Scholarship Bulletin –2006/2007
Jewish Guild for the Blind
Deadline: 9/15/2007 Amount: 12-15 up to $15,000
Eligibility: JUNIOR, proof of legal blindness, U.S. Citizenship, be
college bound
Procedures: Complete Guild Scholar application form, 3 letters of recommendation,
personal
statement,
transcript & test scores, FAFSA (optional), apply at end of jr year,
selections
made
Fall/Winter 2005 for use for Fall 2006.
web www.jgb.org/guildscholar.asp
Shift into Safety - State
Farm Grant Program
Deadline: 10/20/2006 Amount: $2,000
- $5,000
Eligibility: 9-12,
open to team of students & teachers, must relate to teen-driver safety
issues
Criteria
- Procedures: Applications
are limited to no more than 5 pages, all questions on applications must be completed. Must implement safety campaign you develop before the end of the
'06-'07 school year. Money is to
implement campaign. Contact Career
Center.
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans
Deadline: 10/30/2006 Amount: $2,500
to $20,000
Eligibility: SENIOR,
intending to pursue bachelor's degree (may begin at 2-yr & transfer to
4-yr), financial need
($50,000 or lower
adjusted gross income per family), involvement in co-curricular and community
service activities, minimum GPA of 2.0, US citizen or
permanent resident
Criteria
- Procedures:Apply online at. Students
must mail ONE letter of support (recommendation) - download this and other
certification forms at www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/requiredforms.cfm
web: www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/requiredforms.cfm
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards- NASSP
Deadline: 10/31/2006 Amount: $1,000
to $5,000 NOMINATION REQUIRED!
Eligibility: 9-12
grades, has engaged in a volunteer activity since Sept. 2005.
Criteria
- Procedures: Submit an application
that outlines a particular community service project that you are most proud of
and has made a substantial impact on your community.
Applications
available in the Career Center.
Coca Cola Scholars Program
Deadline: 10/31/2006 Amount: $10,000-$20,000
Eligibility: SENIOR,
Academic Achievement, Leadership, and Community Activities
Procedures: A general scholarship.
Apply on-line at www.coca-colascholars.org.
Online application REQUIRED!
web: www.coca-colascholars.org
ROTC Scholarship Program - Air Force, Army, Navy
Deadline: 11/1/2006 Amount: $16,000-$80,000 Congressional
Nomination!
Eligibility: JUNIOR/
SENIOR, Academic Achievement, SAT score: 920+; able to serve in the military
following graduation from college
Procedures: ROTC
scholarships provided by each of the Military Branches and on websites for each
branch. See
Career
Center. Application is very
comprehensive!
Voice of Democracy Scholarship Essay Contest - VFW
Deadline: 11/1/2006 Amount: $10,000-$30,000
Eligibility: 9-12
Procedures: Submit a 3-5 minute
audio essay on cassette tape on theme of "Freedom's Challenge". See Career
Center
for details
web: www.vfw.org
Principal's
Leadership Award - Sherff Jones
NOMINATION
Deadline: 11/13/2006 Amount: $1,000
for 100
Eligibility: SENIOR,
Academic Achievement, leadership, Top 20% rank
Procedures: 1 student is selected
by HS - nomination only - contact the Career Center if you would like to be
considered
for this award.
web: http://www.principals.org/s_nassp/sec.asp?CID=538&DID=48172
Toyota Community Scholars Program
Deadline: 11/13/2006 Amount: $10,000-$20,000 NOMINATION
Eligibility: SENIOR.
Academic Achievement, 3.0 GPA, Active involvement in service project, US
citizen; plan to
pursue
an undergraduate degree at an accredited 4-yr college in the U.S. NOTE: students related to
employees
of Toyota are NOT eligible.
Procedures: 1 student is selected
for nomination from each high school.
If you are interested in being considered for
nomination, please see your Career Center.
web: www.toyota.com/communityscholars
Sullivan
Leadership Award - Seattle University
Deadline: 11/15/2006 Amount: Full
four-year
Eligibility: SENIOR,
Leadership, Social Justice, Academic Achievement, U.S. citizen or permanent
resident of AK,
CA, ID, MT, OR, or WA, 3.5 GPA or higher
Procedures: Apply
for admissions to Seattle University AND complete the Sullivan Leadership Award
Application by
Nov.
15, 2006. Email
sullivanleadershipaward@seattleu.edu or go to www.seattleu.edu/sullivan to get
the
application.
web: www.seattleu.edu/sullivan
Deadline: 11/17/2006 Amount: up to $2,000
Eligibility: SENIOR interested in
culinary arts.
Procedures: Complete official entry form including essay
& transcript, and a recipe based on the criteria for the specific competition
(cook-off or bake-off) -- see website for details
Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition
Deadline: 11/20/2006 Amount: $3,000 to full
tuition
Eligibility: SENIOR with 2.0 min
GPA , applying to The Art Institute Fashion Design or Fashion Marketing &
Merchandising programs.
Procedures: Submit entry form, send transcript, Short
Essay (see application for prompt), finished originally designed evening wear garment, and a
"Process Book". See
application for specifics
web: www.artinstitutes.edu/financialaid_scholarships.asp
First Freedom Student Essay Competition
Deadline: 11/27/2006 Amount: $750
to $3000
Eligibility: 9-12
students attending public, private, or home schools or GED programs
Procedures: Must register &
apply online. Question: "Is the
constitutional protection of religious freedom as important
today as it was in the past?" See website for specifics on competition
guidelines, registration,
procedures,
word limits, etc.
web: http://competition.firstfreedomcenter.org/programs/studentcomp.html
SAE Foundation - Engineering Scholarships
Deadline: 12/1/2006 Amount: $400-full
tuition
Eligibility: SENIOR,
US citizen, 3.5 GPA, Academic Achievement, SAT or ACT scores, intending to earn
degree in
engineering-related area (math, physics,
chemistry, biology, technologies, etc.)
Procedures: Application,
Transcript, Essay. For students
interested in engineering or a related science major.
Undesignated
& University-Sponsored Scholarships available. See application for
specifics.
web: www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm
Deadline: 12/15/2006 Amount: $10,000
Eligibility: SENIOR, demonstrated
ambition and self-drive as evidenced by an outstanding achievement in an activity in school, the
community, or the workplace.
Procedures: Comprehensive application. In addition to listing of activities,
awards, etc, applicants are asked to describe
in detail an outstanding achievement they have accomplished in a non-academic
activity or
project. See application for details.
Deadline: 12/15/2006 Amount: $1,000 Nomination
Required
Eligibility: SENIOR, Cum GPA 2.5,
Works average of 15hrs/wk 40weeks/yr, Community Service, Financial Need.
You do NOT have to work at Burger King.
Procedures: One student nominated by High School; notify
Career Center if interested; recommendations from employer and school official plus official
transcripts
web: www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/bkscholars
Congress-Bundestag Scholarship
Deadline: 12/16/2006 Amount: Full
year in Germany
Eligibility: must
be aged 15 to 18 upon departure
Procedures: World Travel Exchange;
See Career Center for application
web: http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/
John F. Kennedy Profile In Courage Essay Contest
Deadline: 1/6/2007 Amount: up to $6,500
Eligibility: 9-12th
grade students attending public, private, or home schools
Procedures: In less than 1,000
words write an essay that is original, creative, and demonstrates an
understanding of
political
courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage. Choose one of 2 topics. For
complete
guidelines visit www.jfklibrary.org
web: www.jfklibrary.org
Deadline: 1/10/2007 Amount: Computer Equipment
and Support
Eligibility: Sophomores &
Juniors with disabilities, aptitude & interest in attending college;
interested in interactions with other
students with disabilities. Program
provides much support!
Procedures: Application, Recommendation, Transcript,
Parent recommendation and consent
web: www.washington.edu/doit/Prorams/scholar.html
Deadline: 1/12/2007 Amount: varies - may be NOMINATION
REQUIRED
Eligibility: SENIOR, African
American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American, citizens or legal permanent
residents of US, 3.3+ GPA, leadership, community service, financial need
Procedures: Complete application packet -- start early as
it's VERY comprehensive! Requires Nomination (more than one per
high school may be nominated), Nominator & Recommender forms required plus student nominee forms. See website for details.
web: www.gmsp.org
Pride Foundation/GSBA
Deadline: 1/12/2007 Amount: up
to $10,000
Eligibility: SENIOR,
Several scholarships available! Leadership or activism in promoting the dignity
and human
rights
of gay or lesbian students. Some have specific focus such as interest in health
care, etc.
Procedures: Scholarship
to provide support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students OR
students of
sexual
minority parents. Applications are available at www.pridefoundation.org,
www.the-gsba.org,
email:scholarships@pridefoundation.org,
1-800-735-7287, or your high school career center. Info/Help
Sessions
available in B'ham -- call 1-800-735-7287
web: www.pridefoundation.org/scholarships
or www.thegsba.org/scholarships
Sam Walton Community Scholarship (Wal-
Mart)
Deadline: 1/12/2007 Amount: $1000 (2 per local
store)
Eligibility: SENIOR, 2.5 GPA, SAT
or ACT scores, Financial need, work experience, community service, extracurricular activities, No immediate
family member employed by Wal-Mart.
Procedures: SENIOR - Information & Application online
(no paper applications available), must use access code (SWCS) to
complete application process, official transcript, SAT/ACT scores, Copy of
parents Federal
Income Tax Return
web: www.walmartfoundation.org
Elks National Foundation-"Most Valuable Student"
Deadline: 1/12/2007 Amount: $1000-$60,000
Eligibility: SENIOR,
Academic Achievement, Financial Need, Leadership, Community Service
Procedures: For students planning
to attend a 4yr college. Submit
application showing activities, awards,
leadership,
and financial need. Pick up application from Career Center or online at
www.elks.org/enf/scholars. Follow Directions!
web: www.elks.org/enf/scholars.
Deadline: 1/15/2007 Amount: $1,000 minimum
Eligibility: SENIOR, from
Washington State, with multiple sclerosis or is child of someone with multiple sclerosis, planning to attend post-secondary
school, must be from the geographical area of Washington
State
Procedures: Complete the application as well as personal
statement. Applications will be
accepted from Oct. 15,
2006 to Jan. 15, 2007.
web: www.nationalmssociety.org
and click on Scholarship Program
MENSA Scholarship Essay Contest
Deadline: 1/15/2007 Amount: $600
to $1000
Eligibility: SENIOR,
open to ANYONE. Essay will be evaluated on your writing skills
Procedures: Complete the
application & essay. Access the
application online. 550 words or
less. Topic: What is
your
career or educational goal and what have you done to prepare to determine that
this goal is right for
you". Follow Directions!
web: www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships
Deadline: 1/15/2007 Amount: $5,000
Eligibility: JUNIORS &
SENIORS planning to attend college
Procedures: Submit 1,200 to 1,500 word essay on
"Expanding Housing Choice and Affordability through Planning", which is related to APA's current
examination of our nation's housing crisis and the steps communities
can take to ensure that healthy and affordable housing is available to all
Americans, regardless of household
composition or income. See website for
specifics
web: http://www.planning.org/institutions/hsessay.htm
Gonzaga Univeristy - Ignatian Leaders Scholarship
Deadline: 1/18/2007 Amount: $5,000/yr
for 4 yrs
Eligibility: SENIOR,
academically talented prospective students who demonstrate a significant
interest in
developing
their skills as leaders. Given to 20 distinguished incoming freshmen
Procedures: Applicants
MUST have an Application for Admission to Gonzaga on file at GU as of Jan. 18,
2007.
Information & the
application will be sent to the applicant upon request. Email, phone or write indicating your
interest in applying for the Ignatian Leaders Scholarship
web: email:
ILScholarship@gonzaga.edu
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship
Deadline: 1/29/2007 Amount: $1,000 Nomination
Eligibility: SENIOR, attending high school in Comcast Community, GPA of
2.8+, demonstrate
leadership
in school activities or work, commitment to community service
Procedures: NOMINATION: one student from Class of 2007 nominated,
see Career Center for
information;
applications must be submitted from Principal's office.
web www.scholarshipadministrators.net > APPLY for new scholarship link
WSU - Cougar Achievement Scholarship Program
Deadline: 1/31/2007 Amount: $1,000 to full tuition
Eligibility: SENIORS: Cougar
Commitment Scholarship (full tuition
& fees) - low to lower middle
income
family; University Achievement (GPA & test scores); Future Cougars of Color
(see
website for details); Departmental Scholarships
Procedures: Check website for details & for application. Apply before Jan. 31. 2007.
web www.wsu.edu/future-students/scholarships
Princeton Prize in Race Relations
Deadline: 1/31/2007 Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: 9, 10, 11, 12th
graders: Involved in an activity that
is helping to improve race relations
in
your community
Procedures: Application
involves TWO parts. Part 1 to be filled
in & mailed by the candidate and Part
TWO
by his or her supporter. Online application
web www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize
Discover Card - Tribute Award
Deadline: 1/31/2007 Amount: $2,500-$25,000
Eligibility: JUNIOR, 2.75 GPA, Leadership, Overcome obstacles, Community
Service, plans to
continue
education/training beyond high school
Procedures: Complete
comprehensive application - several recommendations. Online application.
web www.discovercard.com/tribute.htm
Deadline: 2/1/2007 Amount: $600 - $5,000
Eligibility: SENIOR, varies from
academic achievement to community service and more
Procedures: Must apply to Evergreen College. Some scholarships require additional
materials to be sent to Evergreen. See brochure or website for details
web: www.evergreen.edu/scholarships
Deadline: 2/1/2007 Amount: $1,000