SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER #1

· September 14, 2007 ·

There are two types of financial assistance for college. The first type is FINANCIAL AID, a combination of scholarships, loans, and work granted to you by your college if you demonstrate need for assistance. (Forms for need-based federal aid will be available in the College Office in December.)

The second type is MERIT SCHOLARSHIP, money given to you regardless of your financial need. Some merit scholarships are granted by foundations and can be used at any college. Many are granted by specific colleges to be used only at those colleges. Many target a specific type of student. Carefully read the descriptions below to be sure you qualify. If you are looking for a college-specific scholarships, there is a blue binder in Mrs. Lombard’s office; please feel free to look at it. Below are scholarships that could be used at most colleges.

In addition, many scholarships require nominations by the school. For those scholarships, we ask you to nominate yourselves to us. Once we know who is interested, we will select the school’s nominee(s).

We have more information about these scholarships than there is room to include in this newsletter. Please feel free to stop by the College Office with any questions.

··· PLEASE BE AWARE THAT BECAUSE SCHOOL STARTED LATER, ···

MANY OF THE DEADLINES ARE QUICKLY APPROACHING

COLLEGE-SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Boston College – Presidential Scholars

Who is Eligible: Students of outstanding talent and character who strive to become leaders

Award: 15 full-tuition scholarships renewable for 4 years based on academic merit

How to Apply: See Mrs. Lombard for more information or call 800-360-2522

Deadline: Candidates must apply by the Early Action deadline of November 1, 2007

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising– National Scholarship Competition

Who is Eligible: Students interested in fashion design, interior design, digital media, and graphic design

Award: One-year scholarship to attend FIDM

How to Apply: Go to http://windsor51.fidm.edu/

Deadline: Application must be submitted by April 30, 2008

New York University – Steinhardt School Future Educators Scholarship

Who is Eligible: Students who want to work with young people as teachers

Award: $1,000 to $15,000 annually to students who are offered admission to one of the teacher education curricula

How to Apply: See Mrs. Lombard if you wish to be nominated

Deadline: Nomination must be received by September 17, 2007

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship

Who is Eligible: Writers

Award: Full four-year financial support

How to Apply: Go to http://english.unc.edu/creative/tws

Deadline: Application must be submitted by November 2, 2007

Roanoke College – Roanoke College Scholars Program

Who is Eligible: Students with superior academic and leadership ability

Award: Varying financial scholarships

How to Apply: Go to www.roanoke.edu/scholars

Deadline: Application must be submitted by October 8, 2007

Washington University in St. Louis – William H. and Elizabeth G. Danforth Scholars

Who is Eligible: Exceptional students who have exhibited a capacity for service and leadership

Award: Full or partial tuition scholarships

How to Apply: See Mrs. Lombard if you wish to be nominated.

Deadline: Nomination must be received by October 15, 2007

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS

The AXA Achievement Scholarship

Who is Eligible: Students who demonstrate drive and who have respect for self, family, and community

Award: $10,000 national scholarships for 52 students; $15,000 additional scholarships to 10 students

How to Apply: Go to www.axa-achievement.com

Deadline: Application must be submitted by December 15, 2007

The New England Patriots “Write On” Scholarship

Who is Eligible: Students 13-18 years old who have an interest in writing about a Patriots game

Award: 36 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $20,000

How to Apply: See Mrs. Lombard for more information or go to www.totallypatriots.com

Deadline: Rolling throughout the season