Scholarships : Columbia Basin College

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A Scholarships

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Abbot and Fenner Consultants are pleased to be able to continue their scholarship for the 7th year. Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on their scholarship page of their website http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm. Winner(s) will be awarded up to $1000. Application deadline is June 14, 2014.

AES Engineers Scholarship
AES Engineers is pleased to be able to renew their scholarship in the amount of $500 for the 2014 school year. To be eligible, the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that can be found on their site at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm. AES Engineers believe that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason they offer a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted. Deadline for the application is October 6, 2014.

Alfred G. and Elma M. Milotte Scholarship Trust Fund
Bank of America is Trustee for the Alfred G. and Elma M. Milotte Scholarship Trust Fund. It has been established for the purpose of awarding tuition scholarship awards to students who are interested in pursuing a course of study in natural history and the arts with particular interest in portraying the wilderness area in a manner to benefit the citizens of our country currently and in the future. The applicant should portray thorough photography, evidence in their interest in natural history, environmental studies, or animal behavior. Other forms of artistic expression, such as drawings or written work, which illustrates this evidence, will also be considered. More information can be found on the website at www.milotte.org. Applications can be printed directly from this website. Deadline for the application is March 31, annually.

Ambassadorial Scholarships
This is the prestigious "Rotary" organization scholarship for students who can speak another language and want to study abroad in the "host" country of that language. Award amounts are from $10,000 to $23,000 for a three-month to full-year of study abroad. You should have completed at least two years of college work. Additional information may be obtained by visiting:
http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/index.html

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
This program awards up to $12,000 in financial assistance to students who have earned a master's degree or completed at least three years of full-time employment in accounting. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, and recommendations or references. The program is for applicants attending or planning to attend school full-time who have applied to or been accepted into a doctoral degree program with a concentration in accounting. Minimum GPA is 3.0. Applicants agree not to accept responsibility for teaching more than one course as a teaching assistant or to work more than one-quarter time as a research assistant. To learn more go to www.aicpa.org.

American Welding Society Scholarships
The American Welding Society is now accepting applications for their vast array of scholarship opportunities. The AWS offers more scholarships than can easily be listed. The list and the applications can be downloaded from www.aws.org. Application deadlines vary by type of scholarship.

Athnet Sports Recruiting Scholarship
Athnet Sports Recruiting believes in the ability of sports to teach young people important life lessons. They are proud to be able to offer a $1,000 scholarship for a current or future college student who are or were athletes. The Athnet Scholarship committee will award the scholarship to the student whose essay best demonstrates how the lessons they learned through sport have impacted them as they pursue their college education. To be eligible you must have been or be an athlete at the high school or college level, and must be a current college student or high school senior entering college. You will need to write a 500-700 word essay describing the positive impact playing sports has had on your life and send the essay to scholarships@athleticscholarships.net. You can fine more information on their website at http://www.athleticscholarships.net/scholarship-contest.htm. The deadline to submit your essay is May 1, 2014.

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B Scholarships

B.Davis Scholarship
This scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as students currently registered in any post-secondary institution. There is no age restriction. Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and next. This is not an academic scholarship but we would like to know where you are going to school now and what your future academic plans are. The scholarship is $1,000 and the applicant will need to write an essay of less than 1,000 words on the topic listed at their website http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm. Application deadline is May 26, 2014.

BIAW / Mackenzie Cowell Memorial Scholarship
The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) is proud to announce the BIAW / Mackenzie Cowell Memorial Scholarship is available to assist and encourage workforce training in the construction industry. Since the Scholarship Program’s inception in 2001, BIAW’s Education Committee volunteers and BIAW staff have devoted countless hours resulting in the award of 259 scholarships totaling nearly $365,000. BIAW continues to recognize education as the very core of our industry, and the Scholarship Program Supports those students that have selected home building as their life’s work. The application is available online at http://www.biaw.com/. The application must be postmarked by May 9, 2014.

BigSun Scholarship
The BigSun organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. An annual scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. The successful applicant will 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. To apply for this $500 scholarship, visit their website http://www.bigsunathletics.com for more information. Deadline is June 20, annually.

Blue Mountain District of Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs Scholarship
The members of the Blue Mountain District of the Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs take pleasure in offering a $1,000 scholarship to any junior or senior majoring in horticulture or allied arts. Any junior or senior who is presently a Washington resident and will be attending a college or university in Washington State during the 2014-2015 year may apply. Applicants will be evaluated for receipt of scholarship based upon academics, financial plan, activities, goal potential, and references. Applications can be picked up in the Hawk Central office. Applications must be postmarked on or before May 19, 2014.

Bob and Eleanor Grant Trust
This scholarship is offered to first-generation college students interested in professional careers in science, especially natural and environmental sciences, and social sciences with an environmental focus. It can offer up to $15,000 per year for students entering the second year of a two-year college or who will have attained junior status at a four-year college. Applications can be found online at www.bandegranttrust.org. Deadline for applications is April 1, annually.

BrickHouse Security $10,000 College Scholarship
Working closely with law enforcement personnel for years, the BrickHouse Security team has come to understand and appreciate not only the value of service, but also how the personal sacrifice of men and women in uniform affects their entire family. As a way of giving back they are offering a $10,000 scholarship to be dispersed among up to three qualified applicants.

The funds granted can be used for your child's education, your education, or your spouse's college education. Applicants must be a high school graduate or current college student, minimum 3.0 high school GPA, and complete a 250-500 word essay. The topic is "Describe how your service and injury have impacted your outlook on higher education."

The Scholarship will be held twice yearly. Applications for this cycle will be accepted through April 1st, 2014. At which point a winner will be chosen, announced, and we will also begin accepting applications for the next cycle which will run until September 1st 2014. Please visit http://www.brickhousesecurity.com/category/company+info/scholarship.do for more information.

BusinessDegree.Com
BusinessDegree.com is a comprehensive database of scholarships for anyone interested in pursuing a degree in business. The directory filters scholarships by a variety of characteristics, ensuring students find ones that they are eligible to apply for. To access this database please visit http://www.businessdegree.com/Scholarships/.

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C Scholarships

College Bound Scholarship
The College Bound Scholarship offers the promise of tuition and books to qualifying 7th, 8th, or 9th graders in Washington. This scholarship covers the amount of tuition (at public college rates) not covered by other state financial aid, plus $500 for books. It can be used at any public two- or four-year, and many of the private universities, colleges, or career schools in Washington. To be eligible, your family income must meet requirements. Foster youth are automatically eligible to apply. Students must submit an application, graduate from a Washington state high school, maintain a cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.0, be a good citizen and stay crime free, apply for admission to an eligible college in Washington, complete a FAFSA, meet the income requirements, and be a resident of Washington. For information and applications, visit www.hecb.wa.gov/collegebound, call 1-888-535-0747, or email collegebound@hecb.wa.gov.

College Funding Strategies for Students with Disabilities
If you are a student or a perspective student with one of the following: hearing loss/deafness, visual impairment, any mobility impairments, health impairments, or learning impairments, please visit www.washington.edu/doit/brochures/academics/financial-aid.html for scholarship information and other funding strategies.

Columbia Basin College Foundation Scholarship
The Columbia Basin College Foundation awards scholarships to deserving students each year. Any student planning to attend CBC next year is eligible to apply. Applications can be found in the Hawk Central office or downloaded online by going to www.columbiabasin.edu/foundation. Applications are due February 21 for the following school year. If February 21 falls on a holiday or weekend, the deadline will be the following working day. For more information, please contact the Foundation.

Computer Science and Computer Engineering Academic Scholarship
One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Areas of study that will be considered include computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, database management, computer networking, computer programming, and information technology management. Applications can be found at the Education Portal website http://education-portal.com/pages/Computer_Science_Academic_Scholarship.html. The application is due April 1 annually.

Con Agra Scholarship
Applications are now available for the Con Agra Scholarship for employees of the Pasco plant and their dependents. This scholarship is open to apply for until all funds have been awarded. To see if you qualify to apply, please contact Erika Davis at edavis@columbiabasin.edu.

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D Scholarships

DegreeDirectory.org Scholarships
DegreeDirectory.org is pleased to announce the renewal of all four of its Associate Degree Scholarships for the 2013 academic school year. Scholarships can be found for Nursing and Medical Assisting, Art and Design, Computer Technology and Information Systems, and online Associate Degrees. The scholarship amounts are $500 each. Applications can be found online at www.degreedirectory.org/pages/scholarship_home.html. Deadline for applications is April 1, annually.

DOMO Scholarship for Business Management
For the 2014 academic year, Domo will provide two scholarships of $2,500 for college students who are studying business management and who show an interest in analytics. Eligible candidates are either attending or are accepted to a 4-year, accredited institution and are studying or plan to study business, business management, business analytics, or a related field. The institution must be in the United States or any of its territories. To apply an applicant must complete a survey and write a 500-word essay which can be found online at http://www.domo.com/#scholarship. The deadline is the 2014 academic school year.

E Scholarships

Edna Myers Scholarship for Women Chapter FK, P.E.O.
The Edna Myers Scholarship is offered by the PEO Chapter FK in Richland for local women who demonstrate financial need and who are attending Columbia Basin College or WSU Tri-Cities. It provides a helping hand to woman who are continuing their education after a taking a break between high school and college or after a gap in college enrollment. The amount is $500 and the application can be picked up at the Hawk Central office. The deadline is May 9, 2014.

Education-Portal.com Scholarships
These awards are designed for students who are pursuing either an associate or bachelor degree within a given subject matter. Applications are reviewed by a selection committee and a top applicant is chosen for each award after the April 1 deadline. Undergraduate, Graduate, and Distance Learning Academic Scholarships being offered are listed below by specific degree. Undergraduate Academic Awards are offered for Computer Science and C.P.E, Criminal Justice, and Law Enforcement, Liberal Arts and General Studies, and Architecture and Drafting. Graduate Academic Awards are offered for Business Administration, Engineering, Nursing and Health Administration, and Public Administration and Public Policy. Distance Learning Academic Awards are being offered for Undergraduate Distance Learning and Graduate Level Distance Learning. For scholarship information and application, visit the Education-Potal.com website http://education-portal.com. Deadline for the applications is April 1, annually.

EducationPortal.com Tuition Wont Stop Me Scholarship
Do you have any great tips on how free educational resources can help students? Starting on January 1st, you can sound off on EducationPortal.com’s Facebook page and win up to $5,000 to help pay for school. For more information visit http://education-portal.com/articles/Tuition_Scholarship.html. Deadline varies.

Elk National Foundation Scholarships
ENF Legacy Awards are available only to children and grandchildren of Elks who have been members in good standing for at least two years. For more information see http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/legacy.cfm. Additional scholarship information available at http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/ourscholarships.cfm.

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F Scholarships

Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund
Scholarships are available to dependent children or spouses of persons who were killed or are permanently disabled as a direct result of the terrorist attacks in the U.S. on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. Applicants may be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States. Scholarships will be offered to applicants who demonstrate financial need. For more information contact:
Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund
505 Riverview Rd PO Box 297
St. Peter MN 56082
1-877-862-0136
freedom@csfa.org

Far West Agribusiness Association Scholarship
The Far West Agribusiness Association is accepting applications for its 2012 scholarship program. The FWAA scholarship program has been designed to provide outstanding high school and collegiate undergraduate students with a chance to pursue their educational goals in college. There will be two separate selection pools: one for graduating high school seniors and one for current college students. Scholarships are one year in length and will be awarded in $250 increments, not to exceed $1,000 per student. Any full-time student from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, or Nevada may apply. Applications and instructions for applying are available on their website www.fwaa.org. Click on the scholarships tab on the left column of the website. Deadline for applications is February 28, annually.

Fast Recipes My Recipe-My Heritage Scholarship
Fast Recipes is a proud supporter of higher education. The Fast Recipes scholarship competition was established to assist students studying in the United States with tuition costs. Both U.S. citizens and foreign students currently attending a U.S. college, university, or another institution of higher education are eligible to participate. Scholarship winners will be asked to present proof of attendance prior to receiving the scholarship award. One first place prize of $1,500, two second place prizes of $750, and three third place prizes of $500 will be selected. Applicants must submit a 300 to 700 word essay exploring the place culinary traditions hold in one's cultural/ethnic identity. More information including deadline and submission of essays can be found on their website at http://www.fastrecipes.com/scholarship2010.

Find My Way Home Scholarship
Broadview Gives Back was instituted to insure that those who strive for higher education can have the financial means to do so. It is their goal to offset the rising cost of college education by awarding qualified students $1,000. Application and additional information can be found on their website http://www.findmywayhome.com/scholarship/. Quarterly deadlines are February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15.

Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarships
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation, in association with Ernst & Young LLP, is offering three scholarships in honor of Fred Rogers, the creator and long-time host of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. The scholarships are intended to support and encourage aspiring undergraduate or graduate students to pursue careers in children's media and further the values and principles of Fred Rogers' work. Get details and applications at http://www.emmys.tv/foundation/rogersscholar.php.

Frontier Internet Technology Scholarship
Frontierbundles.com wants to help out one lucky student with a little extra cash. This scholarship is $1,000 for tuition. Applicants will write an essay on the following topic: What app or internet technology has most improved your life as a student? To apply online please visit their website at www.frontierbundles.com/scholarship. Application deadline varies per college semester.

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G Scholarships

Goedeker’s Scholarship
Goedeker’s believes in your potential and would love to see you flourish. That is why they are offering a $500 grand prize scholarship toward costly college textbooks. The scholarship is available to all students (Undergraduate and Graduate) and available to all fields of study. For all the specific rules and requirements and to apply, please visit http://www.goedekers.com/college-scholarship. The deadline is July 31, 2014.

Good Shepherd Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarships
This scholarship is offered to students who have completed at least one successful year of study in the field of medicine at a college or university. Scholarships will be awarded contingent upon acceptance into a medical program. Applications are available at the Hawk Central office, at the Good Shepherd Health Care System or by calling Volunteer Services at 1-541-667-3690. College transcripts must accompany the completed application. Applications must be submitted to Gift Shop or mailed to the Scholarship Committee by April 30, 2014.

Grants Net Informational Website
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) created GrantsNet to help young scientists learn more about the funding process and find out how to best showcase his/her talents. For more information about GrantsNet or their funding log on to: www.grantsnet.org.

GreenPal Business Scholarship
The purpose of the GreenPal Small Business Scholarship is to assist a motivated, driven student and future business leader. GreenPal believes that the generation of today's students are the future employers of tomorrow. If you currently run a small business while attending college or have a small business idea to start while you plan to attend college, you may be eligible to apply. For more information or to apply for the scholarship, please go to http://www.yourgreenpal.com/scholarship. The scholarship amount is $2,000 and the application deadline is May 31, 2014.

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H Scholarships

Horse Heaven Wine Growers Scholarship
The Horse Heaven Wine Growers are pleased to be able to offer a $1,500 scholarship to a student pursuing studies in Viticulture and or Enology. The scholarship is open to high school graduates planning to enroll in a Washington state college or university or in the WSU two year Vit/Enol Certification Program; current students planning to study in viticulture and enology and/or areas pertinent to the wine industry; and be a resident from Benton, Yakima, Klickitat counties. Applications along with additional eligibility criteria are available online at http://washingtonwinefoundation.org/wwif-scholarships_99.html. Applications must be postmarked by November 30, annually.

Job-Applcaiton.com Scholarship Program
Job-Applications.com is proud to announce their new initiative, a college scholarship awarded once a year designed to help working parents currently enrolled in higher education. The application requires a 600 to 1000 word essay: Clearly outline three keys to successfully balancing parenthood, working, and excelling in school. For more eligibility requirements and to apply go online to http://www.job-applications.com/scholarships/. The application deadline is June 14, 2014.

John Farmer Scholarship
The Washington Wine Industry Foundation is pleased to be offering six scholarships ($2,000, $1,000, and four $500) to be awarded to students pursuing studies in viticulture and/or enology and with financial need. The scholarship was established by the family and friends of John Farmer, a prominent and very much respected and loved wine grape grower. The scholarship is available to high school graduates planning to enroll in a Washington state college, university, or in the WSU two-year Vit/Enol Certification program. The application is also available to current students already enrolled in area planning to study in viticulture and enology and/or areas pertinent to the wine industry. Preference will be given to those with financial need. Applications along with additional eligibility criteria are available online at http://washingtonwinefoundation.org/scholarships_6.html. Applications must be postmarked by November 30, annually.

JustWalkers Mobility Scholarship
JustWalkers.com is offering a $1,000 scholarship to undergraduate or graduate students with a mobility disability who regularly use a mobility device. To apply, students write an essay answering the question “Describe a time when you faced a major obstacle. What did you do and what did the experience teach you?” Visit their website http://justwalkers.com/mobility-scholarship-program for more information. Deadline is June 30, 2014

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K Scholarships

Kittitas County Cattle Women Memorial Fund Scholarship
The Kittitas County Cattle Women Memorial Fund Scholarship for $500 is available to a female Kittitas County High School graduate who is enrolled full time at a community college or university in Washington state. Applicant must be a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate level with a major or minor in an ag-related field. Applications can be found online at http://washingtoncattlemen.org/Scholarships.html.http:// Applications must be postmarked by September 30, annually.

Kodak Scholarships
For those studying in film/cinematography at U.S. colleges. For application materials and additional information, visit www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/students/program/scholarship.shtml
The Kodak student home page is: www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/students
Amount varies.

Mensa Foundation Scholarship Essay Contest
Residents of a participating American Mensa local group who will be enrolled in an accredited U.S. institution of post-secondary education for fall term of 2011 are eligible to apply for awards of $200 to $1,000. For an entry form with essay rules, visit http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships. Applications must be postmarked by January 15, annually.

Military Education Scholarships
The Military Education Scholarships are awarded ongoing, and as of October, new scholarship applications are now being accepted. They are now offering ten $1,000 scholarships each year. Check out their website http://vamortgagecenter.com/scholarships.html for scholarship opportunities. Eligible applicants will be current and prospective ROTC program students, active-duty military personnel with plans to attend college, honorably discharged Veterans of the U.S. military, and sons and daughters of veterans or active-duty military. Please check the website for the new essay prompt.

MoroccoTours.org Business Scholarship
In light of the need for cross cultural understanding and development, Morocco Tours would like to offer a scholarship to students in need of financial assistance in undergraduate or graduate college programs. Students must be interested in pursuing bachelor- or master-level degrees related to business and have a desire to apply their learning in North Africa or the Middle East. The scholarship amount is $1,000 for one year, and applicants may reapply for one additional year. Applications can be found at their website www.moroccotours.org/moroccotours-org-business-scholarship. Deadline for applications is January 1, annually.

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N Scholarships

National Alliance for Excellence Scholarships
The student competitors can be seniors or already in college. They must submit an application that can include recommendations (academics), art (slides), dance (tapes), photographs, or other materials that point to talent and achievement in all areas. The awards are for a minimum of one year, and more than 100 are granted. Applications can be submitted at any time. Additional details and applications available at: www.excellence.org/programs.htm.

National Scholars Honor Society
The National Scholars Honor Society offers $19,000 in scholarships to highly qualified achievers from all academic pursuits. Scholarship eligibility is determined for each new applicant at the time of acceptance and is reviewed biannually. Members may update the submitted information electronically or by standard mail. Apply for this scholarship on line at: www.CollegeHonors.org.

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) is a non-profit service organization (501C3) that annually offers a variety of scholarships to qualified individuals who are citizens of the United States, are attending, or plan to attend an accredited college or university within the United States. For information and complete instructions about how and where to apply, visit the NSDAR website at www.dar.org, then select "Scholarships" where a complete description of each scholarship is available, as well as the application process, and deadlines.

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Nursing Scholarships

Daughters of the American Revolution
The local Columbia River Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is pleased to once again offer a scholarship in the amount of $250. The applicant must be a local student who has been accepted or is currently enrolled at CBC. They must also be a member of the local chapter of DAR, a descendent of members of Columbia River DAR, or recommended by Columbia River DAR. Preference will given to those in nursing or history fields. To apply for the Columbia River DAR scholarship, please provide a short essay as to why you choose nursing or history. You must also attach a recommendation from a CBC instructor. For more information or to submit the above listed materials for consideration, contact Nancy Gower Hulse at nhulse@bossig.com or call her at 509-539-1178. Please submit materials by August.

National Association of Hispanic Nurses
Approximately six awards for Hispanic students who are entering or enrolled in an accredited school of nursing. Additional information may be obtained by writing to:
National Association of Hispanic Nurses
1501 16th St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 387-2477
http://www.thehispanicnurses.org
Amount: $500
Deadline: May 1, Annually.

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O Scholarships

Orphan Foundation of America (OFA/Casey Family Scholarships)
OFA provides scholarships of up to $10,000 for young people under the age of 25, who have spent at least 12 months in foster care and were not subsequently adopted. Information and applications can be found at http://orphan.org/index.php?id=30. Deadline for applications is March 31, annually.

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P Scholarships

P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education

The P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education is a program providing financial assistance to women whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to resume studies due to changing demands in their lives. They must have a need for financial assistance with their educational expenses to improve their marketable skills. A woman is eligible to apply if she is sponsored by a P.E.O. chapter, is a U.S. citizen, is studying in the United States, has had at least 24 consecutive months as a nonstudent sometime in her adult life, is within 24 consecutive months of completing her educational goal, and is not enrolled in a doctoral degree program. Please contact Jeanne Hultgrenn at 509-545-1523 for more information.

Pride Foundation Scholarships
Pride Foundation has more than 50 different types of scholarships available, but students only need to fill out one application. Thanks to the generosity of their community, Pride Foundation is able to offer a diversity of scholarships, which encourage students of different backgrounds and educational interests to apply. Most scholarships are available for straight-ally or questioning students as well as students of LGBT parents. All promote leadership and diversity in the LGBT community. Interested individuals submit one application and the scholarship review committee will determine for which scholarship the applicant is eligible. Pride Foundation has awarded $340,000 in scholarships to students from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. To assist students applying for these scholarships, Pride Foundation will hold scholarship application workshops throughout the Pacific Northwest this fall. For specific times and locations, please email scholarships@pridefoundation.org or call 800-735-7287 ext. 110. Full details on who qualifies for a scholarship are available at http://www.pridefoundation.org/scholarships/questions-answers. The application can be found at http://www.pridefoundationscholar.org/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fdefault.aspx. The deadline for applications is January 31, annually. NOTE: To confirm annual deadline, please check their website.

Rotary Foundation
Through The Rotary Foundation's Educational Programs, Rotary members worldwide strive to promote international understanding and relations between people of different nations. Since 1947, The Rotary Foundation has sponsored over 35,000 "ambassadors of goodwill" to study or teach in another country. Applications are now being accepted for the following scholarships and grants:
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships - This program provides Academic Year, Multi-Year, and Cultural scholarships to study abroad. Recipients are expected to be outstanding ambassadors of goodwill to the people of their host country through appearances before Rotary clubs and districts, civic organizations and other forums. After study is completed, scholars share their experiences with the people of their home countries and with local Rotarians who sponsored their scholarships.
Rotary World Peace Scholarships - This program offers annually 70 Rotary World Peace Scholarships for two-year master's degree or certificate programs in international relations, peace studies and conflict resolution at one of seven Rotary Centers for International Studies located at prestigious universities around the globe. For more information go to http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational.

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S Scholarships

The SALLIEMAE Fund
Sallie Mae awarded more than $2.3 million this fall to help students all over the country go to college. To find out how you can apply for scholarships next year, view a list of last year's recipients, or order free financial aid resources go to www.salliemaefund.org.

The Scottish Rite Scholarship Foundation of Washington
The Scottish Rite Scholarship Foundation of Washington was established to provide top performing university students with scholarships and fellowships that will assist in their higher education careers goals. Students who are entering their third year of college, either having completed their AA Degree, or having attained junior standing, and attending an accredited Washington college or university may be eligible for one of several Scottish Rite Scholarships which are awarded each year to area students. For more detailed information concerning the program and to apply please visit www.wascottishrite.org. Interested students may also contact Gary Key at gkey@columbiabasin.edu or Gene Holand at gholand@columbiabasin.edu, for additional information. Application deadline is March 31, 2014.

Society of Women Engineers Wanda Munn Scholarship
Each year, the SWE administers a minimum $1,000 scholarship to a nontraditional female student to help alleviate the financial burden of returning to school. Eligible applicants must be a nontraditional female student, be able to accept the scholarship toward undergraduate or graduate engineering studies in an accredited school in the fall, satisfactory completion of a minimum of two years of full-time equivalent credits at an ABET accredited school, and be residing in the northwestern United States (inclusive of WA, OR, ID, MT, and AK). Application and instructions are available online at http://swe.org under "Scholarships" and on the page under "Reentry." The application deadline is February 15, annually.

Soroptimist International of Mid-Columbia Women's Opportunity Award
This award gives women the resources they need to improve their education, skills, and employment prospects. Eligible applicants must be women who provide the primary financial support for their families (head of household), are enrolled in or have been accepted into a vocational/skills training program or undergraduate degree program, have financial need, and are motivated to achieve their educational and career goals. The award is $1,000. Applications can be found at their website http://simidcolumbia.wordpress.com. Application deadline is December 15, annually.

Soroptimist Women's Opportunity Award
This award gives women the resources they need to improve their education, skills, and employment prospects. Eligible applicants must be women who provide the primary financial support for their families (head of household), are enrolled in, or have been accepted to, a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program, have financial need, and are motivated to achieve their educational and career goals. The first place award is $2,000 and the second place award is $1,000. The applications are available in the Hawk Central Office. The deadline is December 15, annually.

Soroptimist Professional/Technical Award
This award will be given to two women enrolled in a professional or technical program leading to a certificate, license, or degree. The award can be used for tuition and books. The first place award is $1,500 and the second place award is $1,000. Applications are available in the Hawk Central Office. The deadline for applications is January 15, annually.

SR Education Group Scholarships
SR Education Group is an organization committed to providing assistance to students pursuing higher education. They offer monthly need-based scholarships to students over the age of 16 who are interested in pursuing a degree or certificate program at an accredited institute of higher learning. They offer a Community College scholarship and a Women’s scholarship. The application or process can be found online at http://www.sreducationgroup.org/scholarships. Deadlines vary each month.

StudentScholarships.org 2013-2014 Scholarships
StudentScholarships.org is offering several different scholarships available to college students. The criteria and deadline dates for each scholarship varies. More information can be found at http://www.studentscholarships.org/awards.php.

The Sunshine Lady Foundation
Women who have survived domestic violence and are a citizen or legal resident of the U.S. and have been officially accepted into an accredited course of study at a U.S. college or university are eligible. For information contact:
The Sunshine Lady Foundation, INC.
Women's Independence Scholarship Program
4900 Randall Parkway, Suite H
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-397-7742
Fax 910-397-0023
Toll Free 866-255-7742

S.W. (Bill) Preston Scholarship
This scholarship is offered by Preston Premium Wines and Preston Vineyards through the Washington Wine Industry Foundation. It is a rotating annual $3,000 scholarship awarded one year to a student enrolled or planning to enroll in the viticulture program at a Washington college or university; and the subsequent year to a student enrolled or planning to enroll in the enology program at a Washington college or university. Selection basis will include academic merit, leadership abilities, and interest in the study of viticulture or enology. The application must include a 500-word essay explaining why you should receive the scholarship, two letters of reference, and official school transcripts. Applications can be found online at http://washingtonwinefoundation.org/wwif-scholarships_99.html. Deadline for the application is November 30, annually.

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Talbots Scholarship Foundation

In keeping with its long-standing tradition of helping women succeed, the Talbots Charitable Foundation is proud to present the 2011 Talbots Scholarship Foundation and the Nancy Talbot Scholarship Award for perseverance and ingenuity, which is presented in memory of the founder of Talbots. This program empowers women to enrich themselves through learning and achieve a college education later in life. Completely re-imagined, the Talbots Scholarship Foundation will award $180,000 in college scholarships for the 2011 academic year, including up to ten $15,000 scholarships and one $30,000 scholarship to an extraordinary finalist demonstrating courage, conviction and an insatiable entrepreneurial spirit. Only the first 5,000 eligible applications received will be processed. Learn more about the program and how to apply by visiting https://www.talbots.com/scholarship. The deadline for applications is January 3, annually.

T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships
The Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (T.E.A.C.H.) program provides scholarships to childcare center providers and family childcare providers who want to study early childhood education. Any childcare provider employed full-time (30 hours or more per week) in a licensed childcare center or licensed family care provider; or any school-age provider working in a licensed facility 15 to 29 hours per week: is eligible. For more information about the T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Program call toll-free 1-866-30TEACH or (253) 383-2746 or E-mail TEACH@childcarenet.org. A limited number of scholarships are awarded every quarter.

Thermo Scientific Pierce Scholarship Program
The Thermo Scientific Pierce Scholarship Program for the Fall 2014 semester includes two (2) $10,000 scholarships and four (4) $5,000 scholarships, to be awarded to undergraduate and graduate students with a declared major of biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related life-science field. To qualify for the scholarship, students must have a GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and be enrolled in an accredited college for university for the Fall 2014 semester. In addition to these qualifications, students must also be legal United States residents, meaning that students possessing appropriate Visa status in order to study in the United States are also eligible.

Students may apply for the scholarship online at http://www.pierce-antibodies.com/PierceScholarship/index.cfm. Applications will be accepted until 2:59:59 p.m. CT on August 1, 2014. Each application will be reviewed and evaluated by a scholarship committee and announced to the chosen recipients by August 14, 2014. All questions regarding the scholarship may be directed to piercescholarship@thermofisher.com.

U Scholarships

University of Washington Do-It
College Funding Strategies for Students with Disabilities. Visit this website for lists of scholarships: http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Academics/financial-aid.html.

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Vista Hermosa Foundation Scholarships
The Vista Hermosa Foundation Scholarship program offers financial support and encouragement to low-income and first-generation college students who might otherwise not be able to continue their education and pursue their dreams for the future. There are three types of scholarships available to students pursuing vocational, technical, community college or 4-year university degrees. The committee reviews application two times per year. For more information please visit www.firstfruits.com/scholarships.html.

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W Scholarships

Walter J. Clore Scholarship
The Walter J. Clore Scholarship was established in 1997 by the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers in honor of Dr. Clore's grape research and lifetime achievements in the field of viticulture and enology. During the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, while a researcher at the Washington State University Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center, Dr. Clore worked with the pioneer grape growers in the state of Washington to foster the rebirth of the wine industry. The Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers, through the Washington Wine Industry Foundation, is offering $500 - $2,000 scholarships(s) to be awarded to student(s) interested in the studies of viticulture and/or enology. For specific guidelines and applications logon to http://washingtonwinefoundation.org/wwif-scholarships_99.html.

Washington Pulp & Paper Foundation
Scholarships are available to students who are interested in pursuing degrees in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, and computer programming at the University of Washington. For more information contact:
University of Washington
Box 352100
Seattle WA 98195-2100
(206) 543-2763 M-Th 8 am to 2 p.m.

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Washington State Business and Professional Women’s Foundation Education Scholarship
This foundation offers several scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000. Eligibility requirements are female students who are U.S. Citizens and residents of Washington State for one or more years who can demonstrate scholastic ability and are in need of financial assistance. Students must be accepted into a program or course of study at an accredited school in Washington State or enrolled in online accredited program accepted as a Washington State Education institution. Copies of transcripts must be submitted. Applications can be found online at http://www.bpwwa.org/#!scholarship-applications. Application deadline is May 1, 2014.

Washington State Employees Credit Union Scholarship
Washington State Employees Credit Union is pleased to offer financial assistance to students pursuing a higher education. The WSECU scholarship is available for students who are pursuing a two-year, four-year, or graduate degree full-time in the fall of that year. Twenty scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded to recipients attending a four-year or graduate school and seven scholarships of $1,000 each to students studying at a two-year or vocational school. Applicants must be WSECU members, must attend school full-time, and the degree sought must be the first of its type (first bachelor's, first master's). Scholarship applications will be available in early January online at www.wsecu.org. Applications must be postmarked on or before March 5, annually. NOTE: This scholarship is offered annually, however dates may vary. Please check their website for current open and close dates.

Washington Women In Need Grants
WWIN is a community-supported non-profit organization that provides funding for education and healthcare for women in need in Washington state. The WWIN Education Grant provides assistance for tuition and books at accredited institutions in the state of Washington. The WWIN grant is the last funding source applied to tuition and book expenses, after all federal and private grants and scholarships. This means that women will only be eligible for WWIN funding if other grants and scholarships received do not fully cover costs of tuition and books. The WWIN Education Grant funds up to $5,000 over one year for low income women throughout the state of Washington and applicants are selected based on financial criteria, a balanced distribution among the schools, and the order in which the application was received. In order to apply, women must be enrolled in the school of their choice and have completed the federal financial aid (FAFSA) form. WWIN can fund any level of degree or vocational certification through a bachelor’s degree. In order to receive funding, students must maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average and be eligible for in-state tuition at accredited institutions. Education Assistance grant applications will be available on their website at http://www.wwin.org/. Check their website for quarterly application dates.

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