Scholarship Name:

Hampshire College James Baldwin Scholars Program

Scholarship Description:

Scholarship offered by Hampshire College to incoming Hampshire College students.

Award Amount:

Full-tuition/fees/room/board/books

Number of Scholarships:

Multiple awards

Application Required:

Yes

Official Transcript Required:

N/A

References and Letter of Recommendations Required:

Two (2) letters of recommendation

Interview Required:

Yes

Original Essay Required:

Yes

Additional Requirements and Information:

1) Must be a member of a  traditionally underserved community; 2) Must apply for admission NLT January 15 (annually); 3) Must interview with Hampshire College NLT February 1 (annually); 4) Demonstrated financial need; 5) FAFSA required; 6) Demonstrated participation in extracurricular and community service activities; 7) One (1) guidance counselor recommendation (and school report) and one (1) academic reference required; 8) Writing sample (academic paper) required; 9) Personal statement required; 10) Transcript(s) required.

NOTE:

•  The James Baldwin Scholars Program provides scholarships to talented students from underserved communities who would benefit from a transition year before college.

• Interview and Baldwin Personal Statement deadline is February 1, 2017.

•  Applicants should contact (877) 937-4267, at least two (2) weeks in advance, to schedule an interview.

Renewable:

No

Term:

Location:

Massachusetts MA

Eligibility Requirements (Check all that apply):

Online application

Additional Applicant Requirements:

Must be an incoming freshman

Category (Select all that apply):

Race, Ethnicity, Need-based, Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, School/College

Web Site:

https://www.hampshire.edu/admissions/james-baldwin-scholars-program

Point of Contact:

                                 January 15  (receipt date) (annually)

Scholarship Name:

Siemens Foundation Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology Scholarship

Scholarship Description:

Scholarship offered by the Siemens Foundation to high school students.

Award Amount:

$1,000.00 – $100,000.00

Number of Scholarships:

Multiple awards

Application Required:

Yes

Official Transcript Required:

N/A

References and Letter of Recommendations Required:

One (1) Mentor required

Interview Required:

No

Original Essay Required:

Yes

Additional Requirements and Information:

1) Interested students can compete as an individual or as a member of a two or three person team; 2) Must be enrolled in one (1) of the following:

• High school (grades 9-12) in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Wake and Midway Islands, or the Marianas;

• Department of Defense Education Activity (“DoDEA”) school;

• Foreign school as an exchange student or because your
parent or guardian lives and works abroad;

•Homeschool, provided that signatures are obtained from the school district responsible for such programs. applicant’s state does not require district supervision, the parent or guardian responsible for the homeschooling must sign the appropriate forms.

3) Research project required; 4) Abstract and Executive Summary required; 5) Mentor form required; 6) Scholarships awarded as follows: Scholarships for winning projects range from $1,000.00 to $100,000.00.

NOTE:

• Students submitting individual projects must be in good standing, enrolled in, and be in their last year of high school (grade 12).

• Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Renewable:

No

Term:

State:

Nationwide

Eligibility Requirements (Check all that apply):

Online application

Additional Applicant Requirements:

Must be a high school student

Category (Select all that apply):

Merit-based, Major/Field of Study

Web Site:

https://siemenscompetition.discoveryeducation.com/

Point of Contact:

September 20, 2016 (NLT 11:59 p.m.) (receipt date)