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Scholarships
The scholarships are all listed here from newest at the top and the older ones at the bottom and they all are available in the High School's Guidance Office
Visit Scholarshiphelp.org for helpful information regarding scholarships.
Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship: College scholarship opportunity for Juniors:
Will you be a senior during the 2010-2011 school year? Do you participate in at least one sport? Are you a leader in your
school and community? Apply now for the 2010 Wendy's High School Heisman.
Visit:www.wendysheisman.com or see your counselor for details.
The VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) is offering scholarships for college to 9th through 12th graders.
An essay is required. The topic is "Does My Generation Have a Role in America's Future?" Deadline is Nov. 1, 2010. See your
counselor for details.
The Anna Vincent Scholarship
Requirements
- Be a resident of Philadelphia or the surrounding 5 county area
- Have high scholastic standing and good character
- Have a part-time job
Deadline is March 1, 2010
Apply online at: www.fsrequests.com/annavincent
United Steelworkers Hugh Carcella Scholarship Program 6 four-year scholarships, with a total value of $4000 ($1000 per year) will be awarded
Eligibility: applicant must be a member in good standing, or the son/daughter or legal ward of a member of a United Steelworkers, District 10 (Eastern) local union
Selection process: a selection committee will review applicant's grades, SAT's/etc., other information supplied by high school, and conduct interviews.
APPLICATIONS may be obtained, upon request, from participating local untions. Must be signed by the President and Recording Secretary of local union.
Applications should be mailed to :
Scholarship Fund Committee, United Steelworkers
2460 Boulevard of the Generals
Norristown, PA 19403
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2010
Mensa Foundation Scholarship Competition Eligibility - applicant must be enrolled, for the academic year following the award, in a degree program in an accredited American institute of post-secondary education, and be a resident of the area of a participating local group of American Mensa
Conditions of award - applicant must write an essay of fewer than 550 words, which describes applicant's career, vocational, or academic goal toward which the scholarship is to provide aid.
Entries will be judged and awarded at 3 levels: local, regional, and national. Awards are in amounts ranging from $300 to $1000.
Deadline: January 15, 2010
For more information, go to www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships/
John McKee Scholarships - Offers college or vocational training scholarships for high school seniors. Requirements: - Fatherless boys, in need of financial assistance, nNative to the 5 county Philadelphia area in PA (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia). Preference will be given to those desirous of obtaining a naval education. Deadline: Applications must be received before February 1, 2010. For more information, please visit the John McKee Scholarship Committee website (www.McKeeScholars.org), send an email to mckeescholars@aol.com, or contact your guidance counselor.
Seniors who are applying to any of these universities: Drexel, Johnson & Wales, Kettering, PACE or Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, or Wentworth Institute of Technology and are interested in the co-op program, you may eligible for a scholarship. Visit the website: www.co-op.edu or see your counselor for more info.
SunTrust Bank College Scholarship Sweepstakes- $1,000 scholarship for the first year expenses at a college or career/technical school. One winner is chosen every 2 weeks from October 30, 2009-May 14, 2010. Go to suntrusteducation.com or offtocollege.info to apply
UNC-CHARLOTTE The Levine Scholars Program-full tuition and room and board. Criteria: commitment to community service, intellectual curiosity, and the capacity for ethical leadership. 3.8 high school gpa, 1800-2400 SAT or 29-36 ACT scores. Go to LevineScholars.uncc.edu for application and more information
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 2010-2011 Academic Year Scholarship/Leadership "Most Valuable Student" Program The B.P.O.E. provides more that $2,000,000 annually in funds for secondary education. Applications for this program are available online at www.elks.org , click the "lodge locator" and enter the school zip code (19038). Applications are also available through your local Elks Lodge. Students graduating in 2010 are eligible.
Philadelphia Publinks Golf Association Scholarship-For students pursuing education at four year colleges or universities. Recipients should be in search of financial aid for education expenses, possess a solid high school transcript and a passion for the game of golf. Scholarships ranging from $500 to $1000 will be awarded. More information is available on www.phillypublinks.com.
Delaware Valley Chapter of Hearing Loss Association of America-will award a $500 scholarship to high school seniors with a hearing loss who are planning on attending a college or vocational school. Application is available in the guidance office.
The organization known as Pride of the Greater Lehigh Valley is sponsoring the Rainbow scholarship. The scholarship seeks to assist gay and lesbian teens with college expenses. Applications can be found at www.prideglv.org
The Mervyn Sluizer Scholarship is now accepting applications. Requirements are:
1. must have been an active Boy Scout for at least 5 years and must be currently active at the time of application.
2. must have attained the rank of Eagle
3. have demonstrated responsible leadership as a Scout for at least 1 year
If you meet these criteria, go to www.philafound.org to apply.
The Hispanic Youth Awards is again sponsoring the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards. Awards are given in 6 different categories: Business, Education, Engineering and Math, Journalism, Leadership, and Sports. If interested, go to the following web site: www.HispanicHeritage.org.
The Conference of Minority Transportation Officials-available to graduating seniors who are enrolling in either a 4 year degree program or a 2 year technical program. Several scholarships are available, including 1 for students who plan on going to Drexel, Cheyney, or St. Joe's. For applications, go to their web site www.comtophilagolf.com or see your counselor.
The Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association (PenSPRA) will
provide educational scholarships for those interested in pursuing a career in
a communications field (English, journalism, public relations, advertising or graphic arts)
Three $500 scholarships will be presented to worthy recipients from the East
Region, Central Region and West Region of the Commonwealth. We invite
all interested candidates to complete and submit the application. The application is
available online at www.penspra.org.
Burger King Scholars
open to seniors only
applications are on-line atwww.bk.com/scholars
deadline is Feb. 1, 2010
must have a GPA of 2.5, or higher
must work at least 10 hours per week
must be involved in community service
demonstrated financial need
The Platt Caddie Scholarship is for caddie scholars in pursuit of higher education. Applicants must have caddied for at least one year at a member club of the Golf Assoc. of Philadelphia. Contact Bob Caucci (610) 687-2340 x21 or bcaucci@gapgolf.org for more information.
The Lebanon Valley College Youth Scholars program offers full tuition for week long summer programs in various academic fields. For more information, see www.LVC.edu/Youth-Scholars or contact Dale Erskine, PhD (717) 867-6176, erskine@lvc.edu.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County offers a scholarship to seniors with a high GPA interested in science or engineering.
The Coca-Cola Scholarship-apply on-line at:
www.coca-colascholars.org
criteria: school leadership, commitment to community, academic achievement, part-time employment
deadline to apply is October 31, 2009
The John F. Kennedy "Profile in Courage" Essay Contest is open to students in grades nine through twelve. The first place winner will receive $5,000. Submission Deadline is January 9, 2010. Visit http://www.jfklibrary.org for more information.
The Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Scholarship offers tuition and financial benefits worth up to $180,000. To get more information and apply visit: https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/
The Eagles Fly for Leukemia is currently accepting applications for its Kim Hill College Scholarship Program, a Saint Joseph's University full-tuition scholarship, and a Drexel University full-tuition scholarship.
Students interested in the Saint Joseph's University full-tuition scholarship should visit www.sju.edu\admissions The application is on this website.
Drexel University, in affiliation with the Eagles Fly for Leukemia Foundation, will award one full-tuition scholarship to an incoming freshman who has survived cancer in his/her lifetime. For more information and the scholarship application go to: http://www.drexel.edu/em/eaglesfly/
The Horatio Alger Pennsylvania Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the state of Pennsylvania who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education. This program offers scholarships in the amount of $5,000. To apply for the scholarship, please visit http://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/apply.cfm
THE MENSA FOUNDATION ESSAY COMPETITION
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
The 2010 Masonic Scholarship Resource Guide lists scholarship, grant, and loan opportunities primarily for Masons, their siblings, children, grandchildren and members of the Masonic-related youth groups. The resource guide can be found on the internet at: www.pagrandlodge.org/pmyf
The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants is sponsoring the 2010 Greater Philadelphia Chapter High School Essay Contest. The top three essays will receive cash prizes. For more information please contact Careers in Accounting at 1-888-272-2001 or email schools@picpa.org
Beneficial Bank is sponsoring its 6th annual "Beneficial Scholar's Program." This year's essay contest will award $50,000 in scholarships to eleven high school seniors in the greater Philadelphia region. For more information please visit www.beneficialscholars.com
The Samuel Green Scholarship- available to high school seniors who will be attending a 4 year college. Go to www.firstrust.com for application.
Undergraduate Scholarships Available for Chemical Science and Chemical Technology Majors — The American Chemical Society (ACS) Scholars Program is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 academic year. This program is targeted at minority groups considered to be under-represented in the sciences- African American, American Indian and Hispanic or Latino students. Award amounts are based on financial need and can be up to $2500 per academic year for college freshmen, up to $3000 per year for college sophomores, and up to $5000 per year for college juniors and seniors. This scholarship is also available to students in two-year chemical technology programs.
Graduating high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply. The number and amount of awards are subject to available funding. We must receive applications by March 1, 2010. Students in pre-med, pharmacy, nursing, dentistry, and veterinary medicine programs are not eligible for this scholarship.
For more information or to apply online pleae visit www.acs.org
American Chemical Society 1155 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Phone 202-872-6250 Toll-free 1-800-227-5558 Email [ mailto:scholars@acs.org ]scholars@acs.org
American Heritage Federal Credit Union Scholarship — open to all seniors who will be attending either a 2 or 4 year college in the fall. Forms available at www.amhfcu.org
Celia Moy Yep Scholarship Award — open to deserving Asian American high school female students who have demonstrated academic excellence, and who have made a positive impact on their community through their sustained service and leader, and who will attend a fou-ryear or two-year accredited college. Applications and deadline information is available at www.AAWCS.us
Freedom Credit Union — will award four $1,000 scholarships to qualified students to be applied to any portion of an accredited college or university's comprehensive fee. For more information go to www.freedomcu.org
The Jackie Robinson Foundation — provides scholarships of up to $7500 annually to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attent and accredited 4-year college or university of their choice. Please go to www.jackirobinson.org/apply/elig.php for eligibility requirements and an application.
The Anna M. Vincent Scholarship — awards renewable grants of up to $5000. Please visit www.jfsrequests.com/annavincent for qualifications and an application.
Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia — 2010-2011 University/College Scholarships for Students of Greek Descent or Declared Majors in Greek Studies. Please visit their website for scholarship opportunities: www.hucphila.org
ACT Poster Contest — The ACT is conducting a Poster Contest and the winners will be awarded scholarship money to attend the college of their choice. This contest is open to 11th and 12th grade students. For an official entry form visit www.actstudent.org/postercontest
The Principal's Leadership Award - This scholarship recognizes outstanding student leaders. The top winner receives a $12,000 scholarship. All information, instructions, and criteria can be downloaded from www.principals.org/PLA
Nominations must be postmarked by December 4, 2009.
AXA Achievement Scholarship - This scholarship is for students who are active in their communities. To learn more and download an application please visit: www.axa-achievement.com
Apply by December 15, 2009.
Ithaca College's Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholar Program is an interdisciplinary learning community emphasizing citizenship and service in our global community. Scholars receive an award ranging from $18,000 to full tuition each year in both merit-based and need-based aid. Information is available at www.ithica.edu/mlk. If interested see your counselor.
The Rainbow Scholarship offers three awards in June to seniors. The first award is based on academic excellence, the second is based on community involvement and the third is an essay contest. For more information, go to www.prideglv.org or see your counselor for details. Deadline is June 1, 2010.
***See your guidance counselor or check out web sites for further information.
***Additional scholarship information can be accessed through www.fastweb.com and the Springfield District home page.
