SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE
October 2008
Seniors:
Here is the first 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. Remember, most scholarship money comes directly from the colleges and universities, so be sure you apply there first! Good luck with your scholarship searching!
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NOTE: LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP INFO available JAN. 2009
Marion Stroud Memorial
Scholarship
- Established to
recognize and encourage young persons who are pursuing a career which serves individuals
with mental retardation or other developmental disabilities.
- Applicants
must be current high school seniors who are accepted into a field providing
services to individuals with MRDD. (i.e. nursing,
special education, physical therapy, etc.)
- Two
$500 scholarships are awarded each year.
- Applicants
must demonstrate involvement in volunteer activities, job shadowing of MRDD
staff, or Special Olympics.
- Forms
are available by calling 330 725-7751 ext. 273 or via website at www.mcbmrdd.org or from House Office 1.
- Deadline
is end of March each year.
- Applicants must major in
an area that would lead to a career working for a professional sports organization,
such as business, accounting, finance, human resources, information technology,
communications, journalism, or public relations.
- Merit
and need based.
- Two
$2,500 renewable scholarships; selected by Cleveland Scholarship Program.
- Applications
are available via website at www.cspohio.org
- Deadline
is
Coca-Cola Scholars Program (Due
by
- Highly
competitive national scholarship program
- Minimum 3.0 gpa; college-bound Class of 2009
- Apply online at www.coca-colascholars.org
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Use our CEEB/ACT code
number 363 360
Ron Brown Scholar Program
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For African American
students
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Early Deadline –
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Final Deadline –
- Apply online at www.ronbrown.org
2007 SAE Engineering Scholarships
- Intend to
earn a degree in engineering or a related science
- Multiple scholarships available
- Deadline for applications is
- Apply online at http://www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm
AXA Foundation Scholarship
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$10,000 national
scholarships to 52 students (one in each state)
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$15,000 additional
scholarships to 10 national recipients
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Deadline for
applications is
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Apply online at www.axa-achievement.com
The Supervalu Scholarship Program (Geyer-Hawkins
Supermarket)
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Must be planning to
enroll in a two or four year college
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Have maintained a 3.0
grade point average on a 4.0 scale
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Deadline for
application is
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Applications available
at Hawkins Supermarket
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
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Annually awards $8.5
million in college scholarships
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Applicants must intend
to pursue a bachelor’s degree
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Critical financial
need, preferably $50,000 or lower adjusted gross income per family.
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Involvement in
co-curricular and community service activities
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Minimum grade point
average (GPA) of 2.0; recommendation required.
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Apply online at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
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Deadline is
CollegeAdvantage 529 Scholarship
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Random drawing to
determine the winner will be held the week of
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The winner must agree
to be publicly recognized
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Entries must be
received or postmarked on or before
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Apply online at www.savecollegeadvantage.com
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College Match
scholarships cover the following for all four years of college
*Full cost of tuition
($22,000-$34,000 per year, depending on the college)
*Full cost of room and board
($7,000 - $11,000 per year, depending on the college)
- Due
- Apply online at www.questbridge.org
Discover Colleges
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Free private college
information as well as a $2,500 private college scholarship drawing
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Visit www.discovercolleges.com
Networks Scholarship
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Must first apply to
become a full-time student at
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Maintain enrollment as
a full-time student at
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Major or minor in the
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Network scholars
receive a four-year, $20,000 scholarship to
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Application must be
postmarked by
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Apply online at www.networksfinancialinstitute.org
Offers
numerous Major Academic Scholarships
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For more information on the Web contact http://www.denison.edu
The application
deadline for all
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Ten Belk scholars will
be chosen, each receiving annually renewable scholarships equivalent to the
college’s comprehensive fees, valued in 2008-09 at $38,884.
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Must be nominated by a counselor
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Nominations must be
submitted by
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More information can
be found at www.davidson.edu/admission
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Winners will be
awarded a $40,000, four-year scholarship ($10,000 each year).
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More information can
be found at www.skidmore.edu/filenescholarship
Randolph-Macon Woman’s College Presidential Scholars
Program
- Nichols
and Lindner Scholarships provide full tuition, room, board, and a study-abroad
stipend
(a value of $125,000
over for years)
- The Gottwald
Scholarships which provide full tuition and a study-abroad stipend
(a value of $90,000 over four years)
- A variety of other awards valued at
$70,000 over four years.
- Deadline
- For more information, visit www.rmwc.edu/admissions
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100 renewable scholarships,
valued at $10,000 or $20,000 payable over four years
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Must be nominated by a counselor
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Applications must be
postmarked by
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Due
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Must be nominated by a counselor
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See Mrs. Hershey for
details and to request to be nominated.
Sal Carrino “Got Your Back”
Scholarship
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$2,000 (may vary)
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One scholarship (may
vary)
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Due by
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Must have participated
in an athletic program while at a
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See Mrs. Hershey in
Guidance (House I) for more information
Wendy’s High School Heisman Award
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Must be a senior in
the 2008-09 academic year with at least a “B” grade average
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Participation in at
least one of the 33 sports officially sanctioned by the National Federation of
State High Schools
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Deadline is
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For more information
go to www.wendysheisman.com
“Shout It Out” Scholarship
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Offering five (5)
$1,000 scholarships
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Must be a
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Must answer our
scholarship question online in 250 words or less
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Deadline to apply
online is
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Just go to: http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
“Will to Win” Scholarship Program
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For high school
seniors with asthma who are pursuing higher education
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A total of $50,000 in
College Scholarships
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All completed
submissions must be received by
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Visit our website at: www.schering-ploughwilltowin.com
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Awards more than
$20,000 in scholarships and prizes to high school students
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Visit: www.PromGuide.com
Danforth Scholars Program
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Must be nominated by
an individual who has substantive knowledge of the student’s accomplishments
and
goals
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When a student has
been nominated, the committee will notify the student and provide application
materials
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The student must
return the application, essay, and transcript to the committee by
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For more information
e-mail: danforthscholars@wustl.edu
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
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Application can be
filled out online at www.prudential.com/spirit
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Must have volunteered
in activities that occurred at least in part after
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Application
deadline:
Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology
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First place: $100,000
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Second place:
$50,000
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Third place: $40,000
Fourth place: $30,000 Fifth place:
$20,000 Sixth place: $10,000
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Website: www.siemens-foundation.org
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Deadline:
The AXA Achievement Scholarship
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Awarding $670,000 to
AXA Achievers
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In association with
U.S. News & World Report
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Go to www.axa-achievement.com for more information
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Merit-Based
Scholarships ranging from $52,000 - $72,000 per year
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Go to www.westminster.edu/admissions
for more information
The 2007 National Family Appreciation Month Student Writing
Contest
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High school seniors
participating in local contests will be eligible to compete for a $5,000
college scholarship
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Sponsored by Carlson
Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc.
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For more
information: info@carlsonfuneralhomes.com
2008 Burger King Scholars Program
- $1000 scholarships available to all
eligible high school seniors
- Log on today at www.bk.com/scholars to apply
- Easy online application process
begins October 15, 2008
Essay Contests for High School Students on Ayn Rand’s Books
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Entry deadline
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Website: www.aynrandnovels.com
APA’s 2007-08 High School Essay Contest
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Open to juniors and
seniors
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First place winner
will receive a $5,000 scholarship
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This year’s theme,
“Great Streets, Great Neighborhoods; Greening Streets and Neighborhoods”.
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Apply online by
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For information and an
application, please visit: http://www.planning.org/institutions/hsessay.htm
Cincinnatus XII Scholarship Competition
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10 Cincinnatus
awards of $76,000 (est. $19,000 per year covers full tuition, fees, room,
board, and a book
allowance
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100 Founders awards of
$24,000 ($6,000 per year)
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200 University awards
of $14,000 ($3,500 per year)
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Century awards of
$8,000 ($2,000 per year)
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Seniors with a minimum
of 3.2 unweighted grade point average must submit a
completed admissions application, high school transcript and test scores. Deadline is
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Online admission
application is available at www.admissions.uc.edu.
Mensa Education & Research Foundation
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Residents of a
participating American Mensa local group who will be
enrolled in an accredited
of
post-secondary education for Fall term of 2009 are eligible to apply for awards of $300 to $1000
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For an entry form with
essay rules, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) to the address
below postmarked by
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East
REQUESTS SENT WITHOUT A POSTAGE PAID ENVELOPE WILL NOT BE ANSWERED!
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Or visit http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships
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All applications must
be postmarked by
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To be eligible, students must:
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Be American Indian/Alaska
Native, Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or Hispanic as defined by the University
of Cincinnati Office of Equal Opportunity
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Be a permanent
resident in the State of
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Be a graduating senior
and/or have not been enrolled in a college/university prior to enrolling at the
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Minimum of 3.0 GPA,
ACT score of 24 and/or SAT score of 1090
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Have formally applied
to the
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Be accepted in a
four-year matriculating degree program by the application deadline
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Application deadline
is
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See Mrs. Hershey in
House I for more information
The American Legion Need
A Lift
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Contains extensive
information on scholarships for veteran’s dependents
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A copy is available
for loan via Mrs. Hershey in House I
U.S. Bank’s Internet Scholarship
- Will award up to thirty $1,000
scholarships to seniors planning to attend accredited
two-
or four-year colleges full time next fall
- Scholarship online applications will
be accepted from October, 2008 through February,
2009
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Students can apply
online by visiting the website www.usbank.com/studentbanking
National Co-op Scholarship
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Will award one hundred
eighty-five (185) $6,000 merit scholarships for up to a total renewable value
of $4,500,000.
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For a scholarship application and to submit your
application and essay online visit: www.co-op.edu
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Deadline is
Miss Cheerleader of
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For information
call: 734-946-1200 or visit our website
at: www.misscheerleaderofamerica.com
The
- For
Engineering and Science Technology majors
- Merit and need based; ranges from
$500 to $5000; renewable
- Early deadline is
- See Mrs. Hershey in House 1 for an
application
Army ROTC Scholarships
- ROTC is a set of college electives
that include challenging field exercises,
physical training and leadership labs.
- Offered at more than 1,100 colleges
and universities, including senior and junior
military colleges; major in nearly all academic fields.
- There are 4-, 3-, and 2-year
merit-based, full-tuition scholarships.
- Visit www.info.goarmy.com/rotc/2 or call 1-877-936-7724.
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation Award
- Intended
for a student who demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit and initiative
through examples such as:
starting his/her own business; participating in
organizations such as DECA, Junior Achievement, National
Foundation for
Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), among others; or through other inititatives.
- Merit-based scholarships
; $1,000 to $10,000
- Consult www.NFIB.com/YEA
- Deadline is
- See your counselor if you are
interested in being nominated for the
Scholars Program.
Applications must be postmarked by November 1.
A
750 word essay is required. MHS may
nominate up to 4 students.
- Apply to any of the
Career Scholarships which are merit-based. Apply as soon as possible!
- Many new scholarship opportunities
for students pursuing degrees in
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fields.
- Numerous scholarship opportunities,
including for honors programs
- Must be nominated by your counselor;
merit-based.