General Motors Minority Dealers Association Scholarship
Deadline: Nov. 14
Award: $500-2,500
Contact: www.gmmda.org or 248-552-9040
Requirements: For ethnic minority high school seniors who excel in academics, volunteer work and work experience. A strong personal statement is also required. Visit Web site for more details.
Alvin James Cox Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: Nov. 30
Award: $1,000
Contact: alvincoxmemorial.com
Requirements: For high school seniors planning to go to college in 2009. Students must complete a brief essay and submit it via e-mail. For more details, visit the Web site.
Erin Peterson Fund Scholarship
Deadline: Nov. 30
Award: $2,000
Contact: erinpetersonfund.org
Requirements: For high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or better who portray leadership skills and random acts of kindness. Students must complete the application and submit it via mail. For more details, visit the Web site.
NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund
Deadline: Dec. 1
Award: $1,000
Contact: nradefensefund.org or 703-267-1250
Requirements: Contest is open to students in grades K-12 (with separate categories based on grade). Students must write an essay on the topic given. Visit Web site for essay guidelines and more details.
