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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 U.S. citizen and currently enrolled as a full-time student entering his or her final year of study in an accredited dental hygiene program at the time of application. Full-time status denotes a minimum of 12 credit hours.  Applications are emailed to eligible students by the College of Professional Studies. 


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