Outside scholarships
We've selected a score of scholarship providers here
for you to check out. And we've divided them into three groups
by their area of coverage: National, New England and Regional,
and Local. We've also include web sites that offer free scholarship
searches. In many instances you can get more information through
the website that's listed, and/or from the Financial Aid Office
here at GCC. When possible, we've listed a deadline, too.
Download printable list (PDF)
National Scholarships
American Association of University Women
Various scholarships available for women of all ages and areas of study. Deadline varies.
American Chemical
Society ACS Scholars Program
Awards available for students who want to enter the fields of chemistry, biochemistry,
chemical engineering, or other chemically related fields such as environmental
science, materials science, or toxicology. Applicants must be African American,
Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian. Applications available in the Financial
Aid Office, or at http://www.chemistry.org/scholars.
Deadline: February 15, annually
Art Institute of Boston
Merit scholarship for art students who have earned an associate's
degree.
Deadline: July, annually
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
48 cash award prizes for the winning essays that demonstrate
an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of Ayn Rand's
novel Atlast Shrugged.
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
For undergrads planning to do post-grad study in mathematics,
science and engineering.
Daughters of the American Revolution
For nursing/medical students and students from other various
areas of study; letter of sponsorship from your local
chapter is required.
Deadline: April 1
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
For full-time students of Hispanic background who have earned
at least 15 credits.
Deadline: October
Integrity Graphics, Inc.
For students studying in graphic arts communication fields.
Deadline: June
The Morris K. Udall Foundation
Merit Awards for two (2) student groups:
1. Students who study in the environmental and related fields
2. Native American and Alaska Natives who study fields related to health care
or tribal policy. Fall application process. Info available at www.udall.gov.
Naomi Brack Scholarship
For ADN students. For more information: Sharon L. Bernier,
Montgomery College, 7600 Takoma Park, MD 20912, (301) 650-1355.
Deadline: July 1
National Federation of the Blind
Substantial awards for high achieving legally blind students. 2003 NFB scholarship
forms available in Financial Aid office.
Deadline: March 31
National
Italian American Scholarship Foundation
Italian American students and/or Italian study majors are eligible. Applications
are available online at http://www.niaf.org/scholarships/index.asp.
Deadline: usually April but check website
National Society of Accountants
Scholarships
Undergraduate accounting students are eligible to apply. Applications available
in the Financial Aid Office.
Deadline: usually March but check website, www.nsacct.org,
or Financial Aid Office.
Native American Scholarship Fund
For Native Americans who demonstrate academic
achievement, leadership and a desire to return to their communities.
For more information: Native American Scholarship Fund, 8200
Mountain Road N.E., Suite 203, Albuquerque, NM 87110 or nscholarsh@aol.com.
Deadline: April
The Sallie Mae Fund
For minority and low-income students.
Deadline: May
Talbots
Women's Scholarship Fund
Open to full-time and part-time female students in all areas of study. Applications
available in the Financial Aid office as well as at all Talbot store locations and
online at the Talbots
web site.
Deadline: February 28, 2003
USAFUNDS Access to Education
Scholarships
All areas of study are eligible. Full-time and half-time students are eligible
to apply. Applications are available online at www.usafunds.org.
Deadline: usually April but check website
The Voice Solutions Scholarship Fund for People with Disabilities
Requirement information and applications available in the Financial Aid Office. For
more details go to www.voice-solutions.com.
Women's Independence Scholarship Program
Training and educational assistance for survivors of domestic violence. For
more information: The SUNSHINE LADY Foundation, Women's Independence Scholarship
Program, 4900 Randall Parkway, Suite H, Wimington, NC 28403
New England and Regional Scholarships
Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
**Excellent Scholarship Resource**
Available to Western Massachusetts residents attending Western Massachusetts
Institutions of Higher Learning. Application packets available in Financial Aid Office.
Deadline: usually April but check with Financial Aid Office
Koster Health Careers Scholarship Program
Full-time undergraduate students majoring in healthcare related fields are
eligible to apply. Applications available in Financial Aid Office.
Deadline: usually April but check with Financial Aid Office
MARLIN Scholarship (Massachusetts/Rhode Island League of Nursing)
For undergraduate nursing students completing RN or BSN programs.
For more information: MARLIN Scholarship Committee, (617) 242-3009.
Deadline: July
The Multicultural Minority Association, Inc.
Offered to minority students living in New England. Applications available
in Financial Aid Office.
Deadline: usually May but check with Financial Aid Office
New England Employee Benefits Council
Students considering career opportunities in the employment benefits fields
are eligible. Applications available in the Financial Aid Office.
Deadline: usually April 1 but check with Financial Aid Office
Polish Junior League of Massachusetts
For students of Polish descent who reside in Western Masschusetts.
For more information: Polish Juinor League of Western Massachusetts,
attn: Scholarship Chairperson, 638 West Street, Ludlow, MA 01056
Deadline: May
Soroptimist Women's Opportunity Awards
Fall Application deadline. For more information:
Soroptimist Haverill-Merrimack Valley
P.O. Box 1533
Haverhill, MA 01830
Women's Cloub of Vermont, Barbara Jean Barker Memorial Fund
For Vermont women in need of training or re-training to renter the work force.
For more information: General Federation of Women's Club of Vermont (Bellows
Falls Woman's Club), c/o Betty Haggerty, 16 Taylor Street, Bellows Falls, VT
01501, (802) 463-4156
Deadline: March 15
Local Scholarships
Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts
For students in the field of communication arts.
Deadline: April, annually
Big Y
Over 225 scholarships for Western Massachusetts students. Applications available
in Financial Aid Office.
Deadline: February 1
Franklin First Federal Credit Union
Full-time undergraduate students are eligible. Applicants or their parent/guardian
must be members of the Franklin First Federal Credit Union. Applications available
in the Financial Aid Office.
Deadline: usually May but check with Financial Aid Office
Fred W. Wells Scholarship Fund
Open to Franklin County residents enrolled in agricultural, mechanical or professional
fields of study. Applications available in Financial Aid Office.
Deadline: usually April but check with Financial Aid Office
Hampshire County Business and Professional Women's Club
For Hampshire and Franklin County women pursuing a course of
study to improve their career opportunities. Contact the Scholarship
Committee, HCBPW, P.O. Box 1102, Northampton, MA 01061-1102.
Deadline: May 15
James Cusick Scholarship Fund
For residents of Vernon, Vermont. For more information: Sandra
B. Harris, Town Clerk, 567 Governor Hunt Road, Veron, VT 05354.
Deadline: Late December
Ladies' Benevolent Society of Royalston, MA
For residents of Royalston, MA resuming or commencing their post-secondary
education. For more information: Ladies' Benevoloent Society
of Royalston Scholarship Committee, Royalston, MA.
Deadline: April
Mark Boice German and Midred Boice German Fund
For high school seniors who are residents of Conway, MA. For
more information, contact the Board of Selectmen, Town of Conway,
P.O. Box 240, Conway, MA 01341.
Deadline: May 1
STEP Scholarship Program
For low-income students who want to better their employment opportunties.
For more information: Franklin Community Action Corporation, 393
Main Street, Greenfield, MA 01301, (413) 774-2318
Deadline: Varies
University Women, UMass Amherst
For students transferring to UMass-Amerst. For more information:
Honore David, University Women, 11 Indian Pipe Lane, Amherst, MA
01002
Deadline: March 1
Walpole Village District Nursing Association
For graduates of Fall Mountain Regional High School in a nursing
program. For more information: Board of Directors, WVDNA, Waldpole,
NH 03608
Western Massachusetts Emergency Medical Services Committee, Inc.
For individuals planning to further their careers in the pre-hospital
emergency medical field.
Deadline: May 1 for fall, November 1 for spring
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