Operation Homefront is proud to announce Operation Homefront’s Military Spouse Scholarship Program. The scholarships will be awarded to recipients on August 15, 2009. Selection for the scholarship will be made by a panel of judges and the award will be scored in three areas: the applicant’s response to the essay question, his or her commitment to volunteerism and grade point average. Applicants must follow instructions carefully and complete the application in its entirety in order to be considered. The scholarship award is offered to spouses of uniformed service members to attend a four-year college or university, graduate school, accredited trade school, certificate program, vocational school or community college. Thirty seven scholarships are currently being offered, totaling $100,000. The winner of the grand prize scholarship will receive $10,000; two first-place award winners will receive $7,500; four second-place award winners will receive $5,000; 10 third-place award winners will receive $2,500; and 20 runners up will each receive $1,500. The scholarship funds may be used to assist with tuition, fees and books and will be paid directly to the educational institution. Applicants must resubmit an application each year they would like to be considered.

Scholarship seekers and Internet enthusiasts alike are going to love Microsoft’s newest campaign, Create Your own Internet PSA. Can you think of an affliction or problem that Internet Explorer 8 can solve? Can you create a really fun acronym for said affliction? Then you’re halfway there. Now you just need to film your own Public Service Announcement (PSA) and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $2,500 scholarship!

The New England Club Managers Association, The Original Chapter of the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) continues its dedication and support to students of hospitality studies, and those interested in the club management profession with annual granting of student scholarships.

We recognize the hard work that it takes to complete this education, and we want to provide scholarship assistance to defray some of the cost. That's why The Home Depot has established a new scholarship program for students enrolled in building and construction trade programs. The Home Depot Trade Scholarship Program will recognize more than 600 students nationwide that are on track to graduate within the next 12 months with a $500 scholarship to help offset the cost of their qualifying tuition and related expenses.

Brickfish's "My Favorite Photo (I've Ever Taken) is an easy and fun way to earn some extra cash for school. Whether you're a novice, got some skills or a pro, we want to see your favorite photo you've ever captured from behind the lens! No restrictions here, just show us a photo you've taken that you think is fabulous. Your snapshot could win you $1,000 cash or scholarship! Picture that!

Purpose To provide scholarships to students who are pursuing a career in perioperative nursing and to registered nurses who are interested in and committed to perioperative nursing to continue their education by pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree in nursing or a complementary field. Eligibility Nursing Student— At the time of application the applicant must be enrolled in an accredited program as a nursing major for the 2009-10 academic year (July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010). Acceptance into a pre-nursing program only does not qualify; applicant must have completed program pre-requisites. The applicant must be in a program leading to initial licensure as an RN. The applicant must be pursuing a career in the field of perioperative/surgical nursing. This interest and/or experience must be clearly demonstrated in the personal statement. Application deadline date is June 15, 2009. Bachelors— At the time of application the applicant must be enrolled in an accredited bachelors degree program in nursing for the 2009-10 academic year (July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010). The applicant must have a current license to practice as a registered nurse and must have a commitment to perioperative nursing. The applicant must have a current AORN membership by application deadline date (June 15, 2009) Masters— At the time of application the applicant must be enrolled in an accredited masters degree program in nursing or in an accredited masters degree program in another discipline for the 2009-10 academic year (July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010). The applicant must have a current license to practice as a registered nurse and must have a commitment to perioperative nursing. The applicant must have a current AORN membership by application deadline date (June 15, 2009) Doctoral— At the time of application the candidate must be enrolled in a doctoral program in an accredited university for the 2009-10 academic year (July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010). The applicant must have a current license to practice as a registered nurse and must have a commitment to perioperative nursing. The applicant must have a current AORN membership by application deadline date (June 15, 2009) Awards The number of awards and amount of the awards will be determined annually. Awards are not renewable. The scholarships will be applied to educational expenses including tuition, fees and books. Winners will be required to submit grades and invoices for these allowable expenses corresponding to each semester no later than August 1, 2010. Winner Selection A Selection Committee appointed by AORN President-elect will evaluate the applications and select the winners by a blind review process. The use of this committee is designed to ensure the impartiality and confidentiality of the selection process. In evaluating the applicants, the committee will consider the applicants’ academics/transcripts and personal statement. Initial Application Process Go to https://www.applyists.net/ and click the “Apply or Update a New Application” link. To get started, request an Applicant Identification Number (AIN) – click Option 1. Fill in all information marked with an asterisk (*). Click on “Request Application Identification Number” link. You will be directed to a page with your AIN. Print this page for your records. Once you’re printed the page, click on your AIN – you will be directed to Login Option #2. Your AIN and name will automatically be populated. Your Access Key is “AORN”. Click on the “Start Application Process” link. Complete the requested information. Application deadline date is June 15, 2009.

The webcast, or brief video message, is the most crucial component of your application and also the most fun. This is your opportunity to let your creative talents, and unique genius shine through an original, persuasive, buzzworthy video broadcast about the global climate crisis AND an affordable, convenient solution. We want people to get excited about BLADE, talk about it with their friends and family and use it to reduce their personal impact on the environment. Learn as much as you can about vehicle emissions and global warming. Read everything about BLADE on BladeYourRide.com. You will learn that BLADE has three distinct benefits.

Aspiring artists have until June 8 to submit entries to the "2009 Design Scholarship Challenge" to compete for the national prize, an opportunity to work with DC Comics on an upcoming marketing campaign for "Absolute Justice" and a $25,000 tuition scholarship to one of the sponsoring design schools. With so many parents and students struggling to find the funds for college in this economy, this scholarship is a great opportunity to help alleviate some of that burden while offering students the chance to experience the real world of graphic design with all of its challenges and rewards. A local winner will be selected from each campus and all 15 will receive a $5,000 tuition scholarship to the sponsoring school of their choice plus a three-day, two-night expense-paid trip to San Diego to attend Comic-Con 2009 where the national winner will be named and will receive an additional $20,000 tuition scholarship to the sponsoring school of their choice.

Win a Scholarship for $10,000 that can be used for any educational opportunity of your choice. Do you need college money but you don't want to take on school loans? Are you looking for college grants or college scholarships that you don't have to repay? School money in the form of a student loan is a great investment, but the best investment for your education is free school money in the form of a college scholarship! Drawings every month!

Microsoft is excited to be offering more than a half-million dollars in scholarships for the 2006-2007 academic year. Applications must be postmarked by January 15, 2006. Microsoft will review all applications and select final candidates on the basis of eligibility, quality of application, displayed interest in the software industry, commitment to leadership, and financial need. All applicants will be notified of their status via email on March 15, 2006. We want to encourage students from groups currently underrepresented in the field of computer science to pursue technical degrees. While all candidates who meet the criteria for eligibility described below may apply, a large majority of our scholarships will be awarded to female students, underrepresented minority students, and students with disabilities. Minority applicants must be a member of one of the following groups underrepresented in the software field: African-American, Hispanic, or Native American.