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Jerry Malloy Negro Baseball League Scholarship

Negro League Baseball Scholarship
SABR's Jerry Malloy Negro Baseball League Scholarship is open to high school seniors who plan to attend college and work towards a college degree. Two scholarships will be awarded to the students who write the most compelling essay on a topic pertaining to Negro League baseball.

Eligible students must have a grade point average of 2.5 by the end of their junior year in high school. They may apply for the scholarship in their senior year provided they plan to attend a U.S. accredited college or university.

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

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The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship is for minority high school students in the United States. In addition to a financial grant, the foundation also provides its scholars with mentoring and leadership development opportunities, and internships.

To be eligible, all applicants must be graduating seniors and must belong to a minority group (African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, or Native American).

Ronald Reagan Foundation Scholarship Programs

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The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation encourages the pursuit of education and self improvement by awarding scholarships to extraordinary young leaders. The programs awards scholarships to college juniors and seniors who demonstrate leadership qualities in support of freedom, American values and constitutional principles.

Up to 100 scholarships per year are awarded. Although the scholarships are not renewable, students may reapply. The scholarship can be used in the junior or senior year of college.

GEICO Achievement Award Program

GEICO Achievement Award Program

GEICO Achievement Award Program helps current college students who are sophomores and juniors earn scholarship money to complete their education. Eligible students must be enrolled in a business, computer science, or mathematics program.

Eligibility requirements include a grade point average of 3.0 or above, enrollment in a four-year college or university, volunteer work in the community as well as demonstrated leadership on campus. Students may major in the areas of Business, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Statistics or Actuarial Science.

Ron Brown Scholar Program for African American Students

Ron Brown Scholar Program
The Ron Brown Scholar Program provides scholarship awards to African-American high school seniors who are excelling in their academics, exhibiting exceptional leadership potential, and actively serving in community service activities.

Applicants must be US citizens or must have a permanent resident visa card. They must also be able to demonstrate financial need, and must be in high school. The scholarship awards are not available to current college students.

Historically Underrepresented Groups Scholarship (HUGS)

Historically Underrepresented Groups Scholarship (HUGS)
Historically Underrepresented Groups Scholarship (HUGS) is open to students who are members of historically underrepresented minorities majoring in archaeology. The scholarships are offered to minority archaeology students to help them complete their education and prepare for a career in archaeology and heritage management.

The scholarship is open to underrepresented groups, including African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American, and other non-European minorities. The scholarship can be used for a field school, to volunteer on a project directed by a professional archaeologist, or to receive other forms of archaeological training in the summer. A total of three HUGS awards will be awarded to undergraduate and graduate students.

Shred Nations Scholarship Program


The Shred Nations Scholarship is an annual award given to an outstanding student to offset the costs of higher education. As a member of the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID), Shred Nations recognizes the benefits of continuing higher education for those individuals interested in business, environmental responsibility and making future contributions to the community. Shred Nations supports the independent shredding industry and believes in giving back to providers by providing a scholarship to students seeking higher education.

National Geographic Bee

National Geographic Bee
National Geographic Bee is open to students in grades four through eight. Students in public schools, private schools, and home schools in the United States Atlantic and Pacific territories, and Department of Defense Dependents Schools  may participate.

Schools may register to participate and register not less than 6 students for the competition. The competition is a series of questions relating to world geography. The purpose of the contest is to teach students more about the world.

The SAWF Scholarship Program

The SAWF Scholarship Program
The SAWF Scholarship Program is open to women enrolled or who plan to enroll in a STEM related field, such as science, technology, engineering, or math, or an automotive field. Female high school seniors or graduates from specific southern states may apply.

Eligible states include: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Texas or West Virginia. Applicants may attend an accredited two-year technical program, four-year undergraduate program, or graduate program. GPA requirements are 2.5 cumulative, and 3.0 in major. Eligible students may attend college part-time or full-time.

Gensler Scholarships

Gensler Scholarship
Gensler, recognized as the world's largest and leading collaborative design firm, is also committed to the education of emerging design talent. The firm offers two U.S. scholarship opportunities annually for architecture and interior design students.

One of the scholarships offered is Gensler Diversity Scholarship. Gensler believes diversity ignites innovation in design. Gensler also believes in bringing people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and points of view to work at Gensler.

Miss America Foundation Scholarship Fund

Miss America Scholarship Fund
The Miss America Scholarship Fund offers scholarships to over 12,000 young women who compete in the state and local competitions as well as Miss America first place winner, four runners-up, semi-finalists and non-finalists.

Since 1945, the Miss America Organization, a not-for-profit organization, has recognized young women not just for beauty but also talent and intelligence. Scholarships have been an important part of the awards that have helped many young women pay for college and prepare for rewarding careers.

Chick-fil-A Scholarships

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Chick-fil-A Scholarships are available to any Chick-fil-A employee who is working at any of the chain’s franchisees. Scholarships may be applied at any accredited institution of their choice, including online.

Scholarships will be awarded based on factors such as academic achievement, leadership and community involvement. Applicants are not required to meet any minimum length-of-service requirement in order to be eligible.

AREMA Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships

AREMA Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships
The AREMA Educational Foundation provides scholarships to engineering students who are specializing in the railway industry and supports other educational and training endeavors that help to ensure the future of the profession.

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must be enrolled in an accredited four or five-year engineering or engineering technology undergraduate/graduate degree program.

Smithsonian Magazine Annual Photo Contest

Smithsonian Annual Photo Contest
The Smithsonian Annual Photo Contest awards scholarships every year to students and others interested in photography. Since 2002, Smithsonian Magazine has awarded talented photographers around the country for their creative work in photography.

Applicants may submit up to 15 photographs in each of six categories. The categories include the natural world, travel, people, American culture and heritage, artistic images and mobile photos. A total of eight awards will be distributed, including one winner in each of the six categories, one Readers' Choice award, and one grand prize winner.

Google U.S./Canada PhD Fellowship Program

Google US/Canada PhD Fellowship Program
Google U.S./Canada PhD Fellowship Program honors exceptional graduate students in the U.S. and Canada who do outstanding and innovative work in computer science, related disciplines, or promising research areas. Qualifying students must be pursuing a Ph.D. in  fellowship research areas. Candidates must be nominated by their department.

The two-year fellowships cover tuition and fees, a Google research mentor, and a yearly stipend. Candidates must be full-time students attending one of the eligible schools and universities. Fellowships are offered in the areas of computer graphics, computer architecture, networking, energy efficient computing, software engineering, programming technology, and much more.

Microsoft Scholarship Program

Microsoft Scholarship Program
Microsoft Scholarship Program is for students who are currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate bachelor’s degree program. Students must be attending a school in North America and pursuing studies in Computer Science and related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).

Most of the scholarships will be awarded to female students, underrepresented minority students (African-American, Hispanic or Native American) or students with disabilities. All candidates are reviewed on the basis of their passion for STEM fields, leadership qualities and financial need. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or above. Scholarships cover full or partial tuition for one academic year.

ASA Minority Fellowship Program

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ASA Minority Fellowship Program is open to new or continuing minority graduate students. Applicants must be applying to or enrolled in sociology departments with a strong focus on mental health research programs.

Applicants must be members of one of the following racial/ethnic groups: Blacks/African Americans, Latinos (Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans), American Indians or Alaskan Natives, and Asians (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Southeast Asian), or Pacific Islanders (Hawaiian, Guamanian, Samoan, Filipino). The fellowship includes a stipend and some funding for travel to the ASA Annual Meeting each August, regional or association meetings in the spring or fall, and professional development training programs and workshops.

AXA Achievement Scholarship

AXA Achievement Scholarship
AXA Achievement Scholarship is looking to award college scholarships to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace.

The insurance company's AXA Foundation offers more than a million dollars in scholarships to young people throughout the nation representing all 50 states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico.

Courage To Grow Scholarship

Courage To Grow Scholarship
The Courage To Grow Scholarship is open to high school juniors or seniors or current college students. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or above.

Students may enter the contest by submitting a 250-word essay that describes an experience or life situation that has made a significant impact in their lives. Applicants must explain how the experience gave them courage to grow and how the scholarship will help them achieve their education and career goals.

Sullivan Leadership Awards

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Sullivan Leadership Awards are FULL RIDE scholarships that are offered to outstanding students who accept admission to Seattle University. The scholarship is for students who pursue rigorous college preparatory coursework with noteworthy achievement.

Most Sullivan Scholarship recipients have a GPA of 3.7 or higher. They are leaders in their campus community as well as in their communities. Students who are currently living and studying in the U.S. may apply.

The Bank of America Merrill Lynch Scholarship of Distinction

The Bank of America Merrill Lynch Scholarship of Distinction
The Bank of America Merrill Lynch Scholarship of Distinction is open to minority students who want to pursue careers in the financial industry. Eligible candidates include women, African Americans, LGBT, Hispanics, Native Americans, military veterans, and students with disabilities.

The scholarship is for students interested in a career at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Applicants must be full-time students with a minimum GPA of 3.2 or above who are pursing a BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. Candidates must have excellent performance both in and outside the classroom.

Women Techmakers Scholars Program (by Google)

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Women Techmakers Scholars Program is open to women who are studying computer science, computer engineering or a closely related technical field. Applicants must be currently enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student.

Candidates include those pursuing a Bachelors, Masters or PhD program at a university in the United States or Canada. They must have strong academic records, leadership skills, and a passion for increasing the involvement of women in computer science.

Allianz Global "ScholarTrips" Contest For Creative Students

Allianz Global Assistance, a leading travel insurance company, is looking for creative students who want to travel to participate in international volunteer and study abroad programs.

Each year, they ask students questions from something like "What is your dream travel experience?" "What inspires you to travel abroad?" to "If you could bring any TV or movie character, whether animated, human or animal, with you on a trip abroad, who would it be and why?"

Coca-Cola Scholars Program

Coca-Cola Scholars Program
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is a very competitive program for high school seniors throughout the United States. Sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company, the largest soft drink company in the world, the program awards millions every year in college funding.

Applicants must be current high school (or home-schooled) seniors, must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents, must be planning to pursue a degree at an accredited university or college, and must have a minimum 3.0 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school.

Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards

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Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards is open to high school seniors of Hispanic/Latino descent who plan to enter college in the fall after graduating from high school. Eligible students may apply to their closest region; there are 10 different regions across the country.

Three recipients are chosen (Gold, Silver and Bronze) for each category in each of the 10 award regions.

Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or above in order to apply. Students can apply to various award categories, including:

YoungArts Scholarship

YoungArts Scholarship
YoungArts Scholarship is open to student artists in film, design, music, dance, photography, visual arts, theater, and writing. Emerging artists ages 15–18 or in grades 10–12 from across the United States may apply.

YoungArts Winners receive not only financial awards but support and professional development and mentoring from world-renowned performers, including Mikhail Baryshnikov, Sarah Brightman, Plácido Domingo, Frank Gehry, Jeff Koons, Wynton Marsalis, Rebecca Walker and Carrie Mae Weems.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z Scholarship Program

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Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter have announcd a new scholarship program that will award one exceptional senior high school student, with financial needs, up to $100K in funds to put toward their enrollment in a college or university for the upcoming academic year. The award will serve as a dedicated university-based fund for each selected student throughout the duration of the student's enrollment.

This back to school season, students in OTRll Tour markets, who are preparing for college, will be chosen by Boys and Girls Club of America. Qualified students must demonstrate academic excellence and show financial needs that would make it hard for them to enter a college or university for the academic year.

Lemelson-MIT Student Prize

Lemelson-MIT Student Prize
The Lemelson-MIT Student Prize is looking to award exceptional student inventors across the country. Teams of undergraduate students and individual graduate students from any college or university in the United States who have significant inventions are invited to join the contest.

The inventions must represent one of the important sectors of the economy including healthcare, transportation and mobility, food/water and agriculture, and consumer devices. It also serves as the prize categories.

United Negro College Fund/ Michael Jackson Scholarship

Michael Jackson Scholarship
The Michael Jackson scholarship provides financial assistance to communication arts and social science students attending a UNCF college/university during the current academic year.

Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. The scholarship will provide an award up to $5,000 depending on the financial need of the student as verified by the attending University or College.

Boeing/ Thurgood Marshall College Fund HBCU Scholarship Program

Boeing/ Thurgood Marshall College Fund HBCU Scholarship Program
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) in partnership with The Boeing Company is proud to announce the Boeing | TMCF HBCU Initiative. This program provides an unparalleled career opportunity and scholarship for outstanding students attending Boeing HBCU priority schools. High performing students currently in their sophomore year, with a minimum GPA of 3.3 are encouraged to apply.

This unique opportunity provides students with full college to career support—opening the door to a full-time career with the world’s largest aerospace company, and lead manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems!