Scholarships Opportunities
The majority of the following scholarship opportunities are arranged by their deadline
dates. This is not an exhaustive list of opportunities. Students and parents need to
continue to search the web, the community, and individual colleges for scholarships. As
you find new ones, I would be grateful if you would share them with me so that I can
share them with future MCS students.
Happy Search!
Ruth Brakebill
MCS School Counselor
Sites for State and Federal Scholarships
www.fafsa.ed.gov
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
The FAFSA is a required form you must complete and submit before receiving any
financial assistance from a university or the state and federal government. It is the only
means of receiving the HOPE Scholarship. The FAFSA must be done the 2nd semester of
your child’s senior year of high school and each year in college. You will need to file
your yearly income tax before completing the FAFSA form. Because some funds run out,
it is best to file early (mid-March at the latest).
www.state.tn.us/tsac
This site has many links to important information, FAFSA online application,
scholarship searches, and TSAC scholarship applications.
Sites for Private Scholarships
www.fastweb.com
www.freescholarships.com
Various Deadlines
www.elpublishers.com
October Deadlines
Horatio Alger Scholarship
Deadline October 30
For students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity,. Strength of
character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education and a desire
to contribute to society.
www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Open to grades 7 – 12
Deadline will be announced in October at the following address:
www.scholastic.com/artandwritingawards/
November Deadlines
Excellence in 3-D Animation Award
Deadline Nov. 30 and May 31
Amount $1,000
Available to students who create the best animated characters, props, sets, and movie scenes. You must
download the latest ANIMOIDS Program and use it to create a unique animated character, prop, set, or
movie scene.
www.troystudios.com/award.jsp
Guidepost Young Writers Contest
Deadline: November
Amount: $10,000
Write a 1st person story. Open to juniors and seniors.
www.guideposts.com/young_writers_contest.asp
Target
November
Amount: $25,000, $1,000
Active community service volunteers.
www.target/scholarshipamerica.com
The First Freedom Student Competition
Amount: $3,000, $1,500, and $750
National essay contest offering 9th – 12th grade students an opportunity to express their views on religious
freedom, its history, its current importance, and its relevance in their lives.
www.firstfreedom.org/
Veterans’ Tribute Scholarship
Deadline: Nov. 1
Amount: $10,000. $5,000, $3,000
Children and grandchildren, ages 15 – 18, of all U.S. military veterans, active duty, Reserves, and National
Guard.
www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=1589
December Deadlines
AXA Achievement Scholarship in association with US News & World Report
Deadline: December 15
Must demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in a school activity, the
community or workplace.
www.axa-achievement.com
All-Ink.Com College Scholarship
Deadline: December 31
Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Must submit 2 essays
www.all-ink.com/scholarship.html
College-Computers.net Scholarship
Deadline Dec. 31
Amount: $1000
Your thoughts on what will happen with technology over the next 50 years could help you win this cash for
you college education.
www.college-computers.net/scholarship/
Toyota Community Scholars Program
Deadline: December
Ask school counselor for nomination. Based on academics, leadership and community service.
www.toyota.com/communityscholars
Updated January 2008
January Deadlines
Alcoa Foundation
Deadline: January 16
For children of permanent, full time, active U.S.-based Alcoa employees
www.act.org/alcoafoundation
Most Valuable Student
Deadline: January 11
Based on financial need and leadership.
Closest lodge is # 160
www.elks.org
Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Deadline: January 12
Must submit an essay on the meaning of political courage.
www.jfkcontest.org
Sam Walton Community Scholarship
Deadline: January 14, 2008
Selection is based on financial need, academic record, ACT/SAT scores, community/extracurricular
involvement and work experience. Merit and need based.
Applications are available December 1st at you local Walmart or Sam’s Club.
www.walmartfoundation.org
Washington Crossing Foundation Annual National Scholarship Competition
Deadline: January 15
Award based on school/community activities and an essay.
www.gwcf.org
February Deadlines
Hadden Scholarship
Deadline: Feb. 29
Amount: $2,500 to $4,000
The Youth Foundation offers this assistance to financially needy high school seniors with a 3.5 GPA or
higher.
http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/youthfdn
Horace Mann Scholarship Program
Deadline: February 29
Must be a child of a public school employee
Must have a B average and at least a 23 ACT or 1100 SAT
www.horacemann.com
“My Turn” Essay Contest
Deadline: February 1
Submit a 500 – 1000 word essay on a topic of your choice. Merit based
www.kaptest.com/essay
Ned McWherter Scholars Program
Deadline: February 15
Must have unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher
www.state.tn.us/tsac
Optimist International
Deadline: Feb.28
Amount: $5,000, $3,000, $2,000
400 to 500 word essay : I’m Unique Because…”
www.optimist.org/
U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program
Deadline Feb. 29
Amount: $1,000
U.S. Citizen enrolled at a two or four-year institution for Fall can apply to this online program.
www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/studentloans/marketing.cfm
Vegetarian Scholarship Award
Deadline: Feb.: 20
Amount: $5,000
High school seniors who promote vegetarianism and will be attending a U.S. college qualify.
www.vrg.org
Young Epidemiology Scholars (YES) Competition
Deadline: Feb. 4
Amount: $1,000 to $50,000
Investigate the many behavioral, biological, environmental, and social factors that affect health as well as
to identify ways to improve the health of the public. Conduct outstanding research projects that apply
epidemiological methods of analysis to a health-related issue.
www.collegeboard.com/yes/fs/atc.html
March Deadlines
Best Buy Scholarship
Deadline: March
More information and applications available in January at:
www.bestbuy.com (click on Community Relations)
Davidson Fellows
Deadline: March 26
For students who have a passion for what they do and a desire to make a difference, submit an original
piece of work that shows your potential to make a positive contribution to society.
Amount: $10,000 to $50,000
www.ditd.org
Education is Freedom National Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 1 - April 15
GPA between 3.0 and 3.5
Good academic record, work history, and community service
www.educationisfreedom.org
Gail Clay Scholarship Fund
Deadline: Late March
Must be a spouse or child of a full-time, non-exempt employee of the University of Tennessee or other state
supported, public, higher education institution in the East Tennessee Foundation’s 24-county service area.
www.easttennesseefoundation.org
Kohl’s Kids Who Care
Deadline: Mid-March
Applications not available until February 1.
Must be involved in community service. Awards are made at the store, regional, and national levels.
Contact store nearest you for more information.
www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations
LULAC National Scholarship
More than 1,000 scholarships annually awarded to Latino students. Apply through the LULAC council in
your community.
Deadline: March 31
Amount: $200 - $2,000
www.LSNEC.org
National High School Culinary Challenge
Deadline March 3
Amount: $500 – full tuition
Seniors can submit a dinner or dessert recipe in one of three categories. The contest ends with a cook-off
for up to 21 finalists at the J&W Charlotte campus. Entrants do not have to be applicants to Johnson &
Wales or enrolled in high school food service/home economics classes.
www.jwu.edu/admiss/scholarships/sch_cont.htm
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 1
Must have a GPA of 3.5 or GPA of 3.0 and ACT 24
www.state.tn.us/tsac
Rueben Louise Cates Mount and the Junior Service League of Blount County Memorial Scholarship
Fund
Deadline: March 14
Blount County residents only. Must demonstrate financial need, community and/or school activities, and
academic promise. Merit and need based
www.easttennesseefoundation.org
SAMMY Awards
Deadline: March 7
Amount: $7,500
The Milk Mustache of the Year Awards goes to student-athletes who have above-average academic scores
and a passion for community service. Entrants must love milk!
www.whymilk.com
April Deadlines
ABWA Scholarship
Deadline: April 1
Female with a minimum GPA of 2.5, Blount County resident, and 3 letters of recommendation. Applicant
must submit a written biographical statement.
Contact MCS Guidance Office in late February/early March.
American Fire Sprinkler Association
Deadline April 11
Amount: $1,000 – $2,000
www.sprinklernet.org
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Deadline: April 11
Female planning to become a teacher
Contact MCS Guidance Office in March
Everett High School Alumni Scholarship
Deadline: April 20
Must have a parent or grandparent who graduated from Everett High School
Need and academic standing is considered
Contact MCS Guidance Office in early March.
Gordon W. and Agnes P. Cobb
Deadline: April 4
Health-care field
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Merit and need based
Graduate of public or private school in Blount, Loudon, or Knox Counties
www.easttennesseefoundation.org
Signet Classic
Deadline April 22
Amount: $1,000
Write an essay on one of five topics posed for the year’s competition book.
www.penguinputnam.com/static/html/services-academic/essayhome.html
SPAACSE George R. Faenza Scholarship
Deadline April 15
Amount: $1,000
Write an essay on “Why Does the United States Need a Space Program?”
www.spaacse.org
Sparkplug Scholarship
Deadline: April 1
Based on financial need. Contact MCS Guidance Office in the spring.
May Deadlines
Admiral Grace Murray Hopper Scholarship
Women with a minimum 3.5 GPA studying in an accredited engineering program can apply for this
scholarship offered by the Society of Women Engineers
Deadline: May 15
Amount $1,000
www.swe.org
American Legion Scholarship
Student must be dependent of an honorably discharged veteran parent or veteran grandparent and must
submit a copy of veterans DD-214 or similar verification of Federal Service in the Armed Forces.
Applications are in the guidance office.
Deadline May 1
Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarship
Deadline May 31
Every two-year degree granting institution in the United States can nominate two students each yea, so if
you’re heading off to a community college or two-year program, work with your financial aid office to
submit your application. 2.5 + GPA and 100 hours of community service required.
www.coca-colascholars.org
Sallie Mai’s Unmet Need Scholarship
Deadline: May 31
Full-time students whose financial aid packages fall short by $1,000 to $3,800.
www.thesalliemaefund.org
JUNE
Donna Reed Performing Arts Scholarship
Deadline June 1
Submit an audio or video performance of yourself in acting, musical theater, voice, dance, or an instrument.
Amount: $500 - $4,000
www.donnareed.org
Tennessee Baptist Foundation Scholarship
Applicants must be associated with a church belonging to the TN Baptist Foundation, a minimum GPA of
2.0 and ACT of 18.
Deadline: June 13
www.tbfoundation.org
Various Deadlines
Careers and Colleges Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Deadline: varies
www.careersandcolleges.com
Edscholar
For students with a minimum GPA of 3.25 and/or a minimum ACT score of 23, ask for details about
Edscholar scholarships when you contact the admissions office of your selected college.
DECA Scholarships
Amount $1,000
DECA partners with many companies to offer scholarships, including Kmart, Sears, American Express, and
others. If you’re a member of DECA, see your advisor for an application.
www.deca.org/scholarships/
Writers of the Future
Amount: $500 to $4,000
Submit an original work of science fiction or fantasy.
www.writersofthefuture.com/