1.Type:

Foundations

Source:

Sodexo Foundation

Program:

STOP Hunger Scholarships

Eligibility:

Students will be selected from applicants with the following criteria: Must be enrolled in an accredited education institution (kindergarten through college graduate school) in the United States. Must have demonstrated on-going commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States at least within the last 12 months. Volunteer services must be helping non-family members. Multiple applications of the same student will not be accepted; if more than one application for an individual is received, the first application received will be the application accepted and reviewed.

Purpose:

The Sodexo Foundation seeks applicants for the STOP Hunger Scholarships to recognize students in the fight against hunger in America. More than 49 million Americans are at risk of hunger and Sodexo, Inc. is committed to working toward a hunger-free nation. The STOP Hunger Scholarships recognize and reward students who have made a significant impact in the fight against hunger and its root causes in the United States.

Name: N/A

Deadline: February 26, 2010

Maximum Award: $5000

Number Of Awards: 5

Period: Award.

URL: http://www.sodexofoundation.org/hunger_us/scholarships/scholarships.asp

2. Type:

Foundations

Source:

The Barron Prize

Program:

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes

Eligibility:

1. Winners must have organized and led a truly extraordinary service activity which has clearly benefited other people, our fellow creatures, or the planet we share. 2. The winner’s service activity must have been initiated and motivated primarily by the winner himself or herself. While outside help may have been obtained, the activity must be primarily the winner’s own creation. The service activity cannot have been done solely to complete an assignment for school or work. 3. Winners must have clearly demonstrated positive spirit, courage, intelligence, generosity, and high moral purpose. 4. Winners must have accomplished something with inspirational value—something that could inspire others to make a difference. 5. Winners must have shown initiative, tenacity, and unselfishness in pursuit of their goals. 6. Winners must have done more than survive a difficult personal challenge. Their heroism must have made an impact on the world beyond themselves. 7. Winners may or may not have received any recognition for their heroic work. But fame itself shall not have been a motivating factor. 8. Winners must be no younger than eight and no older than eighteen years on the nomination deadline. 9. Winners must have participated in their heroic work within the 12 months prior to the nomination deadline of April 30. 10. Winners must be legal residents of, and currently residing in, the U.S.A. or Canada. 11. Winners must be nominated as individuals. The Barron Prize cannot accept nominations from groups of young people. 12. Winners must be nominated by an adult who is familiar with the young person’s service activity (teacher or librarian, school counselor, youth service official, religious leader, or the like). Members of the young person’s family may not submit nominations or letters of reference.

Purpose:

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Their leadership and courage make them true heroes—and inspirations to us all.Each year, the Barron Prize honors twenty-five winners nationwide. Half of the winners have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings; half have focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment.

Name: N/A

Deadline: April 30, 2010

Maximum Award: $2500

Number Of Awards: 10

Period: One year.

More Information:

Questions? Check the “Frequently Asked Questions” page of the Barron Prize website. Or email: ba_richman@barronprize.org The Barron Prize • 545 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 80302 • www.barronprize.org

Type:

Foundations

Source:

Bezos Family Foundation

Program:

2010 Bezos Scholars Program @ the Aspen Institute

Eligibility:

Bezos Scholars Program School Criteria Public High School (including charter and magnet schools) At least 25% of students are eligible for the free/reduced lunch program Offers Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate classes Bezos Scholars Program Student Scholar Criteria Legal U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Public High School Junior GPA of 3.5, or higher Taking Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate classes Demonstrates leadership in school and community Has scored exceptionally well on PSAT/SAT/or ACT

Purpose:

Public High School Juniors are invited to apply to the distinguished 2010 Bezos Scholars Program @ the Aspen Institute. The Program is searching for independent thinkers, demonstrated leaders and engaged community members. Twelve student scholars will receive a seven-day, all-expense-paid scholarship to the Aspen Ideas Festival, hosted by the Aspen Institute (July 5 – July 11). Upon selection of student scholars, chosen through a rigorous application process, an educator from each school also will be awarded a full scholarship. In Aspen, they'll meet with global leaders, acclaimed thinkers and top creative artists, and engage in Festival sessions and events. Past scholars met with Sandra Day O'Connor, Colin Powell, Secretaries of Education Arne Duncan and Margaret Spellings, Bill Clinton, Teach for America founder Wendy Kopp, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Thomas Friedman, Tom's Shoes founder Tom Mycoskie and aquanaut Sylvia Earle, among many other notables.

Name: N/A

Deadline: February 12, 2010

Maximum Award: Scholarship

Number Of Awards: 24

Period: July 5 – July 11, 2010

More Information:

Linda Shockley Bezos Family Foundation 917-521-0711 shockleyny@aol.com

URL: http://www.bezosfamilyfoundation.org/scholars/index.html

URL: http://www.barronprize.org/

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