Scholarship Opportunities for Seniors

• Many scholarship links available from these sites: multiple deadlines. http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/all_scholarships.php and www.scholarshipamerica.org, https://www.collegexpress.com/, www.fastweb.com, www.scholarships.com , www.kheaa.com, http://www.studentscholarships.org/ and www.tuitionfundingsources.com and https://scholarships360.org/(works best in google chrome)

• Many scholarships available through Horatio Alger Association. Visit https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/ Deadlines vary.

• Thurgood Marshall College Fund-Numerous scholarships available online for students attending a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Visit website for eligibility criteria as well as application process. www.tmcf.org Varying Deadlines to apply.

• The Post GI Bill provides soldiers and/or their dependents the financial assistance for all of your college needs, including tuition, housing, and books. We recommend all parents visit www.gibill.va.gov for more information.

• Collegeboard scholarship opportunities: https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/

• The UNCF scholarship program has started. Students are eligible to be considered for a UNCF scholarship if they: Are African American, American Indian/ Native, Asian and Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American; Are a citizen/legal permanent resident or nationals of the ; Have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (un-weighted); Will be enrolling for the first-time at a U.S. accredited* college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in the fall of 2019; or GED Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities; Meet the Federal Pell Grant* eligibility criteria; and Have all three forms (Nominee Personal Information Form completed by the student, Nominator Form completed by an educator familiar with the student’s academic record and a Recommender Form completed by a person familiar with the student’s leadership and community service) submitted by the deadline. Visit https://uncf.org/scholarships. Deadlines: varying dates

• The Daughters of the gives college scholarships averaging $4000 a year to the daughters of career commissioned officers of the United States armed services. Selection is based on both merit and financial need. For an application and individual requirements, visit www.daughters1894.org. Deadline: March 15

• The Nu Beta Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Sorority, Inc., is offering a scholarship to a FEMALE senior with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Email or see Ms. Prather to pick up a packet. Deadline: March 15

• Flavorful Futures Scholarship-Sparkling Ice ® is awarding FIVE $5000 scholarships to eligible high school seniors who are planning their bright and colorful futures. Go to https://app.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarship/flavorfulfutures to apply. Deadline: March 16

• Lindsey Wilson College sponsors the Bonner Program. This is a scholarship program open for service minded students. If you are interested in Lindsey Wilson and the Bonner Program, see the flyers posted around school. Deadline: March 19. D

• 1LT Tom Martin Scholarship-$2000. Get the packet from Ms. Prather or download forms from https://tommartinfoundation.org/scholarships/ Deadline: March 31

• Beta Nu Omega scholarship. Get application from Ms. Prather. Deadline: March 31

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• The Major Samuel Woodfill Chapter announces its Scholarship Program for Children and Spouses of U.S. Army Soldiers in the Global War on Terrorism, Army Soldiers and Army Veterans who are currently serving or have served in the Global War on Terrorism, and Family Members of AUSA Members who belong to the Major Samuel Woodfill Chapter in that priority. Also priority is given to residents of , , and Ohio. $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to first-time freshman and returning college students. The scholarship can be used for tuition, room or board. See Ms. Prather to pick up an application or visit www.ausatristate.org Deadline April 1.

• Baptist Health Hardin is offering several $1000 scholarships to students who wish to enter the NEW medical field. Stop by Ms. Prather's office to pick up the application. Deadline to apply: April 1. WW WW • Abound Credit Union is offering ten $2500 scholarships to seniors who are members of the Abound Credit Union, formerly the Fort Knox Federal Credit Union. Download a fillable form at www.aboundcu.com Deadline: April 1

• Nolin RECC is offering one $1500 scholarship to a Fort Knox senior. See Ms. Prather to pick up the application. Deadline: April 1

• Visit the following link for the MG James Ursano scholarship available online at www.aerhq.org . Deadline: April 1.

• The Fort Knox Chapter of The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is offering one $2500 scholarship and six $1,500 scholarships to area students. Email or See Ms. Prather for an application. Deadline: April 2

• The Kentucky Federation of Republican Women is offering a $1500 scholarship to a college-bound high school senior girl. The qualified applicant must be politically active within the Republican Party and plan to register Republican. See Ms. Prather to pick up an application. Deadline: April 1.

• The Cecilian Bank will be awarding twenty-seven $1000 scholarships to local seniors. Email or see Ms. Prather for an application. Applications can be submitted to Ms. Prather, via email, or snail mail. Deadline: April 9.

• The Fort Knox Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club is offering scholarships to seniors with at least a 2.0 GPA. See Ms. Prather for an application. Deadline: April 15.

• Scholarship available if your parents are members of the US Field Artillery Association. Visit https://www.fieldartillery.org/usfaa-scholarships for an application. Deadline: May 1

• The AKA, Chapter Mu Delta Omega is offering one $1000 scholarship to a high school female student pursuing higher education. Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and attend a local high school in the Fort Knox area. See Ms. Prather to pick up an application. Deadline: May 15

• The AKA, Chapter Mu Delta Omega is offering one $1000 scholarship to a high school student-MALE OR FEMALE- pursuing higher education at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and attend a local high school in the Fort Knox area. See Ms. Prather to pick up an application. Deadline: May 15

• ThanksUSA offers scholarships to children of U.S. military service personnel. To qualify, a NEW student must have at least a 2.0 GPA. For more information and to apply, visit WW https://thanksusa.smapply.org/prog/thanksusa_scholarship_program/ Deadline: April 15. WW

• James A. Wells Veteran Scholarship for children of veterans. Apply online at https://www.getthetiger.com/veteranscholarship/ Deadline: May 17

• The University of Louisville’s Multiculturual Teacher Recruitment Project offers a $5000 scholarship for minority students pursuing an initial teacher certification to teach in the state of Kentucky. Students must have at least a 2.75 GPA and composite 21 on the ACT. For more information and an application, visit www.louisville.edu/education/mtrp . Deadline: June 1

• Senior males who will be attending University of Louisville are eligible to apply for a Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced man Scholarship. No requirement to join any fraternity or participate in formal rush. Application is online only at https://louisville.sigep.org/bms/ Deadline: August 1