Half Hollow Hills High School West Scholarship Deadlines and Criteria 2013
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HALF HOLLOW HILLS HIGH SCHOOL WEST SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES AND CRITERIA 2013 (Please note: all scholarship applications are due in the Counseling Center for processing 5 school days prior to the actual scholarship deadline date) Sign up at the following websites and provide self-related specific criteria and scholarships for which you meet the criteria will be sent directly to your e-mail address: www.scholarshipexperts.com, www.brokescholar.com, www.fastweb.com, www.scholarships.com, www.scholarshippoints.com, www.studentscholarshipsearch.com, www.supercollege.com, www.studentcollegescholarships.com/newyork.html,[email protected] 1/30/2013 Dowling College Rudolph Scholarship The Rudolph Scholarship for Academic Excellence is available from Dowling College. The scholarship includes tuition, fees, dorms and the meal plan. To apply: Student must be a full-time freshmen Applicant must have a minimum high school average of 90 Minimum combined SAT score of 1200 or 26 on the ACT Visit the website at www.dowling.edu 1/31/2013 Allstate Safe-Driving Activist Award Allstate has provided the Suffolk county Principals Association with a $5,000 grant to honor five high school activists (one per SCHSPA zone at $1,000 per zone) who have demonstrated leadership and commitment on the issue of raising awareness on the importance of responsible and safe driving among teens. To apply: Applicant must demonstrate superior advocacy in delivering messages and creating opportunities that help to raise awareness on the importance of responsible driving among teens. Applicant is a comfortable and confident student leader who has taken a visible stand to promote safe- driving themes and events. Applicant is regarded as a student activist in the area of responsible decision-making and safe driving Applicant has led/helped to lead a student-driven awareness event/program to promote safe driving Applicant must be a senior in good standing Winners will be honored at the SCHSPA luncheon in April, 2013. Come to the Career Center for an application 1/31/2013 Walmart Foundation Scholarship Programs Walmart is offering several different scholarships: Walmart Associate Scholarship – a $3,000 college scholarship available to Walmart associates or dependents of associates who are graduating seniors with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and demonstrated financial need; The Walmart Higher Reach Scholarship – provides a college scholarship up to $3,000 to Walmart associates who have been out of school for at least one year; To apply: Visit the website at www.walmartstores.com/communitygiving/8736.aspx?p=236 Each scholarship has different criteria Come to the Career Center on the 2nd floor if you have any questions. 1/31/2013 I Have a Dream Scholarship This $1,000 scholarship is open to students 13 or older. To apply: Visit the website at www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx Write an essay (250 words maximum) “We want to know..what do you dream about? Whether it’s some bizarre dream you had last week, or your hopes for the future, share your dreams with us for a chance to win $1,000 for college.” 1/31/2013 NACEL Open Door Congress-Bundestag Vocational Youth Exchange Program This is a non-profit educational exchange organization that allows graduating high school seniors to spend a year in Germany living with a host family, participating in a school or training program, and getting hands-on work experience through an internship with a German company. The application deadline is January 31. To apply: Log on to www.nacelopendoor.org. Click on Travel Abroad and scroll down to the Scholarship box. Fill out the application on line or send completed applications to Susan Franck, Program Director, Nacel Open Door, 380 Jackson Street, Suite 200, St. Paul, MN 55101 1/31/2013 Alfred University Lelia E. Tupper Writing Competition Manuscripts, not exceeding 12 pages, can be submitted in both the Creative Writing and Expository Writing categories. In the Creative Writing, students can choose to write four poems, a short story, or some combination of both. In the Expository Writing category, students must write either a critical essay or personal essay. The first-place winner will be awarded a scholarship of $1,000 for each of the four years at Alfred University provided he or she enters the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and maintains a minimum of 3.0 GPA each year. Information available at: http://www.alfred.edu/pressreleases/viewrelease.cfm?ID=4321, or call the English Department at Alfred University English Division at 607.871.2256 Come to the Career Center for an application 1/31/2013 New York State PTA – The Stanley Marcus Youth Humanitarian Award 1/20/2013 due Counseling Center Counselor Nominated This award will be given to one junior or senior who best exemplifies the dedication to youth and zealous volunteer community service for which Stanley Marcus was known. Each PTA region winner is presented a plaque and the state winner is awarded $250 and a plaque. To be nominated: Complete the application form Submit an essay on “Why Humanitarianism Is Important In My Life” Letter from Directors of Community Programs Copies of Certificates of Appreciation Nominees will be selected by the PTA All applications must be given to the Guidance Department to deliver to PTA President 2/1/2013 AXA Achievement Community Scholarship Program The community scholarship program offers $2,000 college scholarships to seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace. To apply: Visit the website at www.axa-achievement.com Only the first 12,000 applications submitted electronically by 2/1/13 will be considered Application opened 10/17/2012 2/1/2013 Silas Rhodes Scholarship – The School of Visual Arts All admission and scholarship materials must be submitted by February 1, 2013 for all first-time freshmen applicants and by March 1 for all transfer applicants. Go to www.sva.edu for scholarship information and requirements Applications will not be considered for scholarship until all the requirements for undergraduate admission have been completed. 2/1/2013 Junior Welfare League Youth in Philanthropy Award The Junior Welfare League of Huntington is a local fundraising organization whose function is to assist the needy of our community. This $500 award is given to one female senor who embodies all that our organization believes in and strives for; a sense of community, a giving spirit, compassion and a willingness to assist t hose in need. To apply: Fill out the application form which is available in the Career Counseling Center on the 2nd floor. Submit 2 letters of recommendation and return to: Junior Welfare League c/o Maria Reilly, 4 Brandy Road Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 before March 9 The winner will be notified by February 15 and invited to the spring luncheon to receive the award on March 3. Applicant must be a female senior in high school 2/1/2013 Scholarships from Drew University Presidential Scholarship in the Arts, for demonstrated talent in art, music, creative writing or theater, Civic Engagement Scholarships for leadership in community service projects, RISE Science Scholarships for students who have excelled academically and plan to major in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering. To apply: Visit the website at www.drew.edu/cla/scholarships Award amount: $5,000 per year for four years - $20,000 2/1/2013 Hartwick College and the National Science Foundation (NSF) Hartwick is offering six $40,000 scholarships in biotechnology, as part of the NSF Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM) program. The scholarships will be awarded to incoming students majoring in biology or biochemistry and interested in pursuing a career in biotechnology. This scholarship is granted in addition to any merit scholarship and need-based financial aid for which recipients qualify. To apply: Students must complete the online application by February 1, 2013 Submit a letter of recommendation from a science teacher Semi-finalists will interview prior to April 2/2/2013 North Shore Chamber Choir NSCC is offering $500 in scholarships to encourage high school seniors to further their education in vocal music. To qualify, the applicant must audition with a level 6 piece chosen from the current NYSSMA manual and plan to continue vocal music studies at the collegiate level. For more information visit: www.NSChamberChoir.org. 2/4/2013 The International Culinary Schools The Art Institutes schools award tuition scholarships to the top competitors. The Best Teen Chef will “Intern for a Day” at Food Network Kitchens, tour the studios, have dinner at a Food Network chef’s restaurant, and receive a library of Food Network Kitchens’ cookbooks. To apply: Visit the web site at: ArtInstitutes.edu/BTC Fill out the application and submit before 2/4/2013 2/4/2013 HSF Discover Scholarship HSF and Discover have partnered to provide financial assistance to outstanding Hispanic undergraduate students. Awards are in the amount of $5,000 and are disbursed in the Fall 2013. To Apply: Be of Hispanic Heritage Be a U.S. citizen Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Have plans to enroll full-time as a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior at a U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2012-2013 academic year Must reside in New York Must submit a resume Must plan to apply for the FAFSA Be pursuing one of the following majors: Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology (IT/MIS) or Marketing Apply online at www.hsf.net/Discover 2/8/2013 Links Inc. Eastern Shore Chapter Scholarship Committee Links is national public service organization of professional black women who provide academic support and promote education among African American youth in Suffolk County.