Scholarship essay contest open to full time juniors and seniors in an accredited 4 year college or university. Essay must be on a ethics-based topic, such as “Why are we here and how are we to meet our ethical obligations” or reflecting on an ethical aspect of a public policy issue. The prizes are 2 at $500, I at $1500, I at $2500 and I at $5000. Please write for more information. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope with requests. Contact Elie Wiesel Prize In Ethics Essay Contest, Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, 380 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10017.
Current and former members of DeMolay are eligible to apply. There are no restrictions on what major you are studying. Scholarships are based primarily upon financial need, academic achievement, character and community service. Award amounts vary, but on average are $800. DeMolay members should also check with their local chapter for local scholarships.
Contact DeMolay Foundation, 10200 N. Executive Hills Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64153; {www.demolay.org}.
Several grants are available to undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at any accredited theological or seminary school. Students from midwestern states and those who plan on serving in a local church ministry are given preference. Ph.D. students are not eligible. Must be between the ages of 25 and 55 and have a strong Christian faith.
Contact Opal Dancey Memorial Foundation, 45 South St., Croswell, MI 48422; 810-6794729.
The Society offers a variety of contests and competitions for original compositions and musical scores. Some programs are available only to members of the Society. Most require a taped performance of your original music.
Contact American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers Foundation, ASCAP Building, One Lincoln Plaza, New York, NY 10023-2399; 212-621-6327; {www.ascap.com}.
Two awards annually for student members of the American Society of Safety Engineers. Must be attending college full-time with a minimum GPA of 3.0, studying a safety engineering related major, and plan on
pursuing a career in safety engineering.
Contact American Society of Safety Engineers Foundation, 1800 E. Oakton, Des Plaines, lL 60018; 847-699-2929.
This program is open to women of any age who are residents of Maine, will be enrolled in a communications or mass communications related college program. Financial need, academic achievement, career goals,and interest in communications are the primary consideration.
Contact Maine Media Women, Attn: Katy Perry, Scholarship Committee, 9 Middle Street, Hallowell, ME 04347; 207-626-3242.
The P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education provides grants to women whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to resume studies due to changing demands in their lives. There must be a need for financial assistance with their educational expenses to improve their marketable skills. Must have been out of school for at least a year, must be within the last two years of finishing your degree, must be a citizen of either the United States or Canada.
Apply directly with a local P.E.O. Sisterhood chapter. Contact P.E.O. Sisterhood, 3700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312-2899, Attn: Executive Office.
Five awards are available, each up to $9,000 for female students from developing countries. Must show service to women and/or children. Must be 25 years of age or older. Must be planning on returning to your home country within two years.
Contact Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund, World Bank, Q-5-080, 1818 H Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20433; 202-473-5804;
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{Email: wservicesl@worldbank.org}.
This music competition is open to students who are blind, deaf, learning disabled, or physically disabled. An audition tape is required. Check with your local Very Special Arts Organization, or the address below for further information. Contact Very Special Arts and the Panasonic Electronics Company, 1300 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036; 800-933-8721; {www.vsarts.org}.
The Eight and Forty Scholarship, offered by the American Legion, was established to assist current registered nurses (RN’s) who wish to advance their career for positions in supervision, administration or teaching. Students are to have prospects of being employed in specific positions in hospitals, clinics, or health departments on completion of their education and the position must have a full-time and direct relationship to lung and respiratory control.
For more information, contact the address listed below. Contact The American Legion, Attn: Eight and Forty Scholarships, P.O. Box 1055, Indianapolis, IN 46206; { www.legion.org/educasst.htm }.
