1. September
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Below are the scholarships listed that are due for this month. If the entry is gray, then the current year scholarship has not yet arrived.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SEPTEMBER
Love Your Career Scholarship
Deadline: September 6 and again January 1 (offered twice a year)
Award Amount: $1,000
Selection Guidelines:
Attending college or university in U.S. after graduating from high school
For more information and to apply, go to https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12097/love_your_career_scholarship_scholarship.php#sthash.AmLh1bKQ.dpbs
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Gates Scholarship
Deadline: September 8
Award Amount: funding for the full cost of attendance* that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Selection Guidelines:
African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American
Financial need (Pell Grant eligible-estimate is total family income of less than $50,000)
U. S. citizen, national or permanent resident
3.3+.GPA
accepted and enroll full time in 4 year college/university program
Top 10% of senior class
Leadership ability ( participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)
Exceptional personal success skills (emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)
For more information and to apply, go to https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship
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QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship
Deadline: September 19
Award Amount: full 4-year scholarship worth over $200,000, covering tuition & fees, room & board, books & supplies, travel expenses
Selection Guidelines:
Low income (earn less than $65,000 a year for a typical family of 4)
Excelled academically
Attend one of 40 college partners
For more information go to https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match and to apply, go to https://apply.questbridge.org/apply/
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Golden Door Scholarship
Deadline: September 20
Award Amount: 50, up to $40,000
Selection Guidelines:
DACA senior (undocumented senior)
Preference given to seniors interested in engineering, computer science, technology or math
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JAMP (Joint Admission Medical Program) offered at several universities
Deadline: September 22
Award Amount:
1. $1,000 scholarship per semester every semester beginning in the spring semester of the sophomore year in college.
2. Support through undergraduate scholarships and summer stipends
3. Placement into JAMP Summer Internship experiences
4. Hands-on experience through clinical enrichment opportunities
5. Comprehensive, multi-phase MCAT preparation program
6. Personal & professional development through dedicated mentoring
7. Guaranteed admission to a participating Texas medical school if all criteria are met
8. Scholarships to attend medical school
Selection Guidelines:
interested in pre med
score at or greater than the state mean on the SAT and/or ACT. For the most current scores, see the JAMP website (www.texasjamp.org)
begin coursework at a participating university in the fall semester immediately following graduation from high school.
be Pell Grant eligible or have an Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) of 8000 or less by completing and submitting the FAFSA (opens 10/1 so proof may arrive at that point)
For more information and to apply for Texas schools, visit https://www.texasjamp.org/about/index.html
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Nuts, Bolts, and Thingamajigs Scholarships
Deadline: September 23
Award Amount: 3, $3500
Selection Guidelines:
2 year school
In a full-time degree program leading to a manufacturing career
2.5+ GPA
4 year school
In a full-time university degree program leading to a manufacturing career
3.0+ GPA
For more information and to apply, go to https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8955/nuts_bolts_and_thingamajigs_scholarships_scholarship.php#sthash.11qTbOdk.dpbs
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Create Real Impact Contest
Deadline: September 24
Award Amount: up to $1500.00
Selection Guidelines:
Legal resident of the U.S.
Create an original work showcasing your idea for a solution or strategy to fix the very real problem of reckless and distracted driving.
For more information and to apply, go to https://createrealimpact.com/contestrules/
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2 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarships
Deadline: 1st deadline September 27
Award Amount: varying amounts
Selection Guidelines:
Attending TVCC
Member of PTK honor society
For more information and to apply, go to
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AES Engineering Solutions Scholarship
Deadline: September 29
Award Amount: $500.00
Selection Guidelines:
Based on personal character as displayed in essay written:
Not required to be in engineering courses
Write an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question:
When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?
There is no application packet for this award. Please do not include your resume at this time.
Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year
Submit essay to: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php