2011-12 Scholarship/Award Opportunities:
ALASKA PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIP: Go to www.APS.alaska.gov to sign up for updates on the Alaska Performance Scholarship Program (also known as the Governor's Performance Scholarship). Proposed by the Parnell Administration and approved by the Alaska Legislature, the Alaska Performance Scholarship was created in 2010 as an invitation to excellence, extended to Alaska students and schools.
NOTE: A few "college specific" scholarships are listed below - you should always check with the schools you are applying to in order to find out what types of scholarships they offer and what their individual deadlines may be.
10/01/2011 MISS ALASKA AMERICA HIGH SCHOOL PAGEANT & COLLEGIATE PAGEANT: Various Scholarships. Open to High School girls between the ages of 15-18 & Collegiate girls between 18 and 26; state representative chosen based on interview, academic standing, application, evening gowna nd on stage fun wear; no swimsuit competition; they are looking for outgoing, well-rounded, fun individuals that will be a positive role model to others, competition is October 22 with interviews taking place October 21; See Ms. Young in C225 for more information/application.
10/05/2011 US SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM: Two Alaska High School students will receive a $5000 college scholarship and a visit to Washinton DC March 3-10, 2012. Open to High School juniors and seniors now serving as duly elected officers in student government, in a student council, or as a class officer; Principal selects ONE candidate for state-wide competition. See Ms. Young in C225 for selection requirements.
10/28/2011 BP PROCESS TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is available to students who intend to enroll in Fall 2012, or are currently enrolled at one of the three University of Alaska campuses that offer this degree program. $12,000 scholarship ($3,000 per semester for two years). www.alaskaprincipal.org/218610122121916337/site/default.asp.
10/30/2011 HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: This scholarship program provides financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Scholarships range in award value from $2,500 to $20,000. On-line application and more information at: www.horatioalger.org/scholarships.
10/31/2011 COCA-COLA SCHOLARS PROGRAM 2011-2012 (Two-Year and Four-Year Scholarships): $3 million is awarded annually to 250 students; regional scholarship is $10,000. High School Seniors: 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: www.coca-colascholars.org/page.aspx?pid=388.
11/01/2011 OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC. National High School Essay Contest. Contest is open to all College-bound, High School Seniors. The essay must be entitled: "The impact of social media on the advancement of social and economic issues in the United States and the world". The essay must be between 700 and 750 words in length. See Ms. Young in C225 for details and application.
11/01/2011 PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS: If you've made a difference through volunteering over the past year, you could win$1,000 and a fabulous trip to Washington, D.C., next May by applying for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award! Even more importantly, you could win recognition that might inspire other young people to follow your example. These prestigious awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals, have honored more than 90,000 middle and high school students at the local, state, and national level over the past 15 years solely for their volunteer work. SAHS can select two local Honorees for this prestigious award.
HOW: Complete the online application and submit it to Ms. Young in C225 by November 1, 2011. Our school Principal will select our local Honorees and submit the nominated student(s) application by the November 8 deadline.
Go to www.prudential.com/spirit. Once you have completed your on-line application, print it off and hand-deliver it to Ms. Young in the Career Resource Center (C225) by 7:30am November 1.
11/05/2011 AASP/BP PROCESS TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP/BP and ALASKA PRINCIPAL FOUNDATION: Up to five two-year scholarships valued at $12,000. This scholarship is available for a high school SENIOR who is intending to enroll or who is currently enrolled in the Process Technology two-year degree program offered at UAA, UAF or Kenai Peninsula College. Applications will be screened for completeness and interviews of the top candidates will be scheduled. The scholarship application form and other details about the scholarship can be found at: http://www.alaskaprincipal.org.
11/05/2011 THE FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS IN EDUCATION (FIRE): Open to all college bound seniors. "Freedom in Academia" student essay contest. First place $5,000 scholarship; second place $2,500 scholarshps and five Runners Up will receive a $1,000 college scholarship each. Rules, regulations and instructions are posted at: www.thefire.org/contests.
11/09/2011 NASA INSPIRE ONLINE LEARNING COMMUNITY: Attention 9-12th grade students. This is a great opportunity for a high school student to earn a summer internship at one of NASA's facilities. Application period is between 10/26 and due Wednesday, 11/9 at 12 noon CT. URL address for the student registration page is https://inspire.okstate.edu/index.cfm?liftoff=login.LoginForm. Visit the NASA Education Website for INSPIRE to learn more about this exciting program.
11/15/2011 FORREST JONES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: A scholarship in the amount of $3,000 will be awarded in March 2012. Applicant must be enrolled in or applying to one of the following (in an aviation field), or a high school senior applying to: accredited college or university; licensed flight school or certified A & P program. For more information/application - Career Resource Center, C225.
11/22/2011 ACLU OF ALASKA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Joan Hamilton Memorial Scholarship will award up to $2,500 per academic year to fund college, graduate, and vocational studies with renewal awards available upon application. Applications may be submitted by high school seniors or college or vocational students who wish to pursue a career related to the law, become advocates of Alaska Native rights, and defend the constitutional rights and civil liberties of the peoples of rural Alaska. For complete application packet see Ms. Young in C225.
12/01/2011 AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP: $10,000 scholarships to 52 students, one in each state, DC and Puerto Rico; $15,000 additional scholarship to 10 national recipients. Open to high school Seniors who have demonstrated a drive to succeed through their accomplishments in high school. You should be well rounded, determined to do your personal best and have demonstrated achievement at a job, sport or extracurricular activity. For more information and to apply on line go to: www.axa-achievement.com.
12/01/2011 VIOLET RICHARDSON SOROPTIMIST AWARD: The Violet Richardson Soroptimist Award is for young women between the ages of 14 and 17 who volunteer in their community or school. Volunteer actions that benefit women or girls are of particular interest. The Award program begins at the local Soroptimist club level, where the type of award varies. Club level winners then become eligible for one of 28 $1000 awards. In addition, $1,000 will be contributed in honor of these winners to their volunteer organizations. One finalist will be chosen from among the 28 winners for an additional award, including a contribution of $2,500 to the finalists volunteer organization. See Ms. Young in C225 for application (you will need to provide an e-mail address).
12/16/2011 DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMAN (formerly Alaska Junior Miss): In 2012 DYW hopes to give 11 cash awards totaling $7000 in various categories. Must be a female graduating high school in 2012 planning college with a good academic record (min 2.8 GPA), good health, talent performance ability. Free sign up at www.ajm.org. Contact Robert McClory at Robert.McClory@kgbsd.org or (907)225-9815 x211. Information also available in the Career Resource Center, C225.
12/31/2011 BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU STUDENTS OF INTEGRITY SCHOLARSHIP: The Students of Integrity Scholarship offered by BBB Foundation, is designed to support students who recognize the importance of ethical and responsible marketplace practices. A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded by BBB Foundation to one student in each state of Western Washington, Oregon and Alaska. GPA of 3.5 or higher, essay, letter of recommendation and form required. For more information and application go to www.alaska.bbb.org/scholarship.
12/31/2011 ALASKA TRIATHLON CLUB SCHOLARSHIP: One $500 scholarship will be awarded to each, one male and one female. At least two years documented involvement with triatholon prior to application deadline, including participation in at least 4 triatholons, Juniro or Senior in high school or currently attending college and no older than 20 years of age by December 31 of the year of the application. Applicant must be an Alaskan resident and a current member in good standing of the ATC for at least one calendar year prior to the application deadline. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Application, essay, transcript and letters of recommendation required. See Ms. Young in C225 for application packet.
01/10/2012 THE BURGER KING SCHOLARS PROGRAM: Win a $50,000, $25,000, or $1,000 scholarship. High School SENIOR; maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher; work part-time (doesn't have to be at a Burger King facility) an average of 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (unless individual circumstances prevent employment); demonstrate participation in community service and/or co-curricular activities; demonstrate financial need; plan to enroll in a two or four-year school no later than the fall of the application year; can be used for college or vocational/technical school; to obtain information about eligibility criteria, please visit www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_scholarship_eligibility.html.
01/11/2012 GATES MILLENIUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM: Funded by Bill & Melinda Gates. Millions of dollars of scholarship funds a year to over 20,000 MINORITY students. You are eligible to be considered if you are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander, American or Hispanic American; are a citizen or legal/national/permanent resident of the US; have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 (un-weighted) scale; will enter an accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking freshman in the fall of 2011; has significant financial need (i.e. meets the federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria); and has demonstrated leadership commitment through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities that reflect leadership abilities. Complete information and nomination packet available at www.gmsp.org. Very labor intensive scholarship - start EARLY!!
01/12/2012 CONGRESS-BUNDESTAG VOCATIONAL YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP EXCHANGE PROGRAM TO GERMANY: Students must meet the following requirements: grade point average of 3.0 or above, Sophomore, Junior or Senior class standing upon application; at least 15 (and no more than18) years by departure; U.S. citizenship or permanent residency; prior German language skills are not required; application available at: http://www.USAGermanyScholarship.org/.
01/13/2012 NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY GREATER NORTHWEST CHAPTER
AMOUNT: Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 DETAILS: Open to students who plan to attend an accredited postsecondary school the fall of 2012; must have MS or have a parent living with MS; live in the geographical area of Washington, Montana or Alaska; complete online application, prepare a personal statement on how MS has impacted your life; for application go to www.MSnorthwest.org, on the left click on Programs & Services and then For Family & Friends.
01/15/2012 MENSA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS: AMOUNT: scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $300. High school SENIOR, college level or college graduate; need not be a member of Mensa nor qualified for Mensa membership; consideration is not given to grades, academic program or financial need; complete an essay of fewer than 550 word describing your career, vocational, or academic goals; for an entry form with essay rules, go to http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships to download an entry form for your area by zip code.
01/20/2012 MARY & LUCIAN CASSETTA MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION: $1,000 Scholarship. The Anchorage Symphony Orchestra extends an invitation to south central area high school music students to participate in the annual Mary and Lucian Cassetta Music Scholarship Competition. This year's competition will be held on Thursday, February 2, beginning in the late afternoon at the Sydney Laurence Theatre of the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. The competition is open to high school SENIORS who display talent, dedication to music and a serious commitment to an advanced study program in a recognized music school or music camp. Competition is open to both instrumentalists and vocalists. Competition applicants must provide the following: completed application, a recommendation from the individual's music instructor on the degree of the student's commitment submitted separately to the scholarship comittee. All application must be postmarked or e-mailed by January 20, 2012. See Ms. Young in C225 for application packet.
01/24/2012 ALASKA ENGINEERING EDUCATION FOUNDATION: One $2000 AEEF Scholarship from all state-wide applicants; one $1500 ASPE Scholarship from all state-wide applicants; one or more ASPE Regional Engineering Week scholarships that vary in quantity and amount based on fundraising efforts in each of the three state regions: Anchorage, Juneau, and Fairbanks. At a minimum, one $500 scholarships will be awarded in each region. To apply go to www.nspe.org/Students/Resources/index.html.
02/01/2012 NORTH TO THE FUTURE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S (BPW) LOCAL ORGANIZATION: NTTF will award a $1,000 scholarship renewable over a four year period to a selected applicant. Students must have a 2.5 or better GPA and a scholarship portfolio (or required items in a folder) must be submitted with the application. For application and requirements see Ms. Young in C225.
02/08/2012 KFC COLONEL'S SCHOLARSHIP: Provides funding for Tuition, fees, book, room and board. Awards can be up to $5,000 per year. Eligibility: High School graduate between 12/1/11 and 8/31/12; earn a minimum GPA of 2.75; Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public, in-state college or university in the fall of 2012; be a US citizen or permanent resident; demonstrate financial need. Application is online at www.kfcscholars.org/scholarships/.
02/15/2012 BEST BUY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: For students in grades 9-12. 1200 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded. Students need solid grades plus community service. Apply online at www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com or www.at15.com.
02/15/2012 NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: AMOUNT: 155 Merit scholarships each $6,000, renewable. DETAILS: High school SENIORs and transfer students who are planning to participate in college cooperative education. Schools participating in the program: Drexel University, Johnson & Wales University, Kettering University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and the University of Toledo. Must have a GPA of 3.5 or better; complete the application and one-page essay. The National Commission encourages minority and female students as well as students interested in Science-Math-Engineering-Technology to apply for a merit co-op scholarship; Contact the National Commission for Cooperative Education at ncce@neu.edu or 617-373-3406 or visit their website at www.co-op.edu for an application.
02/15/2012 UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE SCHOLARSHIPS: Search the following web-site: http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships/.02/15/2012 UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS PRIVATELY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS: Open to incoming freshmen (seniors in High School). You must apply for admission to be considered for the scholarships. Students should send the completed admissions application (with the scholarship supplement form) to the Office of Admissions at UAF. This is NOT the same application as the Foundation Scholarships; you should apply to both. Application available at http://www.uaf.edu/scholarships.
02/15/2012 UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FOUNDATION STATEWIDE (UA SOUTHEAST, UAA, UAF): Students can apply for all Foundation Statewide Scholarships, those available to incoming Freshmen at any University of Alaska campus, with a single application; incoming freshment, continuing students and transfer students can apply; you can apply for up to 4 different scholarship listed in the paperwork. Application available at http://www.alaska.edu/foundation/scholarships/listing. You must apply to the University of Alaska universities to use any of their scholarships. To see a list of scholarships go to http://www.alaska.edu/foundation/donor_relations/scholarships/scholarship-list.
02/17/2012 GE-REAGAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Exceptional student leaders are invited to apply for the 2012 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program. In honor of the legacy and character of President Ronald Reagan, this program annually rewards up to 20 college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with $10,000 renewable scholarships (up to $40,000 per recipient). Applications, additional information, and eligibility requirements can be found online at: www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships. Note: this scholarship requires a nomination, a recommendation and academic verification. Students are encouraged to read through all the requirements before starting the process.
02/22/2012 SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS GREATLAND SECTION SCHOLARSHIP: One $1,500 and one $1,000 scholarship to female high school seniors in Alaska, who are planning to pursue a degree in engineering. Applicant must be a young woman who is a high school senior in Alaska and intends on enrolling in an ABET-accredited engineering program at a four-year college or university. For more information go to www.swealaska.org, OR see Ms. Young in C225.
02/23/2012 - 2012 KCC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP: This $1,000 scholarship is funded by the KCC Student Activities. This award was established to assist and encourage worthy students in pursuing post-secondary vocational education skills either in a trade school, apprenticeship, or in college. Student must have successfully completed one semester at the King Career Center, be currently enrolled in a second semester or must have completed two semesters at the King Career Center and be graduating in January or May of the current year 2012. Student must have at least a B in KCC courses and a good attendance record. Student's career plan must be in a vocational/technical/or college field area relating to courses offered at the KCC. Scholarship Portfolio required. For all requirements and application see Ms. Young in C225 or Liz Lake at KCC.
02/23/2012 ANCHORAGE INTERNATIONAL ROTARY CLUB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND 2012 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP: This award has been established to assist and encourage worthy students in pursuing post-secondary vocational education skills either in a trade school, apprenticeship, or in college. Student must have successfully completed one semester at the King Career Center, be currently enrolled in a second semester or must have completed two semesters at the King Career Center and must be graduating during the current year in May, early graduates are not eligible. Student must have at least B greades in KCC courses. Student's career plan must be in a vacational/technical area relating to courses offered at KCC. Preference will be given to students who have successful work experience or on-the-job training in an area related to KCC courses. For application and all eligibility requirements see Ms. Young in C225 or Liz Lake at KCC.
02/27/2012 DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. Alaska Alumnae Chapter Scholarship for 2012 Minority High School Graduating Seniors: Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, personal essay, honors and activities, letters of recommendation and financial need. The award will not exceed $1,000. Must be a 2012 ASD minority high school graduating senior, possess a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and plan to enroll in a postsecondary school/college/university for the 2012-2013 academic year. Required: Application (see Ms. Young in C225 for application); Official Transcript; three letters of recommendation; essay of at least 300 words, but not to exceed 400 words; current photo 2 x 3 inches.
02/27/2012 ELMENDORF OFFICERS' SPOUSES' ORGANIZATION: The Elmendorf OSO scholarship program is open to all graduating high school seniors who are the son or daughter of an active duty or retired active duty member. The active duty military member and/or family must live in the Anchorage area. The Anchorage area is considered to be from Wasilla/Palmer to Girdwood. This includes students whose parents are divorced. A student living with a parent who has married a military member, who provides support, even if not adopted by the service member, is also eligible. Applicants must have a current military ID card, must be a US citizen and have at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA. Rank is not a consideration.
Selection of recipients is based upon scholarship, leadership and citizenship. Our goal is to choose students who are recognized as well-rounded individuals. Scholarship criteria includes GPA, SAT/ACT score, difficulty and variety of classes, as well as Honors and Advanced placement classes. Activities in and out of school will be taken into consideration, such as offices held, honors, awards, work experience, etc.
While need is not considered in the selection process, a recipient may not also accept a four year full tuition scholarship or an appointment to a service academy. This will forfeit the scholarship and it will be awarded to a selected alternate. Go to www.elmendorfoso.com/scholarships.htm for application.
02/29/2012 FORT RICHARDSON SPOUSES CLUB SCHOLARSHIP: Eligible applicants must attend high school within the ASD, attend high school within the Mat-Su School District, attend an accredited home-school program, or attend any accredited college AND possess a valid military identification card. See Ms. Young in C225 for a full list of eligibility requirements and application.
02/29/2012 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF DRILLING ENGINEERS: Scholarship awarded by the American Association of Drilling Engineers is contingent upon the recipient being officially registered at an Alaskan high school and planning to enroll in a curriculum leading to an undergraduate degree in petroleum engineering or related engineering discipline. Applicant must be a graduating senior at an Alaskan high school or home school and intend to enroll at the University of Alaska, Anchorage, Fairbanks or Southeast branch. See Ms. Young in C225 for application/instructions.
03/01/2012 SIMON YOUTH FOUNDATION COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP: Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of financial need, academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, and an outside appraisal. Unusual personal or family circumstances will also be considered in the selection process. Financial need of up to $1,400 as calculated by Scholarship Management Services must be demonstrated for the student to receive an award. Applicants must attach a copy of page one (1) of the parents’ tax return Form 1040.
Eligibility Criteria: High school seniors attending school and living in proximity of a Simon Property Mall or Community Center.
Planning to enroll no later than fall 2012 in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school. Employees or family members of employees of Simon Property Group and affiliated partners are not eligible for this program.
The recipients will be selected to represent a cross section of Simon Property Malls geographically. Recipients should reside within 50 miles of a Simon Mall®. The 5th Avenue Mall in Anchorage is a Simon Mall. Go to www.syf.org for application.
03/01/2012 GILLAM FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: The Gillam Foundation provides a 1-year scholarship to graduating Alaskan high school seniors to be used in their first year of study at a 4-year college or university. Awards of up to $10,000 have been granted. To be eligible, applicants must be graduating from high school in the current academic year, a State of Alaska resident, and accepted to enroll full-time in a 4-year college or university during the first fall semester immediately following their high school graduation. Applicants should intend to pursue coursework in a global commerce field including, but not limited to: business administration, economics, accounting, finance, management, marketing, communications, human resources, computer science, mathematics, securities trading and research, portfolio management, or another technical area. Applicants must have a high school GPA of 2.75 or greater. Scholastic achievement, financial need, and entreprerneurial skill, and a passion for global commerce are all important considerations.The committee will be looking for those enterprising students with a creative business idea, not the best GPA. See Ms. Young in C225 for more information. Access the application at www.GillamFoundation.org.
03/01/2012 ENGINEERGIRL! ESSAY CONTEST: AMOUNT: First Place - $500; Second Place - $250; Third Place - $100. Open to girls and boys in grades 3-12; write about the role of engineering in providing safe and nutritious food; details and rules can be found at http://www.engineergirl.org/CMS/contest/food2012.aspx
03/12/2012 SOCIETY OF PETROLEUM ENGINEERS ALASKA SECTION: Four Scholarships offered to students who will be entering college during the Fall 2012 semester and pursuing a degree in engineering (including petroleum, chemical, mechanical, environmental or civil engineering): one 1-year $4000 scholarship to a student entering UAF or UAA and pursuing a degree in Engineering; one 1-year $4000 scholarship to a student who is a dependent of an Alaska Section SPE Member and pursuing a degree in Engineering; one 1-year $4000 scholarship to a student entering any accredited US college or university and pursuing a degree in Engineering; one 4-year $5000/year scholarship to a student enrolled as a Petroleum Engineering major at an accredited US college or university. Go to http://alaska.spe.org for applications or see Ms. Young in C225.
03/02/2012 ZONTA CLUB OF ANCHORAGE: Cash award of $500. Local winners are then eligible to receive an award at the District Level. Award is open to young women who are 16-20 years old at the time of application. Student must have experience in local or student government. Applicants must be pre-university of pre-college students. Winner will go on to compete at the Zonta District level and may be awarded additional monies. Applications can be found at www.zonta.org.
03/05/2012 THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS SCHOLARSHIP: Through the Looking Glass and its National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families are pleased to announce new scholarships specifically for high school seniors and college students who have parents with disabilities. To be eligible, a student must be a high school graduate (or graduating senior) by summer 2012, planning to attend college in Fall 2012 and have at least one parent with a disability. Ten separate $1,000 awards will be given out in Fall 2012. All materials must be mailed and postmarked by March 5, 2012. www.lookingglass.org.
03/12/2012 DENALI ALASKAN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP: Five $2,000 scholarships. Applicant must be a high school senior, Alaska resident and primary member of Denali Alaskan. The Scholarship must be used for attending a licensed/certified post-high school program. Applicants must have a minimum of 2.25 GPA and be enrolled as a full-time student. See Ms. Young in C225 for application and information.
03/15/2012 P.E.O. CHAPTER P MARION T. DAVNIE SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 scholarship awarded to a female high school graduate or equivalent who intends to further her education as a full-time or part-time (min. enrollment 6 hours) student at a two or four year College. Must be a U.S. citizen with a minimum GPA of 3.0. See Ms. Young in C225 for an application packet.
03/15/2012 ASIAN ALASKAN CULTURAL CENTER: $300-$500 scholarship for a student of Japanese descent. Application packets are available in the Career Resource Center, C225.
03/19/2012 ANCHORAGE RUNNING CLUB SCHOLARSHIP: Minimum of four $1500 scholarships offered. Minimum qualifications include attendance at any ASD High School, at least a two year involvement with running during high school, either in track and field or cross country running. In addition the committee pays attendtion to the student's degree of community involvement, commitment to a healthy lifestyle, and academic potential. Not necessarily looking for the best or fastest runners; what they look for is evidence of the student's enthusiasm for running. Financial need also considered. Application form and instructions can be found at www.anchoragerunningclub.org/scholarships.html. Questions can be directed to Bonnie Swanson at bbswanson@gmail.com or 351-4219.
03/23/2012 ALASKA ASSOCIATION FOR BILINGUAL EDUCATION: AKABE will award one $1,000 scholarship to an Alaskan high school senior in order to continue his or her education. Criteria: Alaskan residency, high school senior status in the 2011-12 school year; strong bilingual/bicultural background; scholastic promise, character, leadership, financial need as determined by application and reference. Applications can be found at the Career Resource Center, C225.
03/27/2012 FOUR VALLEYS COMMUNITY SCHOOL/GIRDWOOD TURNAGAIN ARM LIONS CLUB COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP: Two scholarships will be available in the amount of $750 each for 20121. Applicant must be a full time resident of the Four Valleys area; be a graduating senior; demonstrate prior involvement in community service activities; be enrolled full time in a post-high school institution within six months of graduation and be a U.S. citizen. The focus is community service. See Ms. Young in the Career Resource Center, C225, for application details.
03/30/2012 JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION: Provides scholarships of up to $7,500 annually to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice. Eligibility: be a graduating, minority senior; plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the U.S.; Show leadership potential; demonstrate a dedication to community service; present evidence of financial need; be a U.S. citizen; a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 22; and not possess a degree from a 2 or 4 year college when applying for the scholarship. Applications accepted on-line only: www.jackierobinson.org/apply/application.php.
03/30/2012 TOTEM DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP: Open to dependents of TOTEM Association of Education Support Personnel members. $1,000 scholarships. Selection based on academic record; character; financial need and recommendations. See Ms. Young in C225 for application.
03/31/2012 THE LINKS, INCORPORATED ANCHORAGE CHAPTER: One-time scholarships ranging from $500-$1000 will be awarded in the spring of 2012. Eligibility: 2.5 GPA; currently enrolled or plans to enroll in the following year as a full-time student in a four-year program at an accredited college or university; active participation in school, community and church activities. Personal essay, two personal letters of recommendation; photograph; official transcript and completed application form are required. See Ms. Young in C225 for application instructions/packet.
04/01/2012 ALASKA BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION Linda Simmons Memorial Scholarship: $2,000. Candidates must be pursuing Radio and/or Television Broadcasting or Broadcast Engineering as a major course of study. Applications from candidates pursuing major studies in Journalism, Public relations or Advertising will be considered in the event there are no qualified candidates with Broadcast Communications or Broadcast Engineering Majors. See Ms. Young in C225 for application form and/or more information.
04/02/2012 CREDIT UNION 1 BILL COUNTRYMAN SCHOLARSHIP: Credit Union 1 will be offering scholarships totaling up to $25,000 in the following categories: student presently enrolled in college; senior high school student applying for college entrance; junior high or high school student through 11th grade applying for Johns Hopkins CTY Program. Student or parent must be a member of Credit Union 1 for at least one year or more as of April 2, 2012. Student must show financial need; have good academic record; record of community involvement; extra-curricular activities and must state future plans/goals. Applications can be picked up in the Career Resource Center, C225.
04/02/2012 EXXONMOBIL BERNARD HARRIS MATH AND SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP: Four scholarships for two boys and two girls, with a value of $5,000 each, will be awarded in june 2012 to two African American and two Hispanic students currently completing their senior year of high school. Scholarships are for underrepresented students pursuing careers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Application, Official high school transcript, photograph of yourself, college acceptance letters, three letters of recommendation and two one-page essays required. Applications available in C225.
04/06/2012 ALASKA NATIVE MEDICAL CENTER AUXILIARY: Sscholarships of up to $1,000 each to selected Native students graduating from high school in 2012. To be considered for one of these awards the student must be a Native American eligible for services at the Alaska Native Medical Center and attend a four year academic institution or an accredited vocational school on a full time basis. Applicants will be judged on leadership abilities; academic potential and achievement; financial need; participation in native culture groups and activities. A scholarship portfolio is required. See Ms. Young in C225 for application and information.
04/13/2012 AEA DANIEL EPPS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: For students pursuing the field of music. $2500 non-renewable scholarship. Eligibility: senior to be graduated during the current year, and who has attended Anchorage public schools for at least the last three years; planning a career in music, with special consideration to, but not limited to, students preparing for the teaching music. United States Citizen. Demonstration of need. Minimum overall high school grade point average of 3.0; serious intention of completing a degree in an accredited college or university with a focus on music. Applicants are to submit a folder utilizing the scholarship Folder Guidelines of the ASD. Complete application specifics available in C225.
04/13/2012 AEA PEARL SHOCKLEY SCHOLARSHIP: For students pursuing the field of communication. $2500 non-renewable scholarship. Eligibility: senior to be graduated during the current year, and who has attended Anchorage public schools for at least the last three years; planning a career in some phase of communication, e.g., public speaking, journalism, fictional or non-fiction writing, television, radio, public relations, advertising. United States Citizen. Demonstration of need. Minimum overall high school grade point average of 3.0; serious intention of completing a degree in an accredited college or university with a focus on music. Applicants are to submit a folder utilizing the scholarship Folder Guidelines of the ASD. Complete application specifics available in C225.
04/13/2012 AEA SELMA WEISE SCHOLARSHIP: For students pursuing the field of Education. $2500 non-renewable scholarship. Eligibility: senior to be graduated during the current year, and who has attended Anchorage public schools for at least the last three years; planning a career in Education, with special consideration to, but not limited to, students preparing for the teaching of elementary grades or special education, or elementary school counseling. United States Citizen. Demonstration of need. Minimum overall high school grade point average of 3.0; serious intention of completing a degree in an accredited college or university with a focus on music. Applicants are to submit a folder utilizing the scholarship Folder Guidelines of the ASD. Complete application specifics available in C225.
05/01/2012 NORDSTROM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Attention juniors. The Nordstrom Scholarship Program will award $10,000 scholarships to 80 outstanding high school students and help them achieve their dreams of going to college.
06/30/2012 MAHARLIKA, INC. SCHOLARSHIP OF EXCELLENCE: $1,000 to $2,500 scholarship. To be eligible students must be a graduating high school senior; Filipino ancestry; Cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or higher; legal resident of the State of Alaska for at least one year prior to application; have demonstrated commitment to community service. See Ms. Young in C225 for application packet.
Various Deadlines:
ALASKA PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIP (also known as the Governor's Performance Scholarship): For High School seniors graduating in Alaska and staying in Alaska for their post-secondary education. Go to www.APS.alaska.gov for complete information.
THE AMERICAN LEGION: The American Legion offers a number of scholarships and other resources to assist young people in their pursuit of higher education. Each year, the Legion facilitates the awarding of millions of dollars in scholarships to high school students. There are opportunities for everyone, including kin of wartime veterans, Eagle Scout awards and participants in Legion programs. The Legion also publishes a valuable resource in “Need a Lift?” – a comprehensive guide to seeking and obtaining scholarships. www.legion.org/needalift/.
CIRI FOUNDATION/COOK INLET: Amount and deadlines varies. Alaska Native enrollees to Cook Inlet Region, their descendants and spouses: Ninilchik enrollees, descendants and sponsors: Kenai Native Association and Tyonek native Corporation. Complete information about scholarships can be found at: www.thecirifoundation.org/.
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP & EXTERNSHIP PROGRAMS: Visit www.scholarship.ihs.gov for specific funding information or, for Externship opportunities visit www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/CareerCenter/Vacancy, search "Student Extern" and "Anchorage" for Externship opportunities.
The American Indian College Fund: The American Indian College Fund provides scholarship support to each tribal college. We also administer several scholarship programs offered to American Indian students attending tribal colleges and state and private universities. Go to http://www.collegefund.org/scholarships/main.html for more information.
The SallieMae Fund Scholarships: Go to http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/sections/apply.html to learn more about The First in My Family Scholarship Program for Hispanci-American students who are the first in their family to attend college and have financial need, or The Unmet Need Scholarship open to families with a combined income of $30,000 or less.
United Negro College Fund : Go to http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarship.asp for a list of scholarships offered through UNCF.
American Indian Graduate Center: The oldest and largest National provider of Graduate Scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native Students. Each year, the AIGC and AIGCS programs provide over $8,000,000 in financial aid to over 1,000 American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate and graduate students. Visit www.aigcs.org for a complete listing of scholarship opportunities available.
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund: HSF provides the Latino community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country. HSF scholarship opportunities are available to graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll in college, community college students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university, currently enrolled college students, and graduate and professional students. Students must be of Hispanic heritage, be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA. For more details about HSF and to apply online, please visit the HSF web site at www.hsf.net.
YFU USA EXCHANGE PROGRAM: Win a scholarship to become an exchange student: various deadlines and locations. For more information go to www. yfu-usa.org.
THE CHRISTIAN CONNECTOR: The Christian Connector provides a free Christian college information service as well as a $2,500 Christian college scholarship drawing. Students can simply log onto www.christianconnector.com to request information and automatically be entered in the $2,500 scholarship drawing.
MeritAid is the first comprehensive Web site dedicated to helping students with the college search by matching them to merit-based scholarships from colleges across the country. $11 billion in merit scholarships from colleges just waiting to be awarded. Merit aid is awarded to students with a broad range of GPAs. There are merit aid scholarships for students based on their interests, their intended majors, leadership and communitiy service. Got to www.meritaid.com.
SimpleTuition. SimpleTuition supplies Guidance Counseling Departments and students wtih free brochures about student loan options. Find 100+ articles on paying for college. Learn from TuitionTales - a discussion forum for parents by parents of college students wtih tips and lessons learned about paying for college. www.SimpleTuition.com/resource.
MY COLLEGE QUICKSTART is a personalized online college and career planning kit available free of charge to all students who take the PSAT/NMSQT. Powered by students' test performance, My College QuickStart provides the ability to review their PSAT; prepare for the SAT with a plan generated by their PSAT results; explore a personalized list of colleges to consider; use MyRoad to take a personality test and discover majors and careers that fit their interests. Visit www.collegeboard.com/quickstart to learn more.
Smartstudent Guide to Financial Aid A free, public service information site which covers all aspects of financing college. www.finaid.org.
TEL - Teacher Education Loan Program. The Alaska Legislature established the Teacher Education Loan (TEL) to address the shortage of teachers in rural Alaska. The TEL provides low-cost education loans to Alaskans enrolled in bachelor's degree programs in elementary or secondary education or in teacher certification programs nationwide. For more information on the TEL program visit www.AKadvantage.alaska.gov.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MILITARY CHILDREN: Dependent, unmarried children of active-duty service members, reservists, guardsmen, retirees, or survivors of service members who died on active duty or while receiving military retired pay, may apply for a scholarship. Eligibility is determined using the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System database. Applicants should ensure they, as well as their sponsor, are enrolled in the DEERS database and have a current military ID card. Go to www.militaryscholar.org for more details. Scholarship applications will be available on-line beginning December, 2011.
ELMENDORF OFFICERS' SPOUSES' ORGANIZATION: Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, current military ID card. Go to www.elemendorfoso.com for more information. (Applications available in the Spring).
FORT RICHARDSON SPOUSES CLUB: Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to deserving applicants to further their education at an accredited undergraduate institution. Applicants must attend high school within the Anchorage School District, within the Mat-Su School District, an accredited home-school program, or attend any accredited college. Applicants must also be a family member possessing a valid military identification card. For more details go to the CRC. Applications available in March.
MILITARY CHILDREN'S SCHOLARSHIPS: Go to www.militaryhandbooks.com to access the Military Children's Scholarship Handbook.
Air Force ROTC Scholarships: The Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Program provides 3- and 4-year scholarships in three different types to high school seniors. The application process is the same for each type.
· Type 1 – pays full college tuition, most fees and $900 per year for books. Approximately 5 percent of our 4-year scholarship winners will be offered a Type-1 scholarship (mostly in technical fields).
· Type 2 – pays college tuition and most fees up to $15,000 and pays $900 per year for books. Approximately 20 percent of our 4-year scholarship winners will be offered a Type-2 scholarship (mostly in technical fields). If a student attends an institution where the tuition exceeds $15,000 per year, then he/she pays the difference. All 3-year scholarships are Type 2.
· Type 7 – pays full college tuition, fees and $900 per year for books, but the student MUST attend a college/university where the tuition is less than $9,000 per year, OR a public college/university in which the student qualifies for the in-state tuition rate.
If a student receives a Type-7 offer but wishes to attend a college/university where they do not qualify under the guidelines above, the student can convert the 4-Year Type-7 scholarship to a 3-Year Type-2 scholarship. You cannot activate a Type-7 scholarship at a non-qualifying school and pay the difference.
Living Expenses
Upon activation, all scholarship cadets receive a nontaxable monthly allowance (stipend) during the academic year. Currently, the monthly stipend is $300 for freshmen, $350 for sophomores, $450 for juniors and $500 for seniors.
Other Details
All 4-year scholarships activate in the fall of your freshman year. All 3-year scholarships activate in the fall of your sophomore year. All 3-year scholarship designees must complete AFROTC training during their freshman year in order to retain eligibility to activate their scholarships at the start of their sophomore year.
Travel Expenses
All high school scholarship winners are authorized travel pay from your home to your Air Force ROTC detachment. You will receive reimbursement approximately 30 days after the start of school. The following items will be needed to complete an application:
· Social Security Number
· Information on officer training programs (if applicable)
· Information on any arrests you may have had (if applicable)
· Password choice – you will have the ability to save your application and complete it at a later date. Be sure to remember your
password.
This application is for students who will begin college in the fall of 2009. To be eligible you must be either graduating from High School in spring of 2009 or have already graduated from High School and have never been a full time college student. NOTE: For High School seniors that are graduating in 2008 and are planning on attending college full time after graduation from High School, please contact the AFROTC Detachment at the college you plan to attend or email AFROTC for more scholarship opportunities. This application is not for use by active-duty members of the military.
COSTCO SCHOLARSHIP: The Costco Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to highly qualified underrepresented minority students who wish to attend Seattle University or the University of Washington. Students are considered for the Costco Scholarship as part of the normal financial aid process at each of these two universities. To learn more about the
specific application procedures for the Costco Scholarship Fund, please contact: Seattle University Office of Student Financial Services, University Services Building, 900 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122-4340. For specific questions regarding the Costco Scholarship Fund at Seattle University, you may email financialservices@seattleu.edu or call 206-296-2000 and select option 2.
Illustrators of the Future Contest : Award varies $500-$5000. Website http://www.writersofthefuture.com.
The Illustrators of the Future Contest is open to artists from all nations. One entry is considered three black and white works illustrating a science fiction or fantasy story with no recurring theme. Your entry may not have been previously published. There are four quarterly deadlines each year (September 30, December 31, March 31 and June 30). You may send an entry at anytime, however you can only have one entry per quarter; your entry will be entered in the current quarter. Send photocopies only. Individual artists retain copyrights. Three prizes per quarter of $500 each and a yearly grand prize of $4000 are offered. Applicable Majors: Science Fiction, Fantasy Art.
