SCHOLARSHIP NEWS
FEBRUARY 2010
APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TO YOUR
SCHOOL COUNSELOR AT LEAST 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE.
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GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS |
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NAME |
FOR |
DESCRIPTION |
DEADLINE |
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Arts Council of the Morris Area |
Seniors-artistic ability |
The Arts Council of the Morris Area is pleased to announce a scholarship opportunity for graduating seniors who plan to pursue study in an area related to the arts. The Elaine Ehlers Arts Scholarship is a $4,500 award. Visit: www.morrisarts.org. |
February 26, 2010 |
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AXA Achievement Community Scholarship |
Seniors-academics/ service |
This scholarship rewards students who set and reach ambitious goals. You can access the application at: www.axa-achievement.com. AXA will award 12 regional scholarships of $2,000 to graduating seniors. |
February 15, 2010 |
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Best Buy Scholarship Program |
Seniors- |
Best Buy will award 1,000 scholarships of $1,000 each. Scholarships are based on academic excellence and community service. To apply visit: www.bestbuy.com/scholarships. |
February 15, 2010 |
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Fountainhead Essay Contest |
Seniors- |
In addition to the top prize of $10,000 there are over 200 other scholarship awards that will be given. A submitted essay is required for entry. For information visit the website: www.aynrandeducation.com. |
April 25, 2010 |
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Butler Rotary- Charles K. Payne Scholarship |
Seniors- “Service Above Self” |
Scholarship is based on academic achievement. Financial need is not a consideration. Application is available in Guidance. |
April 1, 2010 |
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Frank B. Fay Scholarship |
Seniors-essay |
Mr. Fay was a long time resident of Kinnelon and founder of Fayson Lakes. Once again his foundation will award numerous scholarships to graduating KHS seniors. Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. |
March 3, 2010 |
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Foster and Adoptive Family Services |
Seniors- |
Foster and Adoptive Services (FAFS) is pleased to once again offer scholarships for the 2010 academic year. These awards are available to foster/adopted high school seniors who are or have been under the care of the Division of Youth and Family Services. For an application visit the website: www.fafsonline.org. |
March 19, 2010 |
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Kinnelon Home & School Assoc. Merit Scholarship |
Seniors-academics, service |
Seniors planning to attend college are encouraged to pick up their 2010 KHS Home & School Assoc. Merit Scholarship application in Guidance. |
March 22, 2010 |
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Lakeland Hills Family YMCA- W. Kogen Community Service Award |
Seniors-volunteer efforts |
The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA will once again present its William Kogen Community Service Award to a high school senior boy and girl. The award is based on volunteer efforts and leadership. This is a $1,000 scholarship. Applications are available at: www.lakelandhillsymca.com. |
April 1, 2010 |
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Marine Trades Association |
Seniors- |
The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey has announced the availability of two Education Scholarships for the 2010-2011 school year. The scholarships are open to any student interested in pursuing a career in the marine industry For information and an application visit: www.mtanj.org. |
April 1, 2010 |
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Morris County USBC Bowling Association |
Seniors-must be a USBC member |
Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to a student attending a four-year college. For an application please visit: www.mcba-njbowling.com |
February 14, 2010 |
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Morris County Professional Counselors Association |
Seniors-essay |
Once again the Morris County Professional Counselors Association is offering two scholarships. Separate scholarships exist for students attending either a four-year college or a two-year institution. Applicants must be entering a helping profession. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Please return your completed application to Mr. Derrot. |
March 1, 2010 |
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Morris County Assoc. of Elementary and Middle School Administrators |
Seniors-interested in teaching |
The Mildred Townsend Scholarship is a $2,000 scholarship that will be awarded to three high school seniors wishing to enter the teaching profession. Applications are available in Guidance. |
April 9, 2010 |
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Morris County Retirees Education Assoc. |
Seniors- |
Applicants must pursue a BA/BS degree in Education at a four-year college. Students must have a GPA that reflects their being in the top half of the senior class. Scholarships range from $2,000-$4,000. |
April 5, 2010 |
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Ronald McDonald House Charities |
Seniors-community involvement |
The Ronald McDonald House Charities is opening the door to higher education for graduating seniors. They are seeking to invest in students who are exemplary role models in the community and have the initiative to fulfill educational goals. Please visit www.rmhc.org for complete program details. |
February 16, 2010 |
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National Association of Water Companies |
Seniors-science/law |
The New Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Water Companies Association will award a $2,500 scholarship to a high school senior who will be attending a New Jersey college and is interested in the water utility industry or a related field such as engineering. |
April 1, 2010 |
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National Commission for Cooperative Education |
Seniors- |
The National Co-op Scholarship will award 170 merit co-op scholarships of $6,000 each. These are renewable awards. This scholarship will be awarded to any of the 8 partner colleges in the program. The application is available at: www.co-op.edu. |
February 15, 2010 |
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New Jersey Burglar & Fire Alarm Assoc. |
Seniors- |
The New Jersey Burglar and Fire Alarm Association is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships to sons and daughters of active-duty police and fire personnel. Awards are valued at $1,500. For an application visit: www.njbfaa.org. |
March 10, 2010 |
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New Jersey Schoolwomen’s Club |
Seniors-teaching major |
The New Jersey Schoolwomen’s Scholarship will be awarded to four deserving senior females. Two awards will be for $1,000 and two others will be for $500. |
February 27, 2010 |
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New Jersey Utilities Association |
Seniors- |
The New Jersey Utilities Association is offering two (2) four-year, $1,500 per year scholarships for minority, female or disabled students pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree. For the application please visit: http://www.njua.com/html/njua eeo scholarship.cfm. |
April 2, 2010 |
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Proton Energy Scholarship |
Seniors-science |
Proton Energy Systems has launched a $1 million scholarship program aimed at high school seniors. This scholarship will recognize and award seniors who demonstrate outstanding achievement, excellence and promise in the field of science or technology. For information and an application visit www.ProtonEnergyScholarship.org. |
February 10, 2010 |
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Random House |
Seniors- |
This is a $5,000 scholarship that is designed to reward a graduating high school senior. For information on this opportunity visit: www.ohtheplaces.org. An essay of 500 words is required. |
February 15, 2010 |
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John Ricker Memorial Scholarship |
Seniors- |
Graduating KHS seniors interested in pursuing architecture, engineering or a building related career at the post-secondary level are eligible to apply for this scholarship. |
April 23, 2010 |
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SAMMY 2010 |
Seniors- |
America’s Milk Processors and USA TODAY are once again sponsoring the “Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year” SAMMY 2010 Award Program. This is a $7,500 college scholarship. Applications are only accepted online: bodybymilk.com. |
March 5, 2010 |
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Sellito Foundation Scholarship |
Seniors- |
The Sellito Scholarship is a $12,000 scholarship that was established to recognize the ideals of Mr. Sellito who perished in the attack on the World Trade Center. For an application visit the website: www.mcsfoundation.com. |
March 9, 2010 |
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SGT Ryan E. Doltz Memorial Foundation |
Seniors-band members |
Once again the SGT Ryan E. Doltz Memorial Foundation will award the R. Doltz Scholarship. This scholarship is open to all seniors from Morris County who are members of the school band. Applications can be picked up in Guidance. |
April 1, 2010 |
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200 Club of Morris County |
Seniors- |
The 200 Club Scholarship was established to aid children of actively serving public safety personnel who desire to attend college. Scholarships will be awarded on a one-time basis for the 2010-2011 academic year. Criteria includes: academic performance, citizenship and need. For an application visit their website: www.200clubofmorriscounty.com. |
March 26, 2010 |
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Women of Smoke Rise Scholarship |
Seniors- |
Once again the Women of Smoke Rise will award a number of scholarships to deserving seniors of Kinnelon High School. Applications are available in Guidance. Please return your completed application to Mrs. Poland by April 1st. |
April 1, 2010 |
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Matthew Yarnell Memorial Scholarship |
Seniors-humanitarian achievement |
Selection for this scholarship will be based on humanitarian achievement. It is the intent of the scholarship to reward the senior who has made the most significant contribution to the community. |
April 12, 2010 |
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COLLEGE
SCHOLARSHIPS |
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Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ |
Seniors-business |
Students wishing to major in Entrepreneurial Studies in college may apply for the 2010 New Jersey Business Idea Competition. This program is sponsored by FDU. Visit: www.fdu.edu/businessidea. |
February 19, 2010 |
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Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City |
Seniors- |
The Fashion Institute of Technology has a Presidential Scholars Program that rewards excellence in academics. To find out more about its Scholars Program visit: www.fitnyc.edu/honors. |
March 8, 2010 |
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Felician College Lodi, NJ |
Seniors- |
The New Jersey Food Council Scholarship at Felician College provides an annual, full tuition, four-year academic scholarship. If an immediate family member works in the food industry you can apply for the scholarship. |
June 1, 2010 |
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Marist College, Poughkeepsie,NY |
Seniors-Computer Science |
With support from the National Science Foundation, Marist College will award 12 full tuition scholarships to students who choose to major in Computer Science or Information Technology. On the Marist application check the box labeled: “National Science Foundation Scholarship Program”. |
February 15, 2010 |
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Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio |
Seniors- |
A New Jersey resident attending Ohio Northern University will receive an automatic $2,500 renewable scholarship. Visit their website for more information. |
February 15, 2010 |
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Rutgers University, New Brunswick |
Seniors-academics |
Rutgers has also expanded the number of scholarships that it will award next year. The Presidential Scholarship, which is one such scholarship, is now a $21,400 award. |
February 15, 2010 |
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Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH |
Seniors- |
Southern New Hampshire has increased its merit scholarship program to include students with a 2.5 GPA or higher. If interested, apply early to receive additional consideration. |
February 15, 2010 |
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University of Scranton, Scranton, PA |
Seniors- |
The Presidential Scholarship is a merit based full-tuition scholarship. To be eligible you must have at least a 1400 on the SAT. In addition, there are Dean’s Scholarships, Loyola Scholarships & Xavier Grants. |
February 15, 2010 |
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William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ |
Seniors- |
The Trustee Scholarship at WPU for the incoming Class of 2010 has been increased with awards ranging from $4,000-$11,000 annually. |
February 15, 2010 |