The Scholarship » scholarship in north america http://the-scholarship.info Scholarships for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, & Postdoctoral Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:20:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 [USA] 2012 Grote Chemistry Scholarship for Incoming Freshmen at University of Tennessee http://the-scholarship.info/usa-2012-grote-chemistry-scholarship-for-incoming-freshmen-at-university-of-tennessee.html/ http://the-scholarship.info/usa-2012-grote-chemistry-scholarship-for-incoming-freshmen-at-university-of-tennessee.html/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:28:45 +0000 http://the-scholarship.info/?p=4049 The Department of Chemistry at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga announces the Grote Chemistry Scholarship Program for 2012. Awards of $14,000 ($3,500 per year for four years) will be presented to as many as three entering freshmen majoring in Chemistry. The awards are renewable over a four-year period and can be added to other University scholarships and the Tennessee Lottery scholarship. Grote Chemistry Scholarships are named in honor of Dr. Irvine W. Grote, who served as head of the department from 1941 to 1964. Previous Grote Scholars have graduated with distinction and gone on to success in chemistry graduate schools, medical schools, law schools, pharmacy schools, and the chemical industry.

Eligibility
- complete a course in high school chemistry with an A or B
- attain a high school grade point average of 3.5 or above
- have a composite score of 26 or above on the ACT exam (or SAT equivalent)
- declare chemistry as the major at UTC

Study Subject(s): Chemistry
Course Level: Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: University of Tennessee
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Scholarship Application Deadline: Feb. 15, 2012

Web Link

http://www.utc.edu/Academic/Chemistry/Students/scholarship/Grote/GroteInfo.php

]]> http://the-scholarship.info/usa-2012-grote-chemistry-scholarship-for-incoming-freshmen-at-university-of-tennessee.html/feed/ 14 [USA] 2012 NDIA Lawrence F. Skibbie Graduate Scholarship Award http://the-scholarship.info/usa-2012-ndia-lawrence-f-skibbie-graduate-scholarship-award.html/ http://the-scholarship.info/usa-2012-ndia-lawrence-f-skibbie-graduate-scholarship-award.html/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:32:44 +0000 http://the-scholarship.info/?p=4040 The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Lawrence F. Skibbie Graduate Student Scholarship of up to $10,000 is intended to support one or more advanced graduate student(s) in engineering, science, or management. The award will also include a suitable plaque.

Eligibility
The applicant must be enrolled or accepted for a full-time masters or doctoral program in:
- Engineering (e.g. Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Aeronautical)
- Science (Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics)
- Management – disciplines relevant to the interests of the NDIA mission
- The applicant must be a U.S. citizen. The applicant must successfully complete undergraduate studies by the end of Summer Term 2012.
- No person, nor any member of his or her immediate family, who is connected with the selection of the scholarship recipient(s) shall be eligible to receive the award.

Study Subject(s): Engineering, Science, or Management
Course Level: Masters or Doctoral
Scholarship Provider: NDIA
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Scholarship Application Deadline: August 1, 2012

Web Link

http://www.ndia.org/MembershipAndChapters/MemberServices/Pages/Scholarship_Award.aspx

]]> http://the-scholarship.info/usa-2012-ndia-lawrence-f-skibbie-graduate-scholarship-award.html/feed/ 31 [USA] WAEE Scholarship Awards 2011 for Undergraduate students http://the-scholarship.info/usa-waee-scholarship-awards-2011-for-undergraduate-students.html/ http://the-scholarship.info/usa-waee-scholarship-awards-2011-for-undergraduate-students.html/#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:53:42 +0000 http://the-scholarship.info/?p=4023 Financially support students pursuing engineering, business and technical careers with emphasis on energy efficiency, energy management, energy conservation, renewable energy, or other energy related field. Applicants may be attending undergraduate or technical school programs and must have a minimum of 1 year of study remaining.

Eligibility
Applicants may be attending undergraduate or technical school programs and must have a minimum of 1 year of study remaining.
Major and specialty, demonstrated interest in energy field, leadership capabilities, academic performance, live and study in Wisconsin. Student members of WAEE or AEE are encouraged to apply.

Study Subject(s): Engineering, Business and Technical Careers with emphasis on Energy Efficiency, Energy Management, Energy Conservation, Renewable Energy
Course Level: Undergraduate or Technical School Programs
Scholarship Provider: WAEE
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Scholarship Application Deadline: December 5, 2011

Web Link

http://www.aeecenter.org/files/chapters/WAEEScholarshipApplication2011.pdf

]]> http://the-scholarship.info/usa-waee-scholarship-awards-2011-for-undergraduate-students.html/feed/ 21 [USA] Colby-Sawyer College Merit Awards for Undergraduate International Students http://the-scholarship.info/usa-colby-sawyer-college-merit-awards-for-undergraduate-international-students.html/ http://the-scholarship.info/usa-colby-sawyer-college-merit-awards-for-undergraduate-international-students.html/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:51:34 +0000 http://the-scholarship.info/?p=4021 Leadership and Community Service Award: Past recipients have shown significant leadership through high school organizations and youth groups, as well as volunteering at local family shelters and food drives. In an essay, describe your experiences as a leader in your community and/or your experiences with community service. Your essay should be between 250 – 500 words in length.

Art & Graphic Design: Please provide a brief statement describing your experiences in art. Your essay should be between 150 – 250 words in length. Please submit a portfolio containing at least 10 examples of your work. Art work should be mailed to the Admissions Office at the address listed below.

Creative Writing: Please provide a brief statement describing your experiences in creative writing. Your essay should be between 150 – 250 words in length. Please submit a portfolio containing at least 3-5 examples of your work. Writing samples should be mailed to the Admissions Office at the address listed below.

Original Scholarly Research: Please provide a brief statement describing your research topic and why you feel you deserve a scholarship. Your essay should be between 150 – 250 words in length. Please submit an example of your research, either printed or via powerpoint. Documents should be mailed to the Admissions Office at the address listed below.

Eligibility
Colby-Sawyer College acknowledges the unique talents and interests of our students through our merit awards. Students are eligible to apply for merit awards at any point, including prior to being accepted.

Study Subject(s): Leadership and Community Service, Art & Graphic Design, Creative Writing, Original Scholarly Research
Course Level: Merit Awards
Scholarship Provider: Colby-Sawyer College
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Scholarship Application Deadline: February 1, 2012

Web Link

http://www.colby-sawyer.edu/admissions/financial_aid/merit.html

]]> http://the-scholarship.info/usa-colby-sawyer-college-merit-awards-for-undergraduate-international-students.html/feed/ 18 [USA] Central Florida Chapter Women In Defense Scholarship Program http://the-scholarship.info/usa-central-florida-chapter-women-in-defense-scholarship-program.html/ http://the-scholarship.info/usa-central-florida-chapter-women-in-defense-scholarship-program.html/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:49:49 +0000 http://the-scholarship.info/?p=4019 Women In Defense, A National Security Organization, established the Central Florida Chapter Women In Defense (CFL WID) Scholarship Program in 2011 to encourage young women in Florida to pursue careers related to the national security and defense interests of the United States. CFL WID will award at least (1) one $1,000.00 scholarship per year.

Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria. No exceptions will be considered. 1. WID or NDIA female member or female dependent of WID or NDIA member 2. Currently enrolled/accepted in a regionally accredited Florida university or college, either full-time or part- time 3. High school senior, undergraduate and graduate students that are Florida residents 4. Demonstrate interest in pursuing a career related to national security OR defense OR a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) related field 5. Demonstrate a financial need 6. Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 – as evidenced by the most current unofficial transcript 7. Must be able to show proof of US citizenship

Study Subject(s): National security OR defense OR a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
Course Level: High school senior, undergraduate and graduate
Scholarship Provider: Central Florida Chapter Women In Defense (CFL WID)
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Scholarship Application Deadline: November 25th, 2011

Web Link

http://www.wid-cfl.org/Flyers/CFL_Chapter_Scholar_Guide.pdf

]]> http://the-scholarship.info/usa-central-florida-chapter-women-in-defense-scholarship-program.html/feed/ 6 [USA] 2012-2013 McNally Smith Premier Scholarships for Undergraduate Students http://the-scholarship.info/usa-2012-2013-mcnally-smith-premier-scholarships-for-undergraduate-students.html/ http://the-scholarship.info/usa-2012-2013-mcnally-smith-premier-scholarships-for-undergraduate-students.html/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:47:52 +0000 http://the-scholarship.info/?p=4017 In addition to federal and state grant and student loan funding, students may apply for McNally Smith College of Music Scholarships. Scholarship opportunities are available for incoming and returning students. Scholarship amounts are based upon full-time attendance and will be adjusted for students who attend less than full-time. Scholarships for undergraduates are offered in the following disciplines: Music Studies (keyboards, percussion, guitar, bass, voice, trumpet, trombone, flute, clarinet, saxophone, violin, viola, cello, upright bass) Music Business Music Production (music production, recording engineer, live sound, hip hop) Contemporary Writing (songwriting and instrumental composition)

Eligibility
All incoming students are automatically considered for a scholarship based upon admission requirements and audition/work sample evaluations (no scholarship application is required). However, students must submit a 2012–2013 FAFSA application by March 1, 2012 to determine financial need. All returning students are automatically considered for a scholarship based upon their cumulative GPA. (No application is required.) Premier Scholarships (Excellence in Music Performance, Excellence in Music Production, Conclave Music Business, Hip-Hop) are open to all incoming and returning students. To be considered for Premier Scholarships, students MUST complete the online Premier Scholarship application. All applicants must meet the requirements of being successfully admitted to the college, including passing auditions and submitting demos, as required by the admission office for that field of study. Applicants must have completed the necessary admissions requirements to be provisionally accepted into a program of study at McNally Smith College of Music. Scholarships are only awarded to distinguished applicants, therefore not all scholarships are awarded each academic year.

Study Subject(s): Music
Course Level: Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: McNally Smith College of Music
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Scholarship Application Deadline: March 1, 2012

Web Link

http://www.mcnallysmith.edu/financial/scholarships.aspx

]]> http://the-scholarship.info/usa-2012-2013-mcnally-smith-premier-scholarships-for-undergraduate-students.html/feed/ 17 [USA] 2012 Talbots Scholarship Program for Women http://the-scholarship.info/usa-2012-talbots-scholarship-program-for-women.html/ http://the-scholarship.info/usa-2012-talbots-scholarship-program-for-women.html/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:29 +0000 http://the-scholarship.info/?p=4012 The Talbots Charitable Foundation is proud to offer the 2012 Talbots Scholarship Program for women pursuing a college degree later in life. Since its inception in 1997, the program has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships. This year, the Talbots Scholarship Program will award $200,000 in scholarships for the 2012 academic year, including 17 $10,000 scholarships. It will also present the $30,000 Nancy Talbot Scholarship Award, named in honor of the founder of Talbots and granted to one extraordinary finalist who demonstrates courage, conviction and an insatiable entrepreneurial spirit.

Eligibility
- Be women currently residing in the United States or Canada.
- Be women who have earned a high school diploma or their GED on or before September 2001.
- Be enrolled or plan to enroll in a full or part-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university.
- Be attending the full 2012-13 academic year and receiving a degree no earlier than May 2013.
- Have at least two semesters (24 credit hours or more) remaining to complete an undergraduate degree as of the beginning of the 2012 fall academic term.

Study Subject(s): Any
Course Level: Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: Talbots Scholarship
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Scholarship Application Deadline: 3 January 2012

Web Link

http://www.talbots.com/online/landing/landingPage.jsp?landingPage=scholarship&intcmp=20111025_ticker_scholarship

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Eligibility
- Must be U.S. citizen
- Must enrolled as a full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours) at one of the five Virginia Space Grant Consortium member institutions
- Must have completed at least two years of a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) undergraduate program and be classified as a junior or senior during the 2012-2013 academic year (must have at least junior status by summer 2012 if choosing this option)
- Must be in a program of study demonstrating an interest in aerospace or supporting NASA’s mission
- Must have a grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Study Subject(s): Science, Technology, Engineering, or Maths
Course Level: Undergraduate Research
Scholarship Provider: NASA and the Commonwealth of Virginia
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Scholarship Application Deadline: February 10, 2012

Web Link

http://vsgc.odu.edu/sf/undergrad/index.shtml

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Eligibility
The successful candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields, with a focus on Energy Systems, Electrical Machines, Control, Power Electronics and Electrical Networks. Experience with MATLAB/SIMULINK is essential.

Study Subject(s): Applied Sciences
Course Level: Masters
Scholarship Provider: Saint Mary’s University
Scholarship can be taken at: Canada
Scholarship Application Deadline: November 20, 2011

Web Link

http://www.smu.ca/welcome.html

]]> http://the-scholarship.info/canada-masters-scholarships-2012-in-applied-sciences-at-saint-mary%e2%80%99s-university.html/feed/ 65 [USA] 2011 Komen College Scholarship Program http://the-scholarship.info/usa-2011-komen-college-scholarship-program.html/ http://the-scholarship.info/usa-2011-komen-college-scholarship-program.html/#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:21:25 +0000 http://the-scholarship.info/?p=3977 Thank you for your interest in the Susan G. Komen for the Cure College Scholarship Program. In 2001, Komen established the college scholarship program to help students who would find attending college to be a significant financial burden due to the loss of a parent or guardian to breast cancer or their own breast cancer diagnosis at age 25 or younger. The program has evolved into a dynamic partnership between Komen and students who serve in their communities, sharing Komen’s message of breast cancer awareness and raising funds while pursuing their baccalaureate degrees. The award is a generous scholarship of $10,000 a year for up to four years to attend a state university in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree. Scholarship recipients are selected based on scholastic achievement, community service, financial need and demonstrated leadership potential.

Eligibility
-Must have lost a parent/guardian to breast cancer OR
-Must be a breast cancer survivor diagnosed at 25 years or younger
-Must be a high school senior, college freshman, sophomore or junior
-Must plan to attend a state-supported college or university in the state where they permanently reside (students in Washington DC can attend state-supported schools in Maryland or Virginia)
- Must have a high school and/or college GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale
-Must be no older than 25 years old by May 2012
-Must be a U.S. citizen, or documented permanent resident of the U.S. (or US Territory)
- Never at any time have been subject to any disciplinary action by any institution or entity, including, but not limited to, any educational or law enforcement agency
-Must be a driven advocate for breast cancer education and research who is able to complete a minimum of 20 hours of community service per semester

Study Subject(s): Breast cancer
Course Level: Undergraduate (freshman, sophomore or junior)
Scholarship Provider: Susan G. Komen
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Scholarship Application Deadline: November 15, 2011

Web Link

http://ww5.komen.org/ResearchGrants/CollegeScholarshipAward.html?ecid=vanityurl:23

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