2005-2006 SCHOLARSHIP LIST
October 19, 2005
General & local scholarships will be posted in the Senior House and College/Career Center. Remember to always check with the college you are applying to for scholarships! The only college-specific scholarships that will be posted will be the ones that have sent applications to NVHS. Copies of this scholarship list and applications are available in the College/Career Center. Any questions please see Ms. Janes, College Counselor in the College/Career Center D101. DATE October 21, 2005 SCHOLARSHIP SAE Engineering Scholarships ELIGIBILITY Plan on majoring in Engineering or a related science such as math, chemistry, physics, biology, technologies, computer science. Scholarship application packet includes various undesignated engineering scholarships and university specific scholarships. APPLICATION Available in College Center or on line at
http://www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm
DEADLINE
December 1, 2005
DATE October 21, 2005 SCHOLARSHIP AXA Achievement Scholarship ELIGIBILITY Plan to attend a 2 yr or 4 yr college, demonstrate ambition and selfdrive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in an activity in school, the community or workplace and a recommendation. APPLICATION Available in College Center or at www.axa-achievement.com in mid November. DEADLINE December 15, 2005 DATE October 21, 2005 SCHOLARSHIP Arizona State University Parents Association ELIGIBILITY 3.25 GPA, demonstrated financial need, plan on attending Arizona State, essay, community service and activities. APPLICATION Available in College and Career Center DEADLINE May 1, 2006 DATE October 21, 2005 SCHOLARSHIP University of South Carolina- McNair & Alumni Scholars ELIGIBILITY Academics, leadership/service, awards essays and 2 recommendations. APPLICATION Available in College and Career Center DEADLINE December 1, 2005 DATE October 21, 2005 SCHOLARSHIP Bowling Green State University- Nonresident Scholarship $3,654 ELIGIBILITY 3.0 GPA OR 21 ACT, and must have completed application in by
APPLICATION DEADLINE
January 15, 2006. Available in College and Career Center or at choose.bgsu.edu/scholarships January 15, 2006
DATE October 21, 2005 SCHOLARSHIP Duke Univ. & the Univ. of North Carolina at Chapel HillRobertson Scholars Program ELIGIBILITY Superior academics, leadership, community service, essays, 2 letters of recommendation. Must also complete Duke application or Univ. of North Carolina application by December 1, 2005. APPLICATION Available in College and Career Center or at www.robertsonscholars.org DEADLINE December 1, 2005 DATE October 21, 2005 SCHOLARSHIP National Ready Mixed Concrete Association Essay Contest ELIGIBILITY Essay no more than 600 words on possible themes provided in the application. APPLICATION Available in College and Career Center DEADLINE November 18, 2005 DATE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY APPLICATION DEADLINE October 21, 2005 Coca Cola Scholarship Academic merit based scholarships. Must apply on line at http://www.coca-colascholars.org Information available in College Center. October 31, 2005 October 21, 2005 U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program Must apply on line October through February- Drawing. Available only on line usbank.com/studentbanking February 28, 2006 October 21, 2005 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Academics, activities, essay and 2 letters of recommendation. Available in College and Career Center December 1, 2005
DATE October 21, 2005 SCHOLARSHIP Boston University Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship ELIGIBILITY Must be accepted Boston University and the College of Engineering and must respond to the following essay prompt: Write an essay about an engineering advance or innovation that you feel has had an
APPLICATION DEADLINE
important impact on society. Your essay should describe the advance/innovation and discuss its implications for society and the field of engineering. Admissions Application on line at www.bu.edu/admissions/apply and submit essay to engessay@bu.edu Info available in College Center! December 1, 2005
DATE October 21, 2005 SCHOLARSHIP DuKane Chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers ELIGIBILITY 3.0 GPA, essay, ACT score Math 29 & English 25, SAT Math 600 & Verbal 500 and pursuing a career in one of the following engineering majors: Agricultural, Chemical, Civil (including Geotechnical & Transportation), Control Systems, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Mining, Marine, Nuclear, Petroleum or Structural. APPLICATION Available in College and Career Center DEADLINE February 3, 2006 DATE October 21, 2005 SCHOLARSHIP Northern Illinois University- University Scholars Awards ELIGIBILITY 26 ACT and rank in top 25% of the class, involvement in extracurricular activities in school and community, essay and letter of recommendation. APPLICATION Available in College and Career Center DEADLINE February 1, 2006 DATE October 21, 2005 SCHOLARSHIP Northern Illinois University- College of Education Scholarship ELIGIBILITY Various scholarships for students planning on majoring in Education at NIU. APPLICATION Available in College and Career Center DEADLINE Must be received by February 1, 2006. DATE October 21, 2005 SCHOLARSHIP National Commission for Cooperative Education (NCCE) ELIGIBILITY 3.5 GPA, essay, and must be applying to one of the NCCE partner colleges which include: Antioch College, Drexel University, Johnson & Wales University, Kettering University, C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University, Northeastern University, Pace University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati or University of Toledo. APPLICATION Available in College Center or at www.co-op.edu DEADLINE February 15, 2006 DATE October 19, 2005 SCHOLARSHIP Eastern Michigan University Scholarships for Illinois Students
ELIGIBILITY
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National Scholars Program: 3.5 GPA, 21 ACT and be admitted to EMU by Feb. 15, 2006 ($11,355 per year) Great Lakes Scholarship: 3.0 GPA and be admitted to EMU by Feb. 15, 2006 ($6,000 per year) Apply with admissions application available in College Center or at www.emich.edu February 15, 2006
DATE October 21, 2005 SCHOLARSHIP Furman University- Herman Warden Lay Scholarship ELIGIBILITY Academics, extracurricular activities, personal achievement and essays. APPLICATION Available in College and Career Center DEADLINE November 15, 2005 for Early Decision Candidates January 15, 2006 for Regular Decision Candidates DATE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY APPLICATION DEADLINE October 21, 2005 University of Wisconsin- LaCrosse List of various scholarships- see list. Available in College and Career Center January 2, 2006
DATE October 21, 2005 SCHOLARSHIP Eastern Illinois University- Freshman Honors Scholarship ELIGIBILITY 26 ACT and 3.5 GPA. -One recommendation, essay and activities. APPLICATION Available in College and Career Center DEADLINE Must be received by: February 1, 2006 DATE October 21, 2005 SCHOLARSHIP University of Missouri-Columbia Minority Scholarships $7,500 ELIGIBILITY George C. Brooks Scholarship- Students from under-represented ethnic groups on MU’s campus & a 25 ACT. Diversity Award- Students from under-represented ethnic groups on MU’s campus, class rank, GPA, ACT and leadership. APPLICATION Admission application only- no additional applications. Available in College and Career Center. DEADLINE February 1, 2006