USA Scolarship - Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship

Xerox Corporation is offering Technical Minority USA Scholarship in sciences or engineering. Technical Minority Scholarship awards between $1,000 and $10,000 to qualified minorities (African American, Asian, Pacific Island, and Native American, Native Alaskan, or Hispanic descent) enrolled in a technical degree program at the bachelor level or above. The students must be academic high-achievers (3.0 or better GPA). Students must be US citizens or visa-holding permanent residents of minority community. Students will be notified by December 31st.

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is provided to study Chemistry, Information Management, Computing & Software Systems, Material Science, Printing Management Science, Laser Optics, Physics, Material Science, Engineering (Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Imaging, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Optical, or Software)

Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing undergraduate degree level.

Scholarship Provider: Xerox Corporation

Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be academic high-achievers (3.0 or better GPA). 
• Applicants must be US citizens or visa-holding Permanent Residents of African American, Asian, Pacific Island, Native American, Native Alaskan, or Hispanic descent.
• They must be enrolled as a full time undergraduate or graduate student in any of the following technical fields.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: This Minority USA scholarship is available to US Citizens and individuals with Permanent Resident visas.

Scholarship Description: The Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship provides funding to minority students enrolled in one of the technical sciences or engineering disciplines. This scholarship is available to US Citizens and individuals with Permanent Resident visas. The scholarship is not available to spouses and children of Xerox employees. To ease your application process, we have established the following pre-application.

Number of awards offered: Not Known

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? Technical Minority Scholarship that awards between $1,000 and $10,000 to qualified minorities enrolled in a technical degree program at the bachelor level or above.

Selection Criteria: The application makes note that the high school GPA will be considered for first year college students.

Notification: Winners and non-winners will be notified by December 31st. Individuals not selected to receive an award are eligible to submit another application for the next year.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically or by post.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application closing date for Technical Minority USA Scholarship is before September 30, 2013.

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USA Scholarship - HSF/ Walmart Foundation High School Scholarship

The Walmart Foundation High School Scholarship Program is available on a competitive basis to graduating high school seniors of Hispanic heritage from selected geographical locations. Students must be enrolled full-time as a first year freshmen during the 2013-2014 academic year. Awards are in the amount of $2,500.

Eligibility Requirements 

• Be of Hispanic heritage
• Be a U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident with permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired)
• Be a graduating high school senior with plans to enroll full-time in a degree-seeking program at a four-year accredited U.S. institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2013-2014 academic year.
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale
• Must permanently reside in one of the following metropolitan locations:
• Baltimore
• Boston
• Chicago
• Detroit
• Los Angeles
• Miami
• Minneapolis
• New York
• Philadelphia
• Portland
• Sacramento
• San Diego
• San Francisco
• Seattle
• Washington, D.C.
• Must be willing to participate in a one-year retention program during the 2013-2014 academic year.
• Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

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USA Scholarship - Google-SVA Scholarship

Student Veterans of America & Google have partnered to provide eight (8) $10,000 scholarships to student veterans via SVA's network! Eligible students must be pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in Computer Science, or a closely related field. These student veterans have the potential to usher in a new generation of American progress and to address some of our nation's most pressing needs. This partnership will support the tech-savvy professionals that are well equipped to answer the challenges of tomorrow. The 2013 Google-SVA Scholarship application will close March 31, 2013 at 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time. Student veterans must complete an online application, attach the required documents, and arrange their letters of reference be provided by the deadline to be considered.

ELIGIBILITY

All successful candidates must:

• Be entering their junior or senior year of undergraduate study, or be enrolled in a graduate program for the 2013-2014 academic year.
• Be attending full-time at an accredited four-year university in the United States for the 2013-2014 academic year (if graduating in December, the award will be half the amount).
• Be enrolled in Computer Science or Computer Engineering program, or a closely related technical field.
• Demonstrate a commitment to and passion for computer science and technology.
• Demonstrate leadership and engagement in their community.
• Be a current student veteran, as proven by a DD-214 and transcript.
• Have received an honorable discharge, or is in good standing with his/her branch of service.

Related technical fields may include:

• Software Engineering
• Electrical Engineering (with a heavy computer science course load)
• Computer Engineering
• Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Applied Networking
• System Administration

Related technical fields DO NOT include:

• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering

ESSAY

Please provide answers to the following 3 essay questions (maximum of 300-500 words per essay). Your word document should clearly specify each answer by number.

1. What sparked your interest in computer science?  How did this lead you to major in computer science and what do you hope to accomplish with your degree?  In your answer, please describe how your experiences have influenced the goals you have for yourself.
2. Please give us 1-2 examples of how you have exhibited leadership.  Explain how you were influential and what you were trying to achieve.  These need not be demonstrated through formal or traditional leadership roles.  Think broadly and examine the many ways you are having an effect on the members of your technical community, your chapter, your university, or your broader community.
3. Please describe the most significant computer science project or research you have worked on, how you approached key technical challenges, and what you gained from the experience.  It might have been a class assignment, a research project, or other work or volunteer experience.  If the project was team-based, specify your individual role and contributions in the project.

LETTERS OF REFERENCE

You must arrange for your references to send their letters directly to SVA via scholarships@studentveterans.org by the deadline to be considered.  The email should contain in the subject, "2013 Google-SVA Scholarship Letter of Reference for (Provide Your Name)".  Or, they can mail their letter directly to SVA's office at the address below.  All letters must be received by the deadline, March 31, 2013 at 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time,to be considered.  Once received, SVA's staff will attach your letters to your application.  The letters must be sent by the author, and SVA will not accept any letters sent by the applicant.

Student Veterans of America
c/o Google-SVA Scholarship Committee
1625 K Street NW #320
Washington, DC  2006

Students must submit a complete application, including:

• Current copy of your Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Unofficial copy or current university transcripts
• Two letters of reference from a professor, adviser or supervisor
• Responses to essay questions, as jointly determined by Google and SVA
• DD-214, Certificate of Discharge

QUESTIONS

Should you have any questions, or experience any problems, please submit a contact form so an SVA team member may help you.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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USA Scholarship - Charles L. Bacon Memorial Scholarships for Missouri State

The American Legion Department of Missouri offers Charles L. Bacon Memorial Scholarships in USA. The students must be a member of The American Legion Family, i.e., Legion Member, Auxiliary Member, S.A.L. Member or a descendant. Two awards of $500.00 each are awarded. Applicants must be unmarried dependent under the age of 21 and resident of Missouri. Students must have enrolled in the accredited college /university in USA. Scholarship is given for first fall semester of a college /university. Scholarship must be used the first fall semester of a college /university following graduation from high school. Applications should be sent by post till April 20, 2013.

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is provided to learn any of the courses offered by the college/university at undergraduate level.

Course Level: Scholarship is for the first fall semester of a college /university following graduation from high school.

Scholarship Provider: The American Legion Department of Missouri

Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility: 

• Applicant must have served in the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force or Coast Guard for a minimum of 90 days and received an Honorable Discharge. Photocopy of DD-214, Discharge or Separation papers must be included with application. 
• Applicant must be enrolled or accepted, as a full time student, in an accredited vocational technical college, college or university in the state of Missouri. A letter from the institution must be attached to application.
• Applicant must be a resident of the state of Missouri. 
• The scholarship must be used the following semester after it is awarded.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of USA can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The $500.00 scholarship award will be paid at the beginning of the student’s first semester at their college of choice. Registrar’s certification of enrollment is required before payment will be made. A check will be issued to joint payees, the recipient and the Scholarship and Awards Officer or equivalent official at the school.

Number of awards offered: Two scholarships are awarded of $500.00 each.

Duration of award(s): Not known

What does it cover? The $500.00 scholarship award will be paid at the beginning of the student’s first semester at their college of choice.

Selection Criteria: Consideration for scholarship will be determined annually for high school graduates in NEED of financial aid to attend a college / university.

Notification: Recipients will be notified after July 1, 2013.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application closing date is April 20, 2013.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Source : 2013 Charles L. Bacon Memorial USA Scholarships : 2013 2014 Scholarship Positions

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USA Scholarship - SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes

For the eighth consecutive year SunTrust is pleased to offer the Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes where students can win a $1,000 scholarship for education expenses at a 2 or 4 year public or private college/university located in the U.S.

If you are a high school senior planning to attend college or a current college student who will be continuing their undergraduate studies in the fall of 2013, you are eligible to enter our sweepstakes. Fifteen drawings will be held and one winner will be chosen every two weeks from October 26, 2012 through May 10, 2013.

• Registration begins September 14th and first drawing will be held on October 26th
• Free to enter and eligibility not based on GPA or financial need
• Your permanent address must be in one of the following states: AL, GA, FL, MD, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV or the District of Columbia (DC)
• One entry per drawing, but students can register again for each drawing period
• Checks are made payable to winner's college of attendance

SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes
Official Rules

No Purchase or Obligation Necessary. A purchase or obligation does not improve one's chance of winning.

1. To Enter: The Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes begins on 9/14/12 and ends 5/10/13 ("Sweepstakes Period"). To enter, student must complete an online entry form by accessing the SunTrust Education Loans Web site page (suntrusteducation.com). Entries are limited to one per person during each drawing period. Or, entrants can hand-print their name, date of birth, address, city, state, zip, day and evening phone numbers, and the words "SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes" on a 3"x 5"card, and mail it in a stamped #10 envelope to: SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes, P.O. Box 27172, Richmond, VA, 23261-7172. Mail-in entries will be entered into the applicable drawings based upon the date the entry is received. Alternate entries are limited to one submission per name or address, per drawing period. One winner will be chosen every two weeks from October 26, 2012 through May 10, 2013. Entries must be received by 05/10/13 for final drawing at 5 p.m. ET on that date. No mechanical reproductions permitted. Entries become the property of SunTrust Education Loans and will not be returned.
2. Eligibility: Sweepstakes is open to any legal resident of the 50 United States ("U.S.") and the District of Columbia (DC) who is either a high school senior during the 2012-2013 school year, or a current undergraduate college student who is planning to enroll in the Fall of 2013 in a U.S. Department of Education Title IV eligible, 2 or 4 year public or private college or university. The college or university must be located in one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia (DC). Winners will be chosen from those with a permanent address in one of the following states: AL, GA, FL, MD, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV and the District of Columbia (DC). Entrants must be at least 13 years of age. It is free to enter and eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need. Employees of SunTrust Banks Inc., their respective Member financial institutions and advertising and promotion agencies of SunTrust Banks, Inc., including ByteJam, and each of their respective parents, related, subsidiary and affiliated companies and their immediate family members (spouse, and parents, children and siblings, regardless of where they live) and persons living in the households of each of these individuals, whether related or not, are ineligible. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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