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Students should use the table below as a guide in applying for scholarships to help pay for their college education. The table shows the scholarships that are due through December of this year. To see a table of January through March, 2006 and April through August, 2006 scholarship deadlines hit these links or the links at the bottom of the table.
| DEADLINE | SCHOLARSHIP | VALUE | CRITERIA |
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Fall-Winter (same as application deadline for college of choice.) |
Governor's Opportunity Scholarship Program Colorado Commission on Higher Education 1380 Lawrence St., 12th Floor, Denver, CO 80204 303.866.2723 http://www.state.co.us/cche |
varies - renewable | Colorado resident; senior; high financial need (parental adjusted gross income of less than $26,000); apply directly to CO 4-yr. or 2-yr. institution |
Fall-Winter |
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund Scholarships for student who attend one of 40 Historically Black Public Colleges or Universities 100 Park Ave., 10th Floor, New York, NY 10017 1.877.690.8673 http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org |
Varies - renewable | Most award recipients come from families with annual incomes of less than $20,000; 3.0+ GPA; 1100 SAT or 25 ACT; must be accepted at participating college - go to website for list |
| Not listed - Annual | Start Something Scholarship Program (sponsored by Target and the Tiger Woods Foundation) find link to scholarship at bottom of Target's home page http://www.target.com |
Anywhere from $100 to $10,000 | This scholarship activity begins with students ages 11-14; see website; parental permission required. |
September to December |
Navy ROTC Scholarship http://www.nrotec.navy.mil |
Full tuition and books | Minimum SAT Math 520, Verbal 530 OR ACT Math 22, English 22; Apply online; teacher evaluation forms required. |
September 13 |
Wendy's High School Heismann Award | Received at Awards Banquet as a junior | Junior; academic excellence; community service; 1 girl/boy; chosen by high school staff |
September 30 |
Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation 1 Briar Road Golf, IL 60029 847.724.4600 evansscholarsfoundation.com/ |
One year grant to cover tuition and housing at selected western colleges | Request application from a sponsoring golf course or at the email address; transcript; high school letter of recommendation; essay; financial aid profile |
October 1 thru February 28 |
U.S. Bank Scholarship Program Mary Ann Romero-Hunter Market Manager Student Banking Division 1.800.242.1200, ext. 3777 http://www.usbank.com/studentloans/ |
Up to 30 - $1,000 scholarships | Random Drawing; U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien; senior; online application |
| October 1 | National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts 800 Brickell Ave., Suite 500 Miami, FL 33131 1.800.970.ARTS http://www.ARTSawards.org |
Awards from $100 to $3,000; can also win all-expense trip to ARTS week in Miami | Senior with a talent in the arts including dance, film & video, instrumental music, voice, theater, photography, visual arts, or creative writing; $30 application fee; online applications receive $5.00 discount |
| October 1 | Siemens Westinghouse Competition Math : Science : Technology Contact: The College Board 1.703.707.8999 http://www.siemens-foundation.org (download application) |
$10,000 - $100,000 per team and individual | Submit science research project ; can be submitted as a team or as an individual |
| October 14 | United States Senate Youth Program Mrs. Nelma J. Hundley, Program Coordinator Colorado Department of Education 201 E. Colfax Ave. #400 Denver, CO 80203-1799 303.866.6865 http://www.ussenateyouth.org |
Visit Washington, D.C. in an all-expense paid trip and $5,000 college scholarship | Junior or senior serving in a student-elected office ; 2 delegates and 2 alternatives selected from each state. |
| October 15 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund (several available) (some deadlines go into February-check) http://www.hsf.net/ |
From $1,000 to $3,000 | Students of Hispanic heritage; U.S. citizen/ 3.0 min. GPA; letter of recommendation |
| October 15 | Horatio Alger Association Apply online at http://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships |
many and varied | Minimum 2.0 GPA ; for students who require financial aid |
| October 16 | NO-ADdiction Campaign P.O. Box 4628 Miami, FL 33014-0628 |
Twenty @ $500 each | Essay Contest; 300 words about why you have stayed away from drugs and alcohol and what you are doing to further prevention and awareness |
| October 20 | SAT Scholarship Contest 1.888.545.4728 http://www.mysat.com |
1 - $3,000 2 - $1,000 50 - $100 |
High school students; register by October 20; take diagnostic test online by October 29; 400-1000 word essay due November 6 |
| October 31 | Coca Cola Scholars Program 1.800.306.2653 (option 1) email: scholars@na.ko.com Must apply online : http://www.coca-colascholars.org |
250 merit-based scholarships 50 - $20,000 200 - $4,000 (over 4 years) |
Seniors; 3.0 GPA or better; leadership; academic achievement; motivation to succeed; must apply online |
| October 31 | Prudential Spirit of Community Award http://www.prudential.com/community/spirit |
State winner: |
Grades 9 - 12; Staff nominates 1 student in school; describe service activity and leadership activity |
| October 31 and ongoing thru May |
CollegeSTEPS - sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank 1.800. 658.3567 OR http://www.welsfargospecial.com Use Keywords: College Steps |
250 National scholarships @ $1,000 each | Random selection from October through May |
| November 1 | United States Achievement Academy 2570 Palumbo Drive Lexington, Kentucky 40509-1298 http://www.usaa-academy.com |
250 grants each year | Outstanding minority leadership students ; 3.0 or higher GPA; leadership; citizenship |
| November 1 | VFW - Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars & Ladies Auxiliary; Contact local VFW Post State Headquarters: 1.303.421.1630 OR email: colovfw@aol.com http://www.vfw.org |
National: 1st $25,000 |
Write and record a short, three to five minute audio-essay for 9th through 12th grade students; topic: "My Commitment to America's Future;" must be submitted to local contact |
| November 1 | Boettcher Foundation Scholarships 600 Seventeenth St., Suite 2210 South Denver, CO 80202 303.285.6207 email: scholarships@boettcherfoundation.org http://www.boettcherfoundation.org/BF_Scholarships.htm |
40 scholarships that include full tuition and fees at accredited CO college or university for all 4 years; $2,800 living stipend; book allowance; study abroad grants available to Boettcher Scholars | Colorado senior; top 5% of class; ACT 27 / SAT above 1200; leadership; service; character; essay; financial need not required |
| November 1 | Target All-Around Scholarship |
Five $10,000 national | Transcript; community service; essay on volunteer service |
| November 5 | American Fire Sprinkler Association
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Grand Prize - $3.000 2nd Prize - $2,000 3rd Prize - $1,000 7 Regional Prizes - $500 |
Seniors; 700-1000 word essay and bibliography; not based on financial aid |
| November 6 | Tools for Tomorrow 1.800.9CALL.TFT http://www.toolsfortomorrow.com |
Ten National Awards @ $2,000 One $1,000 State Award |
Outstanding Vo-Tech students (FFA) |
| November 10 | Student Challenge Awards Program (Opportunity to spend 2-3 weeks engaged in scientific field projects and helps the student gain invaluable experience that is helpful when applying for scholarships) http://www.earthwatch.org/cfr/CFRdurfoverview.html |
Expenses paid by sponsor | Gifted students who excel in the arts and humanities and are interested in bridging the arts and sciences; prefer high school juniors; must be 16 by June 15; must be nominated by school staff |
| November 10 | High School Christian Student/Athlete All-American Program P.O. Box 6272, Lawton, OK 73506 1.580.536.9524 http://aogn.org |
$1,000 to top male and female finalists in each of 6 regions | Junior or senior; received athletic honors on a conference, state, or national level; 2.8+ GPA; Christian attributes |
| November 14 | 2004 Annual Essay Contest The Chapel of Four Chaplins 1201 Constitution Ave., Philadelphia Naval Business Center, Bldg. 649, Philadelphia, PA 19112 1.215.218.1943 http://www.fourchaplains.org |
1 - $1,000 1 - $750 1 - $500 1 - $400 1 - $300 |
Seniors; 450 word (or less) essay; topic is "How can we build bridges of understanding through commitment and service to humanity?" |
| November 14 | Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Attn: Grants Dept.-College Scholarship 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite #250; Dallas, TX 75244 |
up to five $10,000 | Senior or high school graduate; attend state-supported college; GPA 2.8; U.S. citizen |
| November 15 | Army ROTC Scholarship http://www-rotc.monroe.army.mil/ |
Full tuition and books | Top 25% of class, must attend CU, CSU, School of Mines, DU, Regis, Metro or Front Range; ACT-19 or SAT-850; senior; age 17 by 10-1-96; U.S. citizen; not a single parent; serve in Army for 8 years. |
| November 15 | State Farm Insurance Contact: State Farm Companies Foundation One State Farm Plaza, SC-3 Bloomington, Ill 61701-0001 1.309.766.2039 http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/awards.htm |
Awards varies | Several kinds of scholarships; National Merit - $2,000, family of State Farm agents, and African-American high school seniors |
| November 15 | National Rifle Association Jeanne E. Bray Law Enforcement Dependents Scholarship Attn: Megan A. O'Hara Jeanne E. Bray Memorial Scholarship 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 http://nrahq.org/safety/law/benefits.shtml |
Up to $1,000 per semester - Renewable | May be used at 2 or 4 year schools; US citizen; 3.0 GPA; SAT 1 combined score of 750 or ACT 20; Parent must be active or retired law enforcement officer and member of the NRA, or any law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty who was a member at time of death |
| November 15 | Hispanic Annual Salute Scholarships PO Box 40720, Denver, CO 80204 303.699.0715 email: DCSandos@aol.com |
Several - $1,000 | Senior; 2.5 GPA; notable volunteer activity in Colorado Hispanic community; essay; recommendation |
| November 15 | National Society Daughters of the American Revolution The DAR Good Citizens Program and Scholarship Contest |
National - 1st - $3,000 2nd - $1,000 3rd - $750 Geographical Div.: $500 State - $250 |
Senior students; Leadership; Patriotism; Dependability; Service |
| November 16 | Principal's Leadership Award (NASSP) National Association of Secondary School Principals Division of Student Activities 1904 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1537 1.703.860.0200 1.703.476.5432 (FAX) |
!50 - $1,000 Nationwide scholarships | One student leader nominee from top 20% senior class; demonstrates leadership; school winners are semifinalists who compete at national level |
| November 19 | HOBY Award http://hoby.org/schools/registration.htm |
$350,000 in awards and scholarships | Sophomore leadership |
| November 23 | Optimist International Essay Contest Contact: Tamarac Optimist Club %Kathy Rife, 2165 S. Monroe St. Denver, CO 80210 Call Mary Knowles at 303.756.7428 http://www.oi.org |
National awards: 1st - $5,000 2nd - $3.000 3rd - $2,000 Also, expenses paid to Freedom Foundation Leadership Workshop in Valley Forge, PA |
10th - 12th grade students; 400-500 word essay on topic "My Place in a Changing World" |
| November 28 | Chairman Bob Josserand |
(20) $1,500 Top winner earns an all-expenses-paid trip to the Cattle Industry Annual Convention in San Antonia, TX |
Undergraduate student in 4-yr program Future career goals in the Beef Industry 750 word essay on an issue in the Beef Industry (2) letters of reference Cover sheet |
| November 30 | National Security Agency Scholarship Attention: UTP 9800 Savage Raod, Suite 6779 Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6779 1.800.669.0703 http://www.nsa.gov/programs/employ/index.html |
College scholarship; Work summers at NSA; must work for NSA for 5-6 years upon graduation from college | Major in computer science, electrical or computer engineering, math; Asian, Middle Eastern or Slavic languages; SAT 1100 or ACT 25 or more; 3.0+ GPA; leadership abilities; extracurricular activities; U.S. citizen; essay |
| November 30 | International Brotherhood of Teamsters 1.202.624.8735 |
Ten $6,000 Awards | Son or daughter of Teamsters member; top 15% of class; ACT/SAT scores; financial need |
| November 30 | Aid Association for Lutherans 1.414.734.5721 |
Varies | Must have AAL insurance or annuity; upper 10% of class |
| November 30 | DAR Good Citizen Award Contact local rep. |
3 - $250 to $3,000 | Dependable; community service; leadership; patriotism; essay required |
| November 30 | Navy ROTC Scholarship http://www.nrotc.navy.mil |
Full tuition and books | Min. SAT Math 520, Verbal 530 or ACT Math 22 English 22; Apply online; teacher evaluation forms |
| December 1 | U.S. Senate Youth Program William Randolph Hearst Foundation 90 Montgomery St. Auite 1212 San Francisco, CA 94105 email: ussyp@hearstfdn.org www.ussenateyouth.org |
Trip to Washington & $,5000 scholarship | Two (2) students nominated from each school |
| December 1 | AYUSA Global Youth Exchange Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (A High School Scholarship program) Contact: Mimari Hall Email: cbyx@ayusa.org 1.800.727.4540 ext. 543 |
Live 10 months with a German host family Program offers full orientation. German language classes, and other events |
Ages 15 thru 18, currently in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade; Knowledge of German not required, but helpful. |
| December 1 | Jerome Holland Scholarship c/o Amy Yearwood; Office of Admission; P.O. Box 9017 Charlottesville, VA 22906 |
Five National $10,000 per year for four years | Guidance Counselor must Nominate You Academically talented African-American; leadership; and ability to be a positive role model for other students |
| December 1 | The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Regional Contact: Museum of Outdoor Arts 7600 E. Orchard Rd., Suite 160N Englewood, CO 80111 http://www.scholastic.com/artandwriting/about.htm |
$350,000 in awards and scholarships | Chance to show your art work in the Scholastic Art Awards National Exhibition |
| December 1 | Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) 724.776.4970 http://www.sac.org/students/engschlr.htm |
$400 - full tuition | Seniors; study engineering or related field; SAT or ACT composite; 250 word essay |
| December 5 | 2004 National Art Contest The Chapel of Four Chaplins 1.215.218.1943 http://www.fourchaplins.org |
1st - $1,000 2nd - $750 3rd - $500 10 honorable mentions |
High school senior; original 2-dimensional art work no larger than 24" x 30"; theme "Making the World a Better Place Through Service and Sacrifice" |
| December 5 | TOYOTA Community Scholar Program 1.609.683.2313 http://www.toyota.com/communityscholars/ |
1 nominee per school 100 scholarships valued at $10,000 to $20,000; renewable for 4 years |
Senior; 3.0 GPA or higher; strong academic credentials; leadership qualities; community service a high priority |
| December 8 | 2004 Annual "Project Livesaver" Contest The Chapel of Four Chaplins 1.215.218.1943 http://www.fourchaplains.org |
$1,000 to the Team Leader; $1,000 to the Team Advisor; $750 to each of the five Team Members | Seniors; A team identifies a problem or need in the community and conducts a new project. A Team consists of a student Team Leader who selects five students as Team Members and one teacher as Team Advisor |
| December 8 | 2004 TASP (Telluride Association Summer Programs) Contact: Ellen Baer, Administrative Director Telluride Association 217 West Avenue Ithica, NY 14850 607.273.5011 607.272.2667 (FAX) Email: telluride@cornell.edu http://www.tellurideassociation.org |
Full Scholarship for Summer Programs for High School Juniors | High School Junior nominated or Exceptionally high score on PSAT/NMSQT |
| December 9 | National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Trustee Scholarships 111 West 57th St., Suite #600 New York, NY 10019 1.212.586.8424 1.212.246.8129 (FAX) http://www.emmyonline.org/national/scholar |
Two $40,000 per year (renewable) |
Major in communications related field; considerable emphasis placed on creative accomplishments; two essays; attend a 4-year college or university; take SAT's by Nov. 2 |
| December 15 | AXA Achievement Scholarship Program AXA Foundation, Inc. 1290 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10104 1.212.314.4480 http://www.axa-achievement.com |
52 - $10,000 (1 per state) 10 - $15,000 (additional from selected winners) |
US citizen or legal resident; high school senior entering college next fall; ambitious and self-motivated reflected in school activities, the community or workplace; primary consideration given to achievement in non-academic areas. |
| December 15 | Burger King Scholars |
Nationally $1,500 to $1000 | EHS will nominate 1 senior; 2.5 to 3.5 GPA; work average 15 hrs. per week all year; community service or co-curricular activities; financial need; |
| December 16 | Chevrolet/Stellar Gospel Music Excellence in Education Award Contact: GM Scholarship Administration Center 1.888.377.5233 |
varies - $1,000 | High School senior; minimum 3.2 GPA; personal statement; demonstrate academic excellence and outstanding community service; NOT based on financial need |
| December 18 | DeVry Institute Scholarship Contact: DeVry Institutes, One Tower Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181-4624 1.800.295.8694 http://www.devry.edu |
$1,000 to $40,000 | Planning to attend a DeVry campus; based on SAT/ACT test scores; scholastic achievement; community service; and essay |
| December 21 | Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) Interscholastic Star Awards (Not a scholarship) 14855 E. 2nd Ave., Aurora, CO 80011 303.344.5050 (Rhonda Blanford-Green OR Jane Boudreau) http://www.chsaa.org |
1 - $1,000 US Savings Bond 1 - $400 US Savings Bond 3 $200 US Savings Bond |
Honor for JUNIOR student whose participation in interscholastic activities demonstrates service, perseverance, committment, and courage; must have teacher nomination; only one selected per high school. |
| December 27 | U.S. JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Program Contact: Dale Hill 265 Marble #105 Broomfield, CO 80020 303.466.1192 |
10 nationally - $1,000 Each state organization chooses two applicants to compete nationally. |
Senior; leadership; 100-300 word personal statement; letters of reference; Application must be received by Dec. 27, 2003. |
| December 30 | Guideposts Youth Writing Contest Contact: Young Writers Contest / Guideposts 16 East 34th St. New York, NY 10016 |
$1,000 - $6,000 | Non-fiction articles; 1,200 words in the first person, written in the style of Guidepost magazine, and demonstrate writer's faith in God; May be used at vocational, 2- or 4-year school |
| December 31 | National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Education Scholarships 303.494.1645 http://www.nspe.org/scholarships/sc1%2Dsch.asp |
Varied amounts $1,000 to $2,500 |
Graduating seniors pursuing an engineering career |
| December 31 | National Precast Concrete Association Educational Foundation (NPCAEF) Scholarship 1.800.366.7731 1820 SE 14th St., Loveland, CO 80537-8805 |
Four $1,000 (renewable) |
Senior; study field related to building, construction, or precast concrete industry; letter of sponsorship from NPCA member |
| December 31 | United Food and Commercial Workers Union Scholarship http://www.ufcw.org/members/page.cfm?subsection_id=27 |
$1,000 - 2 per store $10,000 - 5 nationally |
Son or daughter of UFCW member; strong academic achievement; high test scores; personal qualifications; merit |
| Sept. - Dec. | Governor's Opportunity Scholarship Program | various depends on need | CO resident; U.S. citizen or permanent resident financial need; complete FAFSA |
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