Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants & Loans: General (1542 ■ Sickle Cell Disease Association of America - 1885 ■ ZLB Behring)

1542 ■ SICKLE CELL DISEASE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Attn: Scholarship Committee
16 South Calvert Street, Suite 600
Baltimore, MD 21202-1314
Tel: (410)528-1555
Free: 800-421-8453
Fax: (410)528-1495
E-mail: scdaa@sicklecelldisease.org
Web Site: http://www.sicklecelldisease.org/programs/nash_scholarship.phtml
To provide financial assistance for college to graduating high school seniors who have sickle cell disease.
Title of Award: Kermit B. Nash Academic Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration: Up to 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors who have sickle cell disease (not the trait). Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents planning to attend an accredited 4-year college or university as a full-time student. They must submit a personal essay, up to 1,000 words, on an aspect of the impact of the disease on their lives or on society. Selection is based on GPA, general academic achievement and promise, SAT scores, leadership and community service, severity of academic challenges and obstacles posed by sickle cell disease, and the quality of their essay. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) was formerly the National Association for Sickle Cell Disease. It established this program in 1999. Requests for applications must be submitted in writing; telephone requests are not honored.

1543 ■ SICKLE CELL DISEASE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA-CONNECTICUT CHAPTER

Attn: Garey E. Coleman
114 Woodland Street, Suite 2101
Hartford, CT 06105-1299
Tel: (860)714-5540
Free: 800-379-0119
Fax: (860)714-8007
E-mail: scdaa@iconn.net
Web Site: http://www.sicklecellct.org/programs
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Connecticut who have sickle cell disease.
Title of Award: I.H. McLendon Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Connecticut residents who have sickle cell disease. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be in the top third of their class, and be interested in attending a 2- or 4-year college or university. Along with their application, they must submit a statement outlining their personal and career goals and how the scholarship will help them achieve those goals, 3 letters of recommendation, and a letter from their physician attesting to existence of sickle cell disease. Finalists are interviewed. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

1544 ■ SIGMA ALPHA IOTA PHILANTHROPIES, INC.

One Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805
Tel: (828)251-0606
Fax: (828)251-0644
E-mail: philonline@sai-national.org
Web Site: http://www.sai-national.org/phil/philsch1.html
To provide financial assistance to members of Sigma Alpha Iota (an organization of women musicians) who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in music therapy.
Title of Award: Music Therapy Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Music therapy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Members of the organization may apply for these scholarships if they wish to study music therapy at the undergraduate or graduate level. Applicants must submit an essay the includes their personal definition of music therapy, their career plans and professional goals as a music therapist, and why they feel they are deserving of this scholarship. Selection is based on music therapy skills, musicianship, fraternity service, community service, leadership, self-reliance, and dedication to the field of music therapy as a career. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: There is a $25 nonrefundable application fee.

1545 ■ SIMON YOUTH FOUNDATION

115 West Washington Street, Suite 1325
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Tel: (317)263-2361
Free: 800-509-3676
Fax: (317)263-2371
E-mail: syf@simon.com
Web Site: http://www.simonyouth.scholarshipamerica.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in communities with a shopping mall owned and/or operated by Simon Property Group Inc.
Title of Award: Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 206 per year, including 190 at $1,200 to students in communities with malls, 8 at $1,200 to students in communities with Community Centers, and 8 at $2,500 per year to students in the 8 designated mall regions. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,500 per year or $1,200. Duration: 1 year; the $2,500 awards may be renewed up to 3 additional years; the $1,200 awards are nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors at high schools in communities that host a Simon Property Mall or Community Center (strip mall). Renewable scholarships are available to students in the following mall regions: Atlanta (Georgia), Boston (Massachusetts), Dallas (Texas), Indianapolis (Indiana), Miami (Florida), New York (New York), Orange County (California), and Orlando (Florida). Applicants must plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university, or vocational/technical school. Selection is based on academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, a statement of goals and aspirations, an outside appraisal, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: This program is managed by Scholarship America, One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082, (507) 931-1682, (800) 537-4180, Fax: (507) 931-9168, E-mail: smsinfo@csfa.org. Applications are available through the Simon Marketplace in each Simon mall.

1546 ■ SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
300 North Phillips Avenue, Suite 120
Sioux Falls, SD 57104-6006
Tel: (605)336-7055
Fax: (605)336-0038
E-mail: sbrown@sfacf.org
Web Site: http://www.sfacf.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in South Dakota.
Title of Award: Fred and Marie Christopherson Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 3 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 the first year and $1,000 in subsequent years. Funds are paid annually in 2 equal installments and are to be used for tuition, fees, and/or books. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for 3 additional years if the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher and full-time enrollment.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from a high school in South Dakota. Applicants must be interested in attending a 4-year college or university in the state. They must have a GPA of 3.9 or higher and an ACT score of at least 28. Along with their application, they must submit an essay on their educational and career goals, 2 letters of recommendation, and an official transcript. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1989.

1547 ■ SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
300 North Phillips Avenue, Suite 120
Sioux Falls, SD 57104-6006
Tel: (605)336-7055
Fax: (605)336-0038
E-mail: sbrown@sfacf.org
Web Site: http://www.sfacf.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in South Dakota.
Title of Award: Joe Foss, An American Hero Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 6 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid in 2 equal installments and are to be used for tuition, fees, and/or books. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in South Dakota. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and an ACT score of at least 21. They must be able to demonstrate the characteristics of an American patriot. Along with their application, they must submit an essay either on "What is an American Patriot," or an event or individual that was helpful to them in forming their value system. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1992.

1548 ■ THE SISTERS OF PERPETUAL INDULGENCE, INC.

Attn: Scholarship Fund Committee Chair
584 Castro Street
PMB 392
San Francisco, CA 94114
Web Site: http://www.SisterFund.com
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to students who are committed to working for social and economic justice.
Title of Award: The Sisters' Economic and Social Justice Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 23 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends are either $1,000 or $500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled in an accredited college or university and working on a bachelor's, master's, M.D., J.D., or Ph.D. degree. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a history of working for social and economic justice in their local or national community and be able to describe their plans to use their education to further economic and social justice. Ineligible students include those who are attending 1) military schools, law enforcement academies, or related preparatory programs; 2) institutions associated with religious groups known for discrimination or intolerance; or 3) institutions that, either through intentional or unintentional action or inaction, promote, encourage, or foster social or economic injustice. Selection is based on financial need, prior community involvement, future community involvement, and commitment to economic and social justice issues. Age, ethnicity, race or national origin, gender, and sexual orientation are not considered. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence is an organization of gay men established in San Francisco in 1979. It began offering scholarships in 2001. Applications must be submitted online.

1549 ■ SITNASUAK NATIVE CORPORATION

Attn: Sitnasuak Foundation
P.O. Box 905
Nome, AK 99762
Tel: (907)443-2632
Fax: (907)443-3063
E-mail: foundation@snc.org
Web Site: http://snc.org/foundationtext.htm
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to members of the Sitnasuak Native Corporation and other residents of the Bering Straits region of Alaska.
Title of Award: Sitnasuak Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: For full-time students, the stipend is $600 per semester for those with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, $500 per semester for those with a GPA of 2.5 to 2.9, or $400 per semester for those with a GPA of 2.0 to 2.4. For part-time students, the stipend is $200 per semester. For vocational training students, the stipend is $400 per semester or $800 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if undergraduate students maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher, if graduate students maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and if vocational students provide a progress report at the end of each term.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students in the following order of priority: 1) residents of the Bering Straits region of Alaska with plans to return and contribute to the development of the region; 2) shareholders of the Sitnasuak Native Corporation and their descendants; and 3) continuing students. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a college, graduate school, or vocational program. They must have earned a GED or high school diploma with a GPA of 2.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay describing their educational goals and future plans to contribute to the development of the Bering Straits region. Deadline for Receipt: High school seniors and other first-time applicants must submit applications by April of each year. Continuing students must submit applications by July or November of each year. Additional Information: The Sitnasuak Native Corporation is the largest of 16 native village corporations in the Bering Straits region of Alaska.

1550 ■ SIXTH MARINE DIVISION ASSOCIATION

c/o Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
P.O. Box 3008
Princeton, NJ 08543-3008
Tel: (609)921-3534
Free: 800-292-7777
Fax: (609)452-2259
E-mail: mcsfnj@mcsf.org
Web Site: http://www.marine-scholars.org
To provide financial assistance for college to the grandchildren of veterans who served with the Sixth Marine Division during World War II.
Title of Award: Sixth Marine Division Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends depend on the need of the recipient and the availability of funds. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to grandchildren of veterans who served with the Sixth Marine Division during World War II and are or were members of the Sixth Marine Division Association. Applicants must submit academic transcripts, a copy of their grandparent's honorable discharge, and a 300-word essay on topics that change periodically. Recently, they were invited to write on the topic, "What is the most valuable lesson you have learned and who was responsible for teaching it?" Only undergraduate study is supported. The family income of applicants must be less than $63,000 per year. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

1551 ■ SKANDALARIS FAMILY FOUNDATION

P.O. Box 2061
Venice, FL 34284
Tel: (941)544-8659
Fax: (941)408-9526
E-mail: info@skandalaris.com
Web Site: http://www.skandalaris.com
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors and current college students, especially those from Michigan.
Title of Award: Skandalaris Family Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 115 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is at least $2,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors and students already enrolled in college. The majority of the scholarships are awarded to residents of Michigan. High school seniors must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, minimum scores of 1200 on the SAT or 24 on the ACT, and a record of involvement in school, athletic, and community activities. College students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher and a record of active involvement in university, athletic, or community services. All applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

1552 ■ SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL

Attn: Membership Memorial Scholarship Fund
205 Madison Street
P.O. Box 899
Passaic, NJ 07055-0899
Tel: (973)777-2605
Free: 800-886-7656
Fax: (973)779-8245
E-mail: sokol205@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.slovakcatholicsokol.org/members/scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to members of the Slovak Catholic Sokol.
Title of Award: Slovak Catholic Sokol College Scholarship Grants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 30 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the Slovak Catholic Sokol who have completed at least 1 semester of college and are currently enrolled full time as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college, university, or professional school. Applicants must have been a member for at least 5 years, have at least $3,000 permanent life insurance coverage, and have at least 1 parent who is a member. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Slovak Catholic Sokol was founded as a fraternal benefit society in 1905. It is licensed to operate in the following states: Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. This program was established in 2003.

1553 ■ SLOVENE NATIONAL BENEFIT SOCIETY

247 West Allegheny Road
Imperial, PA 15126-9774
Tel: (724)695-1100
Free: 800-THE-SNPJ
Fax: (724)695-1555
E-mail: snpj@snpj.com
Web Site: http://snpj.org/Fraternal%20Pages/snpj_scholar_02.html
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Slovene National Benefit Society (SNPJ).
Title of Award: Slovene National Benefit Society Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; may be renewed provided the recipient demonstrates normal academic progress.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the SNPJ who are enrolled in an accredited college, university, or trade school. Applicants must have a minimum of $5,000 permanent SNPJ insurance ($2,000 if purchased prior to 1996) at the date of application and have been a member of the society for at least 2 years. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, and involvement in SNPJ-approved activities. Additional Information: The society is licensed to conduct business in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

1554 ■ J. CRAIG AND PAGE T. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

505 20th Street North, Suite 1800
Birmingham, AL 35203
Tel: (205)250-6669
E-mail: scholarships@jcraigsmithfoundation.org
Web Site: http://www.jcraigsmithfoundation.org
To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Alabama, especially those who are the first in their family to attend college.
Title of Award: Alabama First in Family Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Approximately 10 each year. Funds Available: Funding covers full payment of tuition, campus room, board, and books. Duration: 4 years, provided the recipient remains enrolled full time, makes significant progress toward completion of an undergraduate degree, verifies community service during the school year, and maintains a GPA of at least "C+."
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Alabama who have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Applicants must be planning to attend a 4-year college or university in the state as a full-time student. They must submit an essay on their future plans or goals of accomplishment for themselves, an essay documenting community and civic-oriented activities or assistance to family members, an official transcript, ACT or SAT scores (no minimum is required), and documentation of financial need. Special consideration is given to applicants who will be the first in either their mother's or father's (or both parents') families to attend college. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 2005.

1555 ■ SOCIETY OF DAUGHTERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY

c/o Mary P. Maroney,
Chair, Memorial and Scholarship Funds
11804 Grey Birch Place
Reston, VA 20191-4223
To provide financial assistance for college to daughters and granddaughters of active, retired, or deceased career Army warrant and commissioned officers.
Title of Award: Society of Daughters of the United States Army Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Scholarships, to a maximum of $1,000, are paid directly to the college or school for tuition, laboratory fees, books, or other expenses. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 4 additional years if the recipient maintains at least a 3.0 GPA.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the daughters, adopted daughters, stepdaughters, or granddaughters of career commissioned officers or warrant officers of the U.S. Army (active, regular, or Reserve) who 1) are currently on active duty, 2) retired after 20 years of active duty or were medically retired, or 3) died while on active duty or after retiring from active duty with 20 or more years of service. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be studying or planning to study at the undergraduate level. Selection is based on depth of character, leadership, seriousness of purpose, academic achievement, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend any accredited college, professional, or vocational school. This program includes named scholarships from the following funds: the Colonel Hayden W. Wagner Memorial Fund, the Eugenia Bradford Roberts Memorial Fund, the Daughters of the U.S. Army Scholarship Fund, the Gladys K. and John K. Simpson Scholarship Fund, and the Margaret M. Prickett Scholarship Fund. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.

1556 ■ SOLVAY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

Attn: Creon Family Scholarship Program
901 Sawyer Road
Marietta, GA 30062
Tel: (770)578-5898
Free: 800-354-0026
Fax: (770)578-5586
Web Site: http://www.solvaypharmaceuticals-us.com
To provide financial assistance for college to students with Cystic Fibrosis (CF).
Title of Award: Creon Family Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 30 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 2 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors, vocational school students, and college students with CF. U.S. citizenship is required. Applicants must submit an academic transcript, documentation of financial need, a photograph, 2 letters of recommendation, and a creative representation (essay, poem, photograph, painting, sculpture, video, cassette tape, etc.) on what they have learned from living with CF. Selection is based on academic excellence, extracurricular activities, the creative representation, the ability to serve as a role model to others with CF, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This program started in 1992. Winners, upon mailing in a prescription from their prescribers, also receive a 1-year supply of CREON MINIMICROSPHERES (Pancrelipase Delayed-Release Capsules, USP) Brand pancreatic enzymes.

1557 ■ SONLIGHT CURRICULUM, LTD.

Attn: Scholarship Committee
8042 South Grant Way
Littleton, CO 80122
Tel: (303)730-6292
Fax: (303)795-8668
E-mail: scholarship@sonlight.com
Web Site: http://www.sonlight.com/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance for college to home-schooled students who have utilized Sonlight Core programs.
Title of Award: Sonlight Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 8 each year: 1 at $5,000 per year, 2 at $2,500 per year, and 5 at $1,000 per year. Funds Available: Stipends are $20,000 ($5,000 per year), $10,000 ($2,500 per year), or $4,000 ($1,000 per year). Duration: 4 years, provided the recipients maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher and provide the sponsor with a copy of their college transcript.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and current college students who have been home-schooled and used at least 3 Sonlight Core programs. Preference is given to students who have used the curriculum most recently and at the higher levels. Applicants must demonstrate a heart for learning, mission mindedness, spiritual mindedness, balance in their activities and interests, and leadership. They must submit a 2-page personal essay on how their future plans and aspirations fit in with the purposes of God (including references to seeking God's Kingdom, asserting the crown rights of King Jesus, and how their future plans or purposes will help extend His Kingdom) and a 3-page argumentative essay that they have written. Selection is based on those essays, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and 3 reference letters. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year.

1558 ■ SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR

P.O. Box 1865
Harrisburg, PA 17105
Tel: (717)232-7000
E-mail: suvcinc@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.suvcw.org/scholar.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to descendants of Union Civil War veterans.
Title of Award: Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are to be used for tuition and books. Checks are mailed directly to the recipient's school. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to both high school seniors and currently-enrolled 4-year college students. Applicants should 1) be a descendant of a Union Civil War veteran who was honorably discharged or who died while in service; 2) rank in the upper quarter of their high school graduating class (preferably in the upper tenth); 3) have a record of performance in school and community activities; 4) have an interest in and positive attitude toward college; 5) provide 3 letters of recommendation; and 6) submit an official grade transcript. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from John M. McNulty, 2501 Edgecomb Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038, (215) 884-3487,
E-mail: jmm6@psu.edu. Recipients must attend a 4-year college or university.

1559 ■ SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE AMERICAS

Attn: Program Department
1709 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-6103
Tel: (215)893-9000
Fax: (215)893-5200
E-mail: siahq@soroptimist.org
Web Site: http://www.soroptimist.org
To help women reentering the job market upgrade their employment status through education.
Title of Award: Women's Opportunity Awards Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: In each of the 28 regions, the winner receives an award of $5,000; most regions grant additional $3,000 awards. From among the regional winners, 3 receive an additional award of $10,000 from Soroptimist International of the Americas. Since the program was established, about 1,640 women have been assisted. Funds Available: Awards are $10,000, $5,000, or $3,000. Duration: The awards are issued each year and are nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to mature women who are the heads of their households with financial responsibility for their family. They may be interested in vocational or technical training or completing an undergraduate degree. Applicants must describe their career goals, how those relate to their educational or training goals, the economic and social barriers and personal hardships they have faced, and their financial need. Deadline for Receipt: Applications must be submitted to local clubs by December of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 1972, was formerly known as the Training Awards Program. The awards may not be used for graduate study or international travel. Applications are to be processed through the local Soroptimist club. Applicants must reside in and attend an accredited college or university within the countries represented in the federation: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guam, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, United States, or Venezuela.

1560 ■ SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION

Attn: Director of Student Services
1333 Main Street, Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29201
Tel: (803)737-2280; 877-349-7183
Fax: (803)737-2297
E-mail: srhyne@che.sc.gov
Web Site: http://www.che.sc.gov
To provide financial assistance for college to residents of South Carolina.
Title of Award: Legislative Incentive for Future Excellence (LIFE) Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 28,390 of these scholarships, worth more than $127 million, were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $4,700 per year, plus a $300 book allowance, at 4-year colleges or universities. Students at public and private 2-year colleges receive a stipend of the cost of tuition at a regional campus of the University of South Carolina plus a $300 book allowance. Technical school students receive the cost of tuition plus a $300 book allowance. Funds may be applied only toward the cost of attendance at an eligible South Carolina institution. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to a total of 10 semesters for a 5-year program, 8 semesters for a 4-year program, 4 semesters for a 2-year program, or 2 semesters for a 1-year certificate or diploma program.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of South Carolina who graduate from high school or complete a home-school program and attend an eligible South Carolina public or private college or university. As an entering freshman at a 4-year college or university, they must meet any 2 of the following requirements: 1) have earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher in high school; 2) score at least 1100 on the mathematics and critical reading sections of the SAT or 24 on the ACT; and/or 3) graduate in the top 30% of their high school class. Students entering a 2-year or technical institution must have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. Continuing college students must have completed an average of 30 credit hours for each academic year and maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students transferring must have completed 30 credit hours for a second-year transfer, 60 for a third-year transfer, or 90 for a fourth-year transfer; their cumulative GPA must be 3.0 or higher. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Applicants may not have been convicted of any felonies or alcohol- or drug-related charges. Additional Information: The South Carolina General Assembly established this program in 1998.

1561 ■ SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION

Attn: Director of Student Services
1333 Main Street, Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29201
Tel: (803)737-2262; 877-349-7183
Fax: (803)737-2297
E-mail: shubbard@che.sc.gov
Web Site: http://www.che.sc.gov
To provide financial assistance for college to high school students in South Carolina who have achieved a high score on a college entrance examination.
Title of Award: Palmetto Fellows Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 3,727 of these scholarships, worth more than $24 million, were awarded. Funds Available: Grants up to $6,700 per year are available, half provided by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education and half by the institution the student attends. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for 3 additional years provided the recipient maintains full-time enrollment and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of South Carolina who are enrolled in a public or private high school or an approved home-school program. Applicants must be planning to attend a 4-year public or private college or university in South Carolina during the fall immediately following graduation. They must either 1) score at least 1200 on the mathematics and critical reading sections of the SAT or 27 on the ACT, have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and rank in the top 6% of their class; or 2) score at least 1400 on the mathematics and critical reading sections of the SAT or 32 on the ACT and have a GPA of 4.0. Early awards are based on test scores, GPA, and class rank at the end of the junior year; final awards are based on test scores, GPA, and class rank at the end of the senior year. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year for early awards; June of each year for final awards. Additional Information: Applications are forwarded to principals at high schools attended by students who attain the qualifying examination scores.

1562 ■ SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION

Attn: Director of Student Services
1333 Main Street, Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29201
Tel: (803)737-2280; 877-349-7183
Fax: (803)737-2297
E-mail: srhyne@che.sc.gov
Web Site: http://www.che.sc.gov
To provide financial assistance to underrepresented students at public colleges or universities in South Carolina.
Title of Award: South Carolina Access and Equity Undergraduate Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year, but no more than 20% of the grant funds at each institution may be used for entering freshmen. Funds Available: Stipends of up to $1,000 per year are provided, funding permitting. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply are residents of South Carolina who are members of a traditionally underrepresented group at the senior institution, regional campus of the University of South Carolina, or South Carolina technical college they are or will be attending. Full-time entering freshmen must have a high school GPA of at least 3.0; continuing full-time college students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0; part-time students must have completed at least 12 hours of college work with a GPA of at least 2.0 and be at least 21 years old or have been out of school at least 2 years prior to reenrolling. Priority is given to full-time students. U.S. citizenship is required.

1563 ■ SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION

Attn: Director of Student Services
1333 Main Street, Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29201
Tel: (803)737-4544; 877-349-7183
Fax: (803)737-2297
E-mail: kwham@che.sc.gov
Web Site: http://www.che.sc.gov
To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in South Carolina who plan to attend a 4-year institution in the state.
Title of Award: South Carolina HOPE Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 2,521 students received more than $6 million in support from this program. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $2,650, including a $150 book allowance. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools or completing a home-school program in South Carolina. Applicants must be planning to attend a 4-year public or private college or university in the state and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They may not have been convicted of any felony or drug- or alcohol-related misdemeanor during the past academic year and may not be eligible for the Palmetto Fellows or LIFE Scholarship Programs. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Selection is based on merit. Additional Information: This program was established in 2001.

1564 ■ SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION

Attn: Director of Student Services
1333 Main Street, Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29201
Tel: (803)737-4544; 877-349-7183
Fax: (803)737-2297
E-mail: kwham@che.sc.gov
Web Site: http://www.che.sc.gov
To provide financial assistance to needy students at 2-year colleges in South Carolina.
Title of Award: South Carolina Lottery Tuition Assistance Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Two Year College, Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 33,219 students received more than $33.2 million in support from this program. Funds Available: The amount of the assistance varies each year. Recently, full-time students were eligible for up to $924 per semester and part-time students were eligible for up to $77 per credit hour. Duration: 1 semester; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students at 2-year public and private colleges and technical schools in South Carolina who meet the qualifications of financial need as established by the financial aid office at the institution they are attending. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and residents of South Carolina. They may not be receiving other scholarship assistance from the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. Additional Information: Information on this program at technical colleges in South Carolina is available from the South Carolina State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, 111 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC 29210, (803) 896-5320.

1565 ■ SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION

Attn: Director of Student Services
1333 Main Street, Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29201
Tel: (803)737-2280; 877-349-7183
Fax: (803)737-2297
E-mail: srhyne@che.sc.gov
Web Site: http://www.che.sc.gov
To provide financial assistance for college to South Carolina residents with financial need.
Title of Award: South Carolina Need-Based Grants Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 26,936 students received more than $18.5 million in support from this program. Funds Available: Grants up to $2,500 per academic year are available to full-time students and up to $1,250 per academic year to part-time students. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 8 full-time equivalent terms.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of South Carolina who meet the qualifications of financial need as established by the financial aid office at the college or university in South Carolina that they are attending or planning to attend. Assistance is provided at participating South Carolina public or private 2- or 4-year colleges and universities. Applicants must be enrolled for their first 1-year program, first associate degree, first 2-year program leading to a bachelor's degree, first bachelor's degree, or first professional degree. Additional Information: Further information on this program is available from college financial aid offices in South Carolina.

1566 ■ SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION GRANTS COMMISSION

Attn: Executive Director
101 Business Park Boulevard, Suite 2100
Columbia, SC 29203-9498
Tel: (803)896-1120
Fax: (803)896-1126
E-mail: info@sctuitiongrants.org
Web Site: http://www.sctuitiongrants.com
To provide financial assistance to students at independent colleges and universities in South Carolina.
Title of Award: South Carolina Tuition Grants Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 3,154 new scholarships were awarded through this program. Funds Available: The amounts of the awards depend on the need of the recipient and the tuition and fees at the institution to be attended. Recently, the average grant was approximately $2,300. Funds may not be used for part-time enrollment, room and board charges, summer school enrollment, or graduate school enrollment. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply are residents of South Carolina who are attending or accepted for enrollment as full-time students at eligible private institutions in the state. Applicants must 1) graduate in the upper 75% of their high school class, 2) score 900 or above on the SAT or 19 or above on the ACT, or 3) graduate with a high school GPA of 2.0 or higher. Selection is based on financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1970. Further information is available from college financial aid offices at the 20 participating private institutions in South Carolina.

1567 ■ SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICE OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 369
Columbia, SC 29201-3789
Tel: (803)734-0200
Fax: (803)734-0197
E-mail: va@oepp.sc.gov
Web Site: http://www.govoepp.state.sc.us/vetaff.htm
To provide free college tuition to the children of disabled and other South Carolina veterans.
Title of Award: South Carolina Tuition Program for Children of Certain War Veterans Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Children who qualify are eligible for free tuition at any South Carolina state-supported college, university, or postsecondary technical education institution. The waiver applies to tuition only. The costs of room and board, certain fees, and books are not covered. Duration: Students are eligible to receive this support as long as they are younger than 26 years of age and working on an undergraduate degree.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the children of wartime veterans who were legal residents of South Carolina both at the time of entry into military or naval service and during service, or who have been residents of South Carolina for at least 1 year. Veteran parents must 1) be permanently and totally disabled as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; 2) have been a prisoner of war; 3) have been killed in action; 4) have died from other causes while in service; 5) have died of a disease or disability resulting from service; 6) be currently missing in action; 7) have received the Congressional Medal of Honor; 8) have received the Purple Heart Medal from wounds received in combat; or 9) be now deceased but qualified under categories 1 or 2 above. The veteran's child must be 26 years of age or younger and working on an undergraduate degree.

1568 ■ SOUTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION

Attn: Executive Director
112 West Park Boulevard Columbia, SC 29210
Tel: (803)772-1101
Fax: (803)772-1197
E-mail: sheriffsc@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.sheriffsc.com
To provide financial assistance to seniors graduating from South Carolina high schools who are interested in attending college in the state.
Title of Award: South Carolina Sheriffs' Association Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors from South Carolina who are interested in attending a college within the state. Applicants must submit an essay on a topic that changes annually; recently, they were invited to write on "The Sheriff's Office and Domestic Violence." Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

1569 ■ SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION

Interstate Center
16 Berryhill Road, Suite 210
P.O. Box 21487
Columbia, SC 29221-1487
Tel: (803)798-0916
Free: 800-347-2752
Fax: (803)772-9410
Web Site: http://www.slc.sc.edu
To provide supplemental educational loans to undergraduate students from South Carolina.
Title of Award: Palmetto Assistance Loans Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Loans range up to the actual cost of attendance, less any other financial aid received. There is no application fee. Interest rates are variable, equal to the prime rate. Borrowers have 6 months after they drop below half time or until completion of residency before repayment begins. Repayment must be completed within 12 years for loan totals less than $9,999, within 15 years for loan totals from $10,000 to $19,999, within 20 years for loan totals from $20,000 to $39,999, within 25 years for loan totals from $40,000 to $59,999, or within 30 years for loan totals of $60,000 or more. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of South Carolina who are enrolled in a undergraduate certificate or degree-granting program at least half time. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a high school diploma or GED. They must be creditworthy and in good standing on all other educational loans.

1570 ■ SOUTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS AND TOWNSHIPS

351 Wisconsin, S.W., Suite 101
P.O. Box 903
Huron, SD 57350-0903
Tel: (605)353-1439
Fax: (605)352-5322
E-mail: sdatat@basec.net
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in South Dakota.
Title of Award: SDATAT Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in South Dakota or who are home-schooled. Applicants must be planning to attend a university, college, or technical school in South Dakota. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on "Local Government Consolidation: What Happens to Local Control?" Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

1571 ■ SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
306 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501-2545
Tel: (605)773-3455
Fax: (605)773-2422
E-mail: info@ris.sdbor.edu
Web Site: http://www.sdbor.edu
To provide financial assistance for college to the dependents of disabled and deceased members of the South Dakota National Guard.
Title of Award: Free Tuition for Dependents of Disabled or Deceased South Dakota National Guard Members Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Qualifying applicants are eligible to attend a state-supported postsecondary institution in South Dakota without payment of tuition. Duration: 8 semesters or 12 quarters of either full- or part-time study.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the spouses and children of members of the South Dakota Army or Air National Guard who died or sustained a total and permanent disability while on state active duty or any authorized duty training. Applicants must be younger than 25 years of age and proposing to work on an undergraduate degree at a public institution of higher education in South Dakota.

1572 ■ SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
306 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501-2545
Tel: (605)773-3455
Fax: (605)773-2422
E-mail: info@ris.sdbor.edu
Web Site: http://www.ris.sdbor.edu
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the South Dakota National Guard.
Title of Award: Reduced Tuition for South Dakota National Guardmembers Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Qualifying Guard members are eligible for a 50% reduction in tuition at any state-supported postsecondary institution in South Dakota. Duration: This assistance is available for up to 4 academic years.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this assistance are members of the South Dakota Army or Air National Guard who are South Dakota residents, have satisfactorily completed Initial Active Duty for Training (IADT), meet the entrance requirements at 1 of the 6 state educational institutions or 4 state vocational/technical schools, attend 90% of drills and training periods, and maintain a satisfactory academic grade level. Additional Information: Students participating in the Army Continuing Education Systems (ACES) or the Montgomery GI Bill are not authorized to use this program.

1573 ■ SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
306 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501-2545
Tel: (605)773-3455
Fax: (605)773-2422
E-mail: info@ris.sdbor.edu
Web Site: http://www.sdbor.edu/administration/academics/Scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance to students at public universities in South Dakota who are entering their junior year.
Title of Award: Marlin R. Scarborough Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500; funds are allocated to the institution for distribution to the student. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students entering their junior year at public universities in South Dakota. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. They must be nominated by their university. Along with their application, they must submit an essay explaining their leadership and academic qualities, career plans, and educational interests.

1574 ■ SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
306 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501-2545
Tel: (605)773-3455
Fax: (605)773-2422
E-mail: info@ris.sdbor.edu
Web Site: http://www.sdbor.edu
To provide free tuition at South Dakota public colleges and universities to children of military personnel who died while in service.
Title of Award: South Dakota Free Tuition for Children of Residents Who Died During Service in the Armed Forces Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Eligible children are entitled to attend any South Dakota state-supported institution of higher education or state-supported technical or vocational school free of tuition and mandatory fees. Duration: 8 semesters or 12 quarters of either full- or part-time study.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of South Dakota younger than 25 years of age. The applicant's parent must have been killed in action or died of other causes while on active duty and must have been a resident of South Dakota for at least 6 months immediately preceding entry into active service.

1575 ■ SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
306 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501-2545
Tel: (605)773-3455
Fax: (605)773-2422
E-mail: info@ris.sdbor.edu
Web Site: http://www.sdbor.edu
To provide free tuition at South Dakota public colleges and universities to dependents of prisoners of war (POWs) and persons missing in action (MIAs).
Title of Award: South Dakota Free Tuition for Dependents of Prisoners or Missing in Action Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Eligible dependents are entitled to attend any South Dakota state-supported institution of higher education or state-supported technical or vocational school free of tuition and mandatory fees. Duration: 8 semesters or 12 quarters of either full- or part-time study.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of South Dakota who are the spouses or children of POWs or of MIAs. Applicants may not be eligible for equal or greater benefits from any federal financial assistance program. Additional Information: Recipients must attend a state-supported school in South Dakota.

1576 ■ SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
306 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501-2545
Tel: (605)773-3455
Fax: (605)773-2422
E-mail: info@ris.sdbor.edu
Web Site: http://www.sdbor.edu
To provide free tuition at South Dakota public colleges and universities to children of deceased fire fighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency medical technicians.
Title of Award: South Dakota Free Tuition for Survivors of Deceased Fire Fighters, Certified Law Enforcement Officers, and Emergency Medical Technicians Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Eligible survivors are entitled to attend any South Dakota state-supported institution of higher education or state-supported technical or vocational school free of tuition. Duration: Until completion of a bachelor's or vocational degree; the degree must be earned within 36 months or 8 semesters.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of South Dakota who are the survivor of a fire fighter, certified law enforcement officer, or emergency medical technician who died as a direct result of injuries received in performance of official duties. Applicants must have been accepted for enrollment at a state-supported institution of higher education or technical or vocational school.

1577 ■ SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
306 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501-2545
Tel: (605)773-3455
Fax: (605)773-2422
E-mail: info@ris.sdbor.edu
Web Site: http://www.sdbor.edu
To provide free tuition at South Dakota public colleges and universities to certain veterans.
Title of Award: South Dakota Free Tuition for Veterans and Others Who Performed War Service Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Eligible veterans are entitled to attend any South Dakota state-supported institution of higher education or state-supported technical or vocational school free of tuition and mandatory fees. Duration: Eligible veterans are entitled to receive 1 month of free tuition for each month of qualifying service, from a minimum of 1 year to a maximum of 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to current residents of South Dakota who have been discharged from the military forces of the United States under honorable conditions. Applicants must meet 1 of the following criteria: 1) served on active duty at any time between August 2, 1990 and March 3, 1991; 2) received an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, or other U.S. campaign or service medal for participation in combat operations against hostile forces outside the boundaries of the United States: or 3) have a service-connected disability rating of at least 10%. They may not be eligible for any other educational assistance from the U.S. government. Qualifying veterans must apply for this benefit within 20 years after the date proclaimed for the cassation of hostilities or within 6 years from and after the date of their discharge from military service, whichever is later.

1578 ■ SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
306 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501-2545
Tel: (605)773-3455
Fax: (605)773-2422
E-mail: info@ris.sdbor.edu
Web Site: http://www.sdbor.edu
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to visually impaired residents of South Dakota.
Title of Award: South Dakota Free Tuition for Visually Impaired Persons Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Qualified applicants may attend any institution under the supervision of the South Dakota Board of Regents without payment of tuition, library fees, registration fees, or any other fees. Duration: Benefits are provided until the recipient has earned 225 semester hours of credit or the equivalent.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible for this program is any visually impaired resident of South Dakota who can meet the entrance requirements for admission to a postsecondary educational institution (including graduate school and medical school) under the supervision of the state board of regents. For purposes of the program, "visual impairment" means that the person cannot, with use of correcting glasses, see sufficiently well to perform ordinary activities for which eyesight is essential. This program does not extend to visually impaired persons who are entitled to receive tuition and fee support from the state's department of vocational rehabilitation. Additional Information: Applicants should contact the financial aid director at the South Dakota college or university they plan to attend, not the sponsor. The exemption from charges does not apply if a course is repeated because of unsatisfactory work, unless the problem was caused by illness or some other circumstance for which the student had no responsibility.

1579 ■ SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
306 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501-2545
Tel: (605)773-3455
Fax: (605)773-2422
E-mail: info@ris.sdbor.edu
Web Site: http://www.sdbor.edu/SDOpportunityScholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance to South Dakota high school seniors who plan to attend college in the state.
Title of Award: South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year for the first 3 years and $2,000 for the fourth year. Duration: 4 years, provided they maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher and full-time enrollment.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors who are graduating from high schools South Dakota and have completed the Regents Scholar curriculum. Applicants may have received no grade below a "C" and must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher as well as a score of at least 24 on the ACT or 1100 on the critical reading and mathematics portions of the SAT. Deadline for Receipt: August of each year. Additional Information: These scholarships were first awarded in 2004.

1580 ■ SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Attn: Office of the Secretary
700 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501
Tel: (605)773-3134
Fax: (605)773-6139
Web Site: http://doe.sd.gov/scholarships/hagen
To provide financial assistance for college to American Indians whose reservation is located in South Dakota.
Title of Award: Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 7 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is at least $1,000 per year for the first 2 years of college, at least $1,500 for the third year, and at least $2,500 for the fourth year. Duration: 4 years, provided the recipient maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to enrolled members of American Indian tribes whose reservation is located in whole or part in South Dakota. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a public or non-public accredited college, university, or technical institute in South Dakota. They must apply within 5 years after high school graduation or within 1 year after release from active military duty (if that release is within 5 years of high school graduation). Along with their application, they must submit high school and/or college transcripts, verification of tribal enrollment, ACT scores, and an essay explaining why they deserve to receive this scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

1581 ■ SOUTH DAKOTA GOLF ASSOCIATION

Attn: Junior Golf Foundation
307 West 41st Street, Suite 8
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Tel: (605)338-7499
E-mail: sdga@sdga.org
Web Site: http://www.sdga.org/foundation.php
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in South Dakota who have participated in golf.
Title of Award: South Dakota Junior Golf Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in South Dakota who plan to attend a 4-year college, university, or accredited postsecondary institution in the state. Applicants must have resided in South Dakota for at least the past 2 years. Along with their application, they must provide a history of their golf participation and accomplishments and their future plans in the game. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

1582 ■ SOUTH DAKOTA NATIONAL GUARD ENLISTED ASSOCIATION

c/o Bruce Anderson, Executive Director
25790 Country Lane
Renner, SD 57055
Tel: (605)988-5414
E-mail: bcres@sio.midco.net
Web Site: http://www.sdngea.com/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the South Dakota National Guard Enlisted Association (SDNGEA), the National Guard Association of South Dakota (NGASD), and their dependents.
Title of Award: Major General Duane L. "Duke" Corning Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 sponsored by SDNGEA for enlisted members and 1 sponsored by NGASD for officers. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to current and retired members of the SDNGEA and the NGASD and the dependents of current and retired members of those associations. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or undergraduate students. They must submit a 300-page autobiography that includes their experiences to date and their hopes and plans for the future. Selection is based on the essay; awards, honors, and offices in high school, college, or trade school; GPA and ACT/SAT scores; letters of recommendation; and extracurricular and community activities and honors. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Randy Decker, 23009 Candlelight Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703, (605) 737-6391,
E-mail: randal.decker@sd.ngb.army.mil.

1583 ■ SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATION BOARD

592 10th Street N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30318-5790
Tel: (404)875-9211
Fax: (404)872-1477
E-mail: acm-rcp@sreb.org
Web Site: http://www.sreb.org/programs/acm/acmindex.asp
To enable students from southern states to attend a public college or university in another southern state at reduced tuition.
Title of Award: SREB Academic Common Market Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, more than 2,200 students participated in this program. Funds Available: Participants pay only the in-state tuition at the institution outside their home state while they are studying in a program not available in their home state. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are residents of 16 southern states (Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia) who wish to study in a program not available at any public institution of higher education in their home state. If their state has made arrangements to send students to another state, they may participate in this program.

1584 ■ SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FOUNDATION

4409 El Prado Boulevard
P.O. Box 14385
Tampa, FL 33690
Tel: (813)805-9400; 877-337-7693
Fax: (813)805-0567
E-mail: warrior@specialops.org
Web Site: http://www.specialops.org
To provide financial assistance for college to the children of Special Operations personnel who died in training or operational missions.
Title of Award: Special Operations Warrior Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, the foundation provided more than $220,000 in scholarship grants and academic and financial aid counseling. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Funding is based on need and is intended to ensure payment of the full cost of tuition, fees, room, board, books, and supplies. Duration: 4 years or more.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the children of parents who served in Special Operations and were killed in a training accident or an operational mission. This is an entitlement program; all eligible students receive support. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time. Additional Information: This program was established in 1980 because of the high casualty rates experienced by personnel of U.S. Special Operations Command. Recently, the foundation calculated that 376 Special Operations personnel had lost their lives and that 418 surviving children were eligible for support.

1585 ■ SPINA BIFIDA ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Attn: Scholarship Committee
4590 MacArthur Boulevard, N.W., Suite 250
Washington, DC 20007-4226
Tel: (202)944-3285
Free: 800-621-3141
Fax: (202)944-3295
E-mail: sbaa@sbaa.org
Web Site: http://www.sbaa.org
To provide financial assistance to members of the Spina Bifida Association of America (SBAA) who are planning to attend a 4-year college or university.
Title of Award: Four-Year SBAA Educational Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year. Funds may be used for tuition, room, and board. Duration: 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for these scholarships are persons born with spina bifida who are current members of the association. Applicants must be high school juniors or seniors planning to attend a 4-year college or university. Selection is based on academic record, other efforts shown in school, financial need, work history, community service, leadership, and commitment to personal goals. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1998. The sponsor also offers a number of named scholarships, including the Lazof Family Foundation Scholarship, and a 1-year SBAA Educational Scholarship (which is for both undergraduate and graduate students).

1586 ■ SPJST SUPREME LODGE

Attn: Scholarship Department
P.O. Box 100
Temple, TX 76503
Tel: (254)773-1575
Free: 800-727-7578
Web Site: http://www.spjst.com/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance for college to members or the children of members of the SPJST Supreme Lodge.
Title of Award: SPJST General Scholarship and Leadership Grant Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members and the children of members who have had an active SPJST insurance certificate in force for at least 1 year. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a college or university as an undergraduate student. They must submit an official transcript, SAT or ACT scores, a personal statement explaining why they wish to go to college and how the scholarship will help them (up to 300 words), 3 references, and a photography and biography. Selection is based on academic record, references, the personal statement and SPJST involvement. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: SPJST was founded as a fraternal benefit society in 1897 by Czech pioneers in Texas and currently operates under Texas insurance laws. It established its general scholarships in 1982 and leadership grants in 1996.

1587 ■ SPORTS TURF MANAGERS ASSOCIATION

Attn: SAFE Foundation
805 New Hampshire, Suite E
Lawrence, KS 66044 800-323-3875
Fax: 800-366-0391
E-mail: stmainfo@sportsturfmanager.com
Web Site: http://www.sportsturfmanager.org
To provide financial assistance to student members of the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) who are interested in preparing for a career in the turf management industry.
Title of Award: SAFE Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Turfgrass management Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Winners also receive $500 for travel or lodging expenses to attend the annual conference of the STMA. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to STMA student members who are preparing for a career in the sports turf industry (excluding golf course management). Applicants must submit lists of 1) awards, honors, or scholarships that they have received; 2) activities in which they have participated related to their school, department, or community; and 3) professional associations and university organizations to which they belong. Selection is based on academic preparation, cumulative GPA, experience in sports turf management, and references. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year. Additional Information: The SAFE (Safer Athletic Field Environments) Foundation was established in 2000.

1588 ■ STATE STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION OF INDIANA

Attn: Grant Division
150 West Market Street, Suite 500
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2811
Tel: (317)232-2350; 888-528-4719
Fax: (317)232-3260
E-mail: grants@ssaci.state.in.us
Web Site: http://www.in.gov/ssaci/programs/cvo.html
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education to students in Indiana who are 1) the children of disabled or other veterans, and 2) the children and spouses of certain deceased or disabled public safety officers.
Title of Award: Indiana Child of Veteran and Public Safety Officer Supplemental Grant Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Qualified applicants receive a 100% remission of tuition and all mandatory fees for undergraduate or graduate work at state-supported postsecondary schools and universities in Indiana. It does not cover such fees as room and board. Duration: Up to 124 semester hours of study.
Eligibility Requirements: The veterans portion of this program is open to Indiana residents who are the natural or adopted children of veterans who served in the active-duty U.S. armed forces during a period of wartime. Applicants may be of any age; parents must have lived in Indiana for at least 3 years during their lifetime. The veteran parent must also 1) have a service-connected disability as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense; 2) have received a Purple Heart Medal; or 3) have been a resident of Indiana at the time of entry into the service and declared a POW or MIA after January 1, 1960. Students at the Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's Home are also eligible. The public safety officer portion of this program is open to 1) the children and spouses of regular law enforcement officers, regular fire fighters, volunteer fire fighters, county police reserve officers, city police reserve officers, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and advanced emergency medical technicians killed in the line of duty, and 2) the children and spouses of Indiana state police troopers permanently and totally disabled in the line of duty. Children must be younger than 23 years of age and enrolled full time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Spouses must be enrolled in an undergraduate program and must have been married to the covered public safety officer at the time of death or disability. Deadline for Receipt: Applications must be submitted at least 30 days before the start of the college term. Additional Information: The veterans portion of this program is administered by the Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs, 302 West Washington Street, Room E-120, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2738, (317) 232-3910, (800) 400-4520, Fax: (317) 232-7721, E-mail: jkiser@dva.state.in.us.

1589 ■ STATE STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION OF INDIANA

Attn: Grant Division
150 West Market Street, Suite 500
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2811
Tel: (317)232-2350; 888-528-4719
Fax: (317)232-3260
E-mail: grants@ssaci.state.in.us
Web Site: http://www.in.gov/ssaci/programs/ngsg.html
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Indiana National Guard.
Title of Award: Indiana National Guard Supplemental Grant Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The award provides payment of 100% of the tuition costs at state-funded colleges and universities in Indiana. No funding is provided for books, room, or board. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the Indiana Air and Army National Guard who are in active drilling status and have not been AWOL at any time during the preceding 12 months. Applicants must be high school graduates seeking their first associate or bachelor's degree. Allowances may be made for students who earned a GED certificate or were home-schooled, but only on a case-by-case basis following a written appeal. As part of the application process, students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If they qualify as dependent students based on FAFSA data, their parents must be residents of Indiana; if the FAFSA standards define them as independent students, they must be Indiana residents. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This assistance may be used only at the following state funded colleges and universities: Ball State University, Indiana State University, Indiana University, Ivy Tech State College, Purdue University, University of Southern Indiana, and Vincennes University.

1590 ■ STATE STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION OF INDIANA

Attn: Grant Division
150 West Market Street, Suite 500
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2811
Tel: (317)232-2350; 888-528-4719
Fax: (317)232-3260
E-mail: grants@ssaci.state.in.us
Web Site: http://www.in.gov/ssaci/programs/parttime.html
To provide financial assistance to Indiana residents who are working part time on an undergraduate degree.
Title of Award: Indiana Part-Time Grant Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds and the number of credit hours taken. Duration: 1 term (quarter or semester); may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Indiana residents who are high school seniors, high school graduates, or GED certificate recipients. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend an eligible Indiana postsecondary institution as a part-time undergraduate student working on an associate or first bachelor's degree. They must be able to demonstrate financial need for tuition assistance. Additional Information: Recipients must attend school, on a part-time basis, in Indiana.

1591 ■ STATE STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION OF INDIANA

Attn: Office of Twenty-first Century Scholars
150 West Market Street, Suite 500
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2811
Tel: (317)233-2100
Free: 800-992-2076
Fax: (317)232-3260
E-mail: scholars@scholars.indiana.edu
Web Site: http://www.in.gov/ssaci/programs/21st/index.html
To provide financial assistance for college education to students in Indiana currently in junior high school.
Title of Award: Indiana Twenty-first Century Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: As college students, participants who comply with program requirements receive 1) full tuition if they attend a participating Indiana public college or university, or 2) an award equal to tuition at a public institution if they attend a private institution. Duration: Until completion of an undergraduate degree.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Indiana residents currently enrolled in the 7th or 8th grade at an Indiana public or accredited private school who demonstrate financial need. Students must fulfill a pledge to graduate from an Indiana high school with a GPA of 2.0 or higher, to abstain from the illegal use of drugs or alcohol and from criminal activity, to be admitted to an eligible Indiana college or university, and to apply for other federal and state financial assistance during their senior year in high school. Deadline for Receipt: Participants must file an affirmation that they have complied with their pledge by March of their senior year in high school. Additional Information: This program began in 1990 and the first group of scholars entered college in 1995. Participants must attend an Indiana college or university as a full-time student.

1592 ■ STATE STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION OF INDIANA

Attn: Grant Division
150 West Market Street, Suite 500
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2811
Tel: (317)232-2350; 888-528-4719
Fax: (317)232-3260
E-mail: grants@ssaci.state.in.us
Web Site: http://www.in.gov/ssaci/programs/hea.html
To provide financial assistance to Indiana residents who are working full time on an undergraduate degree.
Title of Award: Frank O'Bannon Grant Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: This program offers tuition assistance from $200 to several thousand dollars per year, depending on the level of appropriations, the number of eligible students making application, the calculation of student's financial need, and the cost of tuition and fees at the schools of choice. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Indiana residents who are high school seniors, high school graduates, or GED certificate recipients. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend an eligible Indiana postsecondary institution as a full-time undergraduate student working on an associate or first bachelor's degree. They must be able to demonstrate financial need for tuition assistance. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was formerly known as the Indiana Higher Education Grant Program. Recipients must attend school, on a full-time basis, in Indiana.

1593 ■ STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF FLORIDA

Attn: Office of Academic and Student Affairs
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1501
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1950
Tel: (850)245-0467
Fax: (850)245-9667
E-mail: we're.listening@fldoe.org
Web Site: http://www.fldoe.org
To provide financial assistance to Florida undergraduate students with disabilities.
Title of Award: Theodore R. and Vivian M. Johnson Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Several each year. Funds Available: The stipend depends on the availability of funds. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if recipient maintains a GPA of 2.0 or higher and enrolls in at least 18 credits each academic year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students with disabilities enrolled at a State University System of Florida institution. Applicants must submit an official transcript (with GPA of 2.0 or higher); documentation of the nature and/or extent of their disability, which may be in 1 or more of the following classifications: hearing impairment, physical impairment, specific learning disability, speech/language impairment, visual impairment, or other impairment; and documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program is administered by the equal opportunity program at each of the 11 State University System of Florida 4-year institutions. Contact that office for further information. Funding is provided by the Theodore R. and Vivian M. Johnson Foundation with matching funding from the Florida Legislature.

1594 ■ STATEWIDE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF NEW JERSEY

Attn: Scholarship Selection Committee
150 Warren Street, Suite 110
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Tel: (201)451-9512
Fax: (201)451-9547
E-mail: shccnj@att.net
Web Site: http://www.shccnj.org
To provide financial assistance for college to Hispanic residents of New Jersey.
Title of Award: Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of New Jersey who are Hispanic (at least 1 parent must be fully Hispanic) and U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must be full-time college freshmen or high school seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must be intending to major in business or a business technology-related program at a 2- or 4-year college in New Jersey. Along with their application, they must submit short answers to questions about their community and the environment in which they have lived during the past 4 years, their high school experience and an important aspect of their high school career, their involvement in extracurricular activities in school and/or their community, their family and how it has shaped their development, and their willingness to participate in internship and mentoring activities that may be available through the scholarship program. Financial need is also considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year.

1595 ■ STUDENT AID FOUNDATION

2520 East Piedmont Road, Suite F
PMB 180
Marietta, GA 30062
Tel: (770)973-7077
Fax: (770)973-2220
E-mail: studentaid@bellsouth.net
Web Site: http://www.studentaidfoundation.org
To provide loans to women in Georgia who need financial assistance in order to continue their education beyond the high school level.
Title of Award: Student Aid Foundation Loans Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Approximately 35 each year. Funds Available: Loans range from $3,500 to $4,500 per year for undergraduates and up to $5,000 per year for graduate students. Loans are not granted to cover all necessary expenses but to supplement what parents can provide or the recipient can earn or receive from scholarships. No interest on loans is charged while the student is in college or in training. Interest at 6% begins 3 months after the borrower completes her course of study or leaves school for any reason. If the loan is not repaid within 4 years, the interest rate increases to 12%. The minimum monthly repayment is $100 or $20 per $1,000 borrowed, whichever is greater. Duration: 1 academic year; renewable for 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time traditional or nontraditional women students who are residents of Georgia or who are currently attending a school in the state. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Selection is based on financial need, academic ability, and the desire to succeed in obtaining an education. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1908. Recipients are expected to complete their training and become self-supporting within 4 years, unless there are unusual circumstances to warrant a deviation from this general rule. If a payment cannot be made when due, a letter of explanation must be sent to the office. Also, the office must be informed of marriage, change of address, or any other pertinent changes.

1596 ■ STUDENT INSIGHTS

136 Justice Drive
Valencia, PA 16059
Tel: (724)612-3685
E-mail: contact@studentinsights.com
Web Site: http://www.student-view.com
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in selected states who complete an online questionnaire about schools in their area.
Title of Award: Student-View Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college-bound high school seniors in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Applicants must complete an online questionnaire in which they rate their awareness of a number of colleges in their region, including their academic strength, tuition cost, etc. They must also submit an essay, up to 250 words, on their own college search experience. Additional Information: The sponsor is a firm that provides market information to colleges and universities.

1597 ■ STUDENT LOAN FINANCE CORPORATION

105 First Avenue S.W.
Aberdeen, SD 57401-4173
Tel: (605)622-4400
Free: 800-592-1270
Fax: (605)622-4547
E-mail: service@slfc.com
Web Site: http://www.slfc.com
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in South Dakota.
Title of Award: Tom Steele Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 220 each year: 1 to a senior at each high school in South Dakota. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in South Dakota who plan to enroll full time at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college, university, or technical/vocational school. Selection is based on academic achievement (GPA of 3.25 or higher); work experience; activities, awards, and honors; a brief statement of educational and career objectives and long-term goals; and a statement of unusual family or personal circumstances that have affected achievement in school, work experience, or participation in school and community activities. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2004 to honor a long-time official of the sponsor, the state educational loan agency for South Dakota. It is managed by Scholarship America, One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082, (507) 931-1682, (800) 537-4180, Fax: (507) 931-9168, E-mail: smsinfo@csfa.org.

1598 ■ COMMANDER WILLIAM S. STUHR SCHOLARSHIP FUND

c/o Joseph A. LaRivere, Executive Director
1200 Fifth Avenue, Suite 9-D
New York, NY 10029
E-mail: stuhrstudents@earthlink.net
To provide financial assistance for college to the dependent children of retired or active-duty military personnel.
Title of Award: Commander William S. Stuhr Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 5 each year: 1 for a child of a military service member from each of the 5 branches (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy). Funds Available: The stipend is $1,125 per year. Duration: 4 years, provided the recipient makes the dean's list at their college at least once during their first 2 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the dependent children of military personnel who are serving on active duty or retired with pay after 20 years' service (not merely separated from service). Applicants must be high school seniors who rank in the top 10% of their class for their junior year and the first half of their senior year. They must plan to attend a 4-year accredited college. Selection is based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, demonstrated leadership potential, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1965. Recipients and their families attend a scholarship awards function in late May or early June; the fund pays air transportation to the event. Applications may be obtained only by writing and enclosing a self-addressed stamped envelope. The fund does not respond to telephone, fax, or e-mail inquiries.

1599 ■ SUNKIST GROWERS

Attn: Administrator
P.O. Box 7888
Van Nuys, CA 91409-7888
Tel: (818)986-4800
Web Site: http://www.sunkist.com/about/bodine_scholarship.asp
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students in California and Arizona who have an agricultural background and need financial assistance to further their education.
Title of Award: A.W. Bodine-Sunkist Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 16 of these scholarships were awarded. Since the establishment of the program, more than 275 scholarships have been awarded. Funds Available: Stipends average $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years provided the recipients carry at least 12 units per term and earn a minimum GPA of 2.7.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students entering an undergraduate program at any level. Applicants must have a background in California or Arizona agriculture (i.e., the student or someone in the student's immediate family must derive the majority of income from agriculture). They must have earned a 3.0 GPA and be able to demonstrate financial need. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on their background and goals. Selection is based on the essay, financial need, college board test scores, GPA, and recommendations. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1990.

1600 ■ SUNNYSIDE FOUNDATION, INC.

8222 Douglas Avenue, Suite 501
Dallas, TX 75225
Tel: (214)692-5686; 888-663-8362
Fax: (214)692-1968
E-mail: sunnysd@airmail.net
To provide financial assistance for education and other needs to Christian Scientists in Texas.
Title of Award: Sunnyside Foundation Financial Assistance Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate, Other Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount awarded depends upon the needs of the recipient.
Eligibility Requirements: Any Christian Scientist who is a Texas resident and regularly attends a Christian Science church or Sunday school is eligible to apply. Applications for financial assistance may be submitted for a variety of purposes, including college, educational needs, food and clothing, shelter, child care, summer camp, nursing care, practitioner fees, emergency situations, and special opportunities. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time. Additional Information: All requests for assistance are strictly confidential.

1601 ■ SUNSHINE LADY FOUNDATION, INC.

Attn: WISP Program
4900 Randall Parkway, Suite H
Wilmington, NC 28403
Tel: (910)397-7742; (866)255-7742
Fax: (910)397-0023
E-mail: nancy@sunshineladyfdn.org
Web Site: http://www.sunshineladyfdn.org/wisp.html
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to women who are victims of partner abuse.
Title of Award: Women's Independence Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends depend on the need of the recipient, but they are at least $250 and average $2,500. First priority is given to funding for direct educational expenses (tuition, books, and fees), which is paid directly to the educational institution. Second priority is for assistance in reducing indirect financial barriers to education (e.g., child care, transportation), which is paid directly to the sponsoring agency. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are victims of partner abuse and have worked for at least 1 month with a nonprofit domestic violence victim services provider that is willing to sponsor them. Applicants must be interested in attending a vocational school, community college, 4-year college or university, or (in exceptional circumstances) graduate school as a full or part time student. They should have left an abusive partner within the past 2 years; women who have been parted from their batterer for more than 2 years are also eligible but funding for such applicants may be limited. Preference is given to single mothers with young children. Special consideration is given to applicants who plan to use their education to further the rights of, and options for, women and girls. Selection is based primarily on financial need. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time, but they must be received at least 3 months before the start of the intended program. Additional Information: This program was established in 1999.

1602 ■ SUPERSIBS!

Attn: Scholarship Committee
4300 Lincoln Avenue, Suite I
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Tel: (847)705-SIBS; (866)444-SIBS
Fax: (847)776-7084
E-mail: info@supersibs.org
Web Site: http://www.supersibs.org
To provide financial assistance for college to siblings of children with cancer.
Title of Award: SuperSibs! Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Applicants must be the siblings of children who have or have had cancer. They must be planning to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational institution in the following fall. Half-siblings and stepsiblings who reside in the same home as the cancer patient are also eligible. Along with their application, they must submit an essay, up to 1,000 words, on what they learned from their experience as the sibling of a brother or sister with cancer, how they will apply those learnings in their life and the lives of others, the advice they can share with other siblings to help them manage through this challenging time, how this scholarship will make a difference in their life, and anything else they would like the sponsor to know about them. Selection is based on the essay (60 points), a high school transcript (10 points), and a letter of recommendation (30 points). Additional Information: The sponsor also offers another $5,000 scholarship to the siblings of children with cancer (the Manne Family Foundation Scholarship), but that one requires applicants to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

1603 ■ SUPREME EMBLEM CLUB OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

c/o Gail Stankiewicz, Supreme Corresponding Secretary
505 Grassy Brook Road
Brookline, VT 05345
Tel: (802)365-7292
E-mail: gailvt@sover.net
Web Site: http://www.emblemclub.com
To provide financial aid for college to members or the children of members of the Supreme Emblem Club of the United States of America who have a physically challenging condition.
Title of Award: Supreme Emblem Club of the United States of America Grant-in-Aid Awards Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount awarded varies each year. Funds must be used for tuition, books, or fees. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school graduates or those already in college. Applicants must be sponsored by the Emblem Club in which the student or the student's mother or grandmother is a member. They must be serious about continuing their education but, because of a physically challenging situation, are unable to meet the high criteria applied to the Emblem Club's Scholarship Program. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The sponsoring Emblem Club must be a current contributor to the regular scholarship fund for the applicant to be considered for an award.

1604 ■ SUPREME EMBLEM CLUB OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

c/o Gail Stankiewicz, Supreme Corresponding Secretary
505 Grassy Brook Road
Brookline, VT 05345
Tel: (802)365-7292
E-mail: gailvt@sover.net
Web Site: http://www.emblemclub.com
To provide financial aid for college to members or the children of members of the Supreme Emblem Club of the United States of America.
Title of Award: Supreme Emblem Club of the United States of America Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount awarded varies each year. Funds must be used for tuition, books, or fees. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school graduates or those already in college. Each applicant is required to apply for and take either the SAT or ACT not later than November. Applicants must be sponsored by the Emblem Club in which the student or the student's mother or grandmother is a member. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1934. The sponsoring Emblem Club must be a current contributor to the regular scholarship fund for the applicant to be considered for an award.

1605 ■ SURFACE NAVY ASSOCIATION

2550 Huntington Avenue, Suite 202
Alexandria, VA 22303
Tel: (703)960-6800
Free: 800-NAVY-SNA
Fax: (703)960-6807
E-mail: navysna@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.navysna.org/awards/index.html
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to members of the Surface Navy Association (SNA) and their dependents.
Title of Award: VADM Robert L. Walters Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 4 years, provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to SNA members and their children, stepchildren, wards, and spouses. The SNA member must 1) be in the second or subsequent consecutive year of membership; 2) be serving, retired, or honorably discharged; 3) be a Surface Warfare Officer or Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist; and 4) have served for at least 3 years on a surface ship of the U.S. Navy or Coast Guard. Applicants must be studying or planning to study at an accredited undergraduate or graduate institution. Along with their application, they must submit a 200-word essay about themselves; a list of their extracurricular activities, community service activities, academic honors and/or positions of leadership that represent their interests, with an estimate of the amount of time involved with each activity; and 3 letters of reference. High school seniors should also include a transcript of high school grades and a copy of ACT or SAT scores. Applicants who are on active duty or drilling Reservists should also include a letter from their commanding officer commenting on their military service and leadership potential, a transcript of grades from their most recent 4 semesters of school, a copy of their ACT or SAT scores if available, and an indication of whether they have applied for or are enrolled in the Enlisted Commissioning Program. Applicants who are not high school seniors, active duty, or drilling Reservists should also include a transcript of the grades from their most recent 4 semesters of school and a copy of ACT or SAT test scores (unless they are currently attending a college or university). Selection is based on demonstrated leadership, community service, academic achievement, and commitment to pursuing higher educational objectives. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

1606 ■ TAILHOOK EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

9696 Businesspark Avenue
P.O. Box 26626
San Diego, CA 92196-0626
Tel: (858)689-9223
Free: 800-269-8267
E-mail: thookassn@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.tailhook.org/Foundation.html
To provide financial assistance for college to personnel associated with naval aviation and their children.
Title of Award: Tailhook Educational Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 43 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend ranges from $2,000 to $3,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) the children (natural, step, and adopted) of current or former U.S. Navy personnel who served as a naval aviator, naval flight officer, or designated naval air crew-man, or 2) personnel and children of personnel who are serving or have served on board a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier as a member of the ship's company or assigned airwing. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an accredited college or university. Selection is based on educational and extracurricular achievements, merit, and citizenship. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

1607 ■ MAMORU AND AIKO TAKITANI FOUNDATION

P.O. Box 10687
Honolulu, HI 96816-0687
E-mail: info@takitani.org
Web Site: http://www.takitani.org
To provide financial assistance for college to needy high school seniors in Hawaii.
Title of Award: Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Each qualifying high school in the state (approximately 60) awards 1 of these scholarships. Semifinalist awards are presented to 10 students. The finalist awards include 2 at $10,000 and 1 at $5,000. Funds Available: The stipend for each high school winner is $1,000. Semifinalists receive an additional $1,000 scholarship. Finalists receive stipends of $10,000 or $5,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college-bound seniors graduating from high schools in Hawaii. Applicants must prepare a 1-page essay describing their personal goals and how this scholarship would help them attain those, their plans for serving the community after graduation, and any financial or unique circumstances that the sponsor should consider. They must submit those essays and other application materials to their college counselor or senior advisor. Selection is based on academic and extracurricular achievement, the personal essay, the applicant's unique circumstances, and financial need. Each school selects its winner. From those, 6 semifinalists are selected from each school district, 1 from the Hawaii Catholic Schools, and 2 from the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools. From among those semifinalists, the sponsor's board of directors selects finalists. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1993. The finalist awards are designated the Mamoru Takitani Distinguished Student Award (at $10,000), the Aiko Takitani Distinguished Student Award (at $10,000), and the Karen Uno Outstanding Student Award (at $5,000).

1608 ■ TECHNOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION

1914 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191-1540
Tel: (703)860-9000
Fax: (703)758-4852
E-mail: general@tsaweb.org
Web Site: http://www.tsaweb.org
To provide financial support for college to members of the Technology Student Association (TSA).
Title of Award: ECI Scholarship Foundation Scholarship for the Technology Student Association Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to TSA members who are rising high school seniors and have taken the SAT or ACT examination. Selection is based on those aptitude test scores, cumulative GPA, community involvement, demonstrated leadership, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 2003, is sponsored by the ECI Scholarship Foundation of Educational Communications Inc. Information is also available from ECISF-TSA, Attn: Rebecca Garcia, 1701 Directors Boulevard, Suite 920, P.O. Box 149319, Austin, TX 78714-9319.

1609 ■ TENNESSEE FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

Attn: Scholarship Committee
1616 Church Street
Nashville, TN 37203
Tel: (615)321-8792
Free: 800-537-1599
Fax: (615)321-8794
E-mail: tnfuneral@xspedius.net
Web Site: http://www.tnfda.org
To provide financial assistance to Tennessee residents who are preparing for a career in funeral service.
Title of Award: Tennessee Funeral Directors Association Memorial Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Mortuary science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and Tennessee residents who are enrolled in school on a full-time basis and have completed 2 semesters or one half of their course of study at a college accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education. They must have expressed the intent to enter funeral service upon graduation. As part of the application process, students must submit a completed application form, the latest family federal income tax return, college transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation, and a 2-page handwritten essay about themselves. Selection is based on financial need, academic record, recommendations, extracurricular and community activities, and the required essay. Additional Information: This program was established in 1997.

1610 ■ TENNESSEE STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Parkway Towers
404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1950
Nashville, TN 37243-0820
Tel: (615)741-1346
Free: 800-342-1663
Fax: (615)741-6101
E-mail: tsac@mail.state.tn.us
Web Site: http://www.tnscholardollars.com/mon_college/ned_mc_shcolar.htm
To provide financial assistance to outstanding Tennessee high school seniors and recent graduates who plan to attend college in the state.
Title of Award: Ned McWherter Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Approximately 50 each year. Funds Available: Stipends up to $6,000 per year are provided. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years if the recipient remains a full-time student and maintains a minimum GPA of 3.0 per term and 3.2 per year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to recent high school graduates and high school seniors in Tennessee who are residents of the state, whose parents are residents of the state, who ranked in the top 5% on the ACT or SAT tests (recently, 29 on the ACT or 1280 on the SAT), and who earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher in high school. Selection is based on academic record, test scores, and demonstrated leadership. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1986. Recipients must attend a college or university in Tennessee.

1611 ■ TENNESSEE STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Parkway Towers
404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1950
Nashville, TN 37243-0820
Tel: (615)741-1346
Free: 800-342-1663
Fax: (615)741-6101
E-mail: tsac@mail.state.tn.us
Web Site: http://www.tnscholardollars.com/mon_college/depend_child_scholar.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to the dependent children of disabled or deceased Tennessee law enforcement officers, fire fighters, or emergency medical service technicians.
Title of Award: Tennessee Dependent Children Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 19 students received $77,786 in support from this program Funds Available: The award covers tuition and fees, books, supplies, and room and board, minus any other financial aid for which the student is eligible. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years or until completion of a program of study.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Tennessee residents who are the dependent children of a Tennessee law enforcement officer, fire fighter, or emergency medical service technician who was killed or totally and permanently disabled in the line of duty. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time undergraduate student at a college or university in Tennessee. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1990.

1612 ■ TENNESSEE STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Parkway Towers
404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1950
Nashville, TN 37243-0820
Tel: (615)741-1346
Free: 800-342-1663
Fax: (615)741-6101
E-mail: tsac@mail.state.tn.us
Web Site: http://www.tnscholardollars.com/mon_college/gams.htm
To provide supplemental financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Tennessee who meet academic requirements in excess of those for the Tennessee HOPE Scholarships.
Title of Award: Tennessee General Assembly Merit Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is an additional $1,000, so the total award is $4,000 per year for students at 4-year colleges and universities or $2,500 per year for students at 2-year schools. Duration: 1 year; students may receive this supplemental funding only once.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from public and private high schools in Tennessee and other residents of the state who qualify for a Tennessee HOPE Scholarship. Applicants for this supplemental funding must have higher levels of academic achievement: ACT scores of at least 29 (instead of 21), SAT scores of at least 1280 (instead of 980), and GPA of 3.75 or higher (instead of 3.0). The GPA may be weighted to include extra credit for AP or other advanced courses. They must be planning to attend an accredited public or private college or university in Tennessee. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is part of the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program, which began in 2004.

1613 ■ TENNESSEE STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Parkway Towers
404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1950
Nashville, TN 37243-0820
Tel: (615)741-1346
Free: 800-342-1663
Fax: (615)741-6101
E-mail: tsac@mail.state.tn.us
Web Site: http://www.tnscholardollars.com/mon_college/hope_grant.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Tennessee who do not qualify for the Tennessee HOPE Scholarships but meet other academic and income requirements.
Title of Award: Tennessee HOPE Access Grants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year for students at 4-year colleges and universities or $1,250 per year for students at 2-year schools. Duration: 1 year; this grant is nonrenewable but recipients may apply for a Tennessee HOPE Scholarship after 1 year of college if they have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from public and private high schools in Tennessee who have an unweighted GPA of 2.75 or higher and an ACT score of at least 18 or an SAT score of at least 860. Applicants must have an annual family income of $36,000 or less. They must be planning to attend an accredited public or private college or university in Tennessee. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is part of the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program, which began in 2004.

1614 ■ TENNESSEE STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Parkway Towers
404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1950
Nashville, TN 37243-0820
Tel: (615)741-1346
Free: 800-342-1663
Fax: (615)741-6101
E-mail: tsac@mail.state.tn.us
Web Site: http://www.tnscholardollars.com/mon_college/hope_scholar.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Tennessee.
Title of Award: Tennessee HOPE Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year for students at 4-year colleges and universities or $1,500 per year for students at 2-year schools. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 4 additional years if the recipient maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from public and private high schools in Tennessee, students in Tennessee who have completed a home-school program, and residents of Tennessee who have attained a GED. High school seniors must have an ACT score of at least 21 (or SAT score of at least 980) or an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher; home-school students must have an ACT score of at least 21 (or SAT score of at least 980); and GED recipients must have a GED score of at least 525 and an ACT score of at least 21 (or SAT score of at least 980). Applicants must be planning to attend an accredited public or private college or university in Tennessee. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is part of the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program, which began in 2004.

1615 ■ TENNESSEE STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Parkway Towers
404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1950
Nashville, TN 37243-0820
Tel: (615)741-1346
Free: 800-342-1663
Fax: (615)741-6101
E-mail: tsac@mail.state.tn.us
Web Site: http://www.tnscholardollars.com/mon_college/need_based_award.htm
To provide supplemental financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Tennessee who qualify for the Tennessee HOPE Scholarships and also demonstrate financial need.
Title of Award: Tennessee Need-Based Supplemental Awards Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is an additional $1,000, so the total award is $4,000 per year for students at 4-year colleges and universities or $2,500 per year for students at 2-year schools. Duration: 1 year; students may receive this supplemental funding only once.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from public and private high schools in Tennessee and other residents of the state who qualify for a Tennessee HOPE Scholarship. Applicants must have an annual family income of $36,000 or less. They must be planning to attend an accredited public or private college or university in Tennessee. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is part of the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program, which began in 2004.

1616 ■ TENNESSEE STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Parkway Towers
404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1950
Nashville, TN 37243-0820
Tel: (615)741-1346
Free: 800-342-1663
Fax: (615)741-6101
E-mail: tsac@mail.state.tn.us
Web Site: http://www.tnscholardollars.com/mon_college/tsa_award.htm
To provide financial assistance to students in Tennessee who have financial need.
Title of Award: Tennessee Student Assistance Awards Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Recently, the maximum award was $2,322 at eligible Tennessee public postsecondary institutions or $5,538 at eligible Tennessee independent postsecondary institutions. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students in Tennessee who are U.S. citizens, are Tennessee residents, are enrolled at least half time as undergraduate students, and can demonstrate financial need (expected family contribution of $2,100 or less). Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1976.

1617 ■ TENNESSEE STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Parkway Towers
404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1950
Nashville, TN 37243-0820
Tel: (615)741-1346
Free: 800-342-1663
Fax: (615)741-6101
E-mail: tsac@mail.state.tn.us
Web Site: http://www.tnscholardollars.com/mon_college/wilder_naifeh.htm
To provide financial assistance to students enrolled at Tennessee Technology Centers.
Title of Award: Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,250 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students working on a certificate or diploma at a Tennessee Technology Center. Applicants must be enrolled full time, but they are not required to meet any GPA or ACT minimum scores. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is part of the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program, which began in 2004.

1618 ■ TENTH MOUNTAIN DIVISION ASSOCIATION

Attn: Foundation
133 South Van Gordon Street, Suite 200
Lakewood, CO 80228
Tel: (303)756-8486
Fax: (303)988-3005
E-mail: tenthmtnfdn@nsp.org
Web Site: http://www.10thmtndivassoc.org/foundation.html
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to children and grandchildren of former members of the Tenth Mountain Division.
Title of Award: Tenth Mountain Division Association College Assistance Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, the foundation was supporting 27 students: 1 graduate student, 13 seniors, 5 juniors, 7 sophomores, and 1 freshman. Funds Available: Scholarships are awarded up to $1,250 per year, depending on need. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for these scholarships are the children and grandchildren of veterans who served in the Tenth Mountain Division during World War II. Applicants must meet the academic requirements of the college or university they choose to attend and must demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: Since this program was established in 1966, more than 600 scholarships have been awarded.

1619 ■ TET '68, INC.

Attn: Scholarship Competition
P.O. Box 31885
Richmond, VA 23294
Tel: (804)550-3692
E-mail: Tet68Info@tet68.org
Web Site: http://www.tet68.org/TET68sch.html
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors whose parent served in Vietnam.
Title of Award: TET '68 Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 or 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors whose parent or stepparent is a Vietnam veteran. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay on "What is Freedom;" a copy of the parent's or step-parent's DD214 showing Vietnam service with Campaign Ribbon Award; a cover sheet that includes their full name and contact information for themselves, a person at their high school, and a person at their chosen college; and a statement verifying that they will graduate from high school in the following spring. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1988.

1620 ■ TEXAS 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

Attn: Executive Director
Texas A&M University
7606 Eastmark Drive, Suite 101
College Station, TX 77843-2473
Tel: (979)845-1213
Fax: (979)845-6495
E-mail: texas4-hscholarships@tamu.edu
Web Site: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/scholarships
To provide financial assistance for college to 4-H members in Texas.
Title of Award: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 4-H Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 70 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration: 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating seniors at public high schools in Texas who have been actively participating in 4-H. Applicants must be in the top quarter of their class and have minimum scores of 910 on the combined mathematics and critical reading sections of the SAT or 19 on the ACT. They must be U.S. citizens planning to attend a college or university in Texas and major in any field. Selection is based on GPA (20%), test scores (15%), 4-H experience (35%), financial need (20%), and a personal interview (10%). Deadline for Receipt: Students submit their applications to their county extension office, which must forward them to the district extension office by February of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Students who apply to the Texas FFA Association or the Texas chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) for a scholarship will have their 4-H application voided.

1621 ■ TEXAS 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

Attn: Executive Director
Texas A&M University
7606 Eastmark Drive, Suite 101
College Station, TX 77843-2473
Tel: (979)845-1213
Fax: (979)845-6495
E-mail: texas4-hscholarships@tamu.edu
Web Site: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/scholarships
To provide financial assistance to 4-H members in Texas who plan to work on a baccalaureate degree in any field at a college or university in the state.
Title of Award: Texas 4-H Baccalaureate Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: The foundation awards approximately 170 scholarships, worth more than $1.2 million, for all of its programs each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,500 to $15,000, depending on the contributions from various donors. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating seniors at high schools in Texas who have been actively participating in 4-H and plan to attend a college or university in the state to work on a baccalaureate degree. Applicants must have passed all sections of the TAAS, THEA, and/or TAKS test and have minimum scores of 910 on the combined mathematics and critical reading sections of the SAT or 19 on the ACT. Some scholarships require applicants to demonstrate financial need; selection for those awards is based on GPA (20%), test scores (15%), 4-H experience (35%), financial need (20%), and a personal interview (10%). For other scholarships, selection is based on GPA (20%), test scores (15%), 4-H experience (55%), and a personal interview (10%). Some scholarships require a major in agriculture; others are unrestricted. Deadline for Receipt: Students submit their applications to their county extension office, which must forward them to the district extension office by February of each year. Additional Information: Students submit 1 application. The foundation determines the scholarships for which they are eligible, based on the specific requirements established by particular sponsors. Students who apply to the Texas FFA Association or the Texas chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) for a scholarship will have their 4-H application voided.

1622 ■ TEXAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES, INC.

Attn: Vice President of Member Services
2550 South IH-35
Austin, TX 78704
Tel: (512)454-0311
E-mail: twortham@texas-ec.org
Web Site: http://www.texas-ec.org/resources/youth/pages/twrea.aspx
To provide financial assistance for college to members and children of members of the Texas Rural Electric Women's Association (TREWA).
Title of Award: TREWA Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 7 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's institution, half at the beginning of the first semester and half upon verification of completion of the first semester with passing grades. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are current members of the association, their children, and employees of electric cooperatives that are current members. Applicants may be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college, university, junior or community college, trade/technical school, or business school of their choice to work on a degree, certificate, diploma, or license. Grades received in high school are not the deciding factor in the selection process; leadership qualities, career focus, energy awareness, a 250-word essay on the applicant's plans and goals, and general knowledge of the rural electric problem are considered. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship is sponsored by TREWA and administered by Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. Recipients may attend any accredited college, university, junior college, community college, trade/technical school, or business school of their choice.

1623 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6323
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To provide financial assistance at Texas public institutions to students from Western Hemisphere countries.
Title of Award: Good Neighbor Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 235 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Eligible students are exempted from the payment of all tuition charges at publicly-supported colleges and universities in Texas. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to native-born citizens and residents of nations of the Western Hemisphere (other than Cuba or the United States). Applicants must be interested in attending a public college or university in Texas. They must be certified by their native country, be scholastically qualified for admission to a participating public college or university in Texas, intend to return to their home country upon completion of their program of study, and be nominated by their college. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Applications must be submitted through the financial aid office or international student office at the college or university attended.

1624 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6101
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To exempt children of deceased veterans from payment of tuition at public universities in Texas.
Title of Award: Hazlewood Exemption for Dependents of Texas Veterans Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 8 of these awards were granted. Funds Available: Eligible students are exempt from payment of tuition, dues, fees, and charges at state-supported colleges and universities in Texas. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for a cumulative total of 150 credit hours.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the children of Texas servicemen who died in the line of duty or as a result of injury or illness directly related to service in the U.S. military or the National Guard. Applicants must have used up all federal educational benefits for which they are eligible. They must have resided in Texas for at least 12 months and be attending or planning to attend a public college or university in the state.

1625 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6101
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To exempt Texas veterans from payment of tuition for undergraduate or graduate study at public universities in the state.
Title of Award: Hazlewood Exemption for Texas Veterans Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 8.858 of these awards were granted. Funds Available: Veterans who are eligible for this benefit are entitled to free tuition and fees at state-supported colleges and universities in Texas. Duration: Exemptions may be claimed up to a cumulative total of 150 credit hours, including undergraduate and graduate study.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to veterans who were legal residents of Texas at the time they entered the U.S. armed forces and served for at least 181 days of active military duty, excluding basic training. Applicants must have received an honorable discharge or separation or a general discharge under honorable conditions. They must be enrolled at a public college or university in Texas but have used up all other federal education benefits (e.g., Montgomery Bill, Pell grants, federal SEOG grants).

1626 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Hinson-Hazlewood College Student Loan Program
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6340
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6423
E-mail: loaninfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.hhloans.com
To provide educational loans to students in Texas who cannot qualify for need-based assistance.
Title of Award: Hinson-Hazlewood College Access Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Loans up to $10,000 per year, or the cost of education, are available. No guarantee fee is charged, but there is a 3% origination fee. After a grace period of 6 months, repayment must be completed within 10 years at a minimum monthly payment of $50. The current interest rate is 5.25%. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years for a total loan of $45,000.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who qualify as Texas residents and meet the academic requirements of a public or private college or university in the state. Applicants must enroll at least half time in an associate, bachelor's, or higher degree program. Promissory notes must be cosigned by a credit-worthy person. Applicants do not need to show financial need and may use these loan funds to cover the family's expected contribution on other loan programs. Additional Information: Applications must be submitted through the financial aid office at the college or university attended.

1627 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6101
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To provide educational assistance to the spouses and children of Texas military personnel assigned elsewhere.
Title of Award: Military Tuition Waiver During Assignment After Texas Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Eligible students are entitled to pay tuition and fees at the resident rate at publicly-supported colleges and universities in Texas. Duration: The waiver remains in effect for the duration of the member's first assignment outside of Texas.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the spouses and dependent children of members of the U.S. armed forces or commissioned officers of the Public Health Service who remain in Texas when the member is reassigned to duty outside of the state. The spouse or dependent child must reside continuously in Texas. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a Texas public college or university. Additional Information: This program became effective in September, 2003.

1628 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6101
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To provide a tuition exemption to blind and/or deaf residents of Texas.
Title of Award: Texas Blind/Deaf Student Exemption Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 3,278 students received support through this program. Funds Available: Eligible students are exempted from the payment of all dues, fees, and tuition charges at publicly-supported colleges and universities in Texas. Duration: Up to 8 semesters.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Texas residents who can present certification from the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services of their deafness or blindness. Applicants must present to the registrar of a public college or university in Texas a copy of their high school transcript, a letter of recommendation, proof that they have met all admission requirements, and a statement of purpose that indicates the certificate, degree program, or professional enhancement that they intend to pursue.

1629 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6101
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To provide educational assistance to the children of disabled or deceased Texas fire fighters, peace officers, game wardens, and employees of correctional institutions.
Title of Award: Texas Children of Disabled or Deceased Firemen, Peace Officers, Game Wardens, and Employees of Correctional Institutions Exemption Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 116 students received support through this program. Funds Available: Eligible students are exempted from the payment of all dues, fees, and tuition charges at publicly-supported colleges and universities in Texas. Duration: Support is provided for up to 120 semester credit hours of undergraduate study or until the recipient reaches 26 years of age, whichever comes first.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are children of Texas paid or volunteer fire fighters; paid municipal, county, or state peace officers; custodial employees of the Department of Corrections; or game wardens. The parent must have suffered an injury in the line of duty, resulting in disability or death. Applicants must be under 21 years of age.

1630 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6101
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To provide educational assistance to the children of Texas military personnel declared prisoners of war or missing in action.
Title of Award: Texas Children of U.S. Military Who Are Missing in Action or Prisoners of War Exemption Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 2 of these exemptions were granted. Funds Available: Eligible students are exempted from the payment of all dues, fees, and tuition charges at publicly-supported colleges and universities in Texas. Duration: Up to 8 semesters.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are dependent children of Texas residents who are either prisoners of war or missing in action. Applicants must be under 21 years of age, or under 25 if they receive the majority of support from their parent(s).

1631 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6387
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To provide financial assistance to students in Texas who are planning to attend college after completing high school in less than specified times.
Title of Award: Texas Early High School Graduation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 232 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends are 1) $2,000 for students who complete the requirements within 36 months (an additional $1,000 is awarded if the student also graduates with at least 15 hours of college credit); 2) $500 for students who complete the requirements in more than 36 but less than 41 months (an additional $1,000 is awarded if the student also graduates with at least 30 hours of college credit); or 3) $1,000 for students who complete the requirements in more than 41 but less than 46 months and also have at least 30 hours of college credit. If the award is used at a private college or university, the school must provide a matching scholarship. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Texas who have attended high school in the state and plan to attend a Texas public or private college or university. Applicants must have completed either the recommended high school curriculum or the distinguished achievement high school curriculum in no more than 36 consecutive months. Smaller awards are available to applicants who 1) complete the requirements for grades 9-12 within 41 months, or 2) complete the requirements within 46 months and also earn at least 30 hours of college credit. Additional Information: Interested students should contact their high school counselor. This program was established in 1995 and amended in 2003.

1632 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6101
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To provide financial assistance for college to students in Texas who have been in foster care.
Title of Award: Texas Education and Training Vouchers for Youths Aging Out of Foster Care Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Vouchers can be used to cover the cost of attendance (tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, transportation, child care, and some personal expenses) or $5,000 per year, whichever amount is less. Duration: 1 year. Participants in the program remain eligible until age 23 ad long as they are enrolled and making satisfactory progress toward completing their postsecondary education or training program.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Texas who 1) are between 16 and 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and are attending a Texas public or private college that provides a bachelor's degree or not less than a 2-year program that provides credit towards an associate degree or certificate; 2) are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance (age 18) and are attending an accredited or preaccredited program that provides not less than 1 year of training toward gainful employment; 3) are in foster care of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS), are at least 16 years of age, and are likely to remain in foster care until turning 18; 4) have aged out of TDFPS foster care but have not yet turned 21; or 5) are adopted from TDFPS foster care after turning 16 years of age but are not yet 21. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a Texas public or private educational institution that is accredited or granted preaccredited status. Additional Information: Information is also available from TDFPS, 701 West 51st Street, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, TX 78714-9030, (800) 233-3405,
E-mail: beth.engelking@dfps.state.tx.us.

1633 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6101
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To provide financial assistance to students entering a public 2-year college in Texas.
Title of Award: Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Two Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 4,512 of these grants were awarded. Funds Available: Full-time stipends are approximately $1,795 per semester for public state college students, $635 per semester for community college students, or $990 per semester for technical college students. Duration: 1 year. Students can receive awards for up to 75 semester credit hours, for 4 years, or until they receive an associate degree, whichever occurs first. Renewal requires completion of at least 75% of the hours taken in the prior year plus a cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Texas enrolled at least half time in the first 30 credit hours at a public community college, public technical college, or public state college in the state. Applicants must have an expected family contribution of no more than $2,000. Additional Information: Information and application forms may be obtained from the director of financial aid at the college in Texas the applicant attends. This program was established in 1999 as the TEXAS (an acronym for Towards EXcellence, Access, and Success) Grant II. The eligible public state colleges are Lamar State College at Orange, Lamar State College at Port Arthur, and Lamar Institute of Technology.

1634 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6101
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To recognize and reward the top students in Texas high schools.
Title of Award: Texas Exemption for Highest Ranking High School Graduate Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 1,102 of these exemptions were granted. Funds Available: Tuition is waived for award winners at any public college or university in Texas. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This award is presented to the highest ranking graduate (i.e., valedictorians) of accredited high schools in Texas. Applicants may be Texas residents, nonresidents, or foreign students.

1635 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6101
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To provide educational assistance to disabled Texas peace officers.
Title of Award: Texas Exemption for Peace Officers Disabled in the Line of Duty Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 23 of these exemptions were awarded. Funds Available: Eligible students are exempted from the payment of all dues, fees, and tuition charges at publicly-supported colleges and universities in Texas. Duration: Up to 12 semesters.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Texas residents permanently disabled as a result of an injury suffered as a peace officer who are unable to continue employment as a peace officer because of the disability. Applicants must be planning to attend a publicly-supported college or university in Texas as an undergraduate student. Additional Information: For more information, students should contact the admission office at the institution they plan to attend.

1636 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6101
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To provide educational assistance to students in Texas who once were in foster or other residential care and have been adopted.
Title of Award: Texas Exemption Program for Adopted Students Formerly in Foster or Other Residential Care Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 11 students received support through this program. Funds Available: Eligible students are exempted from the payment of all dues, fees, and tuition charges at publicly-supported colleges and universities in Texas. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are students who have been in foster care or other residential care under the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and have been adopted. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a public college or university in Texas. Additional Information: This program was established in 2003.

1637 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6101
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To provide educational assistance to the children and spouses of certain deceased Texas public employees.
Title of Award: Texas Exemption for Surviving Spouses and Dependent Children of Certain Deceased Public Servants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 65 students received support through this program. Funds Available: Eligible students are exempted from the payment of all dues, fees, and tuition charges at publicly-supported colleges and universities in Texas. In addition, the institution provides them with an allowance for textbooks. If the student qualifies to live in the institution's housing, the institution must provide either free room and board or an equivalent room and board stipend. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Texas whose parent or spouse was killed in the line of duty in certain public service positions after September 1, 2000. Eligible public service positions include peace officers, probation officers, parole officers, jailers, members of organized police reserve and auxiliary units, juvenile correctional employees, paid and volunteer fire fighters, and emergency medical service volunteers and paid personnel. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll full time at a Texas public college or university.

1638 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6101
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To provide financial assistance to accounting students attending college in Texas.
Title of Award: Texas Fifth-Year Accounting Student Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 328 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to both residents and nonresidents of Texas. Applicants must be enrolled at least half time and have completed at least 120 hours of college course work, including at least 15 semester credit hours of accounting. They may not have already taken the C.P.A. exam, but they must plan to take it in Texas and be willing to sign a written statement confirming their intent to take the written examination conducted by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy to become a certified public accountant. Selection is based on financial need and scholastic ability and performance. Additional Information: Information and application forms may be obtained from the director of financial aid at the public college or university in Texas the applicant attends. Information is also available from the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 900, Austin, TX 78701-3900, (512) 305-7850,
Fax: (512) 305-7875,
E-mail: exam@tsbpa.state. tx.us. This program began in 1996. Study must be conducted in Texas; funds cannot be used to support attendance at an out-of-state institution.

1639 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6101
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To exempt students in Texas who were in foster care when they became 18 years of age from payment of tuition at public colleges and universities in the state.
Title of Award: Texas Foster Care Exemption Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 950 students received support through this program.Funds Available: Eligible students are exempted from the payment of all dues, fees, and tuition charges at publicly-supported colleges and universities in Texas. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are students who have been in the care or conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services 1) on the day before their 18th birthday, the day they graduated from high school, or the day they received a GED certificate; or 2) through their 14th birthday and were then adopted. Applicants must enroll as an undergraduate at a public college or university in Texas within 3 years of that relevant date, but no later than their 21st birthday.

1640 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6101
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students entering college in Texas from high school or a community college.
Title of Award: TEXAS Grant Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Full-time stipends are approximately $1,795 per semester for public university students, $635 per semester for community college students, or $990 per semester for technical college students. Stipends at private institutions are based on the public university amount. Duration: 1 year. Students who qualify on the basis of their high school curriculum can receive awards for up to 150 semester credit hours, for 6 years, or until their receive their bachelor's degree, whichever occurs first. Students who qualify on the basis of an associate degree can receive awards for up to 90 semester credit hours, for 4 years, or until they complete a baccalaureate degree, whichever occurs first. Renewal requires completion of at least 75% of the hours taken in the prior year plus a cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Texas enrolled at a college or university in the state who have applied for other financial assistance and have an expected family contribution of no more than $4,000. Applicants may be 1) enrolled in the first 30 credit hours, having graduated from high school no earlier than the 1998-99 school year, where they completed the recommended or distinguished achievement high school curriculum or its equivalent, and having enrolled at an eligible Texas college or university within 16 months of high school graduation; or 2) transferring from a community college from which they received their first associate degree in May 2001 or later and enrolling in a higher level undergraduate program within 12 months of receiving their associate degree. At least three-quarter time enrollment is required. Additional Information: Information and application forms may be obtained from the director of financial aid at the college or university in Texas the applicant attends. This program was established in 1999 as an acronym for Towards EXcellence, Access, and Success.

1641 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6101
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students at colleges and universities in Texas who are also receiving other state funds.
Title of Award: Texas Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend depends on the need of the recipient, to a maximum of $1,250. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Texas residents who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment at least half time at a college or university in Texas on the undergraduate or graduate level. Financial need must be demonstrated. Applicants must also be receiving funding from another state program (either the Texas Student Incentive Grant Program for students at public colleges and universities or the Texas Tuition Equalization Grant Program for students at private colleges and universities).

1642 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6323
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To provide financial assistance for college or technical school to members of the Texas National Guard.
Title of Award: Texas National Guard Tuition Assistance Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 2,200 Guard members participated in this program. Funds Available: Eligible Guard members receive exemption from tuition at Texas public colleges and universities. For students who attend a private, nonprofit institution, the award is based on public university tuition charges for 6 semester credit hours at the resident rate. Duration: Tuition assistance is available for up to 9 semester credit hours per semester for up to 10 semesters or 5 academic years, whichever occurs first.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Texas residents who are active, drilling members of the Texas National Guard, Texas Air Guard, or the State Guard. Applicants must have a 3-year enlistment and the rank of enlisted, W01-CW3, or second lieutenant through captain. They must be attending, enrolled at, or planning to attend a public, private, or independent institution of higher education in Texas for undergraduate, vocational, or technical courses. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year for the fall semester; November of each year for the spring semester. Additional Information: Information is also available from the Office of the Adjutant General, Education Services Office, Camp Mabry, Building 34, P.O. Box 5218, Austin, TX 78763-5218, (512) 465-5001, E-mail: education.office@tx.ngb.army.mil.

1643 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6101
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in Texas.
Title of Award: Texas Public Educational Grant Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 102,696 of these grants were awarded. Funds Available: The amount awarded varies, depending upon the financial need of the recipient. No award may exceed the student's unmet financial need. Each institution sets its own maximum award amounts. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Texas, nonresidents, and foreign students. Applicants may be undergraduate or graduate students. They must be attending a public college or university in Texas. Financial need is considered as part of the selection process. Additional Information: Information and application forms may be obtained from the director of financial aid at the public college or university in Texas the applicant attends. Study must be conducted in Texas; funds cannot be used to support attendance at an out-of-state institution.

1644 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6101
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To provide educational assistance to students in Texas whose families are receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).
Title of Award: Texas TANF Exemption Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 106 students received this assistance. Funds Available: Eligible students are exempt from the payment of all fees (other than building use fees) and tuition charges at publicly-supported colleges and universities in Texas. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are students who graduated from a public high school in Texas and are dependent children whose parents received, during the year of their high school graduation, TANF for at least 6 months. Applicants must be younger than 22 years of age at the time of enrollment in college and must enroll in college within 24 months of high school graduation.

1645 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6101
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students attending private postsecondary schools in Texas.
Title of Award: Texas Tuition Equalization Grant Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 27,994 of these grants were awarded. Funds Available: The maximum awarded is the lesser of the student's unmet need or the amount they would pay at a public institution (currently, $3,653). Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) residents of Texas, and 2) residents of other states who are National Merit Scholarship finalists. Applicants must be enrolled at least half time as an undergraduate or graduate student at an eligible nonprofit independent college in the state. They may not be receiving an athletic scholarship. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Additional Information: Information and application forms may be obtained from the director of financial aid at any participating nonprofit independent college or university in Texas.

1646 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6101
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To exempt military personnel stationed in Texas and their dependents from the payment of nonresident tuition at public institutions of higher education in the state.
Title of Award: Texas Waivers of Nonresident Tuition for Military Personnel and Their Dependents Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 10,333 students received these waivers. Funds Available: Although persons eligible under this program are classified as nonresidents, they are entitled to pay the resident tuition at Texas institutions of higher education, regardless of their length of residence in Texas. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible for these waivers are members of the U.S. armed forces and commissioned officers of the Public Health Service from states other than Texas, their spouses, and dependent children. Applicants must be assigned to Texas and attending or planning to attend a public college or university in the state.

1647 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6101
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To provide a partial tuition exemption to the surviving spouses and dependent children of deceased military personnel who move to Texas following the service member's death.
Title of Award: Texas Waivers of Nonresident Tuition for Military Survivors Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Although persons eligible under this program are still classified as nonresidents, they are entitled to pay the resident tuition at Texas institutions of higher education on an immediate basis. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible for these waivers are the surviving spouses and dependent children of members of the U.S. armed forces and commissioned officers of the Public Health Service who died while in service. Applicants must move to Texas within 60 days of the date of the death of the service member. They must be attending or planning to attend a public college or university in the state. Children are eligible even if the surviving parent does not accompany them to Texas. Additional Information: This program became effective in 2003.

1648 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6101
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To exempt veterans who move to Texas and their dependents from the payment of nonresident tuition at public institutions of higher education in the state.
Title of Award: Texas Waivers of Nonresident Tuition for Veterans and Their Dependents Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Although persons eligible under this program are still classified as nonresidents, they are entitled to pay the resident tuition at Texas institutions of higher education on an immediate basis. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible for these waivers are former members of the U.S. armed forces and commissioned officers of the Public Health Service who are retired or have been honorably discharged, their spouses, and dependent children. Applicants must have moved to Texas upon separation from the service and be attending or planning to attend a public college or university in the state. They must have indicated an intent to become a Texas resident by registering to vote and doing 1 of the following: owning real property in Texas, registering an automobile in Texas, or executing a will indicating that they are a resident of the state.

1649 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6101
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To exempt dependents of military personnel who move to Texas from the payment of nonresident tuition at public institutions of higher education in the state.
Title of Award: Waivers of Nonresident Tuition for Dependents of Military Personnel Moving to Texas Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Although persons eligible under this program are still classified as nonresidents, they are entitled to pay the resident tuition at Texas institutions of higher education on an immediate basis. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible for these waivers are the spouses and dependent children of members of the U.S. armed forces and commissioned officers of the Public Health Service who move to Texas while the service member remains assigned to another state. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a public college or university in the state. They must indicate their intent to become a Texas resident. For dependent children to qualify, the spouse must also move to Texas. Additional Information: This program became effective in September 2003.

1650 ■ TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6101
Free: 800-242-3062
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com
To provide a partial tuition exemption to the spouses and dependent children of military personnel who are Texas residents but are not assigned to duty in the state.
Title of Award: Waivers of Nonresident Tuition for Dependents of Military Personnel Who Previously Lived in Texas Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Although persons eligible under this program are classified as nonresidents, they are entitled to pay the resident tuition at Texas institutions of higher education, regardless of their length of residence in Texas. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible for these waivers are the spouses and dependent children of members of the U.S. armed forces who are not assigned to duty in Texas but have previously resided in the state for at least 6 months. Service members must verify that they remain Texas residents by designating Texas as their place of legal residence for income tax purposes, registering to vote in the state, and doing 1 of the following: owning real property in Texas, registering an automobile in Texas, or executing a will indicating that they are a resident of the state. The spouse or dependent child must be attending or planning to attend a Texas public college or university.

1651 ■ TEXAS MOTOR TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION

Attn: Texas Motor Transportation Foundation
700 East 11th Street
Austin, TX 78701-2623
Tel: (512)478-2541
Free: 800-727-7135
Fax: (512)474-6494
E-mail: info@tmta.com
Web Site: http://www.tmta.com/Foundation/AboutFoundation.asp
To provide financial assistance for college to employees and dependents of employees of companies that are members of the Texas Motor Transportation Association (TMTA).
Title of Award: Texas Motor Transportation Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and graduates who employees or dependents of employees of TMTA member companies. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a college, university, or trade school. Along with their application, they must submit a cover letter that includes information on their current and planned studies, career goals, interests, and reasons for applying for this scholarship. Selection is based on academic achievement, community involvement, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

1652 ■ TEXAS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

Attn: Office of the President
6210 East Highway 290
Austin, TX 78723-1098
Tel: (512)224-3820

Free: 800-859-5995
Fax: (512)224-3889
E-mail: information@texasmutual.com
Web Site: http://www.texasmutual.com/workers/scholarship.shtm
To provide financial assistance for college to workers and their families covered by workers' compensation insurance in Texas.
Title of Award: Texas Mutual Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Scholarships are intended to cover normal undergraduate, technical, or vocational school tuition and fees, to a maximum of $4,000 per semester. Those funds are paid directly to the college or vocational school. The cost of course-related books and fees are also reimbursed, up to a maximum of $500 per semester. Those funds are paid directly to the student. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) employees who qualify for lifetime income benefits as a result of injuries suffered on the job as covered by the Texas Workers' Compensation Act; 2) children and spouses of injured workers; and 3) children and unmarried spouses of employees who died as a result of a work-related injury. Workers must be covered by the Texas Mutual Insurance Company, formerly the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund. Children must be between 16 and 25 years of age. Surviving spouses must still be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time.

1653 ■ THIRD MARINE DIVISION ASSOCIATION, INC.

P.O. Box 254
Chalfont, PA 18914-0254
E-mail: ThrdMarDiv@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.caltrap.com
To provide financial assistance for college to the dependents of certain military personnel who served in the Third Marine Division during the Vietnam War.
Title of Award: Third Marine Division Association Memorial Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 20 to 25 each year. Funds Available: Awards range from $400 to $2,400, depending upon need. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years for undergraduate study.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to dependent children of 1) Third Marine Division members who lost their lives while serving in Vietnam; 2) deceased 100% service-connected disabled veterans of any period of Division service, provided the veteran's death resulted from his service-connected disability; 3) certified association members, living or deceased, whose membership extended for at least 2 years prior to death, if deceased, or date of application, if living; and 4) Third Marine Division members who lost their lives while serving in Desert Shield or Desert Storm. All applicants must be between 16 and 23 years of age and able to demonstrate financial need. Their military sponsor must have been a member of the Third Marine Division Association for at least 2 years. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1969 to serve the first category of applicants; it was expanded in 1988 to serve the second and third categories and in 1991 to serve the fourth category. Information is also available from Ben Dowdey, E-mail: bdowdey@wans.net.

1654 ■ THIRD WAVE FOUNDATION

511 West 25th Street, Suite 301
New York, NY 10002
Tel: (212)675-0700
Fax: (212)255-6653
E-mail: info@thirdwavefoundation.org
Web Site: http://www.thirdwavefoundation.org/programs/scholarships.html
To provide educational assistance to undergraduate and graduate women who have been involved as social change activists.
Title of Award: Scholarship Program for Young Women and Transgender Activists Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 4 undergraduates and 3 graduate students received a total of $12,000 in support through this program. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time and part-time students under 30 years of age who are enrolled in, or have been accepted to, an accredited university, college, vocational/technical school, community college, or graduate school. Women and transgender students of all races and ethnicities are eligible. Applicants should have been involved as activists, artists, or cultural workers on such issues as racism, homophobia, sexism, or other forms of inequality. They must submit 500-word essays on 1) their current social change involvement and how it relates to their educational and life goals; and 2) if they would describe themselves as a feminist and why. Graduate students and students planning to study abroad through a U.S. university program are also eligible. Selection is based on financial need and commitment to social justice work. Deadline for Receipt: March or September of each year.

1655 ■ THIRD WAVE FOUNDATION

511 West 25th Street, Suite 301
New York, NY 10002
Tel: (212)675-0700
Fax: (212)255-6653
E-mail: info@thirdwavefoundation.org
Web Site: http://www.thirdwavefoundation.org/programs/scholarships.html
To provide educational assistance to undergraduate and graduate women of color who have been involved as social change activists.
Title of Award: Third Wave Foundation Woodlake Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 8 of these scholarships were awarded: 6 at $3,000 and 2 at $1,000. Funds Available: Stipends are $3,000 or $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time and part-time students under 30 years of age who are enrolled in, or have been accepted to, an accredited university, college, vocational/technical school, community college, or graduate school. Applicants must be women of color who place greater emphasis on social justice and the struggle for justice and equality over academic performance and who integrate social justice into all areas of their lives. They must submit 500-word essays on 1) their current social change involvement and how it relates to their educational and life goals; and 2) if they would describe themselves as a feminist and why. Graduate students and students planning to study abroad through a U.S. university program are also eligible. Selection is based on financial need and commitment to social justice work. Deadline for Receipt: March or September of each year.

1656 ■ THORNTON SISTERS FOUNDATION

P.O. Box 21
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
Tel: (732)872-1353
E-mail: tsfoundation2001@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://www.thorntonsisters.com/ttsf.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to women of color in New Jersey.
Title of Award: Donald and Itasker Thornton Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Funds are to be used for tuition and/or books. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women of color (defined as African Americans, Latino Americans, Caribbean Americans, and Native Americans) who are graduating from high schools in New Jersey. Applicants must have a GPA of "C+" or higher and be able to document financial need. They must be planning to attend an accredited 4-year college or university. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay describing their family background, personal and/or economic disadvantages, honors or academic distinctions, and community involvement and activities. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

1657 ■ TOURISM CARES FOR TOMORROW

Attn: Program Manager
585 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021
Tel: (781)821-5990
Fax: (781)821-8949
E-mail: info@tourismcares.org
Web Site: http://www.tourismcares.org
To provide financial assistance to upper-division students from Quebec who are majoring in tourism.
Title of Award: Societe des casinos du Quebec Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Travel and tourism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1eachyear. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Quebec entering their junior or senior year at an accredited 4-year college or university in the United States or Canada. Applicants must be working on a degree in a travel and tourism-related program and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay on 1 of the following topics: international inbound tourism, intergenerational travel, effects of technological advancements on tourism, cultural diversity, impact of group tourism, career opportunities in the industry, niche marketing, or heritage tourism. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by the Societe des casinos du Quebec.

1658 ■ TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA

1700 Broadway, Second Floor
New York, NY 10019-5905
Tel: (212)259-4900
Web Site: http://www.twu.org/about/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors who are dependents of members of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU).
Title of Award: Michael J. Quill Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,200 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years upon successful completion of a regular course of studies in the preceding year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who are the children or dependent siblings of present, retired, or deceased TWU members. Applicants must be entering an accredited college in the following fall. Winners are selected from eligible applicants in a public drawing held in May of each year. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

1659 ■ TRANSPORTATION CLUBS INTERNATIONAL

Attn: Gay Fielding
7031 Manchester Street
New Orleans, LA 70126
E-mail: GayFielding@bellsouth.net
Web Site: http://www.transportationclubsinternational.com
To provide financial assistance to college students of Canadian nationality who are interested in preparing for a career in fields related to transportation.
Title of Award: Ginger & Fred Deines Canada Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Transportation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled in an academic institution that offers courses in transportation, logistics, traffic management, or related fields. Applicants must intend to prepare for a career in those fields. They must be of Canadian nationality but may be attending school in the United States or in Canada. Selection is based on scholastic ability, potential, professional interest, character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Requests for applications must be accompanied by a stamped self-addressed envelope.

1660 ■ TRANSPORTATION CLUBS INTERNATIONAL

Attn: Gay Fielding
7031 Manchester Street
New Orleans, LA 70126
E-mail: GayFielding@bellsouth.net
Web Site: http://www.transportationclubsinternational.com
To provide financial assistance to college students interested in preparing for a career in fields related to transportation.
Title of Award: Hooper Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Transportation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled in an academic institution that offers courses in transportation, logistics, traffic management, or related fields. Applicants must intend to prepare for a career in those fields. Selection is based on scholastic ability, character, potential, professional interest, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Requests for applications must be accompanied by a stamped self-addressed envelope.

1661 ■ TRANSPORTATION CLUBS INTERNATIONAL

Attn: Gay Fielding
7031 Manchester Street
New Orleans, LA 70126
E-mail: GayFielding@bellsouth.net
Web Site: http://www.transportationclubsinternational.com
To provide financial assistance to college students interested in preparing for a career in fields related to transportation.
Title of Award: Texas Transportation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Transportation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled in an academic institution that offers courses in transportation, logistics, traffic management, or related fields. Applicants must intend to prepare for a career in those fields. They must have been enrolled in a school in Texas during some phase of their education (elementary or secondary). Selection is based on scholastic ability, potential, character, professional interest, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Requests for applications must be accompanied by a stamped self-addressed envelope.

1662 ■ TRANSPORTATION CLUBS INTERNATIONAL

Attn: Gay Fielding
7031 Manchester Street
New Orleans, LA 70126
E-mail: GayFielding@bellsouth.net
Web Site: http://www.transportationclubsinternational.com
To provide financial assistance to college students interested in preparing for a career in fields related to transportation.
Title of Award: Alice Glaisyer Warfield Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Transportation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled in an academic institution that offers courses in transportation, logistics, traffic management, or related fields. Applicants must intend to prepare for a career in those fields. Selection is based on scholastic ability, character, potential, professional interest, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Requests for applications must be accompanied by a stamped self-addressed envelope.

1663 ■ TRANSPORTATION CLUBS INTERNATIONAL

Attn: Gay Fielding
7031 Manchester Street
New Orleans, LA 70126
E-mail: GayFielding@bellsouth.net
Web Site: http://www.transportationclubsinternational.com
To provide financial assistance to college students interested in preparing for a career in a field related to transportation.
Title of Award: Charlotte Woods Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Transportation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled in an academic institution (vocational or degree program) that offers courses in transportation, logistics, traffic management, or related fields. Applicants must be a member of Transportation Clubs International (or the dependent of a member) planning a career in those fields. Selection is based on scholastic ability, potential, professional interest, character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Requests for applications must be accompanied by a stamped self-addressed envelope.

1664 ■ TRAVEL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Attn: TIA Foundation
1100 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 450
Washington, DC 20005-3934
Tel: (202)408-8422
Fax: (202)408-1255
Web Site: http://www.tia.org
To provide financial assistance to minority undergraduate students interested in studying travel and tourism.
Title of Award: Ronald H. Brown Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Travel and tourism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minorities who are interested in working on an undergraduate degree in the travel and tourism field. Candidates must first be nominated by a department head at a 4-year college or university that has a travel and tourism program. Nominees are then contacted by the foundation and invited to complete an application, including an essay on what segment of the tourism industry interests them and why.

1665 ■ TRAVEL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Attn: TIA Foundation
1100 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 450
Washington, DC 20005-3934
Tel: (202)408-8422
Fax: (202)408-1255
Web Site: http://www.tia.org/about/foundation_scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students majoring in travel and tourism.
Title of Award: TIA Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Travel and tourism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 6 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who are interested in working on an undergraduate degree in the travel and tourism field. Candidates must first be nominated by a department head at a 4-year college or university that has a travel and tourism program. Nominees are then contacted by the foundation and invited to complete an application that includes an essay on what segment of the tourism industry interests them and why. Additional Information: This program, which began in 1993, includes the National Council of Destination Organizations (NCDO) Undergraduate Scholarship, the Shop America Alliance Scholarship, the Tourism Works for America Legacy Scholarship, and the William S. Norman Scholarship.

1666 ■ TRAVEL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Attn: TIA Foundation
1100 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 450
Washington, DC 20005-3934
Tel: (202)408-8422
Fax: (202)408-1255
Web Site: http://www.tia.org/about/foundation_scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance to graduate students majoring in travel and tourism.
Title of Award: Travel Industry Association of America Graduate Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Travel and tourism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 7 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $4,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who are interested in working on a graduate degree in the travel and tourism field. Candidates must first be nominated by a department head at a 4-year college or university that has a travel and tourism program. Nominees are then contacted by the foundation and invited to complete an application that includes an essay on what segment of the tourism industry interests them and why. Additional Information: This program includes the William D. Toohey Scholarship, the National Council of Destination Organizations (NCDO) Graduate Scholarship, and the Choice Hotels International Scholarship.

1667 ■ TRAVIS OFFICERS' SPOUSES' CLUB

P.O. Box 1475
101 Randolph Street
Travis AFB, CA 94535
To provide financial assistance for college to children and spouses of military personnel association with Travis Air Force Base (AFB). California.
Title of Award: Travis Officers' Spouses' Club Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 8 high school scholarships (1 each at $1,800, $1,700, $1,550, $1,100, $850, $700, $500, and $300) and 3 continuing education spouse scholarships (1 each at $750, $650, and $200) were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $200 to $1,800. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) high school seniors who are dependent children of Travis AFB military personnel planning to attend college; and 2) spouses of Travis AFB military personnel interested in continuing education. Applicants must submit school transcripts, standardized test scores, written essays, and letters of recommendation. Selection is based on responsibility, leadership, scholastics, citizenship, and diversity of interest.

1668 ■ TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, INC.

1501 Lee Highway, Suite 130
Arlington, VA 22209-1109
Tel: (703)522-8590
Fax: (703)522-8542
E-mail: hqtai@tuskegeeairmen.org
Web Site: http://www.tuskegeeairmen.org/youthinaviation/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors and graduates who submit an essay on the history of Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African Americans who served as pilots in World War II.
Title of Award: Tuskegee Airmen Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 41 of these scholarships were available. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who have graduated or will graduate from high school in the current year with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must submit a 1-page essay entitled "The Tuskegee Airmen" that reflects an overview of their history. They must also submit documentation of financial need and a 2-page essay that includes a brief autobiographical sketch, educational aspirations, career goals, and an explanation of why financial assistance is essential. Applications must be submitted to individual chapters of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. which verify them as appropriate, evaluate them, and forward those considered worthy of further consideration to the national competition. Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular and community activities, financial need, recommendations, and both essays. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1978. Information is also available from the Tuskegee Airmen National Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 78967, Los Angeles, CA 90016.

1669 ■ TWO/TEN INTERNATIONAL FOOTWEAR FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Director
1466 Main Street
Waltham, MA 02451
Tel: (781)736-1500
Free: 800-FIND-210
Fax: (781)736-1555
E-mail: scholarship@twoten.org
Web Site: http://www.twoten.org/ClassicScholarships.aspx
To provide financial assistance to full-time undergraduate students who work, or whose parent works, in the footwear, leather, or allied industries.
Title of Award: Two/Ten International Footwear Foundation College Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies; generally, more than 200 new awards and 300 renewals each year. Funds Available: Classic scholarships range up to $3,000 per year, depending on the need of the recipient. For students who demonstrate exceptional financial need, stipends up to $15,000 per year are available. Funds are sent directly to the recipient's school. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students attending or planning to attend a college, university, nursing school, or vocational/technical school to work on a 2-year or 4-year undergraduate degree. Either their parent (natural, step, or adopted) must be employed (for at least 2 years) in the footwear, leather, or allied industries or the applicants must be employed for at least 500 hours in 1 of those industries. The employer must do 50% of its business in footwear, or the applicant or parent must work in a specific footwear division. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Selection is based on academic record, personal promise, character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Awards may be used only in 2- or 4-year accredited programs of study.

1670 ■ UCB PHARMA, INC.

Keppra Scholarship Program
c/o S&R Communications Group
2511 Old Cornwallis Road, Suite 200
Durham, NC 27713
888-275-7928
E-mail: kepprascholarship@srcomgroup.com
Web Site: http://www.keppra.com/pc/other_resources/scholarshipProgram.aspx
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to epilepsy patients and their family members and caregivers.
Title of Award: Keppra Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 30 each year: 20 to epilepsy patients and 10 to family members or caregivers. Funds Available: The stipend is $50,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to epilepsy patients and their family members and caregivers. Applicants must be working on or planning to work on an undergraduate or graduate degree at an institution of higher education in the United States. They must be able to demonstrate academic achievement, a record of participation in activities outside of school, and service as a role model. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay explaining why they should be selected for the scholarship, how epilepsy has impacted their life either as a patient or as a family member or caregiver, and how they will benefit from the scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

1671 ■ ULMAN CANCER FUND FOR YOUNG ADULTS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
4725 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite A
PMB 505
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Tel: (410)964-0202; 888-393-FUND
E-mail: scholarship@ulmanfund.org
Web Site: http://www.ulmanfund.org/Services/Scholarship/tabid/73/Default.aspx
To provide financial assistance for college to cancer survivors, patients, and caregivers.
Title of Award: Cancer Teaches Us Survivorship Award Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to young adults who are cancer survivors, patients, or caregivers and survivors of childhood cancer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. They must be between 15 and 40 years of age and working on, or planning to work on, an academic or professional degree. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on 1 of 4 assigned topics that relate to cancer. Selection is based on the quality of the essay, recommendations, their overall story of cancer survivorship, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

1672 ■ ULMAN CANCER FUND FOR YOUNG ADULTS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
4725 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite A
PMB 505
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Tel: (410)964-0202; 888-393-FUND
E-mail: scholarship@ulmanfund.org
Web Site: http://www.ulmanfund.org/Services/Scholarship/tabid/73/Default.aspx
To provide financial assistance for college to undergraduates who have had cancer.
Title of Award: Matt Stauffer Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 12 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who are battling, or have overcome, cancer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. They must be between 15 and 40 years of age and working on, or planning to work on, an academic or professional degree. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on 1 of 4 assigned topics that relate to cancer. Selection is based on the quality of the essay, recommendations, their overall story of cancer survivorship, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: These scholarships were first awarded in 1998.

1673 ■ ULMAN CANCER FUND FOR YOUNG ADULTS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
4725 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite A
PMB 505
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Tel: (410)964-0202; 888-393-FUND
E-mail: scholarship@ulmanfund.org
Web Site: http://www.ulmanfund.org/Services/Scholarship/tabid/73/Default.aspx
To provide financial assistance to college students who have a parent with cancer.
Title of Award: Marilyn Yetso Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 10 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who have or have lost a parent to cancer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. They must be between 15 and 40 years of age and working on, or planning to work on, an academic or professional degree. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on 1 of 4 assigned topics that relate to cancer. Selection is based on the quality of the essay, recommendations, their overall story of cancer survivorship, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: These scholarships were first awarded in 2002.

1674 ■ UNITED COMPANIES, INC.

Attn: Scholarship Program
5450 A Street
Anchorage, AK 99518
Tel: (907)561-1674
Free: 800-478-2020
Fax: (907)563-3185
E-mail: unicom@unicom-alaska.com
Web Site: http://www.unicom-alaska.com/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance for college to residents of selected Native communities in Alaska.
Title of Award: United Companies Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 144 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and graduates who live in a Native Alaska community where affiliates of United Companies, Inc. provide communications services. Applicants must be planning to enroll in a college, university, or vocational/trade school. Along with their application, they must submit a current transcript with GPA, the name of the college they plan to attend, estimated cost of education for 1 year, intended major or course of study, and an essay describing their future plans and goals. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: United Companies, Inc. is owned by Alaska native corporations. Through its affiliates (United Utilities, Inc., United-KUC, and Unicom, Inc.), it provides communications services to 61 native communities in Alaska.

1675 ■ UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY

Attn: Education Director
328 North Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23220-4057
Tel: (804)355-1636
Fax: (804)353-1396
E-mail: hqudc@rcn.com
Web Site: http://www.hqudc.org/scholarships/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance for college to lineal descendants of Confederate veterans, especially those from New York.
Title of Award: Charlotte M.F. Bentley/New York Chapter 103 Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The amount of this scholarship depends on the availability of funds. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for these scholarships are lineal descendants of worthy Confederates or collateral descendants who are current or former members of the Children of the Confederacy or current members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Preference is given to members from New York. Applicants must submit a family financial report and certified proof of the Confederate record of 1 ancestor, with the company and regiment in which he served. They must have at least a 3.0 GPA in high school. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Mrs. Robert C. Kraus, Second Vice President General, 239 Deerfield Lane, Franklin, NC 28734-0112. Members of the same family may not hold scholarships simultaneously, and only 1 application per family will be accepted within any 1 year. All requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.

1676 ■ UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY

Attn: Education Director
328 North Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23220-4057
Tel: (804)355-1636
Fax: (804)353-1396
E-mail: hqudc@rcn.com
Web Site: http://www.hqudc.org/scholarships/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance for college to women, particularly in selected areas of Arkansas or Texas, who are lineal descendants of Confederate veterans.
Title of Award: Eloise Campbell Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The amount of the scholarship depends on the availability of funds. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for these scholarships are lineal descendants of worthy Confederates or collateral descendants who are members of the Children of the Confederacy or the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Applicants must be female and have at least a 3.0 GPA in high school. Preference is given to candidates from Bowie County, Texas and Miller County, Arkansas. Applications must be accompanied by a family financial report and certified proof of the Confederate military record of 1 ancestor, with the company and regiment in which he served. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Mrs. Robert C. Kraus, Second Vice President General, 239 Deerfield Lane, Franklin, NC 28734-0112. Members of the same family may not hold scholarships simultaneously, and only 1 application per family will be accepted within any 1 year. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.

1677 ■ UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY

Attn: Education Director
328 North Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23220-4057
Tel: (804)355-1636
Fax: (804)353-1396
E-mail: hqudc@rcn.com
Web Site: http://www.hqudc.org/scholarships/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance for college to lineal descendants of Confederate veterans in Alabama.
Title of Award: Lola B. Curry Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The amount of the scholarship depends on the availability of funds. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for these scholarships are Alabama residents who are lineal descendants of worthy Confederates or collateral descendants who are members of the Children of the Confederacy or the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Applicants must submit a family financial report and certified proof of the Confederate record of 1 ancestor, with the company and regiment in which he served. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher in high school. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Mrs. Robert C. Kraus, Second Vice President General, 239 Deerfield Lane, Franklin, NC 28734-0112. Members of the same family may not hold scholarships simultaneously, and only 1 application per family will be accepted within any 1 year. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.

1678 ■ UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY

Attn: Education Director
328 North Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23220-4057
Tel: (804)355-1636
Fax: (804)353-1396
E-mail: hqudc@rcn.com
Web Site: http://www.hqudc.org/scholarships/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance for college to lineal descendants of Confederate veterans who are members of the Children of the Confederacy.
Title of Award: Winnie C. Davis Children of the Confederacy Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The amount of this scholarship depends on the availability of funds. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for these scholarships are lineal descendants of worthy Confederates or collateral descendants. Applicants must submit a family financial report and certified proof of the Confederate record of 1 ancestor, with the company and regiment in which he served. In addition, applicants themselves must be, or have been until age 18, participating members of the Children of the Confederacy. They must have at least a 3.0 GPA in high school. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Mrs. Robert C. Kraus, Second Vice President General, 239 Deerfield Lane, Franklin, NC 28734-0112. Members of the same family may not hold scholarships simultaneously, and only 1 application per family will be accepted within any 1 year. All requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.

1679 ■ UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY

Attn: Education Director
328 North Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23220-4057
Tel: (804)355-1636
Fax: (804)353-1396
E-mail: hqudc@rcn.com
Web Site: http://www.hqudc.org/scholarships/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance for college to lineal descendants of Confederate veterans who have been members of the Children of the Confederacy for at least 3 years.
Title of Award: Elizabeth and Wallace Kingsbury Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The amount of the scholarship depends on the availability of funds. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for these scholarships are lineal descendants of worthy Confederates or collateral descendants who have been members of the Children of the Confederacy for at least 3 years. Applicants must submit a family financial report and certified proof of the Confederate record of 1 ancestor, with the company and regiment in which he served. They must have at least a 3.0 GPA in high school. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Mrs. Robert C. Kraus, Second Vice President General, 239 Deerfield Lane, Franklin, NC 28734-0112. Members of the same family may not hold scholarships simultaneously, and only 1 application per family will be accepted within any 1 year. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.

1680 ■ UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY

Attn: Education Director
328 North Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23220-4057
Tel: (804)355-1636
Fax: (804)353-1396
E-mail: hqudc@rcn.com
Web Site: http://www.hqudc.org/scholarships/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance for college to lineal descendants of Confederate veterans who are residents of Texas, Mississippi, or Louisiana.
Title of Award: Gertrude Botts Saucier Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The amount of the scholarship depends on the availability of funds. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for these scholarships are lineal descendants of worthy Confederates or collateral descendants who are members of the Children of the Confederacy or the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Applicants must reside in Texas, Mississippi, or Louisiana and must submit a family financial report and certified proof of the Confederate record of 1 ancestor, with the company and regiment in which he served. They must have at least a 3.0 GPA in high school. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Mrs. Robert C. Kraus, Second Vice President General, 239 Deerfield Lane, Franklin, NC 28734-0112. Members of the same family may not hold scholarships simultaneously, and only 1 application per family will be accepted within any 1 year. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.

1681 ■ UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY

Attn: Education Director
328 North Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23220-4057
Tel: (804)355-1636
Fax: (804)353-1396
E-mail: hqudc@rcn.com
Web Site: http://www.hqudc.org/scholarships/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance for college to lineal descendants of Confederate veterans.
Title of Award: United Daughters of the Confederacy Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 17 unrestricted scholarships are available; another 11 scholarships with varying restrictions are also offered. Funds Available: The amount of the scholarships depends on the availability of funds. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for these scholarships are lineal descendants of worthy Confederates or collateral descendants who are members of the Children of the Confederacy or the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Applicants must be high school seniors or college students and submit a family financial report and certified proof of the Confederate record of 1 ancestor, with the company and regiment in which he served. They must have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Applications must be submitted through the division or chapter of their home state. Each division or chapter may present only 1 candidate for any 1 scholarship. Unrestricted scholarships are named the Admiral Raphael Semmes Memorial Scholarship, the Janet B. Seippel Scholarship, the Cody Bachman Memorial Scholarship, the Donor Scholarship, the Cora Bell Wesley Memorial Scholarship, the Cornelia Branch Stone Scholarship, the David Stephen Wylie Scholarship, the Henry Clay Darsey Memorial Scholarship, the Hector W. Church Memorial Scholarship, the Major Madison Bell Scholarship, the Mary B. Poppenheim Memorial Scholarship, the Matthew Fontaine Maury Scholarship, the Mrs. Ella M. Franklin Memorial Scholarship, the Mrs. L.H. Raines Memorial Scholarship, the S.A. Cunningham Scholarship, the Dorothy Williams Scholarships, the Barbara Jackson Sichel Memorial Scholarship, and the Stonewall Jackson Scholarship. The unrestricted scholarships may be used at any institution approved by the Education Committee of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Information is also available from Mrs. Robert C. Kraus, Second Vice President General, 239 Deerfield Lane, Franklin, NC 28734-0112. Members of the same family may not hold scholarships simultaneously, and only 1 application per family will be accepted within a current year. All requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.

1682 ■ UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY-TEXAS DIVISION

c/o Sally E. Peterson, Education Committee Chair
11830 Spruce Hill
Houston, TX 77077-4927
Tel: (281)556-1451
E-mail: sepfromlsu@houston.rr.com
Web Site: http://txudc.org/education.htm
To provide financial assistance to the descendants of Confederate veterans who are interested in attending college in Texas.
Title of Award: Texas Division Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends range up to $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's university. Duration: Up to 4 years, as long as the recipient remains enrolled full time with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and current college students who are lineal or collateral descendants of men who served in the Confederate military. Collateral descendants must be members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) or Children of the Confederacy (CofC). Applicants must be endorsed by officials of their local UDC Chapter in Texas. They must be attending or planning to attend an accredited college or university in Texas. Along with their application, they must submit a 300-word letter pledging to make the best possible use of the opportunity offered through the scholarship and outlining goals and plans for obtaining them; the letter should evaluate the significance of a Southern heritage in today's world. Financial need is also considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the following named awards: the Barthold Scholarship, the Bounds-Stone Scholarship, the Audie Murphy Scholarship, the Katie Cabell Muse Scholarship, the Johnie May Myers Scholarship, the Ralph W. Widener Scholarship, the Ralph Widener, Sr. Scholarship, and the Kathryn Noble Wilcox Scholarship. Some of the scholarships may be used only at specified Texas universities.

1683 ■ UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY-VIRGINIA DIVISION

c/o Suzie Snyder, Education Committee Chair
8440 Bradshaw Road
Salem, VA 24153-2246
Tel: (540)384-6884
E-mail: Suzienotes@aol.com
Web Site: http://users.erols.com/va-udc/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance for college to Confederate descendants from Virginia.
Title of Award: Howard Stiles Nuchols Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: This scholarship is offered whenever a prior recipient graduates or is no longer eligible. Funds Available: The amount of the stipend depends on the availability of funds. Payment is made directly to the college or university the recipient attends. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years if the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Virginia who are 1) lineal descendants of Confederates, or 2) collateral descendants and also members of the Children of the Confederacy or the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC). Applicants must submit proof of the Confederate military record of at least 1 ancestor, with the company and regiment in which he served. They must also submit a personal letter pledging to make the best possible use of the scholarship; describing their health, social, family, religious, and fraternal connections within the community; and reflecting on what a Southern heritage means to them (using the term "War Between the States" in lieu of "Civil War"). They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to applicants who are current or former members of the Virginia division of the Children of the Confederacy. Deadline for Receipt: May of years in which the scholarship is available. Additional Information: Information on this scholarship is also available from the UDC Virginia Division Director, Samba Lougheed, E-mail jslougheed@erols.com.

1684 ■ UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY-VIRGINIA DIVISION

c/o Suzie Snyder, Education Committee Chair
8440 Bradshaw Road
Salem, VA 24153-2246
Tel: (540)384-6884
E-mail: Suzienotes@aol.com
Web Site: http://users.erols.com/va-udc/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance for college to Confederate descendants from Virginia.
Title of Award: Virginia Division Gift Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: These scholarships are offered whenever a prior recipient graduates or is no longer eligible. Funds Available: The amount of the stipend depends on the availability of funds. Payment is made directly to the college or university the recipient attends. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years if the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Virginia who are 1) lineal descendants of Confederates, or 2) collateral descendants and also members of the Children of the Confederacy or the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Applicants must submit proof of the Confederate military record of at least 1 ancestor, with the company and regiment in which he served. They must also submit a personal letter pledging to make the best possible use of the scholarship; describing their health, social, family, religious, and fraternal connections within the community; and reflecting on what a Southern heritage means to them (using the term "War Between the States" in lieu of "Civil War"). They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of years in which any of the scholarships is available. Additional Information: This program includes the following named scholarships: the Mary Custis Lee Memorial Scholarship, the Matthew Fontaine Maury Scholarship, the Catherine Custis Taylor Goffigan Scholarship, the Rives Cosby Ford Memorial Scholarship, the Margaret Hart Barnes Memorial Scholarship, and the Jennie Gunn Ball Scholarship. Information is also available from Mrs. George W. Bryson, 10103 Rixeyville Road, Culpeper, VA 22701-4422,
E-mail: brysdale@aol.com.

1685 ■ UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS INTERNATIONAL UNION

Attn: Scholarship Program
1775 K Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20006-1598
Tel: (202)223-3111
Fax: (202)466-1562
E-mail: scholarship@ufcw.org
Web Site: http://www.ufcw.org/scholarship/test_cfm.cfm
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) and their children.
Title of Award: United Food and Commercial Workers International Union Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 7 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to UFCW members who have been in good standing for at least 1 year and their unmarried children. Applicants must be under 20 years of age, be high school seniors, and have taken the SAT or the ACT examination. Selection is based on test scores, scholastic records and achievements, personal qualifications, and merit. Deadline for Receipt: Preliminary applications must be completed by the end of December; the additional form necessary to complete the application process must be submitted by mid-March.

1686 ■ U.S. AIR FORCE

Attn: Headquarters AFROTC/RRUC
551 East Maxwell Boulevard
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-5917
Tel: (334)953-2091; (866)423-7682
Fax: (334)953-6167
Web Site: http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/incolschol/minority/hsi.php
To provide financial assistance to students at designated Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) who are willing to join Air Force ROTC in college and serve as Air Force officers following completion of their bachelor's degree.
Title of Award: Air Force Enhanced ROTC Hispanic Serving Institution Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 120 each year: 15 at each of the participating AFROTC units. Funds Available: Awards are type 2 AFROTC scholarships that provide for payment of tuition and fees, to a maximum of $15,000 per year, plus an annual book allowance of $600. Recipients are also awarded a tax-free subsistence allowance for 10 months of each year that is $300 per month during the sophomore year, $350 during the junior year, and $400 during the senior year. Duration: Up to 3 and a half years (beginning as early as the spring semester of the freshman year).
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are at least 17 years of age and currently enrolled at 1 of 8 designated HSIs that have an Air Force ROTC unit on campus. Applicants do not need to be Hispanic as long as they are enrolled at the university and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. At the time of commissioning, they may be no more than 31 years of age. They must be able to pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) and the Air Force ROTC Physical Fitness Test. Currently, the program is accepting applications from students with any major. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time. Additional Information: The designated universities are California State University at Fresno, California State University at San Bernardino, New Mexico State University, the University of Miami, the University of New Mexico, the University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras, the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, and the University of Texas at San Antonio. While scholarship recipients can major in any subject, they must complete 4 years of aerospace studies courses. They must also attend a 4-week summer training camp at an Air Force base, usually between their sophomore and junior years; 2-year scholarship awardees attend in the summer after their junior year. Current military personnel are eligible for early release from active duty in order to enter the Air Force ROTC program. Following completion of their bachelor's degree, scholarship recipients earn a commission as a second lieutenant in the Air Force and serve at least 4 years.

1687 ■ U.S. AIR FORCE

Attn: Headquarters AFROTC/RRUC
551 East Maxwell Boulevard
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-5917
Tel: (334)953-2091; (866)423-7682
Fax: (334)953-6167
Web Site: http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/incolschol/minority/hbcu.php
To provide financial assistance to students at designated Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) who are willing to join Air Force ROTC and serve as Air Force officers following completion of their bachelor's degree.
Title of Award: Air Force Enhanced ROTC Historically Black Colleges and Universities Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 120 each year: 15 at each of the participating AFROTC units. Funds Available: Awards are type 2 AFROTC scholarships that provide for payment of tuition and fees, to a maximum of $15,000 per year, plus an annual book allowance of $600. Recipients are also awarded a tax-free subsistence allowance for 10 months of each year that is $300 per month during the sophomore year, $350 during the junior year, and $400 during the senior year. Duration: Up to 3 and a half years (beginning as early as the spring semester of the freshman year).
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens at least 17 years of age who are currently enrolled as freshmen at 1 of the 8 HBCUs that has an Air Force ROTC unit on campus. Applicants do not need to be African American as long as they are attending an HBCU and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. At the time of commissioning, they may be no more than 31 years of age. They must be able to pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) and the Air Force ROTC Physical Fitness Test. Currently, the program is accepting applications from students with any major. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time. Additional Information: The participating HBCUs are Tuskegee University (Tuskegee, Alabama), Alabama State University (Montgomery, Alabama), Howard University (Washington, D.C.), Grambling State University (Grambling, Louisiana), North Carolina A&T State University (Greensboro, North Carolina), Fayetteville State University (Fayetteville, North Carolina), Tennessee State University (Nashville, Tennessee), and Jackson State University (Jackson, Mississippi). While scholarship recipients can major in any subject, they must complete 4 years of aerospace studies courses at 1 of the HBCUs that have an Air Force ROTC unit on campus. Recipients must also attend a 4-week summer training camp at an Air Force base, usually between their sophomore and junior years; 2-year scholarship awardees attend in the summer after their junior year. Current military personnel are eligible for early release from active duty in order to enter the Air Force ROTC program. Following completion of their bachelor's degree, scholarship recipients earn a commission as a second lieutenant in the Air Force and serve at least 4 years.

1688 ■ U.S. AIR FORCE

Attn: HQ USAF/JAX
1420 Air Force
Pentagon, Room 5B269
Washington, DC 20330-1420
Tel: (703)614-5941
Free: 800-JAG-USAF
E-mail: joseph.dene@pentagon.af.mil
Web Site: http://www.jagusaf.hq.af.mil/EDprgrms/oycp.htm
To provide financial assistance to law students who are willing to join Air Force ROTC and serve as Air Force Judge Advocates following completion of their studies.
Title of Award: Air Force One-Year College Program (OYCP) Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Doctorate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Participants receive a stipend for 10 months of the year at $400 per month and a salary during summer field training. No other scholarship assistance is available. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students in their second year of law school or law students working on a joint or LL.M. degree with at least 1 year of study in their degree program. Applicants must 1) be attending an ABA-approved law school that has, or is located near, an AFROTC detachment; 2) be in good academic standing; and 3) be able to meet AFROTC entry standards (U.S. citizenship, weight and medical qualifications, and Air Force Officer Qualification Test minimum score). They must be younger than 35 years of age upon commissioning and entering active duty. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Selectees with no prior military experience attend field training encampment during the summer prior to entering the AFROTC program as contract cadets. Upon completion of their degree and legal licensing requirements, participants enter active duty as first lieutenants in the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General's Department. After 6 months of active duty, they are promoted to captain. The initial required active-duty service obligation is 4 years.

1689 ■ U.S. AIR FORCE

Attn: Headquarters AFROTC/RRUC
551 East Maxwell Boulevard
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-5917
Tel: (334)953-2091; (866)423-7682
Fax: (334)953-6167
Web Site: http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/incolschol/minority/hsi.php
To provide financial assistance to students at Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) who are willing to join Air Force ROTC in college and serve as Air Force officers following completion of their bachelor's degree.
Title of Award: Air Force Regular ROTC Hispanic Serving Institution Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. AFROTC units at every HSI may nominate an unlimited number of cadets to receive these scholarships. Funds Available: Awards are type 2 AFROTC scholarships that provide for payment of tuition and fees, to a maximum of $15,000 per year, plus an annual book allowance of $600. Recipients are also awarded a tax-free subsistence allowance for 10 months of each year that is $300 per month during the sophomore year, $350 during the junior year, and $400 during the senior year. Duration: 2 to 3 years, beginning during the current term.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens at least 17 years of age who are currently enrolled at 1 of the 42 HSIs that has an Air Force ROTC unit on campus or that has a cross-enrollment agreement with another school that hosts a unit. Applicants do not need to be Hispanic as long as they are attending an HSI and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. At the time of commissioning, they may be no more than 31 years of age. They must be able to pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) and the Air Force ROTC Physical Fitness Test. Currently, the program is accepting applications from students with any major. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time. Additional Information: While scholarship recipients can major in any subject, they must complete 4 years of aerospace studies courses. They must also attend a 4-week summer training camp at an Air Force base, usually between their sophomore and junior years; 2-year scholarship awardees attend in the summer after their junior year. Current military personnel are eligible for early release from active duty in order to enter the Air Force ROTC program. Following completion of their bachelor's degree, scholarship recipients earn a commission as a second lieutenant in the Air Force and serve at least 4 years.

1690 ■ U.S. AIR FORCE

Attn: Headquarters AFROTC/RRUC
551 East Maxwell Boulevard
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-5917
Tel: (334)953-2091; (866)423-7682
Fax: (334)953-6167
Web Site: http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/incolschol/minority/hbcu.php
To provide financial assistance to students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) who are willing to serve as Air Force officers following completion of their bachelor's degree.
Title of Award: Air Force Regular ROTC Historically Black Colleges and Universities Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. AFROTC units at every HBCU may nominate an unlimited number of cadets to receive these scholarships. Funds Available: Awards are type 2 AFROTC scholarships that provide for payment of tuition and fees, to a maximum of $15,000 per year, plus an annual book allowance of $600. Recipients are also awarded a tax-free subsistence allowance for 10 months of each year that is $300 per month during the sophomore year, $350 during the junior year, and $400 during the senior year. Duration: 2 to 3 years, beginning during the current term.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens at least 17 years of age who are currently enrolled at 1 of the 48 HBCUs that has an Air Force ROTC unit on campus or that has a cross-enrollment agreement with another school that hosts a unit. Applicants do not need to be African American as long as they are attending an HBCU and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. At the time of commissioning, they may be no more than 31 years of age. They must be able to pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) and the Air Force ROTC Physical Fitness Test. Currently, the program is accepting applications from students with any major. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time. Additional Information: While scholarship recipients can major in any subject, they must complete 4 years of aerospace studies courses at 1 of the HBCUs that have an Air Force ROTC unit on campus. Recipients must also attend a 4-week summer training camp at an Air Force base, usually between their sophomore and junior years; 2-year scholarship awardees attend in the summer after their junior year. Current military personnel are eligible for early release from active duty in order to enter the Air Force ROTC program. Following completion of their bachelor's degree, scholarship recipients earn a commission as a second lieutenant in the Air Force and serve at least 4 years.

1691 ■ U.S. AIR FORCE

Attn: Headquarters AFROTC/RRUC
551 East Maxwell Boulevard
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-5917
Tel: (334)953-2091; (866)423-7682
Fax: (334)953-6167
Web Site: http://www.afrotc.com/overview/programs.php
To provide financial assistance to college sophomores interested in joining Air Force ROTC and serving as Air Force officers following completion of their bachelor's degree.
Title of Award: Air Force ROTC General Military Course Incentive Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Funds Available: Selected cadets receive up to $1,500 for tuition and a stipend of $250 per month. Duration: 1 semester (the spring semester of junior year); nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are entering the spring semester of their sophomore year in the general military course at a college or university with an Air Force ROTC unit on campus or a college with a cross-enrollment agreement with such a school. Applicants must be full-time students, have a GPA of 2.0 or higher both cumulatively and during the prior term, be enrolled in both the Aerospace Studies 200 class and the Leadership Laboratory, pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test, meet Air Force physical fitness and weight requirements, and be able to be commissioned before they become 31 years of age. They must agree to serve for at least 4 years as active-duty Air Force officers following graduation from college. Additional Information: Upon successful completion of their sophomore year, recipients of these scholarships may upgrade to the Professional Officer Course Incentive. They also remain eligible to apply for other AFROTC in-college scholarship programs.

1692 ■ U.S. AIR FORCE

Attn: Air Force Personnel Center
Headquarters USAF/DPPAT
550 C Street West, Suite 10
Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4712
Fax: (210)565-2328
Web Site: http://www.airforce.com/education/enlisted/moneyForSchool.php
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to active-duty Air Force personnel.
Title of Award: Air Force Tuition Assistance Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Air Force personnel chosen for participation in this program continue to receive their regular Air Force pay. The Air Force will pay 100% of the tuition costs in an approved program, to a maximum of $4,500 per year or $250 per semester hour, whichever is less. Duration: Up to 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this program are active-duty Air Force personnel who have completed 2 years of their service obligation. Additional Information: Applications and further information about this program are available from counselors at the education centers on Air Force bases. Most Air Force personnel who receive tuition assistance participate in the Community College of the Air Force; there, participants earn a 2-year associate degree by combining on-the-job technical training or attendance at Air Force schools with enrollment in college courses at a civilian institution during off-duty hours. In addition, each Air Force base offers at least 4 subject areas in which selected Air Force personnel can receive tuition assistance for study leading to a bachelor's degree, and 2 disciplines in which they can pursue graduate study.

1693 ■ U.S. AIR FORCE

Attn: Headquarters AFROTC/RRUE
Enlisted Commissioning Section
551 East Maxwell Boulevard
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-5917
Tel: (334)953-2091; (866)423-7682
Fax: (334)953-6167
E-mail: enlisted@afrotc.com
Web Site: http://www.afoats.af.mil/AFROTC/EnlistedComm/SOAR.asp
To allow selected enlisted Air Force personnel to earn a bachelor's degree by providing financial assistance for full-time college study.
Title of Award: Scholarships for Outstanding Airmen to ROTC (SOAR) Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Approximately 50 each year. Funds Available: A limited number of selectees receive type 1 AFROTC scholarships that provide payment of full tuition and required educational fees plus an allowance of $600 per year for books. Other selectees receive type 2 scholarships that pay the same benefits except tuition is capped at $15,000 per year. All recipients are also awarded a tax-free subsistence allowance for 10 months of each year that is $250 per month during the freshman year, $300 per month during the sophomore year, $350 per month during the junior year, and $400 per month during the senior year. Duration: 2 to 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to participate in this program are enlisted members of the Air Force who have completed from 1 to 6 years of active duty and have at least 1 year time-on-station. Candidates must be nominated by their commanding officers and be accepted at a college or university offering the AFROTC 4-year program. Airmen with 24 semester hours or more of graded college credit must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; airmen with less than 24 semester hours must have an ACT score of 24 or higher or an SAT score of 1100 or higher. All applicants must earn Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) scores of 15 or more on the verbal scale and 10 or more on the quantitative scale. U.S. citizenship is required. When the recipients complete the program, they may be no more than 27 years of age (extendable to 30 years if the applicant has prior active-duty service). All academic majors are eligible. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: Upon completing their degree, selectees are commissioned as officers in the Air Force with a 4-year service obligation. Further information is available from base education service officers or an Air Force ROTC unit.

1694 ■ U.S. ARMY

Human Resources Command
AHRC-PDE-EI
Attn: Education Incentives and Counseling Branch
200 Stovall Street, Suite 3N17
Alexandria, VA 22332-0472
Tel: (703)325-0285
Free: 800-872-8272
Fax: (703)325-6599
E-mail: pdeei@hoffman.army.mil
Web Site: http://www.hrc.army.mil/site/education/Text/ACF.html
To provide financial assistance for college to Army enlistees after they have completed their service obligation.
Title of Award: Army College Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The Army College Fund (ACF) provides money for college in addition to that which the enlistee receives under the Montgomery GI Bill. The maximum benefit is $26,500 for a 2-year enlistment, $33,000 for a 3-year enlistment, or $40,000 for a 4-year enlistment. For specified MOSs, the maximum benefit (including payments under the Montgomery GI Bill) is $50,000. Duration: 36 months; funds must be utilized within 10 years of leaving the Army.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible for this program are high school seniors or graduates who enlist in an approved military occupational specialty (MOS) for at least 2 years, score 50 or above on the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT), enroll in the Montgomery GI Bill, and attend a Department of Veterans Affairs-approved postsecondary educational institution on a full-time basis after completion of their service obligation. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time. Additional Information: Applications and further information are available from local Army recruiters.

1695 ■ U.S. ARMY

ROTC Cadet Command
Attn: ATCC-OP-I-S
55 Patch Road, Building 56
Fort Monroe, VA 23651-1052
Tel: (757)727-4558
Free: 800-USA-ROTC
E-mail: atccps@usaac.army.mil
Web Site: http://www.rotc.usaac.army.mil/scholarship_HPD2/fouryear/program.htm
To provide financial assistance to high school seniors or graduates who are interested in enrolling in Army ROTC in college.
Title of Award: Army ROTC 4-Year Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Approximately 1,500 each year. Funds Available: This scholarship provides financial assistance of up to $20,000 per year for college tuition and educational fees or for room and board, whichever the student selects. In addition, a flat rate of $600 per year is provided for the purchase of textbooks, classroom supplies and equipment. Recipients are also awarded a stipend for up to 10 months of each year that is $250 per month during their freshman year; $300 per month during their sophomore year $350 per month during their junior year, and $400 per month during their senior year. Duration: 4 years, until completion of a baccalaureate degree.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants for this program must 1) be U.S. citizens; 2) be at least 17 years of age by October of the year in which they are seeking a scholarship; 3) be able to complete a college degree and receive their commission before their 31st birthday; 4) score at least 920 on the SAT or 19 on the ACT; 5) have a high school GPA of 2.5 or higher; and 6) meet medical and other regulatory requirements. Current college or university students may apply if their school considers them beginning freshmen with 4 academic years remaining for a bachelor's degree. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: Scholarship recipients participate in the Army ROTC program as part of their college curriculum by enrolling in 4 years of military science classes and attending a 6-week summer camp between the junior and senior years. Following graduation, they receive a commission as a Regular Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard officer. Scholarship winners must serve in the military for 8 years. That service obligation may be fulfilled 1) by serving on active duty for 4 years followed by service in the Army National Guard (ARNG), the United States Army Reserve (USAR), or the Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR) for the remainder of the 8 years; or 2) by serving 8 years in an ARNG or USAR troop program unit that includes a 3- to 6-month active-duty period for initial training.

1696 ■ U.S. ARMY

ROTC Cadet Command
Attn: ATCC-OP-I-S
55 Patch Road, Building 56
Fort Monroe, VA 23651-1052
Tel: (757)727-4558
Free: 800-USA-ROTC
E-mail: atccps@usaac.army.mil
Web Site: http://www.rotc.usaac.army.mil/scholarship_HPD2/index.asp
To provide financial assistance to non-scholarship participants in the Army ROTC Program who have qualified for the Advanced Course.
Title of Award: Army ROTC Advanced Course Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Participants receive a stipend of $350 per month during their junior year and $400 per month during their senior year, as well as pay for attending the 6-week advanced camp during the summer between the junior and senior years of college. Duration: 2 years.
Eligibility Requirements: Non-scholarship cadets in the ROTC Program are eligible to apply for this program if they have qualified for the ROTC Advanced Course. The Advanced Course is usually taken during the final 2 years of college. Additional Information: Non-scholarship graduates may serve 3 years on active duty and 5 years in the Reserve Forces, or they may select or be selected to serve all 8 years on Reserve Forces Duty (RFD). If RFD is selected, graduates attend an Officer Basic Course and spend the remainder of their 8-year obligation in the Reserve Forces.

1697 ■ U.S. ARMY

ROTC Cadet Command
Attn: ATCC-OP-I-S
55 Patch Road, Building 56
Fort Monroe, VA 23651-1052
Tel: (757)727-4558
Free: 800-USA-ROTC
E-mail: atccps@usaac.army.mil
Web Site: http://www.rotc.usaac.army.mil/scholarship_HPD2/index.asp
To provide financial assistance to students who are or will be enrolled in Army ROTC.
Title of Award: Army ROTC College Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; a recent allocation provided for 700 4-year scholarships, 1,800 3-year scholarships, and 2,800 2-year scholarships. Funds Available: These scholarships provide financial assistance for college tuition and educational fees, up to an annual amount of $16,000. In addition, a flat rate of $510 is provided for the purchase of textbooks, classroom supplies, and equipment. Recipients are also awarded a stipend for up to 10 months of each year that is $300 per month during their sophomore year, $350 per month during their junior year, and $400 per month during their senior year. Duration: 2 or 3 years, until the recipient completes the bachelor's degree.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens at least 17 years of age who have already completed 1 or 2 years in a college or university with an Army ROTC unit on campus or in a college with a cross-enrollment agreement with a college with an Army ROTC unit on campus. Applicants must have 2 or 3 years remaining for their bachelor's degree (or 4 years of a 5-year bachelor's program) and must be able to complete that degree before their 31st birthday. They must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher in their previous college study and scores of at least 920 on the SAT or 19 on the ACT. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year. Additional Information: Applications must be made through professors of military science at 1 of the schools hosting the Army ROTC program. Preference is given to students who have already enrolled as non-scholarship students in military science classes at 1 of the more than 270 institutions with an Army ROTC unit on campus, at 1 of the 75 college extension centers, or at 1 of the more than 1,000 colleges with cross-enrollment or extension agreements with 1 of the colleges with an Army ROTC unit. Scholarship winners must serve in the military for 8 years. That service obligation may be fulfilled 1) by serving on active duty for 4 years followed by service in the Army National Guard (ARNG), the United States Army Reserve (USAR), or the Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR) for the remainder of the 8 years; or 2) by serving 8 years in an ARNG or USAR troop program unit that includes a 3- to 6-month active-duty period for initial training.

1698 ■ U.S. ARMY

Human Resources Command
AHRC-PDE-EI
Attn: Education Incentives and Counseling Branch
200 Stovall Street, Suite 3N17
Alexandria, VA 22332-0472
Tel: (703)325-0285
Free: 800-872-8272
Fax: (703)325-6599
E-mail: pdeei@hoffman.army.mil
Web Site: http://www.hrc.army.mil/site/education/Text/TA.html
To provide financial assistance to Army personnel interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Title of Award: Army Tuition Assistance Benefits Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Those selected for participation in this program receive their regular Army pay and 100% of tuition at the postsecondary educational institution of their choice, but capped at $4,500 per year or $250 per semester hour, whichever is less. Duration: Until completion of a bachelor's or graduate degree.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to active-duty Army personnel, including members of the Army National Guard and Army Reserve on active duty. Applicants must first visit an education counselor to declare an educational goal and establish an educational plan. Applicants may enroll in up to 15 semester hours of college courses. Additional Information: This program is part of the Army Continuing Education System (ACES). Further information is available from counselors at the education centers at all Army installations with a troop strength of 750 or more.

1699 ■ U.S. ARMY

ROTC Cadet Command
Attn: ATCC-OP-I-S
55 Patch Road, Building 56
Fort Monroe, VA 23651-1052
Tel: (757)727-4558
Free: 800-USA-ROTC
E-mail: atccps@usaac.army.mil
Web Site: http://www.rotc.usaac.army.mil/scholarship_HPD2/GRFD/grfd%20main.htm
To provide financial assistance to college and graduate students who are interested in enrolling in Army ROTC and serve in the Army National Guard following graduation.
Title of Award: Dedicated Army National Guard (DedARNG) Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 594 each year (11 in each state or U.S. territory). Funds Available: Participants receive reimbursement of tuition (up to $28,000 per year), a grant of $600 per year for books, plus an ROTC stipend for 10 months of the year at $350 per month during their junior year and $400 per month during their senior year. As a member of the Army National Guard, they also receive weekend drill pay at the pay grade of E-5 during their junior year or E-6 during their senior year. Duration: Normally 2 years. Students who convert to this program may be eligible for support up to 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time students entering their junior year of college with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Graduate students are also eligible if they have only 2 years remaining for completion of their graduate degree. Students who have been awarded an ROTC campus-based scholarship may apply to convert to this program during their freshman year. Applicants must meet all medical and moral character requirements for enrollment in Army ROTC. They must be willing to enroll in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) of an ROTC unit on their campus; the SMP requires simultaneous membership in Army ROTC and the Army National Guard. Additional Information: After graduation, participants serve 3 to 6 months on active duty in the Officer Basic Course (OBC). Following completion of OBC, they are released from active duty and are obligated to serve 8 years in the Army National Guard.

1700 ■ U.S. ARMY

Human Resources Command
Attn: AHRC-OPL-L
200 Stovall Street
Alexandria, VA 22332-0414
Tel: (703)325-3138
Fax: (703)325-5463
Web Site: http://www.hrc.army.mil/site/Active/opfamacs/DCP01.htm
To enable Army warrant and commissioned officers to complete an academic degree while receiving their regular pay and allowances.
Title of Award: Degree Completion Program of the U.S. Army Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Participants continue to receive regular Army salary and allowances, but they are required to pay all educational expenses out of their own funds. They are not eligible for Army Tuition Assistance Benefits, but they may use any Montgomery GI Bill or VEAP benefits to which they are entitled. Duration: The period of schooling is generally limited to 12 months, although up to 18 months may be authorized on an individual basis.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Army warrant and commissioned officers who wish to complete a bachelor's or graduate degree at an approved civilian institution on a full-time basis. Commissioned officers must be on active duty and have less than 19 years of active federal commissioned service (AFCS). Warrant officers must be in a voluntary indefinite status or Regular Army and have at least 3 years of AFCS. Those who are in voluntary indefinite status must have less than 16 years of active federal service (AFS); those who are Regular Army must have less than 24 years of active warrant officer service (AWOS). All applicants must have enough service time left after completing degree requirements to fulfill the service obligation. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time, but they must be received at least 5 months prior to the starting date of the proposed schooling. Additional Information: Participants in this program incur an additional service obligation of 3 days of service for each day of educational leave.

1701 ■ U.S. ARMY

ROTC Cadet Command
Attn: ATCC-OP-I-S
55 Patch Road, Building 56
Fort Monroe, VA 23651-1052
Tel: (757)727-4558
Free: 800-USA-ROTC
E-mail: atccps@usaac.army.mil
Web Site: http://www.rotc.usaac.army.mil/scholarship_HPD2/green/index.asp
To provide financial assistance to soldiers who wish to obtain an early discharge from the Army and return to college to participate in the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC).
Title of Award: Green to Gold Non-Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Cadets receive a stipend for 10 months of the year that is $350 per month during their junior year and $400 per month during their senior year, as well as pay for attending the 6-week Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) during the summer between the junior and senior year of college. Duration: 2 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to enlisted soldiers who have served at least 2 years on active duty and have also completed at least 2 years of college with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Applicants must be under 30 years of age when they graduate (waivers up to 32 years of age are available). They apply for this program to obtain an early discharge from active duty in order to enroll in a baccalaureate degree program. Deadline for Receipt: March or September of each year. Additional Information: Cadets who had previously qualified for benefits from the Army College Fund and/or the Montgomery GI Bill are still entitled to receive those in addition to any benefits from this program. Cadets are also entitled to participate in the Simultaneous Membership Program and serve with pay in a drilling unit of the Army Reserve or Army National Guard. Upon graduation from college, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants and are required to serve in the military for 8 years. That obligation may be fulfilled by serving 3 years on active duty and 5 years in the Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR).

1702 ■ U.S. ARMY

ROTC Cadet Command
Attn: ATCC-OP-I-S
55 Patch Road, Building 56
Fort Monroe, VA 23651-1052
Tel: (757)727-4558
Free: 800-USA-ROTC
E-mail: atccps@usaac.army.mil
Web Site: http://www.rotc.usaac.army.mil/scholarship_HPD2/green/index.asp
To provide scholarships and other payments to soldiers who wish to obtain an early discharge from the Army and return to college to participate in the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC).
Title of Award: Green to Gold Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 224 of these scholarships were awarded, including 76 for 2 years, 91 for 3 years, 51 for 4 years, and 6 for graduate study. Funds Available: Scholarship winners receive up to $20,000 per year as support for tuition and fees or for room and board, whichever the recipient selects; additional support up to $900 per year for textbooks, supplies, and equipment; a stipend for 10 months of the year that is $300 per month during their sophomore year, $350 per month during their junior year, and $400 per month during their senior year; and pay for attending the 6-week Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) during the summer between the junior and senior year of college. Duration: Scholarships are for 2, 3, or 4 years; soldiers without prior college credit or whose colleges accept them as academic freshmen are eligible for 4-year scholarships; soldiers with 1 year of college completed are eligible for 3-year scholarships; soldiers with 2 years of college completed are eligible for 2-year scholarships.
Eligibility Requirements: Enlisted soldiers who have served at least 2 years on active duty may apply for this program to obtain an early discharge from active duty in order to enroll in a baccalaureate degree program. Applicants must have a cumulative high school or college GPA of 2.5 or higher, a General Technical (GT) score of 110 or higher, and an Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) score of 180 or higher (including 60 points in each event). They may have no more than 3 dependents including a spouse (that requirement may be waived) and must be under 31 years of age when they graduate and are commissioned. Deadline for Receipt: March or September of each year. Additional Information: Recipients who had previously qualified for benefits from the Army College Fund and/or the Montgomery GI Bill are still entitled to receive those in addition to any benefits from this program. Upon graduation from college, scholarship winners are commissioned as second lieutenants and are required to serve in the military for 8 years. That obligation may be fulfilled by serving 4 years on active duty followed by 4 years in the Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR).

1703 ■ U.S. ARMY

ROTC Cadet Command
Attn: ATCC-OP-I-S
55 Patch Road, Building 56
Fort Monroe, VA 23651-1052
Tel: (757)727-4558
Free: 800-USA-ROTC
E-mail: atccps@usaac.army.mil
Web Site: http://www.rotc.usaac.army.mil/scholarship_HPD2/GRFD/grfd%20main.htm
To provide financial assistance to college and graduate students who are willing to enroll in Army ROTC and serve in a Reserve component of the Army following graduation.
Title of Award: Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 54 each year (1 in each state or U.S. territory). Funds Available: Participants receive reimbursement of tuition (up to $28,000 per year), a grant of $600 per year for books, plus an ROTC stipend for 10 months of the year at $350 per month during their junior year and $400 per month during their senior year. As a member of the Army National Guard or Army Reserve, they also receive weekend drill pay at the pay grade of E-5 during their junior year or E-6 during their senior year. Duration: 2 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time students entering their junior year of college with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Graduate students are also eligible if they have only 2 years remaining for completion of their graduate degree. Applicants must meet all other medical and moral character requirements for enrollment in Army ROTC). They must be willing to enroll in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) of an ROTC unit on their campus; the SMP requires simultaneous membership in Army ROTC and the Army National Guard or Army Reserve. Additional Information: After graduation, participants serve 3 to 6 months on active duty in the Officer Basic Course (OBC). Following completion of OBC, they are released from active duty and are obligated to serve 8 years in the Army National Guard or Army Reserve.

1704 ■ U.S. ARMY

ROTC Cadet Command
Attn: ATCC-OP-I-S
55 Patch Road, Building 56
Fort Monroe, VA 23651-1052
Tel: (757)727-4558
Free: 800-USA-ROTC
E-mail: atccps@usaac.army.mil
Web Site: http://www.rotc.usaac.army.mil/scholarship_HPD2/fouryear/hbcu.htm
To provide financial assistance to high school seniors or graduates who are interested in enrolling in Army ROTC at an Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
Title of Award: Historically Black Colleges/Universities Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: A limited number of these scholarships is offered each year. Funds Available: This scholarship provides financial assistance of up to $20,000 per year for college tuition and educational fees or for room and board, whichever the student selects. In addition, a flat rate of $600 per year is provided for the purchase of textbooks, classroom supplies and equipment. Recipients are also awarded a stipend for up to 10 months of each year that is $250 per month during their freshman year; $300 per month during their sophomore year $350 per month during their junior year, and $400 per month during their senior year. Duration: 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants for this program must 1) be U.S. citizens; 2) be at least 17 years of age by October of the year in which they are seeking a scholarship; 3) be able to complete a college degree and receive their commission before their 31st birthday; 4) score at least 920 on the SAT or 19 on the ACT; 5) have a high school GPA of 2.5 or higher; 6) meet medical and other regulatory requirements; and 7) be planning to attend 1 of 73 designated HBCUs that has an ROTC detachment or a cross-town agreement with a college or university that does. Current college or university students may apply if their school considers them beginning freshmen with 4 academic years remaining for a bachelor's degree. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: Scholarship recipients participate in the Army ROTC program as part of their college curriculum by enrolling in 4 years of military science classes, pursuing an Army-approved academic discipline, and attending a 6-week summer camp between the junior and senior years. Following graduation, they receive a commission as a Regular Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard officer. Scholarship winners must serve in the military for 8 years. That service obligation may be fulfilled 1) by serving on active duty for 4 years followed by service in the Army National Guard (ARNG), the United States Army Reserve (USAR), or the Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR) for the remainder of the 8 years; or 2) by serving 8 years in an ARNG or USAR troop program unit that includes a 3to 6-month active duty period for initial training.

1705 ■ U.S. ARMY

ROTC Cadet Command
Attn: ATCC-OP-I-S
55 Patch Road, Building 56
Fort Monroe, VA 23651-1052
Tel: (757)727-4558
Free: 800-USA-ROTC
E-mail: atccps@usaac.army.mil
Web Site: http://www.rotc.usaac.army.mil/scholarship_HPD2/index.asp
To provide financial assistance to individuals who serve simultaneously in the Army National Guard or Army Reserve and the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) while they are in college.
Title of Award: Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Advanced ROTC Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) participants are paid at the rate of at least a Sergeant E-5 for their Guard or Reserve training assemblies (recently, $216 per month), plus an ROTC stipend for 10 months of the year at $350 per month during their junior year and $400 per month during their senior year. Duration: Up to 2 years.
Eligibility Requirements: Students who are members of the Army National Guard or the Army Reserve and Army ROTC at the same time are eligible for this assistance. Applicants must have completed basic training or the equivalent, have at least 4 years remaining on their current military obligation, be full-time students as college juniors, have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and be U.S. citizens. Additional Information: Participants serve as officer trainees in their Guard or Reserve units and, under the close supervision of a commissioned officer, perform duties commensurate with those of a second lieutenant. Cadets who successfully complete the SMP program graduate with a commission as a second lieutenant. Once commissioned, they may continue to serve in their Guard or Reserve units, or they may apply for active duty in the U.S. Army.

1706 ■ U.S. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

c/o DANTES
6490 Saufley Field Road
Pensacola, FL 32509-5243
Tel: (850)452-1085
Fax: (850)452-1161
E-mail: tahelp@voled.doded.mil
Web Site: http://www.1800goguard.com/education/edu_tuition.html
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to members of the Army National Guard in each state.
Title of Award: Army National Guard Tuition Assistance Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, more than 22,000 Guard members received tuition assistance. Funds Available: Assistance provides up to 100% of tuition (to a maximum of $250 per semester hour or $4,500 per person per fiscal year). Duration: Participants in Office Candidate School (OCS), Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS), and ROTC Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) may enroll in up to 15 semester hours per year until completion of a baccalaureate degree. Warrant Officers are funded to complete an associate degree.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the Army National Guard in every state who are interested in attending a college, community college, or university within the state. Applicants must have sufficient time to complete the course before their Expiration Time of Service (ETS) date. They must be interested in working on a high school diploma or equivalent (GED), certificate, associate degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or first professional degree, including those in architecture, certified public accountant, podiatry, dentistry (D.D.S. or D.M.D.), medicine (M.D.), optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy (Pharm. D.), or theology (M.Div. or M.H.L.). Commissioned officers must agree to remain in the Guard for at least 4 years following completion of the course for which assistance is provided, unless they are involuntarily separated from the service. Additional Information: Tuition assistance may be used along with federal Pell Grants but not with Montgomery GI Bill benefits. State tuition assistance programs can be used concurrently with this program, but not to exceed 100% of tuition costs.

1707 ■ U.S. ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS ASSOCIATION

Attn: Heiser Scholarship
P.O. Box 377
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-0377
Tel: (410)272-8540
Fax: (410)272-8425
Web Site: http://www.usaoca.org/heiser.html
To provide financial assistance for college to students who submit, along with their application, an essay on the U.S. Army.
Title of Award: LTG and Mrs. Joseph M. Heiser Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and students already enrolled in college. Applicants must submit an essay of 1,000 to 1,500 words on a topic related to the history or heritage of the U.S. Army, a statement describing any circumstances that would impact their attending college, letters of recommendation, transcripts, and an essay of 300 to 500 words on their educational and career goals. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

1708 ■ UNITED STATES ARMY WARRANT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

Attn: USAWOA Scholarship Foundation
462 Herndon Parkway, Suite 207
Herndon, VA 20170-5235
Tel: (703)742-7727
Free: 800-5-USAWOA
Fax: (703)742-7728
E-mail: usawoasf@cavetel.net
Web Site: http://www.penfed.org/usawoa/WOASF/index.html
To provide financial assistance for college to dependents of members of the United States Army Warrant Officers Association.
Title of Award: United States Army Warrant Officers Association Family Member Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 3 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is at least $1,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to children and dependent stepchildren, under 23 years of age, of regular members of the association. Spouses of members are also eligible. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited U.S. college, university, or vocational/technical institution on a full-time basis. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the Carrie A. Clayburn Memorial Scholarship and the Pentagon Federal Credit Union USAWOA Scholarship.

1709 ■ U.S. BANCORP

U.S. Bancorp Center
800 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Tel: (612)US-BANKS
Free: 800-US-BANKS
Web Site: http://www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/studentloans/marketing.cfm
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors who apply through an online procedure.
Title of Award: U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 30 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors planning to enroll full time at a 2-year or 4-year accredited college or university that participates in the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Applications are available only through an online procedure. Selection is based on a random drawing. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1997.

1710 ■ UNITED STATES BOWLING CONGRESS

Attn: SMART Program
5301 South 76th Street
Greendale, WI 53129-1192
Tel: (414)423-3223
Free: 800-514-BOWL
Fax: (414)421-3014
E-mail: smart@bowl.com
Web Site: http://www.bowl.com/scholarships/main.aspx
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, young bowlers who demonstrate outstanding community service.
Title of Award: Annual Zeb Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The award consists of a $2,500 college scholarship. Duration: The award is presented annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This award is presented to United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Youth members in the junior or senior year of high school. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and not have competed in a professional bowling tournament. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 500 words on a topic of their choosing. Selection is based on the essay, grades, letters of reference, and academic and community involvement. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This award, named in honor or Jim Zebehazy, executive director of the Young American Bowling alliance prior to its merger with the USBC, is presented at the USBC Junior Gold Championships award ceremony. Travel and hotel expenses for the awardee and a parent or guardian to attend the ceremony are also provided.

1711 ■ UNITED STATES BOWLING CONGRESS

Attn: SMART Program
5301 South 76th Street
Greendale, WI 53129-1192
Tel: (414)423-3223
Free: 800-514-BOWL
Fax: (414)421-3014
E-mail: smart@bowl.com
Web Site: http://www.bowl.com/scholarships/main.aspx
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Youth who demonstrate outstanding community service and financial need.
Title of Award: Earl Anthony Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to USBC Youth members who are seniors in high school or current college students. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and not have competed in a professional bowling tournament. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 500 words on how their bowling, community service, and educational achievements have influenced their life and their goals for the future. Financial need is also considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

1712 ■ UNITED STATES BOWLING CONGRESS

Attn: SMART Program
5301 South 76th Street
Greendale, WI 53129-1192
Tel: (414)423-3343
Free: 800-514-BOWL
Fax: (414)421-3014
E-mail: smart@bowl.com
Web Site: http://www.bowl.com/scholarships/main.aspx
To provide financial assistance for college to outstanding women bowlers.
Title of Award: Alberta E. Crowe Star of Tomorrow Award Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women amateur bowlers who are current members in good standing of the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) or USBC Youth and competitors in events sanctioned by those organizations. Applicants must be high school or college students younger than 22 years of age, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and have a bowling average of 175 or greater. They may not have competed in a professional bowling tournament. Along with their application, they must submit an essay, up to 500 words, on how this scholarship will influence their bowling, academic, and personal goals. Selection is based on bowling performances on local, regional, state, and national levels; academic achievement; and extracurricular involvement. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year.

1713 ■ UNITED STATES BOWLING CONGRESS

Attn: SMART Program
5301 South 76th Street
Greendale, WI 53129-1192
Tel: (414)423-3343
Free: 800-514-BOWL
Fax: (414)421-3014
E-mail: smart@bowl.com
Web Site: http://www.bowl.com/scholarships/main.aspx
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the United State Bowling Congress (USBC) who demonstrate a financial hardship.
Title of Award: Gift for Life Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 12 each year: 6 specifically for females and 6 for males. That includes 2 awards reserved for children (1 daughter and 1 son) of fire/police/emergency rescue department employees. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: Scholarships are presented annually. Students may apply each year they are eligible and may win 1 scholarship each year before their high school graduation.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to USBC members who are high school students (grades 9-12) and who have not yet competed in a professional bowling tournament. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a financial hardship, defined as residing in a household where the number of children, the income level of their parents, and possible extenuating circumstances make obtaining a college education financially unlikely. They must submit an essay, up to 500 words, explaining how their financial situation could hinder or stop them from achieving their educational goals. Other factors considered in the selection process include GPA (2.0 or higher required), scholastic honors, extracurricular activities, and bowling activities. Applications from males and females are evaluated separately. In honor of the heroes of September 11, 2001, 2 scholarships are reserved for a son and a daughter of fire/police/emergency rescue personnel. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

1714 ■ UNITED STATES BOWLING CONGRESS

Attn: SMART Program
5301 South 76th Street
Greendale, WI 53129-1192
Tel: (414)423-3343
Free: 800-514-BOWL
Fax: (414)421-3014
E-mail: smart@bowl.com
Web Site: http://www.bowl.com/scholarships/main.aspx
To provide financial assistance for college to outstanding male bowlers.
Title of Award: Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow Award Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,250 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to men amateur bowlers who are current members in good standing of the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) or USBC Youth and competitors in events sanctioned by those organizations. Applicants must be high school or college students younger than 22 years of age, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and have a bowling average of 175 or greater. They may not have competed in a professional bowling tournament. Along with their application, they must submit an essay, up to 500 words, on how bowling has influenced their life, academic, and personal goals. Selection is based on bowling performances on local, state, and national levels; academic achievement; and community involvement. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

1715 ■ UNITED STATES BOWLING CONGRESS

Attn: Pepsi-Cola Youth Bowling Event Manager
5301 South 76th Street
Greendale, WI 53129-1192
Tel: (414)423-3442
Free: 800-514-BOWL
Fax: (414)421-3014
E-mail: maureen.vicena@bowl.com
Web Site: http://www.bowl.com/tournaments/youth/pepsi/main.aspx
To recognize and reward (with college scholarships) members of the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) who achieve high scores in an international competition.
Title of Award: Pepsi USBC Youth Bowling Championships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Each year, 16 scholarships are awarded: 8 are set aside for girls (4 in each division) and 8 for boys (4 in each division). Funds Available: At the international finals, the top finishers in each division receive scholarships of $2,000, $1,500, $1,000, and $500, respectively. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to USBC members in the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. military zones, and Canada. Applicants enter in 1 of 6 categories: 11 and under boys' handicap, 12 and above boys' handicap, 12 and above boys' scratch, 11 and under girls' handicap, 12 and above girls' handicap, and 12 and above girls' scratch. Based on their bowling scores in state and zone competitions, the top bowlers in the 12 and above boys' and girls' handicap categories advance to the international finals. Also advancing to the international finals are the state and zone winners in the 12 and above boys' and girls' scratch categories who are also USBC Junior Gold members (boys must have an average of 175 or above, girls must have an average of 165 or above). All selected finalists (more than 200 qualify each year), are then assigned to Division I or Division II for the international competition, held annually at a site in the United States; assignment is based on their adjusted score from year-end averages and state and zone competitions. Bowlers whose scores are in the top half are assigned to Division I and bowlers whose scores are in the bottom half are assigned to Division II. Scholarships are awarded solely on the basis of bowling performance in the international finals. Deadline for Receipt: Qualifying tournaments are held in bowling centers from October through February of each year. Center and section qualifying takes place in March and April. State and zone competitions take place through the end of May. The national finals are held in July. Additional Information: This competition is sponsored by the Pepsi-Cola Company and conducted by the USBC. More than $300,000 is scholarships is awarded at state and zone competitions for all 6 categories. USBC also awards a $400 stipend to each competitor at the international finals (Canadian athletes are not eligible for the stipend and competitors from U.S. military bases must pay for their own transportation to the United States); the stipend is intended to assist with the cost of travel, meals, and housing.

1716 ■ UNITED STATES BOWLING CONGRESS

Attn: SMART Program
5301 South 76th Street
Greendale, WI 53129-1192
Tel: (414)423-3343
Free: 800-514-BOWL
Fax: (414)421-3014
E-mail: smart@bowl.com
Web Site: http://www.bowl.com/scholarships/main.aspx
To provide financial assistance for college and other educational activities to young bowlers.
Title of Award: SMART Program Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, more than 35,000 bowlers received scholarships. Funds Available: The awards vary; recently, a total of $2,914,100 was awarded through this program. Some scholarships must be used at accredited colleges and universities for tuition, housing, and books. Other uses that are specified include: bowling camps and lessons; bowling coaching seminars; business, technical, or trade schools; continuing education classes; and educational camps in mathematics, science, art, or computers.
Eligibility Requirements: These awards are presented to bowlers throughout the United States and Canada. Some scholarships are presented to winners of bowling tournaments, but others require written applications. Some require demonstrations of financial need, but others are based on bowling and/or academic accomplishments. Some are limited to students, but others are open to bowlers at other levels. All scholarships must conform to standards of the Scholarship Management and Accounting Reports for Tenpins (SMART) program of the United States Bowling Congress (USBC). Additional Information: For a complete list of all scholarship opportunities, contact the sponsor.

1717 ■ UNITED STATES BOWLING CONGRESS

Attn: Junior Gold Program
5301 South 76th Street
Greendale, WI 53129-1192
Tel: (414)423-3171
Free: 800-514-BOWL
Fax: (414)421-3014
E-mail: USBCjuniorgold@bowl.com
Web Site: http://www.bowl.com/bowl/yaba
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Junior Gold program members who achieve high scores in a national competition.
Title of Award: USBC Junior Gold Championships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, a total of 1,458 spots were available at the national tournament and scholarships were provided to approximately 10% of the competitors. For bowlers from the Pepsi competition, 4 girls and 4 boys win scholarships. Funds Available: Scholarships depend on the availability of funding provided by sponsors. Recently, more than $50,000 in scholarships was awarded. Another $15,000 in scholarships was awarded to Junior Gold participants who qualified for the national tournament through the Pepsi competition. That includes $3,000 for first, $2,000 for second, $1,500 for third, and $1,000 for fourth for boys and girls. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to USBC members who qualify for the Junior Gold program by maintaining a bowling average score of 165 for girls or 175 for boys, based on at least 21 games. Competitions for Junior Gold members are held throughout the season at bowling centers and in bowling leagues in the United States. Each approved competition may enter its top 10% of scorers in the Junior Gold Championships, held annually at a site in the United States. In addition, USBC Junior Gold members who participate in the Pepsi USBC Youth Bowling Championship in the girls' and boys' 12 and over scratch categories and achieve high scores in state and zone competitions are eligible to advance to the national tournament of this program. They compete in separate divisions for boys and girls. Scholarships are awarded solely on the basis of bowling performance in the national tournament. Deadline for Receipt: Applications must by submitted by May of each year. The national finals are held in July. Additional Information: This competition was first held in 1998. The sponsoring league or center must pay a fee of $150 for each participant who advances to the national tournament.

1718 ■ UNITED STATES BOWLING CONGRESS

Attn: SMART Program
5301 South 76th Street
Greendale, WI 53129-1192
Tel: (414)423-3223
Free: 800-514-BOWL
Fax: (414)421-3014
E-mail: smart@bowl.com
Web Site: http://www.bowl.com/scholarships/main.aspx
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, outstanding young bowlers.
Title of Award: USBC Youth Leaders of the Year Awards Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 for a female and 1 for a male. Funds Available: The awards consist of $1,500 college scholarships. Duration: The awards are presented annually.
Eligibility Requirements: These awards are presented to participants in the Youth Leader program of the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) who are 18 years of age or older. Males and females are considered in separate competitions. Selection is based on exemplary Youth Leader activities and contributions to the sport of bowling. Deadline for Receipt: Nominations must be submitted by January of each year. Additional Information: Awardees also serve for 2 years on the USBC Board of Directors.

1719 ■ UNITED STATES BOWLING CONGRESS

Attn: SMART Program
5301 South 76th Street
Greendale, WI 53129-1192
Tel: (414)423-3223
Free: 800-514-BOWL
Fax: (414)421-3014
E-mail: smart@bowl.com
Web Site: http://www.bowl.com/scholarships/main.aspx
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Youth who are also recognized in Who's Who Among American High School Students-Sports Edition.
Title of Award: Who's Who Sports Edition All-Academic Bowling Team Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 20 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to USBC Youth members who are juniors or seniors in high school. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and not have competed in a professional bowling tournament. They must be listed in the current edition of Who's Who Among American High School Students-Sports Edition. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 500 words on how their involvement in bowling has influenced their life, academic, and personal goals. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

1720 ■ UNITED STATES CHESS FEDERATION

Attn: Scholastic Department
3054 U.S. Route 9W
New Windsor, NY 12553
Tel: (845)562-8350
Free: 800-388-KING
Fax: (845)561-CHES
E-mail: clubs@uschess.org
Web Site: http://www.uschess.org
To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, high school students who excel in academics, chess play, and sportsmanship.
Title of Award: USCF Scholar-Chessplayer Outstanding Achievement Awards Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 7 each year. Funds Available: First place is $2,000, second $1,000, third $700, fourth $500, fifth $400, and sixth and seventh $200 each. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school juniors and seniors who are members of the United States Chess Federation (USCF) and have shown outstanding merit in academics, sportsmanship, and chess. Applicants must submit a high school transcript, a letter of recommendation from a chess coach, a letter of recommendation from a teacher, a recent photograph, and an essay (up to 500 words) describing the positive influence that chess has had on their life. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

1721 ■ U.S. COAST GUARD

Attn: Coast Guard Recruiting
4200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 450
Arlington, VA 22203 877-NOW-USCG
Web Site: http://www.gocoastguard.com/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance to college students at minority institutions willing to serve in the Coast Guard following graduation.
Title of Award: College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Those selected to participate receive full payment of tuition, books, and fees; monthly housing and food allowances; medical and life insurance; special training in leadership, management, law enforcement, navigation, and marine science; 30 days paid vacation per year; and a monthly salary of up to $2,200. Duration: 2 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled as sophomores or juniors at approved 4-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), and other approved minority institutions of higher learning. Applicants must be U.S. citizens; have a GPA of 2.5 or higher; have scores of 1000 or higher on the SAT, 1100 or higher on the SAT I, 23 or higher on the ACT, or 110 or higher on the ASVAB GT; be between 21 and 26 years of age at the time of college graduation; and meet all physical requirements for a Coast Guard commission. They must agree to attend the Coast Guard Officer Candidate School following graduation and serve on active duty as an officer for at least 3 years. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

1722 ■ U.S. COAST GUARD INSTITUTE

Attn: Commanding Officer
5900 S.W. 64th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73169-6990
Tel: (405)954-1360; 888-53-BUCKS
Fax: (405)954-7249
Web Site: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cgi/tuition/ta.html
To provide financial assistance to members and employees of the Coast Guard who are interested in pursuing additional education during their off-duty hours.
Title of Award: Coast Guard Tuition Assistance Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, more than 10,000 Coast Guard active-duty members, Reservists, and civilian employees received tuition assistance. Funds Available: Active-duty, Reserve, and civilian Coast Guard members receive full payment of all expenses for completion of a high school degree or equivalent. For college courses (vocational/technical, undergraduate, and graduate), 100% of the cost of tuition is reimbursed, to a maximum of $250 per semester hour or $4,500 per fiscal year. Duration: Until completion of a bachelor's or graduate degree.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Coast Guard members who are interested in pursuing additional education at the high school, vocational/technical, undergraduate, graduate, or professional level. Civilian employees with at least 90 days of Coast Guard service and Selected Reservists are also eligible. Enlisted members must have at least 12 months remaining on their active-duty contracts or Selected Reserve obligation after completion of the course. Officers must agree not to request release, separation, retirement, or termination of Selected Reserve status for 12 months after completing a course. Civilian employees must agree to retain employment with the Coast Guard for 1 month for each completed course credit hour. For military personnel, the command education services officer (ESO) must certify that the course of instruction is Coast Guard mission or career related. The supervisor of civilian employees must certify that the education is career related. All courses must be related to the mission of the Coast Guard or the individual's career or professional development. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time. Additional Information: Information is also available from the Commanding Officer, NETPDTC (USCG Group), 6490 Saufley Field Road, Pensacola, FL 32509-5241, (850) 452-1293, Fax: (850) 452-1149. Graduate students must earn a grade of "B" or higher to receive reimbursement; undergraduates must earn a grade of "D" or higher.

1723 ■ U.S. JCI SENATE

Attn: Foundation
7447 South Lewis Avenue
P.O. Box 7
Tulsa, OK 74102-0007
Tel: (918)584-2481
Free: 800-JAY-CEES
Fax: (918)584-4422
Web Site: http://www.usjcisenate.org/modules/scholarship
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors.
Title of Award: U.S. JCI Senate Scholarship Grants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 20 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at an accredited college, university, or vocational school as a full-time student. Applicants must submit information on leadership positions and offices in school, church, volunteer; and community activities; memberships and participation in school, church, volunteer, and community activities; honors and awards received during high school; employment experience; and family financial situation. They must also submit a personal statement of 100 to 300 words on their chosen field of college study, their reasons for this choice, and pertinent experiences, activities, and accomplishments. Applications are submitted to the JCI Senate in their state. Each state organization selects the 2 highest-ranked applications and forwards them to the national organization. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: These scholarships were first awarded in 1987.

1724 ■ UNITED STATES JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Attn: War Memorial Fund
7447 South Lewis Avenue
P.O. Box 7
Tulsa, OK 74102-0007
Tel: (918)584-2481
Free: 800-JAY-CEES
Fax: (918)584-4422
Web Site: http://www.usjaycees.org
To provide financial assistance to members of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) who are interested in returning to college.
Title of Award: Charles R. Ford Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 per year. Funds are sent directly to the recipient's college or university. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Jaycee members who are interested in returning to college to completed their formal education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, possess academic potential and leadership qualities, and demonstrate financial need. Applications must be sent to the Jaycee state president, who then selects 1 semifinalist and forwards the application to the national office. Deadline for Receipt: Requests for applications must be received by January of each year. Additional Information: Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope and a $10 application fee.

1725 ■ UNITED STATES JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Attn: War Memorial Fund
7447 South Lewis Avenue
P.O. Box 7
Tulsa, OK 74102-0007
Tel: (918)584-2481
Free: 800-JAY-CEES
Fax: (918)584-4422
Web Site: http://www.usjaycees.org
To provide financial assistance for college to deserving students.
Title of Award: Jaycee War Memorial Fund Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 25 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are sent directly to the recipient's college or university. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants for these scholarships must be U.S. citizens, possess academic potential and leadership, and demonstrate financial need. Applications must be first submitted to the student's respective state Junior Chamber of Commerce organization. Deadline for Receipt: Requests for applications must be received by January of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1944. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope and a $10 application fee.

1726 ■ UNITED STATES JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Attn: War Memorial Fund
7447 South Lewis Avenue
P.O. Box 7
Tulsa, OK 74102-0007
Tel: (918)584-2481
Free: 800-JAY-CEES
Fax: (918)584-4422
Web Site: http://www.usjaycees.org
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) and their children.
Title of Award: Thomas Wood Baldridge Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year. Funds are sent directly to the recipient's college or university. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Jaycee members and the immediate family members of Jaycees. Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted for admission to a college or university. They must be U.S. citizens, possess academic potential and leadership qualities, and demonstrate financial need. Applications must be sent to the Jaycee state president, who then selects 1 semifinalist and forwards the application to the national office. Deadline for Receipt: Requests for applications must be received by January of each year. Additional Information: Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope and a $10 application fee.

1727 ■ U.S. MARINE CORPS

Manpower and Reserve Affairs (MMOA-5)
Attn: Undergraduate and Graduate Education Programs
3280 Russell Road
Quantico, VA 22134-5103
Tel: (703)784-9284
Fax: (703)784-9844
E-mail: ellisdl@manpower.usmc.mil
Web Site: http://www.usmc.mil
To allow selected commissioned Marine Corps officers to earn a bachelor's degree by pursuing full-time college study while continuing to receive their regular pay and allowances.
Title of Award: Marine Corps College Degree Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 8 officers were selected to participate in this program. Funds Available: Commissioned officers selected to participate in this program receive their regular Marine Corps pay while attending college or university on a full-time basis, but they must pay for tuition and books. Duration: Up to the equivalent of 2 academic years.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to participate in this program are commissioned Marine Corps officers, including regular officers, extended duty Reservists, officers serving with a Standard Written Agreement (SWAG) of 3 years or on Extended Active Duty (EAD), and officers serving with a SWAG of 3 years or on EAD of 3 to 5 years awarded by the Officer Retention Board (ORB). Applicants must have been accepted at an accredited institution as a full-time student. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Officers must agree not to resign or request retirement while enrolled in the program. They must also agree to remain on active duty, after completion of degree requirements or upon separation from the program for any other reason, for 3 years or, if the enrollment in school is longer than 1 calendar year, for 4 years.

1728 ■ U.S. MARINE CORPS

Attn: Marine Corps Recruiting Command (ON/E)
3280 Russell Road
Quantico, VA 22134-5103
Tel: (703)784-9446
Fax: (703)784-9859
E-mail: darlanddk@mcrc.usmc.mil
Web Site: http://www.marines.comTo allow selected enlisted Marine Corps personnel to earn a bachelor's degree and become a commissioned officer by pursuing full-time college study while continuing to receive their regular pay and allowances.
Title of Award: Marine Corps Enlisted Commissioning Education Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 110 Marines participated in this program. Funds Available: Participants receive regular Marine Corps pay while attending school on a full-time basis but are responsible for payment of all tuition and fees. They are not eligible for the Marine Corps Tuition Assistance Program but may use in-service Montgomery GI Bill education benefits and student loans. Duration: Until completion of a bachelor's degree.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to participate in this program are enlisted members of the Marine Corps on active duty and in the Active Reserve program at the rank of corporal or above. Applicants must have an SAT score of 1000 or higher, a combined English and mathematics ACT score of 45 or higher, or an AFQT score of 74 or higher. They must be between 20 and 26 years of age (although an age waiver may be requested) and have ranked in the top half of their high school graduating class. Selection is based on potential for commissioned service as demonstrated by their service record, previous academic record, and evidence of career and academic self-improvement. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year. Additional Information: Participants are assigned to a 9-week preparatory school in San Diego, California before reporting to their college or university. If they successfully obtain a bachelor's degree and complete officer candidate training, they are commissioned second lieutenants in the Regular Marine Corps. Selectees are required to extent or reenlist in order to have at least 6 years of obligated service before they enter this program. They must serve at least 4 years of active commissioned service.

1729 ■ U.S. MARINE CORPS

Attn: Marine Corps Recruiting Command (ON/E)
3280 Russell Road
Quantico, VA 22134-5103
Tel: (703)784-9442
Fax: (703)784-9859
E-mail: braniganga@mcrc.usmc.mil
Web Site: http://www.marines.com
To allow Marine Corps commanders to nominate enlisted personnel to earn a bachelor's degree and become a commissioned officer by pursuing full-time college study while continuing to receive their regular pay and allowances.
Title of Award: Marine Corps Meritorious Commissioning Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Participants receive regular Marine Corps pay while attending school on a full-time basis but are responsible for payment of all tuition and fees. They are not eligible for the Marine Corps Tuition Assistance Program but may use in-service Montgomery GI Bill education benefits and student loans. Duration: Selected Marines have up to 18 months of full-time study to complete their baccalaureate degree.
Eligibility Requirements: Marine Corps commanding officers are invited to nominated enlisted personnel for this program. Nominees must have completed at least 75 semester hours of college course work and have minimum scores of 1000 on the SAT, 45 on the ACT, or 74 on the AFQT. They must be between 21 and 30 years of age and have been accepted at a college or university affiliated with the Navy ROTC program. Deadline for Receipt: May or September of each year. Additional Information: Following acceptance into this program, Marines complete a 10-week class at Officer Candidates School, then enter college to complete their baccalaureate degree. Upon graduation from college, they are commissioned and assigned to the Basic School. After graduation and commissioning, participants are required to serve at least 4 years on active duty.

1730 ■ U.S. MARINE CORPS

Attn: Lifelong Learning Center
3098 Range Road
Quantico, VA 22134-5028
Tel: (703)784-9550
Web Site: http://www.usmc-mccs.org/education/mta.cfm
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate study to Marine Corps personnel.
Title of Award: Marine Corps Tuition Assistance Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; in recent years, approximately 20,000 Marines availed themselves of this program. Funds Available: Those selected for participation in this program receive their regular Marine Corps pay and 100% of tuition at the postsecondary educational institution of their choice, but capped at $4,500 per year or $250 per semester hour, whichever is less. Duration: Until completion of a bachelor's or graduate degree.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible for assistance under this program are active-duty Marines who wish to take college courses for academic credit during off-duty time. Funding is available for vocational/technical, undergraduate, graduate, undergraduate development, independent study, and distance learning programs. Commissioned officers must agree to remain on active duty for 2 years after the completion of any funded courses. All students must successfully complete their courses with a satisfactory grade.

1731 ■ U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY CLASS OF 1963 FOUNDATION

c/o David B. Puckett
5051 Chatham Valley
Toledo, OH 43615
E-mail: dpuckett@buckeye-express.com
Web Site: http://www.USNA63.org
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to the widows and children of deceased members of the U.S. Naval Academy's class of 1963.
Title of Award: U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1963 Foundation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,750 per year for undergraduate students or $1,000 per year for graduate students. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college or vocational school to be applied for any purpose, including tuition, fees, books, room, board, etc. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for 3 additional years of undergraduate study or 2 years of graduate study.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for these scholarships are the widows and children of deceased members of the U.S. Naval Academy class of 1963, including those who enrolled in the class originally and those who joined it later. Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted at an accredited college or university offering a 2-year or 4-year course of study (including graduate work), or a qualified technical or vocational school. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

1732 ■ U.S. NAVY

Attn: Navy Exchange Service Command
3280 Virginia Beach Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA 23452-5724
800-NAV-EXCH
Web Site: http://www.navy-nex.com/command/about_us/a.ok.program.html
To provide financial assistance for college to children of active and retired military personnel who shop at Navy Exchange (NEX) stores.
Title of Award: A-OK Student Reward Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 16 each year: at each drawing, 1 savings bond for each of the 4 denominations is awarded. Funds Available: Winners receive savings bonds for $5,000, $3,000, $2,000, or $1,000. Funds are intended to help pay expenses of college. Duration: Drawings are held 4 times a year (in February, May, August, and November).
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to dependent children of active-duty military members, Reservists, and military retirees who are enrolled in grades 1-12 and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants submit an entry at the service desk of their NEX store. Winners are selected in a drawing. Additional Information: This program was established in 1997.

1733 ■ U.S. NAVY

Attn: Commander, Naval Service Training Command
250 Dallas Street, Suite A
Pensacola, FL 32508-5268
Tel: (850)452-9563
Fax: (850)452-2486
E-mail: PNSC-STA21@navy.mil
Web Site: http://www.navy.com/careers/officerplanner/enlistedtoofficer
To allow outstanding enlisted Navy personnel to complete a bachelor's degree and receive a commission as a naval flight officer (NFO).
Title of Award: Naval Flight Officer Option of the Seaman to Admiral-21 Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Awardees continue to receive their regular Navy pay and allowances while they attend college on a full-time basis. They also receive reimbursement for tuition, fees, and books up to $10,000 per year. If base housing is available, they are eligible to live there. Participants are not eligible to receive benefits under the Navy's Tuition Assistance Program (TA), the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB), Navy College Fund, or the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP). Duration: Selectees are supported for up to 36 months of full-time, year-round study or completion of a bachelor's degree, as long as they maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Navy or Naval Reserve, including Training and Administration of the Reserves (TAR), Selected Reserves (SELRES), and Navy Reservists on active duty except for those on active for training (ACDUTRA). Applicants must be high school graduates (or GED recipients) who are able to complete requirements for a baccalaureate degree in 36 months or less. When they complete their degree requirements, they must be younger than 27 years of age (may be adjusted to 31 years of age for prior active-duty service). Within the past 3 years, they must have taken the SAT test (and achieved scores of at least 500 on the mathematics section and 500 on the verbal or critical reading section) or the ACT test (and achieved a score of 41 or higher, including at least 21 on the mathematics portion and 20 on the English portion). They must also achieve a score of at least the following: AQR (3), FOFAR (4) on the Aviation Selection Test Battery. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2001 as a replacement for the Aviation Enlisted Commissioning Program (AECP). Upon acceptance into the program, selectees attend the Naval Science Institute (NSI) in Newport, Rhode Island for an 8-week program in the fundamental core concepts of being a naval officer (navigation, engineering, weapons, military history and justice, etc.). They then enter a college or university with an NROTC unit or affiliation and pursue full-time study for a bachelor's degree. They become members of and drill with the NROTC unit. When they complete their degree, they are commissioned as ensigns in the United States Naval Reserve and assigned to flight training. After commissioning, participants incur an active duty obligation of 6 years after designation as a Naval Flight Officer or 6 years from the date of disenrollment from flight training.

1734 ■ U.S. NAVY

Attn: Navy Personnel Command (PERS-675)
5720 Integrity Drive
Millington, TN 38055-6040
Tel: (901)874-4258; (866)U-ASK-NPC
Fax: (901)874-2052
E-mail: MILL_MGIB@navy.mil
Web Site: http://www.npc.navy.mil/CareerInfo/Education/GIBill/NavyCollegeFundProgram.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to Navy enlistees during and after they have completed their service obligation.
Title of Award: Navy College Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The Navy College Fund provides, in addition to the Montgomery GI Bill, up to $15,000 for college tuition and expenses. Duration: Enlistees may begin using this educational benefit on a part-time basis after 2 years of continuous active duty. Funds must be utilized within 10 years of leaving the Navy.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible for this program are high school seniors and graduates between 17 and 35 years of age who enlist in the Navy for 3 to 4 years of active duty. They must score 50 or above on the AFQT and also enroll in the Montgomery GI Bill. Sailors currently on active duty in selected Navy ratings with critical personnel shortages are also eligible. Applicants must be interested in attending a Department of Veterans Affairs-approved postsecondary educational institution on a full-time basis after completion of their service obligation. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time. Additional Information: Applications and further information are available from local Navy recruiters and from the Navy Recruiting Command, 801 North Randolph Street, Arlington, VA 22203-1991.

1735 ■ U.S. NAVY

Attn: Naval Education and Training Center
Code N8115
6490 Saufley Field Road
Pensacola, FL 32509-5241 877-253-7122
Fax: (850)452-1149
E-mail: SFLY_TA.navy@navy.mil
Web Site: http://www.npc.navy.mil/CareerInfo/Education
To provide financial assistance for high school, vocational, undergraduate, or graduate education to Navy personnel.
Title of Award: Navy Tuition Assistance Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Those selected for participation in this program receive their regular Navy pay and 100% of tuition at the postsecondary educational institution of their choice, but capped at $250 per semester hour and 12 semester hours per fiscal year (the 12-semester hour limit may be waived upon application). Duration: Until completion of a bachelor's or graduate degree.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to active-duty Navy offices and enlisted personnel, including Naval Reservists on continuous active duty, enlisted Naval Reservists ordered to active duty for 120 days or more, and Naval Reservist officers ordered to active duty for 2 years or more. Applicants must register to take courses at accredited civilian schools during off-duty time. Tuition assistance is provided for courses taken at accredited colleges, universities, vocational/technical schools, private schools, and through independent study/distance learning (but not for flight training). Additional Information: This program is supported by the Naval Education and Training Command, Educational Programs Building 628, 250 Dallas Street, Pensacola, FL 32509-5220,
Fax: (850) 452-2510,
E-mail: NCC@cnet.navy.mil. Officers must agree to remain on active duty for at least 2 years after completion of courses funded by this program.

1736 ■ U.S. NAVY

Attn: Commander, Naval Service Training Command
250 Dallas Street, Suite A
Pensacola, FL 32508-5268
Tel: (850)452-9563
Fax: (850)452-2486
E-mail: PNSC-STA21@navy.mil
Web Site: http://www.navy.com/careers/officerplanner/enlistedtoofficer
To allow outstanding enlisted Navy personnel to complete a bachelor's degree and receive a commission as a pilot.
Title of Award: Pilot Option of the Seaman to Admiral-21 Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Awardees continue to receive their regular Navy pay and allowances while they attend college on a full-time basis. They also receive reimbursement for tuition, fees, and books up to $10,000 per year. If base housing is available, they are eligible to live there. Participants are not eligible to receive benefits under the Navy's Tuition Assistance Program (TA), the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB), Navy College Fund, or the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP). Duration: Selectees are supported for up to 36 months of full-time, year-round study or completion of a bachelor's degree, as long as they maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Navy or Naval Reserve, including Training and Administration of the Reserves (TAR), Selected Reserves (SELRES), and Navy Reservists on active duty except for those on active for training (ACDUTRA). Applicants must be high school graduates (or GED recipients) who are able to complete requirements for a baccalaureate degree in 36 months or less. When they complete their degree requirements, they must be younger than 27 years of age (may be adjusted to 29 years of age for prior active-duty service). Within the past 3 years, they must have taken the SAT test (and achieved scores of at least 500 on the mathematics section and 500 on the verbal or critical reading section) or the ACT test (and achieved a score of 41 or higher, including at least 21 on the mathematics portion and 20 on the English portion). They must also achieve a score of at least the following: AQR (3), PFAR (4) on the Pilot Flight Aptitude Rating (PFAR) portions of the Aviation Selection Test Battery. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2001 as a replacement for the Aviation Enlisted Commissioning Program (AECP). Upon acceptance into the program, selectees attend the Naval Science Institute (NSI) in Newport, Rhode Island for an 8-week program in the fundamental core concepts of being a naval officer (navigation, engineering, weapons, military history and justice, etc.). They then enter a college or university with an NROTC unit or affiliation and pursue full-time study for a bachelor's degree. They become members of and drill with the NROTC unit. When they complete their degree, they are commissioned as ensigns in the United States Naval Reserve and assigned to flight training. After commissioning, participants incur an active duty obligation of 8 years after designation as a Naval Aviator or 6 years from the date of disenrollment from flight training.

1737 ■ U.S. NAVY

Attn: Commander, Naval Service Training Command
250 Dallas Street, Suite A
Pensacola, FL 32508-5268
Tel: (850)452-9563
Fax: (850)452-2486
E-mail: PNSC-STA21@navy.mil
Web Site: http://www.navy.com/careers/officerplanner/enlistedtoofficer
To allow outstanding enlisted Navy personnel to complete a bachelor's degree and receive a commission.
Title of Award: Seaman to Admiral-21 Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Awardees continue to receive their regular Navy pay and allowances while they attend college on a full-time basis. They also receive reimbursement for tuition, fees, and books up to $10,000 per year. If base housing is available, they are eligible to live there. Participants are not eligible to receive benefits under the Navy's Tuition Assistance Program (TA), the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB), Navy College Fund, or the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP). Duration: Selectees are supported for up to 36 months of full-time, year-round study or completion of a bachelor's degree, as long as they maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Navy or Naval Reserve, including Training and Administration of the Reserves (TAR), Selected Reserves (SELRES), and Navy Reservists on active duty except for those on active for training (ACDUTRA). Applicants must be high school graduates (or GED recipients) who are able to complete requirements for a baccalaureate degree in 36 months or less. When they complete their degree requirements, they must be younger than 31 years of age. Within the past 3 years, they must have taken the SAT test (and achieved scores of at least 500 on the mathematics section and 500 on the verbal or critical reading section) or the ACT test (and achieved a score of 41 or higher, including at least 21 on the mathematics portion and 20 on the English portion). Deadline for Receipt: July of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2001 as a replacement for the Seaman to Admiral Program (established in 1994), the Enlisted Commissioning Program, and other specialized programs for sailors to earn a commission. Upon acceptance into the program, selectees attend the Naval Science Institute (NSI) in Newport, Rhode Island for an 8-week program in the fundamental core concepts of being a naval officer (navigation, engineering, weapons, military history and justice, etc.). They then enter a college or university with an NROTC unit or affiliation and pursue full-time study for a bachelor's degree. They become members of and drill with the NROTC unit. When they complete their degree, they are commissioned as ensigns in the United States Naval Reserve and assigned to initial training for their officer community. After commissioning, 5 years of active service are required.

1738 ■ U.S. NAVY

Attn: Commander, Naval Service Training Command
250 Dallas Street, Suite A
Pensacola, FL 32508-5268
Tel: (850)452-9563
Fax: (850)452-2486
E-mail: PNSC-STA21@navy.mil
Web Site: http://www.navy.com/careers/officerplanner/enlistedtoofficer
To allow outstanding enlisted Navy personnel to complete a bachelor's degree and receive a commission as a special duty officer (cryptology).
Title of Award: Special Duty Officer (Information Warfare) Option of the Seaman to Admiral-21 Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Awardees continue to receive their regular Navy pay and allowances while they attend college on a full-time basis. They also receive reimbursement for tuition, fees, and books up to $10,000 per year. If base housing is available, they are eligible to live there. Participants are not eligible to receive benefits under the Navy's Tuition Assistance Program (TA), the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB), Navy College Fund, or the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP). Duration: Selectees are supported for up to 36 months of full-time, year-round study or completion of a bachelor's degree, as long as they maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Navy or Naval Reserve, including Training and Administration of the Reserves (TAR), Selected Reserves (SELRES), and Navy Reservists on active duty except for those on active for training (ACDUTRA). Applicants must be high school graduates (or GED recipients) who are at least 18 years of age and able to complete requirements for a baccalaureate degree in 36 months or less. They must currently be active duty enlisted personnel possessing information warfare skills in the areas of signals, foreign languages (emphasis on Middle and Far Eastern languages), and information systems technologies and networks. When they complete their degree requirements, they must be younger than 35 years of age. Within the past 3 years, they must have taken the SAT test (and achieved scores of at least 500 on the mathematics section and 500 on the verbal or critical reading section) or the ACT test (and achieved a score of 41 or higher, including at least 21 on the mathematics portion and 20 on the English portion). They must also pass relevant medical standards. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2001 as a replacement for the Seaman to Admiral Program (established in 1994), the Enlisted Commissioning Program, and other specialized programs for sailors to earn a commission. Upon acceptance into the program, selectees attend the Naval Science Institute (NSI) in Newport, Rhode Island for an 8-week program in the fundamental core concepts of being a naval officer (navigation, engineering, weapons, military history and justice, etc.). They then enter a college or university with an NROTC unit or affiliation and pursue full-time study for a bachelor's degree. They become members of and drill with the NROTC unit. When they complete their degree, they are commissioned as ensigns in the United States Naval Reserve and assigned to initial training as a special duty officer (cryptology). After commissioning, 5 years of active service are required.

1739 ■ U.S. NAVY

Attn: Commander, Naval Service Training Command
250 Dallas Street, Suite A
Pensacola, FL 32508-5268
Tel: (850)452-9563
Fax: (850)452-2486
E-mail: PNSC-STA21@navy.mil
Web Site: http://www.navy.com/careers/officerplanner/enlistedtoofficer
To allow outstanding enlisted Navy personnel to complete a bachelor's degree and receive a commission as a special duty officer (intelligence).
Title of Award: Special Duty Officer (Intelligence) Option of the Seaman to Admiral-21 Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Awardees continue to receive their regular Navy pay and allowances while they attend college on a full-time basis. They also receive reimbursement for tuition, fees, and books up to $10,000 per year. If base housing is available, they are eligible to live there. Participants are not eligible to receive benefits under the Navy's Tuition Assistance Program (TA), the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB), Navy College Fund, or the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP). Duration: Selectees are supported for up to 36 months of full-time, year-round study or completion of a bachelor's degree, as long as they maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Navy or Naval Reserve, including Training and Administration of the Reserves (TAR), Selected Reserves (SELRES), and Navy Reservists on active duty except for those on active for training (ACDUTRA). Applicants must be high school graduates (or GED recipients) who are at least 19 years of age and able to complete requirements for a baccalaureate degree in 36 months or less. They must currently be active duty enlisted personnel of occupational field 21 (intelligence specialist). When they complete their degree requirements, they must be younger than 35 years of age. Within the past 3 years, they must have taken the SAT test (and achieved scores of at least 500 on the mathematics section and 500 on the verbal or critical reading section) or the ACT test (and achieved a score of 41 or higher, including at least 21 on the mathematics portion and 20 on the English portion). They must also pass relevant medical standards. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2001 as a replacement for the Seaman to Admiral Program (established in 1994), the Enlisted Commissioning Program, and other specialized programs for sailors to earn a commission. Upon acceptance into the program, selectees attend the Naval Science Institute (NSI) in Newport, Rhode Island for an 8-week program in the fundamental core concepts of being a naval officer (navigation, engineering, weapons, military history and justice, etc.). They then enter a college or university with an NROTC unit or affiliation and pursue full-time study for a bachelor's degree. They become members of and drill with the NROTC unit. When they complete their degree, they are commissioned as ensigns in the United States Naval Reserve and assigned to initial training as a special duty officer (intelligence). After commissioning, 5 years of active service are required.

1740 ■ U.S. NAVY

Attn: Commander, Naval Service Training Command
250 Dallas Street, Suite A
Pensacola, FL 32508-5268
Tel: (850)452-9563
Fax: (850)452-2486
E-mail: PNSC-STA21@navy.mil
Web Site: http://www.navy.com/careers/officerplanner/enlistedtoofficer
To allow outstanding enlisted Navy personnel to complete a bachelor's degree and receive a commission as a special operations officer.
Title of Award: Special Operations Option of the Seaman to Admiral-21 Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Awardees continue to receive their regular Navy pay and allowances while they attend college on a full-time basis. They also receive reimbursement for tuition, fees, and books up to $10,000 per year. If base housing is available, they are eligible to live there. Participants are not eligible to receive benefits under the Navy's Tuition Assistance Program (TA), the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB), Navy College Fund, or the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP). Duration: Selectees are supported for up to 36 months of full-time, year-round study or completion of a bachelor's degree, as long as they maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Navy or Naval Reserve, including Training and Administration of the Reserves (TAR), Selected Reserves (SELRES), and Navy Reservists on active duty except for those on active for training (ACDUTRA). Applicants must have 1 of the following NECs: 5332, 5333, 5334, 5335, 5336, 5337, 5342, or 5343. They must be high school graduates (or GED recipients) who are able to complete requirements for a baccalaureate degree in 36 months or less. When they complete their degree requirements, they must be younger than 29 years of age. That age limitation may be adjusted upward for active service on a month for month basis up to 24 months, and waivers are considered for enlisted personnel who possess particularly exceptional qualifications if they can complete their degree prior to their 35th birthday. Within the past 3 years, they must have taken the SAT test (and achieved scores of at least 500 on the mathematics section and 500 on the verbal or critical reading section) or the ACT test (and achieved a score of 41 or higher, including at least 21 on the mathematics portion and 20 on the English portion). They must also pass physical regulations that include qualification for diving duty and/or combat swimmer. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2001 as a replacement for the Seaman to Admiral Program (established in 1994), the Enlisted Commissioning Program, and other specialized programs for sailors to earn a commission. Upon acceptance into the program, selectees attend the Naval Science Institute (NSI) in Newport, Rhode Island for an 8-week program in the fundamental core concepts of being a naval officer (navigation, engineering, weapons, military history and justice, etc.). They then enter a college or university with an NROTC unit or affiliation and pursue full-time study for a bachelor's degree. They become members of and drill with the NROTC unit. When they complete their degree, they are commissioned as ensigns in the United States Naval Reserve and assigned to initial training as a special operations officer. After commissioning, 5 years of active service are required.

1741 ■ U.S. NAVY

Attn: Commander, Naval Service Training Command
250 Dallas Street, Suite A
Pensacola, FL 32508-5268
Tel: (850)452-9563
Fax: (850)452-2486
E-mail: PNSC-STA21@navy.mil
Web Site: http://www.navy.com/careers/officerplanner/enlistedtoofficer
To allow outstanding enlisted Navy personnel to complete a bachelor's degree and receive a commission as a special warfare officer.
Title of Award: Special Warfare Option of the Seaman to Admiral-21 Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Awardees continue to receive their regular Navy pay and allowances while they attend college on a full-time basis. They also receive reimbursement for tuition, fees, and books up to $10,000 per year. If base housing is available, they are eligible to live there. Participants are not eligible to receive benefits under the Navy's Tuition Assistance Program (TA), the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB), Navy College Fund, or the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP). Duration: Selectees are supported for up to 36 months of full-time, year-round study or completion of a bachelor's degree, as long as they maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Navy or Naval Reserve, including Training and Administration of the Reserves (TAR), Selected Reserves (SELRES), and Navy Reservists on active duty except for those on active for training (ACDUTRA). Only males are eligible for this option. They must have 1 of the following NECs: 5323, 5326, 8491, or 8492. Applicants must be high school graduates (or GED recipients) who are able to complete requirements for a baccalaureate degree in 36 months or less. When they complete their degree requirements, they must be younger than 29 years of age. That age limitation may be adjusted upward for active service on a month for month basis up to 24 months, and waivers are considered for enlisted personnel who possess particularly exceptional qualifications if they can complete their degree prior to their 35th birthday. Within the past 3 years, they must have taken the SAT test (and achieved scores of at least 500 on the mathematics section and 500 on the verbal or critical reading section) or the ACT test (and achieved a score of 41 or higher, including at least 21 on the mathematics portion and 20 on the English portion). They must also pass physical regulations that include qualification for diving duty and/or combat swimmer. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2001 as a replacement for the Seaman to Admiral Program (established in 1994), the Enlisted Commissioning Program, and other specialized programs for sailors to earn a commission. Upon acceptance into the program, selectees attend the Naval Science Institute (NSI) in Newport, Rhode Island for an 8-week program in the fundamental core concepts of being a naval officer (navigation, engineering, weapons, military history and justice, etc.). They then enter a college or university with an NROTC unit or affiliation and pursue full-time study for a bachelor's degree. They become members of and drill with the NROTC unit. When they complete their degree, they are commissioned as ensigns in the United States Naval Reserve and assigned to initial training as a special warfare officer. After commissioning, 5 years of active service are required.

1742 ■ U.S. NAVY

Attn: Commander, Naval Service Training Command
250 Dallas Street, Suite A
Pensacola, FL 32508-5268
Tel: (850)452-9563
Fax: (850)452-2486
E-mail: PNSC-STA21@navy.mil
Web Site: http://www.navy.com/careers/officerplanner/enlistedtoofficer
To allow outstanding enlisted Navy personnel to complete a bachelor's degree and receive a commission as a surface warfare officer (SWO).
Title of Award: Surface Warfare Officer Option of the Seaman to Admiral-21 Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Awardees continue to receive their regular Navy pay and allowances while they attend college on a full-time basis. They also receive reimbursement for tuition, fees, and books up to $10,000 per year. If base housing is available, they are eligible to live there. Participants are not eligible to receive benefits under the Navy's Tuition Assistance Program (TA), the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB), Navy College Fund, or the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP). Duration: Selectees are supported for up to 36 months of full-time, year-round study or completion of a bachelor's degree, as long as they maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Navy or Naval Reserve, including Training and Administration of the Reserves (TAR), Selected Reserves (SELRES), and Navy Reservists on active duty except for those on active for training (ACDUTRA). Applicants must be high school graduates (or GED recipients) who are able to complete requirements for a baccalaureate degree in 36 months or less. When they complete their degree requirements, they must be younger than 31 years of age. That age limitation may be adjusted upward for active service on a month for month basis up to 24 months, and waivers are considered for enlisted personnel who possess particularly exceptional qualifications if they can complete their degree prior to their 35th birthday. Within the past 3 years, they must have taken the SAT test (and achieved scores of at least 500 on the mathematics section and 500 on the verbal or critical reading section) or the ACT test (and achieved a score of 41 or higher, including at least 21 on the mathematics portion and 20 on the English portion). They must also pass relevant medical standards. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2001 as a replacement for the Seaman to Admiral Program (established in 1994), the Enlisted Commissioning Program, and other specialized programs for sailors to earn a commission. Upon acceptance into the program, selectees attend the Naval Science Institute (NSI) in Newport, Rhode Island for an 8-week program in the fundamental core concepts of being a naval officer (navigation, engineering, weapons, military history and justice, etc.). They then enter a college or university with an NROTC unit or affiliation and pursue full-time study for a bachelor's degree. They become members of and drill with the NROTC unit. When they complete their degree, they are commissioned as ensigns in the United States Naval Reserve and assigned to initial training as a surface warfare officer. After commissioning, 5 years of active service are required.

1743 ■ UNITED STATES SUBMARINE VETERANS, INC.

Attn: National Office
P.O. Box 3870
Silverdale, WA 98383-3870
Tel: (360)337-2978
E-mail: ussvi@telebyte.net
Web Site: http://www.ussvcf.org/scolchr1.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to the children and grandchildren of members of the United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. (USSVI).
Title of Award: USSVI Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, a total of $7,700 in scholarships was awarded. Funds Available: The stipend depends on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to children and grandchildren of USSVI members who are high school seniors planning to attend college or already enrolled as college students. Applicants must be unmarried and under 21 years of age (or 23 if currently enrolled in a full-time course of study). Selection is based on academic proficiency, participation in extracurricular activities that benefit their school and community, recognition of volunteer activities as demonstrated by awards, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the Scholarship Chairman, Paul W. Orstad, 30 Surrey Lane, Norwich, CT 06369-6541, (860) 889-4750, E-mail: hogan343@aol.com.

1744 ■ UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE

Attn: Texas Interscholastic League Foundation
1701 Manor Road
P.O. Box 8028
Austin, TX 78713
Tel: (512)232-4938
Fax: (512)471-5908
E-mail: carolyn.scott@mail.utexas.edu
Web Site: http://www.uil.utexas.edu/tilf/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance to students who participate in programs of the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation (TILF) and have competed in girls' high school varsity basketball.
Title of Award: Leta Andrews Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who have competed in girl's high school varsity basketball and meet the 5 basic requirements of the TILF: 1) graduate from high school during the current year and begin college or university in Texas by the following fall; 2) enroll full time and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher during the first semester; 3) compete in a University Interscholastic League (UIL) academic state meet contest in accounting, calculator applications, computer applications, computer science, current issues and events, debate (cross-examination and Lincoln-Douglas), journalism (editorial writing, feature writing, headline writing, and news writing), literary criticism, mathematics, number sense, 1-act play, ready writing, science, social studies, speech (prose interpretation, poetry interpretation, informative speaking, and persuasive speaking), or spelling and vocabulary; 4) submit high school transcripts that include SAT and/or ACT scores; and 5) submit parents' latest income tax returns. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by Whataburger Inc. and Southwest Shootout Inc.

1745 ■ UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE

Attn: Texas Interscholastic League Foundation
1701 Manor Road
P.O. Box 8028
Austin, TX 78713
Tel: (512)232-4938
Fax: (512)471-5908
E-mail: carolyn.scott@mail.utexas.edu
Web Site: http://www.uil.utexas.edu/tilf/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance to students who participate in programs of the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation (TILF) and plan to attend college or university in Texas.
Title of Award: TILF Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 262 new scholarships (worth $1,171,000) and 271 renewal scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $3,500 to $500 per year. Duration: 1 year; some programs may be renewed up to 4 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who meet the 5 basic requirements of the TILF: 1) graduate from high school during the current year and begin college or university in Texas by the following fall; 2) enroll full time and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher during the first semester; 3) compete in a University Interscholastic League (UIL) academic state meet contest in accounting, calculator applications, computer applications, computer science, current issues and events, debate (cross-examination and Lincoln-Douglas), journalism (editorial writing, feature writing, headline writing, and news writing), literary criticism, mathematics, number sense, 1-act play, ready writing, science, social studies, speech (prose interpretation, poetry interpretation, informative speaking, and persuasive speaking), or spelling and vocabulary; 4) submit high school transcripts that include SAT and/or ACT scores; and 5) submit parents' latest income tax returns. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Some scholarships within this program include additional specific eligibility requirements, such as college majors or regions in the state where students must live.

1746 ■ UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE

Attn: Texas Interscholastic League Foundation
1701 Manor Road
P.O. Box 8028
Austin, TX 78713
Tel: (512)232-4938
Fax: (512)471-5908
E-mail: carolyn.scott@mail.utexas.edu
Web Site: http://www.uil.utexas.edu/tilf/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance to students who participate in programs of the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation (TILF) and have competed in girls' high school varsity basketball.
Title of Award: Dean Weese Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who have competed in girl's high school varsity basketball and meet the 5 basic requirements of the TILF: 1) graduate from high school during the current year and begin college or university in Texas by the following fall; 2) enroll full time and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher during the first semester; 3) compete in a University Interscholastic League (UIL) academic state meet contest in accounting, calculator applications, computer applications, computer science, current issues and events, debate (cross-examination and Lincoln-Douglas), journalism (editorial writing, feature writing, headline writing, and news writing), literary criticism, mathematics, number sense, 1-act play, ready writing, science, social studies, speech (prose interpretation, poetry interpretation, informative speaking, and persuasive speaking), or spelling and vocabulary; 4) submit high school transcripts that include SAT and/or ACT scores; and 5) submit parents' latest income tax returns. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by Whataburger Inc. and Southwest Shootout Inc.

1747 ■ URBAN LEAGUE OF NEBRASKA, INC.

Attn: Scholarships
3022 North 24th Street
Omaha, NE 68110
Tel: (402)453-9730
Fax: (402)453-9676
Web Site: http://www.urbanleagueneb.org
To provide financial assistance for college to African American residents of Nebraska.
Title of Award: Jerry Morris and Summer Houston Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African American residents of Nebraska who are seniors in high school or full-time freshmen or sophomores in college. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, a record of active involvement in school and community activities, and demonstrated social awareness and involvement. Selection is based primarily on academic ability and leadership, although personal and family financial situations may also be considered. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is supported by the Union Pacific Railroad Black Employee Network.

1748 ■ URBAN LEAGUE OF NEBRASKA, INC.

Attn: Scholarships
3022 North 24th Street
Omaha, NE 68110
Tel: (402)453-9730
Fax: (402)453-9676
Web Site: http://www.urbanleagueneb.org
To provide financial assistance for college to residents of Nebraska, especially minority students.
Title of Award: Multicultural Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Nebraska residents who are seniors in high school or students currently enrolled in college. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Preference is given to students from a multicultural (American Indian, African American, Asian American, Hispanic American) background. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program is supported by employees of the Omaha Public Power District.

1749 ■ URBAN LEAGUE OF NEBRASKA, INC.

Attn: Scholarships
3022 North 24th Street
Omaha, NE 68110
Tel: (402)453-9730
Fax: (402)453-9676
Web Site: http://www.urbanleagueneb.org
To provide financial assistance for college to residents of Nebraska.
Title of Award: Osborne Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Nebraska residents who are seniors in high school or students currently enrolled in college. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. They must be able to demonstrate at least 5 to 10 hours of community involvement. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on their goals and ambitions and the reasons they should receive this scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

1750 ■ URBAN LEAGUE OF NEBRASKA, INC.

Attn: Scholarships
3022 North 24th Street
Omaha, NE 68110
Tel: (402)453-9730
Fax: (402)453-9676
Web Site: http://www.urbanleagueneb.org
To provide financial assistance for college to residents of Nebraska.
Title of Award: Charles B. Washington Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Nebraska residents who are seniors in high school or students currently enrolled in college. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. They must be able to demonstrate at least 5 to 10 hours of community involvement. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on their goals and ambitions and the reasons they should receive this scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

1751 ■ US PAN ASIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
1329 18th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)296-5221
Fax: (202)296-5225
E-mail: administrator@uspaacc.com
Web Site: http://www.uspaacc.com/web/programs/aa_supplier_council.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to Asian American high school seniors who demonstrate financial need.
Title of Award: Asian American Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $5,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college or university. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors of Asian heritage who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must be planning to begin full-time study at an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the United States. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on "Why I need this scholarship." Selection is based on academic excellence (GPA of 3.3 or higher), leadership in extracurricular activities, community service involvement, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1989. Funding is not provided for correspondence courses, Internet courses, or study in a country other than the United States.

1752 ■ US PAN ASIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
1329 18th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)296-5221
Fax: (202)296-5225
E-mail: administrator@uspaacc.com
Web Site: http://www.uspaacc.com/web/programs/jackie_chan.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to Asian American high school seniors who demonstrate special talents.
Title of Award: Jackie Chan Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $8,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college or university. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors of Asian heritage who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must be planning to begin full-time study at an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the United States. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on "How do you plan to use your special talents to achieve your professional goals?" Selection is based on academic excellence (GPA of 3.3 or higher), leadership in extracurricular activities, community service involvement, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funding is not provided for correspondence courses, Internet courses, or study in a country other than the United States.

1753 ■ US PAN ASIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
1329 18th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)296-5221
Fax: (202)296-5225
E-mail: administrator@uspaacc.com
Web Site: http://www.uspaacc.com/web/programs/ruth_mu_lan.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to female Asian American high school seniors who demonstrate financial need.
Title of Award: Ruth Mu-Lan Chu and James S.C. Chao Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $5,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college or university. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to female high school seniors of Asian heritage who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must be planning to begin full-time study at an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the United States. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on "Why I need this scholarship." Selection is based on academic excellence (GPA of 3.5 or higher), community service involvement, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funding is not provided for correspondence courses, Internet courses, or study in a country other than the United States.

1754 ■ US PAN ASIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
1329 18th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)296-5221
Fax: (202)296-5225
E-mail: administrator@uspaacc.com
Web Site: http://www.uspaacc.com/web/programs/bruce_lee.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors who have persevered over adversity.
Title of Award: Bruce Lee Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $5,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college or university. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must be planning to begin full-time study at an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the United States. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on "What adversities have you overcome?" Selection is based on academic excellence (GPA of 3.0 or higher), character, ability to persevere and prevail over adversity, community service involvement, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funding is not provided for correspondence courses, Internet courses, or study in a country other than the United States.

1755 ■ US PAN ASIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
1329 18th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)296-5221
Fax: (202)296-5225
E-mail: administrator@uspaacc.com
Web Site: http://www.uspaacc.com/web/programs/dr_poh_shien.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to Asian American high school seniors who demonstrate financial need.
Title of Award: Drs. Poh Shien and Judy Young Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $4,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college or university. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors of Asian heritage who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must be planning to begin full-time study at an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the United States. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on "Why I need this scholarship." Selection is based on academic excellence (GPA of 3.5 or higher), leadership in extracurricular activities, community service involvement, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funding is not provided for correspondence courses, Internet courses, or study in a country other than the United States.

1756 ■ US PAN ASIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
1329 18th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)296-5221
Fax: (202)296-5225
E-mail: administrator@uspaacc.com
Web Site: http://www.uspaacc.com/sodexho
To provide financial assistance and work experience to Asian American college students
Title of Award: Sodexho Pan Asian Network Group Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college or university. An additional stipend is paid for the internship. Duration: 1 academic year for the scholarship; 8 weeks for the internship.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college sophomores and juniors of Asian heritage who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must be enrolled in full-time study at an accredited 4-year college or university in the United States and working on a degree in business management, preferably food service management, hotel restaurant institution management, facilities management, or similar program leading to a bachelor's degree. They must be willing to commit to a paid internship with Sodexho during the summer. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on how they plan to use their special talents to achieve their professional goals. Selection is based on academic excellence (GPA of 3.0 or higher), leadership in extracurricular activities, community service involvement. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 2005, is sponsored by Sodexho USA and its Pan Asian Network Group (PANG). Funding is not provided for correspondence courses, Internet courses, or study in a country other than the United States.

1757 ■ US PAN ASIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
1329 18th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)296-5221
Fax: (202)296-5225
E-mail: administrator@uspaacc.com
Web Site: http://www.uspaacc.com/web/programs/telamon.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to Asian American high school seniors.
Title of Award: Telamon Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $3,500. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college or university. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors of Asian heritage who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must be planning to begin full-time study at an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the United States. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on "What are the characteristics or qualities needed in order to achieve success?" Selection is based on academic excellence (GPA of 3.5 or higher), leadership in extracurricular activities, community service involvement, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2001. Funding is not provided for correspondence courses, Internet courses, or study in a country other than the United States.

1758 ■ USO WORLD HEADQUARTERS

Attn: Scholarship Program
Washington Navy Yard, Building 198
901 M Street, S.E.
Washington, DC 20374
Tel: (202)610-5700
Fax: (202)610-5699
Web Site: http://www.desert-storm.com/soldiers/uso.html
To provide financial assistance for academic or vocational education to spouses and children of military personnel who died in the Persian Gulf War.
Title of Award: USO Desert Storm Education Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: All eligible survivors will receive funding. Funds Available: It is the purpose of the fund to provide as much financial support as possible to all eligible persons. To this end, USO will distribute all of the fund to the eligible persons in equal amounts. Duration: This will be a 1-time distribution of these funds.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the spouses and children of armed service personnel killed, either through accidental causes or in combat, during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Department of Defense guidelines will be used to determine those service personnel who were taking part in either of these operations at the time of their deaths. This is an entitlement program; neither financial need nor academic achievement are factors in allocating support from the fund. All eligible candidates are contacted directly.

1759 ■ U.S.S. INTREPID ASSOCIATION, INC.

86 North River Pier
New York, NY 10036-1012
800-343-CV11
E-mail: cv11men@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.ussintrepid.com/intrepid.html
To provide financial assistance for college to the relatives of members of the U.S.S. Intrepid Association.
Title of Award: U.S.S. Intrepid Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the relatives (children, grandchildren, etc.) of association members. Additional Information: Information is also available from Alan Sasloff, 3333 Henry Hudson Parkway, Riverdale, NY 10463, (718) 549-0518, E-mail: AMSasloff@aol.com.

1760 ■ USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN FOUNDATION

c/o Captain R.K. Martin, USN (ret)
P.O. Box 233
Keeseville, NY 12944
Tel: (518)834-7660
Web Site: http://www.usslakechamplainfoundation.com
To provide financial assistance for college to naval personnel who are (or have been) attached to the USS Lake Champlain and to their dependents.
Title of Award: USS Lake Champlain (CG-57) Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 11 of these scholarships were awarded: 3 at $100, 3 at $250, and 5 at $1,000. Funds Available: Stipends range from $100 to $1,000. Scholarships greater than $250 are paid in 2 installments: 1 at the beginning of the fall semester and 1 at the beginning of the second semester upon verification of satisfactory completion of the first semester and continued enrollment. Funds are paid directly to the academic institution. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply are 1) past and present crew members of the USS Lake Champlain; 2) spouses and dependent children of officers and enlisted personnel currently serving aboard the USS Lake Champlain; and 3) spouses and dependent children of officers and enlisted personnel on active duty, retired with pay, or deceased who were previously assigned to the USS Lake Champlain since commissioning on August 12, 1988. Applicants must submit an essay on their career objectives, why they are interested in that career, and how furthering their education will lead to their accomplishing their career objective. Selection is based on that essay, financial need, high school and/or college transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities and awards, and work experience. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

1761 ■ USS LITTLE ROCK ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 16846
Stamford, CT 06905-8846
E-mail: littlerocksol@acsworld.com
Web Site: http://www.usslittlerock.org/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance to Naval ROTC midshipmen who have a personal or family connection to the sea services or are members of the USS Little Rock Association.
Title of Award: USS Little Rock Association NROTC Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 or 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students entering their third academic year of an NROTC program (scholarship, college program, Enlisted Commissioning Program, or Seaman to Admiral). Applicants must 1) be children or direct descendants of active, retired, or honorably discharged members of the sea services (U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, or U.S. Coast Guard) or their Reserve components; 2) themselves be serving or have served in any of the regular or Reserve sea services; or 3) have been Junior Associate members of the USS Little Rock Association for at least 2 years. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have demonstrated superior leadership qualities and aptitude for service in all of their NROTC activities. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word letter describing why they consider themselves worthy of the award. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program was initiated in 2001.

1762 ■ UTAH ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

Attn: UT-G1-ESO
12953 South Minuteman Drive
P.O. Box 1776
Draper, UT 84020-1776
Tel: (801)523-4537
Web Site: http://www.ut.ngb.army.mil/education2
To provide tuition assistance to currently-enrolled members of the Utah National Guard.
Title of Award: Utah National Guard Tuition Waiver Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Each participating college and university is required to set aside 2.5% of the instate scholarships they award each year for members of the Utah National Guard. Funds Available: Qualified Guard members receive tuition waivers that pay 100% of tuition at the designated public colleges and universities. Duration: 1 semester; recipients may renew.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Utah residents who are MOS/AFSC qualified members of the Utah National Guard. Applicants must have been accepted as a full-time student at 1 of the following schools: University of Utah, Utah State University, Southern Utah University, College of Eastern Utah, Dixie State College, Salt Lake Community College, Snow College, Utah Valley State College, or Weber State University. Along with their application, they must submit a short essay on "How have the events of 9/11 effected the citizen soldier?" Guard members who already have a 4-year college degree or who are assigned to active duty are not eligible. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the Utah Air National Guard, Attn: 151st MSF-DPH, 765 North 2200 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116, (801) 245-2441.

1763 ■ UTAH ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS

4885 South 900 East, Suite 302
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
Tel: (801)269-1200
Fax: (801)269-1265
E-mail: elainejones@mcleodusa.net
Web Site: http://www.uaiia.org/_private/scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Utah who are interested in attending college to prepare for a career in business or insurance.
Title of Award: Utah Association of Independent Insurance Agents Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Actuarial science; Business administration; Insurance and insurance-related fields Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; 1 scholarship is reserved for a student preparing for an insurance career and others (recently, 7 other scholarships were awarded) for students working on a degree in insurance or business. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Utah with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must be planning to attend college to prepare for an insurance career and/or work on a degree in insurance or business. Along with their application, they must submit answers to questions about why they are preparing for either an insurance or their chosen career, how their selected major will prepare them for either an insurance or a successful career, why they feel they should receive this scholarship, their 3 top priority goals, and what they want to be doing 6 years from now. Financial need is also considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

1764 ■ UTAH ELKS ASSOCIATION

c/o Jim Fugua, Scholarship Chair
Provo Lodge 849
1000 South University Avenue
P.O. Box 83
Provo, UT 84603
Tel: (801)373-0849
Web Site: http://www.utahelks.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Utah.
Title of Award: Utah Elks Association Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year, recently, the program awarded 4 scholarships (2 to males and 2 to females) at $4,000, 16 (8 to males and 8 to females) at $800, and 16 (8 to males and 8 to females) at $700. Funds Available: Stipends are $4,000, $800, or $700. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Utah. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay on their career and life goals and their plan to achieve those. Selection is based on that essay, academic achievement, community service, honors and awards, leadership, and financial need. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

1765 ■ UTAH ELKS ASSOCIATION

c/o Jim Fugua, Scholarship Chair
Provo Lodge 849
1000 South University Avenue
P.O. Box 83
Provo, UT 84603
Tel: (801)373-0849
Web Site: http://www.utahelks.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Utah who have a disability or other special need.
Title of Award: Utah Elks Association Special Needs Student Scholarship Award Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year, depending upon the funds available. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Utah who have a special need, such as a disability. Applicants must submit 1) a supporting letter from a doctor or professional person stating the nature of the special need, and 2) a 500-word essay on their career and life goals and their plan to achieve those. Selection is based on that essay, academic achievement, community service, honors and awards, leadership, and financial need. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

1766 ■ UTAH HEMOPHILIA FOUNDATION

880 East 3375 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Tel: (801)484-0325; 877-INFO-VWD
Fax: (801)484-4177
E-mail: info@hemophiliautah.org
Web Site: http://www.hemophiliautah.org/Programs/programs.html
To provide financial assistance for college to residents of Utah with bleeding disorders and their families.
Title of Award: Utah Hemophilia Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year, Recently, 7 of these scholarships were awarded: 5 at $1,500 and 2 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,500 or $500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to people in Utah with bleeding disorders and to their spouses, children, and parents. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a college, university, trade school, or technical program. Additional Information: This program includes the Choice Source Therapeutics Scholarships (sponsored by Choice Source Therapeutics) and the Chris Townsend Memorial Scholarship.

1767 ■ UTAH HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY

Board of Regents Building, The Gateway
60 South 400 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1284
Tel: (801)321-7294; 877-336-7378
Fax: (801)321-7299
E-mail: uheaa@utahsbr.edu
Web Site: http://www.uheaa.org/grants.htm
To provide financial assistance and work-study to students at designated Utah institutions.
Title of Award: Utah Centennial Opportunity Program for Education Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The maximum award to each eligible student is $5,000, of which no more than $2,500 may be a grant and the remainder provided in the form of a work study award. For the work-study portion, students receive the current federal minimum wage. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: Students at participating colleges in Utah may request an application directly from their college's financial aid offices. The participating institutions in Utah are: Brigham Young University, College of Eastern Utah, Dixie State College, LDS Business College, Salt Lake Community College, Snow College, Southern Utah University, University of Utah, Utah State University, Utah Valley State College, Weber State University, and Westminster College. Applicants must meet the federal guidelines for financial need. They must also be willing to accept a work-study assignment in 1) an institutional job on campus; 2) school assistant jobs, as tutors, mentors, or teacher assistants, to work with educationally disadvantaged and high risk school pupils, by contract, at individual schools or school districts; 3) community service jobs, with volunteer community service organizations; or 4) matching jobs, by contract with government agencies, private businesses, or nonprofit corporations.

1768 ■ UTAH HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY

Board of Regents Building, The Gateway
60 South 400 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1284
Tel: (801)321-7294; 877-336-7378
Fax: (801)321-7299
E-mail: uheaa@utahsbr.edu
Web Site: http://www.uheaa.org/scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to Utah residents who graduate from high school early.
Title of Award: Utah Centennial Scholarship for Early Graduation Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 for students who graduate after their junior year, $750 after the first quarter of their senior year, $500 after the second quarter of their senior year, or $250 after the third quarter of their senior year. Funds are sent directly to the student's postsecondary institution. Duration: These are 1-time awards.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to public high school students in Utah who complete early graduation having completed all required courses and demonstrated mastery of required skills and competencies. Applicants must enroll full time in an accredited Utah college or university within 1 calendar year of high school graduation. Additional Information: Information is also available from the Utah State Office of Education, Attn: Curriculum Coordinator, 250 East 500 South, P.O. Box 144200, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200, (801) 538-7884.

1769 ■ UTAH HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY

Board of Regents Building, The Gateway
60 South 400 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1284
Tel: (801)321-7294; 877-336-7378
Fax: (801)321-7299
E-mail: uheaa@utahsbr.edu
Web Site: http://www.uheaa.org/grants.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to students in Utah with financial need.
Title of Award: Utah Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: Students at participating colleges in Utah may request an application directly from their college's financial aid offices. The participating colleges in Utah are: College of Eastern Utah, Dixie State College, Salt Lake Community College, Snow College, Southern Utah University, University of Utah, Utah State University, Utah Valley State College, Weber State University, and Westminster College. Applicants must have substantial financial need. Students taking correspondence courses are not eligible.

1770 ■ UTAH HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY

Board of Regents Building, The Gateway
60 South 400 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1284
Tel: (801)321-7107; 877-336-7378
Fax: (801)321-7299
E-mail: uheaa@utahsbr.edu
Web Site: http://www.uheaa.org/scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to Utah residents who complete an associate degree at a community college while still enrolled in high school.
Title of Award: Utah New Century Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends equal 75% of an eligible student's tuition cost at a Utah public institution of higher education that offers a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent amount at designated private institutions.Duration: Up to 2 years, provided the student maintains at least a 3.0 GPA.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school students in Utah who take classes at a local community college and complete an associate degree by September of the year their class graduates from high school. Applicants must be planning to attend an accredited college or university in the states. Additional Information: This program was established in 1999.

1771 ■ UTAH SPORTS HALL OF FAME FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Chair
2248 Texas Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Tel: (801)484-0666 To recognize and reward outstanding high school seniors in Utah who have been involved in athletics and are interested in attending college in the state.
Title of Award: Ream's Food Stores Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 6 each year: 3 boys and 3 girls. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Funds are paid to the recipient's institution. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: Each high school in Utah may nominate 1 boy and 1 girl who are graduating this year. Nominees must be planning to attend college in the state. Selection is based on academic record, personal character, financial need, leadership qualities, and involvement in athletic activities, including football, basketball, cross country, volleyball, tennis, track and field, soccer, rodeo, baseball, swimming, wrestling, officiating, or community recreation. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Additional information is also available from Berdean Jarman, 873 West 1200 North, Orem, UT 84057. Formerly, the sponsoring organization was known as the Old Time Athletes Association. Recipients must attend an academic institution in Utah.

1772 ■ UTAH SPORTS HALL OF FAME FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Chair
2248 Texas Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Tel: (801)484-0666
To recognize and reward outstanding Native American high school seniors in Utah who have been involved in athletics and are interested in attending college in the state.
Title of Award: Utah Sports Hall of Fame Native American Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Funds are paid to the recipient's institution. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: Each high school in Utah may nominate 1 Native American high school senior. Nominees must be planning to attend college in the state. Selection is based on academic record, personal character, financial need, leadership qualities, and involvement in athletic activities, including football, basketball, cross country, volleyball, tennis, track and field, soccer, rodeo, baseball, swimming, wrestling, officiating, or community recreation. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Additional information is also available from Berdean Jarman, 873 West 1200 North, Orem, UT 84057. Formerly, the sponsoring organization was known as the Old Time Athletes Association. Recipients must attend an academic institution in Utah.

1773 ■ UTILITY WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA

Attn: Merit Scholarships Awards Program
815 16th Street, N.W., Suite 605
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: (202)974-8200
Fax: (202)974-8201
Web Site: http://uwua.net
To provide financial assistance for college to the children of members of the Utility Workers Union of America.
Title of Award: Utility Workers Union of America Merit Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend ranges from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration: Up to 4 years or until completion of the bachelor's degree, whichever occurs first.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are children of members of the Utility Workers Union of America who plan to graduate from high school in spring following application and enroll full time in college in the following fall. Applicants must take the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test in the fall, prior to applying. Selection is based on academic record, activities and contributions to the school and community, test scores, school recommendation, and an essay. Family financial circumstances are not considered. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1961.

1774 ■ VASA ORDER OF AMERICA

Attn: Vice Grand Master
3236 Berkeley Avenue
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118-2055
Tel: (216)371-5141
E-mail: rolf.bergman@sbcglobal.net
Web Site: http://www.vasaorder.com
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Vasa Order of America from designated states.
Title of Award: Gladys A. and Russell M. Birtwistle Award Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must have been members of the organization for at least 1 year and live in districts 1 (Connecticut), 2 (Massachusetts), or 3 (Rhode Island). They must be high school seniors or college undergraduates who plan to continue their education on a full-time basis at an accredited institution. Selection is based on a grade transcript, letters of recommendation from school and local Vasa lodge officials, and an essay of up to 1,000 words on a topic related to Vasa. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Vasa Order of America is a Swedish American fraternal organization incorporated in 1899.

1775 ■ VASA ORDER OF AMERICA

Attn: Vice Grand Master
3236 Berkeley Avenue
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118-2055
Tel: (216)371-5141
E-mail: rolf.bergman@sbcglobal.net
Web Site: http://www.vasaorder.com
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate study to members of the Vasa Order of America.
Title of Award: Irma and Knute Carlson Award Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must have been members of the organization for at least 1 year. They may be college juniors, seniors, or graduate students. Selection is based on a transcript, letters of recommendation from school and local Vasa lodge officials, and an essay of up to 1,000 words on a topic related to Vasa. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Vasa Order of America is a Swedish American fraternal organization incorporated in 1899.

1776 ■ VASA ORDER OF AMERICA

Attn: Vice Grand Master
3236 Berkeley Avenue
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118-2055
Tel: (216)371-5141
E-mail: rolf.bergman@sbcglobal.net
Web Site: http://www.vasaorder.com
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to students of Swedish heritage.
Title of Award: Oscar and Mildred Larson Award Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years for a total award of $16,000.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be Swedish born or of Swedish ancestry; residents of the United States, Canada, or Sweden; and enrolled or accepted as full-time undergraduate or graduate students in an accredited 4-year college or university in the United States. Membership in Vasa Order of America is not required. Selection is based on a grade transcript, letters of recommendation from school and local Vasa lodge officials, and an essay of up to 1,000 words on a topic related to Vasa. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Vasa Order of America is a Swedish American fraternal organization incorporated in 1899.

1777 ■ VASA ORDER OF AMERICA

Attn: Vice Grand Master
3236 Berkeley Avenue
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118-2055
Tel: (216)371-5141
E-mail: rolf.bergman@sbcglobal.net
Web Site: http://www.vasaorder.com
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Vasa Order of America from designated states.
Title of Award: L. Einar and Edith L. Nilsson Award Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must have been members of the organization for at least 1 year and live in district 1 (Connecticut), district 2 (Massachusetts), or district 3 (Rhode Island). They must be high school seniors or college undergraduates who plan to continue their education on a full-time basis at an accredited institution. Selection is based on a grade transcript, letters of recommendation from school and local Vasa lodge officials, and an essay of up to 1,000 words on a topic related to Vasa. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Vasa Order of America is a Swedish American fraternal organization incorporated in 1899.

1778 ■ VASA ORDER OF AMERICA

Attn: Vice Grand Master
3236 Berkeley Avenue
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118-2055
Tel: (216)371-5141
E-mail: rolf.bergman@sbcglobal.net
Web Site: http://www.vasaorder.com
To provide financial assistance for college or vocational education to members of the Vasa Order of America.
Title of Award: Vasa Order of America College or Vocational School Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 each year. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must have been members of the organization for at least 1 year. They must be planning to continue their academic or vocational education on a full-time basis. Selection is based on a grade transcript, letters of recommendation from school and local Vasa lodge officials, and an essay of up to 1,000 words on a topic related to Vasa. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Vasa Order of America is a Swedish American fraternal organization incorporated in 1899.

1779 ■ VERMONT GROCERS' ASSOCIATION

Attn: Director of Communications and Events
33 Lafayette Street
Rutland, VT 05701-4167
Tel: (802)775-5460
Free: 800-VGA-8503
Fax: (802)773-2242
E-mail: info@vtgrocers.org
Web Site: http://www.vtgrocers.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors who are either an employee of or the dependent of an employee affiliated with the Vermont Grocers' Association (VGA).
Title of Award: Donna Hogan Award Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 for the first year and $500 for the following years. Duration: 4 years, provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who are either residents of Vermont or affiliated with a member of the VGA. All applicants must meet 1 of more of the following criteria: 1) dependent of a VGA associate or retail member store/company owner; 2) dependent of a VGA associate or retail member store/company employee; or 3) employee of a VGA retail member store/associate member company. The qualifying employee must be employed at least 15 hours per week or 750 hours per year in a VGA associate or retail member store/company and have been employed there for at least 1 year. Selection is based on academic record, extracurricular activities, financial need, and letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This award was established in 2002.

1780 ■ VERMONT GROCERS' ASSOCIATION

Attn: Director of Communications and Events
33 Lafayette Street
Rutland, VT 05701-4167
Tel: (802)775-5460
Free: 800-VGA-8503
Fax: (802)773-2242
E-mail: info@vtgrocers.org
Web Site: http://www.vtgrocers.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors who are either an employee of or the dependent of an employee affiliated with the Vermont Grocers' Association (VGA).
Title of Award: Ernest Hurst Memorial Award Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 for the first year and $500 for the following years. Duration: 4 years, provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who are either residents of Vermont or affiliated with a member of the VGA. All applicants must meet 1 of more of the following criteria: 1) dependent of a VGA associate or retail member store/company owner; 2) dependent of a VGA associate or retail member store/company employee; or 3) employee of a VGA retail member store/associate member company. The qualifying employee must be employed at least 15 hours per week or 750 hours per year in a VGA associate or retail member store/company and have been employed there for at least 1 year. Selection is based on academic record, extracurricular activities, financial need, and letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This award was established in 1998.

1781 ■ VERMONT GROCERS' ASSOCIATION

Attn: Director of Communications and Events
33 Lafayette Street
Rutland, VT 05701-4167
Tel: (802)775-5460
Free: 800-VGA-8503
Fax: (802)773-2242
E-mail: info@vtgrocers.org
Web Site: http://www.vtgrocers.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors who are either an employee of or the dependent of an employee affiliated with the Vermont Grocers' Association (VGA).
Title of Award: Vermont Grocers' Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 10 of these scholarships were awarded, including 3 that were based on merit only. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 for the first year and $500 for the second year. Duration: 2 years, provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher during the first year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who are either residents of Vermont or affiliated with a member of the VGA. All applicants must meet 1 of more of the following criteria: 1) dependent of a VGA associate or retail member store/company owner; 2) dependent of a VGA associate or retail member store/company employee; or 3) employee of a VGA retail member store/associate member company. The qualifying employee must be employed at least 15 hours per week or 750 hours per year in a VGA associate or retail member store/company and have been employed there for at least 1 year. Selection is based on academic record, extracurricular activities, and letters of recommendation. While most of the scholarships are also based on financial need, some are awarded irrespective of income. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

1782 ■ VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Champlain Mill
Attn: Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404-2601
Tel: (802)654-3798; 888-253-4819
Fax: (802)654-3765
E-mail: info@vsac.org
Web Site: http://www.vsac.org
To provide financial assistance to Vermont residents who are interested in attending a culinary arts program.
Title of Award: Cabot Creamery Culinary Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Culinary arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Either 1 at $1,000 or 2 at $500 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is either $1,000 or $500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This scholarship is available to residents of Vermont who are high school seniors, high school graduates, or currently-enrolled college students. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an academic, vocational, technical, or advanced training program related to the culinary arts. Selection is based on academic achievement, required essays, a letter of recommendation, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

1783 ■ VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Champlain Mill
Attn: Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404-2601
Tel: (802)654-3798; 888-253-4819
Fax: (802)654-3765
E-mail: info@vsac.org
Web Site: http://www.vsac.org
To provide financial assistance for college to single parent mothers in Vermont.
Title of Award: Sister Elizabeth Candon Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women residents of Vermont who are single parents with primary custody of at least 1 child 12 years of age or younger. Applicants must be enrolled at least half time in an accredited undergraduate degree program. Selection is based on financial need, a letter of recommendation, and required essays. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

1784 ■ VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Champlain Mill
Attn: Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404-2601
Tel: (802)654-3798; 888-253-4819
Fax: (802)654-3765
E-mail: info@vsac.org
Web Site: http://www.vsac.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Vermont.
Title of Award: Chittenden Bank Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This scholarship is available to U.S. citizens who are residents of Vermont and graduating from a high school in the state. Applicants must be planning to attend an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university. Selection is based on letters of recommendation, required essays, academic achievement, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

1785 ■ VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Champlain Mill
Attn: Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404-2601
Tel: (802)654-3798; 888-253-4819
Fax: (802)654-3765
E-mail: info@vsac.org
Web Site: http://www.vsac.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Vermont whose parent is a police officer in the state.
Title of Award: Herbert Fullam Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This scholarship is available to high school seniors in Vermont who are planning to enroll in a degree program in a 2-year or 4-year college. Applicants must be the child of a Vermont police officer. Selection is based on required essays and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established by the Vermont Police Association, which is responsible for selecting the recipients.

1786 ■ VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Champlain Mill
Attn: Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404-2601
Tel: (802)654-3798; 888-253-4819
Fax: (802)654-3765
E-mail: info@vsac.org
Web Site: http://www.vsac.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Vermont whose parents belong to the Vermont Police Association.
Title of Award: Gene Gaiotti Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This scholarship is available to high school seniors in Vermont who are planning to enroll in a degree program at a 2-year or 4-year college. Applicants must be the child of a police officer who is a member of the Vermont Police Association. Selection is based on required essays and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established by the Vermont Police Association, which is responsible for selecting the recipients.

1787 ■ VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Champlain Mill
Attn: Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404-2601
Tel: (802)654-3798; 888-253-4819
Fax: (802)654-3765
E-mail: info@vsac.org
Web Site: http://www.vsac.org
To provide financial assistance to adults in Vermont who are interested in attending college to upgrade their employment skills.
Title of Award: Bette Matkowski Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This scholarship is available to adults in Vermont who wish to attend an accredited college or university in order to upgrade their employment skills. Selection is based on financial need and required essays. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year. Additional Information: The Vermont Student Assistance Corporation established this scholarship in 2002 to honor a former board member.

1788 ■ VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Champlain Mill
Attn: Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404-2601
Tel: (802)654-3798; 888-253-4819
Fax: (802)654-3765
E-mail: info@vsac.org
Web Site: http://www.vsac.org
To provide financial assistance for college to needy residents of Vermont.
Title of Award: Vermont Incentive Grants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $9,100 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Vermont who wish to attend college, either within or outside Vermont, as a full-time undergraduate student. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Selection is based on financial need.

1789 ■ VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Champlain Mill
Attn: Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404-2601
Tel: (802)654-3798; 888-253-4819
Fax: (802)654-3765
E-mail: info@vsac.org
Web Site: http://www.vsac.org
To provide scholarship/loans to members of the Vermont National Guard.
Title of Award: Vermont National Guard Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 100 each year. Funds Available: Up to $2,500 is available as an interest-free educational loan. Partial or complete cancellation of the loan is provided if the recipient completes and passes the courses and completes 2 years of service in the Vermont National Guard for each full academic award received. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to all members of the Vermont Army National Guard or Vermont Air National Guard who have successfully completed basic training or commissioning. Applicants must have been residents of Vermont for at least 1 year and be interested in attending a college, university, vocational school, or technical school in the state. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 1998, is sponsored by the Vermont National Guard, Green Mountain Armory, Colchester, VT 05446-3004, (802) 338-3348, (800) 4VT-ARNG.

1790 ■ VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Champlain Mill
Attn: Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404-2601
Tel: (802)654-3798; 888-253-4819
Fax: (802)654-3765
E-mail: info@vsac.org
Web Site: http://www.vsac.org
To provide financial assistance to needy residents of Vermont who wish to attend college on a part-time basis.
Title of Award: Vermont Part-Time Grants Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amounts of the awards depend on the number of credit hours and the need of the recipient. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Vermont who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an undergraduate degree, diploma, or certificate program. Applicants must be taking fewer than 12 credits per semester and not have received a baccalaureate degree. Financial need is considered in the selection process.

1791 ■ VERTICAL FLIGHT FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
217 North Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2538
Tel: (703)684-6777
Fax: (703)739-9279
E-mail: Staff@vtol.org
Web Site: http://www.vtol.org/vff.html
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in the area of the Federal City chapter of the American Helicopter Society (AHS).
Title of Award: Daniel L. Peduzzi Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in the Federal City chapter area, which covers Washington, D.C., Maryland (except zip codes 20600-20699), and Virginia (except zip codes 22000-22499). Applicants must have been accepted as a freshman at an accredited college or university. They must submit a narrative covering their future academic interest, their future career interest, and other reasons why they should be considered for this scholarship. Selection is based only on merit. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1992.

1792 ■ VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES

VFW Building
406 West 34th Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
Tel: (816)968-1117
Fax: (816)968-1149
E-mail: SWilson@vfw.org
Web Site: http://www.vfw.org
To provide financial assistance for college to children and grandchildren of veterans and military personnel who have been active in programs of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
Title of Award: Veterans Tribute Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The highest ranked applicant receives a $10,000 scholarship, second a $5,000 scholarship, and third a $3,000 scholarship. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students between 15 and 18 years of age who are children or grandchildren of living U.S. military veterans, as well as those currently serving (active duty, Reserves, or National Guard). Selection is based on the number of points that applicants achieve out of a possible total of 1,500. Points are awarded for GPA (50 for 2.0 to 2.4, 75 for 2.5 to 2.9, 100 for 3.0 to 3.4, 125 for 3.5 to 3.9, or 150 for 4.0+; 100 for participation in the VFW's Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program; 100 for participation in the VFW's Patriot's Pen Youth Essay Contest; 100 for participation in the VFW Auxiliary's Outstanding Young Volunteer of the Year Program; 100 for participation in the VFW Auxiliary's Young American Creative Patriotic Art program; up to 100 for documented community service (at least 50 hours); 50 if the parent served in the U.S. military overseas; 10 to 100 if the veteran has a service-connected disability (based on the degree of disability); 300 if the veteran is a VFW member; 200 if the veteran is a VFW life member; 100 if the veteran's spouse is a member of the Ladies or Men's Auxiliary to the VFW; and 100 if the veteran has held or holds a VFW office. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year.

1793 ■ VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES OF MEXICAN ANCESTRY

Central California Committee
c/o Manuel Hernandez
6719 Lindsey Avenue
Pico Rivera, CA 90660-3638
To provide financial assistance for college to Mexican American high school students in California.
Title of Award: Veterans of Foreign Wars of Mexican Ancestry Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies; a total of $9,000 is available for these scholarships each year: $3,000 in each of the 3 districts. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors of Mexican descent who reside in California. They must have earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher and need financial assistance to attend college. Preference is given to the children of veterans. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Students who live in the central portion of California (from Los Angeles to Fresno) should write to the Central California Committee to obtain an application; students who live north of there should contact Robert Gonzalez, 3210 Santa Maria Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051-1622, (408) 248-1677; students who live south of there should contact Gilbert Castorena, 3981 Coleman Avenue, San Diego, CA 92154-2516, (619) 690-0907.

1794 ■ VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM WAR, INC.

Attn: Assistance in Education Program
805 South Township Boulevard
Pittston, PA 18640-3327
Tel: (570)603-9740
Fax: (570)603-9741
Web Site: http://www.vvnw.org/Educational_Material/Scholarship/scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to members of Veterans of the Vietnam War (VVnW) and their families.
Title of Award: Veterans of the Vietnam War National Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year, depending on the availability of funds. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the VVnW in good standing for at least 1 year and their spouses, children, adopted children, foster children, and other immediate descendants. Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted to a program of postsecondary education. Selection is based on a random drawing; financial need, merit, and course of study are not considered. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year.

1795 ■ VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA

Attn: Mike Nash Scholarship Program
8605 Cameron Street, Suite 400
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3710
Tel: (301)585-4000
Free: 800-VVA-1316
E-mail: finance@vva.org
Web Site: http://www.vva.org/Scholarship/index.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to members of Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), their families, and the families of other Vietnam veterans.
Title of Award: Mike Nash Memorial Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 9 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) members of VVA; 2) the spouses, children, stepchildren, and grandchildren of VVA members; and 3) the spouses, children, stepchildren, and grandchildren of MIA, KIA, or deceased Vietnam veterans. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll at least half time at an accredited college, university, or technical institution. Along with their application, they must submit high school or college transcripts; SAT, ACT, or other recognized test scores; a letter of recommendation from a VVA state council, chapter, or national; 2 letters of recommendation; a letter describing their current educational goals and objectives, individual accomplishments, and any other personal information that may assist in the selection process; and documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1991 and given its current name in 1997.

1796 ■ VIETNOW NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

1835 Broadway
Rockford, IL 61104-5409
Tel: (815)227-5100 Free: 800-837-VNOW
Fax: (815)227-5127
E-mail: vnnatl@inwave.com
Web Site: http://www.vietnow.com
To provide financial assistance for college to dependents of certain veterans.
Title of Award: VietNow Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 9 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be either 1) a dependent (biological child, stepchild, adopted child, or foster child) under the age of 35 of a VietNow member in good standing, or 2) a dependent of a veteran listed as missing in action, prisoner of war, or killed in action. Selection is based on academic achievement, ability, and extracurricular activities; financial need is a minor consideration. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

1797 ■ VII CORPS DESERT STORM VETERANS ASSOCIATION

Attn: Scholarship Committee
Army Historical Foundation
2425 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
Tel: (703)604-6565
E-mail: viicorpsdsva@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.desertstormvets.org/scholarship/index.cfm
To provide financial assistance for college to students who served, or are the family members of individuals who served, with VII Corps in Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, or related activities.
Title of Award: VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year. Funds are paid to the recipients upon proof of admission or registration at an accredited institution, college, or university. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must have served, or be a family member of those who served, with VII Corps in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Provide Comfort, or 1 of the support base activities. Scholarships are limited to students entering or enrolled in accredited technical institutions (trade or specialty), 2-year colleges, and 4-year colleges or universities. Awards will not be made to individuals receiving military academy appointments or full 4-year scholarships. Letters of recommendation and a transcript are required. Selection is not based solely on academic standing; consideration is also given to extracurricular activities and other self-development skills and abilities obtained through on-the-job training or correspondence courses. Priority is given to survivors of VII Corps soldiers who died during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm or Provide Comfort, veterans who are also members of the VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans Association, and family members of veterans who are also members of the VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans Association. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1998.

1798 ■ VIRGINIA ARMY/AIR NATIONAL GUARD ENLISTED ASSOCIATION

Attn: Executive Secretary
2503 Ravenwood Avenue, N.W.
Roanoke, VA 24012-3245
Tel: (540)366-5133
Fax: (540)362-4417
E-mail: sfcjj@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.staunton.com/vaaangea/Education/learn.html
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Virginia Army/Air National Guard Enlisted Association (VaA/ANGEA) and to members of their families.
Title of Award: Virginia Army/Air National Guard Enlisted Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Generally, 2 scholarships at $1,000 and 4 scholarships at $500 are awarded each year. Funds Available: Generally, stipends are either $1,000 or $500. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) enlisted soldiers or enlisted airmen currently serving as a member of the Virginia National Guard (VNG) who are also a member of the VaA/ANGEA; 2) retired enlisted soldiers or retired enlisted airmen of the VNG who are also a member of the VaA/ANGEA; 3) spouses of current enlisted soldiers or enlisted airmen of the VNG who are also a member of the VaA/ANGEA; 4) spouses of retired enlisted soldiers or retired enlisted airmen of the VNG who are also a member of the VaA/ANGEA; and 5) dependents of current or retired enlisted soldiers or airmen of the VNG (a copy of the dependency decree may be required) who are also members of the VaA/ANGEA. Applicants must submit a copy of their school transcript (high school or college), a letter with facts on their desire to continue their education and their need for assistance, 3 letters of recommendation, a letter of academic reference, and a photocopy of their VaA/ANGEA membership card. Selection is based on academics (15 points), personal letter (15 points), letters of recommendation (16 points), school involvement (15 points), community involvement (15 points), responsibility (15 points), and financial need (9 points). Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend school on either a part-time or full-time basis. Information is also available from CMS Charles P. Smith, 10163 Tunstall Road, New Kent, VA 23124.

1799 ■ VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION FOR PUPIL TRANSPORTATION

c/o David L. Pace, Scholarship Chair
2650 Leroy Road, Building 1
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Tel: (757)263-1569
E-mail: dpace@vbcps.k12.va.us
Web Site: http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Finance/VAPT/scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Virginia who have a parent or grandparent employed in a public school pupil transportation field in the state.
Title of Award: Clyde W. Morris Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors at public high schools in Virginia who have a parent or grandparent employed in a public school pupil transportation field in the state. Applicants should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. As part of the application process, they must write a 500-word essay on why they applied for the scholarship and how the funds will be used. Selection is based on academic record, leadership, citizenship, service, and the essay. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship was first awarded in 1996.

1800 ■ VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS

c/o Steven R. Bateson, Scholarship Chair
Chesterfield County Public Schools
P.O. Box 10
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Tel: (804)748-1405
E-mail: batesons@chesterfield.gov
Web Site: http://www.vasbo.org/scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to children and grandchildren of members of the Virginia Association of School Business Officials (VASBO).
Title of Award: VASBO Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who are children or grandchildren of VASBO members. Applicants must be interested in attending an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university. Selection is based on academic achievement, character, school and community service, and career goals. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

1801 ■ VIRGINIA ATHLETIC TRAINERS ASSOCIATION

c/o Terry Zablocki, Scholarship Committee Chair
Maury High School
322 Shirley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23517
Tel: (757)628-9189
E-mail: tzablocki@nps.k12.va.us
Web Site: http://www.vata.org/scholarship/index.htm
To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Virginia who are interested in preparing for a career as an athletic trainer.
Title of Award: Virginia Athletic Trainers Association Scholarship Award Area, Field, or Subject: Athletics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 at $1,000 and 1 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Virginia who intend to study athletic training in college. Applicants must provide evidence of interest in athletic training through experience as a high school student athletic trainer and/or attendance at an athletic training seminar or workshop. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 250 to 500 words on their interest in a career in the allied health profession of athletic training. Selection is based on academic ability, leadership ability, responsible citizenship, and dedication and interest in athletic training. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

1802 ■ VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS

270 Franklin Road, S.W., Room 503
Roanoke, VA 24011-2215
Tel: (540)857-7104
Fax: (540)857-7573
Web Site: http://www.dvs.virginia.gov/education_benefits.htm
To provide educational assistance to the children of disabled and other Virginia veterans or service personnel.
Title of Award: Virginia War Orphans Education Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies; generally more than 150 each year. Funds Available: Eligible individuals receive free tuition and are exempted from any fees charged by state-supported schools in Virginia. Duration: Entitlement extends to a maximum of 48 months.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Virginia who have at least 1 parent who served in the U.S. armed forces and is permanently and totally disabled due to an injury or disease incurred in a time of war or other period of armed conflict, has died as a result of war or other armed conflict, or is listed as a prisoner of war or missing in action. Applicants must be between 16 and 25 years of age and be accepted at a public secondary or postsecondary educational institution in Virginia. The veteran parent must have been a resident of Virginia at the time of entry into active military service or for at least 5 consecutive years immediately prior to the date of application or death. The surviving parent must have been a resident of Virginia for at least 5 years prior to marrying the deceased parent or for at least 5 years immediately prior to the date on which the application was submitted. Additional Information: Individuals entitled to this benefit may use it to pursue any vocational, technical, undergraduate, or graduate program of instruction. Generally, programs listed in the academic catalogs of state-supported institutions are acceptable, provided they have a clearly defined educational objective (such as a certificate, diploma, or degree).

1803 ■ VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE

1642 State Farm Boulevard
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Tel: (434)977-8475
Fax: (434)977-5943
Web Site: http://www.vfbinsurance.com/VHSL/VHSLAbout.asp
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors who have participated in activities of the Virginia High School League (VHSL).
Title of Award: Farm Bureau Insurance-VHSL Achievement Awards Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specifiedLevel of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 each year. For each of the 3 groups (A, AA, and AAA), 1 female athlete, 1 male athlete, and 1 academic participant are selected. In addition, 1 courageous achievement candidate is selected statewide. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college-bound seniors graduating from high schools that are members of the VHSL. Applicants must have participated in 1 or more VHSL athletic activities (baseball, basketball, cheer, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, indoor and outdoor track, volleyball, wrestling) and/or academic activities (student publications, creative writing, theater, forensics, debate, scholastic bowl). They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Each school may nominate up to 4 students: 1 female athlete, 1 male athlete, 1 academic participant, and 1 courageous achievement candidate. The courageous achievement category is reserved for students who have overcome serious obstacles to make significant contributions to athletic and/or academic activities. The obstacles may include a serious illness, injury, or disability; a challenging social or home situation; or another extraordinary situation where the student has displayed tremendous courage against overwhelming odds. Along with their application, students must submit a 500-word essay describing how extracurricular activities have enhanced their educational experience. Candidates are judged separately in the 3 VHSL groups (A, AA, and AAA). Selection is based on the essay; involvement in other school-sponsored activities; involvement in activities outside of school; and 2 letters of support. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program, which began in 1992, is supported by Farm Bureau Insurance. The courageous achievement category, designated the Andrew Mullins Courageous Achievement Award, was added in 2002.

1804 ■ VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE

1642 State Farm Boulevard
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Tel: (434)977-8475
Fax: (434)977-5943
Web Site: http://www.vhsl.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors who have participated in activities of the Virginia High School League (VHSL).
Title of Award: Wachovia Citizenship Awards Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 6 each year: a female and a male in each of the 3 VHSL groups. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college-bound seniors graduating from high schools that are members of the VHSL. Applicants must have participated in 1 or more of the following VHSL activities: baseball, basketball, cheer, creative writing, cross country, debate, drama, field hockey, football, forensics, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, leaders conference, magazines, newspapers/newsmagazines, scholastic bowl, soccer, softball, sportsmanship summit/committee, swimming and diving, tennis, track (indoor and outdoor), volleyball, wrestling, and yearbook. They must submit an essay (from 500 to 1,000 words) on what they have done that meets a definition of citizenship and how others have benefited. Each school may nominate 1 female and 1 male. Candidates are judged separately in the 3 VHSL groups (A, AA, and AAA). Selection is based on the essay; contributions to family, school, and community; promotion of good citizenship and sportsmanship; and 2 letters of support. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program is supported by Wachovia Bank.

1805 ■ VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD

Attn: Educational Services Officer
Fort Pickett, Building 316
Blackstone, VA 23824-6316
Tel: (434)298-6222
Fax: (434)298-6296
E-mail: jeremy.serafin@va.ngb.army.mil
Web Site: http://www.virginiaguard.com
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Virginia National Guard.
Title of Award: Virginia National Guard Tuition Assistance Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The program provides reimbursement of tuition at approved colleges, universities, and vocational/technical schools in Virginia, to a maximum of $2,100 per semester or $4,200 per year. Duration: 1 semester; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to active members of the Virginia National Guard who are residents of Virginia and interested in attending college in the state. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year for summer session; June of each year for fall semester; October of each year for spring semester. Additional Information: This program was established in 1983. Recipients must remain in the Guard for at least 2 years after being funded.

1806 ■ VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION

Attn: Scholarship Committee
5901 Beulah Road
Sandston, VA 23150-6112
Tel: (804)328-0037; 888-703-0037
Fax: (804)328-3020
E-mail: vnga@worldnet.att.net
Web Site: http://www.vnga.org/scholarship/home.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Virginia National Guard Association (VNGA) and their children.
Title of Award: Virginia National Guard Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded; the amount is determined annually. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for 2 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must have been enrolled in a college or university for 1 year and qualify under 1 of the following conditions: 1) an officer or warrant officer in the Virginia National Guard and a VNGA member; 2) the child of an officer or warrant officer in the Virginia National Guard who is a VNGA member; 3) the child of a retired officer or warrant officer who is a VNGA member; 4) the child of a deceased retired officer or warrant officer, or 5) the child of a Virginia National Guard officer or warrant officer who died while in the Virginia National Guard. Along with their application, they must submit a brief description of their educational and/or military objectives, a list of their leadership positions and honors, and a brief statement of their financial need. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year. Additional Information: The association also offers a special scholarship in memory of CW4 William C. Singletary who, in rescuing 2 elderly women from drowning, gave his own life. Information is also available from the scholarship committee, 50 Falcon Road, Suite 37-F, Sandston, VA 23150-2524, (804) 236-6592.

1807 ■ VIRGINIA PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION, INC.

P.O. Box 1355
Richmond, VA 23218
Tel: (804)282-0148
Fax: (804)282-2127
E-mail: vpsf@globalweb.net
Web Site: http://
To provide financial assistance for college to the children of current and selected former Virginia public safety officers.
Title of Award: Virginia Public Safety Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently 29 were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range up to $3,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for support are the children of all active-duty Virginia public safety officers and those officers forced to retire because of an injury incurred in the line of duty. "Public safety" officers are defined as state and local police, sheriffs, their deputies, corrections and jail officers, fire fighters, agents of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Department, and volunteer members of a fire company or rescue squad. Applicants may be high school seniors or currently enrolled in college. Selection is based on merit (academic record, character, personal and career goals, extracurricular activities, and school service). Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was originally created in 1987 by the Virginia Police Foundation, which subsequently merged with the Virginia Public Safety Foundation. To date, more than $200,000 in scholarships has been awarded. Recipients may attend school in any state.

1808 ■ VIRGINIA STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION

Attn: Virginia Golf Foundation, Inc.
600 Founders Bridge Boulevard
Midlothian, VA 23113
Tel: (804)378-2300
Fax: (804)378-8216
E-mail: info@vsga.org
Web Site: http://www.vsga.org
To provide financial assistance for college to young Virginians who have an interest in golf.
Title of Award: Virginia Golf Foundation Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Turfgrass management Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 35 of these scholarships were awarded: 2 at $5,000 (the Spencer-Wilkinson Award for a woman and the C. Dan Keffer Award for a man), 7 at $3,000, 3 at $2,500, 4 at $2,000 (including the David A. King Merit Award and the VSGA Women's Division Merit Award), 10 at $1,000, and 9 at $500. That included 14 scholarships for 4 years, 16 merit awards for 1 year, and 5 scholarships for turfgrass management students at Virginia Tech. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $5,000. Funds may be used only for tuition, room, and other approved educational expenses. Duration: The program includes 4-year scholarships and 1-year merit awards.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors in Virginia who are interested in golf and wish to attend a college or university in the state. Applicants must submit an essay of 500 words or less on how golf has influenced their life, the role it will play in their future plans, why they are applying for this scholarship, and their career plans following graduation. Selection is based on the essay, interest in golf (excellence and ability are not considered), academic achievement, citizenship, character, and financial need. Applications must be made on behalf of the candidate by a member club of the Virginia State Golf Association (VSGA). Some scholarships are reserved for students working on degrees in turfgrass management at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. The David A. King Merit award is presented to an outstanding applicant. The VSGA Women's Division Merit Award and the Spencer-Wilkinson Award are set aside specifically for women and the C. Dan Keffer Award is set aside specifically for men. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1984. Since then, more than 480 students have received a total of $1,168,600 in scholarships.

1809 ■ VOCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF NEBRASKA

P.O. Box 22607
Lincoln, NE 68542-2607
Tel: (402)423-6786
To provide financial assistance to career and technical students in Nebraska.
Title of Award: Outstanding Secondary Career and Technical Education Student Award Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The award is a $1,000 scholarship. Funds must be used for attendance at a Nebraska postsecondary institution. Duration: The award is presented annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who are currently enrolled in career and technical education in Nebraska or have been enrolled within the past 12 months. Students must be nominated by a teacher who 1) describes how they have demonstrated a high level of competence in the program through classroom, work experience, laboratory training, related projects, or extracurricular activities, and 2) explains what distinguishes them from others in terms of capability, motivation, achievements, performances, and contributions. Nominees must also complete an application in which they describe how they will apply their career and technical education to their future plans and list projects or experiences that have seemed most interesting or important to them, school and community activities, and honors or awards. Deadline for Receipt: Nominations must be submitted by March of each year.

1810 ■ VOCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF NEBRASKA

P.O. Box 22607
Lincoln, NE 68542-2607
Tel: (402)423-6786
To provide financial assistance to career and technical students in Nebraska who are members of groups defined as "special populations."
Title of Award: Outstanding Secondary Special Populations Career and Technical Education Student Award Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The award is a $1,000 scholarship. Funds must be used for attendance at a Nebraska postsecondary institution. Duration: The award is presented annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who are currently enrolled in career and technical education in Nebraska or have been enrolled within the past 12 months. Students must be members of a "special populations" group, including individuals with disabilities and economically and academically disadvantaged individuals. They must be nominated by a teacher who 1) describes how they have demonstrated a high level of competence in the program through classroom, work experience, laboratory training, related projects, or extracurricular activities, and 2) explains what distinguishes them from others in terms of capability, motivation, achievements, performances, and contributions. Nominees must also complete an application in which they describe how they will apply their career and technical education to their future plans and list projects or experiences that have seemed most interesting or important to them and school and community activities. Deadline for Receipt: Nominations must be submitted by March of each year.

1811 ■ DANA WALTERS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

P.O. Box 723243
Atlanta, GA 31139
Tel: (770)436-0190
E-mail: sonickaren@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.dwscholarship.com/scholar.html
To provide financial assistance for college to residents of Georgia who have cystic fibrosis (CF) and members of their immediate families.
Title of Award: Dana Walters Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Georgia who have CF or are a member of a family (including parents) of a person who has CF. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or already have a high school diploma. They must have a combined SAT score of at least 900 and either a GPA of 2.7 or higher or a rank in the top 30% of their class. Financial need is not considered in the selection process, Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

1812 ■ WAMPANOAG TRIBE OF GAY HEAD

Attn: Education Director
20 Black Brook Road
Aquinnah, MA 02535-1546
Tel: (508)645-9265
Fax: (508)645-3790
Web Site: http://www.wampanoagtribe.net/education/higher.htm
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to members of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head.
Title of Award: Wampanoag Higher Education Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend depends on the need of the recipient. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to enrolled members of the Wanpanoag Tribe of Gay Head who are working on or planning to work on a baccalaureate or advanced degree. Applicants must submit a letter of acceptance from a college or university and documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year.

1813 ■ WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND

P.O. Box 6996
Kennewick, WA 99336
Tel: (206)283-4276
Free: 800-255-1147
E-mail: info@wcbinfo.org
Web Site: http://www.wcbinfo.org
To provide financial aid for college or graduate school to blind students in Washington.
Title of Award: Washington Council of the Blind Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is at least $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to blind residents of Washington state. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a college, university, or vocational school within the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, and Montana), a college or university with a branch campus in Washington, or a distance learning program. Along with their application, they must submit 2 letters of recommendation, proof of legal blindness, and a 1- to 3-page statement of their reasons for applying for this scholarship and how it will assist them to achieve their goals. The statement should include a brief description of their background, education, work experience, economic status, strengths, weaknesses, and personal goals for the next 5 to 10 years. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: Additional information is available from Alan Bentson, Scholarship Committee Chair, 7356 34th Avenue, N.E., Seattle, WA 98115, (206) 527-4527, E-mail: alan@wtbbi.org.

1814 ■ WASHINGTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION

1605 N.W. Sammamish Road, Suite 100
Issaquah, WA 98027
Tel: (425)416-2000; 877-655-4097
Fax: (425)416-2001
E-mail: info@waedfoundation.org
Web Site: http://www.waedfoundation.org
To provide financial assistance to students at community and technical colleges in Washington who plan to transfer to a 4-year institution in the state.
Title of Award: Take Aim Transfer Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students currently enrolled at community and technical colleges in Washington. Applicants must be planning to complete their associate degree in the year they apply and then transfer to a 4-year college or university in the state to complete their bachelor's degree. They must be able to demonstrate financial need. Each college in Washington may nominate 3 to 5 students. Additional Information: This program, established in 2004, is supported by Northwest Education Loan Association (NELA).

1815 ■ WASHINGTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION

1605 N.W. Sammamish Road, Suite 100
Issaquah, WA 98027
Tel: (425)416-2000
Fax: (425)416-2001
E-mail: info@waedfoundation.org
Web Site: http://www.waedfoundation.org/achievers/index.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to low-income students at selected high schools in Washington state.
Title of Award: Washington State Achievers Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Approximately 500 each year. Funds Available: Stipends are approximately $5,000 per year. Duration: 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students currently classified as juniors at 16 designated high schools in Washington. The schools were selected because they serve large populations of low-income students and because they agreed to implement a redesign program that facilitates high academic achievement and increased college enrollment among their students. Students must intend to obtain a 4-year college degree as a full-time student, with at least the first 2 years of attendance at an eligible Washington public or independent college or university. They must also have a family income less than specified amounts, ranging from $33,900 for a family of 2 to $67,400 for a family of 7. Selection is based on the student's academic record; overcoming hardships or unusual circumstances; motivation, tenacity, and initiative; leadership potential; demonstrated concern for others and the community; persistence and potential for success in degree completion; and intellectual curiosity and creative achievement. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: These scholarships were first awarded in 2001. Support for this program is provided by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Recipients are expected to utilize their senior year in high school to enroll in additional college preparatory classes, consider possible colleges, apply for financial aid, and pursue other scholarships as needed. After high school graduation, they may attend a community or technical college, but only if they enroll in approved programs that will transfer with junior status to a 4-year degree program at an eligible college or university.

1816 ■ WASHINGTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION

1605 N.W. Sammamish Road, Suite 100
Issaquah, WA 98027
Tel: (425)416-2000; 877-655-4097
Fax: (425)416-2001
E-mail: info@waedfoundation.org
Web Site: http://www.waedfoundation.org/gs/index.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Washington state who have been in foster, group, or kinship care.
Title of Award: Washington State Governor's Scholarship for Foster Youth Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Between 20 and 30 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year and average $4,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years if the recipient continues to demonstrate financial need and satisfactory progress toward a degree.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to dependent youth who are, or have been until emancipation, in state, tribal, or federally-recognized foster, group, or kinship care in the state of Washington. Applicants must be high school seniors with a GPA of 2.0 or higher and planning to enroll full time at an accredited public or private nonprofit college or university in Washington. Selection is based on academic preparedness; motivation and commitment to play a significant role in an activity, group, organization, or family; willingness to seek and use support from others when needed; ability to set educational and career goals and take the intermediate steps to reach those goals; ability to persist toward goals in the face of obstacles or challenges; and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was established by Governor Gary Locke in 2001.

1817 ■ WASHINGTON HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

917 Lakeridge Way
P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504-3430
Tel: (360)753-7851; 888-535-0747
Fax: (360)753-7808
E-mail: info@hecb.wa.gov
Web Site: http://www.hecb.wa.gov/financialaid/wave/waveindex.asp
To provide financial assistance to Washington residents who are attending vocational/technical schools.
Title of Award: Washington Award for Vocational Excellence Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: Up to 147 each year: 3 in each state legislative district. Funds Available: Awards do not exceed the annual undergraduate tuition and fees at public research universities in the state (approximately $3,700 per year). Duration: Up to 6 quarters or 4 semesters, provided the student maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: High schools, skills centers, and community and technical colleges nominate students who are engaged in vocational or technical training for these awards. Nominees must 1) graduate from high school having completed at least 360 hours in a single, approved vocational program, or 2) be enrolled in a public community or technical college and complete at least 1 year (360 hours) in an approved vocational program. They may be planning to attend a public 2 or 4-year college or university or an accredited private college, university, or vocational school in Washington. Selection is based on financial need (25 points), leadership (20 points), community service (20 points), vocational plans (30 points), other work experience (15 points), and a student narrative on what vocational education has meant to them (30 points). Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 1984, is jointly administered with the Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, 128 Tenth Avenue, S.W., P.O. Box 43105, Olympia, WA 98504-3105, (360) 753-0892, E-mail: ddonahoo@wtb.wa.gov.

1818 ■ WASHINGTON HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

917 Lakeridge Way
P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504-3430
Tel: (360)753-7851
Fax: (360)753-7808
E-mail: info@hecb.wa.gov
Web Site: http://www.hecb.wa.gov/financialaid/wsp/wspindex.asp
To provide financial assistance for education at colleges and universities in Washington to the top 1% of students who graduate from high schools in the state.
Title of Award: Washington Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 147 each year: 3 in each state legislative district. Funds Available: Awards provide payment of full-time undergraduate resident tuition and fees, or approximately $3,700 per year. Duration: Aid is provided for 12 quarters or 8 semesters of undergraduate study.
Eligibility Requirements: High school principals in Washington may nominate graduating seniors in the top 1% of their class for this program. Students are selected to receive awards based on academic accomplishments, leadership, and community service. Additional Information: Recipients may study at an independent or public college or university in Washington.

1819 ■ WASHINGTON HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

917 Lakeridge Way
P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504-3430
Tel: (360)753-7843
Fax: (360)753-7808
E-mail: aies@hecb.wa.gov
Web Site: http://www.hecb.wa.gov/financialaid/other/indian.asp
To provide financial assistance to American Indian undergraduate and graduate students in Washington.
Title of Award: Washington State American Indian Endowed Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Approximately 15 new and 10 renewal scholarships are awarded each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from about $1,000 to $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year, may be renewed up to 4 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: American Indian students who are Washington residents are eligible for this program if they have close social and cultural ties to an American Indian tribe and/or community in the state and agree to use their education to benefit other American Indians. They must demonstrate financial need and be enrolled, or intend to enroll, as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at a Washington state public or independent college, university, or career school; students who are working on a degree in religious, seminarian, or theological academic studies are not eligible. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program was created by the Washington legislature in 1990 with a state appropriation to an endowment fund and matching contributions from tribes, individuals, and organizations.

1820 ■ WASHINGTON HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

917 Lakeridge Way
P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504-3430
Tel: (360)753-7851
Fax: (360)753-7808
E-mail: info@hecb.wa.gov
Web Site: http://www.hecb.wa.gov/financialaid/sng/sngindex.asp
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate study to Washington residents who come from a low-income or disadvantaged family.
Title of Award: Washington State Need Grant Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, more than 49,000 students received about $106 million in benefits from this program. Funds Available: The stipend depends on the type of institution the recipient attends. Recently, it was $1,908 per year at community, technical, and private career colleges; $3,026 at public comprehensive universities (Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, The Evergreen State College, and Western Washington University); $3,798 at public research universities (University of Washington and Washington State University); or $4,032 at independent universities. Duration: 1 academic year; renewal is possible for up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Washington whose family income is equal to or less than 55% of the state median (currently defined as $18,000 for a family of 1 ranging to $48,000 for a family of 8) or who are disadvantaged (defined to mean a student who by reasons of adverse cultural, educational, environmental, experiential, or familial circumstance is unlikely to aspire to, or enroll in, higher education). Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll at least half time in an eligible certificate, bachelor's degree, or first associate degree program. They may not be working on a degree in theology. Deadline for Receipt: Varies according to the participating institution; generally in October of each year. Additional Information: Consideration is automatic with the institution's receipt of the student's completed financial aid application. This program began in 1969.

1821 ■ WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN SCHOLARS

1220 L Street
Washington, DC 20005-4018
Tel: (202)270-1762
E-mail: avis@wmscholars.org
Web Site: http://www.wmscholars.org
To provide financial assistance for college to African American high school seniors in the Washington, D.C. area.
Title of Award: Carl T. Rowan Awards Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 3 each year: 1 each to students from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African American high school seniors in the Washington, D.C. area (including Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland and Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, and Falls Church City in Virginia) who are interested in attending a 4-year college or university. Applicants have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. They may not apply directly; they must be nominated by their high school. Each public, private, and parochial school in the area may nominate 10 students. Nomination materials must include official transcripts (including class rank, SAT scores, final junior class grades, and first-semester senior class grades), 2 letters of recommendation, and an essay of 200 to 250 words by the student on a topic of his or her choice. Selection is based on merit and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: High schools must submit nominations in early November of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2004 as the successor to Project Excellence, founded in 1987 by the columnist Carl T. Rowan. Recipients may use the scholarship at the university or college of their choice.

1822 ■ WASHINGTON NATIONAL GUARD

Attn: Education Services Officer
Building 1
Camp Murray
Tacoma, WA 98430-5073
Tel: (253)512-8899
Free: 800-606-9843
Fax: (253)512-8497
E-mail: Mark.Rhoden@wa.ngb.army.mil
Web Site: http://www.washingtonguard.com/Education/state.html
To provide forgivable loans to members of the Washington National Guard who wish to attend college or graduate school.
Title of Award: Washington National Guard Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies; scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds are available. Funds Available: This program provides a stipend that is based on the number of credits completed but does not exceed $4,003 per school year. Recipients incur a service obligation of 1 additional year in the Guard for the initial scholarship award and 1 additional year for each full year of academic credit completed with this assistance. The grant serves as a loan which is forgiven if the recipient completes the contracted service time in the Washington National Guard. Failure to meet the service obligation requires the recipient to repay the loan plus 8% interest. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the Washington National Guard who have already served for at least 1 year and have at least 2 years remaining on their current contract. Applicants may be enlisted, warrant, or commissioned officers below Major. They must be attending an accredited college as a resident of Washington state and must already have utilized all available federal educational benefits. Army Guard members must have completed BCT/AIT and awarded initial MOS; Air Guard members who have completed BMT/initial tech school and awarded "3-Level" AFSC. Graduate students are eligible, but undergraduates receive preference as long as they are making satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate degree. The minimum GPA requirement is 2.5 for undergraduates or 3.0 for graduate students. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time.

1823 ■ WASHINGTON NATIONAL GUARD

Attn: Education Services Officer
Building 1
Camp Murray
Tacoma, WA 98430-5073
Tel: (253)512-8899
Free: 800-606-9843
Fax: (253)512-8497
E-mail: Mark.Rhoden@wa.ngb.army.mil
Web Site: http://www.washingtonguard.com/Education/state.html
To enable members of the Washington National Guard to attend public colleges and universities in the state without payment of tuition.
Title of Award: Washington State Employee Tuition Waiver Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Participating colleges and universities waive all or a portion of tuition and fees for members of the Washington National Guard on a space available basis. Duration: 1 class; depending on the school, additional waivers may be granted.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the Washington National Guard who are interested in attending state universities, regional universities, and community colleges in Washington. Deadline for Receipt: Each participating college and university determines the deadline for its applicants. Additional Information: This program, also known as the House Bill 1601 Program, was established in 1996 when the state legislature expanded existing law, which applied to state employees, to include members of the National Guard. Each public college and university in the state decides if it wishes to support the program and terms under which it does so.

1824 ■ WASHINGTON STATE BUSINESS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

c/o Jackie Floetke, Awards & Scholarship Chair
P.O. Box 138
Wilson Creek, WA 98860
Tel: (509)345-2541
E-mail: jfloetke@wilsoncreek.org
Web Site: http://www.wsbea.org/scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to members of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) in Washington.
Title of Award: Dr. Eugene Kosy Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of FBLA who are seniors graduating from high schools in Washington. They must be nominated by their adviser, who must be a member of the Washington State Business Education Association (WSBEA). Along with their application, they must submit a statement of their need for this scholarship, a description of their leadership activities, a description of their FBLA activities, a description of their community service accomplishments, information on their work experience, and a 300-word essay on what FBLA has meant to them Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

1825 ■ WASHINGTON STATE FBLA

Attn: Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 1992
Olympia, WA 98507-1992
Tel: (360)753-5666
E-mail: Judy@wafbla.org
Web Site: http://www.wafbla.org
To provide financial assistance for college to members of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) in Washington.
Title of Award: Washington FBLA Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of FBLA who are seniors graduating from high schools in Washington. They must be nominated by their adviser. Along with their application, they must submit a statement of their need for this scholarship, a description of their leadership activities, a description of their FBLA activities, a description of their community service accomplishments, information on their work experience, and a 300-word essay on how participation in FBLA has helped them in the pursuit of their academic and personal goals. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

1826 ■ WASHINGTON STATE FEDERATION OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN

Attn: Foundation
c/o Virginia Murphy, Scholarship Committee Chair
P.O. Box 631
Chelan, WA 98816-0631
E-mail: vamurf@nwi.net
Web Site: http://www.bpwwa.org
To provide financial assistance to women in Washington who are single parents and interested in continuing their education beyond high school
Title of Award: Single Parent Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who have been residents of Washington for 2 or more years and have been accepted into a program or course of study at an accredited school in the state. Applicants may be of any age, but they must have 1 or more dependent children, under 18 years of age, living at home. They must be able to demonstrate scholastic ability and financial need. Along with their application, they must submit a 300-word essay on their specific short-term goals and how the proposed training will help them accomplish those goals and make a difference in their professional career. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

1827 ■ WASHINGTON STATE PTA

Attn: WSPTA Scholarship Foundation
2003 65th Avenue West
Tacoma, WA 98466-6215
Tel: (253)565-2153
Free: 800-562-3804
Fax: (253)565-7753
E-mail: wapta@wastatepta.org
Web Site: http://www.wastatepta.org
To provide financial assistance for college to graduates of Washington public high schools.
Title of Award: Washington State PTA Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 37 of these scholarships were awarded: 29 at $2,000 to 4-year college students and 8 at $1,000 to community college and vocational/technical school students. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,000 at 4-year colleges or universities or $1,000 at community colleges, vocational/technical schools, or other accredited institutions. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduates of public high schools in Washington State who are entering postsecondary institutions; applicants may be current graduating seniors or graduates from prior years entering their freshman year as a full-time student. Selection is based primarily on financial need; academic criteria are not considered as long as the candidates are able to meet the admission requirements of the school they wish to attend. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available directly from the Washington State PTA Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 53306, Bellevue, WA 98015.

1828 ■ WASIE FOUNDATION

Attn: Program Officer
4999 France Avenue South, Suite 250
Minneapolis, MN 55410-1711
Tel: (612)455-6880
Fax: (612)455-6888
To provide financial assistance to undergraduates who are attending selected academic institutions in Minnesota.
Title of Award: Wasie Foundation Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate, Graduate Number Awarded: Generally, 9 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who have been accepted as full-time students at 1 of the participating schools in Minnesota: College of St. Benedict, College of St. Catherine, College of St. Scholastica, Dunwoody College of Technology, Hamline University, Mayo Medical School, St. John's University, St. Mary's University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota, University of St. Thomas, and William Mitchell College of Law. A personal statement, academic transcripts, and a photograph must be submitted with the complete application. Preference is given to individuals of Polish ancestry who are members of the Christian faith. Preference is also given to individuals from north and northeast Minneapolis and surrounding communities. Selection is based on financial need, academic ability, education and career goals, leadership qualities, and involvement in volunteer and extracurricular activities. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program started in the 1960s. The Wasie Scholarship is very competitive. In the past, only 20% of the applicants have received scholarships. Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis.

1829 ■ WATTS CHARITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

6245 Bristol Parkway, Suite 224
Culver City, CA 90230
Tel: (323)671-0394
Fax: (323)778-2613
E-mail: wattscharity@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://4watts.tripod.com/id5.html
To provide financial assistance to upper-division college students interested in preparing for a career as a minister.
Title of Award: Frank Watts Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Religion Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens of African American descent who are enrolled full time as a college or university junior. Applicants must be studying to become a minister. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be between 17 and 24 years of age, and be able to demonstrate that they intend to continue their education for at least 2 years. Along with their application, they must submit 1) a 1-paragraph statement on why they should be awarded a Watts Foundation scholarship, and 2) a 1- to 2-page essay on a specific type of cancer, based either on how it has impacted their life or on researched information. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Royce R. Watts, Sr. established the Watts Charity Association after he learned he had cancer in 2001.

1830 ■ G.H. WEEMS EDUCATIONAL FUND

Weems Building
124 East Main Street
Waverly, TN 37185
Tel: (931)296-3487
Web Site: http://www.slaydenbrothers.org/weemsfoundation.htm
To provide "honor loans" for college to students from selected counties in Tennessee and other areas of the country.
Title of Award: G.H. Weems Honor Loans Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 4 of these loans were granted. Funds Available: The amount loaned varies, but quarterly installments do not exceed $500. Funds are made available on an honor loan basis. The honor of the recipient is the basis on which the fund relies for proper use and repayment of the loan. Recipients are asked to pledge "upon their honor" to repay the loan as soon as possible, so that others can benefit from the fund. Small amounts repaid at regular or irregular intervals are encouraged. No interest is charged while the recipient attends school or for 5 years after graduation. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students in any state; however, preference is given to applicants from Dickson, Humphreys, and Montgomery counties (Tennessee). Applicants must be needy (i.e., financial assistance is required from sources outside their family), worthy (i.e., someone who can use wisely and profit greatly from the assistance), and deserving (i.e., their conduct, character, and reputation must merit the trust and confidence of the fund). These loans are not intended to provide the sole financial assistance for the recipient. It is the aim of the fund to supply only minimum essential financial aid to applicants who have already exhibited great energy and ambition in attaining their education. The amount applied for should be the minimum needed to accomplish the applicant's plan. In fact, a carefully thought-out and practical plan for financing and accomplishing an education is 1 of the most convincing justifications for the extension of an honor loan. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time. Additional Information: This fund was started in 1939 as a fund for the education of younger members of the Weems family. Within a few years, its scope was expanded to provide "aid and assistance to needy, worthy and deserving students who are not financially able to secure the proper preparation for a more useful life." Information is also available from William M. Slayden, III, Executive Director, G.H. Weems Educational Fund, 122 Debusk Lane, Knoxville, TN 37922.

1831 ■ WELLS FARGO EDUCATION FINANCIAL SERVICES

301 East 58th Street North
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
800-658-3567
Fax: 800-456-0561
E-mail: studentloans@wellsfargoefs.com
Web Site: http://www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors who enroll in the CollegeSTEPS program sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank.
Title of Award: CollegeSTEPS Program Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 100 each year. Funds Available: Each prize is a $1,000 tuition scholarship. Funds are paid jointly to the winner and the U.S. institution of higher learning. Duration: Scholarships are for 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of the United States (except New York and Florida) who are seniors in high school. Applicants must be actively enrolled in the CollegeSTEPS program. They must have access to the Internet and an active E-mail account. Selection is based on random drawings, held monthly from October through May in 6 regions of the country. Deadline for Receipt: Entries may be submitted any month between October and May of each year.

1832 ■ PROFESSOR CHEN WEN-CHEN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 6223
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Tel: (609)936-1352
E-mail: mkao@comcast.net
Web Site: http://www.cwcmf.org
To provide financial assistance to students at North American colleges and universities who have been involved in the Taiwanese community and are physically challenged or have physically challenged or single parents.
Title of Award: Dr. Ho Da-Fu Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who have participated in Taiwanese social-political movements or have made significant contributions to the Taiwanese community in North America. Applicants must be currently enrolled at a college or university in North America. They must 1) be physically challenged, 2) have physically-challenged parents, or 3) have single parents. Selection is based on academic achievement. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Dr. Long R. Mark Kao, 3 Worchester Lane, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550.

1833 ■ PROFESSOR CHEN WEN-CHEN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 6223
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Tel: (609)936-1352
E-mail: mkao@comcast.net
Web Site: http://www.cwcmf.org
To provide financial assistance to students at North American colleges and universities who have been involved in the Taiwanese community.
Title of Award: Professor Chen Wen-Chen Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who have participated in Taiwanese social-political movements or have made significant contributions to the Taiwanese community in North America. Applicants must be currently enrolled at a college or university in North America. Selection is based on academic achievement. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Dr. Long R. Mark Kao, 3 Worchester Lane, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550.

1834 ■ WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS

Charleston Human Resource Center
1321 Plaza East, Suite 101
Charleston, WV 25301-1400
Tel: (304)558-3661; 888-838-2332
Fax: (304)558-3662
E-mail: wvdva@state.wv.us
Web Site: http://www.wvs.state.wv.us/va/state_fed.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to the children of deceased West Virginia veterans.
Title of Award: West Virginia State War Orphans Educational Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: High school students are eligible for a grant of $110 to $250 per semester. Students attending a state-supported college, university, or vocational school in West Virginia who are not receiving any aid from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are entitled to a waiver of tuition and also to receive up to $500 per year for fees, board, room, books, supplies, and other expenses. Students attending a state-supported postsecondary institution who are getting VA assistance receive waiver of tuition and registration fees only. Students attending a private postsecondary school in West Virginia are only eligible for the monetary grant of $500 per year if they are not receiving any VA assistance. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed upon reapplication if the student maintains a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must have been residents of West Virginia for at least 1 year, be between the ages of 16 and 23, and have a veteran parent who entered service as a resident of West Virginia, served during World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam Era from August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975, or any other time of conflict declared by Congress, and died of injuries or disease as a result of that service. Deadline for Receipt: July for the fall semester; November for the spring semester.

1835 ■ WEST VIRGINIA FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

815 Quarrier Street, Suite 215
Charleston, WV 25301-2641
Tel: (304)345-4711
Fax: (304)346-6416
E-mail: info@wvfda.org
Web Site: http://www.wvfda.org
To provide financial assistance to residents of West Virginia who are currently enrolled in a mortuary school.
Title of Award: West Virginia Funeral Directors Association Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Mortuary science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students currently enrolled in a mortuary school who have been residents of West Virginia for at least 2 years. Applicants must have completed at least 1 semester or quarter of their mortuary science program, have earned at least a 2.5 GPA in the program, have met state licensing requirements, and be able to demonstrate financial need.

1836 ■ WEST VIRGINIA HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY COMMISSION

Attn: Office of Financial Aid and Outreach Services
1018 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Suite 700
Charleston, WV 25301-2827
Tel: (304)558-4614; 888-825-5707
Fax: (304)558-4622
E-mail: kee@hepc.wvnet.edu
Web Site: http://www.hepc.wvnet.edu/students/heaps.html
To provide financial assistance to West Virginia residents who are working on a college degree or certificate in the state on a part-time basis.
Title of Award: West Virginia Higher Education Adult Part-Time Student Grant Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, more than 3,000 students received more than $3 million in aid through this program. Funds Available: For students enrolled at a public college or university, the stipend is based on the actual per credit tuition and fees. For students at other eligible institutions, the award is based on the average per credit tuition and fees charged by all of the public undergraduate institutions of higher education during the previous year. The maximum award recently was $2,770 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed until the program of study is completed, up to a maximum of 9 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to West Virginia residents who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree program on a part-time basis at an eligible West Virginia institution, including a community college, a technical college, an adult technical preparatory education program or training, a state college or university, an independent college or university, or an approved distance education program (including web-based courses). Students who are financially dependent upon parents or a spouse may qualify if they demonstrate financial need and are otherwise eligible. Traditional college age students are also eligible. Applicants must be eligible to participate in the federal Pell Grant program, demonstrate financial need, not be in default on a higher education loan, and demonstrate that they have applied for or accepted other student financial assistance in compliance with federal financial aid rules. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time. Additional Information: This program was established in 1999.

1837 ■ WEST VIRGINIA HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY COMMISSION

Attn: Office of Financial Aid and Outreach Services
1018 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Suite 700
Charleston, WV 25301-2827
Tel: (304)558-4614; 888-825-5707
Fax: (304)558-4622
E-mail: wicks@hepc.wvnet.edu
Web Site: http://www.hepc.wvnet.edu/students/wvgrant.html
To provide financial assistance to West Virginia residents who wish to attend an approved institution of higher education in West Virginia or Pennsylvania.
Title of Award: West Virginia Higher Education Grant Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, approximately 11,000 students received assistance worth $20.7 million. Funds Available: Awards are limited to payment of tuition and fees, from $350 to $2,718 per year. Funds are sent directly to the institution. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who have been residents of West Virginia for at least 1 year prior to applying. Applicants must plan to enroll as full-time undergraduate students at an approved college or university in West Virginia or Pennsylvania. Selection is based on financial need and academic performance. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

1838 ■ WEST VIRGINIA HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY COMMISSION

Attn: PROMISE Scholarship Program
1018 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Suite 700
Charleston, WV 25301-2827
Tel: (304)558-4417; 877-WV-PROMISE
Fax: (304)558-3264
E-mail: morgenstern@hepc.wvnet.edu
Web Site: http://www.promisescholarships.org
To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in West Virginia who have complied with core academic requirements.
Title of Award: West Virginia PROMISE Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, a total of $17 million was appropriated for this program. A total of 4,300 students were eligible for these scholarships, of whom 1,200 were eligible for supplemental grant funding. Funds Available: Students who attend a West Virginia state college or university receive a full tuition scholarship. Students who attend a West Virginia private college receive an equivalent dollar scholarship, recently for $2,800. Grant recipients receive funding for other education expenses. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year in an associate degree program, for 3 additional years in a baccalaureate degree program, or for 4 additional years in an approved 5-year undergraduate degree program. Recipients must maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher during the first year of college and at least 3.0 cumulatively in successive years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors in West Virginia who have earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher in core courses (4 credits of English/language arts, 3 credits of mathematics, 3 credits of social sciences, and 3 credits of natural sciences) and overall. All applicants (including those who earn a GED or who are home-schooled) must attain a composite score of 21 or higher on the ACT or a combined score of 1000 or higher on the SAT. High school graduates must apply for this program within 2 years of high school graduation if they still qualify as an entering college freshman. GED recipients must have earned the GED within 2 years of the date their high school class would normally have graduated and must apply for this program within 2 years after attaining the GED; they must have earned a score of 250 or higher on the GED examination. Home-schooled students must have attained a score of 250 or higher on the GED examination and must have earned the GED within 1 year of the time of completion of instruction, but not later than 20 years of age. All applicants must have lived in West Virginia for at least 12 months immediately preceding application for this program. Half of the credits required for high school graduation must have been completed in a public or private high school in West Virginia. Home-schooled students must have been provided instruction in West Virginia for 2 years immediately preceding application. Selection is based on merit; financial need is not considered. Additional funding, in the form of grants, is available to scholars whose family EFC is $4,000 or less. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program was approved by the West Virginia legislature in 1999. The first scholarships were awarded to the high school class of 2002. PROMISE stands for Providing Real Opportunities for Maximizing In-state Student Excellence.

1839 ■ WESTERN CATHOLIC UNION

510 Maine
P.O. Box 410
Quincy, IL 62306-0410
Tel: (217)223-9721
Free: 800-223-4WCU
Fax: (217)223-9726
E-mail: info@wculife.com
Web Site: http://www.westerncatholicunion.org/benefits.htm
To provide financial assistance to members of Western Catholic Union (WCU) who are preparing for a religious vocation.
Title of Award: Gerald A. Wiewel Vocation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Religion Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to WCU members who are enrolled in a seminary or convent to prepare for a religious vocation. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay on why they are qualified to receive this grant, including a statement of their future goals and aspirations. Selection is based on that essay, academic achievement, religious activities, community involvement, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Western Catholic Union was established in 1877 as a fraternal benefit society.

1840 ■ WESTERN GOLF ASSOCIATION

Attn: Evans Scholars Foundation
1 Briar Road
Golf, IL 60029-0301
Tel: (847)724-4600
Fax: (847)724-7133
E-mail: evansscholars@wgaesf.com
Web Site: http://www.evansscholarsfoundation.com
To provide financial assistance for college to students who have worked as golf caddies.
Title of Award: Chick Evans Caddie Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 820 caddies were receiving support from this program. Funds Available: The awards cover tuition and housing at universities approved by the scholarship committee. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: Candidates for these scholarships must have completed their junior year in high school, rank in the upper quarter of their graduating class, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, have taken the SAT or ACT test, be able to demonstrate financial need, and have been a full-time caddie on a regular basis for at least 2 years. Applicants from 12 states (Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin) must attend designated universities; applicants from other states must attend their state university, as approved by the scholarship committee. Selection is based on character, integrity, leadership, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year. Additional Information: Applicants from the 12 designated states must attend the following universities: the University of Colorado at Boulder, Northwestern University, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Northern Illinois University, Purdue University, Indiana University, University of Missouri at Columbia; University of Michigan, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, Ohio State University, Miami University, University of Oregon, Oregon State University, Pennsylvania State University; University of Washington, Marquette University, or University of Wisconsin at Madison. At 14 of those universities (Colorado, Northwestern, Illinois, Marquette, Northern Illinois, Purdue, Indiana, Missouri, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Ohio State, Miami, and Wisconsin), Evans Scholars reside in Chapter Houses maintained by the foundation. At other universities, they reside on campus. Applications are sent only to sponsoring clubs where the candidate caddies and which documents the caddie record.

1841 ■ WESTERN INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

Attn: Student Exchange Programs
3035 Center Green Drive
P.O. Box 9752
Boulder, CO 80301-9752
Tel: (303)541-0214
Fax: (303)541-0291
E-mail: info-sep@wiche.edu
Web Site: http://www.wiche.edu/sep/wue
To underwrite some of the cost of out-of-state undergraduate schooling for students in selected western states.
Title of Award: Western Undergraduate Exchange Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, more than 20,000 students (approximately 3,400 at 2-year colleges and 16,600 at 4 year universities) were enrolled at 127 campuses in the 15 states. Funds Available: Participants in this program attend out-of-state institutions but pay only 150% of resident tuition instead of the regular full nonresident tuition. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of states that participate in the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE): Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. To be eligible, students should be resident in 1 of these states for at least 1 year before applying and be interested in enrolling in a participating 2-year or 4-year college or university in 1 of the other states. The financial status of the applicants is not considered. Interested students apply for admission and for WUE assistance directly from the institution of their choice. Deadline for Receipt: Deadline dates vary; check with the institution you wish to attend. Additional Information: Some limitations apply. For instance, students from California are eligible for selected programs only in Alaska, Hawaii, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming; only 1 institution in California (the California Maritime Academy) participates in the program; residents of Hawaii may enroll as WUE students in 4-year programs only. Information on additional restrictions is available from the program office or the admissions office of participating institutions.

1842 ■ WICHITA AND AFFILIATED TRIBES

Attn: Higher Education
P.O. Box 729
Anadarko, OK 73005
Tel: (405)247-2425
Fax: (405)247-2430
E-mail: Info@wichita.nsn.us
Web Site: http://www.wichita.nsn.us/he.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to Wichita tribal members.
Title of Award: Wichita Higher Education Program Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends depend on the need of the recipient. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed as long as the recipient remains enrolled full time with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Wichita tribal members who have been accepted to a college or university as a full-time student. Applicants must submit high school and/or college transcripts, tribal identification, and a letter of intent. Preference is given to students who are eligible for federal Pell grants.

1843 ■ WINGS OVER AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

1551 Dillingham Boulevard
Norfolk, VA 23511
E-mail: info@wingsoveramerica.us
Web Site: http://www.wingsoveramerica.us
To provide financial assistance for college to dependents of naval aviators.
Title of Award: Wings Over America Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 31 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to dependent children and spouses of naval air command personnel. Applicants must be planning to continue their education. Selection is based on academic merit, community service, and financial need. Additional Information: This foundation was established as Wings Over the Atlantic in 1986 and began awarding scholarships in 2000.

1844 ■ WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION

Attn: Director, Student Aid
860 West Fifth Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101-2506
Tel: (336)714-3445
Fax: (336)727-0581
E-mail: info@wsfoundation.org
Web Site: http://www.wsfoundation.org/student_aid_loan_funds.php
To provide loans for college to residents of North Carolina.
Title of Award: Paul Holcomb Murphy Memorial Fund Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: The maximum loan is $5,000 per year. Repayment of the principal is deferred until the student borrower leaves school. There is a 60-day grace period before repayment begins. The interest rate is 4%. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college-bound high school seniors in North Carolina. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Selection is based on career plans and goals, academic promise, financial need, indication of ability to repay the loan, and current income and debts. Additional Information: There is a $20 application fee (waived if the applicant is unable to pay).

1845 ■ WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND

754 Williamson Street
Madison, WI 53703
Tel: (608)255-1166
Free: 800-783-5213
Fax: (608)255-3301
E-mail: info@wcblind.org
Web Site: http://www.wcblind.org/Scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to blind students from Wisconsin.
Title of Award: Wisconsin Council of the Blind Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 7 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to legally blind residents of Wisconsin who have completed at least 1 year of college or technical schooling. Applicants must be full-time students who have at least a 2.5 GPA. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Sue Barber, E-mail: sue@wcblind.org

1846 ■ WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

30 West Mifflin Street
P.O. Box 7843
Madison, WI 53707-7843
Tel: (608)266-1311
Free: 800-WIS-VETS
Fax: (608)267-0403
E-mail: wdvaweb@dva.state.wi.us
Web Site: http://dva.state.wi.us/Ben_education.asp
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to Wisconsin veterans and their dependents.
Title of Award: Wisconsin G.I. Bill Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Veterans who qualify as a Wisconsin resident for tuition purposes are eligible for a remission of 50% of tuition and fees at a UW or WCTS institution. Veterans who qualify as a Wisconsin veteran for purposes of this program but for other reasons fail to meet the definition of a Wisconsin resident for tuition purposes at the UW system are eligible for a remission of 100% of non-resident fees. Spouses and children of deceased or disabled veterans are entitled to a remission of 100% of tuition and fees at a UW or WCTS institution. Duration: Up to 8 semesters or 128 credits, whichever is greater.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to current residents of Wisconsin who 1) were residents of the state when they entered or reentered active duty in the U.S. armed forces, or 2) have moved to the state and have been residents for any consecutive 12-month period after entry or reentry into service. Applicants must have served on active duty for at least 2 continuous years or for at least 90 days during specified wartime periods. Also eligible are 1) qualifying children and unremarried surviving spouses of Wisconsin veterans who died in the line of duty; and 2) children and spouses of Wisconsin veterans who have a service-connected disability rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as 30% or greater. Children must be between 18 and 26 years of age (regardless of the date of the veteran's death or initial disability rating), be a Wisconsin resident for tuition purposes, and register as a full-time student. Spouses remain eligible for 10 years following the date of the veteran's death or initial disability rating; they must be Wisconsin residents for tuition purposes but they may enroll full or part time. Students may attend any institution, center, or school within the University of Wisconsin (UW) System or the Wisconsin Technical College System (WCTS). There are no income limits, delimiting periods following military service during which the benefit must be used, or limits on the level of study (e.g., vocational, undergraduate, professional, or graduate). Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time, but they should be received as early as possible prior to the intended date of enrollment. Additional Information: This program was established in 2005 as a replacement for Wisconsin Tuition and Fee Reimbursement Grants.