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Microsoft DisAbility Scholarship

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This scholarship enables high school students with disabilities to go to college and target a career in the technology industry. This scholarship will be awarded to promising high school seniors who plan to attend a vocational or academic college and have a financial need.

Eligibility:

  • Be a current high school senior with living with a disAbility.
  • Plan to attend an undergraduate program in a 2 or 4-year University/College or Technical College in the fall of the academic year following high-school graduation. Schools must be in the USA or have a USA-Affiliate for financial transactions (contact Seattle Foundation to verify non-USA school’s eligibility).
  • Declare a major in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, law, business, or a related field (e.g. paralegal, pre-law, finance, business administration, or marketing).
  • Demonstrate a passion for technology.
  • Demonstrate leadership at school and/or in the community.
  • Have a high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Require financial assistance to attend college.
  • Enrollment status must be full-time or half time.

Submission Deadline: Check website for updates

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/microsoftdisabilityscholarship.aspx

Posted in May.

Red and Gena Leonard Foundation Scholarship

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Eligibility:

  • Applicant must graduate from High School or obtain a GED from one of the following towns: Arlington, Boardman, Echo, Hermiston, Pendleton, Umatilla, Irrigon, Fossil, Condon, Monument, Ukiah, Stanfield, Heppner, Ione, Pilot Rock, or Spray.
  • Must have financial need.
  • Must have a desire to work in a trade.
  • Must attend an Oregon college or trade school (unless the training is not offered in Oregon).

Submission Deadline: March 15

http://www.leonardfoundation.org/scholarships.htm

Heroes Work Here Walt Disney SVA Scholarship- $10,000

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his fall, in partnership with Student Veterans of America, Heroes Work Here will award three (3) scholarships of $10,000 each to student veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). The three scholarship awardees will also be guaranteed an interview for an internship with The Walt Disney Company!

Eligibility

  • Eligible student veterans must meet the below outlined minimum criteria:
  • 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Be pursuing a degree from an accredited institution of higher learning in a designated STEM program
  • Be enrolled for the 2015/2016 academic year
  • Submit proof of military service (DD214)
  • Submit proof of enrollment in an accredited U.S. institution of higher education (transcript)

Submission Deadline: November 2, 2015

http://studentveterans.org/index.php/programs/scholarships?layout=edit&id=287

PNC-SVA “Serving With Integrity” Scholarship- $10,000

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Student Veterans of America is proud to partner with PNC Bank to award two $10,000 scholarships to student veterans that define “Serving With Integrity.”

Eligibility

Eligible student veterans must meet the below outlined minimum criteria:

  • Be pursuing a degree from an accredited institution of higher learning in finance, business administration, or related fields
  • Be honorably discharged from Active Duty or currently serving in the Guard or Reserve
  • Submit proof of military service (DD214)
  • Submit proof of enrollment in an accredited U.S. institution of higher education (transcript)

Submission Deadline: November 2, 2015

http://studentveterans.org/index.php/programs/scholarships?layout=edit&id=126

Comcast NBC Universal SVA Scholarship-$12,000

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Student Veterans of America and NBCUniversal have partnered to distribute two (2) $12,000 scholarships to any student veteran!

Eligibility:

  • In pursuit of an Associate, Bachelors, or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution of higher education for the 2015/2016 academic year.
  • Must have a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
  • Submit proof of military service (DD214)
  • Submit proof of enrollment in an accredited U.S. institution of higher education (transcript)
  • Must be a U.S Citizen or have the legal right to work in U.S without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Submission Deadline: November 2, 2015

http://studentveterans.org/index.php/programs/scholarships?layout=edit&id=445

Google SVA Scholarship- $10,000

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Eight (8) scholarships in the amount of $10,000 each will be awarded to student veterans pursuing a degree in the field of computer science.

Eligibility:

  • Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a university for the 2015-2016 academic year
  • Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-­time student at a university in the United States for the 2015-­2016 academic year
  • Maintain strong academic performance
  • Be pursuing a Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related technical field*
  • Be a current student veteran (includes members of the National Guard or National Reserve), as proven by a DD-214 and transcript, OR be a student on Active Duty as proven by submission of Active Duty orders and a Memorandum of Understanding from your commanding officer indicating that you are in good standing with your unit and transcript
  • Have received an honorable discharge, or currently be in good standing with his/her branch of service
*Related Technical Fields may include:
  • Software Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering (with a heavy computer science course load)
  • Computer Engineering
  • Information Systems
  • Information Technology
  • Applied Networking
  • Systems administration

Submission Deadline: November 4th

http://studentveterans.org/index.php/programs/scholarships?layout=edit&id=129

Student Veterans of America General Dynamics Scholarship- $2,000

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General Dynamics is committed to improving diversity within its corporate structure. As part of this committment, Student Veterans of America and General Dynamics have partnered to distribute Five (5) $2,000 scholarships to any student veteran attending a community college!

 1.Tell us about your previous leadership experiences, during your military service and beyond. How have you carried these experiences forward in the classroom or in other university activities?

2. Write a one-page Statement on how this scholarship will help you in reaching your educational goals.

Eligibility:

  • Enrolled in an associates, bachelors, or certificate granting program at an accredited institution of higher education
  • Must attend a two- year institiution
  • Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Submit proof of military service (DD214)
  • Submit proof of enrollment in an accredited U.S. institution of higher education (transcript)
  • Must be a U.S Citizen or have the legal right to work in U.S without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

Submission Deadline: November 4th

http://studentveterans.org/index.php/programs/scholarships?layout=edit&id=453

Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults Scholarships

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The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults is committed to helping young adults continue their education after being affected by cancer through their own diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one.

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must have been between the ages of 15 and 39 during their own diagnosis/treatment or during the diagnosis/treatment of their parent or sibling.
  • Each scholarship winner is obligated to organize and run a bone marrow registry drive with the support of Delete Blood Cancer and There Goes My Hero.

Find a list of scholarships and the scholarship application at the following website.

March 15th

http://ulmanfund.org/scholarships/

Hasson-Newman Memorial Scholarship Fund

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Awarded to Oregon High School seniors for their use as fulltime students at any Oregon accredited public, private college, university or trade school.  Scholarship recipients must start attendance within 12 months of the award and show proof of enrollment for a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Eligibility:

  • Open to graduating Oregon High School Seniors
  • Scholarship must be enrolled or planning to enroll at any Oregon Accredited public, private college, university, or trade school
  • Scholarship recipients must start attendance within 12 months of the award
  • Recipients must show proof of enrollment for a minimum of 12 credit hours

Submission Deadline: March 1st

http://www.orcascholarshipfund.com/oc/orca_00000a.htm