To learn about nationally offered scholarships that may be available to you, please review the following scholarships and click on the corresponding links for additional eligibility information.

The A. Patrick Charnon Scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate students who have been accepted to or who are currently enrolled in a four-year college or university. Students who value tolerance, compassion and respect for all people in their communities, and who have demonstrated their commitments to theses values by their actions will be considered. In addition to an official transcript and three letters of recommendation, you must submit a typed two- to four- page essay on how community service experiences have shaped your life and how you will use your college education to build communities in a manner consistent with Pat Charnon’s values of compassion, tolerance, generosity and respect.
Application deadline: March 31, 2007
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The aBetterEarth Essay Contest is available to undergraduate or graduate students who are 25 years of age or younger as of May 31, 2006. You must read the articles on the sponsor’s website and submit an essay of 2,500 words or less on the following topic: How are economic development and environmental quality related? What institutional frameworks will allow individuals in the developing world to solve environmental problems and eradicate poverty?
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The Adellson Scholars Program is available to students between the ages of 16 and 25 who are attending, or in the process of being admitted to, an accredited college or university program in 2006 or 2007. You must submit an essay of no less than 250 words on one of the topics listed on the sponsor’s website.
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The Admiral Mike Boorda Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate students who possess a current Navy or Marine Corps identification card. You must be enrolled in either the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP) or the Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP) to be eligible. You must also be a high school graduate (or the equivalent) and have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Application deadline: May 1, 2007
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The Akademos/TextbookX.com 2007 Spring Scholarship in partnership with the Internationalist Magazine is available to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in good standing at an accredited college or university in the United States between November 1, 2006 and April 30, 2007. You must be a legal resident of the United States or an international student with a valid visa. Applicants must apply online for this scholarship and write a 250- to 750-word essay on the following topic: What is the future of the printed book?
Application deadline: April 30, 2007
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The All-Ink.com College Scholarship Program is available to students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university with a minimum 2.5 GPA. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to be considered. To apply, you must submit a 50- to 200-word essay on who has had the greatest impact on your life and a 50- to 200-word essay on what you hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after college.
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The American Council of the Blind Scholarship is open to legally blind students who are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies. You must submit an autobiographical sketch of no more than two pages, a certification of legal blindness, transcripts, a letter of recommendation and proof of acceptance or enrollment from a post-secondary school.
Application deadline: March 1, 2007
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest is open to undergraduate students. To participate, you must read the novel Atlas Shrugged and write an essay on a selected topic that can be found on the website. Essays are judged on both style and content. The winning essay must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of the book. Complete contest guidelines are available on the website.
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The aWorldConnected Essay Contest is available to full-time undergraduate and graduate students who are 25 years of age or younger as of May 31, 2006. You must watch/read the works indicated on the sponsor’s website and write an essay of less than 2,500 words. You may touch on any of the themes raised in the video or article and address any other examples, relevant issues or ideas that you think the author has neglected.
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The CarDonors.com Scholarship is available to students who are attending or planning to attend an accredited U.S. college in the 2006-2007 school year. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be in good standing at your current institution. This award is offered every three months and the deadlines are: May 31, August 31, December 31 and March 15.
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The Collegiate Inventors Competition is open to students who have been enrolled full time in a college or university over the past 12 months. You must submit an original idea, process or technology that will be judged on originality and inventiveness, as well as on its potential value to society (socially, environmentally and economically), and on its range or scope of use. Up to four students may work together as a team. However, only one prize will be awarded per entry.
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The Council of College and Military Educators Scholarship is available to military service members working toward the completion of higher education degrees. You must be working on associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree and submit a two- to three-page essay on the topic: What has your experience been pursuing a degree while serving in the military and how will the $500 scholarship be used to enable you to meet your educational goals?
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship is available to students aspiring to attend a two- or four-year college, trade school, technical institute or other post-secondary education program. You must submit an essay answering the following question: Why is the completion of a post-secondary program important to you and what do you hope to achieve once you get a degree?
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The Delaying The Real World Fellowship is available to students who are ages 21 to 29 and are U.S. citizens. You must propose, in writing via email, what you would do if you could postpone the 9-5 grind. Your idea should be a gutsy and worthwhile adventure in the spirit of Delaying the Real World and the young adventurers who fill the book to be eligible.
Application deadline: April 14, 2007
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

These scholarships range from $250 to $1000 awarded each semester. The scholarships provide financial support for students from diverse backgrounds who have experienced economic hardship or excelled academically. Educational Opportunity Program Scholarships help students achieve their dreams of academic achievement and success in life.
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The Elder & Leemaur Publishers University Writing Scholarship is available to university students. You must submit an essay no longer than 500 words on one of the topics listed on the sponsor’s website to be eligible.
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The Excellence in Predicting the Future Award is available to encourage students to pursue economics or simply to learn more about the world they live in. The award winners are chosen based on their performance in a contest. You must sign up for a free account on the cenimar.com website and then use the Cenimar Prediction Market to buy and sell predictions about the future in the same way that you might buy and sell corporate stock on a commercial stock market. The prediction market trading is done using play money that is provided at no cost. There are six contest deadlines each year with the first contest on June 10, 2006 and the others on the 10th of every second month thereafter.
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The Frank O’Neill Memorial Scholarship is available to students attending a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other post-secondary education program in the 2006-2007 academic year. You must submit an essay of fewer than 750 words on how one instance of peer pressure has made a positive or negative impact on your life and if given the chance, would you change this instance.
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The Gates Millennium Scholars competition is funded by Bill and Melinda Gates, who donate significant amounts of money to charity, including funding for this program.
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The Get Out of Debt Scholarship is available to entering and current undergraduate and graduate students attending a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other post-secondary education program in the 2006-2007 academic year. You must demonstrate a need for help with your higher education bill due to credit card or other debt and you may not already be receiving or already have been awarded a full-tuition scholarship or waiver from another source.
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The Global Solutions Flash Movie Contest is available to high school students, college students, graduate students, aspiring artists, multimedia designers and activists who have an interest in international affairs. You must answer the following question: Why do you think global problems matter to Americans and what can Americans do about them? This contest is open to students of all majors, though those interested in international relations, political science, government, human rights, computer science, graphic design and IT are particularly encouraged to apply. This is your chance to inspire listeners through your own vision of how America can work with other countries to create a safer and better world.
Application deadline: April 1, 2007
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The Hattie M. Strong Foundation Loan is an interest-free loan available to American students, studying in the United States or abroad, who are entering their final year in a baccalaureate or graduate degree program. This is a competitive loan program taking into consideration your level of motivation, financial need, self-reliance and scholastic record. You must write to the Foundation, giving a brief personal history and identification of the educational institution you are attending, your field of study, your anticipated graduation date and the amount of funds needed. If you qualify for consideration for a loan, a formal application will be sent to you to be completed and returned to the Foundation. Please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope with your application.
Application deadline: March 31, 2007
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund, College Scholarship Program is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students who are of Hispanic background. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have completed a minimum of 12 semester credits of undergraduate work from an accredited college in the United States or Puerto Rico.
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The iLiberty Essay Contest is available to full-time students. You must submit an essay of no more than 2,500 words based on a video about tobacco regulation and smoking bans. The video can be found on the sponsor’s website. Your essay must address the following: Should government intervene in our lives to prevent us from making choices that might make us sick, injure us or even kill us? How do we strike a balance between public health and individual liberty?
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The Incight Go-Getter Scholarship is available to disabled students who are entering or attending college. You must have a physical disability, including sight, hearing and learning disabilities; have a minimum 2.5 GPA; and submit an essay and letter of recommendation to be eligible.
Application deadline: May 2, 2007
For submission and selection criteria, please see visit the website.

The La Unidad Latina Foundation Scholarship is available to Hispanic undergraduate and graduate students. You must have a GPA between 2.8 and 3.6 to be eligible for this award. Undergraduate students must have completed at least one full-time year of study and may be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in any field. Graduate students must have completed at least one full-time semester of study and must be pursuing a master’s degree in one of the following areas: master of arts, master of science, master of public administration/policy, master of social work, master of education or master of divinity.
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The Lagrant Foundation Scholarship is open to full-time minority sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students who are U.S. citizens majoring in public relations, marketing or advertising. Undergraduate students must have a minimum 2.75 GPA to be considered. Graduate students must have a minimum of two semesters left to complete their master’s degree and have a minimum 3.2 GPA. In addition to your application, you must write an essay detailing your career goals, accomplishments and the reasons why you should be selected for the award. If you are chosen to receive this scholarship, you must attend the Lagrant Foundation’s career development and awards reception.
Application deadline: February 28, 2007
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The Lincoln Forum Scholarship Prize Essay Contest is open to full-time undergraduate students. To be eligible, you must write an essay on this topic: Lincoln and the Mexican-American War.
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The MoneyMatters101.com 2007 Winter Scholarship Award is available to students attending a college or university in the United States. You must have a minimum 2.3 GPA and submit an essay, maximum of 750 words, which addresses the following question: Many people are swimming in an ocean of debt and based on studies, it's not getting any better. In your opinion is credit too easy to obtain?
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The Montgomery GI Bill is available to active-duty military veterans, selected Reserve military personnel and dependents of military veterans who are permanently disabled or deceased due to a service-related condition. This program may be used toward degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training, correspondence courses, entrepreneurship training and fees for licenses or certifications.
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The Naval Intelligence Essay Contest is open to anyone interested in naval intelligence. You must write a 2,500-word essay on the topic: the changing role of naval intelligence in the global war. The winner will have his/her essay published in Proceedings magazine and win a $1,000 prize, five-year membership in the Naval Intelligence Professionals, one to three Naval Institute Press books, and a one-year membership in the Naval Institute. The second-place entrant will receive a one-year membership in the Naval Intelligence Professionals and the U.S. Naval Institute.
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The OP Loftbed Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are U.S. citizens and are attending an accredited college or university in the United States during the 2006-2007 school year. This award is based on your responses to a list of questions found on the sponsor’s website.
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The Patricia M. McNamara Memorial Scholarship is available to students who are attending college or will be attending college within a year of the award deadline. You must submit an essay on the following topic: In 1000 words or less, write about the best trait or traits of someone you have looked up to in your life.
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The Pickett and Hatcher Educational Fund Loan is available to full-time students enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with a broad liberal education component. You must be a U.S citizen and entering freshmen must have a minimum ACT score of 20 and a minimum SAT score of 950. This loan is not granted for law, medicine or ministry careers.
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The Special People in Need Scholarship is available to students with disabilities. You must demonstrate financial need to be considered. Additionally, you must have your educational institution serve as your sponsor, with the institution serving as the award applicant. Two letters of recommendation are also required to be considered for this renewable award.
Application deadline: May 1, 2007
For submission and selection criteria, please write to: Special People in Need, Attn: Irene Peterson, Citicorp Center, Suite 3700, 500 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60661-2511.

The StraightForward Media Business School Scholarship is available to business students. Students with related majors and/or specialties, such as economics, finance, marketing, management, etc., will also be eligible.
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The Straightforward Media Minority Scholarship is available to current and prospective students of color.
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The Teacher Scholarship is available to students who are majoring in education and plan to be a teacher.
Application deadline: Varies
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

The Surety Industry Scholarship for Minority Students is available to full-time minority students at accredited four-year educational institutions. You must be majoring in accounting, business, finance, insurance or risk management; have a minimum 3.0 GPA; and be a U.S. citizen to be eligible. Letters of recommendation are also required.
Application deadline: April 30, 2007
For submission and selection criteria, please visit the website.

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