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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/pages/programspages/cdbscholarship.html
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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 MacArthur Fellows Program awards unrestricted fellowships to talented individuals who have shown extraordinary originality and dedication in their creative pursuits and a marked capacity for self-direction. There are three criteria for selection of Fellows: exceptional creativity, promise for important future advances based on a track record of significant accomplishment, and potential for the fellowship to facilitate subsequent creative work.
http://www.macfound.org/site/c.lkLXJ8MQKrH/b.959463/k.9D7D/Fellows_Program.htm
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The Malone Family Foundation was founded in 1997 by Dr. John C. Malone, well known communications and media executive and investor, and his family, with one principal objective: to improve access to quality education -- particularly at the secondary school level -- for gifted students who lack the financial resources to best develop their talents.
http://www.malonefamilyfoundation.com/
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At least forty American graduate students each year are awarded this two-year scholarship, which covers the cost of their education in the United Kingdom. Applicants must be United States citizens and have completed any four year undergraduate degree with at least a 3.7 GPA.
http://www.marshallscholarship.org/
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Funded by American Mensa and other charitable donations, the Mensa Education & Research Foundation is a philanthropic, non-profit organization committed to the pursuit of excellence in the areas of intelligence
http://oldmerf.us.mensa.org/index.php
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We are the National Gifted Children's Fund, a 501(c)3 non-profit charity, created for the sole purpose of assisting profoundly gifted children with their education. This non-profit charitable corporation assists profoundly gifted youth with the educational materials to enhance their education enabling their minds to develop to extremely high potentials that would otherwise not be possible due to their financial disadvantages. To date there is no other foundation or organization offering direct assistance in the form of scholarships or financial...
http://www.ngcfcharity.org/
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"The National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) are the nation's premier organizations established to recognize outstanding high school and middle level students. More than just an honor roll, NHS and NJHS serve to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character."
http://www.nhs.us/s_nhs/index.asp
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Whether you are in it for yourself, a colleague, your school, or your students, you will find a range of awards and recognition programs.
http://www.nhs.us/s_nhs/sec.asp?CID=122&DID=5266
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This independent not-for-profit organization conducts privately financed annual competitions for recognition and college undergraduate scholarships through the National Merit Scholarship Program. High school students enter the Merit Program by taking the PSAT/NMSQTTM and by meeting published entry/participation requirements.
http://www.nationalmerit.org/
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Run by volunteers, OMF is a grant-making organization whose goals are to fund programs that promote building community power and reflect the diversity of the community. They choose to support programs that are led by and benefit women and girls who have limited financial access or have encountered obstacles in their search for funding. Maximum Award: $2000.
http://www.openmeadows.org/
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Phi Beta Kappa was founded on December 5, 1776, at the College of William and Mary. Since then, Phi Beta Kappa has evolved to become the nation's leading advocate for the liberal arts and sciences at the undergraduate level. Phi Beta Kappa fosters and promotes the liberal arts through the Scholarships and Awards is bestows upon those who have excelled in the liberal arts and sciences. This is done through fellowships, service awards and literary awards.
http://www.pbk.org/
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The Presidential Freedom Scholarships promote student service and civic engagement. These scholarships, funded in part by the Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency, recognize high school students for outstanding leadership in service to their community and neighbors.
http://www.nationalservice.gov/scholarships/
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This organization serves as an intermediary between bright, underserved youth, and some of the top institutions of higher education in the nation. QuestBridge links these exceptional students, colleges, scholarship providers, employers, and organizations.
http://www.questbridge.org/
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The NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education provides grants to improve the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject area(s).
http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/Student%20Achievement%20Guidelines.htm
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Washington University in St. Louis is committed to helping talented students who show exceptional academic performance and outstanding promise. The Academic Scholarship and Fellowship Programs offer financial assistance based solely on academic achievement. These scholarships and fellowships are awarded through special competitions. Scholarship and fellowship recipients generally score in the top ranges on the SAT I’s or ACT’s. Most are in the top 10 percent of their classes in high school and have followed an extremely rigorous curriculum.
http://admissions.wustl.edu/admissions/ua.nsf/3rd%20Level%20Pages_Scholarships_scholarships.htm
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This award is given annually by the Hitachi Foundation to 10 high school seniors from across the country who have made a significant contribution to their community. The recipients of this award are invited to an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., and receive a gift of $5,000. This is not a scholarship program and recipients may use their award at their discretion. The award is funded by Mr. Hirokichi Yoshiyama, former president and chairman of Hitachi, Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan, with the hope that these youth will incite positive social change.
http://www.hitachifoundation.org/yoshiyama/index.html
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