One reason many students go to college is to increase their earning potential in the job market. However, The Boston Globe reports that college costs are higher than ever and are growing even faster than inflation. With prices climbing so quickly, it is getting more and more difficult to keep up. Finding and securing a scholarship may be a way for a college student to avoid debt so that once graduation rolls around, earning potential won't be wasted away on paying back thousands in loans.
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship awarded to undergraduate students who prove excellence in the study of science and mathematics. The foundation awards up to $7,500 annually to cover tuition, fees, room, board and other eligible costs.
319-341-2333
act.org/goldwater/index.html
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students in order to fund study-abroad trips for those who may not be able to afford it otherwise. Pell grant-qualified undergraduate students attending accredited two- or four-year colleges are eligible to apply.
Institute of International Education
Gilman International Scholarship Program
1800 West Loop South, Suite 250
Houston, TX 77027
888-887-5939 ext. 25
iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program
Department of Homeland Security Scholarship Program
College students with a 3.30 grade-point average or higher studying a homeland security related major qualify for the Department of Homeland Security scholarship. The scholarship recipient will participate in a 10-week research internship and a full-year homeland security field placement. Recipients have full tuition paid and receive a $1,000 stipend during the school year and $5,000 during the 10-week summer internship.
orau.gov/dhsed/2010pages/scholarship.html
The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics
The Prize in Ethics is an annual ethics essay contest. Full-time college juniors and seniors are eligible to apply, and they must be sponsored by a faculty member at their accredited university. Prize money ranges from $500 to $5,000.
The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity
555 Madison Avenue
20th Floor
New York, NY 10022
eliewieselfoundation.org/prizeinethics.aspx
Harry S. Truman Scholarship
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship is available for college juniors planning to advance to public service graduate programs. A strong background in extra-curricular activities and community service is required. Truman Scholarship recipients are eligible to receive up to $30,000 toward their graduate education.
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
712 Jackson Place, NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-395-4831
truman.gov/for-candidates
Morris K. Udall Scholarship
College sophomores and juniors interested in environmental careers or Native American and Alaska Native students interested in tribal policy or Native health care may qualify for a Udall scholarship. The foundation awards 80 $5,000 scholarships and $350 honorable mentions annually.
Udall Foundation
130 South Scott Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
udall.gov/OurPrograms/MKUscholarship/MKUscholarship.aspx
Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship
According to the scholarship's website, college sophomores who prove themselves committed to "freedom, American values and constitutional principles" are awarded merit-based scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 annually. Applicants must write an essay.
The Phillips Foundation
Attn.: Jeff Hollingsworth
1 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 620
Washington, DC 20001
202-250-3887 ext. 628
thephillipsfoundation.org/index.php?q=node/3
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