LIFE CHANGING SCHOLARSHIPS that FULFILL DREAMS

This note lists ten scholarships to complete a college/university education. Before submitting an application for a scholarship, it is a good strategy to study the website announcing the scholarship and to read all available statements of successful applicants. This practice ensures that the statement of purpose you submit with your application is consonant with the mission of the scholarship.

This list contains announcements for scholarships to transfer to a four year institution, to obtain professional development in real estate, to prepare for entry into automotive industry, to become a scientist, and to aid for abused women to earn an education and support themselves..

1. THE GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

In 2012, one thousand scholarships (1000) will be awarded to talented low-income minority students. Each scholarship is a good-through-graduation award that can be used at the applicant's college or university of choice. The scholarship will provide recipients personal and professional development as well as academic support through their college career.

Application deadline: January 11, 2012

More information : http://www.gmsp.org/

2. THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS RENEWABLE SCHOLARSHIPS

The University of Kansas announces a new class of scholarships termed affordability scholarships. These scholarships are renewable through graduation. The renewing will be based solely on the applicant's academic performance.

Application deadline:

New freshmen: November 1, 2011

Transfers: February 1, 2012

More information: http://admissions.ku.edu/apply/apps/

http://affordability.ku.edu/cs/scholarships.shtml

3. THE COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND STEM PROGRAM

The College of Southern Maryland has funds to support 102 academically talented, financially needy students to enter science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs. Recipients will receive awards up to $5000.00 per academic year for tuition, fees, and books. The program provides individual advising, tutorial support, mentorship by a field related specialist and the potential for summer employment. The program is funded through 2015.

Application deadline: May 15, 2011

However application will be accepted until all awards are made.

More information : http://www.csmd.edu/istem/scholarship_stem.html

Sandy Poinsett, Professor Division Math Physics, and Engineering 301 934-7808 sandrap@csmd.edu

4. THE JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION UNDERGRADUATE TRANSFERS SCHOLARSHIPS

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation provides awards up to $30,000.00 per academic year for a community college student to transfer to a four-year college or institution to earn a bachelor degree. The Foundation has 50 scholarships to award per year. Only applicants nominated by the faculty member approved by the Foundation may compete for these scholarships. See the Foundation website to learn whether a faculty members from you school is approved to nominate you. If not, the website explains how a faculty member at your school may be selected in order to nominate you.

Application deadline: Not available at printing. See website below.

More information : http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/undergraduate-transfer-scholarships/how-to-apply/

5. THE EDWARD T. CONROY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Applicants must be a resident of the State of Maryland and must attend a Maryland postsecondary institution. The award may not exceed $9000.00 for the academic year 2011-2012. Eligible candidates for these scholarships include sons and daughters of a member of the U.S Armed Forces who died as a result of service or service members who suffered a 100% permanent service connected disability. Veterans who suffered at least 25% service disability with no further federal educational benefit, Vietnam conflict POW/MIA or their sons and daughters or sons, daughters and surviving spouses of Sept 11, 2001 terrorist attack victims are also eligible. See website for the complete list of eligibility conditions.

Application deadline: July 15, 2011

Late applications will be considered funds are exhausted.

More Information: http://www.howardcc.edu/admissions/pay/scholarship_programs/Edward%20T.%20Conroy%20Memorial%20Scholarship%20Program

6. THE JOANNE HOLBROOK PATTON MILITARY SPOUSE SCHOLARSHIP

Applicants must be spouses of Uniformed Military Service Personnel seeking a GED, ESL, vocational training, professional certification, undergraduate or graduate degree online or in class, whether full or part-time.

Application deadline:. Applications accepted online only. The application period was not available at printing. Last period December 1, 2010 - January 31,2011.

More Information: http://www.militaryfamily.org/our-programs/military-spouse-scholarships/scholarship-instructions.html

7. THE JEANETTE RANKIN WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Jeanette Rankin Women Scholarship Fund awards 80 scholarships to low income women 35 years and older who are in an undergraduate or vocational training program with a vision of their use of the funds to better their community, family, and themselves.

Application deadline: For application forms, go to the website after November 1.

More Information: http://www.rankinfoundation.org/students/applications

8, TALBOTS WOMEN'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND

For women enrolled or planning to enroll in a full or part-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school, the Talbots Scholarship Fund cannot be overlooked. Last year, ten recipients awarded $15,000.00 scholarships and one awarded a $30,000.00 scholarship.

Application deadline: Not available at printing. Check the website.

More Information: http://www.talbots.com/online/landing/landingPage.jsp?landingPage=scholarship&_requestid=18880

9. THE APPRAISAL INSTITUTE EDUCATION TRUST

Offers awards, scholarships and grants to qualified individuals for education or work in the field of real estate appraisal. For eligibility requirements and the scholarships offered as well as the deadlines for applications visit the following website:

More Information: http://www.aiedtrust.org/pages.asp?id=5

10. BUICK ACHIEVER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

General Motors Foundation has pledge 4.5 million dollars to award students who are first time college students for 2011. Although the deadline for applications has past for academic 2011, be mindful of these lucrative awards for 2012 academic year. Recipients will be selected on academic achievement and financial need. Visit the website below for eligible majors and for the application deadlines .

http://www.buickachievers.com/questions_and_answers#majors

More Information: http://www.buickachievers.com/guidelines

If this list does not provide you information that is helpful to pursue a higher education, consult a reference librarian to learn search skills in order to extend this list to cover to your interest.