PEEKSKILLHIGHSCHOOL

2015-16

SCHOLARSHIP CATALOG

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Department Listing Foreword Page 3-4 Monthly Deadlines January Deadlines Pages 5 - 6 February Deadlines Pages 7 - 9 March Deadlines Pages 10 - 13 April Deadlines Pages 14 - 17 May Deadlines Pages 18 - 20 June Deadlines Page 20 September Deadlines Page 20 October Deadlines Page 21 December Page 21 Minority and Female Students Page 22 Harvard University Page 22 Call Me MISTER Program Page 23 College Scholarships Page 24- 27 Scholarships for Juniors Page 28- 29 Suggested Websites Page 30- 34 Acknowledgements Page 35

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PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOL Dr. David Fine

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR SECUNDARY EDUCATION Mr. Daniel Callahan

PRINCIPAL Dr. Cassandra Hycinthe

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Dr. Margie Daniels Mrs. Griselda Reyes Mr. Kent Picou

GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT Mr. Noel Cabassa – Director of Guidance Mrs. Michele Wells - Counselor Ms. Michelle Rios - Counselor Mrs. Maria Gordineer-College Advisor Mrs. Gabrielle Khan – Office Assistant

3 SCHOLARSHIPS LIST

THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS WITH THE REQUIRED CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY AND THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION.

The scholarships listed are a sampling of scholarships students may apply for. Scholarship criteria may change from year to year.

The criterion for each scholarship is different. Students may not qualify for every scholarship.

It is the student’s responsibility to listen to the daily announcements for scholarship updates, and to visit the “College Resource Center” frequently, so they don’t miss out on any application.

Please be reminded that the eligibility requirements vary per scholarship and might be changed annually

4 JANUARY DEADLINES

American Institute of Architects Foundation High school seniors, junior college or technical school students transferring to a professional program in architecture. Contact: www.archfoundation.org

American Institute of Architects High school senior, technical school/community college students entering or attending a program leading to a bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture are eligible to be nominated. Contact: www.archfoundation.org

Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship Applicant must be a high school junior, have a cumulative grade point average for the 9th and 10th only, of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Contact: www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml

Elks National Foundation Seniors who are US citizens, perform community service, displays leadership qualities and participate in extracurricular activities. Applications should be sent to the local chapter. Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

Gates Millennium Scholars Citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States. Seniors who have attained a GPA of 3.3 or have earned a GED. Applicants must be low-income minority students, and demonstrate community involvement. Although there are no restrictions on majors, nominators are asked to consider academic performance in math and sciences. Students also have to meet the federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. Contact: www.gmsp.org

Simon Youth Foundation Seniors who live in communities with Simon Malls and plan to attend an accredited college or university. Applicants should be involved in community activities. Contact: www.syf.org or College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

5 Ron Brown Scholarship The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card. Contact: www.ronbrown.org

Tom Joyner Foundation (Full Ride Scholarship) Current high school seniors who are U.S. citizens, with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Applicants must have applied and be accepted into a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Applicants must have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities. Contact: www.blackamericaweb.com

Toyota Community Scholars Seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or better and actively involved in a service organization or project that has a positive impact on the school and/or community. Applicants should plan to pursue an undergraduate degree at an accredited four year college or university. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to apply. Contact: www.toyota.com

Tuskegee Airmen Inc. Academic Scholarship Graduating high school senior accepted by participating colleges and universities. Must be in financial need and maintain a 3.0 grade point average. Contact: www.tuskegeeairmen.org

6 FEBRUARY DEADLINES

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Eta Zeta (Lambda Chapter) African/Latino American males, accepted to and enrolled in accredited four year colleges, demonstrate leadership and commitment to their community. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5 Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

APS (American Physical Society) Minority Scholarship Program Any African-American, Hispanic American, or Native American U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is majoring or planning to major in physics, and who is a high school senior, college freshman, or sophomore is eligible to apply for the scholarship. Contact: www.aps.org

Burger King Scholarship Seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or more, work part time, involved in community services. Apply online October through February (specific dates will be given). Applicants should demonstrate financial need and plan to enroll in an accredited two/or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school by the fall of the application year. Contact: www.bk.com/scholars

Jandon Scholarship Must have a family income no greater than specified on the application and receive public assistance to apply. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5 Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

National Co-op Scholarship Seniors with a grade point average of 3.5 or better. Applicants should complete the application form and a typed one-page essay describing why they have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program. Contact: www.co-op.edu

Peekskill Lions Club Scholarship Seniors who are planning to attend a college/university or vocational/technical school. A resume of extracurricular activities must be submitted and a school transcript. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5 Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

7 Retired Teacher Association of North Westchester Graduating seniors who plan to pursue a career in Education. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5 Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship Currently enrolled high school seniors who are eligible to attend a two or four year college. Applicants must be legal U.S. residents, be less than 21 years of age. Applicants may choose one of four scholarships that will meet the specified requirements. Contact: www.rmhc.org

Westchester Recreation & Parks Society Inc. (WRAPS) Westchester Recreation and Parks Society are offering a scholarship for seniors who are planning to enter a college or university as a matriculated student. Applicants must be residents of Westchester County, New York and must register at the Institution of their choice in the Recreation and/ or Parks curriculum. Contact: Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Conservation or College Resource Center

Westchester/Putnam Chapter, New York State Society of Professional Engineers, Inc. Scholarship Graduating high school seniors from Westchester & Putnam Counties who will be continuing their education in the field of Engineering. Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

The Hispanic/Latino Scholarship Students must be of either gender and be of Hispanic heritage. Students must write an essay of 500 words or more. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5 Contact: www.hispanicheritage.org

Phi Delta Kappa International Must show an interest in pursuing a career within the field of education. Students will be asked to submit an application and have a 3.0 or above GPA. Contact: email [email protected]

Samuel Fletcher Tapman Scholarship High school seniors, who will be registered as an undergraduate in the Fall, and is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) student chapter and is also a national member in good standing at the time of the award. Contact: www.asce.org

8 Society of Women Engineers Program The minimum grade point average is 3.5/4.0 for freshman applicants. Open to women majoring in engineering. Contact: www.swe.org

National Science Teachers Association High school students who create and build an original working device powered by one or more Duracell batteries. Applicants must be U.S. citizen or legal resident. Contact: www.nsta.org

Foundation for Exceptional Children - Stanley E Jackson Scholarship Disabled and/or members of an ethnic minority, evidence of financial need, anticipating enrollment for the first time in a full-time post secondary education program or training. Contact: www.free-4u.com

Wal-Mart Foundation Graduating high school seniors residing in Wal-Mart Stores service area. Contact: walmartfoundation.org

The American Physical Society High school seniors that are Black, Hispanic, or Native American U.S. citizens with an interest in physics. Contact: www.aps.org

Booker T. Washington Scholarships This program is open to graduating high school seniors or high school graduates preparing to enroll in their first year of college. Contact: www.ffa.org

9 MARCH DEADLINES

Alpha Delta Kappa, Delta Chapter Young minority females, who are pursuing a career in teaching, seniors with a GPA of 2.5 Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

American Chemical Society Scholars Program Seniors must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Must have GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate financial need. Applicant should be going into a field of Chemical Science. Contact: www.acs.org/scholars

Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York ‘Ned Carter Scholarship’ Seniors must be related to or be a firefighter in an affiliated member organization of the association of Fire Districts of the State of New York and must reside within New York State. Contact: www.firedistyns.con

The Auxiliary of Hudson Valley Hospital Center The applicant must be a graduating senior of a high school in the Hudson Valley Hospital Center area. The applicant must plan to pursue a career in healthcare and has a record of academic achievement and potential for finishing career goal. Consideration will be given to the demonstration of the need for financial aid. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5 Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

Circolo Da Vinci Must be a graduating senior of Italian-American descent (at least one parent of Italian-American descent) planning to attend formalized program in his/her prospective field. Contact: www.cicolodavinci.org

Civitan International Foundation High school seniors and undergraduates in their final year. Applicants must be pursuing a career in higher education, special education, vocational education, health care services and the teaching of social studies. Contact: www.civitan.org

10 Delta Kappa Gamma Society-Alpha Phi Chapter Female seniors who are planning to pursue a career in the teaching profession. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5 Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

Dr. Joseph Fontana Scholarship Seniors who will be continuing their education in the field of music as a major or minor. Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

Glaser Orthodontics Seniors interested in pursuing a career in the health field. Applicants are required to write a 500 word essay on “Why I Want a Career in the Health Field” and complete the application form. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5 Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber 2012 Scholarship Program The Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber awards one scholarships per school to students in attendance at Croton-Harmon, Hendrick Hudson, Lakeland, Peekskill, Putnam Valley and Walter Panas High Schools. The $1,000 scholarship awards are given annually to students who are high school seniors pursuing advanced level education. Applications will be available by March 1st. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5 Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

Jackie Robinson Scholarship Minority graduating high school seniors who have been accepted by a four year accredited college/university. Leadership and financial need will be considered. Contact: www.jackierobinson.org

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity , Inc. Minority students that demonstrate high academic achievement and displays attributes that suggest success as a college student. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5 Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation This scholarship is being offered to students who have been affected by breast cancer in some way. A typed essay, school transcript, SAT scores and 3 letters of recommendation. Contact: www.milesofhopebcf.org

11 Nu Psi Zeta Chapter Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Must be African –American males or females, who have an 80 average or better and have participated in community service. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5 Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Must be African-American or Latino males residing in Westchester or Rockland County and have a GPA of 80% or better and SAT scores of 1.300. Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Seniors who have at least a “B” average pursuing a degree in any discipline at one of the 47 TMCF “member schools”. Contact: www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org

American Postal Workers Union High school seniors who are children or grandchildren of American Postal Workers Union members. Contact: www.apwu.org

Ellen Masin Persina Scholarship This scholarship is open to high school seniors who have been accepted to college and plan to pursue a career in journalism. Applicants must demonstrate an ongoing interest in journalism through work in high school and/or other media, submit a one-page essay on why they want to pursue a career in journalism and have at least a 3.0 GPA in high school. Contact: www.press.org

Earthwatch Expeditions Inc. High school students interested in the fields of archaeology, anthropology, environmental studies, biology or marine science. Recipients are given an opportunity to work in the field for 2-3 weeks with a professional scientist on a research expedition. Contact: www.earthwatch.org

Air Force Aid Society Grant Dependent children of either an active duty, deceased, disabled or retired officer from the Air Force. Grant is based on financial aid and a minimum 2.0 GPA. Contact: www.afas.org

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12 DeVry Inc. Scholarship Program High school graduates who wish to enroll in a fully accredited bachelors of Science degree program at one of the DeVry institutes. Must maintain a 2.5 to renew it. Contact: www.devry.com

Justicia en Diversidad Scholarship Fund For Latino heritage high school seniors interested in law. Applicants must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Student must be from a high school in the United States. Must be planning to attend a 4 year U.S. college full time. Contact: www.law.harvard.edu

National Association of Hispanic Journalists NHSF Scholarship Committee For high school seniors, undergraduates or graduate students majoring in journalism. Must be pursuing a major in communications. Contact: www.nahj.org

Falu Foundation Scholarship This scholarship is open to Hispanic students who are interested in pursuing a career in technology. High school seniors, high school graduates, and currently enrolled college students may apply. Candidates must be dependents of parents/guardians who died or were permanently disabled during the September 11th tragedies. Contact: www.fundsnetservices.com

Victor Ridder Memorial Scholarship Graduating seniors who participate in community service and demonstrate academic performance. Seniors with a GPA of 3.9 Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Zeta Nu Omega Must be African-American females with high moral character and have a GPA of B or higher. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5 Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Eta Zeta Lambda Chapter The Westchester Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. is offering a scholarship to help a deserving African/Latino American male purchase books in his first year of college. The deserving senior should be accepted to and enrolled in an accredited four year college. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5 Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

American Health and Beauty Aids Institute (AHBAI) AHBAI offers two types of scholarships for students: High School seniors planning to study cosmetology: To be eligible for the scholarship, students must have an 85 percent or higher average in school and must have completed a minimum of 300 hours. Extracurricular activities, attendance records and previous competitions/awards will also be taken into consideration. Applications must be postmarked by April 15. Download the Fred Luster, Sr. Education Foundation College Scholarship application.

Scholarship applications for college-bound students: To be eligible for a scholarship, candidates must be college-bound high school seniors enrolled at a four-year college for the 2015/2016 school year, majoring in chemistry, business or engineering. A minimum 3.0 grade point average (4.0 scale) and two letters of recommendation, proof of income (W2) are also required. Contact: www.ahbai.org . Applications must be postmarked by April 15. Download the Fred Luster, Sr. Education Foundation College Scholarship application

Chaminade Club of Yonkers – Music Award The Chaminade Club of Yonkers, which has become a leader in fostering the appreciation of good music, is again offering $1,000 scholarship to High School Seniors who show promise in this field and plan to pursue a music degree in college. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5 Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

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Chevrolet Excellence in Education Award Eligible students must be graduating African American high school seniors that have accumulated at least a 3.0 GPA. Students must demonstrate academic excellence and community involvement. As part of the application process, students must include a recommendation from a high school teacher or administrator, official high school transcripts and a personal statement about their high school experiences. Contact: www.gm.com

Citrin Cooperman & Company LLP Business/Accounting Educational Grant Applicant must be a High School Senior who will declare a major in Business or Accounting in an accredited four-year college or university. Applicant must complete application and submit an essay on ‘Why have you decided to pursue a career in accounting and/or business?’ Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

Duracell/ National Urban League Scholarship Open to minority students focusing on engineering, sales, marketing, finance, and business. Contact: www.nul.org

Elton Brand Family Scholarship The Brand family is offering Scholarship to Peekskill High School Seniors who in the past or presently live in Peekskill Housing attended Housing Authority After School. Program, C.A.M.P INC, the Elton Brand Academy, the Way Program, the Youth Bureau or the Community Health Center Youth Program. Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

Holocaust Remembrance Scholarship This is an essay contest open to high school students age 19 and under. The applicant must respond to a prompt found at the website and submit an entry form, which is obtained at the website. Contact: www.foundation.hklaw.com

Mercy College Trustees’ Scholarship Seniors who have achieved a cumulative high school average of 87 or higher, and have enrolled at Mercy College for the fall. Contact: www.mercy.edu

15 NYS Academy of Family Physicians Seniors who are pursuing a career as a family physician. Applications are available on-line. Contact: www.nysafp.org.

New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) The NY State Society of CPA’s – Westchester Chapter is offering scholarship awards to qualified high school graduating seniors who intend to enroll in a four-year college and plan to major in accounting. Scholarships will be offered only to Westchester County residents. Contact: Henry Montero at [email protected]

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. (Omicron Iota Chapter) Male seniors with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Complete the application form and attach a resume. Applicants will have to submit a mandatory essay question. Contact: www.oiques.org

Retired Educators Chapter of PFA Scholarship Award The REC/PFA is proud to award to one student who intends to major in Education a $1,500 grant to help with college expenses. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5 Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

Taconic Road Runners Scholarship Seniors who are athletes or have been involved in running, must submit a letter of recommendation from a school faculty member, and an essay (300 words) on how running has affected your life. Contact: www.runner.org

Town of Cortlandt Scholarship High School Seniors who have participated in the Cortlandt Youth Football League. Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

United States Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Children of U.S. Marines or dependent children of former Marines. Must be used for undergraduate or vocational study. Contact: www.marine-scholars.org

16 Vietnam Veterans Scholarship Must be a Westchester County high school student who is graduating this year, is a child of a veteran who served on active duty in any branch of the military during war or peacetime, and will be attending an accredited U.S. college/university or technical/vocational school. Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

Westchester Community College –Nancy Jo Abeles Scholarship Available to graduating seniors who will be attending Westchester Community College. This award is given to students who demonstrate high potential for success at WCC and who would greatly benefit from financial assistance. Contact: College Resource Center or [email protected]

The Peekskill Rotary Club - The Hispanic/Latino Scholarship The purpose of this scholarship is to offer financial assistance for tuition and other educational expenses to part-time or full-time undergraduate students. Preference will be given to students of Hispanic heritage. Granted annually to a local high school student that exemplifies in his/her deeds and words, a contribution towards multicultural awareness and unity building in the Peekskill and greater Cortlandt community. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5 Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

17 MAY DEADLINES

Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarships 3.0 GPA or higher with an interest in an automotive career and two letters of recommendation. Contact: www.automotivehalloffame.org

Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation Competitive high school students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be U.S. citizen and have taken the SAT or ACT. Contact: Web: www.ecisf.org

Christopher Columbus Society Scholarship Applicant’s parent(s) must be of Italian descent and be a U.S. Citizen. Community service and good academic standing, SAT scores and class ranking top 25. Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

Corinthian Lodge #44 Must be an African-American male senior, attending Peekskill or Ossining High School. Have a grade point average of C+ or better and community involvement. Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

Garden Club of Peekskill Students studying in the fields of horticulture, landscape design, botany, plant pathology, forestry, agronomy and environment studies. Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce Scholarships The $1,000.00 scholarship awards are given annually to students who high school seniors pursuing are advanced level education in one of the following fields: Arts, Business, Communications, Education, Entrepreneurial Studies, Health Care and Technical Trades. Special consideration is given to first-generation college students. Contact: [email protected]

18 Jenna’s Dream Performing Arts Scholarship Jenna’s Dream, Inc. provides college scholarships to outstanding seniors who are planning to continue their education in the performing arts. Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

Peekskill Teachers’ Aide Scholarship Seniors that must be continuing their post-secondary in education, and have a GPA of 3.0 or better. Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

Dr. Rev. G. Franklin Wiggins Scholarship Seniors who plan to attend a vocational school, a two or four year college or a historically black college. GPA must be C to C+, possess good moral character, be self-motivated, and has a financial need. Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

Peekskill Rotary Club, Fontana Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who will be continuing their education in the field of music as a major or minor. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5 Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

Peekskill Rotary Club’s George Sampson The Rotary Club’s George Sampson Memorial Scholarship is for the benefit of a graduating senior wishing to pursue a particular skill, craft, or trade as possible career. This senior should be entering a trade school, apprenticeship, or other learning program for this skill. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5 Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

Rotary Club of Peekskill - Raymond Lapolla Scholarship This award is available to graduating seniors based upon school participation, community involvement, financial need and academic standing. Applicants are required to complete an application form and submit a brief essay. Seniors with a GPA of 3.0 Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

Nursing Education Scholarship  Awarded by the Travel Nursing career organization.  Amount: $1,000  Requirements: Accepted to or currently attending a full-time nursing or medical program at an accredited institution.  Deadline: May 17, 2016  Apply at: http://www.travelnursing.org/nursing-scholarship.php

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JUNE DEADLINES

Alphonso Deal Scholarship Award High school senior, minority of good character, entering the field of law enforcement or related field. Letter of recommendation from a principal, counselor or teacher. Contact: www.blackpolice.org

SEPTEMBER DEADLINES

Wendy’s High School Heisman Award The award honors seniors who are graduating in 2015 with at least a 3.0 GPA during the first three years of high school and participates in at least one school sponsored extracurricular sport. Contact: www.wendysheisman.com

Prudential Spirit Award The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honor young people in middle level and high school grades for outstanding volunteer service to their communities Contact: www.prudential.com/community/spirit/awards/

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OCTOBER DEADLINES

Coca-Cola Scholarship High school seniors demonstrating leadership and academic achievement. Must be U.S. citizen or legal resident planning to attend an accredited university. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 Contact: www.coca-colascholars.org

DECEMBER DEADLINES

Valvoline Automotive Technical Scholarship The program will award five $1,000 scholarships and a $10,000 grand-prize scholarship. The scholarship program is being offered to youths between the ages of 16 and 25 who are planning to attend an accredited technical institution or vocation technical Contact: www.valvoline.com/pages/prizezone

Westchester County Club The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc. Scholarship Applications are available. Seniors with a GPA of 2.5 Contact: College Resource Center (Mrs. Gordineer)

KFS Colonel’s Scholars KFC Colonel’s Scholars are looking for high school seniors with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit to quality for the KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program. Awards are up to $20.000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board.

To qualify, graduating high school seniors must: Earn a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 Enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence Plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident Demonstrate financial need Accepting online applications December 1, 2015 to February 8, 2016 at www.kfcscholars.org

21 $10,000 Scholarships For Minority and Female Students

Awards To Be Given Away September, October, and November 2015 DiversityScholarships.com is giving away a $10,000 scholarship every single month to a high school or college student who is 18 years of age or older. The scholarship award can be used to pay for tuition, books, housing, and more. Applicants must have at least one parent that is an African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, or Native American. Female students of all ethnicities are also eligible. For more details, visit: www.DiversityScholarships.com

HARVARD UNIVERSITY

Harvard University has announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In making the announcement, Harvard’s president Lawrence H. Summers said, “When only 10 percent of the students in Elite higher education come from families in the lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the income distribution.”

To find out more about Harvard’s offer for free tuition for families making less than $60,000 a year visit Harvard's financial aid website: www.harvard.edu or call the school's financial aid office at (617)495-1581.

22 CALL ME MISTER PROGRAM

(MISTER - acronym for Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models)

The Call Me MISTER program is collaboration between Clemson University and other outstanding colleges and universities to increase the pool of available teachers from a broader more diverse background particularly for lower performing public elementary and middle schools. Student participants are largely selected from among under-served, socio-economically disadvantaged and educationally at-risk communities. Procedures for admission into the program are as follows: 1. Seniors should apply and be accepted into one of the participating colleges or universities from which the degree and teaching certificate will be earned. 2. Complete the online application. 3. Submit (i) Final Transcript and (ii) Two letters of recommendation. 4. An essay entitled, “Why I Want to Teach” which will address the student’s motivation for entering the teaching profession and the contribution he or she hopes to make to the profession and the community as a teacher. 5. An essay entitled “How do you believe the Call Me MISTER program will benefit you as a student?” 6. A signed statement certifying that student is from an underserved and underprivileged or economically disadvantaged background or area. Contact: www.callmemister.clemson.edu

23 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Educational Opportunities Portfolio Project, a program of the United Negro College Fund in partnership with YMCA Black Achievers and the Thurston Group offers seniors to participate in a 9 week Saturday program from 12:30-3:00 pm at Seattle University. You will build a portfolio for your college application, research colleges and universities and receive support in all aspects of applying for college. Contact Shomari Jones at 206.322.6969 or email [email protected].

Loyola Mary mount is offering the Arrupe Scholarship, $12,500 annually, is based on academic records upon submitted an application. This will be awarded to approximately 10% of the incoming class. The Presidential Scholarship is awarded to 10 students for tuition, room & board. Other scholarships are offered to incoming students. Go to their website at www.lmu.edu.

St. Lawrence University offers a Presidential Diversity Scholarship of $20,000 per year to selected students of African American, Hispanic American or Native American Heritage. Go to their website www.stlawu.edu for more information.

Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio is offering a Trustee Opportunity Travel Grant to first-generation and other underrepresented students. For more information about Kenyon and this program go to: www.kenyon.edu/x1697.xml Applications and counselor referral forms are available in the Kenyon College file, Career Center.

24 Syracuse University - Mark Robbins, Dean of Syracuse University's School of Architecture is seeking young men and women of color interested in pursuing a five year professional degree in Architecture. He says he's deeply committed to bringing diversity to his field and has scholarship money set aside to fully cover education costs for 10 students. He says that Latino enrollment in the school has increased substantially, but it's harder to attract Blacks. Contact: Mark Robbins, Dean School of Architecture, 315-443-2255 [email protected] Web: http://www.uli.org/AM/Template.cfmSection=Fellows1&Template=/CM/H TMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=45163

Historically black Knoxville College, in east Tennessee, has reduced its tuition from $5,000 to $1,400 per student including room, board, and books! All you need is $600 for the enrollment deposit and $800 can be paid in four monthly installments of $200 each. The program is funded by corporate sponsors and guarantees a college education where students graduate debt free. Enrollment requirements include a high school diploma and a 2.0/4.0 scale. If your student has below a 2.0, but you know they are college material, they may be considered provided they get three letters of recommendation. For educators who will support their potential, all interested students must immediately contact the admissions office at Knoxville College by dialing 1-800-743-5669 or by applying on line at: www.knoxvillecollege.edu

The Women's Technology Program at MIT is a 4-week summer residence program to introduce high school girls to electrical engineering and computer science. If you know a girl who is currently a high school junior who demonstrates math and science ability and an interest in finding out about EECS, please encourage her to visit our website at http://www.mit.edu. Our classes are taught in a supportive environment by a staff of women MIT PhD candidates and undergraduates. The full-time academic program includes hands-on experiments and team-based projects in computer science, electrical engineering, and mathematics. No prior experience in computer programming, physics, or electrical engineering is expected, but applicants typically have strong academic records, especially in math and science.

25 HARVARD'S TUITION ANNOUNCEMENT - Harvard is offering free tuition for students that have a family income below $40,000. If you are a mentor or have nieces and nephews who might be interested, please give them this information. If you know any one/family earning less than $40K with a brilliant child near ready for college, please pass this along. Harvard's Tuition announcement highlights failure of prestigious universities to enroll low-income students. Harvard University announced over the weekend that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In making the announcement, Harvard's president Lawrence H. Summers said, "When only 10 percent of the students in Elite higher education come from families in lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the income distribution." If you know of a family earning less than $40,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free...no tuition and no student loans! To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $40,000 a year visit Harvard's financial aid website at: http://adm-is.fas.harvard.edu/FAO/index.htm or call the schools financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.

Seattle Upward Bound Program for Freshman & Sophomores Fall 2007 Open Recruitment for the City of Seattle Upward Bound Program is now open. We are a year round program offering the following services: -Achievers Program Scholarship Selection Committee Tutoring/mentoring -One on one and group academic and personal counseling -Educational, cultural/fun activities -College visits and overnight campus field trips -College preparatory assistance -A six-week summer school at Seattle University -Career planning and exploration -Opportunities for project based learning, and internships -Educational and career assessments -Stipends and other program incentives Pick-up and application in your Career Center or Counseling Office. If you have any questions or concerns contact: City of Seattle Human Services Department/Youth Development & Achievement Program, UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM Main Office @ 206-386-1027 810 Third Avenue, Suite 440, Seattle, WA 98104 or e-mail Ann at: [email protected]

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Scholarship Opportunities Ronald Leverett Scholarship The National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. is the premiere association for minority business students. Since its inception in December 1969, the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. mission is to promote and develop the professional skills of its members. As a national association, one of our main goals is to encourage and assist minority students in entering accounting, finance and business related professions. The National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. – Seattle Chapter is pleased to announce that it will award 2016 Ronald Leverett Scholarship to a local high school senior in the King, Pierce or Snohomish County of Washington. Enclosed is the 2016 Ronald Leverett Scholarship Application that must be postmarked by Saturday, March 15, 2016. The scholarship recipient will be notified by May 1st and is expected to attend the 23rd Annual Scholarship & Awards Banquet to be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2016 to formally accept their award. The Scholarship will be awarded when proof of full-time enrollment has been received from an undergraduate program at an accredited post-secondary institution for the fall 2016 academic term. Should you have any questions regarding the scholarship process, please send an email to [email protected]. Click here to download the Ronald Leverett Scholarship Information

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SUGGESTED WEBSITES

United States Department of Education www.ed.gov/finaid

College is Possible www.collegeispossible.org

Fast web www.fastweb.com

Free Scholarship Search & Information Service www.freschinfo.com

Scholarship Resource Network Express www.srnexpress.com

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities www.hacu.net/hacu/scholarship

Minority Scholarship Resource Links www.uwsp.edu

Scholarship Search Information www.scholarship.com

Hispanic Scholarship Fund www.hsf.net

Bell Labs Fellowships for underrepresented minorities http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP/info.html

Student Inventors Scholarships http://www.invent.org/collegiate

Student Video Scholarships http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html

Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships

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Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships http://holocaust.hklaw.com/

The Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships http://www.aynrand.org/contests/

Brand Essay Competition http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest2002Rules.htm

Gates Millennium Scholarships – As featured above in the scholarship page http://www.gmsp.org/nominationmaterials/read.dbm?ID=12

Xerox Scholarships for Students http://www2.xerox.com/go/xrx/about_xerox/about_xerox_detail.jsp

Sports Scholarships and Internships http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html

National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ) http://www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html

Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary) http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mb/mrphr/jobs/stw.html

Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/sk_v6.cfm

FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid scholarships http://www.finaid.org/

Presidential Freedom Scholarships http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/

Microsoft Scholarship Program http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/minority.asp

Wired Scholar Free Scholarship Search http://www.wiredscholar.com/paying/scholarship_search/pay_scholarship

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Hope Scholarships &Lifetime Credits http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope/

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm

Multiple List of Minority Scholarships http://gehon.ir.miami.edu/financialassistance/Scholarship/black.html

Guaranteed Scholarships http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/

BOEING scholarships (soma e HBCU connects) http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/educationrelations/scholarships

Easley National Scholarship Program http://www.naas.org/senior.htm

Maryland Artists Scholarships http://www.maef.org/

Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for AA students in South Florida) http://www.jackituckfield.org/

Historically Black College & University Scholarships http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm

Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarships.htm

International Students Scholarships &Aid Help http://www.iefa.org/

College Board Scholarship Search http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html

Burger King Scholarship Program http://www.bkscholars.csfa.org/

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Siemens Westinghouse Competition http://www.siemens-foundation.org

GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html

College Net’s Scholarship Database http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index

Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid http://www.aflcioorg/scholarships/scholar.htm

Federal Scholarships &Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm

Scholarship &Financial Aid Help http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm

Scholarship Links (Ed Finance Group) http://www.efg.net/link_scholarship.htm

FAFSA on the Web (Your Key Aid Form &Info) http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Aid &Resources for Re-Entry Students http://www.back2college.com/

Scholarships and Fellowships http://www.osc.cuny.edu/sep/links.html

Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies http://www.paralegals.org/Choice/2000west.htm

HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study around the world) http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/packard_nomination.html

Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities http://ccmi.uchicago.edu/schl1.html

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INROADS internships http://www.inroads.org/

ACT-SO BEUROE Olympics of the Mind "Scholarships http://www.naacp.org/work/actso/act-so.shtml

Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships http://www.baeo.org/options/priva!telyfinanced.jsp

Science Net Scholarship listing http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html

Graduate Fellowships for Minorities Nationwide http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtmlcategory=MINORITIES

RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html

The Roothbert Scholarship Fund http://www.roothbertfund.org

University of Washington “Reach UW” Scholarship http://www.washington.edu/alumni/uwab/uwab_scholapp_2007.pdf

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

THIS BOOK WAS COMPILED TO HELP OUR STUDENTS IN THEIR PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE AND THEIR QUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

THE SCHOLARSHIPS LISTED ARE JUST SOME OF THE MANY THAT HAVE BEEN AWARDED TO OUR STUDENTS. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE RENEWED ANNUALLY THEREFORE, THE CRITERIA IS OFTEN SOMETIMES CHANGED.

MANY COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS HAVE THEIR OWN SCHOLARSHIPS. STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO INQUIRE AT THE INSTITUTION OF THEIR CHOICE FOR AVAILABILITY AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.

THANKS TO ALL FOR THEIR INPUT!

The Guidance Department

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