COLLEGE FAIRS
Please make every effort to attend one of these programs:
Colleges That Change Lives – please look at www.ctcl.org to see if this group of schools interest you. If you like what you see, please consider attending one of these
National Association of College Admissions Counselors Fair – This is a huge event with professional representatives from hundreds of colleges.
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Fall 2010 NACAC fair dates – times and complete information will be available as the events approach:
- Washington, DC – Tuesday, October 12, 2010
- Baltimore – Monday, October 18 and Tuesday, October 19, 2010 – Baltimore Convention Center
Thanks to Pamela Doyle, Guidance Counselor at Redeemer CCS, for this information.
MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Helpful Web Sites:
http://www.gocollege.com/financial-aid/scholarships/types/merit-scholarships.html
http://www.meritaid.com/index.jsp
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/articles/040819/19sb_scholarships.htm
Scholarship Searches
CollegeBoard.com, Scholarships.com, Fastweb.com, finaid.org, Petersons.com, and ThePrincetonReview.com provide excellent places to start looking for funds for college.
Scholarship opportunities
A wealth of scholarship options is available. For some, early research and application will be required. Seniors, please read through the Financial Aid section to see scholarship deadlines for certain schools.
Early Fall Deadlines
Please consider these excellent programs (and remember that the deadlines listed are general. Be sure to check the dates for the current application year!!):
Tylenol Scholarships – 20 one-time $10,000 scholarships, 150 scholarships of $1000 for students who plan to major in a health related field. www.scholarship.tylenol.com September 30
Wells Fargo College Steps Program – 10 scholarships of $1000 via random drawings. www.wellsfargo.com October 1
Siemens Westinghouse Competition – a famous math and science project-based competition that awards scholarships totaling up to $100,000. www.siemens-foundation.org October 1
Outstanding Students of America – ten one-time scholarships of up to $10,000. www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com October 1
Coca Cola Scholars – 250 one-time scholarships of up to $20,000. www.coca-colascholars.org October 31
Horatio Alger – 100 one time scholarships of $10,000 and 200 awards of $1000 to students with financial need who have overcome obstacles. www.horatioalger.com October 31
VFW Voice of Democracy – 50 one time awards of up to $30,000 for an essay and audio tape competition. Please see our local competition entry for further information. November 1
Intel Science Talent Search – 5 finalists in this competition have won the Nobel prize. 340 scholarships – complete a science research project of not more than 20 pages. Grand prize – $100,000 www.sciserv.org/sts November 11
Department of Defense – a scholarship for eligible students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. This covers tuition, educational fees and books and provides a stipend of approximately $30,000 per year. Upon graduation, the student is obligated to accept full time civilian employment with the Dept of Defense for approximately the same time of the scholarship period. Find details at http://www.asee.org/fellowships/smart/ .
University of Dayton is offering $44 million in academic scholarships and grants to top students. Contact the UD Admissions Office at (800.837.7433) or (admission.udayton.edu/apply/).
Marist College – 12 FULL SCHOLARSHIPS (tuition, room, board) are now open for students who wish to study computer science or information technology and systems at Marist College. This is through a joint effort between Marist and the National Science Foundation. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information on this programs 800.436.5483.
Maryland MENSA – apply online at http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships. Essays must have a January 15 postmark.
New Saint Andrews College – $1000 scholarships for graduates of ACCS schools.
Ohio Wesleyan University – Merit Awards – Full ($33,240), Three Quarter ($24,930) and Half ($16,620) Tuition Scholarships. For information, please call 800.922.8953 or email at owuadmit@owu.edu .
The following competitions are listed in order of deadline. Deadlines that have passed will continue to be shown so you may keep these programs in mind for next year. Please consult the websites for the precise closing dates.
AXA Achievement Scholarship – 52 scholarships of $10,000 to students who set and reach ambitious goals, demonstrate drive, determination and ability to succeed in college. Information is available through www.axa-achievement
Center for Talented Youth – program sponsor, Johns Hopkins University, encourages parents and educators to nominate students who exhibit outstanding academic ability in their annual talent search. To qualify, a student must meet the following criteria: Achievement at the 95th percentile or higher on one or more subtests of a nationally normed standardized test and /or Achievement at advanced levels on state tests, designated as scoring in categories such as advanced proficiency, distinguished honors, gifted and /or Demonstration of superior academic performance. Qualifying students in grades 2-6 and 7-8 may pick up application packets in Room 203. Additional information is available at www.cty.jhu.edu . Talent Search application postmark is due Oct 1 for Dec tests and Nov 20 for Jan/Feb tests
Young Arts – registration deadline – October 1, 2008 / audition or portfolio deadline – November 3, 2008. Scholarship competition open to high school seniors in the performing, literary and visual arts. For full information see www.nfaa.org or call 800.970.ARTS.
Army ROTC Scholarship – full tuition and books at more than 600 colleges in exchange for a commitment to serve after graduation. www.armyrotc.com November 15
Intercollegiate Studies Institute, Circe Society and George Washington Society are cosponsoring an essay contest on “George Washington and the Formation of the American Character.” The competition is open to grades 8-12. Prizes are $100, $500 and $250. Please email essay contest@isi.org or call Kenneth Cribb at 302.652.4600 (X119).
National Security Agency Stokes Educational Scholarship Program – renewable full tuition and internship programs to students in selected majors who agree to post graduation employment. www.nsa.gov November 30
Defense Intelligence Agency Undergraduate Training Assistance Program – renewable full tuition scholarships and internships to students in selected majors who agree to post graduation employment. www.dia.mil November 30
McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneur Scholarship – 60 Scholarships in 2009 – $40,000 awards to young entrepreneurs who meet the criteria – HS senior, plan to attend a 4 year U.S. college, owned and operated a business with at least one paid employee and sales revenue (unless non-profit). Fill out the online application and view more information at www.mckelveyfoundation.org or 877.625.3583. Andy McKelvey is the founder of monster.org.
Toyota Community Scholars – 100 one time scholarships up to $20,000 to students nominated by their schools in early December. www.toyota.com/about/community/education/scholars.html December 1
Society of Automotive Engineers – 100 scholarships, one time and renewable, up to full tuition. www.sae.org December 1
Air Force ROTC – renewable scholarships covering full tuition plus books to students attending more than 900 colleges nationwide. www.afrotc.com December 1
National Beta Club – scholarships for members of this service club. www.betaclub.org December 1
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences – $10,000 per year to students interested in majoring in TV related fields. www.emmyonline.org December 10
Burger King Scholars – $1500 one time scholarships to 12th graders who must work at least 15 hours per week. www.bk.com
AXA Achievement Scholarship – 10 awards of $25,000 and 42 awards of $10,000 for outstanding achievement in a non-academic project. www.axa-achievement.com December 1
Best Buy@15 Scholarship Program – 1000 scholarships of $1500 for students in 9th – 12th grade. Requirement – solid grades and volunteer community service or work experience. For information or to apply – www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or at www.at15.com . Apply Dec 28 – Feb 15.
John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage Essay Contest – $5000 cash and $5000 into a J Hancock Freedom 529 College Savings Plan for first place, Second place – $1000, five finalists will receive $5000 cash awards. Write an original and creative essay that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles of Courage. Use at least 5 different sources. Essays must demonstrate an understanding of President Kennedy’s definition of courage. For complete guidelines test information – www.jfklibrary.org . January 9,2010
Gates Millenium – more than 1000 renewable full ride scholarships to those with high financial need. www.gmsp.org January 9
Ron Brown Scholar – 20 scholarships for African Americans – 4 years / $40,000 www.ronbrown.org January 9
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship – 500 renewable awards of up to $15,000 per year. Financial need is a factor. www.Elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm January 11
Discover Card Tribute Award – 500 one time awards of up to $25,000. www.discoverfinancial.com . January 11
Sam Walton Community Scholarship – one of the largest scholarships, this offers more than 6000 one time awards of up to $25,000. www.walmartfoundation.org January 11
Toshiba National Science Teachers Association – a contest for students of all ages. Work in teams to design the technology of the future. One time award of $10,000.
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards – 900 awards from 250,000 entries from all age groups. 12th grade contestants are eligible for awards. www.scholastic.com/artsandwritingawards. Regional deadlines may vary.
American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest – one time scholarships of up to $18,000. www.legion.org Grades 9 -12 are eligible. Winter deadline – local deadlines may vary.
Intel Science and Engineering Fair – this is the umbrella organization for 500 regional science fairs that are generally held in March. Grades 9-12 are eligible. There is a one-time scholarship of up to $50,000. www.sciserv.org/isef .
Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Scholarship – this is a highly competitive national selection process. Application is free. The scholarship is a renewable for up to full tuition and books at approximately 150 universities. There is a commitment to serve after graduation. Please see the website at www.nrotc.navy.mil for information. January 31
National Peace Essay Contest – more than 50 one-time scholarships of up to $10,000. www.usip.org/ed/rpec/index.html February 1
Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship – a one-time scholarship of up to $5000 for prospective education majors. www.pdkintl.org February 1
School of Visual Arts – Silas H. Rhodes Scholarships – based upon a review of the student’s creative and academic accomplishments. For more information, please contact www.sva.edu . Submit all application and scholarship materials by February 1.
DAR Scholarship – scholarships related to US history, government, economic, historic preservation and health programs. www.dar.org February 1
Junior Achievement – a range of scholarships from an organization that promotes business and economic literacy in schools. www.ja.org February 1
American Foreign Service Association – merit awards of up to $2500 and need-based awards of up to $3500. www.afsa.org February 1
USA Funds Access Education Scholarships – scholarships for minority students with financial need. www.usafunds.org February 11
National Federation of Independent Business – more than 400 awards of $1000 to teens with innovative business ideas. www.nfib.com February 11
Jewish Community Services Big Brother, Big Sister Program – Several scholarships for Jewish students of single parent homes selected by financial need, academic performance, community and school involvement and letters of recommendation. Forms can be downloaded from www.jcsbaltimore.org. March 31
Optimist International Essay Contest – one-time scholarships of up to $6000. www.optimist.org February 28 but check with local clubs for their deadlines.
Kaplan’s My Turn Essay Contest – grades 9-12 see your work in Newsweek and receive a one-time award of up to $5000. www.kaptest.com/essay February 28
Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award – awards up to $3000 available to students with a particular medical condition. www.epilepsy-scholarship.com
USDA 1890 National Scholars Program – full ride renewable awards to students looking at historically black colleges. www.scholars.program.usda.gov Late February
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year – 25 one time scholarships of $7500 are awarded. Academic and athletic excellence is the standard. www.bodybymilk.com March 5
Horace Mann Scholarship – 26 one time scholarships of up to $10,000 for children of teachers or school employees. www.horacemann.com March 15
Hispanic Scholarship Fund / Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Scholarship Program – one time awards of up to $2500 for students with intended majors in math, computer science and engineering. www.shpe.org March 15
Polish Heritage Association of Maryland – scholarship grants for undergraduate and graduate students in the 2009/10 academic year. To qualify, you must be a full time college student in the fall of 2009, a legal resident of Maryland and have at least two Polish ancestors. Selection will be made primarily on financial need and additional evaluation will focus on academic standing, leadership potential, and pride of your Polish heritage. Applications are available at www.pha-md.org .
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Award – 3 one time scholarships of $10,000 available to students in grades 9-12. www.ladiesauxvfw.org March 31
Jackie Robinson Foundation – up to $24,000 over four years to minority students of outstanding credentials who are American citizens. www.jackierobinson.org
Young Naturalist Awards – Grades 7-12 – sponsored by the Museum of Natural History – one time prizes of up to $2500 for outstanding science projects in biology, earth science or astronomy. www.amnh.org
Signet Classic Essay Contest – 5 scholarships of $1000 to 11th and 12th graders who write a 2-3 page essay. www.penguingroup.com
AMVETS Scholarship – 10 awards of $4000 to veterans and their dependents. www.amvets.org
Society of Hispanic Engineers Scholarship – up to $3000 via a variety of programs. www.shpe.org
Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay – 10 one time awards of up to $10,000 (Grades 9-12). www.hklaw.com
Jane Austen Society Essay – $1000 for first place in an essay contest (Grades 9-12). www.jasna.org
American Fire Sprinkler Association Essay Contest – 10 one time scholarships of up to $2000. www.afsascholarship.org
Society of Women Engineers – up to $5000 (renewable) available to male and female students. www.swe.org
Donna Reed Performing Arts Scholarship – 10 one time awards up to $4000 for students who excel in acting and musical theater. www.donnareed.org June 1
Science Scholarships – Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) on any campus (Essex, Dundalk, Catonsville) in 7 Associate degree transfer programs – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering Science and Environmental Science. The funding source is the National Science Foundation. Funds are available for approximately 20 individual scholarships of up to $5000 per semester. The scholarship award cannot exceed the student’s unmet financial need as determined by completion of FAFSA. Additional criteria are – GPA of 2.8 or higher, US citizen (permanent resident alien, or refugee alien, full time student (12 credits or more) while receiving the scholarship, must be in one of the listed science programs above.
Completed applications for fall semester awards are due June 1, 2009. Full criteria and forms can be obtained online at http://ccbcmd.edu/stem/sstem.html Awardees will be notified before the Fall 2009 semester begins.
Chemagination – a national essay contest sponsored by the American Chemical Society with awards determined at the local level. The deadline given is national, but interested students must enter locally and follow that set of guidelines. www.chemistry.org June 1
Sons of the American Revolution – Reinbaugh Oration Contest – (Grades 10-12) 5-6 minute oration related to the Revolution for scholarship prizes up to $3000. www.sar.org June 15
Important Deadlines for College Scholarship Programs (this is not a complete list – please be sure to consult the requirements for each of your schools):
November 1:
Boston College – Presidential Scholars
Emory University – Emory Scholars
Howard University
U Maryland – College Park
Miami University – Ohio – Harrison Scholarship
Rhodes College – Bellingrath Scholarship (nomination)
Washington University – Danforth Scholarship
University of Virginia – Jefferson Scholars
December 1:
Boston University –Trustee scholarship
Beloit
Fairfield University
U Connecticut
Milllsaps
U Missouri – Columbia
Rutgers
St. Olaf
U South Carolina
Villanova University – Presidential Scholars
Wake Forest – Reynolds Scholarship
Whittier
December 5
Presbyterian College
December 15:
Kenyon College
Ithaca College
U Richmond – Oldham Scholarship and Ethyl and Albemarle Science Scholarship
Washington and Lee – George Washington Honor Scholarship
December 31
Clemson U
UNC Chapel Hill
February 1
Calvin College