MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL 2012-2013 SCHOLARSHIP LIST ORGANIZATION Siena College, New York Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia NAME OF AWARD/PROGRAM * Athletic Scholarships * Merit Scholarships * Endowed Scholarships AWARD RANGE Totals Varied APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS ON-LINE REGISTRATION/CONTACT INFORMATION * Varied depending on type of award www.siena.edu The Dalhousie Alumni Leadership Scholarship Awards will Vary Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://moneymatters.dal.ca/01_prospective.html#auto The Dalhousie Alumni Association Scholarship Merit-based Scholarships Dalhousie Entrance Scholarships Wofford College, South Carolina Monmouth University, New Jersey St. John’s University, Queens, NY Denison University, Ohio Wofford College Scholars Program Monmouth University Leadership Grant Catholic Student Scholarship Catholic Leader Scholarship Ozanam Scholars Program Academic Scholarships From $2,000 per year up to full scholarship ($40,000) Three (3) $1,000 grants Varied based on scholarship Varied, based on scholarship Must be a high school senior Must notify school counselor the student wants to attend Wofford Must have minimum 1250 SAT score or 28 composite *Must be a high school senior. *Must be a student who plans to attend Monmouth University in the fall of 2013. *Must demonstrate leadership qualities that include citizenship, civility, and responsibility to their community. Student must be a senior and planning to attend St. John’s. Most scholarships require that the candidate be Roman Catholic. *Students must apply and be accepted to Denison Students must notify their school counselor in September N/A Contact office of Admissions (888) 9STJOHNS OR admission@stjohns.edu www.denison.edu http://www.denison.edu/admissions/academic_scholarships.html http://www.denison.edu/admissions/academic_scholarships.html Smith College HBCUCONNECT (HBCU = Amounts will vary HBCU SCHOLARSHIPS Varied based on scholarship Various * Student must be a high school senior. *All applicants for admission are considered; there are no special application forms. Various http://www.smith.edu/finaid/prospect/types_aid.php www.hbcuconnect.com/scholarships Historically Colleges & Universities) Felician College and The New Jersey Food Council The New Jersey Food Council Full-Tuition, renewable annually * You or an immediate family member (spouse, parent or sibling) must be an employee in the food industry. * Must be a high school senior * Must apply and be accepted to Felician College * Must file FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov Ryerson, University, Canada one of seven (7) International Secondary School Student Merit Scholarships. Not specified Not specified All international students are encouraged to contact the education ministry of their country’s government to determine the availability of other scholarships and loans. http://www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/international/scholarships. html Not specified * All students that apply for freshman admission to the University of Delaware by December 1 are automatically considered for scholarships. * To apply for need-based aid, file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1. Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://www.udel.edu/admissions/finance/ http://www.texasscholarships.org/ University of Delaware Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY Scholarships vary Awards will Vary http://catalogue.vassar.edu/scholarships.html The University of Texas, at Austin Scholarships vary Awards will Vary *Scholarships typically are awarded by considering three criteria: merit, need, and adversity. *Some scholarship committees, which in the beginning of March begin making award decisions for the following academic year, may look at all three of these factors, while others may only consider merit. *All students are strongly encouraged to complete the FAFSA along with their scholarship application. Ranging from $10,000 to $15,.000 * Seniors must notify their counselor of interest in early October.. *Nominees must demonstrate excellence and exceptional potential in the areas of leadership, scholarship and citizenship. Contact undergradadmission@virginia.edu Jefferson Scholars Foundation, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Washington College Chestertown, MD. Norwich University, Vermont Jefferson Scholarship Scholarships for National Honor Society Members Scholarships vary and include ROTC scholarships $10,000 annually for 4 years Awards will Vary *Student must apply and be accepted to Washington College www.washcoll.edu Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://www.norwich.edu/admissions/financialaid.html Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), California FIDM’s National Scholarship One Full year of Tuition *Must plan to attend FIDM http://fidm.edu/en/Admissions/Tuition+and+Financial+Aid/scholarships The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Levine Scholars Program Robertson Scholars program Four year scholarship valued up to 137,000 per out-of-state student. Unspecified *Students must apply for admission . *Students must request a teacher or counselor or principal to nominate them for award. www.levinescholars.uncc.edu *Your application to the Robertson Scholars Program is supplemental to your application to Duke University or the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. You must also submit an application for admission to your university of choice. Follow college application deadline date https://my.robertsonscholars.org/application Drew University, Madison, NJ Community Service Award $20,000 Drew University, Madison, NJ James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA. Amounts will vary Bluestone Scholarship Program Varied based on scholarship Must apply to attend Drew University Must be a high school senior Must demonstrate leadership in organizing and implementing community service projects Deadline is TBD http://www.drew.edu/wanted 97% of Drew students receive a grant or scholarship directly from Drew University each year. The average financial aid package for a Drew student is almost $25,000 a year. http://www.drew.edu/financialassistance/grants-scholarships/college www.drew.edu/apply Varied based on Scholarship *Must submit undergraduate admission application www.jmu.edu/admisssions/scholarships Awards will Vary Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://coa.edu/html/financialaid.htm#grantsandscholarships Varied based on Criteria will vary based on scholarship www.ithaca.edu Madison Achievement Scholarships College of the Atlantic, Maine Thomas and Karyn Dingledine Scholarships COA’s Presidential Scholarship General Student Scholarship Fund Alice Blum Yoakum Scholarship Fund Ithaca College Ithaca Merit-Based Scholarships for New Students Scholarship http://www.ithaca.edu/finaid/aid/aidtypes/ ROTC Scholarships New York University (NYU) Steinhardt School of Education Unspecified * Submit the FAFSA by February 1 for fall/summer enrollment or November 1 for spring enrollment. Do not wait to be accepted for admission. *Supplemental Applications – Several scholarship programs require a separate application. Please see the scholarship descriptions listed below for details and deadlines. *Seniors must have a B+ average. *Must have 100 SAT (combined critical reading and math score) or a 24 ACT score. *Out-of-state students are also eligible for Residential scholarships. http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/financial_aid/ State University of New York (SUNY) – Oswego SUNY Oswego’s Merit Scholarships Over $2,500,00 in Presidential and Merit scholarships The State University of New York (SUNY) Flagler College, St. Augustine, Fl. Scholarships are based on academic merit or other performance. Annual Varied Seniors will be automatically considered when you apply for financial aid. http://www.suny.edu/counselor/paying_scholarships.cfm Varied Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://www.flagler.edu/ Varied * Must be a high school senior who has applied to NJCU www.oswego.edu/admissions Athletic Lewis-Wiley Scholar Awards New Jersey City University (NJCU), Jersey City, NJ NJCU Scholarship Opportunities Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, Needham. MA Need-Based www.njcu.edu *Must be US citizens and permanent residents of the US. Need-Blind Varied *Must enroll as a full-time student. Admission to Olin is need-blind, meaning families' abilities to pay the costs of attendance are not a consideration when evaluating students' applications. http://olin.edu/ http://olin.edu/admission/costs.aspx Every student admitted to Olin receives a half-tuition merit scholarship valued at more than $80,000 over eight semesters. All additional aid is need-based. Families interested in applying for additional assistance to meet costs in excess of the Olin Scholarship should complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY Hood College, Frederick, Maryland Lafayette College, Easton, PA Hamilton College, Clinton, NY Curry College, Milton, Mass. Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ Scholarships are generally awarded by Hofstra and other organizations for academic or other merit. Awards will Vary – some are needbased. * Criteria will vary based on scholarship. * When you apply for admission, your academic credentials are evaluated for scholarships. http://www.hofstra.edu/StudentAffairs/StudentServices/FinancialAid/finai d_eligibility.html Amounts will vary Varied based on scholarship http://www.hood.edu/admissions/financial.cfm?pid=financial_scholarships .html Marquis Athletic Military Need-Based Scholarships Varied based on scholarship Unspecified *Students admitted to Hood are automatically considered for merit scholarships, except the Honors Program Scholarship, the Hodson-Gilliam Diversity Scholarship, and the Hood Heritage Scholarship which require separate applications. Criteria will vary based on scholarship Hamilton Endowed Scholarships are need –based. http://www.hamilton.edu/finaid/scholarships Includes $9,000/year up to fulltuition. Scholarship winners also receive a $250-$400 stipend per month, a $600 book allowance and uniforms. http://www.curry.edu/programs-and-courses/undergraduateprograms/tuition-and-financial-aid/scholarships-and-grants/gi-and-privatescholarships.html 12 Full tuition, room and board scholarships Varied based on scholarship *For seniors who choose to major in Computer Science or Information Technology and Systems Varied based on scholarship Criteria will vary based on scholarship Air Force ROTC Scholarships NSF Scholarships Varied http://www.lafayette.edu Applications for scholarships are due by December 1 of senior year. http://www.rider.edu/offices-services/finaid/scholarships-grants www.marist.edu/nsfgrant finaid@rider.edu McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Entrance Scholarships In-Course Scholarships & Awards Activity Awards Athletic Awards http://www.mcgill.ca/ http://www.mcgill.ca/studentaid/scholarships Emory University, Atlanta, GA. Green Mountain College, VT. Emory Scholars Program & Emory Goizueta Business School Amounts will vary Ranging from twothirds of tuition to full tuition and fees. Scholars may use their awards to study abroad during the school year. Varied based on scholarship *Students must be seniors. *Seniors must notify their counselor of their interest and plan to apply to Emory. *Students must apply to Emory using Common App. http://college.emory.edu/current/achievement/scholars/prospective.html *Scholarships and grants awarded based on merit and demonstrated financial need. *All of GMC's grants and scholarships are awarded for up to 4 years or 8 semesters. * For scholarships and/or grants to be renewed each year, one must always maintain full-time enrollment and continue to make satisfactory academic progress. http://www.greenmtn.edu http://www.emory.edu/home/admission/financial-aid.html http://www.greenmtn.edu/tuition_aid.aspx Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA Amounts will vary Varied based on scholarship Please explore the Financial Aid section of our website for important information about grants, scholarships, loans and work-study programs offered to undergraduate, graduate, adult degree and international students at Seton Hill University. http://setonhill.edu/admissions/financialaid_undergrad.cfm Seton Hall University, New Jersey Amounts will vary Varied based on scholarship The Free Application for Federal Student Aid determines your eligibility for many federal, state, institutional, and private scholarships and grants. So even if you think your income is too high, it's best to file. Remember SHU priority deadline is March 1st. Criteria varies based on scholarship (GPA) http://www.shu.edu/offices/financial-aid-scholarships.cfm Beginning with the class admitted this week, parents in families with incomes of less than $60,000 will normally no longer be expected to contribute to the cost of their children attending Harvard. In addition, Harvard will reduce the contributions of families with incomes between $60,000 and $80,000. *Incoming first-year students and transfers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, academic potential and achievement or talent during high school are eligible for renewable scholarships at three different levels. *Leadership criteria include achievement in areas such as arts, civic affairs, student government, or student publications. http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu Boston University Boston University Academic Scholarships Awards will Vary http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/scholarship.html Athletic Scholarships Methodist Clergy Scholarship ROTC Scholarships Harvard University Guilford College, North Carolina Harvard University for Low-income families Amounts will vary Discounted Tuition Varied based on scholarship http://www.guilford.edu/about_guilford/services_and_administration/stude nt_financial_services/finaid/index.html http://www.guilford.edu/about_guilford/services_and_administration/stude nt_financial_services/ Daniel Webster College, Nashua, New Hampshire Iona College, NY Colby College, Maine *Financial need is not a criterion. Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://www.dwc.edu/admissions/Competitive_Scholarships/index.shtml Awards will Vary – some are needbased. Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://www.iona.edu/admis/finance/aid/institutional.cfm Awards will Vary Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://www.colby.edu/admissions_cs/financial_aid/scholarships.cfm Awards will Vary Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://www.colby-sawyer.edu/admissions/financial_aid/scholarship.html * Seniors must notify their counselor of interest by November 1st *Seniors must complete their application for admission by December 1st. *Nominees must demonstrate they have engaged in life purposefully and successfully in the classroom, civic and student organizations on the athletic field or in the arts. *Check website for details. Student must apply and be accepted to Davidson. *Check website for details. Student must apply and be accepted to UCONN. Scholarships vary Awards will Vary These scholarships include: Academic Excellence, Iona Scholarship, Deans Scholarship, Iona Incentive, Transfer Scholarship, Pipers. Oak Programs at Colby Davis UWC Scholars Bunche Scholars Colby-Sawyer College, New Hampshire Posse Scholars Scholarships vary: Wesson Honors Scholarship and Presidential Scholarship Rising Scholars Merit Based Awards Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina The John Montgomery Belk Scholarship Ranging from $10,000 to $15,.000 Davidson College, Davidson, NC University of Connecticut Merit-Based Scholarships Merit-Based Scholarships Varied College of St. Elizabeth, New Jersey Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO Amounts will vary Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Varied Varied based on scholarship More than 90 percent of full-time CSE undergraduates receive some form of financial assistance. CSE provides not only needbased funding but also merit awards for academic achievement, leadership potential, and community service. Unspecified *Must be a high school senior. *Must submit freshman admission application by Feb. 1 including test scores. *Must have above average ACT or SAT scores Contact Ms. Gardner Roller Ligo, Director of Merit Programs galigo@davidson.edu http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x32703.xml http://uconn.edu/ http://admissions.uconn.edu/content/scholarships?destination=node/5400 http://www.cse.edu/ http://www.cse.edu/admissions/financial-aid/ www.slu.edu * Must have GPA of 3.23 or higher. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Michigan… College of Engineering University of Michigan chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon Kent State University, Kent, Ohio The Geisinger Scholarship Program William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ Institutional, Academic & Foundation scholarships Varied based on scholarship Marine Trade Association (MTA) Half Tuition Scholarship to Automotive Training Center – ATC (Warminster, PA) Marine Trade Association Education Scholarship (MTA/NJ) The Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars Program Marine Trade Association University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN Harvey Mudd College, Ca. $20,000 Recipients must be first-year students admitted to the College of Engineering at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. www.engin.umich.edu/students/scholarships/New_Students.html coe.scholarships@umich.edu Balanced Man Scholarship Scholarships vary: Robertson Scholars program $1,000 and $750 *Must be male *Must be attending the University of Michigan in the fall http://uofmsigep.com/blanaced-man-scholarships Varied based on scholarship * There are over 700 scholarships offered by various Kent State University departments. *Some scholarships are available only to a student enrolled in a specific program or major. * Student must be a high school senior. * Student must file a FAFSA by April1st. http://www.kent.edu/ Full Tuition ($9,000) Pursue degree in technical education at ATC www.mtanj.org or mdanko@mtanj.org at (732) 292-1051 $3,000 Graduating senior pursuing a degree in the marine industry/technical program $25,000 per year, merit based Unspecified *Applications are available online *Student must apply Early Action by November 1st. www.mtanj.org or mdanko@mtanj.org at (732) 292-1051 www.hesburgh-yusko.org About 82 percent of HMC students receive some sort of financial aid—with awards ranging from $225 to $47,350 http://www.kent.edu/financialaid/scholarships/index.cfm http://ww2.wpunj.edu/admissions/scholarships/ScholarshipsMain.cfm http://www.hmc.edu/admission.html http://www.hmc.edu/admission1/costsandaid.html The average financial aid award is about $29,000, of which about $21,000 comes in grant aid from HMC (not from government sources) About 50 percent of HMC students receive need-based aid Typically, 40 percent of incoming freshmen qualify for our merit-based awards Raritan Valley Community College Amounts will vary Varied based on scholarship If a student is awarded one academic scholarship, that student is not eligible for additional scholarships in that same academic year. *If financial need is a criterion for a scholarship, the student must http://www.raritanval.edu/rvcc/frameset/search.html Galileo Scholarship Program Raritan Valley Community College Foundation and the National Science Foundation Washington University in St. Louis William H. and Elizabeth G. Danforth Scholars Program Cal Alumni Club of Philadelphia Alumni Leadership Award Unspecified Up to 4 fulltuition and several partial tuition scholarships. $2500 renewable scholarship to the University of California at Berkeley file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as part of the application process. * Designed for students majoring in Science, Math, Engineering, Computer Science or Technology. If You Have Questions Call 908-526-1200, x8273 *Student must submit college application to Washington University *Check website for details, you must be nominated by your counselor. *Notify your guidance counselor of your interest. danforthscholars@wustl.edu *Must be a high school senior. * Step 1: When applying to Berkeley, go to Scholarship opportunities of the application, click “Scholarships by CampusBerkeley” Step 2: When student receives the Alumni Leadership Scholarship form, it must be returned by 2013 deadline. Contact Wendy Peck wrpcons@comcast.net www.wesleyancollege.edu http://www.wesleyancollege.edu/Admission/Undergraduate/Tuition/Schol arships/tabid/1057/Default.aspx DeVry University High School Scholar Awards Villanova University, Villanova, PA Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY University of Illinois Need-based; Academic; ROTC scholarships Filene Music Scholarships 5 awards per high school in New Jersey for $3,000 per year Varied based on scholarship $10,000 per year Varied scholarships Varied *Must be a high school senior *Must have a GPA of 2.7 or higher. *Must demonstrate interest in technology, media arts, business administration or healthcare technology. * Extracurricular involvement can also be considered in selection. Applications may be downloaded from website: http://www.us.tzuchi.org Varied based on scholarship http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/enroll/finaid/scholarships_grants.htm l * Must be a high school senior *Should plan to pursue a liberal arts education at Skidmore. * Must participate in performance competition. *Student must apply for admission and be accepted to Illinois University www.skidmore.edu/academics/music www.osfa.illinois.edu/aid/scholarships www.topscholars.illinois.edu Quinnipiac University, Varied based on scholarship Varied based on All *NEW and RETURNING* students interested in applying for financial aid are required to complete the Free Application for http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x45.xml scholarship Hamden, Ct. High Point University, High Point, NC Presidential Scholarship Program Unspecified Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY New College of Florida, Sarasota, Fl. Varied based on scholarship Varied based on scholarship New College of Florida University of Maine at Machias, Maine New College of Florida, The Honors College Not Specified Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which can be completed online at: www.fafsa.ed.gov. Quinnipiac University's FAFSA Code is: 001402. All incoming students must have their FAFSA and Profile "date stamped" by the appropriate processor by March 1. *Based on merit *Must be a high school senior *Must demonstrate superior academic achievement, good citizenship and strong leadership For first-year and transfer students are intended to recognize students' outstanding academic accomplishments and significant contributions to their communities. http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x46.xml *Must be a high school senior. ncf.edu www.highpoint.edu http://www.hws.edu/admissions/finedu_scholarships.aspx http://ncf.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships Varied based on scholarship Presidential Scholarship Program: Varied based on scholarship Awards will Vary https://ncf.edu.185r.net/survey/index.php?id=100 Please complete your admission application file by February 15, 2013 for priority scholarship consideration. http://www.ncf.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://www.umm.maine.edu/content/page.php?cat=1 http://umm.maine.edu/assets/docs/financialAid/umm_scholarships08.pdf Trustee Tuition Scholarship UMM Leadership Award UMM Distinguished Scholars Bard College; Annandale-onHudson New York Many others…….. Scholarships vary: Distinguished Scientist Scholars Program The Levy Economics Institute Scholarships New Generations Scholarships Bard College Conservatory of Music Distinguished Musician- Awards will Vary Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://www.bard.edu/admission/finances/ Scholar Program Saint Peter’s UNIVERSITY, New Jersey Excellence and Equal Cost Program Scholarship & Grant Programs Varied based on scholarship Elmira College Elmira, NY *Valedictorian & Salutatorian Scholarships *Presidential Honor Scholarship *Trustee Honor Scholarship *Founcler Honor Scholarship *Mark Twain Honor Scholarship Iris Leadership Scholarship -Castle Fellowship -MAP -Duchesne Center Scholarship -Dance & Theatre Scholarship -Music Scholarship -Art Scholarship -Alumni Award -TSTT -Invest in Success -Academic Merit -New Economy Technology Scholarships (NETS) -Endowed Scholarships Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA Varied based on award www.spc.edu http://www.spc.edu/pages/1570.asp Franklin Pierce University , Rindge, New Hampshire Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY Varied based on award Varied based on award Each form has specific information on eligibility as well as http://www.franklinpierce.edu/ instructions for filling out information and submitting the form to http://www.franklinpierce.edu/admissions/finaid/ugrad/finaid_schol.htm the appropriate University department. Varied *Student must apply for admission and be accepted to Elmira College *Student must live on campus www.elmira.edu Varied based on scholarship Varied based on scholarship http://www.mville.edu/AdmissionsandFinancialAid/FinancialAid/Scholars hips/Default.aspx Varied based on scholarship Varied based on scholarship http://www.chc.edu/ http://www.chc.edu/Undergraduate/Financial_Aid/Types_of_Financial_Ai d/ www.pheaa.org University of Alabama Refer to website Refer to website *Must apply for admission and submit online application http://scholarships.ua.edu/types/ Marietta College, Marietta, Ohio Merit Scholarships John G. and Jeanne McCoy Scholarship Awards will Vary Criteria varies based on type of scholarship http://admission.marietta.edu/html/aid/index.html Varied based on scholarship Varied based on scholarship * Student must apply and be accepted to attend Monmouth U. http://www.monmouth.edu/admission/scholarships/default.asp Fairleigh Dickinson University offers a variety of academic achievement scholarships. We recommend freshman applicants submit a complete admissions application (including the University Admissions Application, an official high school transcript, and SAT or ACT scores) by January 15 for priority scholarship consideration. Call 800-FDU-8830 Varied based on scholarship 99.6% of our first-year students receive some type of financial aid. To learn about YOUR financial aid award, apply for admission, be accepted, and complete the FAFSA. http://www.georgian.edu/index.htm Varied based on scholarship Accepted freshmen are considered for merit scholarships based on class rank/GPA and SAT scores. www.stockton.edu Trustees' Scholarship President's Scholarship Dean's Scholarship Academic & Talent Scholarships Talent Scholarships in the Fine Arts Academic Accomplishment Scholarship for Minority Students Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Scholarship English Honors Scholarship Rickey Scholarships in Physics Monmouth University Fairleigh Dickinson University Georgian Court College Stockton College Forensics Scholarship Amounts will vary Amounts will vary Amounts will vary Amounts will vary www.fdu.admissions http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=394 http://www.georgian.edu/admissions/fa/scholarships.htm http://intraweb.stockton.edu/eyos/page.cfm?siteID=197&pageID=23&layo ut=newsb TCNJ (The College of New Jersey) Merit Scholarships Montclair University Amounts will vary Minimum one-time $1,000 award, maximum $8,000 4 year renewable award Varied based on scholarship Kean University Foundation Scholarship Awards Varied Rutgers University First-Year Scholarships Varied The Vegetarian Resource Group Vegetarian Video Scholarship Minimum Award: $250 Maximum Award: $500 Scholarships & Grants for students with disabilities (Site is a good resource, but needs some updating) Minnie Pearl Scholarship Awards will Vary Kean University *Combined SAT of 1300 CR and Math or ACT composite score of 30. Beginning in January, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available on the internet. Please note, if you file your FAFSA electronically it will be submitted quicker to the government and also to your schools. Criteria varies based on type of scholarship http://www.tcnj.edu/~sfs/aid/scholarships.html http://www.montclair.edu/index.php http://www.montclair.edu/FinancialAid/ www.kean.edu http://www.keanfoundation.org/s/720/foundation/foundation.aspx?sid=720 &gid=1&pgid=1102 *Student must submit application and all credentials by December 1st. *Student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. *Student must submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by deadline TBD. * Minimum 3.0 GPA; SAT score of 1700 or ACT score of 24. * Create and submit a video about what you want others to know about vegetarianism and/or veganism. * Use of humor and feelings encouraged. www.rutgers.edu Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/disabled.phtml http://www.vrg.org/videoscholarship.php http://www.nwfsc.edu/ossn/documents/SCHOLARSHIPS_forStudentsWit hSpecialNeeds.pdf Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Youth Achievement Award http://www.disaboom.com/scholarships/all-general-disability-scholarships http://www.collegescholarships.org/disabilities.htm And many more…… http://www.scholarshipspotlight.com/scholarship/listings/MicrosoftScholarship-Program---Scholarships-for-Students-with-Disabilities/-s-d37695 Coca-Cola Scholarship Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Unspecified CURRENT high school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the United States (or select DoD schools); U.S. Citizens; U.S. Nationals; U.S. Permanent Residents; Temporary Residents (in a legalization program); Refugees; Asylees; Cuban-Haitian Entrants; or Humanitarian https://www.coca-colascholars.org/ https://www.coca-colascholars.org/page.aspx?pid=388 Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 2011 Gates Millennium Scholars Program (GMS) Unspecified Parolees; anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of application; planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution; carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school. Applications are accepted through Oct 31 of the senior year In order to be eligible to be considered for the GMS scholarship, all three forms must be submitted online by Wednesday, January 16, 2013 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). Coca-Cola Scholars Program Toll Free 800.306.2653 scholars@na.ko.com If you have questions, go to: info@gmsp.org www.gmsp.org * Must African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic. *Must be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States. *Must have a cumulative GPA 3.3 unweighted on a 4.0 scale. *Must demonstrate leadership ability. *Must meet Pell Grant eligibility. 6th Annual Create –A-Greeting –Card Contest 6th Annual Create –AGreeting –Card $10,000 Scholarship $10,000 Abbott & Fenner A&F Scholarships $1,000 All high school, college and university students enrolled at any time during the latter half of 2012 in an academic program designed to conclude with the awarding of a diploma or a degree are welcome to participate in our scholarship competition. In addition, all members of the armed forces of the United States during the latter half of 2012 are welcome to participate in our scholarship competition. * To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com Please include the name and location of the school you are presently attending. • What have you done outside the classroom that demonstrates qualities sought after by the post secondary institution that you are hoping to attend? Also, which of these qualities means the most to you? https://scholarships.gmsp.org/Program/Details/7d6e42b1-d063-4bd2-a977057b290e2708 www.fafsa.ed.gov http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm Deadline is Jan. 16, 2013. http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Your submissions must be sent to us by email at scholarships@abbottandfenner.com Deadline is June 14, 2013 Journalism Scholarships Varied Varied Criteria varies based on type of scholarship http://scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-bymajor/journalism-scholarships/ Scholarships for high school juniors Varied Varied Criteria varies based on type of scholarship http://scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-bygrade-level/high-school-scholarships/scholarships-for-high-school-juniors/ Scholarships for high school seniors Varied Varied Criteria varies based on type of scholarship http://scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-bygrade-level/high-school-scholarships/scholarships-for-high-school-seniors/ Scholarships for athletes Varied Varied Criteria varies based on type of scholarship http://scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/sportsscholarships/ Scholarships for specific student interest Kohl’s Kids Who Care Varied Varied Criteria varies based on type of scholarship http://scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-bytype/ Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship *Ten national finalists will receive $5,000 awards and Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on their behalf. *More than 190 regional winners will be awarded $1,000 toward their postsecondary education. *More than 2,000 storelevel winners will receive a $50 Kohl’s gift card. Eighty (80) $10,000 scholarships Nordstrom Scholarship Program Nordstrom Scholarship www.kohlskids.com The 2013 nomination period will be Feb 1- Mar 15, 2013 * Student must be nominated * Nominees fall into 2 categories: ages 6-12 and 13-18. *Volunteer efforts should have made a positive impact on others and occurred in the last 12 months. The Nordstrom Scholarship is open to high school juniors who Have at least a 2.7 GPA (based on a 4.0 scale) throughout high school. Volunteer or participate in community services or extracurricular activities. http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/nordstrom-cares-scholarship The scholarship application for 2013 will be available online in The Culinary Institute of America Our scholarship offerings vary by campus and program. Amounts vary Plan on applying for financial assistance in order to attend college Plan on attending an accredited four-year college or university during the four years over which the scholarship is distributed. *Refer to scholarship criteria early 2013 at nordstrom.com/scholarship. For inquiries, contact: www.ciachef.edu 1-800-CULINARY (285-4627) ScholarshipExpert s Do Something Guaranteed Scholarships Buick Achievers Scholarship Foundation Various Scholarships for various age groups Various Scholarships for various age groups VARIED BASED ON INSTITUTION Buick Achievers Scholarship Amounts vary *Refer to scholarship criteria www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx $500 Amounts vary *Refer to scholarship criteria VARIED BASED ON INSTITUTI ON 100 $25,000 awards and 1,000 $2,000 awards VARIED BASED ON INSTITUTION http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com The Nicodemus Wilderness Project The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative™ Three scholarships totaling $850 High school senior Academic achievement Financial need Participation and leadership in community and school activities, work experience and interest in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industry Please note special consideration will be given to the following applicants: first-generation college, female, minority, military veteran or a dependent of military personnel. Scholarships are available to any student (ages 13 to 21) who is a candidate for a degree/diploma at a primary (middle school), secondary (high school), or accredited post-secondary (undergraduate at college or university) educational institution from any country around the world. https://buickachievers.scholarshipamerica.org/register.php To apply to The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program, you must first register as an applicant on this website. Activate your account by accessing your email. You may then complete the application by providing information about yourself and your academic and community achievements. http://www.wildernessproject.org/volunteer_apprentice_ecologist.php The deadline for uploading your Apprentice Ecologist project essay is midnight GMT on December 31, 2012 . Winners of the Apprentice Ecologist Awards for 2012 will be published online on Earth Day (22 April 2013). New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority Dana Christmas Scholarship for Heroism $10,000 *Candidate must be nominated www.hesaa.org (HESAA) New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) New Jersey World Trade Center Scholarship Up to $6,500 per academic year Moolahspot.com Scholarships, grants, fellowships, etc Varied Varied AXA Foundation AXA Achievement Community Scholarship Multiple scholarships with a grand total of $725,000 *Must be a high school senior. *Must demonstrate drive & ambition. *Determination to set and reach goals *Respect for self, family and community *Ability to succeed in college Established to aid the dependent children and surviving spouses of New Jersey residents who were killed in the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, or who died as a result of injuries received in the attacks, or who are missing and officially presumed dead as a direct result of the attacks. http://www.hesaa.org/index.php?page=nj-world-trade-center-scholarship Applications are due on October 1 for Fall and Spring terms. www.Moolahspot.com www.axa-achievement.com http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievementaccess.html DEADLINE is February 1, 2013. Apply early because only the first 12,000 applications will be considered. National Commission for Cooperative Education National Co-Op Scholarship Program 170 renewable scholarships of $6,000 each * To be eligible for a merit scholarship, student must apply, be accepted and plan to attend one of the following 8 NCCE Partner Colleges and Universities, all of which have a strong co-op program: http://co-op.edu/ *Drexel Univ. Johnson & Wales Univ. Kettering Univ. Pace Univ. Rochester Institute of Technology Univ. of Cincinnati University of Toledo Healthy Lifestyles Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship 1 award of $5000 per Wentworth Institute of Technology *Write a 1000 word essay about why a healthy lifestyle is important, and a description of your goals. http://www.college-financial-aid-advice.com/wacky-scholarships.html Deadline September 13, 2012 year Financial Resources Foundation Financial Resources Foundation 2012 scholarship program Three (3) $1,000 awards Jon M. Pritsch Memorial Golf Fund Jon M. Pritsch scholarship Unspecified Center for Student Opportunity (CSO) 2012 CSO Scholarship PSEG Foundation 2012 PSEG Engineering Scholarship Program Student Award Search Aid B. Davis Scholarship $2,000 Scholarships will be granted to up to 6 NJ high school seniors. Each recipient will be awarded a $24,000 scholarship stipend. The awards will be distributed to the winners of the competition over a 4-year period: $6,000 per year, per student. $1,000 Application must be submitted online Must be a high school senior *Apply for admission to professional golf management program or School of Agronomy to be a green superintendent. *Have your golf coach write a letter of recommendation. * Obtain a letter from the golf professional at the course where you play most of your golf. Must be first-generation student Must be high school senior Must be attending CSO parent college or university. (see viewable list here: http://csopportunity.org/college_partners/coll_partners.aspx Must be graduating high school senior Resident of New Jersey interested in pursuing a degree in engineering http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarship.htm There is no age restriction Be sure to include your name and the school you are Application deadline is: TBD Hardcopy application is available in guidance Application deadline is: TBD Download application from this site: http://csopportunity.org/scholarship/ Application deadline is: TBD Applications must be submitted and postmarked no later than TBD Your submissions must be sent by email to awards@studentawardsearch.com Deadline to apply is: TBD The Thornton Sisters Foundation, Inc. The Thornton Sisters Scholarship Not Specified Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association (SAPA) SAPA Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program one-time fund of minimum of $1,000 Miss New Jersey Miss New Jersey and Miss New Jersey Teen USA pageants Janet Logan Daily Foundation Janet Logan Daily Scholarship Over $1 Million in scholarships and prizes One $10,000 award Shimon and Sara Birnbam Jewish Community Center (SSBJCC) Larry Cubas Scholarship Endowment Fun Two $1,000 awards attending this year and next available to all high school juniors and seniors Must be a high school senior Must be a female of color (African American, Latino, Caribbean, native american, etc. Must have a C+ average Must be a graduating high school senior planning to attend an accredited four-year college in the upcoming academic year. Have a GPA above 3.3, a minimum SAT 2000 Be a United States citizen, or a legal resident alien (please submit a photocopy of the Alien Registration Card). Must be single Must be US citizen Never given birth to a child Must be at least 14 years of age. Complete scholarship application Must have GPA of 2.5 Must have worked an average of 30 hours per week during the summer since the age of 16. * Must be a high school senior * Applicant must have been either: Applications are available in Guidance Deadline to apply is: TBD Application deadline is TBD Download the application: http://www.sapaweb.org/new/index.htm Applications will be available in the guidance office www.missnewjerseyteenusa.com Deadline TBD www.janetlogandailyfoundation.org www.ssbjcc.org Deadline is TBD a member of their high school basketball team at some point in their high school career or must be affiliated with the SSBJCC. Call Ken Kaus 908-725-6994, x227 or Laura Friedman x213. ETS Employees’ Community Action Fund ETS ECAF Scholarship Up to $5,000 each New Jersey School Building & Grounds Association 2012 Scholarship Program Four Awards of $1,000 National School Plant Management Association 2012 Scholarship Program Awards range from $500 - $1500 * Must be a high school senior; * Complete the hardcopy application available in Guidance Deadline TBD 2012 Student-View Scholarship Program 2012 Student-View Scholarship * Must be a high school senior; * Log onto www.student-view.com; Deadline TBD Career Development Awards Program Career Development Awards Scholarships One $4,000 award; Two $1,000 award; Eight $500 awards Awards on average are * Student must be a senior or high school graduate. * Student must intend to enroll in an accredited two-year training DEADLINE is TBD *Must be a high school senior *Must be able to verify hardship affecting ability to attend college *Need will be based on Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA * Must be a high school senior; * Complete the hardcopy application available in Guidance Application Deadline is TBD. www.njsbga.org Deadline TBD (CDA) Mid-New Jersey Youth Soccer Association NJUA (New Jersey Utilities Assoc.) The 200 Club of Somerset County The Society of Mayflower Descendents in the State of New Jersey Somerset County School Nurse’s Association Stony Brook Garden Club for $1,000. program in the technical and vocational professions of their choice. *Must be a high school senior; * Needs to be or have been associated with a MNJYSA affiliate club/team as an athlete, volunteer trainer or referee while in high school; *Need to have association verified by resolution/letter of an affiliated Club’s Board of Directors; * Application must be postmarked by May 15, 2012, Liesel Krehan Memorial Scholarship award Two $1,000 scholarships NJUA Excellence in Diversity Scholarship Awards Three (3). Four-year, $1,500 per year scholarships $2,500 *Must be a high school senior. 3 scholarship awards of $1,500 each * Must contact their counselor by March 1st to be considered for nomination. * Must submit 3 complete sets of the application package *Must be interested in acquiring a higher education related to US History *Graduates who intend to pursue a career in nursing The 200 Club of Somerset County Scholarship Program Mayflower Scholarship Future Nurse Scholarship 3-$1,000 scholarships Elly and Giorgio Petronio – Stony Brook Garden Club Environmental Award $1,000 NJACAC (New Jersey Assoc. of College Admissions Counselors) Scholarship NJACAC Scholarship Program 6-$1,000 scholarships Notable Singers, Inc. PEARLS Inc. (Pursue Education and Really Learn Something); sponsored by Nu Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Kappa Alpha Psi 2012 Student Vocal Music Scholarships Maurice M. Williams Scholarship and Constance Pizzaro Community Service Leadership Award Hardcopy is available in Guidance. Applications are accessible on website www.njua.com DEADLINE is TBD Graduating seniors who are serving or whose parent is actively serving as a police, fire, ambulance or state police personnel Graduating senior who demonstrates a passion and commitment to our environment (908) 526-2565, Attention - Denise DEADLINE is TBD N/A DEADLINE is TBD Hardcopy applications are available in guidance. Roxane Jones roxanesjones@gmail.com www.stonybrookgardenclub.org *Must be a high school senior. *Must submit an essay. *Must submit 2 letters of recommendation * Application is available on NJACAC website http://njacac.org/index.php?page=scholarship.php http://njacac.org/ Deadline is TBD Two - $500 scholarships Not Specified All applications must submit an application; Only semi-finalists will be given an “in-person” audition. The Constance Pizzaro Scholarship is for graduating minority female student with substantial community service. The Maurice Williams Scholarship is fr male and female students. Hardcopy applications are available in guidance Deadline is TBD Hardcopy application must be returned by TBD Fraternity PEARLS Inc. (Pursue Education and Really Learn Something) ; sponsored by Nu Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity National Hispanic Caucus of School Board Members Diamonds and Pearls Scholarship Not Specified National Hispanic Caucus (NHC) Scholarship Not specified Graduating Minority male student with demonstrated financial need with leadership credentials New Jersey Schoolwomen’s Club NJ Schoolwomen’s Scholarship Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey NJCFSA Scholarship New Jersey Relocation Council Protect Your Home Burger King New Jersey Relocation Council 2012 Scholarship Application America's Best Blogging Scholarship Burger King Scholars Program 2- $1,000 scholarships and 2-$500 educational awards (3) $1,000 three (3) one thousand dollar ($1,000) $1,000 $1,000 * Three (3) student must provide proof of acceptance to an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning with the intention to complete a four-year degree; student must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a four-point scale. Hardcopy application must be returned by TBD For more information and to download the application, click: http://www.nsba.org/Services/Caucuses/NHC/NHCScholarshipProgram *Graduating female planning to pursue a career in education *A minimum SAT combined score of at 1460 and /or a minimum ACT score of 24, and an academic average of C+ must be achieved. Application deadline is TBD *Must be a high school senior. *Must have been diagnosed with epilepsy by a physician. * Financial need is considered Must be high school senior Must have relocated more than 50 miles and changed schools due to a relocation, and A current cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 (or equivalent achievement on a different scale) Student must write an essay of at least 1,000 words about her/his relocation experience. www.wfnj.com *Available to incoming college freshmen. * Must write a 500 - 600 word blog post that addresses the following topic: Define the single most important political issue of the approaching presidential election. Explain not only what that issue is, but also why and how you propose we come to a solution that benefits the majority. In order to be eligible for this scholarship, you must enter the embed code provided either at the beginning or end of your entry post. Entries will be judged on content and social validation. * A minimum 2.5 GPA is also required. http://hbcuconnect.com/scholarships/2114/america-s-bestblogging-scholarship *Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher. *Must be a high school senior Hardcopy applications are available in Guidance Hardcopy of application is available in guidance office scholarship@njrc.com Deadline: TBD http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_scholarship_eligib Abbott and Fenner Business Solutions A & F Scholarship $50,000 James W. McLamore WHOPPER™ Scholarship Awards * One (10 $25,000 “King” Award * Up to 4 $5,000 Regional Scholarships $1,000 * Must be active in community service *Must demonstrate substantial work experience ility.html Deadline – TBD * Student must be a high school junior or senior between the ages of 16 – 30. www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Deadline - TBD To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com Please include the name and location of the school you are presently attending. What was the most difficult time in your life, and why? How did your perspective on life change as a result of this difficulty? Stay Fit Ltd. Antique Trade Bill of Rights Institute Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship $5,000 The Big Dig Scholarship $3,000 Being an American Essay Contest Fifteen awards of *Open to high school seniors and first-year college students. * Must be a citizen of the U.S. or Canada and be under 25 years of age to be eligible for this award. * Must also submit a maximum 1000-word essay on the following topic: "Why is a healthy lifestyle important in school?"; and in under 500 words, describe your career plans, goals, and personal ambitions. *Available to high school seniors, and college freshmen and sophomores. *To be considered, you must submit an essay between 500 and 1000 words that addresses the following issue: "In 200 years, one of your relatives is going to be digging in what is now your backyard. They are going to find something that you buried in 2012, and it is going to put any financial worries they have to rest. Your job today is to decide what to bury. Your goal is to find something that will have immense value in the future." * Open to high school students between the ages of 13 and 19. * You must compose a maximum 1000 - word essay on the http://www.fitnessexercises.tv/scholarships.php Deadline: TBD http://www.antiquetrader.tv/studentscholarship.php Deadline: TBD http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/contest $1000 The National Commission (NCCE) and the World Association Elks National Foundation Elks National Foundation 10th Annual National Co-Op Scholarship Elks Scholars Scholarships for Elks Families $6,000 following topic: "How does the Constitution establish and maintain a culture of liberty?" * The essay must be submitted by your teacher to be considered. * Seniors must have a GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale * Students must be admitted to one of the following institutions: Drexel University Johnson & Wales University Kettering University Rochester Institute of Technology University of Cincinnati University of Toledo Wentworth Institute of Technology 500 Most Valuable Student awards range from $1,000 to $15,000 per year. * Must be a high school senior * Must be a U.S. citizen. * Should be able to demonstrate leadership. 250 Legacy awards are $4,000 ($1,000 per year). * Must be a high school senior * Must be a U.S. citizen. * Should be able to demonstrate leadership. Legacy applicants are the children or grandchildren of active Elk members. Deadline: TBD ww.co-op.edu Deadline: TBD DEADLINE – TBD www.elks.org www.elks.org/enf/scholars DEADLINE – TBD www.elks.org www.elks.org/enf/scholars New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) NJSCPA College Scholarship $4500 AFA Teens Video Competition AFA will award $500 to the grandprize winner and $250 to the first runner-up. DiscusAwards.com Discus Scholarship $2,000 *Must be a high school junior or senior *Must plan to purse a career in accounting *Students do not have to be currently enrolled in an accounting class. For teens ages 13-19. The deadline for applications is December 1 This competition provides an excellent opportunity for teenagers to reflect on why Alzheimer’s disease is becoming an issue that is increasingly important to their own lives and those around them. Students are required to submit an autobiography and create an artistic or documentary (non-fiction) video of two minutes or less that conveys the following: - A moment in relation to Alzheimer’s disease when you learned something about your understanding of the disease, learned something about caregiving, or decided to become a community volunteer/activist. Must be in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in high school or a comparable home school program to be eligible for a Discus Award. The Discus Awards is a national high school awards www.njscpa.org/scholarships http://www.afateens.org/competition_video.html http://www.discusawards.com/nominate.php The Sodexo Foundation STOP Hunger Scholarships $5,000 The Caring Institute The Caring Award $2,000 Breylan Communications BBG Communications Scholarship $1,000 American Lawyer Academy, LLC ALA Viral Video Scholarship Contest First Prize: $10,000 scholarship Second Place: $3,000 scholarship and scholarship program that recognizes well-rounded students who demonstrate significant achievements in three of ten “Discus attributes” representing various areas of interest and importance in a high school student’s life. Once each month during the academic year, a Scholarship judging panel reviews Discus Award winners to date and selects one $2,000 Discus Scholarship winner. Our program awards $20,000 in scholarships to all-around high school students annually. Must be enrolled in an accredited education institution Must have demonstrated on-going commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States at least within the last 12 months. Volunteer services must be helping non-family members. All applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Recipients must be between the ages of 9 and 99, and they must be nominated. The nomination should be at least 500 words describing how the nominee best personifies caring, and would be a worthy role model to be emulated by others. The nomination must be accompanied by two letters of recommendation, one from an educator, and one from a sponsor in the community (for the youth applications). Application Deadline: TBD The BBG Communications Scholarship is available to students between the ages of 16 and 21 in the U.S. and Canada who are currently in or will be attending an institution of higher education in the Fall of 2013. Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award. Two essays are also required. Deadline: TBD The guidelines are VERY specific. Click on the website. http://www.sodexofoundation.org/hunger_us/scholarships/scholarships http://www.caring-institute.org/caringawards.html http://www.breylancommunications.com/bbgcommunications/132/bbg_co mmunications_scholarship.php http://www.americanlawyeracademy.com/viral-video-scholarship-contes t Regional Winners: $1,500 scholarship New Brunswick Area NAACP Vietnam Veterans of America Annual New Brunswick Area NAACP Scholarship A. Michael Franco Memorial Scholarship Unspecified *Must be of African decent; * Must be a graduating senior with a minimum GPA of 2.5; newbrunswickareanaacp@gmail.com 732-828-5363 1-$500 Scholarship *Application must be postmarked by _______TBD Graduating senior who is a relative (alive or deceased) of someone in the armed forces who was honorably discharged (908) 526-6246 Jack Impellizeri, Scholarship Chairman www.vva-nj452.org National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) NKBA Scholarship 3-$1,500 Scholarships Junior or Senior interested in being a designer (kitchens, bathrooms, interior or architecture) Nancy Tipaldi (973) 835-4007 The Thornton Sisters Foundation Inc. The Thornton Sisters Foundation Scholarship Not Specified Graduating female student of color (African American, Latino, Caribbean American or Native American) (732) 872-1353 CollegeWeekLive CollegeWeekLive scholarship Varied Follow criteria of scholarship http://www.collegeweeklive.com/ Somerset County Federation of Republican Women SCFRW Scholarship $2,000 *Graduating senior female *750 word essay For questions contact Renee Giangrasso (201-615-7852) or reneerg@optonline.net WiseChoice WiseChoice $2,500 www.WiseChoice.com/sid=gcfx Will to Win Scholarship for Asthma Sufferers Will to Win Scholarship for Asthma Sufferers Two $5k scholarships each for Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Community Service, Athletics, Science $500 Must be a high school senior Deadline is _____________TBD Go to website for details Graduating senior with minimum 3.0 GPA and an award related to the category applying. Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey VNACJ scholarship http://www.willtowinscholarship.com/ www.Merck.com *Must be a NJ resident *Can be full or part-time student *Must demonstrate acceptance into nursing program of a National Hardcopy application is available in guidance League for Nursing (NLN) accredited institution, BSN Program *Must have 2.75 average * Can be male or female * Must participate in co-curricular activities *Must be involved in community and/or church Must submit an essay Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Central Jersey Alumnae Chapter Legacy of Excellence Scholar The Lep Foundation for Youth Education Community Builders & Remodelers Association of New Jersey National Association of Water Companies, New Jersey Chapter (NAWC) John Lepping Memorial Scholarship Community Builders & Remodelers Association Scholarship (3) $5,000 scholarships Amount not specified * For disabled youth who demonstrate academic success and are motivated despite their disabilities. * Student must attend college full-time in the fall * Student must live in Somerset county www.lepfoundation.org NAWC Scholarship (one) $2,500 scholarship www.nawc.org/njschol.pdf The Notables Student Vocal Music Scholarships NJSCA High School Scholarship (2) $400 scholarships (3) $1,000 scholarships *Must be a NJ resident for 5 years *Must maintain 3.0 GPA *Must be interested in water utility industry or related field such as: natural resource management, environmental science, biology, chemistry, engineering, communication, computer science, business administration, human resources, consumer affairs, law, accounting, finance, etc. *Must submit CD with application *Must intend to pursue vocal musical career in college * Must be a NJ resident * Must be accepted to a post secondary school *Must submit an essay describing how a school counselor has influenced his/her life in a positive way New Jersey School Counselor Association (NJSCA) Somerset County Asian American Heritage Month Celebration Committee (SCAAHMCC) New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Manville Area Credit Union Foster and Adoptive Services (FAFS) SCAAHMCC Scholarship Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Central Jersey Chapter Americas’s Milk Processors and USA Today AWIS-CJC Scholarship $500 NJCTS Children’s Scholarship Not specified Manville Area Credit Union Scholarship Varied based on Scholarship Unspecified 13th Annual Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Varied based on Scholarship Two $250 awards and one $500 scholarship 25 awards of $7,5000 DEADLINE is March *Must be a high school student in Somerset County who demonstrates high scholastic standing, strong leadership skills and a dedication to community service. Hardcopy application is available in guidance Hardcopy application is available in guidance www.notablesingers.org www.njsca.org sbrewer@pemb.org www.SomersetAsianAmericans.org 732-319-6483 * Must be a high school senior * Must have a diagnosis of Tourette Syndrome *Must submit an essay Unspecified www.njcts.org *Must be a foster/adopted high school senior who is or has been under the care of DYFS (Division of Youth and Family Services). www.FAFSonline.org Graduating senior attending college in the fall awis_cjc@yahoo.com * Academic performance (35%) * Athletic excellence (35%) Leadership (15%), *community service (10%) and *milk www.bodybymilk.com 908-526-8844 2011 Award Program experience (5%) Central Jersey Chapter of the National Hampton Alumni Association 2010 Hampton University Scholarship Award Unspecified American Farm Publications Delmarva Farmer Scholarship Varied based on scholarship American Chemistry Society (ACS) ACS Scholars Program Renewable awards of up to $5,000 *Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 scale *Must intend to attend Hampton University. *Must submit SAT/ACT score (officially or through guidance counselor) *Must submit 2 letters of recommendation. * Applicants must be members of farm families; to those employed in an agriculture-related field; and/or to those who are studying for a career in agriculture. * Must be African-American, Hispanic/Latino and or American Indian. * Must plan to pursue a degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology or related majors. Direct any inquiries to: cjc_nhaa@yahoo.com www.americanfarm.com www.acs.org/scholars or 1800-227-5558 Writers of the Future L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest $4,000 Grand Prize, $500 Prize BMI Foundation John Lennon Scholarship $5,000 to $10,000 The Collegiate Collegiate Inventors Competition National Institutes of Health (NIH) NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds New Jersey Chronic NJCFSA Scholarship $25,000 Grand Prize, $10,000 Undergradua te Prize 15 awards of $20,000 along with mentoring, career guidance, and paid research training at the NIH during the simmer and after graduation $1,000 * For students gifted in art and interested in fantasy or science fiction. * First submit 3 original science fiction or fantasy illustrations in a black & white medium. * Finalists will receive a story from L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest and will need to create an illustration to complement the story. This entry will be considered fro the Grand Prize. * For young songwriters (ages 15 – 24) who write music and lyrics in any genre. writersofthefuture.com/17/rules/ilofrules.html * Must invent something that is patentable and not currently available to the public. * Submit your entry individually or in a team of up to four, but only one prize is awarded per entry. Invent.org/Collegiate * Must be a US citizen * Must be accepted as a full-time student to a 4-year institution *Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher *Must come from a disadvantaged background. https://ugsp.nih.gov * Must be a high school senior Download application http://njcfsa.org http://www.bmifoundation.org/ Fatigue Syndrome Association, Inc. New Jersey State Elks Special Children’s Committee Special Needs Scholarship Awards Tom Joyner Foundation Full-Ride Scholarship Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter of Plainfield, NJ The Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement of AT& T (APCA) Van Doren Scholarship Committee Marie B. Hubbard Scholarship Two 4 –year scholarships worth up to $2,500 per year. Awardees will be one male and one female student. One scholarship to cover all expenses for student planning to attend a Historically Black College/Univ ersity (HBCU) Not Specified * Applicant must have official diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). * Must be a high school senior * Applicant must provide verification of a physically disabling condition, excellent scholastic standing, general worthiness and financial need . 732-326-1300 or njhcchq@gmail.com * Must be a high school senior * Applicant must attend an HBCU. * Must be a US citizen or a permanent resident of US. *Must have a GPA of 3.5 and minimum SAT score of 1300 or ACT score of 28. Send questions to fullridescholar@blackamericaweb.com *Must be a female and a high school senior. *Must be a resident of Middlesex or Somerset county. n/a APCA Scholarship Program (5) $1800 * Must be a high school senior * Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale. * Must be a US citizen or a permanent resident of US. * Student should be the child or legal dependent of a current APCA member in good standing. www.apca-att.com Van Doren Scholarship $40,000 for distribution between multiple winners www.vandorenscholars.org Junior League of Greater Princeton JLGP Voluntarism Scholarship Two $2,500 scholarships * Must be a resident of Somerset County * Student plan to attend or currently be attending as a full-time student to an accredited 4-year college or university, 2-year college or post-high school trade or nursing school. * Financial need is considered, but scholarships are awarded primarily on the basis of achievement. *Graduating female seniors with outstanding community service/ volunteerism * Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, USA (Nationwide program) Tzu Chi Scholars $1,000 *Must be a high school senior *Must complete the scholarship application. Scholars will be selected based on financial need, academic achievement & community service. www.jlgp.org or contact Wanda Stansbury at 609-921-8813 Applications may be downloaded from website: http://www.us.tzuchi.org Best Buy Children’s Foundation 1,000 awards of $1,500 each *For students in grades 9-12. Must be involved in community service or work experience. * Must have solid grades * Must plan to attend college full-time after graduation. United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship Program $1,000 *Must be High School senior * Must be a US citizen Ten (10) $2,000 awards NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Scholarship Two $2,500 awards *Graduating High School senior * Student will attend a college/university or trade school in the United States starting with the fall 2009 semester. *The scholarship is not based on financial need. *Relatives of AFSA staff or board members may not enter. *An essay is required. *Must be a high school senior *Must be an NJ resident * Must visit the NJ Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial *Must submit an essay out his/her visit Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation (GAR) Gordon Rich Scholarship $50,000 over 4 years in award money. United States JCI Senate Foundation American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) 2010 Best Buy @ 15 Scholarship Program Five GAR scholars are eligible for a special award – the "Parkman Prize” of $5,000.00 Washington Crossing Foundation Discover ® Financial Services Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Please refer to website Discover Scholarship Ten $30,000 awards RMHC® /Asia RMHC®/ African American Future Achievers RMHC®/HACER® (Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources) RMHC® Scholars Not Specified *Parents and/or legal guardians of the students applying must www.bestbuyinc.com/scholarships or www.at15.com www.njjcistenate.com Applications will only be accepted online through the AFSA scholarship web site www.afsascholarship.org www.njvvmf.org www.gordonrich.org have, or had, a career in the financial services industry. *Students must be graduating high school seniors who will enroll as full time first year students in pursuit of a four-year bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university in the US. *Students must demonstrate financial need. *Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and rank in the top 20% of their class. * For students interested in History, Politics, Government or Military. *This scholarship is for Juniors *Selection of the recipients considers exemplary achievements in Leadership. Community Service while overcoming an obstacle. * Graduating seniors of Asian, Hispanic or African American decent. www.gwcf.org www.discoverfinancial.com/community www.rmhc.org or call (973) 287-1476 Big Sun Athletic Organization America’s Milk Processors and USA Today Foster and Adoptive Family Services (FAFS) Hospitality Guild (Good resource – but not current with updates) Big Sun Scholarship 2010 12th Annual Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award Program NJFC Scholars Program (New Jersey Foster Care Scholars) Scholarships vary Individual award is $500. The number of awards varies $7,5000 award Awards Vary and are funded by State and Federal dollars *Must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute. *All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. *Send a short essay answering the following questions: Have you ever struggled for something and succeeded? What made you feel that you were successful? Have you ever struggled for something and failed? How did you react to this? * Must be a high school senior * Judging will be based on 5 criteria: academic performance (35%), athletic excellence (35%), leadership (15%), community service (10%) and milk experience (5%). Foster and Adoptive Services is offering scholarships and grants to seniors for the 2010 -2011 academic year. These awards are available to foster/adopted high school seniors who are or have been under the care of the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) Essay submissions should be sent to: athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com http://www.bigsunathletics.com www.bodybymilk.com www.fafsonline.org or e-mail for more information scholarships@fafsonline.org http://www.transitionsforyouth.org/Servicedetails.aspx?Serviceid=12 Call Foster and Adoptive Family Services 800-22-0047. Awards will Vary Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://www.hospitalityguild.com/Scholarships/Hospitality_Scholarships.ht m KFC Colonel’s Kids KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program $5,000 per year www.kfcscholars.org Eden Institute Foundation Eden Institute Foundation Scholarship $1,000 The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation 2010 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest 1st Place Winner: $5,000 cash & $5,000 to grow in a John Hancock Freedom 529 College Savings Plan. 2nd Place Winner: * Must be a high school senior. * Must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher. * Must enroll in a public, in-state college or university. *Must be a US citizen *Must pursue a bachelor’s degree. *Must submit a FAFSA. * Must be a high school senior * Must intend to pursue a major in special education or a related discipline. * Student must register online * All high school students grades 9-12 are eligible. If you have questions, please contact: Aileen Kornblatt 609-987-0099 www.jfklibrary.org 15th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Award National Association of Secondary School Principals and Prudential Wendy’s Restaurants Wendy’s High School Heisman Award Random House Children’s Books Staples Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go! College Scholarship Staples Associates Annual Scholarships Plan $1,000 cash. Finalists: $500 cash. State-level honorees receive $1,000 and National honorees receive $5,000 Gift cards ranging from $5.00 to $50.00 for first 41,000 students competing after submitting application First Place $5,000 award $750 $2,000 renewable *Students must demonstrate that they have made a difference in their community through volunteer activities. *Student must register online at http://spirit.prudential.com or www.principals.org/prudential (access key: spirit) *Once form is submitted online, print out a copy to submit to your counselor to be logged by ______________TBD. www.prudential.com/spirit or www.principals.org/prudential *Must meet eligibility criteria in website. *Must have a ‘B’ average. *Must be a high school senior. *Must participate in at least one school-sponsored sport. * Must notify your school counselor when registration has been submitted and the name of your reviewer. www.wendysheisman.com *Must be a high school senior *Must complete the application form (available online) www.ohtheplaces.org * Applicant or parent must be employed by Staples. * Must have worked at Staples for 90 days, averaging 18 hours per week. Contact your local Human Resources Department for questions, send an email to: wendys@act.org OR www.staples.com OR Contact: Staples 500 Staples Drive Framingham, MA 01702 Walmart Walmart Foundation Scholarship Programs New Brunswick Area Branch of the NAACP New Brunswick Area Branch NAACP Scholarship Scholarships vary Awards will Vary http://www.walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/8736.aspx?p=236 The amount and number of scholarships awarded are subject to the proceeds of * You do not need to be a member of NAACP. * Must be a graduating senior. *Must be African-American. *Must have 2 letters of reference *Application must be typed. *Transcript must be mailed from school. * Must show college letter of acceptance or a printed schedule of http://newbrunswickareanaacp.org or newbrunswickareanaacp@gmail.com Questbridge – National College Match College Match Scholarships the Freedom Fund Dinner *10 students will receive free counseling to support their application to summer programs at Harvard, Notre Dame, Stanford, or Yale. If accepted, they will receive a scholarship covering full cost of travel, tuition, and room & board. Unspecified classes. Non-returnable photo and biographical sketch must be included. * Must be a high school junior * Must be a high-achieving student * Family income must be less than $60,000. *Must be senior students who are enrolling at Hampton University in the fall of 2009. *Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher Direct questions to: cjc_nhaa@yahoo.com (Subject: Scholarship Inquiries). www.questbridge.org or questions@questbridge.org Central Jersey Chapter of the National Hampton Alumni Assoc., Inc. Thurgood Marshall Fund AES Engineers 2010 Hampton University Scholarship Thurgood Marshall Scholarship AES Engineers Scholarships Refer to Website $500.00 Refer to Website www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org. *Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to one of the two questions that are posted on our site: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm. * Must be a high school senior or college student (regardless of courses being studied) * You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm Holland + Knight Charitable Foundation, Inc. 2010 Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Topic & Writing Prompt TGS Scholarship Fund * Open to all students who are currently enrolled as a high school student in grades 9-12 (including home schooled students) or who are high school seniors who may graduate high school at any time in 2009, or are students who are enrolled in a high school equivalency program; AND *Are residents of either the United States or Mexico or who are United States Citizens living abroad. * Must be a high school senior * Must be an incoming, full-time freshman in good standing at Rutgers University, Monmouth University or Rider University. * Must be working toward a bachelor’s degree in: Engineering/Engineering Technology; Computer Science/MIS; http://holocaust.hklaw.com/ Tekmark Global Solutions, LLC 10 FirstPlace Winners: Scholarship ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. Six - $500 awards www.tekmarkinc.com Power Engineering and JETS (Junior Engineering Technical Society) The Next Generation Scholarship $5,000 Vietnam Veterans of America Central New Jersey Chapter 452 A. Michael Franco Memorial Scholarship Four - $500 awards Disability Scholarships Varied awards for : General Disabilities, Hearing Loss/Deaf, Visual Impairment; Physical Impairment; Health Impairment; Learning Disabilities; Other Varied based on award Career Development and Mercer county Technical Schools Career Development Awards (CDA) Scholarships Awards on average are for $1,000. McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship Each Entrepreneur ial scholar will be awarded up to $10,000 per year to attend any four-year college within the US. NJ Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) NBFAA Scholarship $1,500 first prize $1,000 second prize The Point Foundation A variety of scholarships are offered Deadlines vary based Telecommunications/Information Technology *Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher * Must have a combined SAT score in Critical Reading and Math of 1200. * Must be a high school senior * Application must be completed via the JETS online form (www.jets.org). Supporting documentation (i.e., essay and transcripts) must be uploaded with the application. * Length of essay—750 word maximum. http://www.jets.org/programs/scholarship/index.cfm * Must be a high school senior * Must be a relative of a Veteran of the Armed Forces (living or deceased) who was honorably discharged. *Student must complete an essay with the application. *Student must have an interview with a veteran. Varied based on award www.vva-nj452.org * Student must be a senior. * Student must intend to enroll in an accredited two-year training program in the technical and vocational professions of their choice. *Must be a high school senior. *Must own and operate a business for at least one year (nonprofits are OK) *Must have at least one paid employee *Must have sales revenue (unless non-profit) * Students are required to provide documentation of financial status and business operation. N/A *Students must be at least 15 years old and not older than 20. *Must be a high school senior *Student must have a parent or guardian who is a full-time, paid member of the police or sheriff’s department or fire department. Parent/guardian may also be a volunteer member of a fire department. *Must be a high school senior & LGBT. *Since its inception in 2001, Point has invested more than $3 (609) 695-4444 chiggins@blychassociates.com Varied based on award http://mckelveyfoundation.org/apply/ http://www.pointfoundation.org/scholarships.html (The National LGBT Scholarship Fund) Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) through this foundation on scholarship million in outstanding lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students (LGBT). AFA Teens Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship One $5,000 award www.afateens.org www.alzfdn.org The New Jersey Press Foundation (NJPF) Issac Roth Newspaper Carrier Scholarship $2,000 each The New Jersey Press Foundation (NJPF) and the Garden State Scholastic Press Association (GSSPA) the Garden State Scholastic Press Association (GSSPA) and The New Jersey Press Foundation NJPF) The Bernard Kilgore Memorial Scholarship One $5,000 scholarship renewable annually *Must be a high school senior * Must submit 200 word bio *Must submit 1200 to 1500 word essay *Must be a US citizen or permanent resident * Must be a newspaper carrier or the child of a New Jersey carrier. * Must be a full-time high school student who plans to attend college in the fall of 2009, 2010, 2011, or 2012. * A Route Performance Questionnaire must be completed by a District Manager or Circulation Director. * Student must intend to major in journalism in college. * Student must contact their newspaper advisor. *Student must be nominated by her/his faculty advisor. *Must demonstrate dedication tot heir school newspaper or yearbook, but not necessarily planning to major in journalism in college. www.gsspa.org/scholarships/stevens.html TDBank American Dream Scholarships One $1,500 scholarship will be provided after the winner provides the GSSPA with a copy of the first tuition payment to the college where the student has enrolled. $1,000 awards * Must be a high school senior. * Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. * Must enroll in accredited two- or four year college, university or vocational-technical school. www.TDBank.com/AmericanDream or call 507-931-1682 If you have questions. New Jersey Youth Soccer 1) Paul Hausser Scholarship and the 2) Jeanine Willis Scholarship Award 1) Two $1,000 awards and 2) Two $1,000 awards Five (%) awards from $1,000 $4,000. An additional 1) Must intend to go to college and pursue a career in education and must have played for an affiliated NJ Youth Soccer club 2) Must intend to go to college or accredited technical school and must have played in NJ Youth Soccer State Cup program for two seasons www.njyouthsoccer.com/awards/PaulHausser.pdf *Open to all students in grades 9-12. *Contact your local American Legion Post #12 N/A The American Legion The Bob Stevens Memorial Scholarship The High School Oratorical Scholarship Program www.njpa.org/foundation/rothapplic.html www.gsspa.org/scholarships/kilgore.html www.njyouthsoccer.com/awards/JeanineWillis.pdf $1500 from National to the State winner 200 Awards of $6,000 each for a renewable value of $5,000,000. National Commission for Cooperative Education (NCCE) National Co-op Scholarship Commerce Bank American Dream Scholarships 225 Awards of $1,000 each New Jersey Society of Public Accountant (NJSCPA) NJSCPA High School Scholarship Program Five – year awards range in value from $6500 to $8500 CAP Charitable Foundation Ron Brown Scholarship Program $10,000 annually for four years, for a total of $40,000 SAE International SAE Engineering Scholarships Scholarships for high school seniors and undergraduate students specializing in foodservice, hospitality management, culinary arts, food technology, dietetics, and related degrees. USTA scholarship National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) USTA Tennis & Education *Students must apply and be accepted to one of the following schools: -C.W. Post Campus of Long Island Univ. -Northeastern Univ. -Rochester Institute of Technology -University of Toledo -Drexel University -Kettering Univ. -Pace University -University of Cincinnati -Wentworth Institute of Technology -Johnson & Wales University www.co-op.edu * Student must be a high school senior * Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent. * Must demonstrate involvement in community service, volunteerism, school activities and/or employment responsibilities. *Must be a high school senior * Must plan to pursue a career in accounting *Must complete essay requirement *Must have a G.P.A. or 3.0 or above or a combined SAT score of 1500 or minimum ACT score of 23. *Must be a NJ resident *Must be African American. * Must be a high school senior. * Must be a US citizen or hold permanent resident visa. * Must plan to pursue full-time undergraduate program in the United States * Must be available for an interview *Must provide letters of recommendation *Must complete essay requirement www.commerceonine/americandream *Must be a high school senior www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm A variable number of scholarships are awarded each year. Deadlines vary by category. Criteria will vary based on scholarship http://www.nraef.org/scholarships/ $500 $15,000 *Must be a high school senior * Must submit three recommendations (coach, teacher, personal). www.usta.ocom Deadline in February www.njscpa.org/scholarships www.ronbrown.org Foundation American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) American Foundation for the Blind Discover Card Financial Services renewable award AAAAI scholarship Scholarships vary by need. Amount varies Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship Program There will be 10 $25,000 national scholarships awarded and up to 300 $2,500 scholarships awarded $1,000 renewable for up to four years *Must intent to major or have a career in sports/sports administration. * Must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership and seriousness of purpose Check website for details http://www.aaaai.org/members/associates/asthmascholarship/2009/ http://www.afb.org/ *This scholarship is for Juniors *Selection of the recipients considers all-around accomplishments of juniors in their community as well as school. *Must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 *Must have taken on leadership roles in school and community *Selection does not consider test scores or financial need www.discovercard.com/tribute.htm *Must be a New Jersey resident. *Must plan to major full-time in Fire Sciences, Fire Engineering or Fire Safety. *Must be accepted to an accredited 2 year or 4 year college or university. * Applicant will design a Christmas card, Holiday card, Birthday card or All Occasion greeting card. * Student must be a legal resident of the US. Members of Farm families Those studying for a career in agriculture Graduating seniors pursuing a career in agriculture If you have any questions, please contact the scholarship committee at www.jimmydfoundation.org James D’heron Memorial Foundation, Inc. James D’heron Memorial Scholarship The Gallery Collection, Ridgefield Park, NJ Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest $10,000 American Farm Publications Monsanto Company The Delmarva Farmer Scholarship Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship $1,000 National Society of Arts and Letters Young Epidemiology Scholars Essay Jolt Winston Scholarship $10,000 Graduating senior in vocal or visual arts 973-267-0952 Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition Up to $15,000 Juniors and Seniors graduating by June 2009 http://www.collegeboard.com/yes/fs/atc.html for rules and to upload your research project Essay Contest $500 Juniors and seniors write a 500 or less essay www.essayjolt.com Labs are Vital Labs are Vital Facebook Scholarship YANCEY/MANNERS Scholarship $2,500 Graduating seniors – must submit a video, advertisement or t-shirt design that causes others to consider careers in lab science. Natural or adopted descendant of a member of the Disabled American Veterans Department of New Jersey www.labsciencecareers.com NAWC $2,500 Scholarship Disabled American Veterans Department of New Jersey National Association of 100-$1,500 scholarships (3) $1,000 awards 5-year NJ resident pursuing a degree in water utility industry or a related field For competition guidelines, go to: www.gallerycollection.com/scholarship.htm Call 1-800-634-5021 scholarships@ffa.org application at: www.nafb.com and www.monsanto.com https://scholarshipapp.ffa.org/OnlineApps/welcome.aspx www.davnj.org gbradygbconsult@comcast.net Water Company NJ Municipal Management Association Somerset County Asian American Heritage Month Celebration Committee Knights of Pythias Knights of Pythias Devon Health Services Wiss Edward O’Connell Memorial Scholarship Fund Credit Union of New Jersey NJMMA Scholarship $1,000 Graduating senior who intends to major in public administration/public policy No info provided Somerset County Asian American Heritage Month Celebration Committee Scholarship $500 Current High School Student (732) 469-7104 The 2011 Norman and Gertrude Wolf Community Service Award Be a Friend When it Counts Poster Contest The Devon Scholars Scholarship Wiss Edward O’Connell Memorial Scholarship Not Specified Graduating senior who demonstrates a high level of community service (732) 367-4328 $1,000 A high school student who enters a poster contest with original art (732) 892-7010 Not specified A graduating senior interested in pursuing a career in healthcare Catherine Gifford (610) 757-4162 28 scholarships from $2,000$4,000 $3,000 in funds are available Graduating senior pursuing an accounting degree at a NJ college or University Applications can be downloaded at www.wiss.com – contact Francine Henry at (973) 994-9400 x 215 *Must be a high school senior *Must be a member of the Credit Union of NJ in good standing *Employees of Credit Union of New Jersey, Directors, Volunteers and their immediate families are ineligible Eligible members must request a scholarship application packet in writing via email to memberservices@cunj.org or US mail to P.O. Box 7921, Ewing, NJ 08628-3010 to the attention of the Scholarship Coordinator, or via fax to (609) 530-0437. 2011 Youth Scholarship