Idaho Minority and At-Risk Student Scholarship

Students Beware As you look for scholarships to fund your continued education. Some scholarship services charge money to get a scholarship list. All scholarship information can be obtained for free. Some scholarship services charge money to get a scholarship list.

FAFSA Free Application For Federal Student Aid. This is used for all federal and state student grants, work study, and loans. This form can be accessed from www.FAFSA.ed.gov. You should never have to pay anything to apply with this form. Customer service web site is 1-800-4-fed-aid.

Idaho Minority and At-Risk Student Scholarship Students are selected on the basis of academic merit and financial need. This form can be accessed from www.FAFSA.ed.gov Contact the financial aid office at the college or university you plan to attend for further information. .

Idaho Promise Scholarship If you have a 3.0 grade point average or better or have an ACT score of 20 or better and are planning on attending an Idaho school as a full time student you will receive this scholarship. Some schools require a separate application for scholarships. Check with the school!!!

WUE/Western Undergraduate Exchange Awards help reduce/pay out of state tuition. Check website at www.wiche.edu/sep/wue for participating schools and majors that allow the WUE.

Internet Resources Fewer scholarship applications are mailed to the high school as the internet becomes more popular for scholarship searches. The following web-sites are excellent resources to use when searching for scholarships. o www.fastweb.com The Internet’s largest free scholarship search o www.idahocis.org user name: fruitland password: grizz o www.collegeboard.org SAT web-site –scholarship search o www.wiredscholar.com Over 2.4 million scholarships o www.gmsp.org Gates Millennium Scholars Program o www.discovernursing.com Nursing scholarship informational web-site o www.idahosaberfoundation.org Idaho Latino scholarship information o www.idcomfdn.org IDAHO Foundations Scholarships o www.scholarshiphunter.com Free Scholarship searches o www.cashe.com College planning o www.studentaid.ed.gov Federal financial aid web-site

Local Scholarship Information

Boise State University 2009-2010 Supplemental Scholarship Forms available on-line or in the counseling office. College of Idaho/Idaho Heritage Scholarship Log-on at www.collegeofidaho.edu/academics/heritage Due Date: November 15, 2009 The Soroptimist Club of Snake River Valley/Violet Richardson Award Females ages 14 to 17. Log-on at soroptimist.org or liveyourdreamcampaign.org for more information. Information also available in the counseling office. Due Date: November 21, 2009 Alert Magazine/Essay Contest Senior student/GPA of 2.5 and plan on attending college after high school. Log-on at www.alertmagazine.org/ScholarshipRequirements.htm for more information. SAE Engineering Scholarship US Citizen/ Senior student/ intend to enroll in college in an engineering program or related area and meet minimum requirements with regard to GPA and ACT scores. Log-on at www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm for more information. Due date: December 1, 2009 Principals Leadership Award One person chosen to represent FHS- Log-on at www.principals.org/PLA for more information. Information also available in the counseling office. John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage/Essay Contest Log-on at www.jfklibrary.org for more information. Due Date: January 10, 2010 Sam Walton Community Scholarship Program Senior/GPA 2.5 or higher/US Citizen/Plan on attending college in the fall Log-on at www.walmartfoundation.org Due Date: January 14, 2010 Idaho State Department of Education Students interested in attending a Idaho post-secondary program. Log-on at www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarships/scholarships.asp Due Date: January 15, 2010 Micron Science and Technology Scholar Program High School Senior/ACT score of at least 30 or a SAT score of at least 1350, have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, major in engineering, computer science, physics, chemistry or materials science at an accredited four year college or university. Log-on at www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/micron for more information UNA-USA National High School Essay Contest Award Amount: $1,500 The UNA-USA National High School Essay Contest is open to students in grades 9-12. You must submit an essay of 1,500 words or less on the topic: "What can the U.S. do to help ensure environmental sustainability?" You must log into the site below and register to get more information on the scholarship above Check it out at: http://www.fastweb.com/sp/award/93496/20081009/GZPOVGBQX0XO Global Challenge Award The Global Challenge is open to high school students. To participate in this challenge, you will work in international teams of four high school students (two from the U.S. and two from another country) and work together over the Internet to identify a solution that addresses some aspect of climate change and the future of energy. Tow levels of competition are available to you: The Technical Innovation and the Global Business Plan Competitions. Visit www.fastweb.com/sp/award/117784/20081012/GZPOVGBQX0XO

Dave Kludt-ALC Natural Resource 2010 Scholarship Fund The be eligible for the $1,000 award, the student must demonstrate that they are related to an ALC member and planning to attend college or technical school in a field of study that will return them to work in the natural resource arena. Examples of fields of study eligible for this scholarship include: diesel mechanics, truck driving, machine operation, forestry, forestry technician, biology, hydrologist, or law with the intent of practice in natural resource field in defense of logging and forest management. Other related fields of study will be considered. If you qualify applications are available in the counseling office. Chapter C P.E.O Scholarship Deadline: December 1, 2009 This local scholarship is open to all Payette County senior girls, regardless of their chosen college. Award is based on high school activities, leadership positions in school, honors received during high school, community service, and job experience. Completed application is due back into the counseling office by deadline of December 1, 2008. Applications are available in the counseling office. SAE International Scholarship Deadline: December 1, 2009 In recognition of the important contributions made by engineers in improving the quality of our lives, particularly those related to mobility, SAE is proud to be able to offer more than 60 corporate-and university- sponsored scholarships to qualified students who are interested in the study of engineering and related sciences. Must be a high school senior For full details, applications a FAQs, visit www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm AXA Achievement Scholarship Deadline: December 15, 2009 Go to www.axa-achievement.com to learn more about all of AXA’s scholarship programs. Download an application. Read the inspiring stories of some AXA Achievers. To qualify you must demonstrate:  Ambition and drive  Determination to set and reach goals  Respect for self, family and community  Ability to succeed in college U.S. Dept. of Education, Federal Student Aid Financial Assistance for College To receive federal student aid, you must complete the FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)  Apply as soon as possible after January 1st. There are three ways that you can complete the FAFSA :  Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov  Download and complete a PDF version of the FAFSA at www.Federal Student Aid.ed.gov (Note: PDF FAFSAs must be mailed for processing).  Request a paper FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center @ 1-800-433- 3243 or 1-319-337-5665 NATIONAL GUARD SCHOLARSHIPS- National Guard wants you to know that you could very well qualify for your own scholarship. A scholarship for heroes. Heroes who choose to serve their community, part-time, as a proud member of the Army National Guard. Thanks to the Guard’s special College First program, high school graduates and graduating seniors have the opportunity to complete up to two years of full time college while serving part time in the National Guard. When you enlist, you may even qualify for an enlistment bonus of up to $20,000, which you can spend any way you want. To make sure you make the most out of your college experience, the Guard also offers SAT and ACT prep and free academic testing. CHECK OUT www.GuardScholarship.com or call 1-800-GO-GUARD Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship Deadline: January 9, 2010 Since 1933 when the first Most Valuable Student contest was launched, the Elks National Foundation has been helping students fulfill their academic dreams. Applications must be submitted to the Ontario Elks Lodge by the January 9, due date. You can pick up an application in the counseling office or online at www.elks.org/enf/scholars Applications judged on:  Scholarship  Leadership  Financial need Governor’s Cup Deadline: January 15, 2010 The Idaho Governor’s Cup Scholarship provides approximately 12 awards to Idaho high school seniors planning to attend an Idaho college or university. The number of awards is conditional on the availability of funds. Awards will be available to scholars pursuing academic and professional-technical education. The $3,000 award is renewable for up to four years for academic scholars, and for the term of the chosen program, up to three years, for professional- technical students. To qualify for the scholarship, a student must meet All of the following criteria:  Be a resident of Idaho  Be a graduating senior of an Idaho high school  Enroll as a full-time student in an academic or technical program at an Idaho college or university (and take the ACT or SAT if you are enrolling in an academic program)  Have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above  High consideration for selection will be based on a demonstrated commitment to public service. Documentation of volunteer work, leadership, and public service is required. You can apply online at http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarships/scholarships.asp and clicking on the Governor’s Cup link. Robert R. Lee Promise Category A Scholarship Deadline: January 15, 2010 The Robert R. Lee Promise Category A Scholarship provides approximately 25 new scholarships each year to academic scholars and professional-technical students. The award is $3,000 per year, renewable up to four years for academic programs and for the term of the professional-technical program, up to three years. Category A Eligibility: To qualify for the scholarship, a student must meet all for the following criteria:  Be an Idaho resident  Effective for the 2007-2008 academic year, be a graduating senior of an Idaho high school or its equivalent.  Enroll as a full-time student in an academic or professional-technical program at an eligible Idaho college or university Academic applicant must also:  Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above and an ACT score of 28 or above  Enroll as a full-time student in an academic program at an eligible Idaho college or university. For a list of eligible majors please see the Higher Education in Idaho 200 publication (pages 34-35) Professional-technical applicants must also:  Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above and take the COMPASS test (reading, writing and algebra scores required.  Enroll as a full-time student in a professional-technical program at an eligible Idaho college of university. For a list of eligible programs please see the Higher Education in Idaho 2008 publication (page 40-41) You can apply online at http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarships/scholarships.asp and clicking on the link for the Robert R. Lee Promise Category A Scholarship. Gates Millennium Scholarship - Deadline: January 11, 2010 Available to students that are of low income, African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific American or Hispanic Americans/US Citizen, GPA or 3.30, enter college as a full time student in the fall. Log-on at www.gmsp.org for more information. Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Deadline: January 15, 2010 This scholarship is a federally funded program awarded on the basis of merit. Its availability is contingent upon continued funding. Amount of Award: Up to $1,500 per year, renewable for up to four year. To qualify for this award, you must:  Be a resident of Idaho.  Be a graduating senior of an accredited Idaho high school or have received the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma.  Be a U.S. citizen or national of the United Stares or have evidence form the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service that the applicant is in the United States for other than a temporary purpose.  Apply of be accepted for enrollment at an institution of higher education.  Be able to certify that the applicant is not ineligible to receive assistance as a result of default on a Federal student loan or other obligation.  File with the school that he or she plans to attend, a Statement of Selective Service Registration Status. A student attending a military academy is ineligible to receive a Byrd scholarship.  Enroll as a full-time student in an eligible public or private postsecondary educational institution.  Attend the first semester of college following high school graduation. You can apply online at http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarships/scholarships.asp and clicking on the link for the Robert. C. Byrd Scholarship. KFC Colonel’s Scholars Deadline: February 10, 2010 The KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program was created in 2006 and is dedicated to assisting students with financial need who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a public institutions within their legal state of residence. To qualify, a student must be:  Graduating from high school this academic year (between 12/1/08 – 8/31/09)  Maintaining a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher  Enrolling in a public, in-state college or university (with a start date no later than 9/30/09)  Pursing a bachelor’s degree  A U.S. citizen or permanent resident Application available online at www.kfcscholars.org Application available from December 1, 2008 to February 10, 2009. Boise State University Department of Art Deadline: February 13, 2010 Requirements: admission to Boise State by Feb.13, 2009 Degree –seeking, full-time student with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 Six examples of work completed within the last year submitted as digital files. A brief, typewritten statement describing current artistic direction. Two letters of recommendation and one must be written by applicant’s high school art teacher. Self-addressed, stamped manila envelope must be enclosed for return of CD SEE COUNSELOR OFFICE FOE MORE INFORMATION Idaho Irrigation Equipment Association Scholarship Deadline: February 15, 2010 The Idaho Irrigation Equipment Association is an organization comprised of irrigation equipment manufacturers, manufacturers’ representatives, dealers and support groups. The association has organized a scholarship program to assist students destined for water utilization related fields. If you have considered a career in any of the following:  Irrigation Equipment Sales and Design  Horticulture  Landscape Irrigation and Design  Irrigation Parts Inventory Control  Agricultural Engineering  Power Machinery Engineering  Soil and Water Engineering  Agricultural Systems Management  Biological Systems Engineering  Agricultural Education This scholarship is for you. You can pick up applications in the counseling office or download an application from www.idahoirrigationequipmentassociation.org All completed applications must be postmarked by the deadline and must include a copy of your most current High School Transcript and the question 11 essay. U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program Deadline: February, 2010 U.S. Bank will award up to thirty $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors planning to attend an accredited two- or four- year college full time next fall. Scholarship recipients are selected through a random drawing process. Students can apply online by visiting the U.S. Bank web site www.usbank.com/studentbanking Farmers Mutual Telephone-Foundation for Rural Service Deadline: February 15, 2010- Delivered to Farmers Mutual Telephone Office National Scholarship program promotes, educates and advocates rural telecommunications issues to the public in order to sustain and enhance the quality of life within communities throughout rural America. Criteria: *Completed Application Form *Transcript * 300-word essay *Educator’s Statement (2 copies, sealed) *Letter of recommendation (2 copies, sealed) * Sponsor Signature from NTCA Idaho Department of Labor First review February 2010 Could you use $1000 for school or training? There will be 5 scholarships given to seniors for tuition next summer or fall. This is based on your families’ income. If your family income fits within the low income guidelines, you may be eligible. College of Southern Idaho- Scholarships Program Deadline: March 1st of each year This program is very competitive. You must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. Scholarships are awarded each spring for the next fall and spring semesters. There are a variety of Scholarships available in FINE ARTS, HONORS, PRESIDENTIAL, ATHLETICS, MINORITY, NEW HOPE and IDAHO PROMISE B. Scholarship application are available on-line at http://scholarships.csi.edu Please see counseling office for brochure. Lewis-Clark State College Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2010 Counselor Leadership Award This will be awarded to a student portraying leadership qualities. *Please check with the counseling office for more information. Idaho Power’s Academic Excellence Scholarships Deadline: March 1, 2010 Idaho Power Company’s scholarship program annually provides five $1,000.00 scholarship grants for graduating seniors who attend accredited high schools in the Idaho Power Company service area. Our service area includes parts of southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. To be eligible for scholarship:  Students must have an accumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher  Be enrolled full time in a college, university or technical school in Idaho or Oregon.  Grants may be renewed for up to three years if the student maintains a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Scholarship recipients are selected by a committee of Idaho Power employees. This selection process will be completed by April 1, 2010. You can pick up an application in the counseling office or online at www.idahopower.com Society of Woman Engineers Deadline: March 1st, 2010 The Southwest Idaho Section of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) will award scholarships to young women in Idaho who are entering their first year in engineering or a related field at an ABET- accredited university. Scholarship amount is still unknown at this time. They try to keep scholarships around $2,000. You can pick up an application in the counseling office or online at http://www.swiswe.org/scholarships.html . 12th annual “Scholar Athletic Milk Mustache of the Year” (Sammy) Award Award Amount $7,500 Now through March 6th.2009, athletic directors, coaches, principals, teachers, guidance counselors, parents, and relatives can nominate a student athlete for this award. 25 winners will receive the following: An invitation for winners, parents and/or guardians to attend a SAMMY weekend at the Disney World Complex in Orlando, Fla. An opportunity to star in a Milk Mustache ad in USA TODAY Applications and official rules are available online at sammy.bodybymilk.com Fruitland Booster Club Scholarship Application Deadline: March 11, 2010 The Boosters will be awarding 6 scholarships of $500 each to F.H.S seniors who plan to attend an accredited college or university, or technical school. Applicants will be given a number to keep it fair, instead of using your name on the application. If interested please see the counseling office. Julia Marie Partridge Scholarship-University of Idaho Deadline: March 13, 2010 $1,600 for 2010-2011 school year Criteria:  Must enroll full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree-granting program at the University of Idaho.  Must be an active participant in at least one of the following sports (listed in priority order), and must continue this participation in college: o Race Walking o A non-traditional endurance sport, including in-line skating, dogsled racing, scuba diving, wind surfing, white-water kayaking, canoeing, rafting, orienteering, endurance horseback riding, bicycle racing, triathlons, or mountain biking. o Cross-country skiing, distance or cross-country running.  Preferences may be given to applicants who are female, and who are residents of Idaho. Information on how to apply is available in the counseling office. THE NASA IDAHO SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: March 20, 2010 $1000 Scholarship Criteria:*Must attend an institution of higher education within the state of Idaho *Must have at least a 3.0 GPA *Must major in science, math, engineering, computer science, or science/math education. Must be a U.S. citizen Larry G. Baker Scholarship (rods of Idaho and Oregon) Deadline: March 31, 2010 This will go to a H.S. graduate who is pursuing study in the automotive field, (auto body repair, painting, mechanics, etc.). The scholarship can be used for study at a vo-tech school or a university or college. Caldwell Western Heritage Foundation Scholarships Deadline: March 31st, 2010 Caldwell Western Heritage Foundation will award a minimum of five (5) $1500.00 scholarships per year to deserving high school seniors or full-time college or vocational educational students who have shown a farm, agriculture, or rodeo interest.  Must be a residence of Southwestern Idaho or Eastern Oregon.  High school senior with accumulative GPA of at least 3.0  Provide school transcript with application  Scholarship must be used within a year from the date of the award  Must submit three(3) letters of reference Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund Deadline: March 31, 2010 Mrs. Scott was killed during one of the three attacks by terrorists on September 11, 2001 she perished when terrorists crashed American Airlines Flight 77 into the building of the Pentagon. Her family created this scholarship in honor of Mrs. Scott’s commitment to the children of her community. Criteria: *US Citizen * GPA 2.5/equivalent or higher (out of a 4.0 scale) *High School Senior who will graduate full-time at a US accredited four-year College or University. *Demonstrated leadership abilities Heartfilte- ALC Services, Inc. 2010 Scholarship Fund Deadline: April 10, 2010 This $1,000 scholarship is presented on behalf of ALC services, Inc., and Associated Logging Contractors, Inc., of Idaho, to a worthy student in the medical field, preferably from the state of Idaho and from a logging related family. All applications will be considered. Applications will be judged on several aspects including relationship of applicant to the logging community, an ALC member of a sponsoring from an ALC member, and the area of study. Applications are available in the counseling office. American Business Women’s Association Deadline: April 15, 2010 3 - $500 Scholarships  No member of Five Rivers Charter Chapter, or any relation of a member, is eligible for a local scholarship.  Must have at least a 3.0 G.P.A.  Must take at least 12 credits at an accredited college or university, including community colleges, junior colleges or career colleges. Intermountain Community Bank- $500.00 Scholarship Deadline: April 15, 2010  Minimum 2.5 GPA  Design an advertising campaign or submit an essay, 500 words or less that represents your idea of community service  Submit (2) educational or community references.  Copy of transcript Billy O’ Dell Construction Company Scholarship Deadline: April 17, 2010 This is awarded to a student who will pursue post-secondary education at a trade, technical, or vocational school. See the counseling office for more info. The Alexander Hamilton Citizenship Achievement Award Deadline: April 17, 2010 $500 or $250 Scholarship This award is based on achievement, service given, and need. Criteria:  Must be a junior(eleventh grade) in U.S. school  A school official must verify student standing and school accreditation  Must have performed his or her leadership and service activities on or after Sept. 1, 2009.