SCHOLARSHIP CORNER
This page is a simple and quick way to find exciting financial
aid and scholarship opportunities. Check back regularly because you
never know what will become available next!
American Indian College
Fund
Deadline: Various
The American Indian
College Fund (AICF) was established in 1989 to provide scholarships
to American Indian/Alaska Native students attending tribal
colleges. The AICF is devoted to funding and creating awareness
about the community-based accredited tribal colleges and
universities that offer students access to knowledge and skills
alongside Native culture, language, and values. The American Indian
College Fund also provides scholarships to undergraduate and
graduate students attending any other accredited public or
non-profit private college all across the United States.
Website:
http://collegefund.org/student-resources/scholarships/
American Indian
Science and Engineering Society
Deadline: Various
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) helps
students move forward in their educational journeys by providing a
wide range of programs and scholarship opportunities. AISES
scholarships help students acquire skills and training that will
help them meet the unique STEM needs of our
communities. Students are highly encouraged to apply for all
the scholarships they are eligible for!
Website: http://www.aises.org/scholarships
BestColleges.com
Deadline: Various
The goal of BestColleges is to help students maximize free money
for college by providing them with updated and accurate scholarship
information. They have compiled an extensive list of scholarships
for criminal justice majors, including criminal justice
scholarships and criminal justice grants specifically for
undergraduates, graduate students, minorities, and women.
Website:
http://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/criminal-justice-scholarships/
McNair Scholars
Program
Deadline: Year-Round
This scholarship program is designed to prepare students for
careers as graduate students, professors or professional
researchers. Applicants must be full-time college students, have
completed 42 hours or more, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and be a first
generation college student or a student from an underrepresented
ethnic group.
Website: https://mcnairscholars.com/resources/
Oklahoma City Community
Foundation
Deadline: Various
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is home to more than 120
scholarship funds established by individuals, organizations and
companies. These funds share the common goal of helping to make a
difference in the lives of others. The foundation is now able to
receive your transcripts electronically if your high school
participates in this free service. Please see OCCF's website for
details about each scholarship.
Website: https://occf.org/scholarships/
Tuck Sleep
Scholarships
Deadline: Various
Many scholarships today are geared toward specific candidates,
including those who struggle with sleep-related issues. Tuck.com
provides more than $500,000 in scholarship funding for
undergraduate and graduate students. Some of these awards target
sleep-deprived individuals, while others are available to students
pursuing degrees in sleep science and other areas of psychology and
mental health.
Website: https://www.tuck.com/sleep-scholarships/
UCanGo2.org
Deadline: Various
Check out UCanGo2.org for numerous scholarship opportunities for
middle school, high school, college and adult students. They
provide you with links to scholarships by deadline and by category,
as well as a new scholarship of the week each Monday. UCanGo2 also
offers free information on college planning and financial aid.
Visit their website to find these helpful tools!
Website: http://ucango2.org/Scholarships.html
Varsity Tutors
Scholarship
Deadline: Monthly
Varsity Tutors holds a monthly $200 college scholarship contest
where students must write an essay in response to a monthly prompt.
Visitors to the Varsity Tutors scholarship webpage are able to vote
via social media for submitted entries. The five entries with the
most votes are reviewed by Varsity Tutors at the end of the month
and one winner is subsequently chosen to receive the $200 college
scholarship.
Website:
https://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
December Scholarships
Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future
Teachers
Deadline: December 1, 2019
The AAPT Executive Board offers scholarships for future high
school physics teachers. These scholarships, supported by an
endowment funded by Barbara Lotze, are available only to U.S.
citizens attending U.S. schools. Undergraduate students enrolled,
or planning to enroll, in physics teacher preparation curricula and
high school seniors entering such programs are eligible. Successful
applicants receive a stipend of up to $2,000 and a complimentary
AAPT Student Membership for one year. The scholarship may be
granted to an individual for each of four years.
Website: http://www.aapt.org/programs/grants/lotze.cfm
Luigi Wewege Foundation
Deadline: December 1, 2019
The Luigi Wewege Foundation scholarship was created with the
belief that everyone who has a desire to attend, should be able to
attend a college or university. By answering a simple essay
question, applicants will have an opportunity to be granted a
$1,500 scholarship. The foundation committee will select a winner
by the end of December. Applicants must be high school students who
have been accepted into a college or university or currently
enrolled in a college or university.
Website: http://www.luigiwewegefoundation.com/
Annual CGTrader Scholarship
Deadline: December 2, 2019
Every year, CGTrader challenges students to dig into the field of
technology by writing an essay on how innovative technologies are
transforming our lives. The best submission will be awarded $2,000
while the two runners-up will receive $500 each. To be eligible,
applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, be high school seniors,
undergraduate or graduate students, and be enrolled
full-time.
Website: https://www.cgtrader.com/scholarships
National Space Club Scholarship
Deadline: December 2, 2019
Since 2013, The National Space Club and Foundation has offered the
opportunity for a student to give the keynote address at the
National Space Club and Foundation's annual Goddard Memorial
Dinner, one of the space industry's most prestigious gatherings.
The student must intend to pursue a career in the Science,
Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) fields, be
academically strong and excel in public speaking. In addition to
speaking at the Goddard Memorial Dinner, the individual selected
will also receive a scholarship, in the amount of $10,000. This
scholarship is awarded to a U.S. citizen, and is open to seniors in
high school through graduate students studying at an accredited
educational institution in the United States, who have definite
plans to pursue a career in the STEM fields.
Website: http://www.spaceclub.org/scholarship/
Branch Out Scholarship
Deadline: December 15, 2019
Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys will award $1,000 to a
student who demonstrates through their personal statements that
they are committed to expanding their education and using their
education to improve their communities. The winning student will
also receive a $500 donation to the charitable organization of
their choice.
Website: https://www.bestattorney.com/giving-back/branch-out-scholarship/
Because College is Expensive Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2019
The $500 Because College is Expensive Scholarship is open to all
college students and those planning to enroll within 24 months. The
winner will be determined by random drawing. High school juniors
and seniors, current college students, and adults looking to head
back to school are encouraged to apply.
Website: https://cedaredlending.com/scholarship/
Niche Community College Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2019
This scholarship is open to all current and prospective community
college students. For the purposes of this scholarship, "Community
College" includes all schools that are primarily two-year public
institutions, including community colleges, junior colleges,
technical schools, city colleges, and state colleges. This $500
scholarship for community college students can be used to pay for
tuition, books, or any future education-related expenses. The
scholarship winner will be determined by random drawing and then
contacted directly and announced on the Scholarship Winners
page.
Website: https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarship/communitycollege-scholarship/
Oklahoma Tour Guide Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2019
The Zebra wants to see your favorite road trip destination in
Oklahoma. There are no limits to what they're looking for: a
narrated animation, a slideshow of memorabilia, or an illustrated
map of the best roadside attractions. This is the chance for you to
showcase any place you love in an original way. Applicants must be
currently enrolled in or planning to attend a four-year university,
graduate program, community college or trade school located in the
continental U.S. Selected winner(s) will receive $1,000.
Website: https://www.thezebra.com/oklahoma-car-insurance/
Top Ten List Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2019
Unigo.com wants to know what's truly special and different about
you. Get creative, be serious, or tug at their heart strings. Give
them 10 reasons you should receive this $1,500 scholarship. You
have only have 10 reasons, so make them count!
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/top-ten-list-scholarship
UNIGO $10K Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2019
Imagine a historical figure is brought back to life. Who is it?
What's their favorite mobile app? Applicants must be 13 years of
age or older at the time of application. They must also be a legal
resident of the United States and be currently enrolled (or enroll
no later than the fall of 2025) in an accredited post-secondary
institution of higher education.
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/unigo-10k-scholarship