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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

Scholarship Search Engines for General Scholarships

College Foundation of North Carolina

Fastweb - Search Engine for Scholarships and Grants

Scholarships.com*

*Like this company on Facebook and get scholarship notifications!

Big Future by College Board

GradReady

Scholarship Search Engines for Spanish Speaking Students

www.mydocumentedlife.org

www.thencshp.org

Scholarship Search Engine 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. 

​Game Development Scholarship -- $1000
(Deadline: May 15, 2019)

Eligibility and application details:

·   Any student currently pursuing or who have enrolled for an undergraduate degree in the following areas of study: Computer Engineering, Computer Science (B. Tech, M. Tech. B. Sc., M. Sc, or M.S.) or IT.

·   Student should be either a citizen or a permanent resident of USA or Canada

·   Student should be enrolled or planning to enroll with an accredited university/college for a full-time course in game development

·  Minimum GPA achieved should be 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)

·  To apply for the game development scolarship program,you need to develop a game (android or iOS) that is innovative and send the details to sunnyc@aistechnolabs.com.

·   To enter, applicants are encouraged to send their submission to sunnyc@aistechnolabs.com, along with their name, college/university, expected year of graduation, and intended major.


​The Berkey Water Filter Systems Scholarship - $500
(Deadline: June 15, 2019)

Essay Topic: "The Importance of Water Conservation"
​BigSun Scholarship 2019 - $500
(Deadline: June 19, 2019)

*For student athletes only
​First Place Windows Scholarship - $1000
(Deadline: June 30, 2019)
​The Huggable Supermom Scholarship - $1,000 to $2,000
(Deadline: June 30, 2019 - college students; December 31, 2019 - high school students)

**Applicants must be a single mother, be raised by a single mother, or have been greatly impacted by a single mother
​Mesothelioma Cancer Victims Memorial Scholarships - $2,500 for top video and $2,500 for top essay
(Deadline: July 16, 2019) 

​GreenPal Business Scholarship - $2000 (awarded equally over 4 semesters or $500 each semesters)
(Deadline: October 15, 2019)

**For High School Seniors only
​Worthy Women's Scholarship - 1st place $2500, 2nd place $1500, 3rd place $1000
(Deadline: December 2, 2019)

Scholarship Requirements:
    
  • To qualify, all papers must be submitted by December 2nd, 2019*
  • Must be enrolled in a continuing education professional studies program.
  • Applicant must be a permanent resident of the United States.
  • Applicant must identify as a female and be over the age of 30.
  • The paper must fit the criteria of the topics outlined above.
  • Worthy, Inc. has the rights to the submitted content.
  • Submissions must be sent in from the valid email address of the author.


​2019 Caitlin Wallace Memorial Scholarship - $1500
(Deadline: December 15, 2019)
​Mercer Mettl Scholarship for Emerging Leaders 2019 -- (3) $2000 awards
(Deadline: December 15, 2019)

To apply for the Mercer Mettl Scholarship For Emerging Leaders 2019, you must:

- Have a minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent scale.
- Have proof of enrollment in a degree course from a recognized university or college.

Note: Students in their first year of enrollment are not eligible
​Famous Company Scholarships - amounts and deadlines vary

Company List:  3M, Burger King, Coca Cola, Dr. Pepper, Dunkin' Donuts, Geico, Google & Lime Connect, Intel, NBA & TMCF, Neiman Marcus, Penguin Books, State Farm, NHL & TMCF, Visa, and Wendy's

    
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