| Scholarship
Name |
Eligibility
Criteria |
National
Federation of the Blind Scholarship
Download the application at www.nfb.org |
Various
scholarships available but all applicants must be legally
blind. Awards range from $3,000 to $12,000 |
National
Italian American Foundation
www.niaf.org/.
Check website
for application and deadline. |
Italian
American students who demonstrate outstanding potential
and high academic achievements or students of any background
studying Italian language, Italian studies or related
field. Must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Must be a
U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident Alien.
|
National
Law Enforcement & Firefighters Children's Foundation
(NLEAFCF)
Download Application |
Applicants
must be a child of a law enforcement agent/officer or
firefighter who lost his/her life in the line of duty.
Awards are based on scholastic and other achievements.
Candidates are not required to demonstrate financial
need. Each candidate must be registered as a full time
student during the entire academic year and maintain
a 2.5 out of a 4.0 grade point average, or the equivalent. |
National
Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation
www.nsacct.org/.
Check website
for scholarship deadlines |
Must
be legal U.S. or Canadian citizens attending a U.S.
business school, college, or university. Must have minimum
of a 3.0 GPA. |
Nucor Foundation, Inc.
www.nucor.com/.
For application:
2100 Rexford Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
706-366-7000 |
Limited
to dependents/employees of Nucor, Inc. Must be a resident
of Alabama, Arizona, Indiana, Nebraska, N. Carolina,
S. Carolina, Texas, or Utah. |
Office
of Indian Education Programs (OIEP). OIEP/Office of
the Director
1849 C Street NW/MS-3512 MIB
Washington, DC 20240-0001
(202) 208-6123
website
|
The
Office of Indian Education Programs (OIEP, part of the
federal Bureau of Indian Affairs, sponsors competitive
higher education scholarships for persons who are of
Native American decent (individuals who can document
enrollment in a specific Native American tribe and/or
prove at least a 1/4 blood relationship to a specific
Native American tribe) |
Ozarka
Natural Spring Water "Every Drop Counts"
Earth Science Scholarship Fund
Download
an application |
Must
be U.S. Citizen and a Texas resident at the time of
application. Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Must
be currently pursuing or have plans to pursue higher
education in the Earth/Environmental Sciences at an
accredited four-year college or university (examples
of Earth/Environmental Sciences: Geology, Hydrogeology,
Environmental Science, Environmental Law, Environmental
Education, Forestry, Oceanography, Ecology). Can not
be employees or related to employees of Nestle Waters
North America or Ozarka Natural Spring Water. |
Phi
Beta Kappa Alumni Association of Greater Austin
P.O.Box 5366
Austin, TX 78763-5366
Download an application
Applications must be postmarked by March 12, 2009 |
The
Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association of Greater Austin
has established a scholarship program to support the
ideals of Phi Beta Kappa, “Love of wisdom, the
guide of life.” Awards of $2,500 will be made
in May 2009.
Applicants
should demonstrate an excellent academic record and
be seeking a first baccalaureate degree. The Association
is committed to supporting those students who, along
with demonstrating academic excellence, have a need
for financial support.
Continuing students are eligible
if they:
(1) have earned more than 30 credits
(2) are at least 24 years old
(3) are pursuing an academic program that includes
liberal arts and sciences
(4) are enrolled at Concordia University, Huston-Tillotson
College, St. Edward’s University, or the University
of Texas at Austin
Students graduating in May 2009 are not eligible. |
Robert Schreck Memorial Fund
Schreck Memorial Fund
Texas Commerce Bank
PO Drawer 140
El Paso, TX 79980. Contact organization for application
information. |
For
students studying Chemistry, Religion/Theology, Architecture,
Medicine, or Veterinary studies. |
| Ronald
McDonald House Charities/African American Future
Achievers
Scholarship Program. Check website
for scholarship deadlines |
*Student
must have at least one parent of African American origin.
Must live in certain areas of United States. *Student
must have at least one parent of Asian origin. Must
live in certain areas of United States.*Student must
have at least one parent of Hispanic origin. Check website
to see if you qualify. |
Ron
Brown Scholar Program
www.ronbrown.org/.
Due January 9th of senior year in high school. |
Students
must be finishing their senior year of high school.
Must graduate and continue to an accredited institution. |
Sallie
Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship Program
www.thesalliemaefund.org/.
Check website
for scholarship deadlines. |
Various
criteria. Check website
for scholarship criteria. |
Soroptimist
International of Austin-Women's Opportunity Award
Download Application |
Must
be a female head of household, with primary financial
responsibility for supporting your family (inclucing
children, a spouse and parents).Must be attending, or
have been accepted to, a vocational/skills training
program, or an undergraduate degree program, and have
financial need.Previous Women's Opportunity Awards recipients,
women with a prior undergraduate degree, and Soroptimists,
employees of Soroptimist, and their immediate families
are ineligible to apply. |
STARS
Scholarship - South Texas Academic Rising
Scholars. For additional information and an application
please visit the website. |
U.S.
citizen or permanent resident
Permanent address in one of the following counties:
Aransas, Bee, Brooks,
Cameron, Duval, Goliad, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Hidalgo,
Karnes, Kenedy,
Kleberg, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces, San
Patricio, Refugio,
Starr, Webb, Willacy, or Zapata
Fulltime, degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate
Have earned at least 12 college credit hours
Minimum college cumulative GPA of 2.7 for undergraduate
students. |
SYSCO
Scholarship Award - $2000. Visit www.hacu.net
for application and deadline information.
|
Full-time
or part-time undergraduate students with declared majors
in food service and hospitality or business (emphasis
on distribution and sales) degree program. Minimum cumulative
GPA 3.0.
|
TADC
Urban Scholarship Program
1140 Empire Central
Suite 550
Dallas, TX 75247
214-630-2511. Download Application at Texas
Association of Developing Colleges |
Must
be a U.S. citizen resident of Texas and be a current
undergraduate in good standing. Must be a graduate of
a high school in one of following cities: Abilene, Amarillo,
Arlington, Austin, Beaumont, Corpus Christi, Dallas,
El Paso, Fort Worth, Garland, Houston, Irving, Laredo,
Lubbock, Mesquite, Pasadena, Plano, San ANtonio, or
Waco. |
Talbot's
Women's Scholarship Fund
Check website
for applications |
Must
be a woman currently residing in the United States.
Must have earned a high school diploma or GED on or
before September 1996. Must be enrolled at least part-time.
*Students who have previously obtained a bachelor’s
degree are not eligible to apply.
|
Target
All-Around Scholarship
www.target.com.
See website
for application. |
Open
to U.S. citizen high school seniors, graduates, and
current undergraduates who are enrolled no later than
the fall of 2004-2005. Cannot be employees of Target.
Residents of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, cannot apply. |
Texas
American Legion Auxiliary Department Headquarters
709 East 10th Street
Austin, TX 78701. Write to address for information. |
Must
be a Texas resident attending a college or university
in Texas. Must be a U.S. citizen and child of a veteran.
|
The
Texas Conference for Women
Conference Scholarships
P.O. Box 12944
Austin, Texas 78711
(512) 432-1785. Application instructions are available
online on The Texas Conference
for Women website. |
This year's scholarship program includes six
scholarships in the amount of $5,000 to be awarded to
six women pursuing their education at a Texas institute
of higher education. The deadline for applications is
May 2.
|
Texas
Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Program
Director of Scholarships
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
PO Box 12788
Capital Station
Austin, TX 78711. Write to address for information. |
Must
be a U.S. citizen, Texas resident in the top 20% of
class. Must have minimum GPA of 3.7. |
Time
Warner Scholarship Award - $2000 (renewable)
|
Full-time
undergraduate at 4-year institutions who have completed
at least 12 undergraduate units of any major with an
interest in the entertainment, news, media and telecommunications
industries. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0. Scholarship
may be considered for paid summer internships at Time
Warner through the Time Warner "STARS" program.
Renewable based on continuing eligibility.
|
Travis
County Womens Lawyers' Association
www.tcwla.org
|
The
Travis County Women Lawyers Association (TCWLA) Scholarship
Fund, Inc., serves as an umbrella for scholarships that
go to law students who may have had to struggle a little
harder to get where they are. The Scholarship Fund presently
awards three separate scholarships: the Farris-Cisneros
Scholarship, the Mary Pearl Williams Scholarship, and
the Marian O. Boner Scholarship. |
The
Tylenol Scholarship
www.tylenol.com |
Open
to U.S. citizens age 17 and over currently enrolled
in or have applied for enrollment in a 2/4 year college
or university. Cannot be affiliated with McNeil Consumer
& Specialty Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
Tyson
Foundation, Inc.
2210 Oaklawn
Springdale, AR 72762-6999
501-290-4995 |
For
those majoring in Business, Computer Science, Agriculture,
Engineering, or Nursing. Must be residents of general
areas of Carthage, Center, or Seguin, Texas or are U.S.
citizens and live in the vicinity of a Tyson facility.
Must be employed part-time and/or summers to help fund
education. |
Union
Plus Scholarships
Union Plus Education Foundation
c/o Union Privilege
P.O. Box 34800
Washington, DC 20043-4800 |
Since
1992, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded
nearly $2 million to union members and their families
who wan to begin or continue thier post-secondary education
at colleges, trade, or technical schools. Cash awards
ranging from $500 to $4,000. |
United
States Marine Corp Scholarships Foundation
www.marine-scholars.org/ |
Extensive
requirements. Must have some familial relation to a
current/past member of the Marine Corps. Must be a high-school
graduate or a college undergraduate. |
USA
Funds Access to Education Scholarships
www.usafunds.org/
Deadline: February 15 |
At
least half-time enrollment for undergraduates and full-time
enrollment
for graduate students. Annual adjusted
gross family income
of $35,000 or less, as documented on the current year's federal
income-tax return on
which the applicant is claimed as a federal tax exemption.
U.S. citizen or
eligible non citizen. Not currently in default on a
federal education loan.
|
Wal-Mart
Achievers Award - $1000. Visit www.walmartfoundation.org.
for application and deadline.
|
Full-time
undergraduate sophomores or juniors. Students must be
declared business administration, general management,
retail management, marketing, of food merchandising
majors. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Preference given
to students working while attending school with an interest
in retail.
|
Writers'
League of Texas
www.writersleague.org
1501 W. Fifth STreet, Suite E-2
Austin, TX 78703
512-499-0441.
Contact the organization for an application. |
Open
to a U.S. citizen, Texas resident over the age 40 studying
in journalism/mass communication, creative writing,
ENglish composition/writing skills, public relations/advertising,
or accredited course work for professional development
or career advancement. |
Young
Women's Alliance Foundation. Visit www.youngwomensalliance.org for application and deadline.
|
Scholarships
are available to females under the age of 40 who are
U.S. residents. Applicants should be juniors or seniors
in college or pursuing a graduate degree. Recipients
are chosen based on their demonstrated financial need,
commitment to community service, academic achievement
and leadership potential. |
