Friday, April 18, 2014
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Scholarships Galore (Thanks to Mr. Manriquez)
Subject: Los Angeles Federal Credit Union; Deadline April 30
Los Angeles Federal Credit Union
WEBSITE: http://www.lafcu.org/site/
Through the LA Federal Credit Union's Jack C. Mathews College Scholarship Fund, qualifying high school seniors and current college students can apply to receive up to $1,000 awards. Deadline is April 30.
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Subject: Diamond Wipes Scholarship; Deadline: April 30, 2014
Website: http://www.apcf.org/what-we-
Diamond Wipes International supports economically-challenged youth in fulfilling their dreams of obtaining higher education. Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity for additional $1,000 awards after their first college semester for every subsequent semester (maximum twice a year for up to 4 years). Renewal requirements include maintaining a 3.0 GPA and submitting official transcripts.
Open Application: February 3, 2014
Deadline: Midnight - April 30, 2014
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Friends of Project 10 invites graduating senior high school students who reside in Southern California counties (Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Santa Barbara, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura) to apply for the Models of Excellence scholarship. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the advancement of LGBT civil rights, and they must be going onto some form of higher education. Awards of $1,000, $2,000, and $3,000 are made to the recipients.
All students are eligible regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
WEBSITE: http://www.project10.org/
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Subject: META Foundation Scholarship; Deadline April 30, 2014
META is an organization that provides scholarships and mentoring exclusively to Southern California Hispanic students. I'm happy to announce that our 2014 application season has begun. If you have students who qualify for our program, please feel free to send them the attached program description and have them visit our website, www.meta-foundation.org<http:/
In 2013 we distributed 20 scholarships, and we plan on doing the same in 2014! Please let me know if you have any questions, and we look forward to receiving applications from your students!
Jessica Flowers
META Foundation
310-775-3373
Email: Jessica@meta-foundation.org<
www.meta-foundation.org<http:/
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More scholarship opportunities with various deadlines
http://www.whatkidscando.org/
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The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes | Deadline: April 15, 2014
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes celebrates inspiring, public-spirited, highly diverse young people from all across America. Each year, the Barron Prize honors twenty-five outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference to people and our environment. The top ten winners each receive a $5,000 cash award to support their service work or higher education.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/1jhX1vT
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2014 Thacher Environmental Research Contest | Deadline: May 5, 2014
Since 2000, Insttute for Global Environmental Strategies has sponsored the Thacher Environmental Research Contest in honor of late IGES Board Member Peter S. Thacher. The contest provides cash awards to high school students (grades 9-12) who conduct innovative research on our changing planet using the latest geospatial tools and data. With millions of acres of protected land in our country, what are the best ways to utilize remote sensing technologies to ensure these areas stay safe for future generations? As part of this year's contest, high school students are expected to tackle this difficult question, while exploring the past, present, and future of U.S. protected areas. Students are asked to identify a U.S. protected area of interest, and design a research project that identifies why the area is unique, why it significantly contributes to our society, how this area has changed over time, and ways remote sensing and geospatial tools can be used to monitor these environmental treasures. Three cash awards will be given - 1st place - $2,000, 2nd place - $1,000 and 3rd place - $500.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/1fsaBh9
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SIGGRAPH - SpaceTime 2014: Call for Submission | Deadline: May 15, 2014
The SpaceTime competition provides an excellent opportunity for students currently attending school in either traditional academic setting or home school at either the College/University levels or High School/Secondary levels and working in computer based media to exhibit their creative work nationally and internationally. Entries will be judged on the basis of solution of the theme, artistic merit, design, originality, technical excellence, and content. We are interested in ways to push the limits of the technology available or involve combinations of technologies. The theme for SpaceTime 2014 is "Naturally Digital" in keeping with the theme of 2014 conference. We are looking for posters that depict this idea. Selected works will be exhibited at the SIGGRAPH Education Committee Booth at the 2014 Conference and included on the ACM SIGGRAPH Education Committee web site, and in promotional materials. Three winners will receive a Conference Access registration to the SIGGRAPH 2014 Conference in Vancouver, Canada August 10-14 2014, which does not include travel or lodging. The authors of accepted works will receive a letter, which may serve as a basis for applying for their schools' grants to attend the conference. You may include text in the poster design as long as it suits the theme. A minimal use of text is suggested.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/1jB45Uv
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Norman Mailer High School Writing Awards | Entries Accepted March 1 - April 30, 2014
The High School Creative Non-Fiction Writing Award Competition is open to students currently enrolled in a high school accredited by the US. Students may submit one or more pieces of writing as one file, maximum 10 single-spaced pages, endorsed by a teacher and released by a parent or guardian. The winner will receive: . Cash award of $2,500 . Travel and lodging to attend the Colony's National Award Ceremony.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/1hzPAhL
Los Angeles Federal Credit Union
WEBSITE: http://www.lafcu.org/site/
Through the LA Federal Credit Union's Jack C. Mathews College Scholarship Fund, qualifying high school seniors and current college students can apply to receive up to $1,000 awards. Deadline is April 30.
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Subject: Diamond Wipes Scholarship; Deadline: April 30, 2014
Website: http://www.apcf.org/what-we-
Diamond Wipes International supports economically-challenged youth in fulfilling their dreams of obtaining higher education. Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity for additional $1,000 awards after their first college semester for every subsequent semester (maximum twice a year for up to 4 years). Renewal requirements include maintaining a 3.0 GPA and submitting official transcripts.
Open Application: February 3, 2014
Deadline: Midnight - April 30, 2014
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Friends of Project 10 invites graduating senior high school students who reside in Southern California counties (Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Santa Barbara, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura) to apply for the Models of Excellence scholarship. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the advancement of LGBT civil rights, and they must be going onto some form of higher education. Awards of $1,000, $2,000, and $3,000 are made to the recipients.
All students are eligible regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
WEBSITE: http://www.project10.org/
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Subject: META Foundation Scholarship; Deadline April 30, 2014
META is an organization that provides scholarships and mentoring exclusively to Southern California Hispanic students. I'm happy to announce that our 2014 application season has begun. If you have students who qualify for our program, please feel free to send them the attached program description and have them visit our website, www.meta-foundation.org<http:/
In 2013 we distributed 20 scholarships, and we plan on doing the same in 2014! Please let me know if you have any questions, and we look forward to receiving applications from your students!
Jessica Flowers
META Foundation
310-775-3373
Email: Jessica@meta-foundation.org<
www.meta-foundation.org<http:/
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More scholarship opportunities with various deadlines
http://www.whatkidscando.org/
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The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes | Deadline: April 15, 2014
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes celebrates inspiring, public-spirited, highly diverse young people from all across America. Each year, the Barron Prize honors twenty-five outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference to people and our environment. The top ten winners each receive a $5,000 cash award to support their service work or higher education.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/1jhX1vT
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2014 Thacher Environmental Research Contest | Deadline: May 5, 2014
Since 2000, Insttute for Global Environmental Strategies has sponsored the Thacher Environmental Research Contest in honor of late IGES Board Member Peter S. Thacher. The contest provides cash awards to high school students (grades 9-12) who conduct innovative research on our changing planet using the latest geospatial tools and data. With millions of acres of protected land in our country, what are the best ways to utilize remote sensing technologies to ensure these areas stay safe for future generations? As part of this year's contest, high school students are expected to tackle this difficult question, while exploring the past, present, and future of U.S. protected areas. Students are asked to identify a U.S. protected area of interest, and design a research project that identifies why the area is unique, why it significantly contributes to our society, how this area has changed over time, and ways remote sensing and geospatial tools can be used to monitor these environmental treasures. Three cash awards will be given - 1st place - $2,000, 2nd place - $1,000 and 3rd place - $500.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/1fsaBh9
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SIGGRAPH - SpaceTime 2014: Call for Submission | Deadline: May 15, 2014
The SpaceTime competition provides an excellent opportunity for students currently attending school in either traditional academic setting or home school at either the College/University levels or High School/Secondary levels and working in computer based media to exhibit their creative work nationally and internationally. Entries will be judged on the basis of solution of the theme, artistic merit, design, originality, technical excellence, and content. We are interested in ways to push the limits of the technology available or involve combinations of technologies. The theme for SpaceTime 2014 is "Naturally Digital" in keeping with the theme of 2014 conference. We are looking for posters that depict this idea. Selected works will be exhibited at the SIGGRAPH Education Committee Booth at the 2014 Conference and included on the ACM SIGGRAPH Education Committee web site, and in promotional materials. Three winners will receive a Conference Access registration to the SIGGRAPH 2014 Conference in Vancouver, Canada August 10-14 2014, which does not include travel or lodging. The authors of accepted works will receive a letter, which may serve as a basis for applying for their schools' grants to attend the conference. You may include text in the poster design as long as it suits the theme. A minimal use of text is suggested.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/1jB45Uv
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Norman Mailer High School Writing Awards | Entries Accepted March 1 - April 30, 2014
The High School Creative Non-Fiction Writing Award Competition is open to students currently enrolled in a high school accredited by the US. Students may submit one or more pieces of writing as one file, maximum 10 single-spaced pages, endorsed by a teacher and released by a parent or guardian. The winner will receive: . Cash award of $2,500 . Travel and lodging to attend the Colony's National Award Ceremony.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/1hzPAhL
Young Ambassadors Program
Application Deadline April 7, 2014
Gain professional experience, network with Latino leaders, hone your
leadership skills, and get involved in your community this summer with a
paid internship at the Smithsonian. Apply to the Young Ambassadors
Program! #YAP2014
Who?
Graduating high school seniors with a commitment to the arts, sciences, or humanities as it pertains to Latino communities
What?
Week-long, all-expenses paid training and leadership seminar and a four-week internship with a $2,000 program stipend
Where?
Washington D.C. and internships in 17 cities across the U.S. and Puerto Rico
When?
June 22-August 1, 2014
Why?
Opportunity to explore various career paths, embrace your own cultural
heritage, and gain practical and leadership skills and intellectual
growth
Young Ambassadors Program
Gain professional experience, network with Latino leaders, hone your
leadership skills, and get involved in your community this summer with a
paid internship at the Smithsonian. Apply to the Young Ambassadors
Program! #YAP2014
Who?
Graduating high school seniors with a commitment to the arts, sciences, or humanities as it pertains to Latino communities
What?
Week-long, all-expenses paid training and leadership seminar and a four-week internship with a $2,000 program stipend
Where?
Washington D.C. and internships in 17 cities across the U.S. and Puerto Rico
When?
June 22-August 1, 2014
Why?
Opportunity to explore various career paths, embrace your own cultural
heritage, and gain practical and leadership skills and intellectual
growth
Young Ambassadors Program
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