External Scholarships
As scholarships from outside sources become available to us, we'll post the application information here. Basic eligibility requirement may be listed but be sure to review all eligibility requirements before applying.
Please check deadlines before applying as they may expire before we are able to remove them from the list. And remember, you can use Porches to notify us of scholarships you receive.
We also encourage you to utilize one of the many free scholarship search services on the Internet. These agencies scan their database of award opportunities and notify you to apply for those which match up against your personal profile. Some of the more popular ones are listed to the right.
Looking for funding to assist you with your graduate education, international studies or research project? University of Dayton students may be eligible to apply for several national fellowships and scholarships specifically geared towards these areas.
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2013 - 14 Academic Year Scholarships
StudentScholarships.org (amounts vary) Deadlines vary
A free scholarship database, StudentScholarships.org offers numerous opportunities for additional funding.
Journey Scholarship Program ($1,000) Offering a scholarship every month
Any 9th-12th grade high school, college, or graduate student. There are no age limits but you have to be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. You may study any major and attend or plan to attend any accredited college or university in the U.S.
Varsity Tutors Scholarship ($1,000) Offering a scholarship every month
Our scholarship contest is open to any current U.S. high school or undergraduate student. Students submit an essay based on the month's prompt, and monthly winners are picked by our judges.
BrokerFish Study Abroad Scholarship ($1,000) Apply by May 20, 2013
Essay contest.
B. Davis Scholarship ($1,000) Apply by May 27, 2013
This scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution.
Big Fish Online Games Scholarship ($1,000) Apply by May 31, 2013
The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to one qualifying student with the most thought-provoking and well-reasoned essay as judged by a panel of Big Fish staff members.
Mansfield (OH) Noon Optimist Club Scholarship ($500) Apply by June 1, 2013
Applicants must be entering at least their third year of college this coming fall, have at least a 2.5 gpa and have a permanent home address in Richland County, Ohio.
My Alarm Center Scholarship ($1,000) Apply by June 1, 2013
Essay contest.
Clinkinks Scholarship ($1,000) Apply by June 3, 2013
Essay contest.
Abbott & Fenner Scholarships ($1,000) Apply by June 14, 2013
The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.
DAYC Scholarship ($500) Apply by June 15, 2013
Applicants must be pursuing a degree in early childhood education, have complete at least 30 hours with a gpa of at least 3.0.
Sunoco Rewards Scholarship ($1,000) Apply by June 15, 2013
Essay contest.
USDirect.com Scholarship ($1,000) Apply by June 15, 2013
USDirect is offering a $1,000 scholarship contest where they ask students to show their school spirit and team pride with a photo.
Shop Smart Scholarship ($,2000) Apply by June 16, 2013
The scholarship is open to high school seniors and undergraduate students and must be US citizens or permanent residents. To enter, students must submit a 500 word essay about how they plan on enhancing their college experience by using creative money saving strategies.
BigSun Scholarships ($500) Apply by June 21, 2013
All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute.
The Home Security Scholarship ($1,000) Apply by June 30, 2013
Essay contest.
Future Counselors of America Scholarship ($1,000) Apply by June 30, 2013
Sponsored by Digital Brands Inc, this scholarship opportunity is for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in psychology, who seek a career in relationship counseling or a related field. Academic achievement of a minimum 3.5 gpa and an essay entitled 'The Psychology of Online Dating'.
Shatter Buggy Scholarship ($1,000) Apply by July 1, 2013
The scholarship is open to any student enrolled full time in an accredited university during the spring semester 2013 (or high school senior accepted to an accredited university). Students with an interest in web development, digital media, marketing, or computer science are encouraged to apply, but this is not a requirement.
Thermo Scientific Pierce Scholarship ($5,000 - $10,000) Apply by July 31, 2013
Undergraduate and graduate students with a declared major of biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related life-science field are encouraged to apply. Sstudents must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) and be enrolled in an accredited college for university for the Fall 2013 semester. In addition to these qualifications, students must also be legal United States residents, meaning that students possessing appropriate Visa status in order to study in the United States are also eligible.
AES Engineers Scholarship ($500) Apply by October 4, 2013
To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on our site. Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.
Foreclosure.com Scholarships (up to $5,000) Apply by December 15, 2013
Currently enrolled college students (graduate students, law students and/or high school seniors are NOT eligible) are invited to apply by submitting an essay. Freshman entering Fall 2013 are eligible once they have received a student ID number.
Footwear University Scholarship ($1,000) Apply by December 16, 2013
Essay contest.
Best Price Nutrition Scholarship ($1,000) Apply by December 31, 2013
Best Price Nutrition is a company that loves to give back to the health science and nutrition community. Open to all currently or soon to be enrolled students.
JustHomeMedical.com Health Care Leaders Scholarship ($1,000) Apply by December 31, 2013
Open to incoming first-year students, undergraduates and graduates. Students submit a short video describing their goals as a future health care leader. Videos will be judged on thoughtfulness and creativity.
Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship ($10,000) Apply by January 15, 2014
Open to all students.