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During the school year, the Career Resource Center receives 100's of different scholarships available to our students. Scholarships range in value from $100 to multi-thousand dollar packages. For addtional information stop by the Career Resource Center near the library, or contact Ms. Reeves (Career Resource Advisory) phone 742-7020, or Reeves_Shirley@asdk12.org

All scholarships are dated, and must have attached forms completed and submitted by the deadline.

AK NATIVE TRIBAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM $5,000 UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
AMOUNT: (8) $5,000 undergraduate scholarships / (5) $5,000 graduate scholarships
DEADLINE: February 11, 2005 (received)
Open to seniors and students currently enrolled in college who are of Alaska Native/American Indian descent and are permanent Alaska residents, pursuing an education in a healthcare related field. Applications: http://www.anthc.org/

ALASKA NATIVE TRIBAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM HIGH SCHOOL/UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP
AMOUNT: Employment opportunities for summer of 2005 for 25 students
DEADLINE: February 11, 2005
Open to high school seniors and enrolled college students of Alaska Native and American Indian descent. Documentation of tribal enrollment, completed application, personal essay, letters of recommendation and transcript are required. Applications: http://www.anthc.org/

AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: (7) National $3,000/yr for two years scholarships
DEADLINE: Feb. 11, 2005 (postmarked)
Open to seniors who are of Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Native American, African American, and Hispanic/Latino heritage and entering their freshman year in college in the fall of 2005. Students must be pursuing careers in the atmospheric sciences or related sciences. Additional applications and information is available at: http://aeff.uaa.alaska.edu/ams or http://www.amsetsoc.org/AMS

PARENTS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS SCHOLARSHIPS
AMOUNT: Varies
DEADLINE: February 14, 2005
Open to seniors pursuing post-secondary education in the fall of 2005 who self-identify as LGBT, or who identify as allies and supporters of the BGBT community. Several scholarships listed at:http://www.pflag.org/

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE SCHOLARSHIPS
AMOUNT: Varies with scholarship
DEADLINE: February 14, 2005
Open to seniors. Information on all scholarships at: http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/finaid

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA SOUTHEAST SCHOLARSHIPS
AMOUNT: Varies with scholarship
DEADLINE: February 14, 2005
Open to seniors. Information on all scholarships at: http://www.uas.alaska.edu/financial_aid/scholuas.html

UNIVERSITY OFALASKA FAIRBANKS PRIVATELY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS
AMOUNT: Varies with scholarship
DEADLINE: February 15, 2005 (received)
Open to incoming freshman who have applied for admission and sent the completed admissions application with the scholarship supplement form to the Office of Admissions at UAF. Applications: www.uaf.edu/finaid/types/scholarships

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS STATEWIDE (Southeast, UAA, UAF)
AMOUNT: Varies with scholarship
DEADLINE: February 15, 2005 (postmarked)
Open to all incoming students, freshmen, continuing students and transfer students who have applied to any of the University of AK campuses. You can apply for a maximum of 4 scholarships, all with the same application at: http://www.uaf.edu/uafound

ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT Varies (Maximum of $2,000)
DEADLINE February 15, 2005
Open to seniors who are U.S. citizens or U.S. Nationals with a 2.7 or higher gpa. Applications are available at: http://www.apiasf.org/

P.E.O. MARION T. DAVNIE SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: (1) $1,000
DEADLINE: February 15, 2005
Open to female seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicant must intend to further her education as a full or part-time student at a 2 or 4 year college. She must be a U.S. citizen. Application must include an official transcript, a two page essay and proof of acceptance before the scholarship award can be sent. This scholarship is based on merit and/or need.

PHI DELTA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: (1) $500 Scholarship
DEADLINE: February 15, 2005
Open to seniors who are prospective teachers. Essay required.

COMMITMENT TO AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: (100) $1,500 Scholarships
DEADLINE: February 15, 2005 (postmarked)
Open to seniors who have an immediate family member who is actively engaged in production agriculture. Student must have an ACT minimum score of 18 or SAT minimum score of 850. Applicants do not need to be an FFA member. Applications are available online: www.monsanto.com or www.nafb.com

BEST BUY SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: Varies
DEADLINE: Feb. 15, 2005
Open to seniors dedicated to helping their communities. Apply at: www.BestBuy.com and click on Community Relations.

SCHOLARSHIP FOR MILITARY CHILDREN
AMOUNT: Varies
DEADLINE: February 16, 2005 (returned to commissary by close of business)
Open to graduating seniors, who are military dependents, intending to enroll in a 4 year program in the
fall of 2005, or to college students who are currently enrolled in the same. More information can be found
at: http://www.militaryscholar.org or the link at: www.commissaries.com.

AMERICAN LEGION SPENARD POST #28
AMOUNT: Varies
DEADLINE: February 17, 2005
Open to seniors who are the son or daughter, grandson, or granddaughter, etc. of a member of Post #28. Applications are available from a Post officer or the bartender at Post #28.

NORTH TO THE FUTURE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: $4,000 ($1,00/YR)
DEADLINE: February 18, 2005 (turned in to the CRC)
Open to seniors with a 2.5 GPA or better. Copy of student portfolio (scholarship folder) must be submitted with their completed application.

US BANK INTERNET SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: (30 $1,000 Schola;rships
DEADLINE: February 28, 2005
Open to seniors who are planning on attending a two or four year college in the fall of 2005. Applicant must have strong academic record or excel in school and community involvement. Applications: http://www.usbank.com/studentbanking

LUCENT GLOBAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: (24) $5,000 scholarships
DEADLINE: Feb. 28, 2005 (received)
Open to seniors who are planning to enter their first year of university the Fall/2005 and who are interested in pursuing careers related to information technology. Students must show outstanding academic achievement in math and science, be a U.S. citizen and be able to attend the Global Summit in July, 2005. Additional information and applications available at: http://www.iie.org/programs/lucent.

AAA MOUNTAIN WEST ACADEMICS, ATHLETICS & ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: Varies
DEADLINE: March 1, 2005
Open to seniors with a 2.75 GPA or higher who are graduating from a high school in Alaska, Montana or Wyoming and plan to attend a college or accredited tech school in MountainWest territory in 2005/2006 school year. Students will have participated in at least 2 yrs of arts activities such as band, orchestra, choir, speech or drama. Applicants also must have participated in at least 2 yrs of athletics such as golf, tennis, football, basketball or soccer.

MARY PAT McDOWELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: Varies
DEADLINE: March 4, 2005 (received in the CRC by 2:30 pm)
Open to seniors of Dimond High who have an active transition plan as defined by the Vocational Coordinator at DHS. Student must have participated in the Special Education program. Transcript, letter or recommendation and an essay are required.

YWCA – MATANUSKA MAID YOUNG WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT
AMOUNT: $500
DEADLINE: March 7, 2005 (received)
Open to junior girls who have demonstrated qualities of leadership, excellence, integrity, dedication and motivation in school and in her community. Students may nominate themselves.

DENALI ALASKAN ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS – 2005
AMOUNT: (10) $1,000 Scholarships
DEADLINE: March 11, 2005
Open to seniors who attend a public high school and will continue their education at a post-secondary accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.25 and be a member of the credit union. Applications, membership information and recommendations are available at: http://www.denalicu.org/teenpower

ANTHEM ESSAY CONTEST/AYN RAND’S NOVELETTE
AMOUNT: Varies
DEADLINE: March 18, 2005
Open to 9th and 10th grade students who have read the Anthem. Chose one of the three topics listed at: www.aynrand.org/contests/ant compose an essay with a minimum of 600 words and a maximum of 1,200 words. Essays may be submitted online at: http://www.aynrand.org/ or mailed.

ALASKA ASSOC. OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS (ALASBO)
AMOUNT: (1) $1,000 & (2) $500 Scholarships
DEADLINE: March 18, 2005 (postmarked)
Open to graduating seniors. Applicant must obtain a sponsor who is a current member of ALASBO. The ALASBO directory is attached to application. Essay required, topic: My Career Goals and Why I Have Chosen Them.

WILDFLOWER FARDEN CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: $1,000 (with opportunity to win additional awards at State, Regional & Nat’l.)
DEADLINE: March 30, 2005 (postmarked)
Open to seniors intending to major in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, forestry, botany, agronomy, plant pathology and/or allied subjects. Applicants must have a 2.8 gpa or better and an essay is required.

EXPORT COUNCIL OF ALASKA SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: Varies
DEADLINE: March 30, 2005 (postmarked)
Open to seniors and students currently enrolled in college, who are Alaska residents and planning to pursue a degree in International Studies. No GPA requirement, essay required.

ALASKA GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOC. SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: (2) $1,000 & (1) $
DEADLINE: March 31, 2005 (received)
Open to seniors who are planning on attending a 3 or 4 yr. college, to prepare for a career in public finance; including financial management, risk management, auditing, accounting, cash management or banking. There are two scholarships for full-time students and one for a full or part-time student.

NAME: ELMER & RUTH SCHWANTES SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: (1) $3,000 Scholarship (renewable up to five yrs. of undergraduate study)
DEADLINE: March 31, 2005 (postmarked or hand delivered)
Open to seniors with a gpa of 2.5 or above, who are planning on pursuing post-secondary education. This scholarship is based on need and merit. A scholarship portfolio is required to apply.

ANCHORAGE REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: Varies ($500 - $1,000)
DEADLINE: April 1, 2005 (postmarked or delivered)
Applicants must be graduating seniors with a 3.0 or above gpa, residents of the Municipality of Anchorage, and pursuing post-secondary education. Scholarship is based on academics, leadership, community service and commitment toward achieving their goals. An essay of 150-200 words on a public figure you admire and why is required. SAT/ACT scores, transcript, two letters orf recommendation are also required.

ROBERT C. BYRD HONORS SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: (18) $1,500 Scholarships (renewable for 4 yrs, pending funding by Congress)
DEADLINE: April 11, 2005 (received in Juneau)
Open to graduating seniors who will be attending an institution of higher education or a tech school full-time in the fall of 2005. Applicants must have applied and been accepted at said school, be a resident of Alaska and a U.S. citizen. Essay and 3 letters of recommendation required. Application also at: www.eed.state.ak.us.forms.

TEAM CHEER SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: (1) $5,000
DEADLINE: April 15, 2005 (postmarked)
Open to seniors who plan on pursuing post-secondary education, who have a gpa of 3.0 or above, are a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident. Applicant must have participated in a cheerleading squad in 2003, and 2004, and be able to document a minimum of 50 hrs. community service in the last 12 months. Transcript and 2 letters of recommendation.

SPENARD BULDERS SUPPLY SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: (1) Scholarship varies from $2,000-$4,000)
DEADLINE: April 15, 2005 (postmarked)
Open to graduating seniors with a 2.6 or better gpa, who have successfully completed vocational courses. Applicants should have well defined vocational goals and may have been involved in activities that demonstrate a belief in the ideals and goals of SKILLS USA VICA, such as leadership and involvement in school and community activities.

AYN RAND’S “THE FOUNTAINHEAD” SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST
AMOUNT: Varies
DEADLINE: April 15, 2005 (postmarked)
Open to juniors and seniors who have read “The Fountainhead”, select one of three topics and write an essay of at least 600 and no more than 1,600 words. Essay topics and more info can be found at: http://www.aynrand.org/

DON BELL ALASKA LOGGERS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD PROGRAM
AMOUNT : $1,500
DEADLINE: April 15, 2005
Applicants must be a senior who have a parent that is a working employee of an AFA Member company. A 1,000 word essay on your knowledge of the forest products industry and a five hundred word autobiography and recommendations from an employee of an AFA member, a teacher and a community member are required.

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ALASKA & UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE
AMOUNT: UAA Tuition for 2005/06
DEADLINE: April 1, 2005
Open to seniors who participated in Junior Achievement during middle or high school, plan on majoring in business and And completed one of the following: JA Company program, JA Economics, TITAN, Personal Finance, Int’l. Marketplace, Globe, Enterprise In Action, Personal Econ, Economics of Staying in School or the Global Marketplace program. Required GPA: 2.8 . Essay required.

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
AMOUNT: Varies
DEADLINE: Varies
Go to http://www.ja.org/ to see a complete list of scholarships available.

CREDIT UNION 1 – BILL COUNTRYMAN SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: $500 for graduating high school senior, $500 for student presently enrolled in college
DEADLINE: April 1, 2005 (received by 5:00 PM)
Open to seniors applying for college entrance, students presently enrolled in college and junior–high or high school students, through 11th grade, who are applying for the Johns Hopkins CTY Program. Applicant or parent must be a member of Credit Union 1 as of April 1, 2005. Students who have completed an ASD scholarship portfolio may submit a copy of the portfolio in place of the Credit Union 1 application.

ALASKA FOREST ASSOCIATION MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: Varies
DEADLINE: April 15, 2005
Open to seniors who have a parent employed by an AFA regular member company; who will be attending a college, University or voc/tech school in the fall of 2005.Essay and additional portfolio contents required.

MELISSA JAYNE NEHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: $1,000 scholarship
DEADLINE: April 15, 2005 (submitted to the CRC)
Open to seniors who have lettered in one of the following: band, AJROTC Drill, academics, cross country running, Key Club or track and field. Students must have a 3.0 gpa or higher through the end of the first semester of their senior year. Applicant must be in the 2004 graduating class of Dimond High and be accepted at an accredited college or university. A 500 word essay is required.

MOHINDER TALWAR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: $13,500 UAA Scholarship (tuition - $3,375/yr for 4 yrs)
DEADLINE: April 30, 2005
Open to graduating seniors of A.J. Dimond High School who can show financial need (IRS tax forms will be required), Have a 2.5 or above GPA and plan on enrolling at UAA in the fall of 2004/05. Essay and personal interview required.

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