PARK CENTER HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE AND CAREER RESOURCE CENTER November 1st, 2015 ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION – MOST VALUABLE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 12/4 Any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen may apply Applications will be judged on Scholarship, Leadership and Financial Need The ENF awards $2.44 million annually in MVS scholarships to 500 high school seniors nationwide. Applications may be accessed at www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm BURGER KING SCHOLARS DEADLINE: 12/15 For high school seniors, Burger King employees and children of employees Scholarship grants range from $1,000 to $5,000 Selection criteria includes: academic achievements and participation in school and community activities Scholarship information can be found at www.scholarshipamerica.org/burgerkingscholars MENSA EDUCATION & RESEARCH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST DEADLINE: 1/15 Awards range from $300 to $1,000 U.S. residents who will be enrolled in an accredited U.S institution of post-secondary education for the fall term of 2016 are eligible to apply Essay: Can you clearly state your academic goals and why you will achieve them? For essay rules and to enter go to: www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships BOSTON UNIVERSITY TRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION DEADLINE: 12/1 Earn a four year, full tuition scholarship to BU Applicants should rank at the top of their class and demonstrate exceptional leadership in their school and community For more information go to: bu.edu/admissions/trustee DR PEPPER TUITION GIVEAWAY PROMOTION & CONTEST DEADLINE: 10/19 & 1/11 For students between the age of 18-24. Submit your “One of a Kind” story to enter for the chance to compete to win up to $100,000 in tuition. Find more information at www.drpeppertuition.com AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP $25,000 AND $10,000 scholarships available to be awarded in each state. Based on outstanding achievement in school, community, or workplace activity. Must be U.S. citizen or legal resident. Apply online at the AXA Foundation website NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY DEADLINE: 12/15 DEADLINE: Varies A variety of scholarship programs available for incoming freshmen, some ranging up to full tuition. Apply online at: www.nmu.edu/scholarships DRIVING A STRONGER COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP, WALSER FOUNDATION DEADLINE: 4/15 $2,000 award to PC senior who has given back to their community through volunteer service. Must complete a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer service during their senior year (hours cannot be a school or organization requirement, but must be extracurricular) Must have minimum GPA of 2.5 Applications are available in the CRC. ST. THOMAS’ DEACE SCHOLARSHIP – ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY DEADLINE: Varies Full tuition scholarships to qualified underrepresented domestic, first-generation students and graduates of urban high schools in select locations. Information regarding this scholarship can be found at www.stthomas.edu/Deas UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS – SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS & ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE: 12/14 Two full tuition and two $8,000 Science, Mathematics and Engineering Scholarships are available for the 2016-2017 school year. Apply at www.stthomas.edu/scischolar ACT SIX SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 40 full tuition scholarships available for students attending Augsburg College, Bethel University, University of Northwestern-St. Paul, or North Central University. Based on strong leadership potential and desire to use their education to make a difference on campus and in their community. Apply online at: www.actsix.org COMCAST LEADERS AND ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 11/17 DEADLINE: 11/24 $1,000 scholarship available for student attending college next fall. Based on demonstrated leadership abilities and commitment to community service. Applications are available in the CRC. ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY A variety of scholarships are available for incoming freshmen. For a complete list, go to www.stcloudstate.edu/huskiesscholarships THE COLLEGE OF ST. SCHOLASTICA DEADLINE: VARIES Multiple scholarship opportunities are available, including the Benedictine Scholarship that is automatically awarded to all new St. Scholastica freshman based on a combination of cumulative high school GPA and composite ACT or SAT score. Visit css.edu/freshmanscholarships for more information. AUGUSTANA UNIVERSITY DEADLINE: VARIES DEADLINE: VARIES On campus scholarship events for Performing Arts will be held on 12/4 & 2/15 & 21 An on campus scholarship event for Visual Arts will be held on 2/15 Visit augie.edu/admission, augie.edu/myvisit or call (605) 274-5516 for more information. MODEL COLLEGE OF HAIR DESIGN’S 2016 ADVANCEMENT SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT DEADLINE: see website $2,300 Cosmetology Tuition Scholarship Visit www.mcohd.com for more information.