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PARK CENTER HIGH SCHOOL

COLLEGE AND CAREER RESOURCE CENTER

December 15th, 2015

NICHE $2,000 “NO ESSAY” COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: Monthly

· Monthly winners, chosen randomly

· No essay or transcripts required

· Two minute application

· https://colleges.niche.com/cpscholarships/

$1,000 CAPPEX EASY COLLEGE MONEY SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: Monthly

· Monthly $1,000 scholarship from Cappex whose motto is “College Search Made Simple”

· To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be enrolled or planning to enroll in school in the next calendar year. This includes college/university students, community college students, and those pursuing online degrees

· Transcripts and GPA, recommendations or essays are not considered for this scholarship

· Scholarships are offered monthly - If you don’t win, try, try again!

· Apply at https://scholarships360.org/1000-cappex-easy-college-money-scholarship/

FOOT LOCKER SCHOLAR ATHLETES $20,000 SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 12/17

· Scholarships will be awarded to outstanding student athletes who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and strong leadership skills in sports, school and within their communities

· Be a current high school senior entering a four-year, accredited US college or university in the Fall of 2016

· Be currently a member (in good standing) of a high school sports team or be involved in after-school sports (e.g. intramurals, martial arts, etc.)

· have maintained an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher from ninth grade to first semester of 12th grade

· For more information and to apply visit https://footlockerscholarathletes.com/

NOODLE $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP SWEEPSTAKES – HIGH SCHOLL ADDITION DEADLINE: 12/31

· Applicants must be currently enrolled in high school or be the parent or legal guardian of a high school student

· Essay required regarding what it is like to be high school student

· Apply at https//www.noodle.com/scholarships/high-school

COUPONS.COM $5,000 SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 12/31

· Take a short survey on Coupons.com regarding your biggest money concerns

· Judging based on quality of submission, uniqueness of ideas presented in short essay response, helpfulness of ideas presented, completeness of submission, and relevancy to your school situation

· Apply at https://scholarships360.org/coupons-com-5000-scholarship/

$1,000 GEN AND KELLY TANABE SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 12/31

· Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is a merit-based program that helps students fulfill their dreams of a higher education

· Applicants are 9th-12th grade high school, college, or graduate student including adult students

· Winners are chosen by committee, which bases its decision primarily on the submitted personal statement. The first place award is a $1,000 scholarship. The award can be used for tuition, room and board, required fees or any educational expense.

· Apply at http://www.genkellyscholarship.com/

THE GREAT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM DEADLINE: 12/31

· Sponsored by Great Clips – in memory of Alice Madden Barton

· Applicants are interested in cosmetology or barbering as a career

· Scholarships are given out twice a year, in January and July to applicants who can demonstrate a passion for the craft and dedication to developing their skills

· Applications can be found in the CCRC or at http://www.greatclips.com/~/media/www/files/about-us/scholarships/amb%20app.ashx

NSSAR NATIONAL SOCIETY, SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION – KNIGHT ESSAY CONTEST DEADLINE: 12/31

· This essay contest is open to all 9th – 12th grade students

· The topic of the essay will deal with an event, person, philosophy, or ideal associated with the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution

· Awards include a $5,000 prize, $2,500 prize and a $1,000 prize

· Contest information can be found at http://www.sar.org/youth/knight_essay_rules

JFK PROFILE IN COURAGE ESSAY CONTEST DEADLINE: 1/6

· $10,000 Scholarship awarded at Kennedy Presidential Library

· Applicants are in grades nine through twelve

· Essay submission describing an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official that occurred during or after 1956 – the official may have addressed an issue at the local, state or national level (See contact information and topic guidelines on the website below)

· For more information and to apply go to www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx

GE-REAGAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM DEADLINE: 1/7

· $10,000 scholarships to high school seniors

· Applicants must demonstrate the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship

· Renewable scholarships are offered for full-time study at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S.

· For more information visit www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships

RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM DEADLINE: 1/9

· The Ron Brown Scholar Program (RBSP) honors the legacy of Ronald H. Brown through a selective scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans. RBSP competitively awards Ron Brown Scholars four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year) to the most talented and economically-challenged high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship – the four pillars of the late Ronald H. Brown’s mission to uplift people of all races, cultures and ethnicities – especially our disadvantaged youth.

· Applicants must be Black/African American, excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need

· Pick up an application in the CCRC!

DR PEPPER TUITION GIVEAWAY PROMOTION & CONTEST DEADLINE: 1/11

· For students between the age of 18-24.

· Submit your “One of a Kind” story to enter for the chance to compete to win up to $100,000 in tuition.

· Find more information at www.drpeppertuition.com

GATES MILLENIUM SCHOLARS (GMS) PROGRAM DEADLINE: 1/13

· Funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

· To provide outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian Pacific Islander and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education

· Applicants must have a minimum 3.3 GPA and have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular and other activities and have financial need

· Apply at: https://www.gmsp.org/

US JCI SENATE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM DEADLINE: 1/15

· $1,000 scholarships

· Eligibility – graduating senior high student living in a state that has an active JCI Senate program (MN State contact: Bill Kramer)

· More information can be found at www.usjcisenate.org/index.php/programs/scholarship

· Pick up an application in the CCRC

MENSA EDUCATION & RESEARCH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST

DEADLINE: 1/15

· Awards range from $300 to $1,000

· U.S. residents who will be enrolled in an accredited U.S institution of post-secondary education for the fall term of 2016 are eligible to apply

· Essay: Can you clearly state your academic goals and why you will achieve them?

· For essay rules and to enter go to: www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 1/20

· $1,000 scholarships

· Applicants must plan to attend a two year or four year college

· Four scholarships available: RMHS Scholars Program – available to all students, RMHC Asia Program – at least one parent is of Asian-Pacific heritage, RMHC African-American Future Achievers – at least one parent of African American or Black Caribbean heritage, RMHC HACER Scholars – at least one parent of Hispanic/Latino heritage

· The following criteria will be reviewed: financial need, community involvement, essay and academic achievement

· Apply at https://scholarships360.org/ronald-mcdonald-house-charities-scholarship-2016/

WASTEBASKET REVUE SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 1/21

· Scholarship for graduating Osseo School District seniors to assist students in the pursuit of their post-secondary education

· The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement, involvement in activities, leadership, honors and awards, service, financial need, and a personal narrative

· Applications are available in the CCRC or at www.wastebasektrevue.org

ALPHA KAPPA PSI SCHOLARSHIP FUND DEADLINE: 1/29

· Scholarships for students admitted to Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities

· Applicants much have demonstrated leadership, extra-curricular involvement and strong academic performance

· Apply online at www.akpsischolarships.com/apply

AUGSBURG FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 1/29

· Augsburg recognizes incoming students who have excelled in film, forensics/speech, music, theater or visual arts – including vocal and instrumental performance acting, design, and production

· $3,000 renewable award is based on an on-campus audition or presentation

· Applicants need not major in art, communication studies, film, music or theater

For more information and to apply go to www.augsburg.edu/finearts/scholarships

TECHNOLOGY ADDICTION AWARENESS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 1/30

· $1,000 scholarship awarded based on understanding the negative effects of too much screen time

· 140 character statement: “Instead of spending time with technology, I’d rather…”

· www.digitalresponsibility.org/technology-addiction-awareness-scholarship/

UNION PLUS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 1/31

· Awards range from $500 to $4,000 - students may re-apply each year

· Competitive scholarship - evaluations based on academic ability, social awareness, financial need, and appreciation of labor

· GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended

· Go to https://1unionplusscholars.communityforce.com to apply

AXA ACHEVEMENT COMMUNITY AWARD DEADLINE: 2/1

· The AXA Achievementsm Community Award Program offers $2,500 college scholarships to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace.

· The program is open to high school seniors who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university.

· Applicants must be United States citizens or legal residents and must have demonstrated ambition and self-drive as evidenced by an outstanding achievement in a school, community, or workplace activity.

· For more information and to apply go to https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/community-scholarships.html

WALLIN SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 2/1

· $4,000 in financial aid per year (up to $16,000 total for four years)

· Must be a high school senior and attend a Partner High School (Park Center is a Partner High School)

· Apply to at least one eligible four year college in MN, IA, SD, ND, WI or a historically black college

· Minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA

· Minimum ACT score of 19

· Low to moderate family assets and family taxable income of $75,000 or less

· For more information go to www.wallinpartners.org/apply

RISE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM DEADLINE: 2/10

· The Rise Scholarship Foundation (Rise stands for Rewarding Individual Success in Education). The aim of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students with learning disabilities

· To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be a high school senior who is planning on going to a college or university next year

· As this scholarship aims to help students with learning disabilities, students must have a documented LD (a diagnosis of ADD or ADHD does not quality a student). To be eligible, students must also have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).

· Students must submit a letter of recommendation (from a teacher, guidance counselor, or principal), a recent photo with the student’s name on the back, and a high school transcript

· Students must also submit an essay on the topic of “gratitude.”

· Send your complete application packet to RiSE Scholarship Foundation Inc, Attn: Awards Selection Committee, PO BOX 422417, Atlanta, GA, 30342

P.L.A.Y. – SCHOLARS HELPING COLLARS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 2/15

· One $1,000 scholarship giving to a junior or senior

· Submit two to three photos of your volunteer efforts to help animals in need and describe in a 500-1000 word essay how that involvement has changed your life or shaped your perception of the importance of animal welfare

· To apply go to http://petplay.com/scholarship

$1,000 TALL CLUB INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 2/15

· Applicants are under 21 and meet height requirements (5’10” for women and 6’2” for men)

· Interested applicants may request an application from

SWENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – SUPERIOR DEADLINE: 2/15

· Full tuition scholarship for students studying chemistry, biology or math

· Ten recipients each year

· This competitive scholarship application can be found at www.uwsuper.edu/newstudentscholarships

JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 2/15

· Through its Mentoring and Leadership Development Program, the Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $28,000/four years to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice.

· Applicants must have a minimum ACT score of 21

· Apply at www.jackierobinson.org/apply/applicants/

MINNESOTA MASONIC CHARITIES SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE: 2/16

· Offering six different scholarships: Signature, Legacy, Heritage, Vocational, Undergraduate and Fraternal

· Most scholarships do not require a Masonic affiliation

· Applications and more information may be accessed at MnMasonicCharities.org

CATCH A BREAK! SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 2/16

· Offering up to $10,000 per year – intended to enable recipients to graduate debt-free following four years of study

· Open to Minnesota residents who demonstrate academic potential and financial need who plan on attending a four year public college or university in Minnesota

· For more information visit sms.scholarsapply.org/catchabreak

BEZOS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR JUNIORS DEADLINE: 2/16

· 24 high school juniors will be selected to participate in a year-long leadership development program

· Applicants must be juniors in the 2015-16 year

· Demonstrate leadership in school and community

· Have taken at least one of the following tests: PSAT/SAT/ACT

· Be enrolled in or have taken one or more AP, IB or college level courses

· Information and applications can be found at http://www.bezosfamilyfoundation.org/application

MILITARY COMMANDERS’ SCHOLARSHIP FUND DEADLINE: 2/17

· The New York Chapter of the American Logistics Association sponsors up to 15 $5,000 scholarships for dependent children of active duty, reserve, National Guard or retired members of the United States military who hold valid Exchange & Commissary shopping privileges at the time of application.

· Applicants must plan to enroll for the first time in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university

· Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5

· Scholarship awards based on academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an outside appraisal

· More information is available at sms.scholarsapply.org/militarycommanders.

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. – VERNETTA WILSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 2/26

· Scholarship awards range between $500 and $1,500

· Applicants must be graduating seniors who are African-American, African, or mixed race (with one parent being African or African-American)

· Minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.7

· Active volunteer in community service

· Accepted at a two-year or four-year accredited institution

· For more information and application documents go to http://www.dstmsp.org/scholarship/

BUICK ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM DEADLINE: 2/27

· Up to $25,000 per year to 50 first-time or existing college students, renewable for up to four years, and one additional year for those entering a qualified five-year engineering program

· Applicants must be high school seniors, high school graduates, or current postsecondary undergraduate students who plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university for the entire 2015–16 academic year