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2019 DEAR ABBY COLLEGE COLUMNIST SCHOLARSHIP CONTESTNational Society of Newspaper Columnists Education FoundationDear Abby is proud to announce the launch of the 2019 scholarship program for aspiring youngwriters. Learn more about her goals for the contest.The Dear Abby College Columnist Scholarship Program is an annual contest for collegepublication columnists underwritten by Jeanne Phillips aka Dear Abby. The 2019 winner receivesa 5,000 scholarship.Know someone who is a good candidate for the scholarship? Download a flyer.WHO IS ELIGIBLE:Undergraduates (including seniors) writing bylined general interest, editorial or specialized(humor, sports, business, arts, culture, etc.) columns appearing in print or online editions ofcollege publications. Columns carrying dual bylines are eligible, but only one prize will beawarded.ENTRY:Submit copies and links for three bylined columns published between August 13, 2018 and June14, 2019 in the form below. One entry per student. No entry fee required.Deadline for entry: June 28, 2019SCHOLARSHIP: 5,000Scholarship winner will be determined by judges chosen by the NSNCEF.QUESTIONS?If you have questions, contact Scholarship Chair Amy Reynolds by email at areyno24@kent.edu.The Dear Abby College Columnist Scholarship Program provided by the NSNCEF is made possiblethrough the generous support of Jeanne Phillips aka Dear Abby.ABC HUMANE WILDLIFE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP – WOMEN IN STEMAt ABC Wildlife, we believe diversity is critical in every scientific field from biology to chemicalengineering. While women represent 48% of the American workforce, they make up only 13%of engineering professionals and a mere 7.2% in the field of mechanical engineering. Overall,
women are critically underrepresented in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics.As a woman-owned corporation operating in a largely male field, we understand theremarkable impact women can have. We want to pave the way for other women pursuing theirdreams in the scientific world, which is why ABC Wildlife is introducing a scholarship designedto increase the number of women studying and influencing the future of science, includingtechnology, engineering and math.Essay Prompt: Why are you passionate about science, technology, engineering, or math, andhow will your pursuit of these fields help preserve biodiversity, improve the health of our planet,or alleviate human suffering?To apply: Please send your essay response in 1000 words or fewerto grants@abcwildlife.com. The subject line of your submission must include “Women in STEMScholarship.” You do not need to be a United States citizen to apply. This scholarship is open topersons who identify as female. Graduate and undergraduate students enrolling or continuingin STEM fields of study at accredited universities in the 2019-20 academic year are welcome toapply by the July 1, 2019 deadline.One (1) award of 1,000 will be granted to the top essay submitted, and up to nine otherstudents may receive awards for their submissions. Funds may be used for tuition, academicprojects, medical expenses, housing, living expenses, transportation, or other education-relatedcosts. In addition to your essay, please send proof of enrollment and one letter to serve as anacademic reference. Both proof of enrollment and the letter of reference are due by July 1,2019.This scholarship was created by Urban Wildlife Manager Rebecca Fyffe, an entrepreneur who isunique in her industry as a female business owner, as only 3% of pest control & managementfirms are owned by women. Fyffe credits her business acumen and cutting edge research-basedmethods to her STEM background and wishes for more women to have the opportunity toengage STEM programs and science-based education.Eligibility:To apply for the scholarship, applicant must be a student currently enrolled at a college oruniversity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in the United States.
Applicants must be studying or planning to study the fields of science (excluding socialsciences i.e. economics), engineering, mathematics, or technology. If the applicant or the applicant’s parent/legal guardian is employed by ABC Wildlife, Inc.at the time of award, the student is not eligible for the scholarship. Eligibility of finalistswill be verified before winners are selected. Applicant must include “Women in STEM Scholarship” in the subject line of thesubmission email. (submission to be sent to grants@abcwildlife.com)Description of Scholarship FundsThe selected first-prize winner will receive a one-time 1000 educational scholarship. Funds areprovided by ABC Wildlife, Inc. Payments issued by ABC Wildlife, Inc. are made payable to thestudent. Additional prizes, up to nine (9), may be issued at the discretion of ABC Wildlife, Inc.Selection and Announcement of WinnersWinners will be selected by the ABC Wildlife team after the deadline of 7/1/2019. Applicantsare judged on quality and thoughtfulness of entries. The winners will be announced on orbefore 7/15/2019.College/University ApprovalThe institution must be accredited and listed on the official website of the U.S. Department ofEducation. All school transfers are subject to accreditation approval.Digital Rights AgreementBy submitting an entry to this competition, you agree that all essay and image submissions willbecome the property of ABC Wildlife, Inc., and may be used in marketing materials andreposted or displayed online in whole or partial form without notification.AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND FULL CIRCLE SCHOLARSHIPThe American Indian College Fund provides scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Nativecollege students seeking undergraduate and graduate degrees at any nonprofit, accreditedcollege, university or tribal college.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or Canadians eligible to attend college in the U.S. underprovisions of the Jay Treaty;Enrolled in a certificate, associate, bachelor’s, or graduate program at an accredited tribal,public, or private (non-profit) college or university. Full Circle applicants must be enrolled fulltime. Must be registered as an enrolled member of a federal or state recognized tribe, or adescendant of at least one grandparent or parent who is an enrolled tribal member. AlaskaNatives may use Native Corporation membership.Must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Your scholarship may require a higher GPA tomaintain eligibility. (Students attending TCUs with less than a 2.0 GPA may be considered forTribal College and University scholarships; however, each TCU makes this determinationindividually.) For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.The deadline for applications is May 31, 2019.APPLY NOW!Contactscholarships@collegefund.org8333 Greenwood BlvdDenver, CO 80238scholarships@collegefund.orgtel: 800-776-3863fax: 303-479-9150AFTERCOLLEGE/AACN 10,000 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDThe AfterCollege-AACN Scholarship Fund supports students who are seeking a baccalaureate,master’s or doctoral degree in nursing. Special consideration will be given to students in agraduate program with the goal of becoming a nurse educator; students completing an RN-toBSN or RN-to-MSN program; and those enrolled in an accelerated program. One scholarship willbe awarded each quarter for 2500.Deadlines: March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31
The application and additional information is found ercollege-aacn-scholarship/.ASSOCIATON ON AMERICAN INDIAN .htmlScholarship Applications for fall 2019 - spring 2020 will be available and accepted starting May31, 2019. The deadline for applications is July 1, 2019. Any applications received after theapplication deadline on July 1, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. (EST), or applications that do not contain allrequired information by the application deadline, will not be considered.Scholarship Application RequirementsALL AAIA APPLICANTS MUST: Be enrolled with his or her respective Tribe, either federally recognized or non-federallyrecognized Tribe, from the continental US or Alaska.Submit a copy of Tribal enrollment (there is no minimum blood quantum requirement foreligibility). This can be a copy of the student's Tribal I.D. card or a copy of an official letterfrom the Tribe.Be enrolled as full-time student.Have a minimum 2.5 out of 4.0 GPA.Submit a current class schedule and transcript.Attend an accredited institution and be seeking an Associate's Degree or higher (AAIAdoes not fund certificate programs or seminaries).CBDNERDS SCHOLARSHIP 1,000 CBD Nerds ScholarshipHow to Apply You can either upload a video to YouTube no longer than 2 minutes explaining why youfeel you'd be a great fit for the scholarship, what some of your entrepreneurship goalsare, what startups you're interested in, and what you want to do to achieve yourgoals. Another option for applying would be to write a 500 word essay on any healthrelated topic involving CBD.
What college/university are you attending and why did you choose this school?How are you currently saving money for your education?Giving back is very important to us at CBD Nerds, how could you see giving back to theworld with your education?To be eligible for the CBD Nerds scholarship you must meet the following criteria: 18 years old Plan on majoring in Business, Economics, or any Entrepreneurship related major Be a student enrolled or accepted in a tuition based secondary college, university orvocational schoolDeadlineYou have until May 15, 2019! We will choose the winner May 20th, 2019. If we can't contactthe winner within 7 days we will name a new winner. Please be on the lookout an email from usat the end of May!ApplyAfter you've posted your Video or Essay please Submit Your Application at CBDNerds.com.CROSSWORD HOBBYIST CROSSWORD SCHOLARSHIPAt Crossword Hobbyist, they believe in the importance of education for all students no mattertheir background. That’s why they are excited to offer the Crossword Hobbyist CrosswordScholarship.Who is eligible to apply for the Crossword Hobbyist Crossword Scholarship?Crossword Hobbyist is offering a scholarship to a current or incoming undergraduate studentwho will be enrolled for the fall 2019 semester.How to apply:The website says: “Most scholarships want you to submit an essay. Essays are great, and we dowant to hear a bit about you, but we love crosswords! That’s why we’re asking applicantsto create one 15 15 newspaper-style crossword puzzle on Crossword Hobbyist. The theme
should focus on a topic that you’re passionate about. It can be anything you want! Animals,music, skateboarding, cupcakes, retro video games – the sky really is the limit.”How much is the Crossword Hobbyist Crossword Scholarship worth?The winner will receive a 1,000 scholarship and a free lifetime subscription to CrosswordHobbyist and My Word Search.Up to five finalists will also be awarded a free lifetime subscription to Crossword Hobbyist andMy Word Search.When is the Crossword Hobbyist Crossword Scholarship application due?The deadline to apply is April 30th, 2019.Please email scholarship@crosswordhobbyist.com with any questions pertaining to thisscholarship.FOUDATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONThe Betty Stevens-Frecknall Scholarship is a prestigious national academic scholarship that isnot limited to a particular college or university. Recipients must be full-time university studentspursuing an academic degree in an information technology field. The selection committee willchoose the scholarship recipients on the basis of scholastic ability, leadership potential andfinancial need. 2000The Kevin Jetton Service Scholarship, the William R. Reaugh Scholarship, and the John W.Council Scholarship are prestigious national service/academic scholarships that are not limitedto a particular college or university. Please note that exceptional service to fellow ITstudents/professionals plays a major role in the selection process. To be eligible, an applicantmust be full-time university students pursuing an academic degree in an informationtechnology field. The selection committee will choose the scholarship recipients on the basis ofservice to fellow IT students/professionals, scholastic ability, leadership potential and financialneed.By completing the online form provided below, you will automatically be considered for allscholarships. Note: complete applications must be submitted by May 31, 2019.
Only information submitted via this online application will be considered by the selectioncommittee during the semi-finalist selection process. Please do not mail any documents to theFoundation offices or to Foundation Board members.If you are selected as a semi-finalist, you will be contacted by the Chair of the ScholarshipSelection Committee and asked to provide an official transcript (for proof of GPA) and anofficial current class schedule (for proof of current enrollment).Eligibility CriteriaApplicants must meet all of the following criteria: A declared computer science/CIS/MIS/IT major with an overall and major GPA of atleast 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) A student who has satisfactorily completed at least one full semester of college (12semester hours or equivalent) Enrolled as a full-time (12 semester hours or equivalent) undergraduate student at anaccredited institution in the United States A US Citizen or US Permanent ResidentOnline application is found at https://www.edfoundation.org/scholarship app form.htm.GET UP AND GET ACTIVE SCHOLARSHIPEveryone has strengths and weaknesses. The problem is that we often ignore our weaknessuntil it’s too late – like when we need to pass a test. All time basketball great, Michael Jordanonce said: “If you push me towards something that you think is a weakness, then I will turn thatperceived weakness into a strength.” So in the spirit of forcing you to confront your weaknessand do something about it we present the 1,000 Weakness to Strength Scholarship. To applysimply complete the application at /.Deadline: May 31, 2019Who: Current high school or college students age 15 years or older.
What: This scholarship encourages students to identify and take action to improve a weaknessand begin to transform it into a strength.Amount: 1,000. May be used at any college to study any major.GLORIA BARRON WILDERNESS SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPEligibility requirementsGraduate students meeting the eligibility requirements noted below may apply directly to TheWilderness Society. If you are an applicant, please make sure you meet all of the scholarshipeligibility requirements and follow the application procedures below.Applicants for the Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship must: Be currently enrolled in an accredited graduate institution in North America; Have strong academic qualifications; Have academic and/or career goals focused on making a significant positive differencein the long-term protection of wilderness in the United States. Graduate students innatural resources management, law or policy programs are strongly encouraged toapply.Application requirements:Students applying for the Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship must submit all of thefollowing materials in PDF format, in one document if possible for an application to beconsidered complete: A two-page double-spaced cover letterThe letter must offer insights into the personal motivations of the applicant as well ashow wilderness has influenced your life. If, in the course of this essay, you could give ussome understanding of your strengths and weaknesses, this would also be helpful. A 3-5 page double-spaced proposalThe proposal must include a description of the proposed work and a timeline forcompletion of a paper within 24 months. The 5-page proposal limit does not includeyour list of references/citations. See Research Topics for guidelines.A current résumé or curriculum vitaeTwo letters of recommendationThe letters must describe the applicant's ability to meet the objectives of the
scholarship and proposed work. The letters should be included with the rest of theapplication materials.Scanned undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official or unofficial)Research TopicsThe research paper should address an aspect of the establishment, protection or managementof wilderness. The applicant may choose to discuss a subject relevant to current programs ofThe Wilderness Society or introduce a new topic. It may apply to a particular landscape or itmay address issues broadly. The following themes are provided as examples of appropriateresearch topics: Restoration of the health and function of wildernessWhat is "good" ecological restoration? What is the proper scale and at what point can asystem be considered restored?Reserve design in the context of ecosystem managementThe role of reserves in the conservation of ecosystem integrity especially in the contextof climate change.Management impacts on wildland ecosystemsHow do roads affect ecosystem function and what roles should roadless areas play inprotecting ecosystem integrity, what are the ecological and social impacts of grazing inwildland ecosystems, and what can be done to protect wildland ecosystems frombiological invasion?Valuing wildlandsHow wildland protection contributes to rural economic health and the design of policiesand programs to help rural communities leverage the economic value of protectingwildland ecosystems.Connecting people to wildlandsThe contributions of wilderness to public health and well-being, particularly forresidents of metropolitan areas.Impacts of climate changeWhat are the terrestrial and aquatic impacts of climate change on wilderness areas andwilderness resources; what is the relationship between wildland fire, carbonemissions/sequestration, and climate change; what are the economic effects of climatechange on wildland ecosystem services such as water quality and quantity; and what arethe implications of climate change for wilderness management?Scholarship Timeline
Typically, applications are accepted from late January to mid-April. Our selection committeereviews the applications and narrows the field to the top submissions. Then The WildernessSociety’s Governing Council reviews those applications and a winner is selected about mid-July.Scholarship Requirements & Scholarship PaymentsThe scholarship is paid in two installments: the first is paid once the winner is notified, and thesecond is paid the following February. The recipient may be liable for income tax on thescholarship. Please consult with your tax advisor on the proper treatment of the award.Additional funding will be provided to pay travel expenses for the recipient to work with staffmembers of The Wilderness Society on this project. TWS wishes to encourage the publicationof this work in an academic journal or other appropriate medium and has additional funds tohelp cover expenses of publishing and publicizing the final paper.Progress and Final ReportsIn order to receive the second payment, the recipient must send a letter in January or earlyFebruary following the awarding of the scholarship, summarizing the status of his/her projectand the expected completion date of their research project. The recipients are required tosubmit a final paper describing the findings of their research project within 24 months ofreceiving the award.How to ApplyApplication Deadline: April 19, 2019Click HERE for the application: Gloria Barron ScholarshipPlease submit any supporting documents to barron scholarship@tws.org and pleasereference applicant's name in the subject line.For more information, contact:Barb Young, Program & Operations Specialistbarbara young@tws.orgNo phone calls please.IT'S REALLY ALL ABOUT THE EDUCATIONIt's often been said that "education is the key to success." What doors could your educational"key" open
Tribal College and University scholarships; however, each TCU makes this determination individually.) For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. The deadline for applications is May 31, 2019. APPLY NOW! Contact scholarships@collegefund.org 8333 Gre
