Organizations of all types and sizes sponsor scholarships. Explore local organizations you might not have considered, such as religious, community service, fraternal, military, union and professional.

If you are awarded a private scholarship from an outside source, you should arrange for the scholarship check to be sent to:

Office of Financial Aid University of Denver 2197 S. University Blvd. Denver, CO 80208-9403

Throughout the year, various organizations provide the Office of Financial Aid with information regarding their private scholarship and grant opportunities. We have provided contact information for each and, if possible, a website you can visit for more information:

The Great Southwest Civitan Foundation award three scholarships to Junior, Senior, or Graduate students in Special Education who are also planning a career in teaching special education or working within the public school system. Students must have residency within the Great Southwest District (Colorado, New Mexico or El Paso County, Texas). Apply by May 1st.

For full-time graduate students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement/financial need as well as leadership, volunteer, civic and academic services.

Available to full or part-time graduate hospitality students with a min. GPA of 3.0. Students may be enrolled in any graduate program related to his/her career within the hospitality industry if the student has an undergraduate degree in hospitality or four years employment in the lodging industry. If the student does not have a hospitality undergrad degree or the work experience, then the student must be enrolled in a graduate hospitality management program. Applications accepted January 1 - May 1.

American Foundation for Aging Research Applicants must be undergraduate, graduate or pre-doctoral students. U. S. citizenship is not required. Must be actively involved in, or planning active involvement in a specific biomedical or biochemical research project with a faculty member in the field of aging.

Various scholarships for undergraduate females studying mathematics. Varying deadlines.

The HPSP is available for students pursuing advanced degrees in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, psychiatric nursing, optometry or psychology.

Available to graduate and undergraduate students, as well as high school juniors and seniors. Write an essay addressing problems on college campuses or about challenges high school students face.

Black College Dollars Free scholarship search, geared for African-American students, contains more than 300 scholarships searchable by GPA requirement, academic and career interest, and application deadline.

BrainTrack Business School Scholarships Essay Competition which runs twice a year. Submission dealines are March 1, 2011 and November 1, 2011. Available to part-time and full-time students. (1) $1000 and (1) $500 award.

Open to full-time students of Chinese heritage who are currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited master's or doctoral program of library and information science.

Students are drawn at random every month for a chance to win $2,000. Available to all high school, college, and graduate students and those planning to enroll within 12 months. Apply by the 30th of each month.

Available to women at least 25 years of age, a Colorado resident for at least 12 months, U.S. citizen, and attend a Colorado institution of higher education, have financial need.

SpendOnLife offers a scholarship to students who have been denied a student loan due to the recent credit crunch on their personal history. Students (HS seniors, undergrad, graduates) must be enrolled full-time at a University, be 17-25 years old, and must have been rejected a student loan due to negative credit. Apply by June 15th.

Dottie Roberts Foundation Scholarship Scholarship is awarded to support a college education for young women who have demonstrated an interest in and commitment to the publishing industry. The typical scholarship award per candidate will be $10,000 with amounts varying according to the financial needs of the applicant.

Applicants must be: women; age 16-25; Colorado resident; enrolled full-time; have a demonstrated record of interest in the publication of printed material through such activities as work on the school newspaper, yearbook, or other magazine or printed publication. Applications must include:

• a curriculum vitae or resume, not to exceed two pages in length
• a personal statement, not to exceed 500 words
• a scanned copy of the most recent official academic transcript of college or university coursework bearing the institution's seal; high-school transcript acceptable if the student has not yet begun college-level work
• a copy of the federal Student Aid Report (SAR), documenting financial need, or equivalent
• up to three letters of recommendation, including at least one from the student's academic advisor, that address the quality of the candidate's academic work and interest in the publication of print materials. These letters are to be submitted electronically to the address below on or before the application deadline.
• For additional information contact: dottie.roberts.foundation@gmail.com

Doc Dempsey Scholarship

• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the date of submission of the application.
• All applicants must be accepted to, or currently enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited program in the United States.
• All applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent through latest fall semester.
• All applicants must be pursuing degrees in a care-giving profession, including but not limited to: Medicine, Mental Health, and Teaching. Deadline to apply is August 1, 2011. Preference to Graduate students.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program recognizes outstanding scholarship and encourages independent graduate level research -- particularly by female and minority students -- in oceanography, marine biology and maritime archaeology. Apply by March 31

Education-portal.com Scholarships available to students pursuing degrees in:

• Business Administration
• Engineering
• Nursing and Health Administration
• Public Administration and Public Policy
• Graduate Level Distance Learning

Students must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed and consent to provide a digital photograph of self and quote for display on Education-Portal.com if notified as the award winner by the selection committee. Apply by April 1st.

Provides interest free loans to undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance and significant financial need. Must be a Colorado resident. Apply by April 10th

Feldman Fellowship for Graduate Studies in Journalism One-year stipend of $5,000 to defray tuition costs for graduate students in journalism.

Available to high school students, current undergraduates, and graduate students. Awards will be selected by the personal statement provided.

General College Scholarships and Graduate Fellows Search fellowships and scholarships by category.

Last year IHS awarded 120 scholarships to outstanding undergraduate, graduate, law, and professional students who are exploring the principles, practices, and institutions necessary to a free society through their academic work.

Scholarships offered to undergraduate and graduate students who are IMA Student Members, have a min. GPA of 3.0, and are pursuing a career in management accounting, financial management, or information.

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund  

MALDEF's Law School Scholarship Program awards scholarships of varying amounts to several students each year based on their commitment to serve the Latino community through law; their past achievement and potential for achievement; and their financial need. MALDEF's Law School Scholarship Application for the 2011-2012 school year will be open to all law students who will be enrolled full-time in an American-accredited law school in 2011-2012.

Mike Edison Scholarship Application  Awarded to a female student who has demonstrated a commitment to a career as a trial lawyer. Application deadline is May 31, 2011  

Multiple scholarships awarded to students showing dedication to the pursuit of degrees in diverse disciplines including history, law, nursing, and education. Multiple deadlines ranging from February to April.

For students pursuing research and educational training in atmospheric, environmental, remote sensing and oceanic sciences at minority serving institutions (MSI) when possible. The GSP offers between two years (master's candidates) to four years (doctoral students) of NOAA-related research and training opportunities. Must have a min GPA of 3.0.

NSPE Educational Foundation Several opportunities for engineering students.

$500 will be awarded to a student currently enrolled in an MBA program or undergraduate business related program. Scholarships are awarded based on extracurricular involvement and academic history. Apply by September 1st.

Programs include:

• Master of Business Administration Programs
• MBA Accounting Programs
• MBA Finance Programs
• MBA HR Management Programs
• MBA International Business Programs
• MBA Marketing Programs
• MBA Supply Chain Management Programs
• MBA Operations Management Programs
• Bachelor of Business Administration Programs
• Bachelor of Information Systems Management Programs
• Bachelor of Marketing Programs
• Bachelor of Finance Programs
• Bachelor of Accounting Programs
• Bachelor of Human Resource Management Programs
• Bachelor of Entrepreneurship Programs

Eligible students include: veteran and active service members of both pre- and post-9/11 service;service members who wish to start, finish, or further their education; those whose benefits have run out or exceeded need; service members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserve; or service members pursuing undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, 2-year, 4-year, public, private, vocational, and trade degrees or certifications. Unmet financial need, educational and career ambitions, length of service, personal achievement, essay question responses, and a demonstration of service to others in the community and a desire to continue such service will be considered in the application process. Apply by May 14th.

For students who have overcome the challenges of epilepsy, use a doctor's care, have been successful in school, have done will in outside activities, and have shown a desire to do well in college or graduate school. Available to high school seniors, undergraduates, or seniors applying to graduate school. Apply by May 1st.

Applicants must be working toward a degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management or Culinary Arts, have a min GPA of 3.0, and be planning a career in the Food Service Industry.

Open to African-American resident of Colorado, must prove financial need, up to $4,000 for graduate students.

For high school seniors, undergraduates and graduate students intending to pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics or physics, mathematics, and/or geology. Applications will be accepted September 1st.

The Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI and the Denver FBI Citizens? Academy Alumni Association

For students interested in a career with the FBI and who are currently enrolled in their junior year, prospective graduate school students, and current graduate school students with at least one remaining year of studies. Accepted students must apply for and complete the Citizens? Academy course offered by the Denver Division of the FBI during the spring of 2010. Apply by February 28, 2010. Applications available in the Office of Financial Aid, Room #216.

For female graduate students who are Colorado residents, that have a min GPA of 3.0, and are in their second semester of attending an accredited university.

Victoria Naman Graduate School Scholarship For African-American females, currently enrolled in a graduate program, must have GPA of 3.0 or better and be a resident of Colorado. Contact Michelle Brown at info@milehighdst.com.

Women in Transportation Scholarship Open to women with GPA of 3.0 or higher, enrolled in a graduate degree program in a transportation-related field: transportation engineering, security planning, business management, finance or logistics.

http://www.postdocjobs.com/ Scholarship search engine for graduate students.