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As a counselor, you know how important it is to stay on track with what's current in financial aid and college prep. This page is a simple and quick way to find some exciting financial aid and scholarship opportunities for your students. Check back regularly because you never know what will become available next!
April Scholarships
AMVETS Scholarship
AMVETS awards scholarships to veterans/active military, their sons, daughters or grandchildren. A son, daughter or grandchild of a deceased veteran is also eligible. Awarded on the basis of academic excellence and financial need, the scholarships go to deserving high school seniors, high school JROTC students and veterans pursuing a higher education.
Website: http:www.amvets.org/programs/scholarships.html
Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man ScholarshipThe men of Sigma
Phi Epsilon Fraternity of Oklahoma State University awards two $1,000
scholarships to senior males planning to attend OSU. The Balanced Man
Scholarship honors incoming freshman males who exemplify academic
excellence, selfless leadership, service to his community and a healthy
lifestyle. This scholarship application does not reflect a membership
obligation to Sigma Phi Epsilon in any way.
Website:
http://www.valposigeps.org/balancedmanHolocaust Remembrance Project National Essay Contest: Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation, IncDeadline: April 19, 2012ELIGIBILITY: This contest is open to all students age 19 and under who meet the following criteria: 1) are currently enrolled as a high school student in grades 9-12 (including home schooled students), or who are high school seniors who may graduate high school any time in 2012, or who are enrolled in a high school equivalency program; and (2) are residents of the United States, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, or are U.S. citizens living abroad.
Website:
http://holocaust.hklaw.com/2012/index.asp
Healthy Lifestyles ScholarshipDeadline: April 30, 2012
This
$5000 scholarship is open to students currently enrolled as high school
students or first-year college students. To be eligible for this award you must
be under 25 years of age and answer both of the essay questions.Website: http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8809/healthy_lifestyles_scholarship_scholarship.php
Executive Women International Scholarship ProgramDeadline: April 30, 2012Scholarship for high school seniors who plan to pursue a college degree, can demonstrate financial need, have a 3.0 GPA or higher and have contributed to their community as demonstrated by their involvement in extra-curricular activities, work, religious or volunteer activities.
Website: http://www.ewiconnect.com/ewiconnect/Community/Scholarships.aspx?hkey=6f397d5d-214e-49f0-a42d-da6d5991b5d6
May Scholarships
Marie Welch Scholarship: Independent Insurance Agent Scholarships
Deadline: May 1, 2012
• Candidate must be a child of an IIAO agency or associate member, or a full- or part-time employee of an IIAO agency or associate member.
• Candidate must be a resident of Oklahoma pursuing a bachelor’s degree at a community college, college or university in any state or applicant must be presently working in the insurance industry in the state of Oklahoma. High school seniors as well as students presently enrolled in college are eligible.
• An official transcript of most recently recorded grades and a letter of recommendation from a non-family member should accompany application.
Website: ok.iiaa.org/Education/MarieWelchApp.pdf
Sonic Electronix Scholarship: Seniors $1,000
Deadline: May 1-August 1
*500 words or less on your future plans
*2.5 minimum GPA
*Required to write an essay
*Career plan must involve automotive, mechanical or electrical engineering.
Website: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/audiophile-scholarship.php
Hester Sickles Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2012
The Cleveland County Oklahoma Home and Community Education Organization gives two (2) $1500 Hester Sickles Memorial Scholarships yearly. Completed applications must be in the Cleveland County Extension Office, 601 E. Robinson, Norman, OK 73071-6674.
Website: http://oces.okstate.edu/cleveland/family-and-consumer-sciences
The Dream Institute
Deadline: May 5, 2012
The DREAM Institute has established a scholar award for students with physical and/or learning disabilities that are pursuing a higher education degree at an Oklahoma college or university.
Website: http://www.dreaminstitute.org
Ann Ryand Essay Contest
Deadline: May 5, 2012
We the Living Essay Contest Information
Eligibility: 10th, 11th or 12th grade may enter this essay contest.
FIRST PRIZE: $3000
5 SECOND PRIZES: $1,000
5 THIRD PRIZES: $300
25 FINALISTS: $50
80 SEMIFINALISTS: $25
Website: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/WeTheLiving.aspx?theme=blue
Dial My Dentist
Deadline: May 6, 2012
This $1000 scholarship is available to students between the ages of 16 and 21. In the fall of this year (September 2012), the student must be attending College or University full-time.
Website: http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9838/dial_my_dentist_scholarship_program_scholarship.php
THE AFT Oklahoma
Deadline: May 25, 2012
The AFT-Oklahoma funds this scholarship as a means of assisting deserving and able graduation students who want to continue schooling at the college, community college, business school or vocational level. This $500 scholarship will be awarded based on scholastic record, character and financial need. Student must have a parent that is a member of the AFT/OFT. Must be a high school senior attending a public high school in Oklahoma.
Website: http://ok.aft.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleid=ca7873a2-1e92-4a92-8b82-54cd40ab8d2d
B. Davis Scholarship $1,000
Deadline: May 28, 2012
Write an essay of 1,000 words or less on how your education has contributed to who you are today, or how it will affect who you will become.
(Juniors & Seniors and current students enrolled in postsecondary education)
Website: http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
Al's Formal Wear
Deadline: May 31, 2012
Awards two $1,000 scholarships to deserving seniors.
Website: http://alsformalwear.com/scholarships.asp
June Scholarships
Sam Walton Community Scholarship Program administered by the Wal-Mart Foundation
Deadline: June 1, 2012Website:
http://www.walmartstores.com/communitygiving/8736.aspx
S. S. Scholarship
Deadline: June 1, 2012
This $1000 scholarship is available to any student that is 21 years or under, as of June 1, 2012
Website:
http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarshipprograms.php
The Big Deal Scholarship
Deadline: June 1, 2012This $3000 scholarship is for students who submit an essay that is under 1000 words and are currently in high school or in their first two years of college/university.
Website:
http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8864/big_dig_scholarships_scholarship.php
Oklahoma Goodwill Industries Abilities Scholarship Minimum of $1,000
Deadline: June 1, 2012*3.0 or above unweighted GPA
* Must write reflection statement
* Financial need considered
* Applicant must be disabled as identified by ADA documented by a physician.
http://www.occf.org/scholarships/ogias.html
The Wal-Mart Associate Scholarship
Deadline: June 1, 2012
A college scholarship is available to Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club associates who are based in the U.S.
Awards are based on demonstrated financial need and community involvement.
The Foundation has modified its Wal-Mart Associate Scholarship program (formerly Wal-Mart Higher Reach Scholarship), so associates pursuing associate and bachelor degrees through accredited 2-year and 4-year institutions and associates participating in the Lifelong Learning Program through American Public University are eligible to receive support.
https://www.act.org/walmart/associate/
Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship
Deadline: June 15, 2012(High school juniors and seniors)
Write an essay 1,000 words or less about:
What was the most difficult time in your life, and why? How did your perspective on life change as a result of this difficulty?http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
United Daughters of Confederacy
Deadline: June 15, 2012Must be a senior and be a lineal descendant of a Confederate.
http://www.hqudc.org/
2012 ICBC Scholarship
Deadline: June 15, 2012This $1000 scholarship is open to students that are between the ages of 17-21 that are residents of the US or Canada. A student can be enrolled or intending on enrolling in any course of study in the fall semester of 2012.
http://www.studentscholarships.org/
The Big Sun
Deadline: June 22, 2012The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship in the amount of $500 to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
Website:
http://bigsunathletics.com