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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): 2010.02 (Expected U of M deadline for 2010 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.
°Carpe Diem Foundation Scholarships
Deadline (YR.MM.DD): 2010.05 (Expected, for 2010 awards)Recognizes 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 scholarships will be awarded for $1500 per year (renewable for up to four years) 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): 2009.12.1Recognizes academic excellence, leadership experience, and involvement in campus and community affairs of female college JUNIORS. Applicants must be full-time Juniors with outstanding academic records; citizenship is open. Winners receive a $3000 prize, a trip to New York, a meeting with top female professionals, and recognition in the magazine. Campus contact: Sally Lieberman, liebe001@umn.edu. Application forms will be available in the fall from the University Honors Program, 20 Nicholson Hall, and at Glamour Magazine's website. Click here for recent recipients.
°Huntington Public Service Awards
Deadline (YR.MM.DD): 2010.02.15Provides a stipend of $10,000 for a graduating SENIOR to pursue one year of 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.
°USA TODAY's All-USA College Academic Awards
Deadline (YR.MM.DD): 2009.12 (Expected, for 2010 awards)Recognizes full-time JUNIORS and SENIORS who not only excel academically but extend their reach beyond the classroom to benefit society. Selection criteria include grades, academic rigor, leadership, activities, and the student's essay describing his or her most outstanding intellectual endeavor. Winners are featured in USA Today in March and recieve an award of $2500. 20 winners nationwide. Students begin the application process via the online nomination form, and ask a faculty member or advisor to nominate them. Campus contact: Sally Lieberman, liebe001@umn.edu. Further information and access to the online nomination form will available in the fall at the USA TODAY website.
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Click here for recent recipientsWiesel Prize in Ethics
Deadline (YR.MM.DD): 2010.01.08Annual 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 will be available in the fall at the Ellie Wiesel Foundation.
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