Jag Scholarship Apply Now Bulletin Always available on the web College Career Click on Scholarships & Financial Aid montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/northwesths A Northwest High School College Career Information Center Publication Updated: 1/19/2018 7:09 AM The Jag Scholarship Bulletin lists scholarship opportunities available to high school students. Information and applications for the scholarships may be available in the College-Career Information Center and in most cases can also be found on the internet. This publication lists opportunities where notification has been sent to the high school. Students should also plan to research websites and scholarship search engines. Hard copies of this bulletin can be located @ JAG CENTRAL News & Info in the College Career Information Center at Northwest High School. Students should apply to every scholarship for which they qualify, following instructions carefully and submitting very strong and absolutely correct essays, if requested. Make sure you meet all the criteria listed on the scholarship application. Scholarship Transcript Northwest High School Checklist Transcript requests for scholarships are made to our Registrar s Office (before school, during lunch or after school). Students must have a Scholarship Processing Form with parent signature on file with our Registrar s Office for any transcript release. Download the form from the College Career Scholarships & Financial Aid web page. Complete the form, making sure to include the name and address of the scholarship, and completing all required columns. MCPS College Career Information website Scholarship Updates for Students: montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/careercenter/financialaid/scholarshipupdates A list of scholarship opportunities, including and in addition to, opportunities made available through the Northwest College Career Information Center. Listing includes links to scholarship applications and several comprehensive online databases. POSTED JAN 12 StudentScholarships.org Check with your college or university Financial Aid Offices for FAFSA and/or CSS Profile deadlines FAFSA @ https://fafsa.ed.gov/ MD FAFSA Deadline: March 2 CSS Profile @ https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/ New scholarship opportunities have been published in their current newsletter. Opportunities have deadlines to apply thru the end of the school year. Visit https://www.studentscholarships.org/newsletter.php to download the newsletter. POSTED DEC 7 Important Updates Regarding Maryland Aid & Scholarships Update from the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) on the Guaranteed Access Grant Program. The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) will identify students that potentially meet grant eligibility based on information obtained on the student s FAFSA. Priority consideration requires that the FAFSA be filed by March 1. For more information on changes to the GA Grant, visit mhec.maryland.gov. POSTED SEPT 16
Maryland Legislative Scholarship Information MD Legislative Senatorial & Delegate Scholarships and Financial Assistance Programs available to graduating high school seniors @ http://mhec.maryland.gov/pages/default.aspx Select Students/Parents Select Financial Aid Resources Select Types of State and Financial Assistance Scholarship & Grant Programs. FAFSA completion by March 1 required. Check with your Legislative Senators & Delegates for their specific FAFSA requirement. Imagine America High School Scholarship Program for students interested in career training in Maryland Scholarships for Trade Schools Maryland State Directory: https://www.imagine-america.org/high-school-scholarships-trade-schools-maryland/ $1,000 scholarships available towards tuition at schools listed in the Maryland State Directory McDaniel College Educator s Legacy Scholarship MCDANIEL COLLEGE EDUCATOR S LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP: offered to high school graduating SENIORS with application to McDaniel College; application available to children of MCPS K-12 school employees; $25,000 award renewable over 4 years; 2.5 minimum GPA; acceptance to McDaniel College required for scholarship consideration visit https://www.mcdaniel.edu/undergraduate/admissions/apply/educators-legacy-scholarship for more information on how to apply; SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS raise.me What if you could earn $1,000 for college every time you got an A in class? What if you could earn $600 for college every time you got a B in class? How about earning $250 for participating in an after-school club or sport? Starting today you can earn scholarships to college each time you achieve one of these goals. Find out how and visit raise.me. College Scholarship Calculator (also known as College Raptor) https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/college-scholarship-calculator/id1044090838?mt=8 The College Scholarship Calculator by College Raptor gives students personalized scholarship estimates at any college based on their GPA, college test scores and other factors unique to the student (self-reported) resulting in possible scholarships that may be offered. Capability to compare school information/results side-by-side. Available for iphone and Android devices. MCPS Disclaimer: This material is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Board of Education of Montgomery County Public Schools, the superintendent, or this school (excluding NW school specific scholarships). Please make your own decision when using this resource. Look for this symbol to indicate first time in bulletin publication. Scholarships are listed by deadline date. January 2018 deadlines LEAGUE OF EDUCATORS FOR ASIAN AMERICAN PROGRESS (LEAAP) OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY 2018 SCHOLARSHIP: offered to graduating Montgomery County Public School SENIORS; applicants must plan to major in the field of education and be members of an Asian American club, and/or students who have earned Student Service Learning (SSL) hours supporting Asian American organizations; application requires essay, official high school transcript with a 3.0 minimum GPA and verification of SSL; two letters of recommendation required; $2,000 award; download the scholarship application from the Northwest High School web site by visiting the College Career page, link to Scholarship & Financial Aid; recipients will be notified by February 28; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: JANUARY 31; 3 PM ONLINE POSTED DEC 12 2 P age: College Career: JAG Scholarships: JAG Scholarship Bulletin
NROTC (MARINE OPTION) SCHOLARSHIP: applicant must be at least 17 years old; graduating high school SENIOR; must be physically qualified to meet Marines Corps height/weight standards; SAT combined score of 1000, 22 composite ACT or ASVAB score of 74; scholarship valued at $180,000 covers full tuition at a college or university with NROTC unit; upon earning bachelor s degree, participants will serve as commissioned officer in the US Marine Corps; applicant should excel in school and be college ready, applicant should be involved in clubs, volunteers/donates time to community outside of school with a desire to serve our Country; applications available online by visiting www.nrotc.navy.mil; more information on the NROTC scholarships can be found at www.nrotc.navy.mil/scholarships.html or www.nrotc.navy.mil/marine_2_4.html; EARLY SELECTION BOARD IS 13-17 NOVEMBER; REGULAR SELECTION BOARD IS 5-9 MARCH 2018; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: JANUARY 31 ONLINE POSTED AUG 14 February 2018 deadlines NORTHROP GRUMMAN ENGINEERING SCHOLARS PROGRAM: available to high school SENIORS with a plan to attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student in an approved engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics program; minimum 3.5 GPA required (un-weighted); minimum composite SAT score of 1150 or ACT score of 27; applicant must be a US citizen; official transcript, 3 letters of recommendation and 400- word essay required; multiple $8,000 awards granted (renewable @ $2,000 per year for 4 years) www.northropgrumman.com/corporateresponsibility/community/pages/engineeringscholars.aspx; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: FEBRUARY 4 ONLINE POSTED NOV 17 ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY & WOMEN OF THE DOVE FOUNDATION 2018 GODDESS OF THE ARTS BOOK SCHOLARSHIP: offered to graduating high school FEMALE SENIORS; applicant must plan to pursue a major in arts, visual arts, fine arts, performing arts, creative writing, music, graphic design, and/or design; GPA requirement of 2.75; consideration given to those with financial need, academic achievement, and service to community; 500-word essay required; sample of original art work required; resume and official high school transcript required; two letters of recommendation required; download the scholarship application from the Northwest High School web site by visiting the College Career page, link to Scholarship & Financial Aid; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: FEBRUARY 4 (postmarked) ONLINE POSTED NOV 29 ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY & WOMEN OF THE DOVE FOUNDATION 2018 WOMEN IN STEM BOOK SCHOLARSHIP: offered to graduating high school FEMALE SENIORS; applicant must plan to pursue a major in the STEM fields in college, university, or trade school; GPA requirement of 2.75; consideration given to those with financial need, academic achievement, and service to community; 500-word essay required; official high school transcript required; two letters of recommendation required; download the scholarship application from the Northwest High School web site by visiting the College Career page, link to Scholarship & Financial Aid; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: FEBRUARY 4 (postmarked) ONLINE POSTED NOV 29 NATIONAL CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (WACE Industry sponsored advancing cooperative & workintegrated education); available to high school SENIORS; application to one of the WACE Partner Institutions is required (Clarkson University, Drexel University, Merrimack College, Rochester Institute of Technology, State University of New York Oswego, the University of Toledo, the University of Cincinnati, the University of Massachusetts Lowell, Wentworth Institute of Technology); awards vary by institution; cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher required (4.0 scale); transcripts and recommendations not required; apply online @ www.waceinc.org; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: FEBRUARY 15 (POSTMARKED) early applications highly encouraged ONLINE POSTED NOV 14 ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY INCORPORATED Xi SIGMA OMEGA CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS: available to high school graduating seniors; scholarship offered in partnership with the Pearls of Hope Community Foundation, Incorporated; awards range from $500 to $4,500; criteria and requirements may vary with each scholarship application; visit aka-xisigmaomega.org for details and application; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: FEBRUARY 16 ONLINE POSTED NOV 13 JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT (JA) ESSAY COMPETITION: offered to high school students in grades 9-12; awards up to $20,000; 1,000 to 1,500-word essay required (topic specific); visit jaessay.org for essay prompts and rules for submission; DEADLINE FOR ESSAY SUBMISSION: FEBRUARY 23 ONLINE POSTED 2 JAN 18 A. R. TILGHMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST: open to high school SENIORS with a postsecondary plan to pursue a career in education and care of the mentally disabled or to aid the career development of a mentally disabled student; $5,000 award; official high school transcript and two letters of recommendation required; 500 word essay required; download the scholarship application from the Northwest High School web site by visiting the College Career page, link to Scholarship & Financial Aid; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: FEBRUARY 25 (postmarked) ONLINE POSTED OCT 10 3 P age: College Career: JAG Scholarships: JAG Scholarship Bulletin
March 2018 deadlines AIR FORCE OFFICERS SPOUSES CLUB OF WASHINGTON DC 2018 SCHOLARSHIPS: offered to high school SENIORS (also offered to current college students & USAF spouses); awards are merit based; opportunity available to USAF dependents of any rank (Active Duty, Reserve, Guard, Retired, MIA/POW, or Deceased); minimum 3.25 GPA required; to apply, visit afoscdc.com and click on the Scholarships tab; questions should be addressed to scholarships@afoscdc.com; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: MARCH 1 ONLINE POSTED DEC 15 THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (ACS) SCHOLARS PROGRAM: available to high school SENIORS; applicant must be African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian; US citizen or permanent US resident; demonstrated high academic achievement in chemistry or science ( B or higher/ min. 3.0 GPA); demonstrated financial need based on submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); intending to major in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science; plan to pursue a career in the chemical sciences; awards up to $5,000 renewable; acs.org/scholars; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: MARCH 1 ONLINE POSTED NOV 14 DWIGHT P. JACOBUS SCHOLARSHIP offered through the Association of School Business Officials: available to high school SENIORS; minimum GPA 2.0; applicant must have an interest in Business or Education for their postsecondary plan; demonstrated financial need; $1,000 award; college test scores and extracurriculum activities considered; visit http://asbo.org/content.php?page=jacobus_scholarships; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: MARCH 1 ONLINE POSTED JAN 12 MONTGOMERY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES (BOT) ACADEMIC SPECIALTY SCHOLARSHIP: available to graduating high school SENIORS planning to attend Montgomery College after graduation; one-year full time, full-tuition scholarship (in-county rate); applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (weighted) and plan to enroll at MC for both the fall 2018 and spring 2019 semesters; official high school transcript and recommendation required; applications are available to download @ montgomerycollege.edu/botscholarship; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: MARCH 1 ONLINE POSTED DEC 1 NATIONAL PRESS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS: offered to SENIORS; 3.0 or higher GPA; career focus in journalism; multiple opportunities for scholarships with varying criteria; visit https://www.press.org/about/scholarships for more information and to apply; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: MARCH 1 ONLINE POSTED JAN 17 BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF LABOR SCHOLARSHIP: offered to high school SENIORS with a GPA of 2.0 or higher; applicant must be planning to attend an accredited institution of higher learning; application includes one recommendation; personal essay and academic certification; awards vary; visit www.bignet.org/dol/scholarships to apply; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: MARCH 15 ONLINE POSTED JAN 12 LAWRENCE HAMM, SR. SCHOLARSHIP offered by The Metropolitan Kappa Youth Foundation: available to high school SENIORS attending a high school in Montgomery County, MD; applicant must be able to demonstrate volunteer and community service involvement; applicant must apply and receive acceptance to a college or university; essay required; proof of residency required along with copy of grade report card/transcript and resume; two recommendations required; download the scholarship application from the Northwest High School web site by visiting the College Career page, link to Scholarship & Financial Aid; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: MARCH 15 (Receipt of Application) ONLINE POSTED JAN 11 WASHINGTON INDEPENDENT SERVICES FOR EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (WISER)SCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION: offered to college-bound SENIORS in the Metro DC area; applicant must be diagnosed with a learning challenge and have demonstrated leadership; applicants will be evaluated on demonstration of leadership and originality of personal statement or recorded speech; $1,000 award; visit www.wiserdc.org to apply; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: MARCH 16 ONLINE POSTED JAN 16 BERNIE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM: available to high school SENIORS with a minimum 2.0 GPA; applicant must be a resident of Montgomery County, MD and receiving housing assistance from the agencies partnered with the program; a list of agency partners and scholarship application are available online @ https://www.berniescholarships.org/candidates.html; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: MARCH 19 ONLINE POSTED JAN 12 4 P age: College Career: JAG Scholarships: JAG Scholarship Bulletin
MONTGOMERY COUNTY ALUMNAE CHAPTER DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. 2018 SCHOLARSHIPS: available of SENIORS; multiple scholarship opportunities available for 2-year, 4-year and career/vocational technical postsecondary pursuits; varying criteria with GPA requirements starting at 2.0/2.5; monetary awards also vary; application includes official high school transcript and recommendation; short-essay requirement (300 to 500 words); download the scholarship application from the Northwest High School web site by visiting the College Career page, link to Scholarship & Financial Aid; applications are expected to be posted on the web @ mcacdst.org; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: MARCH 23 (postmarked) ONLINE POSTED DEC 7 THE DIFFERENCE MAKER SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by the Alex Popeck Never Back Down Foundation: available to graduating high school SENIORS; applicant must have participated in extra-curricular activities; two letters of recommendation required along with a personal statement; download the application online by visiting alexpopeckneverbackdown.org Select the Scholarships link; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: MARCH 24 ONLINE POSTED JAN 12 THE KAPPA YOUTH & COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOUNDATION $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP: available to MALE high school SENIORS of color living in Montgomery County; applicant must have a plan to attend a college or university in 2018-2019; applicant must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and should be active in extra-curricular activities or work related activity; application requires the college acceptance letter, transcript, essay and two letters of recommendation; for information on the Kappa Youth and Community Outreach Foundation and their annual G-Rock Scholarship dinner, visit https://www.kycf-grock.org/; to apply and/or download the scholarship application, select the SCHOLARSHIP link; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: MARCH 28 (POSTMARKED) ONLINE POSTED OCT 19 April 2018 deadlines ESPERANZA EDUCATION FUND SCHOLARSHIP: available to SENIORS born outside of the US or have two parents born outside the US; applicant must plan to enroll full-time at an accredited college or university; awards range from $5,000 to $20,000; apply online www.esperanzafund.org Scholarships; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: APRIL 1 ONLINE POSTED JAN 12 NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU OFFICERS SPOUSES CLUB SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION: available to high school SENIORS; applicant must have a parent or guardian either officer/enlisted or civilian in specific National Guard Bureau categories (available to view on their website); retired, active or deceased; official transcript and essay required; awards available based on merit and/or need-based; visit http://www.ngbosc.org/scholarships for scholarship details and application; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: APRIL 1 ONLINE POSTED JAN 16 VIP WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS (WITS) sponsored by Visionary Integration Professionals (VIP): offered to FEMALE SENIORS; applicant must plan to attend a two or four-year college or university within the United States for the 2018 school year; applicant must plan a career in computer science, information technology, management information systems, computer engineering, or related field; awards range up to $2,500; cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher required; essay and list of community service and/or extracurricular activities required; unofficial transcript required; download the application from trustvip.com (scroll down to Recent Blog Posts); DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: APRIL 1 ONLINE POSTED JAN 3 THE MARYLAND MULTICULTURAL COALITION SCHOLARSHIP: applicant must be a graduating high school SENIOR; 3.5+ minimum GPA requirement; applicant must plan to pursue teaching as a career in grade levels pre-k thru 12; official transcript required; two letters of recommendation required; essay (topic specific); download the scholarship application from the Northwest High School web site by visiting the College Career page, link to Scholarship & Financial Aid; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: APRIL 2 (postmarked) ONLINE POSTED NOV 27 PHI DELTA KAPPA PROSPECTIVE EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIP: applicant must be a graduating high school SENIOR planning to pursue the postsecondary field of education; awards range from $500 to $2000; visit the PDK Educator website @ http://pdkintl.org/programs-resources/scholarships-awards/prospective-educator-scholarships/ for specific scholarship criteria and eligibility; Questions should be directed to Jonathan Turner @ the Maryland State Department of Education (410) 767-0288 or Jonathan.Turner@Maryland.gov; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: APRIL 2 ONLINE POSTED JAN 5 5 P age: College Career: JAG Scholarships: JAG Scholarship Bulletin
MISS UTILITY SCHOLARSHIP: offered to graduating high school SENIORS; applicant must plan to enroll in an accredited two-year or four-year college, university or technical school in the fall of 2018; applicant must have participated in extracurricular activities; application includes extracurricular form, personal essay, one letter of recommendation and official high school transcript; $1,000.11 single-year award; visit www.missutility.net/scholarship to apply; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: APRIL 6 ONLINE POSTED JAN 18 COLLEGE JumpStart PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP: offered to high school students in GRADES 10-12 who are planning to attend an accredited 2 or 4-year college/university, or a vocational/trade school in the US; $1,000 award; visit www.jumpstart-scholarship.net for details on how to apply; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: APRIL 15 ONLINE POSTED JAN 12 STATE OF MD INTERNATIONAL READING ASSOCIATION COUNCIL JOSEPH J. FOX, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: offered to high school SENIORS; applicant must plan full-time enrollment and be accepted to an accredited college or university; EDUCATION major intent required; 3.2 GPA required; resume with documented community service and extra-curricular activities; application available online @ www.somirac.org; DEADLINE TO APPLY: APRIL 15 (POSTMARKED) ONLINE POSTED JAN 16 GRAM S PROMISE ELIZABETH ANN LIBBY FRIST MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: offered to high school SENIORS; scholarship recognizes seniors for their activism and leadership among their peers in the fight against tobacco use; applicants must live a tobacco-free lifestyle and have demonstrated a commitment to anti-smoking advocacy; apply online @ www.gramspromisefoundation.org; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: APRIL 20 ONLINE POSTED NOV 14 STUDENT-VIEW SCHOLARSHIP: offered to high school SENIORS; One $4,000 scholarship; two $1,000 scholarships; ten $500 scholarships; scholarships are based on a 15-20 application survey about colleges in your area; awards are selected at random; Student Insights is a market research firm helping colleges and universities communicate more effectively with high school seniors; to apply visit www.student-view.com; DEADLINE FOR SURVEY COMPLETION: APRIL 22 ONLINE POSTED JAN 16 POSTLOCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP: offered to high school SENIORS; $1,000 award directly to financial aid office at college of choice; 500 to 1000-word essay about the most interesting item you have ever received in the mail; submitted online directly @ https://www.postlocations.com/scholarship/; DEADLINE(S) FOR ESSAY SUBMISSION: APRIL 30 & SEPTEMBER 30 ONLINE POSTED JAN 17 May 2018 & beyond SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP: available to FEMALE SENIORS with a plan for a career in engineering, engineering technology and/or computer science; awards vary and criteria (current college students are also eligible to apply based on academic year in college); multiple opportunities available; visit http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/swe-scholarships for more information; DEADLINE TO APPLY: MAY 1 ONLINE POSTED JAN 17 THE RUDOLPH W. SNOWDEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: available to high school AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE SENIORS; applicant must plan to attend a Historically Black College or University; awards range from $1,000 to $5,000; GPA of 3.0 or higher required (4.0 scale); demonstrated leadership & community service; access the application online by visiting www.munuques.org; to verify criteria and scholarship availability for the current year contact at 202-904-0150 or send an email using the Contact Us link; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: MAY 1 ONLINE Posted Jan 17 B. DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP: available to JUNIORS & SENIORS; $1,000 award; essay prompt (submission by email); visit studentawardsearch.com/scholarships; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: MAY 22 ONLINE POSTED JAN 12 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: available to SENIORS; applicant must be a minority student interested in a career in the criminal justice field; applicants must be able to demonstrate commitment to the principals of Dr. King; proof of financial need and acceptance to a 4-year college or university required; application requires nomination form and essay by nominee; proof of financial need; academic record and proof of college acceptance also required; visit aca.org About Us Awards; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: JUNE 1 ONLINE POSTED JAN 12 6 P age: College Career: JAG Scholarships: JAG Scholarship Bulletin
ABBOTT & FENNER SCHOLARSHIP: available to JUNIORS & SENIORS; $1,000 award; essay prompt (submission by email); visit www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: JUNE 14 ONLINE POSTED JAN 12 BigSun ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP: offered to high school SENIOR athletes; all student athletes are eligible for this award regardless of which sport they are participating in; participation may be in any capacity, whether as a player, coach or official; $500 award; visit www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: JUNE 19 ONLINE POSTED NOV 9 MARYLAND HISPANIC ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP Application opens February 15: available to high school SENIORS with a 2.5 or better GPA; financial need considered; applicant must plan to attend a Maryland college or university; significant community service performed with the last year required; must be a US citizen; Resident; or Dreamer as defined by the Maryland Dream Act; www.montgomeryhispanicgala.org/scholarship; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: JUNE 2018* ONLINE POSTED JAN 12 *actual deadline date TBD at the opening of application ASPIRING NURSE SCHOLARSHIP: offered to graduating high school SENIORS planning to pursue college education in nursing, including LPN / LVN, AND, and BSN programs; applicant must have a track record of academic excellence, particularly in science and mathematics; applicant should have a passion for the nursing profession and overall field of healthcare; apply online @ www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com and click on the banner on the right-hand side of the website s homepage; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: AUGUST 31 ONLINE POSTED DEC 13 AES ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP RENEWED FOR 2018: offered to high school SENIORS regardless of field of study; awards are granted on the basis of character and essay content; $500 award; no minimum GPA requirement; visit aesengineers.com/scholarships; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: OCTOBER 6 ONLINE POSTED DEC 12 MCPS Disclaimer: This material is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Board of Education of Montgomery County Public Schools, the superintendent, or this school (excluding NW school specific scholarships). Please make your own decision when using this resource. INTERNET RESOURCES FOR SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHING: (WEB SITE REVIEW FALL 2017) AffordableCollege.com: LGBTQ students financial aid resource @ affordablecolleges.com/resources/lgbtq-college-resources AYN RAND NOVELS ESSAY CONTESTS: awards range from $30 to $10,000; essay choices based on 3 Ayn Rand novels and will be judged on both style and contest, with an emphasis on writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized; current novel options include Anthem for grades 9 & 10; The Fountainhead for grades 11 & 12 and Atlas Shrugged for grade 12 only; DEADLINES VARY BASED ON NOVEL: www.aynrandnovels.com HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND https://www.hsf.net/scholarship Awards range from $500 to $5,000. Applicant must be Hispanic Heritage with a high school GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale). The Hispanic Scholarship Fund s (HSF) mission is to strengthen America by advancing the college education of Hispanic Americans. We deliver a range of programs to Hispanic families and students through community outreach and education, affordability via scholarships, college retention and career opportunities. TIMELINE: JANUARY - APRIL Celebrating its 35th year, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund has awarded over $300M, resulting in close to 100,000 scholarships to students in need. - From the Hispanic Scholarship Fund website For details on the Hispanic Scholarship Fund programs available, select Scholarships from the navigation bar. Select the link for High School Students. KID S CHANCE OF MARYLAND, INC.: Offered to children (minimum 16 years of age) of catastrophically injured or deceased Maryland workers. Visit www.kidschance-md.org or call (410) 832-4702 for details and application. Applications will be accepted all year. 7 P age: College Career: JAG Scholarships: JAG Scholarship Bulletin
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (MCPS) COLLEGE CAREER INFORMATION CENTER WEBSITE & SCHOLARSHIP UPDATES FOR STUDENTS: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/careercenter: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/careercenter/financialaid/scholarshipupdates.aspx SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: www.scholarshipsandgrants.us/ WALMART SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS The Wal-Mart Foundation offers scholarship programs to Wal-Mart associates and dependents. To learn more about these programs or to apply, visit the website below: http://giving.walmart.com/foundation/ and Select Associate Scholarships ). MORE WAYS TO SEARCH: (IN NO SPECIFIC ORDER; LINKS TO WEBSITES LATEST REVIEW: FALL 2017) Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI): www.chci.org/education/ - provides resources for Latino students, including a directory of scholarships and internships www.fafsa.ed.gov: website for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. www.finaid.org: A free, comprehensive, independent & objective guide to financial aid. Also includes a free Financial Aid Estimation Form. http://hbcuconnect.com/scholarships/: HBCU CONNECT was founded in 1999 by Hampton University graduate William Roger Moss III, who connected with fellow HBCU grad and entrepreneur E. Shawn Starks to create the first African American targeted social network launched as "hbcu-central.com". This link is a resource for scholarships specifically targeted to students planning to attend a Historically Black College or University. HBCU Bound Seniors www.hbcucouncil.com: Several scholarship opportunities with varying criteria. Guide to Scholarships for New Americans and Minorities. Google guide by name for the latest publication. www.maldef.org: Click on the Scholarships link. Opportunities for Latino students who may have immigration related concerns. www.ncaa.org: Sports scholarships, internships and college eligibility requirements for students. www.nextstepu.com for a scholarship search engine that connects with thousands of ways to pay for college. Information about ROTC programs, scholarships and colleges: bestcolleges.com/resources/rotc-programs. StudentScholarships.org Deadlines vary see their latest newsletter at www.studentscholarships.org/newsletter.php ScholarshipGuidance.com Scholarships.com: Search what s trending now sports for women unusual scholarships first in family/first generation tips on application strategies financial aid information Scholastic Art & Writing Scholarships: www.artandwriting.org www.scholarships4students.com: Search for scholarships by categories. Scholarships for Montgomery College Universities at Shady Grove Transfer Students. Intended to help meet the needs of those seeking to complete a BA degree after attending a 2-year college. www.shadygrove.umd.edu/admissions/financial-aid Select Scholarships The Healthcare Initiative Foundation scholarships at MC provide support of $1,500 at MC and $3,000 at USG each academic year. Major specific. Visit the Montgomery College Foundation website: montgomerycollege.academicworks.com 8 P age: College Career: JAG Scholarships: JAG Scholarship Bulletin