal candidates are high school seniors who have faced the challenges of having a learning disability; are; Min GPA: 3.0; Essay Reqt / $10,000 / National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc.381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401
New York NY 10016-8806
Phone: (212) 545-7510
Fax: (212) 545-9665
Email:
31-Dec / National Precast Concrete Scholarship / Senior; study field related to building, construction, or precast concrete industry, Engineering or architecture; letter of sponsorship from NPCA member; transcript; recommendation. To find a Sponsoring NPCA member, go to A; Merit-based; Renewable / $2,200 / National Precast Concrete Association Educational Foundation
NPCAEF
1320 City Center Drive
Suite 200
Carmel Indiana 46032
Phone: 800-366-7731
Fax: 317 571 0041
January Scholarships
DEADLINE: TBD
Miss Colorado High School America 2011 Pageant/ Scholarship Program
There is a sponsor fee of $150 to participate.
Grades 9 –12 are encouraged to apply.
1-Jan / Barbizon Modeling & Acting Centers Scholarship / One winner is drawn randomly every 12 months. This appears to be a way for the company to get contact information from lots of kids; Renewable / $100,000 / Barbizon Modeling & Acting CentersPhone: 888-999-9404
1-Jan / NACE Foundation Scholarships / There are 6 different scholarships for students pursuing an education in the fields of corrosion, material science, Cathodic Protection, and engineering. Application online. Note that for the scholarships that are for particular regions, we are the Sandi; Merit-based / $10,000 / NACE Foundation Scholarship Program
Heather Lowry
1440 South Creek Drive
Houston TX 77084-4906
Phone: 281-228-6205
Fax: 281-288-6305
Email: heather.lowry2nace.org
1-Jan / National Wild Turkey Federation / Apply to local chapter, winners go on to State and Natinal levels. Seniors with 3.0 or higher GPA; pursuing degree in natural resources, wildlife management or agriculture in a 4 yr. college; support and participate in hunting sports; active in conservati; Min GPA: 3.0 / $10,000 / Colorado Academic Scholarships Program
Mike Lewellen
3448 Estates Circle
Larkspur Colorado 80118
Application available in Post Grad Center
800-THE-NWTF
Phone: (303) 419-4581
Email:
5-Jan / American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship Program / This is an award for FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS payable to student after college acceptance. This organization provides a complete college search and planning site. If you sign up at their site (free), you are eligible to apply for the scholarship. A; Merit-based; Essay Reqt / $5,000 / American College Foundation
Roy Sargent
use invitation code M5249
Phone: 303-460-7022
Email:
5-Jan / Optimist International Essay Contest / High school student younger than 19 in December. Essay topic changes each year. Essays are submitted through local optimist clubs. Email or or for application and information as to which loc; Merit-based; Essay Reqt / $6,000 / Tamarac Optimist Club
Kathy Rife
2165 S. Monroe St
Denver CO 80210
Phone: 303-756-7428
Email:
DEADLINE: January 8, 2011
John F Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
$10,000, $1,000, $500
Write an original and creative essay of less than 1,000 words that demonstrates an understanding of
political courage as described by John F Kennedy in Profiles in Courage. Use at least five varied
sources.
Application:
+High+School+Students/Submit+an+Essay/
Eligibility:
US high school student in grades 9 – 12
Employees of John Hancock Financial Services are not eligible
DEADLINE: January 10, 2011
Burger King Scholars Program
Amount of award: $1,000
Application: or
click “apply”, access key BKS
Eligibility:
High school senior who will be enrolling full-time in the fall
GPA of 2.5 or higher, work part-time at least 15 hours a week,
Financial need
Participate in community service and extracurricular activities
DEADLINE: JANUARY 10, 2011
Gates Millennium Scholars
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program (GMS), funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding, low income African American, American