Intel Science Talent Search
http://www.societyforscience.org/sts/
This is the granddaddy of all science fairs. This science competition is designed to recognize excellence in science among the nation’s youth and encourage the exploration of science. A recent winner created a glove that can read sign language. First prize is a scholarship worth $100,000. Continue reading
Glamour’s Top Ten College Women Competition
http://www.glamour.com
Who wouldn’t want to be on the cover of Glamour? Not only could your face grace the October issue but you could also walk away with a $1,500 prize and a free trip to New York City. This competition is open to any woman who is a full-time college junior. Continue reading
Coca-Cola Two-Year College Scholarship
http://www.coca-colascholars.org This program recognizes students enrolled in two-year programs for their academic achievement and community service. Applicants should be first- or second-year postsecondary students who intend to complete their education at a two-year degree school. Continue reading
Best Buy Scholarship
http://www.bestbuy.com/scholarships The Best Buy Scholarships are based on academic achievement and volunteer work. Sixteen students receive $10,000 scholar- ships, and 1,700 students received $1,500 scholarships. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors. Continue reading
Clubs, clubs, clubs define the highly extroverted nature of students on this campus. Leadership, community service and cultural explorations are high on the list of after class activities for all Colgate students. These undergraduates use Colgate as a lab in which to try out their skills. Essentially all of the students were in the top 20% of their high school graduating class. Continue reading