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 703-267-125
Requirements: Contest is open for students 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.
The Ron Brown Scholar Program
Deadline: Jan. 9
Award: $10,000 for four years
Contact: ronbrown.org or 434-964-1588
Requirements: For African-American high school seniors with high academics who demonstrate financial need. Visit Web site for more details.
Chair Scholars National Program
Deadline: Feb. 28
Award: $3,000-5,000 per year (max: $20,000)
Contact: www.chairscholars.org or 813-926-0544
Requirements: High school seniors with a 3.0 GPA who demonstrates a strong financial need. For application and essay details, visit Web site.
