Sept-Oct 2006
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Welcome Back Seniors! Congratulations on making it this far! Now it’s time to plan your future. This monthly newsletter will notify you of the many scholarship opportunities available. The first thing I suggest is that you get on the Internet and start your research NOW. Second, look for this newsletter every month in you Government class, library, or guidance office. Third, read the newsletter and determine which scholarships you are eligible for. Fourth, use the contact line to access the web site, the phone number, or the address or go to the career center to pick up an application for the scholarship you are interested in. Happy Scholarship hunting!
A must for Seniors: Log on to http://www.fastweb.com and fill out a profile to get an email box. This is the closest thing to getting a scholarship handed to you. All you have to do is answer questions and wait. You can check your email at any time. Do it TODAY!
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Scholarship program (several Awards)
Award: $1,500 - $6,000
Eligibility: Intent to enroll in an engineering major, US citizen, senior, 3.75 GPA
90th percentile SAT
Deadline: December 1,2006
Website: http://www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm
CSF (Fullerton) President's Scholars Awards
Awards: 4 year fees, tuition and other perqs!
Eligibility" senior, 3.75 GPA or high SAT or ACT, strong community service,
legal CA resident.
Deadline: can apply this Fall; online apps only or call phone number listed below
Website/phone: http://www.Fullerton.edu/scholars (714) 278-5494
Seattle (sleepless in) University Sullivan Leadership Awards Competition
Awards: $6,000 - $12,000 per year
Eligibility: demonstrated leadership in school, community, high academics, etc.
Deadline: November 15, 2006
Website: http://www.seattleu.edu/sullivan or mrozell@seattleu.edu: Mikki Rozell
@ (206) 296-5803
CSLB (Long Beach) President's Scholars Awards: see CSF info: student must apply
for University admission by 11/30/2006
Deadline: January 10, 2007
CSLB contact: Valerie Bordeau (562) 985-8236
Gated Millennium Scholarship Awards
Award: full tuition, 4 years
Eligibility: Must be African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic. U.S. Citizen or Legal permanent resident, must maintain at least a 3.30. Applicant must plan to attend an accredited college or University full-time in fall 2007. Must also have significant financial need and demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community services, extracurricular activities or other activities. Applicants must also complete a FAFSA application. A staff member of MHS must nominate students.
Deadline: January 12, 2007
Website: www.gmsp.org; info@gmsp.org: 1 (877) 690-4677
Scripps New Generation Scholarship Awards
Awards: 4 years, full tuition
Eligibility: high GPA, high SAT's, leadership, community service
Deadline: November 1, 2006
Patricia Goldsmith @ (800) 770-1333
Toyota Community Scholars Program
Awards: $10,000 - $20,000
Eligibility: high school seniors, 3.00 GPA, active in community service, US Citizen, US National or US Permanent resident, plan to pursue an undergraduate degree at a four year college or university in the United States.
Deadline: December , 2006
Website: http://www.toyota.com/communityscholars
Kimberly Dawn Ellis Memorial Scholarship
Award: $500
Eligibility: Academic Achievement, Jewish Community Involvement, Extra-curricular Activities, leadership, work-experience, high school senior, 3.00 GPA
Deadline: November 15, 2006
Jewish Federation, 258 W. Badillo Street, Covina, Calif. 91723
Pacific's Founders Scholarship
Award: $15,000
Eligibility: high school seniors, 3.70 GPA, minimum 1350 SAT or 31 ACT
Deadline: December, 2006
Website: http://www.pacific.edu/founders
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