September 5, 2008
Scholarships
Emory Scholar, Robertson Scholar, Jefferson Scholar
See Mrs. Gossett ASAP for instructions. These are nominated from the school scholarship
committee.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill- The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship
For student writers. Postmark Deadline: Nov.2, 2008. Application available at
http://english.unc.edu/creative/tws
E-mail: TWS@unc.edu
Ron Brown Scholar Program- For highly motivated African-American students who are
currently seniors in high school, and plan to pursue undergraduate degrees full time. $10,000
per year for four years at any 4-year college in the U.S. Postmark Deadline: Nov.1, 2008
(Eligible for Ron Brown Scholar Program and application information forwarded to additional
scholarship providers.) Postmark Deadline: Jan.9, 2009 (Eligible for Ron Brown Scholar
Program only.)
www.ronbrown.org
University of Tennessee at Knoxville- Pasqua Scholarship
Nuclear and Radiological Engineer Scholarship. Up to $2,000 over 4 consecutive semesters.
G.P.A. at or above 2.75 (for $1,000) 3.0 ($2,000) greater than 3.0 (additional $2,000 over last
two semesters.)
www.engr.utk.edu/nuclear
E-mail: utne@tennessee.edu
Gates Millennium Scholars- For African –American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian
Pacific Islander- American, or Hispanic American. Must be citizen or legal resident of U.S.
Unweighted G.P.A. of 3.3 or a G.E.D. Must be a first time, full time, degree seeking student.
Postmark Deadline: Jan.12, 2009 by 11:59 pm.
E-mail: info@gmsp.org
Phone: 1-877-690GMSP (ext: 4677)
Southeastern University- Scholarships (per year): Regent’s ($6,000), President’s ($4,000),
Dean’s ($3,000), Southeastern ($2,000). $1,000 Travel Grant available for students who are
not from Florida.
September 5, 2008
Washington University in St. Louis- Danforth Scholars Program
Full and Partial tuition scholarships. Application, essay, and transcript required by Jan.15,
2009. Must also complete admissions application by Jan.15, 2009.
E-mail: danforthscholars@wustl.edu (Must be nominated by your counselor)
Phone: (314)935-8700
QuestBridge National College Match- For low-income high school seniors. Full 4-year
scholarships available including room and board. Online application due Sept.30, 2008.
www.questbridge.org
E-mail: questions@questbridge.org
Phone: 1-888-275-2054
The Bronfman Youth Fellowships in Israel- Awards are based on merit demonstrated in the
fields of intellectual curiosity and accomplishment, response to challenge, and leadership
both among peers and within established organizations.
www.bronfman.org
The Shout It Out Scholarship- Five $1,000 scholarships available. Application requires a 250
word essay. See website for essay topic. Deadline: Sept.30, 2008.
www.scholarshipexperts.com
Phone: 904-854-6750
The Morehead-Cain Foundation at North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Student must embody leadership, scholarship, moral force of character, and physical vigor.
Must be nominated from our school. See Mrs. Gossett for details.
Postmark Deadline: Oct.1, 2008.
www.moreheadcain.org
Phone: 919-962-1201
Indiana University- Wells Scholars Program
For full-time students. Counselor nominations due by Sept.20, 2008.
www.indiana.edu/~wsp
E-mail: wellsprg@indiana.edu
Phone: 812-855-9491
September 5, 2008
Wabash College- Top Ten Scholarship Program
For young men. $60,000 over four years. Must visit Wabash campus by Nov.7, 2008.
Register with Admissions Office: 1-800-345-5385 (Pam Rager)
Online form: www.wabash.edu/admissions/visit/topten
Must register for visit by Nov.1, 2008.
Nomination forms due by Sept.19, 2008.
E-mail or fax form to Admissions: admissions@wabash.edu or 765-361-6437
The Wendy’s High School Heisman Award
For male and female seniors who excel in academics, athletics, and student leadership.
Must have a ‘B’ average, and participate in at least one school sponsored sport.
Application Deadline: Oct.1, 2008
wendysheisman.com
E-mail: wendys@act.org
Emory University- Goizueta Scholars Award
Four years of undergraduate study. From 2/3 to full tuition. Seeking students with superior
academic credentials and interest in business and leadership and community activities.
Application due Nov.1, 2008 to Emory Admissions.
E-mail: libby_egnor@bus.emory.edu; Phone: 404-727-4220
Tennessee Dept. of Education- United States Senate Youth Program
William Randolph Hearst Foundation: $5,000 award for any high school junior or senior
serving in an elected or selected capacity in any of the following organizations: 1.Student
body president, vice president, secretary, or treasurer; 2.Class president, vice president,
secretary, or treasurer; 3.Student counsel representative; 4.Student representative elected or
selected.
Find Applicant Forms at: http://tennessee.gov/education/ci/senate_youth/index.shtml
Brenda Ables Phone: 615-741-5273
University of Tennessee- UT Alumni Association Scholarship Program
Scholarships available for UT Chattanooga, UT Knoxville, and UT Martin. No separate
application is necessary. Must be admitted by Dec. 1, 2008. Website:
http://alumni.tennessee.edu/programs/scholarships.shtml.
McKelvey Foundation- Entrepreneurial scholarship—up to $10k per year to any accredite 4year college within the U.S. Must be graduating senior. Submit a completed online
application. Website: http://www.mckelveyfoundation.org
Email: info@mckelveyfoundation.org
September 5, 2008
US Bank Internet Scholarship Program- Distribution of 30 $1,000 scholarships in a random
drawing. NO essays required and no minimum GPA requirement. Program runs October thru
February. Apply online at: http://www.usbank.com/studentbanking
College Campus Visits
The University of Pennsylvania: Exploring College Options
Date: Monday, September 22, 2008
Time: 7:30p.m.
Location: Memphis Marriott
2625 Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38118
RSVP: www.exploringcollegeoptions.org
Contact: www.upenn.edu; Doris Cochran-Fikes (Regional Director),
dorisc@admissions.upenn.edu
MIT: Get Know MIT
Date: Monday, October 6, 2008
Time: 7:00p.m.
Location: Memphis Public Library and Information Center (Memphis, TN)
Website: http://www.web.mit.edu/admissions/falltravel/
Admissions website: http://www.mitadmissions.org
2nd Date: Sunday, October 5, 2008
Time: 3:00p.m.
Location: Montgomery Bell Academy (Nashville, TN)
New York University
Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2008
RSVP online: http://admissions.nyu.edu/receptions
Phone: (212) 998-4524
September 5, 2008
Campus Weekend Visits
University of The Ozarks: Discover Ozarks
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008
Website: http://www.ozarks.edu
Phone: (Office of admissions) 1-800-264-8636
Email: Emma Lee (emorrow@ozarks.edu)
Covenant College
Date: October 2-4, 2008
March 26-28, 2009
Website: http://covenant.edu
Phone: 888-451-2683