Scholarship Bulletin -- as of 9282009

Scholarship Bulletin -- as of Deadline: 9/30/2009 Amount: 9/28/2009 full scholarships possible QuestBridge Eligibility: Procedures: web SENIORS who have demonstrated academic excellence in the face of economic obstacles (typically less than $60,000 annual household income) See Career Center/website for list of colleges or check scholarship website. www.questbridge.org Deadline: 10/1/2009 Amount: award Wendy's Heisman Scholarship Eligibility: Procedures: web SENIOR , Minimum B average, Athletic Achievement, Particiipating in at least 1 school sport, Student leadership On-line application & review/verification by school representative www.wendysheisman.com Deadline: 10/6/2009 Amount: $500 AES Engineers Eligibility: Procedures: web Senior planning on attending post secondary school in the fall. Submit essay via email - include your name and the name of your high school.You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php Deadline: 10/15/2009 Amount: $1,000 Outstanding Students of America Eligibility: Procedures: web SENIOR, 3.0 GPA+, active in community service and school activities Students apply and submit a biography and essay www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com/ Deadline: 10/30/2009 Amount: $5,000 Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Eligibility: SENIOR, intending to pursue bachelor's degree (may begin at 2-yr & transfer to 4-yr), financial need ($50,000 or lower adjusted gross income per family), involvement in cocurricular and community service activities, minimum GPA of 2.0, US citizen or permanent resident Apply online at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships. Students must mail ONE letter of support (recommendation) - download this and other certification forms at www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/requiredforms.cfm https://www.horatioalger.com/SCHOLARSHIPS/index.cfm Procedures: web Deadline: 10/31/2009 Amount: $10,000-$20,000 Coca Cola Scholars Eligibility: Procedures: SENIOR, U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident. Minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrating Academic Achievement, Leadership, Community Activties A general scholarship. Apply on-line at www.coca-colascholars.org. Online application REQUIRED! 50 students receive $20,000 scholarships & 200 students receive $10,000 scholarships. See website and/or Career Center for details. https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/index.jsp web Deadline: 11/2/2009 Amount: $40,000-$60,000 (over 4 yrs) Elks National Foundation-"Most Valuable Student" Eligibility: Procedures: SENIOR, Academic Achievement, Financial Need, Leadership, Community Service, pursuing a 4 year degree full time. For students planning to attend a 4yr college. Submit application showing activities, awards, leadership, and financial need. Pick up application from Career Center or online at www.elks.org/enf/scholars.To be considered for Special Scholarships awarded by the WA state Elks you may pick up an extra form from your Career Center www.elks.org/enf/scholars web Deadline: 11/2/2009 Amount: $1,000 -$5,000 Nomination Prudential Spirit of Community Awards-NASSP Eligibility: Procedures: 9-12 grades, has engaged in a volunteer activity since Sept. 2006. Submit an application that outlines a particular community service project that you are most proud of and has made a substantial impact on your community. Complete the application available online at the website, print it out, and give it to the Career Center by Oct. 31, 2007. Each deserving applicant receives a certificate; only one student is selected from each school to compete at the state level. www.prudential.com/spirit or www.principals.org/prudential web Deadline: 11/10/2009 Amount: $2000 to 4000 per year Governor's Scholarship for Foster Youth Eligibility: SENIOR, Officially a foster or kinship care youth, graduate from a WA high in 2008 with a minimum 2.0 CPA, WA State resident for at least 3 years prior to graduaation, attend college/university at one of the eligible WA State institutions Complete application, be willing to attend short summer program www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/gs/index.htm Procedures: web Deadline: 11/15/2009 Amount: Full Tuition, Room/Board/four years Sullivan Leadership Award - Seattle University Eligibility: Procedures: SENIOR, Demonstrated Leadership, Social Justice, Academic Achievement, U.S. citizen or permanent resident of AK, CA, ID, MT, OR, or WA, 3.5 GPA or higher Apply for admissions to Seattle Univeristy AND complete the Sullivan Leadership Award Application by Nov. 15, 2007. Candidates for the Award are required to attend the Sullivan Leadership Day competition Sat., 1/12/2008. 45 candidates invited back for final competition 2/29/2008 . To request an application packet, email sullivanleadershipaward@seattleu.edu. (additional scholarships available for 36 finalists) www.seattleu.edu/sullivan web Deadline: 11/20/2009 Amount: $1,000 or more Nomination Principal's Leadership Award - Herff Jones Eligibility: Procedures: web SENIOR, Academic Achievement, leadership, Top 20% rank - one per school 1 student is selected by HS - nomination only - contact the Career Center or principal if you would like to be considered for this award. A comprehensive application is required www.principals.org/pla for information (not the application) Deadline: 11/20/2009 Amount: $1,000 Nomination Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Eligibility: Procedures: web SENIOR, attending high school in Comcast Community, GPA of 2.8+, demonstrate leadership in school activities or work, commitement to community service NOMINATION: one student from Class of 2009 nominated, see Career Center for information. Application sent by school. http://www.comcast.com/corporate/about/inthecommunity/scholarships/scholarships.html Deadline: 12/15/2009 Amount: varies Hispanic Scholarship Fund Eligibility: Procedures: web SENIOR, Hispanic, 3.0+ GPA, US citizen or resident Application available on line. www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx Deadline: 12/15/2009 Amount: $10,000 - $25,000 AXA Achievement Scholarship - U.S. News & World Report Eligibility: SENIOR, demonstrated ambition and self-drive as evidenced by an outstanding achievement in an activity in school, the community, or the workplace. One senior selected from each state. Comprehensive application. In addition to listing of activities, awards, etc, applicants are asked to describe in detail an outstanding achievement they have accomplished in a nonacademic activity or project. See application for details. www.axa-achievement.com Procedures: web Deadline: 12/15/2009 Amount: $400 to full tuition SAE Foundation - Engineering Scholarships Eligibility: SENIOR, US Citizen, Meet minimum requirements regard to GPA, SAT &/or ACT scores as outlined in the individual requirements of each scholarship; intending to earn dgree in engineering or related science (e.g., math, physics, chemistry, biology, technologies, etc.) Undesignated Scholarships & University-Sponsored Scholarships available. Complete Application, Transcript, Essay. See application for specifics details for each scholarship. Retrieve information and application online at www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm Procedures: web Deadline: 1/10/2010 Amount: Computer Equipment and Adaptive Technologies DO-IT Scholars Eligibility: Procedures: web Sophomore, Junior with disabilities, aptitude & interest in attending college; interested in interactions with other students with disabiities. Program provides much support! Application, Recommendation, Transcript, Parent recommendation and consent www.washington.edu/doit/Programs/scholar.html Deadline: 1/12/2010 Amount: varies - may be substantial Nomination money! Gates Millennium Scholar Eligibility: SENIOR, African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American, citizens or legal permanent residents of US, 3.3+ GPA, leadership, community service, financial need Complete application packet -- start early as it's VERY comprehensive! Requires Nomination (more than one per high school may be nominated), Nominator & Recommender forms required plus student nominee forms. See website and Career Center for details. www.gmsp.org Procedures: web Deadline: 1/29/2010 Amount: $1500 Truman D. Picard Scholarship program Eligibility: Procedures: SENIOR, Native American/Alaskan Native;pursue higher education in natural resources;committed to education, community & culture; demonstrated financial need Letter of application, resume, 3 reference letters, proof of enrollment in a federally recognized tribe or Alaska native Corpporation (photocopy of enrollment card); transcripts; FAFSA SAR if possible www.itcnet.org web Deadline: 2/1/2010 Amount: $1,000 Burger King Scholars Eligibility: SENIOR, Cumulative GPA 2.5, Works average of 10hrs/wk 40weeks/yr, Community Service, Demonstrated Financial Need. You do NOT have to work at Burger King. Plan to enroll in an accredited 2-yr or 4-yr college (technical, community, or university) Complete the online application. recommendations from employer and school official plus official transcripts http://www.bk.com/scholars. Key word BKS Procedures: web Deadline: 2/15/2010 Amount: $5,000 Dr. Seuss's Oh the Places You'll Go! Eligibility: Procedures: web Senior. Original Composition no longer than one page (500 words) other criteria listed on application in the Career Center and web site www.ohtheplaces.org Deadline: 2/15/2010 Amount: $6,000 National Commission for Cooperative Education Eligibility: Procedures: web SENIOR, who is planning to participate in college cooperative education (combination of classroom and community-based learning) at one of the 10 universities specified 3.5 or better GPA, complete essay including typed one-page essay indicating why you've chosen to pursue college co-op education program www.co-op.edu Deadline: 3/20/2010 Amount: $30-$2,000 Ayn Rand Institute - Anthem Essay Contest Eligibility: Procedures: web 9th & 10th, essay on specific topics regarding "The Anthem". Submit your essay online at www.aynrand.org/contests or mail your essay. See Career Center for details. Protected by Turnitin plagiarism software - must be original essays. www.aynrand.org/contests Deadline: 4/25/2010 Amount: $50 to $10,000 Ayn Rand Institute - The Fountainhead Essay Contest Eligibility: Procedures: web JUNIOR & SENIOR, one entry per student, specific essay topics regarding "The Fountainhead" Specific Essay topics given. Essays judged on style & content. Submit your essay online at www.aynrand.org/contests or mail to address on application. www.aynrand.org/contests