DECEMBER DEADLINES:

12/1/2012 AXA Achievement Scholarship

www.axaequitable.com

This scholarship is for students that have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace. Scholarships are for students attending a technical school, community college or four-year university and amount varies. Students will be asked to describe in detail an outstanding achievement they have accomplished. Must be a US citizen or legal resident living or claiming residency in one of the 50 US states, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico. Must demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities.

12/7/2012 Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship Contest 12/17/2012 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Scholarship 12/31/2012 Laws of Life Contest (Essay)

www.elks.org/enf/sc Scholarships range from $250 to $60,000. This scholarship needs to be turned in to the local Elks club by 6:00 p.m. Dec. 7. Mail or drop off at: Bellingham Elks Lodge #294;710 Samish Way;Bellingham, WA 98229-2904 holars www.NFIB.com/YEA Criteria: graduating high school senior entering their freshman year at an accredited (not for profit) two- or http://lawsoflifecont est.com/

four-year university, college or vocational/technical institute. Applicants MUST be running their own small business in order to be considered for an award. Information and application is online. Templeton Press is sponsoring an essay contest that is open to any high school senior who intends to enroll at an institution of higher learning by fall of 2013. The contest has no special requirements; it only asks each entrant to write a thoughtful essay about his or her life's purpose. Contestants will be judged solely on the quality of their ideas and their ability to express themselves. The contest carries prizes ranging from $1,000 up to $5,000 and it runs through December 31, 2012.

JANUARY DEADLINES:
1/5/2013 2013 Profile in Courage Essay Contest 1/10/2013 Burger King Scholarship

www.jfklibary.org www.haveityourwayf oundation.org

For all students in grades 9 12. Students must write an original and creative essay of 1000 words or less that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage. Top winners will receive $500, $1,000, $10,000. Additional essay directions and application are available $1,000.00 scholarship to students attending a technical school, community college or four-year university. Must have a 2.5 GPA, work part-time, involved in community service, and demonstrate financial need.

1/15/2013 National Multiple Sclerosis Scholarship 1/15/2013 Washington Crossing Foundation 1/18/2013 Intertribal Timber Council - Truman D. Picard Scholarship

www.NationalMSSoc $1000-$3000 - Criteria: Must have multiple sclerosis or have a parent living with MS. Attend a post secondary school with course work leading to a degree, license or certificate. Information and application are online. iety/Scholarship
This scholarship is for students planning careers of service to the USA in local, state or federal government. Students must write a one page essay stating why he/she plans a career in government service. $1500.00 - This scholarship is for Native American seniors pursuing a higher degree in natural resources. For more information and application go to the web site.

www.gwcf.org www.itcnet.org

1/24/2013 Art Institute Best Teen Chef and Culinary Scholarship competition 1/31/2013 The Art Institute and Americans for the Arts Poster Design Competition 1/31/2013 Pride Foundation

www.aicompetitions. The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef Competition, now in its 12th year, is an opportunity for high school seniors across North America interested in pursuing a culinary career to experience the excitement and discipline of the com
industry creativity, and possibly earn a $4,000.00 tuition scholarship toward a culinary program. Second place finishers at each school will earn a $1,000 tuition scholarship toward a culinary degree.

www.aicompetitions. Create an original poster design that expresses the theme "You Can Create Tomorrow". Information and application are available online. com

www.pridefoundatio Amount varies - Scholarship support for education and leadership is available for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or students who have an LGBT parent and straight allies students. Information and application is nscholar.org
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variety of deadlines

The American Legion

www.legion.org or The American Legion has a listing of scholarships on their website. Deadlines range from April 15 to July 1st. www.legion.org/nee There is additional information on the following website: www.legion.org/needalift dalift

FEBRUARY DEADLINES:
2/1/2013 Gonzaga Scholarships

www.gonzaga.edu

Gonzaga University offers many scholarships. See web site for list of scholarships and criteria.

2/1/2013 HECB Scholarship (American Indian Endowment) 2/8/2013 KFC Colonel's Scholars

www.wsac.wa.gov/P rogramAdministratio n KFC Colonels Scholars www.kfcscholars.org http://www.artinstit utes.edu/competitio ns/fashion-designpassion-forfashion.aspx www.co-op.edu

Seniors who have close social and cultural ties to a Native American community, plan on attending college, and have demonstrated financial need based on a completed FAFSA application, may apply. Scholarship awards range from $500.00 to $2,000.00. For more information go to website or call 360.753.7843 Students must have a 2.75 GPA, plan to pursue a bachelors degree (4yr.) and demonstrate financial need. Awards may be up to $5,000.00 a year and up to $20,000 over four years.

2/14/2013 Art Institutes Passion for Fashion

The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition is your chance to unleash your passion on the world of fashion. Create a tomorrow where you can make a living doing what you love. You could earn up to a halftuition scholarship to enroll in a fashion degree program at an Art Institutes school, plus a VIP trip to New York City, including: A "meet and greet" at Seventeen Magazine offices; lunch and a $500 shopping spree at DKNY with a Seventeen Style Pro;and a $500 gift card to shop anywhere in the Big Apple. These scholarships are for the following schools: Drexel University, Johnson & Wales University, Kettering University Pace University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Wentworth Institute of Technology. See website for additional participating colleges.

2/15/2013 National Co-op Scholarship Program

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2/15/2013 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) R.H. Thomson Memorial Scholarship Program 2/15/2013 Rita Lowe Scholarship

http://seattleasce.or g/careers/scholarshi ps.html

Every year two scholarships in the amount of $5,000 each ($1,000 per year for up to five years) will be awarded. Applications need not be based on financial need. Basic requirements include: involvement in some sports activity, involvement in some community service activity, and minimum GPA 3.0. Scholarship winners will be expected to participate in the Scholarship fundraising golf tournament by entering a team (cost $75.00 per person) during the years they receive scholarship monies. Applications are available in the counseling office. Scholarship amount is $5,000. The aim of the scholarship program is to encourage students to pursue a course of study leading to a Bachelor or a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering or one of the specialties within the Civil Engineering discipline. Application is available online.

http://www.wsmc.ne There will be one $1,000 scholarship awarded to a graduating high school student, and possibly a second $1000 scholarship at the selection committee's discretion. Any senior graduating from a high school in the t/scholarship/

2/24/2013 Childhood Cancer Survivors Program Scholarship

www.cancer.org/InY ourArea/GreatWest/ ProgramsandServices www.elks.org/enf/sc holars

2/28/2013 Washington State Elks Vocational Grant Award 2/28/2013 Buick Achievers

State of Washington who is planning to attend a college or university within Washington State, and is planning to major in Mathematics Education and pursue teaching certification in order to become a professional mathematics educator (eg. a math teacher - elementary or secondary) is eligible to apply for the High School Division Scholarship. Scholarship amount is $2,500.00 (renewable). Criteria: College bound or college enrolled students that meet all of the following eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply: Diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21, age 25 or younger at the time of application, US citizen, a resident of Washington, have a 2.5 GPA or above, accepted without condition to an accredited university college, community college or vocational technical school, must be a full-time student in college in the upcoming academic year. This scholarship is for students entering a Vocational/Technical Course after graduation.

www.buickachievers. Scholarship amount is up to $25,000 per first-time freshman or existing college students, renewable up to four years and one additional year for those entering a qualified five-year engineering program. This scholarship is com
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