The American Meteorological Society administers an array of graduate fellowships and undergraduate scholarships with the support of its members, corporations, and government agencies nationwide. The fellowships and scholarships help further the education of outstanding graduate and undergraduate students pursuing a career in the atmospheric and related oceanic or hydrologic sciences.

At Minority Nurse, we believe the baccalaureate is the degree that opens the most doors of opportunity for nurses of color. That’s why we offer an annual scholarship program to help outstanding students complete their studies leading to a BSN degree. To date, we have awarded nearly 40 scholarships, totaling $32,000, to nursing students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to academic excellence and community service.

Fireside Catholic Publishing understands the important role that Catholic education plays. Now in its 20th year, the Fireside Essay Scholarship was created to recognize students who have embraced religious education.

This scholarship is designed to assist Avon Representatives who are enrolled (or who plan to enroll) in an undergraduate or graduate course of study leading to a degree in a field that allows them to advance their careers. Up to 150 scholarship awards of either $1,500 or $2,500 each will be granted. The $1,500 awards are for students attending an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school on a part-time (less than 12 credits/term) basis. The $2,500 awards are for students attending an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school on a full-time (12 or more credits/term) basis

The ISA is proud to award academic surf scholarships to U18 junior surfers. The Individual Scholarship Program's main objective is to provide financial support to junior surfers who demonstrate an actual need, in order to facilitate an experience in surfing while encouraging the importance of education. The money must be used to travel to surf contests, and/or upgrade their surfing equipment and to foster the junior surfer’s education.

In recognition of teachers across North America, Olive Garden has announced the topic for its 14th-annual Pasta Tales essay writing contest: “Describe a teacher who has inspired you in school and how they have impacted your life." From Monday, Oct. 19 through Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, Olive Garden’s Pasta Tales contest will give young writers in first- through 12th-grade in the U.S. and Canada the opportunity to share their stories in essays of 50 to 250 words. The contest grand prize is a three-day trip to New York City including dinner at the Olive Garden in Times Square and a $2,500 savings bond. Winners also will be chosen in each grade category and will receive a $500 savings bond and a family dinner at their local Olive Garden restaurant.

The Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC) is offering a uniform application that allows students to apply for over 400 different Oregon scholarships in one shot. Talk about easy, one stop shop!

The USA Cycling Development Foundation will once again award four collegiate scholarships in December. These scholarships are made possible by annual donations to the John Stenner and Joshua Kuck Memorial Scholarship Funds. The Joshua Kuck Memorial Scholarship was introduced in 2008 and annually awards two scholarships to student-athletes who excel in the areas of cycling safety, advocacy and education. The John Stenner Memorial Scholarship recognizes two student athletes who have excelled in the classroom and on the bike and have provided outstanding leadership for their collegiate team.

The American Society of Safety Engineers awards a number of scholarships to full-time undergraduate students pursuing a degree in occupational safety and health or closely related field.

The HSF/State Farm Insurance Scholarship Program is designed to assist graduating High School seniors obtain a bachelor's degree. In order to qualify for this scholarship students must either attend a State Farm sponsored Town Hall Meeting (THM) that is held in the Fall 2009 at East Los Angeles Roosevelt Senior High School or Santa Ana Segerstrom High School or Attend the high school where the event took place (East Los Angeles Roosevelt Senior High School or Santa Ana Segerstrom High School).