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Outside Scholarships 

The following scholarship listings are offered outside of Thomas University. Please carefully review the qualifications and requirements for any scholarship before applying.  Be sure to submit the required information by the appropriate deadline associated with the scholarship.

Abbott & Fenner Scholarship

Award:  $1,000

Requirement:  Must be either a high school junior or senior OR currently enrolled in a postsecondary institution

Application:  Submit an essay between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following:

What was the most difficult time in your life, and why? How did your perspective on life change as a result of this difficulty?

Submit essay to:  scholarships@abbottandfenner.com.  Be sure to include your full name as well as your mailing address.

Deadline:  June 15, 2012

B.Davis Scholarship

Award:  $1,000

Requirement:  Must be either a high school junior or senior OR currently enrolled in a postsecondary institution

Application:  Discuss, in less than 1000 words, how your education has contributed to who you are today, or how it will affect who you will become.

Submit your short essay via email to awards@studentawardsearch.com. Be sure to include where you are currently attending along with your future academic plans.

Website:  http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm 

Deadline:  May 28, 2012

BigSun Scholarship

The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. They are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award regardless of the sport in which they participate.

Award:  $500

Qualifications:

  • High school senior

OR

  • Currently attending a postsecondary institute
  • Currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community

How to Apply:  Submit a short essay answering the following:

How has your education contributed to who you are today? Why do you want to earn a college education?

All essay submissions should be sent to athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com. 

Deadline:  June 22, 2012

BrainTrack Nursing Scholarship

Awards:  Winner - $1000 & Runner up - $500

This scholarship helps current students pay for their education in the nursing field. Entrants must respond to essay questions that are geared toward helping people evaluate nursing as a potential career path.

Requirements:

  • Must have at least one semester of credits towards graduation with an appropriate degree in nursing (undergraduate or graduate)
  • Must be enrolled in one or more relevant classes at the time of the entry deadline
  • May be enrolled either part-time or full-time
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, have permanent resident status, or have an appropriate student visa
  • May be enrolled in an on-campus and/or online program
  • May submit only one entry every 12 months

Winners will be selected based on the creativity, focus, overall thoughtfulness, accuracy, and practical value of their responses to essay questions.

Application:  Click here to apply online.

Deadlines:  November 1st & March 1st

Campus RN

 

Nursing Jobs GeorgiaApply for the CampusRN Scholarship Program 

Deadline:  April 1, 2012
Apply for one of six $2500.00 scholarships. One student will be awarded from each region of states. See the CampusRN site for more information.

 

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Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Awards:  Amounts vary by scholarship

Requirements:

  • Be of HIspanic heritage
  • Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired)
  • Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Have plans to enroll full-time in a degree-seeking program at a 2- or 4-year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2012-2013 academic year
  • Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Other requirements may vary by scholarship

Application:  Apply online at https://apply.hsf.net/applications/ 

Scholarships are available for different categories of students:

Deadline:  Varies by scholarship

Mary Blake Single Parent Nursing Scholarship

Award:  $500

Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be a single parent
  • Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited school of nursing
  • Must provide transcripts showing a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or greater, or show an ACT score of at least 28 or an SAT score of at least 1250
  • Must submit an essay of at least 500 words describing why you are uniquely deserving of this award

Application:  Apply online here.

Deadline:  June 15, 2012

Nursing Scholarship Program

Benefits

In exchange for a minimum 2-year service commitment at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses, the Nursing Scholarship Program pays:
  • tuition
  • eligible fees
  • other reasonable costs, such as books, clinical supplies/instruments and uniforms.
  • monthly stipend ($1,289 for the 2012-2013 school year)

Eligibility

  • U.S. citizens (born or naturalized), nationals or lawful permanent residents
  • enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a professional nursing degree program (baccalaureate, graduate, associate degree, or diploma) at accredited school of nursing located in a U.S. state or territory
  • begin classes no later than September 30
  • free from any Federal judgment liens
  • free from existing service commitments
  • not delinquent on a Federal debt

Selection Criteria

  • Financial need-based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of zero, which is provided from FAFSA
  • Academic performance
  • Essay questions
  • Recommendation letter

Application: http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/scholarships/Nursing/

Deadline: May 8, 2012

 

WyzAnt College Scholarships

Awards:  Three awards for a total of $10,000 ($5,000 for 1st place; $3000 for 2nd place; & $2,000 for 3rd place)

Application:  http://www.wyzant.com/scholarships/

In 300 words or less, write an essay about the most important lesson you have learned in your life.

Deadline:  May 15, 2012

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