Silas H. Rhodes Scholarships
School of the Visual Arts
New York, NY
Eligibility:
1	firsttime freshman seeking full-time student status in Fall 2005; and
2	creative and academic accomplishments.
Amount:	NA
Deadline:	Sunday, February 01, 2004
Tribute Scholarship
Veterans of foreign Wars
Eligibility:
www.vfw.org (See "Programs.")
1	must be 16 -18 years of age at time of entry;
2	son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter of U.S. military veteran, including those currently serving on
	active duty or in National Guard or Reserves;
3	community service; and
4	involvement in VFW sponsored activities.
Amount:	$3,000 - $10,000
Deadline:	Monday, November 01, 2004
Silas Hunt Distinguished Scholarship
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
http://scholarships.uark.edu/silashunt.htm
Eligibility:
1	membership in an under-represented ethnic or minority group;
2	a demonstrated interest in a field of study that does not traditionally attract members of an individual's
	ethnic or gender group;
3	status as a first-generation college student;
4	apply for admission to UA; and
6	completed responses to essay questions.
Amount:	NA (See website.)
Deadline:	Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Non-Resident Tuition Award
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Eligibility:
1	current resident of LA, KS, MO,  MS,  OK, TN, or TX;
2	ACT score of 24 or SAT score of 1090; and
3	completed application of admission and scholarship by February 15th.
Amount:	pays the out-of-state portion of tuition
Voice of Democracy
Veterans of Foreign Wars
www.vfw.org (See "Programs.")
Eligibility:
1	grades 9 - 12; and
2	audio essay, "Celebrating Our Veterans' Service"
Amount:	up $25,000
Deadline:	November 1, 2004
Discover Card Tribute Award
Eligibility:
1	high school junior;
2	school and community involvement;
3	plan to continue education or training after high school;
4	2.75+ GPA  (cumulative for grades 9 and 10); and
5	experienced significant obstacle(s).
Amount:	$2,500 (9 per state); $25,000 (9 nationally)
Deadline:	Friday, January 07, 2005
Gates Millennium Scholars
1.877.690.HMDP z94677)
E-mail: info@gmsp.org
Eligibility:
1	African American, America Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or
	Hispanic American;
2	citizen/legal resident or national of the U.S.;
3	3.3+ GPA (unweighted);
4	entering a U.S. accredited college or university as full time freshman in Fall 2005;
5	demonstrated leadership abilities via community service, extracurricular or other activities; and
6	meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria (based on FAFSA).
Deadline:	January 14, 2005 (12:00 midnight EST)
American Legion Oratorical Contest
3401 Ed Bluestein Blvd., Suite 200
Austin, TX
www.vfw.org
Eligibility:
1	high school students no older than 18;
2	Texas resident;
3	public speaking skills; and
4	prepared topic on a phase of the Constitution of the United States
Chapter 35 Educational Benefits for Dependents
VA Regional Office
Waco, TX
www.gibill.va.gov
Eligibility:
	Son or daughter (between 18 and 26)of veteran who:
	1.  died or is permanently disabled as result of service-connected disability;
	2.  died from any cause while service-connected disability was in existence;
	3.  is missing in action or captured in line of duty by hostile force; and
	4.  was forcibly detained or interned in line of duty by foreign government or power.
Amount:	Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA)
U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs Higher Education Grant Program
Washington, DC
202.20. 3478
Eligibility:
1	member of federally recognized Indian tribe and receive services from the Department of the Interior;
2	enrolled in accredited institutions of choice in pursuit of regular 2-yr or 4-yr college degree;
3	have financial need established by institution planning to attend; and
4	apply to respective Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Amount:	NA
Americorps
Washington, DC
1.800.942.2677
Eligibility:
1	interest in engaging in national service projects to meet critical needs in education, public safety,
	health and environment; and
2	agree to complete designated service project (i.e. tutoring and mentoring youth, building affordable
	housing).
Amount:	education award for college or cash payment of $100 per each month of service
Dates to remember:
October
23	ACT
31	Coca-Cola Scholarship (on-line application)
November
6	SAT
6	"Cougar Preview"
	University of Houston
	"Patriot Preview Day"
	www.go2uttyler.com/previewday
	or 1 800 UT TYLER or 903.566.7202
15	College Fair
	Oil Palace
	6 p.m. - 8 p.m.