There is much to be done before immigrants can enjoy the full benefits of a clear path to U.S. citizenship, and many individuals will strive in social, political, and legal arenas to achieve the necessary reforms for others. The individuals who desire to make a measurable difference in immigration reform must be well educated and have a hands-on understanding of the issues and policies in the U.S. and around the world.

Eligibility:

• This scholarship is offered to any student currently enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program in the United States. This includes incoming first-year college students who are high school graduates or possess a GED.
• The scholarship candidate must possess a demonstrated interest in immigration reform and a dedication to their education.
• All eligible candidates must be in good academic standing, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Must submit a 750-word essay or statement that considers current immigration conditions and reforms in the United States and offers ways that these conditions might be improved, as well as the importance of immigration reform

Deadline November 30

For more information on how to apply, please visit their site https://thecoveragelawyer.com/scholarship/

ScanCafe Scholarship will provide financial assistance to one student this year who demonstrates knowledge, passion, and a promising future in photo curation, preservation and photo scanning. The scholarship will be awarded to the student whose essay best demonstrates these qualities. Students who would like to apply  should write an essay of approximately 1000 – 1,500 words on one or more of the topics below:

• Photo preservation: an existential need.
• Photo Scanning: an art or an industrial process?
• Transforming physical photo into digital bit: a curse or a blessing?
• Will a machine ever really understand a photo?
• Photo Narration of the past and the present

Eligibility:

• Must have a high school diploma at time of application.
• Must be an American or Canadian citizen.
• Will be 18 years or older during the fall semester. You may apply if you are 17, but the scholarship will not be paid until you turn 18.
• Students will be required to provide proof of university enrollment in order to claim the scholarship prize.

Deadline: November 30th

For more information on how to apply, please visit their site https://www.scancafe.com/scholarship

The BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship is open to US and Canada undergraduates and graduates with disabilities who are interested in a career in Financial Services with a focus on Capital Markets preferred

Eligibility:

• A current undergraduate or graduate student at a four-year university in the United States or Canada
• Continuing studies as a full-time student
• Pursuing a degree in business/commerce, engineering, math, physics, statistics or a related discipline
• Interested in a career in Financial Services with a focus on Capital Markets preferred
• A person with a (visible or invisible) disability (defined as someone who has, or considers themselves to have, a long-term or recurring, issue that impacts one or more major activities that others may consider to be a daily function); this definition also includes the perception among others that a disability exists. We know that 90% of disabilities on campus are invisible, and candidates with all disabilities are encouraged to apply

Deadline: November 27th

For more information on applying, please visit their site http://www.limeconnect.com/opportunities/page/bmo-capital-markets-lime-connect-equity-through-education-scholarship-for-students-with-disabilities

We’re proud to announce that Hair Critics is offering a $1,000 scholarship to help assist aspiring African American women in the United States. We’re inviting all College, University, and Trade School female students to apply by writing an essay titled “How Social Media Trends Will Change the Way Fashion & Beauty is Consumed In The Next 10 Years”.

Eligibility:

• Must be a legal female resident of the United States
• Must be attending school before the end of 2017
• No major requirements

Deadline: November 15th

Fore more information on applying, please visit their site http://haircritics.com/scholarship-opportunity/

Eligibility:

• High school seniors who are planning to attend college
• Community college students
• Undergraduate and graduate college students
• Students in other types of medical or nursing programs
• International students who are not U.S. citizens or residents of U.S. territories are not eligible

Deadline: November 30

Scholarship details: http://www.bakerandgilchrist.com/scholarship/

Soroptimist is a volunteer organization for women committed to improving the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. This award is an opportunity for a woman who is the primary financial support for their family, who needs financial assistance, is enrolled in or has been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program, and is a resident to Linn County, to win.

Deadline: November 15th

For more information on applying, please visit their site https://sialbany.org/