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S cholarship Bulletin # 7 January 15, 2013 SCAD Challenge (Creative artists) SCAD Challenge offers high school students an international stage for exhibiting their work and a chance to win college funding. High school seniors compete for SCAD scholarships and a place in the rising generation of talented artists and designers. A total of 9 different challenges are available for competition. Application and required forms are online. Please visit: http://www.scadchallenge.com/ Deadline: The first deadline is for the “Film” category, on Sept. 21. The deadline varies for different categories, be sure to check out the website! Junior League of Morristown Voluntarism Scholarship (valuable volunteers only) LOCAL Seniors who show outstanding community (volunteer) service should apply. Leadership, extracurricular activities, scholastic effort, and family responsibilities also considered. Scholarship request form, transcript, letters of rec. required. Download application on NAVIANCE or visit website listed to apply. Please visit: http://www.jlmnj.org/ Deadline: January 24, 2013 Drew University – Scholarship Programs (For Fall 2013 Drew Rangers) * Scholarship is rewarded to students who apply to Drew University* Drew offers over $27 million dollars in institutional grants and scholarships each year. 97% of Drew students receive a grant or scholarship directly from Drew University, and the average financial aid package for a Drew student is almost $25,000 a year. Please visit the website to learn more about Drew University scholarships. Please visit: www.drew.edu/ Deadline: January 24, 2013
Princeton Prize in Race Relations (Are you working to build bridges?) Seniors who are involved in an activity that is helping to improve race relations in our school or your community should apply. Apply online ONLY!! More information is available on Naviance. Please visit: www.princeton.edu/pprize/ Deadline: January 24, 2013 Saint Joseph’s Scholarship Program (For future St. Joe’s Hawks only) Only applies to students interested in attending Saint Joseph's University. Saint Joseph's offers a variety of scholarships to potential enrollees. Please visit http://sju.edu/information/scholarships for more information. Please visit: http://sju.edu/information/scholarships Deadline: January 28, 2013 Berkeley College Scholarship Program (Only for students interested in attending Berkeley College) Only applies to students interested in attending Berkeley College. Berkeley offers a variety of scholarships to potential enrollees. Please visit http://berkeleycollege.edu/catalog_2012/catalog_2012_2076.htm for more information. Please visit: http://berkeleycollege.edu/catalog_2012/catalog_2012_2076.htm Deadline: January 28, 2013 The Arts Council of Morris-­‐Elaine Ehlers Arts Scholarship (Amazing artists and musicians only) LOCAL Seniors who plan to attend an accredited institution or acknowledged arts school or fine arts program to study art should apply. Applicants must exhibit artistic excellence in dance, drama, visual arts, or music should apply! Essays, letters of rec., resume, and art work samples required. Download app. on NAVIANCE to apply and visit website for more information. Please visit: www.morrisarts.org/ Deadline: February 1, 2013 The Arts Council of Morris-­‐Eugenie Coladarci Arts Scholarship (Fantastic artists and musicians only) LOCAL Seniors who plan to attend an accredited institution or acknowledged arts school or fine arts program to study art should apply. Applicants must exhibit artistic excellence in dance, drama, visual arts, or music should apply! Essays, letters of rec., resume, and art work samples required. Download app. on NAVIANCE to apply and visit website for more information. Please visit: www.morrisarts.org/ Deadline: February 1, 2013 Temple University -­‐ New Student Scholarship Program (A future Owl’s nest egg) * Scholarship is only for students who apply to and will eventually enroll at Temple University * Please visit the website listed for more information about various scholarships offered to new students who are interested in attending Temple University. Scholarships may range anywhere from $2,400 to full tuition if qualified. Please visit: http://www.temple.edu/ Deadline: Varies, attempt to complete scholarship application by February 1, 2013 Herff Jones Believe in You Scholarship (Who believes in you, and how did they help you) This scholarship considers GPA, class rank, test scores, honors, activities on campus and hours/types of community service. Also, each student is asked to answer an essay question: "Please explain how a person believing in you has had a positive impact on your success. What did he/she do and how did it help?" Procedurally, students must visit the website, create an account using your email address and a password, and complete a nomination form before 2/8/13. Your guidance counselor’s email and Mr. Cleffi’s email will be required on the certification and nomination tabs on your nomination form. Please visit: www.herffjones.com/biuscholarship Deadline: February 1, 2013 Jackie Robinson Scholarship (Students who exemplify leadership and are of minority descent) "High school seniors who are a minority, plan to attend an accredited 4 year school in the US, show leadership and volunteer efforts, and present financial need should apply. Minimum standardized test scores are also required." Letter of rec., acceptance letter, transcript, test scores, copy of FAFSA, and proof of citizenship required. Please visit website on NAVIANCE to apply online! Please visit: http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/general-­‐applicants.php Deadline: February 8, 2013 New Jersey District of Key Club's Scholarship (Key club members only) Seniors who are Key Club members should apply. Transcript, SAT scores, list of Key Club activities, services outside of Key Club, activity resume, essay, advisor verification form, and 2 letters of rec. required. Download application on NAVIANCE to apply. Please visit: http://www.njkeyclub.org/awardsresources.php Deadline: February 13, 2013 The Scholarship for Military Children Program (Only if your parent has served in the Armed Forces) Only dependent unmarried children under age 23 of active duty personnel, reserve/guard and retired military members, or survivors of service members who passed away while on active duty or survivors of individuals who died while receiving retired pay from the military, may apply for a scholarship. Applicants must be enrolled, or planning to enroll, in a full-­‐time undergraduate degree program at an accredited U.S. college or university in the fall term of 2013. All applicants must also have a minimum unweighted GPA of a 90 to be eligible to apply. Please visit the website, and complete the application. Transcript and essay required. Please visit: http://militaryscholar.org/sfmc/application.html Deadline: February 15, 2013 Rotary Club of Denville -­‐ AR Spinola College Assistance Grants (Exemplify SERVICE OF ABOVE SELF) LOCAL Seniors who are Denville residents, have an 80+ GPA, and show a "service above self" attitude toward school/community involvement should apply. Transcript, SAT scores, and activity resume required. Download app. on NAVIANCE to apply. Please visit: Naviance! Deadline: February 19, 2013 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Competition (Channel the voice of Dr. King) High School seniors are asked to reflect, from the perspective of Dr. Martin Luther King, on the Florida Stand your Ground Law that stirred controversy across the nation with the use of deadly force by George Zimmerman against Trayvon Martin. Essay Format: the essay should be no longer than 1,000 words. Essays are due February 28, 2013. Students have a chance to win $25,000 dollars at the National Competition in Miami, FL. Please visit: http://nationalbar.org/mlkcompetition Deadline: February 21, 2013 NSPMA Scholarship Program (School support staff offering support for your college funding) Available to any graduating senior who is attending a 4 year college after high school. Student must display a financial need, detail leadership extracurricular activities, GPA, college entrance exam scores, possible college destinations, and as essay response to: A clean, well-­‐maintained, and safe school environment makes a difference in a student’s education. Please visit: Naviance! Deadline: February 25, 2013 200 Club of Morris County Scholarships (Family of those who served Morris County only) LOCAL Seniors whose parent is either retired or actively serving Morris County in a branch of Public Safety, State Police, OR the applicant is currently serving as a volunteer with the Fire Department, Ambulance Corp/First Aid Squad, OR a parent is actively serving with a Federal or State law enforcement agency. Transcript, SAT, CSS Profile, essay, teacher rec., and activity resume required. Application must be completed online. Please visit: www.200clubofmorriscounty.com/ Deadline: February 25, 2013 Buick Achievement Scholarship (Automotive innovators only) Seniors who are US citizens and plan to attend a 4 year college or university and major in Engineering, Technology, select Design and Business programs should apply. Also must be interested in a career in automotive or related industry. Award is renewable if you maintain a GPA of a 3.0. Please visit: www.buickacheivers.com Deadline: February 28, 2013 The Great Food Truck Race Scholarship (For students who love food so much, they’ll cook professionally one day) Students must be 18 years or older at the time of application, and must have a strong desire to pursue a career in Culinary Arts. This $20,000 scholarship can be applied toward the full tuition costs associated with obtaining a certificate, diploma, associate’s or bachelor’s degree in culinary arts at any of The Art Institutes US locations. To enter, you must submit a short essay explaining your passion for food. The essay topic is: What cuisines are you passionate about? Explain how a scholarship from The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes could help you expand your knowledge of global cuisines. Please visit: http://www.foodnetwork.com/great-­‐food-­‐truck-­‐scholarship-­‐contest-­‐enter/package/index.html/ Deadline: February 28, 2013 Sgt. Ryan E. Doltz Memorial Scholarship (Only students who have participated in MK Band) LOCAL Seniors who are a member of the Band, carry a 75+ GPA, and have been accepted to a four year college or university should apply. Resume, transcript, test scores, college acceptance letter(s), letters of rec., and essay required. Download application on NAVIANCE to apply. REMEMBER WE HAVE SPRING BREAK -­‐ APPS MUST BE TO GUIDANCE NO LATER THAN MARCH 20th! Please visit: Naviance! Deadline: March 20, 2013 American Society of Civil Engineers (Future Civil Engineers only please) LOCAL Seniors who intend to pursue a Civil Engineering curriculum at a college or university should apply. 80+ GPA, transcript, SAT, school profile, and 2 letters of rec. required. Download app. on NAVIANCE to apply. Please visit: Naviance! Deadline: March 22, 2013 Manuel Deus Scholarship (Future Math teachers only please!) LOCAL Seniors who plan to major in math education should apply. Transcript, activity resume, and essay required. Download application on NAVIANCE to apply! Please visit: Naviance! Deadline: March 22, 2013 Rockaway Rotary -­‐ Alfred G. Scott Scholarship (Scientists who exemplify “Service above self”) LOCAL Seniors who are Rockaway residents, exemplify "Service Above Self", and plan to major in forestry, oceanography, science or marine biology, or environmental science, earth science, ecology, geology, botany, zoology, wildlife management and conservation, or natural science should apply. Transcript, SAT, 2 letters of rec., and W2 tax forms required. Download application on NAVIANCE to apply. Please visit: Naviance! Deadline: April 1, 2013 Rockaway Rotary -­‐ Frederick & Ruth James Memorial Scholarship (Top 20%ers who exemplify service above self) LOCAL Seniors who are residents of Rockaway, have achieved honor role or top 20% of the graduating class, and display "Service Above Self" should apply. Transcript, SAT, letters of rec., and W2 tax forms required. Download application on NAVIANCE to apply. Please visit: Naviance! Deadline: April 1, 2013 Rockaway Rotary Vocational Scholarship (Have you attended MCST?) LOCAL Seniors residing in Rockaway who have attended Vo-­‐Tech and plan to continue his or her education/training should apply. Transcript, 2 letters of rec., and documentation of need, required. Download application on NAVIANCE to apply. Please visit: Naviance! Deadline: April 5, 2013 8 v 8 Summer League Girls Soccer Scholarship (Denville resident who played Hub only) LOCAL Female seniors who are Denville residents who played in the HUB soccer rec. or travel program, and have played soccer for MK for at least 3 years (including senior year) should apply. Transcript, activity resume, essays, college acceptance letter, and proof of enrollment required. Download app. on NAVIANCE to apply. Please visit: Naviance! Deadline: April 8, 2013 HUB Soccer of Denville, Inc./Heritage Bank, Denville Boys and Girls Academic/Soccer Scholarship LOCAL Seniors who are Denville residents, former HUB Soccer players and have played for MK boys or girls team for at least 3 years (including senior year) should apply.
Transcript, activity resume, essays, letter of acceptance, and proof of enrollment required. Download application on NAVIANCE to apply. Please visit: Naviance! Deadline: April 8, 2013 David A. MacNicoll Scholarship (Student-­‐athletes who know how to lead) LOCAL Seniors who plan to major in education, are involved in at least 1 sport, and demonstrate leadership should apply. Essay and transcript required. Download app. on NAVIANCE to apply. Please visit: Naviance! Deadline: April 12, 2013 Denville PBA -­‐ Joe Valocsik Scholarship (Have a dream to serve and protect?) LOCAL Denville residents planning to attend a 2/4 year school and major in Law/Law Enforcement should apply. Essay and transcript required. Download application on NAVIANCE to apply. Please visit: Naviance! Deadline: April 12, 2013 Indian Lake Community Scholarship (Indian Lakers only!) LOCAL Seniors who live in the Indian Lake Community and plan to attend college should apply. Transcript and 2 letters of rec. required. Download application on NAVIANCE to apply. Please visit: Naviance! Deadline: April 12, 2013 Joseph and Linda Bell Scholarship (Future law enforcement agents) LOCAL Seniors planning to major in Criminal Justice at an accredited college or university should apply. References and brief essay required. Please visit: Naviance! Deadline: April 12, 2013 Rockaway Twp. Am. Legion Post 344-­‐Ralph Starace Memorial Scholarship (passion for government and gov’t service?) LOCAL Seniors who are US citizens, Rockaway Township residents, plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college, plan to pursue ROTC, Political Science, or History major should apply. Essay, activities resume, and transcript required. Finalists will be interviewed. Download application on NAVIANCE to apply. Please visit: Naviance! Deadline April 12, 2013 Kiwanis Club of Denville -­‐ Tony Titone Memorial Scholarship (Denville residents considering CCM) LOCAL Seniors who live in Denville, are involved in community service, and plan to attend CCM should apply. Transcript and activity resume required. Download app. on NAVIANCE to apply.
Please visit: Naviance! Deadline: April 12, 2013 Rockaway Township Fraternal Order of Police (Rockaway’s Finest, seek future police officers) LOCAL Seniors who are Rockaway Township residents, plan to major in Criminal Justice, and have an 80+ GPA should apply. Financial need is a factor. Download application on NAVIANCE to apply Please visit: Naviance! Deadline: April 12, 2013 Women’s Club of Fox Hills Scholarship (Community service extraordinaire) LOCAL The Scholarship Committee places emphasis on a female senior student who is college bound, involved with community and school activities, and has achieved an academic average of 3.0 or above. Please visit: Naviance! Deadline: April 12, 2013 Rockaway Township Lions Club (Rockaway residents only) LOCAL All residents of Rockaway who plan to attend college should apply. Download app. on NAVIANCE to apply. Please visit: Naviance! Deadline: April 12, 2013 RockDen Renegades Randy Lundblad Boys Lacrosse Scholarship (Student athletes only) LOCAL Renegades Lacrosse has committed to providing 4 scholarships in total for former Renegades players. Renegades will provide two $500 scholarships for male student-­‐athletes. The student-­‐athlete must have been a past participant in Renegades Lacrosse, participated in the HS Lacrosse and given back to the Renegades program by either mentoring in or volunteering with the Renegades Lacrosse program. Please complete the form for consideration, and a scholarship request form for Guidance records. Please visit: http://www.renegaeslax.org/ Deadline: April 12, 2013 RockDen Renegades Jim Schaefer Girls Lacrosse Scholarship (Student athletes only) LOCAL Renegades Lacrosse has committed to providing 4 scholarships in total for former Renegades players. Renegades will provide two $500 scholarships for female student athletes. The student-­‐athlete must have been a past participant in Renegades Lacrosse, participated in the HS Lacrosse and given back to the Renegades program by either mentoring in or volunteering with the Renegades Lacrosse program. Please complete the form for consideration, and a scholarship request form for Guidance records. Please visit: http://www.renegadeslax.org/ Deadline: April 12, 2013 New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Scholarship (Paying tribute to fallen American soldiers) LOCAL Seniors who are NJ resident and have visited the NJ Vietnam Veterans' Memorial should apply. Additionally, student must complete a required application and essay regarding visit. Complete scholarship request form, download application on NAVIANCE to apply. More details on website provided below. Please visit: http://www.njvvmf.org/ Deadline: April 12, 2013 Keith J. Lyden Memorial Scholarship Fund (Ice Hockey and Field Hockey players) LOCAL Seniors who have been a varsity field hockey or ice hockey player for a minimum of one year, have an 80+ GPA, and plan to attend a 2 yr college, 4 yr college, or trade school should apply. Acceptance letter and essay required. Award will be given to one Ice Hockey student-­‐athlete and one Field Hockey student athlete. Please visit: Naviance! Deadline: April 12, 2013 Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills Nursing Scholarship (Future Nurses only) LOCAL Seniors who plan to attend a 4 year school and major in nursing should apply. Essay addressing why you have chosen Nursing as your career goal and why you should be considered for this scholarship, 2 letters of rec., transcript, and resume required. Download application on NAVIANCE to apply. Please visit: www.visitingnurse.org/ Deadline: April 12, 2013 MK Math Honor Society – Mu Alpha Theta Scholarship (Math wizards only) LOCAL Seniors who are a member of the MK Math Honor Society should apply. Essay required. Download application on NAVIANCE to apply. Please visit: Naviance! Deadline: April 30, 2013 The Janet Logan Daily Foundation Scholarship (If you worked over the summer… here’s a mega-­‐scholarship!) LOCAL Students awarded the scholarship may receive $10,000 evenly disbursed over four years. Student must maintain a satisfactory academic standing throughout college (minimum 2.5 GPA) in order to receive the complete award. Students who are eligible are graduating high school seniors from New Jersey enrolling full-­‐time in an accredited university or college within the United States, have a minimum GPA of 80, actively participate in at least one extra-­‐curricular activity, and must have worked an average of 30 hours per week during the summer since the age of 16. Financial need may be considered when selecting the recipient. Applicants must complete all sections of the scholarship form. Guidance counselor verification and signature is required. Award decisions will be made at the sole discretion of the Janet Logan Daily Foundation. Please visit: http://janetlogandailyfoundation.org/ Deadline: May 7, 2013 Sean O’Neil Memorial Scholarship (Theater and music program enthusiasts) LOCAL Seniors who have been involved in the MK theater and/or music program(s) and exude passion, scholarship, character, leadership, and individuality should apply. Applicants must also plan to pursue higher education and have a 80+ GPA. Transcript and resume required. Download app. on NAVIANCE to apply. Please visit: Naviance! Deadline: May 1, 2013 A & F Scholarship (What quality traits do you have?) The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. 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. Essay topic: 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? Please visit the website for more details -­‐ http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Your submissions must be sent by email to: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com Deadline: June 11, 2013 • ADDITIONALLY, PLEASE VISIST WWW.SCHOLARSHIPEXPERTS.COM FOR MORE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES QUESTIONS?
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