National Scholars Program

From the James Beard Foundation you have the National Scholars Program which was launched in 2016.

The National Scholars Program looks to award 10 students $20,000 each.

As long as those students are "food-focused candidates of exceptional talent".

This scholarship is aimed at students who are pursuing a career in the field of food security, agriculture, hospitality, culinary arts, and other food-related areas.

Since its inception the James Beard Foundation has awarded over $7 million to over 1,850 recipients.

Scholarships are granted between April 1^st and May 15^st.

How to Apply

General rules for applying are pretty straight forward. Students should should know which school they plan on attending. They should have their transcripts if they are a senior in high school or in post-secondary school.

Know which discipline you wish to study. Students should have their SAT/ACT scores available.

Something students may or may not be used to is listing their paid work experience, school, and community volunteer activities.

Students should have a statement of their professional goals and aspirations, any unusual personal or family circumstances, and a brief essay pertaining to this scholarship.

Don't forget to submit the application appraisal form and financial data sheet that is part of the application.

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Society of Exploration Geophysicists

Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) has been around since 1930.
They task themselves with bringing forward the science of exploration geophysics, encouraging similar scientific interests, assisting with humanitarian efforts, and propelling geophysical innovation.
SEG is a global organization, headquatered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with locations in Beijing, China and Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

How to Apply

To apply, students must submit an application online, first.
The SEG scholarship awards between $500-$14,000 USD per academic year. The average awards granted are around $2,500.
Make sure you include, at least, two faculty members who have consented to being a reference.
You have to include your current transcripts.
The timeline for submitting the application is one of the added benefits, in the sense that it is detailed.
From October 1^st to March 1^st applications are accepted. From mid-March to May a review board of geophysicists independently evaluate and rank each application.
Once a consensus is met top ranking applicants are matched with available scholarships. In which, those applicants are notified in June.

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