The philosophy of the NBA Scholarship Program differs from traditional scholarship programs in that NBA Scholarships will be awarded to students who possess academic credentials in the average to above-average range. In general, average and above-average academic credentials are, for high school seniors, those that rank a student in the top third of the senior class but not in the top 10 percent. Standardized test scores should range, for the ACT Composite, from 18 to 26, or, for the SAT, combined Verbal and Math, from 850 to 1170. Students enrolled in college should present college GPAs that range from 2.50 to 3.50 on a 4.00 scale, in addition to the proper high school credentials.

The NYWICI Foundation, in conjunction with NYWICI, annually awards scholarships based on academic excellence, need, and involvement in the field of communications. We award up to $10,000 per scholarship. Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate students who intend to pursue or further a career in communications. To be eligible, you must have an overall GPA of 3.2 or better (or the recalculated high school equivalent) and be a permanent resident of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania or be an undergraduate studying at a college or university in the five boroughs of New York City. Graduate students must be members of NYWICI in good standing.

Representatives from the ACT college entrance exam will be awarding three scholarships annually to high school students who have the best poster design. High school students will design and submit posters promoting the value of college and the ACT test. A first place prize of a $5,000 scholarship is up for grabs. The winning poster will also be used to promote test dates in high schools across the country for the 2010-2011 school year. The second place winner will receive a $2,500 scholarship while the third place winner will get $1,000. Entry forms must be postmarked between Oct. 19, 2009 and Jan. 30, 2010.

Scholarships are awarded by EREF to recognize excellence in master's, doctoral or post-doctoral waste management research and education. Awards to doctoral students are given in memory of Francois Fiessinger, P.E., Ph.D., a graduate of Rutgers University, who was a founding director of the foundation; and by the Environmental Research and Education Foundation. Awards to master's students are given by Robert P. Stearns, P.E., DEE/SCS Engineers, former Chairman of EREF; and by Robert J. Riethmiller/PTR Baler and Compactor, current Chairman of the Scholarship Committee.

The L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of The Future Contest is an ongoing merit competition for new and amateur artists. Run on a quarterly basis, an eligible entry is comprised of three science fiction/fantasy illustrations done in a black & white medium rendered from the artist's imagination. Should the artist win with this entry, he is then sent a story from the companion L. Ron Hubbard Writers of The Future Contest for which to render an illustration.This illustration then becomes his or her entry in the yearly Grand Prize competition. Three winners are selected each quarter and are awarded $500 each; the yearly Grand Prize winner is awarded $4000. There is a limit of one entry per entrant per quarter, entrants retain all rights in their artwork, no entry fee is required, and judging is by professional artists only.

A&WMA will be awarding scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year. The award amounts are subject to change, at the discretion of the Trustees of the Air & Waste Management Association Scholarship Endowment Trust Fund. Scholarship money can only be used for tuition, fees, student stipends, or other related educational expenses. Award checks will be sent directly to winners' schools. Individuals must be full-time graduate students pursuing courses of study and research leading to careers in air quality, waste management, environmental management/policy/law, and/or sustainability during the 2009-2010 academic year. Membership is not a requirement for the student or their advisor; however, it is strongly encouraged. The Scholarship is a one-year award. Individuals must reapply to qualify for a second year.

Students who like to pick up trash, plant trees or have discovered a novel way to help the earth can earn an award for their environmental passion. $500 educational scholarships are awarded each year for the writers of the ten best essays.

Enter The Next Iron Chef Scholarship Contest for a chance to earn $20,000 toward a culinary education at The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes. Explain how a culinary degree from our school would help you reach your career goals and you could be on your way. Contest ends December 2, 2009.

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) and Procter & Gamble Company have partnered to provide financial resources to assist outstanding Latino undergraduates pursuing degrees in the STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).

The BURGER KING trademark Scholars Program focuses on providing scholarship awards to assist students who excel academically while also working part-time (you do not need to be employed by BK) and being actively involved in their community. An eligible applicant must also be a current high school senior who will be enrolling full-time in the fall of the scholarship year.