Grant C. Alexander Scholarship Foundation makes two (2) $1,000 awards to academically worthy and financially eligible students attending a non-propriety college full-time who have overcame a hardship and has written an essay either explaining their career/life goals or their hardship.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity awards scholarship monies to African-American Male students. Criteria: 2.5 GPA, Community Involvement, 2010 high school graduate, financial need. Guidance Office has applications. Deadline is April 30, 2010.
William K. Schubert Minority Nursing Scholarship Program offered by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital awards monies to assist with tuition and fees for individuals accepted fro enrollment as full-time or part-time students in professional registered nurse programs. Students should be a member of one of the underrepresented minority groups in the registered nursing profession.
To apply go to www.cincinnatichildrens.com/diversity. Deadline is April 30, 2010.
Union Central Life Insurance will award four (4) $1000 scholarships to area graduating high school seniors. Come to Guidance for information. Deadline for applying is April 16, 2010.
Ohio Cooperative Education Association (OCEA) is offering a $1000 scholarship.
Go to www.ohioco-op.com for more information.
University of Kentucky-Phi Kappa Psi is offering a scholarship for incoming male freshmen who will be attending the University of Kentucky in the fall. Deadline is May 31, 2010.
National Society of High school Scholars Foundation will offer ten (10) $1000 scholarships to high school seniors interested in pursuing a career in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM). Must be U.S. citizen, have a 3.5 GPA and must have true commitment to the pursuit of a STEM college track. Guidance has application. Deadline is March 1, 2010.
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity is offering three (3) $1000 scholarships to students who excel in the areas of leadership, athletics and community service. By applying for this scholarship students are not committing to future membership in Delta Tau Delta.
Go to http://www.delts.org/about/committed.html. Deadline is March 31, 2010
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is offering scholarships to African American male graduating seniors of the Greater Cincinnati schools with high academic achievement and the desire to pursue a college education. Guidance has all the information. Deadline is March 31, 2010
Best Buy offers 1,000 scholarships of $1,000 each. Apply on line at
www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com. Deadline is February 15, 2010.
Knights of Columbus Harrison “Youth of the Year” Come to Guidance for information and
Application. Deadline is February 15, 2010.
John Carroll University offers one (1) four year, full-tuition scholarship to freshmen entering John Carroll in the fall of 2010 who have had at least 3years of Latin and intend to major in Classical Languages. See Guidance for all information. Deadline is February 15, 2010.
Mercy Hospital Western Hills is offering three (3) tuition only $1,000 scholarships to local high school seniors planning to pursue a career in the health field. Students must live or attend school within these zip codes: 45204, 45205, 45211, 45233, 45238, 45248, 45001, 45002,45030,
4500, 45041, 45052. Guidance has applications. Deadline is March 15, 2010.
National Society of High School Scholars Foundation recognizes the need to produce more graduates with the knowledge and skills in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
(STEM) in order to meet the competitive challenges of the technology-driven global economy of the 21st century. Monster Worldwide, which supports programs that offer individuals access to the academic foundation necessary to succeed, acknowledges the Foundation’s goals and is awarding ten (10) $1,000 STEM scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year. Guidance has applications and all information. Deadline is March 1, 2010.
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers is sponsoring the James Kura Memorial Scholarship Contest. This is an essay contest and the top three winners will receive $1,000.
Guidance has all information and applications. Deadline is February 15, 2010.
William D. Squires Educational Foundation will offer scholarships (to Ohio only) high school seniors. These are primarily based upon financial need. Student must have a minimum
3.2 GPA. Detailed information and applications is available on website
www.wmdsquiresfoundation.org. Deadline is April 15, 2010.
Bowling Green State University offers scholarships to freshmen entering fall 2010 and majoring in biology. Guidance has applications.
Deadline—February 12, 2010.
University of Kentucky offers academic scholarships to freshmen entering fall 2010. Guidance has applications. Deadline—January 15, 2010.
AXA achievement Community Scholarship –download an application for a $2,000 college scholarship at: www.axa-achievement.com. Deadline-February 15, 2010.
Lewis University (Illinois) a Catholic and Lasallian university offers a $5,000 academic scholarship to deserving students. To learn more go to www.lewisu.edu.
University of Akron’s Choose Ohio First Scholarship provides scholarships to incoming freshmen who intend to pursue a degree in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) field. Scholarships range from $1,500 to $4,700 per academic year and are renewable for the 2011-2012 academic year.
Must be a U.S. citizen, Ohio resident and incoming freshman for the 2010-2011 academic year and plan to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
For more information go to http://www.uakron.edu/colleges/edu/stem.
NIFB Young Entrepreneur Foundation (YEF) offers scholarships to young people who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit/initiative. Scholarships are valued $1,000 to $10,000. Apply on line at http://.NFIB.com/YEA. Applicants must be
Nominated by a dues-paying member of NFIB. Deadline is December 31, 2009.
Great Scholarship Opportunity----Early in the school year is the time for your students to begin their search. Knowing in advance what colleges and scholarships to apply for will give them a huge head start. Go to website—SchoolSoup.com. You will find thousands of colleges and universities, including all scholarships available at these schools.
Imodules Scholarship working with imodules has opened the door for a new program that they are sponsoring. The scholarships are $1000-$2500.
Qualifications:
- Full-time student
- Will be attending a school that is an iModules client
- A minimum C grade point average
Step 1: Application
Once you’ve created your account, you will fill out a simple application form with your contact and school information. You will be asked to share your education goals (in 100 words or less).
Step 2: Essay
Must submit a 1000 word essay to one of the following:
- A challenge in your life and how you have over come it
- How has technology played a role in your life? How will it play a role in your future?
- A community or group you’re involved with---how have you made an impact within that group or how has it impacted you?
Essays must be submitted electronically in of the approved file formats (.doc, .docx .rtf).
Hoxworth Blood Center is offering six (6) scholarships to graduating seniors. Criteria: 2.5 GPA, activre in school and community, submit a 250-300 word essay on the topic “Innovative Ways to Turn High School Students Into Loyal Blood Donors.” To apply visit www.hoxworth.org/highschool. Deadline: 03-26-10.
Cincinnati Chapter of the Ohio Credit Union League Scholarship Program will award nine (9) $1000 scholarships and five (5) $2500. To Qualify, applicant must be a senior in high school and plan to participate in post-secondary studies, including professional, vocational and academic studies that are not limited to colleges and universities. Must also be a member of a credit union in one of the following Ohio counties: Hamilton, Adams, Clermont or brown. Guidance has applications or you may apply on line at www.cincychapterocul.org .
Deadline is February 12, 2010.
University of Cincinnati offers the Cincinnatus XIV Scholarships. To be eligible, students must complete admission application at www.admissions.uc.edu and request information so that they may be considered for a Cincinnatus, request official high school transcripts, and request official test scores from testing agency. Application, transcript and test scores must be received no later than December 1, 2009.
There are multiple scholarships on SchoolSoup.com database. Check it out!
Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants are offering scholarships to high school seniors. Deadline is June 19, 2010
Go to http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm for application process.
Big33 – Go to www.big33.org to apply for scholarships.
Mensa Scholarship Essay Contest---Criteria: Mkust be accepted for enrollment at an accredited American Institution for post-secondary education for the 2010-2011 school year.
For application go to http://mensafoundation.org/scholarships. Deadline: January 15, 2010.
St. Francis University (Pennsylvania) is offering a $6,000 Franciscan Award to all Catholic High School graduates accepted to St. Francis University. For application and more information go to website
www.francis.edu.
KFC Colonel’s Scholars is looking for high school seniors with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit to qualify for the KFC Colonel’s Program. Awards are up to $20,000.
To qualify: 2.75 GPA, Enroll in a public college/university within state of legal residence, pursue a bachelor’s degree, must be U.S. citizen, demonstrate financial need. The online scholarship application will be available from December 1, 2009 to February 10, 2010 at www.kfcscholars.org
Burger King Scholars Program offers awards to high school seniors. Criteria: 2.5 GPA, work part-time, involved in community service, demonstrate financial need, plan to enroll in an accredited two/four-year college/university or vocational/technical school for school year 2010-2011 February 1, 2010.
To learn more go to http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/
BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes in their academic pursuits, offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award regardless of which sport they participate in. To apply send in a short essay answering the following question:
“How has your participation in sports affected the person you are becoming?
To apply go to http://www.bigsunathletics.com Deadline: June 24, 2010.
U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program is offering forty (40) $1000 scholarships to high school seniors awarded in a random drawing. Apply on line at www.usbank.com/studentloans
AES Engineers Scholarship
Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to one of these questions:
1. Explain the importance of your current studies in today’s society.
2. There is general agreement that our economy is in trouble. In general terms, how
much responsibility should be shouldered by the average citizen?
Amount of award: $500
Deadline for entry: October 6, 2009
Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com
There is no application packet for this award. Be sure to include your full name, name of school you are attending and your plans for 2010/11.
Full details are available on web site http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation is awarding 250 scholarships to deserving high school seniors. For additional information go to www.coca-colascholars.org
Deadline: October 31, 2009
Elks National Foundation Program sponsors the Most Valuable Student Scholarship and offers college scholarships to 500 high school seniors nationwide.
Guidance office has application or go on line scholarship@elks.org
Deadline: November 2, 2009
Prudential Spirit of Community recognizes high school students based solely on volunteer work.
To apply go to http://spirit.prudential.com or www.principals.org/prudential
Deadline: November 2, 2009
Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go! College Scholarship Program will award
one (1) $5000 scholarship to a high school senior graduating in 2010 based on the following essay question: Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go! delivers an important message about the chances and the troubles that life presents. Thinking about the book Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, what kinds of opportunities and challenges do you think your education will present in the future?
Guidance office has applications or visit www.ohtheplaces.org to print out an application.
Deadline: February 15, 2010
To apply for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) go to website
www.fafsa.ed.gov for application, school codes, deadlines, etc.
Boston University offers a Trustee Scholarship Competition. A four-year, full-tuition scholarship Criteria: Be in top 10% of class, be very active leaders in their school and community. Deadline is December 1, 2009.
First Freedom Center is offering The First Freedom Student Competition essay contest.
for the topic, guidelines and registration visit www.firstfreedom.org and then click on the red First Freedom student Competition button (center column).
Online registration is Nov. 23, 2009 and postmark entry deadline is Nov. 28, 2009
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) offers “Freedom in Academia” high school essay contest. All college-bound high school seniors are eligible. To learn more visit website www.thefire.org/contests. Deadline is November 6, 2009,
Hamilton County Republican Party is offering a scholarship to qualified high school seniors in Hamilton County. The winner will receive $3000. This scholarship is based on an essay. Guidance has the applications. Deadline is November 30, 2009.
Miami University offers Bridges: A Program of Excellence. This is an all expense paid (housing and meals) selective overnight visit program for academically ambitious high school seniors from Ohio. Students who successfully complete the Bridges program and apply for admission to Miami for Fall 2010 will receive a $50 admission application fee waiver. Successful participants will also receive a $4000 four-year renewable scholarship. Visit www.muohio.edu/bridges for information and application.
University of Akron offers Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program designed to provide financial as well as academic and personal support to incoming freshmen (STEM) related fields. Scholarships range in amounts of $1500 to $4700.
Visit website www.uakron.edu/colleges/educ/stem for more information.
Manhattan College (New York) the Lasallian Leadership Award for highly motivated students graduating from Lasallian high schools with a high commitment to service.
For more information e-mail Brother Charles Barbush, FSC –charles.barbush@manhattan.edu |
