The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit is seeking submissions for its essay contest. The contest is open to all students currently in grades 9 through 12 from Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Students are invited to consider and share their thoughts on the question: “Is the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause sufficient to secure the rights of all citizens, or is the ERA necessary to promote gender equality?
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First Responders Children’s Foundation General Scholarship
The First Responders Children’s Foundation awards scholarships to children of first responders annually. Awards are based on financial need as well as academic merit and other achievements, such as demonstrated leadership, outstanding performance in the arts or sports, and/or volunteer activities benefiting the community. This scholarship may be renewed annually (for up to a maximum of four years) depending on the availability of funds and the financial need and the academic record of the awardee.
First Responders Children’s Foundation – Vincent Bennett, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
The Vincent Bennett, Jr. Memorial scholarship is awarded annually to an incoming freshman who is the child of a law enforcement officer or firefighter who was killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. This award recognizes financial need, academic achievement, and the candidate must show a strong commitment to service in the community. A declared major is not required, but preference will be given to eligible candidates who are majoring in engineering. For …
First Responders Children’s Foundation – Victoria Ovis Memorial Scholarship
For the past 20 years, First Responders Children’s Foundation has awarded college scholarships to children of first responders. If you’re the child of a first responder, please submit an application to be considered for one of the First Responders Children’s Foundation scholarships. The First Responders Children’s Foundation – Victoria Ovis Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a child of a law enforcement officer who was killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.
Excelen-SIA Academic Scholarship
Today, Latinos are the fastest growing group in the country; however, this group also has the country’s highest high school drop-out rate. Latinos not only have to face the normal hurdles of school education, but many face the challenges of being first-generation students, having to assist at home with financial burdens early on in life, learn a new language, or suffer a lack of educational resources. The members of Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. …
Donald F. & Mildred Topp Othmer Scholarship Awards
Each year, Donald F. & Mildred Topp Othmer Scholarship Awards 15 AIChE student members a scholarship of $1,000. Awards are presented on the basis of academic achievement and involvement in student chapter activities. Nominations must be made by the Student Chapter Advisor. Only one nomination will be accepted from each AIChE Student Chapter. The Donald F. and Mildred Topp Othmer Scholarship Awards of $1,000 each are awarded to chemical engineering students for their outstanding academic …
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CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program
The Undergraduate Scholarship Program is a financial needs-based initiative that offers undergraduate students an unmatched experience in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. Undergraduate students, serving as scholarship recipients with CIA, attend an accredited college/university on a full-time basis and work during summer breaks at the Agency.
Berklee Merit-Based Scholarships
in addition to holding auditions in Boston, Berklee travels to more than 50 cities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America in search of talented artists who are pursuing a college education in music, theater, or dance. While the vast majority of awards are partial-tuition, a limited number of full-tuition awards are available to exceptionally qualified applicants.
Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation (AWAF) Scholarship
Scholarships are the root of our purpose at Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation (AWAF). We are an active professional foundation dedicated to supporting the advancement of automotive and mobility industry professionals. Scholarships are selected by the Scholarship Committee and awarded quarterly to the women with a quest and drive for the automotive, mobility and related industries. It is our hope that with these scholarships, we can lessen the burden on students and allow them to focus …
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Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarships
The Automotive Hall of Fame scholarship is a program to celebrate and honor the accomplishments of individuals in the global motor vehicle industry through educational programs and awards that challenge students to pursue higher levels of personal achievement. The awarding body’s mandate is to increase the public’s understanding of the contribution that the international motor vehicle industry has had on our high standard of living and on our freedom of personal mobility.