May Deadlines

Organization of Black Aerospace Professional Scholarships

April 21, 2014

Overview & Forms:

 

 

OBAP is proud to announce the following scholarship opportunities.
Click on a link below to view more information and to apply.

Unless otherwise stated, the application deadline for all scholarships is May.

Deadline: May

Regions Riding Forward Scholarship

February 21, 2014

Regions Riding Forward® Scholarship Contest

Their Story. Your Voice.

Your voice is your own. But it’s also been impacted by others. Who, we wonder, has inspired you? Let us know by entering the Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest. 

 

You could win an $8,000 college scholarship

For the opportunity to win an $8,000 scholarship, submit a video or written essay about an individual you know personally (who lives in your community) who has inspired you and helped you build the confidence you need to achieve your goals.

 

The details

The 2025 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest consists of four (4) separate Quarterly Contests – one for each calendar quarter of 2025. Regions is awarding four $8,000 scholarships through each Quarterly Contest.

Visit website: https://www.regions.com/about-regions/diversity-equity-inclusion/supporting-communities/essay-contest-scholarship

Samsung American Legion Scholarship

November 19, 2012

Worldwide electronics leader Samsung endowed a scholarship fund of $5 million to be administered by The American Legion in 1996. Meant to show appreciation for U.S. veterans who came to Korea’s aid during its struggle against communist forces in the Korean War, the Samsung American Legion Scholarship Program established a series of scholarships derived from interest and other income from the principal amount. As of 2023 the Samsung American Legion Scholarship has awarded more than $7.2 million in college scholarships to 2,422 recipients since its inception in 1996.

FAQ – Samsung American Legion Application

Deadline

Scholarship applicants must complete and submit their online application prior to 11:59 (local time) of Day 1 of their respective American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program. All applications must be submitted using the online application system and may not be modified after the due date or given a deadline extension under any circumstance.

Participants should check their individual program coordinator as to whether or not the coordinator desires them to bring a hard copy of their submitted application materials. If a hard copy is required, participants will need to complete their application PRIOR to arrival at their respective program.

Award Amounts

Samsung scholarships may be used for undergraduate studies and applied toward tuition, books, fees, and room and board. Winners are selected according to academic record, involvement in school and community service.

  • Ten National Scholars receive $10,000 each (two from each region)
  • Ten National Runners-Up receive $5,000 each (two from each region)
  • Remaining Department Finalists receive $1,250 each guaranteed

Eligibility

Scholarship applications are limited to students between their junior and senior years of high school who attend the current session of either an American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program and are a direct descendant – i.e. child, grandchild, great grandchild, etc. Stepchildren and legally adopted children are considered direct descendants of a wartime U.S. military veteran who served on active duty during at least one of the periods of war officially designated as eligibility dates for American Legion membership.

Applicants who are direct descendants of Korean War Era Veterans will receive three bonus points.

Proof of Service Documentation

ACCEPTABLE

  • Form DD214 (Official discharge certificate)
  • Official “Honorable Discharge” certificate
  • Form DD1300 (Official military death certificate)
  • Official record of burial in a military cemetery issued by the National Cemetery Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Current or former military ID card
  • Current or former LES (Leave and Earnings Statement)
  • Official logbook entries from a military unit
  • ANY OTHER DOCUMENT LISTED ON THE “Military Service Verification Documents List” (Linked below)

UNACCEPTABLE

  • Any otherwise “acceptable” document that is illegible
  • Obituaries
  • Pictures of military headstones
  • Pictures of service members in uniform
  • Entries in non-military and/or non-official records or books
  • Membership cards from veterans organizations
  • VA Healthcare Cards
  • Selective Service Registration Card

For more information

The following locations may be of assistance for locating military documents.

  • Many certificates of discharge prior to 1979 do not appear to be “official” documents as many were typed onto a sheet of paper. If you are unsure if it is an official document, please ask your American Legion service officer. Department Service Officers are listed by state at https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Service-Officer.
  • The National Archives and Records Administration: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/index.html
  • The County Clerk and Recorders Office where the veteran resided.
  • The funeral home may have kept a copy if military honors were provided.
  • Monument company if VA headstone or marker was ordered.
  • If the veteran had utilized a VA Home Loan there may be a copy of the DD214 with the title documentation.
  • Veterans who have signed up for EBENEFITS through the Veterans Administration may be able to obtain a printable copy from https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits-portal/ebenefits.portal
  • The State Director of Veterans Affairs may have received a copy of the veterans DD214 at the time of discharge from military service. This will be specific to the state in which the veterans home of record.
  • The State Director of Veterans Affairs may have received a copy of the veterans DD214 at the time of discharge from military service. This will be specific to the state in which the veterans home of record.
  • You should utilize your Boys State or Girls State point of contact. The point of contact information is listed in the delegate packet or can be found at https://www.legion.org/boysnation/websites. The VA are also qualified for verification of acceptable documents. Do not contact The American Legion National Headquarters in the Americanism Division as they are not qualified to verify legal documents.

CONTACT SCHOLARSHIPS for all other general questions not in the FAQ and not military document/verification related.

For more information:

scholarships@legion.org

 

Lagrant Foundation Scholarships

November 19, 2012

The Lagrant Foundation Scholarships

 
Scholarship Application Process

In celebration of our 27th Anniversary, TLF will award a total of $150,000 in scholarships to 50 ethnically diverse college & university students across the nation.

30 ethnic minority undergraduate students received scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each.

20 ethnic minority graduate students received scholarships in the amount of $3,750.

2025 Scholarship Recipient Trip dates: Sunday, May 4, 2025 – Wednesday, May 7

2025 Scholarship Program Criteria

Undergraduate
 
Undergraduate scholarship recipients will receive a trip where they will participate in career building activities, including a welcome dinner with a keynote speaker, three daylong career development & professional workshops and a scholarship & donor recognition reception.
 
Undergraduate (current freshmen, sophomores, juniors and non-graduating seniors ONLY!) applicants meeting the following criteria and completing the online application will be considered for The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF) scholarship in the amount of $2,500.
 
Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or DACA recipient
  • Must be a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American/Black, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino or Native American/American Indian
  • Must be a full-time student at a four-year, accredited institution in the U.S., carrying a total of 12 units or more per semester/quarter
  • *Must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA (if you do not meet this requirement, please see the application checklist below)
  • MUST major in a field of study that has an emphasis in advertising, marketing, public relations
  • MUST have AT LEAST ONE YEAR to complete his/her degree from the time the scholarships are awarded in May 2025
  • Recipients MUST be available to participate in the scholarship activities from Sunday, May 4, 2025 – Wednesday, May 7. If chosen, the applicant MUST attend TLF’s scholarship activities as noted at top of page to receive the scholarship. The applicant must make a one-year commitment to maintain contact with TLF to receive professional guidance and academic support

Before uploading and submitting your application online, all application documents must be combined and saved into one PDF!
 
Application Checklist:

  • Application MUST be TYPED and in ONE PDF FILE! Or it will NOT BE ACCEPTED! 
  • Application form, which includes all of the following components. The following essay questions should be answered on separate pages:
    • A one to two-page essay outlining your career goals and where you see your career path leading you. In addition, explain why you believe it’s important to increase the number of ethnic minorities in the fields of advertising, marketing and public relations.
    • A brief paragraph explaining college and/or community activities in which you are involved in
    • A brief paragraph describing any honors and awards that you have received
    • *Optional: If you do not think your GPA accurately reflects your scholastic capability and achievement, then draft an essay no longer than one-page explaining the discrepancy
  • One reference letter from a college professor or internship advisor on official letterhead and signed
  • Your current resume
  • Unofficial transcripts from your college/university; if you are selected as a finalist, you must provide official transcripts. An acceptance letter from your college/university may be used as a substitute for unofficial transcripts if you are an incoming freshman for Fall 2025
  • Headshot photo of applicant

Applications must be submitted online only no later than 5:00 p.m. PST on Friday,  February 28, 2025. Applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. PST on or before Wednesday, January 15, 2025 will receive an additional 10 bonus points to their application. Applications submitted after Friday, February 28, 2025 WILL NOT be accepted!

*Please note: You are only allowed to submit one application for either the traditional scholarship or the Healthcare Marcomm scholarship. You CANNOT submit for both.

Graduate & Ph.D.
 
Graduate and Ph.D. scholarship recipients will receive a trip where they will participate in career building activities, including a welcome dinner with a keynote speaker, three daylong career development & professional workshops and a scholarship & donor recognition reception.
 
Graduate & Ph.D. student applicants meeting the following criteria and completing the online application will be considered for The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF) scholarship in the amount of $3,750.
 
Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or DACA recipient
  • Must be a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American/Black, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino or Native American/American Indian
  • Must be a full-time student at a four-year, accredited institution in the U.S., carrying a total of 9 units or more per semester/quarter
  • *Must have a minimum of 3.2 GPA (if you do not meet this requirement, please see the application checklist below)
  • MUST major in a field of study that has an emphasis in advertising, marketing, public relations
  • MUST have a MINIMUM OF TWO ACADEMIC SEMESTERS or ONE-YEAR left to complete his/her Master’s degree from the time the scholarship is awarded in May 2025. Summer semesters DO NOT count

Recipients MUST be available to participate in the scholarship activities from Sunday, May 4, 2025 – Wednesday, May 7. If chosen, the applicant MUST attend TLF scholarship activities as noted at top of page to receive the scholarship. The applicant must make a one-year commitment to maintain contact with TLF to receive professional guidance and academic support

 
Before uploading and submitting your application online, all application documents must be combined and saved into one PDF!
 
Application Checklist:

  • Application must be typed or it will not be accepted
  • Application form, which includes all of the following components. The following essay questions should be answered on separate pages:
    • A one to two-page essay outlining your career goals and where you see your career path leading you. In addition, explain why you believe it’s important to increase the number of ethnic minorities in the fields of advertising, marketing and public relations.
    • A brief paragraph explaining college and/or community activities in which you are involved in
    • A brief paragraph describing any honors and awards that you have received
    • *Optional: If you do not think your GPA accurately reflects your scholastic capability and achievement, draft an essay no longer than one-page explaining the discrepancy.
  • One reference letter from a college professor or an internship advisor on official letterhead and signed
  • Your current resume
  • Unofficial transcripts from your college/university; if you are selected as a finalist, you must provide official transcripts. An acceptance letter from your college/university may be used as a substitute for unofficial transcripts if you are beginning your program in Fall 2024
  • Headshot photo of applicant

Applications must be submitted online only no later than 5:00 p.m. PST on Friday, February 28, 2025. Applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. PST on or before Wednesday, January 15, 2025 will receive an additional 10 bonus points to their application. Applications submitted after February 28, 2025 WILL NOT be accepted!

*Please note: You are only allowed to submit one application for either the traditional scholarship or the Healthcare Marcomm scholarship. You CANNOT submit for both.

2025 Scholarship Applications
2025 Scholarship Undergraduate Application Form
2025 Scholarship Graduate Application Form

TLF Healthcare Marketing & Communication Scholarship

The Healthcare Marketing & Communications (marcom) scholarship will be awarded to 10-20 students who will receive a trip to Minneapolis where they will participate in career building & professional development activities and networking with various companies in the healthcare field. TLF’s Healthcare Marcom scholarship is specifically for ethnic minorities interested in communications & marketing in the healthcare industry. This includes healthcare brands/companies and healthcare practices at communications/PR agencies.
 
Examples of companies and organizations in healthcare include: Pharma (Bayer, Merck), Technology (Medtronic), Payers, Providers (UnitedHealthcare), Hospital Systems, Biotechnology (Amgen), Nutrition, Agencies (Real Chemistry, The Weber Shandwick Collective, FleishmanHillard), etc.
 
Undergraduate (current freshmen, sophomores, juniors and non-graduating seniors ONLY!) and Graduate/Ph.D. applicants meeting the following criteria and completing the online application will be considered for The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF) Healthcare marcom scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $3,750.

2025 Healthcare Marcom Program Dates: Sunday, May 18, 2025 through Wednesday, May 21, 2025
You MUST be able to attend all days of the scholarship program to be considered.

*Please note: You are only allowed to submit one application for either the traditional scholarship or the Healthcare Marcomm scholarship. You CANNOT submit for both.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or DACA recipient.
  • Must be a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American/Black, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino or Native American/American Indian.
  • Must be a full-time student at a four-year, accredited institution in the U.S., carrying a total of 12 units (or 9 for graduate students) or more per semester/quarter.
  • *Must have a minimum of 3.2 GPA (if you do not meet this requirement, please see the application checklist below).
  • MUST major in a field of study that has an emphasis in advertising, marketing, public relations and have demonstrated interest in healthcare marketing and communications.
  • MUST have AT LEAST ONE YEAR to complete his/her degree from the time the scholarships are awarded in May 2025.
  • Recipients MUST be available to participate in the scholarship activities from Sunday, May 18 – Wednesday, May 21 2025. If chosen, the applicant MUST attend TLF’s scholarship activities as noted at top of page to receive the scholarship. The applicant must make a one-year commitment to maintain contact with TLF to receive professional guidance and academic support.

 
Before uploading and submitting your application online, all application documents must be combined and saved into one PDF!
 
Application Checklist:

  • Application must be typed or it will not be accepted.
  • Application form, which includes all of the following components. The following essay questions should be answered on separate pages:
  • A one to two-page essay outlining your career goals in healthcare marcom and how you plan to leave an impact on the field.
  • An essay, no longer than one-page, explaining why you believe it’s important to increase the number of ethnic minorities in the field of healthcare marketing & communications.
  • A brief paragraph explaining college and/or community activities in which you are involved in
  • A brief paragraph describing any honors and awards that you have received.
  • *Optional: If you do not think your GPA accurately reflects your scholastic capability and achievement, then draft an essay no longer than one-page explaining the discrepancy.
  • One reference letter from a college professor or internship advisor on official letterhead and signed.
  • Your current resume.
  • Unofficial transcripts from your college/university; if you are selected as a finalist, you must provide official transcripts. An acceptance letter from your college/university may be used as a substitute for unofficial transcripts if you are an incoming freshman for Fall 2025.
  • Headshot photo of applicant.

 
8 Applications must be submitted online only no later than 5:00 p.m. PST on February 28, 2025. Applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. PST on or before Wednesday, January 15, 2025 will receive an additional 10 bonus points to their application. Applications submitted after February 28, 2025 WILL NOT be accepted!

2025 Scholarship Applications
2025 Healthcare Marcom Scholarship Undergraduate Application Form
2025 Healthcare Marcom Scholarship Graduate Application Form

Nordstrom Scholarship for High School Juniors

March 29, 2012

The Nordstrom Scholarship is open to high school juniors who:

  • Live and attend school in one of the participating 30 states where Nordstrom currently has a full-line store. Not sure if there’s a store in your state?
    See our Store Locations.
  • Have at least a 2.7 GPA (based on a 4.0 scale) throughout high school.
  • Volunteer or participate in community services or extracurricular activities.
  • Plan on attending an accredited four-year college or university during the four years over which the scholarship is distributed. The scholarship is paid out in equal installments of $2,500.
  • Plan on applying for financial assistance in order to attend college.

HOW IT WORKS

It’s easy to submit your application for a Nordstrom Scholarship. Here’s how the selection process works:

1. YOU APPLY
Now through May 1.

2. SEMI-FINALISTS SELECTED
Semi-final entries are reviewed by regional selection committees. Semi-finalists will be notified via e-mail.

3. FINALISTS SELECTED
All finalists are interviewed in person or via video conference.

4. WINNERS NOTIFIED
Winners will be notified by the end of October.  To ensure you receive prompt notification, add nordstromscholarship@ACT.org to your address book.

HAVE QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions about the scholarship or application process, contact Ellen Greene, Nordstrom Scholarship Program Manager, at 206.373.4550 or nordscholar@nordstrom.com

Amount: $10,000

Deadline: May 1