2014-2015 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Abbott &
Fenner
Scholarship
Program
AEA
Educational
Foundation
Scholarship
Program
AES
Engineers
Scholarship
Alzheimer’s
Foundation
of America
Asian &
Pacific
Islander
American
Scholarship
Fund
(APIASF)
AXA
Achievement
Scholarship
BK
McLamore
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants will award up to $1,000 to a winner for
their scholarship program. Students will need to submit an essay (500-1000
words) on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of their website:
www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm. This scholarship is open to
Seniors and Juniors. Full details are available on their website.
The AEA Educational Foundation has awarded more than $1.5 million to
students seeking careers in the aircraft electronics and aviation maintenance
industry. Number scholarships are available and range from $1,000 to more
than $35,000. For full details and deadlines, please visit
http://www.aea.net/educationalfoundation/scholarships.asp.
*Applications will be available in October 2014
The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of
higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students. To be
eligible, the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will
find at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm. Scholarships will be
awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that
are submitted. This $500 scholarship deadline is October 6, 2014.
In an effort to provide an outlet for teenagers to express their thoughts about
Alzheimer’s disease and to engage the younger generation in this cause, AFA is
pleased to offer the AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College
Scholarship. Beginning in 2014, scholarship awards to deserving college-bound
students will be a $5,000 scholarship to the winner; and $2,500 and $1,000
scholarships to the first and second runners-up, respectively. Additionally,
seven $500 scholarships will be awarded for Honorable Mention. Applicants
must submit an autobiography and write a 1,200 to 1,500 word essay on the
questions presented on the website. For full details and the essay questions,
please visit www.afateens.org/about_new.html.
The APIASF General Scholarship and the Gates Millennium Scholars Program
is available for Asian American and Pacific Islander students enrolling in a
college or university in Fall 2015. For more information and to apply for the
APIASF General Scholarship, please visit https://secure.apiasf.org/. Deadline is
January 9, 2015. For more information and to apply for the Gates Millennium
Scholars Program, please visit
https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/2bfd8f53-40aa-4705-9f8bd92d972e59df . Deadline is January 14, 2015.
One $10,000 recipient in each state plus 10 national winners are selected from
this group to receive an additional $15,000 each. Some of the remarkable
accomplishments of past AXA Achievers include: setting up a food bank in
their community; designing a curriculum to get kids interested in science;
founding a nonprofit organization for young people that encourages community
service and civic involvement. Please visit http://www.axa-scholarship.com/ for
additional information and to apply.
The BURGER KING Scholars program has awarded more than 17,000
scholarships to high school students, BURGER KING employees and their
children. Scholarship grants range from $1,000-$50,000 and are awarded based
Deadline is
June 15,
2015
Opens in
October
2014
Deadline is
October 6,
2014
Deadline is
February
15, 2015
Deadline is
January 9,
2015
(APIASF)
& January
14, 2015
(Gates)
Opens in
September
2015
Opens in
November
2015
Foundation
on GPA, work experience, extracurricular activities and/or community service.
For more information, please visit
http://www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram
CREATE
Foundation
Scholarships
Please visit http://www.createfoundation.com/page.aspx?id=51 to see
information on various area scholarships and download applications.
Deadlines
vary
Daughters of
the American
Revolution
Scholarships
The NSDAR awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to
the pursuit of degrees in diverse disciplines including history, law, nursing, and
education. The DAR Scholarship Committee awards scholarships to qualified
applicants regardless of race, religion, sex or national origin. All multi-year
scholarships, typically renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive
years of attendance at an accredited college or university in the United States.
The only exception is the American Indian Scholarship that is available for
students pursuing vocational training. For an application and a listing of all the
scholarships offered, please visit http://www.dar.org/nationalsociety/scholarships. Applications can also be picked up in the counseling
office.
Deadline is
February
15, 2015
Davidson
Fellows
Scholarship
The Davidson Fellows Scholarship awards $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000
scholarships to extraordinary young people, 18 and under, who have completed
a significant piece of work. Application categories are Mathematics, Science,
Literature, Music, Technology, Philosophy and Outside the Box. Davidson
Fellows are honored every year in Washington, D.C. with Congressional
meetings and a special reception. For full details, visit
www.davidsongifted.org/Fellows/.
Looking for money to pay for school? Apply for a Do Something Scholarship!
Most scholarship programs focus on the best students, or the all-star athletes,
Do Something Scholarships recognize and reward the teens who are social
action leaders in their community. Visit www.dosomething.org/scholarships to
find information and deadlines for scholarships.
Check
website for
opening
dates
Get2College
Scholarship
Competition
The Get2College Scholarship Competition is a $1000 scholarship for
graduating high school seniors. Applicants must submit an application and an
essay on this topic: “you have been invited to give a speech at your high school
graduation. Give us your script.” The essay should be no more than 500 words.
Applications may be picked up in the counseling office, downloaded from the
THS guidance website, or students may apply online at http://get2college.org/.
Deadline is
December
15, 2014
Jack Kent
Cooke
Foundation
Scholarship
Program
The Foundation will select up to 40 applicants nationwide for this highly
selective scholarship. It is available to high-achieving high school seniors with
financial need who seek to attend the nation’s best 4-year colleges and
universities. For full details and to apply, please visit
www.jkcf.org/scholarships.
Deadline is
November
2014
Kohl’s Cares
Every year, Kohl's recognizes and rewards young volunteers (ages 6-18) across the
Nomination
Do
Something
Scholarship
Deadlines
Vary
Scholarship
Program
country for their amazing contributions to their communities. This year, Kohl's will
award more than 2,200 kids with over $440,000 in scholarships and prizes. To be
eligible, the student must meet the following criteria as of March 15, 2014: Must be
between the ages of 6 and 18 and not yet a high school graduate, Actions must be
described in detail and should document efforts above and beyond what is expected of
a child his or her age, Volunteer efforts must have occurred in the last year, and
Winners are chosen based on the project, benefits and outcome. This year, more than
2,200 kids will be recognized with over $440,000 in scholarships and prizes. Store
Winners will receive a $50 Kohl’s Gift Card. Regional Winners will each be awarded a
$1,000 scholarship for post-secondary education. National Winners will each be
awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships for post-secondary education and Kohl's.
For full details, please visit
http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/index.asp
period
begins
January
2015
Luckyday
Scholarship
Program
The University of Mississippi Luckyday scholarship is based on both academic
accomplishments and remaining financial obligations after grants and scholarships
have been calculated. Scholarships range from $2,000-$5,000 per year. Students who
receive the Luckyday Scholarship participate in the Luckyday Success Program, which
provides mentoring, tutoring, networking, and leadership opportunities. In order to
receive consideration, all interested students should submit an application to the
University as well as select the Luckyday option when completing the University of
Mississippi’s Entering Freshman Scholarship Application. For more information, call
662-915-6493 or visit the website at http://www.olemiss.edu/studentaffairs/luckyday.
Deadline is
January 15,
2015
Mississippi
Excellence in
Teaching
Program
(METP)
The Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program (METP) is a collaboration
between The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) and Mississippi State
University (MSU) to attract top-performing students to become teachers using
one of the most valuable scholarships ever offered in the state. Our goal is to
train new secondary English and mathematics teachers for Mississippi. Each
METP fellow makes a five-year commitment to teach at a Mississippi public
school after graduation. Both universities will accept up to 20 fellows each fall
(10 math and 10 English). To learn more about scholarship benefits and to
apply online go to www.metp.org.
Deadline is
Dec 1, 2014
NFIB Young This scholarship was created to recognize young people who have
Entrepreneur demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and initiative. The scholarships are valued
between $1,000 & $10,000. The NFIB Young Entrepreneur program was
Foundation
established to raise awareness among the nation’s youth of the critical role that
private enterprise and entrepreneurship play in the building of America. For
more information and to apply, please visit www.NFIB.com/YEA
Nissan North America, Inc. provides scholarship funds for applications that will
Nissan
attend a Mississippi public two year college or public four year college.
Scholarship
Applicants must have a min GPA of 2.5 and an ACT score of 20. Applicants
must also demonstrate financial need. For full details and to apply, please visit
https://www.ms.gov/sfa/nissanEntry.jsp
Prudential
Spirit of
Community
Awards
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards recognize children in grades 5-12
who have engaged in volunteer activities and have demonstrated exceptional
community service. The program is sponsored by Prudential in conjunction
with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). State
winners receive a $1,000 award. National winners receive a $5,000 award. All
local honorees who have devoted a minimum number of hours to their
volunteer activities will receive the President’s Volunteer Service Award. For
more information and to apply, visit http://spirit.prudential.com or
www.nassp.org/spirit.
Application
dates are
Oct. 1,
2014-Dec.
18, 2014
Application
dates are
Jan. 1,
2015-Mar 1,
2015
Deadline is
November
4, 2014
Public
Housing
Authorities
Directors
Association
Tupelo Elvis
Presley Fan
Club
Scholarship
for Military
Children
Spokeo
Scholarships
To encourage academic excellence and community responsibility among high
school students, PHADA has implemented a scholarship program for
graduating seniors who are preparing to enter college. PHADA will award three
(3) scholarships to deserving youth currently residing in a PHADA member
agency. For detailed application and eligibility information, please visit
www.phada.org.
This $5000 scholarship is available to all Mississippi residents who are enrolled
as a high school senior graduating in 2015. Applicants must be attending a
college or university, but are not required to enroll in a music program. For
complete details and to download an application, please visit
http://www.tupeloelvisfanclub.com/scholarships.html. Applications are also
available in the counseling office or can be downloaded from the THS
Guidance webpage.
Full-time students under the age of 23 who are unmarried dependents of active
or retired military personnel are eligible. Student must be at least a high school
senior with 3.0 GPA. Winners receive a $1500 scholarship so go to
www.militaryscholar.org for more information.
Spokeo’s website offers listings of various student scholarships. Please visit,
http://www.spokeo.com/scholarship/list
StraightForward Media offers 6 different scholarships to a wide variety of
students every year. Each of the scholarship programs is open to both American
and international students, and they offer scholarships to attendees of four-year
colleges, two-year and community colleges, vocational and technical schools.
$500 scholarships will be awarded. Apply online at
http://www.outlawstudent.com/college-scholarships/
Student-View The Student-View Scholarship is a unique opportunity for high school seniors.
It is open to all students regardless of academic achievement or financial need.
Scholarship
Student Insights will award one (1) individual prize of a $4,000 scholarship,
Program
two (2) individual prize of a $1,000 scholarship, and Eight (8) individual prizes
of $500 scholarships each. There is no minimum SAT or ACT score, no
minimum grade point average, no lengthy time-consuming paperwork, and no
essays. Simply complete a 15-25 minute online survey about local colleges.
You will then be automatically entered into a random drawing for a scholarship
award. To complete the essay go to www.student-view.com.
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X-Acto
students do their best work. Now X-ACTO is supporting academic achievement in a
Sharpen
whole new way – with the Sharpen Your Skills scholarship sweepstakes. The
Your Skills
sweepstakes is open until September 30. For details and to enter, please visit
Scholarship
Sweepstakes http://xacto.com/Sharpen-Skills-Contest.aspx
Straight
Forward
Scholarship
Zinch
Zinch.com presents “3 Sentence Essay”. Write three sentences on essay topic.
$1000 scholarships offered weekly. www.zinch.com
Deadline is
February
14, 2015
The 2015
Program
will open
December
2014
Deadlines
vary
Deadlines
vary
The
deadline is
April of
each year.
Check
website for
exact dates.
Deadline
September
30