Scholarships

Several Scholarship web-site links can be found in the 'Links' section of 
the Guidance Department web-site.  Be sure and check those out too!
**Please Note:  
New scholarships will be posted at the end of the list so, look through to the end of the page.
Scholarship Scam Tip Sheet:  http://www.fastweb.com/fastweb/educators/faa/download/newsletters/HS-all.pdf?SP=/sp/108401 
1.  Macromedia Student Innovation Awards
What?  For all students with "outstanding use of of Macromedia's
            Dreamweaver, Flash, Freehand, Fireworks or Director products.  
            Categories include: digital communication, interactive media, 
            art projects and portfolios and video."
Info?  www.macromedia.com/resources/innovation
Deadline?  June
2.  Stuck at Prom Scholarship
What?  Duck-brand duck tape awards a scholarship for the most original
            attire made from duct tape.
Amount?  $5000
Info?  www.ducktapeclub.com
Deadline?  June
3.  Tall Scholarship
What?  From Tall Club International - males must be over 6'2", females 
            must be over 5'10"
Amount?  $1000
Info?  www.tall.org
4.  Wendy's High School Heisman
What?  scholarship for all senior-athletes
Info?  www.wendysheisman.com
Deadline?  October 1
5.  Pensacola Christian University
What?  Christian Service Scholarship for $4000
Info?  see Mrs. Dickens for an application or call Pensacola @ 1.800.PCC.INFO
Deadline?  August 1, 2009

6. KHEAA Teacher Scholarship
What?  for seniors who are planning to major in education
Info?  must fill out a FAFSA and a KHEAA Teacher Scholarship application at ww.kheaa.com
Deadline?  May 1
7.  Kohl's Cares for Kids
What?  for students who demonstrate volunteerism and community service
Info?  www.kohlskidswhocare.com
8.  KHEAA "Promote Your School" scholarship
What? For JUNIORS only - 200 words or less essay telling why your school is the best.
Info?  www.kheaa.com 
9.  Horatio Alger Association
What?  scholarship for financial need to those with integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity
Info?  www.horatioalger.com/scholarships
Deadline?  October 30
10.  Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
What?  for volunteerism in your school and community
Info?  www.principals.org   Our ACCESS KEY:  spirit
Deadline?  October 31
11.  University of Cincinnati
What?  all institutional scholarship programs, including Cincinnatus
Deadline?  December 15 for scholarship application to UC - you must already be accepted to UC to qualify for scholarships!
12.  YoungARTS - cinematic arts, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, writing
What? for high school seniors - audition and portfolio will be required
Info?  $35 registration fees - visit www.nfaa.org
Deadline?  October 1