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Other Scholarship Opportunities

Note: Information concerning private aid programs is presented on this page for the convenience of Villanova University students. The University does not endorse, sponsor, or have any role in the administration of these private aid programs, and therefore disclaims any responsibility or liability for the information provided.

Title:Sallie Mae Fund
Sponsor:  The Sallie Mae Fund
Eligibility:To be eligible for Sallie Mae Fund scholarship programs, students must be accepted and plan to enroll as an undergraduate at a Title IV eligible, approved, accredited, postsecondary, two- or four-year college or university, vocational or technical school in the United States or Puerto Rico, and meet program-specific eligibility requirements.
Award: Varies
How to Apply: Apply online  www.salliemaefund.org
Due Date: Varies

Title:Sallie Mae Education 911 Fund
Sponsor:  The Sallie Mae Fund
Eligibility:Children of those who were killed or permanently disabled in the attacks. This fund also provides grants, which enable spouses of those who were killed or deemed permanently disabled in the attacks to pay off their Sallie Mae education loans.
Award: Varies
How to Apply: Apply online  www.salliemaefund.org
Due Date: N/A

Title:National Society of Collegiate Scholars Scholarships
Sponsor:  National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Eligibility:Various Scholarships are awarded to student members of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Award: Varies
How to Apply: Apply online  www.nscs.org
Due Date: N/A

Title:National Research Council Associateship Programs
Sponsor:  The National Academies
Eligibility:Aassociateships for research in the fields of chemistry, earth and atmospheric sciences, engineering, applied sciences, computer sciences, life and medical sciences, mathematics, space and planetary sciences, and physics. Postdoctoral awards are made for one or two years and renewable for a maximum of three years.
Award: Varies
How to Apply: Information available online at  www.national-academies.org/rap
Due Date: Varies

Title:Marian J. Wettrick Charitable Foundation
Sponsor:  Marian J. Wettrick Charitable Foundation
Eligibility:Ffemale students graduating from a Pennsylvania college or university and who have gained admission and subsequently attend a Pennsylvania medical school and for internships at accredited medical teaching hospitals.
Award: Varies
How to Apply: Information available at  Marian J. Wettrick Charitable Foundation, P.O. Bxo 229, Doudersport, PA 16915-0229
Due Date: Varies

Title:STEM Scholarships for Underrepresented Minorities
Sponsor:  The National Society of High School Scholars Foundation
Eligibility:High school seniors entering college to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The scholarships are for entering college freshmen who belong to the following underrepresented groups: African American, Hispanic, Native American, and females.
Award: $1,000
How to Apply: More information and applications available at  http://www.nshssfoundation.org/programs/default.html
Due Date: May 15 2008

Title:SAP America Scholarship Program
Sponsor:  SAP America, Inc.
Eligibility:Junior or Senior students for 2008-09; must be pursuing a bachelors degree in: Business, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering.
Award: $10,000
How to Apply: Information available at  http://www.sap.com/usa/company/citizenship/index.epx
Due Date: May 30 2008

Title:The Sallied Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship
Sponsor:  The Sallie Mae Fund
Eligibility:Program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are accepted or enrolled as full-time undergraduate students. Minimum 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) to be eligible to apply.
Award: Varies
How to Apply: Application/guidelines available at  http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/Unmet_need.html
Due Date: May 31 2008

Title:The Journyx Excellence In Project Accounting Philosophy Essay Scholarship 2008
Sponsor:  Journyx
Eligibility:Students interested in project accounting technology industry
Award: $500
How to Apply: Information available at  http://www.journyx.com/company/scholarship.html
Due Date: June 1 2008

Title:Carpenters' Company 2008 Scholarship Application Form
Sponsor:  The Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia
Eligibility:Awarded to a full-time student in his/her third or fourth year of an accredited degree program in Architecture, Structural Engineering, or Construction Engineering/Management.
Award: $5,000
How to Apply: Applications available in Office of Financial Assistance, Kennedy Hall 
Due Date: June 1 2008

Title:John Gyles Education Awards
Sponsor:  John Gyles Education Award Program
Eligibility:Demonstrate financial need; full Canadian or American citizenship required
Award: $3,000
How to Apply: Applications available at  www.johngyleseducationcenter.com
Due Date: June 1 2008

Title:AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students
Sponsor:  The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Eligibility:Open to graduate and undergraduate minority accounting students.
Award: $5,000
How to Apply: Apply online  http://ceae.aicpa.org/
Due Date: June 2 2008

Title:The Dudley & Sylvia Kramer Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor:  The Arc of York County
Eligibility:Resident of York County, Pennsylvania. Currently engaged in an educational pursuit with a goal of working with persons with mental retardation. The student may also currently be working with persons with mental retardation.
Award: $750
How to Apply: Applications available at  www.thearcofyorkcounty.org
Due Date: June 6 2008

Title:BigSun Scholarship
Sponsor:  The Big Sun Athletic Organization
Eligibility:The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute.
Award: $500
How to Apply: Information available at  http://www.bigsunathletics.com/
Due Date: June 20 2008

Title:Abbott and Fenner Scholarships
Sponsor:  Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants
Eligibility:Students between ages of 16 and 30; high school seniors or college students.
Award: $1,000
How to Apply: Information available at  http://www.abbottandfenner.com
Due Date: June 20 2008

Title:National Academy Scholarships
Sponsor:  National Academy for Nuclear Training
Eligibility:Juniors & seniors in nuclear engineering, power generation health physics, electrical or mechanical engineering, or chemical engineering.
Award: $2,500
How to Apply: Information available at  ww.nei.org/nantscholarships
Due Date: July 2 2008

Title:AES Engineering Scholarship
Sponsor:  AES Engineers
Eligibility:Information available on their web site.
Award: $500
How to Apply: Information available at  www.aesengineers.com
Due Date: September 15 2008

Title:Addison H. Gibson Foundation Loan
Sponsor:  Addison H. Gibson Foundation
Eligibility:Maximum of $12,000 to undergrads; max of $18,000 for grads (includes undergrad loans); must live in western PA; degree seeking student with financial need.
Award: Varies
How to Apply: Information available at  ldunbar@gibson-fnd.org
Due Date: N/A

Title:Chi Eta Phi Sorority - Theta Chapter
Sponsor:  Chi Eta Phi Sorority
Eligibility:Show academic promise.
Award: Varies
How to Apply: Apply Online  www.chietaphi.com
Due Date: N/A

Title:Masonic Home of New Jersey
Sponsor:  Masonic Home of New Jersey
Eligibility:Be of the Jewish faith.
Award: $2,000/yr up to 4 years
How to Apply: Apply Online  www.njfreemasonry.org
Due Date: N/A

Title:Nursing Education Loan Repayment Agreement
Sponsor:  Div. of Health Services
Eligibility:Maintain good grades.
Award: 60% of loan 2 years, 85% of loan 3 years.
How to Apply: Apply Online  www.pheaa.org
Due Date: N/A

Title:PSNA Scholarship
Sponsor:  PA State Nurses' Association
Eligibility:BSN & MSN candidates
Award: $500 (BSN) $1,000 (MSN)
How to Apply: Apply Online  www.pnsa.org
Due Date: N/A

Title:Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship
Sponsor:  Villanova University School of Nursing
Eligibility:MS student, full-time or part-time. If part-time, must graduate within 12 months of receiving funds. All tracks, except clinical case manager and nurse anesthesia students currently beyond the first 12 months of study. Post master's certificate tracks eligible. GPA 3.0 or higher. US citizen, non-citizen national or foreign national possessing visa permitting permanent residence in US.
Award: Tuition fees, monthly stipend
How to Apply: Contact the Dean's Office in the College of Nursing 
Due Date: N/A

Title:Sigma Theta Tau International Research Grant
Sponsor:  Sigma Theta Tau
Eligibility:Member of Sigma Theta Tau. Research Proposal, intent and ability to do study.
Award: Up to $3,000
How to Apply: Apply Online  www.nursingsociety.org
Due Date: N/A

Title:Soroptomist International of the Americas
Sponsor:  Soroptomist International
Eligibility:Mature Women, Heads of Households
Award:
How to Apply: Apply Online  www.soroptimist.org
Due Date: N/A

Title:Southeastern Pennsylvania League for Nursing Inc.
Sponsor:  Southeastern Pennsylvania League for Nursing Inc.
Eligibility:Professional Nursing Student enrolled in Southeastern PA program
Award:
How to Apply: Apply Online  www.nln.org
Due Date: N/A

Title:Emergency Nurses Association
Sponsor:  Emergency Nurses Association
Eligibility:All scholarship applicants MUST be EDNA members for at least 12 months prior to applying and MUST be currently licensed Registered Nurses.
Award:
How to Apply: Apply Online  www.ena.org
Due Date: N/A

Title:Nurse Anesthesia Traineeship
Sponsor:  Villanova University School of Nursing
Eligibility:MSN student, full-time
Award:
How to Apply: Contact the Dean's Office in the College of Nursing 
Due Date: N/A

Title:Nursing Excellence Fellowship Grant
Sponsor:  National Hemophilia Foundation
Eligibility:RN's or Graduates
Award: $20,000 per research or clinical project (Conduct nursing research or clinical projects in bleeding disorders). 12-18 month term
How to Apply: Apply Online   www.hemophilia.org
Due Date: N/A

Title:Scholarship Fund for Nursing Educators
Sponsor:  NLN Foundation for Nursing education, an affiliate of the National League for Nursing (NLN) and Johnson & Johnson
Eligibility:Nursing school candidates
Award: Unspecified
How to Apply: Dennis Hartenstine at (212) 812-0329 or  www.discovernursing.com
Due Date: N/A

Title:Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund
Sponsor:  Citizens' Scholarship Fund of America (CSFA)
Eligibility:Dependent children age 24 or younger or spouses of persons who were killed or are permanently disabled as a direct result of the terrorist attacks in the United States on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, including rescue workers Applicants may be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States Scholarships will be offered to applicants who demonstrate financial need--school costs, family's ability to pay expenses, and other aid will be considered Scholarships for undergraduate study only Spouses of victims must apply within ten years
Award: Varies
How to Apply: Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund, CSFA, 505 Riverview Road, P.O. Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082, phone: 1-877-862-0136 
Due Date: N/A

Title:Bridge to Tomorrow Grant Program
Sponsor:  Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Eligibility:Students who have experienced the loss of a parent or spouse as a result of anthrax exposure Grants offered for undergraduate study an any 2-year, 4-year, technical, or trade school in the United States Grant will replace loans and/or work study obligations and will cover tuition, required fees, books, room and board, and additional education expenses Students must submit a new application for each school term
Award: Up to $15,000 per semester
How to Apply: (800) 498-6478 or  www.jackkentcookefoundation.org
Due Date: N/A

Title:AmeriCorps
Sponsor:  AmeriCorps
Eligibility:College graduate willing to join AmeriCorps for 1 year
Award: Education Award: of $4,725 to pay back student loans, student loan forbearance or deferment, Payment of accrued interest on a student loan forbearance by AmeriCorps, Modest living allowance, Health care during time of service
How to Apply: Apply online at  www.americorps.org
Due Date: N/A

Title:Police Corps Scholarships
Sponsor:  US Department of Justice
Eligibility:Must be a student enrolled full-time in a four year college pursuing a bachelors degree in any major, A student in school in one state may apply to join the Police Corps and serve four years as a Police officer in another state, Police Corps provides scholarships on a competitive basis to students who agree to earn their bachelor's degrees, complete approved Police Corps training, and then serve for four years on patrol, as assigned, with law enforcement agencies in areas of great need
Award: $7,500 per year ($30,000 maximum)
How to Apply: U.S. Department of Justice Response Center at (800) 421-6770 or  www.ojp.usdoj.gov/opclee
Due Date: N/A

Title:Graduate Award
Sponsor:  2006 Lighthouse International Scholarships
Eligibility:For college graduates or college seniors planning to pursue a graduate-level program may apply at any time immediately prior to, or during, their course of study; Applicants must be legally blind; Applicants are not required to demonstrate financial need.
Award:
How to Apply:  
Due Date:

Title:National League for Nursing (NLN)
Sponsor:  Johnson & Johnson
Eligibility:Undergraduate, Graduate and Continuing Education Students
Award: Varies
How to Apply: Contact the Dean's Office in the College of Nursing  www.discovernursing.com
Due Date:

Title:2008 Army Nurse Corps Association Scholarship Program
Sponsor:  Army Nurse Corps Association
Eligibility:Priority is given to applicants who plan to enter the Army Nurse Corps of active duty, Army Reserve or National Guard. Students who have previously served in the United States Army, Army reserves or National Guard. Also students who are members of ANCA and are currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate nursing programs. However these students may not be funded by the United States Army, Army Reserves or National Guard (i.e Army ROTC). Applications for this scholarship must be completed by the college or university
Award: 3000
How to Apply: You may contact Larry Moss at larrymoss@aol.com or education@e-anca.org. Army Nurse Corps Association, PO Box 39235, San Antonio, TX 78218-1235, Phone 210-650-3534 
Due Date: May 15 2008