Project Vote Smart National Internship Program

Provided By:Project Vote Smart

Deadline:Varies

Type of Award: ScholarshipAmount:VariesAwards

Available:Unspecified

Website:http://www.votesmart.org/program_internships.php

Description:The Project Vote Smart National Internship Program is open to students who would like to help American citizens educate themselves about elected officials and candidates. Interns work full - time as temporary staff members. The majority of interns work in the research, key votes, and political courage test departments. However, there are a limited number of positions available in membership, information technology, and occasionally in news and publications.

Applicable Majors:
American Government and Politics (United States)
Information Technology
Journalism
Law (LL.B., J.D.)
Political Communication
Political Science and Government
Pre-Law Studies
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
Publishing

Additional Information:All internships are unpaid. However, all interns receive the Barry Goldwater General Scholarship which provides free room and board for the duration of the 10-week internship. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

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CollegeTalk Scholarship

Provided By:The College Inquirer

Deadline:August 14, 2011

Type of Award:Scholarship

Amount:$750

Awards Available:Unspecified

Website:http://collegeinquirer.com/scholarship/

Description:The CollegeTalk Scholarship is available to students ages 16 and older. To be considered, you must, in 600 words or less, tell who you want as your president from 2012 to 2016.

Applicable Majors:
All Fields of Study

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Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship

Provided By:Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship Fund

Deadline:June 01, 2011

Type of Award:Scholarship

Amount:$1000

Awards Available:2

Website:http://www.akmsf.com/

Description:The Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate students pursuing post - secondary study. You must submit a 750 - word essay answering the following question: "What does the phrase 'The American Dream' mean to you, and how do you embody 'The American Dream'? A 500 - word personal statement, two letters of recommendation, and a copy of your academic transcript are also required.

Applicable Majors:All Fields of Study

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Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship

Provided By:Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

Deadline:Varies

Type of Award:Scholarship

Amount:$10000

Awards Available:3

Website:http://www.emmysfoundation.org/fred-rogers-memorial-scholarship

Description:The Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students at accredited colleges and universities who demonstrate a commitment, through coursework or experience, to any combination of at least two of the following fields: early childhood education, child development/child psychology, film/television production, music, or animation. You must have the ultimate goal of working in the field of children's media to be considered for this award. This award will support research on the relationship between children's use of media and learning, development of program concepts or extended development, and a professional internship in an organization that is relevant to your goal. Two letters of recommendation are required.

Applicable Majors:Animation, Interactive, Video Graphics and Special Effects

Child Development

Cinematography and Film/Video Production

Clinical Child Psychology

Developmental and Child Psychology

Early Childhood Education

Education/Teaching of Early Childhood Special Education

Educational/Instructional Media Design

Illustration

Kindergarten/PreSchool Education

Music Theory and Composition

School Librarian/Media Specialist

Video and Photographic Arts

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"...No Excuses Wear" Student Athlete Annual Scholarship

Provided By:No Excuses Wear

Deadline:August 01, 2011

Type of Award:Scholarship

Amount:Varies

Awards Available:Unspecified

Website:http://noexcuseswear.com/scholarships2.html

Description:The "...No Excuses Wear" Student Athlete Annual Scholarship is available to student - athletes. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. You must also demonstrate involvement in school and community service activities.

Applicable Majors:All Fields of Study

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Randy Pausch Scholarship

Provided By:Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences

Deadline:June 30, 2011

Type of Award:Scholarship

Amount:$2500

Awards Available:4

Website:http://www.interactive.org

Description:The Randy Pausch Scholarship is open to full - time students who are pursuing careers specializing in the development of interactive entertainment. You must be attending an accredited U.S. college or university during the 2011 - 2012 academic year and have a minimum 3.3 GPA to be eligible for this award.

Applicable Majors:
Animation, Interactive, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Computer Graphics
Graphic Design

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BBG Communications Scholarship

Provided By:Breylan Communications

Deadline:June 30, 2011

Type of Award:Scholarship

Amount:$1000

Awards Available:Unspecified

Website:http://www.breylancommunications.com/bbgcommunications/132/bbg_communications_scholarship.php

Description:The BBG Communications Scholarship is available to students between the ages of 16 and 21 who are currently in or will be attending an institution of higher education in the Fall of 2011. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award. Two essays are also required.

Applicable Majors:All Fields of Study

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