Scholarships & Financial Aid

Miscellaneous Scholarships
These are web sites that offer free financial aid and scholarship applications, advice and information about applying for scholarships and college admittance.

101 Top College, University and Scholarship Page
Features links to free scholarship search services, one of the funniest and best college essays ever written, single college applications accepted by hundreds of colleges, college "matching" data bases, SAT practice tests, traditional African-American colleges, graduate school information, and much, much more.

Automotive Aftermarket Scholarships
AAIA & GAAS scholarships are available for high school graduates and college students.

College Connection Scholarships
Maintains a database of private sector scholarships for undergraduate, graduate and international students.

College Funds
A scholarship search company posting free scholarship sources for students monthly.

The ConstructMyFuture.com Scholarship
The ConstructMyFuture.com scholarship is open to students and construction industry professionals and can be used for higher education or can be applied to the purchase price of tools by those already working in the construction industry. Because of the strong response to the scholarship program the past 2 years, ConstructMyFuture.com will offer three scholarships in 2004. The scholarships will be $1500, $1000, and $500.

Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship Program
The American Association of School Administrators and Discover Card are now accepting applications for the eighth annual Discover Card tribute Award scholarship program. High School juniors who excel in one of the following areas - leadership, community service, special talents, unique endeavors or overcoming obstacles - are eligible for the award.

Tribure Award scholarships help students meet their future goals by providing financial assistance for education beyond high school. The program consists of national and state scholarship awards totaling nearly $1 million, with individual awards of up to $22,500.

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Equipment and Engine Training Council
The Equipment and Engine Training Council offers $1,000 scholarships for students pursuing a career in servicing outdoor power equipment at an EETC-accredited postsecondary school. Each year the EETC awards up to five (5) Paul H. Scholten Memorial Scholarships for $1,000 each and up to five (5) Francis A. Ariens Memorial Scholarships for $1,000 each. To get more information and to download an application, go to www.eetc.org/accreditation/.

Exploravision Awards
The Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards Program, one of the world’s largest K –12 science and technology competitions, is now accepting entries for its 2009 competition. For the past 16 years, the ExploraVision program has provided an opportunity for students to envision a better future and has given educators a valuable tool for helping motivate their students to excel in science. As an increasing number of state and federal policymakers and educators recognize the importance of “STEM,” or science, technology, engineering, and math education, as a way to ensure a vibrant future economy in a world that will require more technically sophisticated skills, ExploraVision stands out as one of the nation’s leading education programs that promotes student interest in science and technological innovation. The program has, in fact, become so popular as a learning and motivational tool that many teachers use it as part of their science and technology curriculum. The deadline for the 2009 competition is January 28, 2009. Visit www.exploravision.org.

FastWEB
(Financial Aid Search Through the Web) is the largest and most complete scholarship search on the Internet. It provides access to a searchable database of more than 275,000 private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants, and student loans available to students.

Guaranteed Scholarships
Scholarships, grants, and financial aid are available to students in many forms. The scholarships listed on this page are all guaranteed. By guaranteed scholarships, we mean those which are unlimited in number, and require no interview, essay, portfolio, audition, competition or other "high school" requirement. Just meet the criteria listed, adhere to the application deadlines set by the individual colleges and universities, gain admission, enroll, and receive your scholarship or scholarships. Remember that, in many cases, the scholarships are mutually exclusive...you will generally receive the largest scholarship or grant for which you qualify.

Hearst Foundation: United States Senate Youth Program
The "United States Senate Youth Program" in March of 2006, provides students a week in the nation’s capital – expenses paid – and a $5,000 scholarship. The purpose is to highlight youth who have demonstrated leadership skills.

Johnson & Wales
Johnson & Wales University recognizes outstanding members of National Student Organizations such as SkillsUSA by awarding thousands of renewable scholarships ranging from $500 to full tuition. In the last year, J&W awarded more than $3.2 million in SkillsUSA scholarships.

Johnson & Wales: National High School Culinary Challenge
For the first time in its 18-year history, Johnson & Wales University is allowing high school students from freshmen through seniors to enter its "National High School Chef of the Year" contest. With nearly one million dollars in total scholarship awards, the grand prize winners of the junior/senior division will each receive full tuition scholarships; each first runner-up will be awarded a $7,500 renewable tuition scholarship; each second runner-up a $5,000 renewable tuition scholarship; and, all other finalists will receive $3,500 renewable tuition scholarships. Additional prizes will be awarded overall and in the freshman and sophomore high school student competition.

Lowe's Scholarships
Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation will award more than $600,000 in scholarships to students nationwide—in the communities where they do business.

New England Institute of Technology Scholarships
New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) is pleased to offer all high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to participate in a variety of competitions. Get the details here.

Presidential Freedon Scholarships
The Presidential Freedom Scholarships promote student service and civic engagement. These scholarships, funded in part by the Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency, recognize high school students for outstanding leadership in service to their community and neighbors.

Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation
For high school seniors or high school graduates pursuing a career in graphic communications, printing technology, printing management or publishing. You can download an application here.

The application deadline is March 1 for high school students, April 1 for college undergraduates.

Top Turkey Scholarship Contest
Calling all prospective students! Here’s your chance to earn up to $15,000 in scholarships to The Culinary Institute of America! If you can turn Thanksgiving leftovers into a mouth-watering meal, enter our Top Turkey Scholarship Contest. Check out the details at:

http://www.ciachef.edu/topturkey

This isn’t just another recipe contest. Submit a video demonstrating the preparation of your dish and you could be part of our People’s Choice Award chosen by YouTube viewers. Don’t wait; entries must be received at the CIA by November 7.

U.S. Department of Education FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) allows current and prospective college students to apply for federal student aid electronically The U.S. Department of Education introduced FAFSA Express, the Department's electronic financial aid application. Anyone with access to a computer with Windows 3.1 or higher and a modem can use FAFSA Express to apply for federal student aid. FAFSA Express can be downloaded free of charge in just minutes from the World Wide Web at . Many computer labs, libraries, college/technical schools, job development centers, and high schools already have FAFSA Express on their own computers for public use.

Vocational Exchange Program Available to Graduating Seniors
The Congress-Bundestag Vocational Youth Exchange Scholarship is offered to up to 25 graduating high school seniors with a vocational background. Students spend a year in Germany pursing additional training in their trade area and living with a host family. The program, administered by Nacel Open Door, starts with two months of intensive language preparation following arrival in Germany. Then, students are placed in a training program or work situation related to their technical training. Students must provide their own domestic travel to and from Washington, D.C. and about $350 a month for spending money. Their international travel, language training, room and board and two seminars and health insurance are provided by the Open Door program.

For more information, call Nacel Open Door at 800-622-3553 or visit www.nacelopendoor.org. Download a program overview.

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Scholarships & Financial Aid SkillsUSA-related Scholarships Alumni & Friends Association Scholarship The SkillsUSA Alumni & Friends Association is offering an annual merit-based $500 scholarship to a qualifying student. The scholarship will recognize the qualities in SkillsUSA students for whom the SkillsUSA Alumni & Friends Association support, including leadership, commitment to community service, improving the image of career and technical education, and improving the image of his/her chosen occupation. Calculated Industries Scholarship Calculated Industries (CI), a leading manufacturer of specialty calculators and electronic tools and a SkillsUSA national sponsor, offered a scholarship competition for secondary, postsecondary and vocational school students who are members of SkillsUSA. Student Inventors were invited to submit an application that included a design for a new SkillsUSA-trade-related hand-held calculator that would be useful to at least one of the trades represented by SkillsUSA. Winners were be chosen by Calculated Industries executives and its product development team. The winners of this year's scholarship competition are below: GOLD - $1000 Justin Levi Gordon Fulton County Area Vocational Technical School, McConnellsburg, Pa. 17233 Instructor/Advisor- Mr. Todd L. Wolford Design - C62-Swingwing MX0214 (combination of a construction and scientific calculator). Silver - $500 Kyle Jackson Waubonsie Valley High School, Aurora, Ill. Instructor/Advisor- Steve Skorup Design - Digital Telescope Gauge Bronze - $250 Zechariah Wayne Hickam Moberly Area Technical Center, Moberly, Mo. Instructor/Advisor - Mr. Hawkins Design - Drafting/Sketch Pro Runner-up - $100 gift certificate at CI.com Heather Martin Pickaway-Ross CTC, Chillicothe, Ohio Instructor/Advisor - Shirley M. Good Design - Cosmetology Calculator Congratulations to all competitors! Culinary Institute of America National Student Organization Scholarship The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is offering a special scholarship opportunity to members of the national student organizations SkillsUSA, ProStart®, and Family Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). The National Student Organization (NSO) Scholarships consist of thirty one-time $3,000 scholarships for active members of any of the three organizations in their high schools. The CIA also provides separate scholarships for students who place strongly in culinary or baking and pastry competitions through SkillsUSA, ProStart®, and FCCLA and for those who serve as officers of their organization's chapters. Get more information here. International SkillsUSA Degree The deadline for submission of applications for the International SkillsUSA Degree is May 1. Students who successfully receive the degree are eligible for the International SkillsUSA Degree Scholarship. To qualify, all candidates must submit a letter of application for the scholarship within 45 days of receipt of the degree. The scholarship candidate must include with the application copies of receipts for lodging, meals, travel, and preparation of the presentation. SkillsUSA will reimburse up to $1,000 for preparation and receipt of the degree. This includes materials purchased for the presentation. No reimbursement will be awarded without proper documentation. Letters and accompanying materials are to be sent to: International SkillsUSA Degree Review Committee, c/o SkillsUSA, 14001 SkillsUSA Way, Leesburg, VA 20176. LightSpeed Technologies, Inc. Top three Winners/Teams of the following contests for both high school and college/postsecondary: Robotics and Automation Technology Sheet Metal Welding Prizes: Up to 40 hours of on-line training with the possibility of up to two academic credits NTHS Scholarships for SkillsUSA Members The National Technical Honor Society will award two $1,000 scholarships to SkillsUSA members at the 2009 SkillsUSA National Leadership Conference. One scholarship will be awarded to a high school member, and one scholarship will be awarded to a college/postsecondary member. To be eligible, students must be active, dues-paying members of both SkillsUSA and NTHS. To apply, schools must have an active NTHS chapter. SkillsUSA Championships Following are the scholarships offered through the SkillsUSA national office to winners of the SkillSUSA Championships. Most scholarships are awarded to first-, second- and third-place winners (gold, silver and bronze medalists). To compete at the national level, you must be a SkillsUSA member, compete successfully at the state contest and be selected by your state association. In most cases, these scholarships are applied directly to tuition and education expenses. Medalists also receive tools of the trade, software and other awards. Download the list of 2009-2010 competition scholarships.