ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community..
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS: The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
WEBSITE: Link to scholarship
DEADLINE: June 22, 2012
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Natioanal Honor Society Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: High school seniors who are members in good standing of an affiliated National Honor Society chapter are eligible for nomination by the local high school chapter. (Inducted in June 2011)
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS: Students do not “apply” for this award. Students must be nominated by their high school NHS chapter. Contact your chapter adviser for a copy of the online nomination procedures. See Mr. Randle.
WEBSITE: Link to Website
DEADLINE: January 20th 2012
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS: Students do not “apply” for this award. Students must be nominated by their high school NHS chapter. Contact your chapter adviser for a copy of the online nomination procedures. See Mr. Randle.
WEBSITE: Link to Website
DEADLINE: January 20th 2012
Monday, October 3, 2011
VFW Voice of Democracy Contest
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: The Voice of Democracy Program is open to students in grades 9-12, who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States and its territories.
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS: Students should first draft their essay based on the 2011-2012 theme: "Is There Pride in Serving in Our Military?" Students should then record their reading of the draft to a CD. The recording should be no shorter than 3 minutes and no longer than 5 minutes (plus or minus 5 seconds).
Entries begin at the Post level. Once the student has created their essay and completed burning the audio version to a CD, they should submit their typed version, CD and the Voice of Democracy entry form to their local participating VFW Post no later than November 1, 2011.
1st Place is $30,000
WEBSITE: Link to Scholarship Information
DEADLINE: November 1st 2011
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS: Students should first draft their essay based on the 2011-2012 theme: "Is There Pride in Serving in Our Military?" Students should then record their reading of the draft to a CD. The recording should be no shorter than 3 minutes and no longer than 5 minutes (plus or minus 5 seconds).
Entries begin at the Post level. Once the student has created their essay and completed burning the audio version to a CD, they should submit their typed version, CD and the Voice of Democracy entry form to their local participating VFW Post no later than November 1, 2011.
1st Place is $30,000
WEBSITE: Link to Scholarship Information
DEADLINE: November 1st 2011
Central Intelligence Agency Undergraduate Scholarship Program
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: The Scholar Program is extremely competitive. We ask that all applicants meet the following requirements:
US citizenship
18 years of age by April 1 of your senior year
1500 SAT (1000 Math & Critical Reading, 500 Writing) or 21 ACT scores or higher (high school students)
3.0/4.0 scale high school or college GPA or higher
Financial need as demonstrated by the household income ceiling up to $70,000 for a family of four, and $80,000 for a family of five or more
Meet the same employment standards as permanent employees, successfully completing both security and medical processing
Available to work in the Washington, DC area during your periods of employment
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS: The Undergraduate Scholar Program was developed, in part, to assist minority and disabled students, but application is open to all students who meet the requirements. The program offers unmatched experience. You'll complete work sessions during each summer break, increasing your knowledge and job responsibilities while assisting intelligence professionals and applying your academic skills.
We believe in challenging our Scholars with meaningful work that relates to their college major. An IT major, for example, might be given increasingly complex projects involving sophisticated computer systems. An engineering major might help produce a piece of state-of-the-art equipment. A finance major could be involved in developing and analyzing budgets for a worldwide operation. A foreign language major might be instrumental in translating documents for US policymakers. As a final example, a human resource major could have the opportunity to develop and implement personnel policies and procedures.
Once selected, you will be given an annual salary; a benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, and retirement; and up to $18,000 per calendar year for tuition, mandatory fees, books and supplies. You'll be required to work at an Agency facility during summer breaks and to maintain full-time college status during the school year with a minimum cumulative 3.0/4.0 GPA.We will pay the cost of transportation between school and the Washington, DC area each summer and provide a housing allowance.
Because the Scholar Program is an investment in you, accepting an offer means making a career choice. We ask that you agree to continue employment with the Agency after college graduation for a period equal to 1.5 times the length of your college sponsorship.
WEBSITE: Link to Scholarship Information
DEADLINE: October 15th 2011
US citizenship
18 years of age by April 1 of your senior year
1500 SAT (1000 Math & Critical Reading, 500 Writing) or 21 ACT scores or higher (high school students)
3.0/4.0 scale high school or college GPA or higher
Financial need as demonstrated by the household income ceiling up to $70,000 for a family of four, and $80,000 for a family of five or more
Meet the same employment standards as permanent employees, successfully completing both security and medical processing
Available to work in the Washington, DC area during your periods of employment
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS: The Undergraduate Scholar Program was developed, in part, to assist minority and disabled students, but application is open to all students who meet the requirements. The program offers unmatched experience. You'll complete work sessions during each summer break, increasing your knowledge and job responsibilities while assisting intelligence professionals and applying your academic skills.
We believe in challenging our Scholars with meaningful work that relates to their college major. An IT major, for example, might be given increasingly complex projects involving sophisticated computer systems. An engineering major might help produce a piece of state-of-the-art equipment. A finance major could be involved in developing and analyzing budgets for a worldwide operation. A foreign language major might be instrumental in translating documents for US policymakers. As a final example, a human resource major could have the opportunity to develop and implement personnel policies and procedures.
Once selected, you will be given an annual salary; a benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, and retirement; and up to $18,000 per calendar year for tuition, mandatory fees, books and supplies. You'll be required to work at an Agency facility during summer breaks and to maintain full-time college status during the school year with a minimum cumulative 3.0/4.0 GPA.We will pay the cost of transportation between school and the Washington, DC area each summer and provide a housing allowance.
Because the Scholar Program is an investment in you, accepting an offer means making a career choice. We ask that you agree to continue employment with the Agency after college graduation for a period equal to 1.5 times the length of your college sponsorship.
WEBSITE: Link to Scholarship Information
DEADLINE: October 15th 2011
Ron Brown Scholarship Program
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Must be an African American high school senior and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. For African American high school seniors who demonstrate academic merit, leadership, community service, and financial need.
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS: Each year, a minimum of ten students will be designated Ron Brown Scholars and will receive $10,000 annually for four years, for a total of $40,000. The recipients may use the renewable scholarships to attend an accredited four-year college or university of their choice within the United States. Ron Brown Scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline. More than 250 students have been designated as Ron Brown Scholars since the inception of the Program.
Ron Brown Scholars are selected in the spring prior to entering college. Applications are screened during the month of February by Ron Brown Scholar Program staff. In March, finalists are invited to participate in a weekend selection process in Washington, D.C. at the expense of the CAP Charitable Foundation. Finalists are interviewed by members of the Ron Brown Selection Committee and are expected to participate in several Selection Weekend activities. Scholarship winners are selected on the basis of their applications, interviews and participation in Selection Weekend activities. Notification follows immediately
WEBSITE: Link to Scholarship
DEADLINE: November 1st 2011
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS: Each year, a minimum of ten students will be designated Ron Brown Scholars and will receive $10,000 annually for four years, for a total of $40,000. The recipients may use the renewable scholarships to attend an accredited four-year college or university of their choice within the United States. Ron Brown Scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline. More than 250 students have been designated as Ron Brown Scholars since the inception of the Program.
Ron Brown Scholars are selected in the spring prior to entering college. Applications are screened during the month of February by Ron Brown Scholar Program staff. In March, finalists are invited to participate in a weekend selection process in Washington, D.C. at the expense of the CAP Charitable Foundation. Finalists are interviewed by members of the Ron Brown Selection Committee and are expected to participate in several Selection Weekend activities. Scholarship winners are selected on the basis of their applications, interviews and participation in Selection Weekend activities. Notification follows immediately
WEBSITE: Link to Scholarship
DEADLINE: November 1st 2011
Listing of College Scholarships for NYC Students
Published by New Visions in the Fall 2009, The Scholarship Guide for New York City students provides a diverse listing of scholarship opportunities available to a wide range of New York City students.
Link to Website
Link to Website
Coca-Cola Scholars
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:Recipients are well-rounded individuals with highly developed interests in their community. Applicants are evaluated on the following:
• Demonstrated leadership in school
• Commitment to community
• Academic achievement
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS: Each year Coca-Cola awards 50 scholarships of $20,000 and 200 scholarships of $10,000. This is a highly competitive program and will require that you take the time to fully and accurately portray yourself.
WEBSITE: Link to Scholarship
DEADLINE: October 31st 2011
• Demonstrated leadership in school
• Commitment to community
• Academic achievement
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS: Each year Coca-Cola awards 50 scholarships of $20,000 and 200 scholarships of $10,000. This is a highly competitive program and will require that you take the time to fully and accurately portray yourself.
WEBSITE: Link to Scholarship
DEADLINE: October 31st 2011
Sunday, October 2, 2011
2011 HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Critical financial need, Involvement in co-curricular and community service activities, US citizenship, Minimum average of 75 or better
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS: The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society.
WEBSITE: Link to Scholarship
DEADLINE: October 30th 2011
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS: The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society.
WEBSITE: Link to Scholarship
DEADLINE: October 30th 2011
Bill Gates Announces 2012 Scholarship Program For Low-Income Minority Students
Bill Gates Announces 2012 Scholarship Program For Low-Income Minority Students -- Gates' non-profit organization is giving away 1,000 Scholarships for the 2011-2012 school season -- Click here to go to the Gates Millennium Scholars Program Application.
The Gates Millennium Scholarship Program (GMS) will select 1,000 talented students next year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. Scholars will also be provided with personal and professional development through their leadership programs, along with academic support throughout their college e career.
The program, funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established to provide outstanding low income minority students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline area of interest. To date, the program has given scholarships to more than 15,000 students. Continuing scholars may request funding for a graduate degree program in one of the following discipline areas: education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.
The deadline for submitting an application is Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Link to Scholarship
The Gates Millennium Scholarship Program (GMS) will select 1,000 talented students next year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. Scholars will also be provided with personal and professional development through their leadership programs, along with academic support throughout their college e career.
The program, funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established to provide outstanding low income minority students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline area of interest. To date, the program has given scholarships to more than 15,000 students. Continuing scholars may request funding for a graduate degree program in one of the following discipline areas: education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.
The deadline for submitting an application is Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Link to Scholarship
JP MORGAN CHASE TOMAS G. LABRECQUE SMART START SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 90 or better GPA, 1000 SAT (math and reading), top 15% of graduating class
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS:Award winners receive a 4 year full tuition scholarship, a stipend for books, an paid internship at JP Morgan Chase
To qualify you must apply to and be accepted by one of the following colleges: Barnard, Baruch, Brooklyn, City, Columbia, Fordham, LIU Brooklyn, NYU, Pace, Polytechnic, Queens, St. Francis, St. John’s, and St. Joseph’s
WEBSITE: Link to Scholarship
DEADLINE: January 20th 2012
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS:Award winners receive a 4 year full tuition scholarship, a stipend for books, an paid internship at JP Morgan Chase
To qualify you must apply to and be accepted by one of the following colleges: Barnard, Baruch, Brooklyn, City, Columbia, Fordham, LIU Brooklyn, NYU, Pace, Polytechnic, Queens, St. Francis, St. John’s, and St. Joseph’s
WEBSITE: Link to Scholarship
DEADLINE: January 20th 2012
PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honor young people in middle level and high school grades for outstanding volunteer service to their communities.
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS: Local Honorees receive a Certificate of Achievement from their schools or organizations. Those who qualify (50 hours of service for age 14 and younger, 100 hours for those older) also receive the President's Volunteer Service Award.
State Honorees receive an award of $1,000, an engraved silver medallion, and an all-expenses-paid trip with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C., for national recognition events.
National Honorees receive an additional award of $5,000, an engraved gold medallion, a crystal trophy for their schools or organizations, and a $5,000 grant from The Prudential Foundation for a nonprofit, charitable organization of their choice.
WEBSITE: spirit.prudential.com
DEADLINE: November 1st
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS: Local Honorees receive a Certificate of Achievement from their schools or organizations. Those who qualify (50 hours of service for age 14 and younger, 100 hours for those older) also receive the President's Volunteer Service Award.
State Honorees receive an award of $1,000, an engraved silver medallion, and an all-expenses-paid trip with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C., for national recognition events.
National Honorees receive an additional award of $5,000, an engraved gold medallion, a crystal trophy for their schools or organizations, and a $5,000 grant from The Prudential Foundation for a nonprofit, charitable organization of their choice.
WEBSITE: spirit.prudential.com
DEADLINE: November 1st
Welcome
Welcome! Scholarship Information will now be published online for graduating seniors of the Academy of American Studies.
Any questions contact Mr. Randle jrnadle@schools.nyc.gov
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