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Association of the United States Army Scholarships
The Association of the United States Army will award more than 40 national level scholarships on an Annual Basis. The application is now open, and awards will be determined by the end of the summer.
GENERAL STUDIES APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
A one-page autobiography.
A letter describing your career aspirations, including your course of study and plans for completion of a degreed program. For the completed coursework scholarships, describe how you are using your degree or certification.
Two letters of recommendation from school officials, e.g., principal, counselor, teacher, coach.
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 40
Award Deadline: May 13, 2024
HOW TO APPLY:
AIA Architects League of Northern New Jersey offers two programs that promote architecture
and design in New Jersey:
1.- We annually award scholarships for high school students entering architecture school this Fall.
Please consider sharing this information with any interested students.
Scholarships are awarded to:
- Current high school students who will be attending an NAAB accredited architecture school in Fall 2024
- Students must have residency and/or attend high school in Bergen, Hudson, Passaic or Sussex County, New Jersey
The deadline is Tuesday May 14th at 5pm. This year we will be accepting all applications online at https://alnnj.org/ALNNJ_Scholarships
2.- We offer grants for any existing or new program that promotes design education to New Jersey K-12 students.
The Diane and Ben Lee Design Education Grant is up to $2,500, applications are due on Tuesday May 14th at 5pm. Design education
develops critical problem solving skills and includes programs related to fields such as art, architecture, interior design, graphic design,
product design, set design, fashion design or illustration. This year we will be accepting all applications online at https://alnnj.org/Diane_and_Ben_Lee_Design_Education_Fund
AIA Architects League of Northern New Jersey is an affiliate of the American Institute of Architects, and consists of over
500 members who live and work in northern New Jersey. For more information, including how we can bring architecture
programs to your school, please contact us at alnnj.applications@gmail.com.
Chris Brand, AIA
President-Elect
cbrand@alnnj.org
AIA Architects League of Northern New Jersey
www.alnnj.org
Check out these scholarship opportunities below and apply today! Click on the link below for more information.
Bold.org Scholarship Opportunities -$500-$50,000-More than 2,000 Awards (Deadline: Various)
To be eligible for the scholarship, please read the specific criteria for each.
Over 2,000 scholarships are available across hundreds of categories.
Applications can be found by going to: https://bold.org/scholarships/
Air Force Association Scholarships - $10,000 – 12 Awards (Deadline: April 30, 2024)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a dependent of an Active-Duty Guard, Reserve, veteran, or retired member of any service branch.
B) Be planning to enroll in a program of study at an accredited college or university in the Fall of 2024.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16831/air-force-association-scholarships
Nurse Corps Scholarship Program - $10,000 - 225 Awards (Deadline: May 2, 2024)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be accepted or enrolled at an accredited school of nursing located in the United States.
B) Plan on pursuing one of the following types of nursing programs: Diploma in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nurse practitioner, or a Graduate level advanced registered nurse.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15267/nurse-corps-scholarship-program
SEE Education Foundation Scholarships - $5,000 - 15 Awards (Deadline: May 6, 2024)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be pursuing a technical, undergraduate, graduate, or doctorate in a field related to the commercial explosives industry.
Applications can be found by going to:https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20884/see-education-foundation-scholarships
Science Saves Video Scholarship - $10,000 - 10 Awards (Deadline: May 6, 2024)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a graduating high school senior planning to be a full-time student in the Fall of 2024.
B) Create a video answering the question “What has science done for me?” or “What has science done for somebody I know?”.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20795/sciencesaves-video-scholarship
There’s Space for Everyone Scholarship - $3,000 – 8 Awards (Deadline: May 31, 2024)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be an incoming undergraduate enrolled in an accredited college or university during the fall 2024 semester.
B) Be a legal resident of the United States.
Applications can be found by going to:https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/18585/there-s-space-for-everyone-scholarship
Curt Greene Memorial Scholarship - $2,500 - 1 Award (Deadline: June 1, 2024)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be at least a high school senior and have GPA of 2.5 or higher.
B) Have keen interest in any facet of harness racing.
Applications can be found by going to :https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12653/curt-greene-memorial-scholarship
Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship - $5,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: June 1, 2024)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a graduating high school senior planning to be a full-time student in the Fall of 2024.
B) Write a compelling story regarding your life story, intended field of study, career and how you will make an impact on the world.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/28302/ted-holly-rollins-scholarship
How I Make My Community Great Scholarship - $2,500 - 1 Award (Deadline: June 15, 2024)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be enrolled in or admitted to an accredited college or university.
B) Have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/23405/how-i-make-my-community-great-scholarship
Doctors Network Heroes Scholarship - $2,000 - 12 Awards (Deadline: June 15, 2024)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a senior high school student planning on attending college right after high school or a student currently in an accredited four-year, two-year, nursing, dental, or medical school in the United States.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/24620/doctors-network-heroes-scholarship
William Griggs Memorial Scholarship - $2,500 - 1 Award (Deadline: June 20, 2024)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a female high school senior or undergraduate student pursuing a two or four-year degree program.
B) Be planning on pursing a degree in science or mathematics.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/23785/william-griggs-memorial-scholarship-for-science-and-math
10 Words or Less Scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Apr 15, 2024
Scholarship Eligibility:
A) Anyone who is between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2024.
B) This scholarship is provided by StudentScholarships.org. In order to apply for our scholarship follow these instructions:
1. Go to www.facebook.com/myscholarships and place a comment on any post you see answering the question:
In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve the $1,000 scholarship.
2. Before or After writing your Answer you will also need to "Like" our Facebook page. Note we will only read the answers provided from people that have "Liked" our page.
HOW TO APPLY:
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MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP - Deadline March 1
The Dream National Scholarship- Deadline February 28
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (Hispanic heritage, 3.0+, submit FAFSA, plan to attend 4-year university) - Due Feb. 15
Horatio Alger National Scholarship (JUNIORS, service, college-bound, overcoming adversity)- Due March 15
Horatio Alger State ScholarshipQuestbridge (JUNIORS!!! COLLEGE bound, strong academics, financial requirements, APPLY!) - Opens Feb.
Sallie Mae Scholarship - $2,000 - 12 Awards (Deadline: January 31, 2024) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be enrolled as a high school senior or a student enrolled at an accredited college or university located within the United States and carry a GPA of at least 2.5.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17688/sallie-mae-scholarshipHBCU Week X NFL Scholarship - $10,000 - 7 Awards (Deadline: February 16, 2024) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States. B) Plan on attending a Historically Black College or University for the entirety of their college education. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/26492/hbcu-week-x-nfl-scholarship
Big Future Scholarship- DEADLINE: Jan 31, 2024
The Scholarship Program is open to seniors in high school who meet the eligibility requirements. If you are an eligible student, by completing a college planning step using your College Board account, you will automatically earn a chance to win a $500 scholarship and an additional chance to win a $40,000 scholarship. There is no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or... SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONCommon App Scholarship- $2,000
DEADLINE: Feb 29, 2024
To encourage students to spend more time preparing for the Common App, Scholarship Guidance has created an annual scholarship to reward students. To be eligible for the Scholarship Guidance "Common App Scholarship," a student must: A) Be in Grade 11 or Grade 12; B) Be attending college or university no later than October 1, 2025. C) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater...GO TO THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONAs you plan for life after high school, I want to share a resource that may help you. Niche is a free college search platform with information on all colleges in the country and NO ESSAY scholarships. After creating an account, you can apply for their scholarships, add colleges to your list, compare your options, get accepted based on your GPA and Niche profile details, and get organized.
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Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship - $50,000 - 9 Awards (Deadline: February 20, 2024) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a graduating high school senior who plans to enroll as a full-time student in pursuit of a four-year bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university in the United States. B) Have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and rank in the top 20% of their class. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13614/gordon-a-rich-memorial-scholarship.
Microsoft Disability Scholarship - $20,000 – 8 Awards (Deadline: March 13, 2024) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a current high school senior living with a disability (as defined by WHO), whether that be visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive, speech or other disability. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12198/microsoft_disability_scholarship.
Young Women in Public Affairs Award - $5,000 - 37 Awards (Deadline: April 1, 2024) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a woman, ages 16-19 on April 1, living in a Zonta district/region. B) Demonstrate evidence of at least one of the following: Active commitment to volunteerism, experience in local government, student government, or workplace leadership. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14063/young_women_in_public_affairs_award
Tech Mastery Scholarship - $500 – 4 Awards (Deadline: April 15, 2024) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be enrolled, or intend to be enrolled, full-time in a computer science degree program, or related field, at an accredited US college or university. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/26175/tech-mastery-scholarship