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fHALF HOLLOW HILLS HIGH SCHOOL WEST SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES AND CRITERIA 2012-2013 (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. 12/14/2012 33rd Annual High School Writing Contest (Rider University) All finalists will receive a Certificate of honorable Mention. All winners will be considered for publication in Venture, Rider’s literary magazine. To apply choose you may submit one entry per category: Write a personal essay, labeled ESSAY, on a topic of your choice of no more than five double-spaced, typed pages. Write a short story, labeled FICTION, of no more than five double-spaced, typed pages. Write a poem of no more than 50 lines. On the entry type: Name, address, teachers name, school name and address Include a letter from a teacher stating the work is original and by you Give your story or poem a title Mail with a December 14, 2012 postmark to Dr. Roberta Clipper, English Department Rider University, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 12/15/2012 Hispanic Scholarship Fund General Scholarships These scholarships are designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. To apply: Applicant must be a graduating high school senior Be of Hispanic heritage Be a U.S. citizen Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Have plans to enroll full-time in a 2 or 4 year U.S. accredited college Apply for federal financial aid by completing the FAFSA Apply online at www.hsf.net/innercontent 12/15/2012 Walter B. Ford II Award of Excellence Scholarship Competition This is a full tuition scholarship to the College for Creative Studies. The scholarship is renewable yearly for 4 years. To apply: Student must have exceptional artistic ability (a portfolio) GPA of 3.2 Completed the ACT 18 or higher, SAT of 950 or higher Come to the Career Center for an application or visit the website at www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu 12/15/2012 HSF/Macy’s Scholarship Program The Hispanic Scholarship Fund and Macy’s have partnered to provide this scholarship to outstanding Latino undergraduate students. To apply: Students must be planning to attend one of the following universities: Baruch College, Columbia University, Miami Dade, New York University, Penn State, Syracuse, Texas A&M, Ohio State, University of Arizona, University of California at Berkeley, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Maryland – College Park, University of Southern California, University of Texas at Austin, University of Washington Student file the FAFSA in 2013 Visit the website at www.hsf.net/macys 12/15/2012 Jenkins Memorial Scholarship for Teacher Education (PTA) 12/10/2012 Due Counseling Center The purpose of this scholarship is to assist outstanding students in preparing for the teaching profession. To apply: Visit the website at www.nyspta.org/awards/jenkins to download the application Must be planning to enter the field of teaching Plan to attend a SUNY college for a BA in education Or Plan to attend a 2 year community college before transferring to a BA program in education at the SUNY Have not accepted scholarships exceeding $16,000 Winners will be notified by May 1 12/16/2012 Cheerleader of America Scholarship Program Open to 9th through 12th grade female cheerleaders (cheerleading in college is not required). Up to three cash scholarships awarded. Applications are available online at www.misscheerleaderofamerica.com. 12/17/2012 2012 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award These awards are valued at between $1,000 - $10,000 and are open to any graduating HS senior entering their freshman year fall 2013 at an accredited (not for profit) two or four year college, vocational school or university. The program was established to raise awareness among the nation’s youth of the critical role that private enterprise and entrepreneurship play in the building of America. To apply: Visit the website at www.aim.applyists.net/Acclount/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fnfib Step by step instructions are given on the website 12/20/2012 Ronald McDonald House Charities The RMHC National Scholarship Program is comprised of 4 individual scholarship programs including: ASIA, African American Future Achievers, Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources, and Scholars. To download the application, visit the website at www.rmhc.org. 12/21/2012 National Young Leaders Conference Counselor Nominated Counselors may nominate up to 10 students who will be in the 9th – 11th grade in the 2012/2013 academic year who demonstrate scholastic and leadership potential Each student will represents HSW as a National Scholar at NYLC in Washington D.C. Students will receive college credit through George Mason University. Submit your nominations directly online at www.cycl.org/NYLCnom using Nominator ID: 505837- 3001996641. There is a cost associated with this conference. 12/23/2012 Stony Brook Young Scholars Program This program presents an exciting opportunity for academically talented high school juniors and seniors to complement their studies by enrolling in courses not traditionally included in the secondary school curriculum. By providing additional enrichment, we hope to assist high schools in encouraging right students to maintain a high level of intellectual activity through a full four years. Candidates for the program Should have a high school average of 90 or above Have taken honors and advanced placement courses Have regent’s scores in the high 80’s or 90’s. Signature of a parent and guidance counselor are required The fee of $250 per course once enrolled is non-refundable and is designed for administrative costs. 12/31/2012 ScholarshipExperts Top Ten List Scholarship 2012 This scholarship is open to any student 13 years or older. 3 awards of $1,000 will be provided. To apply: Visit the website at www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htm Complete the application including name, contact information, background details, and academic details. In 250 words maximum respond to “Create a list of your 10 favorite books and what they have taught you. The scholarship will be in the form of a check payable to the accredited postsecondary institution. 12/31/2012 “I Was Born in 1995” Scholarship Must be a U.S. student born in 1995. 1 award for $1,995 will be given. To apply: Respond (250 words maximum) “Share something we might not know about students born in 1995”. Visit the website at www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx 12/31/2012 “I Was Born in 1996” Scholarship Must be a U.S. student born in 1996. 1 award for $1,996 will be given. To apply: Respond (250 words maximum) “You were born in 1996. Tell us what will be going on in our life in 2026.” Visit the website at www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx 12/31/2012 Colgate-Palmolive Heritage Foundation Partnership During Hispanic Heritage Month Colgate-Palmolive and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation have partnered for the purpose of encouraging young Hispanics to “HAZ LA U” (make the U) and get them on the path to higher education. In order to support this effort, they will be awarding 16 education grants to Hispanic students nationwide. The Grand Prize winner will win a $15,000 Educational Grant and 14 other students will also have the opportunity to win $2,500 each. To Apply: Visit the web site at www.hsf.net to apply Applications will be accepted from September 1- December 31, 2012 For more information call 888-528-5188 12/31/2012 SBO Essay Contest Ten $1,000 scholarships will be award in two categories. Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to students in grades 9-12. Equal merchandise prizes will be awarded to schools of winning entrants. To apply: Visit the website at www.sbomagazine.com/essay-contest Write in 250 words or less “If you were the school principal what musical ensembles would you include in your curriculum and why”? Submission are online 12/31/2012 Laws of Life Contest High school seniors are eligible to apply who are planning to enroll in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited college, university, or trade school in the U.S. Winnings will be paid through the financial aid offices of the institutions where the winners are enrolled. Winners could earn $5,000. To apply: Visit the website at www.lawsoflifecontest.com Think about why you are in this world and create a vision for yourself and the world you want to create Come to the Career Center for full details and criteria or visit the website 12/31/2012 Imagine America Scholarships for High School Students The number of $1,000 awards provided varies and are not-renewable. To apply: On-line submission only at www.imagine-america.org/highschoolscholarships Criteria is detailed, you must visit the website and read through the material 12/31/2012 Eagle Scout Academic Scholarships/Merit Scholarships Scholarships of $3,000 are provided by the NESA scholarship fund. The number of scholarships awarded annually depends on the funds available. To apply: Visit the website at www.nesa.org Several different scholarships are available. 1/05/2013 Stony Brook The Japan Center-Canon Essay Competition 12/21/2012 due Counseling Center This is a 5th Annual JCSB-Canon Essay Competition at Stony Brook University. This competition promotes awareness and understanding of Japan in the US. There will be 3 Best Essay Awards ($3,000-1st place, $1,500-2nd place and $750-3rd place) and multiple special cash awards.