Scholarships listed by Monthly Deadline |
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| From October 2007 to March 2008 | YOUTH FOR UNDERSTANDING USA NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS (YFU USA) |
| AMOUNT: Varies (full and partial scholarships) | |
| DETAILS: YFU USA has scholarships to study abroad for high school students, including a 13th year abroad for high school graduates, in more than 38 countries, for a year, semester, or summer program. To be eligible for a YFU USA scholarship, you must meet the eligibility requirements listed in the Scholarship information Sheets for the program to which you are applying. Generally, applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 18, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA for a year or semester program or 2.0 GPA for a summer program, and be in good health. You will also need to complete additional paperwork, have a medical exam, submit photos, and be interviewed by a YFU USA volunteer. For most YFU countries, you don't need to know the language, although some countries do require previous language study. Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Many scholarships are designated for specific countries. Others allow you to list several country choices. Students may be eligible to apply for more than one scholarship program. Applicants need to complete only one application for multiple scholarships. Unless otherwise specified on the individual Scholarship Information Sheets, you and your family are responsible for passport and visa fees, excess luggage tariffs, any airport taxes, required overseas medical insurance, optional program activities, and personal spending money. In addition, certain scholarships are partial awards and do not cover the entire program tuition. In the case of a partial award, the student's family is responsible for the remaining amount of the tuition. Check the individual Scholarship Information Sheets to determine if the scholarship is partial and, if so, the amount of the award. Many of the scholarships have an application fee. Only one application fee is required, if you are applying for multiple scholarships. If you are applying to the regular program, you must submit the application with the $75 non-refundable application fee and the $500 enrollment deposit. If you are applying to the regular program and a scholarship program , you must submit the $75 non-refundable application fee, the $500 enrollment deposit, and the appropriate non-refundable scholarship application fee listed in the Scholarship Information Sheet. If you are apply only to the scholarship program, you will only need to submit the appropriate application fee listed in the Scholarship Information Sheet for your scholarship program. Your completed application must be postmarked by the date indicated on the individual Scholarship Information Sheets. Detailed information and application are available on the following website www.yfu-usa.org or call 1-800-TEENAGE. |
October 15, 2007 |
AL NEUHARTH FREE SPIRIT SCHOLARSHIP |
| AMOUNT: 102 scholarships at $1,000 each; top two students receive $50,000 each | |
DETAILS: Open to high school seniors (a male and female from each state and the District of Columbia) who are interested in pursuing a career in journalism. In March, students are invited to Washington,D.C., to receive their awards and participate in a journalism conference. Students must be involved in journalism and provide samples of their work; they must demonstrate qualities of "free spirit" in their academic or personal life. Information and application can be found at www.freedomforum.org/freespirit |
| October 15, 2007 to February 15, 2008 | BURGER KING SCHOLARS PROGRAM |
| AMOUNT: Up to 700 Scholarships of $1,000 each | |
| DETAILS: Open to seniors. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, work part-time an average of 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, parcipant in community service activities, demonstrate financial need, and plan to enroll in an accredited two or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school by the Fall of the application year, and be a U.S. resident. Apply online at www.bk.com/scholars. |
October 24 , 2007 |
U.S. SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS/WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST FOUNDATION |
| To CRC by 7:30 am | AMOUNT: 104 Students will receive a $5,000 college scholarship and a visit to Washington, D.C., March 1 to 8, 2008 |
DETAILS: Open to seniors and juniors now serving as duly elected officers in student government, student council, or as a class officer. The principal of SAHS will select one candidate for a state-wide competition. Students must submit the completed application, a transcript, standardized test data, a letter of support from the student's counselor, and two 500 word essays on designated topics in the application instructions. Students must submit the typed application and essays to the SAHS Career Resource Advisor (C-225) by Wednesday, October 24, to allow time for selection by the principal to meet the November 1 deadline. Information and application are available in the CRC or at http://www.eed.state.ak.us/forms/home.cfm. |
October 30, 2007 |
HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP |
| Received By | AMOUNT: Scholarships range from $1,000 to $20,000 totaling more than $8.5 million |
DETAILS: Open to high school seniors enrolled full time at an accredited secondary school in the U.S.; must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0; have engaged in community service activities at least in part after January 1 of this year; be a U.S. citizen; intend to pursue a bachelor's degree; and show critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred; if higher, an explanation must be provided). Detailed information and application can found at www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/
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October 31, 2007 |
BP SCHOLARSHIP PROCESS TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM |
| Received By | AMOUNT: Maximum funding level $12,000 |
DETAILS: Open to seniors. This scholarship is for students who are enrolling or currently enrolled in the Process Technology two-year degree program at the University of Alaska-Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Kenai. The scholarship is awarded to students who seek training for permanent employment in the industries that use and control mechanical, physical or chemical processes to produce a final product. Three different levels of funding are outlined in the instructions. Applicants must be an Alaska resident. Applicants must submit a completed application, a school career plan from an academic advisor, official transcript, three letters of recommendations, a one to two page essay describing why you want to participate in the program, and a detailed description of all technical training and past technical work experience. Information and application are available in the CRC. |
Oct. 31, 2007 |
PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD |
| Nomination Due Date
to CRC
7:30 am |
AMOUNT: $1,000, medallion, trip to Washington, D.C.; at the national level ten honorees will receive additional $5,000 and gold medallion and trophy. |
DETAILS: Open to any student who is in grades 5-12 as of October 31, 2007, in any state, the District of Columbia or Puerto Rico; has engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred at least in part after September 1, 2006; and completes an application and submits it to the Career Resource Advisor by October 31 for the final school decision to be made by a SAHS nomination committee, which will then submit the nominated student's application by November 7th. Applications are available at www.prudential.com/spirit. For more information and paper application forms, you may call 877-525-8491 toll-free.
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Oct. 31, 2007 |
COCA-COLA SCHOLARS PROGRAM 2007-2008 |
Received Before 12:00 Midnight |
AMOUNT: 250 Scholarships; $3 million is awarded annually (two-year and four-year scholarships) |
DETAILS: Open to seniors; must be a US citizen; current, full-time secondary school student; selection based on character, personal merit such as leadership in school, civic and other extracurricular activities, and background. You will need to have taken the SAT or the ACT to enter your score on the application. You can register online at http://www.coca-colascholars.org Bottom line, you must be a well-rounded individual with highly developed interests in your community. You will need the South Anchorage High School Code which is 020365 in order to complete the application.. |