A story from Perry Newell, Funding College Project.
A song named “You’ve got a friend” who’s Lyrics:
When you’re down and troubled
And you need a helping hand
And nothing, oh, nothing is going right
Close your eyes and think of me
And soon I will be there
To brighten up even your darkest night
You just call out my name… By: Carole King
Scholarships are a lot like that, but you have to be prepared, having thought about how you will respond and are able to give an answer the sponsor will respect and award you dollars to continue your education.
We work with participants 4 years of age and to Adulthood, our process and documents are designed to provide information to an international audience and offer a look ahead for some and a reminder to others.
We start where they are and test a number of techniques and strategies to assure success for those actively engaged in finding resources for in school and after school expenses.
The Funding College Project is about finding and using techniques and strategies to support school aged and post high school activities. We work with students and families internationally. We identify, alerting interested parties to existing options, building contacts, answering questions, completing forms and nominations for prizes and awards.
The Research continues for the addition of the Cash for Kids, an effort which will provide Elementary & Middle School student families, an array of resources, which is reported from June to January. Adding this Foundational effort, where we attempt to identify a number of Honors and Awards in our mixture for those in elementary, middle, high, vocational school college and into adulthood.
As an OPEN PLATFORM, we invite and encourage others to share their offers or information. Because The Funding College Project, and Cash for Kids does not require registration and does not collect personally identifiable information from children under age 13, we are able to include a comprehensive list of awards available to students under age 13 and in grades 8 and below.
The Funding College Project, and Cash for Kids are non-commercial activities and have been asked to supply to individuals, organizations, newspapers, and community bulletin boards serving the area with information about active honors, awards, scholarships and insightful advice. You’ll find us at: www.educatingouryouth.org
American Indian Services Scholarship
Sponsor: American Indian Services (AIS) – Amount: Varies – Description: Applicant must be one-quarter (1/4) Northern-Native American Indian and enrolled in a university, junior college, or technical school. Link: https://www.americanindianservices.org/scholarships
Grant Programs
Sponsor: Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) – Amount: Varies – Closing Date: October 1, 2021 – Description: Grants are open to residents of Illinois who are enrolled at least half-time at an ISAC-approved Illinois two- or four-year college. There is a grant available to dependents of police or fire officers and dependents of correctional officers. Link: https://www.isac.org/students/during-college/applying-for-financial-aid/applications/index.html
Medical Diversity Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. – Amount: $2,000 – Closing Date: October 1, 2021 – Description: Scholarship is open to students who have shown academic achievement as reflected by a minimum 3.0 GPA and have completed at least one semester of classes at an accredited medical school. Applicants must be a member of an ethnic, racial, or other minority or any individual who demonstrates a defined commitment to issues of diversity within their community. Link: https://buckfirelaw.com/scholarships/#medical
Students with Heart Scholarship
Sponsor: Students with Heart Foundation – Amount: Up to $6,000 – Closing Date: October 1, 2021 – Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who suffer from any Cardiac disease or deformity. Link: http://www.studentswithheart.org/scholarships.html
Honda Corporate Scholars STEM Scholarship
Sponsor: Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc. | UNCF – Amount: Up to $5,000 – Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students enrolled at a Historically Black College or University who is majoring in a STEM field. Link: https://uncf.org/scholarships
UNCF Black Educators Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF – Amount: Up to $2,500 – Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students majoring in education and attending full-time at a UNCF member college or university or other accredited four-year HBCU. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need. Link: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Sponsor: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State – Amount: Varies – Closing Date: October 2021 – Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate students who are receiving the Federal Pell Grant. Applicants must be applying to or has been accepted into a study abroad program or internship eligible for credit by the student’s academic institution. Link: https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/
NEWH | Atlanta Chapter Scholarship
Sponsor: NEWH: The Hospitality Industry Network – Atlanta Chapter – Amount: Varies – Description: Scholarship is open to students attending an accredited college in Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina or Alabama. Applicants must have completed at least half the requirements for a degree and must be pursuing a career objective in the Hospitality industry (Hotel/Restaurant management, Culinary, Food Service, Architecture, Design, etc). Link: https://newh.org/chapter-scholarships/
Alcohol Addiction Awareness Essay Contest
Sponsor: AlcoRehab – Amount: Up to $3,000 – Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled full-time in a U.S. institution for graduate or undergraduate programs. Applicants must submit an essay on a given topic related to alcohol abuse. Applicants must be a legal resident of the United States. Link: https://alcorehab.org/scholarship/
Olin E. Teague Scholarship
Sponsor: National Space Club – Amount: $4,000 – Closing Date: October 15, 2021 – Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and plan to pursue careers in the aerospace fields. Link: https://www.spaceclub.org/education/olin-teague.html
TMCF | Bottega Veneta Spring Scholarship
Sponsor: Bottega Veneta | TMCF – Amount: Up to $5,000 – Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students at TMCF member schools who are majoring in teacher education, early childhood development, elementary or secondary education. Link: https://www.tmcf.org/students-alumni/scholarships/
TMCF | CoBank Agriculture Spring Scholarship
Sponsor: CoBank | TMCF – Amount: Up to $14,167 – Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled full-time at a junior or senior at a TMCF membership school who are majoring in agricultural business, agricultural economics, agricultural technology, animal nutrition/science, agricultural microeconomics, and all agricultural related majors. Link: https://www.tmcf.org/students-alumni/scholarships/
TMCF | Revature Spring Scholarships
Sponsor: Revature/ TMCF – Amount: Up to $2,500 – Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student at a TMCF membership school. Applicants must be majoring in Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or any STEM majors who have an interest in pursuing a career in technology. Link: https://www.tmcf.org/students-alumni/scholarships/
NEWH | Pittsburgh Chapter Scholarship
Sponsor: NEWH – The Hospitality Industry Network | Pittsburgh Chapter – Amount: Varies – Description: Scholarship is open to currently enrolled college students attending an accredited college in Western Pennsylvania or Eastern Ohio. Applicant must have a career objective in of the areas of the Hospitality Industry (i.e. Hotel/Restaurant Management, Culinary/Foodservice, Architecture, Interior Design, etc.) Link: https://newh.org/chapter-scholarships/
NEWH | New York Chapter Scholarship
Sponsor: NEWH – The Hospitality Industry Network | New York Chapter – Amount: At least $2,500 – Description: Scholarship is open to currently enrolled college students attending an accredited college in Connecticut, New York, Northern New Jersey or Rhode Island. Applicant must have a career objective in of the areas of the Hospitality Industry (i.e. Hotel/Restaurant Management, Culinary/Foodservice, Architecture, Interior Design, etc.) Link: https://newh.org/chapter-scholarships/
AmericanMuscle Automotive Scholarships
Sponsor: AmericanMuscle – Amount: $2,500 – Closing Date: October 15, 2021 -Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students who are pursuing an automotive degree or related field of study. Link: https://www.americanmuscle.com/scholarships.html
AmericanTrucks Student Scholarships
Sponsor: AmericanTrucks – Amount: $2,000 – Closing Date: October 15, 2021 – Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and students currently enrolled full-time in an accredited United States technical institute, secondary votech or tuition bearing apprenticeship program in the traditional building trades (e.g. carpentry, HVAC, electrical or related fields of study. Link: https://www.americantrucks.com/scholarships.html
ANNA Educational Scholarships and Grants
Sponsor: American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) – Amount: Up to $4,000 – Closing Date: October 15, 2021
Description: Scholarships are open to Nursing students at all levels. Multiple scholarships available with specific requirements. See website for details. Link: https://www.annanurse.org/professional-development/grants-and-awards/educational-scholarships-grants
BEA Scholarship
Sponsor: Broadcast Education Association (BEA) – Amount: Up to $4,000 – Closing Date: October 15, 2021 – Description: Scholarship is open to current college juniors, seniors, and graduate students attending a BEA Member institution. Applicant must be studying radio, television, or other electronic media. Link: https://www.beaweb.org/wp/?page_id=478
ExtremeTerrain’s Student Scholarship
Sponsor: ExtremeTerrain – Amount: $3,000 – Closing Date: October 15, 2021 – Description: Scholarship is open to students who are/will be pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Research, Land Use, Earth & Atmosphere Studies, Sustainable Land Management, Parks and Recreation, or Sustainable Agriculture Systems during the spring term. Link: https://www.extremeterrain.com/scholarships.html
Mejuri Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF | Mejuri – Amount: $5,000 – Description: Scholarship is open to female and non-binary students of African descent, attending an accredited, non-profit degree granting college or university in the U.S. or Canada. Link: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Western Union Foundation Global Scholarship Program
Description: WU Scholars are students from across the globe, who want to build a better world and who share these three values:
- Perseverance: Exemplify the determination to achieve their educational goals despite challenges or obstacles
- Aspiration: Strive to better themselves to better the world, studying career paths for in-demand, 21st century careers
- Community-Minded: Desire to make the world a better place as global citizens and community leaders
The WU Scholars program was created to help give young people a boost toward a better life. The Western Union Foundation believes education is the surest path to economic opportunity. Educational pursuits to gain knowledge and skills for in-demand, 21st century careers are helping people all over the world climb the economic ladder.
Process for Selection: Scholarship recipients are determined in a selection process independently managed by the Institute of International Education (IIE), an international non-profit educational exchange organization. All scholarship awards will be paid directly to the educational providers. No payments will be made to individuals. Link: https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/scholarships/westernunion
MUFG Union Bank Scholarship Program
Sponsor: UNCF | Union Bank Foundation – Amount: $5,280 – Description: Scholarship is open to college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are enrolled full-time at a four-year accredited college or university in the fall of 2020. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in Accounting, Banking, Business, Economics, Finance, Information Technology or Software Engineering and must have a minimum GPA of at 3.3. Preference or priority will be given to candidates who are permanent residents of Arizona, California, New Jersey, New York or North Carolina. Link: https://www.helptostudy.com/mufg-union-bank-scholarship-program/#:
NSCA Foundation Scholarships
Sponsor: National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation – Amount: $2,000 – Closing Date: October 15, 2021 – Description: Scholarships are open to high school seniors and college students who are or will be pursuing careers in strength and conditioning. The foundation offers multiple scholarships. Link: https://www.nsca.com/about-us/nsca-foundation/scholarships/
Richard E. Merwin Student Scholarship
Sponsor: The IEEE Computer Society – Amount: Varies – Nomination Deadline: 30 April and 30 September – Description: Scholarship is open to graduate students and those in their final two years of an undergraduate program in electrical or computer engineering, computer science, or a well-defined computer related field of engineering who are active members of a student branch or chapter. Link: https://www.computer.org/volunteering/awards/scholarships/merwin
Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship
Sponsor: Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) – Amount: Up to $1,750 – Closing Date: October 15, 2021 – Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in a field related to one of the disciplines represented by SHAPE (health education, physical education, physical activity, dance, sport). Link: https://www.shapeamerica.org/scholarships/abernathyscholarship.aspx
Scholarship America Dream Award
Sponsor: Scholarship Award – Amount: Up to $15,000 – Closing Date: Deadline to apply: October 15, 2021 3:00 pm CT – Description: Scholarship is open to students who plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at the sophomore-year level or higher at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the United States for the entire 2020-2021 academic year. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA). Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and financial need. Link: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/dreamaward/
Scholarships4mom.net Scholarship
Sponsor: Scholarships4Moms.net – Amount: $10,000 – Closing Date: October 15, 2021 – Description: Scholarship is open to legal U.S. residents who are at least 18 years of age and currently enrolled, or will be enrolled within the next three months, in a college or university in the United States. Applicants must be a mother or an expectant mother. Link: http://scholarships4moms.net/scholarship-application-for-moms
The Music Center Spotlight Program
Sponsor: The Music Center – Amount: Up to $5,000 – Closing Date: October 18, 2021 – Description: Program is open to Southern California high school students who have talent in Acting, Non-Classical Voice, Classical Voice, Non-Classical Dance, Ballet, Jazz Instrumental and Classical Instrumental. Applicants must submit an audition video. Each category will be limited to 400 applicants, so get your application in early! Link: https://app.getacceptd.com/musiccenter
BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship
Sponsor: Lime Connect, Inc. – Amount: Up to $10,000 – Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate and graduate students in the United States and Canada. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in business/commerce, computer science, engineering, math, physics, statistics or a related discipline and must be interested in a career in Financial Services with a focus on Capital Markets preferred. Link: https://www.limeconnect.com/programs/page/bmo-capital-markets-lime-connect-equity-through-education-scholarship
Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway
Sponsor: Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. – Amount: Up to $100,000 – Closing Date: October 18, 2021 – Description: Giveaway is open to U.S. legal residents who are between the ages of 18 and 24 years of age. Applicants must submit how they will change the world in 350 characters or less. Applicants will also submit a video that elaborates on their academic and professional goals. Individuals can also nominate a student. Link: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/scholarship-amount/scholarships-greater-than-50000/dr-pepper-tuition-giveaway#
Congressional App Challenge
Sponsor: Internet Education Foundation – Amount: Varies – Closing Date: Students can enter their apps now and before then and November 1st, 2021. – Description: Challenge is open to U.S. students in middle school or high school who live in a Congressional district that is participating (check website for details). Applicants must create any type of app they like on any platform they like. Link: https://www.congressionalappchallenge.us/
TMCF | Riot Games Spring Scholarship
Sponsor: Riot Games/ | TMCF – Amount: Up to $10,000 – Description: Scholarship is open to full-time sophomores and juniors at TMCF member schools who are majoring in Accounting, Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering, Interactive Entertainment, Game Design and Development, Art, Animation, Engineering Arts, Film or a related major. Link: https://www.tmcf.org/students-alumni/scholarship/tmcf-riot-games-spring-scholarship/
GSF Scholarship
Sponsor: Good Samaritan Foundation – Amount: Varies – Closing Date: Rolling and October 20, 2021 – Description: Scholarship is open to current Nursing students. Applicants must provide a letter of intent, letter of recommendation, copy of an unofficial transcript, color photo, and a professional resume. Link: http://www.gsftx.org/scholarships/
NEWH | Orange County Region Scholarship
Sponsor: NEWH: The Hospitality Industry Network – Orange County Region Chapter – Amount: $3,700 – Description: Scholarship is open to students attending an accredited college in the California counties of San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, or Imperial. Applicants must have completed at least half the requirements for a degree and must be pursuing a career objective in the Hospitality industry (Hotel/Restaurant management, Culinary, Food Service, Architecture, Design, etc.) Link: https://newh.org/chapter-scholarships/
YoungArts Competition
Sponsor: National YoungArts Foundation – Now Accepting 2022 Applications – Amount: Up to $10,000 – Closing Date: The deadline to submit is October 15, 2021, 11:59pm EST. – Description: Competition is open to students between the ages of 15 and 18 who have talent in visual, literary, design or performing arts. There is a $35 application fee, but it can be waived if you meet requirements. Link: https://youngarts.org/apply/
Marching Band Scholarships
Sponsor: Music for All – Amount: Up to $2,000 – Closing Date: October 5, 2020 – extended to October 24, 2021 – Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who participate in marching band. Applicants must be nominated by the directors of bands performing at a Bands of America Regional, Super Regional, or Grand National Championship. Link: https://marching.musicforall.org/scholarships/
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
Sponsor: Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. – Amount: 106 scholarships at $25,000 each – Closing Date: The undergraduate application will be available from December – March 15. – Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors in the United States who demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income). Applicants must be involved in co-curricular and community service activities, display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. Link: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/national-scholarships/
Toyota/UNCF Scholarship
Sponsor: Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. – Amount: Up to $7,500 – Description: Scholarship is open to college sophomores enrolled at a HBCU with an interest within the automotive industry. Link: https://uncf.org/scholarships
BD Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF – Amount: $10,000 – Description: Scholarship is open to current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors majoring in communications, computer science, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, life sciences, microbiology, finance, global health, ,nursing, science technology, or sociology. Applicants must be from New Jersey, Rhode Island, Illinois, Maryland, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Nebraska, Texas, Arizona, Utah, or California. Link: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF – Amount: Up to $10,000 – Closing Date: October 28, 2021 – Description: Scholarship is open to college seniors who attend a HBCU and has demonstrated high academic achievement (at least a 3.5 GPA), strong leadership skills, commitment to community service, and unmet financial need. Link: https://uncf.org/scholarships
UNCF Numotion Foundation
Sponsor: Numotion | UNCF – Amount: Varies – Description: Scholarship is open to African American college students who have a mobility-related disability. Link: https://uncf.org/scholarships
API Study Abroad and Intern Abroad Scholarships
Sponsor: API Study Abroad – Amount: Varies – Closing Date: October 30, 2021 – Description: Scholarships are open to API program participants. There are multiple scholarships with specific requirements – see website for details. In addition to general scholarships, there are scholarships specifically open to community college students, military veterans, non-traditional students, students with disabilities, minority students, DACA students, LGBTQ students, STEM majors, and student athletes. Link: https://apiabroad.com/scholarships/
Chick Evans Scholarship for Caddies
Sponsor: Evans Scholars Foundation – Amount: Varies – Description: Scholarship is open to students who have a strong caddie record and excellent academics. Applicants must have completed their junior year of high school with above a B average. Applicants must plan to attend an institution with an Evans Scholars Program (list of institutions available on website). Link: https://www.wgaesf.org/a-life-changing-opportunity/
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation – Amount: Up to $55,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school – Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who have at least a 3.5 GPA. Scholars are selected based on exceptional academic ability and achievement, financial need, persistence, service to others, and leadership. Link: https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/
U.S. Bank Scholarship Program
Sponsor: U.S. Bank – Amount: Up to $20,000 – Ends 11:59 p.m. CT on October 30, 2021 – Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who is at least 16 years of age or older and are enrolled as a current undergraduate student as of May 1, 2021. Applicants must complete financial lessons to be entered. Link: https://www.usbank.com/financialiq/manage-your-household/student-center/enter-to-win-the-student-union-scholarship.html
UNCF Budweiser Natalie Johnson ScholarshipSponsor: UNCF | Anheuser-Busch – Amount: $4,000 – Description: Scholarship is open to college juniors and seniors who attend a four-year, accredited, historically black college or university in the fall of 2020. Applicants must have at least a 2.8 GPA and have a declared major in mechanical, electrical, chemical or industrial engineering, chemistry, marketing, economics, sales, financial, or supply chain logistics. Link: https://uncf.org/scholarships