Seniors: Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program
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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION Updated 01-29-2016 Be sure to check the entire list! SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES for SENIORS: Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program WHO: Volunteers in grades 5-12 WHAT: $1000 award DEADLINE: November 3, 2015 APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: http://spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org
WHO: Students who participate in some discipline of fine art WHAT: Scholarship – varying amounts DEADLINE: November 9, 2015 APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: Online at http://www.cincinnatiarts.org/overture_awards.
WHO: Any senior planning to attend a 2yr or 4yr program WHAT: $1000 DEADLINE: November 15 APPLICATION AVAILABLE: http://kellyfarrishlaw.com/scholarship
WHO: High school seniors who submit completed applications to UC by the deadline date and who have exceptional academic achievement and outstanding leadership involvement in their community and/or school. Students must have a minimum 3.2 unweighted GPA to be considered for scholarships. Official test scores must be sent directly from testing agency. WHAT: 10 Cincinnatus awards of $88,000 (est. $22,000 per year covers full tuition, fees, room, board, and a book allowance) 60 Excellence awards of $65,000 ($16,250 per year) 100 Founders awards of $24,000 ($6,000 per year) 600 University awards of $14,000 ($3,500 per year) Unspecified number of Century awards of $8,000 ($2,000 per year) DEADLINE: December 1, 2015 APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: Student must have submitted a completed application and all supporting materials to the University of Cincinnati by the December 1, 2015 deadline (no additional scholarship application is necessary). More information is available online at http://financialaid.uc.edu/sfao/cincinnatus.html
WHO: High school seniors who complete applications to MU and who meet qualifications described on website WHAT: Unspecified number of scholarships of various amounts DEADLINE: Priority – December 1, 2015 APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: Online at http://miamioh.edu/admission/merit-grid/index.html
WHO: Ohio seniors whose parent or grandparent is a member of the Elks Organization WHAT: Numerous scholarships of various amounts available DEADLINE: December 4, 2015 – Applications must be submitted to the Elks lodge closest to your home. APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: Online at www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
WHO: Ohio high school college bound students. WHAT: Student(s) must submit a 60-second video on consumer scams. Students may work as individuals or in teams of two. The top three winners will receive $2,500, $1,500, and $1,000 college scholarships respectively. DEADLINE: December 11, 2015 APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov/TakeActionContest AXA Achievement Scholarship WHO: High school seniors who have ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, and the ability to succeed in college WHAT: One $10,000 scholarship per state, winners of each state compete for ten additional $15,000 awards DEADLINE: December 15, 2015 (or first 10,000 scholarship applications received) APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: Online at http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award WHO: NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards are open to any graduating high school senior who owns and operates his/her own small business. Additionally, the student must enter their freshman year at an accredited two- or four-year university, college or vocational/technical institute during the Fall 2016. Children of NFIB members are eligible to win awards WHAT: Entrepreneur Awards are non-renewable scholarships created to recognize young people who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and initiative. The scholarships are valued between $1,000 and $10,000. The NFIB Young Entrepreneur program was established to raise awareness among the nation’s youth of the critical role that private enterprise and entrepreneurship play in the building of America. DETAILS: The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards are $1,000. Four NFIB National Young Entrepreneur Awards will be issued for $5,000. One NFIB Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award will be issued for $10,000. DEADLINE: December 18, 2015 APPLICATION AVAILABLE: www.NFIB.com/YEA Hispanic Scholarship Fund - General College Scholarship PROVIDED BY: Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) WHO: The Hispanic Scholarship Fund - General College Scholarship is available to high school seniors who are of Hispanic heritage. You must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident and plan to be enroll full - time in a degree seeking program at a two - or four - year U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam institution. You must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA, complete a FAFSA, and be pursuing your first undergraduate or graduate degree to be eligible for this award OPENS: January 1, 2016 AMOUNT: $1000 - $5000 AWARDS AVAILABLE: Unspecified APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: Online at http://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/
WHO: High school juniors and seniors who submit an essay on the topic on the website WHAT: One $5,000 scholarship, one $2,500 scholarship, and five $1,000 scholarships DEADLINE: January 1, 2016 APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: Online at http://www.thefire.org/student-network/essay-contest/
WHO: High school seniors who demonstrate volunteerism, open an account with the General Electric Credit Union, and have “B” average. WHAT: Five, volunteer based, one-time $2,000 scholarships DEADLINE: Watch for this year’s availability APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: In the Guidance Office or online at https://www.gecreditunion.org/f8web/?uf=.//PDFs/Current%20Promotions/10.14_Scholarship.pdf Gates Millennium Scholars Program PROVIDED BY: Gates Millennium Scholars Program DEADLINE: January 13, 2016 TYPE OF AWARD: Scholarship AMOUNT: full tuition good through graduation AWARDS AVAILABLE: 1000 WEBSITE: http://www.gmsp.org/ DESCRIPTION: The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program is open to African - American, American Indian / Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students who are citizens, nationals, or legal permanent residents of the United States. You must be an entering, full - time, degree - seeking, first - year student and have a minimum 3.3 GPA or have earned a GED to be considered for this award. You must also demonstrate significant financial need (meet the federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria) and exhibit leadership abilities through community service, extracurricular or other activities. Northern Kentucky University Scholarships and Awards WHO: High school seniors who meet the specific requirements (3.0 GPA and 23 ACT or 1050 SAT and have submitted their application and all required credentials to the NKU by the January 15, 2013 deadline, no additional scholarship application is required. WHAT: Variety of scholarships, requirements, and amounts DEADLINE: February 15, 2016 APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: (not yet available) Online at http://financialaid.nku.edu/scholarships.html
WHO: High school seniors who submit an essay of 550 or fewer words “which state clearly and concisely the applicant’s career, vocational and academic goals.” Essays must be machine reproduced, double spaced and must conform to the instructions printed on the application. Please do not send transcripts or academic resumes. WHAT: Unspecified number of Local Awards through the Jerold Hehn Memorial Scholarship Program of between $500 and $2,500 AND unspecified number of Regional and National Awards of between $300 to $1,000 DEADLINE: January 15, 2016 APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: Online at: http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards WHO: High school seniors who are US citizens and plan to attend college who is a child or grandchild of a living Elks member. WHAT: 250 scholarships in the amount of $4000 are available DEADLINE: January 29, 2016 APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: Online at www.elks.org/enf/scholars
WHO: High school seniors who submit completed applications to XU by the deadline date and who have exceptional academic achievement and outstanding leadership involvement in their community and/or school, rank in the top 5 percent of their high school class and have a minimum SAT of 1360 (ACT of 31). Selected students will be interviewed on campus in February. WHAT: Ten full tuition four year scholarships DEADLINE: February 1, 2016 APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: Online at http://www.xavier.edu/undergraduate-admission/scholarships/academic.cfm Xavier University Chancellor Scholarships WHO: High school seniors who submit completed applications to XU by the deadline date and who have exceptional academic achievement, rank in the top 5 percent of their high school class and have a minimum SAT of 1360 (ACT of 31). Selected students will be interviewed on campus in February. WHAT: Fifteen $17,000 four-year scholarships DEADLINE: February 1, 2016 APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: Online at http://www.xavier.edu/undergraduate-admission/scholarships/academic.cfm
WHO: High school seniors who plan to attend EKU WHAT: Application for Admission for scholarship consideration DEADLINE: Priority - February 1, 2016 INFORMATION AVAILABLE: Online at http://scholarships.eku.edu/out-state-students
WHO: High School Seniors with a GPA of 3.5 or better WHAT: Merit Co-Op Scholarship for students interested in attending WACE Partner Institutions which includes: DREXEL, JOHNSON AND WALES, KETTERING, ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, & WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DEADLINE: February 15, 2016 but early applications are HIGHLY encouraged. APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: In the Guidance Office or Online at http://www.waceinc.org/scholarship/index.html
PROVIDED BY: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and AC Engineers DEADLINE: May 1, 2016 TYPE OF AWARD: Scholarship AMOUNT: $3000 AWARDS AVAILABLE: 2 WEBSITE: http://www.ashrae.org/membership--conferences/student-zone/scholarships-and-grants/high-school-senior-scholarships DESCRIPTION: Two scholarships are available to incoming freshman who are enrolled in an ABET-accredited program leading to a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Engineering Science degree. Your course of study must be related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required and/or a class standing of no less than the top 30 percent. OHIO JCI Senate Scholarship WHO: High School Seniors DEADLINE: January 18, 2016 AMOUNT: $1000 need and academic based scholarships WEBSITE: ohiojcisenate.org. See Mrs. Poling for a paper copy
WHO: Seniors that are members of GECU DEADLINE: January 11, 2016 AMOUNT: $2000 WEBSITE: www.gecreditunion.org/current-promotions
WHO: Seniors applying to BGSU planning to major in math or science education DEADLINE: January 15, 2016 AMOUNT: $4000 starting out with annual increases WEBSITE: www.bgsu.edu/action See Mrs. Poling for more details
WHO: Children of members of the OAPSE DEADLINE: March 1 2016 AMOUNT: $2500.00 WEBSITE: See Mrs. Poling for copy
WHO: Students in Clermont County DEADLINE: March 1 AMOUNT: $500 WEBSITE: www.soarealtors.com Paper application available; See Mrs. Poling
WHO: Seniors in Clermont, Brown, or Adams County majoring in a health career related field. DEADLINE: March 9 2016 AMOUNT: $ APPLICATION: See Mrs. Poling for a copy of the application
WHO: High School Seniors DEADLINE: March 15, 2016 AMOUNT: $1000 WEBSITE: www.oacdl.org/scholarship
WHO: Senior majoring in business, finance, accounting DEADLINE: March 25, 2016 AMOUNT $500 APPLICATION: See Mrs. Poling for a copy of the application
WHO: Senior majoring in an agricultural related field DEADLINE: March 31, 2016 AMOUNT: $1000 APPLICATION: See Mrs. Poling for a copy of the application
WHO: Seniors majoring in education, business, engineering, liberal arts, math, science, or technology DEADLINE: March 31, 2016 AMOUNT: varying amounts APPLICATION: See Mrs. Poling for a copy of the application
WHO: Seniors 3.0 gpa or higher DEADLINE: April 1, 2016 AMOUNT: $500 and See Mrs. Poling for an application The William D Squires Scholarship: WHO: OHIO Seniors- need based; See criteria online DEADLINE: April 5, 2016 AMOUNT: $3000 Renewable WEBSITE: www.wmdsquiresfoundation.org
WHO: Veterans and their immediate family members/dependents DEADLINE: April 9, 2016 AMOUNT: Varying Amounts from $800-$400 APPLICATION: See Mrs. Poling for a paper copy of the application
WHO: Seniors that demonstrate positive involvement in the LGBT Community DEADLINE: April 15, 2016 WEBSITE: www.pflagcinci.org or receive a paper application from Mrs. Poling SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES Ohio Board of Regents: State-Funded Financial Aid: https://ohiohighered.org/ Ohio Means Jobs K12: https://jobseeker.k-12.ohiomeansjobs.monster.com/seeker.aspx U.S. Dept. of Education: FAFSA on the web: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid: http://www.oasfaa.org Discus Awards: http://www.discusawards.com/ American College Testing (ACT) – Information for Life’s Transitions: http://www.act.org College Board: College Board SAT online: http://www.collegeboard.org KnowHow2Go: http://knowhow2go.acenet.edu/ Big Future: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ You Can Go: http://youcango.collegeboard.org/ First in the Family: http://www.firstinthefamily.org/highschool/Introduction.html College Entrance & Scholarship: http://www.petersons.com/college-search/scholarship-search.aspx FastWeb: Free Scholarship Search Service: http://www.fastweb.com Scholarships.com Scholarship Search Database: www.scholarships.com School Soup Scholarship Database: www.schoolsoup.com Next Step U: http://www.nextstepu.com Scholarship Quest Helper: http://www.scholarshipquesthelper.com Ohio Tuition Trust Authority: Saving for College: http://www.collegeadvantage.com/ DAR National Society Scholarship Program: http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm College Scholarships for Students with Disabilities: http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/ld.phtml Greater Cincinnati Foundation: http://www.cincinnatischolarshipfoundation.org/index Online Education Database Scholarship Directory: http://oedb.org/ College Scholarships for Native American High School Students: http://www.collegefund.org The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF): www.apiasf.org/ African-American Scholarships: http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/ Scholarships & Resources: http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/ Good Call Scholarship Search: http://www.goodcall.com/scholarships/search A few scholarship pointers…. Remember, you have to enter to win. Everyone is busy and applying for scholarships is time consuming, but remember these tips:
Be sure to contact me if you have any questions. I will do my best to help you find the answers. Beth Poling Guidance Counselor Batavia High School Phone: (513) 732-2341 x7036 Fax: (513) 732-9740 poling_b@bataviaschools.org Directory: Downloads Downloads -> Northern England’s set-jetting locations Downloads -> Dynatest 3031 lwd light Weight Deflectometer Downloads -> Forth coming competitive exams Downloads -> Brush High School Morning Announcements Friday, September 05, 2014 all school Downloads -> Year 9 The Arts — Music Downloads -> Years 7 and 8 standard elaborations — Australian Curriculum: Music draft Downloads -> Chris Young sets 2016 “I’m Comin’ Over” Tour headlining dates Downloads -> Slavery and Abolition: the Plymouth Connection Introduction Downloads -> Summer Assignment Download 68.92 Kb. Share with your friends:
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