MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL 2011-2012 SCHOLARSHIP LISTORGANIZATION

NAME OF AWARD/PROGRAM

AWARD RANGE

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS ON-LINE REGISTRATION/CONTACT INFORMATION

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Amounts will vary Varied based on scholarship

Fairleigh Dickinson University offers a variety of academic achievement scholarships. We recommend freshman applicants submit a complete admissions application (including the University Admissions Application, an official high school transcript, and SAT or ACT scores) by January 15 for priority scholarship consideration.

Call 800-FDU-8830

www.fdu.admissions

http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=394

College of St Elizabeth

Amounts will vary Varied based on scholarship

More than 90 percent of full-time CSE undergraduates receive some form of financial assistance. CSE provides not only need-based funding but also merit awards for academic achievement, leadership potential, and community service.

http://www.cse.edu/

http://www.cse.edu/admissions/financial-aid/

Drew University Amounts will vary Varied based on scholarship

97% of Drew students receive a grant or scholarship directly from Drew University each year.

The average financial aid package for a Drew student is almost $25,000 a year.

http://www.drew.edu/financialassistance/grants-scholarships/college

Georgian Court College

Amounts will vary Varied based on scholarship

99.6% of our first-year students receive some type of financial aid. To learn about YOUR financial aid award, apply for admission, be accepted, and complete the FAFSA.

http://www.georgian.edu/index.htm

http://www.georgian.edu/admissions/fa/scholarships.htm

Montclair University

Amounts will vary Varied based on scholarship

Beginning in January, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available on the internet. Please note, if you file your FAFSA electronically it will be submitted quicker to the government and also to your schools.

http://www.montclair.edu/index.php

http://www.montclair.edu/FinancialAid/

Monmouth University

Amounts will vary Varied based on scholarship

* Student must apply and be accepted to attend Monmouth U. http://www.monmouth.edu/admission/scholarships/default.asp

Stockton College

Amounts will vary Varied based on scholarship

Accepted freshmen are considered for merit scholarships based on class rank/GPA and SAT scores.

www.stockton.edu

http://intraweb.stockton.edu/eyos/page.cfm?siteID=197&pageID=23&layout=newsb

TCNJ (The College of New Jersey)

Merit Scholarships Minimum one-time $1,000 award,

*Combined SAT of 1300 CR and Math or ACT composite score of 30. http://www.tcnj.edu/~sfs/aid/scholarships.html

maximum $8,000 4 year renewable award

Seton Hall University

Amounts will vary Varied based on scholarship

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid determines your eligibility for many federal, state, institutional, and private scholarships and grants. So even if you think your income is too high, it's best to file.  Remember SHU priority deadline is March 1st.

http://www.shu.edu/offices/financial-aid-scholarships.cfm

Rider University Amounts will vary Varied based on scholarship

http://www.rider.edu/offices-services/finaid/scholarships-grants finaid@rider.edu

William Paterson University

Institutional, Academic & Foundation scholarships

Varied based on scholarship

* Student must be a high school senior. * Student must file a FAFSA by April1st.

http://ww2.wpunj.edu/admissions/scholarships/ScholarshipsMain.cfm

Coca-Cola Scholarship

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation

Unspecified CURRENT high school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the United States (or select DoD schools);

U.S. Citizens; U.S. Nationals; U.S. Permanent Residents; Temporary Residents (in a legalization program); Refugees; Asylees; Cuban-Haitian Entrants; or Humanitarian Parolees;

anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of application;

planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution;

carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school.

https://www.coca-colascholars.org/sslpage.aspx

https://www.coca-colascholars.org/page.aspx?pid=389&tab=1

Coca-Cola Scholars Program

Toll Free 800.306.2653

scholars@na.ko.com

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

2011Gates Millennium Scholars Program

(GMS)

Unspecified For students entering college for the first time in the fall 2012, the GMS 2012 Scholarship Application online process is now open. The deadline for all submissions is Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

* Must African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic. *Must be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States. *Must have a cumulative GPA 3.3 unweighted on a 4.0 scale. *Must demonstrate leadership ability. *Must meet Pell Grant eligibility.

www.gmsp.org

If you have questions, go to: info@gmsp.org

www.fafsa.ed.gov

Duke University and the University of North Carolina

Robertson Scholars program

Unspecified *Your application to the Robertson Scholars Program is supplemental to your application to Duke University or the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. You must also submit an application for admission to your university of choice.

Follow college application deadline date

at Chapel Hill

https://my.robertsonscholars.org/application

Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA

Amounts will vary Varied based on scholarship

Please explore the Financial Aid section of our website for important information about grants, scholarships, loans and work-study programs offered to undergraduate, graduate, adult degree and international students at Seton Hill University.

http://setonhill.edu/admissions/financialaid_undergrad.cfm

Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY

Amounts will vary Varied based on scholarship

For first-year and transfer students are intended to recognize students' outstanding academic accomplishments and significant contributions to their communities.

http://www.hws.edu/admissions/finedu_scholarships.aspx

Harvey Mudd College, Ca.

Robertson Scholars program

Unspecified About 82 percent of HMC students receive some sort of financial aid—with awards ranging from $225 to $47,350

The average financial aid award is about $29,000, of which about $21,000 comes in grant aid from HMC (not from government sources)

About 50 percent of HMC students receive need-based aid

Typically, 40 percent of incoming freshmen qualify for our merit-based awards

http://www.hmc.edu/admission.html

http://www.hmc.edu/admission1/costsandaid.html

Saint John’s University

Amounts will vary Varied based on scholarship

Varied based on scholarship www.slu.edu

or

http://www.slu.edu/x21865.xml

Green Mountain College, Vt.

Amounts will vary Varied based on scholarship

*Scholarships and grants awarded based on merit and demonstrated financial need. *All of GMC's grants and scholarships are awarded for up to 4 years or 8 semesters.* For scholarships and/or grants to be renewed each year, one must always maintain full-time enrollment and continue to make satisfactory academic progress.

http://www.greenmtn.edu

http://www.greenmtn.edu/tuition_aid.aspx

Saint Louis University

Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship

Unspecified *Must be a high school senior. *Must submit freshman admission application by Feb. 1, 2011 including test scores.*Must have above average ACT or SAT scores* Must have GPA of 3.23 or higher.

www.slu.edu

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

FIDM’s 2011 National Scholarship

One Full year of Tuition

*Must plan to attend FIDM http://fidm.edu/en/Admissions/Tuition+and+Financial+Aid/scholarships

University of Michigan chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon

Balanced Man Scholarship

$1,000 and $750

*Must be male*Must be attending the University of Michigan in the fall

http://uofmsigep.com/blanaced-man-scholarships

Bard College; Annandale-on-HudsonNew York

Scholarships vary:Distinguished

Scientist Scholars Program

The Levy Economics Institute

Scholarships

New Generations Scholarships

Bard College Conservatory of

Music Distinguished Musician-Scholar

Program

Excellence and Equal Cost Program

Awards will Vary

Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://www.bard.edu/admission/finances/

The State University of New York

Scholarships are based on academic merit or other performance.

Varies Seniors will be automatically considered when you apply for financial aid.

http://www.suny.edu/counselor/paying_scholarships.cfm

Daniel Webster College, Nashua, New Hampshire

Scholarships vary: Awards will Vary

Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://www.dwc.edu/admissions/Competitive_Scholarships/index.shtml

State University of New York (SUNY) - Oswego

SUNY Oswego’s Merit Scholarships

Over $2,500,00 in Presidential and Merit scholarships

*Seniors must have a B+ average. *Must have 100 SAT (combined critical reading and math score) or a 24 ACT score.*Out-of-state students are also eligible for Residential scholarships.

www.oswego.edu/admissions

Norwich University, Vermont

Scholarships vary and include ROTC

scholarships

Awards will Vary

Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://www.norwich.edu/admissions/financialaid.html

University of Maine at Machias, Maine

Presidential Scholarship

Awards will Vary

Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://www.umm.maine.edu/content/page.php?cat=1

http://umm.maine.edu/assets/docs/financialAid/

Program:

Trustee Tuition

Scholarship

UMM Leadership Award

UMM Distinguished Scholars

Many others……..

umm_scholarships08.pdf

College of the Atlantic, Maine

COA's Presidential Scholarship

General Student Scholarship Fund

Alice Blum Yoakum Scholarship Fund

Awards will Vary

Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://coa.edu/html/financialaid.htm#grantsandscholarships

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Michigan… College of Engineering

The Geisinger Scholarship Program

$20,000 Recipients must be first-year students admitted to the College of Engineering at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor for 2010-2011.

www.engin.umich.edu/students/scholarships/New_Students.html

coe.scholarships@umich.edu

High Point University

Presidential Scholarship Program

Unspecified *Based on merit*Must be a high school senior*Must demonstrate superior academic achievement, good citizenship and strong leadership

www.highpoint.edu

New York University (NYU)

Steinhardt School of Education

Unspecified

* Submit the FAFSA by February 1 for fall/summer enrollment or November 1 for spring enrollment.  Do not wait to be accepted for admission.

*Supplemental Applications -- Several scholarship programs require a separate application. Please see the scholarship descriptions listed below for details and deadlines.

http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/financial_aid/

Quinnipiac University

Amounts will vary Varied based on scholarship

All *NEW and RETURNING* students interested in applying for financial aid are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which can be completed online at: www.fafsa.ed.gov. Quinnipiac University's FAFSA Code is: 001402. All incoming students must have their FAFSA and Profile "date stamped" by the appropriate processor by March 1.

http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x45.xml

http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x46.xml

University of Alabama

Refer to website Refer to website

*Must apply for admission and submit online application http://scholarships.ua.edu/types/

Manhattanville College

-Castle Fellowship-MAP-Duchesne Center

Varied based on scholarship

Varied based on scholarship http://www.mville.edu/AdmissionsandFinancialAid/FinancialAid/Scholarships/Default.aspx

Scholarship-Dance & Theatre Scholarship-Music Scholarship-Art Scholarship-Alumni Award-TSTT-Invest in Success-Academic Merit

Marine Trade Association (MTA)

Full Tuition Scholarship to Automotive Training Center – ATC (Warminster, PA)

Full Tuition ($18,000)

Pursue degree in technical education at ATC www.mtanj.org ormdanko@mtanj.org at (732) 292-1051

Marine Trade Association

Marine Trade Association Education Scholarship (MTA/NJ)

$3,000 Graduating senior pursuing a degree in the marine industry/technical program

www.mtanj.org ormdanko@mtanj.org at (732) 292-1051

Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

The Dalhousie Alumni Leadership Scholarship The Dalhousie Alumni Association Scholarship

Merit-based Scholarships

Dalhousie Entrance Scholarships

Awards will Vary

Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://moneymatters.dal.ca/01_prospective.html#auto

Smith College Amounts will vary Varied based on scholarship

* Student must be a high school senior.*All applicants for admission are considered; there are no special application forms.

http://www.smith.edu/finaid/prospect/types_aid.php

Raritan Valley Community College

Amounts will vary Varied based on scholarship

If a student is awarded one academic scholarship, that student is not eligible for additional scholarships in that same academic year. *If financial need is a criterion for a scholarship, the student must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as part of the application process.

http://www.raritanval.edu/rvcc/frameset/search.html

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Levine Scholars Program

Four year scholarship valued up to 137,000 per out-of-state student.

*Students must apply for admission by November 16, 2010.*Students must request a teacher or counselor or principal to nominate them for award.

www.levinescholars.uncc.edu

Saint Peter’s College

Scholarship & Grant Programs

Varied based on award

Varied based on award www.spc.edu

http://www.spc.edu/pages/1570.asp

Washington CollegeChestertown, MD.

Scholarships for National Honor Society Members

$10,000 annually for 4 years

*Student must apply and be accepted to Washington College www.washcoll.edu

Marist CollegePoughkeepsie, NY

NSF Scholarships 12 Full tuition, room and board scholarships

*For seniors who choose to major in Computer Science or Information Technology and Systems

www.marist.edu/nsfgrant

New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA)

Dana Christmas Scholarship for Heroism

$10,000 *Candidate must be nominated www.hesaa.org

Raritan Valley Community College Foundation and the National Science Foundation

Galileo Scholarship Program

Unspecified * Designed for students majoring in Science, Math, Engineering, Computer Science or Technology.

If You Have Questions Call 908-526-1200, x8273

New College of Florida

Amounts will vary Varied based on scholarship

Please complete your admission application file by February 15, 2012 for priority scholarship consideration.

http://www.ncf.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships

https://ncf.edu.185r.net/survey/index.php?id=100

Hood College, Maryland

Amounts will vary Varied based on scholarship

*Students admitted to Hood are automatically considered for merit scholarships, except the Honors Program Scholarship, the Hodson-Gilliam Diversity Scholarship, and the Hood Heritage Scholarship which require separate applications.

http://www.hood.edu/admissions/financial.cfm?pid=financial_scholarships.html

Guilford College, North Carolina

Amounts will vary Varied based on scholarship

*Incoming first-year students and transfers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, academic potential and achievement or talent during high school are eligible for renewable scholarships at three different levels. *Leadership criteria include achievement in areas such as arts, civic affairs, student government, or student publications. *Financial need is not a criterion.

http://www.guilford.edu/about_guilford/services_and_administration/student_financial_services/finaid/index.html

http://www.guilford.edu/about_guilford/services_and_administration/student_financial_services/

Davidson College, Davidson, NC 28035

Merit-Based Scholarships

Varies *Check website for details,.Student must apply and be accepted to Davidson.

http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x32703.xml

Vassar College Scholarships vary Awards will Vary

Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://catalogue.vassar.edu/scholarships.html

Marietta Merit Scholarships Awards will Criteria varies based on type of scholarship http://admission.marietta.edu/html/aid/index.html

College,Marietta, Ohio

John G. and Jeanne McCoy Scholarship

Trustees' Scholarship

President's Scholarship

Dean's Scholarship

Academic & Talent ScholarshipsTalent Scholarships in the Fine Arts

Academic Accomplishment Scholarship for Minority Students

Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Scholarship

English Honors Scholarship

Rickey Scholarships in Physics

Forensics Scholarship

Vary

Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina

The John Montgomery Belk Scholarship

Ranging from $10,000 to $15,.000

* Seniors must notify their counselor of interest by November 1st *Seniors must complete their application for admission by December 1st.*Nominees must demonstrate they have engaged in life purposefully and successfully in the classroom, civic and student organizations on the athletic field or in the arts.

Contact Ms. Gardner Roller Ligo, Director of Merit Programsgaligo@davidson.edu

New College of Florida, Sarasota, Fl.

New College of Florida, The Honors College

Not Specified

*Must be a high school senior. ncf.edu

http://ncf.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships

University of Illinois

Varied scholarships Varied *Student must apply for admission and be accepted to Illinois University

www.osfa.illinois.edu/aid/scholarships

www.topscholars.illinois.edu

Elmira CollegeElmira, NY

*Valedictorian & Salutatorian Scholarships*Presidential Honor Scholarship*Trustee Honor Scholarship*Founcler Honor Scholarship*Mark Twain Honor ScholarshipIris Leadership Scholarship

Varied *Student must apply for admission and be accepted to Elmira College*Student must live on campus

www.elmira.edu

Rutgers University

First-Year Scholarships

Varied *Student must submit application and all credentials by December 1, 2009.*Student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.*Student must submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by Feb. 15, 2010.

www.rutgers.edu

Skidmore College

Filene Music Scholarships

$10,000 per year

* Must be a high school senior*Should plan to pursue a liberal arts education at Skidmore.* Must participate in performance competition.

www.skidmore.edu/academics/music

Washington University in St. Louis

William H. and Elizabeth G. Danforth Scholars Program

Up to 4 full-tuition and several partial tuition scholarships.

*Student must submit college application to Washington University *Check website for details, you must be nominated by your counselor.*Notify your guidance counselor of your interest by September 25th.

danforthscholars@wustl.edu

Emory University, Atlanta, GA.

Emory Scholars Program &Emory Goizueta Business School

Ranging from two-thirds of tuition to full tuition and fees. Scholars may use their awards to study abroad during the school year.

*Students must be seniors.*Seniors must notify their counselor of their interest and plan to apply to Emory by October 20, 2010.*Students must apply to Emory using Common App.

http://college.emory.edu/current/achievement/scholars/prospective.html

http://www.emory.edu/home/admission/financial-aid.html

New Brunswick Area NAACP

Annual New Brunswick Area NAACP Scholarship

Unspecified *Must be of African decent;* Must be a graduating senior with a minimum GPA of 2.5;*Application must be postmarked by Friday, July 29, 2011.

newbrunswickareanaacp@gmail.com

732-828-5363

Vietnam Veterans of America

A. Michael Franco Memorial Scholarship

1-$500 Scholarship

Graduating senior who is a relative (alive or deceased) of someone in the armed forces who was honorably discharged

(908) 526-6246

Jack Impellizeri, Scholarship Chairman

www.vva-nj452.org

National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA)

NKBA Scholarship 3-$1,500 Scholarships

Junior or Senior interested in being a designer (kitchens, bathrooms, interior or architecture)

Nancy Tipaldi (973) 835-4007

The Thornton Sisters Foundation Inc.

The Thornton Sisters Foundation Scholarship

Not Specified

Graduating female student of color (African American, Latino, Caribbean American or Native American)

(732) 872-1353

CollegeWeekLive

CollegeWeekLive scholarship AndTechnology Scholarship

$10,000OrYou can win an HP technology scholarship! One lucky registrant will win an HP Mini 210 netbook!

http://www.collegeweeklive.com/en_CA/guest/app-scholarships

First deadline is March 23rd!

http://www.collegeweeklive.com/en_CA/guest/app-scholarships

Somerset County Federation of Republican Women

SCFRW Scholarship $2,000 *Graduating senior female*750 word essay

For questions contact Renee Giangrasso (201-615-7852) or reneerg@optonline.net

HBCUCONNECT (HBCU = Historically Colleges & universities)

HBCU SCHOLARSHIPS

Various Various www.hbcuconnect.com/scholarships

WiseChoice WiseChoice $2,500 Must be a high school senior Deadline is 5/31/11 Go to website for details

www.WiseChoice.com/sid=gcfx

Will to Win Scholarship for Asthma Sufferers

Will to Win Scholarship for Asthma Sufferers

Two $5k scholarships each for Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Community Service, Athletics, Science

Graduating senior with minimum 3.0 GPA and an award related to the category applying.

www.willtowinscholarship.com

Jon M. Pritsch Memorial Golf Fund

Jon M. Pritsch scholarship

Unspecified *Apply for admission to professional golf management program or School of Agronomy to be a green superintendent.*Have your golf coach write a letter of recommendation.

Hardcopy application is available in guidance

* Obtain a letter from the golf professional at the course where you play most of your golf.

Moolahspot.com

Scholarships, grants, fellowships, etc

Varied Varied www.Moolahspot.com

Mid New Jersey Youth Soccer League (MNJYSA)

Liesel Krehan Memorial Scholarship

(2) $1,000 scholarships

* Must be a high school senior*Based on accomplishments in classroom, to the high school. Community and soccer

Hardcopy application is available in guidance

Buick Achievers Buick Achievers scholarship

Up to $25,000 per year for 4 years

*Must plan to enroll as full-time, first-time freshman at 4 year college*Plan to major in: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing or Design*Are interested in automotive or related industry

www.BuickAchievers.com

Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey

VNACJ scholarship $500 *Must be a NJ resident*Can be full or part-time student*Must demonstrate acceptance into nursing program of a National League for Nursing (NLN) accredited institution, BSN Program

Hardcopy application is available in guidance

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Central Jersey Alumnae Chapter

Legacy of Excellence Scholar

*Must have 2.75 average* Can be male or female* Must participate in co-curricular activities*Must be involved in community and/or churchMust submit an essay

Hardcopy application is available in guidance

ETS Employees’ Community Action Fund

ETS ECAF Scholarship

Up to $5,000 each

*Must be a high school senior*Must be able to verify hardship affecting ability to attend college*Need will be based on Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA

The Lep Foundation for Youth Education

John Lepping Memorial Scholarship

(3) $5,000 scholarships

* For disabled youth who demonstrate academic success and are motivated despite their disabilities.

www.lepfoundation.org

Community Builders & Remodelers Association of New Jersey

Community Builders & Remodelers Association Scholarship

Amount not specified

* Student must attend college full-time in the fall* Student must live in Somerset county

Hardcopy application is available in guidance

National Association of Water Companies, New Jersey Chapter (NAWC)

NAWC Scholarship (one) $2,500 scholarship

*Must be a NJ resident for 5 years*Must maintain 3.0 GPA*Must be interested in water utility industry or related field such as: natural resource management, environmental science, biology, chemistry, engineering, communication, computer science, business administration, human resources, consumer affairs, law, accounting, finance, etc.

www.nawc.org/njschol.pdf

The Notables Student Vocal Music Scholarships

(2) $400 scholarships

*Must submit CD with application*Must intend to pursue vocal musical career in college

www.notablesingers.org

New Jersey School

NJSCA High School Scholarship

(3) $1,000 scholarships

* Must be a NJ resident* Must be accepted to a post secondary school

www.njsca.org

Counselor Association (NJSCA)

*Must submit an essay describing how a school counselor has influenced his/her life in a positive way

sbrewer@pemb.org

Somerset County Asian American Heritage Month Celebration Committee (SCAAHMCC)

SCAAHMCC Scholarship

$500 *Must be a high school student in Somerset County who demonstrates high scholastic standing, strong leadership skills and a dedication to community service.

www.SomersetAsianAmericans.org

732-319-6483

New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

NJCTS Children’s Scholarship

Not specified

* Must be a high school senior* Must have a diagnosis of Tourette Syndrome*Must submit an essay

www.njcts.org

The 200 Club of Somerset County

The 200 Club of Somerset County Scholarship Program

$2,500 Graduating seniors who are serving or whose parent is actively serving as a police, fire, ambulance or state police personnel

(908) 526-2565, ext. 206

Manville Area Credit Union

Manville Area Credit Union Scholarship

Unspecified Unspecified 908-526-8844

Foster and Adoptive Services (FAFS)

Varied based on Scholarship

Varied based on Scholarship

*Must be a foster/adopted high school senior who is or has been under the care of DYFS (Division of Youth and Family Services).

www.FAFSonline.org

Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Central Jersey Chapter

AWIS-CJC Scholarship

Two $250 awards and one $500 scholarship

Graduating senior attending college in the fall awis_cjc@yahoo.com

The Society of Mayflower Descendents in the State of New Jersey

Mayflower Scholarship

3 scholarship awards of $1,500 each

* Must contact their counselor by March 1st to be considered for nomination.* Must submit 3 complete sets of the application package*Must be interested in acquiring a higher education related to US History

N/A

Americas’s Milk Processors and USA Today

13th Annual Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) 2011 Award Program

25 awards of $7,5000

* Academic performance (35%) * Athletic excellence (35%)Leadership (15%), *community service (10%) and *milk experience (5%)

www.bodybymilk.com

Central Jersey Chapter of the National Hampton Alumni Association

2010 Hampton University Scholarship Award

Unspecified *Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 scale*Must intend to attend Hampton University.*Must submit SAT/ACT score (officially or through guidance counselor)*Must submit 2 letters of recommendation.

Direct any inquiries to:cjc_nhaa@yahoo.com

Kohl’s Kids Who Care

Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship

*Ten national finalists will receive

* Student must be nominated* Nominees fall into 2 categories: ages 6-12 and 13-18.*Volunteer efforts should have made a positive impact on others and occurred in the last 12 months.

www.kohlskids.com

$5,000 awards and Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on their behalf.*More than 190 regional winners will be awarded $1,000 toward their post-secondary education.*More than 2,000 store-level winners will receive a $50 Kohl’s gift card.

American Farm Publications

Delmarva Farmer Scholarship

Varied based on scholarship

* Applicants must be members of farm families; to those employed in an agriculture-related field; and/or to those who are studying for a career in agriculture.

www.americanfarm.com

American Chemistry Society (ACS)

ACS Scholars Program

Renewable awards of up to $5,000

* Must be African-American, Hispanic/Latino and or American Indian. * Must plan to pursue a degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology or related majors.

www.acs.org/scholars

or

1800-227-5558

NJUA (New Jersey Utilities Assoc.)

NJUA Excellence in Diversity Scholarship Awards

Three (3). Four-year, $1,500 per year scholarships

*Must be a high school senior. Applications are accessible on websitewww.njua.com

Writers of the Future

L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest

$4,000 Grand Prize, $500 Prize

* For students gifted in art and interested in fantasy or science fiction.* First submit 3 original science fiction or fantasy illustrations in a black & white medium.* Finalists will receive a story from L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest and will need to create an illustration to complement the story. This entry will be considered fro the Grand Prize.

writersofthefuture.com/17/rules/ilofrules.html

BMI Foundation John Lennon Scholarship

$5,000 to $10,000

* For young songwriters (ages 15 – 24) who write music and lyrics in any genre.

http://www.bmifoundation.org/

The Collegiate Collegiate Inventors Competition

$25,000 Grand Prize, $10,000 Undergraduate Prize

* Must invent something that is patentable and not currently available to the public.* Submit your entry individually or in a team of up to four, but only one prize is awarded per entry.

Invent.org/Collegiate

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds

15 awards of $20,000 along with mentoring, career guidance, and paid research training at the NIH during the simmer and after graduation

* Must be a US citizen* Must be accepted as a full-time student to a 4-year institution*Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher*Must come from a disadvantaged background.

https://ugsp.nih.gov

Career Development Awards Program(CDA)

Career Development Awards

Scholarships

Awards on average are for $1,000.

* Student must be a senior or high school graduate. * Student must intend to enroll in an accredited two-year training program in the technical and vocational professions of their choice.

N/A

New Jersey Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Association, Inc.

NJCFSA Scholarship

$1,000 * Must be a high school senior* Applicant must have official diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME).

Download application http://njcfsa.org

New Jersey State Elks Special Children’s Committee

Special Needs Scholarship Awards

Two 4 –year scholarships worth up to $2,500 per year. Awardees will be one male and one female student.

* Must be a high school senior* Applicant must provide verification of a physically disabling condition, excellent scholastic standing, general worthiness and financial need .

732-326-1300 ornjhcchq@gmail.com

Tom Joyner Foundation

Full-Ride Scholarship

One scholarship to cover all expenses for student planning to

* Must be a high school senior* Applicant must attend an HBCU.* Must be a US citizen or a permanent resident of US.*Must have a GPA of 3.5 and minimum SAT score of 1300 or ACT score of 28.

Send questions to fullridescholar@blackamericaweb.com

attend a Historically Black College/University (HBCU)

Guaranteed Scholarships

VARIED BASED ON INSTITUTION

VARIED BASED ON INSTITUTION

VARIED BASED ON INSTITUTION http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com

Somerset County School Nurse’s Association

Future Nurse Scholarship

3-$1,000 scholarships

*Graduates who intend to pursue a career in nursing n/a

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter of Plainfield, NJ

Marie B. Hubbard Scholarship

Not Specified

*Must be a female and a high school senior. *Must be a resident of Middlesex or Somerset county.

n/a

The Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement of AT& T (APCA)

APCA Scholarship Program

(5) $1800 * Must be a high school senior* Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale.* Must be a US citizen or a permanent resident of US.* Student should be the child or legal dependent of a current APCA member in good standing.

www.apca-att.com

Shimon and Sara Birnbam Jewish Community Center (SSBJCC)

Larry Cubas Scholarship Endowment Fun

Two $1,000 awards

* Must be a high school senior* Applicant must have been either: a member of their high school basketball team at some point in their high school career or must be affiliated with the SSBJCC.

www.ssbjcc.org

or

Info@ssbjcc.org

Call Ken Kaus 908-725-6994, x227 or Laura Friedman x213.

PEARLS Inc. (Pursue Education and Really Learn Something); sponsored by Nu Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

Maurice M. Williams Scholarship and Constance Pizzaro Community Service Leadership Award

Not Specified

Graduating Minority female student with demonstrated need with leadership credentials

None Given

PEARLS Inc. (Pursue Education and

Diamonds and Pearls Scholarship

Not Specified

Graduating Minority male student with demonstrated financial need with leadership credentials

None Given

Really Learn Something) ; sponsored by Nu Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Kappa Alpha Psi FraternityVan Doren Scholarship Committee

Van Doren Scholarship

$40,000 for distribution between multiple winners

* Must be a resident of Somerset County* Student plan to attend or currently be attending as a full-time student to an accredited 4-year college or university, 2-year college or post-high school trade or nursing school. * Financial need is considered, but scholarships are awarded primarily on the basis of achievement.

www.vandorenscholars.org

Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey

NJCFSA Scholarship

(3) $1,000 *Must be a high school senior. *Must have been diagnosed with epilepsy by a physician. * Financial need is considered

www.wfnj.com

Junior League of Greater Princeton

JLGP Voluntarism Scholarship

Two - $2,500 scholarships

*Graduating female seniors with outstanding community service/ volunteerism*

www.jlgp.orgorcontact Wanda Stansburyat 609-921-8813

Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, USA(Nationwide program)

Tzu Chi Scholars $1,000 *Must be a high school senior*Must complete the scholarship application. Scholars will be selected based on financial need, academic achievement & community service.

Applications may be downloaded from website: http://www.us.tzuchi.org

New Jersey Schoolwomen’s Club

NJ Schoolwomen’s Scholarship

2- $1,000 scholarships and 2-$500 educational awards

*Graduating female planning to pursue a career in education*A minimum SAT combined score of at 1460 and /or a minimum ACT score of 24, and an academic average of C+ must be achieved.

N/A

DeVry University

2009-10 High School Scholar Awards

5 awards per high school in New Jersey for $3,000 per year

*Must be a high school senior*Must have a GPA of 2.7 or higher. *Must demonstrate interest in technology, media arts, business administration or healthcare technology.* Extracurricular involvement can also be considered in selection.

Applications may be downloaded from website: http://www.us.tzuchi.org

Best Buy Children’s Foundation

2010 Best Buy @ 15 Scholarship Program

1,000 awards of $1,500 each

*For students in grades 9-12.Must be involved in community service or work experience.* Must have solid grades* Must plan to attend college full-time after graduation.

www.bestbuyinc.com/scholarships

or

www.at15.com

United States JCI Senate

United States JCI Senate Foundation

$1,000 *Must be High School senior* Must be a US citizen

www.njjcistenate.com

Foundation ScholarshipStony Brook Garden Club

Elly and Giorgio Petronio – Stony Brook Garden Club Environmental Award

$1,000 Graduating senior who demonstrates a passion and commitment to our environment

Linda GechaLinda.gecha@gmail.com

American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA)

American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship Program

Ten (10) - $2,000 awards

*Graduating High School senior* Student will attend a college/university or trade school in the United States starting with the fall 2009 semester.*The scholarship is not based on financial need. *Relatives of AFSA staff or board members may not enter.*An essay is required.

Applications will only be accepted online through the AFSA scholarship web site www.afsascholarship.org

NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation

NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Scholarship

Two $2,500 awards

*Must be a high school senior*Must be an NJ resident* Must visit the NJ Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial*Must submit an essay out his/her visit

www.njvvmf.org

Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation (GAR)

Gordon Rich Scholarship

$50,000 over 4 years in award money.

Five GAR scholars are eligible for a special award – the "Parkman Prize” of $5,000.00

*Parents and/or legal guardians of the students applying must have,

or had, a career in the financial services industry.

*Students must be graduating high school seniors who will enroll as

full time first year students in pursuit of a four-year bachelor's

degree at an accredited college/university in the US.

*Students must demonstrate financial need.

*Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and rank in the top 20% of their class.

www.gordonrich.org

Washington Crossing Foundation

Please refer to website

* For students interested in History, Politics, Government or Military.

www.gwcf.org

Discover ® Financial Services

Discover Scholarship

Ten $30,000 awards

*This scholarship is for Juniors*Selection of the recipients considers exemplary achievements in Leadership. Community Service while overcoming an obstacle.

www.discoverfinancial.com/community

Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC)

RMHC® /Asia RMHC®/ African American Future AchieversRMHC®/HACER® (Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources) RMHC® Scholars

Not Specified

* Graduating seniors of Asian, Hispanic or African American decent.

www.rmhc.org or call (973) 287-1476

Big Sun Athletic Big Sun Scholarship Individual *Must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary Essay submissions should be sent to:

Organization 2010 award is $500.The number of awards varies

institute.*All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in.

*Send a short essay answering the following questions:

Have you ever struggled for something and succeeded? What made you feel that you were successful? Have you ever struggled for something and failed? How did you react to this?

athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com

http://www.bigsunathletics.com

AXA Foundation

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship

Multiple scholarships with a grand total of $725,000

*Must be a high school senior. *Must demonstrate drive & ambition.*Determination to set and reach goals*Respect for self, family and community*Ability to succeed in college

www.axa-achievement.com

http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-access.html

America’s Milk Processors and USA Today

12th Annual Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award Program

$7,5000 award

* Must be a high school senior* Judging will be based on 5 criteria: academic performance (35%), athletic excellence (35%), leadership (15%), community service (10%) and milk experience (5%).

www.bodybymilk.com

Foster and Adoptive Family Services (FAFS)

NJFC Scholars Program (New Jersey Foster Care Scholars)

Awards Vary and are funded by State and Federal dollars

Foster and Adoptive Services is offering scholarships and grants to seniors for the 2010 -2011 academic year. These awards are available to foster/adopted high school seniors who are or have been under the care of the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS)

www.fafsonline.org or e-mail for more information scholarships@fafsonline.org

http://www.transitionsforyouth.org/Servicedetails.aspx?Serviceid=12

Call Foster and Adoptive Family Services 800-22-0047.

Hospitality Guild (Good resource – but not current with updates)

Scholarships vary Awards will Vary

Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://www.hospitalityguild.com/Scholarships/Hospitality_Scholarships.htm

Abbott & Fenner

A&F Scholarships $1,000 *Must be high school junior and senior or a student currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.*To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on one of the two topics below.

• If you could have lunch with any famous person, either living or dead, whom would you choose and why? Describe your conversation at lunch.

• When you look back on your life in thirty years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful?

http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

Your submissions must be sent to us by email at scholarships@abbottandfenner.com

KFC Colonel’s Kids

KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program

$5,000 per year

* Must be a high school senior.* Must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher.* Must enroll in a public, in-state college or university.*Must be a US citizen*Must pursue a bachelor’s degree.

www.kfcscholars.org

*Must submit a FAFSA.Eden Institute Foundation

Eden Institute Foundation Scholarship

$1,000 * Must be a high school senior* Must intend to pursue a major in special education or a related discipline.

If you have questions, please contact:Aileen Kornblatt609-987-0099

Elks National Foundation

Elks Scholars 500 Most Valuable Student awards range from $1,000 to $15,000 per year.Legacy awards are $4,000 ($1,000 per year).

* Must be a high school senior* Must be a U.S. citizen.* Should be able to demonstrate leadership.Legacy applicants are the children or grandchildren of active Elk members.

www.elks.org

The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation

2010 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest

1st Place Winner: $5,000 cash & $5,000 to grow in a John Hancock Freedom 529 College Savings Plan.2nd Place Winner: $1,000 cash. Finalists: $500 cash.

* Student must register online* All high school students grades 9-12 are eligible.

www.jfklibrary.org

15th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Award

National Association of Secondary School Principals and Prudential

State-level honorees receive $1,000 and National honorees receive $5,000

*Students must demonstrate that they have made a difference in their community through volunteer activities. *Student must register online at http://spirit.prudential.com or www.principals.org/prudential (access key: spirit)*Once form is submitted online, print out a copy to submit to your counselor to be logged by October 26th.

www.prudential.com/spiritorwww.principals.org/prudential

Wendy’s Restaurants

Wendy’s High School Heisman Award

Gift cards ranging from $5.00 to $50.00 for first 41,000 students competing

*Must meet eligibility criteria in website.*Must have a ‘B’ average.*Must be a high school senior.*Must participate in at least one school-sponsored sport.* Must notify your school counselor when registration has been submitted and the name of your reviewer.

www.wendysheisman.com

for questions, send an email to: wendys@act.org

after submitting application

Random House Children’s Books

Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go! College Scholarship

First Place - $5,000 award

*Must be a high school senior *Must complete the application form (available online)

www.ohtheplaces.org

New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA)

NJSCPA College Scholarship

$4500 *Must be a high school junior or senior*Must plan to purse a career in accounting*Students do not have to be currently enrolled in an accounting class.

www.njscpa.org/scholarships

Staples Staples Associates Annual Scholarships Plan

$750 - $2,000 renewable

* Applicant or parent must be employed by Staples.* Must have worked at Staples for 90 days, averaging 18 hours per week.

Contact your local Human Resources Department

OR

www.staples.com

OR

Contact: Staples500 Staples DriveFramingham, MA 01702

The Gallery Collection by Prudent Publishing

3rd Annual Create-A-Greeting Card $10,000 Scholarship Contest

$10,000 Submit original photo, artwork or computer graphics for the front of a greeting card.

Age eligibility: Must be 14 years or older at time of entry and be enrolled in High School, College or University

One $10,000 and one $1,000 prize will be awarded regardless of contest name entered. Any type of greeting card design is eligible regardless of which contest name it is submitted under.

Design a greeting card and win a $10,000 scholarship plus, your entry will be made into a bona fide greeting card by the leading publisher of premium quality cards in the United States, The Gallery Collection.

*Create-a-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest is also known as Create-a-Holiday-Card Scholarship Contest, Create-a-Birthday-Card Scholarship Contest and Create-a-Christmas-Card Scholarship Contest.

National Commission for Cooperative Education

National Co-Op Scholarship Program

170 renewable scholarships of $6,000 each

* To be eligible for a merit scholarship, student must apply, be accepted and plan to attend one of the following 8 NCCE Partner Colleges and Universities, all of which have a strong co-op program:

*Drexel Univ.

Johnson & Wales Univ.

Kettering Univ.

Pace Univ.

Rochester Institute of Technology

Univ. of Cincinnati

University of Toledo

Wentworth Institute of TechnologyNew Jersey City University (NJCU)

NJCU Scholarship Opportunities

VARIED * Must be a high school senior who has applied to NJCU

*Must be US citizens and permanent residents of the US.

*Must enroll as a full-time student.

www.njcu.edu

New Brunswick Area Branch of the NAACP

New Brunswick Area Branch NAACP Scholarship

The amount and number of scholarships awarded are subject to the proceeds of the Freedom Fund Dinner

* You do not need to be a member of NAACP.* Must be a graduating senior.*Must be African-American.*Must have 2 letters of reference*Application must be typed.*Transcript must be mailed from school.* Must show college letter of acceptance or a printed schedule of classes.Non-returnable photo and biographical sketch must be included.

http://newbrunswickareanaacp.org

or

newbrunswickareanaacp@gmail.com

Questbridge – National College Match

College Match Scholarships

*10 students will receive free counseling to support their application to summer programs at Harvard, Notre Dame, Stanford, or Yale. If accepted, they will

* Must be a high school junior* Must be a high-achieving student * Family income must be less than $60,000.

www.questbridge.org

or

questions@questbridge.org

receive a scholarship covering full cost of travel, tuition, and room & board.

Central Jersey Chapter of the National Hampton Alumni Assoc., Inc.

2010 Hampton University Scholarship

Unspecified *Must be senior students who are enrolling at Hampton University in the fall of 2009.*Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher

Direct questions to: cjc_nhaa@yahoo.com (Subject: Scholarship Inquiries).

Thurgood Marshall Fund

Thurgood Marshall Scholarship

Refer to Website

Refer to Website www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org.

AES Engineers AES Engineers Scholarships

$500.00 *Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to one of the two questions that are posted on our site:    http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm. * Must be a high school senior or college student (regardless of courses being studied) * You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.

http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

Holland + Knight Charitable Foundation, Inc.

2010 Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Topic & Writing Prompt

10 First-Place Winners: Scholarship ranging from $2,500 to $10,000.

* Open to all students who are currently enrolled as a high school student in grades 9-12 (including home schooled students) or who are high school seniors who may graduate high school at any time in 2009, or are students who are enrolled in a high school equivalency program; AND *Are residents of either the United States or Mexico or who are United States Citizens living abroad.

http://holocaust.hklaw.com/

Tekmark Global Solutions, LLC

TGS Scholarship Fund

Six - $500 awards

* Must be a high school senior* Must be an incoming, full-time freshman in good standing at Rutgers University, Monmouth University or Rider University.* Must be working toward a bachelor’s degree in: Engineering/Engineering Technology; Computer Science/MIS; Telecommunications/Information Technology*Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher* Must have a combined SAT score in Critical Reading and Math of 1200.

www.tekmarkinc.com

Power Engineering and JETS (Junior Engineering Technical Society)

The Next Generation Scholarship

$5,000 * Must be a high school senior* Application must be completed via the JETS online form (www.jets.org). Supporting documentation (i.e., essay and transcripts) must be uploaded with the application.* Length of essay—750 word maximum.

http://www.jets.org/programs/scholarship/index.cfm

Vietnam Veterans of America Central New Jersey

A. Michael Franco Memorial Scholarship

Four - $500 awards

* Must be a high school senior* Must be a relative of a Veteran of the Armed Forces (living or deceased) who was honorably discharged.*Student must complete an essay with the application.

www.vva-nj452.org

Chapter 452 *Student must have an interview with a veteran.Disability Scholarships

Varied awards for :General Disabilities,Hearing Loss/Deaf,Visual Impairment;Physical Impairment;Health Impairment; Learning Disabilities; Other

Varied based on award

Varied based on award Varied based on award

Nordstrom Scholarship

Nordstrom Scholarship

5-$10,000 Scholarships

*Current high school junior* Must have and maintain a 2.7 GPA through their high school career*Must attend a 4-year college or university after graduation

nordscholar@nordstrom.com or Ms. Ellen Greene 206-373-4550

Career Development and Mercer county Technical Schools

Career Development Awards (CDA)

Scholarships

Awards on average are for $1,000.

* Student must be a senior. * Student must intend to enroll in an accredited two-year training program in the technical and vocational professions of their choice.

N/A

Felician College and The New Jersey Food Council

The New Jersey Food Council

Full-Tuition, renewable annually

* You or an immediate family member (spouse, parent or sibling) must be an employee in the food industry.* Must be a high school senior* Must apply and be accepted to Felician College* Must file FAFSA

www.fafsa.ed.gov

NJ Association of College Admissions Counselors (NJACAC)

NJACAC Student Scholarship

$1,000 in each category

*Graduating High School senior

-S*Students answer the following separately: Why do you think you

merit this scholarship (no more than 50 words)

      -Optional: If there are any special family circumstances, please

explain on a separate sheet (no more than 50 words)

Hig Students must submit an official transcript with GPA, rank and a

photocopy of SAT or ACT scores

                               -College students should submit an official college

http://www.njacac.com/scholarship.htm

transcript including spring courses in progress

                               -Submit two letters of recommendation only (from a

school counselor, a teacher, a professor, an employment supervisor

or community service organization leaders)

NJACAC (New Jersey Assoc. of College Admissions Counselors) Scholarship

NJACAC Scholarship Program

3-$1,000 scholarships

*Must be a high school senior. *Must submit an essay. *Must submit 2 letters of recommendation

http://www.njacac.com/scholarship.htm

McKelvey Foundation

Entrepreneurial Scholarship

Each Entrepreneurial scholar will be awarded up to $10,000 per year to attend any four-year college within the US.

*Must be a high school senior. *Must own and operate a business for at least one year (non-profits are OK)*Must have at least one paid employee*Must have sales revenue (unless non-profit)* Students are required to provide documentation of financial status and business operation.

http://mckelveyfoundation.org/apply/

NJ Burglar & Fire Alarm Association(NBFAA)

NBFAA Scholarship $1,500 first prize$1,000 second prize

*Students must be at least 15 years old and not older than 20.*Must be a high school senior *Student must have a parent or guardian who is a full-time, paid member of the police or sheriff’s department or fire department. Parent/guardian may also be a volunteer member of a fire department.

(609) 695-4444chiggins@blychassociates.com

The Point Foundation (The National LGBT Scholarship Fund)

A variety of scholarships are offered through this foundation

Deadlines vary based on scholarship

*Must be a high school senior & LGBT.*Since its inception in 2001, Point has invested more than $3 million in outstanding lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students (LGBT).

http://www.pointfoundation.org/scholarships.html

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA)

AFA Teens Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship

One $5,000 award

*Must be a high school senior* Must submit 200 word bio*Must submit 1200 to 1500 word essay*Must be a US citizen or permanent resident

www.afateens.orgwww.alzfdn.org

The New Jersey Press Foundation

Issac Roth Newspaper Carrier Scholarship

$2,000 each * Must be a newspaper carrier or the child of a New Jersey carrier.* Must be a full-time high school student who plans to attend college in the fall of 2009, 2010, 2011, or 2012.

www.njpa.org/foundation/rothapplic.html

(NJPF) * A Route Performance Questionnaire must be completed by a District Manager or Circulation Director.

The New Jersey Press Foundation (NJPF) and the Garden State Scholastic Press Association (GSSPA)

The Bernard Kilgore Memorial Scholarship

One $5,000 scholarship renewable annually

* Student must intend to major in journalism in college.* Student must contact their newspaper advisor.

www.gsspa.org/scholarships/kilgore.html

the Garden State Scholastic Press Association (GSSPA) and The New Jersey Press Foundation NJPF)

The Bob Stevens Memorial Scholarship

One $1,500 scholarship will be provided after the winner provides the GSSPA with a copy of the first tuition payment to the college where the student has enrolled.

*Student must be nominated by her/his faculty advisor.*Must demonstrate dedication tot heir school newspaper or yearbook, but not necessarily planning to major in journalism in college.

www.gsspa.org/scholarships/stevens.html

TDBank American Dream Scholarships

$1,000 awards

* Must be a high school senior.* Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.* Must enroll in accredited two- or four year college, university or vocational-technical school.

www.TDBank.com/AmericanDreamor call507-931-1682 If you have questions.

New Jersey Youth Soccer

1) Paul Hausser Scholarship and the 2) Jeanine Willis Scholarship Award

1) Two $1,000 awards and 2) Two $1,000 awards

1) Must intend to go to college and pursue a career in education and must have played for an affiliated NJ Youth Soccer club2) Must intend to go to college or accredited technical school and must have played in NJ Youth Soccer State Cup program for two seasons

www.njyouthsoccer.com/awards/PaulHausser.pdf

www.njyouthsoccer.com/awards/JeanineWillis.pdf

The American Legion

The High School Oratorical Scholarship Program

Five (%) awards from $1,000 - $4,000. An additional $1500 from National to the State winner

*Open to all students in grades 9-12.*Contact your local American Legion Post #12

N/A

National Commission for Cooperative

National Co-op Scholarship

200 Awards of $6,000 each for a

*Students must apply and be accepted to one of the following schools:-C.W. Post Campus of Long Island Univ.

www.co-op.edu

Education (NCCE)

renewable value of $5,000,000.

-Northeastern Univ.-Rochester Institute of Technology-University of Toledo-Drexel University-Kettering Univ.-Pace University-University of Cincinnati-Wentworth Institute of Technology-Johnson & Wales University

Commerce Bank

American Dream Scholarships

225 Awards of $1,000 each

* Student must be a high school senior * Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent. * Must demonstrate involvement in community service, volunteerism, school activities and/or employment responsibilities.

www.commerceonine/americandream

Monmouth University

Monmouth University Leadership Grant

Three (3) $1,000 grants

*Must be a high school senior.*Must be a student who plans to attend Monmouth University in the fall of 2009.*Must demonstrate leadership qualities that include citizenship, civility, and responsibility to their community.

N/A

Cal Alumni Club of Philadelphia

Alumni Leadership Award

$2500 renewable scholarship to the University of California at Berkeley

*Must be a high school senior.* Step 1: When applying to Berkeley, go to Scholarship opportunities of the application, click “Scholarships by Campus-Berkeley”Step 2: When student receives the Alumni Leadership Scholarship form, it must be returned by 2/15/11.

ContactWendy Peckwrpcons@comcast.net

Davidson College

John Montgomery Belk Scholarship

10 Belk Scholars will receive an annual renewable scholarship valued in 2007-08 at $40,814.

*Seniors must submit a college application by December 1st. *30 chosen finalists will be invited to campus for selection interviews March 27-29th.

belkscholarship@davidson.edu or call 704-894-2044

Burger King Burger King Scholars Program

$1,000 *Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.*Must work part-time on an average of 15 hours per week or 40 hours per year.* Must be active in community service*Must demonstrate financial need.

www.bk.com/scholars

If you have questions regarding the program, contact J.R. Simon at (615) 32-3149 or jrsimon@spaprog.com

Jefferson Scholars Foundation, University of Virginia,

Jefferson Scholarship

Ranging from $10,000 to $15,.000

* Seniors must notify their counselor of interest by October 24th. *Nominees must demonstrate excellence and exceptional potential in the areas of leadership, scholarship and citizenship.

Contact undergradadmission@virginia.edu

Charlottesville, VANew Jersey Society of Public Accountant (NJSCPA)

NJSCPA High School Scholarship Program

Five – year awards range in value from $6500 to $8500

*Must be a high school senior * Must plan to pursue a career in accounting*Must complete essay requirement*Must have a G.P.A. or 3.0 or above or a combined SAT score of 1500 or minimum ACT score of 23.*Must be a NJ resident

www.njscpa.org/scholarships

CAP Charitable Foundation

Ron Brown Scholarship Program

$10,000 annually for four years, for a total of $40,000

*Must be African American. * Must be a high school senior. * Must be a US citizen or hold permanent resident visa. * Must plan to pursue full-time undergraduate program in the United States* Must be available for an interview*Must provide letters of recommendation*Must complete essay requirement

www.ronbrown.org

SAE International

SAE Engineering Scholarships

*Must be a high school senior www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF)

Scholarships for high school seniors and undergraduate

students specializing in foodservice,

hospitality management,

culinary arts, food technology,

dietetics, and related degrees.

A variable number of scholarships are awarded each year. Deadlines vary by category.

Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://www.nraef.org/scholarships/

ScholarshipExperts

CollegeWeekLive.com $3,500 Scholarship

One (1) scholarship of $3.500

*Application requires an essay www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx

ScholarshipExperts

Education Matters $5K Scholarship

One (1) scholarship of $5,000

*Application requires an essay www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx

ScholarshipExperts

Shout It Out Scholarship

Five (5) scholarships of $1,000 each

*Application requires an essay www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx

Scholarships & Grants for students with disabilities (Site is a good resource, but needs some updating)

Varied list of Scholarships

Awards will Vary

Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3disable.htm

Colby-Sawyer College, New

Scholarships vary:Wesson Honors

Awards will Vary

Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://www.colby-sawyer.edu/admissions/financial_aid/scholarship.html

Hampshire Scholarship and Presidential Scholarship

Rising Scholars

Merit Based Awards

Colby College, Maine Oak Programs at

Colby

Davis UWC Scholars

Bunche Scholars

Posse Scholars

Awards will Vary

Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://www.colby.edu/admissions_cs/financial_aid/scholarships.cfm

Hofstra University,Hempstead, NY

Scholarships are generally awarded

by Hofstra and other organizations for academic or other merit. When you

apply for admission, your academic credentials are evaluated for scholarships.

Awards will Vary – some are need-based.

Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://www.hofstra.edu/StudentAffairs/StudentServices/FinancialAid/finaid_eligibility.html

Iona College, NY

These scholarships include: Academic Excellence, Iona

Scholarship, Deans Scholarship, Iona

Incentive, Transfer Scholarship, Pipers.

Awards will Vary – some are need-based.

Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://www.iona.edu/admis/finance/aid/institutional.cfm

Boston University

Boston University Academic Scholarships

Athletic Scholarships

Methodist Clergy Scholarship

ROTC Scholarships

Awards will Vary

Criteria varies based on scholarship (GPA) http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/scholarship.html

James Madison University,

Bluestone Scholarship

Varied based on

*Must submit undergraduate admission application www.jmu.edu/admisssions/scholarships

Harrisonburg, VA.

Program

Madison Achievement Scholarships

Thomas and Karyn Dingledine

Scholarships

Scholarship

Denison University, Ohio

Academic Scholarships

Varied, based on scholarship

*Students must apply and be accepted to Denison www.denison.edu

http://www.denison.edu/admissions/academic_scholarships.html

http://www.denison.edu/admissions/academic_scholarships.html

Harvard University

Harvard University for Low-income families

Discounted Tuition

Beginning with the class admitted this week, parents in families with incomes of less than $60,000 will normally no longer be expected to contribute to the cost of their children attending Harvard. In addition, Harvard will reduce the contributions of families with incomes between $60,000 and $80,000.

http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu

USTA Tennis & Education Foundation

USTA scholarship $500 - $15,000 renewable award

*Must be a high school senior* Must submit three recommendations (coach, teacher, personal). *Must intent to major or have a career in sports/sports administration.* Must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership and seriousness of purpose

www.usta.org

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI)

AAAAI scholarship Check website for details http://www.aaaai.org/members/associates/asthmascholarship/2009 /

American Foundation for the Blind

Scholarships vary by need.

Amount varies

http://www.afb.org/

Discover Card Financial Services

Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship Program

There will be 10 $25,000 national scholarships awarded and up to 300 $2,500 scholarships awarded

*This scholarship is for Juniors*Selection of the recipients considers all-around accomplishments of juniors in their community as well as school. *Must have a minimum GPA of 2.75*Must have taken on leadership roles in school and community*Selection does not consider test scores or financial need

www.discovercard.com/tribute.htm

James D’heron Memorial Foundation, Inc.

James D’heron Memorial

Scholarship

$1,000 renewable for up to four years

*Must be a New Jersey resident. *Must plan to major full-time in Fire Sciences, Fire Engineering or Fire Safety. *Must be accepted to an accredited 2 year or 4 year college or university.

If you have any questions, please contact the scholarship committee at www.jimmydfoundation.org

Abbott and Fenner Business Solutions

A & F Scholarship Unspecified * Student must be a high school senior or junior between the ages of 16 – 30. * Student must submit an essay via email on one of the 2 topics posted on the website.

www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

The Gallery Collection, Ridgefield Park, NJ

Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship

Contest

$10,000 * Applicant will design a Christmas card, Holiday card, Birthday card or All Occasion greeting card. * Student must be a legal resident of the US.

For competition guidelines, go to:www.gallerycollection.com/scholarship.htm

American Farm Publications

The Delmarva Farmer Scholarship

$1,000 Members of Farm families Those studying for a career in agriculture

Call 1-800-634-5021

Monsanto Company

Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship

100-$1,500 scholarships

Graduating seniors pursuing a career in agriculture scholarships@ffa.org application at: www.nafb.com and www.monsanto.com

National Society of Arts and Letters

Winston Scholarship $10,000 Graduating senior in vocal or visual arts 973-267-0952

Young Epidemiology Scholars

Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition

Up to $15,000

Juniors and Seniors graduating by June 2009 http://www.collegeboard.com/yes/fs/atc.html for rules and to upload your research project

Essay Jolt Essay Contest $500 Juniors and seniors write a 500 or less essay www.essayjolt.comLabs are Vital Labs are Vital

Facebook Scholarship

$2,500 Graduating seniors – must submit a video, advertisement or t-shirt design that causes others to consider careers in lab science.

www.labsciencecareers.com

Disabled American Veterans Department of New Jersey

YANCEY/MANNERS Scholarship

(3) $1,000 awards

Natural or adopted descendant of a member of the Disabled American Veterans Department of New Jersey

www.davnj.org

National Association of Water Company

NAWC $2,500 Scholarship

5-year NJ resident pursuing a degree in water utility industry or a related field

gbradygbconsult@comcast.net

NJ Municipal Management Association

NJMMA Scholarship

$1,000 Graduating senior who intends to major in public administration/public policy

No info provided

Somerset County Asian American Heritage Month Celebration Committee

Somerset County Asian American Heritage Month Celebration Committee Scholarship

$500 Current High School Student (732) 469-7104

Knights of Pythias

The 2011 Norman and Gertrude Wolf Community Service Award

Not Specified

Graduating senior who demonstrates a high level of community service

(732) 367-4328

Knights of Pythias

Be a Friend When it Counts Poster Contest

$1,000 A high school student who enters a poster contest with original art (732) 892-7010

Devon Health The Devon Scholars Not A graduating senior interested in pursuing a career in healthcare Catherine Gifford (610) 757-4162

Services Scholarship specifiedWiss Edward O’Connell Memorial Scholarship Fund

Wiss Edward O’Connell Memorial Scholarship

28 scholarships from $2,000-$4,000

Graduating senior pursuing an accounting degree at a NJ college or University

Applications can be downloaded at www.wiss.com – contact Francine Henry at (973) 994-9400 x 215

Credit Union of New Jersey

2011 Youth Scholarship

$3,000 in funds are available

*Must be a high school senior*Must be a member of the Credit Union of NJ in good standing*Employees of Credit Union of New Jersey, Directors, Volunteers and their immediate families are ineligible

Eligible members must request a scholarship application packet in writing via email to memberservices@cunj.org or US mail to P.O. Box 7921, Ewing, NJ 08628-3010 to the attention of the Scholarship Coordinator, or via fax to (609) 530-0437.