Scholarships
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Looking for scholarships?
Below you will find a list of Web resources that may help you find ways to fund your college education.
- View recent scholarship stories and recently announced scholarships.
- View scholarships from the APS Education Foundation.
- Learn more about the APS Scholarship Fund.
| Title | Contact | Comments |
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| Scholarship Information Listed Alphabetically | ||
| 100-Plus Summer Enrichment Programs | http://www.blackexcel.org/ summer-progs.htm |
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| ACT | http://www.act.org | college entrance exam |
| All-Ink.com Scholarship | http://www.all-ink.com/scholarship.html | min. 2.5GPA, essays $1000+ |
| Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships | http://www.akaeaf.org/ undergraduate_scholarships.htm |
merit and financial need |
| Ambassadorial Scholarships | http://www.rotary.org/en/studentsandyouth/ educationalprograms/ambassadorialscholarships/ Pages/ridefault.aspx |
for students with least 2 years of college who can speak another language, study abroad |
| American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants Scholarships | http://www.aicpa.org/members/ div/career/mini/smas.htm |
for undergraduates studying accounting at a U.S. college with at least 30 credits completed |
| American Universities | http://www.clas.ufl.edu/au/ | links to university Web sites |
| Anthem Essay | http://aynrand.org/contests | freshmen and sophomores 800-1200 word essay on Ayn Rand's Novel $30-2,000 |
| APS Scholarship Fund | http://apsef.aurorak12.org/scholarships/ | $4,000 scholarship awards (1 per APS High School- $1,000 each year if the student attends a 4 year institution and $2,000 each year if the student attends a 2 year institution) |
| Arts Recognition And Talent Search Awards | http://www.youngarts.org/ | for high school or college students who show talent in creative areas, must audition or submit a portfolio or tape |
| ASALT / Kiwanis Club of Aurora Grants | Please contact your school counselor for more information. | The number of these grants depends upon funds available. They are one-time grants of $1,500. |
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BETA SIGMA PHI SCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION |
Download more information and an application. |
- Any senior from an Aurora high school or graduate who is a resident of Aurora or a member of Beta Sigma Phi Aurora City Council or family member pursuing higher education in her/his chosen field. This will include college, technical, business, or vocational schools. |
| Brower Youth Award, Earth Island Institute | http://www.earthisland.org/ BYA2011/invite/ |
environmental leadership awards $3000+ |
| Call Me MISTER | http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/ index.htm |
Do You know any African-American males who are seniors who want to go to college out of state for free? |
| Chase Education Loans | http://www.chasestudentloans.com/ | federal education loans made by JPMorgan Chase Bank |
| Coca-Cola Scholars | http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/ citizenship/education.html |
academic, leadership, and talent qualities |
| Colorado Association of Black Journalists Scholarship | http://www.cabj-denver.org/ #!scholarships |
Scholarships range from $1,000-2,500. Scholarship dollars may be applied toward expenses at an accredited institution of higher learning. |
| College Connection Scholarships | http://www.collegescholarships.com | free college scholarship information |
| College Xpress Scholarship Search | http://www.absolutelyscholarships.com | help students and parents find a college and fund education |
| Colorado Municipal Bond Dealers Association |
•Info: http://casb.org/publications/News/ |
The Colorado Municipal Bond Dealers Association (CMBDA) is currently offering a scholarship program designed to reward high school graduates with $1,000 scholarships to an accredited Colorado college or university. Up to 12 scholarships will be awarded. Recipients will not be eligible to renew the scholarship. STUDENT DEADLINE: Submit application to guidance counselor by Monday, April 16, 2012. |
| COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP | http://www.ccaurora.edu/students/paying-college/scholarships | - This scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior attending classes within the CCA service area. - The scholarship will cover tuition up to a maximum of $1,250 per semester. |
| COMTO Colorado Scholarships | http://www.coloradocomto.org/Scholarship_Info/ | COMTO Colorado awards up to 5 scholarships to minority and women students who express an interest in pursuing college studies in a transportation-related field. Each scholarship award is offered for tuition, books, and/or room and board expenses. |
| Davidson Fellows Scholarships | http://www.davidsongifted.org/ | "significant piece of work" aimed at helping others $10,000-50,000 |
| Developmental Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology Scholarships | http://dfbsst.dlhjr.com/ | for science or engineering students at HBCUs |
| Discover Card Tribute Scholarship | http://www.discovercard.com/tribute.htm | juniors, academic and community service $2500-25,000 |
| Dorothy Vandercook Peace Scholarship | http://www.peacescholarships.org/ | seniors, biography of activities dedicated to nucleur disarmament, conflict resolution or community service |
| DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition | http://thechallenge.dupont.com/ | 700-1000 word scientific essay $50-1500 |
| e Student Loans | http://www.estudentloan.com | compare student loans and apply online |
| Eco-Hero Award | http://www.actionfornature.org | 14-16 years old who exhibit environmental initiative |
| Educaid Gimme Five Sweepstakes | http://www.educaid.com/index.htm | student loan specialist |
| EF Global Citizen Awards | http://www.eftours.com/globalcitizen | 10-day expense tour to Europe |
| Fast Web | http://www.fastweb.com | scholarship search |
| Financial Aid & Scholarship Help | http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm | resident and fee reductions, "incentive awards," grants, scholarships, loans |
| Free Application to Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) | http://www.fafsa.ed.gov | federal student aid process |
| Fresch! | http://www.freschinfo.com | free scholarship search |
| Gates Millennium Scholarships | http://www.gmsp.org | academic excellence, significant financial need |
| Go College | http://www.gocollege.com | match test results, desired majors, geographic location, & tuition dollars available to appropriate schools |
| Harry S. Truman Scholarship | http://www.truman.gov | for students pursuing careers in public service or government, at least college juniors, college must nominate |
| Harvest Foundation Scholarships | http://www.michhome.org/harvestapp.html | affordable housing-related scholarships |
| Hispanic College Fund Scholarships | http://www.hispanicfund.org | for Hispanic students majoring in business-related areas |
| Hispanicissues Book Scholarship | http://www.hispanicissues.com/scholarship.html | essay |
| Holocaust Rememberance Project | http://holocaust.hklaw.com/2011/index.asp | essay contest $100-5,000 |
| Imagine Scholarships | http://www.ffa.org | agricultural-related scholarships |
| Intel Science Talent Search | http://www.societyforscience.org/ Page.aspx?pid=262 |
must present a scientific research project |
| Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship | http://www.JackieRobinson.org | academic merit, leadership, community service, allfields |
| John S. Martinez Leadership Scholarship | http://nhcsl.org/closing-the-achievement-gap.php | The NHCSL Scholarship program is targeted to college-bound Hispanic high school students. The scholarships are awarded based on a selection criteria and are selected by an independent review committee. |
| Kaplan, Inc. | http://www.kaplan.com | test prep, admissions, state testing, school and career information |
| Kodak Scholarships | http://motion.kodak.com/motion/ Education/Scholarships/index.htm |
for those studying in film/cinematography at U.S. colleges |
| L.C. "Dick" Richards Memorial Scholarship | Please contact your school counselor for more information. | This is a one-time grant of $1,500 for any student. |
| Learning for Life/BSA Scholarships | Contact Boy Scouts of America 1325 W. Walnut Hill Ln, Box 152079 Irving, TX 75-015-2079 |
community service |
| Mach 25 | http://www.collegenet.com/mach25 | database contains over 600,000 awards |
| Mapping your future! | http://www.mapping-your-future.org | help with Federal Family Education Loan Program |
| Marine Corps Scholarships | http://www.marine-scholars.org/ | for children of United States Marines and former Marines |
| Marion Hutchison Memorial Scholarship | Please contact your school counselor for more information. | This scholarship is awarded to an Aurora graduate who exemplifies superior citizenship through leadership skills, academic achievement anc community service. This is a $500 scholarship, renewable each year for four years as long as the student maintains a 3.00 GPA. The award is given at the discretion of the Hutchison family; a special preference may be shown to an accounting major. |
| May Family National Arts and Writing Contest | http://www.ushmm.org/education/ forstudents/awcontest/organizations/ |
thoughts or feelings about the holocaust in writing or art |
| MENTOR website | http://www.hbcumentor.org/ | for all students considering Historically Black Colleges and Universities |
| Most Valuable Student Competition | http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm | college-bound seniors, essay, etc. $1000-15,000 |
| National Association of Black Journalists | http://www.nabj.org/?page=SEEDScholarships | eligible students must be majoring in journalism-print, photography, radio or television |
| National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators | http://www.nasfaa.org/ | information about applying for grants and loans |
| National Honor Society Awards | http://www.nhs.us/ScholarshipsandAwards/ NHSScholarshipProgram.aspx |
for National Honor Society members in their senior year. Your chapter/school nominates you. |
| National Peace Essay Contest | http://www.usip.org/ed/npec/index.html | essay topic |
| NCAA Scholarships--(National Collegiate Athletic Association) | http://www.ncaa.org/wps/ wcm/connect/public/ncaa/ academics/undergraduate+scholarships |
all sports categories |
| NCJW Jewish Business Women of Colorado Award | http://www.ncjwcolorado.org/ | National Council of Jewish Women, Colorado Section, is offering scholarships to young Jewish women who are planning to continue their education. |
| NFIB Free Enterprise Scholars Award | http://www.nfib.com/education | essay about free enterprise $ 1,000 |
| NSBE Scholarships---(National Society of Black Engineers) | http://www.nsbe.org/programs/ scholarships.aspx |
for engineering students and related disciplines |
| OnlineColleges.org Student Scholarship for Single Parents | http://www.onlinecolleges.org/scholarship | for single parents who have students applying for college $10,000 scholarship |
| P.L.A.T.O. ® Loan Program | https://www.wellsfargo.com/student | funding assistance to students attending public or private colleges, career or IT training |
| PeprallyUSA National Essay Contest | http://peprallyusa.com/contest.html | 500-1250 word essay, topic see website |
| Peterson's | http://www.petersons.com | college search and selection, test preparation, and financial aid |
| Project EASI | http://www.ed.gov/fund/grants-college.html | locate federal, state, and private sources of grants |
| Project PAVE Transformations Scholarship | jnathanson@projectpave.org http://www.projectpave.org/transformations-scholarship |
This scholarship is awarded on the basis of an applicants struggle with, and triumph over, personal experiences with relationship violence |
| Raytheon American Indian Network Scholarship | http://www.collegefund.org/ students_and_alumni/ content/scholarships |
American Indian ethnicity, academic merit, leadership, community service, $1500 |
| Ron Brown Scholarships | http://www.RonBrown.org | academic merit, leadership,community service, all fields |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities and the United Negro College Fund | http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/ rmhc-u-s-scholarships/ |
students must be sophomores studying at a HBCU which is a member of the UNCF and have at least a B average |
| SallieMae | http://www.salliemae.com | federally guaranteed student loans originated under the Federal Family Education Loan Program |
| Scholarship Coach | http://www.scholarshipcoach.com/ | scholarship search |
| Scholarship Gateway | eight scholarship gateways | |
| scholarshiphelp.org | http://www.scholarshiphelp.org/ | general information about the scholarship process |
| Shakespeare Fellowship Eassay Competition | http://www.shakespearefellowship.org/ essaycontest/contest2012.htm |
essays graded for 9-10, 11-12th graders |
| Society of Women Engineer Scholarships | http://www.societyofwomenengineers.org | for women who are majoring in engineering or computer science |
| SportsToSchool.com Scholarships | http://www.athleticaid.com/ | 9-12 athletes who wish to pursue sports in college $1,000 |
| Student Guide | http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/ | financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education |
| T.H. Pickens Memorial Scholarship | Please contact your school counselor for more information. | This is a one-time grant of $1,000 for student pursuing a degree in education. |
| The College Board | http://www.collegeboard.org | college admissions, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, SAT, PSAT entrance exams |
| The Princeton Review | http://www.princetonreview.com/college/finance/ | tuition cost calculator, scholarship search |
| The US Foreign Service Essay Contest | http://www.afsa.org/scholarships.aspx | essay on the Foreign Service $700-2,500 |
| The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid | http://www.finaid.org/ | Aid estimator and scholarship search |
| Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund | http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net/ scholarship/about-scholarships-program |
financial need at Historically Black Public Colleges |
| United College Fund Scholarships | http://www.uncf.org | major scholarship gateway |
| United College Fund Scholarships | http://www.uncf.org | major scholarship gateway |
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US Department of Education site |
http://www.students.gov | answers to questions on education, career, government |
| USNews.com | http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college | information on financial aid |
| Wired Scholar | http://www.wiredscholar.com | planning for college |
| Xerox Technology Minority Scholarship | http://www.xeroxstudentcareers.com/why-xerox/scholarship.aspx | minority students studying in chemistry, engineering, physics, and "tech" |
| Yahoo! Education | http://www.yahoo.com/education/financial_aid/ | advice about financial aid |
| Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition | http://yes.collegeboard.org/ | juniors, seniors, research on health-related issue $1,00-50,000 |
| Young Naturalist Award | http://www.amnh.org/ nationalcenter/youngnaturalistawards/ |
plan and execute scientific expedition $500-2,500 |
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