May

May Scholarships

Graduate Programs Scholarship
Graduate Programs will award $1,000 scholarships to current graduate students and $1,000 toward student loan payments for recent grads within the last five years. To apply, Rate and Review your graduate school program on our website and enter our quarterly scholarship drawing.

Varsity Tutors
$1,000 Monthly College Scholarship Contest. Write an essay in 250 words or more on the given subject. Monthly deadlines.

Scholarship by Design Award
Requirement is to come up with a unique Scholarship Program idea that is aimed at high school and/or college students. The three most important aspects of the “Scholarship Program” that you come up with are:1) That it is Unique,2) That it is Appealing and 3) That it is Designed for a specific TYPE of Comapny. Scholarship Deadline: May 1, 2013 ($500)  

Rigid Lifelines Fall Protection Scholarship
This contest was created exclusively for United States high school seniors who have been accepted to an accredited college or university and have an interest in workplace safety. Students from across the country are encouraged to participate by submitting an essay answering one of the posted three questions. The deadline for receipt of essays is May 1, 2013.

Sertoma Scholarships
Communicative Disorders Scholarship Program Application Academic Year 2012-2013 Deadline: May 1, 2013

JANE M. KLAUSMAN WOMEN IN BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP
Women pursuing a business or business-related degree who demonstrate outstanding potential in the field are eligible.  Online students are also eligible.  Members and employees of Zonta International or the Zonta International Foundation are not eligible to apply for the Scholarships. Applications must be completed and presented to Zonta clubs according to the club's assigned deadline.  Zonta of East King County (ZEKC), 8512 – 122nd Ave NE, Ste. 1 – Kirkland, WA 98033 Phone: 425-533-5407; email: info@zontaekc.org

Sertoma Scholarship
Scholarship for Students who are Hard of Hearing or Deaf 2012-2013 Academic Year Deadline: May 1, 2013

Byron Hanke Fellowship
The Byron Hanke Fellowship is available to graduate students working on topics related to community associations. Application Deadline: May 1.

WyzAnt College Scholarships
Students may compete for $15,000 in total scholarships, based on essay submissions answering the question, "How will you use your education to make an impact on others?" Twenty finalists will be selected, with three students winning prizes worth up to $10,000. The contest is open to high school sophomores through college juniors. The deadline for essays is May 1, 2013.

AWeber Email Marketing Scholarship
Each year, AWeber offers a $1000 scholarship to one talented thinker and writer.  To apply for the 2013 AWeber Email Marketing Scholarship, complete the following two steps: 1.Take this 9-question survey which will ask you about how you use different communication technologies.  2. Respond the essay prompt in 500 or fewer words.  To be eligible, please complete the survey and email your essay to scholarship@aweber.com by May 1st, 2013.

The Tuition Won't Stop Me Scholarship
It's no secret that students are frustrated with the rising costs of getting an education. Education-Portal.com wants to help by offering you the chance to win up to $5000 to help manage your college costs with our new Tuition Won't Stop Me Scholarship. Find out how!

2013 Dish Systems $1000 Scholarship
 Dish Systems’ $1000 Essay Scholarship will be awarded to one qualifying graduating high school student or non-graduating college student with the most provocative and well-written essay.  Email your essays to scholarships@dish-systems.com attached as a Microsoft Word document for PC users or as a .doc file for Mac users. Please name your document file with your first and last name. For example, firstname_lastname.doc. Deadline: Friday, May 3rd, 2013, before 5 p.m. PST (2 p.m. EST)

MassMutual Scholars
A national scholarship program for high-achieving African American, Asian, and Hispanic students interested in careers in the insurance and financial services industry. Application Deadline: May 3, 2013

Scholarship Program for Women
The Seafair Foundation Scholarship Program for Women is an amazing summer experience for young women seeking academic scholarships and opportunities for leadership development. Participants compete for more than $20,000 in scholarship assistance. The Scholarship Program for Women strives to empower young women in reaching their personal and professional goals. The program showcases individual’s talents, academic abilities, creative expression, public speaking skills and community service. With a mission to promote philanthropy, diversity and community involvement. Participants/Princesses represent Seafair while visiting nearly 20 community  festivals and parades.  All participants will leave the eight-week program with leadership skills, confidence and a lifetime of memories! The application deadline is May 8, 2013.

$1000 CABLETV.COM SCHOLARSHIP
Take a unique photo and write a short essay for your chance to win. The best photograph of a significant or historical location in your town and short essay describing the importance of the location and what it means to you and your town will be awarded with a $1,000 educational scholarship. Deadline for Entries
May 8, 2013

Association for Women in Computing Scholarship
AWC awards two $1,000 scholarships annually. Applicants must be females, enrolled full-time in computing degree programs, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Deadline: May 15, 2013.

Conestoga Bank “Future of Banking” Scholarship
Conestoga Bank is offering a $1,000 scholarship to one high school senior or college freshman with the best idea about what the future of banking includes!  To enter, respond to the posted essay question in 500 words or less.  Please email your response to scholarship@conestogabank.com by May 15, 2013.

Black and Lee Scholarship
To be considered for this scholarship student needs to write a valedictorian essay/speech that is no longer than 1000 words. The essay/speech should fulfill two goals: it should convey a "sending off" message to the members of a graduating class; it should also inspire graduating students to leave the comfort and security of their school with a full heart, ready to embark on a new adventure.  Scholarship Deadline: May 15, 2013 ($500)

Student Saver Scholarship
DegreeDirectory.org is now offering scholarship opportunities for students around the country! You can fill out a quick form, answer our scholarship question and win scholarship prize.

Accounting Software Scholarship by Corcentric
This scholarship is open to currently enrolled full-time college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, as well as to high school seniors in the United States who will attend college. We are offering a $1,000 scholarship to one talented thinker and writer. To apply, write an essay (500 words maximum) that addresses the posted question. Submissions must be received by May 24th, 2013  

Degreed Up
$1,250 DEGREEDUP.COM CASH SCHOLARSHIP. Promoting getting a college education. ANY student (future or current) that has been accepted or attends a community college, technical/trade college, or university may apply. Application must be returned by the 27th (postmarked).

B.Davis Scholarship
This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution.  To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic. The deadline for applications is May 27, 2013

Rentacomputer Cares Scholarship
Features an annual $2,000 scholarship awarded to students who demonstrate strong academic and career goals. Applicants must be currently enrolled or planning to attend college within the next 12 months,and must submit an application before May 30th. Finalists are chosen and contacted during the first week of June and recipients are announced on or before July 1st.

Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Diversity Law Scholarship
The Diversity Scholarship is $2,000.00 and will be awarded to a student who is currently attending an accredited law school, who is either a member of an ethical or racial minority or demonstrates commitment to issues of diversity within their academic career. The first annual award will be awarded in 2013. Application Deadline: May 31, 2013

Courage To Grow Scholarship
You must be a high school senior or a college student with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or better. U.S. citizens only please.

ATTSavings.com Scholarship
Write a Blog post answering the question by May 31, 2013, submit your name, email and URL to your entry.

The Online Games Scholarship Contest
Select one of the two topics listed, then write a responsive essay, 500 word minimum.  Writing more than the minimum requirement does not necessarily increase your chances! Submit your essay by May 31st, 2013 before 5 p.m. PST. Contestants will be evaluated on the quality and clarity of the ideas presented in their essay.

Medical Goods, Inc. Minority Nursing Student Scholarship
Medical Goods, Inc. is proud to announce that it will be awarding one minority student pursing a higher education in nursing a $1,000.00 scholarship. Any African-American, Hispanic American, or Native American U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is majoring or planning to major in nursing, and who is a high school senior, college freshman, or sophomore is eligible to apply for the scholarship. Deadline: May 31st, 2013 before 10 p.m. EST

Caretenders Scholarship Program
As a student who has still yet to choose a career path, it may seem a little absurd to even consider thinking about what your retirement will look like. However, decisions you make over the course of the next few years can have a drastic impact on how your retirement years are spent. In 1000 words or less, write an essay that answers questions listed in directions. Award Deadline: May 31, 2013

LM Scholarship Program
The LM Scholarship Program provides a $1000 scholarship to a deserving student who is: 1. Currently enrolled or expects to be enrolled in a degree program (2 years of length or greater) by September and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and submit an answer to the essay question prior to the submission deadline.  Award Deadline: May 31, 2013

The Online Games Scholarship Contest
The $1000 scholarship will be awarded to one qualifying student with the most thought-provoking and well-reasoned essay as judged by a panel of Big Fish staff members. Select one of the two topics listed, then write a responsive essay, 500 word minimum.  Writing more than the minimum requirement does not necessarily increase your chances! Submit your essay by May 31st, 2013 before 5 p.m. PST. Contestants will be evaluated on the quality and clarity of the ideas presented in their essay. Email your essay to scholarship@bigfishgames.com    

 

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