Private Scholarships
To apply for the Private Scholarships listed, you must contact the department or organization listed in that particular scholarship's section. Keep in mind that the application deadlines for these scholarships may vary.
The SPENDonLIFE College Scholarship program offers
financial assistance for college students who are unable to
obtain student loans due to a negative credit history. Awards
range from $500 to $5,000 a year of full-time study. Full
details and application materials are available at the SPENDonLIFE
website.
ADHA Institute for Oral Health Scholarships
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association offers
scholarships to dental hygiene students pursuing their
associate, baccalaureate or graduate degrees. Requirements are
specific for the scholarship program selected by the student.
Information on these scholarships can be found at the ADHA
website.
Allied Health Scholarship for Dental Hygiene
The
American Dental Association Endowment and Assistance Fund, Inc.
provides several $1,000 allied health scholarships for dental
hygiene students enrolled in programs accredited by the
Commission on Dental Accreditation. The scholarships are based
on financial need, academic achievement, personal and
professional goals and character references. Information on
these scholarships can be found at the ADA
website.
American Dental Association
Foundation (ADA) Scholarships - The
ADA Foundation offers $1000 scholarships to be used to defray
school expenses such as tuition, fees, books, supplies and
living expenses. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicant
must be a
The Geneseo Migrant Center, Inc.
The Geneseo
Migrant Center, Inc. provides financial assistance to encourage
and support deserving migrant students in the pursuit of their
educational goals. The Center prides itself on the fact that no
expenses are charged against the scholarship funds that it
administers, thus assuring that all contributions are used to
directly benefit migrant students. Application information is
available at The
Geneseo Migrant Center website or BOCES
Geneseo Migrant Center, 27 Lackawanna Avenue, Mt. Morris, New
York 14510, (585) 658-7960.
Georgia Helping Educate Reservists and the Offspring
(HERO)
The Georgia HERO (Helping Educate Reservists and
their Offspring) Scholarship program was created to provide
educational grant assistance to members of the Georgia National
Guard and U.S. Military Reservists who served in combat zones or
the children of such members of the Georgia National Guard and
U.S. Military Reserves. The HERO Scholarship Program is
administered by the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC).
Recipients may receive up to $2,000 per academic school year for
each qualifying term of service of 181 consecutive days, for a
maximum of $8,000 for the equivalent of four years of study.
Award amounts are prorated for school terms in which recipients
are enrolled for less than fulltime (12 hours). Go to the GACollege411
website for more information.
Governor's Scholarship Program
The Governor's
Scholarship Program recognizes Georgia's high school
Valedictorians and STAR Students and encourages them to attend a
public or private college or university in Georgia by providing
scholarship funds. The scholarship is administered by the
Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC). The maximum award
amount is $900 per academic year. (Budgeted each year by the
Georgia Legislature. The amount of the award may change.) Go to
the GACollege411
website for more information.
Helen T. Carr Fellowship For HBCU Students
Recognizing the unique role of Historically Black Engineering
Colleges (HBEC) in providing technical talent to the nation, it
shall be the mission to support and strengthen these
institutions as a major resource of African-American engineering
graduates. The Committee will work towards the goal of quality
engineering education by engaging in programs to increase
awareness of the need for African-American PhD's in engineering
education and other efforts which will increase the pool of such
talent in engineering. Award Amount: $10,000. Deadline:
Continuous. Contact for information: (202) 331-3500 or email
a.hicks@asee.org. Visit
their website
for more information.
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
The Robert C.
Byrd Honors Scholarship promotes academic achievement and
rewards exceptional high school students who show promise of
continued excellence by providing scholarship funds for study at
the college level. The scholarship is administered by the
Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC). Approximately 200
awards are made annually to entering college freshmen. The
maximum award amount is $1,500 per academic year. The
scholarship can be renewed for an additional three years of
undergraduate study. Go to the GACollege411
website
for more information.
Minority and
Miscellaneous Scholarships
We have received
information on several scholarships for minorities that are
offered from various companies and organizations.
Site last updated Tuesday, September 30, 2008