Barbara Goleman Senior High School Scholarship Bulletin February 2, 2015 WHAT'S INSIDE

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1 Barbara Goleman Senior High School Scholarship Bulletin February 2, 2015 WHAT'S INSIDE Private Scholarships Essay Contests Institutional Scholarships On the Internet Check out ConnectEdu SCHOLARSHIPS AS OF 2/1/15 Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to announce that the scholarship program will be continued for Our winners from the past two years are posted on our scholarship website. AWARD VALUE: $1,000 Please visit our website at Deadline: June 15, 2015 Actuarial Diversity Scholarship - Also found in Connect EDU For minority students pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession. Deadline: May 4, 2015 Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math, and Science (AHETEMS) Scholarship Program The Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math, and Science (AHETEMS) Scholarship Program is designed to enhance and achieve the potential of Latino students pursuing degrees in engineering, math and science. Merit-based and need-based scholarships are awarded to deserving Latino/a high school graduating seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students who demonstrate both significant motivation and aptitude for a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. Awards are: $1,000-$5,000 Deadline: April 1, 2015

2 AFA Teens for Alzheimer s Awareness Scholarship Seniors who plan to enter a 4-year college or university. 1,200 to 1,500 word Essay: "How has Alzheimer s disease changed or impacted your life? What have you learned about yourself, your family and/or your community in the face of coping with Alzheimer s disease?" More information at: Awards of $250, $500 & $5,000 Deadline: February 15, 2015 AICPA Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students - Also found in Connect EDU The AICPA Minority Scholarship awards outstanding minority students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into the profession. Funding is provided by the AICPA Foundation, with contributions from the New Jersey Society of CPAs and Robert Half International. For four decades, this program has provided over $14.6 million in scholarships to approximately 8,000 accounting scholars. Additional Information: Deadline: April 1, 2015 Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Scholarship This scholarship was created to fill a void in education funding. Its mission is to provide financial support to individuals and organizations engaged in lifelong learning. Deadline: April 15, 2015 AmeriCorps Opportunities Some Benefits You Feel, Other Benefits are Real. Perhaps the first and biggest benefit people get from volunteering is the satisfaction of incorporating service into their lives and making a difference in their community and country. The intangible benefits alone such as pride, satisfaction and accomplishment are worthwhile reasons to serve. AmeriCorps programs do more than move communities forward; they serve their members by creating jobs and providing pathways to opportunity for young people entering the workforce. AmeriCorps places thousands of young adults into intensive service positions where they learn valuable work skills, earn money for education, and develop an appreciation for citizenship. To learn more about the AmeriCorps Experience, please go to: AmeriCorps State and National: American Chemical Society Scholarships Offering a maximum of $3,000 per year. To be considered a candidate, students should meet the following criteria: African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American, Indian; U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.; full-time student at an accredited college, university, or community college; high academic achievers in chemistry or science, (Grade Point Average 3.0, "B" or better); able to demonstrate evidence of financial need according to FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the Student Aid Report (SAR) form; a graduating high school senior, college freshman, sophomore or junior intending to or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science and planning a career in the chemical sciences or chemical technology. For more information go to: ACS Scholarship Program Deadline: March 1, 2015 American Fire Extinguisher Scholarship Program The AFSA Scholarship Contest is open to high school seniors in the United States who plan to further their education at a college/university or certified trade school in the United States. The scholarship is not based on financial need. Relatives of AFSA staff or board members may not enter. You must be a high

3 school senior during the school year who will attend a college/university or trade school in the United States starting with the fall 2015 semester. Requirements: All applicants must read the "Fire Sprinkler Essay" (pdf) or (html) (approximately 3,000 words) about automatic fire sprinklers and take a ten-question multiple-choice test. This is an open-book test and you may print out the paper beforehand for reference during testing. For each question answered correctly, students will receive one (1) entry into a drawing for one of ten $2,000 scholarships. For each question answered incorrectly, you will be given one more chance at the end of the exam to answer those questions correctly. For more information, please go to: Deadline: April 1, 2015 American Legion Legacy Scholarship Through The American Legion Legacy Scholarship, the Legion works to ensure children of U.S. service members who died on or after Sept. 11, 2001, receive equal opportunities in their pursuit of higher learning. The Legacy Scholarship Fund awarded nearly $72,000 in scholarships to children of U.S. military personnel who died on active duty. Donations are welcome and greatly needed, as college costs rise and conflicts escalate overseas. More information Application: Deadline: April 15, 2015 ANS Incoming Freshman Scholarship ANS Incoming Freshman Scholarships are awarded to graduating high-school seniors who have enrolled, full-time, in college courses and are pursuing a degree in nuclear engineering or have the intent to pursue a degree in nuclear engineering. ANS will give a maximum of four Incoming Freshman Scholarships annually. Each award is $1000. The Scholarships are awarded based on an applicant s high school academic achievement, freshman college courses enrolled in, quality and content of 500-word essay, letters of recommendation by counselors and/or teachers, and other information. Deadline: April 1, 2015 APS Scholarship for Minority Undergraduates Physics Major 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 $2,000-3,000 Deadline: February 14, 2015 Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship The Automotive Hall of Fame serves as administrator to over $20,000 in combined college scholarships annually. The applicant must indicate a sincere interest in an automotive related career. The program has specific scholarships for incoming freshmen and upper-level undergraduate students. All of the scholarships are based on financial needs and with the usual minimum GPA requirement of 3.0. To be eligible for a scholarship you must: Submit a completed application form indicating a sincere interest in an automotive career. Provide an official transcript of all academic work. Submit two letters of recommendation supporting your automotive interests. Submit a letter of acceptance for an associate, bachelor, or master s program.

4 Be accepted at an accredited college, university or trade school within the United States at the time of application. Students attending a technical training school may also apply (trade school should equal a two-year associate program). Student must be a United States citizen or in the United States on a Student Visa. Must be enrolled full-time. Must have 3.0 GPA or higher. For more information, please visit their website at: Click here to download the 2015 Scholarship Application Deadline: Entries must be postmarked between Feb 1 and June 30. B. Davis Scholarship General Information The generosity of our site sponsors have allowed us to offer a scholarship to help the students who visit our site. The winner(s) of this scholarship will be notified by and their name(s) will be shown on this site. This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post-secondary institution. There is no age restriction Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and next This is not an academic scholarship but we would like to know your current academic standing Application Procedure To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic below: Your submissions must be sent to us by at awards@studentawardsearch.com Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss whether you believe you possess some or all of these qualities, and describe an experience where you developed and/or demonstrated some or all of these traits. For more information, please go to their website at: AWARD VALUE: $1,000 DEADLINE: May 25, 2015 Big Sun Scholarship The Big Sun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Amount of Award - $ the successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post-secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution. Please visit our website at to learn how to apply. Deadline: June 19, 2015 Buick Achievers Scholarship Be high school seniors, high school graduates, or current postsecondary undergraduate students. They must plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at a U.S. based accredited four-year college or university for the entire academic year. Proprietary and online schools are not eligible. They must also plan to major in a course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology or select Design and Business related programs of study. See the list of eligible majors. Applicants must also demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries using these areas of study and be U.S. citizens and have permanent residence in the United States 100 Buick Achievers National Scholarships of up to $25,000 per year, available for four years, and one additional year for those entering a five-year engineering program. Interested students can begin the electronic application process by clicking on the Register as an Applicant. For more information, please go to: Deadline: February 27, 2015.

5 Chair Scholars Foundation Scholarship National Program Available to students in every state in the continental U.S., the National Scholarship Program provides eligible high school seniors and college undergrads up to $20,000 for tuition to attend the college or university of their choice. Florida Program The Florida Scholarship Program is available to 7th to 11th grade students attending public school in all Florida counties. These awards provide tuition for college or vocational school with Florida Prepaid Tuition Scholarships. To date, 502 scholarship have been awarded. Call for information: For more information, please go to: Deadline: April 15, 2015 Children of Divorce Scholarship On behalf of Ayo and Iken PLC, I would like to inform you of a new scholarship opportunity available for high school seniors. We are offering two $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors. The deadline for scholarship submissions is May 1st, 2015 and we would like to spread awareness of this great opportunity for students. It would be a great help for students if you could let the guidance counselors in Duval County know about this opportunity so they can inform their students and list this up on any relevant websites for them. This is the link to our scholarship information page: myfloridalaw.com/children-of-divorcescholarship-ayo-iken/ Deadline: May 1 st, 2015 Christopher s Annual Poster Contest You Can Make a Difference Posters must include the statement You can make a difference and illustrate the idea that one person can change the world for the better. Each poster must be the work of one student. The poster concept and design and any photos or artwork used must be the original work of the student entering. $100-1,000 High School Students Deadline: February 18th, 2015 The College STEPS Program The College STEPS Scholarship Sweepstakes allows any current U.S. Resident who is a high school senior during the school year, who graduates from high school in 2015 and who enrolls in the College STEPS Program $1000 to each of 100 winners. Monthly drawings starting in July Final Deadline is August 13, 2015 Cooperative Living Organization Scholarships Low Cost Housing for incoming University of Florida and Santa Fe Community College students. Information and application at: Low-cost housing

6 Deadline: Ongoing Common Knowledge Scholarships Developed and administered at Nova Southeastern University, the Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation (CKSF) awards scholarships to students through Internet-based quiz competitions. CKSF reward students for demonstrating what they know. There is no essay writing or long applications to complete. Students receive scholarship awards based on common knowledge and basic education curricula. Students in grades 9 12 (must live in Broward, Dade, of Monroe County) can go on line and register to compete at Deadlines varies Daughters of the American Revolution National Society The NSDAR awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of an undergraduate degree in one of the following areas: history, political science, economics, government or nursing. 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 information about their various scholarships, go to their website at: Deadline varies according to major chosen. Davidson Fellows Scholarship Under the age of 18 who have completed a significant piece of work aimed at improving the lives of others in the areas of science, technology, mathematics, music, literature, philosophy and outside the box. US citizen or permanent resident. Student should review the website and applications for complete details, FAQ's, and submission instructions The Davidson Fellows Scholarship awards $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 scholarships to extraordinary young people under the age of 18 who have completed a significant piece of work. Deadline: February 11, 2015 Ed Bradley/ Ken Kashiwahara Scholarships Open to full-time students who are pursuing careers in radio and television news. Deadline: May, 2015 Edison Scholars Program Open Now Deadline: February 1, 2015 The Edison Scholars Program, sponsored by Edison International, is offering aspiring scientists, mathematicians and engineers scholarships to pursue their education at a four-year colleges or universities. Graduating high school seniors who show potential for success in college and have financial need are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. Eligible students must live in or attend a public or private high school in areas serviced by Southern California Edison (SCE) or attend an eligible high school in the designated area surrounding SCE s San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). Thirty renewable scholarships of $10,000/year up to $40,000 or the attainment of a bachelor s degree will be awarded. Detailed information, a list of eligible high schools, and an online application can be found at

7 ESA Foundation Computer and Video Scholarship Program For minority and female students majoring in a field related to computer and video game arts. Deadline: May, 2015 ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship Program Seniors. African American or Hispanic. Academic Achievement. Leadership skills or community service in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics. Minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA. For more information, go to: Award: $5,000 Deadline: April 7, 2015 FAEDS William J. English Scholarship Program Senior who is a resident of Florida. US Citizen. Minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average. Planning to attend an accredited Florida public or private college and planning to major in computer science and/or information technology related field. Application available at: Award: Computer $3,000 Science or Related Field Deadline: February 15, 2015 Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund FEEA has awarded more than $7 million in college scholarships exclusively to civilian federal and postal employees and their family members. Awards: More than 400 students from across 26 regions will win scholarships ranging from $250 to $2,500. Who is Eligible? Current civilian federal and postal employees with at least three years of federal service, their children and spouses Dependent applicants may first apply as high school seniors Dependents must be full-time students; employees may be part-time Enrolled (or plan to enroll) in an accredited post-secondary school Course of study that leads to a two-year, four-year or graduate degree 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale For more information, please visit their website at: Deadline: Applications are available January - March each year. Fleet Reserve Association Scholarships FRA is proud to support America s future leaders by awarding more than $90,000 annually in scholarships to deserving students. Awardees are selected based on financial need, academic standing, character, and leadership qualities. FRA scholarships are awarded to FRA members, their spouses, children, and grandchildren. For more information, please visit their website at: Deadline: April 15, 2015 Florida Engineering Society Scholarships The Florida Engineering Society, an organization of approximately 3,800 engineers practicing throughout the state of Florida, is pleased to offer a scholarship program for graduating seniors interested in pursuing engineering careers. Six scholarships of $2,250 are being funded by the state organization, with additional scholarships, in an amount to be determined, funded by our local Miami chapter. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Be a high school senior. Have been enrolled in one semester and will graduate form a FL school. Be a citizen of the United States at the time of application. G Have at least a 3.5 grade point average based on a 4.0 scale.

8 Attain a minimum test score on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), or the American College Testing Program (ACT). The minimum scores, listed on page two are used as a minimum threshold level, with actual test scores being weighted into the scoring process. Enroll in an engineering program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Certified transcript must be included with the application. Official lb & AP test score sheet must be included with the application Download application from the FES website, There are a number of different scholarships being offered. Deadline: February 13, 2015 Ford Salute to Education Must be a Senior; weighted GPA of 3.0 or above; participation in at least one school organization/activity or one area of community service; legal resident in the US and Miami-Dade County. Leadership, achievement, character, financial need, and the individual s use of these traits in service to his or her school and the community are also given consideration. May apply in ONE of the following 4 categories: Athletics, Arts (Foreign Language, Language Arts, Performing Arts and Visual Arts) Leadership/Service, and Science. 100 recipients receive $1,500 and is to be used ONLY FOR TUITION AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL RELATED FEES. (There will be 11 recipients per category, each receiving a scholarship of $1,000.). Apply online at and create a username and password. You may edit your application until the deadline of February 2, You must print a copy of the application for your records. You also must print and fill out the Application Verification Form and obtain the necessary signature from the CAP Advisor. Deadline: February 2, 2015 Friends of 440 Scholarship The purpose of Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund is to aid dependents of workers who are injured in the course and scope of their employment and receive benefits under the Florida Workers' Compensation Law and who reside or whose accident occurred in the State of Florida. Applicants must not be related directly or indirectly to any member of the Board of Directors. Furthermore, dependents of individuals who primarily engage in the operation and/or administration of the Florida Workers' Compensation Law are eligible to receive the scholarship on a statewide basis. This scholarship is intended to aid students who lack the economic ability to continue education beyond high school or to further their college education. Applications must be submitted no later than February 28th of the year the scholarship is to be awarded. Seniors must have a parent/guardian who has been injured at work and is receiving benefits under the Florida Worker's Compensation Law; minimum 2.7 weighted GPA; copy of parents 2014 tax return; official high school transcript. For more information and the application please go to: Award: $6,000 Deadline: February 28, 2015 Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship 9th-12th grade high school, college, or graduate student including adult students. Legal resident of the U.S. Currently in school or planning to start school within the next 12 months. Essay. Financial need is not considered. The selection of the winner is based primarily on the quality of the submitted personal statement. Application must be completed online: Deadline for spring competition: July 31, 2015 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program Open Now Deadline: January 8, 2015 or when 25,000 applications have been received The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program, sponsored by The Ronald Reagan Foundation and GE, is offering $10,000 scholarships to high school seniors in the United States. The GE-Reagan

9 Foundation Scholarship Program is open to students who demonstrate the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship similar to those exhibited by President Ronald Reagan. Like President Reagan, candidates use the formative experiences of their youth to lead, serve, and pursue a life of purpose and significance, both individually and for their communities. Renewable scholarships are offered for full-time study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States. For more information, visit Only the first 25,000 applications will be accepted. Gloria and Joseph Mattera National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children Year: Entering or enrolled in college or other types of post-secondary programs, high school dropouts or potential dropouts Award: 100 awards of $150-$500 Eligibility: Migrant youth who have the potential and the desire to further their education to achieve their personal and career goals. Recent history of movement for agricultural employment - priority will be given to currently interstate migrant youth. Have scholastic potential, financial need, enrolled in or accepted at an accredited public or private college, technical or vocational school, or a dropout or a potential dropout from high school who shows promise of ability to continue schooling. Notes: Applicants must submit a copy of the their current or most recent Migrant Education Program Certificate of Eligibility (COE). Students may reapply annually but are limited to one award per 12 month period. Deadline: April 15 th, 2015 GO! Volunteer abroad scholarship GO! Overseas is proud to support international volunteers through our GO! Volunteer Abroad Scholarship program. Anyone participating in a volunteer program abroad is eligible to apply for the GO! Volunteer Abroad Scholarship. Scholarships are awarded each year. The scholarship is awarded based on the creativity and analytical thinking displayed through writing samples and/or video submissions. Award: Several $1,000 awards For more information please go to: Deadline: Vary Happily Ever After: Stuck at Prom Contest Contest will reward students for their creativity and originality in creating or accessorizing prom formalwear with duct tape. Awards: $500-$5000 Ages Photos and entries must be received by May 23, 2015 Hispanic Scholarship Fund The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is the nation's preeminent organization supporting Hispanic higher education. Founded in 1975 as a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization, HSF's vision is to strengthen the country by advancing college education among Hispanic Americans. In support of its mission to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees, HSF provides the Latino community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country. For more information on available scholarships, please go to: Deadline: Various deadlines based on the scholarship ISA Educational Foundation Scholarships ISA Educational Foundation Scholarships are awarded to college or university students who demonstrate outstanding potential for long-range contribution to the fields of automation and control. The scholarship

10 awards support tuition and related expenses and research activities and initiatives. For more information, please visit their website at: Deadline: February 15, 2015 Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Through its Education and Leadership Development Program, the Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $24,000/four years to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice. Eligibility To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must: Be a graduating, minority high school senior; Plan to attend an accredited and approved four year institution within the United States; Show leadership potential; Demonstrate a dedication to community service; Present evidence of financial need; Be a United States citizen; A minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21; and Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4 year College when applying for the scholarship. Application Components The required components of the Jackie Robinson Foundation application are: A completed and submitted online application; One (1) letter of recommendation submitted online only SAT or ACT scores sent to the Foundation directly from the testing agencies. The Foundation s college codes are: SAT 4248/ACT: You will need to have a copy of your SAT or ACT scores and your latest high school transcript in order to complete the questions on the online application. Mailing Materials We will not accept the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship application or supporting documents via mail, or fax. Applications and letters of recommendation will only be accepted via our online application program. Verification Applicants invited to interview with one of the regional committees will be required to bring copies of the documents listed below to the interview. Official high school transcript Proof of U.S. citizenship Student Aid Report Go to for application and information. Deadline: February 15, 2015 Jewish Educational Loan Fund The JELF is offering interest free loans that will help to provide the final dollars that bridge the gap between a student s total finance resources and the cost of attending school. Students must be citizens or legal residents of the United States and be a part of the Jewish community. You can find more information by going to their website at: Submission Deadline: April 30, 2015 Johnson Scholarship Foundation The Johnson Scholarship Foundation is a private Foundation with a mission to assist disadvantaged people to obtain education. It does not make individual grants. All scholarships and grants are made through selected institutions. The Foundation believes that education can empower disadvantaged people to improve their economic circumstances and quality of life. The Foundation operates a number of core programs, which were established by its founder, and supports the education of disabled, economically disadvantaged and American Indian students. The Foundation s support of these causes is delivered through a variety of scholarships and grant programs, which are described in this site. To view a list of scholarships offered, please go to: Deadlines Vary

11 Kohl s Kids Who Care Sponsored by Kohl s Department Stores, Inc., is open to children ages 6 through 18 who reside in Kohl s Department Store communities and who have not graduated from high school. Kohl s Store consumers who nominate children for Kohl s Kids Who Care must be at least 21 years of age. Kohl s Department Stores employees and family members of employees are ineligible. The nomination form must be completed electronically online; no paper nomination forms will be accepted. The nomination form and directions will be available on Kohl's website at: Deadline: March 13, 2015 LEAGUE Foundation Scholarship Also found in Connect EDU The program is open to self-identified Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgender graduating high school seniors meeting the prescribed criteria at Currently the LEAGUE Foundation has three awards for consideration and each student application is automatically reviewed for each. (The three awards are on the left panel in the above link.) The Application Becomes Available January 1, 2015 Deadline: TBA Lift Parts Express Scholarships Must be a current student in high school or a freshman or sophomore in College/University; enrolled or expected to be enrolled by the fall of Must be a legal resident of the United States or Canada. Submit a completed online application form prior to deadline. Award: $ Deadline: June 30, 2015 Website: LM Scholarship Program Leavitt Machinery is providing a $1000 scholarship to a deserving student who is currently enrolled or expects to be enrolled in a degree program (2 years of length or greater) by September. Additionally, to be eligible, a student must have a GPA of a 3.0 or higher and submit an answer to the essay question prior to the submission deadline. Award: $ Deadline: May 31, 2015 Website: Mahatma Rice Univision Scholarship College Bound Seniors. Essay topic What is your plan for college and what are the choices you will make to earn the degree or degrees that will assure you a fulfilling job in your chosen career?. Finalists will interview. Information and Entry Form at: Award: $2,000 Deadline: March 1, 2015 Miami HEAT scholarship The Miami HEAT offers four (4) HEAT Scholarships each valued at $2, available to high school seniors who excel in academics and community service: 1. Two (2) Miami HEAT Scholarships awarded. 2. One (1) Dr. Jack Ramsay Scholarship awarded. 3. One (1) Alec Kessler Student-Athlete Scholarship awarded. APPLICATION GUIDELINES Miami HEAT Scholarship: Awarded to students who have excelled in academics & community service and have a financial need. Dr. Jack Ramsay Scholarship: Awarded to students who have excelled in academics & community service and have a financial need.

12 Alec Kessler Student-Athlete Scholarship: Awarded to student who excels in academics & community service, participates in a sport and has a financial need. ELIGIBILITY In order to be considered for any of our three HEAT Scholarships, the student must meet the following criteria: Applicant must be a high school student enrolled in a Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach County public or private school. Applicant must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.2 by the end of the second grading period of their senior year. Applicant must submit an official transcript from the high school registrar along with a copy of their SAT and/or ACT score. Applicant must have an unmet financial need for assistance. In order to prove a financial need, please submit a copy of the household s W2 form(s) and a copy of the last tax filing (i.e form) for all household members. Letters to be submitted by applicant: Two (2) letters of recommendation each from a current high school teacher or administrator on school letterhead. Two (2) or more letters from a community based organization, on that organization s letterhead verifying community service and hours performed. One (1) letter from High School Athletic Director or Coach verifying candidate s participation in a high school sport.* Applicant must be accepted to and enroll in a four year accredited college or university in the USA. Please submit a copy of the letter of acceptance to the four year accredited college or university. Applicant must complete a writing sample as outlined in the application form For more information, please go to: Deadline: April 4, 2015 NROTC Scholarship Program (For Juniors for next year) Eligibility Requirements The Navy adheres to strict moral, physical and academic standards. This applies to students in the NROTC program. Here is a list of some of the basic requirements to apply for the program. You must: Be a U.S. citizen Be not less than 17 years old by September 1 of year starting college and no more than 23 on June 30 of that year Not have reached your 27th birthday by June 30 of the year in which your graduation and commissioning are anticipated Have acquired a high school graduation or equivalency certificate by August 1 of the year you plan to enter the NROTC program Have no moral obligations or personal convictions that prevent conscientious bearing of arms and supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign or domestic Be physically qualified by Navy standards Not have 30 or more semester hours or 45 or more quarter hours of college credit upon application Application You may start the application process during the second semester of your junior year of high school. Follow these steps. Or download a comprehensive application information checklist. (Can't view this file? Download Adobe Acrobat Reader) STEP 1 COLLEGE BOARD SCORE RELEASE Authorize the testing agency to release your scores directly to the NROTC Scholarship Program (program code 0656). No other means of providing scores to the program is acceptable. Scores forwarded directly from the applicant or a school will not be accepted. The minimum SAT scores are 530 Critical Reading, 520 Math The minimum ACT scores are 21 Math, 22 English Graduates in the top 10% of their class will be considered Scores will be accepted no earlier than Feb. 15 and will not be accepted after December 31

13 For full details and online application see website at: MPAS Scholars Award The MPAS Scholars Award is a tuition-based scholarship available to incoming freshman at Florida International University. This award places a major emphasis on identifying and developing emerging leaders. It pays $1000 toward tuition per semester and is renewable each year (fall and spring terms only) for a total of four years with an academic performance of a 2.75 GPA or above and enrollment in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. To participate in the MPAS Scholarship selection process, the student must be: a high school senior with a weighted high school GPA of 3.2 or better; be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States; be a Florida resident; have a proven track record of leadership; submit a resume and letter of recommendation; write a statement of purpose that articulates his or her strengths as they pertain to his or her career plans and leadership objectives and describe how the MPAS Scholars award will help him or her achieve those goals; have submitted a completed admissions packet to FIU, along with official transcripts and SAT/ACT scores prior to the scholarship deadline. For more information, please go to: Deadline: February 2, 2015 Nordstrom Scholarship Program Year: High school junior Award: $10,000 to over 80 students over four years paid directly to the college Application becomes available on February 2, 2015 Odenza Marketing Scholarships To be considered eligible for the Odenza Marketing Scholarship you must: A) Be between the ages of 16 and 25 on March 30, 2015 B) Submit answers to the essay questions, which can be found on the application page, prior to the March 30, 2012 deadline. C) Have at least one full year of post-secondary studies remaining at the time of the award D) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater. E) Be a citizen of the United States or Canada The scholarship winner will be announced on or around June 1, 2015 and will be posted on this website immediately after. All applications must be received by 11:59pm ET on March 30, No late applications will be reviewed. Scholarships Applications can be found by going to: Award amount is $ Deadline: March 30, 2015 Off to College Scholarship Program High school senior, legal resident. Planning to enroll in a U.S. Department of Education accredited college or career school for the Fall of 2015.Recipients are selected by a random drawing from among all eligible entries received. Students apply online. Students should review the website for complete details: College Scholarship Sweepstakes ("Sweepstakes") begins on 9/15/2014 and ends 5/15/2015 ("Sweepstakes Period").

14 Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation High school seniors and full time college students preparing for a career in graphic communications Restricted to colleges, universities and Tech Schools w/ established 2 & 4 year programs leading to an associate or bachelor's recognized by the graphic communications industries. Award: $1,000-5,000 yearly renewable For more information, please go to: Deadlines: High School Seniors April 1, 2015 QuestBridge application Program (For Juniors) The 2015 College Prep Scholarship application is now open. Submit the QuestBridge application by March 26. QuestBridge's College Prep Scholarship provides opportunities designed to help outstanding low-income high school juniors prepare to apply to top colleges. More than 2,000 students will be selected as College Prep Scholars and will receive one or more awards that will make them stronger applicants to selective colleges. The QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship is designed for high school juniors who have shown outstanding academic ability despite facing economic challenges. Most College Prep Scholars come from households earning less than $60,000 annually and have experienced long-term economic hardship. Eligibility: Students must be juniors who are planning to apply to college during the fall of their senior year. Citizenship requirements: U.S. citizens, Permanent Residents, and international students attending high school in the United States are eligible to apply for the College Prep Scholarship. The 2015 College Prep Scholarship application will open in February. Rent-A-Center Make A Difference Scholarship Open Now Current customers; customers within the past two years who are in good standing; their immediate family members (spouse or dependent children living in the customer's household); and dependent children (age 25 or younger) of current employees of Rent-A-Center, Get It Now!, Home Choice, Acceptance Now, RAC National Product Service or RAC Field Support Center who have been continuously employed for at least one year -- and who live in the U.S. or Puerto Rico -- are eligible to apply. Applicants must plan to enroll or are already enrolled in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational technical school in the United States or Puerto Rico. More information is available at Deadline: February 2, 2015 Senior Police Executive Angel Calzadilla/Do the Right Thing Police Memorial Scholarship High school seniors may apply but must be at least 19 years of age upon completion of the police academy. Once awarded the scholarship ($6,000 maximum applied to tuition and expenses), you will have 2 years upon which to apply to, be accepted and begin classes at the academy. If you do not begin the police academy within 2 years of scholarship award date, you will forfeit the scholarship.) Awards are up to $6,000 Senior (must be 19 years old upon completion of the police academy) Must have proof of U.S. citizenship No felonies on your record Application available at

15 Deadline: April 17, 2015 SHPE Foundation Scholarship Program / Year: High school senior or current college student Award: $1,000-$5,000 Eligibility: Latino/a students who demonstrate both significant motivation and aptitude for a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. Minimum GPA: 3.00 on a 4.0 for high school seniors and undergraduates; 3.25 on a 4.0 scale for graduate students; must be a full-time student. Notes: Scholarship opens in January. All Latino students that meet such requirements are eligible to apply, regardless of citizenship, but residency requirements can vary depending on scholarship sponsor. Be pursuing your first bachelors, masters or doctoral degree. (Students pursuing a second bachelors, etc. are not eligible). The SHPE Foundation Scholarship Application will open on January 1, Deadline: May 1 st, 2015 Southern Scholarship Foundation The Southern Scholarship Foundation was established to provide outstanding students needing financial assistance with an opportunity to obtain a college education. The Foundation provides rent-free housing to deserving students in a cooperative living environment. The SSF currently operates scholarship houses at Florida State, University of Florida, Florida A&M, Bethune-Cookman, Florida Gulf Coast University. Additional information can be obtained by going to their website at: or by calling Deadline March 1, 2015 Straight Forward Media Scholarships Straight Forward Media offers 6 different scholarships to a wide variety of students every year. Each of our scholarship programs is open to both American and international students, and we offer scholarships to attendees of four-year colleges, two-year and community colleges, vocational and technical schools. Unless otherwise noted, all scholarship awards are $500 and are given four times per year. We maintain separate websites for most of our scholarships, and you can find links to each below. Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship. Awarded twice per year, you can apply online for each of the $1,000 awards. Recession Relief Scholarship: (formerly the Get Out of Debt Scholarship) Apply online with a short essay about why you need a helping hand with your debt situation, and why the scholarship will help you attend an educational program. Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarship: A general scholarship for students of all education backgrounds. Teachers: A scholarship for students planning to be teachers of any kind and at any level. Minority: For college students (and soon-to-be college students) who are members of racial or ethnic minority groups. Nursing: For college students (and soon-to-be college students) who are pursuing a nursing degree. Deadlines: Vary SunTrust Off To College Scholarship You could win a $500 scholarship! For the tenth consecutive year, SunTrust is pleased to offer the Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes where students can win a $500 scholarship for education expenses at a 2 or 4 year public or private college/university located in the U.S. What: A total of 30 individual $500 scholarships will be awarded for education expenses. Two

16 winners will be randomly chosen every two weeks throughout the sweepstakes period. Who: Entrants can be either: High school seniors planning to attend college in the fall of 2015, or Current college students continuing undergraduate studies in the fall of 2015 When: Two winners are chosen every two weeks from Oct. 31, May 15, 2015 Details: Sweepstakes details are: Registration begins Sept. 15th and the first drawing is held on Oct. 31st Free to enter eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need For complete details and application go to: SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes Registration Begins September 16, 2014 Tylenol Scholarship Program Tylenol is awarding $250,000 in scholarships to students pursuing degrees in healthcare who are committed to a future of caring for others and who excel in academics, leadership and community service. 40 applicants will receive up to $10,000.for more information visit the website: United Negro College Fund Since 1985, the UNCF Scholarships and Grants Administration office has awarded in scholarship assistance over $105 million to over 28,000 students enrolled in its 39 member colleges and universities and other HBCUs and majority institutions as well. Qualifications include: High school senior Planning to attend one of the 39 UNCF s member colleges or universities (list available on website) Two (2) letters of recommendation One page essay on student s community service 2.5 GPA Some programs may ask for various other requirements The UNCF provides support in numerous ways to a variety of constituencies. Learn more about scholarships There are numerous scholarship opportunities available to African American students at this website. Deadlines vary Walter Beall Scholarship Foundation Applicants may be FRA members or spouses, sons or grandsons, daughters or granddaughters of members in good standing of the Fleet Reserve Association or of members in good standing at the time of their death. Members must have been continuous members (in good standing) for two years prior to the award being made to an applicant. Applicants must be US citizens and pursue Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or Aviation oriented degrees. They must attend an accredited college/university or technical institution in the United States and must remain a student in good standing. Awards of $2,000- $5,000. For more information, please go to: Deadline April 15, 2015 Wendel Foundation Scholarship Program The Wendel Foundation Scholarship Program has been established to assist high school seniors who plan to continue education in college and university programs. Renewable scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited two- or four-year U.S. institution of the student s choice. This