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The following list of '''State-specific scholarships''' is primarily for students in the U.S. Some of these scholarships are subject-specific. | The following list of '''State-specific scholarships''' is primarily for students in the U.S. Some of these scholarships are subject-specific. | ||
| − | Also check out [[ | + | Also check out [[National scholarships]]. |
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| + | == Alaska == | ||
| + | * New Alaska Scholarship Program - Alaska residents who will be attending school in Alaska are eligible. [http://akadvantage.alaska.gov/Grants_and_Scholarships/Scholarships.aspx website] | ||
| + | * [[Western Undergraduate Exchange]] | ||
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| + | == Arizona == | ||
| + | * Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education - [http://www.azhighered.org/ website] | ||
| + | * Arizona Community Foundation - [http://www.azfoundation.org/ website] | ||
| + | * [[Western Undergraduate Exchange]] | ||
| + | * Arizona Private School Association Scholarship Program - The Arizona Private School Association awards $1000 Scholarships to '''every''' public, private and charter High School in Arizona - [http://www.arizonapsa.org/scholarships.htm website] | ||
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| + | == Arkansas == | ||
| + | * Arkansas Department of Higher Education [http://www.adhe.edu/divisions/financialaid/Pages/fa_programs.aspx website] | ||
| + | * Governor's Scholars Program - awards substantial amounts of money to Arkansas students who stay in the state for college (based on ACT/SAT/PSAT scores) - [http://www.adhe.edu/divisions/financialaid/Pages/fa_govscholars.aspx website] | ||
== California == | == California == | ||
* Governor's Scholarship Programs for California [http://www.cagovernorsscholars.org/ website] (NOTE: granted in 2000-2002) | * Governor's Scholarship Programs for California [http://www.cagovernorsscholars.org/ website] (NOTE: granted in 2000-2002) | ||
| + | * [[Western Undergraduate Exchange]] | ||
| + | * [[Posse Foundation Scholarship]] for students living in select cities (Los Angeles) who show leadership and academic potential and are nominated by their high schools. Participating universities include Boston University, Pepperdine University, Pomona College, UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California, and many other schools as listed [http://www.possefoundation.org/our-university-partners/participating-schools/ here]. | ||
| + | * [http://publicaffairs.disneyland.com/education/youth-scholarships/youth_scholarships.html The Disneyland Resort Scholarship Program] for Orange County high school seniors who have demonstrated excellence in volunteerism and leadership. | ||
| + | * [http://www.goodtidings.org/ Good Tidings Foundation Community Service Scholarships] for high school seniors in the Greater Bay Area. | ||
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| + | == Colorado == | ||
| + | * [[Western Undergraduate Exchange]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == District of Columbia == | ||
| + | * See [[D.C. Area Scholarships]] | ||
| + | * [[Posse Foundation Scholarship]] for students living in select cities (D.C.) who show leadership and academic potential and are nominated by their high schools. Participating universities include Boston University, Pepperdine University, Pomona College, UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California, and many other schools as listed [http://www.possefoundation.org/our-university-partners/participating-schools/ here]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Florida== | ||
| + | * [[Posse Foundation Scholarship]] for students living in select cities (Miami) who show leadership and academic potential and are nominated by their high schools. Participating universities include Boston University, Pepperdine University, Pomona College, UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California, and many other schools as listed [http://www.possefoundation.org/our-university-partners/participating-schools/ here]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Georgia == | ||
| + | * [[Posse Foundation Scholarship]] for students living in select cities (Atlanta) who show leadership and academic potential and are nominated by their high schools. Participating universities include Boston University, Pepperdine University, Pomona College, UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California, and many other schools as listed [http://www.possefoundation.org/our-university-partners/participating-schools/ here]. | ||
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| + | == Hawaii == | ||
| + | * [[Western Undergraduate Exchange]] | ||
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| + | == Idaho == | ||
| + | * [[Western Undergraduate Exchange]] | ||
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| + | ==Illinois== | ||
| + | * [[Posse Foundation Scholarship]] for students living in select cities (Chicago) who show leadership and academic potential and are nominated by their high schools. Participating universities include Boston University, Pepperdine University, Pomona College, UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California, and many other schools as listed [http://www.possefoundation.org/our-university-partners/participating-schools/ here]. | ||
| + | * [http://jlrockford.org/scholarships.asp Junior League of Rockford Outstanding Volunteer Scholarship] for a high school senior in Winnebago County. | ||
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| + | == Maine == | ||
| + | * [http://www.famemaine.com famemaine.com] | ||
| + | * [http://www.mainecf.org mainecf.org] | ||
| + | * [[American Society of Civil Engineers Maine Section]] | ||
| + | * Barking Foundation Scholarship - These <dollar/>3,000 scholarships are available to any Maine resident seeking higher education. Financial need is considered. [http://www.barkingfoundation.org website] | ||
| + | * [[Maine Business & Prof. Women's Club - Rachel E. Lemieux Youth Scholarship]] | ||
| + | * Mainely Character Scholarship - [http://www.mainelycharacter.org website] | ||
| + | * Senator George J. Mitchell Scholarship - for seniors of Maine public schools for <dollar/>1,250 per year for up to four years. [http://www.mitchellinstitute.org/scholarships.html website] | ||
== Maryland == | == Maryland == | ||
| − | * See [[D.C. Area | + | * See [[D.C. Area Scholarships]] |
* Maryland Distinguished Scholar Award for academic achievement or talent in the arts [http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialaid/programdescriptions/prog_ds.asp website] | * Maryland Distinguished Scholar Award for academic achievement or talent in the arts [http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialaid/programdescriptions/prog_ds.asp website] | ||
| + | * [[Posse Foundation Scholarship]] for students living in select cities (D.C.) who show leadership and academic potential and are nominated by their high schools. Participating universities include Boston University, Pepperdine University, Pomona College, UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California, and many other schools as listed [http://www.possefoundation.org/our-university-partners/participating-schools/ here]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Massachusetts == | ||
| + | * [[Posse Foundation Scholarship]] for students living in select cities (Boston) who show leadership and academic potential and are nominated by their high schools. Participating universities include Boston University, Pepperdine University, Pomona College, UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California, and many other schools as listed [http://www.possefoundation.org/our-university-partners/participating-schools/ here]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Michigan == | ||
| + | * [http://www.skandalaris.org/college-scholarship/index_html Skandalaris Family Foundation Scholarship]. <dollar/>2,000 scholarships for current undergraduate students and high school seniors. | ||
| + | * [[Michigan Council of Women in Technology Scholarship]] for female students who are residents of Michigan. [http://www.mcwtf.org/Scholarships_149.html Website] | ||
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| + | == Missouri == | ||
| + | * [[The James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Program]] | ||
== Montana == | == Montana == | ||
* [[Siegel Service Technology Scholarships]] for undergraduates in Montana. [http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/siegel/ Website] | * [[Siegel Service Technology Scholarships]] for undergraduates in Montana. [http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/siegel/ Website] | ||
| + | * [[Western Undergraduate Exchange]] | ||
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| + | == Nevada == | ||
| + | * [[Western Undergraduate Exchange]] | ||
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| + | == New Mexico == | ||
| + | * [[Western Undergraduate Exchange]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == New York == | ||
| + | * [[Posse Foundation Scholarship]] for students living in select cities (New York City) who show leadership and academic potential and are nominated by their high schools. Participating universities include Boston University, Pepperdine University, Pomona College, UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California, and many other schools as listed [http://www.possefoundation.org/our-university-partners/participating-schools/ here]. | ||
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| + | == North Dakota == | ||
| + | * [[Western Undergraduate Exchange]] | ||
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| + | == Oregon == | ||
| + | * [[Western Undergraduate Exchange]] | ||
== Pennsylvania == | == Pennsylvania == | ||
* New Economy Technology Scholarship (NETS) for undergraduates studying in approved technology, science, or allied health fields who are Pennsylvania residents and students and willing to work full-time in Pennsylvania after graduation. [http://www.pheaa.org/specialprograms/nets/New_Economy_Technology_Scholarship.shtml Website] | * New Economy Technology Scholarship (NETS) for undergraduates studying in approved technology, science, or allied health fields who are Pennsylvania residents and students and willing to work full-time in Pennsylvania after graduation. [http://www.pheaa.org/specialprograms/nets/New_Economy_Technology_Scholarship.shtml Website] | ||
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| + | == South Dakota == | ||
| + | * [[Western Undergraduate Exchange]] | ||
| + | == Texas == | ||
| + | * [http://www.ozarkawater.com/WeCare/ Every Drop Counts Earth Science Scholarship Fund] for Texas high school seniors pursuing degrees in earth/environmental sciences. | ||
| + | * [http://www.youthlaunch.org/programs/scholarship.php YouthLaunch Scholarship for Outstanding Service]. A <dollar/>3,000 scholarship for Texas students who demonstrate commitment to their community service projects. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Utah == | ||
| + | * [[Western Undergraduate Exchange]] | ||
== Virginia == | == Virginia == | ||
| − | * See [[D.C. Area | + | * See [[D.C. Area Scholarships]] |
| + | |||
| + | == Washington == | ||
| + | * [[Western Undergraduate Exchange]] | ||
== Washington, D.C. == | == Washington, D.C. == | ||
| − | * See [[D.C. Area | + | * See [[D.C. Area Scholarships]] |
| + | |||
| + | == Wyoming == | ||
| + | * [[Western Undergraduate Exchange]] | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Academic scholarships]] | * [[Academic scholarships]] | ||
* [[National scholarships]] | * [[National scholarships]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:32, 16 July 2010
The following list of State-specific scholarships is primarily for students in the U.S. Some of these scholarships are subject-specific.
Also check out National scholarships.
Contents
- 1 Alaska
- 2 Arizona
- 3 Arkansas
- 4 California
- 5 Colorado
- 6 District of Columbia
- 7 Florida
- 8 Georgia
- 9 Hawaii
- 10 Idaho
- 11 Illinois
- 12 Maine
- 13 Maryland
- 14 Massachusetts
- 15 Michigan
- 16 Missouri
- 17 Montana
- 18 Nevada
- 19 New Mexico
- 20 New York
- 21 North Dakota
- 22 Oregon
- 23 Pennsylvania
- 24 South Dakota
- 25 Texas
- 26 Utah
- 27 Virginia
- 28 Washington
- 29 Washington, D.C.
- 30 Wyoming
- 31 See also
Alaska
- New Alaska Scholarship Program - Alaska residents who will be attending school in Alaska are eligible. website
- Western Undergraduate Exchange
Arizona
- Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education - website
- Arizona Community Foundation - website
- Western Undergraduate Exchange
- Arizona Private School Association Scholarship Program - The Arizona Private School Association awards $1000 Scholarships to every public, private and charter High School in Arizona - website
Arkansas
- Arkansas Department of Higher Education website
- Governor's Scholars Program - awards substantial amounts of money to Arkansas students who stay in the state for college (based on ACT/SAT/PSAT scores) - website
California
- Governor's Scholarship Programs for California website (NOTE: granted in 2000-2002)
- Western Undergraduate Exchange
- Posse Foundation Scholarship for students living in select cities (Los Angeles) who show leadership and academic potential and are nominated by their high schools. Participating universities include Boston University, Pepperdine University, Pomona College, UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California, and many other schools as listed here.
- The Disneyland Resort Scholarship Program for Orange County high school seniors who have demonstrated excellence in volunteerism and leadership.
- Good Tidings Foundation Community Service Scholarships for high school seniors in the Greater Bay Area.
Colorado
District of Columbia
- See D.C. Area Scholarships
- Posse Foundation Scholarship for students living in select cities (D.C.) who show leadership and academic potential and are nominated by their high schools. Participating universities include Boston University, Pepperdine University, Pomona College, UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California, and many other schools as listed here.
Florida
- Posse Foundation Scholarship for students living in select cities (Miami) who show leadership and academic potential and are nominated by their high schools. Participating universities include Boston University, Pepperdine University, Pomona College, UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California, and many other schools as listed here.
Georgia
- Posse Foundation Scholarship for students living in select cities (Atlanta) who show leadership and academic potential and are nominated by their high schools. Participating universities include Boston University, Pepperdine University, Pomona College, UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California, and many other schools as listed here.
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
- Posse Foundation Scholarship for students living in select cities (Chicago) who show leadership and academic potential and are nominated by their high schools. Participating universities include Boston University, Pepperdine University, Pomona College, UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California, and many other schools as listed here.
- Junior League of Rockford Outstanding Volunteer Scholarship for a high school senior in Winnebago County.
Maine
- famemaine.com
- mainecf.org
- American Society of Civil Engineers Maine Section
- Barking Foundation Scholarship - These <dollar/>3,000 scholarships are available to any Maine resident seeking higher education. Financial need is considered. website
- Maine Business & Prof. Women's Club - Rachel E. Lemieux Youth Scholarship
- Mainely Character Scholarship - website
- Senator George J. Mitchell Scholarship - for seniors of Maine public schools for <dollar/>1,250 per year for up to four years. website
Maryland
- See D.C. Area Scholarships
- Maryland Distinguished Scholar Award for academic achievement or talent in the arts website
- Posse Foundation Scholarship for students living in select cities (D.C.) who show leadership and academic potential and are nominated by their high schools. Participating universities include Boston University, Pepperdine University, Pomona College, UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California, and many other schools as listed here.
Massachusetts
- Posse Foundation Scholarship for students living in select cities (Boston) who show leadership and academic potential and are nominated by their high schools. Participating universities include Boston University, Pepperdine University, Pomona College, UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California, and many other schools as listed here.
Michigan
- Skandalaris Family Foundation Scholarship. <dollar/>2,000 scholarships for current undergraduate students and high school seniors.
- Michigan Council of Women in Technology Scholarship for female students who are residents of Michigan. Website
Missouri
Montana
- Siegel Service Technology Scholarships for undergraduates in Montana. Website
- Western Undergraduate Exchange
Nevada
New Mexico
New York
- Posse Foundation Scholarship for students living in select cities (New York City) who show leadership and academic potential and are nominated by their high schools. Participating universities include Boston University, Pepperdine University, Pomona College, UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California, and many other schools as listed here.
North Dakota
Oregon
Pennsylvania
- New Economy Technology Scholarship (NETS) for undergraduates studying in approved technology, science, or allied health fields who are Pennsylvania residents and students and willing to work full-time in Pennsylvania after graduation. Website
South Dakota
Texas
- Every Drop Counts Earth Science Scholarship Fund for Texas high school seniors pursuing degrees in earth/environmental sciences.
- YouthLaunch Scholarship for Outstanding Service. A <dollar/>3,000 scholarship for Texas students who demonstrate commitment to their community service projects.
