Outside Scholarship Announcements

Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate

DHS realizes that the country's strong science and technology community provides a critical advantage in the development and implementation of counter-terrorist measures. This education program is intended to ensure a diverse and highly talented science and technology community to achieve the DHS mission and objectives. Areas of study include: physical, biological, social and behavioral sciences including science policy, engineering, mathematics, and computer science.

USA Funds Scholarship for North Carolinians

USA Funds has made available 58 new or renewed scholarships for deserving college bound seniors from North Carolina.

National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program

The National Federation of the Blind has a large and prestigious scholarship program whose awards are madely solely to persons who are legally blind. The Federation's prgoram will award thirty scholarships to high-achieving legally blind students next summer. Awards range from $3,000 to $10,000.
Application Deadline: March 31

James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation

Each year, the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Program makes available at least one graduate-level fellowship worth up to $24,00 in each state. The program emphasizes the framing, principles and history of the Constitution. Current and prospective secondary school teachers of merican history, American government and social studies are eligible to apply.

John Gyles Education Awards

The John Gyles Education Awards are available to students in all areas of post secondary study. Applicants must have American or Canadian citizenship, a minimum 2.7 GPA, and financial need, among other considerations. Selected students will receive up to $3000. To receive an application, send a stamped, self-addressed, standard letter size envelope to this address:

John Gyles Education Awards
Attention: The Secretary
P.O. Box 4808, 712 Riverside Drive
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Canada E3B 5G4

September 11th Scholarships Alliance

The September 11th Scholarship Alliance has been established to simplify the scholarship process for families of those who died or were permanently disabled in the September 11th terrorist attacks. The Alliance serves as an information clearinghouse to help ensure that financial assistance for post-high school education is available for those who need it most with minimal paperwork and frustration. The one-stop registry, accessible toll-free by telephone or over the Internet, allows eligible families to learn about and apply for a variety of scholarship programs with a single query. For information, visit www.scholarships911.org or call (877) 862-0136.

Navy Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program

The Navy Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program (BDCP) provides qualified students who meet the Navy's physical requirements with up to $54,000 to complete their education. The money is sent directly to the student to spend on tuition, room, board, books, and other expenses. While there are no special requirements for BDCP students during school, they will step directly into a management role as an Officer in the Navy after graduation. For more information, call (800) USA-NAVY or logon to www.navy.com.

Southside Virginia Tobacco Scholarship/Loan Program

The Southside Virginia Tobacco Scholarship/Loan Program is available for residents of Southside Virginia who intend on working in Southside Virginia after college. Eligible candidates must be enrolled at least half-time.