Westerville North High School 2008-2009 Scholarship List & College Information Dear Senior/Senior Parent, Welcome to the 2008-2009 Scholarship List! We hope this will help you get started in your search for the next step in your life s journey after you leave Westerville North. This list is organized by due date, not alphabetically or by type of opportunity. Keep in mind that this list is not by any means all-inclusive, but is meant to give you a sense of the large variety of opportunities that are out there. (Caution: Beware that not all scholarship offers or searches are legitimate. If you are in doubt as to the legitimacy of an opportunity, please check with your guidance counselor. Scam warning signs would include requests for credit card information, pressure tactics, guarantees, fees, and lack of official contact information.) There are many scholarships that you may apply for specifically, but keep in mind that many colleges and universities automatically enter you into the running for their own scholarship pools when you send in your general application and they determine that you meet their eligibility requirements. When surfing the internet for schools, please note the deadline to apply, whether they require essays, what scholarship opportunities might be available, if letters of recommendation are required, etc. Please be considerate of the guidance counselors/teachers when asking them for recommendation letters. Plan ahead and give them the information as early as possible so that they have time to compose the personalized letter that you want them to on your behalf. Even if you consider yourself to be an average student and think that this scholarship information is just for the top students, you will be surprised at the number of opportunities that are out there for you. Don t forget about technical schools, music and art schools and scholarship contests. Local Scholarship Applications & Information will be available in early December. The deadline to turn in application materials will be early February. Local Scholarships include those awarded by the Booster Clubs, PTA s, Westerville Businesses and Organizations, and Memorials. The list of local scholarships and application materials will be on WNHS website under Guidance. If you have any questions at any time along the way and you need assistance, please see Mrs. Taylor in the Guidance Office, or your own guidance counselor. Additional opportunities will be published monthly and available in the guidance office. You can also find scholarship information on WNHS website under Guidance. You may want to start a file of these scholarship lists and any others you receive. Good luck! The effort that you put into your search will pay off! It is hard work to do applications and essays for college when you are trying to also make it successfully through your senior year and have fun at the same time! But the hard work will be worth it when, next year at this time, you are happily studying at the college of your choice and looking back at how you got there! Enjoy the journey! The WNHS Guidance Department
Page 1 of 12 Add New Entry Upcoming Deadline Recently Added Westerville North HS All My Filter Defaults Search Go Find Display Summaries Unfiltered Details of Matching Entries Next 30 days In future Turn Filter On Name (click for details) Amount Deadline Suburban LaSertoma's "Youth Service Award Award 19-Dec-08 Program" Info: Suburban LaSertoma Youth Service Award recognizes outstanding youths who are setting a pattern of leadership and service in their communities. In February of 2009 we will select one student from all of the participating schools to honor and continue on to the regional level. The emphasis is on COMMUNITY SERVICE. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Modified: 2-Dec-08 United States Foreign Service National High School Min: $750 Max: $2500 20-Dec-08 Essay Contest Info: All students in grades nine through 12 attending a public, private, parochial school, home school or participating in a high school correspondence program in any of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or U.S. territories, or, if they are U.S. citizens attending schools overseas, are eligible Web: www.afsa.org/essaycontest/essaycontest1.cfm All-Ink.com College Scholarship Program Varies 31-Dec-08 GPA >=2.500; Info: e All-Ink.com College Scholarship Program is available to students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university with a minimum 2.5 GPA. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to be considered for this award. To apply for this scholarship, you must submit a 50- to 200-word essay on who has had the greatest impact on your life, and a 50- to 200-word essay on what you hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after college. Web: www.all-ink.com/scholarship.html Modified: 20-Aug-08 College Advantage varies 31-Dec-08 Info: Not a scholarship; Financial information Web: www.collegeadvantage.com Modified: 29-Mar-08 UNA-USA National High School Essay Contest Up to $2000 5-Jan-09 Info: The UNA-USA National High School Essay Contest is open to students in grades 9-12. You must submit an essay of 1,500 words or less (details of essay on website). All material must be submitted to the UNA-USA Chapter or Division in your area. To find the one nearest you, please consult the Chapter and Division directory available on the Web site. Web: http://unausanationalhighschoolessaycontest.com/ Modified: 21-Aug-08 "Dream Deferred" Essay Contest on Civil Rights in
Page 2 of 12 the Middle East Min $500 Max $2,000 9-Jan-09 Prizes are awarded as cash, not scholarships.; Info: "Dream Deferred" Essay Contest on Civil Rights in the Middle East is available to students who are 25 years old or younger and live in the Middle East or America. You must submit an essay of 600-1,500 words addressing one of the questions listed on the sponsor's Web site. You must reside in an Arab League member state, Iran or the United States and essays may be submitted in English, French, Arabic or Farsi. Web: www.hamsaweb.org/essay/ The Elks National Fund Scholarships Various 9-Jan-09 Reqs: Financial Need; Info: Two scholarships being offered. 1.) Most Valuable Student Scholarship 2.) Legacy Awards Applications and details in guidance office. Web: www.elks.org/enf/findalodge.cfm University of Dayton Army ROTC $136,000-$164,000 10-Jan-09 Reqs: Athlete, Leader; Info: For juniors to apply. Web: www.armyrotc.com Modified: 6-Oct-08 2009 Gates Millennium Scholars Program 12-Jan-09 Reqs: GPA >=3.300; African-American or Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic/Latino or Native American; Info: Eligible students who apply for the GMS scholarhsip have the opportunity to attend any US accredited college of their choice, with renewable funding for up to 5 years in any discipline at the undergraduate level. Web: www.gmsp.org Modified: 17-Sep-08 James Kura Memorial Scholarship Contest-OACDL 3/$1,000.00 12-Jan-09 Info: The Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. More information & applications located in the Guidance Office. Web: www.oacdl.org Modified: 21-Nov-08 The Transition & Communication Consortium on Learning & Disabilities $500.00 14-Jan-09 Reqs: GPA >=3.000; Info: Psychiatric Disability Scholarship. Application and details available in the guidance office. The Transition & Communication Consortium on Learning & Disabilities $500.00 14-Jan-09 Reqs: GPA >=3.000; Info: African-American male with documented disablility. Application & details in the guidance office. The Transition and Communication Cornsortium on Learning & Disabilities 5/$1,000.00 14-Jan-09 Reqs: GPA >=2.500; Info: Student must have a diagnosis of LD or ADD/ADHD. Application and details in guidance office. American Planning Association's High School Essay
Page 3 of 12 Contest $5000, $100 gift certificate 15-Jan-09 juniors and seniors eligible; Info: Each year, the essay contest will focus on a different topic. This year's theme, "Great Streets, Great Neighborhoods: Greening Streets and Neighborhoods," is taken from National Community Planning Month. The essay assignment is Creating a Green Neighborhood Plan. Through National Community Planning Month and the essay contest, APA is promoting awareness of all the elements that go into making a great neighborhood. To learn more about this issue and APA's programs, visit www.planning.org/ncpm. Web: www.planning.org/institutions/hsessay.htm Bowling Green State University Freshman $1,500.00 & up 15-Jan-09 Scholarships Info: University Freshman Academic Scholarship Calculator can assist you in determining your financial award. Test scores & GPA needed. Web: www.bgsu.edu Modified: 21-Nov-08 Mensa Education and Research Foundation Varies 15-Jan-09 Essay Contest; Info: Essay Contest Entry Form available on the website or in the guidance office. Web: www.mensafoundation.org Modified: 16-Dec-08 The OSU Alumni Club of Franklin County Various 15-Jan-09 Reqs: Must be a resident of Franklin County; Info: Academic and community service scholarships are available. Applications are available online. Your chances of receiving scholarship money are excellent. Web: www.buckeyealumni.com Young Buckeyes of Central Ohio--Alumni Scholars Program Scholarship Reqs: pctl >=25; Info: Visit the website or the Guidance Office for applications. Web: www.youngbuckeyes.com Modified: 3-Dec-08 $3,000.00 16-Jan-09 Young Buckeyes of Central Ohio--Mirolo Charitable (5) $3,000.00 16-Jan-09 Foundation Scholarship Reqs: Female; pctl >=25; Intending to major in business related field; Info: Visit the website or the Guidance Office for an application. Web: www.youngbuckeyes.com Modified: 3-Dec-08 2009 Talent Hunt Sponsered by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Mu Iota Chapter Reqs: Talent based; Info: For an application and more information visit the Guidance Office. Modified: 24-Nov-08 Will be presented to top 3 contestants 23-Jan-09 McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship up to $10,000/academic year 25-Jan-09 Info: For more details visit the website. To qualify one must own your own business for at least one year, have at least one paid employee, graduate high school in 2009, go to any 4 year college or university within the 50 states. 60 scholarships will be awarded. Web: www.mckelveyfoundation.org
Page 4 of 12 Modified: 25-Oct-08 Datatel Scholars Foundation scholarship Min: $1000 to Max: 2400 30-Jan-09 Reqs: Datatel Client Institutions; Info: The Datatel Scholars Foundation awards scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students attending a college or university selected from one of Datatel's eligible client sites (eligible Datatel client sites have current maintenance/support agreements). The Datatel Scholars Foundation scholarship is for outstanding students currently attending an eligible Datatel client institution. Full and part-time students (taking at least six credit hours/term) are eligible to apply. For more detailed information including a list of client sites, application requirements, and to apply, please visit http://www.datatel.com/dsf. Web: www.datatel.com/dsf PTI-Pittsburg Technical Institute Various 31-Jan-09 Info: Various scholarships are available. For more information go to the website. Web: www.pti.edu ESA Foundation Scholarships $100.00 to $7,500.00 1-Feb-09 Info: Various scholarships available through ESA Foundation. Visit website or Guidance Office for more information. Web: www.esaintl.com/esaf Modified: 21-Nov-08 Stan & Tom Wick Poetry Scholarships $1,500-$4,000 1-Feb-09 Reqs: Kent State University; Poetry Competition; Info: Visit the website or the guidance office for more information regarding this contest. Web: dept.kent.edu/wick Modified: 16-Dec-08 The Glenna R. Joyce Trust All Standard Expenses 1-Feb-09 Info: For details & application visit the website or contact the university. Web: www.honors-scholars.osu.edu The Lemonade Series Writing Scholarship Min: $2500 Max: $4000 1-Feb-09 Info: Eligible participants are High school seniors, who are United States citizens, seeking higher education at accredited four-year United States colleges or universities. Applicants must show a 3.5+ or better grade average and should document financial need. In addition, the Foundation strongly encourages extra-curricular and community activities on the part of its applicants. Grants have ranged from $2,500 to $4,000 per year and are renewable for a total of four years of undergraduate scholarship funding at our discretion. Individual scholarship size may fluctuate over time depending upon the size of our endowment. View website for further details. Web: http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/youthfdn/ BKS-Burger King Scholars $1,000.00 2-Feb-09 Reqs: Financial Need; GPA >=2.500; Info: Access Key: BKS Web: www.bk.com/scholars Modified: 6-Oct-08 Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition Up to $50000 2-Feb-09 Info: The Young Epidemiology Scholars (YES) Competition for original student research is designed to inspire
Page 5 of 12 talented students to investigate the many behavioral, biological, environmental and social factors that affect health and, based upon this knowledge, to identify ways to improve the health of the public. The Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition is available to high school juniors and seniors who will graduate from high school no later than September 1, 2009. You must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Midway, Wake Island or the Mariana Islands. Only one project per applicant will be accepted and team projects are not eligible. Web: www.collegeboard.com/yes/fs/atc.html Modified: 21-Aug-08 2009 Midstate Educators Credit Union Scholarship 5/$2,000.00 6-Feb-09 Info: For more information go to the website or your Guidance Office for an application. Student must be a member or become a primary member of the credit union. Web: www.educu.org Modified: 5-Nov-08 AFSA High School Essay Contest up to $2,400 6-Feb-09 Financial Need; Info: To be eligible for any AFSA Scholarship Program: Students must be claimed as dependent on the most recent IRS tax form by a US government Foreign Service employee (active, retired with pension, deceased or separated) who has served or is serving at least a year abroad with a foreign affairs agency as defined by the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (Department of State, USAID, USIA, IBB, Commerce Service or Foreign Agriculture Service). Children of AFSA Committee on Education members are ineligible for AFSA awards or scholarships. For an AFSA Financial Aid Scholarship, a student must: Attend or will be attending full-time (12 credit hours or more) as an undergraduate at a 2 or 4 year accredited college, university, community college, art school, or conservatory (stateside or overseas). Maintain a satisfactory academic record (cumulative 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale). Complete his/her undergraduate degree in four years. Demonstrate financial need. Students may apply for all three AFSA scholarship programs, if eligibility requirements are met. Applications can be mailed, faxed or emailed and can be sent in piece-meal. Web: http://www.afsa.org/scholar/scholarship.cfm Modified: 21-Aug-08 BIG 33 Scholarship varies 6-Feb-09 Info: Students can apply from November 3-February 6, 2009. Go to website for more information. Web: www.big33.org Modified: 6-Oct-08 Central Ohio Diabetes Association Scholarship 6-Feb-09 Reqs: Nomination; Financial Need; Info: For more information call or visit the website. A nomination is required. Please see your guidance counselor to be nominated. Web: www.diabetesohio.org Modified: 5-Nov-08 KFC Colonel's Scholars $5,000.00/year 10-Feb-09 Reqs: GPA >=2.750; Info: Online application available from December 1, 2008 through February 10, 2009. See website for details. Web: www.kfcscholars.org Bowling Green State University 3/$500.00 13-Feb-09 Info: These scholarships are not made available through regular channels such as our Office of Financial Aid. Application materials and Recommendation forms are in the Guidance Office. Web: www.bgsu.edu/department/biology Modified: 16-Dec-08
Page 6 of 12 National Commission for Cooperative Education 15-Feb-09 Scholarship Program Info: For more information and application materials please visit the website. Students must apply, be accepted and attend one of ten NCCE Partner Colleges & Universities. These schools can be found on the website. Web: www.co-op.neu Modified: 5-Nov-08 Ohio University-Templeton Scholars Award Program Full-ride 15-Feb-09 Reqs: ACT >=28; SAT >=1240; Info: This scholarship is for disproportionately represented students. For more information visit the website. Web: www.ohio.edu/diversity/ Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program/STEM Reqs: Akron University; GPA >=3.000; Info: Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Web: www.uakron.edu Modified: 24-Nov-08 $1,500 to $4,700 per academic year 20-Feb-09 Ohio Academic Scholarship $2,205 each year for 4yrs 20-Feb-09 Reqs: Nomination; Info: The Ohio Academic Scholarship Program provides competitive, merit-based financial assistance to the state's most academically outstanding high school graduates who enroll for full-time undergraduate study in Ohio institutions of higher education. This program provides an incentive for students to remain in Ohio. Each year, at least one Ohio Academic Scholarship is awarded to a student from each participating chartered high school in the state that submits an electronic application form by February 23rd. Eligibility for these awards is determined by a selection formula which considers a student's high school grade-point average and scores from the ACT Assessment. Web: regents.ohio.gov/sgs/oas Modified: 27-Sep-08 Vaughn Industries/Doug Porter Memorial Scholarship Reqs: Application/Apprenticeship; Info: More information and application located in the Guidance Office. Web: www.vaughnindustries.com Modified: 21-Nov-08 $1,000.00 20-Feb-09 US Bank Student Banking Scholarships up to 30/$1,000.00 27-Feb-09 Info: For an online application and more details visit the website. Web: www.usbank.com/studentbanking Modified: 25-Oct-08 Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation/John H. McConnell Scholarship Fund Info: More information on the website. Check it out! Web: www.bluejacketsfoundation.org Modified: 17-Sep-08 28-Feb-09 John Dale/Pennsylvania Sci-tech Partnership $2,000-3,000 1-Mar-09 Reqs: Juniata College;
Page 7 of 12 Info: Academic Scholarships at Juniata strive to reward students who do well academically, but also contribute to their school and/or community by getting involved. At Juniata,we believe that involved students in high school are involved students during their college experience. John Dale/Pennsylvania Sci-Tech - The John Dale Scholarship works in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Sci-Tech Program. Students are awarded $2,000 for freshman year and $3,000 dollars the following three years through the Pennsylvania Sci-Tech Program. Academic and residency requirements apply. Web: www.juniata.edu/admission/finplan/index.html Minority Participation Program $500-3000 1-Mar-09 Reqs: Minority students; Info: Since 1972, the American Geological Institute has administered the Minority Participation Program. The broad goal for this program is to maintain and incrementally increase the number of underrepresented ethnicminority students in the geosciences. Recipients of AGI Minority Geoscience Scholarships are provided with financial awards ranging from $500 to $3,000 and given the opportunity to interact with a mentor from the geoscience community within our AGI MPP Advisory Committee. Web: www.agiweb.org/mpp/index.html Modified: 19-Aug-08 Young Naturalist Awards Scholarships $500-$2500 2-Mar-09 Students work independently to make observations, record data, and illustrate findings.; Info: The Young Naturalist Awards Program hosted by the American Museum of Natural History, invites students in grades 7 through 12 to conduct original research in the areas of biology, earth science or astronomy. Students work independently to make observations, record data, and illustrate findings, before documenting their research in a written essay. The twelve finalists (two per grade) receive scholarships ranging from $500-$2500 and are flown to New York City to meet Museum scientists, take a behind-thescenes tour of the Museum, and attend an awards ceremony. Winners are further distinguished by having their essays published in a special catalogue. The program, which is in its 7th year, is conducted by the American Museum of Natural History, and supported by The J.P. Morgan Chase Foundation. Entrants must be United States or Canadian citizens or legal residents living within the United States, Canada or U.S. Territories. Submissions are reviewed by a panel of science teachers and by Museum scientists. Web: www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/youngnaturalistawards/ Body By Milk College Scholarship $7,500.00 6-Mar-09 Reqs: Nomination; Info: Scholarship awarded to a student athlete who demonstrates excellence in academics, athletics, community service, leadership and includes milk as a part of their healthy lifestyles. Application available on the website. Web: sammy.bodybymilk.com Modified: 16-Dec-08 Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships Up to $7,500 31-Mar-09 Reqs: Minority Students; Info: The Foundation provides 4-year scholarships of up to $7,500 annually to minority high school seniors with a high level of academic achievement, financial need and leadership potential to attend the college of their choice. Web: www.jackierobinson.org/ Sheryl A Horak Law Enforcement Explorer Memorial Scholarship $1,000 31-Mar-09 Info: This merit-based award involves a $1,000, one-time scholarship. The number of scholarships awarded depends upon the yield of the endowment. The award also includes a plaque and pin. The recognition will be presented at the national law enforcement explorer conference or a local ceremony. Any law enforcement Explorer who is at least in the 12th grade may apply. Candidates will be evaluated according to their academic record, leadership ability, extracurricular activities, and personal statement on "Why I want to
Page 8 of 12 pursue a career in law enforcement." The candidate should complete the application, being careful to secure the certification of the - Post Advisor - Head of the participating organization - Learning for Life representative They should then submit - Three letters of recommendation (at least two from people outside of law enforcement) - A 500-word (minimum) essay on "Why I want to pursue a career in law enforcement" - A transcript of his/her high school record (if in college, submit both college and high school transcripts) - A black-and-white glossy photo (preferably in uniform) for publicity purposes in the event of selection See complete scholarship on http://www.learningforlife.org/exploring/lawenforcement/index.html Web: www.learningforlife.org/exploring/lawenforcement/index.html American Fire Sprinkler Association $2,000 1-Apr-09 Reqs: Contest; Info: Automatic fire sprinklers save lives and property. We cannot say it enough. We all know what happens when sprinklers aren t present a building catches on fire and we wait for the fire department to put it out. But what happens when fire sprinklers are present? That s what we want you to find out and that s what this contest is all about. Read complete contest information before applying. Please read all requirements carefully. Entries that do not meet all requirements will be automatically disqualified from the contest without notification to the student. Only one entry per student is allowed. For more information about this contest, please visit: http://afsascholarship.org Web: www.afsascholarship.org Modified: 21-Aug-08 Ohio Association of Career Colleges & Schools $2,000 to $12,100 1-Apr-09 Info: For more information visit the website or the Guidance Office. Web: www.ohiocareercolleges.org Modified: 24-Nov-08 $1,500.00 per yr for up to 4 Robert C. Byrd 1-Apr-09 yrs Reqs: Nomination; Info: What is it?this program awards financial assistance to students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement in high school. Recipients are selected on the basis of class rank, grade point average, scores achieved on either the SAT or ACT assessments and other curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Who is Eligible?The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship are awarded equally across each of Ohio 's congressional districts and are renewable for up to four years. Chartered Ohio high schools may nominate graduating seniors through the Ohio Department of Education. Students scoring highly on the General Education Development (GED) Test are also eligible to apply. The nomination period is announced annually and is from mid-march through the end of April. How much aid is available?each selected recipient may receive up to $1,500 each year for up to four years of undergraduate studies, contingent upon the continued funding by the federal government. The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship program is wholly federallyfunded program. For more information contact the Ohio Department of Education at 614-466-2650. Web: regents.ohio.gov/sgs/robertbyrd Modified: 27-Sep-08 Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service To the up to $5000 1-Apr-09 Community Reqs: Nomination; Info: The Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community is open to graduating high school seniors in the United States and its territories. You must demonstrate self-motivation, leadership, creativity, dedication and a commitment to pursuing community service to be eligible for this award. This award is based primarily on the impact of your community service activities, and you must be nominated by someone familiar with your service (excluding family members). Grade point averages, SAT scores and school club memberships are not considered in the selection process. Web: www.hitachifoundation.org/ World Studio Foundation Min: $200 to Max: $6000 3-Apr-09
Page 9 of 12 Reqs: GPA 2.000-2.000; Financial Need; Info: Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships benefit minority and economically disadvantaged students who are studying the design/arts disciplines in colleges and universities in the United States. Web: www.worldstudio.org/scholarships The Winners Club Scholarship Fund TBD 15-Apr-09 Reqs: Financial Need; GPA >=3.500; Education major; Info: Applications are available on the website and can be submitted between February 1 and April 15. Web: www.winnersclubscholarship.visioncomm.net Modified: 16-Dec-08 Fountainhead Essay Contest Up to $10000 25-Apr-09 Info: The Fountainhead Essay Contest is open to high school juniors and seniors. You must write an essay of 800 to 1,600 words on a topic relating to Ayn Rand's novel, "The Fountainhead". Possible topics can be found on the sponsor's Web site. Additional Information Web: www.aynrand.org/contests Modified: 21-Aug-08 Jane Austen Society of North America Essay Membership in JASNA 1-May-09 Contest Info: Students interested in the life and works of Jane Austen are encouraged to enter the Jane Austen Society of North America s Essay Contest. This annual contest is open to students world-wide at the high school through post-graduate levels of study. Entrants must be enrolled at least part-time in coursework during one or more semesters/quarters of the contest year. (Part-time is defined as a minimum of six (6 ) credit hours for undergraduates and three (3) credit hours for graduate students.) The deadline for entering the Essay Contest is May 1. Students must submit four printed copies of the essay as well as a disk containing the essay in Microsoft Word 95 or higher format. (Again, no identifying information should appear on the essay itself.) The completed entry form and mentor statement must be included with the entry and mailed to: Marsha Huff Suite 3600 777 E. Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202 For more information, please contact: http://www.jasna.org/essaycontest/index.html Web: www.jasna.org The Millie Brothers CODA International Scholarship $3,000 1-May-09 Hearing child of deaf parents; Info: 1. Applicants must be a high school graduate. 2. Applicants must be the hearing son or daughter of Deaf parents. 3. Each applicant must submit: a. an official transcript from their high school, b. two letters of recommendation, and c. a typed two page essay. 4. Essays must be submitted describing the applicant's Coda experience and how it has shaped the Coda as an individual. The essay should include a description of future career aspirations. Each essay will be judged for organization, content, creativity, and a sense of purpose. 5. Applicants may compete for both scholarships but a separate essay is required for each submission. 6. Deadline for submission: All applications must be completed and postmarked by May 5th. 7. Scholarship recipients will be notified by mail and email. 8. Scholarship winners' essays will be published in the CODA Connection, the organization's newsletter. 9. More scholarship information can be obtained at the CODA International website: http://www.coda-international.org/scholar.html Information and/or Applications can be obtained from: Dr. Jennie E. Pyers, Chair - CODA Scholarship Committee Assistant Professor of Psychology Wellesley College 106 Central St., SCI480 Wellesley, MA 02842 Tel: 781-283-3736 - Fax: 781-283-3730 Web: www.coda-international.org Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund Up to $2,500 15-May-09 Reqs: Open to children of those killed or permantly disabled as a result of the 9/11 attacks; Info: The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund was created in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The scholarship program is open to children of those who were killed or permanently disabled as a
Page 10 of 12 result of the terrorist attacks, and who are enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions.* Scholarship awards of up to $2,500 per applicant, per school year, are available and may be renewed on an annual basis, subject to satisfactory academic progress. Web: www.thesalliemaefund.org/projectaccess/need.html AFS Intercultural Programs/Scholarships varies 1-Jun-09 Info: Study abroad opportunities Web: www.usa.afs.org/usa Modified: 6-Oct-08 The Proof-Reading.com Scholarship $1500 1-Jun-09 GPA >=3.500; Info: The Proof-Reading.com Scholarship is available to students in accredited four-year colleges and universities in the United States. You must be enrolled for at least 12 semester units and have at least a 3.5 GPA. You must also be a legal resident of the United States of hold a valid green card to be eligible for this award. To enter you must submit a 1500-word essay based on a topic provided by the sponsor. Web: www.proof-reading.com/proof-reading_scholarship_program.asp Tuition Funding Info: Scholarship search database. Web: www.tuitionfundingsources.com Modified: 16-Dec-08 $32 billion in scholarships available 12-Jun-09 Abbott & Fenner Scholarship $1,000.00 20-Jun-09 Info: Apply on online. Go to the website for more information. Web: www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships Modified: 9-Oct-08 BigSun Scholarship $500 25-Jun-09 Info: The BigSun Scholarship is available to student-athletes. You must be a high school senior or attending a post-secondary institution to be eligible for this award. An essay describing why you should win the award is required to apply.. for more details please visit website. Web: www.bigsunathletics.com/ Modified: 21-Aug-08 Scholarships.com Resolve to Evolve Essay Contest $1,000-$3,000 25-Jun-09 Info: The Resolve to Evolve Essay Scholarship is about more than making resolutions- it's about evoking change by doing so and, subsequently, furthering our own evolution. We must continue to react proactively and progressively to challenges, however daunting. The idea behind the "R2E" Essay Scholarship is to offer a solution and to be constructively critical rather than just point fingers at or find fault with a given administration or organization. A winning essay will not only get you up to $3,000 toward the next step in your education, but will also be forwarded on to the appropriate officials in the hope that we can do our part to be part of the solution. Only printed (not handwritten) essays of no fewer than 400 and no more than 1000 words will be accepted. Scholarships will be awarded for the top five essays: * First Place: $3,000 * Second Place: $2,000 * Five runners-up will receive $1,000 apiece You must register with Scholarship.com to apply. For more information and the Official Rules, please visit http://scholarships.com/r2e Web: www.scholarships.com/r2e Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Award Min: $1000 Max: $6,000 30-Jun-09
Page 11 of 12 blind or visually impaired seniors; Info: The Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Awards are presented to RFB&D members who are college seniors and blind or visually impaired, in recognition of extraordinary leadership, scholarship, enterprise and service to others. Offered since 1959, the awards are given to a total of nine students who are chosen by a selection committee. RFB&D gives three top winners $6,000 each; three special honors winners $3,000 each; and three honors winners $1,000 each. Applicants must meet all of the following eligibility criteria: * Be legally blind * Have been registered as an RFB&D member for at least one year, up to and including the period of March 2, 2008 - March 2, 2009 (individually or through a school) * Have received, or will receive, a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States or its territories between July 1, 2008, and June 30, 2009 * Have an overall grade point average for my undergraduate years of 3.0 or more on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent if an alternative grading system is used) Web: www.rfbd.org/applications_awards.htm National Commission for Cooperative Education Variety 30-Jun-09 2008-2009 Info: This website is a guide to the best co-op colleges & employers. Scholarships are also available. Web: www.co-op.edu Modified: 2-Dec-08 ScholarshipExperts.com varies 30-Jun-09 Info: This is a scholarship website. A variety of scholarships can be found here. Check it out! Web: www.scholarshipexperts.com Modified: 17-Sep-08 The American Legion--Need A Lift? Various 28-Aug-09 Info: This is a resource of various scholarships, grants, and loans available to students. Check out the website for more details! Web: www.needalift.org Modified: 25-Oct-08 Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation-Two-Year $1000 31-Aug-09 Scholarship Program Reqs: GPA 2.500-4.000; Info: The Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship Program, the other program administered by the Coca- Cola Scholars Foundation, annually awards 400 scholarships, of $1,000 each, to students attending highereducation institutions granting two-year degrees. Nomination materials are sent to the financial aid officer of two-year colleges across the country asking them to nominate one student from their campus by the May 31st deadline. For more information and an application, please see the Financial Aid office at your two-year school and request that you would like to be one of the two students to be nominated. Applicants: Must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents Must have demonstrated academic success (with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale) Must be planning to enroll in at least two courses during the next term at a two-year institution May not be children of Coca-Cola employees The Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship Program complements the Foundation s Coca-Cola Scholars Program, which annually awards $3 million in college scholarships to 250 outstanding high school seniors. The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is one of the most recognized and respected corporate-sponsored scholarships in America. The Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship Program is made possible with funding from the Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation. The Whitehead Foundation provides grants in support of human services initiatives, particularly organizations and programs that benefit young people. The late Joseph B. Whitehead was one of the original bottlers of Coca- Cola. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, a joint effort of Coca-Cola Bottlers across the United States and The Coca-Cola Company, is one of the largest corporate-sponsored, merit-based scholarship programs of its kind in the United States. The Foundation is supported by the financial commitment of local Coca-Cola Bottlers and The Coca-Cola Company. Web: https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeweb/page.jsp?navigation=16 Exploring-A Program for Career Education 31-Aug-09
Page 12 of 12 Info: This is NOT a scholarship site. You will find information on career education. Web: www.skcbsa.org/exploring Modified: 17-Sep-08 School Specific Scholarships Info: Go to specific college/university websites for more scholarship opportunities. Modified: 17-Sep-08 31-Aug-09 Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest $50 - $10000 17-Sep-09 Info: The Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest is open to undergraduate students. To participate, you must read the novel and write an essay on a selected topic that can be found on the Web site. Essays are judged on both style and content. The winning essay must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of the book "Atlas Shrugged." Complete contest guidelines are available on the Web site. Web: www.aynrand.org/contests/atlas.html Anycollege.com Scholarships $2000 30-Sep-09 Info: Students planning to enroll at an accredited college or university are eligible for $2,000 payable to the institution to which they are accepted. How to Apply: Fill out the scholarship form on AnyCollege.com and click the submit button. The scholarship form can be reached by clicking on the button titled "Win a Scholarship." The current scholarship application deadline dates are: March 30, June 30, September 30 and December 31. The scholarship drawings will occur the first business day after the application deadline. Limit one entry per person, per application period. Web: www.anycollege.com/scholarshiprules.cfm Modified: 9-Dec-08 AIFS Study Abroad International Scholarship $1000 1-Apr-10 GPA >=3.000; Info: Every year, the American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) awards 100 international study abroad scholarships worth between $1,000 and $2,000 to students who demonstrate high academic achievement and write an essay on a topic set by the Scholarship Committee. Visit http://www.aifsabroad.com for more information. To be considered, you must submit, by the requested date, the AIFS International Scholarship application, the AIFS Study Abroad application, official transcripts of all college records to date and an academic reference. You must meet minimum requirements for the program to which you are applying, have at least a 3.0 GPA, show leadership potential and be involved in extra-curricular activities centered on multicultural or international issues. Scholarship applications must be postmarked by the following deadlines: March 1 Summer program and scholarship applications April 15 Academic year, Fall quarter/semester program and scholarship applications October 1 Spring semester program and scholarship applications For more information, visit: http://www.aifsabroad.com/css/scholarships.htm or call (800) 727-2437. Web: www.aifsabroad.com/css/scholarships.htm Modified: 9-Dec-08