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:
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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.
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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