Scholarships Sponsored by Celebrities

It’s said that it’s better to give than to receive, and that’s exactly what these celebrities are practicing. Some big names in entertainment have set-up scholarship funds to support their alma maters or just deserving college students with a big financial need.
Will.I.Am (I Am Scholarship)
Eligibility: Based on previous recipients, outstanding academic record and financial need.
Requirements: Not able to identify details.
Scholarship Amount: Based on previous recipients, full-ride to school of choice including tuition, books and room and board for for years.
Michael Jackson Scholarship
Eligibility: Undergrad attending a UNCF member college studying communications, performing arts or English.
Requirements: 3.0 GPA, receive financial aid, completed FAFSA.
Scholarship Amount: Averages $4,000.
David Letterman
Eligibility: Junior or senior at Ball State University studying telecommunications.
Requirements: Submit a written, audio or video project. Creativity scored, not GPA.
Scholarship Amount: First prize is $10,000.
Jerry Seinfeld (Seinfeld Family Foundation Scholarship)
Eligibility: New York City public school seniors.
Requirements: Prove academic achievement, financial need, creativity, leadership and community service.
Scholarship Amount: Covers all unmet financial need for four years, including tuition, room and board, books and personal expenses.
Katie Holmes, Carrie Ann Inaba, Adam Shankman, Nigel Lythgoe (Dizzy Feet Foundation)
Eligibility: Talented dancers with financial need.
Requirements: Not able to identify details.
Scholarship Amount: $1,500 to $7,500
Tiger Woods (Earl D. Woods Scholarship)
Eligibility: Students with a 3.0 GPA
Requirements: Good academic standings, community service experience, financial need.
Scholarship Amount: Up to $5,000 per year; renewable
via Forbes