Scholarship Opportunities For Community College Students

Abbott & Fenner Scholarships
Essay contest about law is open to current college students between ages 16 and 30.

All-Ink.com Scholarships
Awards $1000 scholarships to students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university with a minimum 2.5 GPA. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to be considered for this award. To apply, you must submit a 50- to 200-word essay on who has had the greatest impact on your life, and a 50- to 200-word essay on what you hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after college.

Akademos / TextbookX.com 2008 Scholarship
Awards a $2,000 scholarship based on an essay contest. Available to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in good standing at an accredited college or university in the U.S. You must be a legal resident of the U.S. or an international student with a valid visa to be eligible. To apply, you must write a 250- to 750-word essay on the following 2008 topic: What should be done, if anything, to stop nuclear proliferation? Deadline is Oct. 31.

American Cancer Society
The South Atlantic Division of the American Cancer Society awards scholarships to individuals in South Carolina who survived childhood cancer. Eligible students can be attending two- or four-year colleges.

American Chemical Society Scholarships
     The American Chemical Society sponsors scholarship programs for qualified applicants who want to enter the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering, and students seeking a two-year degree in chemical technology. The programs are designed to encourage African-American, Hispanic, and American Indian students to pursue undergraduate college degrees in the chemical sciences and chemical technology.  The goal of these scholarship programs is to aid in building an awareness of the value and the rewards associated with careers in science and to assist students in acquiring the skills and credentials needed for success in these areas.
     The scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and financial need to high school seniors planning a science preparatory program of study, and college students who are currently freshmen, sophomores, or juniors who are committed to the study of chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or other chemically related fields such as environmental science, materials science or toxicology and are interested in pursuing careers in one of these fields. Students interested in two-year chemical technology programs and careers in this field are also eligible. Students must have strong academic records and show an interest in and potential for careers in the chemical sciences. Students intending to pursue careers in medicine are not eligible for scholarship awards.
     The amount of each individual award will depend upon the availability of funding, the number of scholarships awarded, and evidence of financial need. Scholarships will be given up to a maximum of $3,000 per year. The awards in the ACS Scholars Program, as well as those in the co-sponsored programs, are renewable.

Army Emergency Relief Scholarship Programs
Scholarships are available for dependents and spouses of Army soldiers on active duty, retired, or deceased while on active duty or after retirement.

Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Annual essay contest for college students based on the novel Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. Prizes range from $50 to $10,000.

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Program
College sophomores may be nominated by their two-year institutions for the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Program. The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship & Excellence in Education Foundation will award undergraduate scholarships to students who have outstanding potential and intend to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. To be considered, a student must be nominated by his or her college using the official nomination materials available to each institution on the Foundation's website. Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 annually. The Trustees intend to award up to 300 Goldwater Scholarships.

Cappex Business Careers Scholarship
Awards $1,000 to a college student interested in a business career. Deadline is April 30.

Cappex Computer Careers Scholarship
Awards $1,000 to a college student interested in a computer career. Deadline is April 30.

Cappex Criminal Justice Careers Scholarship
Awards $1,000 to a college student interested in a criminal justice career. Deadline is April 30.

Cappex Culinary Arts Scholarship
Awards $2,000 to a college student interested in a culinary arts career. Deadline is April 30.

Cappex Design Scholarship
Awards $2,000 to a college student interested in a design career. Deadline is April 30.

Cappex Digital Media Production Scholarship
Awards $1,000 to a college student interested in a digital media production career. Deadline is April 30.

Cappex Fashion Design Scholarship
Awards $1,000 to a college student interested in a fashion design career. Deadline is April 30.

Cappex Photography Majors Scholarship
Awards $1,000 to a college student interested in a photography career. Deadline is April 30.

Cappex Video Game Design and Development Scholarship
Awards $1,000 to a college student interested in a video game design and development career. Deadline is April 30.

Casey Family Scholars Scholarship
The Orphan Foundation of America provides scholarships of up to $10,000 to young people, under the age of 25, who have spent at least 12 months in foster care and were not subsequently adopted. The scholarships are awarded for the pursuit of postsecondary education, including vocational/technical training, and are renewable each year based on satisfactory progress and financial need.

Clapper, Anne Scholarship
The Greenville Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications awards a $500 Anne Clapper Scholarship to a student of any gender who is a rising college senior and pursuing a career in the communication industry. 

Coca-Cola Two-Year Scholars Program
The Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship Program was created in 2000 through a grant from the Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation. This program recognizes students attending two-year degree granting institutions for their unique contributions to community service and academic excellence. Students must be nominated by their college campus. Nomination materials are sent to the Financial Aid Office at all two-year, degree granting institutions in the United States in February. Up to 400 $1,000 scholarships are awarded for continuation of associate-degree studies.

College Prowler Wachovia Monthly Scholarship
Awards a $1000 scholarship each month based on an essay on any topic.

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts - Putnam Scholarship Fund
There are a number of scholarships for which students can apply through the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. As is evident by the name, the majority of these scholarships are for students from Massachusetts. However, there is one scholarship they administer that is of national scope, the Putnam Scholarship Fund. This scholarship provides money for African American and Latino students who attend college. To be eligible for consideration, all applicants must submit: the Community Foundation Scholarship and Loan Application and Optional Data section of the application; an Official Academic Transcript; a Student Aid Report (SAR) - Please note that once the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been processed, an SAR will be generated; and a pastoral letter of reference from any denomination is highly recommended for the Putnam Scholarships.

David S. Mellichamp Scholarship
This scholarship from the Palmetto Land Title Association is awarded to a junior or senior at a four-year college or university in South Carolina who is enrolled full time majoring in political science or economics and business administration and who is interested in a career in business. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required.

Elder & Leemaur "Challenge the Experts" Scholarship
This essay contest scholarship is available to current undergraduate students in any field of study and any student in either junior or senior high school. Recipients of the scholarships will be determined based on quality of work submitted.

Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest
This annual essay contest is open to full-time juniors and seniors at accredited colleges and universities. Prizes range from $500 to $5000.

Frank O' Neill Memorial Scholarship
Awards $1,000 scholarship based on essay contest. Deadline is Dec. 31. open to anyone attending a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other post-secondary education program in the 2007-2008 or 2008-2009 academic year.

The Fund for Theological Education Undergraduate Fellowship Program
Awards 50 $2000 stipends for college juniors or seniors planning to enter the ministry. A 3.0 GPA is required.

Garvey Fellowship Contest
The Garvey Fellowship Contest for junior higher education faculty and students is held every other year. The next deadline is May 1, 2009. Student prizes range from $1,000 to $2,500 for an essay on an annual topic.

The Greater Columbia Lioness Club
Must currently be a rising Junior or Senior or graduate student in a four-year college or university in SC. Must be a resident of SC. Need shall be a consideration but not the main criteria. Minimum GPA of 3.0. Should be pursuing an education toward sight, hearing, speech conservation or a related field and must be majoring in one of these areas. $1,000 Annual award. Application deadline is May 1. For application, contact Nancy B. Taylor, Chairperson, Scholarship Committee, Greater Columbia Lioness Club, 106 Quail Field Road, West Columbia, SC 29170-1321. Or call 
803-356-1258.

Greenwood Housing Authority Scholarship Program
The Greenwood Housing Authority is accepting applications for the Carolinas Council of Housing, Redevelopment, & Codes Officials (CCHRCO) and South Eastern Regional Council (SERC) Scholarship Program. These scholarships are open to any member of a household who resides in Public Housing or under the Section-8 program and is pursuing a higher education. Applications must be returned to the Greenwood Housing Authority no later than April 1. Questions or requests for assistance should be directed to Tracy Taylor at (864) 227-3670, ext. 24.

Greenwood Women's Forum Scholarship
This scholarship was established to aid women who are seeking a baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate degree.  An applicant must be a female resident of Greenwood or surrounding counties, be accepted into an accredited program of study, must be pursuing a post-baccalaureate degree or have a minimum of 60 hours of undergraduate study with a cumulative GAP of 3.0 or higher.  For more information or an application,  write to Greenwood Women's Forum, c/o Katy Phelan, 114 Ashford Place, Greenwood, SC  29646

Greenville Ad Club Scholarship Program
The Greenville Ad Club Scholarship Program consists of a $1000 internship/scholarship. This is a one-time award.  The student must be a rising college senior as well as pursuing an education degree as a full-time student accepted at an accredited college, university, or communication-related education institution. Scholarship applications may be obtained through the office of the guidance counselor, any Southeast college or by contacting the Greenville Ad Club, PO Box 54125, Greenville, SC  29606. The deadline is April 1 of each year.

Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
The Truman Scholarship provides up to $30,000 in funding to students pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields.  Students must be college juniors at the time of selection.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund - Community College Transfer Scholarship Program
The Community College Transfer Scholarship Program is designed to assist community college students of Hispanic heritage obtain a bachelor's degree. It is available to community college students with concrete plans to transfer to a four-year institution. Award amounts generally range from $1,000 to $2,500. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident and have a cumulative 3.0 grade point average.

HSF Nissan Community College Transfer Scholarship Program
This program, offered in partnership with Nissan, is available to Hispanic community college students transferring to a four-year institution in Dallas. TX, Los Angeles, CA, or Nashville, TN. Awards are in the amount of $2,500 for the full academic year.

Institute for Humane Studies Essay Contest for Undergraduate Students
Essay contest that awards prizes of $125 to $1,000 for an essay on a specific topic. Entrants must be full-time students for at least one semester of the 2007-2008 school year and 26 years old or younger. Finalists will be required to provide proof of enrollment. Deadline is Jan. 31.

Institute of Management Accountants
The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) will award up to $175,000 in scholarships to undergraduate and advanced degree students.  The Institute of Management Accountants was founded in 1919 as an educational organization and is the world's largest management accounting and financial management association. IMA's more than 60,000 members are the leading voices of corporate accountants and financial executives. IMA has more than 300 chapters and international affiliates. Many chapters also have an affiliate student chapter. Approximately eight percent of IMA members are students. The Institute's 2001-2002 budget provides $175,000 in financial aid for students through two scholarship programs. IMA student members may be eligible for scholarship awards of up to $5,000. The IMA diversity program offers scholarship opportunities to non-member minority students. Student financial aid administrators can encourage accounting, finance, and information technology students to apply for an IMA scholarship award by obtaining an application at www.imastudents.org. The application, located at the website administration building, describes the various types of scholarship awards, eligibility requirements, selection criteria, and the application process.  Additional information regarding the scholarship program as well as the location of the nearest IMA student chapter is available via e-mail at students@imanet.org or at 800-638-4427 ext. 1543. 

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program
This program awards approximately 25 scholarships to students attending community colleges or two-year institutions and plan to transfer to four-year institutions. Each award covers a portion of educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses, required fees, and books for the final two to three years of the baccalaureate degree. The amount and duration of awards vary by student based on the cost of attendance and the length of the program as well as other scholarships or grants received. The maximum available per student is $30,000 per year. Students interested in this scholarship must be nominated by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Faculty Representative at their institutions.

James and Charlotte Gignilliat Scholarship
This $500 scholarship from the South Carolina Historical Society is awarded to descendants of a Huguenot who immigrated to the United States from Switzerland or France prior to November 18, 1787. Other criteria include academic achievement, leadership and extracurricular activities.

James F. Byrnes Scholarship
Awards renewal scholarships of $3250 per year to residents of South Carolina with a parent who is deceased. The applicant must have completed no more than one year of college and be planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree.

Jeannette Rankin Foundation
The Jeannette Rankin Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for, and awarding grants to, low-income women, age 35 and older. Each year JRF awards grants to low-income women who have a vision of how their education will benefit themselves, their families, and their communities. Grants are for $2,000, and are typically distributed through the financial aid office, but are not restricted to tuition expenses. Award money can be used for books, supplies, transportation, childcare, or other expenses that will help the recipient achieve her educational goals. Selection is competitive, which means that meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee the receipt of a grant.

Jewish Educational Loan Fund
Grants interest-free loans to Jewish students throughout the Southeast to attend postsecondary educational institutions.

Kids Chance of South Carolina Scholarship Program
Awards scholarships to students ages 16-25 who have a parent who was seriously killed or injured by an accident or injury which has been found to be compensable under South Carolina Workers Compensation Law.

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation provides financial assistance in the form of scholarships to deserving sons and daughters of current or former United States Marines in their pursuit of higher education. We also provide a very limited number of scholarships to children of Navy Corpsmen who serve or have served with Marines. One-year scholarships (ranging from $500 -$10,000) are awarded annually and are limited to undergraduate studies at accredited educational and/or technical institutions. Our "Heroes Tribute Scholarships" (of up to $20,000 over four years) are given to the children of Marines and the children of Navy Corpsmen serving with the Marines whose parent is killed in the ongoing Global War on Terror. Current scholarship recipients must reapply each year and are limited to a total of four awards. The deadline for application submissions for the 2007-2008 academic year is March 1, 2007 for high school seniors and April 16, 2007 for all other students.

Mary G. Webster Scholarship
This $1000 scholarship from the Palmetto Land Title Association is awarded to a rising sophomore, junior or senior at a four-year college or university who is majoring in a business-related field. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required.

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Awards scholarships to the children of Marine Corps soldiers (active duty, reserve, honorably discharged, or deceased). Grandchildren of some marines are also eligible. Income is a factor, too.

MasterGuard Scholarship Fund for Children of Fallen Firefighters
Awards scholarships to spouses and children of fallen firefighters. Part-time and full-time students under age 30 are eligible.

Mattie B. Burney Scholarship
Awards scholarships to college freshmen of low to moderate income. Must live in the Augusta, Georgia, area.

Mensa Education and Research Foundation
Awards scholarships ranging from $300 to $1,000 to students who will be enrolled in college during the next academic year. Membership in Mensa is not required, but applicants must live in an area with a local Mensa chapter. The application includes an essay. The Piedmont Area Mensa (PAM), a local chapter of American Mensa, Ltd.,  serves the upstate region of South Carolina, including Anderson, Clemson, Gaffney, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Spartanburg and surrounding communities.

MoneyMatters101.com 2007 Scholarship Award
Awards $400 to students attending a college or university in the United States. You must have a minimum 2.3 GPA and submit an essay, maximum of 750 words, which addresses the following question: Is getting a college education becoming too expensive for the average student?

Morris K. Udall Undergraduate Scholarships
In 2007, the Foundation expects to award 80 scholarships of up to $5,000 and 50 honorable mentions on the basis of merit to sophomore and junior level college students. Scholarships are offered in any of three categories:

• To students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment; or
• To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy; or
• To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to Native health care.

My Insider Deals Scholarship Drawing
Awards a $10,000 scholarship.

NAWIC Founders’ Scholarship Foundation
Scholarships of $500 to $2000 are awarded by the National Association of Women in Construction to full-time students currently enrolled in a construction-related program. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Scholarship Programs
Awards scholarships to children, stepchildren, and spouses of fallen firefighters.

 National Federation of Music Clubs
This organization offers scholarships for current college students interested in careers in music education and music therapy. There is also a scholarships for veterans who want to study music.

National Federation of the Blind Scholarship
Each year at its national convention in July, the NFB gives a broad array of scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars.  All applicants for these scholarships must be (1) legally blind and (2) pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, postsecondary course of study in a degree program at a United States’ institution in the fall of 2007, except that one scholarship may be given to a full-time employee also attending school part-time.  In addition, some scholarships have been further restricted by the donor.  Each applicant will be considered for all scholarships for which he or she qualifies.  The scholarship application deadline is March 31, 2007.  Scholarships to be given at the 2007 National Convention are listed with special restrictions noted:

National Garden Club Scholarship
Awards 34 scholarships of $3500 each to full-time juniors or seniors studying agriculture education, horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, botany, biology, plant pathology/science, forestry, agronomy, environmental concerns, economics, environmental conservation, city planning, wildlife science, habitat or forest/systems ecology, land management, or other related or allied subjects.

National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Individuals with Disadvantaged Backgrounds
The NIH UGSP helps students launch their careers on the cutting-edge of biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. Up to $20,000 a year is provided; paid research training at the NIH during the summer and after graduation; mentoring, research experience, career guidance, and skill development. Students must be a U.S. citizen or qualified non-citizen (See http://ugsp.info.nih.gov/citizenship.htm for more information.); must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student at a four-year, accredited undergraduate institution; must have a 3.5 GPA or higher or be in the top 5% of your class; and must be from a disadvantaged background (See http://ugsp.info.nih.gov/disadvantagedbackground.htm for more information.) In addition to the UGSP, the NIH offers a number of other training opportunities. For more information visit www.training.nih.gov.

The National Italian American Foundation Scholarship Program
Scholarships of $2500-$10,000 are given to students of Italian heritage and also to students studying Italian.

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
This scholarship is for undergraduate students pursuing a certificate, associate degree, or bachelor degree in a restaurant and/or foodservice-related program. To be considered for this scholarship, an applicant is required to be currently enrolled in college and have completed at least one semester in a restaurant and/or foodservice-related program; have a minimum, cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale; have a minimum of 750 hours of work experience in the restaurant and foodservice industry verified by pay stubs or letter(s) from employer(s); and submit one to three letter(s) of recommendation from a current or previous employer. The award amount is $2,000.

National Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation
The NSA Scholarship Foundation awards an average of 40 scholarships per year ranging from $500-$1,000, to undergraduate students majoring in accounting with a "B" or better overall grade point average. Applications can be downloaded from the web site.

OP Loftbed Scholarship
Awards a $500 scholarship based on your responses to a list of questions found on the sponsor's Web site. It's open to undergraduate and graduate students who are U.S. citizens and who are attending an accredited college or university in the United States during the 2007-2008 year.

Richard Goolsby Scholarship Fund
This scholarship from the Society of Plastics Engineers awards $7250 to full-time rising college sophomores, juniors or seniors at a two-year or four-year college who are interested in a career in the plastics industry.

The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund Scholarship Program
The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund was created in response to the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001 . The scholarship program is open to children of those who were killed or permanently disabled as a result of the terrorist attacks who are enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at approved accredited institutions. Scholarship awards are available up to $2,500 per applicant per school year and may be renewed on an annual academic basis subject to satisfactory academic progress. Complete applications must be mailed to the Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund, c/o The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region.

The Sallie Mae Fund American Dream Scholarship Program
The American Dream Scholarship Program, established in partnership with the United Negro College Fund, Inc. (UNCF), aims to increase the number of African-American students attending college. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000. Students must be of African American descent with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited postsecondary institution. Applications can be found at the UNCF Web site.

The Sallie Mae Fund First in Family® Scholarship Program
The First in My Family® campaign, geared to raise awareness among the Hispanic-American community of higher education opportunities, was developed in partnership with the Hispanic College Fund, the Latino Education Achievement Project (LEAP), and the Self-Reliance Foundation. The First in My Family Scholarship Program, administered by the Hispanic College Fund, offers scholarships to Hispanic students who are the first in their family to attend college. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000. To be eligible to apply, students must be a US citizen of Hispanic descent, the first in their family to attend college, a high school senior or graduate planning to enroll or a student already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited postsecondary institution, and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students can apply at the Hispanic College Fund Web site.

The Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship Program
For many students, the unmet need of college cost and the financial aid package is too big to manage. The Sallie Mae Fund will provide $1 million in 2005 to help meet last dollar needs of low-income students through the Unmet Need Scholarship Program, administered by Scholarship Management Services, a department of Scholarship America. Scholarship awards, ranging from $1,000 to $3,800, will be made payable to the school on behalf of the student and are intended to supplement, rather than substitute for, aid received from an institution. To be eligible, students must have a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 3.0, as well as meet criteria of eligibility.

ScholarshipExperts.com Top Ten Scholarship
Awards five $1,000 scholarships based on a short essay about the top ten reasons you deserve to receive this scholarship. Annual deadline is January 31.

South Carolina Church Related Vocational Scholarships
Open to residents of South Carolina who have been active members of a Southern Baptist church for at least 9 months prior to the beginning of an academic year. Applicant must be enrolled full-time at a college or university and be intending to pursue a church-related career.

South Carolina Tax Council Scholarship
Qualifications:
a) South Carolina Resident.
b) Must be a Student majoring in Accounting at a South Carolina 2 or 4 year college.
c) Must be either a rising senior at a 4 year college /university or a rising second year student
leading to an Associates Degree in Accounting at a 2 year college or technical college or a student studying to obtain Masters in Accounting.
d) Average GPA no less than 3.0 overall (on a 4.0 scale).
e) Average GPA in accounting no less than 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
     Applications must be received complete with all attachments by May 15 in order to be considered. Scholarships will be awarded in June for the Fall Semester. A check will be mailed to you, payable to your school, before September 1st. Recipients will be invited to attend the June luncheon of the South Carolina Tax Council, which will be held during the Summer Seminar. Amounts of scholarships range from $500 to $1,000. The total amount to be awarded each year is decided by the SCTC Board of Directors and depends upon the number of qualified applicants.

The Sunshine Lady Foundation - Women's Independence Scholarship Program
The Women's Independence Scholarship Program (WISP) was created in 1999 to help formerly battered women overcome barriers to the education necessary for their becoming employable and financially stable. The primary intent is to help single mothers with young children who have the greatest financial challenges (childcare costs, etc.) to gain work skills so they can support their families. To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, the applicant must be a direct survivor of domestic violence (partner abuse). Applications should be submitted as early as possible, but no later than 3 months before the start date of the program to be attended. Applications are accepted at any time of year. There is no set dollar amount. The first priority are awards for tuition, books and fees for undergraduate or basic training. The next priority is to assist in reducing indirect financial barriers to education (for example, childcare, transportation, etc.). The average award is around $2,000. The Foundation will consider programs at accredited institutions. This could be a 2 or 4-year college, a technical institute, training school, etc.

SuperSibs! Scholarship Program
Scholarships are awarded to brothers and sisters of children with cancer. For information, call 866-444-7427. Application deadline is Feb. 2.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure College Scholarship Award Program
This program offers college scholarships of up to $10,000 a year over a four-year period. The program assists young adults in their academic pursuits. Eligibility:

• Have lost a parent to breast cancer.
• Reside within the service area of an established Komen for the Cure Affiliate that is participating in the Scholarship Program. (If you are unsure, contact your local Affiliate or Komen headquarters. If you do not reside in the service area of a participating Affiliate, your application will not be considered. )
• Be a high school graduate, a high school student who will graduate by June 2007, or have received the equivalent of a high school diploma. Current college students are eligible. 
• Plan to attend a state-supported college or university in the state where they permanently reside.
• Have a college GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale (if already attending college).
• Be no older than 25 years old by May 2007.
• Be a U.S. citizen, or documented permanent resident of the U.S.
• Never at any time have been subject to any disciplinary action by any institution or entity, including, but not limited to, any educational or law enforcement agency.

Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund
This program of the Talbots Charitable Foundation will award $100,000 in scholarships to women determined to finally get that college degree. Five women will each be awarded $10,000 scholarships, and 50 women will each be awarded $1,000 scholarships. All applicants must be seeking an undergraduate degree from an accredited two- or four-year college or university, or vocational-technical school. Only applicants seeking a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university are eligible to receive a $10,000 award. Scholarship awards are based primarily on financial need and previous achievements for women who earned their high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago.

Truckload Carriers Association Scholarships
Scholarships ranging from $1500 to $2000 are awarded to students with connections to the trucking industry. Any college junior or senior in good standing, who is the child, grandchild, or spouse of an employee or an employee of a trucking company, or the child, grandchild or spouse of an independent contractor or an independent contractor affiliated with a trucking company and attending an accredited four-year college or university is eligible for a scholarship.

The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
This fund administers several $2500 scholarships for young adult cancer survivors and for those who have lost a parent to cancer. Criteria include financial need, medical hardship, dedication to community service, and commitment to educational and professional goals. In addition, the applicant must demonstrate how he or she has used the cancer experience to impact the lives of other young adults affected by cancer.

USA Funds Access to Education Scholarship
Applicants must have an adjusted family gross income of $35,000 or less, plan to enroll in a postsecondary or vocational/technical school, and be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.

 Additional scholarships: http://www.ccid.cc/resources/scholarship_opportunities.htm