2014-2015 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION Abbott & Fenner Scholarship Program AEA Educational Foundation Scholarship Program Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) “Aspiring Animation Professional” Scholarship Program “Aspiring Fashion Professional” Scholarship Program Athnet Sports Recruiting Scholarship AXA Achievement Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants will award up to $1,000 to a winner for their scholarship program. Students will need to submit an essay (500-1000 words) on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of their website: www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm. This scholarship is open to Seniors and Juniors. Full details are available on their website. The AEA Educational Foundation has awarded more than $1.5 million to students seeking careers in the aircraft electronics and aviation maintenance industry. Number scholarships are available and range from $1,000 to more than $35,000. For full details and deadlines, please visit http://www.aea.net/educationalfoundation/scholarships.asp. *Applications will be available in October 2014 In an effort to provide an outlet for teenagers to express their thoughts about Alzheimer’s disease and to engage the younger generation in this cause, AFA is pleased to offer the AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship. Beginning in 2014, scholarship awards to deserving college-bound students will be a $5,000 scholarship to the winner; and $2,500 and $1,000 scholarships to the first and second runners-up, respectively. Additionally, seven $500 scholarships will be awarded for Honorable Mention. Applicants must submit an autobiography and write a 1,200 to 1,500 word essay on the questions presented on the website. For full details and the essay questions, please visit www.afateens.org/about_new.html. The APIASF General Scholarship and the Gates Millennium Scholars Program is available for Asian American and Pacific Islander students enrolling in a college or university in Fall 2015. For more information and to apply for the APIASF General Scholarship, please visit https://secure.apiasf.org/. Deadline is January 9, 2015. For more information and to apply for the Gates Millennium Scholars Program, please visit https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/2bfd8f53-40aa-4705-9f8bd92d972e59df . Deadline is January 14, 2015. AnimationCareerReview.com is offering high school seniors the opportunity to win a $1,000 scholarship. This will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Please visit, http://www.animationcareerreview.com/ to find eligibility information along with the online application. The scholarship will be on the right side of the page. “Aspiring Fashion Professional” Scholarship Program offers a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Please visit, http://www.fashion-schools.org/ for more information. The scholarship is located at the bottom of the page. Athnet Sports Recruiting is offering a $1,000 scholarship to future college students who played sports at the high school level. Current high school seniors are eligible to apply if they will be attending college next school year. For information about how to apply, please visit http://www.athleticscholarships.net/scholarship-contest.htm One $10,000 recipient in each state plus 10 national winners are selected from Deadline is June 15, 2015 Deadline is April 1, 2015 Deadline is February 15, 2015 Deadline is January 9, 2015 (APIASF) & January 14, 2015 (Gates) Deadline is June 1, 2015 Deadline is June 1, 2015 Deadline is June 1, 2015 Deadline is this group to receive an additional $15,000 each. Some of the remarkable accomplishments of past AXA Achievers include: setting up a food bank in their community; designing a curriculum to get kids interested in science; founding a nonprofit organization for young people that encourages community service and civic involvement. Please visit https://us.axa.com/axafoundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html for additional information and to apply. The BURGER KING Scholars program has awarded more than 17,000 scholarships to high school students, BURGER KING employees and their children. Scholarship grants range from $1,000-$50,000 and are awarded based on GPA, work experience, extracurricular activities and/or community service. For more information, please visit http://www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram December 15, 2014 CREATE Foundation Scholarships Please visit http://www.createfoundation.com/page.aspx?id=51 to see information on various area scholarships and download applications. Deadlines vary Christopher L. Robinson/ Stacy Coleman Memorial Scholarship This scholarship award is sponsored by the members of Chapter 79, U.S. Army Special Forces Association. SFC Christopher L. Robinson was a resident of Brandon, MS and a member of 2/20th Special Forces Battalion. SFC Robinson was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2006. Col Stacy Coleman was also a resident of Brandon, Ms and was the Commander of 2/20th Special Forces Battalion in Afghanistan. Col Coleman was accidentally killed upon his return home from Afghanistan. Applicants must be a high school senior with ties to the Deadline is March 2, 2015 Scholarship BK McLamore Foundation Deadline is December 15, 2014 state of Mississippi. An essay entitled, “What Patriotism Means to Me,” in 500 words or less, will be submitted along with an application. Applications may be picked up in the counseling office or downloaded from the THS Guidance website http://tpsd.schoolwires.net/Page/1466 Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships The NSDAR awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of degrees in diverse disciplines including history, law, nursing, and education. The DAR Scholarship Committee awards scholarships to qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, sex or national origin. All multi-year scholarships, typically renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive years of attendance at an accredited college or university in the United States. The only exception is the American Indian Scholarship that is available for students pursuing vocational training. For an application and a listing of all the scholarships offered, please visit http://www.dar.org/nationalsociety/scholarships. Applications can also be picked up in the counseling office. Deadline is February 15, 2015 Davidson Fellows Scholarship The Davidson Fellows Scholarship awards $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 scholarships to extraordinary young people, 18 and under, who have completed a significant piece of work. Application categories are Mathematics, Science, Literature, Music, Technology, Philosophy and Outside the Box. Davidson Fellows are honored every year in Washington, D.C. with Congressional meetings and a special reception. For full details, visit www.davidsongifted.org/Fellows/. Deadline is February 11, 2015 Do Something Scholarship Looking for money to pay for school? Apply for a Do Something Scholarship! Most scholarship programs focus on the best students, or the all-star athletes, Do Something Scholarships recognize and reward the teens who are social action leaders in their community. Visit www.dosomething.org/scholarships to find information and deadlines for scholarships. Deadlines Vary GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program This national program awards college scholarships to high school seniors who embody the characteristics of President Ronald Reagan at school, in the community, in the workplace, and at home. They are looking for students who exhibit leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. To apply, visit www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships. Deadline is January 8, 2015 Get2College Scholarship Competition The Get2College Scholarship Competition is a $1000 scholarship for graduating high school seniors. Applicants must submit an application and an essay on this topic: “you have been invited to give a speech at your high school graduation. Give us your script.” The essay should be no more than 500 words. Applications may be picked up in the counseling office, downloaded from the THS guidance website, or students may apply online at http://get2college.org/. Deadline is December 15, 2014 Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program Every year, Kohl's recognizes and rewards young volunteers (ages 6-18) across the country for their amazing contributions to their communities. This year, Kohl's will award more than 2,200 kids with over $440,000 in scholarships and prizes. To be eligible, the student must meet the following criteria as of March 15, 2014: Must be between the ages of 6 and 18 and not yet a high school graduate, Actions must be described in detail and should document efforts above and beyond what is expected of a child his or her age, Volunteer efforts must have occurred in the last year, and Winners are chosen based on the project, benefits and outcome. This year, more than 2,200 kids will be recognized with over $440,000 in scholarships and prizes. Store Winners will receive a $50 Kohl’s Gift Card. Regional Winners will each be awarded a $1,000 scholarship for post-secondary education. National Winners will each be awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships for post-secondary education and Kohl's. For full details, please visit http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/index.asp Nomination period begins January 2015 Luckyday Scholarship Program The University of Mississippi Luckyday scholarship is based on both academic accomplishments and remaining financial obligations after grants and scholarships have been calculated. Scholarships range from $2,000-$5,000 per year. Students who receive the Luckyday Scholarship participate in the Luckyday Success Program, which provides mentoring, tutoring, networking, and leadership opportunities. In order to receive consideration, all interested students should submit an application to the University as well as select the Luckyday option when completing the University of Mississippi’s Entering Freshman Scholarship Application. For more information, call 662-915-6493 or visit the website at http://www.olemiss.edu/studentaffairs/luckyday. Deadline is January 15, 2015 Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians (Davis G. Hall, M.D. Memorial Scholarship) The Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians Foundation Board of Trustees established the David G. Hall, M.D. Memorial Scholarship to award scholarships to seniors in schools across Mississippi interested in pursuing a career in the field of medicine. For contest rules, judging criteria and applications go to www.msafp.org/scholarship. Each student that meets the criteria should submit an application, along with his/her 500-word essay titled, “The Family Physician: Providing Your Medical Home.” The essay should “Describe the impact of a Family Physician in your life or the life of your family and/or the role of the Family Physician in your community. In what ways do Family Physicians strengthen the various aspects of the community?” Applications may be picked up in the counseling office or Deadline is March 6, 2015 downloaded from http://tpsd.schoolwires.net/Page/1466 Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program (METP) The Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program (METP) is a collaboration between The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) and Mississippi State University (MSU) to attract top-performing students to become teachers using one of the most valuable scholarships ever offered in the state. Our goal is to train new secondary English and mathematics teachers for Mississippi. Each METP fellow makes a five-year commitment to teach at a Mississippi public school after graduation. Both universities will accept up to 20 fellows each fall (10 math and 10 English). To learn more about scholarship benefits and to apply online go to www.metp.org. NFIB Young This scholarship was created to recognize young people who have Entrepreneur demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and initiative. The scholarships are valued between $1,000 & $10,000. The NFIB Young Entrepreneur program was Foundation established to raise awareness among the nation’s youth of the critical role that private enterprise and entrepreneurship play in the building of America. For more information and to apply, please visit www.NFIB.com/YEA Nissan North America, Inc. provides scholarship funds for applications that will Nissan attend a Mississippi public two year college or public four year college. Scholarship Applicants must have a min GPA of 2.5 and an ACT score of 20. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need. For full details and to apply, please visit https://www.ms.gov/sfa/nissanEntry.jsp Deadline is Dec 1, 2014 Deadline is Dec. 18, 2014 Application dates are Jan. 1March 1, 2015 To encourage academic excellence and community responsibility among high school students, PHADA has implemented a scholarship program for graduating seniors who are preparing to enter college. PHADA will award three (3) scholarships to deserving youth currently residing in a PHADA member agency. For detailed application and eligibility information, please visit www.phada.org. Ronald Reagan Student Leaders exemplify, inside and outside the classroom, President Reagan’s vision and destiny to lead and serve. They thrive in extracurricular activities and pursue leadership roles to make a positive difference in their school, community, and on the job. Scholars are conscientious about their studies and earnestly pursue academic achievement. Their initiative, imagination, and innovation will play a significant role as our country tackles the problem of tomorrow. For more information and to register, please visit http://www.reaganfoundation.org/ronald-reagan-student-leaderaward.aspx. Full-time students under the age of 23 who are unmarried dependents of active or retired military personnel are eligible. Student must be at least a high school senior with 3.0 GPA. Winners receive a $1500 scholarship so go to www.militaryscholar.org for more information. Deadline is January 30, 2015 Spokeo Scholarships Spokeo’s website offers listings of various student scholarships. Please visit, Deadlines vary Straight Forward StraightForward Media offers 6 different scholarships to a wide variety of students every year. Each of the scholarship programs is open to both American and international students, and they offer scholarships to attendees of four-year Public Housing Authorities Directors Association Ronald Reagan Student Leader Awards Scholarship for Military Children http://www.spokeo.com/scholarship/list Deadline is December 19, 2014 The 2015 Program will open December 15, 2014 Deadlines vary colleges, two-year and community colleges, vocational and technical schools. $500 scholarships will be awarded. Apply online at http://www.outlawstudent.com/college-scholarships/ Student-View The Student-View Scholarship is a unique opportunity for high school seniors. It is open to all students regardless of academic achievement or financial need. Scholarship Student Insights will award one (1) individual prize of a $4,000 scholarship, Program two (2) individual prize of a $1,000 scholarship, and Eight (8) individual prizes of $500 scholarships each. There is no minimum SAT or ACT score, no minimum grade point average, no lengthy time-consuming paperwork, and no essays. Simply complete a 15-25 minute online survey about local colleges. You will then be automatically entered into a random drawing for a scholarship award. To complete the essay go to www.student-view.com. Tupelo Elvis This $5000 scholarship is available to all Mississippi residents who are enrolled Presley Fan as a high school senior graduating in 2015. Applicants must be attending a college or university, but are not required to enroll in a music program. For Club complete details and to download an application, please visit http://www.tupeloelvisfanclub.com/scholarships.html. Applications are also available in the counseling office or can be downloaded from the THS Guidance webpage. Zinch.com presents “3 Sentence Essay”. Write three sentences on essay topic. Zinch $1000 scholarships offered weekly. www.zinch.com Scholarship The deadline is April of each year. Check website for exact dates. Deadline is February 14, 2015