SCHOLARSHIPS: March 13, 2015 Name: Sussle Scholarship Award: $1000/month Deadline: Last day of each month This is not your usual scholarship. There is no application or essay, and it’s actually fun. By participating, you will be posting your knowledge for the benefit of others, and in return, the best contributor will win the scholarship. Eligibility: High school seniors or current full-time undergrad or grad students at an accredited college or university in the U.S. U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident. Enter Here: http://sussle.org/scholarship Name: The Alert Scholarship Award: $500 Deadline: Ongoing You can help others become more alert by speaking out against the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. All eligible high school seniors (see requirements below) may enter the Alert college scholarship essay contest. With each edition of Alert magazine, Golden West Publications awards a $500 college scholarship to the writer of the best drug and/or alcohol abuse-related essay that we receive for that state/region. Eligibility: 1. You must currently be a senior in high school. 2. Your high school must be located in one of the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington or Wyoming. 3. You must have a grade point average of 2.5 or better. 4. You must have plans to attend college after graduation (the college you will attend can be located in any state). For more information and to apply online, go to: http://alertmagazine.org/scholarship.php Name: Courage to Grow Scholarship Award: $500 Deadline: Ongoing The "Courage to Grow Scholarship" was created to help students realize their college dreams. Today's economy is hard enough on a family, it is our desire to ease some of the financial burden that a college education can put on individuals and their families. THIS IS A MONTHLY ESSAY CONTEST. YOU MAY ENTER EACH AND EVERY MONTH IF YOU CHOOSE. Winners will be selected 2 weeks after each month end. Apply online: http://couragetogrowscholarship.com/ Name: ICMA-RC Vantagepoint Public Employee Memorial Scholarship Fund Award: up to $10,000 Deadline: March 16, 2015 The ICMA-RC Vantagepoint Public Employee Memorial Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to the surviving children and spouses of US city, county, and state public employees* who have died in service to their communities. Applicants must enroll in and attend an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school on a full-time basis. High school seniors, undergraduates and graduate students are eligible to apply. Apply online: http://www.icmarc.org/prebuilt/micro/vantagescholar/ Name: Ayn Rand Anthem Essay Contest Award: up to $2,000 Deadline: March 20, 2015 th th Eligibility: 9 & 10 grade students Ayn Rand’s novels are inspiring and intellectually challenging. But they can also be financially rewarding for high school and college students. The Ayn Rand Institute sponsors annual essay contests that offer over 500 prizes and $80,000 in prize money each year. For more details and to submit you essay, go to: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/Anthem.aspx?theme=green Name: “It’s Always Something” Writing Contest Award: $1,000 Deadline: March 20, 2015 The contest invites teens from grades 9-12 in Washington State to share their stories about cancer in personal essays. For example: Have you survived cancer? Have you watched a family member deal with cancer? What was it like to watch someone your own age go through cancer? Submit Essay between 500-2000 words by visiting https://www.gildasclubseattle.org/contactUs/WritingContest.php Or come to the Career Center for more info Name: NMA Leadership Speech Contest Award: Up to $4,000 Deadline: March 27, 2015 NMA… THE Leadership Development Organization proudly presents its Leadership Speech Contest as one of the nation’s leading competitions among high school age students. Its primary purpose is to promote better understanding of Leadership and the unique role it plays in today’s world. The top prize is $4,000 cash! The contest involves young men and women in grades nine through twelve. They research, write, and then deliver a speech based upon their interpretation of a variety of Leadership topics. Topics such as Leadership in the world, its application to the free enterprise system and what Leadership means to them personally are some examples of speech themes. In short, the students are limited only by their imagination and creativity. Apply online https://www.nma1.org/ Go to Menu, Speech Contest Or http://kamiakin.ksd.org/School/Departments/Counseling-Department/Scholarships Or stop by the Career Center Name: Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship Award: $500 Deadline: March 30, 2015 To be considered eligible for the Odenza Marketing Group Fall Scholarship you must: A) Be between the ages of 16 and 25 on March 30th, 2015 B) Submit answers to the essay questions, which can be found on the application page, prior to the March 30th, 2015 deadline. C) Have at least one full year of post secondary studies remaining at the time of the award D) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater. E) Be a citizen of the United States or Canada The scholarship winner will be announced roughly six weeks after the deadline and will be posted on this website immediately after. All applications must be received by 11:59pm ET on March 30th, 2015. No late applications will be reviewed. Apply online: http://www.odenzascholarships.com/awards/8/eligibility_odenza_marketing_group_scholarship.php Name: Kennewick Schools Foundation Scholarships Award: Multiple awards Deadline: Postmarked by March 30, 2015 The following scholarships are available to an eligible graduating senior from Kamiakin High School. These scholarships will be awarded without regard to race, sex, religion, or ethnic origin. Scholarships will be awarded based on financial need, extra-curricular activities, community service and GPA standing. Tom Anderlik Memorial Scholarship Tom Anderlik graduated from Kamiakin in 1990. He was an average student with a career goal in law enforcement. On August 16, 1991, Tom stopped to help a motorist on a California freeway. He was struck and killed by an oncoming car. Tom will be remembered for his sense of humor and his exceptional concern for family, friends, and the community. This scholarship will be awarded to an applicant with similar qualities. The Foundation's scholarship program will provide a $750 scholarship paid directly to the institute of higher learning the recipient elects to attend. Recipient must be a graduating senior from Kamiakin High School with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Sally Jo Joseph Educational Scholarship Sally Jo Joseph taught English and Humanities in the Kennewick School system for 32 years, retiring from Kennewick High School. Sally Jo died from health complications in the summer of 2001. She stressed the values of reading, appreciation of the Humanities and emphasized lifelong learning. Developing leadership skills is important and she encouraged participation in school and community activities. The Foundation's scholarship program will provide one $10,000 (4 years @ $2,500) paid directly to the institute of higher learning within the state of Washington. Recipient must be a graduating senior from the Kennewick School district with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and planning a career in teaching or the liberal arts. Kennewick Highland Grange Science Scholarship The Foundation's scholarship program will provide a $1,000 scholarship paid directly to the institute of higher learning the recipient elects to attend. The Kennewick Highland Grange provided this scholarship in 1988. Recipient must be a graduating senior from Kennewick School district and planning a career in a science related field. Mathematics and Engineering qualify. Terry M. Tanneberg Memorial Scholarship Terry Tanneberg began her career as a teacher for the Kennewick School District in 1976. She taught at Hawthorne and Southgate Elementary Schools for fourteen years before being named Principal of Sunset View Elementary in 1990. She continued as a Principal with the Kennewick School District until 2003, when she was forced into retirement due to melanoma. She lost her battle with melanoma and passed away on August 26, 2003. Terry believed strongly that all children had the capacity to learn and strived to provide quality educational opportunities for all students. She believed that education was a life long opportunity and continually strived to make life better, for everyone she came into contact with, through the educational process. The Foundation's Scholarship program will provide a $750 scholarship paid directly to the institute of higher learning the recipient elects to attend. Recipient must be a graduating senior from the Kennewick School District and planning a career in education. Faurot Family Endowment Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Faurot retired to the Kennewick community in 1992. Mr. Faurot passed away in 1995. Mrs. Faurot passed away in 2004. They both demonstrated significant charitable commitment to the community. Mrs. Faurot came from a large family that did not have the resources to assist all of the children to further their education. Mrs. Faurot made a gift in 2002 to establish an endowment for students in the Kennewick School District. Through the endowment the Kennewick School Foundation will provide two $1,500 scholarships paid directly to the institute of higher learning the recipient elects to attend. Recipient must be a graduating senior from the Kennewick School District and have GPA of 2.5 or higher. The scholarship is to focus on students that have a strong financial need. Eligible schools for further education would include community colleges, vocational and tech schools as well as four-year universities. Application available online: http://kamiakin.ksd.org/School/Departments/Counseling-Department/Scholarships or in the Career Center Name: WRPS Family Scholarship Program Award: Multiple $2,000 Scholarships Deadline: March 30, 2015 Eligibility: Applicants must be children of WRPS employees. The term “children” includes natural children, adopted children, stepchildren and legal wards. The applicant’s parent must be employed by WRPS for a period of one year or more as of May 1, 2015. Students must be in their last year in public, private, home or parochial high schools. Last year of high school includes students who will enter or continue college after January 1, 2015, but before January 1, 2016. The applicant must be in the last year of high school and will graduate after November 1, 2014, but before November 1, 2015. To be eligible for this scholarship, an official SAT Reasoning or ACT test score is required. Scholarships must be applied to any bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university selected by the recipients and approved by WRPS. Application available online http://kamiakin.ksd.org/School/Departments/Counseling-Department/Scholarships or in the Career Center Name: Ajia Matthews Educational Scholarship Fund Award: Three $1,200 Deadline: March 31, 2015 The Ajia Matthews Educational Scholarship Fund (AMESF) sponsors scholarships for high school graduates in pursuit` of a higher education. Criteria for these awards include academic performance, school involvement, character, leadership, and employment history and community service. Students planning to attend two or four year colleges or technical colleges are encouraged to apply. Application available online: http://www.integrity4life.org/#!amesf/ce9h Name: Hearthstone Housing Foundation Award: Range from $500-$5,000 Deadline: March 31, 2015 To be eligible for a Hearthstone Housing Foundation Scholarship, you must meet the following requirements: Demonstrate financial need, or come from a low-income household. Be 16-25 years of age Reside at a Hearthstone Housing Foundation property or in a county where a Hearthstone property is located. View a list of eligible counties or Hearthstone properties. (Benton County is on the list) Attend college/university, graduate school, trade school, professional/leadership training, or internship during the 2015-2016 academic year. Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA for current high school students and college bound freshmen, or a 2.75 GPA for current college students. Must be available for a phone interview in May 2015. Application available online: http://www.hearthstonehousing.org/#!high-school-applicants/cdkz or in the Career Center Name: SP $10,000 Scholarship Program Award: $10,000 Deadline: March 31, 2015 To be eligible for the SP $10,000 Scholarship Program a student must: 1) Be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US. 2) Be a legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico. Apply Online: http://www.studentscholarships.org/sp_scholarship_program.php Name: Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund Award: $2,500 Deadline: March 31, 2015 The Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund is focused on helping economically-challenged Taiwanese American youth fulfill their dreams of obtaining a higher education. The scholarship is open to high school seniors planning to attend college in the Fall of 2015 and 1st year college students continuing with their education in the Fall of 2015. Apply online: http://tascholarshipfund.org/2015-scholarships/ Name: The Ajia Matthews Educational Scholarship Fund Award: 3- $1,200 Scholarships Deadline: March 31, 2015 The Ajia Matthews Educational Scholarship Fund (AMESF) sponsors scholarships for high school graduates in pursuit of a higher education. Criteria for these awards include academic performance, school involvement, character, leadership, employment history and community service. Students planning to attend two or four year colleges or technical colleges are encouraged to apply. Apply Online: http://www.integrity4life.org/#!amesf/ce9h Name: Washington State University-Vancouver Campus Award: between $500 and $10,000 Deadline: March 31, 2015 With just one application apply for over 80 different scholarships just for WSU Vancouver students. Apply Online: http://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/financial-aid-and-scholarships/scholarships Name: Far West Agribusiness Association Award: up to $1,000 Deadline: March 31, 2015 The Far West Agribusiness Association scholarship program has been designed to provide outstanding high school and collegiate undergraduate students with a chance to pursue their educational goals in college. There are two separate selection pools, one for graduating high school seniors and one for current college students. Scholarships are one year in length and will be awarded in various amounts up to (and not to exceed) $1,000 per student. Any full-time student from Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, or Nevada, and is pursuing an undergraduate degree from a college or university in the United States. Application available online: www.fwaa.org Name: Tri-City Construction Council Annual Scholarship Award: $2,000 Deadline: March 31, 2015 Eligibility: 1. Must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in college or vocational school. 2. Tri-City Construction Council members only – Applicant or applicant’s parents must be an owner or employee of a company that is a full dues paying member in good standing with the Tri-City Construction Council. Application available online: http://kamiakin.ksd.org/School/Departments/Counseling-Department/Scholarships Or in the Career Center Name: CHS Foundation Scholarships Award: $1,000-$2,000 Deadline: April 1, 2015 CHS Scholarship Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors pursuing a degree in an agricultural-related field at any college or university throughout the United States and Canada are invited to apply for one of 200 $1,000 scholarships. 1. Must be a high school senior, graduating in the spring and attending college in fall 2015 2. Must plan to pursue an agricultural degree at a college or university within the United States or Canada 3. Students pursuing a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) field of study with an interest in agriculture will be considered. 4. Must be a legal citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada. Apply Online: http://www.chsinc.com/stewardship/leadership-development#highschool Name: Peter Pasula Study Habits Scholarship Award: $500 Deadline: April 1, 2015 To be eligible for the Study Habits Scholarship a student must: 1. Be attending an accredited post-secondary institution by the fall of 2015. 2. A student must be enrolled at any level in any program that is two years in length or longer. 3. Students must answer the essay question on the website online application form. Applications can be found by going to: http://www.mortgagebrokerscoquitlam.com/ Name: Miss Tri-Cities Scholarship Program Award: up to $12.000 Deadline: April 10, 2015 The Miss Tri-Cities Scholarship Program is the one of the strongest community-based scholarship competitions in Washington State, offering over $30,000 in scholarships each year. We are an official preliminary to the Miss Washington and Miss America pageants. This year, we are celebrating our 54th year with the Miss America Organization. To compete you must— High school graduate before July 1, 2015 Between 17-24 years of age and no older than 24 years of age on December 31, 2016 (Miss America 2016). Never been married Be a U.S. citizen Want to earn scholarship dollars for college education Have a talent such as music, vocal, drama or dance Have a platform or cause to promote Meet character requirements as set forth by the Miss America Organization Be able to meet the time commitment and job responsibility as set forth Promote and raise $100 for the Children’s Miracle Network by July 1,2015 ( must raise to compete in the pageant) Open House: March 21, 2015, 1:00-3:00pm, at Banner Bank Conference Room 201 W. First Ave., Kennewick Application available online: http://misstricities.org/ Name: Richland Firefighters Award: up to $5,000 Deadline: April 10, 2015 Up to $5,000.00 will be awarded to suitable candidates pursuing a career in the Fire Service or Emergency Medical Services in our community. Oral interviews shall take place on May 1st, 2015. This will take place at the Richland Fire Department’s main station located at 1000 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352. Candidates will be notified of their interview time. Scholarship award shall be based on candidate interest in the career of Firefighting and Emergency Medical Services, social activities, high school accomplishments, financial need, and the interview process. Application available online: http://kamiakin.ksd.org/School/Departments/Counseling-Department/Scholarships or in the Career Center. Name: Miss Tri-Cities Outstanding Teen Scholarship Program Award: $2,000 and $1,000 Wardrobe Grant Deadline: April 14, 2015 Teen Contestants ~ 2015 Requirements Must be no younger than 13 years old or no older than 17 years old on June 1, 2015. If 17, you must not be a graduating 2016 senior (that means you are eligible for the Miss program instead!) Must be a United States citizen, have never been married and/or pregnant, and have always been female. Entry fee of $100 must be paid upon submittal of application. Must be at all rehearsals and participate in every area of competition, including the production dance number(s), unless medical release is provided Deadline for applications is April 1, 2015 For additional information, please contact Dot Stewart at 509 627-5622/539-3252 Open House: March 21, 2015, 1:00-3:00pm, at Banner Bank Conference Room 201 W. First Ave., Kennewick Application available online: http://misstricities.org/ Name: UW Nikkei Alumni Scholarship Award: 5 from $2000 to $2500 Deadline: April 15, 2015 Awarded to students of Japanese ancestry who will attend UW. Awards are based on need, academic achievement, and community service. One award may be granted to an individual who has potential for college success but who has not yet distinguished themselves academically. Applications available online: www.uwnikkeialums.org or http://kamiakin.ksd.org/School/Departments/CounselingDepartment/Scholarships Or in the Career Center Name: Kiwanis Club of the Columbia Award: $1,000 to a Kamiakin Student Deadline: April 15, 2015 The Kiwanis Club of the Columbia will be awarding a $1,000.00 college scholarship to a Senior at Kamiakin High School in June of 2015. The Scholarship is based on the “well rounded” student who shows pride and dedication in school, family and community. Applications and resumes will be due by April 1, 2015. The recipient of the scholarship will be asked to attend a meeting of the Kiwanis Club of the Columbia and do a short presentation of the qualifications for the award. This is a onetime scholarship. SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA Students, to submit a resume to be mailed to Columbia Kiwanis at 1020 North Center Parkway, Ste. B, Kennewick, Washington 99336, or emailed to [email protected], attention Chris Mertens, Youth Services Chairman, or can be delivered in an envelope to the Career Specialist Debbie Smith at Kamiakin High School to be used for scholarship determination. The determination of the scholarship winner will be made by May 10, 2014. The scholarship will be awarded based upon a determination of the committee using the following criteria: a) Employment: must be employed either during the school year or in the summer; b) Community Service Activities (Very important): these are volunteer activities, the volunteer activities should be broken down by organization involved with and number of hours volunteered; c) School Extra-Curricular Activities: clubs, sports, organizations, band etc.; d) Grades: requires at least a 3.0 GPA, copy of most recent transcript should be attached to application. As you can see, grades are not the most important aspect of this scholarship, it will not be “weighted” for grade point average above 3.0, we are looking for the well rounded student. THE RESUME IS VERY IMPORTANT, AND SHOULD ADDRESS ALL OF THE CRITERIA IN DETAIL. THE RESUME IS THE SOLE BASIS THAT THE COMMITTEE SELECTS THE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER ON. Name: Kennewick Kiwanis Foundation Scholarships Award: Two $1,000 Deadline: April 17, 2015 The Kennewick Kiwanis Foundation will support a minimum of two scholarships for the 2014-2015 academic year. The purposes of all available scholarships are to provide assistance for high school seniors enrolling in institutions of higher education in the fall term of 2015. A minimum of one four-year $1,000 renewable scholarship and one one-year $1,000 scholarship will be announced by May 31, 2015. The Foundation scholarship awards are cash awards conditioned upon confirmed enrollment in the accredited institution of choice. One-year Foundation scholarships are a one-time award. Four-year scholarships are annually renewed for three additional consecutive years based on continued successful enrollment and annual requests and reports to the Kennewick Kiwanis Foundation. STUDENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS The Student: 1. Must be a graduating senior from a high school or a certified high school affiliated with the Kennewick or Finley School Districts. 2. Must be enrolled in an institution of higher education by the fall term of 2015. 3. Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, based on a 4.0 scale or equivalent. 4. Will have taken the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and have results in hand by the date of the application. 5. Show evidence of leadership and participation in community service activities. 6. Show personal and financial need. Application available online: http://kennewickkiwanis.org/Page/19873 or in the Career Center Name: Kennewick Paraeducators/Cashiers Association Scholarship Award: Two $500 Deadline: April 21, 2015 by 1:00pm Eligibility and criteria: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2014 - 2015 High School Senior Dependent of a dues paying PSE member of the Kennewick Paraeducators/Cashiers Association Scholarship to be used to further vocational/academic education Use of scholarship is to begin within six (6) months of the time the scholarship is awarded. Applicants will be judged on information provided with and included in his or her application. Determination will be based on required paperwork, accuracy, essay, GPA, course difficulty, references, activities, and community service. Application available online: http://kamiakin.ksd.org/School/Departments/Counseling-Department/Scholarships or in the Career Center Name: Student-View Scholarship Program Award: One $4,000 Two $1,000 Ten $500 Deadline: April 22, 2015 Simply log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area. The scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications. The scholarship winner will be announced in May 2015. Apply online: www.student-view.com Name: The Margaret McDonald Memorial Scholarship Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Columbia Basin Alumnae Award: Deadline: April 24, 2015 The Columbia Basin Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is accepting applications for their 2015 educational scholarships. The sorority is sponsoring a scholarship for one or two local seniors of African American descent who plan to attend college. Application and more information available online: http://kamiakin.ksd.org/School/Departments/CounselingDepartment/Scholarships or in the Career Center Name: Yakima Federal Savings Award: $1,500 One Female Student/One Male Student Deadline: April 24, 2015 Yakima Federal Savings and Loan "Award for Academic Excellence" has been established for the purpose of assisting deserving young men and women graduating from a high school in the areas served by our Association. It is for those graduates who are accepted by and enrolled in an accredited college, university, or a community college during this year's fall semester. The Selection Committee, whose decision will be final, will grant several awards of $1,500 each. The following statement summarizes the selection criteria: "In awarding grants the committee shall select students who have demonstrated their worthiness by their work in school and have shown to the committee's satisfaction that they are persons of high moral character, are industrious, ambitious and hardworking students having a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5." Internet and Home School applicants are not eligible for this Award. Applications available in Career Center only Name: Hawthorne Court Residents’ Scholarship Award: $1,000 Deadline: April 24, 2015 Students interested in applying for a scholarship should complete the following requirements: Complete the application form. Submit two (2) letters of recommendation or references (could be from a high school principal, professional person, and/or a community member). Submit a one-page essay entitled, "How My Career Will Benefit a Senior Citizen" and include educational intent and/or goals to that end. Submit a high school transcript Return completed application to the Main Desk at Hawthorne Court by the deadline date of Friday, March 28, 2014 Application available online: http://kamiakin.ksd.org/School/Departments/Counseling-Department/Scholarships or in the Career Center Name: The Links 2015 Scholarship Contest Award: $1,000-$2,000 Deadline: April 24, 2015 The Tri-Cities Chapter of the Links, Incorporated (a local not-for-profit women’s service organization) is holding its annual scholarship essay contest in the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas. The scholarships are targeted for local high school seniors of African American descent pursuing higher education. This year’s essay topic focuses on health and wellness. Application and more information available online: http://kamiakin.ksd.org/School/Departments/CounselingDepartment/Scholarships or in the Career Center Name: Ayn Rand The Fountainhead Essay Contest Award: up to $10,000 Deadline: April 26, 2015 Eligibility: 11th & 12th grade students Ayn Rand’s novels are inspiring and intellectually challenging. But they can also be financially rewarding for high school and college students. The Ayn Rand Institute sponsors annual essay contests that offer over 500 prizes and $80,000 in prize money each year. For more details and to submit you essay, go to: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/TheFountainhead.aspx?theme=green Name: Kennewick Education Association Scholarship Award: $500 Deadline: April 30, 2015 The Kennewick Education Association sponsors seven scholarship awards as a memorial to Kennewick School District Educators. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Applicants must be a dependent of a KEA member (active, retired or deceased). 2. Applicants must be a high school senior or a college student. 3. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited post-secondary college, university, technical/vocational institute or trade school. 4. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Application available online: http://kamiakin.ksd.org/School/Departments/Counseling-Department/Scholarships or in the Career Center Name: Kiwanis Club of the Horse Heaven Hill Foundation Award: Two $2,000 Deadline: April 30, 2015 Applicants need to be from our area, or headed to a college in the Mid-Columbia region. High school seniors and current college undergrads are eligible, a 3.0 or better grade average is required. Apply online at: www.thewashboard.org Name: Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show Award: $2,500 Deadline: April 30, 2015 To provide a scholarship to one (1) deserving individual interested in and intending to pursue a post-high school course of study in a field that supports the pinball and arcade industry at either a college/university or other post-secondary educational institution. Apply online at: www.thewashboard.org Name: Air Control Heating & Electric Scholarship Award: $500 Deadline: April 30, 2015 "We believe that high school speech and debate programs develop essential skills for active and informed citizens to speak their mind and participate effectively in our system of government." o This scholarship is judged primarily on achievement in speech and debate, but does not exclude need considerations. o The scholarship application must be submitted in full by April 30th each award year. LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. o INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. o Applications for scholarships can be submitted by any graduating high school senior in the states of Washington, Idaho or Oregon. o All applicants must be a current member of the Debate Team at their respective high school. o A student aid report shown income status of your household must be attached to be considered for need. o You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher. o A transcript must be attached with a counselor or school representative signature for applications to be considered. o This scholarship is a one-time scholarship of $500.00 per recipient. Winners will also receive a certificate of award, suitable for framing. o Previous year’s applications will not be retained for future year’s award considerations. o Although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters and/or resumes to substantiate their application. Apply online at http://www.aircontrolspokane.com/scholarship-application/ Name: Kamiakin Booster Club Scholarship Award: $500 Deadline: May 1, 2015 Any graduating senior of Kamiakin High School who has participated in organized, inter-school athletics for at least two full years, at least one of which must have been during your junior or senior year at Kamiakin High School will be eligible for this scholarship. The applicant shall have been accepted (or have made application and is pending) to a recognized institution of higher learning. This scholarship is subject to NCAA rules and regulations. Application available online: http://kamiakin.ksd.org/School/Departments/Counseling-Department/Scholarships Or in the Career Center Name: Tri-Cities Football Officials Association Scholarship Award: $500 Deadline: May 1, 2015 The criteria for the scholarship are straightforward. The student needs to be a senior who played football during his senior year at one of the schools that our association services. It is not necessary that they be one of the star players on the team. Rather, we look to financial need, leadership as evidenced by participation in sports or community service, sportsmanship and well rounded academic performance. Application available online: http://kamiakin.ksd.org/School/Departments/Counseling-Department/Scholarships Or in the Career Center Name: Berol-Shindell Scholarship Award: Various awards based on need Deadline: May 1, 2015 We are pleased to inform you of the partial tuition, need-based scholarships that are available for Jewish undergraduates attending the University of Washington during the 2015-2016 academic year. The Berol-Shindell Scholarship has been established at the Hillel Foundation for Jewish Life at the University of Washington. Application available online: http://www.hilleluw.org/life-at-uw/berol-shindell-scholarship/ Or in the Career Center Name: The Nordstom Scholarship for Juniors Award: $10,000 Deadline: May 1, 2015 The $10,000 Nordstrom Scholarship is open to 80 high school juniors who: • Live and attend school in a state or U.S. territory with a Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack store. (There are Nordstrom stores in WA!) • Have at least a 2.7 GPA. • Volunteer or participate in community service or extracurricular activities. • Plan on attending an accredited college during all four years over which the scholarship is distributed. (The scholarship is paid out in equal installments of $2,500.) • Plan on applying for financial assistance in order to attend college. Apply online: http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/nordstrom-cares-scholarship-us-puerto-rico?origin=leftnav Name: Caretenders Scholarship Award: $500 Deadline: May 31, 2015 Scholarship Deadline: May 31st, 2015 ($500) To be eligible for the Caretenders Scholarship Program a student must: 1) Be attending an accredited university, college, trades, or technical school in the fall of 2015. 2) You must be a resident of the United States or Canada who will be attending school in the fall of 2015 and you must be attending a school in the US or Canada. 3) Submit the Online Application, including the essay question by no later than 11:59 pm ET on May 31, 2015. Apply online: http://www.bellevilleretirementhomes.ca/apply.php Name: Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship Award: $1,000 Deadline: June 1, 2015 Scholarships will be awarded to a high school senior who: Intends to pursue an animation related field at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Has a demonstrable record of academic success. Has a passion and drive for an animation and/or design related career. Apply Online: http://www.animationcareerreview.com/animationcareerreviewcom-aspiring-animation-professionalscholarship-program Name: North Star Council for Alcohol and Drug Education Scholarship Award: $750 Deadline: June 1, 2015 North Star Council for Alcohol and Drug Education wishes to reward students who have made a commitment to being a positive role model for other students by abstaining from the use of alcohol and drugs and encouraging others to make that same commitment. Additional Questions Applicant must submit an essay of not more than 300 words supporting their reasons for not using alcohol or drugs and the impact this decision has had upon their life. Please attach your essay, rather than type in this box. Applicants who are currently full-time undergraduate students must provide a copy of their transcript including the most recent quarter/semester. Applicants who are currently high school seniors must identify which high school they are attending and provide a copy of their letter of acceptance or registration confirmation from a qualifying Washington state college or university. Applicant must provide a brief description of their educational goals. Applicant must provide a letter of recommendation from a parent, pastor or other significant adult in their life which confirms applicant's choice to not use alcohol or drugs. Applicant must provide a list of volunteer activities performed for alcohol and drug education organizations or similar school or community programs they have participated in. Apply Online: www.thewashboard.org Name: Abbott & Fenner Scholarship Program Award: $1,000 Deadline: June 15, 2015 The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post-secondary institution. To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: [email protected] Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals. Email Essay to: [email protected] For more information, go to: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Name: Global Lift Equipment Scholarship Award: $500 Deadline: June 15, 2015 To be considered eligible for the Global Lift Equipment Scholarship you must: A) Be currently attending or planning on attending a post-secondary institution in Canada or the US by no later than the Fall of 2015. B) Submit a short story. Detailed instructions can be found on the application page. C) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater. D) Be a resident of the United States or Canada. Apply Online: http://www.usedforklifttexas.com/used_inventory/2877/used_daewoo_forklifts_inventory_texs.php Name: 10 Words or Less Scholarship Award: $500 Deadline: June 15, 2015 To be eligible for the 10 Words or Less Scholarship a student must: 1) Anyone who is between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2015. 2) Submit answers to the essay question prior to the deadline. 3) This scholarship is provided by StudentScholarships.org. In order to apply for our scholarship follow these instructions: 1. Go to www.facebook.com/myscholarships. On the left hand side of the page you will find an area entitled "10 Words or Less Scholarship". In the comment section underneath the "10 Words or Less Scholarship" answer the following: In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve the $500 scholarship. 2. Before or After writing your Answer you will also need to "Like" our Facebook page. Note we will only read the answers provided from people that have "Liked" our page. Name: Careers That Work! Scholarship Award: $1,000 Deadline: June 19, 2015 The Careers That Work! Scholarship program provides tuition assistance for high school graduates pursuing education at participating private career colleges in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. (Technical Schools such as Perry Tech, The Hair Academy Paul Mitchell Partner School -Rexburg, Id, ITT) 42 Career & Technical Schools participate. See your counselor if you are interested. Name: Lift Parts Express Scholarship Award: $500 Deadline: June 30 , 2015 To be eligible for the Lift Parts Express Scholarship a student must: 1) A Current Senior in High School or 2) A Freshman or Sophomore in College/University 3) Be a legal resident of the United States or Canada 4) Enrolled or expected to be enrolled by the Fall of 2015 5) Submit a completed online application form prior to the deadline. Apply Online: http://www.forkliftpartspennsylvania.com/forkliftparts.php Name: Lifestyle Dentistry Scholarship Award: Two $500 Deadline: June 30 , 2015 To be considered eligible for the Lifestyle Dentistry Scholarship you must: A) Be attending college or university no later than September 30th, 2015. Current High School Seniors who will graduate in 2015 are eligible. You can be enrolled in any field of study. B) Submit answers to the essay question, which can be found on the application page, prior to the June 30th, 2015 deadline. C) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater. D) Be a resident of Canada or the United States Apply Online: http://www.dentistskelowna.com/cosmeticdentistkelowna.php Name: Ayn Rand Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest Award: up to $20,000 Deadline: October 23, 2015 th Eligibility: 12 grade students Ayn Rand’s novels are inspiring and intellectually challenging. But they can also be financially rewarding for high school and college students. The Ayn Rand Institute sponsors annual essay contests that offer over 500 prizes and $80,000 in prize money each year. For more details and to submit you essay, go to: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/AtlasShrugged.aspx?theme=green
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