Community Service Based Scholarships
The Presidential Freedom Scholarships Program allows every high school in the country to select two students that have demonstrated outstanding service in their community to receive a $1.000 Dollar scholarship.
http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/
Gates Millennium Scholars Program is a scholarship available to minority high school students that have an outstanding record of community service and volunteer work.
http://www.gmsp.org/gmsp%5Fapp/npifDoc/nomineeInstructions.aspx
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards fifty scholarships of $20,000 and 200 scholarships of $4,000 to high school seniors that are carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA, and have extensive community service background.
http://www.scholarsfoundation.org/
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honor young people in middle level and high school grades for outstanding volunteer service to their communities. Each year, ten national honorees receive $5,000 Dollars, a trophy and gold medallion. In addition, one hundred students nationwide (two per State) receive $1,000 Dollars in a State level award.
http://www.prudential.com/community/spirit/
The Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship program gives nearly $1.5 Million dollars a year to high school juniors nationwide. These scholarships are given in nine awards statewide of $2,500 and nine national awards of $25,000 Dollars. Eligible students must demonstrate accomplishments in community service, special talents and leadership.
http://www.discoverfinancial.com/data/philanthropy/tribute.shtml
The Kohl's Kids Who Care Program recognizes and rewards children ages six through eighteen who volunteer in their community. Annually Kohl's will recognize over 1,250 kids and award $186,000 in scholarships.
http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/Community02.htm
The Target All-Around Scholarship program awards over six hundred $1,000 All-Around Scholarships each year, including one $25,000 scholarship to a high school senior and college student age 24 or younger with an extensive community service record.
http://target.com/target_group/community_giving/scholarships.jhtml
The Angel Soft Angels in Action Program recognizes children ages 8-18 for exemplary acts of service that benefit their community.
