SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
You can pick up the following scholarships in Miss Peterson’s office. Also, many of them have websites in which you may print the applications or apply online.
Elks Student of the Month, Due Anytime through March There is a fill-in application online at http://www.weiserschools.org/scholarships-and-counselors.html Filling it out once will make you eligible for all of the months.
Sussle Company--Give Scholarship Every Month. For Seniors--you must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to contribute knowledge about your interests. Apply at http://sussle.org/scholarships
Alert Magazine Scholarship, No Due Date For Seniors, 2.5 gpa or higher, must write a 600-1000 word essay about a personal encounter that you or someone you know has had with drug or alcohol abuse. Apple at www.alertmagazine.org
Questbridge National College Match Program, Due Date: Varies with different colleges This program is for high-achieving low-income Seniors. Various colleges are included. For more information see www.questbridge.org.
Writers of the Future Contest, Due Date: Continual For students interested in becoming a writer. Find contest rules at http://www.writersofthefuture.com/contest-rules
Idaho Irrigation Equipment Association Scholarship, Due Date: Feb. 26, 2016 This scholarship is for students interested in the irrigation industry - majors may include Irrigation Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture, Crop and Soil Sciences, Agribusiness, Turf Landscape/Irrigation Architecture and Design, Agriculture/Horticulture Education. See Miss Peterson for an application.
Society of Women Engineers, Due Date: Feb. 28, 2016 This $2,000 scholarship is for graduating Senior girls pursuing a degree in engineering or an engineering related field such as computer science or a strong science. Must show strong academic and merit. Apply at http://swidaho.swe.org/scholarships.html
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program, Due Date: Feb. 29, 2016 This scholarship is for Seniors who plan to attend a four-year college or university and plan to major in a specified course of study focused on engineering, technology or design, with an interest in the automotive industry. Apply at www.buickachievers.com
Discover Card Scholarship, Due Date: Feb. 29, 2016 It’s a sweepstakes (drawing) entry. Just sign up for tips on planning and paying for college. Apply at https://www.discover.com/student-loans/scholarships/award.html?acmpgn=E_SCH_XXXX_BM_X_CCEA2
National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Scholarship, Due Date, Feb. 29, 2016 This scholarship is for Seniors in the top 25% of their class, B+ Average, and a 24 on ACT or 1500 on SAT (Math, Reading, and Writing) (They must have two of the three). Pick up a hard copy from Miss Peterson. You can mail or submit online.
Idaho Power Company Academic Excellence Scholarships, Due Date: March 1, 2016 Idaho Power provides ten $2,000 scholarships for graduating Seniors who reside in Idaho Power’s service area. Must enroll at an accredited Idaho or Oregon college, university, or professional-technical school; student must have a 3.75 cumulative gpa through 7 semesters. Apply online at www.idahopower.com. The application can be filled out online, but then must be printed and mailed.
St. Agnes Catholic Church Knights of Columbus, Due Date: March 1, 2016 Male graduating members of St. Agnes Catholic Church are urged to apply. Can get paper copy in Miss Peterson’s office or request an electronic copy from Mr. Shirts.
State of Idaho Opportunity Scholarship, Due Date: March 1, 2016 Graduating Seniors may apply online at http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarship/scholarship_jump.asp.
Tools for the Trade Scholarship, Due Date: March 1, 2016 This scholarship is for students planning to seek degrees or certificates in professional-technical programs at post-secondary institutions in Idaho. This scholarship provides money to help pay for hand or power tools that a student needs for his/her program. The deadline on the application says Feb. 15, but the date has been extended to March 1. Application can be found at http://www.idahoptef.org/files/2015ToolsOfTheTradeScholarship.pdf
West Valley Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship, Due Date: March 1, 2016 For students who will be going into the health care field. Must have a 3.0 GPA or above. Requires 3 letters of recommendation, essay, and application. Applications are in Ms. Peterson's room.
Hispanic Business Association Richard G. Cortez Scholarship, Due Date: March 2, 2016 This scholarship is for high school Seniors and college students of Hispanic descent from Idaho or eastern Oregon. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident for at least one year and have a 2.5 cumulative gpa. To apply, to go http://jalapenoopen.com/hba-home/scholarship-application/
Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship, Due Date: March 3, 2016 Must be planning to study engineering or geosciences. Find applications at https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10151/shell_oil_company_technical_scholarship_scholarship.php
D.L. Evans Bank Scholarship, Due Date: March 4, 2016 Student must be a 2015-2016 graduating senior from a Mini-Cassia, Magic Valley, Treasure Valley, Wood River Valley, Pocatello, Idaho Falls, or surrounding area schools. The student must be a full-time student and be attending the fall semester. Preference will be given to students majoring in finance, business, or economics; however, all other majors will be considered. The student must demonstrate academic progress with a minimum 3.0 GPA from high school studies completed at the time of application. Students must be attending one of the following: College of Idaho, College of Western Idaho, Boise State University, College of Southern Idaho, Idaho State University, University of Idaho. Pick up application in Ms. Peterson's room.
Farm Bureau Scholarship, Due Date: March 7, 2016 The Farm Bureau Scholarship is for Seniors whose parents are members of Farm Bureau Insurance. See Miss Peterson for an application.
Alois and Marie Goldmann Scholarship, Due Date: March 15, 2016 This scholarship is in memory of a couple who died in the Auschwitz death camp. A video about the scholarship and information on applying is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUQ70rSkV8M
Tau Chapter of Alpha Dleta Kappa International Scholarship, Due Date: March 15, 2016 This scholarship is for a graduating Senior pursuing a career in education. See Mrs. Maloney or Miss Peterson for an application.
Caldwell Night Rodeo Western Heritage Foundation Scholarships, Due Date: March 18, 2016 Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Having a farm/agriculture/rodeo background is not necessary for this scholarship. Pick up an application in Miss Peterson’s room.
Gem State Insurance Company Scholarship, Due Date: March 25, 2016 For graduating Seniors—based on extra-curricular, volunteer, honors, awards, and academic. See Miss Peterson for an application.
Jiffy Lube Scholarship, Due Date: March 25, 2016 Just write a 500 word essay on “What Drives You.” Apply at http://www.yourturn2apply.com/
Buckle Up for Bobby Scholarship, Due Date: March 31, 2016 Must write an essay on the importance of safe driving. Apply at www.buckleupforbobby.com/
Merit Scholarships for Professional-Technical Students, Due Date: March 31, 2016 Scholarship opportunities are available for students who qualified to attend their national conference in BPA, DECA/DEX, FCCLA, HOSA, TSA, SkillsUSA, and FFA. Apply at http://www.idahoptef.org/scholarships.asp
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship, Due Date: March 31, 2016 This is a national scholarship requiring an application, 3.0 GPA. Will need to include tax forms, essay, and other items. Pick up applications in Ms. Peterson's room.
Idaho Community Foundation Scholarships, Due Date: April 1, 2016 This provides 60 different scholarships with one application. Apply at http://www.idcomfdn.org/Scholarships
Linkous Foundation Scholarship, Due Date: April 1, 2016 This scholarship is for a Weiser High School graduating Senior, $6,000 over two years. You must have a minimum cumulative gpa of 3.0, and you must be attending an Idaho Public 2 or 4-year college.
Nyssa-Nampa Sugarbeet Growers Association and Ag. Departments of Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC Scholarship, Due Date: April 8, 2016 For graduating Seniors who are children or grandchildren of Snake River Sugar Company LLC cooperatives members—growers who deliver sugar beets to the Nampa sugar factor. Request applications by e-mail
Community Council of Idaho Scholarship, Due Date: April 15, 2016 For graduating Seniors, must have a minimum gpa of 2.5. See Miss Peterson for an application.
Lightfoot Foundation, Due Date: April 15, 2016 This application will open on March 1st. Application can be found at http://lightfootfoundation.com/educational-grants/.
Anne Veseth Memorial Scholarship, Due Date: May 1, 2016 This competitive scholarship is for graduating Seniors who plan to enroll in an approved professional-technical program in at the post-secondary level. Application can be found at http://www.idahoptef.org/scholarships.asp
Bill Nauman Memorial Scholarship, Due Date: May 20, 2016 This is for graduating seniors who have been involved in District III rodeo. Applications are in Ms. Peterson's room.
Global Life Equipment Scholarship, Due Date: June 15, 2016 Student must have a cumulative gpa of 2.5 of higher, involves submitting a short story. Apple at http://www.usedforkliftsidaho.com/
SP Scholarships, Due Date: June 15, 2016 To apply, go to https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13400/sp_scholarship_scholarship.php
Big Sun Scholarship, Due Date: June 17, 2016 For Seniors—you must be an athlete playing a sport at your school and must write a 500-1,000 word essay. Apply at http://www.bigsunathletics.com/
Petkey Scholarship, Due Date: July 22, 2016 Must have a 3.0 gpa and write a 500-1000 word essay. Apply at http://petkey.org/scholarship/
Miscellaneous Scholarship Opportunities:
Spokeo Top 50 Scholarships: http://www.spokeo.com/scholarship/list
99 nursing and CNA scholarships: http://www.findcnaclasses.com/scholarship/
Write one essay a month for a chance to win $1,000. Go to http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
Answer short essay questions about finances and what you spend your money on. You could win $5000!!
Three deadlines to apply are:
Fall Term: Submit by December 31, 2015
Spring Term: Submit by March 31, 2016
Summer Term: Submit by June 30, 2016
Apply online at http://www.coupons.com/thegoodstuff/scholarship/
Opportunity to win a $2,500 scholarship each quarter!
Apply online at: ApartmentList.com/scholarship
BistroMD Health and Wellness Scholarship
· Prize is $1,000 and the deadline is April 30 and December 1 (biannual scholarship with deadlines in the fall and spring)
· The scholarship is geared towards high school seniors and college students who are pursuing a college degree
· To enter, students must submit an original 500-word essay on the chosen topic
Apply here: http://www.bistromd.com/scholarship
P.L.A.Y. Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship
· http://www.petplay.com/scholarship/
· Deadline: 11:59pm EST on Monday, February 15, 2016
Updated 2-16-2016