Albert Shanker College Scholarship Fund of the United Federation of Teachers

The Baccalaureate School for Global Education Scholarship Booklet 2014-2015

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program June 15, 2015 The A&F Scholarships are available to high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. There is up to $1,000 in prize money. http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Albert Shanker College Scholarship Fund of the United Federation of Teachers Jan. 30, 2015 The program is limited to New York City public high school seniors who will graduate from a vocational, academic or alternative school or will receive an equivalency diploma from a public evening school or a New York City Board of Education alternative educational program. In addition, students must have high academic standing and demonstrate leadership in school and community. All applicants also must be eligible to receive and must apply for federal financial aid (a Pell Grant). For more information visit: http://www.uft.org/files/attachments/shanker-scholarship-instructions-2015.pdf http://www.uft.org/scholarship-fund Armando Blasse Scholarship December 15, 2015 The Armando Blasse Scholarship is named after a former District 13 Representative who died in service promoting the UFT s mission. Contact Gwendolyn Stewart at 212-598-9509 Ascend Educational Fund Scholarship March 19, 2015 AEF will provide two-year or four-year college scholarships to promising immigrant students in New York City, who were either born outside the US or have two parents born outside the U.S., in the range of $2,500-$20,000. We will begin accepting scholarship applications online on December 3, 2014, and the deadline is March 19, 2015. http://ascendfundny.org/scholarship/

American Immigration Council - Change in Motion Multi Media Contestsa March 2, 2015 This program is a contest to produce a short (less than 5 minutes) multimedia project about the benefits of immigration. Acceptable entries are videos, photo essays or slideshows. The first place winner will receive a $1,000 dollar cash prize, second place $500 and third place $250. Open to anyone 14 to 25. http://www.communityeducationcenter.org/enter-american-immigration-councils-2015-change-motion-multimedia-contest American Meteorological Society Fellowship/Scholarship Program for High School Seniors February 6, 2015 The AMS will award funding to high school seniors entering their freshman year of undergraduate study in the fall. Awards will be made on the basis of academic excellence. The scholarships are renewable for the sophomore year, providing recipient has demonstrated a successful first year of undergraduate study, and plans to continue studies in the AMS related sciences. The two-year scholarships are for $2,500/year for the freshman and sophomore years. http://www.ametsoc.org/amsucar_curricula/appendices_amsfellowship.cfm AMS/ Industry Minority Scholarship February 6, 2015 Students who wish to pursue careers in atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. They must be high school seniors and send in transcripts, SAT scores and a letter of recommendation. Also, you must write a short essay proposing a solution to the atmospheric crisis. http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/industryminorityscholarship.html Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund January 9, 2015 Scholarship opportunities for Asian American and Pacific Islander

students enrolling in Fall 2015. http://www.apiasf.org/scholarships.html Ayn Rand s Novels Ayn Rand s novels are inspiring and intellectually challenging. But they can also be financially rewarding for high school and college students. The Ayn Rand Institute sponsors annual essay contests that offer 600 prizes and $100,000 in prize money every year. Anthem Essay contest 8th, 9 th, and 10 th graders Deadline: March 20, 2015 The Fountainhead essay contest For 11 th & 12 th graders Deadline: April 26, 2015 Atlas Shrugged essay contest For 12 th graders Deadline: October 23, 2015 http://aynrandnovels.org/essay-contests.html AXA Achievement Scholarship December 15, 2015 Every AXA Advisors branch office nationwide distributes up to twelve $2,000 scholarships to high school seniors who live and attend high school in their area. http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/axa-achievement-scholarship.html AXA Achievement Scholarship February 1, 2015 The AXA Achievements Community Scholarship program offers $2,500 college scholarships to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace. The scholarship is sponsored by the AXA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AXA Advisors, LLC. https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/axa-community/ Bezos Scholars Program Aspen Institute Feb 17, 2015 This leadership development program offers pathways for students and educators to put their education into action. The program is a journey that begins in Aspen each summer and

continues throughout the following school year as Scholars return home with inspiration, tools and resources to launch their own big ideas. http://www.bezosfamilyfoundation.org/application Bennington Young Writers Awards Fall 2015 Each year, Bennington invites students in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade to submit their original writing for the Bennington Young Writers Competition. First-place winners in each category are awarded a prize of $500. http://www.bennington.edu/youngwriterscompetition.aspx BigSun Organization June 19, 2015 The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. In order to do our part 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. http://www.bigsunathletics.com/ Bluewolf Technology Scholarship March 1 st, 2015 Students in their senior year from New York City public schools who wish to pursue a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or any other Technology-related field. http://www.bluewolf.com/company/philanthropy/ B nai B rith International Diverse Minds Scholarship March 13, 2015 Inter-borough students in grades nine through twelve must write and illustrate a children s book that discusses the topics of tolerance and diversity. http://www.bnaibrith.org/diverse-minds-rules. html#submissioninfo

Boston University Scholarships, Grants and Loans (with application) Merit Based Scholarship depending on family income. http://www.bu.edu/finaid/types-of-aid/scholarships-grants/ merit-based/freshman-merit-awards/ Boston University Trustee Scholarship Competition December 1, 2015 Students may compete for a four-year full tuition scholarship for Boston University. http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/costs-aid-scholarships/ scholarships/trustee/ The Broad Prize Scholarship for Urban Education March 3, 2015 Performance results on mandated state tests in reading and math for elementary, middle and high schools. Performance of a district compared with its own prior performance and compared with expected performance for similar districts in the state (based on poverty levels) The reduction of achievement gaps between ethnic groups and between low-income and non-low-income students Graduation rates calculated using the latest enrollment data available from the National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data (CCD) according to three different methods: the Average Freshman Graduation Rate (AFGR), the Urban Institute Graduation Rate (Cumulative Promotion Index or CPI), and the Manhattan Institute Graduation Rate (Greene s Graduation Indicator or CGI) Advanced Placement exam participation and passing rates SAT and ACT scores and participation rates Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) results http://www.broadprize.org/ University of Buffalo Apply by December 1; completed application by December 15 Presidential Scholarship- students must show outstanding academic merit.

Provost Scholarship- New freshmen are considered each year for Provost Scholarships, which start at $2,500 and depend on academic achievement and the cost of attendance. Daniel Acker Scholarship- Consideration is given to students with financial need, first-generation college students, and students who have demonstrated their ability to contribute to the cultural diversity of UB. http://admissions.buffalo.edu/costs/meritscholarships.php Buick Achievers Scholarship Program February 27, 2015 You are making a difference. In your classroom and in your community. If you have the passion to succeed especially in fields of study important to the automotive and related industries the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is looking for you. This year, we will award 1,100 scholarships, including 100 renewable scholarships of up to $25,000 per year. http://www.buickachievers.com/?seo=goo_ _GM_Buick_ Scholarship_ _GG-Buick-Achievers-B-SN-Exact_ _Brand_ _ buick%20achiever Burger King Scholars Program December 15, 2015 Must have: 2.5 GPA or higher, Work part-time an average of 15 hours per week, Actively involved in community and service activities, Demonstrate financial need, Plan to enroll in an accredited 2 or 4-year college/university http://www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/whatwedo/scholarsprogram CBCF General Mills Health Scholarship February 28, 2015 The CBCF General Mills Health Scholarship is for students pursuing majors related to health. This scholarship is based on your major (minors are not considered). http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/cbcfgeneralmillshealth/index. html

Chinese University of Hong Kong Scholarship July 31 st, 2015 Full-time undergraduate student with an overall GPA with at least 3.3 or equivalent are welcome to apply for this scholarship. http://www5.cuhk.edu.hk/oafa/index.php/scholarships Colgate-Palmolive Company October 31 st, 2015 As part of Hispanic Heritage Month and in partnership with The Hispanic Scholarship Fund, we encourage you to get on the path to higher education. We will be awarding 21 educational grants to Hispanic students nationwide. Fill out an application online and submit 3 short essays (500 words or less) http://www.colgate.com/app/colgate/us/corp/communityprograms/haz-la-u.cvsp Columbian Education Fund Scholarship March 31, 2015 The Colombian Education Fund (ColEF) recognizes, rewards, and promotes academic excellence and community service in the Colombian-American community. We are currently seeking Colombian students, and/or children of Colombian citizens, who are New York State residents and wish to pursue or continue a post-secondary education. A total of five (5) scholarships in the amount of 2000 dollars each will be available to graduating high school seniors or college sophomores currently enrolled in an undergraduate program. Scholarship recipients will be expected to complete 200 hours of combined community service, internships or scholarship-related activities during the first year as scholars of the program. In addition to the hours of service, students will have multiple professional development opportunities, including mentoring. http://colombianeducationfund.org/scholarship/ TheDream.US Scholarship 2015 Special Scholarship Round * Limited Partner colleges OPENS: February 2, 2015 CLOSES: March 17, 2015, 11:59 p.m. CST

TheDream.US is a new multimillion dollar National Scholarship Fund for DREAMers, created to help immigrant youth who ve received DACA achieve their American Dream through the completion of a college education. THEDREAM.US provides college scholarships to highly motivated DREAMers who, without financial aid, cannot afford a college education that will enable them to participate in the American workforce. http://www.thedream.us/ Drew Scholarship March 1, 2015 Applicants should demonstrate leadership in organizing and implementing community service and civic engagements, as well as working with people from diverse backgrounds. Award: $20,000 http://www.drew.edu/financialassistance/grants-scholarships/ college Fashion Institute of Technology Global Scholar Award Program (Undergraduate) December 18, 2015 The FIT Global Scholar Award Program provides funds toward the costs of studying abroad for a semester or a year abroad during the academic year 2014-15. The award can be used for any FIT Study Abroad program for which the student receives at least 12 academic credits towards their degree. See: FIT Study Abroad, SUNY International Programs or College Consortium for International Studies. http://www.fitnyc.edu/ The Fountainhead Essay Contest April 26, 2015 11 th and 12 th graders Essays will be judged on both style and content. Judges will look for writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of The Fountainhead.

Essay submissions are evaluated in a fair and unbiased four-round judging process. Judges are individually selected by the Ayn Rand Institute based on a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Ayn Rand s works. To ensure the anonymity of our participants, essay cover sheets are removed after the first round. Winners names are unknown to judges until after essays have been ranked and the contest results finalized. The Ayn Rand Institute checks essays with Ithenticate plagiarism detection software. http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/thefountainhead. aspx?theme=blue The Gates Millennium Scholars January 14, 2015 The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program selects 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. We provide Gates Millennium Scholars with personal and professional development through our leadership programs along with academic support throughout their college career. http://www.gmsp.org/ Gilbert Rios Memorial Award June 1, 2015 For Hispanic students with 100 hours of community and service each year. Candidates must maintain a 3.0 GPA in college and be first generation in their family to attend graduate school. http://www.lospadresfoundation.com/index.php/programs/ application-and-forms High School Creative Writing Contest January 16, 2015 NYC College Line is offering a creative writing contest for NYC high school students. To enter, youth must submit a short story (400-500 words) or poem (21-32 lines) responding to one of three prompts listed on the contest website. The first prize winner will receive a Macbook Air, and the second and third prize winners will each receive a tablet. http://nyccollegeline.org/scholarships/writing-contest-for-high-

school-students Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards June 2015 For 15 years, the Youth Awards have honored Latino high school rising-seniors, in at least 10 markets, who have excelled in the classroom and community, and for their focus in various categories including STEM, Healthcare, Education, Green, Business and Finance, Arts, and Fitness. The Youth Awards program is the beginning of the HHF pipeline and identifies and vets the young leaders who are funneled into the Leadership Cycle as they transition from high school, to college and grad school, and into their careers. http://www.hispanicheritage.org/youth_int.php?sec=193 Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship February 15, 2015 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. http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/general-applicants.php Jess Fisher Pre-Engineering Scholarship recipient February 1, 2015 For incoming freshmen students intending to major in the Fisher College of Science and Mathematics and planning a career in engineering. http://www.towson.edu/fcsm/fisherscholarshipprogram/preeng-schol.asp Joel S. Pollack Memorial Scholarship March 31, 2015 Students must complete an essay about a desired topic. http://www.tricountyagents.net/scholarship/ John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest January 5, 2015 The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation invites U.S. high school

students to write an essay on an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1956. For contest information, registration, and submission see: http://www.jfklibrary.org/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest/eligibility-and-requirements.aspx The Josephine Hurley Scholarship April 22, 2015 The Josephine Hurley Scholarship Award is the highest honor Esther Chapter No. 751 can bestow upon a student in our community. This award is given annually to two students recognized as having made the most significant positive commitment to both their academics and the community they serve. Email:estherchapter751@gmail.com Lewis H. Latimer National Scholarship Award March 1, 2015 Scholarship is open to students of African descent planning to pursue studies in the sciences and related fields. Contact Ms. Runita Sutton via email: runitalsutton@gmail.com Los Padres Foundation January 16, 2015 Deadlines depend on specific scholarship, see online for details. Eligibility requirements are different for each scholarship first generation, Puerto Rican/Hispanic male or female (standard requirements). http://www.lospadresfoundation.com/index.php/programs/ application-and-forms The Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Program Ithaca College January 2 nd, 2015 and Essays and Recommendations Due January 15 th, 2015 Scholars receive up to full tuition in aid every year, with a minimum merit-based scholarship of $18,000. https://www.ithaca.edu/mlk/apply/

McDonalds My Inspirational Story Student Video Contest January 20, 2015 Ofter $4,500 in prizes. See website for details. www.mcdonaldsnytristate.com Milton Fischer Scholarship April 30, 2015 The scholarship is open to: exceptionally innovative and creative high school juniors & seniors, & college freshmen A student planning to attend or attending an educational institution in Connecticut or the New York City metropolitan area OR A Connecticut or New York City metropolitan area resident planning to attend or attending an institution of higher education either anywhere in the United States http://www.rbffoundation.org/scholarship.html National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, Inc. (NACME) Pre-Engineering Scholarship Program March 15, 2015 NACME s Pre-Engineering Scholarship Program recognizes the nation s highest achieving African American, American Indian, and Latino high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership skills, and a commitment to science and engineering as a career goal. Each NACME Pre- Engineering Scholarship winner receives a $2,500 award to be used to support college tuition. http://www.nacme.org/scholarships National Association of University Women- Queens Branch January 10, 2015 The National Association of University Women Queens Branch is currently accepting applications from Queens high school seniors. The NAUW is an opportunity to receive financial aid towards college expenses. nauwqueensbranch@aol.com

National Commission for Cooperative Education February 15, 2015 Students must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale. Complete all the required admissions applications material and be accepted for the 2009-2010 academic year at one of the National Commission Partner Institutions listed. http://www.waceinc.org/scholarship/index.html National Peace Essay Contest February 10, 2015 Students in 9 th through 12 th grade who attend public, private or parochial school or participate in a high school correspondence program in any 50 states, DC or US territories. To participate, students are asked to write an essay on an assigned topic. http://www.usip.org/npec http://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/files/npec2013-14_guidebook_unifyed_v110713.pdf Northeastern University Torch Scholars Program (For Applicants) January 15: Torch Scholars nomination deadline January 15: Application deadline (must complete Common App and NU supplement) February 1: Priority deadline for financial aid paperwork. (FAFSA) March 2015: Decisions announced. For students who have persevered difficult situations/experiences, represent diversity of academic majors, racial and ethnic groups/backgrounds, are first generation college students, U.S. citizens or residents from low-income households. www.northeastern.edu/torch Park Scholarship Awards November 1, 2015 Park scholars are expected to maintain a 3.5 GPA and full-time enrollment in the Park School, engage in community service, participate in Park Scholar activities, and be a model and maintain good

judicial standing. http://park.ncsu.edu/apply/ Penn State Millennium Scholars January 18 th, 2015 The Penn State Millennium Scholars Program is open to academically strong high school seniors whose future plans include pursuing a doctoral degree in science or engineering, and to increasing the diversity of researchers in science and engineering. http://millennium.psu.edu/ Presidential Scholars Program February 1 of your senior year in high school Students interested in business, marketing, art and design. Requires an essay, SAT scores, letters of recommendations, class rank, high school GPA. www.fitnyc.edu/honors The Posse Foundation Spring 2015 (Juniors only) Students must choose a college to apply early decision for. They will then compete against many qualified students and endure numerous interviews to succeed and gain a scholarship. http://www.possefoundation.org/ Quest Bridge The College Prep Scholarship Late March 2015 The College Prep Scholarship provides students with the potential to receive multiple awards, including full scholarships to summer programs at leading colleges, individualized college admissions counseling, invitations to our College Admissions Conferences, all-expense-paid visits to college campuses, and more. The College Prep Scholarship application opens in February and is due in late March. http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/cps-college-prepscholarship

Quest Bridge The National College Match End of September 2015 Through an application uniquely designed for low-income students, applicants can apply to our 35 partner colleges and may be admitted with full four-year scholarships to these schools. The National College Match application opens in August and is due at the end of September. http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/ncm-national-collegematch Random House Foundation Inc. Creative Writing Competition February 6, 2015 The Random House, Inc. Creative Writing Competition recognizes the unique vision and voices of New York City high school seniors with scholarship awards. The Competition further supports student writers throughout the writing process with in-school programs and teacher training. http://www.randomhouse.com/creativewriting/ Ronald McDonald House Charities U.S. Scholarship Program Starting: October 1, 2014 (for the 2014-2015 year) Deadline: January 20, 2015 McDonald offers scholarships to students from communities who face limited access to educational and career opportunities. The students must submit their transcript, a personal statement, letters of recommendation and the 2008-2009 application. http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/ St. Lawrence University Community Service Scholarship February 1, 2015 The Community Service Scholarship is a $40,000 scholarship over four years ($10,000 per year) awarded to students based on past and current participation in community service. Any students of U.S. and/or Canadian citizenship, who are applying as a first-year or transfer student and who have shown initiative and leadership in their work are eligible to apply for the Community Service Scholarship. http://www.stlawu.edu/admissions/community-service-scholarship

St. Joseph s Scholarship Program (Incoming Freshmen) December 2, 2015 Entering freshmen with a minimum 95 unweighted high school grade point average and a combined 1200 critical reading and math SAT are considered for this four-year full-tuition award. http://www.sja1890.org/?_scholarship_tuition Savannah College of Art and Design Scholarships April 2015 Academic Scholarships: must be regularly accepted to SCAD and exhibit academic merit. Artistic Scholarships: must be regularly accepted to SCAD and exhibit artistic merit. http://www.scad.edu/scholarships Suntrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes May 9, 2015 For the eighth consecutive year SunTrust is pleased to offer the Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes where students can win a $1,000 scholarship for education expenses at a 2 or 4 year public or private college/university located in the U.S. If you are a high school senior planning to attend college or a current college student who will be continuing their undergraduate studies in the fall of 2013, you are eligible to enter our sweepstakes. https://www.suntrusteducation.com/scholarshipsweepstakes/ index.htm Tzuchi Scholarship March 2, 2015 Students must be high school seniors. They are selected on the basis of financial need, academic achievement and community development as well as college plan. https://nca.us.tzuchi.org/scholarship Whitney M. Young Jr. Scholarship April 3, 2015 Since the inception of the NYUL Football Classic, proceeds from the game have helped to leverage over $20 million in Whitney M.

Young, Jr. Educational Scholarships awarded to nearly 4,000 college bound students. Whitney M. Young, Jr. who the scholarship was named after, was President of the National Urban League. His distinguished career was marked by his effectiveness in bringing the business community into full participation in the struggle for Civil Rights. Young focused on gaining equality for blacks in business, politics, and improving opportunities for the urban poor. The New York Urban League continues its mission to enable African Americans and other underserved communities to secure a first class education, economic self-reliance and equal respect of their civil rights through programs, services and advocacy in our highly diversified city. http://www.nyul.org/nyul_scholarships.html Wishbone Student Scholarship February 1, 2015 A nonprofit organization that provides scholarships to high school students with limited financial resources to enable them to attend high-quality fee-based summer programs of their choosing, is currently accepting applications for Summer 2015. https://www.wishbone.org/ YouthForce 2020 April 28, 2015 Students participating must be involved in school and community activities, should have at least a 80% grade point average, combined SAT score of 1600 or better and accepted to a 4 year college and majoring in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture. See website for all deadlines. https://www.facebook.com/pages/ YouthForce-2020/133152110849

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The Baccalaureate School Education for Global The Baccalaureate School for Global Education An IB World School Kelly J. Johnson, Principal Peter Wilson, College Advisor/CAS Coordinator 34-12 36th Avenue Astoria, NY 11106 Phone (718) 361-5275 Fax (718) 361-5395 School Website: www.bsge.org IBO Website: www.ibo.org