SCHOLARSHIP NEWS
Updated: September 16, 2008

APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TO YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR
AT LEAST 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE.

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS

NAME

FOR

DESCRIPTION

DEADLINE

ORGANIZATIONS

     

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship

Seniors – family income $50,000.00 or less

Scholarship rewards students who possess the character to succeed in life.  ACCESS APPLICATION – www.horatioalger.org

Oct. 30, 2008

AXA Achievement Scholarship

Seniors – qualified students possess ambition, drive, determination, respect for self, family, and community

To learn more about AXA Achievement Scholarship and to download application, log onto www.axa-achievment.com.

Dec. 15, 2008

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Seniors – academically talented African-American student

This scholarship program seeks to identify students who will make significant contributions to society.

ACCESS APPLICATION – www.ronbrown.org

Dec. 1, 2008

SAE International

Seniors – qualified students who are interested in the study of engineering and related sciences

Full details, applications, and FAQs can be accessed at www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm

Oct. 1, 2008

Wendy’s High School Heisman Award

Seniors – who excel in academics, athletics, and student leadership.

The link to the online application is available at the Wendy’s High School Heisman website – www.wendysheisman.com

Oct. 1, 2008


COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

NAME

FOR

DESCRIPTION

DEADLINE

BOSTON UNIVERSITY

Seniors who nominated by counselors/principal who demonstrate academic excellence

Trustee Scholarship

Dec. 1, 2008

EMORY UNIVERSITY

Outstanding student who will apply to Emory University early decision and who will major in business

·         Counselor nomination required

·         Completion of additional application also required

Nov. 1, 2008

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

Outstanding senior who will apply to NYU early decision and who will pursue and education degree

·         Counselor nomination required

·         Attendance at open house program strongly recommended

Nov. 1, 2008

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

(St. Louis)

Outstanding senior who will apply to Washington University early decision and who has demonstrated commitment to service and leadership.

·         Counselor nomination required

·         Additional application required

NOMINATION – Oct. 15, 2008

APPLICATION – Jan. 15, 2009