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 Scholarship Resources

​Searching for scholarships is a great way to reduce student loan debt. But, the process can be overwhelming if you don't have the right resources. Before you begin your scholarship search, click here for scholarship search tips. Happy searching!

Scholarship Resources and Search Engines
College Foundation of North Carolina
www.cfnc.org

Fastweb - Search Engine for Scholarships and Grants
www.fastweb.com

Scholarships.com LLC
www.scholarships.com

*Like this company on Facebook and get scholarship notifications!

Big Future by College Board
www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org

SALT
www.saltmoney.org/UMO

Scholarship Search for Spanish Speaking Students

www.mydocumentedlife.org

www.thencshp.org

Scholarship Search for African American Students

www.uncf.org

 Outside Scholarships

Outside Scholarship Opportunities

Below is just a handful of the many outside scholarship opportunities available to college and university students. These scholarships are not institutional UMO scholarships. Rather, these scholarships are offered through private companies and organizations to help students just like you. This list is updated regularly as new outside scholarships are announced and discovered. Check back often to see the latest opportunities we have found. ​

​The Caitlan Wallace Memorial Scholarship - $1000
(November 1, 2018 deadline)
​The GreenWay Carpet Cleaning Essay Scholarship - $1000
(November 1, 2018 deadline)
​Social Media Monstor.com Scholarship - $1000 

Students are to write 750-1000 words essay based on topic : "How Social Media affects Students in relation to their study habits"

 Eligibility and Criteria

  • Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
  • Must be currently attending or planning to attend an accredited college or university during the fall of 2018 forward.
  • For applicants under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian.
  • You must be in good academic standing with your current educational institution.
(November 15, 2018 deadline)
​TheAccountingPath.org Scholarship - $1000

Scholarship Requirements: 
Students are to write 500-200 words essay based on topic :"The Role of an Accountant as a Consultant"

Eligibility and Criteria

  • Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
  • Must be currently attending or planning to attend an accredited college or university during the fall of 2018 forward.
  • For applicants under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian.
  • You must be in good academic standing with your current educational institution.

Applicants' Nationality
Any nationality

(November 30, 2018 deadline)

​Americas's Rehab Campuses Humanitarian Scholarship - $1500
For Undergraduate and Graduate Students - Requires a 500 word essay
(November 30, 2018 deadline)
​The Dress and Charm Scholarship Program - $1000
(November 31, 2018 deadline)
​The Department of Defense SMART Scholarhsip Program - Full tuition scholarship
(December 1, 2018 deadline)

Applicants Requirements:
  • For Undergraduate and Graduate Students
  • Be a citizen of the United States and 18 years of age or older
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Be pursuing a technical undergraduate or graduate degree in one of the 21 specified STEM disciplines

Scholar Benefits

  • A full tuition scholarship while in school
  • An annual stipend
  • Summer research internships
  • A job after graduating in their STEM field at a cutting edge Department of Defense Facility 


​Homedust.com Scholarship - $3000
(December 5, 2018 deadline)
  • Must be currently attending or planning to attend a college or university during 2018-2019 academic year.
  • Must be in good academic standing with your current educational institution.
  • For applicants; students must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must apply to contest via email and provide your name, address, and the name of the institution you are attending or plan to attend.
  • Must provide your written essay by the deadline of December 5, 2018.
  • A winner will be chosen on December 15, 2018.

All essay submissions should be sent to scholarship@homedust.com

​Mettl Scholarship for Emerging Leaders - $2000
(December 14, 2018 deadline)

Applicants must:
  • Have a minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
  • Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or currently studying in the US on a student visa.
  • Have a proof of enrollment in a degree course from a recognized university or college in US.
​Fieldboom Scholarship - $1500
For student aspiring to be marketers, software developers, and entrepreneurs.
(December 31, 2018 deadline)
​JSA Digital Marketing Scholarship Program - $1000
  • Essay required
  • Undergraduates, Graduates, and International Students can apply
(December 31, 2018 deadline)
​Steadyfoot.com Scholarship - $1000
(December 31, 2018 deadline)
​VOLT Lighting STEM Scholarship Competition - $500
Applicants must major in one of the STEM programs below or be the child of a parent working in one of the following industries:
  • Manufacturing
  • Distribution
  • Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Design
  • Construction
(December 31, 2018 deadline)
​Women Grants-$1500 and up
(deadline varies)
Various grants and programs for female high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduates. 
​Americorps​​ - $5,750 Scholarship and $1,000+ Living Allowance
(no deadline announced)
Americorps Information​​​​​

​CompareCards - $2,500 Scholarships
(no deadline announced)
CompareCards Scholarship Information
​Fry Scholarship-Veteran Affairs Benefit for Dependents & Spouses--scholarship amount varies
(no deadline announced)

​GMR Transcription Services - $500 Scholarships
(no deadline announced)
GMR Scholarship Flyer

​Sussle - Free Scholarship Contest
(no deadline announced)
http://sussle.org/scholarship

 Nursing Students
Financial Aid Options for Nursing Students

​Click here​ to learn more