Outside Scholarship Opportunities for Augsburg Students

A Gilman Scholarship enables American students to gain proficiency in diverse languages and cultures, skills that are critically important to their academic and career development.

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

To be eligible for a Gilman Scholarship, an applicant must:

• Be a citizen of the United States;
• Be an undergraduate student in good standing at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States (including both two-year and four-year institutions);
• Be receiving a Federal Pell Grant or provide proof that he/she will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of his/her study abroad program or internship;
• Be in the process of applying to, or accepted for, a study abroad or internship program of at least two weeks for community college students and three weeks for students from four-year institutions, in a single country and eligible for credit from the student’s home institution. Proof of program acceptance is required prior to award disbursement;
•  Students are eligible to apply for credit-bearing study abroad programs in a country with an overall Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2, according to the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisory System. Certain areas within these countries may be designated within the Travel Advisory as either “Do not travel to” (Level 4) or “Reconsider travel to” (Level 3) locations, as such; students will not be allowed to travel to these areas.

Students are not eligible to apply for programs in a country with an overall Level 3 or 4 Travel Advisory.

The Gilman Program, under the direction of the U.S. Department of State, aims to work with students to make scholarship experiences a success. Should a Travel Advisory change to a Level 3 or 4 after the student has been granted the award, the program will coordinate with participants to select a different destination study site that falls within the guidelines provided by the U.S. State Department Travel Advisory system.

APPLICATION COMPONENTS:

• Online application which includes uploading official transcripts.
• Online certifications from the applicant’s study abroad and financial aid advisor.

Both components must be completed by the deadlines in order for your application to be accepted. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered and extensions cannot be granted.

For more information and to apply, please click here!

The next deadline for Gilman scholarships is March 6 (for summer/fall 18 and AY 18-19). While this seems far away, we’ve already scheduled our workshops for this spring.

SallieMae is accepting entries for the Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for Graduate Students between January 10, 2018 and February 14, 2018.  This scholarship was established for students who will be enrolled at least half-time in post-secondary graduate study at an accredited graduate college or university in the United States for the entire 2018-2019 academic year.

Four (4) awards of $20,000 will be granted.  One award will be granted to students in each of the following fields of major:

• Business
• Law
• Medical/Dental
• Other graduate field of study

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for an award:

• Be a United States citizen or permanent resident of the United States, Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia
• Be a currently enrolled college senior, a prospective graduate student, or currently enrolled at postsecondary graduate school and will be enrolled in graduate study at least half time at an accredited graduate college or university in the United States for the entire 2018-2019 academic year
• Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)
• Demonstrate good moral character
• Permit release of information to Sallie Mae Bank for publicity and other marketing puposes

The program is administered by Scholarship America^®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarship, tuition assistance, and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or national origin.

Questions? Contact us.

Email: bridgingthedream@scholarshipamerica.org

To apply, please click here. 

The legal professionals at Berkowitz & Myer realize that education is the foundation to a successful career, but may not be financially feasible for students and their families.  For this reason, Berkowitz & Myer is proud to announce an annual $1,000 Scholarship Essay Contest.

The 2018 Essay Topic:

To participate in the contest, applicants should write a 600-word essay answering the following question:

Currently, under the Federal Bankruptcy Code, federal student loans are almost never eligible for discharge. Explain the pro’s and cons’s of whether Congress should change the Federal Bankruptcy Code to allow these loans to be discharged. Then, take a position and explain why you think federal student loans should or should not be allowed to be discharged in bankruptcy, like other unsecured debts (i.e. credit cards, medical bills, etc..).

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicant must be planning to enroll in an accredited United States College or University during the 2018-2019 academic year.

How to Apply

People who wish to participate should send their essay as an attachment in an email to berkowitzmyerscholarship@gmail.com by January 15, 2019 9 AM EST. In the body of the email, applicants should include the following information:

• Your name and phone number
• If you are under 18, contact information for your parents
• The name of the school you are attending or planning on attending
• Your current course of study
• The best way to contact you

Once the application period has ended, our scholarship committee will review the essays and choose a winner by January 31, 2019. The winner will be chosen considering the following factors:

• Originality
• Responsiveness to the question asked
• The quality of the writing
• The substantive content of the response

The winner’s check will be issued to directly to the student’s college or university.

For more information, please click here. 

The Bourdon Defence law firm understands the importance of an education. They also know firsthand the struggle that comes with financing that education. It is for this reason that Bourdon Defence is happy to announce a $1,000 annual scholarship. Students who will be attending a college or university in 2018-2019  in the United States/Canada are eligible to apply.

Scholarship Awards:

One (1) scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded.

Who Can Apply:

Any current high school senior, undergraduate, or law student who will be attending an accredited college, university or law school in 2018-2019 in the United States/Canada is eligible.

Essay Topic:

Submission Deadline:

To be considered, your materials for the scholarship must be submitted to bourdondefencescholarship@gmail.com by August 31, 2018 9 AM EST. Please include essay as a PDF/doc attachment. In the body of the email, you must include the school you are planning to attend/attending, residential address, and contact phone number. If you are under 18, you must include contact information for a parent/guardian. The winner of the scholarship will be announced on or before September 15, 2018.

Legal:

By applying for the Bourdon Defence, you agree to the use of your name, likeness, and essay on our website, and on other social media channels if you are chosen as one of our winners.

Only one winner will be selected. In the event that a winner fails to respond to notification on or before Sept 25, 2018, the winner’s prize will be forfeited and a new winner will be selected.

The one thousand dollar ($1,000.00) prize will be issued in the name of an accredited college or university of a winner’s choice and can be used towards any fees and/or expenses associated with the winner’s education.

For more information, please click here. 

Deadline: April 20, 2018

Scholarship eligibility

All students that are currently attending any educational institution and can provide proof of enrollment are eligible to apply for the scholarship. With the official proof, you are also required to submit a short biography with basic personal information and future goals.

How to apply?

In order to apply for the scholarship for Smart Vehicle Scholarship 2017/2018 you have to write a 700-word essay on this topic: ʺFuture cars and how I see themʺ. As the topic says, use your imagination, but at the same time base it on facts that you can find on credible websites or articles. Please format the essay in Times New Roman, size 12 in word or PDF and send it to this email address: scholarship@player-top.fr. The application is free of charge.

The deadline for the application is April 20th and the winner will be announced on April 25th. The main prize in the amount of $1000 will be mailed to the winner after the announcement.

All essays we receive automatically have the permission of the owners to be published on our website. Private data that are submitted within the application are kept safe and not revealed to the third parties.

For more information visit their site here!

• Minnesota Masonic Charities (MMC) owns and operates Minnesota Masonic Home (MMH) in Bloomington, MN.
• Since 2006, MMC has given away over $42 million in funds for charitable causes and subsidies.
• MMC was named the 2014 “Outstanding Philanthropic Organization” by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
• In partnership with Masonic Lodges and Chapters, we provide an annual average of $600,000 in matching and mission grants to Minnesota community organizations.
• We have provided $5 million in scholarship funds since 2007.
• MMC is the largest contributor to the University of Minnesota, having pledged $125 million toward cancer research and children’s health.
• Minnesota Masonic Home has been named a U.S. “Top Nursing Home” by U.S. News & World Report and has received two Baldrige “Commitment to Quality” bronze awards, one “Achievement in Quality” silver award, and is a five-star rated facility according to Medicare.gov.
• MMH offers the largest and one of the most respected transitional care units in Minnesota
• The new Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center is 50,000 square feet, offering a Masonic Museum & Library, auditorium and meeting/dining spaces.

Scholarship Award Categories

Signature Scholarships
Award: $5,000/year for up to four years or $20,000
Five (5) Signature Scholarships are provided each year to Minnesota high school students with a GPA of 3.9 or higher and an ACT score of 29 or more (or SAT score of 1350 or more). Applicants must plan to enroll in a four-year college program.

Legacy Scholarships
Award: $4,000/year for up to four years or $16,000
Ten (10) Legacy Scholarships are provided each year to Minnesota high school students with a GPA of 3.6 to 3.89 and an ACT score of 25 or more (or SAT score of 1200 or more). Applicants must plan to enroll in a four-year college program.

Heritage Scholarships
Award: $2,500/year for up to four years or $10,000
Twenty (20) Heritage Scholarships are provided each year to Minnesota high school students with a GPA of 3.0-3.59 and an ACT score of 22 or more (or SAT score of 1100 or more). Applicants must plan to enroll in a four-year college program.

Undergraduate Scholarships
Award: $2,000/year for up to three years or $6,000
Twenty (20) Undergraduate Scholarships are provided each year to current college freshman, sophomores or juniors who graduated from a Minnesota high school and have a GPA of 3.0 or above. Applicants must be enrolled in a four-year college program.

Vocational/Community College Scholarships
Award: $1,000/year for up to two years or $2,000
Twenty (20) Vocational Scholarships are provided each year to individuals who have graduated from a Minnesota high school and are interested in completing a two-year higher education program.

Masons & Stars Seeking Continuing Education
Minnesota Masonic Charities also offers Fraternal Scholarships to Members-in-good-standing of a Minnesota Masonic Lodge or OES Chapter only.

To find out more about these scholarships, visit their website here!

AreaVibes scores and ranks cities and neighborhoods across the United States based on the Livability of each area. We believe that education is a vital component to Livability, as well as the key to our children’s future. To show our support and to contribute to the nation’s future generation of students, we are offering educational scholarship awards.

Open to all legal residents of the United States attending high school, college or university between the ages of 16 to 25. Simply complete the application below to apply.

Next scholarship will be awared on: June 15, 2018
Deadline to apply: May 31, 2018

How You Apply

Simply complete and submit the application above to apply. Please ensure that you meet all of the qualifications listed below prior to submitting your application. You may submit one application per scholarship award; any additional applications will not be reviewed or considered.

Who Can Apply

You must be a US citizen between the ages of 16 and 25 and enrolled as a full-time high school student, college student, university student or enrolled in any other accredited institute of higher learning.

How It Works

The AreaVibes 250 for $2,500 scholarship is awarded twice per calendar year based on the 250 word essay submitted with the application above. The scholarship can be used to cover any education related expenses such as tuition, books, housing, etc. The winner will be contacted directly via email and announced on our scholarship winner’s page.

How The Winner Is Selected

Eligible applications that are submitted will be judged based on the applicant’s ability to showcase a well written, thoughtfully and purposefully composed essay about subject above. All winners will be asked to verify their age as well as their enrollment in either high school, college, university or any accredited institute of higher learning.

About The Essay

The essay must be submitted in English, grammatically correct and no longer than 250 words.

To apply, please click here. 

FactsChronicle is a news website, mainly covers technology to keep its readers informed about all the titbits of the tech world. It intends to provide you the most accurate information about latest gadgets, games, apps, innovation and inventions, and whatnot.

But we believe that there’s always room for more research and information, which is why we have created FactsChronicle Digital Marketing Scholarship for creative college students to contribute in the technical support we provide to the world.

GUIDELINES TO APPLY:

The entry to our scholarship program only requires you to write a creative and informative article on the topic: The Future Of Digital Marketing

The word count of your article should be at least 1000 words.

Plagiarized content or paraphrasing will not be tolerated. Make sure that your article does not violate any copyrights.

ELIGIBILITY:

It only requires you to be a student of any community or state college or university during the 2017-2018 academic year. There’s no restriction on age and academic merit. You will be judged on your ability of creative writing only.

SUBMISSION:

When you’re done with your article, proofread it and double check on grammar. If satisfied, email it to us at scholarship@factschronicle.com

Required Information and Documents:

• Your Full Name
• Your Email Address
• Your College or University Name
• Your Field of Study
• Your College or Uni ID card

DEADLINE:

Your article must be submitted before July 15, 2018. The entries received after the deadline will not be entertained.

The winner will be announced in two weeks after the deadline and the $1500 scholarship prize will be awarded to him/her via Paypal or a cheque.

GOOD LUCK!

For more information, please click here.