Scholarships Pt.2

Hello, my name is Angel Peters, and I'm back with scholarship information! Below is a list of several scholarship opportunities. Most of these scholarships are local, and each retain valuable information that is relatable on all levels. Along with the information about each scholarship are the enclosed deadlines. We recommend that you submit your applications before the deadline. I hope this helps!
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Scholarship Opportunities

Long and Foster Scholarship Program
11351 Random Hills RoadFairfax, Virginia 22030-6082PH: (703) 359-1500
Eligibility Requirements: Scholarship for freshman study at four year college or university in the United States. Applicant must be a high school senior. U.S. citizen residing in Washington, DC, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware or Pennsylvania Applicant must submit SAT scores and have a 3.5 GPA or higher. Deadline: March 1.

Washington Gas Scholarship
Washington, DC Public Affairs1100 H Street, NWWashington, DC 20080PH: (202) 624-6697Eligibility Requirements: Scholarship intended for full time freshman study at an accredited postsecondary college or university. Applicant must be a high school senior residing in the District of Columbia. Deadline: February 20.
Budwieser Conservation Scholarship Program1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 900Washington, DC 20036PH: (202) 857-0166Eligibility Requirements: One-time award supports and promotes innovative research or study that seeks to respond to today’s most pressing conservation issues. Scholarship for use in freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior year. Deadline: April 16.

Budwieser Conservation Scholarship Program
1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 900Washington, DC 20036PH: (202) 857-0166Eligibility Requirements: One-time award supports and promotes innovative research or study that seeks to respond to today’s most pressing conservation issues. Scholarship for use in freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior year. Deadline: April 16.

Live Out Loud Annual Scholarship
The Live Out Loud Annual Scholarship provides three $2,500 scholarships to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students and allies who have made significant contributions to society by "living out loud" and supporting the LGBT community. The scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and to students who deferred attending an educational institution for one year following graduation. Award selection is based on academic credentials, an essay, leadership and community service involvement, an interview, two letters of recommendation, financial need and future goals. The deadline is March 31. For more information, write to LIVE OUT LOUD, Attention: Scholarship Committee, PO Box 312, New York, NY 10113 or send email to info.liveoutloud@gmail.com.

First In My Family Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2008The First in My Family Scholarship Program, developed in partnership with the Hispanic College Fund, offers scholarships to Hispanic-American students who are the first in their family to attend college, and have financial need. The program is open to Hispanic Americans who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000.

The Marriott Scholars Program
Deadline: April 15, 2008The Marriott Scholars Program offers financial support of up to $9,000 per year for four years coupled with opportunities for on-going career guidance and mentoring by Marriott hotel managers and corporate executives. Marriott is the largest and most rapidly growing leader in the hospitality industry, offering a diverse range of career opportunities in hospitality management, hotel management, food & beverage and culinary. Marriott provides internship opportunities at hotels where you can experience first-hand Marriott's rich culture, "Spirit to Serve" philosophy, and diverse family of associates known for the care they provide to guests, each other, and our communities.