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RMA Foundation Scholarships

Eligibility

  • Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada.
  • Be a current college student enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States or Canada and will continue to be enrolled full time for the entire 2023-2024 academic year.
  • Intends to work in the banking industry following graduation.
  • Maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale overall (or equivalent).
  • Applicants do not have to be a current RMA member, but they must join (free) and remain a member to receive and renew their scholarship.

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Scholarship recipients are selected based on merit with the following factors:

  • Demonstrated interest in the banking industry; (Examples: previous employment in a bank; RMA membership; involvement in local RMA chapter; academic studies; internships).
  • Academic achievement.
  • Participation and leadership in community and school activities, or related work experience.
  • Statement of career goals and objectives.

Financial need will not be considered.

Greenberg and Ruby Winter APC Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Student must be a US citizen or a permanent resident;
  • Student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher;
  • Student must demonstrate involvement in community activities;
  • Candidates should follow us on social media to stay updated regarding the winner.

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  • Students must submit an essay between 600-800 words and/or a 1-2 minute video describing their aspirations of going to colleges as well as themselves. Creative presentations and graphics are welcomed. Students should explain why they seek a higher education, what obstacles they’ve faced, as well as the lessons they have learned from those experiences. They must also describe any community involvement and/or their intentions for the same after they graduate.
  • Students must send an unofficial copy of their high school and/or college transcripts.

Washington CPA Foundation Associate Scholarship

ELIGIBILITY

  • Entering with first- or second-year status in the fall of 2023 at an accredited Washington state college or university who are taking credits that are transferable to a four-year accounting degree
  • Interested in pursuing a career in accounting or becoming a CPA

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED
  • Current résumé (including jobs, internships, volunteer positions and leadership roles)
  • The email address of a reference (educator, supervisor, mentor, CPA, or community reference, such as a volunteer coordinator, church leader) to fill out a recommendation questionnaire
  • Unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended, or high school if applying as an incoming college first-year student
  • One essay of 500 words or fewer

National Press Club Scholarships

Eligibility

  • Attend an accredited US college or university
  • Studying journalism or related studies
  • Plan to work in journalism

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The National Press Club and NPC Journalism Institute administer four scholarships honoring promising future journalists serving their communities.

Connex Foundation Scholarships

Eligibility

  • Be a United States or Canadian citizen or permanent legal resident
  • At a minimum, a graduating high school senior or equivalent (GED)
  • Plan to enroll as a full-time student
  • Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
  • Have a history of active involvement in extra-curricular activities, community service, or work experience

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The purpose of the Connex Foundation Scholarship is to assist individuals who are exploring the study of skilled trades or multi-site facility management with the end goal of advancing their career in this field. The scholarship serves to promote the multi-site facilities industry by attracting high school, college-level, career transitioning, adult re-entry, and veteran students into the field of study and encouraging their pursuit with financial support.

The Connex Foundation will award scholarships up to $5,000 each in 2023 to individuals pursuing a career in the skilled trades (example: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry), construction and/or facility management industry. The scholarships will be awarded to deserving Canadian individuals and deserving U.S. individuals.
The deadline to submit an application for consideration is March 12, 2023.

American Foreign Service Association Scholarships

Eligibility

  • Student must be claimed as a dependent on the most recent IRS tax form by his/her parent(s) or guardian(s).
  • Be a current high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior.
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.75.

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AFSA offers both merit and need based scholarships. Details are available on their website.

Puget Sound Engineering and Science Scholarship Fund

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be a US citizen
  • In or accepted into a full-time program of study towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in engineering, science, technology, or a related field at an accredited college or university.

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PSE&SSF offers multiple scholarships of varying amounts, including scholarships for both graduating high school seniors and current college students. Details can be found on their website.

CIRI Foundation Scholarships

Eligibility

  • CIRI original enrollee or direct lineal descendant
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED
  • Enrolled in one of the following degree programs: Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate; or pre-requisite courses before entering into a degree program
  • Must be attending an accredited institution
  • A 2.5 cumulative grade point average or higher

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Award Details:
  • Full-time students: eligible to receive 1 award up to $6000 per academic year (August-July)
  • Part-time students: eligible to receive 1 award up to $5500 per academic year (August-July)
  • If you receive an Academic Year award, you do not need to reapply at the Mid-Year December 1 deadline
Award Terms:
  • Upon receiving an award, students must maintain all funding requirements in order to remain in good standing with TCF and remain eligible for future funding
  • Failure to maintain funding requirements may result in probation and/or infraction status with potential loss of funding
  • Fund uses: direct educational expenses including tuition, student registration fees, course-required book/supplies, and on-campus house and meal plans. Personal expenses in the amount of $500 per term can be awarded only if all other costs have been covered
  • Applicants will be evaluated based on the information submitted with their application
  • Awards are subject to available funding

Catching the Dream

Eligibility

  • 1/4 or more Amiercan Indian
  • Enrolled member of a U.S. tribe
  • Attending college or university of a full time basis
  • Seeking a B.A. or higher

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  • Catching the Dream has three separate scholarship programs, the MESBEC, NALE, and TBM program.
  • 100% of the CTD students who have graduated with a degree in math, engineering, science, business, education or computers are working- over 85% of them for tribes or tribal organizations.
  • The range of CTD scholarships is from $500 to $5,000 per year, based on merit. Over 95% of students who applied have been awarded a scholarship.

Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund

Eligibility

  • An entering or returning student at an accredited undergraduate institution in the United States and must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 hours).
  • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, BFA, BSN for example) for the first time. Students in one-year or two-year certificate or associate’s degree programs do not qualify. Students in five-plus year programs ending in a master’s degree or beyond may apply for the first four (undergraduate) years of their programs.
  • A United States citizen or noncitizen who has a current lawful presence in the United States and employment authorization.
  • A permanent resident of a New England state: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont.
  • An EFC (Expected Family Contribution) from the FAFSA Student Aid Report that is $10,000 or less (contact staff@spscholars.org if your EFC is greater than $10,000 but you believe there are extenuating financial circumstances)
  • Financial unmet need of $7,000 or more at the college of their choice as determined by the Financial Eligibility Calculator
  • A low to moderate parent Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)

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The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund offers renewable, four-year scholarships to students with financial need who display academic achievement, a commitment to serving others (in school, their community, or at home), a strong work ethic, and leadership qualities.