GJHS SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN #17

Scholarship Name / Due Date / Grade / Merit
Need / Min
SAT / Min
ACT / Min
GPA / Focus / $$$$ / Other Information
Florida State Service Scholar Program / 5:00 pm
1/22/15 / 2,400 / The Service Scholar Program recognizes select incoming students with an outstanding record of community service and leadership, and who want to continue that commitment at FSU. The Program benefits include a scholarship valued at $2,400 per year for up to four years, participation in a service-learning academic curriculum, exposure to a diverse group of individuals and social issues, and support by an assigned faculty mentor.
http://thecenter.fsu.edu/service-scholars
AGWT Scholarship for College Groundwater Scientists / 6/1/15 / 7000 / As a past participant in the American Ground Water Trust’s Ground Water Institute for Teachers outreach program, you are aware of the Trust’s mission to increase the awareness of citizens about the value of ground water and how to protect the resource. You understand the important role that scientists play in this process through the implementation of good scientific methods to study the resource followed by the interpretation and reporting of the results to the public in an understandable and relevant format. The Trust administers three scholarships that help young scientists, who are interested in ground water-related college majors, attend the freshman year of college.
The American Ground Water Trust will award up to $7,000 in scholarship money through three merit-based scholarship programs this year:
1) Amtrol Inc. Scholarship (Two)
2) Baroid Scholarship
3) Thomas M. Stetson Scholarship
Submission of one application will qualify the applicant for consideration for all four scholarships.
Application forms and more information about the scholarships is available for download at the Trust Scholarship webpage.
http://www.agwt.org/content/scholarship-rules-procedures-and-criteria
A & F Scholarship / 6/14/15 / 11-12 / 1000 / Abbott & Fenner are committed to continuing our efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed.
The winner(s) of this annual scholarship will receive their award within 2 weeks of the listed deadline. All applicants should include their full name and mailing address with their submissions.
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at:
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
• What have you done outside the classroom that demonstrates qualities sought after by the post secondary institution that you are hoping to attend? Also, which of these qualities means the most to you?
Susie Scholarship / June 30 and
December 31 each year / 5000 / Susie collects the best content by topic. This is not your usual scholarship. There is no application or essay, and it's actually fun. By participating, you will be posting your knowledge for the benefit of others, and in return, the best contributor will win the scholarship.
Eligibility:
· Full-time undergraduate or graduate students as of Fall, 2013 at an accredited college or university in the United States.
· US citizen or legal permanent resident.
How to enter:
· UseSussle.orgto contribute knowledge about your interests.
B. Davis Scholarship / 5/26/15 / 11-12 / 1000 / To apply for this scholarship you need to write a 1,000 word essay on the topic below.
Discuss, in less than 1,000 words, what you would consider to be the most important issue that society has to deal with in the next 10 or 20 years? Why do you think this issue is so important?
Your submissions must be sent to this email,
Central Florida Marine Corps Foundation / Postmarked by 01/31/15 / For more info visit: http://www.centralfloridamarines.org/scholarship
The Logan Scholarship / Must be postmarked by 02/28/15 and received by 03/06/15 / 3.5 / $2,500 / High school seniors who participate in athletics and attend a high school in the Bright House Sports Network viewing area. Submit your application and written essay of 500 words or less explaining why you believe you deserve the scholarship. Submit two letters of recommendation from your high school coach and from a teacher, and a copy of your transcript for proof of GPA with your essay. For more information visit: http://www.baynews9.com/sports/logan-scholarship.html
Marist College Computer and Technology scholarship / Must apply ad be accepted to the school. For more information visit: http://www.marist.edu/admission/technologyscholarships/?type=slashtechnologyscholarships
Lombardi Scholarship and Stamps Scholar Program / 01/30/15 / $2,700 / Must apply and plan on attending The University of Florida. For more information visit:
http://www.honors.ufl.edu/Lombardi-and-Stamps-Scholars.aspx
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award / 01/01/15 / Applicants MUST be running their own small business in order to be considered for an award. For more information visit: http://www.nfib.com/foundations/yef/yef-programs/young-entrepreneur-awards/