Summer is a time to relax, but it's also a great time to uncover some financial aid, if you know where to look. FastWeb has highlighted a few summer-themed scholarships that are open now (or will be soon) that you can work on while taking breaks from your beach reading.
You may not be eligible for all scholarships. FastWeb recommends that you check the scholarship sponsor Web sites for availability and eligibility.
International Association of Ice Cream Vendors (IAICV) Scholarship Program
Would you like one scoop of free money for college or two? IAICV is looking for students who have worked in the ice cream industry during the award year and are interested in business and entrepreneurship.
Deadline: October 1, 2008
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American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) Scholarships
Could your next mosquito bite be the one that turns into scholarship money? The mosquito, that most annoying of summer pests, is the subject of various scholarships throughout the U.S. sponsored by the AMCA. Scratch your scholarship itch and check out the link for opportunities in your area.
Deadline: Varies by association
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North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) High School Scholarship
Whether you'll be taking photos on the vacation of a lifetime or just snapping a few pics in your own backyard, you may be eligible for the NANPA High School Scholarship. The program is open to high school students serious about nature photography. The Web site will be updated soon with 2009 scholarship program information.
Applications available May 2008
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Jackie Robinson Scholarship Program
Baseball is the summer game and Jackie Robinson, the man who broke baseball's color barrier, is one of the game's most hallowed players. His foundation was started to help students achieve the dreams that had been denied to him for so long. Applications for this scholarship will be available in October 2008.
Applications available October 2008
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Art Institutes Best Teen Chef Competition
A delectable spread says summer is here, but who's going to cook? What about you? The Art Institutes are sponsoring a competition for the best teen chef in the country and the grand prize is a full-tuition scholarship at an AI school. Click the link below for information on the 2009 competition.
Estimate deadline: TBD
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Field Museum High School Internships
If you find your attention drawn to the birds in the air, the flowers in your garden or the sand at the beach, you may be interested in an internship at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. The application will require a statement of internship goals, a resume and references. Also, museum curators must be contacted for additional information well before the deadline date. The summer would be a great time to get a jump on this opportunity. If you receive the internship, it would be for summer 2009.
Estimated deadline: February 2009
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Surfrider Foundation Scholarship
Surf's up for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in ocean conservation. You'll be asked to submit an essay on what you're currently doing to help preserve ocean shores—something to think about when you're seaside this summer.
Learn more about this scholarship.
Estimated deadline: May 15 2008
Harold E. and Ennes Scholarship Fund
Even in a nation where the iPod rules, listening to the sweet sounds of the radio remains a staple of summer. But why limit yourself to sitting in the audience? Apply to the Harold E. Ennes Scholarship Fund if you're interested in a career in broadcasting.
Deadline: July 1, 2008
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Professional Grounds Management Society
If you ever dreamed of one day winning a scholarship for mowing the lawn, this is the next best thing. This award is open to students studying grounds management.
Applications accepted from August 1, 2008, to September 15, 2008.
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BAM/PFA Digital Media Internship
Walking out of a summer blockbuster thinking you just wasted $10 is never fun. So if you think the current stuff is so bad, why aren't you out there making your own? Here's your chance. Interns will engage in still- and moving-image production, building a media archive and other amazingly cool stuff. Preference is given to UC-Berkeley students, but students from any institution can apply.
Deadline: Varies
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