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1. 3M
Scholarship name: Scholarship Sweepstakes
Web site: http://www.3m.com/brands/scotch/scholarship_sweepstakes/
Amount: $2,000 ($1,000 goes to the student, and $1,000 goes to the school/teacher)
Details: Students must be 18 years old to enter. Parents or guardians may enter on a
student’s behalf.
Deadline: Sept. 30
2. American Foreign Service Association
Web site: http://www.afsa.org/essaycontest/index.cfm
Amount: First place winner receives $2,500, second place $1,250 and third place $750.
Details: To enter, students must write an essay that is 750-1,000 words on the topic
provided on the Web site. Students whose parents are members of United States
Foreign Service are not eligible.
Deadline: Entries must be postmarked by March 1.
3. American Legion
Scholarship name: American Legacy Scholarship
Web site: http://www.legion.org
Amount: varies based on availability of funds
Details: This scholarship is for children of military personnel who were killed during
active duty. Applications can be found online.
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by April 15.
4. American Legion
Scholarship name: Oratorical Contest Scholarship
Web site: http://www.legion.org
Amount: Awards range from $1,500 on the local level to $18,000 on the national level.
Details: Contact local American Legion for details and more information.
5. Apple
Scholarship name: Apple Scholars
Web site: http://www.apple.com/education/students/scholars/
Amount: $2,000 and a new Mac
Details: This scholarship is for college bound high school seniors who have incorporated
technology into their schoolwork in an innovative way. Entries are accepted online only.
Deadline: May 30
6. AutoZone
Web site: www.autozoneinc.com/about_us/community_relations/autozone_scholarships_2006.html
Amount: $2,500
Details: Applicants are judged on academic achievement, leadership, community service
and extracurricular activities. Only AutoZone employees and their dependents are
eligible for this scholarship.
7. AXA Financial
Scholarship name: AXA Achievement Scholarship
Web site: http://www.axa-achievement.com/leadpage.php
Amount: State winners receive $10,000, and national winners receive an additional
$15,000 and internship offer.
Details: Register on the Web site to receive scholarship materials once they become
available.
8. The Ayn Rand Institute
Scholarship name: Anthem essay contest
Web site: http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_contests_index
Amount: Prizes range from $30 to $2,000.
Details: This contest is open to all students in 9th and 10th grade. To enter, students
must read Ayn Rand’s novelette Anthem and write an essay on one of the topic
provided on the Web site. The essay should be 600-1,200 words.
Deadline: March 20
9. The Ayn Rand Institute
Scholarship name: Fountainhead essay contest
Web site: http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_contests_index
Amount: Prizes range from $50 to $10,000.
Details: This contest is open to all students in 11th and 12th grade. To enter, students
must read Ayn Rand’s Fountainhead and write an essay on one of the topics provided
on the Web site. The essay should be 800-1,600 words.
Deadline: April 27
10. Best Buy
Web site: http://communications.bestbuy.com/communityrelations/scholarships.asp
Amount: $1,000 – 25,000
Details: Recipients are chosen based on community service, academic record, and
response to an essay question.
Deadline: Applications are accepted Jan. 1 – Feb. 15 of each year.
11. Burger King
Scholarship name: Burger King Scholars Scholarship
Web site: http://www.bk.com/#menu=8,7,1
Details: To be eligible, students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, work part-time,
demonstrate financial need and participate in community service and/or
extracurricular activities. Applications for the current program will be available in
October.
12. Chevrolet
Scholarship name: Excellence in Music Awards
Web site: http://www.chevrolet.com/scholarships/index.jsp
Amount: $1,000
Details: This scholarship is for African American students who plan on majoring in
music and pursuing a music-related career. Students must have at least a 3.2 GPA.
Deadline: Application must be postmarked by April 16.
13. Chick-fil-A
Scholarship name: Employee Scholarship Program
Web site: http://www.chick-fil-a.com/ScholarshipFactSheet.asp
Details: Only employees of Chick-fil-A are eligible to apply for this scholarship. The top
25 Leadership Scholarship recipients will also receive an additional $1,000 S. Truett
Cathy Scholar award.
14. Discover
Scholarship name: Tribute Award Scholarship Program
Web site: http://www.discoverfinancial.com/data/philanthropy/tribute.shtml
Amount: State winners receive $2,500, and national winners receive $25,000.
Details: This scholarship is for high school juniors only. To be eligible, students must
have a minimum 2.75 GPA and demonstrate community involvement and leadership
skills. In addition, students must have also faced a significant challenge.
Deadline: Jan. 31
15. East Tennessee Foundation
Web site: http://www.easttennesseefoundation.org/
Amount: varies by scholarship
Details: Students should check this Web site to determine which scholarships they are
eligible for.
Deadline: varies by scholarship
16. eCampusTours.com
Scholarship name: EdFinancial Scholarship Giveaway
Web site: http://www.ecampustours.com/payingcollege/scholarships/winscholarship.aspx
Amount: $1,000
Details: To enter, students must first register at ecampustorus.com and then use their
ID number to enter for a chance to win a scholarship.
Deadline: Aug. 1
17. Fleet Reserve Association
Scholarship name: FRA Americanism Essay Contest
Web site: http://www.fra.org/Content/fra/AboutFRA/EssayContest/default.cfm
Amount: The top four essays are awarded prizes of $2,000, $3,000, $5,000 and $15,000.
Details: To enter, students must write a 350-word essay on the designated topic. Each
entry must be sponsored by a branch of the Fleet Reserve Association or a unit of the
Ladies Auxiliary.
Deadline: Entries must be postmarked by Dec. 1.
Knoxville branch: FRA Branch 194, Attn: Branch secretary, 452 Brookshire Way,
Knoxville, TN 37923
18. General Motors
Scholarship name: GM Scholarship Program
Web site: http://www.gm.com/company/careers/student/stu_scholar.html
Amount: varies
Details: GM sponsors several scholarships. Visit the Web site for a complete listing,
program details and contact information.
19. Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Web site: http://www.hsf.net/scholarship/programs/hs.php
Amount: $1,000 - $2,500
Details: This site lists several scholarships that are available to graduating high school
seniors who are of Hispanic heritage and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must
be continuing their education in a degree-seeking program at an accredited college or
university. To be considered for an award, students must also apply for federal
financial aid.
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by Dec. 15.
20. Holland+Knight Charitable Foundation Inc.
Scholarship name: Holocaust Remembrance Project
Web site: www.holocaust.hklaw.com.
Amount: up to $10,000 and an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C.
Details: Essays can be written on any aspect of the Holocaust that interests students.
Entries should be submitted through the Web site.
Deadline: May 1
21. Jane Austen Society of North America
Web site: http://www.jasna.org/essaycontest/
Details: To enter, students must read the Jane Austen novel that is chosen by the
committee and then prepare an essay on one of the topics provided.
Deadline: May 1
22. Kaplan/Newsweek
Scholarship name: My Turn Essay Contest
Web site: http://www.kaptest.com/essay
Amount: up to $5,000
Details: Entry forms can be found online. To enter, students are required to submit
a 500 to 1,000-word personal essay on any topic.
Deadline: March 1
23. Kohl’s
Scholarship name: Kids Who Care
Web site: http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/Community05.htm
Amount: Local winners receive a $50 Kohl’s gift card, regional winners receive $1,000
and national winners receive $5,000.
Details: This scholarship is based solely on community service.
Deadline: Nomination forms are available in stores or online Feb. 1 – March 15.
24. Learn and Serve America
Scholarship name: Presidential Freedom Scholarship
Web site: http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/programs/pfs.asp
Amount: $500
Details: The Presidential Freedom Scholarship is a matching funds program based on
completion of at least 100 community service hours. To qualify for this scholarship,
students must obtain another scholarship worth at least $500. Students must be
nominated through their school. Independent applications are not accepted.
25. McDonald’s
Scholarship name: National Employee Scholarship Program
Web site: http://www.mcdonalds.com/usa/good/people/scholarship.html
Amount: $1,000
Details: Only McDonald’s employees are eligible for this scholarship. Applicants
must have worked at McDonald’s for at least four months.
Deadline: The program opens Jan. 1, and applications are due March 1.
26. Scholarship name: Outstanding Students of America
Web site: http://www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com/
Amount: $1,000
Details: To be eligible, students must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and be active in their
school and/or community. In addition to the applications, students must write an essay
(one page, double spaced), describing why the need or deserve the scholarship.
Applications can be found on the Web site.
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by Oct. 15.
27. Peterson’s
Scholarship name: Imagine America Scholarship
Web site: http://www.petersons.com/cca/ias.asp
Amount: $1,000
Details: Schools can select up to three students to receive an Imagine America
scholarship. To be eligible, students must have a 2.75 GPA, demonstrate financial need
and participate in community service activities. Students must be attending an eligible
career school.
Deadline: Oct. 31
28. Prudential
Scholarship name: Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Web site: http://www.prudential.com/community/spirit/
Amount: State honorees receive $1,000 and an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C.
for a recognition ceremony. National winners receive $5,000.
Details: This award is based on service to the community. To be eligible, the student
must have completed an individual community service project within the 12 months
prior to applying for the award. Applications can be found on the Web site.
Deadline: Oct. 31
29. SAE International
Web site: http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/undesignated/
Amount: varies
Details: SAE International sponsors several scholarships to students studying
engineering and related fields. See Web site for details on specific scholarships. This
scholarship requires a $5 processing fee.
Deadline: Applications should be postmarked by Dec. 1.
30. Scholastic
Web site: www.scholastic.com/collegesuccess
Amount: $200 to ten third-place winners, $1,500 to five second-place winners and
$15,000 to two first-place winners
Details: Students must write a two-page (500 words) essay and complete the entry form
found on the Web site. Check Scholastic’s Web site for essay topic.
Deadline: March 10
31. Scholastic
Scholarship name: Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Web site: http://www.scholastic.com/artandwritingawards/
Amount: varies
Details: This program recognizes outstanding student writers and artists. Visit the Web
site for entry form, official rules, portfolio requirements and deadlines. All 7-12 grade
students are eligible to apply.
32. School Band and Orchestra
Scholarship name: Music Student Scholarships
Web site: http://www.sbomagazine.com/Essay/
Amount: $1,000
Details: This contest is open to all music students in grades 6-12. To enter, students
must write an essay on the topic provided online. (New topics are posted on the Web
site every year on Sept. 1.)
33. Sharpie
Scholarship name: Autographs for Education National Signature Collection Sweepstakes
Web site: http://www.sharpie.com/sanford/consumer/sharpie/afe/sweepstake.jhtml
Amount: $10,000
Details: Pick up an official entry form from any participating retailer. Enter by
mail, or use the code number from the entry form to enter online.
Deadline: Dec. 30, 2006
34. Simon
Scholarship name: Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship Program
Web site: http://syf.simon.com/syf.aspx?pgID=425
Amount: $1,200
Details: This scholarship is based on financial need, leadership, academic achievement,
community involvements and student’s potential. The student must be planning to
enroll in an accredited two or four-year program at a college, university or
technical/vocational school.
Deadline: Applications will be available on Oct. 1.
35. Society of Women Engineers
Web site: http://www.swe.org (Click on Scholarships link and then Freshmen.)
Amount: Scholarships start at $1,000.
Details: Various scholarships are offered to upcoming engineering majors. See the Web
site for specific criteria and applications for each scholarship.
Deadline: May 15
36. Student View
Web site: http://www.student-view.com/
Amount: $500 – $3,000
Details: To enter, students must take a 15-20 minute online survey about local
colleges. Winners are drawn from all students who complete the survey.
Deadline: April 15
37. SunTrust
Scholarship name: Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes
Web site: http://www.offtocollege.info/
Amount: $1,000 scholarship and a $250 gift card
Details: All high school seniors are eligible for this program. Students can register on
the Web site beginning Sept. 15. Drawings are held every two weeks starting Oct. 31.
Deadline: May 11
38. Tennessee PTA
Web site: http://www.tnpta.org/Scholarships.html
Amount: $1,000
Details: This scholarship is for students who plan on becoming a teacher or working in a
child-related field. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need and be attending a
Tennessee college or university. Applications are sent to all high schools. See a
guidance counselor for more details.
39. TVA
Scholarship name: TVA Employee Dependent Scholarship Program
Web site: http://www.tva.gov/tvau/scholarship.htm
Amount: $5,000 per year for up to five years
Details: This program is open only to dependents of TVA employees. Applicants are
judged on academics, community involvement, extracurricular activities and an essay.
40. Two Ten Footwear
Web site: http://www.twoten.org/ClassicScholarships.aspx
Amount: up to $15,000
Details: Two Ten offers scholarships to students who have worked in the footwear,
leather or allied industries at least 500 hours in the year prior to applying. Students
whose parents have worked in one of these industries for at least two years are also
eligible. To be eligible, students must also demonstrate financial need. Before receiving
a scholarship application, students have to complete a preliminary application online.
Deadline: Jan. 27
41. Tylenol
Web site: http://www.scholarship.tylenol.com
Amount: $1,000 and $5,000
Details: To be eligible, students must be pursuing careers in healthcare. Applicants are
judged on their academic record and leadership qualities. Apply for this scholarship
through the Web site.
Deadline: Sept. 30
42. United States Institute of Peace
Scholarship name: National Peace Essay Contest
Web site: http://www.usip.org/ed/npec/
Amount: $1,000 - $10,000
Details: All students who are in grade 9-12 are eligible to apply. To enter, students must
write an essay that is 1,500 words or less. Essay topics can be found online. Students
can also request to have materials mailed to their home by filling out a brief form on
the Web site.
Deadline: Feb. 1
43. UPS
Scholarship name: James E. Casey Scholarship Program
Web site: http://www.community.ups.com/education/scholarships.html
Amount: $2,000 - $6,000 per year up to four years
Details: Only children of UPS employees are eligible for this scholarship. Applicants
must be going to a four-year degree program at a college or university. For more
information, the UPS employee should visit UPSers.com.
44. UPS
Scholarship name: George D. Smith Scholarship Program
Web site: http://www.community.ups.com/education/scholarships.html
Amount: $500 - $2,000 per year
Details: Only children of UPS employees are eligible for this scholarship. Applicants
must be enrolling full time in a two-year program that will result in an associate’s
degree or certification. The UPS employee should visit UPSers.com for details.
45. USA Today
Scholarship name: All-USA Academic Teams
Web site: http://www.allstars.usatoday.com
Amount: $2,500
Details: This scholarships recognizes students who not only have a good academic
record but also do projects outside the classroom that will benefit society. Students can
only be nominated by the faculty and staff from their own high school. Nomination
forms can be found online.
Deadline: The contest ends in mid-February.
46. Verizon Wireless
Web site: http://foundation.verizon.com/04013.shtml
Details: Only children of Verizon employees are eligible for this scholarship.
47. Wal-Mart
Scholarship name: Sam Walton Community Scholarships
Web site: http://www.walmartfoundation.org
Amount: $1,000
Details: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, demonstrate financial need and
show proof of ACT or SAT scores. Wal*Mart employees and their immediate relatives
are not eligible for this scholarship.
48. Wal-Mart
Scholarship name: Associate Scholarship
Web site: http://www.walmartfoundation.org
Amount: $2,000
Details: This program is open to Wal*Mart associates who have worked at Wal*Mart
for one year or longer. Applicants must have a minimum ACT score of 18 (800 SAT)
and demonstrate financial need.
49. Wal-Mart
Scholarship name: Walton Family Foundation Scholarship
Web site: http://www.walmartfoundation.org
Amount: $10,000
Details: This program is open only to the children of full-time Wal*Mart associates.
Applicants must have a minimum ACT score of 22 (1030 SAT) and demonstrate
financial need.
50. We the People
Scholarship name: Idea of America Essay Contest
Web site: http://www.neh.gov/wtp/essay/guidelines.html
Amount: The winner will receive $5,000, and three runners-up will receive $1,000.
Details: This contest is open to all high school juniors. To enter, students must write an
essay of 1,500 words or less on the topic provided on the Web site.
Deadline: May 3
More online resources:
http://www.fastweb.com
http://www.scholarshipamerica.org
http://www.collegeboard.com
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