Eligibility:

• Applicant must be a legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia (“D.C.”) located within the United States or D.C., or the dependent child of an active duty member of the U.S. military, who is at least 16 years of age and no older than 26 years of age

• Applicant must be currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary educational program located in the United States or D.C. (including accredited two- and four-year colleges, universities, vocational-technical, and trade schools) and in good academic standing.

• Applicant must be willing to work with the Taco Bell Foundation’s Scholarship Management Company throughout the application and award process.

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Award Information

Numerous awards of $10,000 each will be granted. Based on continued eligibility, awards are renewable and may be used over a period of six consecutive years from the initial award date for a total award of $40,000.

Awards are for undergraduate study and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, required supplies, and on-campus room and board.

If you are selected as a semifinalist you will be instructed on submitting additional, required materials.

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholar candidates must:

• Demonstrate at school, the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, integrity, drive, 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, or any of the U.S. territories and commonwealths, and graduating in winter 2024 or spring 2025. Homeschooled applicants and applicants living on a U.S. Armed Forces base and attending high school outside the U.S. are eligible.

• Plan to enroll in a full‑time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four‑year college or university in the United States for the entire 2025-2026 academic year

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JRF Scholars receive college scholarships of up to $35,000 over four years and are financially sponsored to attend JRF‘s annual, four-day “Mentoring and Leadership Conference“ in New York City and other events throughout the year. Aside from generous financial support, Scholars benefit from a comprehensive, four-year program that includes career guidance, internship and permanent job placement, travel abroad, and leadership and practical life skills training.

Eligibility:

• Be a graduating, minority high school senior.

• Be a United States citizen.

• Present evidence of financial need.

• Demonstrate a record of academic excellence.

• Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service.

• Submit an official SAT and/or ACT test exam score from junior or senior year.

• Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college within the United States or affiliated with a United States-based college or university.

• Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college.

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Scholarship Application and Selection Process

• National Beta Scholarship Recipients are well-rounded students who, while excelling academically, also are wholeheartedly engaged in active club participation. They are committed to school and community service and are continuously improving upon our four pillars by demonstrating leadership within their club.  The application process consists of two phases designed to select the most deserving National Beta members. 

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About the Scholarship  

The Spirit of Old Main Scholarship is a newly established scholarship that provides funding opportunities for incoming American Indian freshmen at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. This merit-based scholarship is awarded to competitive in-state American Indian students and covers all unmet financial need for four years. To maintain eligibility, students must maintain full-time enrollment and a minimum GPA of 3.0. 

Application Process 

To apply, students must: 

• Complete the application in the UNCP Brave Assist portal by the deadline of January 17th 

• Upload all transcripts with the application (unofficial transcripts will be accepted) 

• Have a FAFSA on file 

• Provide proof of tribal affiliation and/or enrollment 

• Provide a letter of recommendation from a high school counselor or teacher. 

• Plan to live on-campus  

Website: https://www.uncp.edu/academics/american-indian-heritage-center/spirit-old-main-scholarship

United Tribes of North Carolina believes in promoting educational opportunities for American Indian Students. Since the creation of the United Tribes Scholarship Award, over $108,000 has been awarded to deserving students pursuing higher education degrees. We are proud to continue this worthwhile tradition. Applications must be RECEIVED by MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025.

Eligibility:

1. 1. Applicants must be American Indian residing in North Carolina and enrolled in a state or federally recognized tribe.

   2.  Applicant must be an incoming freshman enrolling in a two year or four year college or university, and/or freshman, sophomores, juniors or seniors who are enrolled and still attending a two-year or four-year college or university.

   3. Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students.

   4. Only completed applications will be accepted for consideration. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

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The program is open to historically underserved and underrepresented students ages 16 to 24 who are permanent residents of Florida, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New Jersey, North Carolina, Texas and Washington, DC.

Eligibility requirements listed below:

• 2.5 – 3.5 unweighted GPA or GED

• Pell-eligible and/or demonstrate financial need

• Attend as an incoming 2025-26 freshman at a four-year accredited college or university in the state that you reside

• Student applicants must come from underrepresented populations and historically underserved communities who have faced systemic barriers and challenges to economic mobility. We specifically encourage students from Black, Latino, Native American (with documented tribal affiliation) and underrepresented Asian American/Pacific Islander heritage to apply.

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Whether you are pursuing a trade school, vocational certificate or a two-year or four-year degree, don’t miss your chance to apply for a National FFA Scholarship to help with your next steps in education. If you are a senior FFA member in high school or FFA Alumni in college, just one application is required for multiple scholarship opportunities totaling nearly $2.5 million.

The 2024-25 scholarship application opens Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.

To apply, please ensure you have the following:

• Your FFA member ID that is linked to your active membership and the linked FFA.org email address. Need help finding your FFA member ID? Click here: https://help.ffa.org/articles/how-to-find-your-ffa-id/.

• A copy of your official or unofficial academic transcripts to upload.

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In partnership with Columbus County Schools, Public Schools of Robeson County, and Scotland County Schools, the School of Education is excited to introduce the Brave Scholars program.

The Brave Scholars program seeks to provide financial and professional support to future elementary and special education educators who make a commitment to serve in one of our three partner districts following graduation.

Eligibility:

• Be accepted to enroll in an approved educator preparation program leading to initial licensure at UNC Pembroke

• Be one of the following: 

  1. A North Carolina high school senior; able to use an award of up to eight (8) semesters  

  2. A student transferring from a community college applying to the educator preparation program 

• Minimum Academic Requirements: 

  1. Students must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.75

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Applicants will be judged based on whether they...

• Embody good sportsmanship and strong moral character. Foot Locker Scholar Athletes are trusted and respected members of their schools and communities. They have built strong relationships with and will leave a lasting impact on other students, administrators, and community members.

• Display academic excellence. Foot Locker Scholar Athletes are intellectually curious, set high academic goals for themselves, and excel in their studies.

• Are passionate and committed to empowering the community in which they live. Foot Locker Scholar Athletes have made a significant commitment to improving the lives of others.

• Are confident and enthusiastic about being a leader. Foot Locker Scholar Athletes aren’t reluctant role models. They are confident, honest, and passionate leaders who take on challenges for the greater good.

• Come from diverse backgrounds. Foot Locker Scholar Athletes have unique life stories, are from different places, have varied academic ambitions, and play a wide range of sports.

• Are Foot Locker Scholar Athletes material. Foot Locker Scholar Athletes share key attributes:

  • Proactive and highly motivated, Inspiring and charismatic, Honest and trustworthy, Genuine, Strong and courageous

Eligibility:

1. 1. Be a graduating high-school senior of the class of 2023, pursuing an undergraduate degree at a two- or four-year community college or four-year school.

   2. Be currently involved in high school sports, intramural sports, or community based sports.

   3. Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

   4. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident (you will be asked to prove citizenship and age if you win).

   5. Not be an employee, officer or director of Foot Locker, Inc., or any of its subsidiaries, or a member of the immediate family of such an employee, officer or director.

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