The U.S. Bank Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college undergraduate students. [gate] You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to be eligible for this award. Deadline: 5/31/13 Website: U.S. Bank Scholarship.

The Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships are available to students for one academic year of study in another country. This award will help to cover round-trip transportation, tuition, fees, room and board expenses, and some educational supplies. You must also pass a language proficiency exam if your native language is not that of your proposed study country to be considered for this award. ...

The Project On Government Oversight Fellowship is open to students who are interested in working toward protecting the public interest. Fellows will investigate government subservience to special interests, conduct research, and perform clerical work. You must be motivated to expose corruption and explore solutions to be eligible for this fellowship. *Deadline:* Rolling *Website:* www.pogo.org

The National High School Oratorical Contest is open to junior high and high school students who are under the age of 20 and citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States. [gate] You must prepare an oration on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution, with some emphasis on the duties and obligations of citizens to our government. A complete list ...

Hurricane Sandy affected millions of people and you want to help. The best place to start is your community. [gate] DoSomething.org put together a national campaign, Pantry Prep, to help you stock your local food pantry to help families in a crisis. Collect 25 items for your local food pantry and you'll automatically be entered to win a $5,000. With every ...

“Everyone wants to live at the expense of the state. They forget the state wants to live at the expense of everyone.” -Frederic Bastiat (1801–1850). The Sir John M. Templeton Fellowship Essay Contest asks applicants to imagine this statement to be true and write an essay 1,500 to 5,000 words on what ideas or reforms could be developed that would make ...

The Ventures Scholars Program is open to underrepresented and first-generation college-bound students. [gate] You must be pursuing a math or science-based career to be considered for this award. Deadline: Rolling Website: Ventures Scholars Program.

The Project Yellow Light Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors and full-time undergraduate students. [gate] To be considered, you must create a 25-55 second video that discourages distracted driving. Deadline: 4/1/13 Website: Project Yellow Light Scholarship.

The Associate Product Manager Internship is open to students currently pursuing a BA/BS or MA/MS in Computer Science and graduating in 2013.[gate] Intern duties may include understanding and analyzing user needs, helping to define a product vision and strategy and working with engineers to build and launch new features. To be considered, you must have excellent written and communication skills, strong ...

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes is available to students age 18 and younger who have organized and led a service activity that has clearly benefited other people. [gate] Your service activity must have been initiated and motivated primarily by you and cannot have been an assignment for school or work. Additionally, you must demonstrate a positive spirit and high ...

The ADHD National Scholarship is available to undergraduate students. [gate] You must have been diagnosed with attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder and be under the care of a licensed health care provider to be considered for this award. Selection will be based on community service, volunteer and extracurricular activities, and a personal essay describing how ADHD has impacted your life. Deadline: 3/27/13 ...

The Charles Schwab Foundation Scholarship is available to students who participate in the National Financial Capability Challenge. Twenty students will be selected by lottery from among the top 10 percent highest-scoring students nationally. In addition, five $1,000 scholarships will go to students who score in the top 10 percent among all participating students who attend low-income public schools. A grant of ...

The Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association Research Grant is available to students who are interested in conducting research in the healthcare marketing/ trade show industry or becoming involved with the healthcare tradeshow industry. You must be a graduate student, preferably in marketing, possibly with a desire to pursue a career in healthcare marketing or the tradeshow industry. Your eligibility will also ...

The William E. Simon Fellowship for Noble Purpose is available to graduating college seniors. You must demonstrate passion, dedication, a high capacity for self-direction, and originality in pursuit of a goal that will strengthen civil society to be eligible for this award. A letter of recommendation and a five to ten page personal narrative are required with your application. *Deadline:* January ...

The Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), a non-profit organization that works to promote responsible journalism and responsible travel wants to hear about your travels. This scholarship encourages young writers to share their most amazing travel memory through words and images. Applicants, submit a blog about where you went and what it meant to you, what worked and what didn't work, ...

The National Peace Essay Contest is open to students in grades nine through twelve. [gate] This essay contest is intended to promote serious discussion among high school students, teachers, and national leaders about international peace and conflict resolution today and in the future. To be considered, you must submit an essay of no more than 1,500 words that answers the following ...

The Beans for Brains Scholarship is available to enrolled undergraduate students. Your major can be in any field but you must be a knitter or crocheter and submit a photo of your latest project to qualify for this award. *Deadline:* April 1, 2011 *Website:* www.jimmybeanswool.com

The "Beyond Oil" College Essay Contest is open to undergraduate students worldwide. To be considered, you must submit an 800 - to 1500 - word essay on the following topic: "What is a viable alternative to fossil fuels?" You must also register for a free membership with Lafango. One first place winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship, one second place winner ...

DoSomething.org is giving away five $1,000 scholarships via eMission – their interactive Facebook game where players advance by taking offline action to save energy and help the environment. Complete at least one mission in eMission and submit your application to be entered into the running for a $1,000 scholarship. Five of the scholarship applicants will be selected as winners, at random. ...

The Women in Healthcare Scholarship is available to female students in their senior year of high school or those who are currently enrolled full-time at an accredited allied health school. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.75, be a citizen or legal resident of the U.S. and have graduated high school by or before 2011. An essay of between 500 ...