SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FROM THE DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIP COORDINATOR O R ONLINE DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR The followi ng Scholarship applications may be advertised i n y o u r daily school bulletin and under “announcements and bulletins” on t h e D i s t r i c t ’ s website under scholarship. They are a v a i l a b l e o n l i n e , or o n t h e High School District’s w e b s i t e under “Individu a l Scholarship Applications and Contest Forms ” on the left hand menu of the website throughout the year. “ A v a i l ability and due dates may b e s u b j ect to change” Updated through page 28 as of August 27, 2018 per Kimala DeSena ABBOTT & FENNER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: For juniors and seniors. Scholarship award of up to $1,000 to the winner(s). Students must submit an essay on required topic. Online @ http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php Due June 14, 2019 ACF VISIONARY SCHOLARSHIP: Open to high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Must be a U. S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. Financial need is NOT a consideration; all income levels may apply. One-time scholarship awards range from $1,000 - $5,000 each. Must be planning on attending an accredited post-secondary institution in the United States. Application online https://americancollegefoundation.org/college-planning-visionary-scholarship-details/ Due May 1, 2019 ACT STUDENT CHAMPION SCHOLARSHIP: Recognizes one student in each state who is tenacious and persistent, no matter the challenge, and is prepared for life after high school with a goal in mind and plan in place. Each recipient receives $500 non-renewable scholarship. Must have taken the ACT, overcome challenges and can articulate education and career actions. Must have a composite ACT score of 22 on a single test date or a 3.0 gpa or greater on a 4.0 scale. Preference will be given to underrepresented and/or first- generation college students. Application online @ www.org/readinesschampions Waiting for more info… ACTUARIAL DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP: Open to graduating high school seniors who have at least one birth parent who is a member of one of the following minority groups (African American, Hispanic, Native North American, Pacific Islander), a minimum 3.0 gpa, and a minimum math score of 28 ACT or 600 SAT. Looking for students who are pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession (relating to the statistical calculation of risk or life expectancy for insurance purposes). Online at http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/programs/actuarial/act-diversity.shtml https://actfnd.academicworks.com/opportunities/109 Due May 1 AES ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP: $500 scholarship awarded on basis of character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted. Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study (not just engineering). Online @ http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm Due October 6, 2018 AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY GRANT PROGRAM: Open to dependents of active duty members, Title 10 AGR/Reserve, Title 32 AGR, Retired, Retired AGR/Reserve, and Deceased Air Force members. For full time study as a freshman at an accredited institution. Grant may cover tuition, books, fees, supplies and curriculum- required materials. Minimum 2.0 GPA. Online at http://www.afas.org/education-grants for the General Henry Hap Arnold Ed Grant. The grant application for the 2018-2019 academic year is now closed. Applications for the 2019-2020 academic year will be available in January 2019. AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY MERIT SCHOLARSHIP: Open to dependents of active duty members, Title 10 AGR/Reserve, Title 32 AGR, Retired, Retired AGR/Reserve, and Deceased Air Force members. For full time study as a freshman at an accredited institution. Recipients are considered from those students who completed both phases (application, family financial data form and GPA verification) of the General Henry Arnold Grant Application. Awards a minimum of 10 $5,000 scholarships. Selection based upon cumulative GPA, SAT/ACT scores, transcripts, extracurricular activities/volunteer/work resume and an essay on a specific topic. Online at http://www.afas.org/merit and then refer to the education grants for the General Henry Hap Arnold Ed Grant. You will want to submit application by mid to late November in your Junior year. AIR FORCE ROTC SCHOLARSHIP: For students interested in military service after college Due December 1 https://www.afrotc.com and https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/application AIR FORCE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION AND THE AIRMEN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION (SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM): Open to single dependent children (under 23) of AFSA members and its auxiliary. Online at http://www.hqafsa.org and click on Scholarships under About Us. Available between Jan 1 and March 31 Due March 31 AISES (AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SOCIETY) BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: Open to graduating high school senior American Indians (must have proof of enrollment in a federally recognized tribe) pursuing a major in business, engineering, math, medicine/health administration, natural/physical sciences, technology, or education. Min 2.5 GPA, AISES member (high school dues = $25) $2,500/per year renewable scholarship. Due May 15, 2018 http://www.aises.org/scholarships AISES (AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SOCIETY) NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND (NAVSEA) AND STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP: Open to high school seniors and undergraduate freshmen. Consists of two parts, a one-time $10,000 scholarship awarded freshman year; and an opportunity to apply for summer employment, which provides technical work experience and continued tuition assistance. http://www.aises.org/scholarships Due May 2019 ALGER, HORATIO: Exhibit integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Be a U. S. citizen. Critical financial need. If your family’s adjusted gross income is less than $55,000, be sure to check it off in addition to listing your family’s AGI in Section Two. Involvement in co-curricular & community activities required. Minimum 2.0 GPA (except where stated for specific scholarships). May be planning on beginning at a 2-year college with plans to transfer to a 4 year college. Over 100 high school seniors are awarded the National Scholarship of $25,000 and, in addition, nearly 650 students across the country are awarded the State Scholarship generally in the amount of between $6,000 and $10,000. Also, for students who apply for the scholarship and plan to attend the University of San Francisco there is one scholarship funded specifically for the University of San Francisco and the dollar amount is significantly more than the National Scholarship. For those planning on applying for and attending Santa Clara University, there are 4 Schott Family Scholarships at $50,000 matched by the university. Must have minimum 3.4 gpa. The 5 $10,000 Mel Klein Scholarships is for students planning on attending Colgate University, Columbia University, Stanford or Tulane University. 20 For those students planning on attending Ohio State University of Chicago, or Vanderbilt University, the 21 Trott Family Scholarships are valued between $30,000 $60,000. You only need to complete one application to be eligible for national/state and the Named Scholarships. Apply online starting August 1st at https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/ Due October 25 ALGER, HORATIO NATIONAL CAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIPS: The Association has recently launched a national scholarship program available to graduating high school seniors seeking career and technical degrees at a community college in the fall after their high school graduation. Critical financial need is a requirement. Must be a U. S. citizen. Community service activities will be taken into consideration. Demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity. 1020 scholarship awards of up to $10,000 available nationwide. These particular scholarships will have a rolling deadline until all awards have been given out. Applications will be reviewed monthly. The application is available online at https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/ Due Sept 25 for H-A Trott Scholarship and Oct 25 for Horatio Alger Scholarship. AL NEUHARTH FREE SPIRIT AND JOURNALISM CONFERENCE AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: For juniors who are interested in pursuing a career in journalism and who demonstrate qualities of “free spirit.” One student will be selected from each state to attend this five day all-expense paid journalism conference at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. in June. Requires letters of recommendation. Scholarships will be awarded to students who successfully complete the program. Apply online @ http://www.newseuminstitute.org/initiatives/al-neuharth-free-spirit-and-journalism-conference/ Application due Feb 1, 2018, waiting to see if they repeat program for 2019 ALPHA GAMMA RHO SCHOLARSHIPS: Many chapters offer scholarships throughout the United States and, in some cases, being a member or becoming a member is not a requirement to be eligible. Check online at http://www.alphagammarho.org/future-member-scholarships AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHEFS (AAC) (AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION) SCHOLARSHIP: offers educational scholarships to high school graduating seniors looking to further their education. Must have a min 2.5 gpa, be currently accepted to an accredited, postsecondary college with a major in either culinary or pastry arts or be a ACFEF registered apprentice. Apprenticeship program—up to $1,500, Certificate programs—up to $1,500 and much more. https://www.acfchefs.org/ACF/Education/Scholarships/ DUE April 30 and October 31 of each year AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY SCHOLARS PROGRAM (ACS Chemistry Scholarships): For African American, Hispanic, and American Indian Students who are U. S. citizens or permanent U. S. residents: ACS awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students who want to enter the fields in the chemical sciences or chemistry-related fields.