Scholarship List 2008-2009 1.      1 deadline passed Coca Cola Scholarship: Scholars are selected based upon academic achievement, their capacity to elad, and their hours of dedication to community service. To apply: www.coca-colascholars.org. click on Coca-Cola Four Year Award for seniors. October 31 2.      Ron Brown Scholarship: Academically talented, highly motivated African American students who are currently seniors in high school and plan to pursue undergraduate degrees full time.  Students must be US Citizens or permanent US residents.  If applying November 1, will be considered for the RB Scholar Program and to a select and limited number of additional scholarship providers.  January 9 3. The AXA Achievement Scholarship: To qualify you must demonstrate ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals. Respect for self, family and community. Ability to succeed in college. Go to www.axa-achievement.com and download an application. December 15 4. Best Teen Chef The Art Institute Schools 1-800-328-6400: Best Teen Chef artinstitute.edu/BTC Feb 6, 2009 5. deadline approaching Passion for Fashion Art Institute Schools 1-800-328-6400 artinstutute.edu/passionforfashion. November 21, 2008 6. The Barking Foundation- for accredited undergraduate education of meritorious State of Maine residents based on demonstrated financial need.  www.barkingfoundaction February 14, 2009 7.      Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship: to enable students to attend college without burdensome debt. Renewable for up to four years, provided the student maintains a 2.5 GPA.  Must be a US Citizen or Resident Alien, permanent residents of a New England state with academic excellence and aptitude for studies. www.phillips-scholarship.org  May 1, 2009 8. Abbott and Fenner Scholarship. Write an essay on one of the following two topics: if you could have lunch with any famous person, either living or dead, whom would you choose and why? Describe your conversation at lunch. Or, when you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? Your submission must be sent via email: scholarships@abbottand fenner.com  June, 20, 2009 9.      BigSun Scholarship- The BigSun organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed I their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student atheletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport. Must be a high school senior and be involved in some sport at that institution. Http://www.bigsunathletics.com June 27, 2009 10.     Southern Maine Women’s Golf Association Scholarship to deserving women who have participated in some aspect of the game of golf and are planning on pursuing their education beyond high school.  Consideration will be given to applicants involvement in golf as well as her academic achievements as well as extra-curricular activities. July 15, 2009 11.     deadline approaching Inspire the Future Write On Scholarship Contest Win up to 20,000 in college scholarships.  Between the age of 13-18 and love the Patriots, write a 500-750 word essay about the most recent Patriots game.  www.totallypatriots.com or Write on Scholarship, Gillette Stadium, 1 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035 12.     Gallery Scholarship- create  a greeting card. Send photo, artwork or graphic material to: Scholarship Administrator The Gallery collection Prudent Publishing Inc, PO Box 150, 65 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 entry should not exceed 16”x23” and preferred format is horizontal. www.gallerycollection.com/scholarship. January 15, 2009 13. Bob Elliott Scholarship- 1500 to one graduating senior within the WMTW viewing area who plans to major in journalism, communications or a related area of study. Complete an application, write a 500 word essay, provide transcript and two letters of recommendation. Mail to: Bob Elliot-TV 8 WMTW Journalism Scholarship TV 8 WMTW PO Box 8 Auburn, ME 04211-0008 questions contact Joyce Lemieux @775-1800 x 301  March 24, 2009. 14.      deadline passed Adademos/TextbookX.com 2008 Scholarship One grand prize of 2,000.00 two runners up with a 250.00 gift certificate for TExtbookX.com. Submit an essay on the following topic: What should be done, if anything, to stop nuclear proliferation? www.textbookX.com/2008scholarship. October 31 15.      Frank O’Neill Memorial ScholarshipIn 750 words or less explain how you think the effects of global warming will affect the earth in the next 100 years. If you do not believe in global warming, then your essay should be about how you disagree with the scientists that say global warming is true.   December 31 16.      AFSCME(American Federation of State, County, and Munincipal Employees) an essay What AFSCME has meant to our family. December 31 17.      deadline passed Education Matters essay: Win a 5,000.00 scholarship for answering the following question: What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn’t matter, or that college is a waste of time and money? (250 words or less)apply online at www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply  October 31 18.     Top Ten List scholarship: write an essay, 250 words or less, of a top ten list of things you would like to accomplish in your lifetime.  Apply online ww.scholarshipexperts.com/apply December 31, 2008 19.     . Michigan Law Wacky Warning Label Contest: 100-500.0.      www.mlaw.org/_pages/enterwwlabels.html   20.      Women Engineers Committee Scholarship For young women graduating from high school who want to enter the field of engineering.  Must have a 3.0 grade point average and be accepted into an ABET accredited engineering program.  2,000.00 www.mbusa.com  December 1, 2008. 21.      George Fisher Memorial Scholarship essay 250 words or fewer: what steps would you like to see taken in your home, school, and/or community to foster a better understanding of, and appreciation for diversity and cultural pride? adgood@juneteenth-fortsmith.org  December 10 22.      KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program-apply on-line between December 1 and February 10. www.kfcscholars.org  1-866-KFC-7240.  up to 5,000.00 per year for four years. Minimum GPA of 2.75, go to a public college/university within Maine, plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree.   February 10 23. Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund-Two CategoriesA. a high school senior who will be attending a four year college. Up to 5,000.00 Considered will be: personal traits and qualities, extracurricular activities/community activities, academic ability and and motivation, personal goals and objectives. B. A high school senior who will be attending a community college. Up to  2,000.00 February 1 24.     Maine Pulp and Paper Industry Scholarship. Full Tuition, Four Year Scholarhship to UMaine. Must be in the top 10-15% of class, 1100 on SATs and interested in majoring in Engineering.  Applications available in guidance or the aspirations lab. December 31. 25.     Gates Millenium Scholar. for African/American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic American. Are a legal citizen/permanent resident or national of the U.S. have attained a 3.3 average at the time of the nomination. Must be nominated by an educator. Must be entering a U.S. accredited college or university full time, degree seeking freshman in the fall of 2009.  Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular activities and meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria (low income) grant is in the amount of unmet need at college. Paper or online application. http://www.gmsp.org(ynkhyy45piloag45gt4gy145)/default.aspx January 12, 2009 26. Roothbert Fund Scholarship Grants range from 2,000-3,000. applications accepted from Nov 1-January 31.  Given to students who are motivated by spiritual values, not necessarily characterized by a particular form of religious practice or worship. Preference given to those who satisfy high scholarstic requirements and are considering careers in education. If requested to be interviewed, MUST attend interview to be eligible. If receive grant, must attend at least one weekend fellowship conference sponsored by the fund.  Application on paper. http://www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.php January 31 27.     Washington Crossing Foundation. High School seniors, U.S. citizens planning careers in government(local, state, or federal)service.  Essay not exceeding 300 words, typed and double spaced, why they want to enter government service.  Recommendations required.  500-5,000.00 January 15 28.     Holocaust Rememberance Project Scholarship 10 First place winners-all expense paid trip to visit the Holocuast Museum in Chicago, Il and scholarship ranging from 2,500.00—10,00.00. Ten second place winners 500.00 scholarships. 10 third place winners 300.00 scholarship. Cannot apply if cannot go on trip to Chicago.  Available to anyone 19 years old or younger currently enrolled in high school grades 9-12 and resident of U.S. or Mexico. Must submit 1200 word essay ONLINE-all essay guidelines posted on-line. http://holocaust.hklaw.com/2009/index.asp April 30 29.     Maine State Nurses Association Three 1,000 scholarships to Maine residents who will be attending an accredited nursing program in Maine.  These scholarships will be awarded twice a year.   Fall Semester deadline July 1, Spring semester deadline December 1. 30.     Maine Family Credit Union Three scholarships: The Founders Scholarship for 1,000, the Maurice Fontaine Sr. Scholarship for 1,000 and the Roger Bissonette Scholarship for 1,000.00 Applicant must be a member of the Maine Family Federal Credit Union, a graduating senior, accepted as an incoming freshmen to a two year community college, four year college or university and must begin within one year of the award.  Requirements are: completed application and essay must be received no later than April 1, 2009. Copy of letter of acceptance from the college or university of choice and three letters of recommendation. www.mainefamilyfcu.com April 1, 2009 31.      YMCA Fashion Scholarship Fund gpa 3.0 or above. Essay 350-500 words explaining: “why do you want to be in the fashion apparel industry? What are your long term goals? What skills do you possess which make you an ideal candidate for the fashion industry? Must submit a portfolio and have an interview if selected.  Materials submitted to Ms. Dowd who will forward them to the committee. January 15, 2009