Scholarships offered by Celebrities

David Letterman Telecommunications Scholarship

In 1985, David Letterman established The David Letterman Scholarship for telecommunications students at Ball State University. The awards are intended for average students who have a creative mind. Winners are selected primarily based on creativity. Sutdent must choose projects that involve a variety of media functions including written work, research, audio, video, graphics and film.

The winner of the scholarship receives a $10,000. The first runner-up receives $5,000 and the second runner-up receives $3,333.

NBA - Phoenix Suns Charity Scholarships

The Phoenix Suns Charity was created in 1987 with the mission to use the unique resources of the Phoenix Suns to assist the needs of children in Arizona. In 2007, the Phoenix Suns basketball team awarded 15 students $2,000 each. The scholarship is for student who are involved in the community and who have outstanding scholastic performance.

Alicia Keys - Open Doors Scholars Program

Alicia Keys is offering $5,000 scholarships to students from Jacksonville, New Orleans, Atlanta and New York City's Harlem neighborhood. The Open Doors Scholars Program is part of Frum Tha Ground Up, a Jacksonville-based non-profit organization started by Keys' road manager, D.J. Walton, who went to college in Jacksonville. In return for the scholarship, the winners will represent the organization at school appearances and must perform community service each semester.