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Defiance College is pleased to give you additional opportunities in your educational career through outside scholarships. The scholarships listed below are current and are updated regularly as we learn about new and exciting opportunities for our students. Applying for outside scholarships is encouraged!
Unless otherwise noted, for more information and applications, please come to the Registration Center located in room 204 of the Serrick Center on campus.
(posted on 02/29/08)
Opened to students from the Toledo and surrounding areas who are interested in pursuing studies in the areas of: Horticulture, Floriculture, Conservation, Environmental Sciences or related subjects.
*Stop in the Financial Aid office to pick up an application*
Include both, an application and a cover letter explaining the way you plan to use the education you are seeking and any other pertinent information to:
Mrs. Robert Girkins, Scholarship Chairman
7413 Country Commons Lane
Sylvania, OH 43560
Entry Deadline : May 1, 2008
(posted on 04/28/08)
Visit: Tylenol.com/scholarship to enter!
Criteria: Students pursuing health-related studies. In 2009 Tylenol will be awarding $250,000 in scholarship funds to outstanding students. Application deadline is May 15, 2008.
Deadline: May 15, 2008
http://www.rankinfoundation.org/apply/default.php
(posted on 11/27/07)
Requirements:
- Woman, age 35 or older
- U.S. citizen
- Enrolled in, or accepted to, an accredited school
- Pursuing a technical or vocational education, an associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree
- Low-income according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Lower Living Standard
Factors considered for each applicant: Your goals, plan for reaching your goals, challenged you may have faced, and financial situation.
Please visit the website to view the U.S. Department of Labor’s Lower Living Standard chart. Note that these $2,000 awards for the 2008-2009 AY may be used not just for tuition, but also for transportation, childcare and other living expenses.
Application review will take place from March through June 2008. The process involves an initial screening followed by three levels of review. The names of the 2008 scholarship recipients will be posted at www.rankinfoundation.org by 7/1/08.
(posted on 12/12/07)
Award Amount: up to $ 3000.00
Deadline: June 1, 2008
Eligibility:
- Full Canadian or American citizenship
- Available to both male and female students for all areas of post secondary studies
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.7
*Criteria other than strictly academic ability and financial need are considered in the selection process.
Applications are available online at: www.johngyleseducationcenter.com
Deadline: June 1, 2008
(posted on 02/07/08)
Amount of Award: $500.00
*The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. In order to do our part we are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
Eligibility:
- All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute.
How to Apply:
- Please send a short (500 words or less) essay describing why you should be the winner of this award.
Submit essays to:
athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com
Check out the website for more details!
http://www.bigsunathletics.com/
Deadline: June 20, 2008
(posted on 01/16/08)
Scholarship Criteria
Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.
Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.
You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
How to Apply
Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to one of the two questions below:
1. What do you consider to be the single most important problem that is facing society today? Why?
2. Why are you a good candidate to receive this award?
Amount of award: $500.00
Deadline for entry: September 15, 2008
Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com
There is no application packet for this award. Please do not include your resume at this time.
Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending in 2007/8 and your plans for 2008/9.
www.cancer.org/ohiogrants
(posted on 2/20/07)
For application or more information contact the American Cancer Society:
Website: www.cancer.org/ohiogrants
Phone: 888-227-6446 ext 8405 or 8409
E-mail: OhioACS@cancer.org
Requirements:
- Resident of Ohio
- US Citizen
- Diagnosed with cancer before age 21
- Under age 25 at the time of application
- Plan to attend an accredited university or community college in the United States
Deadline: not specified
(posted on 11/29/07)
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must be a fulltime college student with a major in broadcast journalism and should be African-American
- Open to students going into their sophomore, junior or senior year. Scholarship is one time only and cannot be renewed. (Scholarship is open to students nationwide)
- Applicant does not have to prove financial need
- Applicant must exemplify qualities demonstrated by JoAnne Robinson –hard working, detail oriented; must have strong communication and interpersonal skills and a dedication to excellence, personally and professionally
Required Documents:
- Submit academic records (transcripts)
- Submit a written statement describing personal background, goals, values and characteristics distinguishing the student, making him/her a candidate worthy of recognition
- Submit a statement from at least one college professor
*Funds may be used towards tuition, books, and/or other educational expenses
Forward information to:
JoAnne Robinson Memorial Scholarship
WEWS
3001 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
216-431-5555
Deadline: February 28th each year
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