2009-2010 General Scholarship Application Available for Scholarships in Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 This application IS NOT for one particular scholarship, it is for many Applications are put into a database for future scholarship consideration and opportunities EVERYBODY NEEDS TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP!!!!
	Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation Scholarships For information on how to apply for scholarship opportunities offered by the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation, please visit the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation Website.
	Maricopa Community Colleges / Dislocated Worker Tuition Assistance The Maricopa Community Colleges District is offering tuition assistance to unemployed or dislocated workers who will be enrolled at the Maricopa County Community Colleges in the Spring 2010 Semester. This opportunity is made possible by a grant from the Chase Foundation
	Arizona BPW Foundation The Arizona Business and Professional Women's Foundation offers scholarships to women 20 years or older who are returning to school to acquire better job opportunities. Currently, contributions to the AZBPW Foundation are designated to one of these scholarships: Application Deadline: March 1, 2010
	ASU scholarships for Asian American and Pacific Islander students The Y. F. Wu Asian American and Pacific Islander Student Scholarship recognizes APA students who demonstrate academic excellence combined with leadership and service. In 2009, 29 scholarships were awarded which ranged from book awards (on average $500) to awards that covered tuition for a year (approximately $6300). The Y.F. Wu Scholarship is administered by the Asian Pacific American Studies Program at Arizona State University. Application Deadline:  March 1, 2010
	Entrepreneur Club Scholarship • Business Majors may apply • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA • Minimum of 16 completed credit hours at Estrella Mountain CC as of December 2008 (please note Southwest Skill Center hours do not apply) • May be applied towards books and/or tuition at Estrella Mountain Community College Students enrolled for a minimum of 6 credit hours (Fall 10) are eligible to apply Application Deadline:  March 26, 2010
	The Orphan Foundation of America Applicants must... Have been in foster care for one consecutive year at the time of their 18th birthday OR have been adopted or taken into legal guardianship out of foster care or upon the death of their parents after their 16th birthday OR have lost both parents to death before the age of 18 and not been subsequently adopted or taken into legal guardianship. Be enrolled in or accepted into an accredited post-secondary program at the undergraduate level (university, college, community college or vocational/technical institute.) Be under the age of 25 on March 31, 2010. Have been in foster care or orphaned while living in the United States. U.S. citizenship is not required. Application Deadline:  March 31, 2010
	MyBookBuyer.Com Scholarship Essay MyBookBuyer.com and we have just announced a new scholarship essay contest. It is a 750 word essay, and the awards we are offering are one grand prize of $1,250 and two runner-up prizes of $250 each. Deadline: March 31, 2010
	Ethics Essay Competition Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Litchfield Park  Eligibility Estrella Mountain Community College students enrolled full or part time during the Spring 2010 semester Only essays submitted electronically will be accepted. • Each essay must be an original work by the author. Resubmission of a class assignment is acceptable provided it adheres to the essay topic. • Limit of one essay entry per person. • Essays are limited to 3 - 5 pages maximum, not including the title page or bibliography. Deadline: April 9, 2010
	Arizona Press Women Annual Journalism Scholarship A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a high school journalist again this year by Arizona Press Women, a statewide organization of women and men who work as editors, writers, photographers, teachers and public relations specialists. Deadline: April 11, 2010
	B. Davis Scholarship This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution. There is no age restriction Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and next This is not an academic scholarship but we would like to know your current academic standing Application Deadline: May 1, 2010
	New! Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program, 2010 Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants, a management and marketing consulting firm, is pleased to continue their scholarship program for the fourth year. Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution who are between 16 and 30 years of age. To apply, applicants must write and submit a 500 to 1000 word essay answering the following question: What do you see as the long term impact of our current recession on the average family? How might it affect their future decisions?. Essay submissions must be sent by email to: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com. For more information, please visit the Abbott and Fenner Consultant Scholarship Webpage. Application Deadline:  June 19, 2010
	AMERICAN MUSLIM WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION Scholarship These scholarships, which are offered in any field of study, have been established to recognize the academic achievements of full time female undergraduate students at Maricopa Community Colleges and ASU. All eligible female students are encouraged to apply irrespective of their nationality, ethnic, or religious background. Deadline July 1, 2010
	AES Engineering Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. Application Deadline: October 8, 2010
	Rotary International TRVFA (The Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona) A one-time grant for up to $3,000 is available to students pursuing training toward vocational certification. To be considered for a grant, applicants must: Meet certain financial conditions Seek training in a qualifying vocational area Be a legal resident of the state of Arizona Be at a school in Arizona Be sponsored by a Rotary Club in Arizona or Needles, California Grants given by TRVFA are intended to help someone gain certification in a vocational field. This can include a nursing certificate, training in auto mechanics, body repair, construction technology, welding, cosmetology, an EMT course, computer/electronics technician, medical aide, gunsmith, educational aide, police/fire science and other similar fields. Grants are not intended for four-year degree seeking students or community college students seeking a four-year degree. For more information, please visit the TRVFA website. No Application Deadline! Applications are accepted throughout the year
	Sallie Mae Fund The Sallie Mae Fund is pleased to announce the launch of its scholarship programs for academic year 2009-10. The various scholarships available, intended to benefit underserved and minority students, can be found online at www.salliemaefund.org In addition, Sallie Mae's free scholarship award database contains more than 2.9 million scholarships worth more than $16 billion. It is expanded and updated daily. Click here to log in.
	Alhambra Foundation for the Future Available to any college/university/trade school student who graduated from Alhambra Elementary School District. Selections are based on application essays, financial need, GPA/class rank, teacher recommendations and college entrance exam scores. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000. For more information, please visit the Alhambra Foundation for the Future website.
	New! Scholarship Resources for International Students www.InternationalScholarships.com www.InternationalStudent.com www.InternationalStudentLoans.com
	Scholarship Resources for all students regardless of immigration status
	The Arizona Business and Professional Women's Foundation The Arizona Business and Professional Women's Foundation offers scholarships to women 20 years or older who are returning to school to acquire better job opportunities. Click on the link above to access their website listing available scholarship opportunities.
	The Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Programs Eligibility Requirements –Students must… Be Hispanic Maintain a 3.0 Grade Point Average (on a 4.0 scale) Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Reside in the U.S. or Puerto Rico Be a current or rising undergraduate (some programs accept graduate students) or a high school senior enrolling at a college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico Demonstrate financial need
	Grant Programs Offered Through the Arizona Commission for Post Secondary Education (ACPE)
	Arizona College Access Aid Program (ACAAP) A grant program designed to assist college sophomore, junior or senior students who are Arizona residents with substantial financial need who are seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree. Students must be Pell Grant eligible and enrolled at least half-time in a baccalaureate program.
	Arizona Leveraging Education Assistant Partnership (SLEAP) A grant program to assist Arizona resident undergraduates who are Pell Grant eligible, enrolled at least half-time and majoring in a STEM or Education program.
	Eligibility requirements and application process for all Arizona Grants listed above can be found at http://www.azgrants.gov/azgrants.
	Arizona National Livestock Show Scholarship Arizona National Scholarship provides financial assistance to undergraduate college and university students who have demonstrated an interest in agriculture. Preference is given to Arizona residents, but out-of-state students may apply. Students must meet the following requirements: High school graduate Currently enrolled at a college or university taking at least 12 hours Completion of 12 semester hours prior to applying Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA Participate in the Arizona National Livestock Show Click here to download application Annual Application Deadlines: March 15 and October 15 of each year
	Internship and Fellowship Opportunities
	Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships This program places students in paid internships in Science and Engineering at any of several Department of Energy facilities. Many of the participants in the program have decided on a career in science and engineering because of the nature of the experience. Students work with scientists or engineers on projects related to the laboratories' research programs. Each laboratory offers different research opportunities (see Choosing a Lab). The summer programs at the various laboratories will run from late May to mid-August, fall programs run from August through December and spring programs from January through May. The exact start date will depend on the laboratory and will be given to participants who have been accepted at that specific laboratory. Students are required to participate for the full term of the program.
	United States Department of Energy Student Parnership Program The 2008 Minority Educational Institution Student Partnership Program offers talented undergraduate and graduate students summer internship positions with the U.S. Department of Energy and its national laboratories. Positions involve scientific research or a focus on policy, business, and government relations. All internships include paid lodging, round trip airfare, and monetary compensation. As program participants, students receive an intensive 8-week assignment to "jump-start" their careers and develop their potential for future opportunities within the federal government. Students work side-by-side with leading scientists, engineers, and other top professionals to develop professional skills and enhance leadership capabilities.
	Office of Science Community College Institute  This program places students from community colleges in paid internships in Science, Engineering and Technology at any of several different locations. Because of the comprehensive nature of this program, many of the participants felt the experience has had an enormous influence on their careers. Students work with scientists or engineers on projects related to the laboratories' research programs. They also attend career planning and numerous training/informational sessions. The different laboratories each offer different research opportunities (see Choosing a Lab).  The CCI only runs during the summer term.
	Diversity Infusion Program  The MCCD Diversity Infusion Program defines diversity in the broadest possible manner, going beyond visible traits and / or characteristics. The Program looks at all ways in which people may differ from one another, but in so doing, emphasizes the importance of inclusiveness and examining similarities as well as differences.
	Congressional Internships for Latino UnderGrads All applications can be downloaded from http://www.chciyouth.org
	United States Department of Energy Scholars Program The DOE Scholars Program is a unique new approach within the Department of Energy for introducing students or recent college graduates to DOE’s mission and operations. As a participant in the DOE Scholars Program, you will have a competitive edge for familiarizing yourself with DOE functions while showcasing your education, talent, and skills.
	The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) HACU has an internship partnership with over 100 companies and organizations. Through this partnership, HACU submits the students’ application to all of its partner companies & organizations for a possible PAID internship position. With one application, the applicant literally applies for numerous opportunities. Internships are available in all fields of study.  Visit http://www.hnip.net/intern/contentID.10/intern.asp for more information.