Scholarships: November: Davidson College John M Belk Scholarship Student must attend Davidson College for 2015-2016 school year. Students must be able to demonstrate superior intellectual and personal achievement and leadership ability. Please see your counselor for more information. Due Date: November 6, 2015 The Eugene McDermott Scholars Program One of the most prestigious scholarships at The University of Dallas. Valued at more than $240,000. Due Date: Nov 5th (early) or January 5, 2016 (regular) Megan Meier Memorial Scholarship The Megan Meier Foundation is seeking high school seniors that have made a positive impact regarding issues of bullying and cyberbullying in their own school and community. Possess a minimum cumulative GPA 2.50 on his or her most recent report card, which must be included with the application. Must obtain a written recommendation from a member of the faculty or staff at the school in which he or she is enrolled. Due Date: November 6, 2015 http://www.meganmeierfoundation.org/megan-meier-memorial-scholarship.html College Factual’s Scholarship: College is too expensive and financial aid offers don't do enough to change that. We'd like to offer scholarships to ten lucky students to promote our goal of helping families make better education decisions. Register for free through the link below and complete your college match profile in order to win! Invite friends for extra entries. The Scholarship Drawings will take place from October 15, 2015 to August 31 2016 or until all prize money is distributed. http://pages.collegefactual.com/scholarship/ Seattle University - Sullivan Leadership Award Sullivan Scholars are selected on the basis of demonstrated academic excellence, service and leadership to receive full tuition, room, and meals for each of four years of undergraduate study at Seattle University. Due date: November 15, 2015 www.seattleu.edu/sullivan Danforth Scholarship – A great opportunity if planning on attending Washington University in St. Louis Due date: November 15th Stokes Educational Scholarship Program Interested in pursuing one of the National Security Agency’s career fields? The Stokes Program is open to high school seniors, particularly minority students, planning to major in computer science or computer/electrical engineering. Due Date: November 15, 2015 www.NSA.gov/Careers Trico Leadership Opportunity – 2016 Washington Youth Tour Application- Offers students a great opportunity to develop leadership skills, see our government in action and meet other young people from across the country while touring Washington, D.C., and learning American history. Deadline to apply: November 20, 2015 *Must be a dependent child of a Trico Member or Trico employee. Evansville College- Scholarship opportunities if you would like to attend a small (2,500 students) liberal arts college in Indiana. They have a strong Physical Therapy Program and 93% of graduates get jobs or get into graduate school. 18 students in a class and all classes are taught by professors not teacher’s assistants. December: Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Scholarships will be awarded to 500 high school seniors nationwide. Applications will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Applications must be returned to the IRHS counseling office no later than Dec 1, 2015. www.elks.org/enf/scholars Burger King McLamore Scholarship: Any senior or employee of Burger King is eligible to apply for this $50,000.00 scholarship. You just need a 2.5 GPA or higher to be eligible. Due Date: December 15, 2015 http://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/burger-king-scholars-program/ Foot Locker Scholarship Program honors student athletes who demonstrate excellence in school, on their sports teams, and in their communities. In order to be eligible for the Foot Locker Scholar Athletes program, the applicant must: -year school. the immediate family of such an employee, officer or director. Due Date: December 17, 2016 https://footlockerscholarathletes.com/ January: Pima Community College The STARS on-line scholarship application will open for general scholarships the end of January and close May 31 for the 2016-17 academic year. https://pima.starsscholarshipsonline.com/STARS/default.aspx American Legion Oratorical Contest “A Constitutional Speech Contest” open to US citizens or a lawful permanent resident of the United States, all contestants must be a student under the age of 20 years on the date of the national contest. Due Date: January 1, 2016 www.legion.org/oratorical P.E.O Star Scholarship-Merit Award based on excellence in academics, leadership, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success. Individual award: $2500.00 A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required. FEMALE SENIOR. Due date: January 1st Profile in Courage Essay Contest The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation invites US high school students to write an essay on an act of political courage by a US elected official who served during or after 1956. Due Date: January 6, 2016 www.jfklibrary.org/essaycontest GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program This national program awards college scholarships to high school seniors who embody the characteristics of President Ronald Reagan at school, in the community, in the workplace, and at home. Due Date: January 7, 2016 www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships ASU Leadership Scholarship Program: Nomination by your counselor (LSP) recognizes outstanding high school graduating seniors who have achieved excellence in leadership. Twenty-one high school seniors from Arizona and up to four out-of-state high school seniors are selected for the scholarship each year. Established in 1977 to develop exceptional leadership skills among promising scholars, this program has a long-standing history at Arizona State University. More than a scholarship program, students become integral members of the university community. Award amount: $9,000. Recipients may use the scholarship for tuition and fees, housing and other educational expenses. Due Date: January 8, 2016 https://eoss.asu.edu/lsp/scholarship Students in the program will participate in the following: Two leadership development courses designed specifically for this program. Mentoring by an ASU staff member. Monthly meetings with all current ASU LSP students. Social activities, such as a leadership retreat and holiday events. Community service. Networking with LSP alumni. Living on the campus of their major (required for first-year recipients). Make College Happen Challenge by Sallie Mae: The challenge asks teens ages 14-18 to creatively describe how they play to pay for college with a poem, video, photo, song, or essay. Contest prizes: 1st place: $10,000 2nd place: $5,000 3rd place: $2,500 Due Date: December 15, 2015 http://www.makecollegehappenchallenge.com/ Purdue Alumni Club of Southern Arizona Scholarship A one-year scholarship to a graduating senior from a high school in southern Arizona (Cochise, Graham, Pima, Pinal and Santa Cruz Counties) who is interested in attending Purdue University. Please visit the counseling office for an application. Due date: January 15, 2016 The Gates Millennium Scholarship Scholarship provides greater access and opportunity to higher education for outstanding students from underrepresented backgrounds. Criteria: -Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American Due Date: January 13, 2016 scholarship/ https://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/the-gates-millennium- University of Dayton Leadership in Service Scholarship This scholarship is worth $10,000 ($2,500 per year for four years). Student must attend the University of Dayton in the fall of 2016. For more information, please see your counselor. Due date: Jan. 31, 2016 February: SportQuest Playing With Purpose Scholarship Program A national program that honors and encourages high school student athletes who excel athletically, academically and have committed their life to following Christ. Criteria: 1. Currently a high school sophomore, junior or senior 2. Maintains a minimum "C" grade average or higher 3. Currently a varsity level athlete in one or more sports 4. A committed follower of Jesus Christ Due date: February 1, 2015 www.playingwithpurpose.org The Trico Foundation Scholarship Application: Applicants must be immediate family of a Trico member, be a full-time student in the fall, and have a GPA of 2.5 or greater. Due date: February 12, 2016 Dorrance Scholarship Programs Graduating seniors who will be the first in their family to attend college (neither parent holds a 4 year degree), have applied at UA, ASU, or NAU, min. 3.0 GPA, combined reading and math SAT score 1040 or ACT composite score of 22, have demonstrated financial need, and a record of leadership and volunteer service. Complete online application and include teacher and counselor recommendations if selected as a finalist. Note: Must have taken ACT or SAT and applied to either UA, ASU, or NAU by deadline. Due Date: February 17, 2016 http://www.dorrancescholarship.org March: The Valley Foundation- Applicants must be a United States Citizen and a graduating high school student. High School Applicants whose grade point average places them in the top 5% of their class will NOT be considered. Due date: March 4, 2016 www.valleyfoundationaz.org April: Kaibab Arizona State University Scholarship The Kaibab Industries Scholarship Fund was established in October 1987 at the ASU Foundation to benefit entering freshman students at Arizona State University on the basis of academic merit and financial need. Only students admitted to ASU will be able to view the link through the ASU portal. Due Date: April 1, 2016 Vantage West- Have to be either a Vantage West member in good standing or the child of a Vantage West member in good standing. Plan on attending a full-time undergraduate student programbeginning Fall 2015. Individual Award: (4) $1,000 scholarships are available. Due date: April 25, 2016 www.vantagewest.org/schloarships Community Foundation for Southern Arizona- Many different scholarships are available. http://cfsaz.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships-faqs/ Most of the applications open in January and their due dates are: April Website with lots of different scholarships: http://roybal-allard.house.gov/uploadedfiles/student_resource_guide_2014-2015.pdf (different due dates) Leadership Opportunities: RYLA- 9-11th graders. 4 day leadership workshop. Jewish Latino Teen Coalition- for high school sophomores and juniors to participate in a lifechanging, diversity, leadership and advocacy program. Trip to Washington, DC…takes place in the Spring of 2016. HOBY- SOPHOMORES Find your passion and develop your leadership skills at Hoby’s state Leadership seminar July 2016. www.hoby.org/leadership-seminars PAST SCHOLARSHIPS October: Wendy’s High School Heisman- Recognized high school SENIORS who succeed in the classroom, on the field and in their communities. Applicants have the opportunity to represent their school as a Wendy’s High School Heisman student and compete to be among the 10 National Finalists honored. Win up to $5,000 for your school. Due date: October 2nd Baird Scholarship- (Nomination) Recognizes top students. Award amount: $12,500 per year. Due date: Saturday, October 24th. Eligible nominees must meet all of the following minimum requirements: 3.50 cumulative unweighted high school grade point average US Citizenship Attendance of an Arizona High School for at least the two years preceding application Demonstrated evidence of leadership qualities Strongly considering enrollment at the University of Arizona for the fall of 2016 2016 Horatio Alger Scholarship Application-Seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education and a desire to contribute to society. Award amount: up to $22,000. Due date: October 25, 2015 https://scholars.horatioalger.org/ Lend EDU: Answer a short question in 750 words or less… Award amount: $2,500 Due date: October 31, 2015 https://lendedu.com/blog/schloarship-application/ 10th annual AES Scholarship This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post-secondary educational facility. The belief that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason this scholarship will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted. Due Date: October 7, 2015 http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm 54th Annual U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship Program This program will provide two outstanding Arizona high school juniors or seniors with a $5,000 scholarship and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. to meet their nation's leaders. Winners will be chosen by a panel of prominent government representatives following a detailed civics exam and an interview with the panel. Due Date: October 12, 2015 http://www.azed.gov/constituent-services/us-youth/ Flinn Foundation Scholar Flinn Scholarships are provided to 20 of Arizona’s highest-achieving students annually for undergraduate study at Arizona’s four-year public universities. Flinn scholars receive nearly all tuition, mandatory fees, room, board, books and supplies for four years at ASU,NAU, or UA. Qualifications: -year Arizona residency Due Date: October 18, 2015 www.flinnscholars.org AzSCA Student Scholarship Eligibility: plan on attending a postsecondary institution during the 2015-2016 school year Due Date: October 30, 2015 http://form.jotform.us/form/51575849276167 Coca-Cola Scholarship The application includes four short essay questions about students’ future dreams, academic achievements, contributions to their community and what they plan to do with their college education. Due Date: October 31, 2015 https://cocacola.promo.eprize.com/hsf15/ The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards- NASSP would like to recognize middle level and high school students who have distinguished themselves through community service. Students must complete online application and supply a copy to their counselor. spirit.prudential.com Due date: November 1st The Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program: (Nomination) 2.8 GPA or higher, demonstrated Leadership abilities, commitment to community service. Award amount: $1,000 Due date: December 3rd