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.
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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. …
DFLAEF Education Fund Scholarship Essay Contest
In order to apply for the DFLA Education Fund Scholarship Essay Contest, applicants must submit a 500-word to 800-word essay based on the year’s prompt. Each essay is scored based on originality, creativity, the strength of argument, acknowledgment of alternative perspectives, and proper use of grammar and spelling. Party affiliation, gender, and personal politics are immaterial. The contest will use “blind” scoring. Judges will see no personal information (e.g. name; school; gender; age; address; etc.) …
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College Fund of Pinellas County Grant
The College Fund of Pinellas County, Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization run entirely by volunteers. We raise money in order to help financially disadvantaged Pinellas County residents who have excellent scholastic potential, but insufficient funds to obtain a bachelor’s degree and thereby improve themselves, their family’s living standard, and their role in the community.
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.
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.
APA Foundation Scholarship
The APA Foundation Scholarship was created to advance social equity and diversity in the planning profession and in our communities.
$6,000 Upskill Scholarship
As part of its Upskilling 2025 plan, NGT Academy pledged $7 Million in February 2021 to offer 1,000 students access to education and skills training programs through 2025. For families who qualify, the Upskill 2025 Scholarship Program can reduce NGT Academy tuition costs by up to 63%. Candidates should submit their NGT Academy application as soon as possible in order to qualify for the scholarship