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Scholarship Name: National Science Foundation - Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Fellowship Benefits:
  • $30,000 annual stipend
  • $10,500 annual cost-of-education allowance
  • $1,000 one-time foreign travel allowance
    • Eligibility
    • Applicants must be US citizens, nationals or permanent resident aliens, and at or near the beginning of graduate studies in an NSF-supported field:
      Chemistry Engineering Interdisciplinary
      Life Sciences Geosciences Mathematical Sciences
      Social Sciences Psychology Computer and Information Science and Engineering
      Physics and Astronomy

    Application available online: www.fastlane.nsf.gov/grfp/
    Scholarship Deadline: November 2009(varies by field)




    Scholarship Name: BIGSUN SCHOLARSHIP
    Scholarship Amount: $500
    Requirements:
      All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community.
    Application Available At: www.bigsunathletics.com
    Scholarship Deadline: June 24, 2010




    Scholarship Name: Fine Arts FINALS - Midwest Scholarship Competition
    Scholarship Awards:
  • First Place - $1,200
  • Second Place - $600
  • Third Place - $300
  • Two Honorable Mentions - $50 each
    • Entry Rules:
    • Student artists must be currently enrolled, or accepted to be enrolled at a Midwest Regional public or private college or university;
    • Entries submitted must be examples of artist's own original works created within the last three years
    • Artists may submit no more than three examples of their work - do not have to be of the same media
    • All examples must be high-quality copies/prints or photos no larger than 8.5" x 11"
    • Copies/prints/photos will not be returned
    • A non-refundable entry fee of $30 in check or money order made payable to: FINE ART FINALS
    Application available online: www.fineARTfinals.com
    Scholarship Deadline: November 20,2009



    Scholarship Name: NATIONAL PHYSICAL SCIENCE CONSORTIUM
    Programs:
    • Traditional NPSC Program provides a two-phase, six-year fellowship. Initial support is for two or three years, depending on the employer-sponser. If the student makes satifactory progress and continues to meet the conditions of the award, support may continue for a total of up to six years. Student typically apply during their senior year.
    • Disseration Support Program provides support while the graduate student conducts dissertation research. Students should apply in the year prior to the beginning of their dissertation research program, but not until they can describe their research at least in general terms.
    Application Available at: http://www.npsc.org
    Scholarship Deadline: early November



    Scholarship Name: FILM & FICTION SCHOLARSHIPS
    Scholarship Amount: up to $10,000
    Requirements: Awards are given to young filmmakers and writers whose work advances a freer society.
    Apply at: www.TheIHS.org/mfa
    Scholarship Deadline: January 15, 2010



    Scholarship Name: Erma Bryd Scholarship Program
    Requirements:
    • Must be pursuing a course of study that will lead to a career in industrial health and saftey occupations, including mine safety
    • Must be enrolled in an associate's degree program or within two years of completing a bachelor's or graduate degree in an eligible field of study for this program: including mining and mineral engineering, industrial engineering, occupational safety and health technology/technician, quaility control technology/technician, industrial safety technology/technician, hazardous materials information systems technology/technician, mining technology/technician and occupational health and industrial hygiene.
    • Must be eligible to receive federal grant,loan or work assistance
    Application Available Online: www.ed.gov/programs/ermabyrd
    Scholarship Deadline: to be announced




    Scholarship Name: NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL Research Associateship Programs
    STIPENDS & BENEFITS:
  • $42,000 - $72,000 for recent graduates and proportionally higher for Sr. Associates
  • health insurance
  • relocation benefits
  • an allowance for professional travel
    • Requirements:
    • Available to scientists and engineers at all stages of their career;
    • Applicants should hold, or anticipate receiving, an earned doctorate in science or engineering.
    • Most awards are open to foreign and nationals as well as to U.S. citizens
    Application available online: www.national-academics.org/rap
    Scholarship Deadline: February 1, May 1, August 1, November 1, 2009






    Scholarship Name: 164th INFANTRY SCHOLARSHIP
    Scholarship Amount: $500
    Requirements: The 164th Infantry Regiment Scholarship Foundation offers a scholarship of $200 to junior and senior level college students majoring in history or social sciences. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office. The application deadlines are May 1 for the fall semester and September 1 for the spring.

    Essay Requirements: A maximum of 5 page essay required, detailing some aspect of the history and campaigns of the 164th Infantry of North Dakota. The document must be typewritten and double spaced. Sources must be cited and bibliographies included.
    Pick up application at: Student Financial Aid Office
    Scholarship Deadline: May 1st and September 1st, annually



    Scholarship Name: US Bank Internet Scholarship Program
    Requirements:
    • Must be a high school senior planning to enroll or a current college freshmen, sophomore or junior at an eligible four-year college or university participating in the U.S. Bank No Fee Education Loan Program;
    • Enrolled by September 2010;
    • Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident alien.
    Application Available Online: www.usbak.com/studentloans
    Scholarship Deadline: March 31, 2010





    Scholarship Name: 2FUTURO
    Scholarship Amount: $1000
    Requirements: The 2Futuro Scholarship Sweepstakes promotion is open to all postsecondary students, including graduate students, who within 30 days of notification of winning can demonstrate proof of enrollment at an Eligible School. An Eligible School is a college or university, vocational school, trade school, professional school, or any other educational institution deemed acceptable by Sponsors. Void where prohibited by law. The Promotion is governed by United States law, and is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Employees of Sallie Mae, Inc. and United Student Aid Funds, Inc. ("Sponsors"), their parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising, promotion and fulfillment agencies and members of the immediate family or household of each are not eligible.

    Pick up application at: 2Futuro Website
    Website: www.2futuro.com
    Scholarship Deadline: 15th of each month



    Scholarship Name: Humane Studies Fellowships
    Scholarship Amount: up to $12,000
    Requirements: Each year Humane Studies Fellowships are awarded to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students exploring the principles underlying a free society.
    Apply at: www.TheIHS.org/fellowship
    Scholarship Deadline: DECEMBER 31, 2009
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    Health Sciences





    Scholarship Name: MedicalVibe Educational Scholarship
    Scholarship Amount: $1,000
    Requirements:
    • Open to students interested in all aspects of healthcare
    • Must be accepted or marticulated in a school with a degree or qualification in a health care field.
    • MedicalVIbe users' eligibility criteria include eduaction history, academic achievement and professional successes.
    Application available online: www.medicalvibe.com/V2/scholarship.php
    Scholarship Deadline: undetermined






    Scholarship Name: BrainTrackNursing Schools Scholarship
    Scholarship Awards:
  • First Place - $1,000
  • Second Place - $500
    • Selection Criteria:
    • Winners will be selected based on the creativity, focus overall thoughtfulness, accuracy, and practical value of responses to essay questions. The questions ask students about how they chose nursing, their experiences as a nursing student, and their suggestions for prospective nurses.
    Requirements:
    • Entrants must be currently taking classes in an appropriate nursing degree program with at least one semester or studies completed. Studies can be full-time, part-time, on-campus, or online and must be at an accredited US college.
    Application available online: www. http://www.braintrack.com/colleges-by-career/registered-nurses#scholarship
    Scholarship Deadline: November 1, 2009 for fall and March 1, 2010 for spring
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    Scholarship Name: Dakota Indian Foundation
    Scholarship Amount: $1,000
    Requirements:
    • Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior (must have 24 credit hours of more)
    • Must be or have been graduated from an accredited high school, have a GED, or have post high school training credit
    • Must take 12 or more credit hours per semester, and complete the 12 or more credit hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA per semester that is funded by Dakota Indian Foundation
    • Must provide copy of tribal registration, with priority given to those of Sioux heritage
    Application Available At: Student Financial Aid Office
    Scholarship Deadline: August 1, 2009 for Fall, January 15, 2010 for Spring
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    Scholarship Name: POLAR COMMUNICATIONS RETIREE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
    AWARD PROCEDURE :
  • $5,000 available ($1,000 minimum/$1,500 maximum)
  • May be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies and equipment
  • Awarded on a one-time basis and will not be renewable
  • Award will be made payable to applicant and school
  • If applicant is enrolled in a 1 year telecommunications program, the scholarship money will be applied to outstanding student loans at the school attended.
    • Requirements:
    • Upon graduation, student must plan to work in the telecommunications industry in ND;
    • Applicant must be a junior or senior at an accredited four-year college or a student entering their final year at an accredited technical school or two- year college, enrolled in a curriculum studying the telecommunications field
    • Submit a one-page essay describing future plans in the telecommunications industry
    • With application, submit two letters of recommendation
    • Include most recent grade official transcript with your application
    • If awardee fails to work within the telecommunications industry in ND within one year and/or fails to maintain employment for a period of one year, the scholarship shall convert to a loan repayable to Polar Communications
    Application available online : www.thinkpolar.com
    Scholarship Deadline : February 17, 2010




    Scholarship Name: SOCCERPRO SCHOLARSHIP
    Scholarship Amount: $1,000
    Requirements:
      All student athletes actively involved in soccer who are full time students.
    Application Available At: www. soccerpro.com/soccer-scholarships.php
    Scholarship Deadline: October 30, 2009




    Scholarship Name: FORD FOUNDATION DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIPS
    STIPENDS & ALLOWANCES: Predoctoral
  • $20,000 to the fellow, institutional allowance of $2,000 for three years
    Dissertaion
  • $21,000 for one year
    Postdoctoral
  • $40,000 for one year, $1,500 employing institution allowance, to be matched by employing institution
    Awardees have expenses paid to attend one Conference of Ford Fellows
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    Requirements:
    • US citizen or national;
    • Planning a career in teaching and research at the college or university level
    Application available online: www.national-academies.org/fellowships
    Scholarship Deadline: PREDOCTORAL- November 2, 2009; DISSERTATION - November 9, 2009; POSTDOCTORAL - November 9, 2009




    Scholarship Name: Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund
    Scholarship Amount: Up to $2,500
    Requirements: Open to children of those who were killed or permanently disabled as a result of the terrorist attacks and who are enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions.
    Application Available Online: www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/911_fund.html
    Scholarship Deadline: Ongoing






    Scholarship Name: Montana Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society (MEF)
    Scholarship Amount: $250 and $500
    Requirements:
    • Undergraduate currently enrolled in an agricultural or natural science related curriculum
    • Enrolled freshman or higher at an accredited Montana or North Dakota college, university, or vocational school
    • A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
    Application available online: www.mtswcs.org
    Application Also Available At: Student Financial Aid Office or through SWCS contact
    Applicants must include:
  • Completed scholarship application with signature.
  • Two(2) letters of reference
  • A copy of current transcript
    • Scholarship Deadline: January 15, 2010
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    Scholarship Name: Cass County Area Retired Teachers Scholarship (Ethel R. Hanson + Don Papke Scholarships)
    Scholarship Amount: $1,000
    Requirements:
    • Must have graduated from a Cass County ND High School
    • Have a B average or better
    • Must be sophomore or junior in college majoring in education(junior or senior in the school year 2010-2011)
    • Or be enrolled in a graduate program in education
    Application available: Student Financial Aid Office
    Scholarship Deadline: March 25, 2010
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    Scholarship Name: Fargo Soroptimists Club - Women's Opportunity Award
    Scholarship Amount: $500
    Requirements:
    • Be a woman with primary financial responsibility for supporting your family
    • Attend or have been accepted to a vocational/skills training program, or an undergraduate degree program
    • Have financial need
    • Be motivated to achieve your educational and career goals
    • Reside in one of Soroptimist International of the Americas' member countries and territories (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guam, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, United States, Venezuela.)
    Application available online: www.soroptimist.org
    Application also available : Student Financial Aid Office
    Scholarship Deadline: December 15, 2009

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