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2013-14
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CHOLARSHIP
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C
ATALOG
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Department Listing
Foreword
Monthly Deadlines
January Deadlines
February Deadlines
March Deadlines
April Deadlines
May Deadlines
June Deadlines
September Deadlines
October Deadlines
December
Minority and Female Students
Harvard University
Call Me MISTER Program
College Scholarships
Scholarships for Juniors
Suggested Websites
Acknowledgements
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Pages 5 - 6
Pages 7 - 9
Pages 10 - 13
Pages 14 - 17
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PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL
SUPERINTENDENT
Larry Licopoli
DIRECTOR OF PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES
Maxine O’Connor
PRINCIPAL
Frederick Hutchinson
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
Kent Picou – Director of Guidance
Erin Arnold
Jane Thorpe
Lenroy Stevens
Maria Gordineer-College Resource Center
Gabrielle Khan – Office Assistant
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SCHOLARSHIPS LIST
THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS WITH
THE REQUIRED CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY AND THE
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION.
The scholarships listed are a sampling of scholarships students
may apply for. Scholarship criteria may change from year to
year.
The criterion for each scholarship is different. Students may
not qualify for every scholarship.
It is the student’s responsibility to listen to the daily
announcements for scholarship updates, and to visit
the “College Resource Center” frequently, so they
don’t miss out on any application.
Please be reminded that the eligibility requirements vary per scholarship
and might be changed annually
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JANUARY DEADLINES
American Institute of Architects Foundation
High school seniors, junior college or technical school students transferring to a professional
program in architecture.
Contact: www.archfoundation.org
American Institute of Architects
High school senior, technical school/community college students entering or attending a program
leading to a bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture are eligible to be nominated.
Contact: www.archfoundation.org
Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship
Applicant must be a high school junior, have a cumulative grade point average for
the 9th and 10th only, of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Contact: www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml
Elks National Foundation
Seniors who are US citizens, perform community service, displays leadership qualities and
participate in extracurricular activities. Applications should be sent to the local chapter.
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
Gates Millennium Scholars
Citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States. Seniors who have attained a
GPA of 3.3 or have earned a GED. Applicants must be low-income minority students,
and demonstrate community involvement. Although there are no restrictions on majors,
nominators are asked to consider academic performance in math and sciences.
Students also have to meet the federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria.
Contact: www.gmsp.org
Simon Youth Foundation
Seniors who live in communities with Simon Malls and plan to attend an accredited
college or university. Applicants should be involved in community activities.
Contact: www.syf.org or College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
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Ron Brown Scholarship
The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who
will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit
exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate
financial need. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card.
Contact: www.ronbrown.org
Tom Joyner Foundation (Full Ride Scholarship)
Current high school seniors who are U.S. citizens, with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Applicants must
have applied and be accepted into a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
Applicants must have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community
service, extracurricular, or other activities.
Contact: www.blackamericaweb.com
Toyota Community Scholars
Seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or better and actively involved in a service organization or project that
has a positive impact on the school and/or community. Applicants should plan to pursue an
undergraduate degree at an accredited four year college or university. Must be a U.S. citizen or
legal permanent resident to apply.
Contact: www.toyota.com
Tuskegee Airmen Inc. Academic Scholarship
Graduating high school senior accepted by participating colleges and universities. Must be in
financial need and maintain a 3.0 grade point average.
Contact: www.tuskegeeairmen.org
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FEBRUARY DEADLINES
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Eta Zeta (Lambda Chapter)
African/Latino American males, accepted to and enrolled in accredited four year colleges,
demonstrate leadership and commitment to their community. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
APS (American Physical Society) Minority Scholarship Program
Any African-American, Hispanic American, or Native American U.S. citizen or
permanent resident who is majoring or planning to major in physics, and who is a high
school senior, college freshman, or sophomore is eligible to apply for the scholarship.
Contact: www.aps.org
Burger King Scholarship
Seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or more, work part time, involved in community services.
Apply online October through February (specific dates will be given). Applicants should
demonstrate financial need and plan to enroll in an accredited two/or four-year college,
university, or vocational/technical school by the fall of the application year.
Contact: www.bk.com/scholars
Jandon Scholarship
Must have a family income no greater than specified on the application and receive public
assistance to apply. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
National Co-op Scholarship
Seniors with a grade point average of 3.5 or better. Applicants should complete the application
form and a typed one-page essay describing why they have chosen to pursue a college
cooperative education program.
Contact: www.co-op.edu
Peekskill Lions Club Scholarship
Seniors who are planning to attend a college/university or vocational/technical school. A resume
of extracurricular activities must be submitted and a school transcript. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
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Retired Teacher Association of North Westchester
Graduating seniors who plan to pursue a career in Education. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship
Currently enrolled high school seniors who are eligible to attend a two or four year college.
Applicants must be legal U.S. residents, be less than 21 years of age. Applicants may choose one
of four scholarships that will meet the specified requirements.
Contact: www.rmhc.org
Westchester Recreation & Parks Society Inc. (WRAPS)
Westchester Recreation and Parks Society are offering a scholarship for seniors who are
planning to enter a college or university as a matriculated student. Applicants must be residents
of Westchester County, New York and must register at the Institution of their choice in the
Recreation and/ or Parks curriculum.
Contact: Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Conservation or College Resource Center
Westchester/Putnam Chapter, New York State Society of Professional Engineers, Inc.
Scholarship
Graduating high school seniors from Westchester & Putnam Counties who will be
continuing their education in the field of Engineering.
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
The Hispanic/Latino Scholarship
Students must be of either gender and be of Hispanic heritage. Students must write an
essay of 500 words or more. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5
Contact: www.hispanicheritage.org
Phi Delta Kappa International
Must show an interest in pursuing a career within the field of education. Students will be asked
to submit an application and have a 3.0 or above GPA.
Contact: email customerservice@pdkintl.org
Samuel Fletcher Tapman Scholarship
High school seniors, who will be registered as an undergraduate in the Fall, and is a member of
the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) student chapter and is also a national member
in good standing at the time of the award.
Contact: www.asce.org
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Society of Women Engineers Program
The minimum grade point average is 3.5/4.0 for freshman applicants. Open to women majoring
in engineering.
Contact: www.swe.org
National Science Teachers Association
High school students who create and build an original working device powered by one or more
Duracell batteries. Applicants must be U.S. citizen or legal resident.
Contact: www.nsta.org
Foundation for Exceptional Children - Stanley E Jackson Scholarship
Disabled and/or members of an ethnic minority, evidence of financial need, anticipating
enrollment for the first time in a full-time post secondary education program or training.
Contact: www.free-4u.com
Wal-Mart Foundation
Graduating high school seniors residing in Wal-Mart Stores service area.
Contact: walmartfoundation.org
The American Physical Society
High school seniors that are Black, Hispanic, or Native American U.S. citizens with an
interest in physics.
Contact: www.aps.org
Booker T. Washington Scholarships
This program is open to graduating high school seniors or high school graduates preparing to
enroll in their first year of college.
Contact: www.ffa.org
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MARCH DEADLINES
Alpha Delta Kappa, Delta Chapter
Young minority females, who are pursuing a career in teaching, seniors with a GPA of
2.5 Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
American Chemical Society Scholars Program
Seniors must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Must have GPA of 3.0 or higher and
demonstrate financial need. Applicant should be going into a field of Chemical Science.
Contact: www.acs.org/scholars
Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York
‘Ned Carter Scholarship’
Seniors must be related to or be a firefighter in an affiliated member organization of the
association of Fire Districts of the State of New York and must reside within New York State.
Contact: www.firedistyns.con
The Auxiliary of Hudson Valley Hospital Center
The applicant must be a graduating senior of a high school in the Hudson Valley Hospital Center
area. The applicant must plan to pursue a career in healthcare and has a record of academic
achievement and potential for finishing career goal. Consideration will be given to the
demonstration of the need for financial aid. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
Circolo Da Vinci
Must be a graduating senior of Italian-American descent (at least one parent of Italian-American
descent) planning to attend formalized program in his/her prospective field.
Contact: www.cicolodavinci.org
Civitan International Foundation
High school seniors and undergraduates in their final year. Applicants must be pursuing a career
in higher education, special education, vocational education, health care services and the
teaching of social studies.
Contact: www.civitan.org
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Delta Kappa Gamma Society-Alpha Phi Chapter
Female seniors who are planning to pursue a career in the teaching profession. Seniors with a
GPA of 2.5
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
Dr. Joseph Fontana Scholarship
Seniors who will be continuing their education in the field of music as a major or minor.
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
Glaser Orthodontics
Seniors interested in pursuing a career in the health field. Applicants are required to
write a 500 word essay on “Why I Want a Career in the Health Field” and complete the
application form. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber 2012 Scholarship Program
The Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber awards one scholarships per school to students in
attendance at Croton-Harmon, Hendrick Hudson, Lakeland, Peekskill, Putnam Valley
and Walter Panas High Schools. The $1,000 scholarship awards are given annually to
students who are high school seniors pursuing advanced level education.
Applications will be available by March 1st. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
Jackie Robinson Scholarship
Minority graduating high school seniors who have been accepted by a four year accredited
college/university. Leadership and financial need will be considered.
Contact: www.jackierobinson.org
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity , Inc.
Minority students that demonstrate high academic achievement and displays attributes that
suggest success as a college student. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation
This scholarship is being offered to students who have been affected by breast cancer in some
way. A typed essay, school transcript, SAT scores and 3 letters of recommendation.
Contact: www.milesofhopebcf.org
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Nu Psi Zeta Chapter Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Must be African –American males or females, who have an 80 average or better and have
participated in community service. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Must be African-American or Latino males residing in Westchester or Rockland County and
have a GPA of 80% or better and SAT scores of 1.200.
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship
Seniors who have at least a “B” average pursuing a degree in any discipline at one of the 47
TMCF “member schools”.
Contact: www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org
American Postal Workers Union
High school seniors who are children or grandchildren of American Postal Workers
Union members.
Contact: www.apwu.org
Ellen Masin Persina Scholarship
This scholarship is open to high school seniors who have been accepted to college and plan to
pursue a career in journalism. Applicants must demonstrate an ongoing interest in journalism
through work in high school and/or other media, submit a one-page essay on why they want to
pursue a career in journalism and have at least a 3.0 GPA in high school.
Contact: www.press.org
Earthwatch Expeditions Inc.
High school students interested in the fields of archaeology, anthropology, environmental
studies, biology or marine science. Recipients are given an opportunity to work in the
field for 2-3 weeks with a professional scientist on a research expedition.
Contact: www.earthwatch.org
Air Force Aid Society Grant
Dependent children of either an active duty, deceased, disabled or retired officer from the
Air Force. Grant is based on financial aid and a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Contact: www.afas.org
-769-8951
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DeVry Inc. Scholarship Program
High school graduates who wish to enroll in a fully accredited bachelors of Science
degree program at one of the DeVry institutes. Must maintain a 2.5 to renew it.
Contact: www.devry.com
Justicia en Diversidad Scholarship Fund
For Latino heritage high school seniors interested in law. Applicants must have a
cumulative 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Student must be from a high school in the United
States. Must be planning to attend a 4 year U.S. college full time.
Contact: www.law.harvard.edu
National Association of Hispanic Journalists NHSF Scholarship Committee
For high school seniors, undergraduates or graduate students majoring in journalism.
Must be pursuing a major in communications.
Contact: www.nahj.org
Falu Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is open to Hispanic students who are interested in pursuing a career in
technology. High school seniors, high school graduates, and currently enrolled college
students may apply. Candidates must be dependents of parents/guardians who died or
were permanently disabled during the September 11th tragedies.
Contact: www.fundsnetservices.com
Victor Ridder Memorial Scholarship
Graduating seniors who participate in community service and demonstrate academic
performance. Seniors with a GPA of 3.9
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
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APRIL DEADLINES
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Zeta Nu Omega
Must be African-American females with high moral character and have a GPA of B
or higher. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Eta Zeta Lambda Chapter
The Westchester Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. is offering a scholarship to help a
deserving African/Latino American male purchase books in his first year of college. The
deserving senior should be accepted to and enrolled in an accredited four year college. Seniors
with a GPA of 2.5
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
American Health and Beauty Aids Institute (AHBAI)
AHBAI offers two types of scholarships for students:
High School seniors planning to study cosmetology: To be eligible for the scholarship,
students must have an 85 percent or higher average in school and must have completed a
minimum of 300 hours. Extracurricular activities, attendance records and previous
competitions/awards will also be taken into consideration. Applications must be
postmarked by April 15. Download the Fred Luster, Sr. Education Foundation College
Scholarship application.
Scholarship applications for college-bound students:
To be eligible for a scholarship, candidates must be college-bound high school seniors
enrolled at a four-year college for the 2013/2014 school year, majoring in chemistry,
business or engineering. A minimum 3.0 grade point average (4.0 scale) and two letters
of recommendation, proof of income (W2) are also required.
Contact: www.ahbai.org . Applications must be postmarked by April 15. Download the
Fred Luster, Sr. Education Foundation College Scholarship application
Chaminade Club of Yonkers – Music Award
The Chaminade Club of Yonkers, which has become a leader in fostering the appreciation of
good music, is again offering $1,000 scholarship to High School Seniors who show promise in
this field and plan to pursue a music degree in college. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
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Chevrolet Excellence in Education Award
Eligible students must be graduating African American high school seniors that have
accumulated at least a 3.0 GPA. Students must demonstrate academic excellence and
community involvement. As part of the application process, students must include a
recommendation from a high school teacher or administrator, official high school transcripts and
a personal statement about their high school experiences.
Contact: www.gm.com
Citrin Cooperman & Company LLP
Business/Accounting Educational Grant
Applicant must be a High School Senior who will declare a major in Business or Accounting in
an accredited four-year college or university. Applicant must complete application and submit
an essay on ‘Why have you decided to pursue a career in accounting and/or business?’
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
Duracell/ National Urban League Scholarship
Open to minority students focusing on engineering, sales, marketing, finance, and business.
Contact: www.nul.org
Elton Brand Family Scholarship
The Brand family is offering Scholarship to Peekskill High School Seniors who in the past or
presently live in Peekskill Housing attended Housing Authority After School. Program, C.A.M.P
INC, the Elton Brand Academy, the Way Program, the Youth Bureau or the Community Health
Center Youth Program.
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
Holocaust Remembrance Scholarship
This is an essay contest open to high school students age 19 and under. The applicant must
respond to a prompt found at the website and submit an entry form, which is obtained at the
website.
Contact: www.foundation.hklaw.com
Mercy College Trustees’ Scholarship
Seniors who have achieved a cumulative high school average of 87 or higher, and have enrolled
at Mercy College for the fall.
Contact: www.mercy.edu
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NYS Academy of Family Physicians
Seniors who are pursuing a career as a family physician. Applications are available on-line.
Contact: www.nysafp.org.
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
The NY State Society of CPA’s – Westchester Chapter is offering scholarship awards to
qualified high school graduating seniors who intend to enroll in a four-year college and plan to
major in accounting. Scholarships will be offered only to Westchester County residents.
Contact: Henry Montero at hmontero@nysscpa.org
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
(Omicron Iota Chapter)
Male seniors with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Complete the application form and
attach a resume. Applicants will have to submit a mandatory essay question. Contact:
www.oiques.org
Retired Educators Chapter of PFA Scholarship Award
The REC/PFA is proud to award to one student who intends to major in Education a $1,500 grant
to help with college expenses. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
Taconic Road Runners Scholarship
Seniors who are athletes or have been involved in running, must submit a letter of
recommendation from a school faculty member, and an essay (300 words) on how running has
affected your life.
Contact: www.runner.org
Town of Cortlandt Scholarship
High School Seniors who have participated in the Cortlandt Youth Football League.
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
United States Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Children of U.S. Marines or dependent children of former Marines. Must be used for
undergraduate or vocational study.
Contact: www.marine-scholars.org
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Vietnam Veterans Scholarship
Must be a Westchester County high school student who is graduating this year, is a child of a
veteran who served on active duty in any branch of the military during war or peacetime, and
will be attending an accredited U.S. college/university or technical/vocational school.
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
Westchester Community College –Nancy Jo Abeles Scholarship
Available to graduating seniors who will be attending Westchester Community College. This
award is given to students who demonstrate high potential for success at WCC and who would
greatly benefit from financial assistance.
Contact: College Resource Center or scholarships@sunywcc.edu
The Peekskill Rotary Club - The Hispanic/Latino Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to offer financial assistance for tuition and other educational
expenses to part-time or full-time undergraduate students. Preference will be given to students
of Hispanic heritage. Granted annually to a local high school student that exemplifies in his/her
deeds and words, a contribution towards multicultural awareness and unity building in the
Peekskill and greater Cortlandt community. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
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MAY DEADLINES
Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarships
3.0 GPA or higher with an interest in an automotive career and two letters of recommendation.
Contact: www.automotivehalloffame.org
Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation
Competitive high school students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be U.S. citizen and have
taken the SAT or ACT.
Contact: Web: www.ecisf.org
Christopher Columbus Society Scholarship
Applicant’s parent(s) must be of Italian descent and be a U.S. Citizen. Community service and
good academic standing, SAT scores and class ranking top 25.
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
Corinthian Lodge #44
Must be an African-American male senior, attending Peekskill or Ossining High School.
Have a grade point average of C+ or better and community involvement.
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
Garden Club of Peekskill
Students studying in the fields of horticulture, landscape design, botany, plant pathology,
forestry, agronomy and environment studies.
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce Scholarships
The $1,000.00 scholarship awards are given annually to students who high school seniors
pursuing are advanced level education in one of the following fields: Arts, Business,
Communications, Education, Entrepreneurial Studies, Health Care and Technical Trades.
Special consideration is given to first-generation college students.
Contact: info@hvgatewaychamber.com
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Jenna’s Dream Performing Arts Scholarship
Jenna’s Dream, Inc. provides college scholarships to outstanding seniors who are planning to
continue their education in the performing arts.
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
Peekskill Teachers’ Aide Scholarship
Seniors that must be continuing their education and have a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
Dr. Rev. G. Franklin Wiggins Scholarship
Seniors who plan to attend a vocational school, a two or four year college or a historically black
college. GPA must be C to C+, possess good moral character, be self-motivated, and has a
financial need.
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
Peekskill Rotary Club, Fontana Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who will be continuing their education in the
field of music as a major or minor. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
Peekskill Rotary Club’s George Sampson
The Rotary Club’s George Sampson Memorial Scholarship is for the benefit of a graduating
senior wishing to pursue a particular skill, craft, or trade as possible career. This senior should be
entering a trade school, apprenticeship, or other learning program for this skill. Seniors with a
GPA of 2.5
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
Rotary Club of Peekskill - Raymond Lapolla Scholarship
This award is available to graduating seniors based upon school participation, community
involvement, financial need and academic standing. Applicants are required to complete an
application form and submit a brief essay. Seniors with a GPA of 3.0
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
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JUNE DEADLINES
Alphonso Deal Scholarship Award
High school senior, minority of good character, entering the field of law enforcement or related
field. Letter of recommendation from a principal, counselor or teacher.
Contact: www.blackpolice.org
SEPTEMBER DEADLINES
Wendy’s High School Heisman Award
The award honors seniors who are graduating in 2010 with at least a 3.0 GPA during the first
three years of high school and participates in at least one school sponsored extracurricular sport.
Contact: www.wendysheisman.com
Prudential Spirit Award
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honor young people in middle level and high school
grades for outstanding volunteer service to their communities
Contact: www.prudential.com/community/spirit/awards/
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OCTOBER DEADLINES
Coca-Cola Scholarship
High school seniors demonstrating leadership and academic achievement.
Must be U.S. citizen or legal resident planning to attend an accredited university.
Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Contact: www.coca-colascholars.org
DECEMBER DEADLINES
Valvoline Automotive Technical Scholarship
The program will award five $1,000 scholarships and a $10,000 grand-prize scholarship. The
scholarship program is being offered to youths between the ages of 16 and 25 who are planning
to attend an accredited technical institution or vocation technical
Contact: www.valvoline.com/pages/prizezone
Westchester County Club
The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc. Scholarship
Applications are available. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5
Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)
KFS Colonel’s Scholars
KFC Colonel’s Scholars are looking for high school seniors with financial need and an
entrepreneurial spirit to quality for the KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program. Awards are up
to $20.000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board.
To qualify, graduating high school seniors must:
Earn a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75
Enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence
Plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Demonstrate financial need
Accepting online applications December 1, 2011 to February 8, 2012 at
www.kfcscholars.org
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$10,000 Scholarships For Minority and Female
Students
Awards To Be Given Away September, October, and November
2013 DiversityScholarships.com is giving away a $10,000
scholarship every single month to a high school or college student
who is 18 years of age or older. The scholarship award can be used
to pay for tuition, books, housing, and more.
Applicants must have at least one parent that is an African
American, Hispanic American, Asian American, or Native
American. Female students of all ethnicities are also eligible.
For more details, visit:
www.DiversityScholarships.com
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Harvard University has announced that from now on undergraduate
students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In making the
announcement, Harvard’s president Lawrence H. Summers said, “When
only 10 percent of the students in Elite higher education come from
families in the lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing
enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to
the lower half of the income distribution.”
To find out more about Harvard’s offer for free tuition for
families making less than $60,000 a year visit Harvard's financial aid
website: www.harvard.edu or call the school's financial aid office at
(617)495-1581.
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CALL ME MISTER PROGRAM
(MISTER - acronym for Mentors Instructing Students
Toward Effective Role Models)
The Call Me MISTER program is collaboration between Clemson
University and other outstanding colleges and universities to
increase the pool of available teachers from a broader more diverse
background particularly for lower performing public elementary
and middle schools. Student participants are largely selected from
among under-served, socio-economically disadvantaged and
educationally at-risk communities.
Procedures for admission into the program are as follows:
1.
Seniors should apply and be accepted into one of the
participating colleges or universities from which the
degree and teaching certificate will be earned.
2.
Complete the online application.
3.
Submit (i) Final Transcript and (ii) Two letters of
recommendation.
4.
An essay entitled, “Why I Want to Teach” which will
address the student’s motivation for entering the teaching
profession and the contribution he or she hopes to make to
the profession and the community as a teacher.
5.
An essay entitled “How do you believe the Call Me
MISTER program will benefit you as a student?”
6.
A signed statement certifying that student is from an
underserved and underprivileged or economically
disadvantaged background or area.
Contact: www.callmemister.clemson.edu
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COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Educational Opportunities Portfolio Project, a program of the United Negro
College Fund in partnership with YMCA Black Achievers and the Thurston
Group offers seniors to participate in a 9 week Saturday program from
12:30-3:00 pm at Seattle University. You will build a portfolio for your
college application, research colleges and universities and receive support in
all aspects of applying for college. Contact Shomari Jones at 206.322.6969
or email sjones@seattleymca.org.
Loyola Mary mount is offering the Arrupe Scholarship, $12,500 annually,
is based on academic records upon submitted an application. This will be
awarded to approximately 10% of the incoming class. The Presidential
Scholarship is awarded to 10 students for tuition, room & board. Other
scholarships are offered to incoming students. Go to their website at
www.lmu.edu.
St. Lawrence University offers a Presidential Diversity Scholarship of
$20,000 per year to selected students of African American, Hispanic
American or Native American Heritage. Go to their website
www.stlawu.edu for more information.
Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio is offering a Trustee Opportunity Travel
Grant to first-generation and other underrepresented students. For more
information about Kenyon and this program go to:
www.kenyon.edu/x1697.xml Applications and counselor referral forms are
available in the Kenyon College file, Career Center.
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Syracuse University - Mark Robbins, Dean of Syracuse University's School
of Architecture is seeking young men and women of color interested in
pursuing a five year professional degree in Architecture. He says he's deeply
committed to bringing diversity to his field and has scholarship money set
aside to fully cover education costs for 10 students. He says that Latino
enrollment in the school has increased substantially, but it's harder to attract
Blacks. Contact: Mark Robbins, Dean School of Architecture, 315-443-2255
robbinsm@syr.edu Web:
http://www.uli.org/AM/Template.cfmSection=Fellows1&Template=/CM/H
TMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=45163
Historically black Knoxville College, in east Tennessee, has reduced its
tuition from $5,000 to $1,400 per student including room, board, and books!
All you need is $600 for the enrollment deposit and $800 can be paid in four
monthly installments of $200 each. The program is funded by corporate
sponsors and guarantees a college education where students graduate debt
free. Enrollment requirements include a high school diploma and a 2.0/4.0
scale. If your student has below a 2.0, but you know they are college
material, they may be considered provided they get three letters of
recommendation. For educators who will support their potential, all
interested students must immediately contact the admissions office at
Knoxville College by dialing 1-800-743-5669 or by applying on line at:
www.knoxvillecollege.edu
The Women's Technology Program at MIT is a 4-week summer residence
program to introduce high school girls to electrical engineering and
computer science. If you know a girl who is currently a high school junior
who demonstrates math and science ability and an interest in finding out
about EECS, please encourage her to visit our website at
http://www.mit.edu. Our classes are taught in a supportive environment by a
staff of women MIT PhD candidates and undergraduates. The full-time
academic program includes hands-on experiments and team-based projects
in computer science, electrical engineering, and mathematics. No prior
experience in computer programming, physics, or electrical engineering is
expected, but applicants typically have strong academic records, especially
in math and science.
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HARVARD'S TUITION ANNOUNCEMENT - Harvard is offering free
tuition for students that have a family income below $40,000. If you are a
mentor or have nieces and nephews who might be interested, please give
them this information. If you know any one/family earning less than $40K
with a brilliant child near ready for college, please pass this along. Harvard's
Tuition announcement highlights failure of prestigious universities to enroll
low-income students. Harvard University announced over the weekend that
from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no
tuition. In making the announcement, Harvard's president Lawrence H.
Summers said, "When only 10 percent of the students in Elite higher
education come from families in lower half of the income distribution, we
are not doing enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher
education to the lower half of the income distribution." If you know of a
family earning less than $40,000 a year with an honor student graduating
from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. The
prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate
students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free...no tuition
and no student loans! To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition
for families making less than $40,000 a year visit Harvard's financial aid
website at: http://adm-is.fas.harvard.edu/FAO/index.htm or call the schools
financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.
Seattle Upward Bound Program for Freshman & Sophomores Fall 2007
Open Recruitment for the City of Seattle Upward Bound Program is now
open. We are a year round program offering the following services:
-Achievers Program Scholarship Selection Committee Tutoring/mentoring
-One on one and group academic and personal counseling
-Educational, cultural/fun activities
-College visits and overnight campus field trips
-College preparatory assistance
-A six-week summer school at Seattle University
-Career planning and exploration
-Opportunities for project based learning, and internships
-Educational and career assessments
-Stipends and other program incentives Pick-up and application in your
Career Center or Counseling Office.
If you have any questions or concerns contact: City of Seattle Human
Services Department/Youth Development & Achievement Program,
UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM Main Office @ 206-386-1027 810 Third
Avenue, Suite 440, Seattle, WA 98104 or e-mail Ann at:
ann.crisostomo@seattle.gov
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Scholarship Opportunities Ronald Leverett Scholarship The National
Association of Black Accountants, Inc. is the premiere association for
minority business students. Since its inception in December 1969, the
National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. mission is to promote and
develop the professional skills of its members. As a national association, one
of our main goals is to encourage and assist minority students in entering
accounting, finance and business related professions. The National
Association of Black Accountants, Inc. – Seattle Chapter is pleased to
announce that it will award 2008 Ronald Leverett Scholarship to a local high
school senior in the King, Pierce or Snohomish County of Washington.
Enclosed is the 2009 Ronald Leverett Scholarship Application that must be
postmarked by Saturday, March 14, 2009. The scholarship recipient will be
notified by May 1st and is expected to attend the 23rd Annual Scholarship &
Awards Banquet to be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 to formally accept
their award. The Scholarship will be awarded when proof of full-time
enrollment has been received from an undergraduate program at an
accredited post-secondary institution for the fall 2009 academic term.
Should you have any questions regarding the scholarship process, please
send an email to info@nabaseattle.org.
Click here to download the Ronald Leverett Scholarship Information
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SUGGESTED WEBSITES
United States Department of Education
www.ed.gov/finaid
College is Possible
www.collegeispossible.org
Fast web
www.fastweb.com
Free Scholarship Search & Information Service
www.freschinfo.com
Scholarship Resource Network Express
www.srnexpress.com
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
www.hacu.net/hacu/scholarship
Minority Scholarship Resource Links
www.uwsp.edu
Scholarship Search Information
www.scholarship.com
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
www.hsf.net
Bell Labs Fellowships for underrepresented minorities
http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP/info.html
Student Inventors Scholarships
http://www.invent.org/collegiate
Student Video Scholarships
http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html
Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships
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http://www.coca-colascholars.org/programs.html
Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships
http://holocaust.hklaw.com/
The Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships
http://www.aynrand.org/contests/
Brand Essay Competition
http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest2002Rules.htm
Gates Millennium Scholarships – As featured above in the scholarship page
http://www.gmsp.org/nominationmaterials/read.dbm?ID=12
Xerox Scholarships for Students
http://www2.xerox.com/go/xrx/about_xerox/about_xerox_detail.jsp
Sports Scholarships and Internships
http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ)
http://www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html
Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary)
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mb/mrphr/jobs/stw.html
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/sk_v6.cfm
FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid scholarships
http://www.finaid.org/
Presidential Freedom Scholarships
http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/
Microsoft Scholarship Program
http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/minority.asp
Wired Scholar Free Scholarship Search
http://www.wiredscholar.com/paying/scholarship_search/pay_scholarship
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Hope Scholarships &Lifetime Credits
http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope/
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students
http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm
Multiple List of Minority Scholarships
http://gehon.ir.miami.edu/financialassistance/Scholarship/black.html
Guaranteed Scholarships
http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/
BOEING scholarships (soma e HBCU connects)
http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/educationrelations/scholarships
Easley National Scholarship Program
http://www.naas.org/senior.htm
Maryland Artists Scholarships
http://www.maef.org/
Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for AA students
in South Florida)
http://www.jackituckfield.org/
Historically Black College & University
Scholarships
http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm
Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students
http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarships.htm
International Students Scholarships &Aid Help
http://www.iefa.org/
College Board Scholarship Search
http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html
Burger King Scholarship Program
http://www.bkscholars.csfa.org/
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Siemens Westinghouse Competition
http://www.siemens-foundation.org
GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds
http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html
College Net’s Scholarship Database
http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index
Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid
http://www.aflcioorg/scholarships/scholar.htm
Federal Scholarships &Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways
from Black Excel
http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm
Scholarship &Financial Aid Help
http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm
Scholarship Links (Ed Finance Group)
http://www.efg.net/link_scholarship.htm
FAFSA on the Web (Your Key Aid Form &Info)
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Aid &Resources for Re-Entry Students
http://www.back2college.com/
Scholarships and Fellowships
http://www.osc.cuny.edu/sep/links.html
Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies
http://www.paralegals.org/Choice/2000west.htm
HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study around the world)
http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/packard_nomination.html
Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities
http://ccmi.uchicago.edu/schl1.html
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INROADS internships
http://www.inroads.org/
ACT-SO BEUROE Olympics of the Mind "Scholarships
http://www.naacp.org/work/actso/act-so.shtml
Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships
http://www.baeo.org/options/priva!telyfinanced.jsp
Science Net Scholarship listing
http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html
Graduate Fellowships for Minorities Nationwide
http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtmlcategory=MINORITIES
RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD
http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html
The Roothbert Scholarship Fund
http://www.roothbertfund.org
University of Washington “Reach UW” Scholarship
http://www.washington.edu/alumni/uwab/uwab_scholapp_2007.pdf
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
THIS BOOK WAS COMPILED TO HELP OUR
STUDENTS IN THEIR PREPARATION FOR
COLLEGE AND THEIR QUEST FOR
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
THE SCHOLARSHIPS LISTED ARE JUST
SOME OF THE MANY THAT HAVE BEEN
AWARDED TO OUR STUDENTS. THESE
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE RENEWED ANNUALLY
THEREFORE, THE CRITERIA IS OFTEN
SOMETIMES CHANGED.
MANY COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND
TECHNICAL SCHOOLS HAVE THEIR OWN
SCHOLARSHIPS. STUDENTS ARE
ENCOURAGED TO INQUIRE AT THE
INSTITUTION OF THEIR CHOICE FOR
AVAILABILITY AND ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS.
THANKS TO ALL FOR THEIR INPUT!
The Guidance Department
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