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Scholarships

The Fountainhead Essay Contest

Deadline: April 26
Institution: The Ayn Rand Institute
Applicants will respond to one of three prompts. Essays will be judged on both style and content. Judges will look for writing that is clear, articulate, and logically organized. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning…

Peace Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st
Institution: Grandmothers for Peace International
Awards of $250 or $500 for high school seniors and college freshmen with demonstrated leadership and personal initiative in activities involving: Peace and Social Justice, Nuclear Disarmament, and/or Conflict Resolution. You are eligible for this Peace Scholarship if both of these apply:…

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarships

Deadline: Varies depending on the scholarship
Institution: Daughters of the American Revolution National Society (DAR)
The NSDAR awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of degrees in diverse disciplines including history, law, nursing, and education. The DAR Scholarship Committee awards scholarships to qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, sex or national origin. All…

Asian American Journalist Association (AAJA) Scholarships

Deadline: Varies depending on scholarship
Institution: Asian American Journalists Association
The Asian American Journalist Association has several scholarships offered. Visit their website at www.aaja.org to view the specific guidelines and availability of each scholarship. They also offer paid internships. The general guidelines for the scholarships include: Commitment to the field…

American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) Scholarships

Deadline: Depends on scholarship
Institution: American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)
The American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)offers a variety of scholarships that change annually. Visit thier website at www.aafcs.org for specific guidlines for each scholarship. General application guidlines include: Applicants are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants plan…

Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund

Deadline: April 1
Institution: Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund provides grants to students actively working for peace and justice. These need-based scholarships are awarded to those able to do academic work at the university level and who are part of the progressive movement on the…

College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Grant/Scholarships

Deadline: Varies
Institution: CAMP Alumni Assocation
  The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) is a unique federally-funded educational support and scholarship program that helps more than 2,000 students annually from migrant and seasonal farmworking backgrounds to reach and succeed in college.  Participants receive financial assistance during…

William Randolf Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students

Deadline: depends on the timing of applicants availability
Institution: Aspen Institute
The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI) in Washington, DC, offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship to one student three times annually.  The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both…

AIA/AAF Minority Disadvantaged Scholarship

Deadline: March
Institution: The American Institute of Architects
This scholarship provides assistance to high school graduates from a minority and/or financially disadvantaged background who intend to pursue a professional degree in architecture in a program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board. Applicants must first be nominated to…

Deadline: May (may vary depending on scholarship)
The U.S. Education Leadership Fund offers many scholarship to students of Hispanic descent through the Adelante Scholarships. You must make a STARS login and determine which scholarships you are eligible for. Each scholarship may have specific requirements. Visit the website…