Outside Scholarships
If you are looking for other scholarship opportunities you may want to try those offered directly from George Mason University.
| Title | Criteria | Dollar Amount | Application Source | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corcentric Scholarship | - U.S. students who are high school seniors or full-time college freshmen, sophomores or juniors - Students must submit a short essay (no more than 500 words) on the designated topic | $1,000 | http://www.corcentric.com/contact/accounting-software-scholarship.aspx | May-24-2013 |
| Virginia Press Women- Agnes Cooke Scholarship | - Virginia college student or to any Virginia resident attending an out-of-state college - Planning a career in journalism, photojournalism, public relations or another related communications field | $550 | http://www.virginiapresswomen.org | May-24-2013 |
| Zonta Club of Arlington Area, Virginia -Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship | - Female - Full time undergraduate (at least 12 semester hours) or; - Graduate student (nine semester hours) - Enrolled in at least the second year of undergraduate program or through final year masters program in business-management related fields - Resident of Arlington County, Fairfax County, and Alexandria, Virginia | Up to $5,000 | Contact: Margo D. Sheridan, Email: margo@zontadistrictthree.org for application. | May-24-2013 |
| B.Davis Scholarship | - High school juniors and seniors - College students | $1,000 | http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm | May-27-2013 |
| Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship | - As of May 30, 2012 be under the 25 years of age - Be a resident of the U.S. or Canada - Answer two essay questions | $5,000 | http://www.fitnessexercises.tv/scholarships.php | May-30-2012 |
| U.S. Bank Scholarship Program | - High school senior or - College freshmen, sophomore or junior - Enrolled in eligible college or university by September 2013 - U. S. citizen or permanent resident | $1,000 | https://www.usbank.com/community/financial-education/scholarship.html | May-31-2013 |
| 2013 Radio Television Digital News Association Undergraduate Scholarships | - Undergraduate college sophomore or higher - Enrolled in college and have at least one full academic year remaining - Enrolled in any major so long as your intent is a career in electronic journalism | Varies | http://www.rtdna.org/content/scholarship_info | May-31-2013 |
| 2013 Radio Television Digital News Association Graduate Scholarships | - Students enrolled in a graduate program - Pursuing careers in electronic journalism | Varies | http://www.rtdna.org/content/scholarship_info | May-31-2013 |
| Society of Women Engineers(SWE)-Hampton Roads Section-The Celeste Belcastro Scholarship | - Full-time undergraduate female engineering student - U.S. citizen or permanent resident | $1,000 | http://www.hr-swe.org/scholarships | Jun-01-2013 |
| 2013 Direct2tv Scholarship | - U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents - High school or home school senior graduating or earning a GED - Undergraduate enrolled full-time and in good academic standing - Graduate enrolled in an accredited graduate school program | $1,000 | http://www.direct2tv.com/directv-scholarship.html | Jun-01-2013 |
| Affiliate Marketing Scholarships | - Currently enrolled students at a college or university in the U.S. - A minimum of 250-500 words essay | $1,000 | http://www.affiliatesummit.com/affiliate-marketing-scholarship/ | Jun-01-2013 |
| The Elks Auxiliary Arlington-Fairfax Scholarship | - Rising female senior at Mason with a scheduled graduation date of spring 2014 - Minimum GPA of a 3.0 - Preference will be given to applicants who have returned to school later in life to pursue a degree | $1,000 | Contact Liz Carter, ecarter1@gmu.edu or Roz Moore, rmoore11@gmu.edu for application. | Jun-07-2013 |
| 2013 Naval Enlisted Reserve Association-NERA/USAA Scholarship | - Must be either a NERA member, regular or associate - NERA members may also sponsor a spouse, son, daughter or grandchild - Applicant or sponsor must be a member in good standing by the scholarship deadline - Graduating high school seniors or students already attending a college or university - Enrolled or planning to enroll, full-time or part-time fall 2013 - Enrollment in any undergraduate program leading to a bachelor’s degree or associates degree at an accredited college or university | $2,500-$3,000 | http://neramembers.org/ | Jun-07-2013 |
| Tobacco Region Scholarship Program | - Eligible students who live in one of the Southwest or Southside Virginia localities - Enrolled in a Bachelors Degree program at an accredited 4-year college or university, whether public or private, in-state or out-of-state - Review eligible counties on webpage | Varies | https://tobacco.swcenter.edu/ | Jun-09-2013 |
| 2013 AMS Scholarships and Fellowships-The Father James B. Macelwane Annual Award in Meteorology | - Undergraduate student - Interest in meteorology | $1,000 | http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/index.html | Jun-14-2013 |
| Abbott & Fenner 2013 | - High school juniors and seniors or students currently enrolled in any accredited post-secondary institution | $1,000 | http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm | Jun-14-2013 |
| Muslim Womens Association Of Washington, DC | - Female Muslim student - Full time student, preference to juniors, seniors - Financial need - Proof of academic achievement - Enrolment in at least one course of Islamic Studies - Priority given to U.S. citizens, or permanent residents, particularly those who reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area | Varies | http://www.mwadc.org | Jun-15-2013 |
| Healthcare Tylenol Scholarships 2013 | - U.S. resident - Graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, graduate schools, or vocational/technical schools - Enrolled in a health care related field - Have completed at least one year of undergraduate work or graduate studies by the spring semester of the year that they apply - Must have one or more years of school remaining | $1,000-$10,000 | http://www.college-financial-aid-advice.com/tylenol-scholarship.html | Jun-15-2013 |
| Randy Pausch Scholarship Fund | - Full-time student attending an accredited college or university in the U.S. during the 2013-2014 academic school year - Must have the intention to enter the game industry as a developer of interactive entertainment - Major any field, possible career paths include (but are not limited to) art, animation, programming, engineering, game direction, game design, sound design, and music composition - 3.3 minimum GPA | $2,500 | http://www.interactive.org/foundation/scholarships.asp | Jun-28-2013 |
| Mark Beaumont Scholarship | - Full-time student attending an accredited college or university in the U.S. during the 2012-2013 academic school year - Must have the intention to enter the game industry specializing in the business of interactive entertainment - Major any field, possible career paths include (but are not limited to) executive leadership, law, marketing, public relations, and business development - 3.3 minimum GPA | $2,500 | http://www.interactive.org/foundation/scholarships.asp | Jun-28-2013 |
| Lt Col Romeo and Josephine Bass Ferretti Scholarship | - Minor dependent of active duty or retired Air Force, Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard enlisted airmen - High senior who is entering first year at an accredited institution in 2013 - Pursuing an undergraduate degree in the area of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) - Selection based upon high academic achievement, good character and financial need | $2,500 | http://www.afa.org/aef/aid/Ferretti.asp | Jun-30-2013 |
| The Captain Jodi Callahan Memorial Scholarship | - Active duty Air Force, full time Air National Guard or full time Air Force Reserve (officer or enlisted) pursuing a Master�__s Degree in a non-technical field of study - Additional requirements listed on website | $1,000 | http://www.afa.org/aef/aid/callahan.asp | Jun-30-2013 |
| Future Counselors of America Scholarship | - U.S. undergraduates and graduates majoring in Psychology who seek a career in relationship counseling or a related field - Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA - Minimum 500- to maximum 900-word essay requirement | $1,000 | http://www.datingadvice.com/scholarship | Jun-30-2013 |
| The Home Security Scholarship | - U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the U.S. - Incoming freshman cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale - Current full time undergraduate with a cumulative college GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale - Essay requirement | $1,000 | http://yourlocalsecurity.com/scholarship | Jun-30-2013 |
| Historical Photograph Scholarship | - U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the U.S. - Incoming freshman cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale - Current full time undergraduate with a cumulative college GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale - Photograph of a significant or historical location in your town and short essay describing the importance of the location and what it means to you and your town | $1,000 | http://www.cabletv.com/scholarship | Jun-30-2013 |
| Sustainable LawnCare Leaders Scholarship | - Undergraduate student pursuing a career in sustainable botany, horticulture, landscape architecture, or a related field - Enrolled full-time and be citizens or legal residents of the U.S. | $500 | http://www.lawncare.net/scholarship/ | Jul-01-2013 |
| The Washington Media Scholars Foundation | - Rising juniors and seniors in good academic standing - Full-time degree seeking students whose major or minor prepares them for a career in strategic public policy advertising research, management, planning, and buying. - Fields include, but not limited to, mass communications, journalism, marketing (business or mass communications), and political science - Demonstrate financial need - Minimum GPA of 3.0 in their major concentration - Exhibited dedication to pursuing a career in the strategic media planning industry | Up to $1,500 | http://mediascholars.org/media-fellows-program/application/ | Jul-17-2013 |
| Thermo Scientific Pierce Scholarship | - Undergraduate and graduate students with a declared major of biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related life-science field - 3.0 GPA - Enrolled in an accredited college for university for the Fall 2013 semester - Legal U.S. residents or possessing appropriate Visa status in order to study in the U.S. | Up to $10,000 | http://www.pierce-antibodies.com/PierceScholarship/index.cfm | Jul-31-2013 |
| Platt Family Scholarship Prize Essay Contest | - Full time undergraduate students enrolled at an American college of university during the Spring 2013 semester - You do not have to be an American citizen, but you do need to be attending an American college of university during the eligibility period - High school students are not eligible | $500-$1,500 | http://www.thelincolnforum.org/scholarship-essay-contest.php | Jul-31-2013 |
| The Container Store $1,000 Dorm Room Makeover Sweepstakes | - Legal residents of the U.S. and the District of Columbia - Aged 17-25 years - Currently enrolled, or intend to be enrolled by September 20, 2013, in a college, university or other institution of higher learning | $1,000 | http://www.containerstore.com/collegeinvite/index.htm | Jul-31-2013 |
| Round Table International Therapy Scholarship | - Enrolled in a therapy related program such as: - Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, special education or psychology - Undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior OR - Full-time graduate student - Preference given to a local student | $1,500 | Contact Liz Carter, ecarter1@gmu.edu or Roz Moore, rmoore11@gmu.edu for application. | Aug-09-2013 |
| Atlanta Dental Spa Annual Scholarship | - High school juniors or seniors - All students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution, college, business or technical school - Essay requirement | $1,000 | http://atlantadentalspa.com/scholarship | Aug-15-2013 |
| 2013-2014 Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship | - Minority undergraduate and graduate students - U.S. citizen or permanent resident - Minimum 3.0 GPA - Majoring in enrolled in one of the technical sciences or engineering disciplines technical | $1,000-$10,000 | http://www.xerox.com/jobs/minority-scholarships/enus.html | Sep-30-2013 |
| P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education Grant | - Female - Sponsored by a P.E.O. chapter - Citizen of and studying in the U.S. or Canada - At least 24 consecutive months break before returning to school - Not enrolled in a doctoral degree program, e.g. education, law, medical or clinical - Enrolled in an educational program leading to employment or job advancement in her chosen field | $3,000 | For more information, please contact:Kathy Nutt, Chairperson,Program for Continuing Education Chapter N, PEO, Email: kgallantnutt@aol.com | Open |
| SchoolSoup | - Scholarship database - In addition to scholarships we offer college information, online degree programs and career school information | Varies | http://www.schoolsoup.com/ | Open |
| Army ROTC Scholarships | - College-bound high school student or already attending a college or university - Awarded based on the whole person concept: Scholar, Athlete, Leader - Minimum 2.5 CGPA, 920 SAT or 19 ACT - Medical exam, and other eligibility requirements - Requires contracting into Army ROTC | Varies | http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html | Open |
| The Society of Women Engineers Scholarships | - Only open to women - Enrolled or accepted in a baccalaureate ABET-accredited engineering or computer science degree - GPA is 3.5/4.0 (unweighted) for incoming freshman applicants - Full time student - US citizen or permanent resident of the US for some scholarships - Not receiving full funding for education from another organization | $1,000-$20,000 | http://www.swe.org | Open |
| Go Study Abroad Scholarships | - Current student - Enrolled in a study abroad program | Varies | http://www.goabroad.com/scholarships-abroad | Open |
| Graduate Programs Foundation | - Current Graduate Students | $1,000/quarterly | http://www.graduateprograms.com/ | Open |
| International Scholarship Search | - Online scholarship search engine for the international student - Find college scholarship programs by country, field of study or university name - Programs are available for graduate and undergraduate students anywhere in the world to international students and US study abroad students | Varies | http://www.internationalstudent.com/scholarships/ | Open |
| StudentScholarship.org | - Get Scholarship Updates - Find New and Popular Scholarships - Compare Career and Salary Rates/Requirements | Varies | http://www.studentscholarships.org/ | Open |
| Peterson's -Comprehensive Guide to College Information | - Find available scholarships - Personalized online courses - Practise test for the SAT, ACT and more - College info and admissions advice - Find the right graduate program - Learn about careers that match your talents | Varies | http://www.petersons.com/ | Open |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | - Hispanic - U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident - Undergraduate - Graduate - 3.0 cum GPA or higher - Apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA | Up to $5,000 | http://www.hsf.net/ | Open |
| The Hayek Fund for Scholars | - Graduate student - Untenured faculty - Intending to pursue academic careers - Academic work in classical liberal or libertarian tradition | $750 | http://www.theihs.org/ | Open |
| ScholarshipExperts | - Free Scholarship Database | Varies | http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/ | Open |
| Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Search | - Find scholarships based on financial need | Varies | http://go.salliemae.com/scholarship/ | Open |
| Fastweb | - Massive scholarship database - Create individualized profile - Video tour | Varies | http://www.fastweb.com/ | Open |
| Study Abroad Financial Aid and Grants | - U.S. citizen - Undergraduate - Graduate - Study abroad scholarships - Fellowships - Grants - Paid internships | Varies | http://www.studyabroadfunding.org/ | Open |
| Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund | - Must be the dependant son or daughter of a U.S. Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Guardsman or Marine - Who has become permanently disabled(100% VA disability rating), killed in action, classified as a Prisoner of War(POW) or Missing in Action (MIA) as a result of an operational mission or training accident - Currently be in their senior year of high school, a high school graduate or a currently enrolled full time undergraduate student - Under the age of 26 at the time of application | Varies | http://www.fascholarship.com/ | Open |
| The Ron Brown Scholar Program | - African-American high school seniors - Demonstrate academically excellence, leadership potential, participate in community service activities and financial need - US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card | $1,000 | Available Sep-01-2013 http://www.ronbrown.org/Home.aspx | Nov-01-2013 |
1) Begin The Search Process Early - Allow enough time to complete the necessary steps, which may include getting references.
2) Get Organized - Use a calendar to determine when you began your search and keep track of deadlines.
3) Expand Your Search - Searching for scholarships can include local businesses, community and civic organizations, such as the Kiwanis or Rotary clubs, places of worship, the local library, and on the Internet. Some services on the Internet are free, while others may have a fee. Reputable organizations offering scholarships DON’T charge you a fee for applying. You should NEVER have to pay any money to apply for scholarships.
4) Let Your Personality Shine Through - In your essay present your ideas in a focused, thoughtful, and meaningful manner. Support your ideas with specific examples.
5) Follow Instructions - Carefully read all instructions. If the application asks for an essay with a word limit, do not exceed the limit. It is important to proofread the application for grammar and spelling errors. Try to send the application early and make sure it is neat. It is best to type the information.
6) Observe Deadlines - Adhere to all deadlines and make sure you have sent the necessary documents that were requested.
7) Do Not Apply Unless You Are Qualified - Read the criteria for each scholarship and make sure that you meet the qualifications. Do not waste time on scholarships you are not eligible to receive.
8) Send A Thank You Note - If receive a scholarship, always thank the donor and explain how the scholarship has helped you. It is also important to send a thank-you note to the individuals who write references for you.
9)Do Not Fall Prey to $CHOLARSHIP $CAMS- Do your homework, for more information, visit the Federal Trade Commission at Scholarship Scams - www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams.
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