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Scholarship List 2008-2009
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
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.
November 1 and 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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
In 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
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
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
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.
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
February 10
23. Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund-Two Categories
A. 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
December 31.
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
January 15
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
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.
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
January 15, 2009
January 31, 2009
High school seniors who have a parent with MS who will be attending an accredited postsecondary school. High school seniors who have MS and will be attending an accredited postsecondary school. 422 scholarships from 1,000-3,000. http://www.nationalmssociety.org/get-involved/programs-and-services/scholarship/index.aspx
January 15, 2009
Essay contest. Typed and double space. No minimum or maximum length required. Prizes of 125-500.00 http://www.mcslibrary.org
April 1, 2009
Two 1,500.00 scholarships. Available to students who are homeless or who have been homeless dring their school attendance and who have demonstrated average or higher achievement. http://www.naehcy.org/letendre_app.html application plus essay about the impact of homelessness on their lives 500-1,000 words. One letter of recommendation.
Apply between Nov 1, 2008 and September 18, 2009
In memory of Mrs. Janice M. Scott who was a victim of the attacks by terrorists on 9/11/2001. She was among the 125 individuals who was killed in the Pentagon when terrorists took over and crashed American Airlines Flight 77 into that building on the morning of 9/11/2001. Qualifications: US Citizen or permanent resident, GPA 2.5 or higher, go to a US accredited 4 year college or university fulltime during school year 2009-2010 and have demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in community service, extracurricular or other activities.
March 31, 2009
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