Private Outside Awards
Financial Aid: Private Awards
- The University of Scranton Outside Gift Policy
- Private Scholarship Announcements
- Scholarship Searches on the World Web
Many private scholarships are offered by local civic, church, club and high school organizations. Consult your high school guidance department to determine which programs you mail be eligible for and apply to them. It is recommended that you keep photocopies of all applications and documents filed. Finally, students should respond in a timely manner to requests for corrections or additional information.
THE UNIVERSITY'S OUTSIDE GIFT AID POLICY
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Students should notify the Financial Aid Office if they are receiving any privately funded scholarships or grants by submitting a photocopy of any scholarship notifications and information on the availability of these funds for subsequent years. The University will then be able to notify students of any impact on their financial aid package.
In recognition of its students' efforts in securing grants and scholarships from private organizations, the University has developed a gift aid policy that attempts to treat recipients in an equitable manner. The University will measure outside aid recipients' unmet financial need before adjusting any financial aid award package. Private grants/scholarships may be used to replace up to one-half of a student's remaining financial need. If no remaining need exists, University need based aid will be reduced by one-half the amount of the outside award. When a PHEAA grant and/or Title IV aid composes any part of a student's package, state and federal overaward procedures will be followed even after the above policy is applied.
PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS
May Deadlines
DutchCrafters Amish Furniture Heritage Scholarship
(Deadline: 5/1/13)
The DutchCrafters Amish Furniture Heritage Scholarship recognizes undergraduate students who draw upon their cultural heritage to shape their vocational aspirations, add creative value to their future employers, and serve their communities. For the 2013-14 academic year, five students will be recognized with an award of $500 each. Whether you are in nursing, education, business or engineering, the DutchCrafters Amish Furniture Heritage Scholarship recognizes that the potential for creative value often lies within that which has been passed along to you from previous generations. Whether you are in nursing, education, business or engineering, the DutchCrafters Amish Furniture Heritage Scholarship recognizes that the potential for creative value often lies within that which has been passed along to you from previous generations. Application deadline is May 1, 2013 for the 2013-14 academic year. For more details and the application, please visit www.DutchCrafters.com.
If you require any additional information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 1-941-377-5112.
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Luzerne County Council of Republican Women (LCCRW)
$500 Scholarship Award (Deadline: 5/1/2013)
Eligibility Requirements:
- A female who has been accepted into or currently enrolled in a two-year or four-year college or university; or a post-secondary vocational or technical school with a course requirement of at least one year
- If age 18, must be a registered Republican
Scholarship Competition:
- Write an essay addressing the topic “How Republican Values Benefit American Women”
- The essay should not exceed 500 words and should have no fewer than 400 words
- Submissions must be typed, double-spaced and submitted on 8-1/2x11-inch white paper
- The essay will be judged by committee on originality, factuality, grammar, spelling and punctuation
- The submission must include a cover letter with a copy of Republican voter registration and a short biography
- Submissions should be mailed to:
C/o P.O. Box 114
Dallas, PA 18612
- Entries must be post marked on or before May 1, 2013
The award recipient and a guest will be honored at the Annual Scholarship Presentation Dinner in late May 2013.
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B. Davis Scholarship (Deadline: 5/27/13)
Please visit our website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about us and to apply for our scholarship. While you’re there, please browse through the rest of the site to learn more about applying for scholarships.
The deadline for applications is May 27, 2013
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at awards@studentawardsearch.com
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Monsignor Andrew J. McGowan Cornerstone Scholarship (Deadline: 5/31/13)
The Monsignor Andrew J. McGowan Cornerstone Scholarship was established in 2007 by the non-profit community organizations that knew and experienced Msgr. McGowan’s unselfish support of his community. Monsignor McGowan believed in God, family and community. In his memory, the Monsignor Andrew J. McGowan Cornerstone Scholarship is awarded annually to students pursuing education at one of the regional academic institutions to which Monsignor devoted his time and service.
The Msgr. McGowan Cornerstone Scholarship Committee encourages students to live and practice their chosen profession within Northeastern Pennsylvania so as to make a lasting contribution for the improvement of their home community in much the same spirit as Monsignor McGowan. Please see attached biographical information.
- Recipient
must have their legal residence within the nine (9) county territory of Northeastern
Pennsylvania.
- Bradford
- Columbia
- Lackawanna
- Luzerne
- Pike
- Sullivan
- Susquehanna
- Wayne
- Wyoming
- Recipient must be a full-time enrolled senior class student for the fall term.
- Recipient must have a long-term commitment to serving others in his/her community.
- Recipient must have shown successful leadership experience.
- Recipient must have a proven moral and high ethical character.
- Recipient must be a hard-working student, producing to the best of his/her academic ability.
- Recipient must have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid on file and show a demonstrated financial need.
A fully completed Scholarship Application and required supporting materialsmust be submitted by May 31, 2013
June Deadlines
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program (Deadline: 6/14/13)
- Abbott & Fenner Business Consultantsare pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 6th year. We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.
- Application Process - Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Full details are available on our site.
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BigSun Scholarship (Deadline: 6/21/13)
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
- Deadline - June 21, 2013
- Amount of Award - $500.00
The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post-secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community.
Please visit our website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.
October Deadlines
AES Engineering Solutions
Scholarship for 2013
(Deadline: 10/4/13)
Purpose of Scholarships
AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships
to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education
Scholarship Criteria
Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be
the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that
reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis
of character, as determined by evaluated the essays that are submitted.
Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum
of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and
all students attending a post secondary educational facility.
You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
How to Apply
Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question:
Reflecting
on your personal experiences and/or circumstances, tell us something
about yourself that distinguishes you as a potential scholarship
candidate.
Amount of award: $500.00
Deadline for entry: October 4, 2013
Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com
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.
UNSPECIFIED DEADLINES
DegreedUp.org Cash Scholarship
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National Research Council Associateship Programs
The National Research Council of the National Academies is pleased to announce the Graduate, Postdoctoral and Senior Research Associateship Programs for 2011.
Detailed program information, including instructions on how to submit online applications, a list of laboratories and their locations, and areas of research, can be located at www.nationalacademies.org/rap. Applicants are invited to contact NRC directly at (202)334-2760 or rap@nas.edu if additional information or assistance is needed.
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THE SALLIE MAE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
According to recent research, nearly 4.4 million students who graduate from high school this decade will not be able to attend a four-year college because they believe they cannot afford it. As you know, scholarships play a critical role in helping deserving students bridge the financial gap to attend college.
This year, The Sallie Mae Fund®, a charitable organization sponsored by Sallie Mae® and dedicated to college access, will make education dreams a reality for roughly 1,000 underserved students planning to attend college in the fall by awarding more than $2.5 million in college scholarships. Applications for these scholarships are now available online at www.salliemaefund.org.
To be eligible for Sallie Mae Fund scholarship programs, students must be accepted and plan to enroll as an undergraduate at a Title IV eligible, approved, accredited, postsecondary, two- or four-year college or university, vocational or technical school in the United States or Puerto Rico, and meet program-specific eligibility requirements.
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A FELLOWSHIP WITH A FUTURE
If you aspire to a doctoral degree and a career in the physical sciences and related fields, you are a potential National Science Consortium Fellow - with a great future ahead.
To learn more and to apply online, go to www.npsc.org.
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THE UNIVERSITY WRITING SCHOLARSHIP
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Scholarship opportunity provided by Elder & Leemaur Publishers
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The University Writing Scholarship (UWS) is designed to continue the development of young authors, and bring awareness of the employment opportunities in the field of writing.
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Scholarship criteria: There are a number of scholarships available. Recipients of the scholarships will be determined based only on quality of work submitted.
For further details, visit www.elpublishers.com/content/uwsotherscholarships.php.
FAMILIES OF FREEDOM SCHOLARSHIP FUND
www.familiesoffreedom.org
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be dependent children or spouses of persons who were killed or are permanently disabled as a direct result of the terrorist attacks on the United States on Tuesday, September 11, 2001.
- Applicants may be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States.
Scholarships will be offered to applicants who demonstrate financial need. School costs, family's ability to pay expenses and other aid will be considered.
Students may submit applications for assistance each year they will be enrolled in undergraduate study. Students may receive assistance a maximum of four years or until a bachelor's degree is earned whichever and occurs first.
Students may apply in the spring of their senior year in high school or at any time as undergraduates.
Questions? Please contact:
Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund
CSFA
505 Riverview Road
P.O. Box 297
St. Peter, MN 56082
Toll-free phone: 1-877-862-0136
E-mail: freedom@csfa.org
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GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS IN THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Fellowship program of the NATIONAL PHYSICAL SCIENCE CONSORTIUM (NPSA) is again open for receipt of applications at www.npsc.org.
Questions and requests should be submitted to:
USC-RAN
3716 SOUTH HOPE STREET, SUITE 348
LOS ANGELES, CA 90007
213-743-2409 · 800-854-NPSC · Fax 213-743-2407
npschg@npsc.org · www.npsc.org
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THE NAVY BACCALAUREATE DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM (BDCP)
Provides qualified students who meet the Navy's physical requirements with $54,000 to complete their education. The money is sent directly to the student. To spend on tuition, room and board, books-even purchasing a computer.
After graduating, they will step directly into a management role as an Officer of the Navy. They will real the benefits of on-the-job training and enjoy the responsibilities of a leadership position. While growing their career, they'll earn a competitive salary with outstanding benefits.
Log on to navy.com
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JOHN GYLES EDUCATION AWARDS
- Available to students in both Canada and the United States
- Full Canadian or American citizenship required
- Minimum GPA 2.7
- Academic ability and financial need
- Selected students will receive up to $3,000
To receive an application students must send only a stamped self-addressed envelope to:
John Gyles Education Awards
Attention: The Secretary
P.O. Box 4808, 712 Riverside Drive
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Canada, E3B 5G4
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Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Dante Commission on Education/Culture
The Order sons of Italy in America awards close to one million dollars annually in scholarships to deserving students through our various state and local lodges. In addition, the Sons of Italy Foundation annually awards several National Leadership Grants.
For information and applications, please contact the Grand Lodge office at 1-800-621-0062.
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POLICE CORPS SCHOLARSHIPS
PROVIDE
College EDUCATION: Up to $30,000
Police Corps TRAINING: FREE
Police Officers EXPERIENCE: PAID
SCHOLARSHIP
REQUIRES a
4 YEAR COMMITMENT
Contact the U.S. Department of Justice:
1-888-94CORPS
(1-888-942-6777)
E-mail: Askopc@ojp.usdoj.gov
Website: www.ojp.usdoj.gov/opclee
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James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation
Graduate-Level Fellowship Worth up to $24,000
If you're a secondary school teacher of social studies or American history - or planning to become one - you may be eligible to apply for a graduate fellowship program that emphasizes the study of the U.S. Constitution.
Fellows may attend any accredited institution of higher education in the United States for either a Master of Arts (MA); a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT); or a Master of Education (MEd) with an emphasis on American history, government, or political science.
For an application or additional information about the fellowship program, please call 1-800-525-6928 or visit the Foundation's website: www.jamesmadison.com
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Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program
The Air Force offers a Health Professions Scholarship Program to qualified candidates. The scholarship is for three or four-year periods. The scholarship pays full tuition and all required fees. This includes reimbursement for text-books,small equipment items and supplies needed for study.
Qualified recipients will also receive a monthly allowance for living expenses. Eligible candidates must be a U.S. citizen enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an approved school of medicine or osteopathy. Selection is very competitive.
While on scholarship the recipient must spend 45 days each year on active duty in the Air Force. Plus, the recipient will serve four years on active duty in the Air Force as a second lieutenant., or three years on active duty for a three-year scholarship. The active duty obligation begins after completion of the internship and residency training.
To find out more call 1-800-423-USAF or visit the Air Force web site at http://www.af.mil/
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National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP)
Offering:
- Scholarship of up to $20,000 per academic year
- Research Training at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD
- Employment after Graduation
Interested students should apply if they:
- Are committed to a career in biomedical research;
- Are from a disadvantaged background;
- Have a GPA of at least 3.5 or are in the top 5 percent of their class;
- Are a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident;
- Are enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student at a qualified accredited institution
For more information contact the UGSP at:
http://ugsp.info.nih.gov
e-mail: ugsp@uih.gov
Phone: 1-800-528-7689
TTY: 1-888-352-3001
Applications available on-line
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The Ellis R. Ott Scholarship for Applied Statistics and Quality Management
Requirements:
Planning to enroll or currently enrolled in an MS or higher degree program that has concentration in the theory and application of statistical inference, statistical design making, experimental design, analysis and interpretation of data, quality control, statistical process control, quality assurance, quality improvement, quality management and related fields.Must have a 3.25 or higher GPA in any field of undergraduate study.
Questions and requests for applications should be directed to:
Dr. Lynne B. Hare
Director, Applied Statistics
Nabisco, Inc.
200 DeForest Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
Phone: 973-503-4154
Fax: 973-503-4221
Email: HareL@Nabisco.comForms may also be downloaded from the Internet at: http://www.asq.org/about/divisions/stats
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American Meteorological Society
Graduate fellowships and undergraduate scholarships pursuing degrees in the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences.
More information can be secured by contacting Donna Fernandez, Fellowship/Scholarship Coordinator at 617-227-2425, ext. 246 ; dfernand@ametsoc.org.
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Sallie Mae CASHE Scholarships
Information can be obtained by contacting their web site at www.cashe.com
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National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Service connected scholarship to support the career development of biomedical health researchers for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Requirements:
- U.S. Citizen or permanent resident who comes from disadvantaged background
- Registered full-time student
- Minimum 3.5 GPA
- Pursuing degree in life sciences to support career in biomedical research
More information can be obtained by contacting Financial Aid Office, St. Thomas 401; Dean Dreisbach, CAS , STT304, or visit the Internet at: http://www.ugsp.info.nih.gov
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Graduate Research Fellowships
Support Graduate Study in Science, Mathematics and Engineering
Information via e-mail: With, access only to Internet electronic mail, you can have the Program Announcement and application forms sent to you via electronic mail. Each application form is available in two versions: a PDF printable blank form and a Word for Windows (6.0 or newer version) on-line form.
Send an electronic mail message to: getpub@nsf.gov. Leave the subject line blank. In the body of the message enter:
- getfmgfkitp.txt (for instructions to access the PDF files)
- getfmgfkitp.pdf (for the PDF Application Forms Kit)
- getfmgfkitd.txt (for instructions to access the Word for Windows files
- getfmgfkitd.doc (for the Word for Windows Forms Kit)
The Forms Kit instructions detail how to receive a single application form file.
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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LATINO STUDENTS
The FREE online scholarship guide for Latino students featuring:
- Complete and up-to-date information on over 300 scholarships for Latino students attending or applying for admission to community colleges, undergraduate colleges and universities and graduate schools across the United States.
- Separate listings of scholarships by sponsoring organization, citizenship requirements, education level, minimum GPA, deadline, and state/regional awards.
- Fully customized searches online!
SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB
- CASHE: College Aid Sources for Higher Education (CASHE) can be accessed on the Internet to see how it can help students pay for their education.
- Fastweb: A Scholarship database and information about loans and summer jobs.
- FinAid: Information on scholarships, financial aid calculators, loan calculators, glossary of terms, and links to other financial aid Web sites.
