March Scholarship Deadlines

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1 March Scholarship Deadlines NW MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP 2 - $2,250 -major in one of the following: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Education, International Business, Office Information Systems, Computer Management Systems, Broadcasting, Journalism, Agriculture, Marketing, Management, Computer Science -1 to 2 page essay on Why you want to pursue your selected field and why at NW Missouri? NW MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIPS Charles Hawkins - $650 Karen Hawkins - $450 -should intend to major in Accounting -1 to 2 page essay on why you want to pursue a career in accounting KDOT SOBRIETY ROCKS SCHOLARSHIP 3 - $1,000 -write a song or compose an original score that encourages young people to say NO to underage drinking -3 awards: Best Original Lyrics, Best Original Musical Score and Best Original Song N. CENTRAL KS TECHNICAL COLLEGE AWARDS 40 - $500 -one page essay on educational/career goals DUSA NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS $1,000 -daughter or granddaughter of a career warrant or commissioned officer of the US Army / active, retired, deceased -must display depth of character, leadership, seriousness of purpose, service connection, high academic achievement, financial need KAPLAN/NEWSWEEK MY TURN ESSAY 10 - $1,000 to $5,000 -write a 500-1,000 word essay about a personal experience that has shaped or motivated you as a person

2 LEADING THE FUTURE II SCHOLARSHIP -have thought about your future and your role in helping others once you have received a college degree and become established in a community -500 word essay on this topic required PFIZER EPILEPSY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD 25 - $3,000 -under a doctor s care for epilepsy -good student who participates in activities outside of school AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP -enroll in a welding-related training program -personal statement required including career objectives JEFFERSON COUNTY EDUCATIONAL EXTENSION UNIT COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIPS (JCEEU) 4 - $200 -need 2.5 GPA or above -interview required (7) -must show participation in school and community -must attend a Kansas post-secondary school EDWARD ZAHN AG SCHOLARSHIP (Allen Co CC) -housing, tuition, fees & books for 4 students -must be Ag major with a 2.0 GPA or better -must live at the Zahn house -must dedicate a minimum of 20 hours/week to farm duties EAGLE SCOUT OF THE YEAR (Am. Legion) 1 - $10,000 and 3 - $2,500 -must be an active, registered member of the Boy Scouts -Obviously, you must be an Eagle Scout -must be at least 15 years old by the time of selection -demonstrate citizenship in church, school, Scouting, and community DONNA REED PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS 3 - $4,000 -application forms and guidelines: or see Mr. McFarland

3 DELTA CHI/JAMES KOMATZ SCHOLARSHIP (KSU) 1 - $250 -must have 3.0 GPA or better -show scholarship, leadership, service, involvement MO WESTERN COMPUTER SCIENCE/MATH SCHOLARSHIPS 20 - $3125 -must have computer science or math interest -need 25 ACT composite or 28 ACT in Science -must have 3.0 GPA or better CAREERS IN AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP 50 - $1,000 -major in livestock production, crop production or a closely related field -based on: scholastic achievement, leadership in agriculture, and a perceived ability to contribute to agriculture in the future MG JAMES URSANO SCHOLARSHIP FUND amount varies -children or Army soldiers on active duty, retired or deceased while on active duty or after retirement -maintain a 2.0 GPA Mar. 2 Mar. 3/4 Mar. 4/11 MARINE CORP. SCHOLARSHIP $500 - $10,000 -must show need (family adjusted gross $65,000 or less) -must be a dependent of a marine BUTLER COUNTY CC HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS DAY 9:00 to 1:00 See Mr. McFarland for more details BAKER UNIVERSITY PREVIEW DAYS -to register call Admissions: FORT SCOTT CC ACADEMIC PREVIEW SESSIONS 1:00 2:30 pm Mar.11: Agriculture and Vocational Programs Mar. 4: Business, Education, Math, Science, Social

4 Science, Fine Arts: Art, History, Literature, Music, Theatre Mar. 4 DISCOVER BETHANY COLLEGE DAY -free charter bus from Topeka, if you want -see Mr. McFarland for more details Mar. 5 KANSAS SOCIETY OF C.P.A. S 10 - $500 to $1,300 -must attend a Kansas college and have a high? ACT/SAT score -must major in Accounting -test scores to be sent by this date / application due Apr. 16 Mar. 9 AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY EDUCATION FUND amount varies -children of Air Force soldiers on active duty, retired or deceased while on active duty or after retirement -maintain a 2.0 GPA Mar. 9 KANSAS CERTIFIED CROP ADVISOR SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 -major in agronomy, crop science, ag engineering, or a related field -be self motivated, good academics, good school/community citizen Mar. 9 KANSAS GRAIN AND FEED ASSOCIATION -2 letters of reference required with application Mar. 9 SAMMY AWARD SCHOLAR ATHLETES 25 - $7,500 -based on: Academics - 35% Athletics - 35% Leadership - 15% Community Service - 10% Milk Experience - 5% -apply online at: EXPERIENCE OTTAWA DAY -explore Ottawa and get the college overnight experience in the dorm

5 2 NAVAL WEATHER SERVICE ASSOC. SCHOLARSHIPS $500 to $2,000 be planning to go into a career field of Meteorology, Oceanography, or Aerospace Engineering 5 E.C. HALLBECK & VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS $500 to $4,000 -be a child or grandchild of an active, retired or deceased member of the American Postal Workers Union -must have 2.0 GPA or above THE CARDONORS.COM SCHOLARSHIP 1 - $500 every 3 months -must have 3.0 GPA or above -be a student in good standing -online application: BEN KAPLAN S POWER OF FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP 10 - $1, word essay required INDEPENDENCE CC HONORS SCHOLARSHIP 10 - $5,000 -must have 3.5 GPA or better -must send letter of application 5 KACRAO QUALITY LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP -must have 3.25 GPA or higher -must have 22 ACT or higher -1 page essay required: Why you deserve a quality leadership award 5 5 HIGHLAND MATH/SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP Tuition and books -19 or above on ACT for Math and Science -3.0 GPA or above -take at least 3 Sciences and 3 Maths in High School SARAH ELIZABETH KLENKE MEMORIAL TEACHING SCHOLARSHIP -must be pursuing education as a major or career

6 -must have participation in ROTC or a team sport -essay required: Why you are interested in Education 5 SEN. ROBERT J. DOLE PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD -must have shown involvement in public and community service 5 FORGET ME NOT SCHOLARSHIP FUND -consideration of: leadership qualities, community involvement, work experience, honors/awards, club/organizations, academics & $$ need Mar. 23 ALVIN COX MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 6 - $600 -essay required: reason for attending college, reason why you believe you deserve this award, rundown of community service involvement Mar. 26 LOREN MALL LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP (KSU) -grades, ACT/SAT scores, school and community activities and leadership roles will all be considered -no obligation to join Delta Sigma Phi Mar. 27 Mar. 29 DELTA SIGMA PHI SCHOLARSHIP (KSU) -outstanding in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service -no commitment to Delta Sigma Phi KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS -entry deadline for the KAB student seminar -entry fee $12 actual date of seminar is April 5, 2005 Mar. 30 ASHLEY MARIE EASTERBROOK INTERNET SCHOLARSHIP FUND 1 - $1,500 -GPA between 3.50 and 3.74

7 -should have involvement in organizations/activities that help other students improve the quality of their lives -500 word essay required Mar. 30 PROM WISHES SCHOLARSHIP 1 - $5,000 and 10 - $1,000 -must have 3.5 GPA or higher -essay required: How I have made an impact on my local community -apply online at Mar. 31 A. PATRICK CHARNON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $1,500-2 to 4 page essay required: How community service has impacted you, and how you plan to embody Pat Charnon s values of compassion, tolerance, generosity and respect Mar. 31 DAVE/DOVETTA WILSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND $1,000 -active participant in community or religious activities -demonstrate financial need -$20 fee required -apply online at: Mar. 31 Mar. 31 NELNET KANSAS SCHOLARSHIPS 4 - $500 -apply at AMERICAN LEGION BOYS STATE - registration deadline - actual dates are June 10 June 16, 2007