Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarship
For whom: Graduating high school seniors from a 14-county area of
NC who plan to enroll as full-time students in a degree-granting
program at NC State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, or UNCGreensboro
Scholarship Amount: up to $8,000 as well as possible funding for
summer internships, research, or study abroad and a one-time
computer allowance of up to $3,000 (17 annual awards, 1 in each
qualifying county)
Application Deadline: Late January / Beginning of February
Duration of Scholarship: 4 years as long as recipient maintains
eligibility
Minimum GPA Requirement: must maintain a 2.75 GPA during
years of receiving the scholarship
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
Program of Study Requirement: None
Additional Requirements:
• Must permanently reside in Alamance, Bertie,
Caswell, Durham, Forsyth, Granville, Guilford,
Orange, Person, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry,
Swain, or Warren County
• One additional scholarship is awarded to a student from
the cities of Greensboro and High Point and to a senior
at the NC School of Science and Mathematics who is
from one of the eligible counties
• Criteria include financial need, merit, leadership,
character, and the will of the recipient to help himself or
herself prepare for a career as a useful and informed
citizen
• In order for the scholarship to be renewed each year,
the recipient must have continued financial need, remain
enrolled full time at an eligible institution, and maintain a
2.75 GPA and good citizenship
• Applicants must complete both the scholarship
application and the College Scholarship Service Financial
Aid PROFILE online; the PROFILE must be submitted no
later than January 25
Application Requirements:
http://www.cfnc.org/Gateway?command=GetBasedProgramDetail¬
e=no&type=7&vocType=10&vocational=no&id=44
Contact:
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority
PO Box 13663
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3663
(919) 248-4650
ee@ncseaa.edu
AXA Foundation – AXA Achievement
Community Scholarship
For whom: Graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll in a
full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2- or 4-year
college or university in the following academic year and who live and
attend high school in the area of an AXA Advisors’ branch office
Scholarship Amount: $2,000 (up to 12 annual awards given by each
AXA Advisors’ branch office across the nation)
Application Deadline: December
Duration of Scholarship: One year
Minimum GPA Requirement: None
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
Program of Study Requirement: None
Additional Requirements:
• Should display ambition and drive; determination to set
and reach goals; respect for self, family and community;
and the ability to succeed in college
• Must live and attend a high school in the general area of
an AXA Advisors’ branch office ( for a list of branch
locations: http://www.axaonline.com/rs/axa/contactus/31contactus_officedir.html)
Application Requirements:
http://www.axaonline.com/rs/axa/about-us/04-08-
03_AXA_Achievement_Community_Scholarships.html
Contact:
Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(800) 537-4180
Request Application materials at: http://www.dfsportal.org/axa/ or go
to website listed above
AXA Foundation (in partnership with Scholarship
America and U.S. News & World Report) – AXA
Achievement Scholarship
For whom: Graduating high school students who plan to enroll in a
full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2- or 4-year
college or university in the following academic year
Scholarship Amount: $25,000 for national winners (10 annual
awards); $10,000 for state winners (52 annual awards; 1 for each state,
the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico)
Application Deadline:
December
Duration of Scholarship: One year
Minimum GPA Requirement: None
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
Program of Study Requirement: None
Additional Requirements:
• Should display ambition and drive; determination to set
and reach goals; respect for self, family and community;
and the ability to succeed in college
Application Requirements:
http://www.axaonline.com/rs/axa/about-us/33b_axa_achievement.html
Contact:
Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(800) 537-4180
Request Application materials at: http://www.dfsportal.org/axa/ or go
to website listed above
The Ayn Rand Institute – The Atlas
Shrugged Essay Contest
For whom: Rising and current undergraduate and graduate students
who will be enrolled full-time at an accredited higher education
institution, including community colleges, colleges, and universities, at
the time of entry into the contest or by the contest deadline
Scholarship Amount: First Prize: $10,000; Second Prize (3 annual
awards):
$2,000; Third Prize (5 annual awards): $1,000; Finalists (20
annual awards): $100; Semifinalists (20 annual awards): $50
Application Deadline: Mid-September
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Duration of Scholarship: One-time award
Minimum GPA Requirement: None
Citizenship Requirement: None
Program of Study Requirement: None
Additional Requirements:
• Must send in essay about Atlas Shrugged; essay topics
and requirements listed on website
Application Requirements:
http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_contests
_atlas
Contact:
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest, Dept. W
The Ayn Rand Institute
P.O. Box 57044
Irvine, CA 92619-7044
(949) 222-6550
Essay@aynrand.org
The Ayn Rand Institute – The
Fountainhead Essay Contest
For whom: 11th and 12th graders in high school
Scholarship Amount: First Prize: $10,000; Second Prize (5 annual
awards): $2,000; Third Prize (10 annual awards): $1,000; Finalists (45
annual awards): $100; Semifinalists (175 annual awards): $50
Application Deadline: Late April
Duration of Scholarship: One-time award
Minimum GPA Requirement: None
Citizenship Requirement: None
Program of Study Requirement: None
Additional Requirements:
• Must send in essay about The Fountainhead; essay topics
and requirements listed on website
Application Requirements:
http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_contests
_tf
Contact:
The Fountainhead Essay Contest, Dept. W
The Ayn Rand Institute
P.O. Box 57044
Irvine, CA 92619-7044
(949) 222-6550
Essay@aynrand.org
Bank of America—Joe Martin Scholarship
For whom: High school seniors or high school graduates who are
dependents of an active full-time or part-time Bank of America
associate who has been employed by Bank of America for at least 1
year or who are dependents of deceased, disabled, or retired
associates
Scholarship Amount: $500-5,000
Application Deadline: Last day of February
Duration of Scholarship: One year, renewable for up to an
additional 3 years
Minimum GPA Requirement: None
Citizenship Requirement: None
Program of Study Requirement: None
Additional Requirements:
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must be 23 years of age or younger
• Must plan to be enrolled or currently be enrolled in a
full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited
2- or 4-year college, university, or vocational/technical
school and enroll in the college of choice no later than
the fall of the year in which the award is given
• Must have an above average academic record, be
actively involved in school and community activities,
possess a desire to pursue educational and career goals,
and wish to develop a well-rounded character
Application Requirements:
http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation/index.cfm?template=fd_joe
martin
Contact:
Bank of America Joe Martin Scholarship Program
Scholarship America – J. Krohnberg
One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(800) 537-4180, ext. 429 and ask for the Bank of America Joe Martin
Scholarship Program
jkrohnberg@scholarshipamerica.org
Best Buy Scholarship Program
For whom: Graduating high schools seniors living in the U.S. or
Puerto Rico who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of
study at an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university, or vocational/
technical school in the U.S. or Puerto Rico in the upcoming fall
Scholarship Amount: $1,500 (1,500 annual awards); $10,000 (51
annual awards)
Application Deadline: February
Duration of Scholarship: One year, non-renewable
Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5
Citizenship Requirement: None
Program of Study Requirement: None
Additional Requirements:
• Must live within 75 miles of a Best Buy Store in the U.S.
or Puerto Rico
• Must demonstrate a commitment to and involvement in
volunteer community service or work experience
• Academic achievements will be taken into consideration
Application Requirements:
http://www.bbycommunications.com/crnew/scholarships.asp
Contact:
Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(800) 537-4180
bestbuy@scholarshipamerica.org
Bill Dickey Scholarship Association (BDSA)
Scholarships
For whom: High school seniors in the BDSA database (enter
database profile online) as well as undergraduate students who
previously received a scholarship as freshmen
Scholarship Amount: $1,000-6,000
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Application Deadline: Mid-April
Duration of Scholarship: One year, renewable for up to 3
additional years
Minimum GPA Requirement: None mentioned
Citizenship Requirement: None mentioned
Program of Study Requirement: None mentioned
Additional Requirements:
• Awards are based on academic achievement, entrance
exam scores, financial need, references, evidence of
community service, and ability to play golf
• See website for more details
Application Requirements:
http://www.nmjgsa.org/bdsa_scholarships.htm
Contact:
Bill Dickey Scholarship Association
1140 E. Washington Street
Suite 103
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 258-7851
andrea@bdscholar.org or fill out the form at:
http://www.nmjgsa.org/bdsa_contact.htm
Burger King Scholars Program
For whom: Graduating high schools seniors from public, private,
vocational, technical, parochial and alternative high schools or from a
home school education throughout the U.S., Canada, or Puerto Rico
who plan to enroll in an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university, or
vocational/technical school in the upcoming fall
Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Application Deadline: February
Duration of Scholarship: One year, non-renewable
Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5
Citizenship Requirement: Must be U.S. or Canada resident
(doesn’t say whether or not that means a legal permanent resident)
Program of Study Requirement: None
Additional Requirements:
• At time of application, must be working on average 15
hours per week, 40 weeks per year (unless individual
circumstances prevent the student’s involvement)
• Must demonstrate participation in community service
and/or co-curricular activities
• Must demonstrate financial need
Application Requirements:
http://www.bk.com/companyinfo/community/bkscholars.aspx
Contact:
Burger King Scholars Program
c/o Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc.
PO Box 23737
Nashville, TN 37202-3737
For questions regarding the program:
(305) 378-3186
bdorado@whopper.com
For assistance with online application:
jrsimon@scholarshipadministrators.com
Business and Professional Women’s
Foundation – Career Advancement
Scholarship
For whom: Disadvantaged (low-income) women who are at least
25 years of age at time of application and who wish to advance in their
careers, or are soon to enter or re-enter the workforce, and have
been officially accepted into an accredited degree or certificate
program at an accredited U.S. college or university, including American
Samoa, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands
Scholarship Amount: $1000-2,000 (between 50-100 annual awards)
Application Deadline: Early to Mid-April
Duration of Scholarship: One year, non-renewable
Minimum GPA Requirement: None
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizen or U.S. national
Program of Study Requirement: None
Additional Requirements:
• Must be planning to graduate or receive a certification
between December of the application year and the end
of August 2 years later
• Must demonstrate critical financial need, having an
Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $2,500 or less
(as determined by the FAFSA)
• Must demonstrate clear career plans
• Must not be earning a doctoral-level or terminal degree,
such as a PhD, MD, DDS, DVM, JD, etc.
• Must submit application online and provide 2
recommendations (applicant will give name and email
address of two recommenders who will submit their
recommendations online)
Application Requirements:
http://www.bpwusa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3381
Contact:
Shipping Address: Mailing Address:
Business and Professional Women’s Foundation
Career Advancement Scholarship Program
301 ACT Drive PO Box 4030
Iowa City, IA 52245 Iowa City, Iowa 52243-4030
(800) 525-3729
bpwfoundation@act.org
Chevrolet Excellence in Education Award
For whom: Graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll fulltime in a 2- or 4-year college or university in the upcoming school year
Scholarship Amount: $1000 (several annual awards granted)
Application Deadline: April 15
Duration of Scholarship: One year, non-renewable
Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
Program of Study Requirement: None
Additional Requirements:
• Must be Hispanic
• Must have demonstrated academic excellence
• Must have demonstrated outstanding community service
through volunteerism and work experiences
Application Requirements:
http://ctherd.typepad.com/Chevy20Excellence20Application-H1.pdf
Contact:
GM Scholarship Administration Center
700 West 5th Ave.
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Mail Code 2001
Naperville, IL 60563
(888) 377-5233
scholarshipinfo@gmsac.com
Coca Cola Scholarship for [High School]
Seniors
For whom: Graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue a
degree at an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution in the following
academic year
Scholarship Amount: $20,000 (50 annual awards); $10,000 (200
annual awards)
Application Deadline: October 31
Duration of Scholarship: Award distributed over four years
Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0 at end of junior year
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal
permanent resident, temporary resident (in legalization program),
refugee, asylee, Cuban-Haitian entrant, or humanitarian parole
Program of Study Requirement: None
Additional Requirements:
• Should demonstrate academic achievement
• Should display a commitment to community service
Application Requirements: https://www.cocacolascholars.org/cokeWeb/index.jsp
Contact:
Four Year Award for Seniors
PO Box 442
Atlanta, GA 30301-0442
(800) 306-2653
scholars@na.ko.com
Coca Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship
For whom: Current 2-year college students or current high school
seniors planning to attend a 2-year degree-granting institution in the
fall
Scholarship Amount: $1,000 (350 annual awards)
Application Deadline: May 31
Duration of Scholarship: One year, non-renewable
Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5 GPA
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
Program of Study Requirement: None
Additional Requirements:
• Must be planning to enroll in at least two courses during
the fall term
• Should be actively engaged in volunteer service or
employed at least part-time
Application Requirements: https://www.cocacolascholars.org/cokeWeb/index.jsp
Contact:
Two-Year Colleges Scholarship
PO Box 1615
Atlanta, GA 30301
(800) 306-2653
eward@na.ko.com
College Foundation of North Carolina
For whom: Any NC students who are planning to attend an
institution of higher education in the upcoming fall
Scholarship Amount: Varies
Application Deadline: Varies
Duration of Scholarship: Varies
Minimum GPA Requirement: Varies
Citizenship Requirement: Varies
Program of Study Requirement: Varies
Additional Requirements:
• Must live in North Carolina to qualify for scholarships
listed
• Go to website to see eligibility requirements for the
various need-based and merit-based scholarships
Application Requirements:
http://www.cfnc.org/paying/schol/info_schol.jsp
Contact:
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA)
PO Box 14103
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
(919) 549-8614
College Insider Resources – Athletic
Students Scholarship
For whom: Athletic high school students, grades 10-12, who will
attend an accredited college, university, or technical school following
graduation from high school
Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Application Deadline: End of every month
Duration of Scholarship: One-time award (1 monthly award)
Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.7
Citizenship Requirement: None mentioned
Program of Study Requirement: None
Additional Requirements:
• Must fill out form online; no essay or testing is required
Application Requirements:
http://www.ezcir.com/athelete_request.asp
Contact:
(206) 607-9053
help@ezcir.com
College Insider Resources – College
Student Scholarship
For whom: Undergraduate students attending an accredited college,
university, or technical school
Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Application Deadline: End of every month
Duration of Scholarship: One-time award (1 monthly award)
Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5
Citizenship Requirement: None mentioned
Program of Study Requirement: None, but there are various
major/career scholarships offered as well including culinary, design,
photography, digital media, computer, video game and design, business,
and criminal justice scholarships
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Additional Requirements:
• Must fill out form online; no essay or testing is required
Application Requirements:
http://www.ezcir.com/college_request.asp
Contact:
(206) 607-9053
help@ezcir.com
College Insider Resources – Academic
High School Students Scholarship
For whom: High school students in grades 9-12 who will attend an
accredited college, university, or technical school following graduation
from high school
Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Application Deadline: End of every month
Duration of Scholarship: One-time award (1 monthly award)
Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.0
Citizenship Requirement: None mentioned
Program of Study Requirement: None, but there are various
major/career scholarships offered as well including culinary, design,
photography, digital media, computer, video game and design, business,
and criminal justice scholarships
Additional Requirements:
• Must fill out form online; no essay or testing is required
Application Requirements:
http://www.ezcir.com/academic_request.asp
Contact:
(206) 607-9053
help@ezcir.com
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
(CHCI) Scholarship Awards
For whom
: Graduating high school seniors, undergraduate, and
graduate students who plan to enroll full-time in a 2- or 4-year college
or university or graduate degree program in the upcoming school year
Scholarship Amount: $1,000 for Community College or AA/AS
granting institution; $2,500 for 4-year institution (several awards
granted); $5,000 for graduate-level academic institution;
undergraduates will also receive a DELL Notebook Computer and
Microsoft Package
Application Deadline: April 15
Duration of Scholarship: Varies; can be distributed over up to four
years
Minimum GPA Requirement: None
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
Program of Study Requirement: None
Additional Requirements:
• Must be Latino and have a strong commitment toward
the Latino community
• Full-time enrollment in an accredited community
college, four-year university, or grad/professional
program during the period for which the scholarship is
requested
• Should have a history of performing public serviceoriented activities in the community and plan to
continue contributing in the future
• Demonstrated financial need
• Good writing skills
• Students with excellent leadership potential are
encouraged to apply
Application Requirements:
http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/scholarship/scholarship.htm
Contact:
CHCI Scholarship Awards
911 2nd Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(800) EXCEL DC or (202) 543-1771
chci@chci.org
DaimlerChrysler Scholarship Award (as part
of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
[HACU] Scholarship Fund)
For whom: Full-time undergraduate or graduate students attending 2
or 4-year institutions
Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Application Deadline: May
Duration of Scholarship: One year, renewable
Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0
Citizenship Requirement: None mentioned
Program of Study Requirement: None
Additional Requirements:
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must be attending a HACU-member institution at the
time applications are completed and scholarship awards
are made; go to
http://www.hacu.net/hacu/HACU's_Members_EN.asp to
see which institutions are members of the HACU
Application Requirements:
https://scholarships.hacu.net/applications/applicants/
Contact:
HACU Scholarship Program
High Point Tower
8415 Datapoint Dr., Suite 400
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 576-3248
scholarship@hacu.net
Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship
For whom: Full and part-time undergraduate or graduate students,
including international students, who are currently attending a Datatel
Client college or university (there are many in NC—
www.datatel.com/global/scholarships/applicants/findschool.cfm?state=NC), or
who work at a Datatel non-education Client site and will attend any
college or university during the upcoming academic year
Scholarship Amount: $1,000-2,400
Application Deadline: January 31
Duration of Scholarship: One year
Minimum GPA Requirement: None
Citizenship Requirement:
None
Program of Study Requirement: None
Additional Requirements:
• Must be attending a Datatel Client college or university
or work at a Datatel non-education Client site and will
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attend any college or university during the upcoming
academic year
• Must submit an essay of no more than 1,000 words
Application Requirements:
http://www.datatel.com/global/scholarships/
Contact:
Datatel Scholars Foundation
4375 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 22033
(800) 486-4332 or (703) 968-9000, ext. 4549
scholars@datatel.com
