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Third-Party Scholarship Information

Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students
Scholarships for students in the Actuarial field

American Chemical Society
For African American, Hispanic/Latino and American Indian students seeking to pursue undergraduate college degrees in chemical sciences and chemical technology

Anita Padgett Scholarship

Member of United Methodist Church. 

ASCO Numatics 

Full-time in an undergraduate or graduate program in an engineering, instrumentation, systems, electrical, mechanical, or automation discipline at an accredited U.S. educational institution for the 2010/2011 academic year.

ASQ Scholarship

We are happy to offer a $1000 scholarship each for a graduating high school student and a current undergraduate college student.

Cancer for College
A Triumph Scholarship Foundation

Campus Discovery $2,500 Advice to Your High School Self" Scholarship

U.S. citizens enrolled at (or recently graduated from) a 2- or 4-year college in the U.S. Complete survey, respond (200 words): "Assume you could go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school senior. Knowing what you know now about college life and making the transition, what advice would you give yourself?" (Deadline: July 31)

Cappex "A GPA Isn't Everything" Scholarship

U.S. students enrolled in college.

Casey Family Scholars Program

Undergraduate and graduate school support to college students who were in foster care.

Coca-Cola Two Year Scholarships

Based on character, personal merit and commitment

College Prowler "No Essay" Scholarship

U.S. students currently enrolled in college.

CollegeScholarships.org

Students may search for scholarship and grant programs in a wide range of categories, including those offered directly through their own state government.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Grants to spark the creation or expansion of innovative education programs.

Delta Kappa Gamma International Scholarship
Active member of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society

Application forms and qualifications are available in rooms 3101 and 2101 (Teacher Education Services) of Alexander Hall.

Discover Card Tribute Award Program
Scholarships from the Orphan Foundation

Do-Over Scholarship

U.S. students 13 years of age or older. Respond (250 words max): "If you could give any celebrity or famous person a 'do-over,' who would you give it to and why?"

Easley National Scholarship Program

Scholastic excellence, leadership, merit, integrity, and outstanding character

Easter Seals Hawaii Foundation

The Easter Seals Hawaii Foundation has established a scholarship to address the continuing need for physical, occupational, and speech therapists in the field of disability services particularly for infants and toddlers in Hawaii

Environmental Protection Scholarships

Scholarship is available to at least 60 semester hours of college by the first funded semester or to graduate students. Scholarship recipient must agree to work as a paid empoyee of the Department following the completion of degree requirements. For more information, please call (270) 809-2546.

Fawn W. Ellis Scholarship

One $1,500 scholarship awarded to an AGA Nashville area chapter member, member’s spouse, or member’s child or grandchild (any college or university and any major may apply.)

Foster Children
For students in the Foster Care Program

Gates Millennium Scholarships
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, administered by the United Negro College Fund

Glamour
Top 10 College Women Competition

Global Student Entrepreneur Awards
For outstanding undergraduate student entrepreneurs

Government Finance Scholarship
Scholarships through the Government Finance Officers Association

Guaranteed Scholarships
Scholarships which are unlimited in number, and require no interview, essay, portfolio, audition, competition or other "secondary" requirement.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund
For Hispanic students

Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships
Essay contest for high school students that is designed to encourage and promote the study of the Holocaust.

International Education Financial Aid
Financial aid , scholarship and grant information for international students wishing to study abroad

International Peace Scholars Award
Scholarship for graduate students

John Gyles Education Awards

Awards are available for both male and female students in all ares of post secondary study. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.

Kenergy Scholarship Program
Up to ten $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually to assist in financing the higher education of students whose immediate families are Kenergy electric customers.

Kentucky Labor-Management Conference, Inc. Board of Directors' Scholarship Award
After pulling up website, www.labor.ky.gov, click on Office of Labor-Management Relations and Mediation.  Then, go to Labor-Managment Conference.

Kentucky Women in Agriculture, Inc

Scholarship for KY women entering their junior year in college through graduate school

Leadership Murray Alumni

Scholarships to entering freshman from either Murray or Calloway High School. For further information, please call 270.753.5171.

 

Mae Elizabeth Kaufman and Theresa Coffman Scholarship Trust Fund

These scholarships are available to pay tuition only, for students who are enrolled in a full-time curriculum at a duly accredited institution in a course of study leading directly to one of the following degrees:

         1. The degree of M.D. or its equivalent;

         2. The degree of J.D. or its equivalent, or

         3. The degree of Doctor of Divinity, or its equivalent

 

The Major Samuel Woodfill Cincinnati Chapter

Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom soldier’s children, medically/honorably discharged OIF and OEF Army Veterans, Spouses of Fallen Soldiers in the Global War on Terrorism, and Army Soldiers who are currently serving or have served in the Global War on Terrorism in that priority. Also Priority is given to residents of Indianan, Kentucky , and Ohio.

Maryland Artists Scholarships
Senior high school students from all Maryland public and private schools, who have applied for entry to an accredited college or university for advanced art studies in the visual arts

Mercedes-Benz First in Family Scholarships
For students who are first in their families to attend college or vocational school

Microsoft Scholarship Program
Students studying computer science and related technical disciplines

Nancy Larson Scholarships

Junior and senior college students who have declared an elementary education major.

National Assoc. of Black Journalists
For students pursuing a career in journalism

Nelson County Homemaker's Scholarship

Scholarship available for a Nelson County resident majoring in Agriculture, Family Consumer Science or related field. The total amount of money awarded will be $500.00.

P. E. O. International
For students with at least 24 month interruption in education and within 24 months of completion of program.

Presidential Freedom Scholarships
For students with outstanding leadership in service to their community and neighbors

Melba Jean Racener Scholarship

Third year students pursuing a career in advertising, marketing, communications, or related field whose residence is in Daviess, Gibson, Knox, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, or Warrick counties in Indiana.

Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships
Essay contest

Rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/RotaryCentersForInternationalStudies

Fellowships for master’s degree study fields related to peace and conflict resolution

Rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/RotaryPeaceAndConflictStudies

Professional development program held in Bangkok, Thailand, through which up to 30 participants embark on three months of intensive study instructed by some of the leading specialists in the peace and conflict resolution fields.

Rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/AmbassadorialScholarships/Pages/ridefault.aspx

The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies.

Sallie Mae Fund
Scholarships through the Sallie Mae Fund

Scholarship Points Scholarship

U.S. students currently enrolled in college.

Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program

Smithsonian Institution offers fellowships in fields that are actively pursued by the museums and research organizations of the Institution

Society of Women Engineers
For women admitted to accredited baccalaureate or graduate programs, in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science

SPENDonLIfe Scholarship

The SPENDonLIFE College Scholarship program offers financial assistance for college students who are unable to obtain student loans due to a negative credit history. Awards range from $500 to $5,000 a year of full-time study.

Sports Scholarships & Internships
Scholarships & Internships from The National Collegiate Athletic Association

Student Inventors Scholarships
An international competition that encourages college students to actively practice the skills of science, engineering, mathematics, technology and creative invention

Student Video Scholarships
College students are invited to interpret the Christopher belief that “ONE PERSON AN MAKE A DIFFERENCE” in a short film of five minutes or less

Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund
Five women will each be awarded $10,000 scholarships and 50 women will each be awarded $1,000 scholarships

Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund

U.S. Bank
High School seniors apply for $1,000 scholarships

Vogt Achievement Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship for an elementary education major that attends Murray State form JCPS

Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest
Full-time juniors and seniors can compete for $10,000 in prizes and meet Elie Wiesel in New York City

Westside Portland Baptist Church Endowment Fun Scholarships

Scholarships will be awarded to Portland area residents who are members of a cooperating Kentucky Baptist Convention Churn who are attending any college or university in Kentucky. Applications are provided at the Scholarship Office.


William R. Snodgrass Scholarship

One $1,500 scholarship awarded to a Middle or West Tennessee, Southern Kentucky, or Northern Alabama college student with a business-related major such as accounting, economics, finance, information systems, management or marketing.

Women Leading Kentucky

If you are a female sophomore or junior enrolled FT at a Kentucky college/university, have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better, and have demonstrated your leadership abilities on campus and/or in your communities, you are eligible for a $1500 scholarship.

Xerox Scholarship

Available to minorities enrolled in a technical degree program at the bachelors level and above.

Zinch Super Student Stimulus Scholarship

U.S. students enrolled in college.

 

 

 

 

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