Voice of Democracy
February 10, 2008
- Contact
- Kris Harmer
- Address
- 406 W 34 St
- Kansas City, MO 64111
- Phone
- 816-968-1117
- Fax
- 816-968-1149
- Email Address
- Application Deadline
- Varies
- Number Of Awards
- See Description
- Maximum Amount
- $30,000
- Website Address
- Scholarship Description
- The VFW’s “Voice of Democracy” Scholarship Contest is an annual nationwide audio essay competition designed to give high school students, ages 15 – 18, the opportunity to voice their opinion on their responsibility to our country.
Each student must record their essay on an audio cassette tape or CD (3-5 minutes in length), on an annual patriotic theme. Each Department (state) first place winner receives an all-expense-paid trip to the National Finals held in Washington, D.C. Four fun-filled days of tours, visits to monuments and meeting with heads of state and often the President of the United States. The National Finals judging takes place in Washington, D.C. (just prior to the student’s arrival) when the judges listen to the fifty-four tapes representing the state winners (from each of our fifty states, the District of Columbia, Pacific Areas, Latin America/Caribbean and Europe.) Once all of the finalists’ audio essays have been reviewed, the judges make their final decisions and we announce all of the National college scholarship winners during the trip to Washington, D.C. at a special “Parade of Winners” ceremony on March 6. Under VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary sponsorship, the annual national scholarships have increased to 54 fully funded scholarships totaling $146,000.
The first place winner now receives a $30,000 scholarship and all national finalists receive at least a $1,000 scholarship. The total monetary value of scholarships, bonds, and awards provided by VFW Posts, Auxiliaries, Districts, County Councils, Departments and National amounts to over $2.5 million, and more than 80,000 students participate nationwide.
NLHA Education Fund Scholarship
February 10, 2008
- Contact
- Denise B. Muha
- Address
- 1900 L Street, NW
- Suite 300
- Washington, DC 20036
- Phone
- 202-785-8888
- Fax
- 202-785-2008
- Email Address
- Application Deadline
- February 15, 2008
- Number Of Awards
- See Description
- Maximum Amount
- See Description
- Website Address
- Scholarship Description
- NLHA Education Fund
The NLHA Education Fund was established as a 501(c)(3) organization to raise funds for the purpose of awarding education grants and scholarships to low income individuals residing in federally assisted rental housing. The National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) is nonprofit organization dedicated to the development and preservation of decent and safe affordable rental housing.
Who is Eligible?
Residents of federally assisted low income housing properties or recipients of Section 8 voucher assistance that demonstrate both merit and need.Types of Scholarships
The NLHA Education Fund will offer three types of scholarships in memory of three dedicated housing professional and active NLHA members:
Neil Churchill Memorial Scholarship: A past NLHA President and a true Section 8 advocate, Neil worked at HUD early in his career and went on to become a developer, bond underwriter and FHA specialist. Before his untimely death in 2003, he was a Vice President with GMAC. Neil devoted his entire career to affordable housing. This scholarship is for eligible applicants who are graduating high school seniors or current undergraduates who demonstrate both merit and need.
William F. Gandert Memorial Scholarship: Bill Gandert was instrumental in the creation of numerous public housing authorities in the State of Ohio and served as general counsel for many of them as well as Executive Director of the Mansfield, Crawford, Huron, Marion and Seneca County Metropolitan Housing Authorities. A vocal advocate for the poor, Bill helped found a number of poverty programs in his state and was an active NLHA member, serving as the organization’s 7th President. This scholarship is to benefit an eligible graduating high school senior or returning student who demonstrates both merit and need to pursue educational opportunities in a specific trade.
Mary Lou Manzie Memorial Scholarship: Mary Lou Manzie was a woman who dedicated her career to providing safe, decent and affordable housing. She was always willing to look at new and effortless ways to achieve that goal. A member of the National Leased Housing Association from 1975 until her death in 2006, she served as an Officer and Director of NLHA for many years. This scholarship is to benefit a non-traditional student in an encouraging and non-discriminatory way by providing eligible applicants who demonstrate both merit and need, a chance to pursue higher education or other training that will lead to better employment opportunities.
Scholarship applications are due by February 15.
To download the scholarship applications, please visit:
http://www.hudnlha.com/education_fund/index.asp
Oregon Space Grant Undergraduate Scholar Program
January 3, 2008
Oregon Space Grant Undergraduate Scholar Program
Contact:
Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium (OSGC)
Address :
B092 Kerr Administration Bldg
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-2103
Phone:
541-737-2414
Fax:
541-737-0480
Email Address:
spacegrant@oregonstate.edu
Application Deadline:
April 30, 2008
Number Of Awards:
See Description
Maximum Amount:
$2,000
Website Address:
http://spacegrant.oregonstate.edu
Scholarship Description:
The OSGC Undergraduate Scholarship Programs support the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) objectives of fostering and encouraging career goals in the aerospace industry. Individuals from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
Scholarships of up to $2,000 are open to new and continuing students in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and are awarded through a competitive process. The OSGC office evaluates applications received for eligibility. Individual member institutions review qualifying applications and make recommendations for funding to the OSGC Director based on the quality of the proposals as reflected in the review criteria. Final award decisions are at the discretion of the Director.
For complete program details, please visit: http://www.oregonspacegrant.orst.edu/fellow.html
Ohio Library Foundation Fund
January 3, 2008
Scholarship Name:
Description:
The purpose of this scholarship is to continue the legacy of Walter Brahm, former State Librarian, and John Rebenack, former Library Director, by honoring their commitment to outstanding library service. This scholarship supports the educational advancement of an outstanding student enrolled in the Master of Library and Information Science School at
Eligibility Requirements:
- Candidate may be attending classes on campus, on-line, or at any of the satellite locations of
- Candidate may be enrolled either full or part time
- Candidate must be a resident of
- Candidate must be accepted in the Master of Library and Information Science School at
- Candidate must be in good standing and must have a minimum GPA of 3.00
Deadline:
Contact the Library and
Award Amount:
Varies
Contact person for more information:
Library and Information Science School
John Martin Humm Fund
January 3, 2008
Scholarship Name:
John Martin Humm Fund
Description:
To provide financial assistance to students attending The Ohio State University, Agricultural Technical Institute.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Candidates must attend The Ohio State University, Agricultural Technical Institute on a full-time basis
- Candidates must be citizens of the
- Candidates must have at least a 2.8 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale)
- Candidates must have financial need
Deadline:
Contact the Financial Aid Office at OSU ATI for current year deadline
Award Amount:
Varies
Contact person for more information:
OSU ATI
Financial Aid Office
Moyne Morgan Scholarship Fund
January 3, 2008
Scholarship Name:
Moyne Morgan Scholarship Fund
Description:
This scholarship is to support full-time OSU students who are enrolled in the
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
- Must be attending The Ohio State University
- Must be in the
- Must have a 3.0 GPA (on a scale where A=4.0)
Deadline:
Contact the fraternity for the current year deadline
Award Amount:
$750
Contact person for more information:
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity at The Ohio State University
Benton and Olivia Dodge Education Fund
January 3, 2008
Scholarship Name:
Description:
To provide scholarship assistance to residents of
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicant must attend The Ohio State University
- Applicant must be a resident of
Deadline:
Contact the Scholarship Administrator at The
Award Amount:
Varies
Contact person for more information:
Scholarship Administrator
The
614/251-4000
Walter J. Knapp Scholarship Fund
December 29, 2007
Description:
To support students who reside in
Eligibility Requirements:
1- Candidate must attend
Deadline:
Each eligible college or university is responsible for establishing their own deadline. Please contact the Financial Aid office at one of the eligible colleges or universities.
Award Amount:
Varies
Contact person for more information:
Please contact the Financial Aid office at one of the eligible colleges or universities.
