Lincoln Community Foundation Scholarships
The Lincoln Community Foundation helps to promote and disburse many different scholarships. For applications and more information, please stop by the Financial Aid office or visit their website: http://www.lcf.org
Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund
The Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund was established to provide education assistance for postsecondary study to members of families impacted by the events of September 11. Contributors to the fund want to ensure that the children and spouses of those who died or were permanently disabled will have the opportunity to continue their education. For more information, visit http://www.familiesoffreedom.org
The Federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program
The Federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program provides forgiveness from $5,000 up to $17,500 in principal interest owed on eligible Federal Stafford and Consolidation Loans. For more information, visit http://www.nslp.org , or stop by the Financial Aid Office.
The Navy Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program
The BDCP provides qualified students who meet the Navy's physical requirements with up to $54,000 to complete their education. Furthermore, the Navy supports a Loan Repayment Program for qualified students and graduates. For more information, stop by the Financial Aid Office, or visit http://www.navy.com/navy/joining/education-opportunities.html
The Navy Health Services Collegiate Program
The HSCP provides up to $42,000 to students interested in a health care career in the Navy. For More information, stop by the Financial Aid Office, or visit http://www.navy.com/healthcare/medicalservices
Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Applications
Students can now apply for more than $2 million in scholarships from the Sallie Mae Fund, a charitable organization sponsored by Sallie Mae. Delivered through the fund's Project Access program, these scholarships target low income and minority populations in an effort to increase access to higher education. Project Access addresses three key barriers to higher education: awareness of financial aid, academic performance, and financial need. To be eligible for the Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Programs, students must be accepted and enrolled at a Title IV eligible, accredited postsecondary two- or four- year college or university, vocational, or technical school in the United States or Puerto Rico and meet program-specific eligibility requirements.
Applications are available online at http://www.thesalliemaefund.org
Air Force ROTC Scholarship ProgramThe Air Force ROTC program offers four-year, three-year, and limited two-year scholarships. The program provides qualified students with up to full tuition, an annual $600 book allowance, and a tax-free monthly stipend of between $250 and $400. For more information, visit the Financial Aid office, or click
http://www.afrotc.com
American Chemical Society Scholars ProgramThe American Chemical Society sponsors scholarship programs for qualified applicants who want to enter the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering as well as students seeking a two-year degree in chemical technology. The programs are designed to encourage African-American, Hispanic, and American Indian students to pursue undergraduate college degrees in the chemical sciences and chemical technology. For applications and more information, please click
http://www.chemistry.org/scholars , or visit the Financial Aid Office.
AES Engineers Scholarship
The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students.
To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on our site at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.
Amount of award: $500.00
Deadline for entry: October 6, 2010
Further information, including previous winners, is available on our web site at: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Abbott & Fenner Scholarship ProgramAbbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with their scholarship program for the 5th year.
They will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.
Scholarship Deadline - June 15, 2012.
Application Process: Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of their web site:
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm.
US Bank Scholarship
US Bank's Internet Scholarship Program offers applicants the opportunity to help off-set some of their educational expenses in these tough economic times but also helps make students aware of their options for paying for college. US Bank will award forty $1,000 scholarships through a random drawing process. Undergraduate students attending an eligible four-year college or university participating in the U.S. Bank No Fee Education Loan Program are eligible to apply. Further details can be found here: usbank.com/studentloans
For more information stop by the Financial Aid Office.
Big Sun Scholarship
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. In order to do our part they are offering an annual scholarship of $500 to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
Go to www.bigsunathletics.com to apply. The deadline is June 22, 2012.
Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS Sweepstakes
Wells Fargo knows that students could use some extra cash to help pay for college. Sign up today at www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps to receive college tips and tools and be entered in the CollegeSTEPS Sweepstakes for a chance to win $1,000.
Additional details available in the Financial Aid Office.