The Ryan and Jamie Smith Essay Contest is open to students who are at least 18 years of age and enrolled in an accredited institution. Applicants must submit an essay of less than 1,000 words on the question: Do you think it is possible to end extreme poverty in the next 30 years? If so how? The scholarship is open to ...

The Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship is available to graduate students in horticulture, biology and related fields who are conducting research. Preference is given to students whose projects focus on the endangered flora of the Carolinas and the southeastern United States. [gate] Deadline: 11/30/2012 Website: Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship

Get to work designers and you could earn yourself $2,000. Universal design is defined as a discipline by which to create solutions, design spaces, and develop products that suit the needs of all users throughout their life cycle. The Irma Dobkin Universal Design Grant is open to individuals involved with universal design. This grant is awarded to an individual working independently ...

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is for U.S., undergraduate students studying at an institution of higher learning. Applicants must be in the process of applying or have gained admission into a study abroad program that is eligible for credit a his or her home institution and be receiving a federal Pell Grant funding during the time of application. Deadline: 10/5/10 ...

The Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarship is available to kindergarten through graduate students. You must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to your community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the U.S. Your work must have been within the last 12 months and volunteering services must help non - family members. [gate] Applicants must obtain a Community Service Recommendation (CSR) ...

The Josephine de Karman Fellowship is open to all senior undergraduate and Ph.D. candidates who will defend their dissertation by 2012. Applicants must have a clear purpose and display exceptional ability in presenting and defending their thesis. Special consideration will be given to those students whose focus is in the humanities. Studies must be carried out in the U.S. and all ...

The Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum Student Essay Contest is open to students in grades five through twelve. To be considered, you submit a 500 - word essay in response to one of the essay quotes provided (see website for essay questions by grade). Essays will be judged on originality; adherence to the topic; and proper grammar, spelling and punctuation. ...

The Foundation for Sustainable Development Internship is available to students and young professionals who are able to work independently and support FSD's growth. A weekly time commitment of at least 16 hours is required with a total commitment of 500 hours. Internships are available in international areas, marketing and communications, events and public relations, graphic design, copywriting and editing, grantwriting and ...

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Internships are available in the following areas: technology, corporate development and finance, clearing, marketing, products and services, operations, and human resources. [gate] Internships are paid and last between three and twelve months. Deadline: Rolling Website: Chicago Mercantile Exchange Internship

The Adobe Internship is available to undergraduate or graduate students who are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and actively pursuing a degree. Technical positions include software engineer, software quality engineer, information systems, user interface engineer and computer scientist. MBA positions available are product manager, product marketing manager, strategic/business analyst, financial analyst or human resources analyst. Finally, non-engineering positions ...

The disABLEDperson Inc. National Scholarship is available to full - time college students who are living with disabilities. To be considered, you must compose an essay of 1000 words or less answering the following question: [gate] "What are some things that you would do to improve your community? Please give specifics about your community now, and at least three things that ...

The Intel Science Talent Search is open to especially talented high school seniors. Students will be given the challenge of conducting independent science, math, or engineering research. [gate] To be considered, You must submit a maximum 20 - page research report explaining your experiments and conclusions. Research must be the work of a single individual; group and team projects are not ...

The GO! Volunteer Abroad Scholarship for $1,000 seeks to award students who have been accepted to a volunteer abroad program. To qualify, students must submit an essay or video submission that highlights creativity, analytical thinking and a passion for volunteering. Recipients are expected to complete pre-departure and post-return interviews. Deadline: 9/15/2011 Website: GO! Volunteer Abroad Scholarship

Intel and DoSomething.org have launched a national campaign, Grandparents Gone Wired, to help teach senior citizens how to use the internet. [gate] Participants are eligible for the reward by (1) holding a tech teaching session with a senior citizen or (2) spreading awareness about tech literacy. To qualify for the $5,000 scholarship, go to the below web site, share facts about ...

The John C. Lincoln Memorial Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students pursuing a minimum four- year bachelor's degree in welding engineering or welding engineering technology. [gate] Priority will be given to welding engineering students and those who are residing or attending schools in the states of Ohio or Arizona. Applicants must be at 18 years of age and have at least ...

The Pearson Student Advisory Board Program offers students the chance to be a part of critical decision-making discussions at Pearson. Students will also benefit academically with a $1,000 stipend and complimentary copies of Pearson textbooks for college. Additionally, the Pearson Student Advisory Board Program provides many resume-building as well as travel experiences. Applicants are required to have completed at least one ...

The Social Media Internship is available to full-time students. Interns will be involved in social media reporting and analysis, assisting in maintaining the Marvel Audience Network, various online research projects and participation in brainstorming sessions. An interest in Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and emerging social media networks/technologies is a must. You must also demonstrate internet knowledge, strong writing, research, and Excel skills ...

The Minority Access Internship Program is available to all undergraduate and graduate students. You must be a U.S. citizen, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have completed at least your undergraduate freshman year. This program is intended to offer students experience in diversity and scope of career opportunities available in the federal government and other participating entities. All students are encouraged ...

The Northwestern Mutual Financial Representative Internship is available to full-time students at four-year colleges and universities. [gate] You must be interested in the work of a financial representative: defining target markets, finding and pursuing clients, nurturing client relationships and achieving sales of financial products. You must also demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit, a strong work ethic and a history of success in ...

C-SPAN, the political cable television network, offers unpaid internships in Washington, D.C., each spring, summer and fall to undergraduate juniors and seniors who are interested in media and politics. To be eligible, you must be able to work a minimum 16 hours each week and have relevant experience. Positions include editorial, research and technical programming positions; new media/online production positions; broadcast ...