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10 Scholarships Due NOW – FREE Cash For College

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10 Scholarships Due NOW – FREE Cash For College:

May 5 – STOP The Bleed Scholarship Program ($3,000)
May 14 – Beans For Brains Scholarship (2,500)
May 14 – BOWER Youth AWards ($3,000)
May 15 – White Rose Scholarship ($2,500)
May 20 – VSA Emerging Young Artist Program ($20,000)
May 26 – JP Morgan Chase Scholarship ($2,000)
May 28 – EQuity Scholarship Essay Competition ($5,000)
May 31 – Crown and Caliber Scholarship ($2,500)
May 31 – Answer Three Quick Questions Get FREE Cash for College
Deadline Varies – Optimist Oratoracle Contest ($2,500)

Three BONUS Scholarships:

Deadline Varies – Gold Medal Portfolio Awards ($510,000),
June 15 – ScholarshipPoints will award a $10,000 scholarship to one lucky member
June 30 – The Ernest Scholarship ($5,000):

(1) DUE May 5 – STOP The Blled Scholarship ($3,000)

Are you a high school student? You can help yourself and help your school by a) making a 1 to 2-minute video or b) writing an essay from 250 to 500 words addressing one of the topic areas below.

Winning students will receive scholarship money towards post-secondary education. The schools of the winning students will receive free STOP THE BLEED^® Kits.

This year’s program consists of National Scholarships and Frontline Family Scholarships. Please note that these scholarships have separate applications. Eligible students can apply for both scholarships. Students are limited to one scholarship award.

Eligibility is limited to high school age students in the US and its territories.

Download Scholarship Topics

APPLY HERE

CONTACT INFO: theteam@nationalstopthebleedday.org

(2) DUE MAY 14 – Beans For Brains Scholarship ($2,500)

For this money, you need to have a few skills in the creative department, like you must know how to crochet, knit, or weave and hold at least a 3.5 GPA!

APPLY HERE

(3) DUE May 14 – Brower Youth Award ($3,000)

The Brower Youth Award is about Environmental Leadership. It was established in 2000 to honor renowned environmental advocate David Brower.

Six recipients of the Brower Youth Awards will each win a $3,000 cash prize, a professionally produced short film about them from an Emmy award-winning film crew, along with flight and lodging accommodations for a week-long trip to the San Francisco Bay Area.

Youth environmental change leaders ages 13 to 22 (as of July 1) living in North America (including Mexico, Canada, some Caribbean Islands) and U.S. territories are encouraged to apply. During their stay in California, the recipients will participate in a camping trip, leadership activities, speaking and media engagements, training sessions, and environmental conferences, giving them a chance to meet with mentors and peers.

APPLY HERE

(4) DUE May 15 – White Rose Scholarship ($2,500)

The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation established in 1946. The membership consists of more than 16,000 professional women of color in 288 chapters located in 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and the United Kingdom.

It is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of extraordinary women committed to enriching, sustaining, and ensuring African Americans’ culture and economic survival and other persons of African ancestry.

An applicant for the White Rose Scholarship Award must be a Massachusetts resident who is an African American male or female and a high school senior applying for fall admission into an accredited four-year college/university. Minimum GPA of 3.0 required. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

APPLY HERE

CONTACT INFO: Angela Motley, 22 Palisades Circle, Stoughton, MA 02072, linksmiddlesexcounty@gmail.co 617-827-8574

(5) DUE May 20 – VSA Emerging Young Artist Program ($20,000)

The VSA Emerging Young Artists Program, a Jean Kennedy Smith Arts and Disability Program, recognizes and showcases the work of emerging young artists with disabilities, ages 16-25, living in the United States.

A jury will select fifteen artists. Winning artists will receive an all-expenses-paid professional development workshop at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Recipients are notified by July 15.

CONTACT INFO: Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 101510, Arlington, VA 22210, kmead@kennedy-center.org

(6) DUE May 26 – JP Morgan Chase Scholarship ($2,000)

Eligibility Requirements

Be African American/ Black.
Have a required minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Be a citizen, national, or permanently reside in the U.S.
Be enrolled as a full-time college sophomore in the 2021-2022 academic year, attending one of the following HBCUs:
1. Alabama A&M University
2. Central State University
3. Clark Atlanta University
4. Delaware State University
5. Howard University
6. North Carolina A&T State University
7. Paul Quinn College
8. Prairie View A&M University
9. South Carolina State University
10. Tennessee State University
11. Winston-Salem State University

Application Requirements

A one-page essay of no more than 500 words outlining the student’s future career goals related to the field of financial planning or his/her major.
Current academic transcript
One letter of recommendation from a non-relative.

APPLY HERE

MORE INFO: (angela.mobley@uncf.org)

(7) DUE May 28 – EQuity Scholarship Essay Competition ($5,000)

EQuity is a Black-owned learning and development venture working to advance racial justice by developing emotional intelligence.

They’ve launched a scholarship essay competition to amplify their work at the intersection of emotional intelligence and racial justice. This fall, they will award one $5,000 scholarship to the winner. Any degree-seeking student is eligible to apply.

Complete an interest form to receive all information about the scholarship moving forward for more information or to apply.

Scholarship Winner Will Be Announced This Fall

Contact Info: Scholarship Committee, 615 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-35 jwoods@equitysv.com – 202-670-6017

(8) DUE MAY 31 – CROWN and CALIBUR SCHOLARSHIP ($2,500)

The scholarship is open to US-based high school and university students who embody at least THREE of their company’s core values : (1) seize opportunities, cultivate relations, magnify moments, pursue excellence, and promoting good stewardship).

How To Apply – Send the folllowing here: scholarships@crownandcaliber.com

An essay talking about how you embody the values and the impact it has had on others and you
Documented Volunteer Hours
2-3 References
A Recommendation Letter

Winner Notified August 1, 2021

For complete Details and FAQs, click here.

More Info: https://www.crownandcaliber.com/pages/scholarship | scholarships@crownandcaliber.com

(9) DUE May 31 – Answer 3 Quick Questions to Improve Education on Race, Racism, and History ($3,000)

You could win an easy $2,500 scholarship by answering 3 quick questions to share ideas on how your school, district, or textbook could improve its curriculum on race, racism, and US history. We’ll use your feedback and work with experts to create guides for students and educators to improve race and history education nationwide. Answer the 3 quick questions, and you’ll automatically enter to win the $2,500 scholarship.

APPLY HERE!

(10) Deadline Varies – Optimist Oratoracle Contest ($2,500)

Open to students under 19 who can prepare a 4-5 minute s on “How My Passions Impact The World.”

APPLY HERE!

THREE BONUS Scholarships

Deadline Varies – Gold Medal Portfolio Awards ($510,000) , Open to graduating high school seniors who has or can create a portfolio of eight pieces of creative and original works of art.

June 15 – ScholarshipPoints will award a $10,000 scholarship to one lucky member. All you have to do to become eligible is become a ScholarshipPoints member and log in. It’s simple, fun, and completely free!

June 30 The Ernest Scholarship ($5,000):

Here’s the science behind A $40k BLACK ENGINEER SCHOLARSHIP – Submit An Application Now!

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Black American Engineering Scholarship Award ($40k) Due January 15, 2021

If you are African American – Black student in the United States and are comfortable with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM); Here’s an awesome opportunity. According to the Helping Project, Black American’s only account for about 7% of STEM programs and 9% of all engineering degrees awarded. This scholarship opportunity levels the playing field is vitally important—especially since diverse teams are 21% more likely to outperform industry profitability.

This annually renewable and flexible scholarship of up to $10,000 (up to four years) provides Black Americans pursuing careers in engineering a path towards success. Selected candidates receive substantial financial assistance that can be used for school expenses including tuition, books, fees, room, and board. The Black American Engineering Scholarship Award recipients also participate in an exceptional mentorship program designed to support their professional success.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must be Black American
The applicant is pursuing a degree in engineering
The applicant is enrolled at a public or private university or college with a strong engineering program
The applicant Must be in good academic standing
The applicant demonstrates a financial need
The applicant is willing to participate in the mentoring program

CONTACT Information:

Scholarship Committee, 1180 Ponde de Leon Blvd 201 Clearwater, FL 33756, info@thehelpingproject.org, 727-489-5885

More Scholarships Due in January

Foot Locker Scholarship ($20k) – No Essay Athletic Scholarship, Due January 6, 2021
Center For Alcohol Policy ($5k) – National Essay Contest, Due January 8, 2021
Architect’s Foundation ($20k) – Diversity Advancement Scholarship DUE January 15, 2021

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Quick and Easy Fix For Minority Architech Students $20k Available in Free Cash

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Architech’s Foundation ($20,000) – Diversity Advancement Scholarship – Due January 15, 2021

If you are a minority and an engineering student, this multi-year scholarship, up to $20,000, can change your life! The Diversity Advancement Scholarship was designed to help more minority students pursue a successful career in architecture. Multiple scholarships are available.

Minority students with imagination and design skills will influence the built environment and the architecture profession.

Who is Eligible

a high school student planning to enroll in a NAAB-accredited architecture degree program;
a rising second-year college student in a NAAB-accredited architecture degree program; or,
a technical school or community college student who has completed high school or its equivalent and intends to transfer to a NAAB-accredited architecture program
Minimum G.P.A of 3.0
US Citizen

APPLY HERETo Apply To This Scholarship

NAAB-accredited degree programs may be a five-year Bachelor of Architecture degree or a four-year pre-professional bachelor degree followed by a Master of Architecture degree. Scholarships may be renewed for up to 5 years (up to a $20,000 total award—multiple scholarships are available).

The Diversity Advancement Scholarship was created in 1970 with an initial grant from the Ford Foundation after civil rights leader Whitney Young Jr. challenged architects in 1968 to create a more responsible and equitable field. Read the program report here.

More Scholarships Due in January

Foot Locker Scholarship ($20k) – No Essay Athletic Scholarship, Due January 6, 2021
Center For Alcohol Policy ($5k); National Essay Contest, Due January 8, 2021
Black American Engineering Scholarship Award ($40k) Due January 15, 2021

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Welcome to December 2020

Welcome back, Scholars! Can you believe we’ve made it through to the end of the year that wasn’t? Twenty-twenty (2020) will be in the wind in a few weeks, but that won’t stop colleges and universities from wanting their tuition when January rolls around. Every month, I create a list of what I believe are excellent opportunities for FREE CASH FOR COLLEGE.

By now, you should know that I DO NOT include scholarships less than $2.500, and only when necessary, like when the scholarship is so easy, no essay or they are giving the money away to anyone who has the wherewithal to apply (submit materials) – No Failure!

Inside This Issue

In this article, you will find Ten Scholarship Opportunities, 3 Books To Read, 3 Things To Do, 3 Bonus Opportunities, and Meantime Money Makers you might find interesting.

1. National Honor Sociery Scholarship ($7,000) – Due December 7, 2020

NHS is the oldest and best-known student recognition program. For nearly 100 years, NHS members have been making a difference in their schools and communities through their scholarship, service, leadership, and character. High school seniors who are National Honor Society (NHS) members in good standing of an affiliated NHS chapter are eligible to apply for the scholarship. There are no limits to the number of applications per chapter. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

Contact:: Scholarship Committee, 1321 Murfreesboro Road, Suite 800, Nashville, TN 37217, mshedd@applyists.com

2. Denny’s Hungry For Education Scholarship ($3,000) – Due December 11, 2020

Denny’s partners with leading non-profit minority advocacy organizations to launch anti-hunger programs across the United States. The Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarships are awarded to deserving high school and college students for their ideas to help Denny’s fight childhood hunger. Please note that there are a number of organizations that participate, so make sure you give yourself time to explore!

Applicants must be:

Enrolled in an accredited high school or college in the United States or Puerto Rico
Citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Puerto Rico
Use the funds for education, such as tuition and related fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses
Possess a minimum 2.5 GPA (high school and college). NOTE: Each partner organization may have additional requirements; however, GPA level varies
Provide a 300-word essay (high school) or 500-word essay (college) on how Denny’s can bring their communities together
Meet GPA level and other requirements set by each partner organization

Note: Students can apply for multiple scholarships each year, but the essay must be different for each scholarship application.

APPLY NOW FOR THE DENNY’s HUNGRY FOR EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Contact: Denny’s, Inc., 203 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29319, 1-800-733-6697

3. Burger King Scholars ($1,000 – $50,000) – Due December 15, 2020

Burger King is one of the most iconic fast food chains in the world. One of the ways that the company gives back is through Burger King scholarships. The Burger King Scholars program was created in memory of Burger King co-founder James “Jim” W. McLamore in 2000. This program was created to support students from the United States and Canada who are seeking higher education at a four year college or university. Keep reading to learn more about how you can apply for this great scholarship opportunity!

Academic achievements
Participation in school and community activities
Length of employment (enrichment awards only)
Work experience (James W. McLamore “WHOPPER” Scholarship only)
Financial information (James W. McLamore “WHOPPER” Scholarship only)
Eligibility: High school seniors or college students who are leaders in community service, athletics, or another extracurricular activity.
Amount: Up to $50,000
Deadline: December 15, 2020

Criteria

Be a citizen of the United States or Canada
Have graduated from high school within the last three years
Students who are applying as a full-time freshman to a four-year accredited, college or university that is located in the United States
Cumulative unweighted grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.3
Minimum ACT Composite score of 25 or a minimum combined SAT score of 1220
Demonstrate an active leadership role in community service, athletics, and/or similar co-curricular activity
Substantial work experience

Contact: burgerkingscholars@scholarshipamerica.org

4. Foreclosure Dot Com Scholarship ($2,500) – Due December 15, 2020

Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program at a Glance

Foreclosure.com continues to break new ground by offering a nationwide scholarship program. Currently enrolled college students (graduate students, law students, and/or high school seniors are NOT eligible) are invited to apply by submitting an essay. Freshmen entering Fall 2020 are eligible once they have received a student ID number. Plagiarism is strictly forbidden. Essays that are not the original work of the entrant will be immediately discarded and eliminated from consideration.

GPA Requirement – NONE
Essay Minimum 800 Words
Essay Maximum 2,000 Words
Your Essay Must Be Submitted in English
Your Essay Must Be Titled
YOU CAN READ AND DOWNLOAD RULES HERE

Awards: Three winners will be selected

Top prize $2,500
Second and third place will receive $500 each

2020 Essay Topic:

As a college student or recent graduate that may not qualify for a conventional home purchase, how would you leverage the “Rent to Own” (lease option) opportunity to achieve home ownership?

Please detail the process you would go through, referencing factors such as credit score, down payment, home searches, price range, and the planning and negotiating of the Rent to Own agreement, as well as exercising the final purchase or opting out of the sale.

APPLY NOW FOR FORECLOSURE DOT COM SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Contact: ips@peodsm.org

5. P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship ($12,500) – Due December 15, 2020

Established in 1949, the International Peace Scholarship Fund believes that education is fundamental to world peace and understanding. The P.E.O (Philanthropic Educational Organization) funds the P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada. To learn more about the P.E.O., click here. Their motto is “Women helping women reach for the stars,” which pretty much tells you what the good people in the P.E.O. strive for!

Who is eligible to apply for the P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship?

An applicant must be qualified for admission to full-time graduate study and working toward a graduate degree in an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada
A student who is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada is not eligible
Scholarships are not for online courses, research, internships or for practical training if not combined with coursework
Applicants must have a full year of coursework remaining, be enrolled and in residence for the entire school year
Doctoral students who have completed coursework and are working only on dissertations are not eligible as first-time applicants.
International students attending Cottey College are eligible to apply for a scholarship

How much are these scholarships worth?

The maximum amount awarded for the P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship is $12,500.

When are the scholarship applications due?

The last day to submit eligibility forms is December 15, 2020. Applications for students already enrolled in school are due March 1. Those not yet enrolled are due April 1. Please click here for a handy calendar of due dates since those dates vary depending on whether students are enrolled in graduate school yet.

6. Robert Derby Scholarship ($2,500) – Due December 15, 2020

With a commitment to higher education, the staff at Robert J. DeBry & Associates have decided to offer an ongoing scholarship to help alleviate the rising costs of education. For the Spring 2021 semester, we have narrowed the scholarship to Utah based Institutions. If you are attending a Utah college and are from out of state, please feel free to apply.

Scholarship Application:

Write a 350-500 word essay about one of the following topics:

Car accidents caused by distracted driving from smartphones, navigation, etc.
Car accidents related to drowsy driving
Motorcycle accidents related to distracted drivers or limited visibility
Workplace accidents and what can be done to avoid them and improve safety
Defective drug injuries, why they happen, and what can be done to avoid them
The dangers cyclists face on the roadways and how drivers can improve awareness
Wrongful deaths related to firearms
How drivers can help avoid accidents with pedestrians and what pedestrians can do to be safe
Accidents caused by driving under the influence, how we can teach young adults to avoid them
How can we improve our roadways to make them safer and reduce accidents?
Crosswalk safety for pedestrians, especially children, and how to avoid accidents

Got Questions? Click Here!

Scholarship Amount:

$2500 is offered per semester.

APPLY NOW FOR THE ROBERT DEBRY SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY ($2,500)

Contact: https://robertdebry.com/scholarship/

7. Be Bold No Essay Contest ($10,000) – Due December 31, 2020

Mission

Their mission is to eliminate student debt. The student debt crisis is handicapping our next generation, making students far less likely to pursue dream careers, own homes, or start businesses. Bold.org enables anyone and any company to create a customized scholarship, fellowship, or grant, in minutes. Your story is unique. Your philanthropy should be too.

They will consider all student types – One student winner per year: APPLY NOW for the Be Bold No Essay Scholarship Opportunity https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/ge-reagan/

Contact Bold Dot Org, Inc., https://bold.org/contact/

8. Simplr Artificial Intelligence Scholarship ($7,500) – Due December 31, 2020

In order to apply, please write a 1000-2000 word essay on one of the following topics. Make sure to include why you chose your field of study and how it applies to these future technologies.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Blockchain technology – Select the field you’re most passionate about and explore a specific role you think this technology will play in our future, and how this will effect positive change. Describe the key technological aspects as well as the human element that will likely be involved.

Commercial AI-generated music and AI-created inventions, for example, are not far off but they will forever change traditional intellectual property concepts. Explore the challenges in attributing and incentivizing the creation of new knowledge when the lines between human/machine creation and open/proprietary data are blurred. The scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who best demonstrates willingness and ability to be a candidate for success in the tech industry. Please note relevant hobbies, projects or extracurricular activities as they will be considered.

APPLY NOW for the Simplr Artificial Intelligence Scholarship ($7,500)

Contact: 1-844-4SIMPLR, https://www.simplr.ai/scholarships

9. Tallo’s Scholarship Sweepstakes ($15,000) – Sue December 31, 2020

Tallo partnered with Scholarships360 to bring students $1000s in scholarships every month. And best of all, it’s probably the easiest scholarship you’ll ever have to apply for. Check out the instructions below for how to apply.

Applying for the scholarship is an easy, two-step process designed to help you brag about your scholastic and extracurricular accomplishments while getting access to $20 billion (yes, billion) in scholarships.

1. Create a profile.
2. Apply NOW FOR Tallo’s Scholarship

Apply today for Tallo’s $15,000 Scholarship Sweepstakes

10. The Nora Excellence In Art Activism Scholarship – Due December 31, 2020

The #NoRA Excellence in Art Activism Scholarship is a one-time $5,000 scholarship awarded to a graduating High School Senior or a student currently enrolled in a baccalaureate program who uses art to engage in gun violence prevention. Students must present a portfolio of art, music, writing, or other artistic endeavor and a detailed explanation of how it is used to enact social change around gun violence prevention.

Complete the form below including a digital link to your portfolio. Your portfolio should include at least 3 but no more than 10 works of visual art, poetry, short writing, songs, or films. For longer form written work, please include a 20-page portfolio or book excerpt. For longer-form musical or film compositions, please include a 20-minute excerpt.

In addition, please complete the form below and email a copy of your high school transcript, two (2) letters of recommendation, and your most current college transcript (if a current college student) by the application deadline.

APPLY NOW For The #Nora Excellence in Arts Activism Scholarship

Contact: norascholarshipcommittee@gmail.com. https://noranow.org/scholarships/the-nora-excellence-in-art-activism-scholarship/

BONUS Scholarshpis & Residency

1. American Water Works ($30,000) – Due December

Must be a doctoral student in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico pursuing advanced training and research in the field of water supply and treatment.

Four research scholarships for graduate students, offering a range of awards for students with strong research plans. The Abel Wolman Fellowship awards $30,000 for an outstanding doctoral student which is renewable for a second year. The LARS Aquatic scholarships award $5,000 to a Master’s student and $7,000 to a Doctoral candidate. The Philip C. Singer scholarship awards $3,000 to an outstanding graduate student.

These scholarships are for students pursuing Masters or Doctoral degrees at an institution of higher education located in the U.S., Canada, Guam, Mexico, or Puerto Rico. Please click the Applicant Instructions link below for more information about each scholarship. If you have questions, contact Kathleen at scholarships@awwa.org.

Scholarships Due in February 2021

GE Reagan Scholarship ($10,000) – Due February, 2021

Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education.

Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program and receive ongoing leadership-development support.

Apply NOW to GE Reagan ($10k) Scholarship

Contact: Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, 40 Presidential Drive, Semi, California and 850 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC, https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/ge-reagan/

Walt Disney’s Imagineering Competition, a Once in a Lifetime Opportunity

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Ms. Patrina’s Note …

Hello and thank you for stopping by today for Walt Disney’s Imagineering Competition and Team Scholarship Give-Away. It sounds like a dream come true for any students passionate about electronics, engineering, and/or technology. I’ve outlined some of the rules below, and if you’re interested or know others who might be, use the share button – share the LOVE with your friends. This competition has an Application DEADLINE on October 11, 2020. Here you will submit information about your team and what you wish to accomplish. Your Project Submission is DUE on November 7, 2020.

Listen! If you are a natural at building things and like technology – A natural at it out in the community, home, and school, please make a brave attempt at something like this. They have specific rules for how you get “chosen” for the Disney Imaginations Design Competition (Imagineering). If you are smart enough to follow directions (the rules) and follow each step as you read, it’s likely you will get chosen – I would choose you. Here is How to Apply.

Walt Disney’s Imagineering Imaginations – Scholarship Competition is DUE 10.11.20

Disney Imaginations invites students to create an iconic installation on their campus or city that serves as an inspiration, honors the past, and is a vision of the future.

Application is Due on October 11, 2020
Applicants can form teams to two to four participants
Applicants team participant must be a student at least 18
Applicants must also be a college junior, senior, or equivalent
Applicants may be a full-time graduate student
Applicants must be attending a college or university in the United States
Applicants must be majoring in ONE of these supported disciplines or a recent college graduate with a major in one of the supported disciplines.

Got questions?

You can get to their Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Page Here.

Scholarship Contact Info:

Walt Disney Imagineering, Attention: Imaginations Design Competition, 1401 Flower St., MC 9030 Glendale, CA 91221 APPLY NOW

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Quick and Easy Fix for Scholarships Due in October

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Welcome Back, Scholars – COVID-19 Has Been A Beast!

Believe it or not, school is in session and whether or not you are home-bound remote, or back on campus physically socially distancing yourselves from each other, you’ll need money! Cash at college dwindles from an occasional $100 to the rare $20, so buckle up and find your own money, and how about now!?

A Message From Ms. Patrina

Thank you for visiting with me (Ms. Patrina) at Urban-Academics today. The fact that you have found me HERE means that you are worthy of the FREE Cash For College You Seek. Be BOLD, take CONFIDENCE, complete every step of the process, and submit ALL your scholarship applications. College can be FREE if that’s what you want?

If you’re back and living the on-campus life, shout out your name and college/university you attend or will once you graduate from high school with good grades, FAFSA forms completed (with all attachments), and lots of scholarship applications submitted. There is FREE Cash for College everywhere, and remember that I’m here to help – Ask your questions in the comments section below. Sometimes things can get confusing.

If you have questions or need any help, please ask in the comments section below. It’s my pleasure to assist – Make sure you visit again! Contact Ms. Patrina.

In this Post

In this post, you’ll find the following:

three (3) things to do
three (3) books to read
ten (10) scholarships due in October
five (5) Meantime Money Makers

To get your bonuses to make the meantime money, scroll down to the bottom of this page (The End). Don’t get lost and forget about apply for some of this FREE Cash for college.

THREE (3) Things-To-Do ASAP!

Make a list of ALL Scholarships You Qualify For (Check it Twice)
Send a quick email to the address supplied here – Introduce yourself and follow-up to inform the scholarship committee that you have completed the application process
Submit completed application answering ALL questions, leaving no line/question/space blank. When in doubt, use “N/A.”

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The College Writer, by Cengage Learning ($50)
The Day Trading Bible: From Rookie to Veteran in 4-Weeks, by David Reese ($25)
The ZOLA Experience: A Journey of Recovery From Loss, by Katurah A Bryant, LMFT ($15)

10-Scholarships Due in October!

Students With a Heart Foundation Scholarship, $6,000 (Due October 1, 2020)
Walt Disney Imagineering Design Competition, Application is Due October 11, 2020, and your Project Submission is Due November 7, 2020 (if you are chosen)
The Gen.G Scholarship Awards (10 Gamers), $10,000 (Due October 15, 2020)
The Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Fellowship in Woman’s Services, $5,000 (Due October 15, 2020)
Levine Scholarship at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, (UNCC), $155,000 – 20 Scholarships Available (Due October 16, 2020)
Thurgood Marchall College Fund and Lowes Spring Scholarship $500 – $7,500 (Due October 16, 2020)
Thurgood Marshall and Wells Fargo Emergency Gap Scholarship, $750 (Due October 19, 2020)
Coca-Cola Scholars Program, $20,000 (Due October 31, 2020)
Elks National Family Scholarship, $5,000 (Due October 31, 2020)
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Voice of Democracy Competition, $30,999 (Due October 31, 2020

1. Students With a Heart Foundation Scholarship ($6,000 Due 10/1)

The mission of Students with Heart Foundation is to provide financial assistance by means of scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate students who suffer from all different types of heart disease and deformities, thus relieving some of the stress from the rough and rigorous journey they will face throughout college. APPLY NOW – CLICK HERE for MORE INFO

2. Walt Disney Imagineering Design Competition, Due 10/11

Disney Imaginations Design Competition is accepting applications for students who can build teams to create an iconic installation on their campus or city that serves as an inspiration, honors the past, and is a vision of the future. Applicants can form teams to two to four participants. APPLY NOW – CLICK HERE for MORE INFO

3. The Gen.G Scholarship Awards (10 Gamer-Techs), $10,000 (Due October 15, 2020)

The Gen.G Foundation’s mission is to develop talented young gamers who can lead the industry’s next generation. We envision a community that promotes inclusion and diversity while encouraging academic excellence. Known as the “Gen 10”, the 10 scholarship recipients will strengthen the diversity and representation that gaming needs to reach its full potential. APPLY NOW – CLICK HERE for MORE INFO

4. The Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Fellowship in Woman’s Services, $5,000 (Due October 15, 2020)

The Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Fellowship in Women’s Studies encourages original and significant research about women that crosses disciplinary, regional, or cultural boundaries, and supports the final year of dissertation writing for Ph.D. candidates in the humanities and social sciences whose work addresses topics of women and gender in interdisciplinary and original ways. Previous Fellows have explored such topics as transnational religious education for Muslim women, the complex gender dynamics of trans identity management, women’s electoral success across racial and institutional contexts, women’s sports, militarism and the education of American women, and the relationship between family commitments and women’s work mobility. For more information: Scholarship Committee, 5 Vaughn Drive, Suite 300, Princeton, NJ 08540-6313, ws@woodrow.org, tel: 609-452-7007, fax: 609-452-0066

5. Levine Scholarship at UNCC ($155k Due 10/16

The Levine Scholars Program is UNC Charlotte’s most prestigious merit scholarship program that was established by benefactors Sandra and Leon Levine. Levine Scholarships are awarded to extraordinary high school seniors based on scholarship, ethical leadership, and civic engagement. Students must be nominated online by their school counselor or college advisor at their current high school. There are no limitations to the number of students who can be nominated from each high school. Homeschooled students can be nominated by a professor or teacher who is not related to the student. Students must be applicants for freshman enrollment at UNC Charlotte in a baccalaureate program for the fall term immediately following their high school graduation. Students must be admitted to UNC Charlotte to receive a scholarship. Students must demonstrate a commitment to community service, hold an academic record that reflects a sustained passion for knowledge, and possess a capacity for ethical leadership that elevates fellow students to a higher standard. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website. Scholarship Committee, 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28223, levinescholars@uncc.edu, tel: 704-687-7288, fax: 704-687-1454

6. Thurgood Marchall College Fund and Lowes Spring Scholarship $500 – $7,500 (Due October 16, 2020)

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Lowe’s are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending one of TMCF’s member-schools that include 47 publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). Sixty (60) scholars will be selected to receive a spring scholarship up to $500- $7,500 for the 2020-2021 academic school year. Selected students must be in good academic standing but at risk of not returning or graduating from college due to an outstanding financial need and/or emergency situation that leads to a financial aid crisis. More Information. Apply NOW!

7. Thurgood-Marshall College Fund and Wells Fargo Emergency Gap Scholarships, ($750) Due 10/19

offer financial assistance to outstanding seniors attending one of TMCF’s member-schools that include 47 publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). Sixty-seven (67) scholars will be selected to receive a spring emergency gap scholarship of up to award $750 for the 2020-2021 academic school year. Selected students must be in good academic standing but at risk of not returning or graduating from college due to an outstanding financial need, and/or emergency situation that leads to a financial aid crisis. More Information HERE. Apply NOW!

8. Coca Cola Scholars Program ($20,000) Due 10/31

150 scholarships up for grabs ($20k). The Coca-Cola Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors and is achievement-based. Students with the capacity and personality to lead and serve others making a significant impact on schools, students and communities should apply. Applicants must be current high school/home-schooled seniors attending school in the U.S, anticipating completion of a high school diploma at the time of application and planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution: Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 442, Atlanta, GA 30301 scholars@coca-cola.com, tel: 800-306-2653, fax: 404-733-5439

9. ELKs National Family Scholarship ($5,000) Due 10/31

The ENF Emergency Educational Grant program provides financial assistance to children of deceased or totally disabled Elks, who wish to obtain or further their college education. In order to apply, the Elk parent or stepparent must have been a member in good standing for at least one year at the time of his or her death or the Elk parent or stepparent must have been a member in good standing for at least one year before he or she became totally disabled and must continue to be an Elk in good standing when applying for assistance. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. For more information: Scholarship Committee, 2750 N. Lakeview Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614-1889, scholarship@elks.org, tel: 773-755-4732, fax: 773-755-4733

10. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Competition, ($30,000) Due 10/31

The VFW established the Voice of Democracy program (VOD) in 1947 to provide students grades 9-12 the opportunity to express themselves in regards to democratic ideas and principles. Applicants must write an essay answering the prompt and then record their reading of the draft to an audio CD or flash drive. The recording can be no shorter than three minutes and no longer than five minutes (plus or minus five seconds). Prizes and scholarships can be awarded at the Post, District, state, and national levels.

The national first-place winner receives a $30,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college, or vocational/technical school. For more information, Scholarship Committee, 406 West 34th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111, youthscholarships@vfw.org, 816-968-1117 x756

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Regardless of whether you will attend college on campus or virtually (online), Free cash is what you will need. Scholarships are age-old and yours for the asking. Here are 10 opportunities for due now (June 2020)! Make a list of those you are interested in and then contact one at a time.

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Inside this Article: 10-Scholarships Due Now (By Due Date)

Coupa Cares North America Scholarship, $5,000 DUE June 12, 2020, Apply NOW
The Luther and Mary Ida Vandross Scholarship, $6,000 DUE June 12, 2020, Apply NOW
Autism Can Do Scholarship, $5,000 DUE June 15, 2020, Apply NOW
Negative Population Growth Poster Scholarship, $3,000 DUE June 15, 2020
Scholarship Points Giveaway, $10,000 DUE June 15, 2020
Charlotte Pride Scholarships, $2,500 DUE June 17, 2020
NES Scholarship Program, $25,000 DUE June 29, 2020
American Educational Leaders (AEL), $2.500 DUE June 30, 2020
Chaffin Luhana Foundation Anti-Distracted Driving Scholarship Essay Contest, $2,000 DUE June 30, 2020
DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG), $10,000 DUE June 30, 2020

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Graduate Students in Potato Industry Research National Potato Council Scholarship – $10,000 | DUE June 15, 2020
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1. Coupa Cares North America Scholarship – $5,000 DUE June 12, 2020

Coupa Cares offers financial assistance and mentorship to students without the necessary means to complete college – For those who demonstrate alignment with Coupa’s core values, and want to further their education. Apply NOW!

Applicants must be high school seniors or undergraduate students living in the U.S. who are attending or will attend an undergraduate student in the upcoming academic year. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need.

CONTACT: Scholarship Committee – 1855 South Grant St, San Meteo, CA 94402, scholarships@coupa.com Apply for A Coupa Scholarship (North America) NOW

2. The Luther and Mary Ida Vandross HBCU Scholarship – $6,000 DUE June 12, 2020

The Luther and Mary Ida Vandross Fund was established to honor the memory of Luther Vandross and his devoted mother Mary Ida. Scholarships from this fund will be awarded to assist students in their pursuit to graduate from a historically black college or university (HBCU). Apply NOW

CONTACT: Scholarship Committee, 1835 Market Street, Suite 2410, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Phone: 215.563.6417, Fax: 215.563.6882, scholarships@philafound.org

3. Autism Can Do Scholarship – $5,000 DUE June 15, 2020

John’s Crazy Socks is now accepting applications for its Autism Can Do Scholarship. The Doug Flutie Jr Foundation for Autism co-sponsors the Autism Can Do Scholarship. The program presents a $5,000 scholarship to a person on the autism spectrum in the United States for either college or trade school. Apply NOW

Applicants must complete a brief form, submit a brief personal statement, and design a pair of socks. The winner will be announced on July 15th.

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4. Negative Population Growth (NPG) Poster Scholarship – $3,000 DUE June 15, 2020

The NPG Student Poster Scholarship Contest. Multiple Awards ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 will be awarded. Undergraduate students are eligible to apply.

CONTACT: Scholarship Committee, 2861 Duke St. Suite 36, Alexandria, VA 22314, npg@npg.org

5. Scholarship Points Giveaway – $10,000 DUE June 15, 2020

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6. Charlotte Pride Scholarship – $2.500 DUE JUNE 17, 2020

The Charlotte Pride Scholarship aims to improve economic mobility for LGBTQ and ally college students from the Charlotte metro area by funding college scholarships.

You can get funding for up to $2,500 for the upcoming academic year to attend an accredited two or four-year college.

CONTACT: Scholarship Committee, 1900 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205, Phone: 828.748.5583, jerry@charlottepride.org

7. NES Scholarship Program – $25,000 DUE June 29, 2020

NES Scholarship Program provides financial help to students who have attended high school in New York City or within one of the five boroughs attending colleges and universities in the New England states

– Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. NES offers scholarships of up to $25,000 per student over a four-year period.

CONTACT: Scholarship Committee, 355 Lexington Ave, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10017, Phone: 212.297.2194, nes@nesnyc.org

8. American Educational Leaders (AEL) – $2.500 DUE June 30, 2020

Americanism Educational Leaders, which supports this scholarship, strives to provide students with opportunities to discover, understand, and appreciate some aspect of the American experience. This year’s essay contest prompt is “We are a nation rich in diversity of all types. Please discuss how this diversity contributes to American life.”

The applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is a current undergraduate student in an accredited four-year U.S. college or university. Incoming first-year students and college students who graduated the year of the competition are eligible to apply. The 1,500-2,000 word essay should including any footnotes or bibliographic citations.

CONTACT: Scholarship Committee, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90263-4786

9. Chaffin Luhana Foundation Anti-Distracted Driving Scholarship Essay Contest – $2,500 DUE JUNE 30, 2020

One of the Chaffin Luhana Foundation’s missions is to drive down the staggering number of distracted driving accidents in the United States. The Foundation will be awarding a $2,500 scholarship to a student who helps us in this fight by submitting an inspiring personal essay.

Must be currently registered at an accredited high school, college, or university in the Greater Pittsburgh area including Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and Northern West Virginia.

CONTACT: Scholarship Committee, 615 Iron City Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205, 412-525-7920, janejoseph@chaffinluhana.com

10. DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG) | $10,000 DUE June 30, 2020

DCTAG provides up to $10,000 toward the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at public colleges and universities throughout the U.S., Guam, and Puerto Rico. DCTAG also provides up to $2,500 per academic year toward tuition at private colleges and universities in the District and private Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide.

CONTACT: Scholarship Committee, 810 First Street NE, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20002, 202-727-2824, osse@dc.gov

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National Potato council Scholarship – $10,000 DUE June 15, 2020

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The winner is selected based on criteria, including academic achievement, leadership abilities, potato-related areas of graduate study, the benefit to the U.S. potato industry/commercial value, extracurricular activities, and grades.

Applicants must submit a written essay explaining in 200 words or less how their goals and ambitions qualify them for the scholarship. Specify your graduate program and demonstrate how your research will benefit the U.S. potato industry.

CONTACT: Scholarship Committee, 1300 L Street, NW, Suite 910, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: 202.682.9456, Fax: 202.682.0333

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To take part in the Challenge, students aged 13 to 18 must submit a 3-minute video on a theory or concept in math, physics, or the life sciences. The student winner receives a $250,000 college scholarship, their school gets a new $100,000 science lab, and their teacher wins $50,000, Breakthrough Prize

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Welcome to Urban Academics

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Welcome

Welcome to Urban Academics, your one stop shop for all things urban as it relates to educating inner-city kids. Urban kids come in all shapes sizes and colors, and each child is an individual. However, the cookie cutter approach to working with this population must stop, but how?

Here you will find the best information, knowledge and cutting-edge resources for your entire family, as we know life is a continuous cycle of learning. At the point at which we stop learning, everything else will follow.

Taking Responsibility for Educating of Our Kids

My name is Patrina S Reddick, and I’ve been working on the front lines with children and families in some capacity for most of my life. While I am a masters level social worker by degree, my career path started in my local church, then expanding to the larger community.

I’ve worked in a number of different roles over the years, but I’ll tell you what frustrates me more today than anything else, which is also the driving force behind Urban Academics.

It saddens me – the number of young people who graduate high school without the necessary skills to compete in the world. Things are changing so rapidly that it will only get worse before it can get better. In today’s business sector, a General Equivalency Degree (GED) is worth more than a high school diploma.

How can you say that Ms. Patrina? Well, at least we know that you can read, count, and follow directions, which is NOT true for more than 60% of the inner city youth walking across the stage to receive diplomas next spring.

Parents should at the very least, check homework nightly and communicate with teachers at least once weekly. This small intervention will make a world of difference in your child’s academic experience. Just finding out what method of communication your child’s teacher likes will indicate that your child has a concerned parent who wants to be on the same page.

Parents are their children’s first teachers. If parents are absent, caring, considerate, ignorant, impolite, important, late, loving, neglectful, petty, prompt, respectful, smart, or talented their child is more likely to any or all those things. There are, however, occasions where children make decisions to be the exact opposite of parents as well.

Taking Ownership of Negative Behaviors

In practice, teachers and I converse daily with students who just happen to live in urban inner cities across the country. There’s a push to do better, but without an increase in parental involvement, I don’t know how much we can do.

Parenting is different than it was in times past when we fought for education and the right to guess what? Read, libraries, restaurant, and public restrooms. In many cases, I’ve seen parents respond faster to a teacher taking a cell phone than the phone call about negative behaviors expressed in a classroom of learning.

Have we become so comfortable with our things (outside) that we forfeit the fruits (inside)? I don’t pretend to have all the answers, but I’m willing to start a dialogue with you – If you are here, please become an active part of these issues faced every day in our schools.

Little learning can go on if we’re always dealing with behavior. I believe in my heart that parents need to be more accountable to their children’s schools. It’s not enough to take kids from parents who can’t afford certain things. Some students who have the least learn the most – simply because they want to.

Disrespecting teachers and administrators on any level is inappropriate and parents need to be held accountable for the actions of our children. How else will this stop? If you have ideas, please leave them in the comments section below. I would love to hear your thoughts.

Becoming Partners with Teachers & Administrators

Parents must become an active participant in their child’s success in school and also learn to partner with teachers. Put short – A house divided against itself cannot stand! Why send your child somewhere just so they’re gone? There will be little success if any, if there’s no collaboration, with the child in the driver’s seat.

If as a parent, we don’t take time to listen to our children with “parenting” ears, it will be difficult to see them through “parenting” eyes. What I mean by this is the fact that there are far too many parents these who want nothing more than to be “friends” with their kids – QUIT THAT!

You were not chosen by God to be your child’s friend. There will time for that later in life after they’ve gotten their education. It is our responsibility to raise our children that they become active and progressive citizens of the world and able to take care of themselves through work or business.

Tip: Get yourself a professional planner, write down your child’s schedule and plan around which events you must attend and those that are optional. Your phone will not satisfy this requirement – you need something in your hand that you can both see and touch – at a glance.

Becoming a Village Once Again

Schools all over the world must subscribe to the “village” philosophy, because in a nutshell that’s what it is. There are many teachers, administrators, clerical folks, maintenance people all working to get the job of running a safe and productive school environment for our children.

The village philosophy, however, that I’m speaking of has little to do with bodies and more to do with concern. For example, if you have 50 people around but only 5 of them care, there’s not enough to go around.

I advocate regularly and sit in meetings that would make you cry. My recommendation for parents is to make appointments with school administrators (principals or guidance counselors). The purpose of this meeting is to formally introduce yourself as a concerned and loving parent who wants to partner with he/she and the school to make sure your child is successful academically.

Not every parent will do this, but those that do have a better chance at getting concerned teachers and administrators to look out for your child. I believe in the village philosophy so much, my son & I founded an organization called People Involved in Motivating Our Students Higher (PIMOSH.net). To support this effort, CLICK HERE!

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If you have concerns, questions or want to contribute to this article, feel free to leave your thoughts in the comment section below.

Patrina Reddick, MSW,

Executive Director

Urban Academics