Barbara J. DeVaney Memorial Scholarship 

Deadline: September 21, 2023

Application Link: https://bold.org/scholarships/barbara-j-devaney-memorial-scholarship-fund/

• Eligibility: Any female-identifying high school, undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student who’s a single mother, widow, immigrant, woman of color, first-generation college student, or survivor of abuse may apply for this scholarship. Students pursuing careers in the medical field, trades or STEM are strongly preferred.

• Amount: $90,000 ($10,000 for 5 winners; $5,000 for 7 winners)

• Winners: 12

UNIGO - 10 Things You Love About You

Deadline: December 31, 2023

Amount: $1,500

Application Link: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/top-ten-list-scholarship

Inspired by David Letterman and his top ten lists, we created the Top Ten List Scholarship. With so many awards based on grades and extraScurricular activities, this unique scholarship gives you the chance to show us what's truly special and different about you. Get creative, be serious, or tug at our heart strings. Whatever you do, you only have ten reasons to convince us, so make each one count. 

Submit an online written response to the question:

"Create a Top Ten List of the top ten reasons you should get this scholarship." (250 words or less)

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: January 6, 2024

Amount: $10,000 (renewable for up to 3 additional years)

Application Link: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for this award, applicants must:

• demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship;

• demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent);

• be citizens of the United States of America;

• be current high school seniors attending high school in the United States (students living on U.S. Armed Forces base and homeschooled students are also eligible); and

• plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.

Unigo "I Have a Dream" Scholarship

Deadline: January 31, 2024

Application Link:

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/i-have-a-dream-scholarship?utm_source=Unigo+Members&utm_campaign=a14e3b2ef5-EMAIL_ourscholarship_2019_1_9_hssrjr&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_7902ca422c-a14e3b2ef5-189592597&mc_cid=a14e3b2ef5&mc_eid=b884c2e730

Amount: $1,500

This award is open to all U.S. students who are 14 and older and who are currently enrolled (or enroll no later than fall of 2027) in an accredited postsecondary institution of higher education. 

One scholarship winner will receive a $1,500 scholarship.

Applicants must:

Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application.| Must be a legal U.S. resident.| Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.| This award is for U.S. students.

Submit an online written response to the question:

“We want to know… what do you dream about? Whether it’s some bizarre dream you had last week, or your hopes for the future, share your dreams with us for a chance to win $1,500 for college.” (250 words or less)

Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards

Deadline: February 5, 2024

Application Link: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/Legacy.cfm

Who is Eligible?

1. For the 2024 contest, any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2021, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2021, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2024. Great-grandchildren are not eligible.

2. The applicant must be a high school senior.

3. The applicant must apply online only. The 2024 Legacy Awards application deadline is February 5, 2024, 11:59 a.m. Pacific Time.

4. If the applicant's parent and grandparent are both Elk members, the applicant must apply through the parent's Elks Lodge.

5. We have waived the standardized test requirement for the 2024 Legacy contest. You do not need to submit ACT and/or SAT scores.

6. Students may apply for more than one ENF scholarship; however, they may win only one. In cases where the student wins more than one, we will award the scholarship with the greater value. Students can accept local and state scholarships, which are separate from the awards at the national level.

7. Legacy Awards may only be applied to accredited US American schools, colleges or universities. (Note: Applicants from Guam, Panama, Puerto Rico and the Philippines may apply Legacy Awards toward schools, colleges or universities in their respective homes.)

8. If you are selected as a 2024 Legacy Awards recipient, you will be required to perform three instances of service with an Elks Lodge during the four years you are receiving the scholarship. Click here for more information about serving with the Elks.

McDonald's HACER Scholarship Program

Deadline: February 13, 2024

Amount: $100,000 (30 Awards)

Application Link: https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer/eligibility-and-requirements.html

Eligibility Criteria:

• Be a high school senior that is younger than 21 years old and carries a minimum 2.8 GPA.

• Have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage.

Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: February 20, 2024

Amount: $50,000 (Multiple available)

Application Link: 

http://www.gordonrich.org/html/index.html 

The Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation (“GAR”) was created to honor the memory of Gordon Rich. Gordon was an individual of extraordinary talent, energy and persistence with a passion for life. He was extremely bright, hard working, a superb athlete, an accomplished pianist, a master chef and wine connoisseur, an advisor to corporations and their leaders and a loving father and husband. His effusive personality combined with a genuine interest in the well being of others yielded him a plethora of friends from all walks of life.

GAR's mission is to award grants to support the higher education goals of its recipients. The recipients of GAR scholarships are exceptionally qualified high school students with demonstrated financial need whose parents or guardians have, or had, a career in the financial services industry. You can view the Master List of companies which meet this definition; however, this list is not exhaustive. If you feel that a company which is not on the list meets this definition, please send an email to info@gordonrich.org with the name, location, phone number, and description of the organization.

The GAR Foundation awards approximately seven scholarships a year.

Women's Cyber Security Scholarships

Deadline: February 29, 2024

Amount: $5,000 (10 Awards)

Application Link: https://www.iamcybersafe.org/s/womens-scholarships

ELIGIBILITY

• Must be pursuing, or plan to pursue, a degree with a focus on cybersecurity, information assurance or similar field.

• You may be a senior in high school, an undergraduate student, graduate or post graduate student to be eligible.”

• GPA must be at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or an analogous rank based on a comparable scale).

• You may be a citizen of any country (US citizenship not required).

• May be attending on campus or online.

• May be attending full time or part time

• May be attending in the US or Internationally

• You do not currently need to be enrolled, however no awards will be disbursed until the recipient is enrolled in a college or university.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

1. Unofficial transcripts from your current (or most recent) educational institution. If awarded; no funds will be disbursed until official transcripts have been received.

2. One Letter of Recommendation outlining the following:

   • How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?

   • What skills or abilities does the applicant have that will support him/her in completing a degree?

   • What other information about the applicant should be taken into consideration?

   • NOTE: Academic references are preferred; however, you may submit a professional letter of reference addressing the points above.

3. Resume/CV – No more than 3 pages maximum. Do not include links to publications.

4. Essay questions to be filled out in application:

   • Tell us why you should be chosen to receive this women's cybersecurity scholarship and what makes you stand out from your peers?

   • Describe why you need the scholarship.

   • Describe your personal and education backgrounds.

   • What - or who - inspired you to pursue a career in cybersecurity? What makes you a candidate for success in information security and what are your goals for your professional career.

   • When you graduate and secure a career in our industry, what steps can you take to “pay it forward” by supporting other women (currently in school, recent graduates, mid career transition) new to our field?

   • Describe any contributions to the cybersecurity field i.e., volunteer work, articles, etc., and any other hobbies or extracurricular activities and what they mean to you. (Do not include links to articles)

SCORING CRITERIA

Applicants will be scored by members of (ISC)² and scholarship sponsors (if applicable). Scoring will be based upon three categories:

1. Passion

2. Merit

3. Financial Need

Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Scholarships

Deadline: March 1, 2024

Application Link: https://www.cfmv.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/

The Community Foundation holds a variety of scholarship funds. Students only have to complete one application to be considered for multiple scholarship opportunities.

Based on the applicant’s responses to a set of standard questions, CFMV’s system will determine for which scholarships the applicant is eligible. The applicant will be immediately notified of which scholarships they will be considered for, and may be prompted to provide additional information necessary for certain opportunities. This will dramatically cut down the time students spend completing forms and ensure they are being considered for all opportunities for which they are eligible.

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Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: May 5, 2024

Click Here to access complete the Google Form Application