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- American Association of University Women State College Branch
- Verbal Ink Transcription Services Scholarship
- iModules Scholarships
- AFSCME-UNCF-Harvard LWP Union Scholars Program
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund 2012-13 College Scholarship Program
- Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O)
- Addison H. Gibson Foundation Low-Interest Loan Program
American Association of University Women State College Branch
Eligibility
- Woman who is permanent resident of Centre County, Pennsylvania
- Has completed at least one-quarter of her baccalaureate degree
- Has interrupted her studies for at least two years
- Attends an institution of higher education on a part-time or full-time basis
- Can demonstrate financial need, academic progress, clarity of educational goals, and service to the community
Apply
Application information is available at AAUW State College.
If you have additional questions, please email Ellen Grubb at emw1@psu.edu or Christy Bartley at cek4@psu.edu. Make the Subject Line “AAUW Scholarship" and include your name and phone number in your message.
Application Deadline
March 1, 2012
Verbal Ink Transcription Services Scholarship
Eligibility
- Graduating high school senior of completing first year of college in 2012 spring semester
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Must be enrolled in institution of higher learning for the 2012 fall semester
Apply
All interested applicants must submit a 500–1000 word essay on the following topic: Why is life meaningful, and how has language (spoken or written word, storytelling, communication, etc) added meaning to your life?
Visit Verbal Link for more application information.
Application Deadline
April 15, 2012
iModules Scholarships
Eligibility
- Must be enrolled full-time for the fall 2012 semester
- Must have a minimum GPA of a C
Apply
For application information, visit iModules Scholarships.
Application Deadline
April 1, 2012
AFSCME-UNCF-Harvard LWP Union Scholars Program
Eligibility
- Must be a second-semester sophomore or junior during the application and interview process
- Must be majoring in American Studies, Anthropology, Economics, Ethnic Studies, History, Labor Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Public Policy, Social Work, Sociology, or Women's Studies
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Must be of African American, Hispanic American, Asian Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native heritage
- Must demonstrate an interest in working for social and economic justice through the labor movement
- Must have a valid drivers license
Apply
For additional information, please visit UNCF or call 703-205-2052.
Application Deadline
Feb 28, 2012
Hispanic Scholarship Fund 2012-13 College Scholarship Program
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund manages awards from several corporations, including Honda and Marathon Oil Company.
Eligibility
- Must be of Hispanic heritage
- Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Must have applied for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- Must be enrolled full-time in a degree seeking program in an accredited U.S. college for the entire academic year
- Available to both undergraduate and graduate students
Apply
For additional information, deadline dates and application materials, please visit the Hispanic Scholarship Fund.
Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O)
P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization celebrates the advancement of women and their education through scholarships, grants, awards, and loans. Several grant and loan opportunities are available through P.E.O., including Educational Loan Fund, International Peace Scholarship, Continuing Education, and Scholar Awards.
Apply
For more information visit the P.E.O. website or contact Esther Benitez, P.E.O. Sisterhood, 407 Canterbury Drive, State College, PA 16803 or by e-mail at Esther.Benitez@gmail.com.
Addison H. Gibson Foundation Low-Interest Loan Program
Eligibility
- Cumulative GPA of 2.8 for your two most recent semesters
- Family home must be located in western Pennsylvania
- Must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program
- Must have completed at least one full-time year of studies in your current degree program within the last four months
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Existing debt must fall within existing foundation parameters: you must be prepared to discuss cumulative educational and credit card debts
Apply
For application and eligibility requirements, visit Addison H. Gibson Foundation.
