MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL 2012-2013 SCHOLARSHIP LIST

ORGANIZATION / NAME OF AWARD/PROGRAM / AWARD RANGE / APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS / ON-LINE REGISTRATION/CONTACT INFORMATION
Career Development Program / Career Development Awards (CDA) Scholarships / Awards on average are for $1,000. / * Student must be a senior.
* Student must intend to enroll in an accredited two-year training program in the technical and vocational professions of their choice.
Applications are available in the Guidance Office / Deadline is March 15, 2013.
The Vegetarian Resource Group / The Vegetarian Scholarship / $5,000 / * Must be graduating senior students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl. / Deadline is February 20, 2013.
Go to www.vrg.org and click on SCHOLARSHIPS
The Somerset County Assoc. of Chiefs of Police, Inc. / The Somerset County Assoc. of Chiefs of Police Scholarship / unspecified / * Must be a high school senior
* Must be a child of a law enforcement officer who lives in or is employed in Somerset County / Application must be postmarked by Wednesday May 1, 2013.
MetLife / Drum Major for Justice Advocacy Scholarship / Over $25,000 in scholarships and a 3 day trip to Miami / *Current high school juniors and seniors / Essays are due by February 28, 2013.by Friday, May 24, 2013.
The NJ Sharing Network Foundation / Benjamin R. Chrils Scholarship / $4,000 ($2,000 per semester) / * Must be a resident of NJ
* Must be a full-time high school student
* Organ, tissue or eye donor family member, transplant recipient or awareness advocate / www.NJSharingNetwork.org
Application must be postmarked by Friday, May 24, 2013.
Van Doren Scholarship Committee / Van Doren Scholarship / $40,000 for distribution between multiple winners / * Must be a resident of Somerset County
* Student plan to attend or currently be attending as a full-time student to an accredited 4-year college or university, 2-year college or post-high school trade or nursing school.
* Financial need is considered, but scholarships are awarded primarily on the basis of achievement. / www.vandorenscholars.org
PEARLS Inc. (Pursue Education and Really Learn Something); sponsored by Nu Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity / Maurice M. Williams Scholarship and Constance Pizzaro Community Service Leadership Award / Not Specified / The Constance Pizzaro Scholarship is for graduating African-American or Hispanic female student with substantial community service.
The Maurice Williams Scholarship is for minority male and female students. / Applications must be postmarked by Friday, February, 22, 2013
Hardcopy applications are available in Guidance Office.
PEARLS Inc. (Pursue Education and Really Learn Something) ; sponsored by Nu Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity / Diamonds and Pearls Scholarship / Not Specified / Graduating Minority male student with demonstrated financial need with leadership credentials / Applications must be postmarked by Friday, February, 22, 2013
Hardcopy applications are available in Guidance Office.
NJACAC (New Jersey Assoc. of College Admissions Counselors) Scholarship / NJACAC Scholarship Program / 8-$1,500 scholarships / *Must be a high school senior.
*Must submit an essay.
*Must submit 2 letters of recommendation
* Application is available on NJACAC website
/ http://www.njacac.org/index.php?page=scholarship.php
http://njacac.org/
Deadline is March 1, 2013.
The Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement of AT& T (APCA) / APCA Scholarship Program / Fifteen $2,000 awards and (2) $1,000 at the state level / * Must be a high school senior
* Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale.
* Must be a US citizen or a permanent resident of US.
* Student should be the child or legal dependent of a current APCA member in good standing. / http://www.apca-att.org/scholarship.html
Deadline is Friday, February 15, 2013 at 5:00 PM.
The Janet Logan Daily Foundation / The Janet Logan Daily Scholarship / $10,000 / * Must be a high school senior from New Jersey who enrolls full-time in an accredited university or college within the United States.
* This scholarship rewards students from varying academic backgrounds who consistently demonstrate responsibility, motivation and positive character within and beyond the classroom. / Please contactthe Janet Logan Daily Foundation at or 215-305-8794
The deadline to submit is April 1st, 2013.
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) / RMHC® /Asia
RMHC®/ African American Future Achievers
RMHC®/HACER® (Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources)
RMHC® Scholars / Not Specified / Beginning October 1, 2012, students may apply online by clicking here. Graduating high school seniors may only apply for one of the four scholarships.Applicants will be notified of scholarship award status in May – June, 2013. The deadline for the 2013 academic year is December 20, 2012 and all mailed back-up documents must be postmarked by the same date. / For any questions about the Scholarship Program application process, please contact International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS) via email at (Subject Line: RMHC) or toll free 855-670-4787. To search the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the program and the application process, click here. Or apply now at: https://aim.applyists.net/RMHC.
NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation / NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Scholarship / Two $2,500 awards / *Must be a high school senior
*Must be an NJ resident
* Must visit the NJ Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial
*Must submit an essay out his/her visit / www.njvvmf.org
*Application deadline is April 19, 2013.
Big Sun Athletic Organization / Big Sun Scholarship / Individual award is $500.
The number of awards varies / *Must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute.
*All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. / http://www.bigsunathletics.com
Deadline is June 13, 2013.
University of California Berkeley / Alumni Leadership Award offered by University of California Berkeley / Two $2,500 scholarships / This Merit based Alumni Leadership Award is offered by University of California Berkeley. Thisaward is open to out of state students.
The College application deadline is NOVEMBER 30. Please remember to go to the Scholarship section of the on-line application and under the "outside scholarship resources" section, check offthe box that says "yes, I am interested in all scholarships. / http://alumni.berkeley.edu/leadership
The Ralph Verde Scholarship / The Ralph Verde Foundation's mission is to 1) award high achieving high school seniors in pursuance of a higher education degree with financial assistance, 2) advance the educational development of the younger generations that are located in high-poverty areas, and 3) share Ralph’s story so his impact and achievements will inspire and live on through others. / Over $18,000 in scholarships to NJ high school seniors pursuing a degree of higher education / ·  Must be a High School senior
·  Must complete the application (available in Guidance)
·  *Application timeframe is Oct. 24, 2012 – Feb 1, 2013. / www.theralphverdefoundation.org
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AES Engineers / AES Engineers Scholarships / $500.00 / *Students must submit an essay in response to the question that is posted on our site: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
* Must be a high school senior or college student (regardless of courses being studied)
* You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
/ http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Deadline for entry: October 4, 2013
Buick Achievers Scholarship Foundation / Buick Achievers Scholarship / 1,100 scholarships, including 100 renewable scholarships of up to $25,000 per year / We encourage the following to apply:
·  High school seniors and current undergraduates
·  Those who plan to enroll full time at a four-year college or university in 2013-2014
·  Those who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry. / Visit buickachievers.com for program details and the online application.
Deadline: February 28, 2013
5:00 p.m. EST
New Jersey Schoolwomen’s Club / NJ Schoolwomen’s Scholarship / 2- $1,000 scholarships and 2-$500 educational awards / *Graduating female planning to pursue a career in education
*A minimum SAT combined score of at 1460 and /or a minimum ACT score of 24, and an academic average of C+ must be achieved. / Application deadline is TBD
Hardcopy applications are available in Guidance
Stony Brook Garden Club / Elly and Giorgio Petronio – Stony Brook Garden Club Environmental Award / $1,000 / Graduating senior who demonstrates a passion and commitment to our environment / Roxane Jones

www.stonybrookgardenclub.org
by April 15, 2013
Saint Joseph ‘s University / *The McNulty Scholars Program / Totals Varied / * The McNulty Scholars Program is designed as a dynamic, multi-faceted experience that supports young women’s academic and professional development. / http://www.sju.edu/int/academics/cas/resources/mcnultyscholars/
sju.edu/apply
Saint Louis University / *The Presidential Scholarship
• *Medical Scholars Program
•* The Honors Program / Totals Varied / * The priority deadline for merit-based scholarship consideration is Dec. 1.
* For priority consideration, students must complete their admission file - which includes an application for admission, official ACT or SAT test scores and an official high school transcript. / http://www.slu.edu
Siena College, New York / * Athletic Scholarships
* Merit Scholarships
* Endowed Scholarships / Totals Varied / * Varied depending on type of award / www.siena.edu
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia / The Dalhousie Alumni Leadership Scholarship
The Dalhousie Alumni Association Scholarship
Merit-based Scholarships
Dalhousie Entrance Scholarships
/ Awards will Vary / Criteria will vary based on scholarship / http://moneymatters.dal.ca/01_prospective.html#auto
Wofford College, South Carolina / Wofford College Scholars Program / From $2,000 per year up to full scholarship ($40,000) / ·  Must be a high school senior
·  Must notify school counselor the student wants to attend Wofford
·  Must have minimum 1250 SAT score or 28 composite / Students must notify their school counselor in September
Monmouth University, New Jersey / Monmouth University Leadership Grant / Three (3) $1,000 grants / *Must be a high school senior.
*Must be a student who plans to attend Monmouth University in the fall of 2013.
*Must demonstrate leadership qualities that include citizenship, civility, and responsibility to their community. / N/A
St. John’s University, Queens, NY / Catholic Student Scholarship
Catholic Leader Scholarship
Ozanam Scholars Program / Varied based on scholarship / ·  Student must be a senior and planning to attend St. John’s.
·  Most scholarships require that the candidate be Roman Catholic. / Contact office of Admissions
(888) 9STJOHNS
OR

Denison University, Ohio / Academic Scholarships / Varied, based on scholarship / *Students must apply and be accepted to Denison / www.denison.edu
http://www.denison.edu/admissions/academic_scholarships.html
http://www.denison.edu/admissions/academic_scholarships.html
Smith College / Amounts will vary / Varied based on scholarship / * Student must be a high school senior.
*All applicants for admission are considered; there are no special application forms. / http://www.smith.edu/finaid/prospect/types_aid.php
HBCUCONNECT
(HBCU = Historically Colleges & Universities) / HBCU SCHOLARSHIPS / Various / Various / www.hbcuconnect.com/scholarships
Felician College and The New Jersey Food Council / The New Jersey Food Council / Full-Tuition, renewable annually / * You or an immediate family member (spouse, parent or sibling) must be an employee in the food industry.
* Must be a high school senior
* Must apply and be accepted to Felician College
* Must file FAFSA / www.fafsa.ed.gov
Ryerson, University, Canada / one of seven (7) International Secondary School Student Merit Scholarships. / Not specified / All international students are encouraged to contact the education ministry of their country’s government to determine the availability of other scholarships and loans. / http://www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/international/scholarships.html
University of Delaware / Not specified / Not specified / * All students that apply for freshman admission to the University of Delaware by December 1 are automatically considered for scholarships.
* To apply for need-based aid, file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1. / http://www.udel.edu/admissions/finance/
Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY / Scholarships vary / Awards will Vary / Criteria will vary based on scholarship / http://catalogue.vassar.edu/scholarships.html
The University of Texas, at Austin / Scholarships vary / Awards will Vary / *Scholarships typically are awarded by considering three criteria: merit, need, and adversity.
*Some scholarship committees, which in the beginning of March begin making award decisions for the following academic year, may look at all three of these factors, while others may only consider merit.
*All students are strongly encouraged to complete the FAFSA along with their scholarship application. / http://www.texasscholarships.org/
Jefferson Scholars Foundation, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA / Jefferson Scholarship / Ranging from $10,000 to $15,.000 / * Seniors must notify their counselor of interest in early October..
*Nominees must demonstrate excellence and exceptional potential in the areas of leadership, scholarship and citizenship. / Contact
Washington College
Chestertown, MD. / Scholarships for National Honor Society Members / $10,000 annually for 4 years / *Student must apply and be accepted to Washington College / www.washcoll.edu
Norwich University, Vermont / Scholarships vary and include ROTC scholarships / Awards will Vary / Criteria will vary based on scholarship / http://www.norwich.edu/admissions/financialaid.html
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), California / FIDM’s National Scholarship / One Full year of Tuition / *Must plan to attend FIDM / http://fidm.edu/en/Admissions/Tuition+and+Financial+Aid/scholarships
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill / Levine Scholars Program / Four year scholarship valued up to 137,000 per out-of-state student. / *Students must apply for admission .
*Students must request a teacher or counselor or principal to nominate them for award. / www.levinescholars.uncc.edu
Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill / Robertson Scholars program / Unspecified / *Your application to the Robertson Scholars Program is supplemental to your application to Duke University or the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. You must also submit an application for admission to your university of choice.
https://my.robertsonscholars.org/application / Follow college application deadline date
Drew University, Madison, NJ / Community Service Award / $20,000 / ·  Must apply to attend Drew University
·  Must be a high school senior