$1,000 Scholarship …
Burger King Scholars Program
Brought to you by HAVE IT YOUR WAY Foundation
Log on today at www.bk.com/scholars to apply
Access Key: BKS
Applicants must be high school seniors who:
· Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
· Work part-time an average of 15 hours per week or 40 weeks per year
· Actively involved in community service activities
· Demonstrate financial need
· Plan to enroll in an accredited two-or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school by Fall
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NALS OF ARIZONA
NALS of Arizona annually awards a scholarship to students who intend
to pursue their education in the legal field.
This year they are granting a scholarship in the amount of $250.00
Stop in the Career Center for a copy of the instructions and an application.
Deadline is January 2, 2009
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MeritAid.com
MeritAid.com matches students with merit-based scholarships
that reflect their accomplishments and interests.
MeritAid.com is the first-ever comprehensive Web site dedicated to
helping students and parents discover merit aid
scholarship opportunities nationwide.
Get a FREE instant custom report of merit aid scholarships available to YOU
by logging on to www.meritaid.com
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Naval Helicopter Association Scholarship Fund
website address: http://ismene.lunarmania.com/
Four National Undergraduate Scholarships:
Raytheon ($3,000.00)
DPA Thousand Points of Light ($3,000.00)
Sergei Sikorsky ($3,000.00)
Ream Memorial ($2,500.00)
One National Graduate Scholarship:
Graduate (43,000.00)
Five Regional Undergraduate Scholarships:
Regional ($2,000.00)
Students with military affiliation are given special consideration. It could be either prior service or a relative who has served. Any military branch is acceptable. Deadline is November 15, 2008.
Questions? Contact info@nhascholarship.org
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COLLEGE AIN'T CHEAP
TUITION GIVEAWAY
In 750 words or less, explain why you (as the most deserving person on the planet)
should win a $10,000 prize
for tuition/books in the fall of 2009.
This scholarship giveaway is sponsored by Borders Book Stores.
Contest information is available in the Career Center or
online at www.mentalfloss.com/tuitiongiveaway/.
Good Luck Prospectors!
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Recycling Scholarships for High School Seniors
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Under the Recycling Scholarship Program ADEQ will award 10 scholarships of $1,000 each to high school seniors to be used for expenses at a college or university in Arizona.
To apply, students must submit a proposal outlining a waste reduction or recycling project in their school or community to be implemented during March 2009.
The 10 scholarship recipients will be selected by ADEQ based on the proposals submitted.
Proposals must be received by ADEQ no later than February 6, 2009 and the scholarship winners will be announced on February 20th.
Stop in the Career Center for a copy of the application and pertinent information.
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SAE INTERNATIONAL 2009
ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS
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.
Applications are accepted September 1 through December 1, and must be postmarked by December 1, 2008.
Applicants must be a high school senior.
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The Jack Peterson Scholarship Award
Students shall be graduating seniors of an AZ high school.
They shall intend to enroll in an accredited AZ college or
university designating education as their major.
Shall have maintained a high school record that reflects high
academic achievement, respectable leadership and citizenship,
and have participated in their school and community activities.
Stop in the Career Center for an application form.
Deadline for this application to be received by is
October 24th, 2008.
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SIEMENS COMPETETION
In partnership with the College Board, the Siemens Foundation established the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology and the Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement. The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to providing scholarships and increasing access to higher education for talented mathematics, science, engineering, and technology students in the US.
The Siemens Competition seeks to promote excellence by encouraging students to undertake individual or team research projects. It fosters intensive research that improves students’ understanding of the value of scientific study and informs their consideration of future careers in these disciplines.
You can compete as an individual or as a member of a team. Individual projects promote independent research. Team projects foster collaborative research efforts, as well as individual contributions to the cooperative endeavor.
Scholarships for winning projects range from $1,000 to $100,000.
Submission deadline is October 1, 2008
Stop in the Career Center for the 2008-09 Research Project Instructions
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Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program
The Horatio Alger Association annually awards more than $12 million in college scholarships and grants making it one of the nation’s largest scholarship providers. The scholarship programs provide financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Scholarship criteria also include high school graduation in spring/summer of 2009, commitment to pursue a bachelor’s degree, and US citizenship. The scholarships are given to deserving students each year and range in award value from $2,500 to $20,000. Fifty (50) $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to Arizona students. Deadline for this opportunity is October 30, 2008
Please complete the application on line at http://www.horatioalger.org or stop in the Career Center for more information regarding this scholarship.
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THE CHRISTIAN CONNECTOR INC.
The Christian Connector provides a FREE Christian college information service as well as a $2,500 Christian college scholarship drawing. Students can simply log on to www.christianconnector.com to request information and automatically be entered in the $2,500.00 scholarship drawing!
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Arizona Milk Producers Scholarship
Win a $10,000, $7,000, or $5,000 scholarship. Scholarships may be used at any Arizona university. Funds are issued to the university he/she attends (in AZ), to be applied to expenses incurred in achieving their educational goals.
Their program coincides with the football season at Arizona’s three universities. Three contestants will be drawn each week, one from each post office box. Winners will receive a pair of tickets to the next home game of ASU, U of A, or NAU – depending on which post office box the winning entry was mailed to. All contestants will receive an application that must be completed and returned by the given date to remain eligible for the scholarship. From the 33 contestants, 15 finalists will be selected based on their entry and will receive a pair of choice seats for the FIESTA BOWL football game, played on Monday, January 5, 2009. At the Fiesta Bowl game, the 3 scholarship winners will be announced. Must be present to WIN!
Stop in the Career Center for the Scholarship Fact Sheet – Good Luck Prospectors!!!
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American Liberty Scholarship $5,000
“Our Ultimate Goal is to Help Prospective Students Enjoy the Benefits of a Quality Education” – American Liberty Scholarship Organization
3 Minute Application
www.americanlibertyscholarship.com
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One Nursing Scholarship Every 3 Months
StraightForward Media’s Nursing School Scholarship program offers four scholarships a year exclusively to nursing students. $500 Essay required.
Check out http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/nursing/
Deadline is October 14, 2008
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Teacher Scholarship Program
This program offers four scholarships per year exclusively to students who will become teachers. There is an essay required. $500 - Deadline is October 14, 2008
http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/education/form.php
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Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Four-Year Award for Seniors
They award 50 four-year $20,000 scholarships and 200 four year $10,000 scholarships for use at accredited colleges and universities. They reward leadership and excellence as exemplified through academic achievement and extracurricular activities, including commitment to community service. Applications will be ready soon (mid-August) and must be submitted by October 31, 2008.
Visit https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/index.jsp
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M&I Bank
This scholarship is elligible for students who excel in the classroom and on the playing field. Open to all legal residents of Arizona, 18 years of age or younger, must be a senior in an Arizona High School. Student must have a GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale and must participate in at least one season within a particular sport.
Stop in the Career Center for your packet of information and an application. All applications must be in by October 25, 2008.
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The Gates Millenniun Scholars Program
Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS scholarship if they:
Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American, are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States, have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or have earned a GED, will be enrolling for the first time at a US accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in the fall 2009. Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities, meet the federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria, and have completed and submitted all three required forms by the deadline, Monday, January 12, 2009. You may go on line and apply at www.gmsp.org or stop in the Career Center for a packet of information and an application.
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VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
National Scholarship Programs
http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.levelc&cid=1836&cfid=8210539&cftoken=99443029
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AWESOME SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FROM
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
The scholarships they are offering can help students who think that a private university education is out of reach
Things to remember about Grand Canyon University:
Admissions requirements: 2.25 GPA & high school diploma
Small class sizes (20 students at the MOST)
NCAA Division II Sports
Supportive, encouraging environment
Stop by the Career Center and pick up your New Student Scholarship Application and discuss the application process.
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THE SALLIE MAE FUND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
ACADEMIC YEAR 2008-2009
Unmet Need Scholarship
Open to families with a combined income of $30,000 or less, this program supplements financial aid packages that fall more than $1,000 short of students' financial needs. $1,000 to $3,800 Apply: www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/Unmet_need.html Deadline: May 31, 2008
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STOKES EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Stokes is a tremendous opportunity to gain valuable experience in your field while attending college and getting a degree. Stokes is open to high school seniors, particularly minority students, planning on majoring in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering.
With the Stokes program, you will attend college full time, then work during the summer at NSA for 12 weeks in areas that are related to your course of study. You'll acquire real world experience and receive a salary year round!
Best yet, after you graduate college, you won't have to go through the job search hassle – a position will be waiting for you – in your area of study – in the exciting world of the National Security Agency.
This is a great opportunity, you get:
Tuition and textbooks reimbursement
Housing and travel
Year-round salary
Employment with NSA after graduation.
The Career Center has information about How To Apply
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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ALL Students Regardless of Immigration Status. The list of
scholarships is printed by the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational
Fund. Contact each scholarship provider for applications and details about
updated requirements and deadlines. The Career Center will provide you with
the list. Stop in at your convenience.
