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This Talent Search creates five sets of five problems each and distributes them to high school and middle school students in the state of Wisconsin and throughout the world. Each year, top Wisconsin performers in the Talent Search will be eligible to compete for the Van Vleck Scholarship at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. The scholarship will pay $6,000 per year for four years.
http://www.math.wisc.edu/~talent/
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The U. S. Department of State is sponsoring the "Doors to Diplomacy" educational challenge - to encourage middle school and high school students around the world to produce web projects that teach others about the importance of international affairs and diplomacy. Each student team member of the winning "Doors to Diplomacy" Award team receive a $2,000 scholarship, and the winning coaches’ schools each receive a $500 cash award.
http://www.gsh.org/GSH/doors/index.html
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The DuPont Challenge is an essay of 700 to 1,000 words discussing a scientific or technological development, event, or theory that has captured your interest and attention.
Winners of the DuPont Challenge Science Essay Awards Program receive national recognition and a significant financial grant. The program, sponsored by the DuPont Center for Collaborative Research & Education in cooperation with General Learning Communications, awards cash prizes totaling more than $13,000.
http://www.glcomm.com/dupont/
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Held annually in May, students from more than 40 nations compete for scholarships, tuition grants, internships, scientific field trips and the grand prize: a $50,000 college scholarship.
http://www.sciserv.org/isef/
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High school students across the United States can apply to participate in this scientific research competition. Scholarships are awarded to the top seven students. Both team and individual participants can win!
http://www.siemens-foundation.org
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The Start Something program is designed for young people age 8-17 to pursue their dreams and goals. The program is set up into 2 parts. The first part allows the student to participate in 10-2 hour online sessions designed to assist them in recognizing their goals and developing a small community project focused around their goals and dreams. Once part 1 is completed, the student can apply for scholarships for up to $5,000 to financially assist the student in the further pursuit of their dreams with music lessons, sports camps, special educatio...
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This privately endowed grant-making organization has been dedicated to providing scholarships to residents of Colorado since 1937. Qualified applicants must have lived in Colorado for at least two years, are planning to attend a Colorado institution of higher education and have high scholastic ability. The opportunity to earn a full tuition scholarship that includes a living and book stipend is amazing!
http://www.boettcherfoundation.org/scholarships/index.html
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The Office of Undergraduate Scholars and Fellows was established in 1998 to provide a coordinated infrastructure for Duke University's premier undergraduate merit award programs. Please note that scholars and fellows are selected from the top of the Duke undergraduate applicant pool; students do not apply directly for these particular merit awards. See specific programs for details.
http://www.aas.duke.edu/ousf/
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The Georgia Scholar Program is an effort by the Georgia Department of Education to identify and recognize high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life. Georgia Scholar Award recipients are automatically eligible to receive a Governor’s Scholarship if they continue their postsecondary education in an approved public or private college or university in Georgia and meet other program requirements. The Governor’s Scholarship is intended to be used to defray the cost of tuition for a maximum of 4 years eligibility.
http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/_documents/support/sss/scholarship_gsp.pdf
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IAGC offers several scholarships for members, gifted students, their teachers and their parents. Some scholarships include tuition vouchers for the IAGC Convention, while others offer monetary awards for student excellence or for significant contributions to the field of gifted education.
http://www.iagcgifted.org/recognition/index.shtml
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KAGE, in cooperation with the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) presents the Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award. This program is designed to recognize the Kentucky student who displays excellence in academics, leadership, arts and community service at a level beyond what is expected of the student's age group. The award offers a $500 savings bond and an NAGC Certificate of Excellence.
http://www.wku.edu/Dept/Academic/Education/KAGE/ngaward.html/
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The Michigan Merit Award provides $2,500 to high school graduates for outstanding performance on their Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) tests. About 49,000 high school graduates earn the award each year.
http://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/0,1607,7-128-38193_39284---,00.html
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This is a high school completion program that offers to pay for the first two years of college and beyond for identified students who graduate from high school or complete their GED before age 20.
http://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/0,1607,7-128-1728_1938-6034--,00.html
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This merit-based program provides an annual scholarship award of $2,000 to top-ranked high school seniors to attend approved Missouri postsecondary schools. Home-schooled students or those who have obtained a certificate of high school equivalence by passing the General Educational Development (GED) examination are eligible for consideration. Eligible students must receive the scholarship during the academic year immediately following their senior year in high school to maintain eligibility. The deadline for submitting a completed scholarship a...
http://admissions.truman.edu/costs/scholarships.asp#state
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North Carolina Academic Scholars Program is designed for students in grades 9-12. Students who complete the requirements for an academically challenging high school program will be named North Carolina Academic Scholars and receive special recognition. The students who qualify for this special recognition: will be designated by the State Board of Education as North Carolina Academic Scholars; will receive a seal of recognition attached to their diplomas; may receive special recognition at graduation exercises and other community events; may be...
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/scholars
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The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship is a $1,500 award renewable for up to three additional years which will be made, contingent upon receipt of a federal grant, to an equal number of graduating seniors or equivalents in each congressional district, which represents equitable geographic distribution of the State of Georgia.
http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/_documents/support/sss/scholarship_byrd.pdf
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As an organization, American Mensa provides intelligent individuals an opportunity to meet other smart people at the local, regional, and national levels. Mensans interact at entertaining events and exchange ideas through a variety of publications. Mensa members also work to help others in their communities by providing scholarships and volunteering for community-oriented activities.
http://www.americanmensa.com
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The National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc. (NCLD) offers this $10,000 scholarship annually to one high school senior with an identified learning disability (LD) who plans on pursuing an undergraduate degree. Check the website for applicant qualifications and deadlines. Some qualifications include financial need and a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
http://www.ld.org/awards/afscholarinfo.cfm
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Arts Recognition and Talent Search (ARTS) recognizes artistically accomplished high school seniors in the areas of dance, music, visual arts, film/video, photography, voice, jazz, theather and writing with cash awards and scholarships. In addition, the NFAA nominates up to 50 National ARTS winners each year to the Presidential Scholar Foundation for consideration in the commission's selection of the twenty Presidential Scholars in the ARTS.
http://www.nfaa.org/
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Established by Congress in 1986 to foster and encourage excellence in science and mathematics, the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation operates an educational scholarship program designed to provide opportunities for American undergraduate students with excellent academic records and outstanding potential. Goldwater Scholarships support study in the fields of mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences as preparation for careers in these areas. Each award covers eligible expenses, including tuition, fees,...
http://www.act.org/goldwater/
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The Davidson Fellows scholarship program recognizes outstanding achievements of profoundly gifted young people who have developed their talents by contributing a significant piece of work in one of these submission areas: Mathematics, Science, Technology, Music, Literature, Philosophy or Outside the Box.
http://www.davidsonfellows.org
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FedMoney.org is the most comprehensive FREE full-text online resource on all U.S. federal government student financial aid programs. Here you will find detailed and up-to-date information about (1) who can apply, (2) how to apply, (3) full contact info, and much more... for over 130 government loans and grants (scholarships, fellowships, traineeships) related to education!
http://www.fedmoney.org/
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Established in 1946, the Fulbright Program aims to increase mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and other countries, through the exchange of persons, knowledge and skills. Sponsored by the United States Department of State, Fulbright provides funds for students, scholars and professionals to undertake graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools.
http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html
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The mission of the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship is to identify exceptionally gifted middle school students who have demonstrated academic and personal excellence and award them with a scholarship to a high school where they can actualize their intellectual and personal potential.
http://www.educationaladvancement.org/programs/students/CDB_scholarship/overview.php
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The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is a private, independent foundation, established by Jack Kent Cooke to help young people of exceptional promise reach their full potential through education. The Foundation offers financial support to qualified applicants.
http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org
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This program from the Department of Education provides financial aid to graduate students. It is available to applicants who have shown superior academic ability, achievement, and financial need, and those undertaking graduate study that will lead to a doctoral degree or a master's degree in which the master's degree is the terminal highest degree in the selected field of study.
http://www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/index.html
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The Quaqua Protégé Award recognizes the most outstanding college-bound home-educated students in the world. As funds permit, other general and talent-specific awards are also given.
http://www.quaqua.org
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Rhodes Scholars are elected for two years of study at the University of Oxford, with the possibility of renewal for a third year. All educational costs, such as matriculation, tuition, laboratory and certain other fees, are paid on the Scholar's behalf by the Rhodes Trustees. Each Scholar receives in addition a maintenance allowance adequate to meet necessary expenses for term-time and vacations. The Rhodes Trustees cover the necessary costs of travel to and from Oxford, and upon application, may approve additional grants for research purposes ...
http://www.rhodesscholar.org/
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The Guardian Life Insurance Company's annual initiative is designed to help women create, invest, and protect wealth by rewarding the enterprising spirits of girls ages 12 to 16. Guardian awards college scholarships to 15 girls who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship, that are taking the first steps toward financial independence, and that make a difference in their schools and communities. Three top scholarship prizes of $10,000, $5,000 and $3,000 and 12 finalist prizes of $1,000 will be awarded.
http://www.guardianlife.com/womens_channel/girls_going_places/girls_going_places.html
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This program recognizes youth ages 6-18 that have made a difference in their community. National winners are awarded a $5,000 scholarship, a plaque and a spot in Kohl’s back-to-school ad.
http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/Community02.htm
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Simon's Rock College of Bard tailors to ambitious high school aged students, and the Acceleration to Excellence Program (AEP) provides approximately 20 students per year a merit scholarship to cover the full cost of tuition for a two-year Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree program. In addition, 30 students are offered partial scholarships to attend.
http://www.simons-rock.edu/aep/index.html
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Grant opportunities from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) can be researched and applied for via this website. Application deadlines do apply. Applicable regulations, priorities and other information are available in the Federal Register notice.
http://www.ed.gov/fund/landing.jhtml
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Absolutely Scholarships is an internet service that will attempt to find scholarships suited to you. The service is free, but they ask for personal information that might be used for solicitation purposes.
http://www.careersandcolleges.com/
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"Applying to college can be a time-consuming, expensive, and stressful process. College Admissions Services can help ease the burden by providing an objective assessment of your percentage chances of admission at the nation's top 150 undergraduate colleges and universities. "
http://www.go4ivy.com/index.html
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CollegeAnswer.com is a website that helps with the planning process when trying to find the right college for your, or someone you know. It offers advice on finding a college, applying for college, paying for college, and much more.
http://www.collegeanswer.com
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FastWeb is a website with resources for scholarships and colleges. Their service offers a database of scholarship opportunities and colleges to assist students find a good match based on a student provided profile. They have more than 600,000 scholarships in their database, with more being added daily.
http://www.fastweb.com
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"If you're new to the federal grants process and you're planning to apply for a grant from the U.S. Department of Education (ED), or it has been quite a while since your last ED grant application, you'll want to check out a recently updated publication on the agency's web site, titled "Grantmaking at ED: Answers to Your Questions About the Discretionary Grant Process."
http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showfundStory.cfm?ArticleID=5484
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Wouldn't it be great to know what scholarship providers look for in an application? This article by Roxana Hadad gives you an inside look at how judges pick their favorites.
http://fastweb.monster.com/flash/content/focus/story/1882.ptml?ID=9IYAOILL83DY&IDT=1108595028&IDH=46E6D3FB017C07F12E1D2257125D62A6
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This portal will direct you to a website containing colleges that offer merit based scholarshilps. The information is updated yearly by the high school, with new scholarships appearing every year. The site also provides links to the individual college's financial aid departments.
http://www.tjhsst.edu/~ccc/meritscholar.htm
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Learn the basics about scholarship search databases, including how they work and how to use them. Discover how an Internet scholarship search can help you find your way to thousands of new scholarship opportunities.
http://www.scholarshipcoach.com/
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Students can start earning their college credits with the Agnes Scott joint enrollment program. Although this is a women's college, the program is open to qualified, female and male high school seniors. As a joint enrollment student, you can register for courses and take one standard four-hour course.
http://www.agnesscott.edu/admission/p_joint_enrollment.asp
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Written for grades 7-10, this book by Frances Karnes and Tracy Riley, features more than 140 competitions focused on a wide range of academic subjects. In addition, a unique Competitions Journal that helps students record their progress and success is included.
http://www.prufrock.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=539
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Ben Kaplan shares his scholarship-winning secrets in an intelligent and funny voice that's very student-friendly. This how-to guide is an helpful tool for students and parents.
http://www.fetchbook.info/fwd_description/search_0060937653.html
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The Seidenberg Scholars Summer Experience is a 5 day fully-funded program sponsored by the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems at Pace University. Alumnus Ivan G. Seidenberg, the CEO of Verizon, recently gave our School of Computer Science and Information Systems a $15 million gift to help endow the school. A portion of his donation goes towards continuing an exciting initiative called the Seidenberg Scholars Program.
Starting Fall 2007, this program will enroll some of the most talented and creative students in ...
http://www.seidenberg.pace.edu/summerscholars/
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These summer programs are offered at colleges and universities throughout the nation. The programs are three weeks long, and students take only one course. This intense immersion in a subject has proven to be both challenging and stimulating for students of high ability.
http://cty.jhu.edu/summer/index.html
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