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381 DADE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Attn: Director of Development and Communications
200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 505
Miami, FL 33131-2343
Tel: (305)371-2711
Fax: (305)371-5342
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.dadecommunityfoundation.org/Site/programs/scholarships.jsp

To provide financial assistance to upper-division students who are Florida residents and working on a degree in international business.

Title of Award: Dr. Felix H. Reyler Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Finance Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: At least 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year; juniors may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors and seniors who are enrolled full time in a 4-year college or university in Florida and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must be Florida residents (this includes individuals who have resided in Florida long enough to be granted resident status in the state university system), be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and be working on an undergraduate degree in international business or finance. Selection is based on financial need, academic achievement, personal aspirations, career goals and interests in international business and finance, volunteer experience, work experience, and school activities. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1993 by the Florida International Bankers Association.

382 DALLAS STARS FOUNDATION

2601 Avenue of the Stars
Frisco, TX 75034
Tel: (214)387-5526
Fax: (214)387-5610
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.dallasstars.com/community/educationscholarship.jsp

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Texas who have been active in athletics.

Title of Award: Bob Gainey Honorary Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,250 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's institution. Duration: 4 years, provided the recipient maintains full-time enrollment and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Texas who have been an active member of 1 or more of their school's athletic teams. Applicants must be planning to attend an accredited U.S. 2- or 4-year college or university as a full-time student. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and above-average SAT or ACT scores. Along with their application, they must also submit an essay, up to 500 words in length, on the qualities that distinguish them from other applicants and explaining their career plans and goals. Selection is based on academic achievement, community and extracurricular involvement, and financial need. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The Dallas Stars, a National Hockey League team, established this program in 2004.

383 DANISH SISTERHOOD OF AMERICA

Attn: Lizette Burtis, Scholarship Chair
3020 Santa Juanita Court
Santa Rosa, CA 95405-8219
Tel: (707)539-1884
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.danishsisterhood.org/dsh/rschol.asp

To provide financial assistance for educational purposes in the United States or Denmark to members or relatives of members of the Danish Sisterhood of America.

Title of Award: Betty Hansen National Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Up to 8 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members or the family of members of the sisterhood who are interested in attending an accredited 4-year college or university as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student. Members must have belonged to the sisterhood for at least 1 year. Selection is based on academic excellence (at least a 2.5 GPA). Upon written request, the scholarship may be used for study in Denmark. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

384 DATATEL SCHOLARS FOUNDATION

4375 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 22033
Tel: (703)968-9000, ext. 4549
Free: 800-486-4332
Fax: (703)968-4573
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.datatel.com

To provide financial assistance to graduating high school seniors, continuing college students, and graduate students who will be studying at a Datatel client school and are veterans, veterans' dependents, or refugees from southeast Asia.

Title of Award: Angelfire Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 10 of these scholarships were awarded: 7 at $2,400, 2 at $1,600, and 1 at $1,000. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,400, $1,600, or $1,000, depending upon the cost of undergraduate tuition at the participating institution. Funds are paid directly to the institution. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) veterans who served in the Asian theater (Vietnam, Cambodia, or Laos) between 1964 and 1975; 2) their spouses and children; 3) refugees from Vietnam, Cambodia, or Laos; and 4) veterans who served in Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and/or Operation Iraqi Freedom. Applicants must attend a Datatel client college or university during the upcoming school year. They must first apply to their institution, which selects 2 semifinalists and forwards their applications to the sponsor. Along with their application, they must include a 1,000-word personal statement that discusses how the conflict has affected them personally, summarizes how the conflict has impacted their educational goals, and describes how being awarded this scholarship will help them achieve their goals. Selection is based on the quality of the personal statement (40%), academic merit (30%), achievements and civic involvement (20%), and 2 letters of recommendation (10%). Deadline for Receipt: Students must submit online applications to their institution or organization by January of each year. Additional Information: Datatel, Inc. produces advanced information technology solutions for higher education. It has more than 470 client sites in the United States and Canada. This scholarship was created to commemorate those who lost their lives in Vietnam or Iraq and is named after a memorial administered by the Disabled American Veterans Association in Angelfire, New Mexico.

385 DATATEL SCHOLARS FOUNDATION

4375 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 22033
Tel: (703)968-9000, ext. 4549
Free: 800-486-4332
Fax: (703)968-4573
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.datatel.com

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students returning to school who will be studying at a Datatel client institution.

Title of Award: Datatel Scholars Foundation Returning Student Scholar-ships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 50 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Funds are paid directly to the institution. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are returning to school after an absence of 5 years or longer. Applicants must attend a Datatel client college or university during the upcoming school year. They must first apply to their institution, which selects 1 semifinalist and forwards the application to the sponsor. Along with their application, they must include a 1,000-word personal statement that discusses the impact of being a returning student, the challenges of combining life interests (such as work and family) along with school, and the importance of receiving this scholarship to help achieve a dream. Selection is based on the quality of the personal statement (40%), academic merit (30%), achievements and civic involvement (20%), and 2 letters of recommendation (10%). Deadline for Receipt: Students must submit online applications to their institution or organization by January of each year. Additional Information: Datatel, Inc. produces advanced information technology solutions for higher education. It has more than 470 client sites in the United States and Canada.

386 DATATEL SCHOLARS FOUNDATION

4375 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 22033
Tel: (703)968-9000, ext. 4549
Free: 800-486-4332
Fax: (703)968-4573
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.datatel.com

To provide financial assistance to graduating high school seniors, continuing college students, or graduate students who will be studying at a Datatel client school.

Title of Award: Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 225 of these scholarships (totaling $375,000) were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,400, $1,600, or $1,000, depending upon the cost of undergraduate tuition at the participating institution. Funds are paid directly to the institution. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who will attend a Datatel client college or university during the upcoming school year. Applicants must first apply to their institution, which selects 2 semifinalists and forwards their application to the sponsor. Along with their application, they must include a 1,000-word personal statement that summarizes their educational goals and objectives, where they have been as an individual, and where they hope their education will take them. Selection is based on the quality of the personal statement (40%), academic merit (30%), achievements and civic involvement (20%), and 2 letters of recommendation (10%). Deadline for Receipt: Students must submit online applications to their institution or organization by January of each year. Additional Information: Datatel, Inc. produces advanced information technology solutions for higher education. It has more than 470 client sites in the United States and Canada.

387 DATATRAC INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.

Attn: Scholarship Committee
14120 Newbrook Drive, Suite 200
Chantilly, VA 20151
Tel: (703)817-9700, ext. 4208
Fax: (703)817-9791
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.datatrac-dc.com

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area who plan to attend a 2-year college or trade school.

Title of Award: Folsom Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Two Year College, Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Residents of Maryland and Virginia must be planning to attend a 2-year accredited institution, certification or licensure program, or trade school in their state of residency; residents of Washington D.C. may attend a similar institution in the area. Students planning to attend a 4-year college or university are not eligible. Applicants must submit brief essays on their financial need and their personal goals. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

388 DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION-COLORADO STATE SOCIETY

c/o Marilyn Fishburn, State Scholarship Chair
1546 West 28th Street
Loveland, CO 80538
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.coloradodar.org/scholarships.htm

To provide financial assistance to adults in Colorado who are interested in returning to college after an interruption.

Title of Award: Colorado State Society Adult Education Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the student's school. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply are Colorado residents who are interested in returning to college after an interruption; high school seniors are not eligible to apply. Applicants must be American citizens and accepted at an accredited Colorado college or university. They must submit a completed application, a statement of career interest and goals (up to 500 words), 2 character references, college transcripts, a letter of sponsorship from the Daughters of the American Revolution's Colorado chapter, and a list of scholastic achievements, extracurricular activities, honors, and other significant accomplishments. Selection is based on financial need and academic record. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

389 DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION-FLORIDA STATE SOCIETY

c/o Pru-Ann L. Miller, State Scholarship Chair
1444 Pine Bay Drive
Sarasota, FL 34231-3535
Tel: (941)924-1444
Fax: (941)922-6677
E-mail: [email protected]

To provide financial assistance to Florida residents for undergraduate or graduate studies.

Title of Award: Florida State Society Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and Florida residents (birth certificate or naturalization papers are required). Both undergraduates and graduate students may apply. All applications must be endorsed by a DAR chapter. Selection is based on financial need, academic record, extracurricular activities, and recommendations. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

390 DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION-NEW YORK STATE ORGANIZATION

c/o Layla Voll
311 West 21st Street
New York, NY 10011
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nydar.org/education/whitman.html

To provide financial assistance for college to Native American women in New York.

Title of Award: Olive Whitman Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are at least 50% Native American and graduating seniors at high schools in New York. Applicants must be planning to attend an accredited 4-year college or university in the state. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

391 DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE

Attn: Daughters of Penelope Foundation, Inc.
1909 Q Street, N.W., Suite 500
Washington, DC 20009-1007
Tel: (202)234-9741
Fax: (202)483-6983
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ahepa.org/dop/foundation.html

To provide financial assistance for college to women of Greek descent.

Title of Award: Daughters of Penelope Past Grand President's Scholar-ship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who have been members of the Daughters of Penelope or the Maids of Athena for at least 2 years, or whose parents or grandparents have been members of the Daughters of Penelope or the Order of Ahepa for at least 2 years. Applicants must be 1) high school seniors or recent high school graduates applying to a college, university, or accredited technical school, or 2) current undergraduates at the college level. They must have taken the SAT or ACT (or Canadian, Greek, or Cypriot equivalent) and must write an essay (in English) about their educational and vocational goals. Selection is based on academic merit and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Helen Santire, National Scholarship Chair, P.O. Box 19709, Houston, TX 77242-9709, (713) 468-6531, E-mail: [email protected].

392 DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE

To provide financial assistance for college to women of Greek descent.

Title of Award: Daughters of Penelope Undergraduate Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 13 of these scholarships were awarded: 2 at $1,500 and 11 at $1,000. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,500 or $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who have been members of the Daughters of Penelope or the Maids of Athena for at least 2 years, or whose parents or grandparents have been members of the Daughters of Penelope or the Order of Ahepa for at least 2 years. Applicants must be 1) high school seniors or recent high school graduates applying to a college, university, or accredited technical school, or 2) current undergraduates at the college level. They must have taken the SAT or ACT (or Canadian, Greek, or Cypriot equivalent) and must write an essay (in English) about their educational and vocational goals. Selection is based on academic merit only. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the following endowed awards: the Daughters of Penelope Past Grand Presidents' Memorial Scholarship, the Kottis Family Scholarship, the Mary M. Verges Scholarship, the Joanne V. Hologgitas, Ph.D. Scholarship, the Eos No. 1 Mother Lodge Chapter Scholarship, and the Paula J. Alexander Memorial Scholarship. Information is also available from Helen Santire, National Scholarship Chair, P.O. Box 19709, Houston, TX 77242-9709, (713) 468-6531, E-mail: [email protected].

393 DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE

To provide financial assistance for college to women of Greek descent.

Title of Award: Alexandra Apostolides Sonenfeld Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who have been members of the Daughters or Penelope or the Maids of Athena for at least 2 years, or whose parents or grandparents have been members of the Daughters of Penelope or the Order of Ahepa for at least 2 years. Applicants must be 1) high school seniors or recent high school graduates applying to a college, university, or accredited technical school, or 2) current undergraduates at the college level. They must have taken the SAT or ACT (or Canadian, Greek, or Cypriot equivalent) and must write an essay (in English) about their educational and vocational goals. Selection is based on academic merit and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Helen Santire, National Scholarship Chair, P.O. Box 19709, Houston, TX 77242-9709, (713) 468-6531, E-mail: [email protected].

394 DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE-DISTRICT 2

c/o Bessie Adams
5155 Isla Key Boulevard, Number 206
St. Petersburg, FL 33715
Web Site: http://www.ahepad2.org/scholarships/daughtersScholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to women who are residents of Florida or the Bahamas and members of organizations affiliated with the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA).

Title of Award: Daughters of Penelope Citrus District 2 Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Under-graduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are residents of Citrus District 2 (Florida and the Bahamas) and high school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students with a high school or college GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must have been a member of the Maids of Athena for at least 2 years or have an immediate family member who has belonged to the Daughters of Penelope or Order of Ahepa for at least 2 years. They must submit a personal essay of 200 to 500 words to give the selection committee a sense of their goals and personal effort. Selection is based on merit. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the Past District Governors/Julie P. Microutsicos Scholarship.

395 DAVIS-PUTTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND

P.O. Box 7307
New York, NY 10116-7307
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.davisputter.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate student activists.

Title of Award: Davis-Putter Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, a total of 32 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Grants range up to $6,000, depending upon need. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are involved in "the fight to preserve and expand civil rights, economic justice, international solidarity, as well as other struggles that will lead to an equitable, just and peaceful society." While U.S. citizenship is not required, applicants must be living in the United States and planning to enroll in school here. They must submit a completed application, a personal statement, financial need reports, recommendation letters, transcripts, and a photograph. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This fund was established in 1961. Early recipients fought for civil rights, against McCarthyism, and to stop the war in Vietnam. More recently, grantees have included students active in the struggle against racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression. This program includes the Jessie Lloyd O'Connor Scholarship.

396 DECA

1908 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191-1594
Tel: (703)860-5000
Fax: (703)860-4013
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.deca.org/scholarships/index.html

To provide financial assistance for college to DECA members who are also members of the National Technical Honors Society (NTHS) and interested in attending a career or technical school.

Title of Award: National Technical Honor Society Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who are members of both DECA and NTHS. Applicants must be interested in continuing with career and technical education after graduating from high school. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay on what technical education means to them and how being a member of DECA and NTHS has contributed to their school performance and future career plans. Selection is based on academic achievement, skill development, leadership, honesty, responsibility, good character, and involvement in DECA. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by the NTHS.

397 DEGREE OF HONOR FOUNDATION

400 Robert Street North, Suite 1600
St. Paul, MN 55101-2029
Tel: (651)228-7600
Free: 800-947-5812
Fax: (651)224-7446
Web Site: http://www.degreeofhonor.com/pages/Scholar.html

To provide financial assistance to high school senior members of Degree of Honor who wish to attend college.

Title of Award: Degree of Honor Higher Education Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 13 students received these scholar-ships, including 3 who received Teens With a Heart Scholarships. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Recipients of Teens With a Heart Scholarships are awarded an additional $500 scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors who have been insured with Degree of Honor for at least 2 years and have a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Additional funding is provided to students who have also completed the Fraternal Heart (or "Teens With a Heart") Program. Applicants must submit an affirmation of their acceptance of Christian beliefs and other Degree of Honor principles; information on their Degree of Honor and other community service activities; a statement of what they enjoy most about their volunteer involvement; a list of hobbies, talents, or interests; an essay on their anticipated areas of study and career goals; and a description of their leadership qualities and positions held. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1959. Degree of Honor is a fraternal insurance society licensed to operate in 23 states: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

398 DELAWARE CHILD PLACEMENT REVIEW BOARD

Attn: Ivyane D.F. Davis Memorial Scholarship
820 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Tel: (302)577-8750
Fax: (302)577-2605
Web Site: http://www.state.de.us/cprb/scholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to students who have been in the foster care system in Delaware.

Title of Award: Ivyane D.F. Davis Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants for these scholarships must have been 1) residents of Delaware for at least 1 year prior to the application and 2) in foster care in the state. Selection is based on academic achievement, community service, participation in extracurricular activities, promise of success, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1989. Recipients may attend an accredited postsecondary academic institution or vocational school anywhere in the country.

399 DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Attn: Executive Vice President
100 West 10th Street, Suite 115
P.O. Box 1636
Wilmington, DE 19899
Tel: (302)504-5222
Fax: (302)571-1553
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.delcf.org

To provide financial assistance for college to students in Delaware who have been involved with golf.

Title of Award: Barbara H. Dengler Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend varies, depending on the number of applicants and awards. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to active participants in the LPGA Urban Youth Golf Program of Delaware, a subsidiary of McDonald's Kids Charity. Applicants must be working on a college degree or other higher education program. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the LPGA Urban Youth Golf Program of Delaware, Judy Stout, Director, (302) 428-1612, Fax: (302) 428-1007, E-mail: [email protected].

400 DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Attn: Executive Vice President
100 West 10th Street, Suite 115
P.O. Box 1636
Wilmington, DE 19899
Tel: (302)504-5222
Fax: (302)571-1553
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.delcf.org

To provide financial assistance to working adults and low-income high school seniors in Delaware who are interested in pursuing additional education.

Title of Award: Helen L. and Douglas Eliason Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends depend on the need of the recipient. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient continues to make good academic progress toward their goal.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Delaware whose total family income is limited. Preference is given to working adults who want to improve their employment potential through continuing education, although low- and moderate-income high school students are also eligible. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they possess the ability and motivation to achieve their academic goal. Along with their applications, they must include brief essays on their immediate educational goals, how achieving those goals will improve their lives, their need for assistance (including any special circumstances or expenses), and the least amount of assistance that will enable them to start with their educational plans. Aid is available for credit courses or, in special circumstances, non-credit courses. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year for fall semester; October of each year for winter semester; December of each year for spring semester; April of each year for summer semester.

401 DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Attn: Executive Vice President
100 West 10th Street, Suite 115
P.O. Box 1636
Wilmington, DE 19899
Tel: (302)504-5222
Fax: (302)571-1553
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.delcf.org

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Delaware who are interested in studying business or construction at selected colleges in the state.

Title of Award: Generation III Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Construction Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: At least 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; renewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors who reside in Delaware, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and are interested in studying business or construction-related fields in college. They must plan to work on a 2-year or 4-year degree at 1 of the following colleges: University of Delaware, Delaware State University, Delaware Technical and Community College, Goldey Beacom College, or Wesley College. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, and chosen field of study. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship was established in 1998. Information is also available from Nikki Donelson, EDiS Company, 110 South Poplar Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, (302) 421-5700.

402 DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Attn: Executive Vice President
100 West 10th Street, Suite 115
P.O. Box 1636
Wilmington, DE 19899
Tel: (302)504-5222
Fax: (302)571-1553
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.delcf.org

To provide financial assistance for college to Delaware residents who have experienced a chronic illness.

Title of Award: Youth Opportunity Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The program provides tuition assistance at academic or vocational qualified institutions of higher education. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students and former students of Delaware schools who have experienced a chronic illness, lasting 6 months or longer, that has impaired their ability to pursue their education. Applicants must be interested in pursuing academic or vocational education at an institution in Delaware or any other state. Priority is given to students of the First State School (presently part of the Red Clay School District) and any of its branches. Preference may be given to students with the greatest financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

403 DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Carvel State Office Building
820 North French Street Wilmington, DE 19801
Tel: (302)577-3240
Free: 800-292-7935
Fax: (302)577-6765
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.doe.state.de.us/high-ed/agenda_for_delaware_women.htm

To provide financial assistance for undergraduate education to women in Delaware.

Title of Award: Agenda for Delaware Women Trailblazer Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are Delaware residents and will enroll in a public or private nonprofit college in the state as an undergraduate student in the coming year. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Selection is based on financial need (50%) and community and school activities, vision, participation, and leadership (50%). Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

404 DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Carvel State Office Building
820 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Tel: (302)577-3240
Free: 800-292-7935
Fax: (302)577-6765
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.doe.state.de.us/high-ed/vets.htm

To provide financial assistance for undergraduate education to dependents of deceased Delaware veterans and state police officers and members of the armed forces declared prisoners of war or missing in action.

Title of Award: Delaware Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Eligible students receive full tuition at any state-supported institution in Delaware or, if the desired educational program is not available at a state-supported school, at any private institution in Delaware. If the desired educational program is not offered at either a public or private institution in Delaware, this program pays the full cost of tuition at the out-of-state school the recipient attends. Students who wish to attend a private or outof-state school even though their program is offered at a Delaware public institution receive the equivalent of the average tuition and fees at the state school. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for 3 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants for this assistance must have been Delaware residents for 3 years and be the children, between 16 and 24 years of age, of members of the armed forces who were Delaware residents when they entered the services and who 1) were killed while on active duty; 2) died from disease, wounds, injuries, or disabilities suffered as a result of active service; or 3) have been declared prisoners of war or missing in action. Also eligible are children of Delaware State Police Officers who were killed in the line of duty or died as a result of disease, wounds, or disabilities incurred in the pursuit of official duties. Financial need must be demonstrated. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time but must be received at least 4 weeks before the beginning of classes.

405 DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Carvel State Office Building
820 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Tel: (302)577-3240
Free: 800-292-7935
Fax: (302)577-6765
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.doe.state.de.us/high-ed/workforce.htm

To provide financial assistance for part-time education to Delaware working adults with financial need.

Title of Award: Delaware Governor's Workforce Development Grants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Awards up to $2,000 per year are available. Duration: 1 year; renewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Delaware and individuals employed in Delaware who are 18 years of age and older. Applicants must be 1) employed on a part-time basis only by 1 or more employers; 2) employed by a small business (with 100 or fewer employees); 3) employed temporarily or by a temporary staffing agency; or 4) self-employed. Employers must contribute to the Blue Collar Training Fund Program. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need and part-time enrollment in a participating Delaware college or training program. Full-time students and students who receive any other federal or state educational grants are not eligible. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time, but they must be received by the end of the drop/add date at the participating college. Additional Information: Current income limitations are $32,417 per year for a family of 1, rising to $91,260 for a family of 8.

406 DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Carvel State Office Building
820 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Tel: (302)577-3240
Free: 800-292-7935
Fax: (302)577-6765
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.doe.state.de.us/high-ed/crosscountry.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Delaware who participate in cross country racing.

Title of Award: Delaware Open Cross Country Championship Scholar-ships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 is set aside for a female and 1 for a male. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors who are Delaware residents at high schools in the state that are members of the New Castle County Cross Country and Track Coaches Association (N5CTA) and have participated in cross country programs during their junior and senior years. Each member may nominate 1 male and 1 female student. Nominees must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and be planning to enroll full time in a 2- or 4-year program of study at an accredited college or university. Selection is based on financial need, academic performance, cross country participation, and leadership or community involvement. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year.

407 DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Carvel State Office Building
820 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Tel: (302)577-3240
Free: 800-292-7935
Fax: (302)577-6765
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.doe.state.de.us/high-ed/scip.htm

To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate study to Delaware residents with financial need.

Title of Award: Delaware Scholarship Incentive Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Approximately 1,500 each year. Funds Available: The amount awarded depends on the need of the recipient but does not exceed the cost of tuition, fees, and books. Currently, the maximum for undergraduates ranges from $700 to $2,200 per year, depending on GPA; the maximum for graduate students is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; renewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Delaware residents who are 1) enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree program at a Delaware or Pennsylvania college or university, or 2) enrolled full time in a graduate degree program at an accredited out-of-state institution or at a private institution in Delaware if their major is not offered at the University of Delaware or Delaware State University. All applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

408 DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Carvel State Office Building
820 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Tel: (302)577-3240
Free: 800-292-7935
Fax: (302)577-6765
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.doe.state.de.us/high-ed/diamond.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to Delaware high school seniors with outstanding academic records.

Title of Award: Diamond State Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Approximately 50 each year. Funds Available: Awards up to $1,250 per year are available. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors who are Delaware residents, have excellent SAT or ACT scores, rank in the upper quarter of their class. Applicants must be planning to enroll in an accredited college or university on a full-time basis. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

409 DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Carvel State Office Building
820 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Tel: (302)577-3240
Free: 800-292-7935
Fax: (302)577-6765
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.doe.state.de.us/high-ed/firststatemanufactured.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to Delaware residents who live in a manufactured home.

Title of Award: First State Manufactured Housing Association Scholar-ship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $4,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Delaware residents who live in a manufactured home. Applicants may be planning to pursue any type of accredited training, licensing, or certification program or any accredited degree program. Selection is based on academic record, an essay, recommendations, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

410 DELAWARE SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

c/o Noelle C. Robertson, Student Chapter Liaison
630 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
P.O. Box 231
Wilmington, DE 19899-0231
Tel: (302)429-3486
Fax: (302)429-3816
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.shrmde.org

To provide financial assistance to students working on a bachelor's or master's degree in human resources at colleges and universities in Delaware.

Title of Award: Delaware SHRM Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Personnel administration/human resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Four Year College Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) undergraduate students enrolled in a human resources program or related programs at a Delaware college, and 2) graduate students currently enrolled in a master's degree program at a Delaware college and clearly pursuing an emphasis area in human resources or related programs. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay on their future objectives in the human resources field and why they chose this profession. Selection is based on total achievements and need. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year. Additional Information: The sponsor is the Delaware affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

411 DELMARVA POULTRY INDUSTRY, INC.

Attn: Scholarship Committee
16686 County Seat Highway
Georgetown, DE 19947-4881
Tel: (302)856-9037
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.dpichicken.org

To provide financial assistance to college students in selected universities in the Delmarva area who are preparing for a career in the poultry industry.

Title of Award: Delmarva Flock Supervisors' Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Poultry science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipends range from $500 to $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for these scholarships are students majoring in poultry science at 1 of the following schools in the Delmarva area: University of Delaware, Delaware State University, Delaware Technical and Community College, Salisbury State University, University of Maryland, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, or Virginia Tech. Applicants must be juniors or seniors in the 4-year schools or second-year students in the 2-year schools. They may be residents of any state, but preference is given to residents of the Delmarva peninsula. Consideration is given to, but not limited to, students who are preparing for a career in Delmarva's poultry industry. Deadline for Receipt: August of each year.

412 DELOITTE FOUNDATION

Attn: Manager, Academic Development and University Relations
10 Westport Road
Wilton, CT 06897-0820
Tel: (203)761-3248
Fax: (203)563-2324
Web Site: http://www.deloitte.com

To recognize and reward accounting students who participate in an accounting competition.

Title of Award: Deloitte National Student Case Study Seminar Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 6 teams participated in the competition finals. Funds Available: Each participant on the winning team receives a $1,000 scholarship and those on the second-place team receive $500. Other participating student finalists receive $250. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to accounting students at universities in the United States. The sponsoring firm's Accounting Research Department develops case studies of accounting problems. Teams of students from participating universities present their cases and solutions to a panel of active and retired partners of the firm who play the role of senior management or the audit committee of a client company. The panel members raise questions and issues for response and discussion, and then rank the teams based on their presentations and ability to identify and resolve the relevant accounting issues. Additional Information: This competition, held at the Deloitte Development Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, was first conducted in 1996.

413 DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION

Attn: Director of Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans
3250 Riverside Drive
P.O. Box 21397
Columbus, OH 43221-0397
Tel: (614)481-8169
Fax: (614)481-0133
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.deltagamma.org/ed_loans.shtml

To provide financial assistance in the form of loans for educational purposes to relatives of members of Delta Gamma sorority.

Title of Award: Dawson Loans Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Loans do not exceed $1,000 per year. Repayment begins 3 months after graduation or departure from school and consists of 25 monthly payments of $40 each. If a payment delinquency occurs, interest at the rate of 6% is charged on the principal balance owed. Duration: 1 year. Borrowers may have only 1 loan at a time.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to sisters and children of members or former members of Delta Gamma. Applicants must be intending to pursue higher education. They must submit a letter stating the intended purpose of the loan, indicating need and a willingness to accept the financial obligation of the loan; a completed application with a cosigner statement; an official transcript or proof of recent acceptance into a degree program; and 3 letters of recommendation from 1) the sponsoring Delta Gamma member, 2) a faculty member or faculty adviser, and 3) an employer or clergy. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time. Additional Information: Loans may be used for any educational purpose and are available for any level or type of schooling in the United States or Canada. The Delta Gamma mother or sister must co-sign the note. If she is deceased, a Delta Gamma alumna must co-sign.

414 DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION

To provide loans to current members of Delta Gamma sorority who need money to complete their college education.

Title of Award: Delta Gamma Collegiate Student Loans Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Loans do not exceed $1,000 per year. Repayment begins 3 months after graduation or departure from school and consists of 25 monthly payments of $40 each. If a payment delinquency occurs, interest at the rate of 6% is charged on the principal balance owed. Duration: 1 year. Borrowers may have only 1 loan at a time.

Eligibility Requirements: Loans are available only to upper-division women who are members of the sorority. Applicants must submit a letter stating the intended purpose of the loan, indicating need and a willingness to accept the financial obligation of the loan; a completed application with a co-signer statement; an official transcript; and 4 letters of recommendation from 1) the advisory team chair, 2) the chapter vice president for finance affirming membership in good standing, 3) a faculty member, and 4) a Delta Gamma friend who will always know the applicant's address. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time.

415 DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION

Attn: Director of Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans
3250 Riverside Drive
P.O. Box 21397 Columbus, OH 43221-0397
Tel: (614)481-8169
Fax: (614)481-0133
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.deltagamma.org/scholarships_for_undergrad.shtml

To provide financial assistance for college to members of Delta Gamma sorority who have made a significant contribution to both their chapter and their campus.

Title of Award: Delta Gamma Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 152 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are sent directly to the university or college to be used for tuition, books, laboratory fees, room, and board. They may not be used for sorority dues, house fees, or other chapter expenses. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to initiated members of a collegiate chapter of Delta Gamma in the United States or Canada who have completed 3 semesters or 5 quarters of their college course and have maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must submit a 1- to 2-page essay in which they introduce themselves, including their career goals, reasons for applying for this scholarship, and the impact Delta Gamma has had on their life. Selection is based on scholastic excellence and participation in chapter, campus, and community leadership activities. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program includes several special endowment scholarships that give preference to members of specified chapters. Information is also available from Kelly Huckaby, 3609 West Tacon Street, Tampa, FL 33629, E-mail: [email protected]. Recipients are expected to remain active participating members of their collegiate chapter throughout the following academic year.

416 DELTA MU DELTA

Attn: Scholarship Chair
2 Salt Creek Lane LL6
Hinsdale, IL 60521
Tel: (630)321-9522
Fax: (630)214-6080
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.deltamudelta.org/scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students majoring in business administration.

Title of Award: Delta Mu Delta Scholarship Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 39 of these scholarship were awarded: 1 at $2,000 (the Mildred R. Marion Award), 2 at $1,500 (the Albert J. Escher Award and the A.J. Foranoce Award), 4 at $1,000, 11 at $750 (including the Helen D. Snow Award, the Balwant Singh Award, and the Abderrahman Robana Award), and 21 at $500 (including the Eta Chapter Award). Funds Available: Stipends are $2,000, $1,500, $1,000, $750, or $500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are in at least the final term of their sophomore year and working on a degree in business administration. Although membership in Delta Mu Delta (a national honor society in business administration) is not required, applicants must be attending a school with a chapter of the society. Selection is based on scholarship, leadership, character, motivation, potential, and need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

417 DELTA SIGMA PI

Attn: Leadership Foundation
330 South Campus Avenue
P.O. Box 230
Oxford, OH 45056-0230
Tel: (513)523-1907, ext. 230
Fax: (513)523-7292
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.dspnet.org

To provide financial assistance for college to undergraduate brothers of Delta Sigma Pi, a business education honor society.

Title of Award: Leadership Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 each year: 2 at $1,250 and 8 at $500. Funds Available: The stipend is either $1,250 or $500. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to currently-enrolled undergraduate students who are majoring in business and are members in good standing of the fraternity. Applicants must have at least 1 full semester or quarter of undergraduate studies remaining. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, fraternal service, letters of recommendation, service activities, and overall presentation of the required materials. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

418 DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.-BOSTON ALUMNAE CHAPTER

Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 51424
Boston, MA 02205
Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/bostonalumnaechapter/index.html

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Massachusetts interested in attending a 4-year college or university.

Title of Award: Boston Alumnae Chapter Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Massachusetts. Applicants must be planning to attend a 4-year college or university. They must be able to demonstrate academic achievement and commitment to community service. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on the following topic: "What skills do you think you will need to be competitive in the 21st century and why? What are you doing now to prepare yourself?" Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: The sponsor is the local alumnae chapter of a traditionally African American social sorority. Information is also available from Keitha B. Hassell, (617) 427-6417, or from Sandra Malloy-Blake, (617) 633-5004.

419 DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.-MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL ALUMNAE CHAPTER

Attn: Scholarship Chair
P.O. Box 580709
Minneapolis, MN 55458-0709
Tel: (612)259-1472
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.dstmsp.org/new/Scholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to African American high school seniors from Minnesota.

Title of Award: Vernetta Wilson Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $1,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African American residents of Minnesota who are high school graduating seniors. Applicants must have been accepted at a 4-year college or university as a full-time student. They must 1) have a GPA of 2.7 or higher; 2) be able to demonstrate financial need; 3) have actively volunteered in community service activities; and 4) be able to demonstrate leadership skills. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Kimberly Purifoy, (763) 559-9844, E-mail: [email protected].

420 DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.-PROVIDENCE ALUMNAE CHAPTER

Attn: Financial Awards Review Committee
P.O. Box 40175
Providence, RI 02904-0175
Web Site: http://www.dstprovidencealumnae.com

To provide financial assistance for college to African American high school seniors from Rhode Island.

Title of Award: Providence Alumnae Chapter General Awards Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college-bound African American seniors graduating from high schools in Rhode Island. Applicants must submit a current official transcript, letter of recommendation, documentation of financial need, and an essay describing their career goals, community service activities, educational accomplishments, and personal interests and talents. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

421 DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.-WASHINGTON DC ALUMNAE CHAPTER

Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 90202
Washington, DC 20090-0202
Web Site: http://www.wdcac.org

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Washington, D.C.

Title of Award: Washington Alumnae Chapter Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from public and private high schools in Washington, D.C. Applicants must submit an official high school transcript, a copy of their SAT or ACT scores, documentation of financial need, 2 letters of recommendation, and a 1-page autobiographical essay including their academic and career goals, public service involvement, why the scholarship is important, and its expected benefit. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The sponsor is the local alumnae chapter of a traditionally African American social sorority. Information is also available from Norma Bullock, (301) 350-0684, E-mail: [email protected] or from Phyllis Goodman, (202) 526-7057, E-mail: [email protected].

422 DENVER FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarships and Special Projects
950 South Cherry Street, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80246
Tel: (303)300-1790, ext. 141
Fax: (303)300-6547
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.denverfoundation.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students working on a degree in a transportation, logistics, or supply chain program.

Title of Award: Terry L. Priest Educational Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Logistics; Transportation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: Stipend amounts vary each year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students in transportation, logistics, and supply chain programs at accredited 4-year colleges and universities. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. They must submit a 2-page personal statement on why they chose to work on a degree in their field, their short- and long-term career goals, and their involvement in the transportation/logistics/supply chain profession or the community in general through clubs, activities, or employment. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

423 DENVER FOUNDATION

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors from Colorado who can demonstrate exceptional levels of achievement.

Title of Award: RBC Dain Rauscher Colorado Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 or more each year. Funds Available: Stipends are at least $3,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Colorado who can demonstrate exceptional levels of achievement in such areas as arts, athletics, community service, leader-ship, or academics. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.75 or higher, a rank in the top 5% of their class, or an excellent score on the SAT or ACT. They must have received an acceptance letter from an accredited college, university, or technical school. Selection is based on academic excellence, leadership in school and community, personal achievements, significant challenges that have been overcome, and financial need. A personal interview may be required. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by the securities firm RBC Dain Rauscher.

424 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Office of Postsecondary Education
Attn: Institutional Development and Undergraduate Education Service
1990 K Street, N.W., Sixth Floor
Washington, DC 20006-8500
Tel: (202)502-7582
Fax: (202)502-7861
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ed.gov/programs/iduesbyrd/index.html

To provide financial assistance for college to outstanding high school seniors.

Title of Award: Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; each state is allocated a number of these scholarships proportional to its population. Recently, 6,370 new scholarships were granted. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years as long as recipients maintain full-time enrollment and meets the satisfactory academic progress requirements of their school.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens who are graduating from a public or private high school (home-schooled students are not eligible) and planning to attend an accredited college, university, postsecondary vocational school, or proprietary institution of higher education as a full-time student. These awards are administered by an officially designated state educational agency (SEA) in each state that establishes the exact requirements for that state; typically, states require students to rank in the upper quarter of their high school class and have excellent scores on the SAT or ACT. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: For the name and address of the SEA in your state, contact the Office of Postsecondary Education.

425 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Attn: Federal Student Aid Information Center
P.O. Box 84
Washington, DC 20044-0084
Tel: (319)337-5665
Free: 800-433-3243
Web Site: http://www.studentaid.ed.gov

To support the undergraduate education of students through a program of loans to their parents.

Title of Award: Direct PLUS Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 195,338 new loans, worth nearly $1.6 billion were available for the FDLP program and 423,085 new loans, worth more than $3.5 billion, were available for the FFEL program. Funds Available: Parents may borrow up to the cost of attendance minus any other financial aid for which the student is eligible. Recently, the average loan anticipated was $8,181 for the FDLP program and $8,359 for the FFEL program. The interest rate varies but never exceeds 9%. Recently, it was 4.22%. Interest begins to accumulate at the time the first disbursement is made. A loan fee of 4% is deducted from each disbursement of the loan. Duration: Up to 5 years of undergraduate study.

Eligibility Requirements: Parents at any income level who have good credit histories may obtain these loans to pay the educational expenses of each child who is a dependent undergraduate student enrolled at least half time. The students must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens working toward a degree in an eligible program, with a valid Social Security number and completed registration with the Selective Service if required. Parents may apply for these loans either through the Federal Direct Loan Program (FDLP), in which loans are obtained directly from the federal government, or the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, in which private lending agencies, such as banks, credit unions, or savings and loan associations, lend the money. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

426 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Attn: Federal Student Aid Information Center
P.O. Box 84
Washington, DC 20044-0084
Tel: (319)337-5665
Free: 800-433-3243
Web Site: http://www.studentaid.ed.gov

To provide financial assistance for undergraduate education to students with financial need.

Title of Award: Federal Pell Grants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; under this program, the federal government guarantees that each participating school will receive enough money to pay the Pell grants of its eligible students. Recently, 4,844,000 new grants, worth more than $11.3 billion, were anticipated for this program. Funds Available: The amount of the award is based on the cost of attendance at the recipient's college or university, minus the expected family contribution, up to a specified maximum, which depends on annual program funding. Recently, awards ranged from $400 to $4,050 per year and averaged $2,404. Duration: Up to 5 years of undergraduate study.

Eligibility Requirements: Students who have not earned a bachelor's or professional degree are eligible for these grants if they meet specified financial need qualifications and are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens working toward a degree in an eligible program. They must have a valid Social Security number and have completed registration with the Selective Service if required. Deadline for Receipt: Students may submit applications between January of the current year through June of the following year.

427 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Attn: Federal Student Aid Information Center
P.O. Box 84
Washington, DC 20044-0084
Tel: (319)337-5665
Free: 800-433-3243
Web Site: http://www.studentaid.ed.gov

To provide financial assistance for undergraduate education to students with exceptional financial need.

Title of Award: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds; under this program, the federal government does not guarantee that each participating school will receive enough money to pay the FSEOG grants of all of its eligible students. Recently, 1,246,000 new awards, worth $962 million, were anticipated for this program. Funds Available: The amount of the award is based on the cost of attendance at the recipient's college or university, minus the expected family contribution. Grants range between $100 and $4,000 per year and recently averaged $772. Duration: Up to 5 years of undergraduate study.

Eligibility Requirements: Students who have not earned a bachelor's or professional degree are eligible for these grants if they meet specified financial need qualifications and are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens working toward a degree in an eligible program. They must have a valid Social Security number and have completed registration with the Selective Service if required. Applicants for federal Pell Grants who demonstrate the greatest financial need qualify for these grants. Deadline for Receipt: Each participating school sets its own deadline.

428 DESERET NEWS

Attn: Marketing/Promotions/Special Events Department
30 East 100 South, Suite 400
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Tel: (801)237-2900
Web Site: http://deseretnews.com/scholars

To provide financial assistance for college to outstanding high school seniors in Utah.

Title of Award: Sterling Scholar Awards of Utah Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies by region. For example, in in the Wasatch Front region, 39 awards are presented (a winner and 2 runners-up in each category); 1 of those recipients is selected to receive the additional general scholarship award, 1 to be designated the Douglas Bates Awardee, and 1 to be designated the Philo T. Farnsworth Awardee. Funds Available: In the Wasatch Front region, a total of $21,000 is awarded, including a general scholarship award of $1,500 and category awards of $1,000 for first place and $250 for each runner-up. In the northeast region, each category winner receives $500 plus a scholarship to a Utah college and each category runner-up receives $300 plus a scholarship to a Utah college. For information on the awards in the other regions, contact your high school principal or counselor. Many Utah colleges and universities also designate special awards exclusively for Sterling Scholars. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating seniors at high schools in Utah. Candidates must be nominated by their principals in 1 of the following categories: English, mathematics, social science, science, foreign language, computer technology, trade and technical education, family and consumer sciences, business and marketing, speech and drama, visual arts, music, and dance. Nominees submit portfolios demonstrating their work; the contents of the portfolio depend on the category for which they have been nominated. Selection is based on scholarship (50 points), leadership (25 points), and community service and citizenship (25 points). The program is conducted in 5 regions throughout Utah: Wasatch Front (Box Elder, Cache, Weber, Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele, and Utah counties), Northeast (Rich, Morgan, Summit, Wasatch, Duchesne, Dagget, and Uintah counties), Central (Juab, Sanpete, Millard, Sevier, Piute, and Wayne counties), Southwest (Beaver, Iron, Garfield, Washington, and Kane counties), and Southeast (Carbon, Emery, Grand, and San Juan counties). Additional Information: This program was established in 1962 by the Deseret News and KSL-TV. Those firms administer the program directly in the Wasatch Front region but only establish the guidelines for the other regions.

429 DISTRICT 45 LION'S CLUB

Attn: Youth Outreach
c/o Danielle Coulombe
18 Golf Course Road
Richford, VT 05476

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors from Vermont who have an illness or disability.

Title of Award: District 45 Lion's Youth Outreach Award Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year: 1 at $1,000 and 2 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from public high schools in Vermont who plan to attend college. Applicants must provide confirmation from a doctor or special education director of their illness or disability. Along with their application, they must submit an essay describing how they have overcome their disability or illness and their major accomplishments in life. Selection is based on the essay, academic achievement, community involvement, 2 letters of recommendation, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

430 DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

c/o EnviroMedia
1717 West Sixth Street, Suite 400
Austin, TX 78703
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.dontmesswithtexas.org

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Texas who have taken leadership roles in preventing litter in their schools or communities.

Title of Award: Don't Mess with Texas Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year: 1 at $3,000 and 2 at $1,000. Funds Available: Stipends are either $3,000 or $1,000. Funds must be used for tuition, fees, or books. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to U.S. citizens who are Texas residents and high school seniors. Applicants must be planning to attend college in the state. They must have been involved in projects that prevent litter in their schools or communities. Along with their application, they must submit an essay (300 words) identifying their project and the action they took to correct the litter program; 2 letters of recommendation; a transcript. Selection is based on the applicants' participation and creativity in litter prevention efforts. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by Dairy Queen. Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis.

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