September Scholarship Bulletin New Hyde Park Memorial __________________________________________________________ The Scholarship Bulletin includes local, national, and college scholarships. Many colleges have scholarships which will not be listed here. Students are encouraged to inquire at the office of financial aid at the colleges they are considering. Please be aware of deadlines. If a scholarship requires a transcript and letters of recommendations the guidance office needs 7 – 10 days to process the application. The Scholarship Bulletin can be found at the Naviance Family Connection website http://connection.naviance.com/nhpmhs and at New Hyde Park Memorial’s website http://www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us/domain/2494 Scholarship AES Engineers Scholarship Boston College Gabelli Presidential Scholars Coca-Cola Scholarship Foundation Emory University Scholars Program and Goizueta Business School Scholars Nomination Criteria Students must submit an essay. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible . Scholarships will be awarded based on character. Top academic students who apply early action will be considered. 12th grade students who have a minimum 3.0 GPA at end of junior year and plan to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution may apply Students who have earned outstanding records of academic achievements and possess extraordinary personal qualities may apply. Award $500 Deadline 10/7/2015 Website www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm Full tuition 11/1/2015 www.bc.edu/centers/psp/ 150 scholars receive $20,000 10/31/2015 www.coca-colascholars.org Ranges from 2/3 to full tuition, room and board 11/15/2015 www.emory.edu/admissions Students must nominate themselves by answering “yes” on the Common Application My College page for Emory University 2016 Horatio Alger Scholarship New York University: Martin Luther King Jr. Scholars Program The P.L.A.Y Scholarship The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Ron Brown Scholar Program Students must have a minimum GPA of a 2.0, demonstrate financial need, be involved in co-curricular and community activities and display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Strong academic, involved students who exemplify the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., demonstrate financial need, and have diverse cultural experiences may apply. To apply, students will submit an essay with 2-3 photos of their volunteer efforts to help animals in need and how that involvement has changed their lives or shaped their perceptions on the importance of animal welfare. Honors both middle school and high school students who have engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred in the past year. Academically talented, highly motivated African American high school seniors who intend to pursue undergraduate 10/25/2015 https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/ Merit scholarships are awarded and additional need based financial assistance. 11/1/2015 www.nyu.edu/ugadmissions There is not a separate application for this scholarship. Students are considered for it through the admissions process. $1,000 2/16/2016 www.petplay.com/scholarship $1,000, engraved silver medallion, and a trip to Washington D.C. 11/03/2015 www.prudential.com/spirit November 1, 2015 for the Ron Brown Scholar Program and to be forwarded to other select $10,000 renewable www.ronbrown.org September Scholarship Bulletin New Hyde Park Memorial __________________________________________________________ studies full time may apply. 2015 SAE International Engineering Scholarships Wendy’s High School Heisman Memorial Award High School Seniors intending to earn a degree in engineering or a related science may apply. Seniors with a minimum of a B average and who participate in at least one of the 32 sports sanctioned by the National Federation of State High schools may apply. scholarships. January 9, 2015 only for the Ron Brown Scholars Program. Several scholarships are available for first year college students 1/15/2016 www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm 10/3/2015 www.wendysheisman.com