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September 29, 2008
Scholarship Bulletin
No. 1
LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, LAKEWOOD, OHIO
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
INDIVIDUAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, Cincinnati, Ohio
CINCINNATUS XII, SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
Amount:
Ranges from $2,000 annually up to full tuition, room and board and books for
length of undergrad program. Scholarship is renewable with 3.2 G.PA.
Eligibility:
Exemplary high school record, must meet one of following criteria: top 5% of
class, ACT 26 or SAT 1170. SAT combined CR and M score of 1170. Awards
based on competition at the Univ. of Cincinnati.
How to apply:
Submit application for admission, transcript and test scores by December 15.
Additional competition information sent to incoming freshmen that meet criteria.
Deadline:
December 15, 2008.
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Ypsilanti, Michigan
PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Amount:
Sixteen full-ride Presidential Scholarships $60,000 over four years; Regents
Scholarship is a four-year award that pays $12, 00 over four years. Thirty RegentsGold Scholarships (Tuition and Fees for 4 years) are available to incoming freshman
who have competed in the President Scholarship.
Eligibility:
Graduating high school senior in 2009, admissible to Eastern Michigan for fall 2008.
A 3.7 GPA to be eligible for the Presidential Scholarship.
How to apply:
Send a completed scholarship and University application form.
Deadline:
All applications due November 21, 2008.
INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
NETWORK SCHOLARSHIPS
Amount:
Four-year, $20,000 scholarship to Indiana State University. They also receive a new
wireless laptop, professional development account worth $3,000 to use for education
related international travel, internship opportunities.
Eligibility:
A GPA of 3.25 or higher, Rank in the top one-third of class. A score of at least 1000 out
of 1600 on the SAT or 21 ACT. Plan to major or minor in a program offered in the College
of Business. Intend to pursue a career in the financial services industry.
Have demonstrated leadership success.
How to apply:
Applications are available in the Guidance Dept, or online at indstate.edu.
Deadline:
December 1, 2008.
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MIAMI UNIVERSITY Oxford, OH
HARRISON SCHOLARSHIP
Amount:
Miami’s premier scholarship program. It provides four-year renewable awards for
tuition, fees, on-campus room and board.
Eligibility:
Average 34 ACT or 1530 SAT (CR&M). Must have a rigorous high school
curriculum and a strong records of extracurricular involvement. Harrison
applications are reviewed for much more than these indicators alone. This
scholarship is renewable with a 3.5 cumulative grade point average.
How to apply:
To be considered for admission into the Harrison Scholars Program, students
must submit the Honors Application in addition to the regular admission
application submitted to the Office of Admission. Harrison Scholars applications
must be submitted by November 3. For more information about the Harrison
Scholarship, visit the Harrison Scholarship website.
Deadline:
November 1, 2008.
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY Columbus, OH
MAXIMUS SCHOLARSHIP
Amount:
$2,700 ($10,800 four-year value) and the opportunity to compete for more (see
Maximus Competition, below)
Note: Due to the award's value, Maximus Scholars are not eligible for the
Provost or Trustees scholarship.
Eligibility:
The Maximus Scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis to admitted
Columbus campus students; those considered rank in the top three percent of
their classes with ACT composite scores of 32 or higher or combined SAT
Critical Reading and Math scores of 1420 or higher. Students must apply for
admission by December 1 for consideration.
How to Apply:
online at apply.osu.edu or complete a standard application form.
Deadline:
December 1, 2008.
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
THE MORRILL SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Amount:
Varies on Scholarship awarded
Eligibility:
Be a U.S. citizen and/or legal permanent resident of the United States
Be admissible to the Columbus campus for the autumn quarter after high
school graduation Meet two out of three academic requirements listed
below:
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top 20% class rank
23 ACT composite or 1070 combined SAT Critical Reading and Math scores
3.3 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) Have demonstrated leadership, commitment to
diversity, and community service
Applicant's status as a potential first-generation college graduate
Applicant's race/ethnic/tribal background , Socioeconomic factors, Ohio county of residence
How to apply:
Apply online at: oma.osu.edu/recruitment or download application.
Deadline:
December 1, 2008.
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OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, Delaware, Ohio
LELAND F. & HELEN SCHUBERT HONORS PROGRAM
Amount:
Students nominated may be eligible to receive one of 25 Presidential
Scholarships (full tuition award), or one of 60 Trustee Scholarships (3/4 tuition award)
or one of 60 Faculty Scholarships (half tuition ).
Eligibility:
Students whose class rank places them in the top 10% of their graduation class
with SAT critical reading and math is 1250 or higher or ACT composite score is
27 or higher.
How to apply:
Request a nomination from your guidance counselor, or submit your nomination
on-line at http://admission.owu.edu/honors-rec.html.
Deadline:
December 15, 2008.
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, Cincinnati, OH
DARWIN T. TURNER SCHOLARSHIP PRGORAM
Amount:
Tuition, general fee and provides a $1050 stipend.
Eligibility:
Be American Indian/Alaska Native, Black, Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic.
A permanent resident in Ohio. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
24 ACT/ 1070 SAT. Must be accepted in a four-year matriculating degree
program at University of Cincinnati.
How to apply:
Apply for admissions to UC
Deadline:
December 15, 2008.
EMORY UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Georgia
EMORY SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Amount:
Typically range from two-thirds tuition to full tuition, room and board, and fees over four
years.
Eligibility:
High school seniors who have demonstrated qualities of forceful and unselfish
character, intellectual and personal vigor, outstanding academic achievement,
impressive skills in communication, significant leadership and creativity in school or
community, and clear potential for enriching the lives of their contemporaries at
Emory University. Must demonstrate high scores on aptitude tests and have excellent
academic and personal records.
How to apply:
You must submit a brief (750 words) about yourself, focusing on one or two of your
principal intellectual interests. You must also submit an Emory University application
and be accepted to the University to be qualified for this scholarship program.
Applications are available in the guidance dept.
Deadline:
November 1, 2008.
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INDUSTRY RELATED SCHOLARSHIPS
COCA-COLA SCHOLARS FOUNDATION, Atlanta, Georgia
Amount:
250 achievement-based scholarships. Fifty awards are for $20,000 payable over
four- year period; the other 200 awards are for $10,000 also payable over four
years. These awards can be used for any line of study at any U.S. accredited
college/university.
Eligibility:
Well-rounded students with highly developed interests in their community who are
leaders in their schools. They are often employed during the school year
and/or summer and balance extracurricular activities with strong academic performances.
How to apply:
Applications are available online only at www.coca-colascholars.org.
Click on: Coca-Cola Four Year Award for Seniors
Deadline:
October 31, 2008.
SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS
SAE Engineering Scholarship Program
724-776-4970
www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm.
Eligibility:
Intend to earn a degree in engineering or a related science. Be a citizen of the
United States. Meet minimum requirements with regard to GPA, SAT/ACT
scores.
Amount:
Ranges from $1000 to $10,000.
Deadline:
December 1, 2008.
WENDY’S RESTAURANT
– HEISMAN MEMORIAL AWARD
Amount:
Scholarship amounts vary
Eligibility:
All student athletes who have at least a “B” grade average and participate in at
least one school-sponsored sport.
How to apply:
Download the application at www.wendysheisman.com .
Deadline:
October 1st by 5pm have the online application completed. A school
representative who is reviewing application have until October 6th by 5pm.
Any questions regarding the program send an email to wendys@act.org
INTERNET SCHOLARSHIPS
www.CollegeWeekLive.com
The largest collection of live, interactive college search and admissions content.
CollegeWeekLive will help you: Find your perfect college, Prepare for the SAT’s,
Write completing college essays, Ace your college interviews, Get into the school of your choice, Pay
for college with info on financial aid, loans and scholarships.
CollegeWeekLive will host a Virtual College Fair on November 12-13, 2008 from 10am-8pm.
Register for Free at CollegeWeekLive.com.
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www.fastweb.com/
A valuable tool for students access the free FastWeb Scholarship Search, College Search, college
success tools, financial aid and college admission how-to’s, expert advice
TUITION FUNDING SOURCES.COM
Pepsi –Cola Company has donated the 2008-2009 version of the Tuition Funding Sources Program
to our school. Students have free access to the website.
TFS website contains the world’s largest scholarship database. New scholarships are added daily.
The website contains detailed college and career information including athletic scholarships,
personality tests and career aptitude tests. It also contains information about college degree
programs that can be earned entirely online as well as online courses for students seeking a career
or trade that doesn’t require a college degree. This website does not collect or sell any student’s
private information
Visit website www.TuitionFundingSources.com - select the state where you live and attend school,
enter your email address and create a password. Students wanting to use the automatic letter writing
feature in the website will also need to enter their name and address. This information is secure and
will not be shared with anyone.
Young ARTS
A program of National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts
Open to high school senior artists, in the performing, literary and visual arts.
Must be a high school senior, and a permanent resident of the United States.
You may register in one or more categories, but a fee is required for each category in which you
register:
Cinema Arts – Motion Picture Production, Animation and Documentary
Dance-Ballet, Choreography, Jazz, Modern, Tap and all World Dance forms
Jazz-Instrumental and Composition
Music-Classical Instrumental and Composition
Photography-Black and White, Color, Digital and Mixed Media, amount others
Theater-Musical Theater and Spoken Only
Visual Arts-Ceramics, Drawing, Graphic Design, Multi-Media, Painting and Sculpture, among others
Voice-Classical, Jazz and Popular
Writing-Creative, Non Fiction, Novel, Play/Script, Poetry and Short Story
Final Registration Deadline: October 1, 2008
Audition/Portfolio Received Deadline: November 3, 2008
Visit www.nfaa.org or 1-800-970-ARTS
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MISCELLANEOUS SCHOLARSHIPS
CAVS/FIRSTMERIT 2007- 08 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, Cleveland, Ohio
Amount:
Ten $1,000 scholarships.
Eligibility:
All seniors who intend to pursue a post high school education are eligible.
Criteria: academic achievement, including ACT/SAT scores, 40%, extracurricular
achievement, could include work experience and/or community involvement,
30%, and essay 30%.
How to apply:
500 word essay on the following question: “What ‘s the most important lesson you’ve
learned up to this point in your life and how do you plan to apply that lesson going
forward.”
Applications available in the Guidance Center.
Transcripts, essay, and letter of recommendation from a teacher must be submitted.
Participation in basketball NOT a factor.
Deadline:
February 20, 2009.
CLEVELAND BROWNS MARION MOTLEY SCHOLARSHIP
Amount:
Four-year renewable scholarship of $2,500 per year, and a summer internship within
the Cleveland Browns Organization.
Eligibility:
2.5GPA, 17 ACT or 820 on the math and verbal portions of the SAT, must be
enrolled in high school located in Northeast Ohio, and plan to enroll in college.
Students should plan to major in areas that would lead to a career working for a
professional sports organization. Two essays are required. Extracurricular activities
resume or List of Activities.
Emphasis will be placed on ability to clearly articulate academic and career goals,
students who are the first or second generation in their family to attend college,
service to the community, maturity and motivation.
How to Apply:
Applications available in the Guidance Department.
Deadline:
October 24, 2008.
GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Renewable awards for African American, American Indians/ Alaskan natives, Hispanic Americans
and Asian Pacific Americans who plan on pursuing technology related studies. Must be a citizen,
national or legal permanent resident of the U.S. Winners are chosen for academic performance in
math and science, participation in activities, leadership potential, and financial need. In addition,
students must possess a minimum 3.3 GPA. Must plan to enroll in an accredited college or university
as a full time student. Must have Demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community
service, extracurricular, or other activities. Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. Have
completed and submitted all three required forms by the deadline.
Visit the Gates Millennium Program homepage at www.gmsp.org for more information.
Amount:
Varies with financial eligibility.
Deadline:
Paper application postmarked by January 12, 2009
Online applications must be submitted by January 12, 2009 at 11:59pm
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The MG James Ursano Scholarship Program
For dependent children of Soldiers on federal active duty, retired, or deceased while in active or
retired status.
Visit www.aerhq.org (Army Emergency Relief) for applications
RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM, Charlottesville, Virginia
Amount:
Each year, up to twenty students will be selected as a Ron Brown Scholars and
receive $10,000 annually for four years, based on financial need.
Eligibility:
Awarded to academically talented, highly motivated African-American high
school seniors who intend to pursue undergraduate degrees full-time. Must have
traits of excellence, leadership, commitment to public service, and a desire to
make a difference.
While financially needy students receive preference, emphasis is placed upon
academic achievement and community service. Most recipients are in the top
5% of their class and are involved in volunteer efforts within their community.
How to apply:
Applications available from the Ron Brown Scholar Program Website:
www.ronbrown.org.
Deadline:
November 1, 2008 for the Ron Brown Scholar Program and forwarded to a select and
limited number of additional scholarship providers. January 9, 2009. Final deadline
date and will be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program only.
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