Zonta International
This organization of business executives and professionals is dedicated to the improvement of the status of women world- wide. On the national level ask about the Amelia Earhart Fellow- ship Fund, Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship Fund and the Young Women in Public Affairs Fund. Read the rest of this entry »
Assemblies of God
http://www.ag.org
On the national level the church offers a variety of scholarships including the National Youth Scholarship and the Touch With Hope Scholarship for single mothers. The website also has a special section on college planning for Assemblies of God members at http://colleges.ag.org. Read the rest of this entry »
Lions Club International
http://www.lionsclubs.org
The International Association of Lions is the largest service organization in the world with more than 1.4 million members. Lions members are dedicated to community service and other charitable goals. Almost all scholarships are awarded by local chapters including the Leo Club, which is the youth version of the Lions Club. You don’t have to be a Lions member to win. Read the rest of this entry »
Sertoma International
http://www.sertoma.org
Their name stands for “SERvice TO MAnkind.” This volunteer organization is dedicated to helping people with speech, hearing and language disorders. On the national level ask about the Hearing Impaired Scholarships and the Communicative Disorders Scholarship Program. Read the rest of this entry »
Soroptimist International of the Americas
http://www.soroptimist.org
Your efforts may be rewarded with a scholarship if you’re a young woman who volunteers, especially if your work benefits girls or women. Soroptimist members include women of all professions who believe in the importance of awareness, advocacy and action in the service of community and society. On the national level ask about the Violet Richardson Award and the Woman’s Opportunity Awards Program. Read the rest of this entry »
The American Red Cross
Through its many local chapters the Red Cross provides a variety of services particularly during times of national disasters. The Red Cross also sponsors the Junior Red Cross. If you have volunteered with the organization, ask about the Navin Narayan Scholarship. Read the rest of this entry »
Optimist International
If you’re a strong writer or communicator, Optimist International offers several scholarships for you. Meeting the needs of young people in communities worldwide, Optimist International volunteers lead service projects to assist and empower youth. On the national level ask about the International Communications Contest, International Essay Contest and International Oratorical Contest. Read the rest of this entry »
