The Uncommon Goods Fall 2020 Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Visit Uncommon Goods for details and application.
The 2020 Digital Marketing Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
- Scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded twice yearly (fall/winter) to eligible marketing
students who are currently registered at an officially accredited University or College.
- Must submit around 1,000 word essay on any subject related to digital marketing or
search engine optimization.
- Register directly on contact form at TITANSEO Group
Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship
Public Law 111-32, the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship, amends
the Post-9/11 GI Bill (chapter 33) to include the children of service members who
die in the line of duty after September 10, 2001. The benefit is effective August
1, 2009; the same day the Post-9/11 GI Bill takes effect.
Eligible children attending school may receive:
- Full tuition and fees paid directly to the school for all public school in-state students.
For those attending private or foreign schools, benefits are capped at a statutory
minimum amount per academic year.
- Must submit around 1,000 word essay on any subject related to digital marketing or
search engine optimization.
- A stipend for books and supplies.
Who is eligible? Children of active duty members of the Armed Forces who have died in the line of duty
on or after September 11, 2001 are eligible for this benefit. A child may be married
or over the age of 23 and still be eligible.
Eligible children:
- Are entitled to 36 months of benefits at the 100% level
- May use the benefit until his or her 33rd birthday
- Are not eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program
Rules for eligible children serving, or who have served, in the Armed Forces:
- If the child is eligible under the Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty, Montgomery GI Bill
Selected Reserve, and/or the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP), he or
she must relinquish eligibility under one of those programs to receive benefits under
Post-9/11 GI Bill.
- A child's character of discharge from his or her own service does not impact eligibility
resulting from the line of duty death of a parent.
- A child on active duty will receive benefits at the active duty benefit rate.
- A child may qualify for up to 36 months of benefits under the Fry Scholarship Program,
and possibly another 36 months of benefits of the Post 9/11 GI Bill based on their
own service. An individual may also receive additional entitlement if another parent
transfers entitlement to the individual.
Children who have used or wish to use entitlement under Dependents’ Educational Assistance
(DEA):
- If a child is eligible for the Fry Scholarship, he or she may be eligible for VA's
Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA). Although the benefits cannot be
used at the same time, a child may be eligible for up to 48 months of benefits between
the two programs.
Visit the U.S. Department of Affairs for more information.
How to apply:
Go to VA's website and click on “Apply for Benefits.” Paper versions of the form
(VA Form 22-5490) may also be printed. A parent or guardian must sign the application
if the child is under age 18.
For more information,
Toll-free 1-(888) GIBILL-1
University of Michigan Community College Transfer Scholarships
Award amount: varies
The University of Michigan Community College Scholarship is awarded to high-achieving
Michigan community college transfer students entering the University of Michigan.
Eligibility: Students must have significant experience attending a Michigan community college
up to and including an associate degree.
To be considered for a University of Michigan Community College Transfer Scholarship,
a student must:
- Be accepted for admission and enrolled full-time at the University of Michigan. Apply
for financial aid. Follow these steps to apply:
- Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the federal processor.
The FAFSA is available on the web beginning Jan. 1. Be sure to list Federal Code 002325
so that a copy will be sent to U-M.
- Complete and submit the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE application. The profile is available
beginning Oct. 1. Be sure to list CSS Code 1839 so that a record will be sent to U-M.
Tuition Funding Sources
Award amount: see website for details
Tuition Funding Sources is a scholarship database
Visit Tuition Funding Sources for access to their scholarship database
Fastweb
Award amount: see website for details
Fastweb is a scholarship database
Visit Fastweb for access to their scholarship database
DeSales University ACCESS Program Community College Tuition Match Scholarship
Award amount: varies
Eligibility:
- Must have completed an associates degree by the time of enrollment to DSU (students
must begin their bachelor's degree at DSU within six months of completing their associates degree).
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
- Must enroll in a DSU ACCESS online degree program.
Contact Michael Yergey for information
Hallie Gay Walden Bagley Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
- Applicant is a high school senior that has already been accepted into a U.S. college
or university.
- Is a current college or university student.
- Submit a short essay of no more than 500 words.
Visit Hallie Gay Walden Bagley Scholarship for application and information.
Application deadline: November 1, 2020
Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship Program
Award amount: up to $2,500
The Career & Technical Scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and overcome
great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education
at an accredited non-profit, post-secondary institution in the United States.
Eligibility:
- Have completed high school (or earned a high school equivalency credential).
- Will be enrolled in an eligible program in fall 2020.
- Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program (up
to two years) at an accredited non-profit, post-secondary institution in the United
States.
- Demonstrate critical financial need (must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell
grant, as determined by completion of the FAFSA).
- Demonstrate perseverance in overcoming adversity.
- Be under the age of 30.
- Be a United States citizen.
Visit Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship Program for application and information
Application deadline: June 15, 2020
American Muscle's Student Scholarship
Award Amount: Two scholarships of $2,500 each
Eligibility:
- Pursuing automotive themed major
- HIgh school seniors who are pursuing post-secondary education
- Those students who have exceptional drive and ambition should submit a 700-1500 word
essay - telling who you are and how you plan on using your automotive education to
incite positive change and innovation within the custom car industry.
Visit American Muscle Scholarship for more information and application.
Application deadline: October 15th for all spring applicants and by July 15th for
fall applicants
American Trucks Student Scholarships Program
Award Amount: Two scholarships of $2,500 each
Eligibility:
- Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited United States technical institute, 2/4
year college/university with program in construction management, secondary votech
school or tuition bearing apprenticeship program in the traditional trades (e.g. carpentry,
HVAC, electrical or related fields of study). Students pursuing certificate programs
or apprenticeship programs are welcome to apply. or
- Currently attending high school and will be attending an accredited school in the
next academic year to one of the aforementioned programs.
Visit American Trucks for more information and application.
Application deadline: October 15th for all spring applicants and by July 15th for
fall applicants.
Textbook Nova 2020 Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Requirement:
Written essay response between 1,000 to 1,500 words on six topics to choose from.
For more information and application visit Textbook Nova
La Jolla Mom Communications Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Requirement:
Submit short essay (maximum 1000 words) why interested in pursuing a career in the
communications field, why you are the best candidate for this opportunity, and
how you will use the scholarship including online application form. For more information
and application visit La Jolla Mom Communications Scholarship.
