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SCHOLARSHIPS WITH CRITERIA ATLAS SHRUGGED ESSAY CONTEST
Due Date: September 17 Criteria: ESSAY
Must be a senior in high school
Must be enrolled in college/university
Essay must be no less than 800 and no more than 1,600 words in length
Application on line at http://www.atlasshrugged.com Wendy’s Heisman
Due Date: October 1st Criteria:
-Both male and female student athletes who exhibit excellence in the classroom, on the playing field, and within their communities. -Eligibility for application is limited exclusively to men and women whose senior year of high school is the 2009–2010 academic year, who have at least a “B” grade average, and participate in at least one of 27 sports. -We want to hear from all student athletes who work hard, are dedicated, and have become role models for underclassmen. -Application is online at http://www.act.org/wendys/index.html
Holocaust Remembrance Project: Essay Contest: topic to be provided online on Oct 1
st.
First place winners get all expense paid trip to a leading Holocaust museum. Top winners are eligible for many substantial monetary scholarship awards. Starts Oct 1
st, Essays are due
Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation, Inc. PO Box 2877 Tampa, FL 33601-2877 Toll-Free 1-866-HK-CARES www.foundation.hklaw.com e-mail: [email protected] About our largest donor, Holland & Knight LLP Siemens Competition
Due Date: Research Projects must be received by Oct 1 by mail. Criteria:
-Must be High school student who is a citizen or permanent resident of the US. -Must be in good standing and attending last year of High School
-Must have completed all high school requirements for graduation by Sept 1 Applications available on www.collegeboard.com/siemens/sending.html WTS UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: Must submitted to a local Chapter by October 8
Criteria:
Must be women who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in transportation or a transportation related field (e.g. transportation engineering planning, finance, or logistics).
Must have a minimum GPA 3.0
Minorities candidates are encourage to apply
Applications must be submitted first to a local Chapter (see website or contact for more information, where the local chapter will forward selected applications for consideration at the national level.
Address : Women’s Transportation Seminar, Attn: National Headquarters, One Walnut Street, Boston, MA 02108
Web site: www.wtsnational.org
Award: $1,500
YES I CAN ! AWARD 2010
Due Date: October 9, 2009 Criteria:
Candidates must be 2-21 years of age to be nominated
By nomination ONLY
The nominee must have an identified DISABILITY
Application in the Guidance Office UNITED STATES SENATE YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Due Date: October 15 Criteria:
Must be a Junior or Senior in High School who demonstrates leadership and interest in government
Each delegate is awarded $5,000 college scholarship for undergraduate studies by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation.
Horatio Alger Scholarship
Due Date: October 30 Criteria:
-Full time high school student with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation -A strong commitment to pursuing and completing a Bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution in the US (can plan on starting at a two year college and then transfer to a four year college/university) -Have critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per Family is preferred, if higher.. explanation must be provided) -Involvement in co-curricular and community activities -Demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity -A minimum GPA of 2.0 -United States citizenship
TARGET COMMUNITY LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: October 30 Criteria:
Eight students will be selected for the 2010 academic year and each will receive a scholarship of $5,000
Several scholarships to apply
Apply on line at http://www.target.com/ ARMY ROTC Scholarship at UT, St.Edwards University, Huston-Tillotson University, Concordia University in Austin
contact the Recruiting Operations Officer by calling (512) 471-5919 or by email at [email protected] . They will be able to answer any questions that you might have and will guide you in the right direction on what steps you need to take to apply for a 2-, 3-, or 4-year scholarship. Full Tuition, $1200 in books and Fees each year and up to $500 per month in stipends… the four year value of this scholarship can be up to $89, 180 dollars for a Texas state resident… Hispanic Scholarship Fund Due date: postmarked by Oct 16 Criteria: -Be of Hispanic heritage -be a graduating high school senior -be a US citizen or an eligible non-citizen -Have plans to attend full time in a degree seeking program at a two or four year US accredited institution in the US. -Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the FAFSA Applications accepted ONLINE ONLY! Applications can be found at http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=460
Coca-cola Scholarship: Due Date: October 31 Criteria: • 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. Applications accepted ONLINE ONLY at https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/page.jsp?navigation=15 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: October Criteria:
Take the PSAT/NMSQT in the specified year of the high school program and no later than the third year in grades 9 – 12
Full time high school students with plans to enter college no later than the fall following completion of high school
Be a citizen of the United States Applications accepted on line at www.nationalmerit.org /prn_nmsp.php NEELEY ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER AT TCU Due Date: November 1 Criteria:
This program is only available to Texas High School students who has started and managed a business.
Must be a high school student
Applications on line available on www.tcuyeya.org 2010 NAVY ROTC SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: November Criteria:
Please contact Chief Shawn Lafferty at (210) 347-6237 or your local Recruiting Officer Samuel Reyna at (254) 690-2096 for more information.
This scholarship is worth more than $180,000.00 towards your education.
If you are in the top ten % of your graduating class then you qualify to apply for this scholarship. Application completed and submitted ON LINE ONLY Application available on line at https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/
RANDOLPH COLLEGE PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS Due Date: November 1 Criteria:
College recognize students who demonstrates academic excellence and leadership qualities that exemplify Randolph students.
Only by nomination of student by the school Application available on line at www.randolphcollege.edu THE EUGENE MCDERMOTT SCHOLAR AT THE UNIV. OF TX IN DALLAS (UTD) Due Date: November 1 Criteria:
Application available on line at www.utdallas.edu/mcdermott
This scholar selects 16 to 20 students each year nation top few percent of high school seniors on the basis of their academic, service and leadership
Applicants should have SAT/ACT scores or above 97%and be in the top 5%of their class
Contact Information to The Eugene Mcdermott Scholar and Univ. of Texas at Dallas, (972) 883-4610
THE WORLDS PREMIER CULINARY COLLEGE /TOP TURKEY RECIPE CONTEST Due Date: November 1 Criteria:
Is a CONTEST, judge on originality, quality and techniques used on recipes.
This is only for freshmen students entering the Culinary Institute of America in 2010.
Application available on line at www.ciachef.edu EMORY GOIZUETA BUSINESS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: November 1 Criteria:
Full time high school student with outstanding academic achievement interested in business
Candidate with clear potential for enriching the lives of their contemporaries at Emory University
BY NOMINATION ONLY
Application on line at www.goizueta.edu
EMORY SCHOLARS NOMINATION Due Date: November 1 Criteria:
Full time high school student with outstanding academic achievement interested in business
Candidate with clear potential for enriching the lives of their contemporaries at Emory University
BY NOMINATION ONLY
Application on line at www.emory.edu/scholarsprogram
RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM Due Date: November 1 Criteria:
Must be a US Citizen, Black or African American, current in high school and senior
Pursuing careers in Art, science, public service, law medicine and business in any College or University of their choice.
Application must be mailed in one packet THE PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS Due Date: November 2 Criteria:
Must complete application on line, printed out, signed and submitted to your principal by Nov. 2nd, 2009
Has to be engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred at least in part after Sept. 1, 2008
Will be eligible to win an unrestricted award of $1,000.- or more, an engraved medallion and a fabulous trip with a parent to Washington D.C. next spring .
Application on line at http://spirit.prudential.com or www.principals.org/prudential FIRE 2ND ANNUAL “FREEDOM IN ACADEMIA” STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST Due Date: November 6 Criteria:
Must be a high school student graduating in 2010 and attending college in the fall
Essay contest. Must watch 2 videos FIRE IN ACTION THINK… or THOUGHT CONTROL ON THE AMERICAN CAMPUS. Students should then write 700-1200 words
Winner will receive $5,000.- scholarship
Application on line at www.thefire.org/torch WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: November 9 Criteria:
Must be age 18 or older
For migrants and immigrants and their families (help two members of the same family move up through education
Country of origin for at least one of the applicants must be outside the United States
Must overcome barriers to pursue educational goals and be involved in their communities
Application on line at [email protected]
HIGH SCHOOL AEROSPACE SCHOLARS (HAS) Due Date: November 13 STUDENT WILL BE NOMINATED BY THE STATE LEGISLATOR AND NEED TO BE JUNIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL Criteria:
MUST APPLY ON LINE and submitted directly to Johnson Space Center (JSC)
Must be a US Citizen and currently JUNIOR in high school
Must be a high school junior interested in math, science, engineering or computer science
Student will be selected for the summer workshop based on their grades on the online assignment and recommendation from your teacher
If selected, will earn science elective credit toward graduation, all expense paid trip to NASA, for workshop
Discover career opportunity at NASA
Application on line at http://aerospacescholars.jsc.nasa.gov/HAS HAYS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: November 13 Criteria:
Must be a senior in high school
Achieve at least a 3.6 GPA
Score a minimum ACT composite of 32 or a minimum SAT of 1410
BY NOMINATION ONLY
Must apply on line only
Application at www.hendrix.edu/admission UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA LINCOLN (Jeffrey S. Raikes School) Due Date: November 15 Criteria:
Must complete a University of Nebraska-Lincoln before applying to the Raikes School
For students interested in Computer Science, Business or Engineering
Application on line at http://raikes.unl.edu RAW TALENT SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST AVEDA INSTITUTE SAN ANTONIO Due Date: November 15 Criteria: ESSAY, CONTEST
Must submit an ESSAY approximately 500 words the best describes you and the reason you are passionate about the salon and spa industry
1st prize award winner receives full scholarship for any course of their choice at Aveda Institute San Antonio
Application on line at http://www.avedaisa.com
THE JOHN MONTGOMERY BELK SCHOLARSHIP\
Due Date: November 15 Criteria:
By nomination only (1 student per high school)
Will need a complete admission no later than December 1, 2009
If selected will receive two summer stipends up to $3,000.- to pursue intl. study and other enrichment opportunities
Application on line at www.davidson.edu/aapy LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY LA- STEM RESEARCH SCHOLARS PROGRAM Due Date: November 15 Criteria:
Must be a US Citizen
Must have 3.5 / 4.0 (unweighted) GPA
Minimum composite score of 24 ACT / 1100 SAT
Must be interested in research
Application on line at www.lsu.edu/lastem INTEL SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH Due Date: November 18 Criteria:
Should write a research report spanning a wide range of math and science disciplines
40 semifinalist selected nationwide to attend the weeklong INTEL SCIENCE TALENT INSTITUTE IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Awards range from $5,000.- scholarship grants and laptop computer for all finalist to the grand prize of a $100,000.- college scholarship
Application on line at http://www.intel.com/education or www.societyforscience.org FIRST FREEDOM STUDENT COMPETITION Due Date: November 23 Criteria:
Should type ESSAY
No entries will be accepted electronically
Student must e register on line before the Monday, November 23 deadline for an ID number and required signatures and more.
Mandatory guidelines available at http://www.firstfreedom.org/education THE VANGUARD Due Date: November 30 Criteria:
To be considered the student must be a racial minority
Must be a senior
Must have a 3.0 GPA
Must be US citizen
Application available at sms.scholarshipamerica.org
HISPANIC HERITAGE FOUNDATION AND COLGATE PALMOLIVE Due Date: November 30 Criteria: ESSAY
Prepares Latino leaders in the classroom, community and workforce
Grand Prize - $10,000 / 15 First Prizes - $1,000
Application on line at www.colgate.com/hazlau FREDERICK DOUGLASS HONORS INSTITUTE, TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY HONORS COLLEGE Due Date: December 1 Criteria:
Must need a completed Honor College Application
Original one page essay on “HOW WILL HONORS STUDIES INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION”
Must have A or B+ average
Must participate in all collegiate and extra curricular activities, as well as internship and summer research programs
Need to demonstrate leadership ability, diverse community and extracurricular activities
Submit all information through the mail AMERICA’S HOMECOMING QUEEN Due Date: December 1 Criteria:
This is not a beauty pageant; it is an ambassadorship. Will represent Texas at the national selection
Finalist will be selected to compete for their respective state’s title
The scholarship will be determined by how each state’s representative places in the National Selection
Application on line at www.americashomecomingqueen.com FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION (FRA) Due Date: December 1 Criteria: ESSAY CONTEST
For students grades 7 thru 12
The Essay should be on the team designated
The Themes is: “WHAT MEMORIAL DAY MEANS TO ME”
Application on line at www.fra.org AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (AAWCS) Due Date: December 1 Criteria:
Must be a new freshmen student who either desire to major in Computer and Info. Sciences (CIS), Computer Engineering, or Mathematics full time.
Minimum of a 2.5 GPA at the time of applying
Must apply and be accepted as full time student in the above majors at Florida A&M University
Application on line at aawcs@cis/famu.edu CARR ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: December 1 Criteria: Belongs to San Angelo University
Must be freshman to be eligible
Award range from $1,000 to $4,500 per school year if remain a full time undergraduate
Must maintain satisfactory academic progress and you can count for up to four years scholarship
Rank in the top 45% of your class, score 1020 SAT and minimum 22 ACT
Application on line at http://www.angelo.edu THE PRINCIPAL’S LEADERSHIP AWARD Due Date: December 4 Criteria: By nomination only
Must be nominated by your high school principal or assistant principals (one senior per school to compete for this award)
Application on line at www.principals.org/PLA HSF/ GENERAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: December 15 Criteria: HISPANIC
Must be students of HISPANIC HERITAGE
Must be a graduating high school senior pursuing a college career
Must be a US citizen
Must have a GPA of 3.0
Application on line at http://www.hsf.net/scholarships
CROSSLITES SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST Due Date: December 15 Criteria: ESSAY CONTEST
Must be a school student, senior in high school, or college students
As an applicant you need to write a reflection of Dr. Parker’s quotes or messages
Will be competing against students of their own level, thus 9th – 12th graders will be competing just as undergraduate students (freshmen – seniors) for their own 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Application on line at http://crosslites.com/scholarship.aspx/Rules AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: December 15
Criteria:
Must be a US Citizen
Must be a current high school senior planning to enroll full time, four year college or university
52 students will be selected to receive $10,000 scholarships one from each state.
Must demonstrate outstanding achievement in school , community or workplace
10 students will be named AXA ACHIEVERS and will receive additional national awards at $15,000 each for a total of $25,000 per national recipient
The first 12,000 applications received will be considered
Application on line at [email protected] REBEKAH ASSEMBLY OF TEXAS (IRMA GESCHE SCHOLARSHIP) Due Date: December 31 Criteria:
Must be Texas resident to attend any accredited two or four year college/university
Scholarship is based on academic ability, community service, personal development and financial need.
For application write to: IRMA GESCHE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, C/O REBEKAH ASSEMBLY OF TEXAS, 16400 KC ROAD 4060, SCURRY, TEXAS 75158
YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS FOUNDATION Due Date: December 31 Criteria:
MUST APPLY ON LINE
Must be a graduating high school senior
Must pursue a 2 or 4 year career at a college or university
Application on line at www.nfib.com/young-entrepreneur GEN AND KELLY TANABE SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: December 31 Criteria:
Open to 9th -12th graders
Must be US resident
Application on line at www.gkscholarship.com ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION Due Date: January 8 Criteria:
Must be a high school senior
Applicants must take the scholastic aptitude test by Dec. 31, 2009
On line application only at http://www.elks.org
Application in the guidance office OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY Due Date: January 8 Criteria: ESSAY
Applicants must demonstrate leadership positions in school and the community and honors.
Based on financial need
Application on line at www.omicronpi.com THE GATES MILLENIUM SCHOLAR Due Date: January 11 Criteria:
Must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander
Must be national or legal permanent resident of the nited States
Must be his first year in college or university
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria
Application on line at http://www.gmsp.org NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE Due Date: January 14 Criteria: ESSAY
Must need financial aid
Must be a senior in high school graduating in June/2010
Write an ESSAY
Application in the Guidance Office LOUIS STOKES HEALTH SCHOLARS PROGRAM Due Date: January 15 Criteria:
Must be a US Citizen
Must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA
Must be enrolled in a full time college or university pursuing a career in a health field
Must demonstrate financial need DELL SCHOLARS OPROGRAM Due Date: January 15 Criteria:
Must be a high school senior
Must have a minimum of 2.4 GPA
Demonstrate need for financial assistance
Participate in an approved college readiness program for a minimum of two years
Must be a US citizen
Application on line at www.dellscholars.org CREAM OF THE CROP SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: January 15 Criteria: ESSAY
Must write an Essay and attached application
Application in the Guidance Office
THE KOH FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: January 15 Criteria:
Must maintain a 3.0 GPA
Freshmen should have a minimum ACT of 32 and 1400 SAT
Based on financial need
Must pursue a full time study in an engineering discipline
Application on line at www.coe.ttu.edu/koh MENSA EDUCATION & RESEARCH FOUNDATION Due Date: January 15 Criteria: ESSAY CONTEST
Applicant must be enrolled for the academic year following the award
Must be resident of the area of a participating local group of American Mensa
For the general wards, need not to be member of Mensa nor qualified for Mensa and the general awards are unrestricted as to age, race, gender and financial need.
Application on line at http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships SAE INTERNATIONAL Due Date: January 15 Criteria: Several other scholarships
For seniors interested in the study of engineering or related science
Intend to earn a degree in engineering or related science
Meet minimum SAT and or ACT scores as outlined in individual requirements
FOR SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS AND DOWNLOADED INFORMATION, GO TO THE SAE SITE
Application on line at www.sae.org/scholarships THE WASHINGTON CROSSING FOUNDATION Due Date: January 15 Criteria: ESSAY
Must be a high school senior
Scholarship award of $500 to 5,000
Must be a US citizen
Must pursue a career in government service
Application on line at www.gwcf.org
THE ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND Due Date: January 18 Criteria:
Be an Asian and / or Pacific Islander ethnicity
Be a permanent resident of the USA
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7
Must apply to FAFA
Award ranging between $2,500 to $5,000 to over 200 first-year college students
THE ACT (NATIONAL ACT HIGH SCHOOL POSTER CONTEST) Due Date: January 30 Criteria: POSTER CONTEST
Application in the Guidance Office NROTC MARINE OPTION SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: January 31 Criteria:
Must be a high school senior or graduates with less than 30 college credit hours
With a 1000 SAT, ACT 22
Application on line at www.nrotc.navy.mil CARR P. COLLINS SCHOLAR PROGRAM Due Date: January 31 Criteria:
Must meet all University requirements for unconditional admission
Must be in the top quarter of their graduating class
Must have a minimum score of 1250 combined Reading and Math SAT or minimum of 28 on ACT
Have completed a balanced college preparatory program including history, science and foreign language
Be a resident of Texas and must have a GPA of 3.0
Application available on line at http://www.baylor.edu/admissions/CarrPCollins TERI AND ART IWASAKI SCHOLARSHIP (Japanese American Living Legacy) Due Date: January 31 Criteria:
Must be a high school senior
Must be a US Citizen and descendent of a Japanese American World War II veteran that served in the US military units such as 100th, 442nd, MIS 522nd and 1399th etc.
Must be accepted into a university at the time of the award
Application on line at [email protected] VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE SCHOL. PROGRAM (VMI) Due Date: February 1 Criteria:
Combined SAT 1300 or ACT 29
Must have a 3.7 GPA
Must be in the top 10% of the class
Application on line at www.vmi.edu/institutescholars W. PRICE JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: February 1 Criteria:
Must be resident of the state of Texas
Be enrolled in any degreed foodservice or hospitality program
Be a full time student
Must have a 2.75 GPA and major GPA of 3.5 (2.75 for High School Senior)
Must demonstrate the ability to become an asset to the foodservice industry WAR MEMORIAL FUN SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: February 1 Criteria:
Must be a US citizen
Must posses academic potential and leadership qualities and show financial need
Application on line at www.usjaycees.org/index HOLY CROSS SCHOLAR AWAR ST. EDWARD’S UNIVERSITY Due Date: February 1 Criteria:
Student must ranked in the top 10% of the class
Must have at least 1250 SAT or 28 in the ACT
Must demonstrate an outstanding commitment to leadership, service and academics.
The application process is competitive with 10 winners chosen each year
Application on line at www.gotosedwards.com/meritawardss.xml JOHNSON & WALES UNIV TECH STUDENT ASSOS. NSO SCHOLARHIP Due Date: February 1 Criteria:
Application of enrollment must be received before February 1 to be considered for full tuition award
After February 1, will be considered for funds ranging from $500 to $4,000
Application on line at www.jwu.edu/apply NATIONAL PEACE ESSAY CONTEST THE EFECTIVENESS OF NONVIOLENT CIVIC ACTION Due Date: February 1 Criteria: ESSAY CONTEST
Students must have a contest coordinator who can review the essay and act as the key contact between participants and the Institute
Students of all backgrounds and ability may participate, (9 – 12 graders)
Must be a US Citizen
Application on line at www.usip.org
Study Guide on line at www.usip.org/npec/sg10.pdf UTSA HONORS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: February 1 Criteria:
Be top 10 percent of high school class
Minimum SAT score of 1100, ACT score of 24
Must enroll in the Honors College
Must have a 3.5 GPA
Application on line at www.utsa.edu/honors
WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: February 5 Criteria:
Must be age 18 or older
For migrants and immigrants and their families (help two members of the same family move up through education
Country of origin for at least one of the applicants must be outside the United States
Must overcome barriers to pursue educational goals and be involved in their communities
Application on line at [email protected] APS PHYSICS MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: February 5 Criteria:
Must be a high school senior
Must be an African American, Hispanic American or native America U.S. citizen planning to major in physics
For minority students that wants to major in physics Application on line at www.minoritiesinphysics.org KFC COLONEL’S SCHOLARS PROGRAM Due Date: February 10 Criteria:
Must be a high school senior
Earn a minimum GPA of 2.75
Must be enrolled in a public college or university and planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree
Be a US citizen
Demonstrate financial need PATRIOTIC POETRY CONTEST Due Date: February 10 Criteria: POEM
Must write a poem about the United States, freedom taken for granted, freedom you cherish most or why you are proud to be an American
!st and 2nd place winner will be selected from k-1st – 12th graders and will receive a gift certificate.
Application on line at [email protected] TERRY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP (UTSA) Due Date: February 15 Criteria:
Demonstrate a record of leadership and service
Have financial need and be a US citizen attending a Texas high school
Apply to admission to UTSA by Feb 1, 2010
Application on line at www.utsa.edu/terryscholars INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGIST FOUNDATION IFT FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: February 15 Criteria:
Must send a complete set of transcripts of your high school record attached to the application
Must be a current high school senior
Application in the Guidance Office NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Due Date: February 15 Criteria:
Must have a GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Complete all the admissions applications material and be accepted for the 2010-2011 academic year at one of the National Commission Partner Institutions
Application on line at www.co-opedu BEST BUY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Due Date: February 15 Criteria:
Must be a senior in high school planning to enrolled in a full-time accredited college or university
Student demonstrate commitment and involvement in volunteer community service
Leadership in school activities and work experience
Application on line at www.bestbuy.com THE GORDON A. RICH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Due Date: February 15 Criteria:
Be dependent children of employees with careers in the financial service industry
Must be a senior in high school who plan to enroll in a full-time under-graduate course at an accredited college or university
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Must demonstrate financial need
Application on line at www.gordonrich.org UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO HONORS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: February 15 Criteria:
Incoming freshmen must have minimum SAT score of 1100
Be the top 10 percent of high school class
Must have a minimum ACT score of 24
Must be enrolled in the Honors College
Application on line at www.utsa.edu/honors SALLIE MAE/BRANDON TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: February 15 Criteria:
Must be a high school senior
Planning to pursue a degree in the field of education
Must submit an essay which describe the specific person, situation or event which impacted the applicant’s decision to pursue a career in education
Applications in the Guidance Office AFA TEENS FOR ALZHEIMER’S AWARNESS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: February 15 Criteria:
Must be a US citizen, planning to enter a four year college/university within 12 month of the scholarship deadline
Must be currently enrolled in high school
Is required to submit an autobiography and write a 1
1,200 to 1,500 word ESSAY that answer questions of Alzheimer
Application on line at www.afateens.org 2010 SHELL MONORITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Due Date: February 16 Criteria:
Must pursue a major in Geology, Geophysics, Physics
In order to qualify you must be an African America Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaskan Native or Hispanic.
Application available in the Guidance Office AT&T FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: February 16 Criteria:
Must be children or stepchildren of regular full-time actively employed of AT&T Inc. who have a minimum of one year of employment with the company
Must be 25 years of age or younger
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 GPA
Must be a high school senior planning to enroll in college
Application available on line at www.scholarshipamerica.org/attfoundation RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES U.S. SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: February 16 Criteria:
Must be a high school senior younger than 21 years old
Be eligible to attend two or four year college
Be a legal U.S. resident
Live in a participating RMHC Chapter’s geographic area
Application available on line at www.rmhc.org MILITARY CHILDREN PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: February 17 Criteria:
Only for dependent children active duty personnel, reserve/guard and retired military members
Must have a current ID and be enrolled in DEERS
Applicants must be enrolled in a full time undergraduate program at an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0
Apply on line http://wwwmilitaryscholar.org/apply LAGRANT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: February 26 Criteria:
Must be a US citizen
Must be African American, Asian Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino or Native American/Alaska Native
Must have a minimum of 2.75 GPA
Must major in a field of study that has an emphasis on public relations, marketing or advertising.
Application on line at http://www.lagrantfoundation.org/site THE WELCH SUMMER SCHOLAR PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Due Date: February 26 Criteria:
For high school juniors and seniors
5-week research experience in the chemical science at one of five participating universities in Texas
For students exceeding in the field of chemistry
Application on line at http://wssp.cm.utexas.edu/WSSPindex.html HSF/PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: February 28 Criteria:
Must be of Hispanic heritage
Be a US citizen
Have a minimum point average of 3.0 GPA
Must currently reside in Texas
Must plan to enroll full time in a degree seeking program at any accredited institution in the USA
Application on line at http://www.hsf.net/scholarships PRESBYSTERIAN COLLEGE FELLOW PROGRAM Due Date: March 1 Criteria:
Must be a Junior in high school ranking in the top 10%
Must have a score of 120/200 PSAT, SAT, and 27 on ACT
Application in the Guidance Office SEG FOUNDATION PROGRAM Due Date: March 1 Criteria:
Must intend to pursue a career in Geophysics or a closely related field
Must be a high school senior and planning to enter college next fall
APPLICATION ON LINE ONLY at [email protected]
2010 EXCELLENCE IN WRITING SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION Due Date: March 2 Criteria: SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
Purpose: The contest is to encourage student writing and creative thinking, to support student efforts in pursuing higher education, and to promote the development of informed, intelligent newspaper readers.
Must be a junior or senior in high school
Application on line at http://www.statesman.com/NE
Be a US Citizen
Must attend a Texas College or University
Must submit transcript, letter of acceptance from the college, and copy of SAR (Student Aid Report)
Application on line at www.tta.org
“SCHOLAR ATHLETE MILK MUSTACHE OF THE YEAR” (SAMMY) 2010 AWARD PROGRAM Due Date: March 5 Criteria: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE
Must be a senior in high school
Must be an outstanding scholar and athlete
Must demonstrate leadership skills and be involved in the community service
Application on line at www.bodymilk.com TAILHOOK EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC Due Date: March 15 Criteria:
Must be a high school graduate and the natural step, or adopted son or daughter of a current or former US NAVY / US MARINE / US COAST GUARD, NAVAL AVIATOR
Application in the Guidance Office US PAN ASIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE-EF Due Date: March 20 Criteria:
APPLICATION AVAILABLE IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE QUESTBRIDGE COLLEGE PREP SCHOLARSHIP 2010d
Due Date: March 29
Criteria:
Must be a low income student
Must be a high school junior with a strong academic record
Must be in the tope 5 to 10% of their class, with good GPA
Application on line at www.questbridge.org PATIENT ADVOCATE FOUNDATION Due Date: April 12 Criteria:
Must be a survivor / current patient of a diagnosis of cancer or a critical / life threatening disease / illness
Applicant must submit written documentation from the physician stating the medical history
Must have a financial need
Must have a GPA of 3.0
Must be a full time student and complete 20 hrs of community service
Application on the Guidance Office KILLEEN EDUCATIONAL SECRETARIES/SUPPORT STAFF ASSOCIATION “KESA” Due Date: April 16 Criteria:
Must be a senior in high school
Must attend college or university
Must demonstrate financial need
Must be involved in school and the community
Application in the Guidance Office
AYN RAND INSTITUTION THE FOUNTAINHEAD ESSAY CONTEST Due Date: April 25 Criteria: ESSAY
Must be a Junior or Senior student
Contest open for students worldwide
Essay must be no fewer than 800 and no more than 1,600 words
Application on line at http://www.aynrand.org THE GLORIA BARRON PRIZE FOR YOUNG HEROES Due Date: April 30 Criteria: BY NOMINATION ONLY
Honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet
Must be between 8 and 18 years old, with legal residence of the United States
Must show leadership and courage
Must demonstrate strong personal initiative as well as positive spirit, courage, intelligence, generosity and high moral purpose.
Application on line at www.barronprize.org NAVAJO GENERATING STATION NAVAJO SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: April 30 Criteria:
Must be a member of the Navajo Nation
Must pursue a major in math, engineering and environmental studies
Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 TERI & ART IWASAKI SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: April 30 Criteria:
Must be a high school senior
Be a descendent of, or related to a Nisei WWII Veteran
In lieu of a Personal Statement, applicant may submit any creative project (interview, video, poem, artwork etc.) which relates to the Nisei WWII veteran topic see information on file
Award is $2,000 every year for the next 5 years "Call Me Mister" For Black Male Teachers Scholarship Due Date: May 1 Criteria: FOR BLACK MALES
Must present High School Diploma and final transcripts
Must be a black male
Will need two letters of recommendation, one from a teacher, and one from any person of the student’s choice
Application on line at http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/index.htm TYLENOL SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: May 14 Criteria:
For students pursuing health-related education
Ten students will be awarded $10K scholarship
Thirty students will receive $5K grants
Application on line at http://www.tylenol.com ESA FOUNDATION COMPUTER AND VIDEO GAME SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: May 15 Criteria:
Must be a minority student or a woman
Must pursue a degree leading to a career in computer and video game arts
Must be full time student attending a 4 year college or university
Must have 2.75 GPA or higher
Application on line at www.applyists.net HSF/ GENERAL MOTORS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Due Date: JULY 15 Criteria:
Must be a HISPANIC HERITAGE
Must be a US citizen
Must have a GPA of 3.0
Must majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics
Must currently reside in Texas
Application on line at http://www.hsf.net/scholarships
Application on line at www.cbcfine.org/louis-stokes-health-scholars-program-application
