Guideposts Magazine
Young Writers Contest
16 East 34 Street
New York, NY 10016
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
http://www.guidepostsmag.com
Purpose of award: To recognize talented high school writers.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be either high school juniors. or seniors, or international students of similar criteria. Applicants must write a first-person story about a significant personal experience, in English. Story must be must be typed, double spaced, with a maximum of 1 ,200 words.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $1,000-$10,000.
Number of awards: 20.
Deadline: November 24.
How to apply: There is no application form.
Monday, October 10, 2011
American Bar Association-Bar/Bri Scholarships
ABA Scholarship Committee 111 W. Jackson Boulevard Chicago, IL 60604
Phone:
Fax:
Email: abalsd@abanet.org
http://www.abanet.orgllsdl
Purpose of award: To defer the cost of study for graduating law students who must take the BAR/Bri exam.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be ABA Law Student Division members who will be December or May graduates and will use the award toward their BARIBRI tuition. Scholarships will vary in amount depending upon the applicant's financial condition and the size of the applicant pool.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: October 31 or February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Phone:
Fax:
Email: abalsd@abanet.org
http://www.abanet.orgllsdl
Purpose of award: To defer the cost of study for graduating law students who must take the BAR/Bri exam.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be ABA Law Student Division members who will be December or May graduates and will use the award toward their BARIBRI tuition. Scholarships will vary in amount depending upon the applicant's financial condition and the size of the applicant pool.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: October 31 or February 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Youth Free Expression Network Film Contest 2012-2013
National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC)
275 Seventh Avenue
15th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 212-807-6222
Fax: 212-807-6245
Email: ncac@ncac.org
http://www.ncac.org
Purpose of award: To reward students who create films on war and free speech.
Eligibility requirements: Awards are given for the top three films addressing the topic "War and (Free) Speech: Can They Co-exist?" Entries must be four minutes or less and may include documentary, animation, experimental and/or music. Winners will receive cash stipends and will be flown to New York for a gala awards ceremony. Applicants must be age 19 and under.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $1,000.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: August 14.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
275 Seventh Avenue
15th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 212-807-6222
Fax: 212-807-6245
Email: ncac@ncac.org
http://www.ncac.org
Purpose of award: To reward students who create films on war and free speech.
Eligibility requirements: Awards are given for the top three films addressing the topic "War and (Free) Speech: Can They Co-exist?" Entries must be four minutes or less and may include documentary, animation, experimental and/or music. Winners will receive cash stipends and will be flown to New York for a gala awards ceremony. Applicants must be age 19 and under.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
High school students
College students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $1,000.
Number of awards: 3.
Deadline: August 14.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
1st Marine Division Association Scholarship 2012-2013
1st Marine Division Association Inc.
4lO Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA 92054
Phone: 877-967-8561
Fax: 760-967-8567
Email: oldbreed@sbcglobal.net
http://www.1stmarinedivisionassociation.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial aid to undergraduate students who are the dependents of deceased .or disabled veterans of the 1st Marine Division.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be dependents of honorably discharged veterans of the 1st Marine Division or units attached to or supporting the Division who are now deceased or totally and permanently disabled for any reason. Applicants must attend an accredited university as full-time undergraduate students.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $1,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
4lO Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA 92054
Phone: 877-967-8561
Fax: 760-967-8567
Email: oldbreed@sbcglobal.net
http://www.1stmarinedivisionassociation.org
Purpose of award: To provide financial aid to undergraduate students who are the dependents of deceased .or disabled veterans of the 1st Marine Division.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be dependents of honorably discharged veterans of the 1st Marine Division or units attached to or supporting the Division who are now deceased or totally and permanently disabled for any reason. Applicants must attend an accredited university as full-time undergraduate students.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: Up to $1,500.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: Varies.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
ABC-CLIO America: History and Life Award
Organization of American Historians
112 N. Bryan Avenue
P.O. Box 5457
Bloomington, IN 47408
Phone: 812-855-9852
Fax: 812-855-0696
Email: awards@oah.org
http://www.oah.org
Purpose of award: The Organization of American Historians promotes the teaching and learning of history.
Eligibility requirements: The History and Life Award grants money to an author of a published journal article that meets the organization's mission. Judges look for articles that suggest and explore new interpretations ofhistorica1 events, places or people. The winning entry is presented at the OAH annual meeting. Both editors and authors may submit entries. This is a biennial award.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $750.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: December 1.
How to apply: No application is required. Submit one copy of each entry (clearly labeled "ABC-CLIO America: History and Life Award Entry") directly to each of the judges. Their names and addresses are available online.
112 N. Bryan Avenue
P.O. Box 5457
Bloomington, IN 47408
Phone: 812-855-9852
Fax: 812-855-0696
Email: awards@oah.org
http://www.oah.org
Purpose of award: The Organization of American Historians promotes the teaching and learning of history.
Eligibility requirements: The History and Life Award grants money to an author of a published journal article that meets the organization's mission. Judges look for articles that suggest and explore new interpretations ofhistorica1 events, places or people. The winning entry is presented at the OAH annual meeting. Both editors and authors may submit entries. This is a biennial award.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $750.
Number of awards: 1.
Deadline: December 1.
How to apply: No application is required. Submit one copy of each entry (clearly labeled "ABC-CLIO America: History and Life Award Entry") directly to each of the judges. Their names and addresses are available online.
ACJA/Lambda Alpha Epsilon Scholarship 2012-2013
American Criminal Justice Association
P.O. Box 601047
Sacramento, CA 95860-1047
Phone: 916-484-6553
Fax: 916-488-2227
Email: acjalae@aol.com
http://www.acjalae.org
Purpose of award: To assist criminal justice students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students who are studying criminal justice. Students must be ACJA/LAE members, but they may submit a membership form at the time of application. Applicants must have completed at least two semesters or three quarters of their education while earning at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must submit transcripts, letters of enrollment, and goals statements.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $100-$400.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: December 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online and by written request.
P.O. Box 601047
Sacramento, CA 95860-1047
Phone: 916-484-6553
Fax: 916-488-2227
Email: acjalae@aol.com
http://www.acjalae.org
Purpose of award: To assist criminal justice students.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students who are studying criminal justice. Students must be ACJA/LAE members, but they may submit a membership form at the time of application. Applicants must have completed at least two semesters or three quarters of their education while earning at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must submit transcripts, letters of enrollment, and goals statements.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: $100-$400.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: December 31.
How to apply: Applications are available online and by written request.
Admiral Mike Boorda Scholarship Program 2012-2013
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
875 North Randolph Street Suite 225
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703-696-4960
Fax: 703-696-0144
Email: education@hq.nmcrs.org
http://www.nmcrs.org
Purpose of award: To help eligible Navy and Marine Corps members.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll as full-time undergraduate students at an eligible post-secondary, technical or vocational institution. Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be active duty servicemembers accepted to the Enlisted Commissioning Program, the Marine .Enlisted Commissioning Education Program or the Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: May 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
875 North Randolph Street Suite 225
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703-696-4960
Fax: 703-696-0144
Email: education@hq.nmcrs.org
http://www.nmcrs.org
Purpose of award: To help eligible Navy and Marine Corps members.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll as full-time undergraduate students at an eligible post-secondary, technical or vocational institution. Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be active duty servicemembers accepted to the Enlisted Commissioning Program, the Marine .Enlisted Commissioning Education Program or the Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program.
Target applicant: College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 2
Amount: Varies.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: May 1.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
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