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Theodore High SchoolScholarship Informationn
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Ability Counts Journalism Scholarship Program
Grades 9 - 12 $300 Feb.Ability Counts Journalism Scholarship ProgramAlabama Governors Committee2129 E. South Blvd. P.O. Box 11586Montgomery, AL 36111-0586 Fax : (334) 613-0937
AIG Minority Geo-science Scholarships
Ethnic-minority students in the geosciences2.8 GPA
$4000Renewable w/3.0 GPA
Mar.Each award will consist of both scholarship support as well as support for
professional development experiences http://www.agiweb.org/mpp/index.html
ACS Scholars Program
Minority chemistry major 3.0 GPA
$3000 renewable
March 31
African American, Hispanic/Latino and American Indian students with need seeking to pursue undergraduate college degrees in chemical sciences and chemical technology
"And Now...A Word From Our Planet" Award
Students compose radio ads intended to educate listeners on environmental issues
$500-$1000 www.awordfromourplanet.org www.populationeducation.org
"Will To Win" Asthma Athlete Scholarship
Must have asthma. Senior with community service, leadership, academic achievement
Not specified
"Will to Win" Asthma Athletic Scholarship , Schering/Key Pharmaceuticals , 2918 N 72nd Street , Omaha, NE 68134
1-800-558-7305
Actions Speak Scholarship
FBLA member, transcript, 2 letters of recommendation telling of volunteer/fundraising activities.
$1000 - $4000 Apr 15 Future Business Leaders of America , Attn: Scholarship Coordinator , 1912 Association Drive , Reston, VA 22091
Air Force Aid Society General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant
Dependent children, ages 23 and under, of active, retired or deceased Air Force members.
$1,500 (one-time, non-renewable, used for any year of undergraduate work)
March 20
800-429-9475
http://www.afas.org
http://www.afas.org/Afasedu.htm
Air Traffic Control Association Scholarships
US Citizen, enrolled in aeronautics, aviation, and related fields.
Not specified Aug. 1 703-522-5717
Alabama American Legion Scholarship
Alabama resident, descendant of war veteran
$850Request form in October
Applications are available from the American Legion Department Headquarters, American Legion Auxiliary, 120 North Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL 36104. 334-262-6638
Alabama Association of School Boards District V Fine
Completed 1st semester of Senior year. Participated in Fine Arts at least
$500 April 12 Mr. John Hackett, Jr.; President, AASB District V; Scholarship Selection Committee; Fairfield City Board of Education; P.O. Box 110; Fairfield, Alabama 35064.
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Arts Scholarship3 years. 3.2 GPA overall, 4.0 GPA fine arts.
Alabama Association of School Office Personnel Scholarship
Pursing a degree in a business related field or k-12 edu. degree at an accredited Alabama school, college or university. Achievement and need based.
$1,000 March 30
Pam Acker; 2680 County Road 10; Piedmont, Alabama 36272 or see Counselor
Alabama Farmers Cooperative and Auburn University
Enrolled in Ag with business, 3.0 GPA, nomination by local Co-Op store, essay
$5000 per year for 4 years
Pick up applications at local Co-Op store
Alabama Feed and Grain Association Scholarship
Interest in agriculture, essay, ACT, references
May 1 Alabama Feed and Grain Association , 1528 Peachtree Lane NE, Ste. 201 , Cullman, AL 35058 256-775-0111
Alabama G.I. Dependents Scholarship
Parents must have had Military experience
$7000.00 / full tuition www.va.state.al.us/scholarship.htm
Alabama Home Builders Foundation Scholarship
Alabama resident pursuing a construction-related degree at an Alabama school
Not stated April 1 800-746-4222 www.hbaa.org
Alabama Housing Authority Education and Enrichment Fund, Inc. Public Housing Scholarship
Essay, transcript, proof of residence, accepted at an institution of higher education
$2,250 Jan 10 Contact Public Housing Manager
Alabama Horse Council Scholarship
Majoring in field of study related to equine industry 4 yr. college degree
$1,000 Dec. 5AHC member or child of member of Alabama Horse Council.http://www.bamabeef.org/Youth%20Page/scholarships_for_aca_family_memb.htm
Alabama Math and Science Scholarship
Must be resident of Alabama, attend school in Alabama, Pursue teaching degree in Math or Science.
$4000 renewable with 3.0 GPA. Agree to teach for 5 years in system with critical needs. For use during Junior or senior year.
Dr. Jayne Meyer, Asst.Supt., AL State Dept of Education, PO Box 302101 , Montgomery, AL 36130
334-242-9560
Alabama National Guard Education Assistance Program
Enrolled full or part-time; must have served in AFNG or ANG
$500 - $1000 www.ache.state.al.us
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Alabama Nursing Scholarship Program
Alabama resident enrolled in nursing in state, must work 1 year in Alabama
Varies Applications at financial aid offices at colleges
Alabama Power Leadership Development Speech Contest
10th - 12th grade students, must deliver 4-6 min. speech on leadership
$250-$1500 Feb 22 Doris Henson (205) 257-3530
Alabama Society - DAR
Extracurricular activates, leadership, community service, five references, financial need form, transcript
Scholarship goes directly to college
Jan 25 . http://dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
Alabama Student Assistance Program
Need-based for undergraduate Alabama residents. Priority given to students who are Pell eligible. Must submit SAR.
$2,000 - $200 March 15 www.ache.state.al.us
Alabama Young Bankers Essay Scholarship
One senior selected from high school must submit essay on selected topic
$1,000 various http://www.alabamabankers.org/alb/scholarships.html
Alexander Graham Bell Association
Hearing loss prior to spoken language
$1,000 to $10,000
Dec. – Feb.
Hearing impairment of PTA of 60dB or greaterSpoken word means of communication [email protected].
All USA High School Academic Team
Outstanding academic, artistic, or leadership endeavor, essay
$2500 Feb 22 http://allstars.usatoday.com 703-854-5890
American Cancer Society College Scholarship
Have had a cancer diagnosis before the age of 21, minimum 2.5 GPA
Varies Mar 4 www.cancer.org (800) ACS-2345
American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship
High School senior who will be attending College in the US. Essay
$2000
August 28, 2007 until May 9, 2008.
http://www.afsascholarship.org/
Students read "Fire Sprinkler Essay" then take an on-line test on the essay. 10 students will each receive a $2000 scholarship.
American General Scholarship
Top 1/2 of class (but not top 10%), present evidence of good character by participation in extracurricular activities at school, or involvement in community affairs after school.
$500-$1,500 Feb 1Request an application by contacting...American General Scholarship Program c/o Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc., PO Box 22492, Nashville, TN 37202-2492 or call 615-320-3149 or fax 615-320-3151.
American Legion Alabama resident $850 April 1 American Legion Auxiliary
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Auxiliary Scholarship
descendant of war veteran 334-262-1176
American Legion Oratorical Contest
US citizen, 3-5 minute discourse on assigned topics from US Constitution; grades 9-12
State final - $2,000 - $5,000 National - $1,500 to $18,000
Varies for local competitions but most begin in the fall. Students must compete in the state competitions prior to 03/08. National deadline is March 8.
American Legion PO Box 1069Montgomery, AL 36101(800) 234-5544 334-262-6638
American Quarter Horse Foundation Scholarship
Member of AQHYA 3 years 2.5 GPA, essay, transcript, recommendation
May 15 http://www.aqha.com/ 806-376-4888 888-209-8322 for application
AMVETS National Four-year Scholarship
Child or grandchild of veteran who is member of AMVETs
$1000 Apr 15 AMVETS National Hdq., 4647 Forbes Bldv. , Lanham, MD 20706 301-459-9600 ext.3043
Amy Writing Awards
Essay relating God's word to current issues and author's skill in presenting a biblical answer to questions about meaning of life.
Not Specified www.amyfound.org [email protected]
Ann FordHigh school senior with an identified learning disability
$10,000 Dec. 31
Demonstrated perseverance; embraces new opportunitiesGPA: 3.0 or higherContact: http://www.ncld.org/content/view/871/456074/or Anne Ford ScholarshipNational Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc.381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401New York, NY [email protected]
Award of Excellence Asthma/Allergy Scholarship Program
Senior with asthma who has high academics, application, essay, transcript, references
$100-$1000 Jan 2 www.aaaai.org/members/associates/asthmascholarship/default.stm
AXA Achievement Scholarship Program
Outstanding achievements in school, community, or workplace
$1,000 - $25,000 Dec 15 www.axa-achievement.com
Beeson / Moody Sanford University Total cost Nov 15 ACT 28 + / GPA 4.1 info : [email protected]
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Scholarship college Exceptional Scholars ProgramSamford University 800 Lakeshore Dr. Birmingham, AL 35229
Best Buy Scholarship
Scholarship recipients are selected based on volunteerism efforts along with academic achievements.
$1,500 - $10,000
January 1 and February 15
www.BestBuy.com/Scholarships
Blue Bell Foundation
Applicant or parent employed by Blue Bell, need
$1000-$2000 March 1 Contact Blue Bell Foundation directly
Blue Circle of America Scholarship Program
Applicant or parent employed by Blue Circle
$1000- $2000 Mach 1 Contact Blue Circle America, Inc. directly
Bryant-Jordan Scholar Athlete and Student Athlete Achievement Award
Nominated by school principal
$2,500 - full tuition Jan 20 School principal or counselor
BURGER KING® Scholars Program
Students who work part-time and excel academically
$1,000 each Feb. 1 http://www.bk.com/companyinfo/community/BKS.aspx
CIA Undergrad. Scholar Prog.
Meet CIA employment standards
Up to $18,000
July – Nov. 15
Must work one year for each year of sponsorshipWork during summer for CIA /1000 SAT/21 ACT 3.0–4.0 GPAhttps://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/view-all-jobs/undergraduate-scholarship-program.html
Cahaba Valley Lions Club
Shelby county resident, financial need, community service, have eye and/or diabetes disorder
up to $3,000 March 31 205-992-7433
Cargill Scholarship for Rural America
Senior whose family income is 50% from farming, US citizen
$1000 Feb 15 Cargill Scholarship for Rural America c/o National FFA Org. Scholarship Office PO Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Cecil Lane Family Scholarship
Alabama resident entering Auburn $1,750 Dec 5
Applicant is accepted at Auburn University. Parents or grandparents have been member of ACA for two or more years. Strong ties to the cattle industryhttp://www.bamabeef.org/Youth%20Page/scholarships_for_aca_family_memb.htm
Central Intelligence Agency Scholarship
Must study engineering or computer science. Must work one year for each year of sponsorship. 3.0 GPA
Up to $15,000 Nov 1 https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/view-all-jobs/undergraduate-scholarship-program.html
Character Stars Scholarship
Alabama resident, 2 letters of rec., essay, 2.8 GPA,
$500-$1500 March 1 American General Life and Accident Insurance Company c/o Scholarship Program Program Administrator PO Box 23737 Nashville, TN 37202-3737
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activities, SASE
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
High academics, leadership, character, service, US citizen
$10,000-$20,000 Oct 31 https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/index.jsp
Collegiate Inventors Competition
Students to share their inventive ideas with the world. Exploration in invention, science, engineering, technology, and other creative endeavors
$15,000 http://www.invent.org/collegiate/overview.html
Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship
From farm or ranch family, essay, work, leadership
$1500 Feb 15
www.farmsource.com
www.agfoundation.org
Daughters of the American RevolutionNational Society
Good Citizens Scholarship $500 Nov. 15
Needham Bryan Chapter , DAR
DECA Scholarship Opportunities
DECA Chapter Members Varies Varies http://www.deca.org/student.html
Discover Card Scholarship
Juniors, 2.75 GPA, leadership, overcome obstacles, are making life better for others
$2,500 up Jan 11http://www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml (703) 875-0708 [email protected]
Dolphin Scholarship
Children of members of Submarine Force, academics, need, activities
$3000 April 15 Dolphin Scholarship Foundation , Attn: Scholarship Administrator , 5040 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 104A , Virginia Beach, VA 23462
ELA Foundation Scholarship
Female with physical Disability
$500 - $2000renewable June 1
Works with or advocates for people with disability Contact: ELA Foundation 2460 North Lake Ave., PMB #128 ALtadena, CA 91001 www.ela.org/scholarships
Education Communication Scholarship Foundation
Students Interested in : Computer science & engineering / Graphic & Media Communications / Business
$1,000 May 15 http://www.edsf.org/scholarships.cfm (847) 295-6650
Elks National Foundation "Most Valuable Student"
Complete application, US citizen, community service, leadership, essay, financial need, letters of recommendation, achievements
$4,000 - $60,000 Jan 9
Contact the Lodge Scholarship Chairman, Exalted Ruler, or Secretary of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge having jurisdiction the area in which the student has legal residence.
www.elks.org/enf/scholars
Engineering Shelby county $1,000 April 1 Engineering Council of Birmingham, Inc., Attn: Sandy Wood, 7003
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Council of Birmingham
senior majoring in engineering Alice Road, McCalla, AL 35111
Entrepreneurial Scholarship
Must own or operation a business (even if it is non-profit)
$10,000renewal - 4 yrs - Total $40,000
Deadline is Jan. 15, 2008
Go to www.mckelveyfoundation.org for more information. (This is a privately-funded scholarship offered by the founder of monster.com)
Federal Aid First
Federal Aid First explains the differences between federal and private student loans, the various kinds of federal student loans offered, and the dollar amounts available. Included are details on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is the starting point for obtaining financial assistance for college.
Needs bases http://www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov
Federal Employee Education and Assistance Scholarship
Dependents of civilian employed in Federal Government or US Postal Service 3.0GPA, essay, SASE
$300-$1500 March 31
http://www.feea.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=46 FEEA Fund Attn: Educational Programs , 8441 West Bowles Avenue, Ste 200 , Littleton, CO 80123-9501
Friends in Art Scholarship
Blind or visually impaired students $1,000 April 15
Majoring in music, drama, art, or creative writing.
Contact: Harvey Miller 402 French Broad Street Brevard, NC 28712-3410
GMAC Bowl Scholarships
Student of the Week /Mobile Housing / child of Mobile Cty. Fire/ Police/Sheriff Dept.
$500 - $1500 Sept 15 – Oct 1 GMAC Bowl Office 251-635-0011
Gates Millennium Scholars
African American, Native American, Asian Pacific Islander, Hispanic American
5 yr. renewal as needed Jan 12
Need Based on Federal Pell Grant Apply: www.gmsp.com GPA: 3.3 or earned GED PHONE: 1-877-690-4677 Community Leadership
Mail: Gates Millennium Scholars P.O. Box 1434 Alexandria, Virginia 22313
Gift of Hope: 21st Century Scholars
Member of United Methodist Church $1,000 May 1
www.gbhem.org
Patti Zimmerman, Scholarship Administrator [email protected]
Gorgas Scholarship
Must have scientific paper describing original research or project. Scientific work may have been done in conjunction
Over $10,000 January www.GorgasScholar.org
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with a summer science program or year-round supervised work
Greystone Outreach Legacy Foundation Scholarship Program
Interest in golf, need, character, leadership, 3.0 GPA, Alabama resident
May 30 G.O.L.F. Scholarship Program Meld Financial 3008 Pumphouse Road B'ham, AL 35243
H&R Block Scholarship
Applicant or parent must be employed by H&R Block, need
$500-$2500 March 1 Contact H&R Block Foundation directly
Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Students with financial or other disadvantaged background, application, 3.0 GPA, Alabama resident, SASE
April 30 National Institutes of Health 7550 Wisconsin Avenue, Rm 102, Bethesda, MD 20814-3559
Heart of AmericaChristopher Reeve Award
Demonstrated tremendous courage and compassion serving community
$1000 Sept 1 – Nov. 30
Senior in high schoolDetails of volunteer work & supporting documentationContact: [email protected] www.hearofamerican.org/scholarships.htm
Heinz Food Service Scholarship
For school food service professionals who are members of the professional association and their children. 3.0 GPA
Up to $2500 Apr. 1
American School Food Service Association 700 S Washington St, Ste 300 Alexandria, VA 22314
703-739-3900 Ext 150
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Hispanic US citizens, field of Business, 3.0 GPA, need
April 15 Hispanic College Fund, Inc. Scholarship Coordinator One Thomas Circle NW, Ste 375 Washington, DC 20005-5802
Holocaust Remembrance Project
Grades 9-12. 1200 word essay.
$5000 plus trip to Washington, D.C.
April 30 www.hoplocaust.hklaw.com [email protected]
Horace Mann Scholarship Program
B average, 23 ACT, essay, recommendations, parent must be teacher, administrator, professor, or public school employee.
$1,000 to $20,000' Feb 1
www.horacemann.com
Horace Mann Scholarship Program, PO Box 20490, Springfield, IL 62708
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
Integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity
$1,000 - $10,000
October 30 https://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/index.cfm
Ina E. PowellMemorial Scholarship
Female with strong leadership & academic record
$1,500 Dec. 5 Attending Auburn in Agriculture, Forestry, Wildlife Science, College of Human Sciences or College of Education. Strong ties to agriculture. Parents or grandparents have been member of ACA for two or more years.http://www.bamabeef.org/Youth%20Page/
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scholarships_for_aca_family_memb.htm
Institutional Scholarship Waivers
Awarded at Alabama 2-year institutions for high academic achievement
Full Tuition Contact Junior College for application http://www.ache.state.al.us/Students & Parents/PayingforCollege.htm
J. Craig and Page T. Smith "First In Family" Scholarship
Must have C average, community service or assistance to family, attend Alabama college. Special consideration to "first in my family to attend college".
Amount not stated March 1 www.jcraigsmithfoundation.org 205-250-6669 or see counselor
Jack and Elizabeth Warner College Scholarship
Applicant or parent must be employed by Gulf States Paper Cooperation
$500-$2500 March 1 Contact Gulf States Paper Cooperation directly
Jackie Robinson Scholarship
Minority, need, leadership, high academics, essay
Up to $6000 April 1 Scholarship Program, Jackie Robinson Foundation
Jay Shalmoni Memorial Holocaust Art & Writing Contest
Write an essay or create an art project based on an interview with a Holocaust survivor
Varies www.remembertoteach.com/entryform.htm
Jaycee War Memorial Fund Scholarship
Leadership and Academic $1,000 Mar 1 918-584-2481 ext. 434
Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
Based on academics, school/community involvement, and financial need
None stated Mar 1download application and submit my mail www.jimmyranefoundation.org
John and Eula Mae Baugh SYSCO Scholarship
Applicant or parent must be employed by SYSCO
$1,000 - $2,000 http://www.sysco.com/aboutus/SocialResponsibility/
aboutus_workplace_sp.html
John F. Kennedy: Profiles in Courage Essay Contest
Students grades 9 – 12
$5,000 to $500
Sept. 1 – Jan. 10
The concept of political courage by writing an essay on a U.S. official who has chosen to do what is right, rather than what is expedient. Selection by Social Studies teachers in student’s high school
www.jfklibrary.org/Education
John Gyles Education Awards
Apply during last half of senior year, 2.7 GPA, send SASE for application
Up to $3000 April 1 Secretary, John Gyles Education Awards, PO Box 4808, Frederiction, New Brunswick E3B 5G4 Canada
KFC / Colonel’s Scholarship
GPA:2.75 financial need $20,000 Feb. 15 On line www.kfcscholars.org
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Kaplan/Newsweek "My Turn" Essay Competition
Original essay on topic of students choice
Up to $5000 March 1 www.kaptest.com/essay
Kids' Chance Scholarship Fund/Ala. Law Foundation
Parent killed or totally disabled due to on-the-job accident; required to apply for financial aid.
$500-$3,000 May 1 334-269-1515 www.alfinc.org
L. Ron Hubbard Writers and Illustrators of the Future
Amateur writer of any age may submit original prose or illustrations.
Varies www.writersofthefuture.com
LeTendre Scholarship
For students identified as homeless
$2,000 - $3,000 Dec. 20 . http://www.naehcy.org/letendre_app.html
Linley Heflin Scholarship
Female, min. ACT 22, US citizen, financial need, transcript, two letters of recommendation, picture
$1,500 per year Jan 10 .See Counselor
Louise NACCA Memorial Trust
For visual, hearing or physical impairment. Financial need
Varies tamara,[email protected] 908-598-3582
Lucinda Todd Book Scholarship
Minority student with 3.0 GPA who will pursue teacher education degree
$300 Apr. [email protected] www.brownvboard.org/foundation/scholarships 785-235-3939
Margaret M. Prickett Scholarship
Daughters, Granddaughters of US Army officers, need, SASE
$1000 March 31
Society of Daughters of the US Army , Janet Otto, Chairman , 7717 Rockledge Court , West Springfield, VA 22152-3854
Medical & Abroad Study Scholarships
Polish Origin $1,000 to $2,500 Feb 1 http://www.kosciuszkofoundation.org/EDScholarships.html
Methodist Youth Ministry Scholarship
Must be affiliated with Methodist Church
$500 - $1,000 June 1 Kara Oliver [email protected]
MG James Ursano Scholarship Fund
Dependant children, stepchildren, adopted children of soldiers on active duty, retired or deceased
Amount not stated Feb 19
www.aerhq.org Army Emergency Relief National Headquarters, Education Department , 200 Stovall Street , Alexandria, VA 22332-0001
Minnie Pearl Scholarship Program
Academic achievers that are Deaf / hard of hearing
$2000 Feb. 15
3.0 GPA demonstrate leadershipContact: www.earfoundation.org/mnniescholarship.html Or Minnie Pearl Scholarship 1817 Patterson Street Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 329-7807 (voice/ TTY)
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Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship
Student with or child of parent with Multiple Sclerosis
$1,000-$3,000
Oct 15 – Jan. 15
Contact local MS chapter by calling 1-800-344-4867For Application
National Alliance of Scholastic Achievement
Senior, anticipate being accepted by 4yr. college, GPA at least 2.75, ACT or SAT, essay, letter of recommendation
$2,000 to $15,000 available for tuition, fees, room and board, books, paid over 4 years
Mar 1 .
National Art Materials Trade Association (NAMTA)
Open to NAMTA employees or employee of a NAMTA member firm and their relatives. Based on financial need, GPA, extracurricular activities, and special interests.
Varies Mar 1 www.namta.org
National FFA Scholarship
Academics, Community service, work experience
$1000 - $10,000 Feb. 15 Scholarship Coordinator, National FFA 317-802-6061
National Health Service Corps Scholarship
Career interest in nursing: must work one year for each year of scholarship in underserved community.
Full tuition March 30
U.S. Dept of Health & Human Service, National Health Service Corps, 4350 E. West hwy., 10th Fl., Bethesda, MD 20814 800-638-0824
National Peace Essay Contest
“Confronting Crimes Against Humanity” theme for 08’/09’ Essay competition.
1 National award, first place: $10,000* 1 National award, second place: $5,000* 1 National award, third place: $2,500* 53 State awards, first place: $1,000 each
Feb. 1 http://www.usip.org/ed/npec/topic.html
NO-Addiction Campaign Essay Contest
All high school students. 300 word essay telling why you have chosen to stay away from drugs and alcohol and what you are personally doing to further prevention and awareness in your school and community
$500 April 26 (800) No-Addiction
Novo Nordisk Donnelly Awards
Play tennis in interscholastic or intramural and
$5000 May 1 [email protected] 312-245-5300 http://www.wtt.com/files/2008%20Novo%20Nordisk%20Criteria.pdf
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have type 1 diabetes
OFA National Scholarship/Cary Family Scholarship
Have been in foster care for at least one year by 18th birthday
$2,000 - $6,000 April 5 Tina Raheem: [email protected] www.orphan.org
571-203-0270
Olin Livesey Scholarship Fund
Good scholarship, leadership, school and community participation
Varies www.pe.net/scholars/ollsf
Papa Johns Scholarship
Well-rounded, good character, community involvement, creative ability, life goals and interests, demonstrated leadership, academic achievement, min. 2.0 GPA
$1,000+ Jan 20 http://www.papajohns.com/comun/scholar.htm
Parke-Davis Epilepsy Scholarship
Student currently receiving treatment for epilepsy
Not stated www.parentsinc.org/finaid/aid7352.html 1-800-AWARD-PD
Phi Delta Kappa International: Scholarships and Grants for Prospective Educators
Academic standing, essay, letters of recommendation, school and community activities
$1,000 to $5,000 Jan 31
http://www.pdkintl.org/awards/awardhome.htm
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Police Officers and Fire Fighters Survivors Education Assistance
Dependent of full time officials killed in the line of duty
$2,000-$5,000 www.ache.state.al.us
Presidential Freedom Scholarships
Junior or Senior who had performed outstanding service to community, school or community must match $500
$1000 June 30 http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/programs/pfs.asp 866-291-7700
Professional Secretaries International Scholarships
Plan to attend 2 or 4 year college and take office courses
$500 to $2,000 Mar 1 Professional Secretaries International
Regions Right Way Scholarship
Applicant or parent must work at Regions Bank.
$2,000 March 1 Contact Corporate Headquarters Human Relations
Robert C. Byrd Scholarship
High academic achievement: nominated by counselor
$1,500 Counselor
Robert O. Finley, III Foundation Scholarship
Child of Berry High School graduate, athletic
$5,000 over 4 years April 20 .
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participation, strong character, essay, good GPA
Ron Brown Scholarship
African-American , academics, leadership, service, 3.0 GPA
$10,000 Jan 9 www. ronbrown .org/
Salvadoran-American Leadership Fund
Latino / Central American Background
$500 - $2500 May www.salef.org
Sam Walton Community Scholarship
Financial need, leadership, high academics. Must use location number of store nearest you. Must not be an employee or dependent of an employee.
$1,000 Feb 1 On-line application and all supporting documentation by due date. www.walmartfoundation.org
Samuel Upchurch Memorial Scholarship
Student exhibitsacademic excellence with major in Agriculture.
$4,000renewable Dec. 5
Applicant is accepted in Animal Science or Agriculture Economics at Auburn University. Parents or grandparents have been member of ACA for two or more years.
Samsung American Legion Scholarship
Direct descendants of US wartime veterans, ACT, activities, need, community service
June 15 American Legion - National Headquarters PO Box 1055 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1055
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY)
Outstanding athletics, academics, leadership, and community service.
25 scholarships of $7,500 each. An invitation for winners, parents and/or guardians to attend a SAMMY weekend at the Disney World Complex in Orlando, Florida. An opportunity to be pictured in a special congratulatory Milk Mustache ad in a June edition of USA TODAY and other national
March www.whymilk.com
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magazines.
Scholarship for Students with Good Hearts
High academics, leadership, service, character, Alabama resident
$500-$1500 March 1 American General Scholarship 615-320-3149
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Essay contest and transcript. High school student with an interest in writing.
$1,000 - $5,000 Varies Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, Inc.; 555 Broadway; New York,
New York 10012-1396 - various scholarships to various schools.
Sertoma International Scholarship
Deaf or hard of hearing students $1,000 May 2
3.2 GPA and documented hearing loss
Contact: www.sertoma.org/PDFs/SertomaHearingImparedStudentScholarship.pdf
STATE OF ALABAMA FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS (Various grants)
Resident of Alabama studying in Alabama
$300 - $2500Needs bases http://www.ache.state.al.us/StudentAsst/Programs.htm
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer College Scholarship
Children of a parent who has died from breast cancer. Financial need.
Not specified http://cms.komen.org/komen/GrantsProgram/AwardsScholarships/CollegeScholarshipAwards/index.htm
Tagged for Greatness
Academic and leadership excellence
$1,000 - $5,000 Dec. 5
Family is a member of Alabama Cattlemen’s Associationhttp://www.bamabeef.org/Youth%20Page/scholarships_for_aca_family_memb.htm
Tall Clubs International Scholarship
Open to seniors meeting heighth requirements : Men 6'2" Women 5'10"
Not specified www.tall.org/teens/teenscholr/tshow.cfm
Target All-Around Scholarship
Information and application at Target Stores
$1,000 - $10,000
November 1 Ask at your local store.
The Alabama Baptist Foundation Scholarship
Alabama resident, member of Baptist church in Alabama Baptist State Convention, ACT, rec., photo
Varies March 31
http://www.tbfa.org/scholarship.html
THEODORE R. AND VIVIAN M.JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP
Undergraduate students with disabilities & financial needwho enroll in a State University System of Florida (SUS) institution
May 15 http://www.disabilitycenter.fsu.edu/scholar.html
TORA Scholarship
Dependents of active duty or drilling reservist, 3.0 GPA, leadership, citizenship
$1000 March 1 www.tora.org "Member Service" "Scholarship 200"
ScholarshipDescriptions,
Qualifications, and Information
FundsAvailable Deadlines Contact
Tourism Foundation Yellow Ribbon Scholarship
Hearing Impaired April 15
Interest in Tourism/travel or hotel/restaurant managementGPA: 3.0Contact www.ntfounline.org Or National Tourism Foundation 546 East Main Street Lexington, KY 40508 800-682-8886
Tylenol Scholarship
Write a brief essay on goals and aspirations, a list of school activities, and a list of community and volunteer activities.
November
http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.incApplications may be picked up at Eckerd stores before the due date
United Daughters of the Confederacy Scholarships
Must be a descendant of a Confederate soldier, sailor, or marine. 3.0 GPA
$800-$1000 Feb 15 www.hqudc.org 804-355-1636
United Negro College Fund
Must be African-American enrolled at UNCF approved school.
Varies Program Services Dept., United Negro College Fund, 8260 Willow Oaks Corp. Dr., Fairfax, VA 22031
VFW Voice of Democracy - Patriotic Audio Essay Competition
Students in 9-12 grades. Theme "My Commitment to America's Future"
Nov 1 VFW scholarship link
Vice Admiral E.P. Tarvers Scholarship
Children of active duty or retired Navy or Marines, need, 2.0 GPA
$2000-$3000 March 1 Navy-Marine Corp Relief Society , Educational Programs , 801 N. Randolph Street, Ste 1228 , Arlington, VA 22203-1977
Virginia Cobb Scholarship for Hearing/Speech Impaired
GPA 2.5 Not specified Aug 10 The Charity League of Birmingham
Vocational Rehabilitation Scholarship
Must provide proof of disability or physical challenge
Varies http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/nidrr/index.html
Voice of Democracy Program
Students 10-12 record on audio cassette a three to five minute essay on assigned topic
Not stated www.vfw.org - programs - youth development 1-816-968-1117
Walton Foundation Scholarship
Applicant or parent must be employed by Wal-Mart
$6,000 March 1 www.walmartfoundation.org 800-530-9925
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship
Plan to work in government service. Essay required.
$2,500 to $10,000 Jan 15
www.enotes.com/ scholarships -loans/ washington - crossing - foundation - 12k
Wax Company Scholarship
Student must attend Auburn University and enroll in Agriculture
$1,000 Dec. 15
Parents must be a member of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association. Alabama Cattlemen's Association, Att. Martha Davis, P.O. Box 2499 Montgomery, AL 36102-2499 http://www.bamabeef.org/Youth%20Page/scholarships_for_aca_family_memb.htm
ScholarshipDescriptions,
Qualifications, and Information
FundsAvailable Deadlines Contact
Westinghouse Bertha Lamme Scholarship
Female, interest in engineering, SASE $1000 May 15 http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/
Women's Missionary Union Scholarship
For female Baptist active in WMU / Acteens
$500 - $700January 15 March 1
http://www.wmufoundation.com/scholar_summary.asp
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Award
Students 9-12 may submit patriotic art on paper or canvas
Not stated www.ladiesauxvfw.com/ypatart.html
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Awards
Original patriotic work of art. $500 - $3,000 Feb 1
Local Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW.http://www.ladiesauxvfw.org/eWeb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=LAVFW&WebKey=4b47ee7e-8d6b-4cfb-82db-6eea763c15c2
INFORMATION & FINANCIAL AID WEB SITESwww.actstudent.org http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/index.html
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/reg.html
FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov Academic Common Marketwww.sreb.org/programs/acm/acmindex.asp
www.fastweb.com Scholarship search engine
www.ache.state.al.us www.collegeboard.com/student
http://www.nextstudent.com/directory-of-scholarships/ Scholarship search engine
Alabama Scholarships:(27 pages of scholarships)http://www.nextstudent.com/directory-of-scholarships/State/0001/State-Alabama-scholarships.aspx
www.gocollege.com http://www.netac.rit.edu/publication/financing_your_education/scholarships.html
http://www.eng.auburn.edu/admin/ess/schfi/scholaralpha.html Auburn College of Engineering Scholarships
http://stars.troy.edu
Consortium agreement between Alabama two year colleges and Alabama four year colleges.
www.alabamamentor.org
http://www.cse.emory.edu/sciencenet/undergrad/scholarships.html http://www.blackexcel.org/100minority.htm
http://www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov www.fafsa.ed.gov
http://www.mymajors.com/ www.free-4u.com/
www.blackexcel.org/ www.theoldschool.org
www.collegeview.com www.collegenet.com
http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/ www.collegescholarships.com
www.ed.gov www.wiredscholar.com
www.elks.org/enf/scholars/ourscholarships.cfm www.college-scholarships.com
Alabama Veterans Benefits Dependents’ Educational http://www.fastweb.com/
ScholarshipDescriptions,
Qualifications, and Information
FundsAvailable Deadlines Contact
Assistance Program www.va.state.al.us
www.finaid.org www.feea.org/scholarships.html
www.freschinfo.com http://www.college-scholarships.com/
www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/ www.rspfunding.com/
www.kaptest.com/ www.collegeboard.com/
www.nationalservice.org/scholarships http://www.adha.org/institute/Scholarship/listing.htm (dental hygiene scholarships)
www.privatecolleges.com www.collegexpress.com/
www.scholarship-page.com/ www.rotary.org/foundation/programs.html/
www.scholarships.com/ www.scholarships-4u.com/
www.srnexpress.com/ www.studentaid.ed.gov/
www.studentaid.ed.gov/ www.pin.ed.gov/
www.students.gov/ www.number2.com/
www.supercollege.com/channel.cfm/ www.studentawards.com/
www.truman.gov www.alabamahealthcareers.com
College & Technical School Web Addresses
Alabama Colleges
Alabama A & M U.www.aamu.edu
Alabama Southern Community Collegewww.ascc.eduu
Alabama State University www.alasu.edu Athens State University
www.athens.edu Auburn University
www.auburn.edu Auburn University Montgomery
www.aum.edu Birmingham Southern College
www.bsc.edu Bishop State Community College
www.bscc.cc.al.us Jefferson Davis Community College
www.jeffdavis.cc.al.us Enterprise-Ozark Community College
www.eocc.edu James H. Faulkner State Comm. College
www.faulknerstate.eduFaulkner University
www.faulkner.edu Huntingdon college
www.huntingdon.edu Jacksonville State University
www.jsu.edu
Jefferson State Community College www.jeffstateonline.com Judson College
www.judson.edu Lawson State Community College www.lawsonstate.edu Marion Military Institute www.marion-institute.orgReid State Technical College
www.rstc.cc.al.us Samford University
www.samford.edu Shelton State Community College www.sheltonstate.edu Southern Union State Community College www.suscc.edu Spring Hill College
www.shc.edu Stillman College
www.stillman.edu Troy State University
www.troyst.edu Troy State University Dothan
www.tsud.edu Troy State University Montgomery
www.tsum.edu
Tuskegee Universitywww.tusk.edu
United States Sports Academywww.ussa.edu
University of Alabamawww.ua.edu
University of Alabama Birminghamwww.uab.edu
University of Alabama in Huntsvillewww.uah.edu
University of Mobilewww.umobile.edu
University of Montevallowww.montevallo.edu
University of North Alabamawww.una.edu
University of South Alabamawww.southalabama.edu
University of West Alabamawww.uwa.edu
Wallace Community Collegewww.wallace.edu
Lurleen B. Wallace Community Collegehttp://lbw.edu
ScholarshipDescriptions,
Qualifications, and Information
FundsAvailable Deadlines Contact
Mississippi Colleges Georgia Colleges Florida CollegesBelhaven College
www.belhaven.edu Delta State University
www.deltastste.edu Jackson State University
www.jsums.edu Jones County Junior College
www.jcjc.cc.ms.us Meridian Community College
www.mcc.cc.ms.us Millsaps College
www.millsaps.edu Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College www.mgccc.cc.ms.us Mississippi State University
www.msstate.edu Mississippi University for Women
www.muw.edu University of Mississippi
www.olemiss.edu University of Southern Mississippi
www.usm.edu William Carey College
www.wmcarey.edu
Agnes Scott Collegewww.agnesscott.edu
Berry Collegewww.berry.edu
Emory Universitywww.emory.edu
Georgia Institute of Technologywww.gatech.edu
Georgia State Universitywww.gsu.edu
Oglethorpe Universitywww.oglethorpe.edu
Spellman Collegewww.spelman.edu
University of Georgiawww.uga.edu
Wesleyan Collegewww.wesleyancollege.edu
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Universitywww.embryriddle.edu
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University www.famu.edu Florida State University
www.fsu.edu Pensacola Junior College
www.pjc.edu Ringling School of Art & Design
www.ringling.edu University of Florida
www.ufl.edu University of North Florida
www.unf.edu University of South Florida
www.usf.edu University of West Florida
www.uwf.edu
Tennessee Louisiana
Belmont University www.belmont.edu East Tennessee State University www.etsu.edu Middle Tennessee State University www.mtsu.edu Rhodes College www.rhodes.edu Tennessee State University www.tnstate.edu University of Memphis www.memphis.edu University of Tennessee: Chattanooga www.utc.edu University of Tennessee: Knoxville www.tennessee.edu University of Tennessee: Martin www.utm.edu University of the South www.Sewanee.edu Vanderbilt University www.vanderbilt.edu
Grambling State University www.gram.edu Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College www.lsu.edu LSU at Alexandria www.lsua.edu LSU in Shreveport www.lsus.edu Loyola University New Orleans www.loyno.edu Tulane University www.tulane.edu Xavier University www.xula.edu
Professional and Industry OrganizationsPROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION CONTACT INFORMATION
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
www.abet.org
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
703-917-9503www.abhes.org
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology
www.accsct.org
ACE Mentor Program www.acementor.org 203-323-8550
After school mentoring by architects, engineers, and construction professionals
Aerospace Industries Association of America
www.aia-aerospace.org
America Academy of Environmental 410-266-3311 Members specialize in water supply,
Engineers www.aaee.net wastewater management, toxic materials control and public health
American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants
850-656-8848www.anesthetist.org
American Academy of Environmental Engineers
410-266-3311www.aaee.net
The Academy was founded in 1955 to improve the practive, elevate the standards and enhance public recognition of environmental engineering through a certification program for qualified program for qualified engineers.
American Academy of Family Physicians
800-274-2237www.aafp.org
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
512-442-4262www.aanp.org
American Academy of Physician Assistants
703-836-2272www.aapa.org
American Association for Artificial Intelligence
www.aaai.org
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
901-754-8620www.aalas.org
American Association for Medical Transcription
800-982-2182www.aamt.org
American Association for Respiratory Care
972-243-2272www.aarc.org
American Association for the Advancement of Science
www.aaas.org
American Association of Certified Orthodtists
608-233-5383www.orthoptics.org
American Orthoptic Council
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
703-739-2330www.aacp.org
American Association of Medical Assistants
312-899-1500www.aama-ntl.org
American Association of Nanotechnology
www.aanano.com
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
847-692-7050www.aana.com
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
www.aapg.org
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists
703-243-2800www.aapspharmaceutica.com
American Association of Professional Landmen
918-847-7700www.landman.org
American Association of Psychiatric Technicians
800-392-7589www.psych-health.com
American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants
888-882-2772www.aaspa.com
American Astronomical Society www.aas.org American Chemical Society www.chemistry.org/
American Coal Foundation 202-463-9785www.teachcoal.org
American College of Nurse-Midwives
240-485-1800www.midwife.org
American College of Sports Medicine
317-637-9200www.acsm.org
American Council of Engineering Companies/ACEC
212-374-7474www.acec.ogr
Civil engineering firms that design roads, bridges, tunnels, water supply systems, power-plants and more.
American Dental Assistants Association
312-541-1550www.dentalassistant.org
American Dental Association 312-440-2500www.ada.org
American Dental Hygienists’ Association
312-440-8900www.adha.org
American Design Drafting Association
www.addda.org
American Dietetic Association 800-877-1600
www.eatright.org American Gas Association 202-462-6900
www.aga.org American Geophysical Union 202-462-6900
www.agu.org American Health Information Management Association
312-233-1100www.ahima.org
American Indian Science and Engineering Society
www.alses.org
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
www.aiaa.org
American Institute of Architects / AIA
201-626-7300www.aia.org
[email protected] American Institute of Biological Sciences
www.aibs.org
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
www.aiche.org
American Institute of Graphic Arts www.aiga.org American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers
www.aimenh.org
American Institute of Physics www.aip.org American Mathematical Society www.ams.org American Medical Association 800-621-8335
www.ama-assn.org Lists allied health career associations and allied health accrediting agencies.
American Medical Informatics Association
301-657-1291www.amia.org
American Medical Technologists 800-275-1268www.amt1.com
American Meteorological Society www.ametsoc.org American Nuclear Society 708-352-6611
www.ans.org American Occupational Therapy Association Inc.
301-652-2682www.aota.org
American Optometric Association 800-365-2219www.aoa.org
American Petroleum Society 202-682-8000www.energyprofessions.org
American Physical Therapy Association
800-999-2782www.apta.org
American Psychiatric Association 703-907-7300www.psych.org
American Public Gas Association 202-464-2742www.apga.org
American Public Power Association 202-467-2900www.appanet.org
American Public Works Association 202-408-9541www.aowa.net
American Public Works Association 202-408-9541www.apwa.net
American Road & Transportation Builders Association/ ARTBA
202-289-4434www.artba.org
Contractors and transportation officials who promote the transportation construction market.
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
www.asbmb.org
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Scientist
www.ascls.org
American Society for Engineering Education
202-331-3537www.engineeringk12.org
American Society for Engineering Education
www.engineeringk12.org
American Society for Engineering Management
www.asem.org
American Society for Metals www.asminternational.org American Society for Microbiology www.asm.org American Society for Microbiology www.asm.org/education/index.asp?bid-
for middle and high school students 1208 American Society for Quality www.asq.orgAmerican Society ofCytopathology
302-429-8802www.cytopathology.org
American Society of Echocardiography
919-861-5574www.acecho.org
American Society of Podiatric Medical Assistants
888-882-7762www.aspma.org
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
www.asabe.org
American Society of Certified Engineering Technicians
www.ascet.org
American Society of Civil Engineers 800-548-2723www.asce.org
American Society of Civil Engineers / ASCE
703-295-6000www.asce.org
American Society of Clinical Pathology
800-267-2727www.ascp.org
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers
www.ashrae.org
American Society of Landscape Architects / ASLA
202-898-2444www.asla.org
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
800-843-2763www.asme.org
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
www.asme.org
American Society of Naturalists www.amnat.org American Society of Plant Biologist www.aspb.org American Society of Professional Estimators/ ASPE
615-316-9200www.ASPEnational.org
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
505-298-4500www.asrt.org
American Society of Safety Engineers
www.asse.org
American Solar Energy Society 303-443-3130www.ases.org
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
800-498-2071www.asha.org
American Student Dental Association
800-621-8099 ext. 2795www.asdanet.org
American Subcontractors Association / ASA
703-684-3450 Small and medial-size contractors that do specialized types ofwork such as electrical work or painting
American Veterinary Medical Association
847-925-8070www.avma.org
American Welding Society 800-443-9353www.aws.org
American Wind Energy Association 202-383-2500www.awea.org
ASM International www.asminternational.org Associated Builders & Contractors / ABC
703-812-2000www.abc.2000
General and specialty contractors that generally employ nonunion labor
Associated General Contractors of America /AGC
703-548-3118www.agc.org
Firms that contract for an entire project.
Associated Schools of Construction www.ascweb.org Colleges offering degrees in construction.Association for Computing Machinery
www.acm.org
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
202-789-1890www.apic.org
Association for Women in Science and Engineering
www.awise.org
Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants
877-890-0181www.afppa.org
Association of Crane & Rigging Professionals
360-834-3805www.acrp.net
Association of Engineering Geologists
www.aeg-tx.org
Association of Information Technology Professionals
www.aitp.org
Association of Schools of Allied Health Professionals
202-293-4848www.asahp.org
linkswww.asahp.org/links.htm
Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions
202-293-4848www.asahp.org
Association of Technical Personnel in Ophthalmology
800-482-4858www.atpo.org
Audio Engineering Society www.aes.orgBiocomputing and Bioinformatics Web Links
www.il-st-acad-sci.org/bc_ilink.html Broad list of societies, associations and journals around the globe.
Biomedical Engineering Society www.bmes.orgBoard of Certified Safety Professionals
www.bcsp.org
Bureau of Health Professionals, U.S. Dept. of Human Services
301-443-2100http://bhpr.hrsa.gov
Bureau of Health, Kids in health careers
http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/kidscareers
Commission on Accreditation of allied Health Education Programs
727-210-2350www.caahep.org
Construction Management Association of America /CMAA
703-356-2622www.cmaanet.org
Companies and individuals that manage various aspects of a project
Electronic Industries Alliance www.eia.orgEmergency Nurses Association 800-900-9659
www.ena.org Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society
www.eegs.org
Finishing Contractors Association 703-448-9001www.finishingcontractors.org
Painting, drywall, glass and floor-covering contractors that employ union workers.
Geological Society of America www.geosociety.org Hispanic American Construction Industry Association
312-666-5910www.hacia.info
IEEE Computer Society www.ieee.org Independent Electrical Contractors 703-739-0356
www.iceci.org Industrial Designers Society of America
www.idsa.org
Infectious Diseases Society of American
703-299-0200www.idsociety.org
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
www.ieee.org
Institute of Industrial Engineers www.iienet.org Insulation Contractors Association of America
703-739-0356www.insulate.org
International Council on systems Engineering
www.incose.org
International Masonry Institute / IMI 410-280-1305www.imiweb.org
Junior Engineering Technical Society
www.jets.org
Mason Contractors Association of America
847-301-0001www.masoncontractors.org
Mathematical Association of America
www.maa.org
Mechanical Contractors Association of America
301-869-5800www.mcaa.org
National Academy of Engineering www.nae.edu National Academy of Sciences www.nas.eduNational Aeronautic Association www.naa.aero National Air-Traffic Controllers www.natca.org
AssociationNational Association for Home Care and Hospice
202-547-7424www.nahc.org
National Association for Practical Nurse Education and service, Inc.
703-739-2330www.napnes.org
National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
717-234-6799www.nacns.org
National Association of Demolition Contractors/NADC
215-348-4949www.demolitionassociation.com
National Association of Dental Laboratories
800-950-1150www.nadl.org
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
800-346-2368www.naemt.org
National Association of Homebuilders/NABA
202-266-8200www.nahb.org
National Association of Manufacturers
www.nam.org
National Association of Minority Contractors
202-347-8259www.namconline.org
National Association of Reinforcing Steel Contrctors
703-591-1870www.narsc.com
National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America
765-742-2216www.navta.net
National Association of Women in Construction/NAWIC
817-877-5551www.nawic.org
National Black Nurses Association, Inc.
800-575-6298www.nbna.org
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
301-990-7979www.nccpa.net
National Center for Construction Education and Research / NCCER
352-334-0911www.nccer.org
Information on non-union training programs
National Center for Integrated Systems Technology
www.ncist.ilstu.edu
National Commission on Health Science and Technology Education
www.nchste.org
National Council for Advanced Manufacturing
www.nacfam.org
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
www.ncees.org
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
www.nctm.org
National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses, Inc.
919-779-0046www.nfpn.org
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
www.nicet.org
National League for Nursing 800-669-1656www.nin.org
National Roofing Contractors Association/NRCA
847-299-9070www.nrca.net
National Science Teachers Association
www.nsta.org
National Society of Black Engineers www.nsbe.org
National Society of Professional Engineers /NSPE
703-684-2800www.nspe.org
Professional engineers who have met education and experience requirements and passed state engineering exams.
National Utility Contractors Association/NUCA
703-358-9300www.nuca.com
NEA: the Association of Union Constructors (formerly the National Erectors Association)
703-524-3336www.nea-online.org
Steel erectors and industrial maintenance contractors that employ union workers.
Network Professional Association www.npa.org
Painting & Decorating Contractors of America / PDCA
314-514-0421www.pdca.org
Pipeline Contractors Association / PCA
214-969-2700www.piledrivers.org
Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association
703-237-8100www.phccweb.org
Professional Women in Construction/PCA
212-486-7745www.pwcusa.org
Semiconductor Industry Association www.sia-online.org Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors’National Association / SMACNA
703-803-2980www.smacna.org
Society for Biomaterials www.biomaterials.org Society for Conservation Biology www.conbio.org Society for Physician Assistants in Pediatrics
www.aapa.org/spec/SPAP/
Society for Technical Communication
www.stc.org
Society of American Foresters www.safnet.org Society of Automotive Engineers www.ase.org Society of Cos estimating and Analysis
www.sceaoline.org
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
800-229-9506www.sdms.org
Society of Exploration Geophysicists
www.seg.org
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
www.shpe.org
Society of Hospital Medicine 800-843-3360www.hospitalmedicine.org
Society of Manufacturing Engineers www.sme.orgSociety of Medical Interpreters 206-729-2100
www.sominet.org Society of Petroleum Engineers www.spe.org Society of Physics Students www.spsnational.org Society of Plastics Engineers [email protected] Society of Plastics Industry www.plasticsindustry.org Society of Women Engineers www.wse.org Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association
703-698-0291www.scranet.org
Firms that lead, transport and lift building materials and heavy equipment
Steel Manufacturers Association 202-296-1515www.steelnet.org
The Pile Driving Contractors Association
314-514-0421www.piledrivers.org
U.S. Green Building Council 202-828-7422www.usgbc.org
An organization that works to improve environmental design and construction of buildings
Women Construction Owners and Executives USA
800-788-3548www.wcoeusa.org
Wood Products Manufacturers Assoc.
978-874-5445www.wpma.org
For more information about scholarship opportunities please see your school counselor