October Scholarships

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Provided by : Institute of International Education Award: Varies Deadline: October 07, 2014 The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are in good academic standing. You must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant, have been accepted to or applied to a study abroad program or internship and plan to study abroad for at least four weeks in one country in order to be eligible for this award. http://www.iie.org/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program Create Real Impact Contest Provided by : Impact Teen Drivers Award: $5000 Deadline: October 10, 2014 The Create Real Impact Contest is open to full - time students between the ages of 14 and 22. To enter, you must create an original work (video, music, creative writing, or artwork) showcasing your idea for a solution to the problem of distracted and reckless driving. http://www.createrealimpact.com/ Undergraduate Scholarship Program - CIA Provided by : Central Intelligence Agency Award: $18000 Deadline: October 15, 2014 The Central Intelligence Agency Undergraduate Scholarship Program is available to full - time high school seniors, college freshmen, and college sophomores. You must be a U.S. citizen, have and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. For incoming freshmen, you must have scored at least 21 ACT / 1500 SAT score. Preference is given to minorities and students with disabilities. https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/undergraduate-scholarship-program.html SYTA Youth Foundation Road Scholarship Provided by : Student and Youth Travel Association Foundation Award: $1000 Deadline: October 17, 2014 The Student and Youth Travel Association Youth Foundation Road Scholarship is open to youth age 25 and under who cannot afford the cost of a group educational travel program. You must be nominated by a teacher or a youth leader to be eligible for this award. http://www.sytayouthfoundation.org/index.php College JumpStart Scholarship Provided by : The College JumpStart Scholarship Fund Award: $1500 Deadline: October 17, 2014 The College JumpStart Scholarship is available to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors; and current college students. To be considered for this award, you must be committed to going to school and be able express your goals for getting a higher education http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/ Dr Pepper 2014 Tuition Giveaway Provided by : Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. Award: $100000 Deadline: October 20, 2014 Every student deserves a chance to realize their potential. That's why Dr Pepper is awarding over $1,000,000 in tuition to help students across the country pursue their dreams. The Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway has changed lives by awarding over $6 million dollars in tuition since 2008. With the challenges of rising tuition costs and studying full-time, Dr Pepper takes pride in helping students achieve their goals. If you’re a student between the ages of 18-24, you can tell your one of a kind goal to enter for the chance to compete to win up to $100,000 in tuition. You’ll be eligible to submit a video once you reach 50 votes. Dr Pepper will select finalists for a chance to compete to win up to $100,000 in tuition at a college football championship game. In addition, if you reach the top 5 of the $5,000 Leaderboard when voting ends, you could win $5,000 in tuition. If you’re 25 and older, you won’t be eligible to compete to win $100,000 in tuition but you are eligible to compete for the leaderboard prize. Collect as many votes as possible and if you’re in the top 5 of the Leaderboard when voting ends, you could win $5,000 in tuition. If you know a student with a one of a kind story, you can nominate them by submitting a story on their behalf. http://bs.serving-sys.com/BurstingPipe/adServer.bs?cn=tf&c=20&mc=click&pli=10654707&PluID=0&ord=123456789 University Language Services Scholarship Provided by : University Language Services Award: $500 Deadline: October 22, 2014 The University Language Services Scholarship is available to students who have studied abroad, are currently studying abroad, or are registered to study abroad. You must be a legal U.S. resident enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university to be eligible for this award. To be considered, you must submit a photo that captures what you learned from studying abroad, along with a 100 - to 200 - word description. http://www.universitylanguage.com/scholarships/competition/ Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest Provided by : Ayn Rand Institute Award: $10000 Deadline: October 24, 2014 The Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest is open to 12th grade, undergraduate and graduate students. To be eligible for this contest, you must write an essay of no fewer than 800 and no more than 1,600 words in length, double-spaced, on one of three topics related to Ayn Rand's novel, "Atlas Shrugged." Essays are judged on both style and content. The winning essay must demonstrate an outstanding knowledge of the book "Atlas Shrugged." All information necessary to enter the contest including essay topics is available on the sponsor's site. http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/AtlasShrugged.aspx?theme=blue #FutureSelfie Scholarship Provided by : Bankrate, Inc. Award: $3000 Deadline: October 31, 2014 The #FutureSelfie Scholarship is available to high school juniors and seniors and current college students. To be considered, you must submit an expressive and creative picture of your future self that reflects an aspirational career. http://www.bankrate.com/scholarships/future-selfie-scholarship/ Dennis Raveling Scholarship Provided by : California Waterfowl Association Award: $2000 Deadline: October 31, 2014 The Dennis Raveling Scholarship is available to students pursuing a career in waterfowl or wetlands ecology. You must be pursuing an advanced university degree in wildlife, zoology, botany, ecology or other related biological science and demonstrate exceptional academic achievement to be eligible for this award. http://www.calwaterfowl.org/scholarships Twist and Shout Slam Provided by : Power Poetry Award: $1000 Deadline: October 31, 2014 Summer is over and a new school year has begun. We know this can feel pretty grim sometimes, but hey — you gotta do what you gotta do. But instead of giving in to resignation and despair, we want you to celebrate! Tell us about the stuff makes you happy! Who or what are you proud of? What are you looking forward to? What are you awesome at? What makes you laugh? Write a poem about something that uplifts you, and you could win a $1,000 college scholarship. This slam’s a pretty special one — the Power Poetry team will select five finalists, and YOU get to vote on them and pick a winner! http://www.powerpoetry.org/poetry-slams/twist-and-shout-scholarship-slam Irish Cultural and Educational Grant Provided by : Irish Festivals, Inc. Award: $2000 Deadline: October 31, 2014 The Irish Cultural and Educational Grant is available to an individual project that is related to the study of any aspect of Irish culture. You must be of any age or ethnic background and need not be a resident of the Milwaukee area to be eligible for this award. In addition, you must answer the following questions on a separate paper: 1) State specifically how you intend to use the grant money for which you are applying. (Include expected completion date.) 2) Discuss your interest and any experience you have related to your proposed project. 3) Provide a brief, but thorough description of any involvement in Irish Fest or Irish-related activities. 4) Provide AT LEAST one letter of recommendation from a person(s) familiar with your work stating how you would benefit from the grant.