Apply for Over $96,000 in Government Scholarships
2009 Merit Scholarship
Amount: $2,500+
The 1.4 million students who took the PSAT/NMSQT test in October 2007 are eligible to win a $2,500 scholarship by receiving a Letter of Commendation in September 2008.
http://www.nationalmerit.org/steps_nmsp.pdf
Fulbright Grant Program
Amount: $40,000 – $60,000
Sponsored by the US Department of State, the Fulbright Program is the largest U.S. international exchange program offering opportunities for students, scholars, and professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide.
http://us.fulbrightonline.org/about.html
Youth Action Net
Amount: $500+
Each year, YouthActionNet selects 20 young social entrepreneurs to participate in its Global Fellowship Program. These accomplished young leaders are distinguished by their records for success in achieving positive change in their communities, by their innovative approaches, and by their ability to mobilize their peers and community members in support of their social change visions.
http://www.youthactionnet.org/index.php?fuse=apply