Miscellaneous Scholarships
Pittsburgh Penguins Scholarship Applications Now Available
Since 1992, the Penguins have awarded over $94,500 in higher education scholarships to deserving Pittsburgh area high school seniors through the "Continuing Education" and "Bob Johnson Memorial" scholarships.
Applications for this year's awards are now available online at pittsburghpenguins.com. Students must have a grade-point average of 3.2 or better to qualify for a Penguins scholarship and must possess a commitment to academic achievement, community service and participation in school activities as well as other leadership skills as outlined on each award's application.
Applications for the Pittsburgh Penguins Alumni Association Scholarship are also being accepted at this time.
For more information or to download the application packets, please click here. Completed applications must be received by Friday, April 15, 2012.
The Community Foundation of Fayette County
The Community Foundation of Fayette County offers a variety of educational awards ranging from $100 to $1500. These awards are available to graduating high school seniors and to students already enrolled in a college, university, or business school. Awards cover a wide range of designations and interests, but applicants must be Fayette County residents to apply.
To be considered for an educational award, applicants must submit the Community Foundation's standardized Scholarship Application Form, along with the following:
- a copy of SAT or ACT scores
- a transcript stating cumulative GPA
- the Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Students may apply anytime between January 1 and April 1, but applications must be post-marked by April 1, to be considered. Selection is based on a variety of factors including academic promise and financial need. However, some scholarships do not require financial need as part of their criteria. Please visit, CFFC website at www.cffayettepa.org, or call 724.437.8600 for more information as well as a listing of scholarship/educational awards available.
The Addison H. Gibson Foundation
The Addison H. Gibson Foundation offers low-interest educational loans to residents of western Pennsylvania.
To be eligible, you must:
- Be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a baccalaureate (BS/BA) or graduate degree program.
- Have completed at least one full-time year of studies in your current degree program within the past four months.
- Be in good academic standing.
- Be able to demonstrate financial need, and existing debt must fall within established foundation parameters.
For more information, visit the Addison H. Gibson Foundation website at http://www.gibson-fnd.org/Docs/Education_Loan.htm.
To apply, e-mail Lynn Dunbar at ldunbar@gibson-fnd.org or call 412-261-1611 to verify eligibility and schedule an interview.
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was established by Congress in 1986 to honor Sen. Barry M. Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman. His career included 30 years of service in the U.S. Senate. The purpose of the foundation is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields. For more information, visit http://www.act.org/goldwater/index.html.
Sports Scholarships and Internships
Search for a variety of different athletic scholarship opportunities. Deadlines vary. For more information, visit http://www.ncaa.org/wps/portal/ncaahome?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/wps/wcm/connect/ncaa/NCAA/Academics+and+Athletes/Scholarships+and+Internships/Scholarships+and+Internships+Home.
National Association of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ)
Competition for the scholarship is open to any black student who is currently attending an accredited four-year university.
To qualify, you must:
- Be an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in journalism (print, radio, online or television).
- Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
For more information about scholarships, contact program associate Erinn Joyner at 301-445-7100, ext. 108 or erinn@nabj.org.
The Smart Students' Guide to Financial Aid Scholarships
For general information on applying for scholarships, visit www.finaid.org/scholarships.
WiredScholar Free Scholarship Search
Your search will provide access to an award database that contains more than 2.4 million scholarships worth more than $15 billion, and is expanded and updated daily by our partner Scholarship Experts. For instant access, visit www.wiredscholar.com/paying/scholarship_search/pay_scholarship_search.jsp.
Multiple Lists of Minority Scholarships
Knowing the "rules of play" gives you a tremendous advantage in regard to the ABCs of winning scholarships. Note that Black Excel is linked to more than 900 websites! To get started, visit http://www.blackexcel.org/100minority.htm.
Guaranteed Scholarships
By guaranteed scholarships, we mean those that are unlimited in number and require no interview, essay, portfolio, audition, competition or other "secondary" requirement. Just meet the criteria listed, adhere to the application deadlines set by the individual colleges and universities, gain admission, enroll, and receive your scholarship or scholarships. Remember that in many cases, the scholarships are mutually exclusive. You will generally receive the largest scholarship or grant for which you qualify. Visit http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com for more information.
International Students Scholarships and Aid Help
IEFA is the premier resource for financial aid and college scholarship and grant information for U.S. and international students wishing to study abroad. At this site, you will find the most comprehensive college scholarship search and grant listings plus international student loan programs and other information to promote study abroad.
College Board Scholarship Search
Search for scholarships, internships, grants and loans that match your education level, talents and background. Complete the brief questionnaire and Scholarship Search will find potential opportunities from a database of more than 2,300 sources of college funding, totaling nearly $3 BILLION in available aid! Visit http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html for more details.
College Net's Scholarship Database
The Mach25 database contains more than 600,000 awards totaling more than $1.6 billion. Keyword Search gives you a quick way to narrow down to a particular scholarship or group of scholarships. Want to see awards related to "soccer," for example? Enter your keyword, press search and - whammo, you've found 'em! Visit http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index to get started!
HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships
About one-third of those who seek scholarships from SIT Study Abroad receive financial assistance to participate in our programs. Awards generally range from $500 to $4,000. Awards are made on consideration of both merit and need. In addition, we use our scholarship funds to ensure that a diverse group of students can participate from all regions in the U.S. - and abroad - and from a variety of colleges and universities. Deadlines vary. Visit http://www.worldlearning.org/sitemap.htm for more information.
Scholarships for Minorities: Created by Black Excel
More than 1,000 scholarships are available! Click here for more information.
ScienceNet Scholarship Listing
Visit http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html for links to various scholarships for undergraduate students.
RICHARD G. SNYDER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This scholarship provides educational assistance for college junior, senior or postgraduate students majoring in the fields of agriculture or earth and mineral science at an accredited four-year college or university located in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as approved by the foundation's board of directors. Preference will be given to residents of Armstrong, Butler, Clarion, Indiana and Lawrence counties in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
In order to qualify, the applicant must:
- Be a college junior, senior or postgraduate student from Armstrong, Butler, Clarion, Indiana and Lawrence counties.
- Be enrolled at a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania college or university either full or part time with a declared major in the field of agriculture or earth and mineral science.
- Maintain a 3.0 GPA.
You may apply online at http://www.accfound.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/scholarship-funds/snyder/.
Army Emergency Relief (AER)
Army Emergency Relief (AER) is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to provide financial assistance to Army soldiers and their dependents in time of valid emergency need. AER's education program is a secondary mission to help Army families with the costs of education.
AER offers the following three scholarships:
- Stateside Spouse Education Assistance Program
- Overseas Spouse Education Assistance Program
- Major General James Ursano Scholarship Fund for Dependent Children
For applications and more information about AER scholarships, visit www.aerhq.org.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS!
Students pursuing graduate degrees in social work or mental health are eligible for scholarships of up to $5,000 per year from Central Scholarship Bureau.
The Stulman Endowed Scholars Program provides scholarships to bilingual students pursuing graduate degrees in social work or mental health, who are willing to agree to one year of service in Maryland as a bilingual specialist in mental health or social work for each year the scholarship is awarded. Strong preference will be given to Spanish speakers. The Babette H. Dalsheimer Scholarship Fund is available to all outstanding students working toward graduate social work degrees, and requires that students agree to work as a social worker in Maryland for one year for each year the scholarship is awarded.
To apply, students must complete our online scholarship application, which will be available until May 1. The Stulman Scholars Program has an early application deadline of March 1. Students who complete the application prior to this deadline will be given preference when selecting recipients.
Completing this application means that students will be considered for the social work scholarships, as well as any of our other scholarships for which they may be eligible. Once the application is complete, students will receive instructions for submission of supporting documents, which are due to be postmarked by May 15.
We also offer an interest-free loan program, and students will be given the opportunity to opt-in to be considered for loan awards upon completing of the online application.
Interviews of potential scholarship recipients begin in June, and awards are announced in mid to late July.
Questions? E-mail contact@centralsb.org. We look forward to receiving applications from outstanding future social workers!
DR. F.L. VAUGHN MEMEORIAL SCHOLARHSIP FUND
The Fayette County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is offering two $500 Scholarships to non-traditional students who are Fayette Couny residents, and of African-American, Hispanic, Latino, First Nation or Asian ancestry. Interested applicants must complete the application below and submit back to the Fayette County N.A.A.C.P Education/Scholarship Committee by April 16, 2012. For all requirements for this scholarship please click the link below or contact Mrs. Gwendolyn O. Ridgely at 724-430-4603 or 724-437-9737.
Dr. F.L. Vaughn Memorial Scholarship Requirements and Application
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL, INC. OF HARRISBURG SCHOLARSHIP
Altrusa Club of Harrisburg is offering a MINIMUM Scholarship of $500 for the 2012-2013 School year. Interested Applicants who will be enrolled in a post-secondary institution for the 2012-2013; demonstrate strong academic performance; financial need; dedication to community involvement and service; and be a residence of either Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry or York Counties. Interested Applicants must complete and return the scholarship application postmarked no later than FEBRUARY 29, 2012. If you are a scholarship finalist the Altrusa Club will require you to attend a face to face interview in the Camp Hill/Harrisburg Area mid-April. If you have any additional questions you can contact Deborah Flage at 717-856-8156.
Altrusa International, Inc of Harrisburg Scholarship Application
MASSMUTUAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM
MassMutual will offer 30 $5,000 scholarships to high achieving students across the country. elegible students of all majors and undergraduate students pursuing a career in financial services. Students must have their applications submitted by May 4, 2012. For additional information click on the link below.
MassMutal Scholarship Program information
BRADFORD SULLIVAN CHAPTER OF THE PA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL RETIREES (PASR)
PASR will be awarding a $500 scholarship to college student who is pursuing a career in elementary or secondary education. Student must be a graduate of Bradford Sullivan County Public High School, a junior in college majoring in elementary or secondary education and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Application deadline is April 15, 2012. Interested applicants must complete the application in the link below.
THE PITTSBURGH METRO AREA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
The Pittsburgh Metro Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer a scholarship to hispanic/latino or hispanic/latino descent. Elegible students must be accepted into a college or university, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be a resident of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Westmoreland, or Washington county. Application deadline is May 30, 2012. Interested applicants must complete the application in the link below:
The Pittsburgh Metro Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Citizens Bank TruFit Good Citizen Scholarship
The TruFit Good Citizen Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate the difference they have made in their communities through volunteering. A total of $50,000 will be given to 40 very deserving students.
The Trufit Good Citizen Scholarship
Cable TV Scholarship
CableTV.com is offering a $1,000 scholarship to the winner of their essay contest. Go to cableTV.com/scholarship for details.
Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc (PACD) College Scholarship
The Pennsylvania Association of Conservation District's Auxillary is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a Pennsylvania college student majoring in an agriculture or environmental field.
To qualify you must...
- Be a Pennsylvania Resident
- Attend a Pennsylvania college or university
- Major in Agriculture, Environment, or Conservation
- Be a junior or senior in a four year degree or second year in an associate's degree
- Apply by June 15, 2012
You can download the application at http://pacd.org/education/scholarships
