Prizes and Awards scholarships : Listed alphabetically

A list of national and international scholarship opportunities for outstanding undergraduates and recent graduates.

For more information on any of these scholarships, contact Sally Lieberman or the campus contact person mentioned under a specific award.

This page lists prizes and special awards and grants.

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• Campus Compact Frank Newman Leadership Awards

  Deadline (YR.MM.DD): 2009.01 (Expected U of M deadline for 2009 awards)
  Undergraduate Sophomore Junior Prizes and Awards

  Supports students with demonstrated financial need who have shown exceptional civic leadership potential through public and community service and scholastic achievement. Extremely competitive; one $5000 award nationwide to a student at a four-year institution. SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS may apply. Citizenship is open. Campus nomination is required; the U may nominate one candidate. Campus contact: Laurel Hirt, Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC), 345 Fraser Hall, 612-626-2044, hirtx002@umn.edu. Further information is available at the Campus Compact website.

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• Carpe Diem Foundation Scholarships

  Deadline (YR.MM.DD): 2009.05 (Expected, for 2009 awards)
  Freshman Undergraduate Sophomore Junior Prizes and Awards

  Honors high school seniors and college students for outstanding achievements, leadership, and commitment to community service. Applicants may be high school seniors or college students currently in their FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORE, or JUNIOR year. Must be a U.S. citizen attending a U.S. accredited educational institution. Selection criteria include demonstrated character, outstanding achievements, exceptional leadership ability, a serious commitment to community service, academics, and potential to improve the quality of human life. Some priority is given to candidates whose parents are employed in education, government, or other areas of public service. 12-24 grants will be awarded for $2500-$5000 per year and are usable for tuition, room and board, books or other academic expenses. There is an application fee. Campus contact: Sally Lieberman, liebe001@umn.edu. Further information and application forms are available at the Carpe Diem Foundation website.
  

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• Glamour Magazine's Top Ten College Women

  Deadline (YR.MM.DD): 2008.12.01
  Undergraduate Junior Prizes and Awards

  Recognizes exceptional achievements and academic excellence of female college JUNIORS. Selection criteria include outstanding academic record and leadership roles on campus and in the community. Applicants must be full-time Juniors; citizenship is open. Winners receive a $3000 prize, a trip to New York, a meeting with top female professionals, and recognition in the June 2009 issue. Campus contact: Sally Lieberman, liebe001@umn.edu. Application forms are available at Glamour Magazine's website.

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• Huntington Public Service Awards

  Deadline (YR.MM.DD): 2009.02.13
  Internship Senior Abroad Experience Prizes and Awards

  Provides an annual stipend of $10,000 for a graduating SENIOR to pursue public service anywhere in the world. Citizenship is open. One to two awards nationwide. Campus contact: Sally Lieberman, liebe001@umn.edu. Further information and application forms are available at the Huntington Public Service Award website.

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• USA Today's All-USA College Academic Team

  Deadline (YR.MM.DD): 2008.11 (Expected)
  Sophomore Junior Senior Prizes and Awards

  Honors 60 undergraduates each year for outstanding accomplishments. The 20 “first team” winners receive a $2500 cash prize and are featured in a special edition of USA-Today in February. Applicants must be full-time SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, or SENIORS. Citizenship is open. Criteria include excellent academics, leadership, service, and an outstanding, original academic or intellectual product or endeavor. Campus contact: Sally Lieberman, liebe001@umn.edu. Information and application materials are available during the application period at the USA Today website.
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• Wiesel Prize in Ethics

  Deadline (YR.MM.DD): 2008.12.19
  Junior Senior Prizes and Awards

  Annual essay contest challenges college students to analyze urgent ethical issues confronting them in today's complex world. Contestants must be full-time JUNIORS or SENIORS at U.S. institutions. Citizenship is open. First prize $5000; second and third prize, and two honorable mentions, also awarded. Campus contact: Sally Lieberman, liebe001@umn.edu. Information and application materials are available at the Ellie Wiesel Foundation.

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