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Scholarship NameAward
$2,000
Deadline
May 31
Offered by
College Prowler
Description
Students can use the money to help cover tuition, housing, meal plans, books, computers, or any education-related expenses.
How to apply
Applications are available online.
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$1,000 Moolahspot Scholarship$1,000
Deadline
August 31
Renewable
No
Offered by
MoolahSPOT
2713 Newlands Avenue
Belmont, CA 94002
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Students must be at least 16 years or older and plan to attend or currently attend college or graduate school. Applicants may study any major or plan to enter any career field at any accredited college or graduate school. A short essay is required.
How to apply
Applications are available only online.
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$1,500 College JumpStart ScholarshipUp to $1,500
Deadline
October 17
Renewable
No
Offered by
College JumpStart Scholarship Fund
4546 B10 El Camino Real
No. 325
Los Altos, CA 94022
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be 10th, 11th or 12th grade high school, college, or adult students. Applicants may study any major and attend any college in the U.S. Applicants must be legal residents of the U.S. and complete the online application form including the required personal statement. The award may be used for tuition, room and board, books or any related educational expense.
How to apply
Applications are available online.
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Advancing Aspirations Global ScholarshipUp to $5,000
Deadline
July 27
Renewable
No
Offered by
Womenetics
99 West Paces Ferry Road NW
Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30305
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents. They must be undergraduate students at an accredited postsecondary institution and write a 2,500-word essay on a sponsor-determined topic. Selection is based on essay presentation, thoroughness and quality of research.
How to apply
Application instructions are available online. A registration form and essay are required.
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Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship$1,000
Deadline
June 29
Renewable
No
Offered by
Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship Fund Inc.
P.O. Box 140900
Gainesville, FL 32614
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be entering or current full-time college students at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university. They must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, integrity and excellence in diversity. Selection is based on character, financial need and the applicant's potential to impact his or her community.
How to apply
Applications are available online. An application form, essay, personal statement, one recommendation letter and resume are required.
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$10,000
Deadline
May 31
Offered by
Scholarship Points
Description
ScholarshipPoints.com will give away over $100,000 in free college scholarships this year including a $1,000 scholarship every month! Deadline for the next $1,000 scholarship is 5/31/13. Apply now!
How to apply
Applications are available online.
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Big Dig Scholarship$3,000
Deadline
June 1
Renewable
No
Offered by
Antique Trader
4216 Pacific Coast Highway
#302
Torrance, CA 90505
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be current undergraduate freshmen or sophomores or must be graduating high school seniors who are planning to enroll in college during the year following the application due date year. They must write an essay on a sponsor-defined question that relates to antiques. Selection is based on the content, grammatical correctness and originality of the essay.
How to apply
Application instructions are available online. An essay is required.
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Blogging ScholarshipUp to $10,000
Deadline
November 14
Renewable
No
Offered by
CollegeScholarships.org
150 Caldecott Lane #8
Oakland, CA 94618
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must maintain blogs with unique and interesting information. They must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are currently enrolled full-time in a U.S. institution of higher learning. Winners must agree to have their name and blog listed on the website.
How to apply
Applications are available online. An essay is required.
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Charles Shafae' Scholarship $500
Deadline
May 1
Renewable
No
Offered by
Papercheck

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Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be legal residents of the U.S. or must hold a valid student visa and be enrolled as full-time undergraduates at an accredited U.S. four-year postsecondary institution. They must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher, must be in good academic standing and must write an essay that addresses a question that has been predetermined by the scholarship sponsor. Selection is based on the strength of the essay.
How to apply
Application instructions are available online. An entry form and essay are required.
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CIA Undergraduate Scholarship ProgramAnnual salary including benefits and up to $18,000 for tuition
Deadline
August 1-October 15
Renewable
No
Offered by
Central Intelligence Agency
Office of Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20505
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be high school seniors or college sophomores. High school students must have an SAT score of 1000 or higher or an ACT score of 21 or higher, while all applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, defined as a household income of less than $70,000 for a family of four or $80,000 for a family of five or more. They must meet all criteria for regular CIA employees, including security checks and medical examinations. Applicants must commit to a work experience each summer during college and agree to CIA employment for 1.5 times the length of their CIA-sponsored scholarship.
How to apply
Applications are available online. A resume, SAT/ACT scores, family income information, copy of FAFSA or Student Aid Report, transcript and two letters of recommendation are required.
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$1,000
Deadline
May 31
Offered by
HS Survey
Description
Take a short survey about your high school for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship.
How to apply
Applications are available online.
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Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Education ScholarshipVaries
Deadline
June 1
Renewable
No
Offered by
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
1720 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants do NOT need to be African American but must reside or attend school in a congressional district represented by a CBC member. Students must be attending or planning to attend school on a full-time basis. Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA, and they must demonstrate leadership and community service participation.
How to apply
Applications are available online.
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Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship Award$1,500
Deadline
June 30
Renewable
No
Offered by
Delete Cyberbullying
2261 Market Street #291
San Francisco, CA 94114
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and attending or planning to attend an accredited U.S. college or university for undergraduate or graduate studies. Applicants must also be a high school, college or graduate student or a student planning to enter college.
How to apply
Applications are available online. An application form and an essay are required.
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Directron.com College Scholarship$300-$1,000
Deadline
May 1
Renewable
No
Offered by
Directron
10402 Harwin Drive
Houston, TX 77036
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be high school seniors or current college students and submit an essay on the provided topic related to computers. Essays are judged on academic merit (50 percent) and originality and creativity (50 percent). Photos are not required but recommended.
How to apply
No application is required. Applicants should send their contact information and essays to information@directron.com.
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Discus Awards College Scholarships$2,000
Deadline
Monthly
Renewable
No
Offered by
Discus Awards
7101 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 750
Bethesda, MD 20814
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be U.S.-based high school students who have involvement or achievements in at least three of the following areas: academics, arts, athletics, community service, faith, government, green, technology, work or other achievements. Students may be in grades 9 to 12. Selection is based on merit.
How to apply
Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required.
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$1,000
Deadline
May 31
Offered by
Cappex
Description
Eligibility: Currently enrolled in a high school or college, or plan to enroll in the next 12 months.
How to apply
Applications are available online.
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Dream Deferred Essay Contest on Civil Rights in the Mideast$500-$2,000
Deadline
May 27
Renewable
No
Offered by
Hands Across the Mideast Support Alliance
263 Huntington Avenue, #315
Boston, MA 02115
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Entrants must be age 25 or younger at the time of the entry deadline. They must be living in an Arab League nation, the U.S., Afghanistan or Iran. They must write an essay of 600 to 1,500 words responding to one of the civil rights topics presented in the official entry rules. Selection is based on the strength and relevance of the essay response.
How to apply
Applications are available online. The completion of an online essay submission form is required.
Apply »
Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund Varies
Deadline
May 15
Renewable
No
Offered by
Families of Freedom c/o Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way
P.O. Box 297
St. Peter, MN 56082
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be dependent children, spouses or domestic partners of 9/11 victims. Children of victims must enroll in a postsecondary program by age 24 and must continue studies uninterrupted after their 24th birthday to continue to receive assistance. Spouses and domestic partners can apply through the year 2012. Financial need is required.
How to apply
Applications are available online. An application form, copy of most recent tax return, transcript and copy of school billing statement are required.
Apply »
Family Travel Forum Teen Travel Writing Scholarship$200-$1,000
Deadline
August 1
Renewable
No
Offered by
Family Travel Forum
891 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10025
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be members of the TravelBIGO.com online community and be between the ages of 13 and 18. They must be in grades 8 through 12 and must be attending a U.S. or Canadian high school, U.S. or Canadian junior high school, U.S. home school or an American school located outside of the U.S. They must submit an essay about a significant travel experience that occurred within the past three years and that happened when the applicant was between the ages of 12 and 18. Selection is based on originality, quality of storytelling and grammar.
How to apply
Application instructions are available online. An essay submission form and essay are required.
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From Failure to Promise Essay Contest$500-$1,500
Deadline
July 31
Renewable
No
Offered by
From Failure to Promise
P.O. Box 352
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be high school seniors, undergraduate students or graduate students who are enrolled at or planning to enroll at an accredited U.S. college or university. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must submit an essay discussing how the book "From Failure to Promise: An Uncommon Path to Professoriate" has impacted their pursuit of success. Selection is based on essay originality, presentation and quality of research.
How to apply
Applications are available online. An application form, transcript and essay are required.
Apply »
$1,000
Deadline
May 31
Offered by
CP Survey
Description
Open to all college students and recent alumni. Take a short survey about your school for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship.
How to apply
Applications are available online.
Apply »
Fulbright GrantsVaries
Deadline
October 17
Renewable
No
Offered by
U.S. Department of State
Office of Academic Exchange Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
U.S. Department of State, SA-44
301 4th Street SW, Room 234
Washington, DC 20547
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be graduate students, scholars or professionals. Funds are generally used to support students in university teaching, advanced research, graduate study or teaching in elementary and secondary schools.
How to apply
Applications are available online.
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Gen and Kelly Tanabe Student Scholarship$1,000
Deadline
July 31
Renewable
No
Offered by
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship Program
2713 Newlands Avenue
Belmont, CA 94002
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be 9th-12th grade high school students, college students or graduate school students who are legal U.S. residents. Students may study any major and attend any college in the U.S.
How to apply
Applications are available online.
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Go! Study Abroad Scholarship$1,000
Deadline
September 15
Renewable
No
Offered by
Go! Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship
2680 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be current college or graduate students who have been accepted into a study abroad program for the coming academic year. Selection is based on application creativity and display of analytical thinking.
How to apply
Applications are available online. An application form and essay are required.
Apply »
Go! Volunteer Abroad Scholarship$1,000
Deadline
September 15
Renewable
No
Offered by
Go! Overseas Volunteer Abroad Scholarship
2680 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be accepted into a volunteer abroad program. Selection is based on application creativity and display of analytical thinking.
How to apply
Applications are available online. An application form and essay are required.
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$500
Deadline
May 31
Offered by
CollegeMapper
Description
CollegeMapper can help you build a resume, manage your college applications and essays, and so much more. Simply register for an account, and you're entered to win!
How to apply
Applications are available online.
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Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program$20,000
Deadline
October 25
Renewable
No
Offered by
Horatio Alger Association
Attn.: Scholarship Department
99 Canal Center Plaza
Alexandria, VA 22314
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must enter college the fall following their high school graduation, be in need of financial aid ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred) and be involved in extracurricular and community activities.
How to apply
Applications are available online.
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Joe Foss Institute Essay Scholarship Program$250-$5,000
Deadline
October 9
Renewable
No
Offered by
Joe Foss Institute
14415 North 73rd Street
Suite 109
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and be high school students or recent high school graduates. They must befriend a veteran and submit a 1,500-word essay on the experience. Previous grand prize winners are ineligible. Selection is based on essay creativity, clarity and grammar.
How to apply
Entry instructions are available online. A cover sheet and essay are required.
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Marshall Memorial FellowshipVaries
Deadline
June 1
Renewable
No
Offered by
German Marshall Fund of the United States
1744 R Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be nominated by a recognized leader in their communities or professional fields. They must be between 28 and 40 years of age and demonstrate achievement within their profession, civic involvement and leadership. They must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents or be permanent citizens of one of the 38 countries listed on the scholarship page. European applicants will visit the United States for their fellowship opportunities. Candidates should have little or no previous experience traveling through Europe. Fellows visit five or six cities and meet with policy makers, business professionals and other community leaders.
How to apply
Applications are available online.
Apply »
Marshall ScholarVaries
Deadline
October
Renewable
No
Offered by
Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission

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Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who expect to earn a degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. with a minimum 3.7 GPA. Students may apply in one of eight regions in the U.S.
How to apply
Contact your regional center at the address listed on the website.
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$2,000
Deadline
May 31
Offered by
CaptainU
Description
CaptainU helps simplify the recruiting process by helping you connect with over 16,000 college coaches and make a college team! Register for a free account with CaptainU for a chance to win this scholarship.
How to apply
Applications are available online.
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Nancy Reagan Pathfinder Scholarships$2,500
Deadline
June 1
Renewable
No
Offered by
National Federation of Republican Women
124 N. Alfred Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be college sophomores, juniors, seniors or master's degree students. Two one-page essays and three letters of recommendation are required. Previous winners may not reapply.
How to apply
Applications are available online. An application form, three letters of recommendation, transcript, two essays and State Federation President Certification are required.
Apply »
National College Match ProgramVaries
Deadline
September 30
Renewable
No
Offered by
QuestBridge
120 Hawthorne Avenue
Suite 103
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must have demonstrated academic excellence in the face of economic obstacles. Students of all races and ethnicities are encouraged to apply. Many past award recipients have been among the first generation in their families to attend college.
How to apply
Applications are available on the QuestBridge website in August of each year. An application form, two teacher recommendations, one counselor recommendation (Secondary School Report), a transcript and SAT and/or ACT score reports are required.
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National Merit Scholarship Program and National Achievement Scholarship Program$2,500
Deadline
October 19, PSAT test date
Renewable
No
Offered by
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 200
Evanston, IL 60201-4897
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in high school, progressing normally toward completion and planning to enter college no later than the fall following completion of high school, be U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents in the process of becoming U.S. citizens and take the PSAT/NMSQT no later than the 11th grade. Participation in the program is based on performance on the exam.
How to apply
Application is made by taking the PSAT/NMSQT test.
Apply »
Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New AmericansUp to $45,000
Deadline
November 1
Renewable
No
Offered by
Paul and Daisy Soros
400 W. 59th Street
New York, NY 10019
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be immigrants who are resident aliens, have been naturalized or are the children of two parents who have been naturalized. The potential winner of a fellowship must already have a bachelor's degree or be a college senior and must not be over the age of 30 by the application deadline.
How to apply
Applications are available online and should be submitted online.
Apply »
$1,000
Deadline
May 31
Offered by
CollegeWeek Live
Description
It's super easy. No essays. No cumbersome forms. Just register at CollegeWeekLive, search for colleges of interest to you, and you could win $1,000!
How to apply
Applications are available online.
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Proof-Reading.com Scholarship$1,500
Deadline
June 1
Renewable
No
Offered by
Proof-Reading Inc.
12 Geary Street
Suite 806
San Francisco, CA 94108
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be U.S. legal residents who are full-time students at an accredited four-year U.S. college or university. They must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and must submit an essay on a topic that has been determined by the sponsor. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application and essay.
How to apply
Applications are available online. An application form and essay are required.
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Rhodes ScholarFull Tuition plus stipend
Deadline
October 5
Renewable
No
Offered by
Rhodes Scholarship Trust
Attn.: Elliot F. Gerson
8229 Boone Boulevard, Suite 240
Vienna, VA 22182
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens between the ages of 18 and 24 and have a bachelor's degree at the time of the award. The awards provides for two to three years of study at the University of Oxford including educational costs and other expenses. Selection is extremely competitive and is based on literary and scholastic achievements, athletic achievement and character.
How to apply
Applications are available online.
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Scholarship Slam$1,000
Deadline
November 19
Renewable
No
Offered by
Power Poetry
295 E. 8th Street, Suite 3W
New York , NY 10009
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be 25 or younger and a U.S. citizen. Students submit their poem online.
How to apply
Applicants must join the website and submit their poem online.
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Stokes Educational Scholarship ProgramTuition, fees, salary and summer employment expenses
Deadline
November 15
Renewable
No
Offered by
National Security Agency (NSA)
9800 Savage Road, Suite 6779
Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6779
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Students must be seniors at the time of application, be U.S. citizens, have a 3.0 GPA, have a minimum ACT score of 25 or a minimum SAT score of 1600 and demonstrate leadership skills. Applicants must be planning to major in computer science or computer/electrical engineering.
How to apply
Applications are available online.
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$10,000
Deadline
Dec 31
Offered by
UPromise
Description
Upromise will give out more than $250,000 in scholarships this year! See how they can help you get money for college from your everyday activities.
How to apply
Applications are available online.
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Stuck at Prom Scholarship$500-$3,000
Deadline
June 13
Renewable
No
Offered by
Henkel Consumer Adhesives
32150 Just Imagine Drive
Avon, OH 44011-1355
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must attend a high school prom as a couple in the spring wearing the most original attire that they make from duct tape. Both members of the couple do not have to attend the same school. Photographs of past winners are available on the website.
How to apply
Applications are available online. Contact information, release form and prom picture are required
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SuperCollege Scholarship$1,500
Deadline
July 31
Renewable
No
Offered by
SuperCollege.com
Scholarship Dept. 673
2713 Newlands Avenue
Belmont, CA 94002
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be high school students, college undergraduates, graduate students or adult students residing in the U.S. and attending or planning to attend any accredited college or university within the next 12 months. The scholarship may be used to pay for tuition, books, room and board, computers or any education-related expenses.
How to apply
Applications are available online.
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University Language Services College Scholarship$100-$500
Deadline
October 10
Renewable
No
Offered by
University Language Services
15 Maiden Lane
Suite 300
New York, NY 10038
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must be current high school students at an accredited high school. They must submit a photo that they took while visiting a college campus along with a description of why the photo represents college life. Selection is based on the originality and creativity of the photo.
How to apply
Application instructions are available online. A photo and description are required.
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Voice of Democracy Audio Essay ContestsUp to $30,000
Deadline
November 1
Renewable
No
Offered by
Veterans of Foreign Wars
406 W. 34th Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Applicants must submit a three- to five-minute audio essay on tape or CD focused on a yearly theme. Students must be in the 9th to 12th grade in a public, private or parochial high school, home study program or overseas U.S. military school. Foreign exchange students are not eligible for the contest, and students who are age 20 or older also may not enter. Previous first place winners on the state level are ineligible.
How to apply
Applications are available online but must be submitted to a local VFW post.
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$1,000
Deadline
Jun 3
Offered by
zinch weekly
Description
Each week, Zinch posts a new question. Just write a two to three sentence answer for a chance to win $1,000!
How to apply
Applications are available online.
Apply »
Watson Travel FellowshipUp to $35,000
Deadline
November 9
Renewable
No
Offered by
Thomas J. Watson Fellowship
11 Park Place
Suite 1503
New York, NY 10007
Eligibility
Unknown may apply. Only graduating seniors from the participating colleges are eligible to apply. A list of these colleges is available online. Applicants must first be nominated by their college or university. An interview with a representative will follow. Recipients must graduate before the fellowship can begin.
How to apply
Interested students should contact their local Watson liaison to begin the application process. Once nominated, applicants must complete an online application form, project proposal and personal statement. A photo, transcripts and letters of recommendation are also required.
Apply »
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