The Dowd and Guild Inc. Scholarship was created to support and assist the private sector by expanding educational opportunities for students in need. Since its inception in 1998 over ninety scholarships have been awarded. To be eligible, the student must be a United States citizen, currently enrolled in or entering a two or four year undergraduate college program, be in good academic standing and a California resident.

Walter Rasmussen founded Rasmussen College with the desire to provide education to students that would help them build successful futures through career-focused teaching and learning. Today, 110 years later, Rasmussen College is proud to celebrate its outstanding history. Just as Walter Rasmussen was a pioneer in education in 1900, Rasmussen College is also a pioneer. For more than a decade Rasmussen has delivered innovative online learning options, currently educating more than 8,000 students completely online.

The National Society of High School Scholars offers a variety of scholarships and academic competitions annually to members.

The Desk and Derrick Education Trust was created in 1982 by the Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs for the purpose of awarding annual scholarships to students attending accredited colleges and universities offering degrees in geology, chemical and petroleum engineering.

The Texas Architectural Foundation (TAF) recently announced over $58,000 in scholarships available for the 2010-2011 academic year. Scholarships are available to students seeking professional degrees in architecture at any of the eight accredited schools in Texas. Of the 2010-2011 scholarships available, 11 are competitive among students from all schools. Another 31 are designated for students from specific schools. Scholarship amounts to individuals range from $750 to $5,000.

Lowe’s will award one hundred forty (140) $2,500 scholarships to high school seniors who intend to enroll in an undergraduate course of study in the U.S. for the 2010-2011 school year.

American Cancer Society Scholarships are usually offered through state or regional chapters of the American Cancer Society for students attending two- or four-year colleges in the area. Call 1-800-ACS-2345 for information and to find the closest ACS office.

The East Tennessee Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to students from a number of counties in Tennessee.

The Danish Sisterhood of America awards a variety scholarships every year to Danish Sisterhood members who are in good standing the their sponsoring lodge. Applicants must be a member for a minimum of one year prior to the application deadline.

Annually, at TCI Convention, TCI awards student scholarships of up to $1000 each to tall students who are under 21 years of age and attending their first year of college in the following Fall. The recipients must also meet the TCI height requirement minimums of 5'10" for women and 6'2" for men.