Grace

Scholarship Name: Grace Foundation Scholarships
Description: The Grace Foundation is the charitable arm of Grace, a company known for its global contributions to chemical engineering. The Grace Foundation awards 10 scholarships per year to high school students, but rather than specify what the students have to study (chemical engineering, for example), Grace lets the students choose. Some study nursing, others criminology… and some do study engineering. The scholarship program was implemented to benefit Grace employees, and to support the communities where Grace does business.
Award: $2,000
Awards per Year: 10
Award is Open to: High School Seniors
Major/Field of Study: Open
How to Apply/Contact: Scholarship applications are available by contact Grace directly, so have your parent or relative talk to the Human Resources Department to find out how to apply. You can also learn more about Grace’s charitable initiatives by clicking here.
See Also: Scholarships Based on Parent Affiliations

Cox Connects Foundation

Scholarship Name: Cox Connects Foundation Education Scholarships
Description: Cox Communications, a leading national communication provider, awards a number of scholarships to local students in their service areas, as well as the families of its employees. Through the Cox Connects Foundation, both young students (new undergraduates) and older students (adults re-entering the university-life) can apply for scholarships for college. There are special scholarships for students local to Tulsa and Oklahoma City who plan on studying in the area. For all scholarships recipients, you must show dedication to community service and civic engagement, and have been involved in ongoing volunteer work in your community.
Award: $2,500
Awards per Year: Varies
Award is Open to: High School Seniors, Undergraduate Students, Adults
Major/Field of Study: Open
How to Apply/Contact: There is an extensive application process, include a Personal Statement, Letters of Recommendation, and Record of Community Service Activity. More information is available by clicking here. You can also request full scholarship applications by mail.
See Also: Scholarships Based on Parent Affiliations, Scholarships for Community Service