December 2009
Scholarship Bulletin
Happy holidays
Kerri Medina
College Assistance Program Advisor
http://ferguson.dadeschools.net
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
/AMOUNT
/DEADLINE
/ CRITERIAUniversity of South Florida Honors College / $4000 ($500.00 per semester) / Not Stated / · Senior
· 3.7 GPA or higher
· Planning to attend the Honors College at USF
· 1250 (math/verbal) SAT/29 ACT or higher
· Students who do not meet the requirements but have extraordinary life experiences might be admitted to the program at the discretion of the program director. You can contact the director to discuss options
· For more information and application go to www.stpt.usf.edu/coas/honors
NROTC Scholarship Program
/Full tuition, books, fees and other financial benefits
/Not Stated
/ · U.S. Citizen· Between the ages of 17 and 23
· High school graduation or equivalency certificate by 8/1 of year of entrance into four year NROTC scholarship program
· Physically qualified by Navy or Marine Corps standards
· Students need to apply for and gain admission to NROTC colleges
· SAT score of 530 Verbal, 520 Math or ACT 21 Math, 22 English. If you do not meet the test scores but are in the top 10% of your class you still qualify
· Students will receive a $250 per month allowance
· For more information or to start your NROTC application go to: https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/
Collegiate Living Organization at UF / Low cost room and board / Not stated / · Senior planning to attending UF
· Living organization designed to help worthy/needy students planning to attend the University of Florida
· It offers dormitory-style room and board similar to that which can be found on campus for about half the price
· Students are required to keep up the facility and govern themselves
· Application is available online at http://www.cloliving.org
Bridges to the Future (Miami Dade College and the University of Miami)
/ Two years full tuition at Miami Dade Honors (separate application needed) and two years full tuition at UM if student meets the requirements to transfer/ Preferably by December, very competitive (space is limited)
/ · Senior from an underrepresented minority group (Hispanic, Black, Pacific Islander, and Native American) planning to continue studies in biomedical science
· U.S. citizen or permanent residency status
· Planning to attend Miami- Dade Honors College the first two years (separate application needed), then planning to transfer to the University of Miami
· For application and future information please visit http://mdc.edu/honorscollege/enrichment_bridges.asp
Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes / $1,000 / September 14 – May 14, 2010 / · Senior
· One winner will be chosen every two weeks
· Enter online at www.offtocollege.info beginning September 14 – May 14, 2010
· Eligibility not based on GPA or financial need
· Fifteen chances to win with one winner chosen every two weeks
Hispanic Scholarship Fund / Awards range from $1,000 to $10,000 / Deadlines vary; General Scholarship Deadline 12/15/09 / · Must be a graduating senior
· Have plans to enroll full time in a degree-seeking program at a four-year US accredited institution in the US, Puerto Rico or US Virgin Islands in the up coming academic year
· All majors are eligible for awards
· Over 4,000 awarded each year
· Applications available on line at
· http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=72
2010 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award / From $1000-$10,000 / October 31-December 31/09 / · Senior
· Demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative, such as; starting your own business, participation in organizations such as DECA, Future Business Leaders of America, Junior Achievement and the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship or through other activities
· An officially established business is not a requirement
· For an application and additional information visit website at: www.NFIB.com/YEA
Southern Scholarship Foundation / Housing scholarship to FSU, UF, FAMU, FGCU / Submission by 11/01 for spring semester and by 03/01 for the fall semester / · Awards qualifying students with housing scholarships to FSU, UF, FAMU,FGCU
· Must have at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need
· Students do not pay rent, but are responsible for their fair share of basic household expenses such as food and utilities
· The entire cost of the student averages $950.00 per semester
· Applications available online at: www.southernscholarship.org
Boston University Trustee Scholarship Competition / Four year full tuition scholarship to BU / 12/1/09 / · Outstanding academic ability
· Typically in the top 10% of their class
· Very active leaders in the school and community
· For more information www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee
George W. Jenkins Scholarship at the University of Miami / (3) Annual costs for tuition, fees, on-campus room and board, books and personal expenses at UM / 12/01/09 / · Senior
· Complete application for Undergraduate Admission
· US Citizen
· Have overcome significant adversity, as well as achieved academic excellence
· Financial need
· Personal statement
· Jenkins Scholarship Counselor Recommendation (completed by the guidance counselor)
· FAFSA (send only to the designated processing center by 02/01
· Transcript
· SAT or ACT scores
· Three letters of recommendation
· Minimum weighted GPA of 3.75 on a 4.0 scales
· Participation in school or community activities
· Nomination form available at www.miami.edu/admission/jenkins
· Send nominations to: University of Miami, George W. Jenkins Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 248025, Coral Gables, FL 33124-4616
2009 SAE Engineering Scholarships / Varies / 12/15/09 / · Senior
· Intend to earn a degree in engineering or a related science (math, chemistry, physics, biology, technologies, computer science)
· Intend to enroll in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. For more information go to www.abet.org
· Be a United States citizen
· Transcript
· Essay
· no application fee
· Application and more information about GPA and SAT/ACT requirements available at:
www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm
AXA Achievement Scholarship / $10,000 (52-one in each state)
$15,000 (10) / 12/15/09 / · Senior
· Must demonstrate ambition and drive
· Determination to set and reach goals
· Respect for self, family and community
· U. S. citizen or legal resident
· Ability to succeed in college
· Be recommended by an unrelated adult who can attest to the student’s achievement
· www.axa-achievement.com
2009 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest / (5) $500
(1) $1000
(1) $5,000
First place winner will also win a $5,000 John Hancock Freedom 529 College Savings Plan and all expense-paid trip to Boston / 01/09/10 / · US high school students
· Past winners and finalists are not eligible
· Employees of Fidelity Investments and members of their families are not eligible
· Write an original and creative essay no less than 1,000 words that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage
· Essays can be submitted on-line (preferred) or via regular mail by January 9, 2010
· All students must register on-line at www.jfklibrary.org
Gates Millennium Scholars / Varies.
GMS program includes scholarship opportunities to cover tuition for undergraduate programs as well as graduate and post-graduate resources and conferences / 1/11/10 online application or the paper application postmarked / · Seniors who are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American
· Must be a citizen/legal permanent resident or national of the United States
· GPA 3.3 unweighted
· Planning to attend a U.S. accredited college or university as a full time, degree-seeking freshman in the Fall of 2010
· Demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities
· Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria (eligibility for the Pell Grant can only be determined through the submission of FAFSA after 1/1/10)
· Application and nomination forms are available at www.gmsp.org. If you have any questions please call 1-877-690-4677 or by email at
Ronald A. Hammond Scholarship / Four-year full tuition scholarship / 1/15/10 / · Minority senior
· Citizen or permanent resident
· Academic and social accomplishments
· Minimum SAT score of 1150 (math and critical reading only) ACT score of 26 and a strong B+ average
· Transcript
· Essay
· Copy of official SAT I and/or ACT scores
· Application available at
www.miami.edu/hammond
Stetson University
Lawson Scholarship / $11,000 per year (renewable) / 1/15/2010 / · Must be attending Stetson University
· GPA 3.5 or better
· Must be in the top 10% of your senior class
· ACT score of at least 29 or combined SAT reading and math 1300
· This is a merit based scholarship that honors scholastic achievement and aptitude, community service and faith commitments
· See CAP Advisor for nomination form
FSU Service Scholar Program / $2,400 / 1/15/2010 / · Senior
· Must be attending FSU
· Must have demonstrated excellence in service and leadership in planning and promoting community involvement among your peers
· www.thecenter.fsu.edu
Tom Joyner Foundation / Full ride scholarships / 1/15/2010 / · Must be planning on attending a historically black college/university
· Must be a U.S. citizen
· GPA 3.5 or above
· ACT 28 or SAT 1300 (math & reading)
· Must demonstrate leadership abilities through participation in community service
· Must have applied to and been accepted at a “Historically Black” college by 7/1/2010
· Apply at BlackAmericaWeb.com
Florida State University (CARE Program) / Those who qualify for financial aid, and have financial need will have 100% of their need
for the summer term met from non-loan sources / As early as possible (students are encouraged to apply to the first FSU notification deadline 10/14/09) but no later than 1/20/10 / · Senior
· Planning to attend FSU
· Student who may have been disadvantaged due to economic, educational, or cultural circumstances
· Minimum GPA 2.50 as calculated by FSU
· SAT score of 1330 OR a composite score of 19 on the ACT
· Two letters of support (one from your guidance counselor)
· Essay
· The majority of participants selected will be first-generation college students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds who have demonstrated a strong desire to succeed.
· Students are required to apply for financial aid, and those with financial need will have 100% of their need for the summer term met from non-loan sources
· Students who do not qualify for financial aid may participate in the program at regular summer-term rates on a limited, first-come, first-served basis
· Students must apply for admission to FSU by the regular notification date at www.admissions.fsu.edu/ but in addition, students need to apply to the CARE program at www.care.fsu.edu
Stetson University
J. Ollie Edmunds Distinguished Scholarship / Full tuition, fees, housing, meals and books / 1/22/2010 / · Senior with at least a 3.5 GPA
· Must be in the top 5% of the class
· ACT score of at least 30 or a combined SAT reading and math 1350
· Must also be a well rounded, creative, active participant in sports or fitness activities
· Must also have strong co-curricular and community service activities
· www.edmunds-scholarship.org
Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, CA. President's Scholars Program / A full-tuition scholarship to HMC, renewable for the full four years, subject to satisfactory academic progress. / 1/25/10 / · Senior
· Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
· Be in the top half of the entering first-year class at Harvey Mudd College
· Demonstrate a potential for leadership and contribution to Harvey Mudd College
· Show a proven record of academic success, including a rigorous course schedule and excellent grades, and be among the top students in your secondary school
· Be a first-year applicant for admission to
HMC
Special consideration is given to students from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in engineering, science, mathematics and technology, including women, ethnic minorities, students from low income backgrounds, students with disabilities, and students who are the first in their families to attend college.
· Application available at
http://www.hmc.edu/files/admission/HMC_PSP_Application.pdf
Ford Salute to Education / (80) $1,000 for Miami Dade County / 01/27/10 / · Senior
· Applicants must be enrolled in a Miami-Dade or Broward County public or private High School.
· Applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA, and graduate in 2010.
· Students must be a citizen or permanent resident with a U.S. issued social security number
· Scholarship applications will be judged based on the following criteria:
· Financial Need
· Community Involvement
· Academic Achievement
· Demonstrated Leadership
· Quality of Character
· Life Goals & Interests
· Obstacles Overcome
· Meaningful Objectives Achieved
· Students may apply for scholarships in only ONE of the following categories:
· ATHLETICS
· ARTS
- Foreign Language/Language Arts
- Performing and Visual Arts
· LEADERSHIP/SERVICE
· SCIENCES
- Mathematics/Computer Science
- Natural Science
· Application available after October 1 at www.stescholarships.org
FIU Multicultural Programs and Services (MPAS) / $8,000
($1,000 per semester towards tuition renewable for four years) / 01/31/10 / · Senior
· Student must have all their admission materials submitted to the FIU Admissions Office prior to the scholarship deadline
· Must be a US citizen or resident alien
· GPA of 3.2 or better
· Must submit an essay outlining your personal mission statement
· Must have a resume highlighting your high school involvement/leadership, community service experience and awards/honors
· Must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or employer
· This scholarship is open to all seniors that meet the minimum criteria
· Applications available at: www.fiu.edu/~mpas
Golden Drum Scholarship at FIU / $10,000 ($1,250 per semester towards tuition renewable for four years) / 01/31/10 / · Senior
· Student must have all their admission materials submitted to the FIU Admissions Office prior to the scholarship deadline
· Must be a US citizen or resident alien
· GPA of 3.5 or better