"And Now...A Word From Our Planet" Award
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Students compose radio ads intended to educate listeners on environmental issues
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$500-$1000
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www.awordfromourplanet.org
www.populationeducation.org
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"Will To Win" Asthma Athlete Scholarship
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Must have asthma. Senior with community service, leadership, academic achievement
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Not specified
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"Will to Win" Asthma Athletic Scholarship , Schering/Key Pharmaceuticals , 2918 N 72nd Street , Omaha, NE 68134
1-800-558-7305
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Alabama Farmers Cooperative and Auburn University
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Enrolled in Ag with business, 3.0 GPA, nomination by local Co-Op store, essay
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$5000 per year for 4 years
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Pick up applications at local Co-Op store
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Alabama G.I. Dependents Scholarship
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Parents must have had Military experience
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$7000.00 / full tuition
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www.va.state.al.us/scholarship.htm
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Alabama Math and Science Scholarship
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Must be resident of Alabama, attend school in Alabama, Pursue teaching degree in Math or Science.
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$4000 renewable with 3.0 GPA. Agree to teach for 5 years in system with critical needs. For use during Junior or senior year.
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Dr. Jayne Meyer, Asst.Supt., AL State Dept of Education, PO Box 302101 , Montgomery, AL 36130
334-242-9560
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Alabama National Guard Education Assistance Program
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Enrolled full or part-time; must have served in AFNG or ANG
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$500 - $1000
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www.ache.state.al.us
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Alabama Nursing Scholarship Program
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Alabama resident enrolled in nursing in state, must work 1 year in Alabama
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Varies
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Applications at financial aid offices at colleges
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Amy Writing Awards
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Essay relating God's word to current issues and author's skill in presenting a biblical answer to questions about meaning of life.
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Not Specified
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www.amyfound.org
amyfoundtn@aol.com
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Collegiate Inventors Competition
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Students to share their inventive ideas with the world. Exploration in invention, science, engineering, technology, and other creative endeavors
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$15,000
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http://www.invent.org/collegiate/overview.html
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Federal Aid First
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Federal Aid First explains the differences between federal and private student loans, the various kinds of federal student loans offered, and the dollar amounts available. Included are details on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is the starting point for obtaining financial assistance for college.
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Needs bases
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http://www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov
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Institutional Scholarship Waivers
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Awarded at Alabama 2-year institutions for high academic achievement
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Full Tuition
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Contact Junior College for application
http://www.ache.state.al.us/Students & Parents/PayingforCollege.htm
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Jay Shalmoni Memorial Holocaust Art & Writing Contest
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Write an essay or create an art project based on an interview with a Holocaust survivor
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Varies
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www.remembertoteach.com/entryform.htm
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John and Eula Mae Baugh SYSCO Scholarship
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Applicant or parent must be employed by SYSCO
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$1,000 - $2,000
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http://www.sysco.com/aboutus/SocialResponsibility/aboutus_workplace_sp.html
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L. Ron Hubbard Writers and Illustrators of the Future
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Amateur writer of any age may submit original prose or illustrations.
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Varies
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www.writersofthefuture.com
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Louise NACCA Memorial Trust
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For visual, hearing or physical impairment. Financial need
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Varies
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tamara,morales2@firstunion.com
908-598-3582
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Olin Livesey Scholarship Fund
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Good scholarship, leadership, school and community participation
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Varies
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www.pe.net/scholars/ollsf
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Parke-Davis Epilepsy Scholarship
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Student currently receiving treatment for epilepsy
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Not stated
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www.parentsinc.org/finaid/aid7352.html
1-800-AWARD-PD
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Police Officers and Fire Fighters Survivors Education Assistance
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Dependent of full time officials killed in the line of duty
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$2,000-$5,000
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www.ache.state.al.us
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Robert C. Byrd Scholarship
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High academic achievement: nominated by counselor
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$1,500
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Counselor
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STATE OF ALABAMA FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
(Various grants)
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Resident of Alabama studying in Alabama
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$300 - $2500
Needs bases
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http://www.ache.state.al.us/StudentAsst/Programs.htm
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Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer College Scholarship
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Children of a parent who has died from breast cancer. Financial need.
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Not specified
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http://cms.komen.org/komen/GrantsProgram/AwardsScholarships/CollegeScholarshipAwards/index.htm
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Tall Clubs International Scholarship
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Open to seniors meeting heighth requirements : Men 6'2" Women 5'10"
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Not specified
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www.tall.org/teens/teenscholr/tshow.cfm
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United Negro College Fund
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Must be African-American enrolled at UNCF approved school.
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Varies
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Program Services Dept., United Negro College Fund, 8260 Willow Oaks Corp. Dr., Fairfax, VA 22031
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Vocational Rehabilitation Scholarship
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Must provide proof of disability or physical challenge
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Varies
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http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/nidrr/index.html
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Voice of Democracy Program
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Students 10-12 record on audio cassette a three to five minute essay on assigned topic
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Not stated
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www.vfw.org - programs - youth development
1-816-968-1117
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Young American Creative Patriotic Art Award
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Students 9-12 may submit patriotic art on paper or canvas
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Not stated
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www.ladiesauxvfw.com/ypatart.html
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Actions Speak Scholarship
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FBLA member, transcript, 2 letters of recommendation telling of volunteer/fundraising activities.
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$1000 - $4000
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Apr 15
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Future Business Leaders of America , Attn: Scholarship Coordinator , 1912 Association Drive , Reston, VA 22091
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AMVETS National Four-year Scholarship
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Child or grandchild of veteran who is member of AMVETs
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$1000
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Apr 15
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AMVETS National Hdq., 4647 Forbes Bldv. , Lanham, MD 20706
301-459-9600 ext.3043
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Heinz Food Service Scholarship
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For school food service professionals who are members of the professional association and their children. 3.0 GPA
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Up to $2500
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Apr. 1
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American School Food Service Association 700 S Washington St, Ste 300 Alexandria, VA 22314
703-739-3900 Ext 150
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Lucinda Todd Book Scholarship
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Minority student with 3.0 GPA who will pursue teacher education degree
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$300
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Apr. 7
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brownfound@juno.com www.brownvboard.org/foundation/scholarships
785-235-3939
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Alabama Home Builders Foundation Scholarship
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Alabama resident pursuing a construction-related degree at an Alabama school
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Not stated
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April 1
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800-746-4222
www.hbaa.org
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American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship
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Alabama resident descendant of war veteran
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$850
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April 1
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American Legion Auxiliary
334-262-1176
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Engineering Council of Birmingham
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Shelby county senior majoring in engineering
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$1,000
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April 1
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Engineering Council of Birmingham, Inc., Attn: Sandy Wood, 7003 Alice Road, McCalla, AL 35111
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Jackie Robinson Scholarship
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Minority, need, leadership, high academics, essay
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Up to $6000
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April 1
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Scholarship Program, Jackie Robinson Foundation
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John Gyles Education Awards
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Apply during last half of senior year, 2.7 GPA, send SASE for application
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Up to $3000
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April 1
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Secretary, John Gyles Education Awards, PO Box 4808, Frederiction, New Brunswick E3B 5G4 Canada
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Alabama Association of School Boards District V Fine Arts Scholarship
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Completed 1st semester of Senior year. Participated in Fine Arts at least 3 years. 3.2 GPA overall, 4.0 GPA fine arts.
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$500
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April 12
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Mr. John Hackett, Jr.; President, AASB District V; Scholarship Selection Committee; Fairfield City Board of Education; P.O. Box 110; Fairfield, Alabama 35064.
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Dolphin Scholarship
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Children of members of Submarine Force, academics, need, activities
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$3000
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April 15
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Dolphin Scholarship Foundation , Attn: Scholarship Administrator , 5040 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 104A , Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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Friends in Art Scholarship
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Blind or visually impaired students
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$1,000
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April 15
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Majoring in music, drama, art, or creative writing.
Contact: Harvey Miller 402 French Broad Street
Brevard, NC 28712-3410
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund
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Hispanic US citizens, field of Business, 3.0 GPA, need
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April 15
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Hispanic College Fund, Inc. Scholarship Coordinator One Thomas Circle NW, Ste 375 Washington, DC 20005-5802
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Tourism Foundation Yellow Ribbon Scholarship
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Hearing Impaired
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April 15
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Interest in Tourism/travel or hotel/restaurant management
GPA: 3.0
Contact www.ntfounline.org
Or National Tourism Foundation 546 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40508 800-682-8886
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Robert O. Finley, III Foundation Scholarship
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Child of Berry High School graduate, athletic participation, strong character, essay, good GPA
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$5,000 over 4 years
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April 20
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NO-Addiction Campaign Essay Contest
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All high school students. 300 word essay telling why you have chosen to stay away from drugs and alcohol and what you are personally doing to further prevention and awareness in your school and community
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$500
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April 26
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(800) No-Addiction
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Holocaust Remembrance Project
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Grades 9-12. 1200 word essay.
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$5000 plus trip to Washington, D.C.
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April 30
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www.hoplocaust.hklaw.com
tholcomb@hklaw.com
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OFA National Scholarship/Cary Family Scholarship
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Have been in foster care for at least one year by 18th birthday
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$2,000 - $6,000
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April 5
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Tina Raheem: tinar@orphan.or www.orphan.org
571-203-0270
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Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program
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Students with financial or other disadvantaged background, application, 3.0 GPA, Alabama resident, SASE
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April 30
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National Institutes of Health 7550 Wisconsin Avenue, Rm 102, Bethesda, MD 20814-3559
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