James Beard Foundation General Scholarships

(Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time award towards tuition at an accredited culinary school of student's choice. The amount of each scholarship will be at the discretion of the James Beard Foundation
scholarship committee. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to the culinary arts, an exceptional academic or work record, and financial need. See Web site at http://www.jamesbeard.org for further details. Focus: Food Science/Nutrition Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 50. Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $2000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Caroline Stuart, Scholarship Director, 212-675-4984 ext. 311, jamesbeardfound@hotmail.com.

James Beard Foundation, Inc
167 West 12th St.
New York, NY 10011
Ph: (212)675-4984
Fax: (212)645-1438
E-mail: jamesbeardfound@hotmail.com
URL: http://www.jamesbeard.org

$1000 cash to graduate students

AVS Dorothy M. and Earl S. Hoffman Scholarship

(Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time scholarships of $1000 cash will be given to registered graduate students in
an accredited academic institution at the time when the applications are due. Go to http://www.avs.org for applications and forms. Deadline is March 31. Focus: Applied Sciences; Physical Sciences and Math; Engineering/Technology Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 3/31. Contact: Ms. Angela Klink, Member Services Coordinator, 212-248-0200, avsnyc@avs.org.

American Vacuum Society
120 Wall St., 32nd Floor
New York, NY 10005
Ph: (212)248-0200
Fax: (212)248-0245
E-mail: avsnyc@avs.org
URL: http://www.avs.org

$1,857 Alexander Rutherford Scholarships for High School Achievement

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: The scholarships are awarded to students earning a minimum of 80% in five designated subjects in grades 10, 11, and 12. The scholarships are valued at CAN$400 for
grade 10; CAN$800 for grade 11; and CAN$1300 for grade 12. Applicants must be Alberta residents who plan to enroll in a full-time postsecondary program. May 1 deadline for September entry; December 1 deadline for January entry. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to Canadian citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 7500. Minimum award amount: $297. Maximum award amount: $1857. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.


Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund
9940 106th St., 9th Floor
Box 28000, Station Main
Edmonton, AB, Canada B5J 4R4
Ph: (780)427-8640
Fax: (780)422-4516
E-mail: heritage@gov.ab.ca
URL: http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/scholarships

$743 Charles S. Noble Junior Football Scholarships

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarships are awarded to junior football players who are currently enrolled full-time in a postsecondary institution in Alberta and are nominated by their team. The awards
are cosponsored by the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund and the three Alberta teams in the Junior Football League. Must be a resident of Alberta, Canada. Must rank in upper half of class or have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to Canadian citizens.

Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 30. Minimum award amount: $743. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript. Deadline: 10/1. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.

Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund
9940 106th St., 9th Floor
Box 28000, Station Main
Edmonton, AB, Canada B5J 4R4
Ph: (780)427-8640
Fax: (780)422-4516
E-mail: heritage@gov.ab.ca
URL: http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/scholarships

$1,857 Scholarship from Louise McKinney Postsecondary Scholarships

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Students enrolled in programs within Alberta are nominated by the awards office of their institution. Albertans enrolled in programs outside the province because their program of
study is not offered in Alberta should contact the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund office. Must be a resident of Alberta. Must be ranked in upper quarter of class or have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to Canadian citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 950. Minimum award amount: $1857. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript. Deadline: 6/1. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.

Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund
9940 106th St., 9th Floor
Box 28000, Station Main
Edmonton, AB, Canada B5J 4R4
Ph: (780)427-8640
Fax: (780)422-4516
E-mail: heritage@gov.ab.ca
URL: http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/scholarships

$1337 Scholarship from Jimmie Condon Athletic Scholarships

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time award for Canadian citizens who are residents of Alberta and are full-time students in Alberta and members of sports teams. Must be nominated and maintaining at least
a 65% average. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to Canadian citizens.

Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 2000. Minimum award amount: $1337. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 11/1. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.

Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund
9940 106th St., 9th Floor
Box 28000, Station Main
Edmonton, AB, Canada B5J 4R4
Ph: (780)427-8640
Fax: (780)422-4516
E-mail: heritage@gov.ab.ca
URL: http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/scholarships

Undergraduate Scholarship from Boys and Girls Club of Alberta Scholarships

Purpose: A CAN$500 scholarship is available to assist members of the Boys and Girls club pursue higher education. Candidates must be 24 years of age or younger, be current or former
members of a Boys and Girls Club in Alberta and enrolled or planning to enroll full time in a postsecondary program. Must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, and Alberta resident. For more details see Web site: http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca. Qualif.: Applicant must be: age 24 or younger , full-time student. High school students not considered.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $371. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; reference(s). Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.

Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund
9940 106th St., 9th Floor
Box 28000, Station Main
Edmonton, AB, Canada B5J 4R4
Ph: (780)427-8640
Fax: (780)422-4516
E-mail: heritage@gov.ab.ca
URL: http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/scholarships

Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund Hal Harrison Memorial Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Award for grade twelve student with highest marks who is enrolled full-time at a postsecondary institution. Must have one parent who is member in good standing with Alberta
Volunteer Fire Fighters Association. Deadline: June 1. Must be a resident of Alberta, Canada. Must be ranked in upper third of class or have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to Canadian citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: fire service.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $186. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $186. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript. Deadline: 6/1. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.

Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund
9940 106th St., 9th Floor
Box 28000, Station Main
Edmonton, AB, Canada B5J 4R4
Ph: (780)427-8640
Fax: (780)422-4516
E-mail: heritage@gov.ab.ca
URL: http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/scholarships

$1,250 Alberta Blue Cross Scholarship for Aboriginal Students

(Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: Up to CAN$1250 will be awarded to two outstanding aboriginal students to encourage further studies at the postsecondary level. Applicants must be Registered Indian,
Inuit or Metis; be residents of Alberta; and entering their first year of postsecondary study at an accredited Alberta postsecondary institution. For more details see Web site: http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca or http://www.ab.bluecross.ca. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to the following races: Native American/Eskimo.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $371. Maximum award amount: $929. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 6/1. Contact: Director, 780-427-8640, heritage@gov.ab.ca.

Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund
9940 106th St., 9th Floor
Box 28000, Station Main
Edmonton, AB, Canada B5J 4R4
Ph: (780)427-8640
Fax: (780)422-4516
E-mail: heritage@gov.ab.ca
URL: http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/scholarships

$2000 Money for recognize and support excellence in biotherapy nursing

ONS/Schering Oncology/Biotech Excellence in Biotherapy Nursing Award

(Postgraduate/Prize)

Purpose: One-time award to recognize and support excellence in biotherapy nursing. Must be
an RN and an active ONS member. Should be a recognized expert in the field of biotherapy through publications, presentations, research, or peer review. Deadline: August 15. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2000. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 8/15. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation
125 Enterprise Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15275
Ph: (412)859-6100
E-mail: foundation@ons.org
URL: http://www.ons.org

ONS Foundation/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation Bachelor's Scholarships

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Ten awards to improve oncology nursing by assisting registered nurses in furthering their education. Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate nursing degree program at an
NLN-accredited school of nursing and must have a current license to practice as a registered nurse. One-time award of $2000. Deadline: February 1. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 10. Minimum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: $20,000 total. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; application fee. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation
125 Enterprise Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15275
Ph: (412)859-6100
E-mail: foundation@ons.org
URL: http://www.ons.org

ONS Foundation Ethnic Minority Bachelor's Scholarship

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Three scholarships available to registered nurses with a demonstrated interest in oncology nursing. Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an
NLN-accredited school, and must currently hold a license to practice as a registered nurse. Must be minority student who has not received any BA grants previously from ONF. One-time award of $2000. Deadline: February 1. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: Native American/Eskimo; Asian; African American; Hispanic. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 3 scholarship(s), totalling $6,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; application fee. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 412-859-6100, foundation@ons.org.

ONS Foundation
125 Enterprise Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15275
Ph: (412)859-6100
E-mail: foundation@ons.org
URL: http://www.ons.org

ChLA Beiter Scholarships for Graduate Students

(University/Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time award for research-related expenses, not for obtaining professional degree. Must submit proposal description and curriculum vitae. Must either be a member of the
Children's Literature Association or join before receiving funds. Deadline: February 1. To receive a copy of the guidelines by mail, send a self-addressed stamped envelope. Focus: Literature/English/Writing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 4. Minimum award amount: $500. Maximum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 scholarship(s), totalling $1,500. To Apply: Required: application form; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope; resume; proposal. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Scholarship Chair, 269-965-8180, kkiessling@childlitassn.org.

Children's Literature Association
PO Box 138
Battle Creek, MI 49016-0138
Ph: (269)965-8180
Fax: (269)965-3568
E-mail: kkiessling@childlitassn.org
URL: http://www.childlitassn.org

$2000 Money for undergraduate or graduate level degree program in business, or equivalent degree program

Avis Rent-A-Car Scholarship

(Four Year College, Postgraduate, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarship specifically geared toward individuals who have already gained experience and/or training in the travel industry. Candidate must have a minimum of two years
of full-time travel industry experience or an undergraduate degree in travel/tourism and must currently be employed in the travel industry. Must be enrolled in a minimum of two courses per semester in an accredited undergraduate or graduate level degree program in business, or equivalent degree program. The AVIS Scholarship offers one award of $2000. For more information go to: http://www.astanet.com/education/eduscholarships.asp. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field, hospitality/hotel administration/operations.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); driver's license. Contact: Verlette Mitchell, Manager, 703-739-8721, scholarship@astahq.com.

American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) Foundation
1101 King St.
Ste. 200
Alexandria, VA 22314-2187
Ph: (703)739-8721
Fax: (703)684-8319
E-mail: scholarship@astahq.com
URL: http://www.astanet.com

$1900 Money from Contemporary Record Society National Festival for the Performing Arts Scholarship

(Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: Renewable award for composers or performing artists who demonstrate a high level of artistic skill. Must submit copy of work that has not been previously recorded in the $50
application fee required. Submit self-addressed stamped envelope for application. Qualif.: High school students not considered.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1900. Maximum award amount: $5500. To Apply: Required: reference(s); application fee; self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 5/15. Contact: Administrative Assistant, 610-544-5920, crsnews@erols.com.

Contemporary Record Society
724 Winchester Rd.
Broomall, PA 19008
Ph: (610)544-5920
Fax: (610)544-5921
E-mail: crsnews@erols.com
URL: http://users.erols.com/crsnews

$2250 Money from Dell Computer Corporation Scholarships

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Awarded to entering female juniors and seniors majoring in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering who demonstrate
financial need and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Deadline: February 1. Focus: Engineering/Technology; Computer Science/Data Processing; Electrical Engineering/Electronics; Mechanical Engineering Qualif.: Applicant must be: female. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $2250. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Program Coordinator, 312-596-5223, hq@swe.org.

Society of Women Engineers
230 East Ohio St., Ste. 400
Chicago, IL 60611-3265
Ph: (312)596-5223
Fax: (312)644-8557
E-mail: hq@swe.org
URL: http://www.swe.org/scholarships

Bechtel Corporation Scholarship in either architectural, civil, electrical, environmental, or mechanical engineering

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Must major in either architectural, civil, electrical, environmental, or mechanical engineering. Must be a member of the Society of Women Engineers. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Deadline: February 1. Focus: Civil Engineering; Electrical Engineering/Electronics; Engineering/Technology; Mechanical Engineering Qualif.: Applicant must be: female. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $1400. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Program Coordinator, 312-596-5223, hq@swe.org.

Society of Women Engineers
230 East Ohio St., Ste. 400
Chicago, IL 60611-3265
Ph: (312)596-5223
Fax: (312)644-8557
E-mail: hq@swe.org
URL: http://www.swe.org/scholarships

$5000 for a female undergraduate entering an engineering or engineering technology degree program

Anne Maureen Whitney Barrow Memorial Scholarship

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: One award for a female undergraduate entering an engineering or engineering
technology degree program. Must have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Send self-addressed stamped envelope for application. Renewable award of $5000. Deadline: May 15 for freshman and February 1 for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Focus: Engineering/Technology Qualif.: Applicant must be: female, full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $5000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $5,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Contact: Program Coordinator, 312-596-5223, hq@swe.org.

Society of Women Engineers
230 East Ohio St., Ste. 400
Chicago, IL 60611-3265
Ph: (312)596-5223
Fax: (312)644-8557
E-mail: hq@swe.org
URL: http://www.swe.org/scholarships

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Mildred Nutting Nursing Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College/Scholarship)

Purpose: Nonrenewable award for undergraduate nursing students. Must be a U.S. citizen. Need not be a DAR member but must submit a letter of sponsorship from local chapter and a financial need form from parents. Deadlines: February 15 and August 15. Must submit a
self-addressed stamped envelope to be considered. Preference will be given to candidates from the greater Lowell, MA area. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Contact: Office of Committees, Scholarship.

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
1776 D St., NW
Washington, DC 20006-5392
URL: http://www.dar.org