Volunteer Scholarships 2008

Volunteering offers many benefits to students. One of those benefits is qualifying for service related scholarships. Below is a list of just some of those scholarships.

Scholarship Opportunities



"Change the World!" Scholarship

Provided by: Zaadz
Deadline: December 15, 2007
Award Amount: $1000
Awards Available: 2
Type of Award: Scholarship
Website: http://scholarship.zaadz.com/
Description:
The "Change the World!" Scholarship is available to students who have an idea of how to change the world. You mustanswer the questions listed on the sponsor's website in under 250 words per question.

NOTE: This scholarship is ONLY for current college students. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

Applicable Majors: All Fields of Study

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City Year - Volunteer for America

Provided by:City Year, Inc.
Deadline:Ongoing
Award Amount:$4725
Awards Available:Varies
Type of Award:Scholarship
Website: http://www.cityyear.org/joincorps
Description:
Early application deadline: November 30; Winter application: February 15; Spring application; April 15; Summer application deadline May 31: City Year is a proud member of AmeriCorps and was, in fact, a model for AmeriCorps. City Year works to build stronger communities, a stronger country, and a better world through service. Every small task at City Year is part of this ambitious mission. City Year brings together young adults from diverse backgrounds for a demanding year of full-time community service, leadership development, and civic engagement. To be considered for a position, you must submit your completed application, including application form, essays, and reference forms, to City Year by one of the four deadlines listed above. If positions are still available after May 31, City Year will consider applications received after that date on a rolling-admissions basis. Applications submitted later in the year are typically competing with a much larger pool of applicants. The sooner you apply, the better your chances of acceptance.

Applicable Majors: All Fields of Study

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Davis-Putter Scholarship

Provided by:Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
Deadline:April 01, 2008
Award Amount:Maximum: $6000
Awards Available:Varies
Type of Award:Scholarship
Website: http://www.davisputter.org/
Description:
The Davis-Putter Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are active in the progressive movement. Selection is based on involvement in the struggle against racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression; building the movement for economic justice; and creating peace through international, anti-imperialist solidarity. Additional Information: Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

Applicable Majors: All Fields of Study

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2008 CAPAL Scholarships

Deadline:April 01, 2008
Award Amount:$2000
Type of Award:Scholarship
Website: http://www.capal.org
Description:
CAPAL will award three (3) scholarships to outstanding Asian Pacific American (APA) students committed to public service and community action. Awarded annually since 1992, CAPAL’s scholarships have enabled promising students with leadership potential to explore public service and learn how to influence public policy that affects our communities. CAPAL Scholars are awarded $2,000 scholarships to support their successful completion of an internship in Washington, DC, as well as their development of a Community Action Plan.

CAPAL is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan, educational organization that was founded in 1989 by APA professionals in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Its mission is to promote Asian Pacific American interests and success in public sector careers, to provide information and education on policy issues affecting the APA community, and to serve the APA community at large.

Application and scholarship requirements are available at our website, http://www.capal.org.
Please email questions to scholarships@capal.org.

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A. Patrick Charnon Scholarship

Provided by:Center for Education Solutions
Deadline:March 31, 2008
Award Amount:$1500
Awards Available:Varies
Type of Award:Scholarship
Website: http://www.cesresources.org
Description:
The A. Patrick Charnon Scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate students who have been accepted to or who are currently enrolled in a four-year college or university. Students who value tolerance, compassion and respect for all people in their communities, and who have demonstrate their commitments to theses values by their actions will be considered for this award. In addition to an official transcript and three letters of recommendation, you must submit a typed 2-4 page essay on how community service experiences have shaped your life and how you will use your college education to build communities in a manner consistent with Pat Charnon's values of compassion, tolerance, generosity and respect.

Additional Information:
Applications must be postmarked on or after January 15, 2008 and on or before March 31, 2008. Only the first 250 complete applications will be accepted so apply early! Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.


Applicable Majors: All Fields of Study

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aBetterEarth Essay Contest

Provided by:aBetterEarth.org
Deadline:May 31, 2008
Award Amount:Minimum: $250 Maximum: $2000
Awards Available:7
Type of Award:Essay
Website: http://www.abetterearth.org
Description:
The aBetterEarth Essay Contest is available to undergraduate or graduate students who are 25 years of age or younger as of May 31, 2006. You must read the articles on the sponsor's site and submit an essay of 2,500 words or less on the following topic:

  • How are economic development and environmental quality related?
  • What institutional frameworks will allow individuals in the developing world to solve environmental problems and eradicate poverty?

Additional Information:
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information and to submit an essay.


Applicable Majors: All Fields of Study

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aWorldConnected Essay Contest

Provided by:aWorldConntected.org
Deadline:May 31, 2008
Award Amount:Maximum: $2000
Type of Award:Essay
Website: www.aWorldConnected.org
Description:
The contest is open to all full-time students and anyone under 26 years old. There are no restrictions regarding school, citizenship, or country of residency. Full-time students and young people under 26 may enter the essay contest. To clarify, anyone 25 years old or younger when they submit their essay (regardless of if they are in high school, college, or not in school) is eligible. Also, anyone 26 years old or older who is a full-time student is eligible. A minimum of 600 words is required, and the essay should apply or show an understanding of economic freedom and it’s relationship to your country’s policies, constitutions and standards of living and display your own strong, creative, unique voice.

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Ebell/Flint Scholarship

Provided by:Ebell of Los Angeles
Deadline:March 17, 2008
Award Amount:Varies
Awards Available:Varies
Type of Award:Scholarship
Website: http://www.ebellla.com
Description:
The Ebell/Flint Scholarship is open to undergraduate sophomores, juniors and seniors who are attending an accredited Los Angeles County educational institution. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a permanent resident of Los Angeles County to be eligible for this award. Selection is based in a minimum 3.25 GPA and demonstrated community involvement.

Additional Information:
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.


Applicable Majors: All Fields of Study

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Ottilie Markholt Memorial Scholarship

Provided by:America In Solidarity
Deadline:April 15, 2008
Award Amount:Maximum: $1000
Awards Available:Varies
Type of Award:Scholarship
Website: www.americasolidarity.org/scholarships/2008_ottilie_markholt_scholarship
Description:
The Ottilie Markholt Memorial Scholarship is available to current high school seniors and college students. You must submit an essay of three to five pages on one of the topics listed on the sponsor's website. Your selection is based on service to your community, merit of your essay, grades and activities.

Additional Information:
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.


Applicable Majors:All Fields of Study

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