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Please Note: Information concerning private aid programs is presented on this page for the convenience of Villanova University students. The University does not endorse, sponsor, or have any role in the administration of these private aid programs, and therefore disclaims any responsibility or liability for the information provided.

Title:Educational Housing Services Scholarship
Sponsor:  Educational Housing Services
Eligibility:18 years or older by move in date. Must be attending college or an intern in New York City spring of 2010 or summer of 2010.
Award: Free Housing for a semester
How to Apply: Apply online  www.studenthousing.org/scholarships
Due Date: Varies

Title:Sallie Mae Fund
Sponsor:  The Sallie Mae Fund
Eligibility:Be accepted and plan to enroll as an undergraduate at a Title IV eligible, approved, accredited, postsecondary, two- or four-year college or university, vocational or technical school in the United States or Puerto Rico, and meet program-specific eligibility requirements.
Award: Varies
How to Apply: Apply online  www.salliemaefund.org
Due Date: Varies

Title:Sallie Mae Education 911 Fund
Sponsor:  The Sallie Mae Fund
Eligibility:Children of those who were killed or permanently disabled in the attacks. This fund also provides grants, which enable spouses of those who were killed or deemed permanently disabled in the attacks to pay off their Sallie Mae education loans.
Award: Varies
How to Apply: Apply online  www.salliemaefund.org
Due Date: N/A

Title:National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
Sponsor:  National Science Foundation
Eligibility:NSF seeking master's or PhD degrees. Completed no more than 12 months graduate study. US Citizen, US Nationals, Permanent residents prior to application deadline. Women, under-represented minorities and persons w/disabilities strongly encouraged to apply.
Award: Varies
How to Apply: Apply online  www.fastlane.nsf.gov/grfp/
Due Date: November 2-12 2009

Title:Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship
Sponsor:  Ford Foundation
Eligibility:US Citizen, Superior academic acheivement, pursuing career in teaching at a college or university. Enrolled or planning on a Ph.D./ScD. Degree
Award: Varies
How to Apply: Apply online  www.national-academies.org/fellowships
Due Date: November 9 2009

Title:Ford Foundaton Postdoctoral Fellowship
Sponsor:  Ford Foundation
Eligibility:US Citizen, Superior academic acheivement, pursuing career in teaching at a college or university. Awarded a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree between November 30, 2002 and November 9, 2009.
Award: Varies
How to Apply: Apply online  www.national-academies.org/fellowships
Due Date: November 9 2009

Title:Harry H. Cabell Scholarship Award
Sponsor:  Bryn Mawr Rotary Club
Eligibility:Began their Jr. yr. in 2009, should exemplify the qualities sought within the standards of your school and be graduating with your sr. class Needs based award. Active in Community, campus or humanitarian affairs.
Award: $2,000
How to Apply: Application in Financial Assistance Office  n/a
Due Date: November 30 2009

Title:Vanguard Women in Information Technology Scholarship
Sponsor:  Vanguard
Eligibility:Female entering senior year fall 2010, full-time student, pursuing major in computer science, computer eng., web design, or It-related, min gpa 3.0. and US citizen.
Award: Up to $8,000
How to Apply: Apply online  www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/vanguardwomenintechnology
Due Date: November 30 2009

Title:Vanguard Scholarship
Sponsor:  Vanguard
Eligibility:Entering senior year fall 2010, full-time student, racial minority, pursuing studies in business, finance, economics, accounting, information tech., or liberal arts. Min. gpa 3.0 and US citizen
Award: Up to $10,000
How to Apply: Apply online  www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/vanguard
Due Date: November 30 2009

Title:Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholarships
Sponsor:  Overseas Press Club Foundation
Eligibility:Graduate and undergraduate students, studying to become foreign correspondents
Award: $2,000
How to Apply: Submit Cover letter, resume, and essay. Add't information on website  www.overseaspressclubfoundation.org
Due Date: December 1 2009

Title:American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania Scholarship
Sponsor:  American Council of Engineering Companies of PA
Eligibility:US Citizen, full-time student pursuing Bachelor's degree engineering program. Meet one or more of these, attend college in PA, PA resident, or intern w/PA office of ACEC/pa member firm
Award: $4,000
How to Apply: Apply online  www.acecpa.org
Due Date: December 4 2009

Title:Gundaker Undergraduate Grants
Sponsor:  Gundaker Foundation of Rotary District 7450 Pennsylvania
Eligibility:Enrolled full time in Jr or Sr yr undergraduate program. Must be a resident of District 7450 or going to Univ. or Coll. In District 7450
Award: Varies
How to Apply: Application in Financial Assistance Office  n/a
Due Date: January 1 2010

Title:2010 Talbot Scholarship Foundation
Sponsor:  Talbots Charitable Foundation
Eligibility:Undergraduate Sudy Only. Women residing in US or Canada, graduate of HS or GED. Enrolled or planning on enrolling in school. Have at least 2 semesters remaining as of the begin. Of Fall 2010 term.
Award: Varies
How to Apply: Apply online  www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbotswomen
Due Date: January 2 2010

Title:Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship
Sponsor:  Krell Institute
Eligibility:US Citizen, studying at a US University or college as a senior or first or second yr graduate study. Pursuing PH.D in Sciences of Density Physics, Nuclear Science
Award: Varies
How to Apply: Application online  www.krellinst.org/ssgf
Due Date: January 12 2010

Title:Carol Gomez Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor:  Mensa Foundation
Eligibility:Must be enrolled for the academic yr following award, in a degree program. Must be residing in Particip local group of American Mensa
Award: Varies
How to Apply: Application In Financial Assistance Office or online  www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships
Due Date: January 15 2010

Title:Samuel Huntington Public Service Award
Sponsor:  National Grid
Eligibility:Graduate pursuing Public Service anywhere in the world.
Award: $10,000 stipend
How to Apply: Information online  www.nationalgridus.com/huntington.asp
Due Date: February 15 2010

Title:Computer Science Scholarship
Sponsor:  BrainTrack.com
Eligibility:Must have at least one semester of credits towards an appropriate degree in Computer Science field.
Award: Up to $1,000
How to Apply: Information online re: Writing Essay   www.braintrack.com/colleges-by-career/computer-programmers#scholarship
Due Date: March 1 2010

Title:Army Nurse Corps Association 2010 Scholarship
Sponsor:  Army Nurse Corps Association
Eligibility:Nursing students planning to enter a component of the Us Army but not in a program funded by a component of US Army. Nursing students who previously served in a component of the US Army
Award: $3,000
How to Apply: Application online  www.e-anca.org
Due Date: April 1 2010

Title:Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Undergraduate Academic Award
Sponsor:  Education-Portal.com
Eligibility:US Citizen or Permanent US Resident, Graduating Seniors, or enrolled in accr. College or Univ., must have 30 sem. or 45 quarter hrs to be completed. Pursuing a degree within Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement program.
Award: $500
How to Apply: Application online  education-portal.com/pages/Criminal_Justice_and_Law_Enforcement_Degrees_-_Undergraduate_Academic_Award.html
Due Date: April 1 2010

Title:Liberal Arts and General Studies Undergraduate Academic Award
Sponsor:  Education-Portal.com
Eligibility:US Citizen or Permanent US Resident, Graduating Seniors, or enrolled in accr. College or Univ., must have 30 sem. or 45 quarter hrs to be completed. Pursuing a degree within Liberal Arts or General Studies program.
Award: $500
How to Apply: Application online  education-portal.com/pages/Liberal_Arts_and_General_Studies_Degrees_-_Undergraduate_Academic_Award.html
Due Date: April 1 2010

Title:Architecture and Drafting Undergraduate Academic Award
Sponsor:  Education-Portal.com
Eligibility:US Citizen or Permanent US Resident, Graduating Seniors, or enrolled in accr. College or Univ., must have 30 sem. or 45 quarter hrs to be completed. Pursuing a degree within Architecture or Drafting program.
Award: $500
How to Apply: Application online  education-portal.com/pages/Architecture_and_Drafting_Degrees_-_Undergraduate_Academic_Award.html
Due Date: April 1 2010

Title:Computer Science and Computer Engineering Academic Award
Sponsor:  Education-Portal.com
Eligibility:US Citizen or Permanent US Resident, Graduating Seniors, or enrolled in accr. College or Univ., must have 30 sem. or 45 quarter hrs to be completed. Pursuing a degree within Computer Science/Computer Engineering related program.
Award: $1,000
How to Apply: Application online  education-portal.com/pages/Computer_Science_Academic_Scholarship.html
Due Date: April 1 2010

Title:Undergraduate Distance Learning Academic Award
Sponsor:  Education-Portal.com
Eligibility:US Citizen or Permanent US Resident, Graduating Seniors, or enrolled in accr. College or Univ., must have 30 sem. or 45 quarter hrs to be completed. Pursuing a degree through a Distance Learning program.
Award: $500
How to Apply: Application online  education-portal.com/pages/Undergraduate_Distance_Learning_Degrees_-_Academic_Award.html
Due Date: April 1 2010

Title:Academic Business Scholarship
Sponsor:  Degree Directory
Eligibility:Pursuing Business related degree
Award: $1000
How to Apply: Information online   www.degreedirectory.org/pages/business_scholarship.html
Due Date: April 1 2010

Title:Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Sponsor:  United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Eligibility:Majoring in STEM fields. US Citizen, undergraduate recvg Pell Grant. Applicant is applying to study abroad.
Award: Varies
How to Apply: Application online  www.iie.org
Due Date: April 6 2010

Title:Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
Sponsor:  Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants
Eligibility:High school juniors and seniors and students currently registered in any accr post secondary institution, 16 and 30 yrs old.
Award: Varies
How to Apply: Application online  www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Due Date: June 19 2010

Title:BigSun Scholarship
Sponsor:  BigSun Organization
Eligibility:All student athletes. High School Senior or attending a post secondary institute.
Award: $500
How to Apply: Information online  www.bigsunathletics.com
Due Date: June 24 2010

Title:Addison H. Gibson Foundation Loan
Sponsor:  Addison H. Gibson Foundation
Eligibility:Must live in western PA; degree seeking student with financial need.
Award: Varies
How to Apply: Email or call to verify eligibility and interview  Email Lynn Dunbar at ldunbar@gibson-fnd.org or call 412-261-1611
Due Date: N/A

Title:Nursing Education Loan Repayment Agreement
Sponsor:  Div. of Health Services
Eligibility:Maintain good grades.
Award: 60% of loan 2 years, 85% of loan 3 years.
How to Apply: Apply Online  www.pheaa.org
Due Date: N/A

Title:PSNA Scholarship
Sponsor:  PA State Nurses' Association
Eligibility:BSN & MSN candidates
Award: $500 (BSN) $1,000 (MSN)
How to Apply: Apply Online  www.pnsa.org
Due Date: N/A

Title:Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship
Sponsor:  Villanova University School of Nursing
Eligibility:MS student, full-time or part-time. If part-time, must graduate within 12 months of receiving funds. All tracks, except clinical case manager and nurse anesthesia students currently beyond the first 12 months of study. Post master's certificate tracks eligible. GPA 3.0 or higher. US citizen, non-citizen national or foreign national possessing visa permitting permanent residence in US.
Award: Tuition fees, monthly stipend
How to Apply: Contact the Dean's Office in the College of Nursing 
Due Date: N/A

Title:Sigma Theta Tau International Research Grant
Sponsor:  Sigma Theta Tau
Eligibility:Member of Sigma Theta Tau. Research Proposal, intent and ability to do study.
Award: Up to $3,000
How to Apply: Apply Online  www.nursingsociety.org
Due Date: N/A

Title:Soroptomist International of the Americas
Sponsor:  Soroptomist International
Eligibility:Mature Women, Heads of Households
Award:
How to Apply: Apply Online  www.soroptimist.org
Due Date: N/A

Title:Southeastern Pennsylvania League for Nursing Inc.
Sponsor:  Southeastern Pennsylvania League for Nursing Inc.
Eligibility:Professional Nursing Student enrolled in Southeastern PA program
Award:
How to Apply: Apply Online  www.nln.org
Due Date: N/A

Title:Emergency Nurses Association
Sponsor:  Emergency Nurses Association
Eligibility:All scholarship applicants MUST be EDNA members for at least 12 months prior to applying and MUST be currently licensed Registered Nurses.
Award:
How to Apply: Apply Online  www.ena.org
Due Date: N/A

Title:Nurse Anesthesia Traineeship
Sponsor:  Villanova University School of Nursing
Eligibility:MSN student, full-time
Award:
How to Apply: Contact the Dean's Office in the College of Nursing 
Due Date: N/A

Title:Nursing Excellence Fellowship Grant
Sponsor:  National Hemophilia Foundation
Eligibility:RN's or Graduates
Award: $20,000 per research or clinical project (Conduct nursing research or clinical projects in bleeding disorders). 12-18 month term
How to Apply: Apply Online   www.hemophilia.org
Due Date: N/A

Title:Scholarship Fund for Nursing Educators
Sponsor:  NLN Foundation for Nursing education, an affiliate of the National League for Nursing (NLN) and Johnson & Johnson
Eligibility:Nursing school candidates
Award: Unspecified
How to Apply: Dennis Hartenstine at (212) 812-0329 or  www.discovernursing.com
Due Date: N/A

Title:Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund
Sponsor:  Citizens' Scholarship Fund of America (CSFA)
Eligibility:Dependent children age 24 or younger or spouses of persons who were killed or are permanently disabled as a direct result of the terrorist attacks in the United States on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, including rescue workers Applicants may be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States Scholarships will be offered to applicants who demonstrate financial need--school costs.
Award: Varies
How to Apply: Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund, CSFA, 505 Riverview Road, P.O. Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082, phone: 1-877-862-0136 
Due Date: N/A

Title:Bridge to Tomorrow Grant Program
Sponsor:  Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Eligibility:Students who have experienced the loss of a parent or spouse as a result of anthrax exposure Grants offered for undergraduate study an any 2-year, 4-year, technical, or trade school in the United States Grant will replace loans and/or work study obligations and will cover tuition, required fees, books, room and board, and additional education expenses Students must submit a new application for each school term
Award: Up to $15,000 per semester
How to Apply: (800) 498-6478 or  www.jackkentcookefoundation.org
Due Date: N/A

Title:AmeriCorps
Sponsor:  AmeriCorps
Eligibility:College graduate willing to join AmeriCorps for 1 year
Award: Education Award: of $4,725 to pay back student loans, student loan forbearance or deferment, Payment of accrued interest on a student loan forbearance by AmeriCorps, Modest living allowance, Health care during time of service
How to Apply: Apply online at  www.americorps.org
Due Date: N/A

Title:Police Corps Scholarships
Sponsor:  US Department of Justice
Eligibility:Eenrolled full-time pursuing a bachelors degree in any major, A student in school in one state may apply to join the Police Corps and serve four years as a Police officer in another state.
Award: $7,500 per year ($30,000 maximum)
How to Apply: U.S. Department of Justice Response Center at (800) 421-6770 or  www.ojp.usdoj.gov/opclee
Due Date: N/A

Title:National League for Nursing (NLN)
Sponsor:  Johnson & Johnson
Eligibility:Undergraduate, Graduate and Continuing Education Students
Award: Varies
How to Apply: Contact the Dean's Office in the College of Nursing  www.discovernursing.com
Due Date: