9. The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Deadline: November 1, 2014

Amount: $90,000
Each year, the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans honors and supports the graduate educations of 30 new Americans – permanent residents or naturalized citizens if born abroad; otherwise, children of naturalized citizen parents. Each fellowship provides for up to two years of graduate study in any field in the United States. Fellows are provided with up to $25,000 in maintenance grants and up to $20,000 in tuition support for each year of graduate study supported, up to $90,000.

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10. The Davidson Fellows Scholarship

Deadline: February 11, 2015

Amount: Four $50,000 scholarships, seven $25,000 scholarships, and five $10,000 scholarships.
Awarded by the Davidson Institute for Talent Development, The Davidson Fellows Scholarship is awarded to gifted and talented students under the age of 18, who have completed a significant piece of work in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, music, literature, philosophy or outside the box that has the potential to in some way benefit society. Every year in Washington, D.C., Davidson Fellows are honored with a special reception and Congressional meetings. Since its inception nearly $5.3 million has been awarded through the Davidson Fellows Scholarship.

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12. Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Youth of the Year

Deadline: Varies by state. Applicants must first compete in their home state before a final, national competition.
Amount: $50,000
The Youth of the Year program was created to cultivate member’s character, personal growth, and leadership qualities. Each year it recognizes exceptional youths that have overcome incredible odds and have shown exceptional character in service to their club and community. Nominees for the competition are honored at a reception in February and go on to attend the annual state Youth of the Year competition. State winners will then compete at a national level for the chance to win a $50,000 scholarship.

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11. Burger King Scholars Program

Deadline: January 10, 2015

Amount: $50,000
Created in memory of Burger King co-founder James W. McLamore, the Burger King Scholars program awards scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 to Burger King employees and their children to help offset the cost of attending college or post –secondary vocational/technical school. To date, the program has awarded more than $20 million in scholarships. Applicants are judged on GPA, work experience, extracurricular activity, and community service.

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14. Innovation Task Force Scholarship Competition

Deadline: October 25th, 2014
Amount: $50,000
Some scholarship competitions require more than simple academic excellence. George Washington University’s Innovation Task Force Competition challenges students to come up with innovative new ideas that will cut net costs or generate net revenues of $1,000,000 or more annually for the university. Proposed business plans go through multiple rounds of review, including presentations before a panel of judges, before the winners are decided. Winners receive a scholarship of up to $50,000 and have the chance to have their idea implemented at George Washington University.

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15. The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) Scholarship Award

Deadline: May 1st 2014 (Deadline has passed. Check back in 2015)
Amount: $50,000
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) awards outstanding students from developing countries seeking to pursue their master’s degrees in fields of Development or Energy Studies. Relevant fields of study include: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields. The winner of the OFID Scholarship Award receives a scholarship of up to $50,000.

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