A.  Scholarships for Hispanics

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation’s leading organization supporting Hispanic higher education. HSF was founded in 1975 with a vision to strengthen the country by advancing college education among Hispanic Americans, the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population. In support of its mission to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees, HSF provides the Latino community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country. Headquartered in San Francisco, HSF has opened regional offices in Southern and Central California, the Southwest, the Northeast, the Southeast, and the Midwest. In addition, HSF launched the Washington, D.C.-based Hispanic Scholarship Fund Institute to generate public partnerships in support of its work. During its 27-year history, HSF has awarded more than 54,000 scholarships totaling nearly $89 million, to deserving students studying at more than 1,300 universities and colleges throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

A sampling of the information is as follows:

• How to apply to HSF

• How to apply for other aid

• Financial Aid

• College Scholarship Program

• High School Scholarship Program

• Community College Transfer Scholarship Program

For more information, be sure to visit:  http://www.hsf.net/

B.  A Guide to Scholarships for African American Students 

To view and print out the entire listing, please click here for an adobe pdf file to open in another window. 

C.  Helping the International Student
 

D.  First in my Family

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be the first one in your family attending college.

• Must be a U.S. citizen of Hispanic background residing in the fifty states or Puerto Rico.

• Must be starting as a college freshman, sophomore, junior or senior by Fall 2005.

• Must plan to enroll as a Full-Time Undergraduate student from the fall of 2005 through the spring of 2006.

• Must be applying to or be enrolled in a college or university in the fifty states or Puerto Rico.

• Must be in good academic standing with a cumulative Grade Point Average of no less than a 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.

To apply for this program, you need to apply to the general Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Program.  If you have already applied to this program and meet the criteria for the First in My Family Scholarship Program, you will automatically be considered for this program.  If you have not already applied, then apply now on-line at: http://apply.embark.com/foundation/hispanic/61

Through a grant from the Sallie Mae Fund, the Hispanic College and the Sallie Mae Fund offer college scholarships to Hispanic teens who are the first in their family to attend college.  The scholarships will range from $1,000 to $5,000, per student, per year.

E.  Study Abroad Grants For Undergraduate Students

Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship
Website information and application:
www.iie.org/gilman/

DAAD: German Academic Exchange Service
Website information and application:
www.daad.org/edude.html

Bridging Scholarships for Study Abroad in Japan
Website and application:
www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/bridging/scholarships.html

National Security Education Program
Website and application:
www.iie.org/nsep

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange
Information and web application:
www.cdsintl.org/cbyxapp.html

PHI KAPPA PHI Study Abroad Grant
Applications available online at:
www.phikappaphi.org

Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships
Website for information:
www.rotary.org

Denmark International Study Program
Web application and more information at:
www.disp.dk

Check International Education Financial Aid for other financial aid at:
www.iefa.org

Regents' International Study Grants
www.unm.edu/~oips

UNM Ambassador Scholarships
rcote@unm.edu

HACU-Laureate International Scholarship
www.internationalscholarships.net

US Student Fulbright Program
www.iie.org/fulbright/us
 

F.  Afghan Women's Scholarship Program

• Eligible Afghan women who have been admitted to the United States as refugees.
• Age eighteen and above.
• High school certificate or equivalent.
• Documentation of English language skills.
• Commitment to use higher education to promote women's rights and human rights.

Contact information: Afghan Women's Scholarship Program
                                    1600 Wilson Blvd Suite 801
                                    Arlington, VA 22209

Phone: 703-522-2214
Fax: 703-522-2219
Email: afgwomenedu@feminist.org

Applications are available in the Scholarship Office  

G.  UNM Hospitals 2nd Degree Nursing Program Scholarship

A completed Scholarship application packet must be submitted and all applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Proof of acceptance into the University of New Mexico’s College of Nursing 2nd Degree Program.
2. Submit proof of academic ability 
   a. Maintain at least a B or above average.
   b. Include current grade transcript with application.
3. Provide evidence of leadership and character references.
   a. Two (2) letters of recommendation from a guidance counselor, advisor 
   b. A personal statement in a brief essay form identifying why you chose the nursing profession and why the scholarship is needed.

The Scholarship will:

• Pay $6,500 per year to students enrolled at the University of New Mexico’s College of Nursing 2^nd Degree Program. Award will be paid out in two installments.
• Ensure that recipients have a preferential slot in the New Graduate Academic Residency Program upon graduation.

  Applicants are responsible to see that all requirements are met and that all materials are submitted.

  Applications are available in the Scholarship Office

H.   UNM Hospitals Radiological Technologist Scholarship

A completed Scholarship application packet must be submitted and all applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Proof of acceptance into an accredited Radiological Technologist program
2. Submit proof of academic ability; and

1. Maintain at least a B or better average
2. Include current grade transcript with application

    3.   Provide evidence of leadership and character references.

1. Two (2) letters of recommendation from a guidance counselor, advisor and/or professor.
2. A personal statement in brief essay form identifying why the applicant chose Radiological Technologist as a profession and why the scholarship is needed.

• The scholarship will pay $3,500 per year to students enrolled in any accredited Radiological Technologist program. Award will be paid out in two installments.
  • Scholarship graduates agree to join our professional Radiological Technologist team at UNM hospitals for a minimum of two years upon graduation from an accredited Radiological Technologist program.

  Applicants are responsible to see that all requirements are met and that all materials are submitted. 

Applications are available in the Scholarship Office

  I.  UNM Hospitals Bachelors of Science Nursing Scholarship

A completed Scholarship application packet must be submitted and all applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Proof of acceptance into an accredited BSN or RN to BSN program.

2. Submit proof of academic ability 
   a. Maintain at least a B or above average.
   b. Include your current grade transcript.

3.  Provide evidence of leadership and character references.
   a. Two (2) letters of recommendation from a guidance counselor, advisor and/or professor.
   b. A personal statement in a brief essay form identifying why you chose the nursing profession and why the scholarship is needed.

Scholarship will:

• Pay $3,500 per year to students enrolled at any New Mexico school-nursing program. Award will be paid out in two installments.

• Ensure that recipients have a preferential slot in the New Graduate Academic Residency Program.

• Applicants are responsible to see that all requirements are met and that all materials are submitted.
  
  Applications are available in the Scholarship Office

J. Associates Degree Nursing Scholarship

A completed Scholarship application packet must be submitted and all applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Proof of acceptance into an accredited Associates Degree Nursing Program
2. Submit proof of academic ability; and

1. a. Maintain at least a B or better average
2. Include current grade transcript with application

   3. Provide evidence of leadership and character references.

1. Two (2) letters of recommendation from a guidance counselor, advisor and/or professor.
2. A personal statement in brief essay form identifying why the applicant chose the nursing profession and why the scholarship is needed.

Scholarship will pay $2,500 per year to students enrolled at an accredited Associates Degree Nursing Program. Award will be paid out in two installments.

Applicants are responsible to see that all requirements are met and that all materials are submitted.

Applications are available in the Scholarship Office 

K.      University of New Mexico - NASA Training Project

• Minority student who recently graduated high school and will be entering as a college freshman.
• Pursing an education, engineering, mathematics, or physics degree at the University of New Mexico.
• Able to maintain and have a 3.0 GPA as a full time student.
• Willing to research, explore, register, and apply for NASA co-op, internship.
• Willing to invest 10 hours per week in structured study time, seminars, and workshops.

Contact information:    

 University of New Mexico-NASA Training Project
Engineering Annex Room 123
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131-1336
Phone: 277-3021
Fax: 277-8593

Applications are available in the Scholarship Office 

L.  Association on American  Indian Affairs Scholarships

General Requirements:

• Application/Financial need analysis form with signature of financial aid officer
• Certificate of Indian blood showing ¼ Indian blood
• Proof of tribal enrollment
• Essay of student’s educational goals
• Two letters of recommendation
• Current financial aid award letter
• Most recent transcript
• Class schedule will be required prior to disbursement
• Graduate and Undergraduate scholarships available
• *ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE REQUIRED

Contact for more information:

Lisa Wyzlic
lw.aaia@verizon.net
http://www.indian-affairs.org/
(240) 314-7155

Applications are available in the Scholarship Office

M.   UNM Hospitals PT/OT/Speech Language Scholarship

  A completed Scholarship application packet must be submitted and all applicants must meet the following criteria:

·        Proof of acceptance into an accredited PT/OT/Speech Language program.

·        Proof of academic ability; and

a.      Maintain at least a B or above average.

b.      Include current grade transcript with application.

·        Evidence of leadership and character references.

a.      Two (2) letters of recommendation from a guidance counselor, advisor, clinical instructor and/or professor.

b.      A personal statement in brief essay form identifying why the applicant chose PT/OT/Speech Language as a profession and why the scholarship is needed.

c.       A Professional Resume,

Application for scholarship awards must be completed and returned to UNM Hospitals Recruitment Department, 1650 University Blvd NE, Suite 200, Albuquerque, NM 87102.

The PT/OT/Speech Language Scholarship awards its recipients $3,500, paid in two installments.

Applications are available in the Scholarships Office.

Contact information:

Pualette Tewaheftewa

Human Resources Recruitment

(505) 272-0489

N.  UNM Hospitals Respiratory Therapist Scholarship

A completed Scholarship application packet must be submitted and all applicants must meet the following criteria:

·        Proof of acceptance into an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.

·        Proof of academic ability; and

a.      Maintain at least a B or above average.

b.      Include current grade transcript with application.

·        Evidence of leadership and character references.

a.      Two (2) letters of recommendation from a guidance counselor, advisor, clinical instructor and/or professor.

b.      A personal statement in brief essay form identifying why the applicant chose Respiratory Therapist as a profession and why the scholarship is needed.

c.       A Professional Resume,

Application for scholarship awards must be completed and returned to UNM Hospitals Recruitment Department, 1650 University Blvd NE, Suite 200, Albuquerque, NM 87102.

The Respiratory Therapist Scholarship awards its recipients $3,500, paid in two installments.

Applications are available in the UNM Scholarships Office.

For more information contact:

Pualette Tewaheftewa

Human Resources Recruitment

(505) 272-0489

O.    The Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Programs

To be eligible for the Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Programs, students must Be accepted and enrolled at an accredited post-secondary two- or four- year college or university, vocational, or technical school in the United States or Puerto Rico and meet program-specific eligibility requirements.

• The Sallie Mae First in My Family Scholarship Program:

http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/projectaccess/scholarships/smf_firstinfamily.html

• The Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship Program:

http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/projectaccess/scholarships/smf_unmetneeds.html

• The Sallie Mae American Dream Scholarship Program:

http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/projectaccess/scholarships/smf_americandream.html

• The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund:

http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/projectaccess/scholarships/smf_911.html

For more information contact:
Hugh Rosen
703-984-6227
703-629-0172

P.        John Gyles Education Awards

The John Gyles Education Awards are available each year to students in both Canada and the United States. They are the result if a private endeavor established in 1990. Awards are available to both male and female students for all areas of post seconday study.

Requirements:

• Full Canadian or American citizenship.
• A minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.
• Enrolled full-time or have been accepted to a college or university program as an undergraduate or graduate student.
• Criteria other than strictly academic ability and financial need are considered during the selection process. Selected students will receive up to $3,000.00. The filing date for mailing applications is June 1^st 2008.

 Applications are available on-line at www.johngyleseducationcenter.com and also in the UNM Scholarships office.

Q. The Joseph L. and Vivian E. Steele Fund  

The Joseph L. and Vivian E. Steele Fund of the Foundation for Enhancing Communities designates its income to assist the scholarship of students presently following, or transferring into, an academic program of architecture at the undergraduate or graduate level. Grant awards are to be used to underwrite students’ tuition and fees.

Eligibility requirements:

·        Must maintain a permanent residence in one of the following counties of Central Pennsylvania: Adams, Bedford, Blair, Centre, Clinton, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Norththumberland, Perry, Snyder, Tioga, Union, or York.

The application procedure is a two-stage process and must be followed for all scholarship requests.

Qualification forms must be submitted by May 15^th

(forms are available in the UNM Scholarships Office)

Formal applications must be received by June 30^th 

Further scholarship information is available via the Foundation for Enhancing Communities at the address below:  

Dawn Morris, Program Officer

The Joseph L. and vivian E. Steele Fund

C/O The Foundation for Enhancing Communities

P.O. Box 678

Harrisburg, PA 17108-0678

Telephone: (717) 236-5040

Fax: (717) 231-4463

Email: dawn@tfec.org

R. Michael S. Currier Scholarship Fund

This Scholarship The Michael S.  Currier Scholarship Fund provides renewable scholarships to low-income college freshman and sophomores who have graduated from highschool in the last two years and are pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited institution.

Students must be residents of the following counties: Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, Taos, Los Alamos, San Miguel and or Mora.

Deadline to apply is May 5, 2008 (must be received by SFCF)

Applications are available in the UNM Scholarships Office and on the SFCF website.

S. The Filipino American Foundation of New Mexico Foundation Scholarship

Students Applying to this scholarship must meet the following requirements:

·        Be an active member of the FAFNM and in good standing for one (1) year prior to date of application to the scholarship.

·        Be enrolled full-time.

Requirements for completing this application are as follows:

·        A comprehensive statement expressing your educational goals, personal philosophy and motivation for applying to the FAFNM Scholarship.

·        A letter from the FAFNM Scholarship Committee verifying active membership.

·        A complete list/directory of student organization(s), extra-curricular activities, volunteer and community service experiences.

·        An unofficial college transcript that includes your most recent semester.

·        Any additional documentation you feel is pertinent to your application.

Deadline to apply is May 30, 2008.

T. ASGA Leadership Grants

Through ASGA the Scholar Ship is awarding ten 5,000 USD grants to students in student government positions at ASGA-member institutions. These grants are available for the September 2008 voyage and will cover only a portion of the Scholar Ship program fees, travel costs, and personal spending required to participate in the program.

The Sholar Ship is a recognized academic program aboard a transformed passenger ship hosting both undergraduate and postgraduate students on semester-long voyages around the world. Participants from diverse cultural backgrounds come together to co-create a transnational learning community that develops their intercultural competence and fosters lifelong friendships.

Grants will be awarded to students with a demonstrated record of academic achievement, community leadership and economic need. Students interested in becoming a candidate for a grant must complete a letter of interest (http://emt.askadmissions.net/thescholarship/emtinterestpage.aspx?ip=asga)

Submit the application for admission

(http://www.thescholarship.com/students/how_to_apply)

And present their academic transcript(s) before April 30^th  2008

Contact information:

The Scholarship                                           American Students Government Association

Tom Howard                                                    Butch Oxendine, Jr.

Regional Director, Americas                                  Executive Director

+1-410-962-7344 ext. 31                             +1-352-373-6907

U. STEM Scholarships for Underrepresented Minorities From the NSHSS Foundation

NSHSS Foundation STEM scholarships are created to help reduce financial barriers for high school seniors interested in entering college to pursue STEM major-science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. These $1,000 scholarships are for entering college freshmen who belong to the following underrepresented groups in STEM careers: African American, Hispanic, Native American, and females.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident.

Must be a high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.

Deadline is May 15^th, 2008

Applications are available for download at: http://nshssfoundation.org/programs/scholarship_app.pdf and in the UNM Scholarships Office.

V. A Scholarship Guide for those with Attention Deficit Disorder

Bank of America Scholarship Abilities Program
P.O. Box 1465
Taylors, SC  29687
(864) 268-3363

Electronic Industries Foundation
2500 Wilson Blvd. Suite 210
Arlington, VA  22201
(703) 907-7408
www.eiafoundation.org

Anne Ford Scholarship
National Center for Learning Disabilities Inc.
381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401
New York, NY  10016-8806
(212) 545-7510

P. Buckley Moss Society Harbison Award
601 Shenandoah Village Drive
Suite 1C
Waynesboro, VA  22980
(540) 943-5678

Foundation for Exceptional Children
Stanley E. Jackson Award for Gifted/Talented Students with Disability
1110 North Glebe Road 
Suite 300
Arlington, VA  22201-5704
(800) 641-7824
Or (703) 264-9476
www.special-ed-careers.org
www.cec.sped.org

Scholarship Secrets
www.money4college123.com

$500 Scholarships
www.Dollarship.com

College Scholarship
www.Go-There-Now.com

W. Desk & Derrick Club of Roswell Fall 2008 Scholarship

This Scholarship is intended for students studying in fields related to the oil and gas industries, however all applications are welcome.

 All applications must be postmarked no later than April 18, 2008

 Applications are available in the UNM Scholarships Office.

Contact Information:

Desk & Derrick Club of Roswell

P.O. Box 503

Roswell, NM 88202-503

X. ADELANTE U.S. Education Leadership Fund

The Adelante Leadership Education Fund is a non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire the best and brightest Latino college students through scholarships, internships, and leadership development.

Several scholarships are being offered through the Adelante fund website.

 Scholarship amounts range from $2500 to $3000.

 In order to apply students must complete the online application located on the Adelante fund website.

 Deadline to apply is May 31, 2008

 For more information or questions relating to this scholarship please contact the ADELANTE Scholarships Fund through their website (www.adelantefund.org) or by calling their toll-free phone line at 877-692-1971.

Y. Akademos / TextBookX.com 2008 Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements:

·        Applicant must be enrolled in good standing as an undergraduate or graduate student attending an accredited college or university in the United States sometime between November 1, 2007 and October 31, 2008.

·        Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States. International students with valid visas are also eligible.

Students meeting the TextBookX.com eligibility requirements must submit an essay on the following topic as part of their application:

What should be done, if anything, to stop nuclear proliferation?

Deadline: Entries must be submitted on the TextBookX.com website by October 31, 2008 at 11:59 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time).

NOTE: Applications submitted by email or postal mail will not be accepted.

The Application process can be completed at the following web address: http://www.textbookx.com/scholarship/

Z. The Ayn Rand Atlas Shrugged 2008 Essay Contest

Eligibility Requirements:

• Entrant must be enrolled in a college degree program at the time of entry.
• High school students entering college in the fall of 2008 are also eligible.

·        Contest is open to students worldwide.

FIRST PRIZE: $10,000
3 SECOND PRIZES: $2,000
5 THIRD PRIZES: $1,000
20 FINALISTS: $100
20 SEMIFINALISTS: $50

Dealine to submit essays is on September 17^th, 2008

Essay can be submitted either online through the Ayn Rand Institute Web site or by mail to the following address:

Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest, Dept. W
The Ayn Rand Institute
P.O. Box 57044
Irvine, CA 92619-7044

AA. ScholarshipExperts.com All About Education $5k Scholarship

 This scholarship is open to students, 13 years and older, who are legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia.

 Students must complete a scholarship search profile online at www.scholarshipexperts.com and respond (in 250 words or less) to the following topic:

“How will a $5,000 scholarship for education make a difference in your life?”

 One (1) $5,000 scholarship will be awarded.

 To apply go to http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx

Deadline to apply is April 30, 2008.

This program is open to all U.S. high school students, undergraduates, graduates and returning adult students.

BB. National Association of Abandoned Mine Land Programs

This Scholarship is intended for students planning a career as a scientist or technician in mine land reclamation.

 Students who receive this scholarship will be awarded a total of $1500.

 NAAMLP is a non-profit, professional organization that promotes the reclamation and restoration of lands affected by abandoned mining throughout the nation.

Scholarship holders are expected to attend the 2008 NAAMLP Annual Conference in Durango, Colorado on October 26-29, 2008. Costs of travel, conference registration fees, etc will be cover up to a total of $1,000.

The dealine to apply is May 30, 2008.

Applications are available in the UNM Scholarships Office and on NAAMLP website (www.onenet.net/~naamlp/index.html)

Applications should be sent to:

Murray Balk, Section Chef

NAAMLP Scholarship Chair

4033 Parkview Drive

Frontenac, Kansas 66763

CC. NANT Scholarships for Nuclear Utility Co-ops and Interns

New scholarships of $2,500 each will be awarded to eligible juniors and seniors majoring in nuclear engineering, power generation health physics, electrical or mechanical engineering, or chemical engineering with nuclear or power option.

Note: Eligibility is restricted to those students who are recommended by a nuclear utility.

Eligible Students Must Meet the Following Criteria:

·          Current cooperative education or summer intern assignment at an INPO member utility

·          U.S. citizen or U.S. national

·          Rising junior or senior

·          Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

·          Enrolled full-time (minimum of twelve hours) at an accredited four-year U.S. institution

·          Enrolled in an approved curriculum:

¶       nuclear engineering

¶       chemical engineering (with nuclear or power option)

¶       mechanical engineering

¶       electrical engineering

¶       power generation health physics

¶       other (applicable to nuclear power electric generation as approved by the National Academy, based on strong justification from the nominating utility)

·          At least one, but no more than two academic years of study remaining to graduation (for co-operative education students, no more than four in-school semesters or six quarters)

·          Free of post-college obligations (e.g., ROTC/NUPOC, active military service, or other required employment)

Deadline to apply is July 2, 2008.

DD. Unmet Need Scholarship Program

 The Unmet Need scholarship program is provided by the Sallie Mae Fund organization. This Scholarship is open to families with a combined income of less than $30,000. Unmet Need scholarships provide a “last-dollar” resource when no other funds are available.

 The Unmet Need Scholarship program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are accepted or enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) to be eligible to apply. Recipients will be selected based on financial need. Unmet Need Scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,800.

 Deadline to apply is May 31, 2008.

 Applications are available in the UNM Scholarships Office and on the Sallie Mae Fund website.

EE.   United States Senate Youth program: Scholarship Policy and Facts Sheet for Student Delegates.

The William Randolph Hearst Foundation  

The William Randolph Hearst Foundation provides a $5,000 scholarship for each United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) delegate to encourage them to deepen their understanding of government during their college or university studies.  

Requirements:

·         To qualify for the $5,000 scholarship for undergraduate studies, a student must be selected and participate as a delegate to the USSYP Washington Week or provide an acceptable reason to the USSYP program director for not doing so.

·        Within two years after high school graduation, a student is required to enroll at an accredited Unites States college or university. Scholarship funds may also be designated through an accredited United States college or university account for attendance at an accredited foreign campus, institute or center.

·        A student is required to initiate a scholarship application to draw the funds within the first four years of admission to a college or university.

·        A student’s intention to utilize or not utilize the scholarship in any given year must be relayed via email (ussyp@hearstfdn.org) or postal mail to USSYP by October 15.

For More information please contact The William Randolph Hearst Foundation either via Telephone (415) 543-4057  /  (800) 841-7048, or via Email (ussyp@hearstfdn.org)

FF.  The Blade Your Ride Scholarship

Create a buzzworthy webcast and win.

Awareness efforts about the global climate crisis have taken shape in many forms: movies, concerts, ecospots, websites and blogs, to name a few.  Their widespread message is eye opening and undeniable. The 11th hour is upon us. We need to calculate our live impact, reduce our carbon footprint, look for the solutions available to us, and take the initiative to make change.  Collectively, we have the power to make a difference.

The Sabertec Company has developed an inexpensive way to help reduce carbon emissions. Their device that they call the Blade can be installed on the tailpipe of the car you already own. Meaning those who can’t make the switch to a hybrid or riding the bus or a bike have an easy way to help reduce emissions significantly.

Eligibility Requirements:

• A college Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate Student
• Enrolled full time in a Bachelor’s degree program or Master’s degree program
• Attending an accredited United States College or University in one of the 50 United States
• Pursuing any degree of study
• Maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0 cumulative out of a 4.0 (4.0 cumulative out of a 5.0)
• A citizen of any country (US Citizenship is not required)
• Passionate about the global climate crisis.

Applications must be received by June 30^th, 2008.

 Three $5,000 Scholarships and one $10,000 Scholarship will be awarded.

All completed applications will only be accepted via e-mail.

Please email your applications to Ashley@BladeYourRide.com

Applications must be in PDF format.

GG.  The Bridgestone Firestone Safety Scholars Video Contest  

Entry in the Contest is available only at www.SafetyScholars.com . Entrants must submit an original video 25 or 55 seconds in length on one or more issues or topics relating to automobile safety. The video should convey effective ways to improve driver safety for drivers ages 16 through 21 and may not contain any work (in whole or in part) which is the subject of a copyright or infringes the intellectual property rights of any third party. Video must be the original work of the entrant.

Eligibility Requirements:

·        Contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia.

·        Ages 16 through 21.

·        Entrants must possess a valid driver's license.

·        Be enrolled as full-time students in an accredited secondary, college level or trade school.

Each of the ten (10) finalists will receive a set of Bridgestone Firestone tires with an approximate retail value of $750. The three (3) finalists with the highest scores, as determined by on-line voting, each will receive a $5,000 scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded in the form of a check payable to an accredited university, college (regular, junior or community) or trade school at which the winner is enrolled as a full-time student.

Entries must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM Eastern Time on June 24^th, 2008.

HH. Decision 2008 Essay Contest

The Decision 2008 Essay Contest is available to students who have resided in the United States for at least one year. You must be at least 16 years of age prior to the deadline to qualify. Applicants must submit an essay of no more than 1500 words answering questions regarding the 2008 Presidential Election.

Scholarship Application Process:

Submit an essay to scholarships@presidentialcandidates.tv answering the following questions:
(ESSAYS ARE LIMITED TO 1500 WORDS)

1.Name the three most important issues that you believe the 44th President of the United States should address.

2.Take one of the issues that you previously mentioned and discuss what should be done to address the issue. (ie: If you picked health care as one of your three issues, then you could mention that America should implement a universal health care plan. However, please be as detailed as possible, as many students may choose the same issue to address.)

3.Lastly, identify which candidate you believe will be the 44th President of the United States and why you believe he/she will be victorious.

Eligibility Requirements:

·        Prior to the deadline of June 12, 2008, you must be at least 16 years of age or older.

One scholarship of $4,400 will be awarded to the finalist of this contest.

The final Deadline is July 4^th, 2008.

Essay must be in Word Document Format.

II.  The “I Heart Tap Water” Video Contest

Have you got love for tap water? Food & Water Watch is challenging college students from around the U.S. to declare their love for tap water –– and get it on film. Breaking the bottled water habit means not only recognizing the health, environmental and economic costs of bottled water but also building renewed confidence in tap water that is safe and affordable. Show your love for tap water by participating in the I Heart Tap Water Video Contest!

Eligibility Requirements:

·        Open to adults between the ages of 18 and 24, or registered students from accredited colleges and universities who are 18 years of age or older when the entry is submitted.

Application Requirements:

Produce a 30 second to 3 minute video that includes the following three elements:

1.      A declaration of your love for tap water

2.      Some discussion about bottled water consumption

3.      Make the case for why your school or any campus should give up bottled water

The first place winner will receive a $1,500 award, and his or her video will be featured prominently on the Take Back the Tap website. The second place runner–up will receive a $500 prize. The third place winner will receive a Take Back the Tap gift bag.

Deadline to submit an entry is 12:00 am EST on April 15, 2008.

JJ. The NMBF Scholarships Fund

Each year the New Mexico Broadcasters Foundation awards up to $25,000 in college scholarships to residents of New Mexico who desire a career in any area of the radio or television broadcast industry, including news writing, announcing, sales, traffic, programming, public or community affairs, engineering, accounting, or management.

Eligibility Requirements:

·        Must be a resident of New Mexico.

·        Must be entering their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year.

·        Scholarship funds must be used to attend an accredited New Mexico institution.

Deadline to apply is Friday, April 11, 2008 by 5pm.

All applications must be submitted to The NMBA Scholarship Program Offices.

Note: This scholarship is available yearly.

For more information on this Scholarship please visit: http://www.nmbf.org/scholarship.php

Applications are available at the following web address:

http://www.newmexicobroadcasters.org/scholarships.php 

KK. GeniusRocket Guerrilla Marketing and Graphic Design Scholarship

The GeniusRocket Guerrilla Marketing and Graphic Design Scholarship is available to students with an interest in marketing or design. To enter the contest you must produce and submit an online banner ad and a poster/flyer to drive the GeniusRocket college outreach campaign.

Eligibility Requirements:

·  E-mail GeniusRocket with intent to participate, and with their school affiliation so that a group can be established for their school.

·  E-mail Screenshots of Banner Ad placement & digital pictures of Poster/Flyer placement.