Free Money From Colleges and Universities

by Laurie Blum

Overview

Almost every college and university offers scholarships in a wide variety of disciplines, yet many students are not aware that these scholarships exist. In Free Money from Colleges and Universities, Laurie Blum not only directs you to scholarship sources but also tells you how to navigate the bureaucratic maze of institutional departments and family foundations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781466859319
Publisher:	Holt, Henry & Company, Inc.
Publication date:	12/03/2013
Sold by:	Macmillan
Format:	eBook
Pages:	300
File size:	834 KB

About the Author

Laurie Blum is the nation's leading expert on free money and has written more than fifteen books on the subject. As founder and principal of the Free Money Company, Ms. Blum frequently lectures and gives seminars on various Free Money topics throughout the country. She currently resides in New York City.

Laurie Blum is the author of Free Money for Graduate School.

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CHAPTER 1

Free Money from Colleges and Universities

ALABAMA

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical UniversityAcademic Achievement Scholarships P.O. Box 908 Normal, AL 35762 [phone]

Description: Scholarships for undergraduates Restrictions: Student must have high grades. $ Given: 165 grants totaling $211,490 Application Information: Formal application is required. Deadline: April 1 Contact: Mr. James Heyward, Director of Admissions

Alabama State UniversityPresidential Scholarship 915 South Jackson Street Montgomery, AL 36101-0271 [phone]

Description: Scholarships for freshmen and juniors Restrictions: Student must have SAT score of 840 or ACT score of 20 and a 3.5 GPA. $ Given: 129 grants of $1,626-$4,396; general range: $3,436 Application Information: Submit a handwritten essay detailing career goals. Deadline: June 1 Contact: Dr. Robert Thompson, Dean of College of Arts and Sciences

Auburn UniversityPhi Eta Sigma Founders Scholarship Awards *Freshman Honor Society c/o Auburn University 228 JE Foy Union Building Alabama 36849 [phone]

Description: Scholarships for undergraduates or first-year graduate students Restrictions: Student must be a member of Phi Eta Sigma entering first year of graduate, professional or undergraduate studies. $ Given: 22 grants of up to $1,000 each for undergraduates, 10 grants of up to $2,000 each for first year graduates Application Information: Write or call for guidelines. Deadline: March 1 Contact: Faculty Advisor of local chapter

Jacksonville State UniversityFaculty Scholar Award Pelham Road Jacksonville, AL 36265 [phone]

Description: Scholarships for freshmen Restrictions: Student must be a resident of Alabama and maintain a 3.25 GPA. $ Given: 120 grants of $1,200 Application Information: Write for guidelines. Deadline: April 1 Contact: Larry Smith, Financial Aid Director Mobile CollegeSam & Carrie McDonald Scholarship Fund P.O. Drawer 2527 Mobile, AL 36622 APPLICATION ADDRESS: Financial Aid Office Mobile College, P.O. Box 13220 Mobile, AL 36613

Description: Scholarships for students of Mobile College Restrictions: See above. $ Given: 21 grants totaling $9,025; general range: $150-$550 Application Information: Formal application is required. Deadline: May 1 Contact: Charles Gambrell, Director of Financial Aid

Springhill CollegeLloyd Batre Scholarship Trust Fund P.O. Drawer 2527 Mobile, AL 36622 APPLICATION ADDRESS: Financial Aid Office Springhill College, 4000 Dauphin Street Mobile, AL 36622 [phone]

Description: Scholarships for students attending Springhill College Restrictions: See above. $ Given: $8,000 for 4 grants of $2,000 each Application Information: Formal application is required. Deadline: None Contact: Dr. Ben Shearer

University of South AlabamaDrama Scholarship 230 Administration Building Mobile, AL 36688 [phone]

Description: Scholarships for the study of drama Restrictions: Scholarship recipients are selected by the faculty of the university. $ Given: 8 grants of $1,300 Application Information: Contact the university drama department; write for guidelines. Deadline: N/A Contact: Drama Department University of Alabama At Birmingham University Center Birmingham, AL 35294 [phone]

Description: Financial assistance for undergraduates includes: The Francis Depuis Scholarship for Engineering Majors, and The Rime Scholarship for Business Majors.

Restrictions: Residency of Alabama is required from some scholarship recipients.

$ Given: 67 freshman grants totaling $107,000 Application Information: Formal application is required. Deadline: May 1 Contact: Ms. Janet B. May, Assistant Director of Financial Aid University of Alabama In Huntsville Huntsville, AL 35899 [phone]

Description: Scholarships for undergraduate students includes The Carl T. Jones Scholarships for Engineering, The George W. Ditto Scholarships for Science and Engineering, The Joann Sloan Memorial Scholarships for Nursing, and The Kelly Zettle Scholarships for Music. Restrictions: Must be native of or resident of Alabama. $ Given: N/A Application Information: Formal application is required. Deadline: April 1 Contact: Mr. Jim Gibson, Director of Financial Aid

University of AlabamaMedical School in Birmingham *Leisa Chambless Endowment Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 4540 Montgomery, AL 36195

Description: Scholarships for first-year female medical students at the University of Alabama in Birmingham Restrictions: Must be a resident of Alabama for at least seven years. $ Given: 2 grants of $4,677; general range: $577-$4,100 Application Information: Write a letter of 1000 words describing applicant's medical career intentions; include college transcripts, Medical Board scores, and letters of reference.

Deadline: May 1 Contact: N/A University of Alabama at BirminghamForensics Scholarship University Center Box 69 Birmingham, AL 35294 [phone]

Description: Scholarships for first-year University of Alabama forensics students who win a specific debate tournament Restrictions: Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA. $ Given: 8-10 grants of $1,000 each Application Information: Write for guidelines. Deadline: N/A Contact: Dr. Mike Dickman

University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa Computer-Based Honors Scholarship Box 870162 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0162 [phone]

Description: Scholarships for freshmen Restrictions: Student must have a ACT score of 31 or a 1300 SAT score $ Given: 5 grants of $2,000 each Application Information: Interviews are required. Deadline: December 20 Contact: Marie Sanders, Scholarship Coordinator

University of Alabama at TuscaloosaJunior College Honors Scholarship Box 870162 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0162 [phone]

Description: Scholarships for junior college transfer students Restrictions: Students must have a 3.5 GPA and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. $ Given: 5 grants of $1,936 each Application Information: Write for guidelines. Deadline: March 7 Contact: Marie Sanders, Program Coordinator

ALASKAAlaska Bible CollegeFreshmen Scholarships Glennallen, AK 99588 [phone]

Description: Scholarships for freshmen Restrictions: Students must be residents of Alaska $ Given: 2 grants totaling $3,520 Application Information: Write for guidelines.

Deadline: None Contact: Mrs. Carolyn King, Financial Aid Officer Alaska Yukon Pioneers 2725-71 East Fir Mt. Vernon, WA 98273 [phone]

Description: Scholarships for students attending University of Alaska, Fairbanks or the University of Alaska, Anchorage Restrictions: Students must be residents of Alaska. $ Given: Unspecified number of grants of $2,500 Application Information: Write for guidelines. Deadline: N/A Contact: Vera J. Sidars

Sheldon Jackson CollegeGrotto Foundation Grant 801 Lincoln Sitka, AK 99835 [phone]

Description: Scholarships for junior and senior undergraduates Restrictions: Student must be a resident of Alaska and be studying in the natural resources or aquatic resources program. $ Given: 11 grants of $1,500-$4,000; general range: $3,000 Application Information: Write for guidelines. Deadline: March 10 Contact: Dick Goff, Financial Aid Director

University of Alaska AnchorageScholarship Awards Office of Student Financial Aid Anchorage, AK 99508 [phone]

Description: Scholarships for undergraduates, including grants for creative arts, achievement and athletics Restrictions: See above. $ Given: 204 grants of various amounts awarded including tuition waivers Application Information: Write for guidelines. Deadline: May 15 Contact: Jim Upchurch, Director of Student Financial Aid

University of Alaska FairbanksScholarship Awards Office of Financial Aid Fairbanks, AK 99775 [phone]

Description: Scholarships for undergraduates for creative arts, athletics and achievement Restrictions: See above. $ Given: 350 grants of up to $1,600 Application Information: Formal application is required. Deadline: May 15 Contact: Don Scheaffer, Director of Financial Aid

ARIZONA

American Graduate School of International ManagementWorldwide Assistantship * Thunderbird Campus 15249 North 59th Avenue Glendale, AZ 85306 [phone]

Description: Graduate scholarships for students interested in international management Restrictions: See above. $ Given: 25 grants of $4,535 each Application Information: Write for guidelines. Deadline: March 1, October 1 Contact: Catherine King-Todd, Financial Aid Officer

Arizona State UniversityLeadership Scholarship Tempe, AZ 85287-1602 [phone]

Description: Scholarships for undergraduates Restrictions: Students must be residents of Arizona, rank in top 20% of class, and have a 3.0 GPA. $ Given: 15 grants of $1,300-$1,600 Application Information: Interview is required, references are recommended. Deadline: January Contact: University office

Arizona State UniversityLibrary Training Fellowship * Tempe, AZ 85287-1602 [phone] Description: Graduate fellowships in library science Restrictions: Applicants must be Native American. $ Given: 2 grants of $8,000 Application Information: Grants are given by U.S. Department of Education through Arizona State University. Deadline: N/A Contact: University Financial Aid Office

Arizona State UniversityPepsiCo. Scholars MBA Fellowships * College of Business Administration BAC 600, Arizona State University Tempe, AZ 85287 [phone]

Description: Graduate fellowships to first-year students in the MBA program Restrictions: Students must be studying graduate Management Administration; minority students should especially apply. $ Given: $3,000 plus tuition first year; graduate assistantships provided second year. Application Information: Provide test scores and community service record. Deadline: N/A Contact: Dean, College of Business Administration

DeVry Institute of Technology Scholarship 2149 West Dunlap Phoenix, AZ 85021 [phone]

Description: Scholarships for freshmen majoring in business, electronics or computer systems Restrictions: See above. $ Given: 30 grants of $3,648-$7,297 for two years Application Information: Submit ACT or SAT scores. Deadline: March 25 Contact: N/A

University of ArizonaBaird Scholarship Tucson, AZ 85721-0007 [phone]

Description: Scholarships for freshmen Restrictions: Student must have graduated from a high school in Arizona and maintain a 3.5 GPA. $ Given: 100 grants of $1,500 Application Information: Write for guidelines. Deadline: N/A Contact: J.J. Humphrey, Director/Scholarship Development

University of ArizonaCollege of Education Graduate Fellowships in Education * Office of Student Affairs University of Arizona Tucson, AZ 85721

Description: Graduate scholarships for students at University of Arizona with a 3.5 GPA undergraduate in elementary or secondary education. Restrictions: See above. $ Given: $10,000 plus tuition Application Information: Write letter of interest. Deadline: March 15 Contact: Office of Student Affairs

University of ArizonaJohn P. Schaefer Honors Scholarship Tucson, AZ 85721-0007 [phone]

Description: Scholarships for freshmen from Arizona high schools who study at the University of Arizona Restrictions: See above. $ Given: 100 grants of $1,000 each Application Information: Write for guidelines. Deadline: N/A Contact: J.J. Humphrey, Director/Scholarship Development

V.M. Slipher Testamentary Trust c/o Valley Bank Trust Division P.O. Box 1209 Flagstaff, AZ 86002 APPLICATION ADDRESSES: Science Departments of Northern Arizona University, Arizona State University, and the University of Arizona.

Description: Scholarships for science students at Northern Arizona University, Arizona State University, and the University of Arizona Restrictions: Students must be recommended by department heads. $ Given: $6,440 for 7 grants of $920 each. Application Information: Write for guidelines. Deadline: Varies Contact: The University Scholarship Office at each school

ARKANSAS

Arkansas Technical UniversityAcademic Scholarship Highway 7 Russellville, AR 72801-2222 [phone]

Description: Scholarships for freshmen Restrictions: Students must be residents of Arkansas, have ACT score of 24 and maintain a 3.0 GPA. $ Given: 150 grants of $1,600; general range: $1,200 Application Information: Write for guidelines. Deadline: March 15 Contact: Shirley Goines, Director of Student Aid

Harding UniversityH.Y. Benedict Fellowships National Council of Alpha Chi Harding University * Box 773 Searcy, AR 72143-5590 [phone]

Description: Graduate fellowships for members who are nominated in their first year of graduate study in any field. Restrictions: Must be a member of one of 275 chapters of Alpha Chi and be nominated. $ Given: N/A Application Information: Formal application is required. Deadline: February 22 Contact: Dr. Joseph E. Pryor, Executive Director

Ouachita Baptist UniversityPublications Scholarship QBU Box 3774 410 Ouachita Street Arkadelphia, AR 71923 [phone]

Description: Scholarships for sophomore, junior and senior undergraduates who are members of the newspaper staff, editors of the yearbook and student photographers. Restrictions: See above. $ Given: 3 grants of $4,350 awarded Application Information: Write for guidelines. Deadline: N/A Contact: Dr. Downs, Chairman, Department of Communications

University of ArkansasGraduate School U.S. Department of EducationGraduate and Professional Program Scholarships * 2801 South University Little Rock, AR 72204 [phone]

Description: Graduate scholarships for students at the Unversity of Arkansas with financial need who are majoring in communication disorders Restrictions: See above. $ Given: 2 grants of $8,400 Application Information: Write for guidelines. Deadline: N/A Contact: University of Arkansas Graduate School University of Arkansas Art Graduate AssistantshipsUniversity of Arkansas Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences * Art Department FA 116 Fayetteville, AR 72701 [phone]

Description: Graduate scholarships and teaching assistantships Restrictions: Students must have a 2.5 GPA. $ Given: $2,500 plus tuition first year, $5,000 for second year students. Application Information: Write for guidelines. Deadline: April 1 Contact: MFA Graduate Coordinator, Art Department

CALIFORNIA

California College of Arts and Crafts Scholarship * 5212 Broadway Oakland, CA 94618 [phone] Description: Scholarships for both undergraduates and graduates Restrictions: Students must maintain high grades and demonstrate financial need. $ Given: 270 grants ranging $1,000-$8,600 Application Information: Write for guidelines. Deadline: March 1 Contact: Sheri McKenzie, Associate Director, Enrollment

California State LibraryMinority Recruitment Scholarship * The Ramona Building 1001 Sixth Street Suite 300 Sacramento, CA 95814 [phone]

Description: Scholarships for minority graduate students in California who are Native American, Asian/Pacific, black or Hispanic and who are interested in pursuing a masters degree in library science Restrictions: Restricted to three accredited Schools of Library Science in California. $ Given: 20-40 grants ranging $1,500-$5,000 Application Information: Write for guidelines. Deadline: May 15 Contact: Rhonda Rios Kravitz

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Table of Contents

TITLE PAGE,
COPYRIGHT NOTICE,
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS,
INTRODUCTION,
ALABAMA,
ALASKA,
ARIZONA,
ARKANSAS,
CALIFORNIA,
COLORADO,
CONNECTICUT,
DELAWARE,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
FLORIDA,
GEORGIA,
HAWAII,
IDAHO,
ILLINOIS,
INDIANA,
IOWA,
KANSAS,
KENTUCKY,
LOUISIANA,
MAINE,
MARYLAND,
MASSACHUSETTS,
MICHIGAN,
MINNESOTA,
MISSISSIPPI,
MISSOURI,
MONTANA,
NEBRASKA,
NEVADA,
NEW HAMPSHIRE,
NEW JERSEY,
NEW MEXICO,
NEW YORK,
NORTH CAROLINA,
OHIO,
OKLAHOMA,
OREGON,
PENNSYLVANIA,
RHODE ISLAND,
SOUTH CAROLINA,
SOUTH DAKOTA,
TENNESSEE,
TEXAS,
UTAH,
VERMONT,
VIRGINIA,
WASHINGTON,
WEST VIRGINIA,
WISCONSIN,
SAMPLE APPLICATION,
BIBLIOGRAPHY,
INDEX,
OTHER BOOKS BY LAURIE BLUM,
COPYRIGHT,