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Sons of the American Revolution, George S. &
Stella M. Knight Essay Contest:
This student contest is based on an original researched topic related to
the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, or the framing
of the United States Constitution. Awards range from $50 to $2,000. For
more information visit Guidance.
Deadline: December 26, 2008
Scholastic Art and
Writing Awards: Scholarships are available for students who
present art, photography, and/or writing portfolios. Works are judged on
originality, technical proficiency, and the emergence of an authentic
vision or voice. For more information visit:
www.artandwriting.org/enter.htm Deadline: January 8, 2009 –
Art / January 9, 2009 - Writing
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable
Student Scholarship: This
scholarship is for seniors who have at least a 90 average, are active in
school and community activities, recognized as leaders and need
financial assistance. Five hundred four-year awards will be given
ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 per year. For more information and an
application visit:
www.elks.org/enf/scholars
Deadline: January 9, 2009
The American Legion New York
Oratorical Contest: Each year an
Oratorical contest is sponsored by the Department of New York and Legion
Posts throughout the state. The Oratorical contest provides an
opportunity for students to improve their knowledge of the Constitution
and ideals of the United States while vying for scholarships. Beginning
at the local Post level, elevating through the County, District and Zone
competition, the five final Zone winners compete at the Department
level. The winner of this contest then competes at the
National Oratorical Contest in
Indianapolis, Indiana.
Zone awards are as follows: First place
advances to Department level contest; Second place receives a $1,500
savings bond; Third place, a $1,000 savings bond; and Fourth place, also
a $1,000 savings bond.
The American Legion Department of New York
offers winners competing in the Department finals scholarships only in
the following amounts: $6,000 for First; $4,000 for Second; $2,500 for
Third; $2,000 for Fourth and Fifth places. Payments are made directly to
your college and are awarded over a four-year period. The winner of this
contest is invited to attend the Annual Department Convention. For more
information visit:
www.ny.legion.org/orator
Deadline: Reports due to county chairman by January 10, 2009
Empire State
Potato Growers Inc. Scholarship: Applicant must be a NYS
resident, pursing an agricultural-related area of undergraduate study
(i.e. Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Crop & Soil Sciences,
Entomology, Food Sciences, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Agricultural
Economics) at a college in New York State. Scholarship will be awarded
based on area of study, academic achievement, and leadership abilities.
It will be provided at the rate of $500 per academic year, for up to 4
consecutive years of undergraduate education. For more information and
an application visit:
www.empirepotatogrowers.com/scholarship.htm
Deadline: January 15, 2009
AT&T and BBB Science and Technology Scholarship: This
scholarship is for high school seniors who plan to pursue a Bachelor of
Science degree in the fields of technology or science. Applicants will
be judged on academic achievement, community involvement, letter of
recommendation and an essay describing what influences have inspired
their pursuit of a career in the field. There will be one $3,000, $2,000
and $1,000 for first, second and third places respectively. For more
information visit
www.bbb.org Deadline: January 16, 2009
BBB Student of
Integrity Award: This scholarship is for high school seniors who
best exemplify the ethical standards sat forth by BBB and its members.
Applicants will be judged on academic achievement, community
involvement, and an essay describing what they can do to promote ethics
within their own lives. Two awards of $2,100 will be given. For more
information and an electronic application visit:
www.bbb.org Deadline: January 16, 2009
New York State PTA
– The NYS PTA Jenkins Memorial Scholarship for Teacher Education:
Scholarship award of $3,000 is designated to assist outstanding students
in preparing for the teaching profession. Criteria for judging are
character, personality, academic achievement and potential teaching
ability. For more information and applications visit:
www.nyspta.org Deadline: January 16, 2009
New York State
Water Environment Association, Inc. (NYWEA): Scholarships are
awarded to students who plan on enrolling in an environmentally related
program of study at a four-year college or university. There are six-
$1,500 and one- $10,000 awards available. Children of NYWEA members are
also eligible. For more information and applications visit:
www.nywea.org/schol Deadline: January 22, 2009
TCT Federal Credit
Union Scholarship: This scholarship is an award of either $500
or $1,000. Applicants must be college bound high school seniors and
credit union members. Selection will be determined based on academic
achievement, extracurricular and community activities and the quality of
a written essay. Deadline: January 23, 3009
SEFCU Federal
Credit Union Scholarship: This scholarship is an award of either
$500 or $1,000. Applicants must be planning to attend a 2 or 4-year
college for the first time in fall 2009 and be a credit union member.
Applicant wil be judged on academic achievement, extracurricular and
community activities and the quality of a written essay. Application
packets can be requested by calling 518-451-2897 or 866-733-2880 x 2897.
Deadline: January 23, 3009
McKelvey
Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship: Available to all high
school seniors who plan on attending a four year college and have
demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit by owning and operating their own
business while in high school. Scholarship awards are up to $10,000 per
academic year of study. For more information and electronic applications
visit:
www.mckelveyfoundation.org
Deadline: January 25, 2009
Mental Floss
Tuition Giveaway: This essay contest
is open to full-time students pursuing an
undergraduate degree at an accredited
two-year or four-year college. Five $10,000 scholarships will be
awarded. The prizes will be paid directly to the schools. Winners will
also receive a Merriam-Webster Collegiate® Dictionary and a two-year
subscription to mental floss magazine. For more information
and to apply visit:
www.tuitiongiveaway.com
Deadline: January 31, 2009
Phi Delta Kappa
Prospective Educator International Scholarship: Scholarship
program that is available to high school seniors who plan to major in
education. Applicants will be judged on essay, reference letters,
transcript, leadership and activities. For more information visit:
www.pdkintl.org/awards/awardhome.htm
Deadline: February 1, 2009
BURGER KING® Scholars Program:
BURGER KING Scholars awards assist
students who work part-time and excel academically. Since 2000, the
BURGER KING® Scholars Program has awarded more than 11,000 scholarships
to graduating high school seniors. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA or
higher, work part-time, be actively involved in community service, have
demonstrated financial need and plan to enroll in a 2 or 4-year higher
education program. Applications available at
www.bk.com/scholars Deadline: February 2, 2009
DAR Scholarships:
The NSDAR awards multiple scholarships to students showing
dedication to the pursuit of an undergraduate degree in one of the
following areas: history, political science, economics, government or
nursing. For more information visit:
www.dar.org Deadlines: Varied from February 1 – April 15,
2009
American Legion
Auxiliary Girl Scout Achievement Award: $1,000 scholarship
awarded to a high school senior who has with a Girl Scout Gold award and
has demonstrated practical citizenship in a religious institution,
school, Girl Scouting and community. For more information and an
application visit:
http://www.legion-aux.org/Scholarships/GirlScoutAward/index.aspx
Deadline: February 10, 2009
KFC Colonel’s Scholar Program:
This scholarship is for high school seniors who demonstrate
entrepreneurial drive, strong perseverance, financial need and plan to
pursue a bachelor’s degree at an accredited public in-state institution.
The award will be up to $5,000 per year. For more information and the
on-line application visit:
www.kfcscholars.org Applications will be available starting December
1. Deadline: February 10, 2009
The National
Commission for Cooperative Education: This scholarship program
will offer 200 merit co-op scholarships of $6,000 for a total renewable
value of $5,000,000.
These will be awarded to high school seniors who plan to participate in
college cooperative education at one of the NCCE Partner Colleges and
Universities. For more information and on-line
applications visit:
www.co-op.edu Deadline: February 15, 2009
Women in Physical
Education in New York State – Dorothy Deitz Memorial Scholarship:
These scholarships will be granted to three deserving female students
that plan on majoring in Physical Education. Applicants will be judged
on character, academic achievement, physical education competence,
participation in athletics, qualities of leadership and financial need.
The award amounts expected for 2009 are $7,500, $6,500, and $5,500. For
more information and an application visit:
www.nysahperd.org Deadline: March 1, 2009
American Legion
Auxiliary National President’s Scholarship: The National
President’s scholarships are awarded to children of veterans who served
in the Armed Forces during the eligibility dates for The American
Legion. One $2,500 scholarship, one $2,000 scholarship, and one $1,000
scholarship will be awarded in each division. Fifteen outstanding
students will be awarded a total of $27,500 to further their higher
education. The applicant must complete 50 hours of community service
during his/her high school years to be eligible for one of these
scholarships. For more information and an application visit: http://www.legion-aux.org/Scholarships/NationalPresident/index.aspx
Deadline: March 1, 2009
American Legion
Auxiliary Helen Klimek Student Scholarship: This $1,000
scholarship is awarded to a senior or graduate who plans on further
education and is a daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, son,
grandson, or great-grandson of veterans who served in the Armed forces
during WWI, WWII, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam War, Grenada/Lebanon,
Panama, and the Persian Gulf. Selection for this award is based on
character, volunteer involvement, Americanism, leadership, financial
need and scholarship as well as a personal essay on the value of
volunteerism towards the positive development of the applicant’s future.
Deadline: March 1, 2009
American Legion
Auxiliary Raymond T. Wellington Jr. Memorial Scholarship: This
$1,000 scholarship is awarded to a senior or graduate who plans on
further education and is a daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter,
son, grandson, or great-grandson of veterans who served in the Armed
forces during WWI, WWII, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam War,
Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, and the Persian Gulf. Selection for this award
is based on character, volunteer involvement, Americanism, leadership,
financial need and scholarship as well as an autobiographical essay on
the applicant’s interests, experiences and long term plans and goals.
Deadline: March 1, 2009
American Legion
Auxiliary Past President’s Parley Scholarship in Medical Field:
There will be three scholarships awarded in the amount of $1,500 each.
Applicants must be a daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, son,
grandson, or great-grandson of veterans who served in the Armed forces
during WWI, WWII, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam War, Grenada/Lebanon,
Panama, and the Persian Gulf and planning on pursuing the medical field.
Selection will be made based on need, character, Americanism, leadership
and scholarship, as well as a personal essay on “Why I selected the
medical field.” Deadline: March 1, 2009
American Legion
Auxiliary Department District Scholarship: A scholarship of
$1,000 will be awarded to a daughter, granddaughter,
great-granddaughter, son, grandson, or great-grandson of veterans who
served in the Armed forces during WWI, WWII, the Korean Conflict,
Vietnam War, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, and the Persian Gulf who plans on
furthering his or her education. Need, character, Americanism,
leadership, scholarship and a personal essay on “Why I choose to further
my education” will determine selection. Deadline: March 1, 2009
American Legion
Auxiliary Department Scholarship: A scholarship of $1,000 will
be awarded to a daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, son,
grandson, or great-grandson of veterans who served in the Armed forces
during WWI, WWII, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam War, Grenada/Lebanon,
Panama, and the Persian Gulf who plans on furthering his or her
education. Need, character, Americanism, leadership, scholarship and a
personal essay on the topic of his or her choice will determine
selection. Deadline: March 1, 2009
American Legion
Auxiliary Maryann K. Murtha Memorial Scholarship: A scholarship
of $1,000 will be awarded to a daughter, granddaughter,
great-granddaughter, son, grandson, or great-grandson of veterans who
served in the Armed forces during WWI, WWII, the Korean Conflict,
Vietnam War, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, and the Persian Gulf who plans on
furthering his or her education. Applicants will be judged on character,
leadership, Americanism, community involvement, financial need and
scholarship. A personal essay is required on the applicant’s goals for
the future and how he or she hopes to use talent and education to help
others. Deadline: March 1, 2009
American Legion
Auxiliary Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students: Applicants
for this award must be non-traditional students returning to the
classroom after some period of time his or her formal education was
interrupted or who is just beginning his or her education at a later
point in life. All applicants must be members of The American Legion,
American Legion Auxiliary, or Sons of the American Legion. Selection
will be based on need, scholastic achievement, character and leadership,
and initiative and goals. Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
Deadline: March 1, 2009
VFW Scout of the
Year Scholarship: This program
provides a $5,000 award to an outstanding scout who is the recipient of
a Boy Scout Eagle Award, a Venture Scouting Silver Award or a Sea Scout
Quartermaster Award and has demonstrated practical citizenship in
school, scouting and the community. For more information visit:
www.vfw.org Deadline: March 1, 2009
American Legion
Auxiliary Spirit of Youth Scholarship: One Junior member in each
division will receive a scholarship valued at $1,000 per year for four
years (total $4,000). The applicant must have held membership in the
American Legion Auxiliary for the immediate past three years, currently
hold a 2008 membership card, and continue to maintain her membership
throughout the four-year scholarship period. For more information and an
application visit:
http://www.legion-aux.org/Scholarships/SpiritofYouth/index.aspx
Deadline: March 1, 2009
Scholar Athlete
Milk Mustache of the Year Scholarship: The SAMMY
award, sponsored by the National Milk Mustache "got milk?" Campaign and
USA Today, is given each year to 25 high school senior student athletes
in recognition of outstanding academic performance, athletic excellence,
leadership skills and community service. The award is in the amount of
$7,500 towards a college education. For more information and an
application visit:
www.sammy.bodybymilk.com Deadline:
March 6, 2009
Fountainhead Essay
Contest: Junior or Senior High School Applicants must compare
and contrast one of the following character pairs (Howard Roark and
Henry Cameron, Peter Keating and Ellsworth Toohey, or Gail Wynand and
Dominique Francon). Essays will be judged on style and content. Prizes
range from 175 semifinalist $50 awards to one first prize $10,000 award.
For more information and to submit your essay online visit:
www.aynrand.org/contests Deadline: April 25, 2009
Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation
Scholarship:
To provide financial assistance to young women
who are pursuing college degrees in the study of languages, or who are
studying in a foreign country as enrichment for their college program;
and, to encourage Girl Scout staff training that incorporates the study
of language leading to a better understanding of cultural differences.
Awards of $1,000 and $1,500 are available. For more information and an
application visit:
www.cjsfoundation.org
Deadline: May 15, 2009
Albany Medical Center Scholarship Program:
This
program is designed to assist students in earning degrees in several
health care fields (Cardiovascular Technician, Sonography, Pharmacy,
Nursing, etc…) at area colleges. The student is required to contract a
work commitment at Albany Medical Center in order to receive the award.
Award amounts range from $1,400 to $12,000 and work commitments range
from 12 to 36 months. For more information contact Albany Medical Center
Academic Coordinator Office at 518-262-4067 or by email:
raskini@mail.amd.edu
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