SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE

 

January 2009


Seniors:

            Here is the fourth 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.  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.   Good luck with your scholarship searching!  

                       

Remember, most scholarship money comes directly from the colleges and universities, so be sure you apply there first!

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               NOTE:

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION available NOW!

Consult the same website you used to find this update:

 

                                CONSULT:   www.mcsoh.org/mhs/guide/guid.htm for more information

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                 ALSO: CONSULT www.lib.msu.edu/harris23 or

www.fastweb.com or www.google.com for scholarship opportunities!

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FINANCIAL AID INFO:

 

 Financial Aid Presentation from

January 8, 2009

Power Point at www.mcsoh.org/mhs/guide/guid.htm

 

 

Helpful information: www.studentaid.ed.gov

To get a PIN number:  www.pin.ed.gov

Fafsa on the Web:  www.fafsa.ed.gov

Scholarship Search: www.lib.msu.edu/harris23

MHS Scholarship info: www.mcsoh.org/mhs/guide/guid.htm

 

COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY:  February 8, 2009  2:00 pm at Kent, or U of Akron, or CCC West, or LCCC

(register online:  www.ohiocollegegoalsunday.org)

 

The Ohio State University Alumni Scholars Program

§         One Alumni Scholarship award for $600 minimum, merit based

§         Ranking in the top 25% of your high school graduating class

§         Demonstrating involvement in school and community activities

§         Showing a sound interest and positive attitude toward college

§         Must be accepted to the Columbus campus

§         Deadline February 15, 2009

§         Apply online at https://www.applyweb.com/apply/osu

 

The McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship

  • Available to all high school seniors who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit by owning and operating their own businesses while in high school
  • Attend a 4-year college or university within the 50 states
  • Own and operate a genuine business, non-profits are eligible
  • Have at least one employee, if only part time
  • Complete our online application by January 31, 2009
  • Up to $10,000 per academic year for 4 years
  • Additional $2500 for a summer abroad program
  • Apply online at: www.mckelveyfoundation.org

           

OAPSE/AFSCME Memorial Scholarship Foundation

§        Available to any graduating high school senior whose parent or legal guardian is a member in good standing of the Ohio Association of Public School employees and who intends to enroll in a full-time degree program in any 2- or 4-year college, university, business or technical school

§        One scholarship of $1,500 is awarded to one applicant in each of the ten (10) OAPSE/AFSCME districts

§        Applications must be postmarked NO LATER than March 1, 2009

§        See Mrs. Hershey in House I for application

 

10th Annual “Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year” (SAMMY) Award

Ø        Twenty-five (25) $7,500 college scholarships

Ø        Based on academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership, community service and milk experience

Ø        Application and official rules are available online at www.bodybymilk.com  until March 6, 2009

           

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Scholarship

Ø        Full in-state tuition and fees, renewable!  A value of more than $37,000

Ø        Open to US or permanent resident women or US or permanent resident students of color (African American, Hispanic, and Native American men and women)

Ø        Student must have a 3.0 unweighted GPA (4.0 scale) and one of the following:  23 ACT or 1070 SAT

Ø        Apply to program of choice at: http://www.admissions.uc.edu/ Send in transcripts and test scores by January 15, 2009.

 

BGSU Alumni Freshman Scholarship and Robert C. Romans Biology Scholarship

Ø        Three $500 scholarships

Ø        Offered through Bowling Green State University

Ø        For incoming freshmen majoring in biology

Ø        For questions, please call Debra McLean (419-372-2332) or email at dmclean@bhnet.bgsu.edu

Ø        Contact Mrs. Hershey in House I for scholarship application

 

Charles L. Warren Memorial Heritage Scholarship   

Ø        One-time $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to outstanding underrepresented students and may be used at any Ohio college or university

Ø        Students must have a 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale in a college preparatory curriculum

Ø        Must be postmarked no later than February 15, 2009

Ø        The application is available on the website in the Documents-Programs and Events section and in the News and Events announcement on the homepage of www.oacac.org

 

 

Scholarships.com – Find Money for College

            Free services:                           www.scholarships.com/link

            College Scholarship Search:      www.scholarships.com

            College Search:                        www.scholarships.com/collegesearch

            Resources Section:                   www.scholarships.com/resources

            Educators Section:                    www.scholarships.com/educators

 

Pittsburgh Technical Institute

Ø        Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to earn a $6000 partial tuition scholarship renewal for their second PTI year

Ø        Must apply their scholarship to either July 2009 or October 2009 PTI enrollment

Ø        Other scholarships offered by PTI

Ø        For application, contact Susan Allen at 1-800-644-7784 ext. 4859

Ø        NEED Lou Dimasi Scholarship

                        Negro Educational Emergency Drive

                        412.566.2760 or atyler@needld.org

                        NETS New Economy Technology Scholarship

                        PHEAA State Grant and Special Programs

                        1-800-692-7392

 

University of Cincinnati Cincinnatus XI Scholarship Competition

o       More than $11 million will be awarded to students who will be judged on academic abilities, creative skills, and leadership potential

o       Must have a 3.0 GPA

o       High school rank in top 5% of class

o       ACT composite of 26

o       SAT combined critical reading and math score of 1170

o       All applications must be in the Office of Admissions no later than January 15, 2009

o       Apply online at: www.admissions.uc.edu

 

The Herb Guild Scholarship Program

§        Eligible to persons with a proposed program of academic study

  • Request for application or information should be addressed to: Mrs. Natalie Treece – 6839 Savannah Drive – N. Ridgeville, Ohio 44039
  • Scholarship monies (not to exceed $3,000.00 annually) may be split and more than one scholarship awarded if the Committee deems more than one applicant qualifies
  • Applications must be received at the above address no later than April 1, 2009

 

The Best Buy Scholarship

  • Rewards students with good grades who give back to their community
  • To learn more, visit bestbuy.com/scholarships. Deadline for applications is February 15, 2009

 

Medina County Farm Bureau Scholarships

  • For students interested in pursuing professional careers, with a preference to careers in an agricultural field
  • One for $1,500.  One for $1000.00  One for $500.00
  • Scholarship applications are available by writing or calling the Medina County Farm Bureau, 2690 Akron Rd., Wooster OH  44691   (330)263-7456, (866)658-7456 or e-mail: wcfb@raex.com
  • Applications must be submitted to the Farm Bureau office by March 29, 2009.

 

Tzu Chi Scholars 2009

  • $1000 in tuition assistance
  • Need & merit based
  • Deadline March 2, 2009
  • For complete scholarship application visit our website at www.us.tzuchi.org

 

The William D. Squires Educational Foundation

  • Primarily need-based and only for students from Ohio
  • Applicants must have an EFC less than $10,000
  • Award amount is $3,000 per calendar year and renewable up to $12,000
  • Min. of a 3.2 GPA
  • Postmark deadline: April 5, 2009
  • For application and information visit: www.wmd-squires-foundation.org

 

Women’s Network Scholarship Committee

  • A $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a young woman graduating from a public or private school
  • This scholarship is designated for a student accepted into a baccalaureate degree program in the physical sciences, engineering or mathematics at an accredited university.
  • The $1000 scholarship is renewable annually for a maximum of four years ($4,000)
  • Application deadline is March 15, 2009
  • See Mrs. Hershey in House I for information

 

AAA Ohio Auto Club - School Safety Patrol $1000 Grant

  • Ten (10) $1000 grants
  • Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, March 16, 2009
  • No application will be accepted without the signature of the guidance counselor or other school official and the applicant 
  • See Mrs. Hershey in House I for information

 

Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program

Ø        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

Ø        Applications will be available online after December 1, 2008 at www.monsanto.com or www.ffa.org

Ø        All applications must be submitted online no later than February 15, 2009 and an application signature form must be submitted by U.S. mail postmarked no later than February 15, 2009

 

Legislative Scholarship Program

Ø        There are 186 scholarships available and range from $2,000 to $12,100.

Ø        Available to Ohio high school graduates of the academic year of 2009

Ø        Applicants must plan to attend one of several proprietary, technical, or business schools in Ohio

Ø        Deadline for the application is March 30, 2009

Ø        See Mrs. Hershey in House I for application and/or a list of participating schools

 

National Co-op Scholarship

Ø        185 scholarships totaling $4,500,000

Ø        To qualify for a merit co-op scholarship, students must complete all the required admissions material and be accepted for the 2009-2010 academic year at one or more of the ten NCCE Partner Colleges & Universities listed:

Drexel University, Johnson & Wales University, Kettering University, Pace University, CW Post Campus/Long Island University, Northeastern University, University of Cincinnati, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Toledo, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Ø        For a scholarship application and to complete your application online visit:  www.co-op.edu

Ø        Deadline:  February 15, 2009

 

H.O.P.E. Scholarship

o       Established to assist SHC (Society for Handicapped Citizens) members or an unmarried child or grandchild of a member in their efforts to gain a higher education in a disability-related field.

o       SHC membership is available to anyone over the age of 18.  Annual dues for Individual Membership is $20 and a Family Membership is $40.

o       The H.O.P.E. Scholarship awards up to two (2) $500 scholarships each year.

o       Interested applicants must complete the H.O.P.E. Scholarship application form which is available by calling 330-722-1900 ext. 200 or through our website at www.shc-medina.org

o       Deadline for submitting application:  Monday, March 31, 2009, 5:00 p.m.

 

Medina County Show Biz Company Scholarship

Ø        Awards two $500 scholarships each year to two seniors graduating from Medina County Schools

Ø        The awarding of these scholarships is based on the following criteria:

1.      Personal contribution to the Medina County Show Biz Co.

2.      Financial need

3.      Will be majoring in any aspect of performing arts

4.      Personal contribution to the performing arts while in high school

Ø        Application must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2009

Ø        See Mrs. Hershey in House I for application

 

Miss Cheerleader of American Scholarship

Ø        Thousands of dollars in scholarship money will be awarded

Ø        The scholarship selection is based on short interviews and homecoming/prom gown competition

Ø        The scholarship selection is not based on financial need, beauty, talent, bathing suit or cheer ability

Ø        The cash scholarship awards are available for use at a private high school, or private or public college, university or trade school

Ø        Extended deadline for applications is February 15, 2009

Ø        Web Site:  misscheerleaderofamerica@yahoo.com

 

United Way of Medina County Youth Service Recognition Award

Ø        Scholarships offered range from $1,250- $1,500 and 10 students will be honored

Ø        Awards will be based on the applicant’s demonstrated commitment to community service and the extent to which the applicant impacted his/her community through leadership and service in Medina County

Ø        These awards are not based on academic achievements.  Scholarship awards are only available for seniors and              the community service should reflect work done in 2008-2009

Ø        Applications available at: www.unitedwaymedina.org

Ø        Deadline is Monday, March 3, 2009

 

Medina County Farm Bureau Scholarship Program

Ø        Applicants must be a resident of Medina County and parents or applicant must be a Farm Bureau member

Ø        Applicant must be a senior in high school or enrolled at an institution of higher learning

Ø        For the $1,500 or $1,000 scholarship the applicant must be planning to continue his/her education in an agricultural field of study

Ø        Applicants who have previously received a Medina County Farm Bureau scholarship may apply again, a maximum of three years

Ø        Applications available by calling the Medina County Farm Bureau at (330) 263-7456, (866) 658-7456, or e-mail wcfb@sssnet.com

Ø        Deadline April 1, 2009

 

GradCity Ultimate Scholarship

Ø        All high school seniors are eligible to win the Ultimate Scholarship

Ø        Complete online application at www.gradcity.com        

Ø        Deadline April 15th

 

Ohio Newspaper Association – Minority Journalism Scholarship

Ø        One (1) $1,500 scholarship will be awarded

Ø        Ohio high school seniors planning to major in print journalism at an Ohio college or university

Ø        Applications available at www.ohionews.org and click Scholarships.

Ø        Deadline for applications is March 31, 2009

 

Music and Broadcast Scholarships

Ø        Broadcast candidates must submit their applications and demos by February 1, 2009.  Music scholarship applications must be received by March 1, 2009. 

Ø        Download applications at www.radioscholarships.com or www.theconclave.com

Ø        Further information regarding scholarships can be obtained by calling Tom Kay, Executive Director at The Conclave (952)927-4487.

 

Stan & Tom Wick Poetry Scholarships

Ø        Scholarships are to Kent State University only.  First place is a $4,000 tuition scholarship, second place is a $3,000 tuition scholarship, and third place is $1,500.  All scholarships are four-year, renewable awards.

Ø        Guidelines are available at http://dept.kent.edu/wick

Ø        Deadline is March 1, 2009

 

DeVry University

Ø        Visit: high-school.devry.edu/students

Ø        Email: Scholarships@devry.com

Ø        Call:  800.295.8694

 

Miami University

Ø        Simply apply for admission to Miami University (Oxford) and indicate a plan to major in mathematics or science teaching area.  You will automatically be considered for a COF Scholarship.  Notification will come in March, 2009.

 

 

LCCC CHOOSE OHIO FIRST Scholarship

 

Ø        Full and partial-tuition scholarships for students enrolled in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) major through LCCC or the University Partnership

Ø        Merit based

Ø        Scholarships are renewable

Ø        For questions, please contact the Financial Services Center at (440) 366-4034 or (440) 366-4505.

Ø        See Mrs. Hershey in House 1 for application.  Deadline is June 30, 2009.

           

WISE – Women In Sports and Events

 

Ø      The current award amount is $1,000, and one or two awards will be announced.

Ø      Deadline is April 3, 2009

Ø      For more information and for application materials, go to www.wisecleveland.com 

 

 

Cleveland State University – Visual Art Merit Scholarship

 

Ø      Prospective full-time undergraduate art majors seeking a first BA degree

Ø      Approximately $35,000 in scholarship, up to full tuition, is awarded on the basis of artistic merit.

Ø      Application deadline is 12 noon, Monday, March 2, 2009

Ø      See Mrs. Hershey in House 1 for application.

 

The Ohio State University – Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Scholarship Program

 

Ø      Prospective students may apply for any of the scholarships by visiting: www.scarletandgay.com

Ø      Scholarship deadline February 28, 2009

 

Junior Women’s Civic Club

 

Ø      Two (2) $2,000 scholarships for female high school seniors in Summit and Medina counties who will be attending an Ohio college or university

Ø      Scholarship based on volunteer service, academics and financial need

Ø      Deadline for submitting application and all supporting materials is April 10, 2009

Ø      See Mrs. Hershey in House 1 for application

 

Student Insights 2009 Student-View Scholarship

 

Ø      One (1) $4,000, one (1) $1,000, and four (4) $500 scholarships

Ø      Log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area.

Ø      Scholarships will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications.

Ø      Scholarship deadline is April 19, 2009

 

 

Cleveland A.H.E.P.A. (American Hellenic Education Progressive Association)

 

v     High school seniors of Greek descent

v     Information and application can be obtained at http://www.ahepadistrict11.org/foundations/index.html .  Then click on the Cleveland A.H.E.P.A. Chapter #36 Scholarship Letter and Application links.

v     Deadline is April 6, 2009