SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE

December 2008

 

Seniors:

            Here is the third of many monthly publications which will provide you with valuable scholarship information.  Consult the websites listed or see Mrs. Hershey in House 1 for information.  Many sponsors request you apply on-line.  If available, paper applications will be distributed from House 1 Office (Look on the bookcase inside the door…).  The due date listed is the date the application must be in the hands of the sponsor, so please do not delay in completing applications.   If you have questions, see Mrs. Hershey.

 

            Remember, most scholarship money comes directly from the colleges and universities, so be sure you apply there first!  (New data:  80% of awarded Financial Aid has some tie with the Federal/State government and is most likely need-based.  18% comes from colleges in form of scholarships.  1-2% comes from sponsored programs.)

                                    Good luck with your scholarship searching!

 

REMINDER:

Parents and students are invited to attend the annual

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM

Thursday, January 8, 2009

7:00 pm in the MHS Middle Auditorium

Presented by:

Kent State University

 

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE COMING!

FEBRUARY 2009!

 

WEBSITES FOR SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHING:

http://www.fastweb.com/

www.lib.msu.edu/harris23

 

2009 Sam Walton Community Scholarship

This is a non-renewable $1,000 award for the student’s first year of undergraduate study at an approved accredited college or university

-  May not be a Wal-Mart Stores or Sam’s Club Associate, or the child or legal dependent of either

-  Deadline entry is a postmark of January 12, 2009

-  More information can be obtained on our website: http://www.walmartfoundation.org/

 

Big 33 Scholarships

-  Multiple scholarships available

-  Applications for the 2008/2009 school year will now be processed through our website, http://www.big33.org/

-  Students can apply for scholarships November 1, 2008 through February 1, 2009

 

The University Partnership of Lorain County Community College

-  More than 50 full tuition scholarships and 15 partial scholarships

-  Scholarships have ranged from $4,000 - $20,000 per recipient

-  Students who apply by January 31, 2009 will be given full scholarship consideration.  After January 31, applicants

   will be evaluated on a funds available basis until June 30, 2009.

-  For more information visit our website at www.lorainccc.edu/upevents

 

Cargill Community Scholarship Program for 2008-09

-  350 $1,000 scholarships awarded to high-school seniors

-  The facility that requested our school’s involvement:  Cargill Animal Nutrition located at 1203 Timken Road, Wooster, Ohio

-   Scholarship application and guidelines are online at www.cargill.com, keyword scholarship

-  Applications are due by February 15, 2009

-  For more information contact Cargill@ffa.org or 888-476-9332

 

Summit Chapter of the Ohio Credit Union League Scholarship

-  Three scholarships:  one (1) $1,000 and two (2) $500

-  Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2009

-  For further information see Mrs. Hershey in House I

 

Skidmore Science and Mathematics Scholarships

-  Five $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 per year) to students who demonstrate exceptional promise for study in the

    areas of Mathematics and Science

-  For more information, visit our website at www.skidmore.edu/administration/financial_aid/porter_scholarship.htm

 

Leadership and Service Scholarship

-  Six non-renewable $500 Leadership and Service Scholarships

-  Application available on the website http://www.oacrao.ohiou.edu/

-  Postmark deadline February 20, 2009

 

2007 Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program

            -   One-time awards of $1,500 will be made to 100 high school             seniors who plan to pursue a career in an

    Agriculture-related field

-  Applications must be submitted no later than February 15, 2009

-  Applications available online at http://www.monsanto.com/

 

Cavaliers/First Merit Scholarship Program

-  Ten (10) $1,000 scholarships for the 2008-09 academic year

-  Based on academic achievement, extracurricular and community involvement, 500-word essay and interview

-  Transcript, faculty recommendation, and SAT/ACT scores (if applicable) are also required

-  Scholarships may be used at any college, university, or other post-high school education

-  Deadline February 23, 2009

-  Feel free to contact Colleen Garrity at 216-420-2227 or email at cgarrity@cavs.com .

 

Kent State Wick Poetry Scholarship Awards

Ø        Awards over $20,000 worth of scholarships to Kent State students

Ø        1st place   One $4,000 per year Scholarship

Ø        2nd place  One $3,000 per year Scholarship

Ø        3rd place   One $1,500 per year Scholarship

Ø        Available to any senior currently enrolled in an Ohio high school

Ø        Deadline February 1, 2009

Ø        For more information, write to Wick Poetry Center, Kent State University, 301 Satterfield Hall, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, Ohio  44242-0001; call 330-672-2067; e-mail wickpoet@kent.edu; or visit online at http://dept.kent.edu/wick

 

Bowling Green Department of Biological Sciences Scholarship

Ø        For students who have made a formal application or have been admitted to Bowling Green

Ø        A one-time award for $500; at least three awards are made annually

Ø        Deadline is February 15, 2009

Ø        For more information contact Mrs. Hershey in House I or e-mail dmclean@bgnet.bgsu.edu

 

Phi Delta Kappa – North Coast of Ohio Chapter

-         Deadline:  February 1, 2009

            -     Student interested in the field of education

-         Two scholarships: One for $500 and one for $1000

-         See Mrs. Hershey in House 1 for application

 

The Winners Club Scholarship Fund

Ø        Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 system

Ø        Must be pursuing a degree in the field of education

Ø        The scholarship is for one year, is non-renewable, and is awarded on the basis of financial need, academic merit, as well as extracurricular activities

Ø        Applications are to be submitted between:  February 1 and April 15, 2009

Ø        Application forms are now available online at: http://winnersclubscholarship.visioncomm.net/

 

OACRAO Leadership and Service Scholarship

Ø        Offering six $500.00 nonrenewable scholarship

Ø        Minimum GPA of 2.75 (4.0 scale)

Ø        Must attend an OACRAO affiliated institution

Ø        Submit one recommendation form from a high school teacher or guidance counselor and list your leadership and service activities

Ø        Application materials must be postmarked by February 26, 2009

Ø        Applications available on their website http://www.ohioaacrao.org/

 

ScholarshipExperts.com

Ø        Offering five (5) $1,000 scholarships

Ø        Must apply online by January 31, 2009

Ø        Go to http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx and apply using the online application form

 

Cavaliers & Majestic Steel Scholarship Program

Ø        Six (6) $2,000.00 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors who intend to pursue a career in manufacturing at Cuyahoga Community College, Lakeland Community College or Lorain Community College.

Ø        Applications must be postmarked by March 2, 2009

Ø        High school transcript and 2008-2009 FAFSA must be included with the application.

Ø        See Mrs. Hershey in House I for application materials

 

William D. Squires Educational Foundation Scholarships

Ø        Awarding 12 scholarships to the class of 2009

Ø        These scholarships are primarily need-based and only for students from Ohio

Ø        Each applicant must have an EFC less than $10,000

Ø        The award amount is $3,000 per calendar year and is renewable up to three more years for a total of$12,000

Ø        Deadline is Saturday, April 5, 2009

Ø        For application, visit their website at http://www.wmd-squires-foundation.org/

 

University of Saint Francis Scholarship

Ø        One first place winner will receive $1,000.00 with the potential of receiving a financial aid match of an additional $1,000.00 from the University of Saint Francis’s Financial Aid department (if they attend the University of Saint Francis)

Ø        Two runners-up will receive $500.00 each with the potential of receiving a financial aid match of an additional $500.00 from the University of Saint Francis’s Financial Aid department (if they attend the University of Saint Francis)

Ø        Deadline is February 29, 2009

Ø        See Mrs. Hershey in House I for more information

 

Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY)

Ø        Recognizing an outstanding scholar athlete in grade 12

Ø        A $7,500 college scholarship from the Milk Processor Education Program

Ø        An invitation for winners, parents and/or guardians to attend a SAMMY 2009 week-end at the Disney World Complex in Orlando, FL in June 2009

Ø        An opportunity to be star in a Milk Mustache ad in USA Today

Ø        Applications and official rules are available online at sammy.bodybymilk.com

Ø        Deadline is March 7, 2009

 

Charles L. Warren Memorial Heritage Scholarship

Ø        One-time $1,000 scholarship

Ø        Student must plan to attend an Ohio college or university

Ø        Applications must be postmarked no later than February 15, 2009

Ø        Questions:  Call 614-292-1896 or website:  http://www.oacac.org/

 

Michel de Montaigne Scholars’ Competition

Ø        Two full-tuition and two half-tuition renewable scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year

Ø        Must attend Shimer College (a small, independent four-year liberal arts college located just minutes from downtown Chicago)

Ø        Application deadline:  January 15, 2009

Ø        Apply online or download an application at:  http://www.shimer.edu

 

Discover Scholarship

Ø        Ten $30,000 awards available

Ø        Awarded to high school juniors with achievements in leadership and community service while overcoming an obstacle.

Ø        Applications are available now at:  http://pull.xmr3.com/p/2104-5F84/5463645/clickto2_m-community-scholarship.shtml.html

Ø        Application deadline is January 31, 2009

 

Ohio Association Legislative Scholarship Program

Ø        There are 184 scholarships available ranging from $2,000 to $12,100.

Ø        Available to Ohio high school graduates of 2009

Ø        Application deadline is April 1, 2009

Ø        See Mrs. Hershey in House 1 for application

 

Ohio State University Alumni Scholars Program

Ø        At least one scholarship, minimum of $600.

Ø        Merit based

Ø        Must complete an undergraduate admission application

Ø        Send completed application and updated transcript by February 13, 2009

Ø        See Mrs. Hershey in House 1 for application.

 

Cleveland Touchdown Club Charities Memorial Scholarships

Ø        Scholarships between $500-$2000

Ø        Need and merit based

Ø        All materials must be postmarked by February 21, 2009

Ø        Download application and instructions at www.clevelandtouchdownclub.org

 

James Kura Memorial Scholarship

Ø        Three $1000 scholarships will be awarded

Ø        Postmark deadline is January 12, 2009

Ø        See Mrs. Hershey in House 1 for application

 

U.S. and Ohio JCI Senate Foundation

-          Scholarships ranging from $500-$1000 will be awarded

-          Deadline January 7, 2009

-          U.S. JCI Senate criteria (academic based)

-          Ohio JCI Senate criteria (need based)

-          See Mrs. Hershey in House 1 for application

 

OASCES 2009 Scholarship

Ø        Nine (9) $500 scholarships will be rewarded

Ø        Must be a high school senior who receives IEP services and is interested in pursuing post graduate work with an emphasis in special education.

Ø        Deadline is February 4, 2009.

Ø        See Mrs. Hershey in House 1 for application