- The AXA Achievement Community Scholarship program offers $2,000 college scholarships to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace. The scholarships are sponsored by the AXA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AXA Advisors, LLC.
- Applicants must be United States citizens or legal residents, be current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States by fall 2010, be ambitious and motivated, as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community, or work activities, and be recommended by an unrelated adult who can attest to the student's achievement.
- More than 300 students, to be known as AXA Achievers, will be selected to receive a $2,000 award. An AXA Achievementsm Community Scholarship must be used for education-related expenses for the 2010-2011 academic year. For more information about all AXA Achievement Scholarships, see these links:
- TXLA AXA Achievement Community Scholarship Information and Application
- Community Postcard (for distribution)
- AXA Scholarship Informational Brochure
- Applicants must be United States citizens or legal residents, be current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States by fall 2010, be ambitious and motivated, as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community, or work activities, and be recommended by an unrelated adult who can attest to the student's achievement.
- The DFW International Community Alliance has a Guide to Scholarships for New Americans and Minority Students on their website, listing over 100 opportunities. To view the scholarship listing, go to www.dfwinternational.org and click on Resource Center: Reports and Guides.
- Mike Mansfield Fellowship is an intensive two-year professional development program that's open to U.S. federal government employees with an interest in the U.S.-Japan relationship. Fellows spend a year in Japanese language and area studies training in Washington, D.C., followed by a year working in Japanese government or ministry offices. For more information, visit the Web site.
- Donald Keene Center of Japanese Culture sponsors several scholarships. For more visit the Web site
- The Duck Brand Duct Tape Stuck on Prom Contest is open to students age 14 years or older who are attending a high school prom in the spring. US citizenship is required. Entrants must enter as a couple (two individuals) and attend a high school prom wearing complete attire or accessories made from duct tape. Visit The Duck Tape contest web site for details.
- Kohls Kids Who Care Scholarship program for ages 6 to 18. For more visit Kohls' Web site
- Tall Clubs International (TCI) offers a $1,000 scholarship for tall people, the Kae Sumner Einfeldt Scholarship. Individual chapters may also offer local awards. Women who are at least 5'10" and men who are at least 6'2" are eligible for the award. Candidates must be under 21 years old and plan to attend college in the fall. Visit the Web site
- The David Letterman Scholarship was established by David Letterman in 1985 to provide scholarships for telecommunications students at Ball State University. The awards are intended for average students who nevertheless have a creative mind. Winners are selected primarily based on creativity. Visit the Web site for details.