Wednesday, December 14, 2011

GE- REAGAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: GE-Reagan Foundation Scholars candidates must:

•demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship at school, at home, at the workplace, and within the community;
•be nominated by an eligible community leader, such as a high school principal, elected official or executive director of a nonprofit organization;
•be recommended by an authority figure, such as a student activity advisor, community service coordinator, coach, employer, teacher, counselor or religious leader;
•demonstrate strong academic performance (3.0 or greater GPA or equivalent);
•demonstrate financial need;
•be a citizen of the United States of America;
•graduate from high school in Winter 2011 or Spring 2012; and
•use scholarship funds for student tuition, room, and board while pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited U.S. college or university in Fall 2012.

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS: The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program honors the legacy and character of our nation's 40th President by rewarding college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. Through the generous support of GE, this national program annually awards $10,000 renewable scholarships to numerous students.

WEBSITE: Link to Website


DEADLINE: February 17th 2012

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

2011-2012 Carolina Rice/Univision Radio Scholarship Program

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Essay Contest of 150 to 250 words: “How do I believe my studies in college will change my life?”


SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
: 5 essay winners will receive a check in the amount of $2,000

WEBSITE: Link to Website

DEADLINE: February 15th 2012

“Make the U” Scholarship Program

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Application requires 3 short essays and student be of Hispanic heritage

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS: Grand Prize is $15,000
10 Second Place winners will receive a $2,500 grant


WEBSITE: Link to website

DEADLINE: December 31st 2011

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: -Be a graduating high school senior
-Be of Hispanic heritage
-Be a U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident with permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired)
-Have a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.00 (80 or better)


SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS: The High School Scholarship Program is designed to assist high school students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. It is available to graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time at a community college or four-year institution during the upcoming academic year. Award amounts range from $1,000 to $2,500.

WEBSITE: Link to website
DEADLINE: December 15th 2011

GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS 2012

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: • 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 an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED
• Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities
• Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS: The Gates Millennium Scholars Program (GMS), funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding, low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline area of interest.

WEBSITE: Link to Website
DEADLINE: January 11th, 2012