South Texas Academy of Medical Technology - Counseling Center - Scholarships

Authors of Tomorrow Scholarship
· Your essay should be no longer than 500 words. Please visit the website for further information.
· More Information at: www.elpublishers.com/content/uwsotherscholarships.php
· Topic #1: If you had to choose a successor to the current Secretary General Kofi Annan, who would it be and why? (Note: Ban Ki-Moon appears as if he will be the successor.) Please choose someone that you believe would be a good candidate.
· Topic #2: Which country do you feel will experience the greatest economic growth over the next 10 years and why?
· Topic #3: If you could attend any university or college in the world to obtain your degree from, institution would it be and why?
· Download Application.
· Deadline: December 1, 2006

The National Rifle Association Civil Rights Defense Fund Youth Essay Contest
· http://www.nradefensefund.org/writingcontest.aspx
· The National Rifle Association Civil Rights Defense Fund Youth Essay Contest is open to elementary, junior high and high school students. To be eligible, you must submit an essay of about 1,000 words on the topic ?The Second Amendment to the Constitution: Why it is important to our nation?
· Deadline: December 1, 2006.

UTPA Scholarships

· Most are available to all majors with a minimum Grade Point Average of 2.5 and full-time enrollment status

· Available to Undergraduate and Graduate students

· Most require US citizenship or legal permanent resident status. However, International students are still encouraged to apply.

· Awards range from $500 to $3,200 annually

· Recipients are selected on a competitive basis.

· Scholarships are not automatically renewable; students must re-apply each year

· Priority is given to students who have not received an institutional scholarship

· http://www.ess.panam.edu/finaid/new%20wp/Scholarship/excellence.html

· Download UTPA Scholarships Guide

· Deadline: December 1, 2006.

UT Austin Scholarships

· Complete your online application for admission early; remember your applytexas.org application ID number and password.

· Use your application ID number to access the "Apply for Scholarships" option at applytexas.org (the Texas Common Application for Freshman Scholarships).

· Some scholarships may require special essays or letters of recommendation; allow yourself enough time to complete these requirements before the deadline.

· After completing the short answer questions and any special requirements, select "submit" by December 1. Once you submit your application, the scholarship committee can view your application.

· http://www.texasscholarships.org/

· Deadline: December 1, 2006.

Maryknoll Student Essay Contest

· The Maryknoll Student Essay Contest is open to high school students of any religious background. To be eligible, you must write a 500-750 word "letter to the pope" on one of the following topics: "what you think are the biggest concerns of youth around the world and how the Church might help," or "what you have learned from someone of another faith."

· http://society.maryknoll.org/index.php?module=MKArticles&func=display&spotlight=1&id=12

· Deadline: December 1, 2006.

Rice University Merit Scholarship

· http://futureowls.rice.edu/futureowls/Merit_Scholarships.asp

· Deadline: December 1, 2006.

Boston University Scholarships

· http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/scholar_merit.html

· Deadline: December 1, 2006.

SAE Engineering Scholarship

· Applications accepted September 1, 2005 through December 1, 2005 of the student's senior year of high school.

· Intend to enroll in an engineering program (refer to scholarship descriptors) accredited by ABET

· Be a citizen of the United States (not permanent resident) at the date of application

· Be a high school senior at the time of application (Sept. 1 - Dec. 1)

· Meet minimum requirements with regard to grade point average, SAT I and/or ACT scores as outlined in the individual requirements of each scholarship.

· Download SAE Engineering scholarship application.

· http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/undesignated/

· Deadline: Applications should be postmarked by December 1, 2006.

AXA Scholarship

· Must be a United States citizen or legal resident

· Be current high senior who plans to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four –year college or university in the United States by fall 2006

· demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidence by outstanding achievement in an activity in school, the community or the workplace

· be recommended by an unrelated adult who can attest to the student’s achievements

· Download AXA Scholarship Application

· Deadline: Postmarked no later than December 15, 2006.

High School Scholarship Program (National)

· Be a graduating high school senior

· Be of Hispanic heritage

· Be a U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident with permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired)

· Be enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at a U.S. accredited college or university in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S., Virgin Islands, or Guam for the upcoming academic year (enrollment is verified in the Fall)

· Have a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale (or the equivalent)

· Must apply for federal financial aid

· Download High School Scholarship Program (National) Scholarship Application

· Deadline: Postmarked by December 15, 2006.

Texas A&M University -College Station Scholarships

· Each award provides up to $2,000 per year for up to four years. The foundation is seeking funding and accepting applications for scholarships for fall 2007. The FEA is open to entering freshmen, currently-enrolled students at TAMU-College Station, and transfer students from under-represented groups, including minorities and students from economically or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. Recipients must attend Texas A&M in College Station and must be legal residents of the United States. Students' academic qualifications, extracurricular activities and financial need are considered in selection.h

· Download Scholarship Application
· https://scholarships.tamu.edu/display.asp?mainkey=1300&Section=0&pop=20&disp=20

· Deadline: December 15 , 2006.

Asthma and Immunology Award of Excellence Scholarship
· All high school seniors with documented asthma who will graduate in 2007 and who have achieved excellence in a wide variety of areas including academics, extra curricular activities and community service are eligible. In addition, students must also be United States or Canadian citizens. Children of AAAAI members, employees and contractors are not eligible to participate. Only applications in English will be accepted.
· http://www.aaaai.org/members/associates/asthmascholarship/2007/
· Deadline: completed and postmarked no later than December 22, 2006.

All-Ink Scholarship

· qualified students who are enrolled or planning to participate in an accredited college or university program during the Spring 2006 or Fall 2006 term or full-year 2006-2007 school year

· Students who apply must be a United States citizen or permanent resident with a minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average.

· In addition, students applying are required to write a 50 to 200 word essay on who has had the greatest impact on your life, and a 50 to 200 word essay on what you hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after completing college. You can complete your application on-line.

· http://www.all-ink.com/scholarship.aspx

· Deadline: December 31, 2006.

The Texas Lyceum Leadership Award
· Texas Resident
· Exhibited leadership in school and community activities
· Enrollment in any accredited Texas College or University
· Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
· Scholarships are limited to students who are graduating from high school in the year in which the scholarship is awarded

· Download Scholarship Application
· http://www.texaslyceum.org/scholarships.aspx
· Deadline: December 31, 2006. Mailed applications must be postmarked by December 31, 2006 or mailed via overnight service on or before December 31, 2006.

Frank O'Neill Memorial Scholarship
· http://www.easyaid.com/scholarship_form_online.html
· The 2006 Frank O' Neill Memorial Scholarship is open to anyone attending a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other post-secondary education program in the 2006-2007 or 2007-2008 academic year. In addition, eligible students may not have already been receiving or awarded a full-tuition scholarship or waiver from another source. This means that you can not apply if you already have 100% of your school paid for.
· Deadline: Your essay must be in English. Your essay must be received by midnight (PST) on December 31, 2006.

College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Scholarship
· GED or HS Diploma
· Migrant or Seasonal Farmworking Background
· US Citizen or Permanent Legal Residency
· Seeking 4-yr academic degree at CAMP Campus
· http://www.migrantstudents.org/bb//form.php
· Deadline: November 2006- March 2007