SCHOLARSHIP
NEWSLETTER #10
∙ November
20, 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 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
college-specific scholarships, there is a blue binder in Mrs. Lombard’s office;
please feel free to look at it. Below are some 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 MANY OF
THE DEADLINES ARE QUICKLY APPROACHING
COLLEGE-SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Babson
College – Weissman Scholarship Program
Who is
Eligible: Students who have demonstrated academic excellence and intellectual
passion, leadership in activities, and a vision for how their goals can be
fulfilled at Babson
Award:
Four-year, full-tuition
scholarships
How to
Apply: See Mrs. Lombard if you wish to be nominated and go
to www.babson.edu/weissman
Deadline: Nominations and Weissman applications must be received by the regular
decision deadline of January 15
Boston
University - Trustee Scholarship
Who is
Eligible: Seniors who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership
ability, a positive contribution to their school and community, and a record of
volunteer service
Award:
Full tuition and mandatory fees
How to
Apply: See Mrs. Lombard if you wish to be nominated
Deadline: Nominations must be received by December 1
Boston
University – Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship
Who is
Eligible: Seniors who demonstrate strong math and science backgrounds with the
potential to thrive at BU’s College of Engineering
Award:
Full tuition and one semester of funding to participate in a research program with
a College of Engineering faculty member
How to
Apply: Submit the Common App and the BU supplement
together with an essay (go to www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/scholar_bell.html
for more information)
Deadline: Application must be submitted by December 1
Boston
University – Martin Luther King Scholarship
Who is
Eligible: Academically
gifted students with proven leadership abilities and a strong commitment to
social justice and community involvement
Award:
Full tuition
How to
Apply: See Mrs. Lombard if you wish to
be recommended and then submit the Common App and the BU supplement together
with an essay (for more information go to www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/scholar_mlk.html)
Deadline:
All materials must be submitted by
December 1
University
of Chicago – College Honor Scholarship/University Scholarships
Who is
Eligible: Applicants with
outstanding academic and extracurricular achievement, demonstrated leadership,
and commitment to their communities
Award:
Full tuition awards and partial
tuition awards renewable for four years
How to
Apply: Check the scholarship box
on the first page of the application for admission
Deadline:
January 2
College
of the Holy Cross – Henry Bean Presidential Scholarship
Who is Eligible: Students who will major in the Classics at Holy
Cross
Award: Four-year, full-tuition, merit-based scholarship
How to Apply: See Mrs. Lombard for
an application
Deadline: Applications must be received by January 15
Skidmore
College – Filene Music Scholarships
Who is
Eligible: Talented music students
interested in majoring in any academic area who meet the criteria for admission
to Skidmore
Award:
$10,000 per year for four years
How to
Apply: Register online at www.skidmore.edu/filenescholarship
and see Mrs. Lombard for more information
Deadline:
January 15
Skidmore
College – Porter Presidential Scholarships
Who is
Eligible: Students who are
interested in and demonstrate promise for study in science and/or mathematics
Award:
$10,000 per year for four years
How to
Apply: Respond to the Porter essay
question on the Skidmore Supplement; go to www.skidmore.edu/administration/financial_aid/porter_scholarship.htm
for more information
Deadline:
January 15
Vanderbilt
University – Cornelius Scholarship Program
Who is
Eligible: Students who combine
outstanding academic achievement with strong leadership and contributions
outside the classroom
Award:
Full tuition plus summer stipends
for study abroad, research, or service projects
How to
Apply: Submit the Vanderbilt
Scholarship Application along with the application for freshman admission (See
Mrs. Lombard for a copy of the scholarship application and more information)
Deadline:
January 3
Vanderbilt
University – Chancellor’s Scholarship Program
Who is
Eligible: Students with
outstanding academic records who have worked to build strong high school
communities by bridging gaps among economically, socially, and racially diverse
groups
Award:
Full tuition plus summer stipends
for study abroad, research, or service projects
How to
Apply: Submit the Vanderbilt
Scholarship Application along with the application for freshman admission (See
Mrs. Lombard for a copy of the scholarship application and more information)
Deadline:
January 3
Vanderbilt
University – Ingram Scholarship Program
Who is
Eligible: Students who have
demonstrated an exceptional commitment to community service
Award:
Full tuition plus summer stipends
for study abroad, research, or service projects
How to
Apply: Submit the Vanderbilt
Scholarship Application along with the application for freshman admission (See
Mrs. Lombard for a copy of the scholarship application and more information)
Deadline:
December 1
Washington
and Lee University – Johnson Scholarship Program
Who is
Eligible: Students with
exceptional academic and personal promise
Award:
The scholarship will support
recipients in their academic endeavors so they are able to graduate debt-free
How to
Apply: Submit your application for
admission along with a supplementary Johnson Scholarship application, which can
be found at admissions.wlu.edu/johnson_scholars
Deadline: December 15
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Ayn
Rand Institute Essay Contest
Who is
Eligible: Students interested in
writing an essay on Ayn Rand’s novel The Fountainhead
Award:
Top prize is $10,000; over $57,000
in prize money
How to
Apply: Go to
www.aynrand.org/contests
Deadline:
April 25
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 scholarships to 10 students
How to
Apply: Go to www.axa-achievement.com
Deadline:
December 15
Burger
King Scholars Program
Who is
Eligible: High school seniors who
are US residents with a 2.5 GPA, who demonstrate financial need, work
part-time, and are actively involved in community service activities
Award:
$1,000 awards to be used for
educational expenses
How to
Apply: Go to www.bk.com/scholars
Deadline:
February 15
Henry
David Thoreau Foundation
Who is
Eligible: Massachusetts residents
with strong academic qualifications and a demonstrated commitment to environmental
fields
Award:
Up to $30,000 for tuition use only
How to
Apply: See Mrs. Lombard for an
application or download the application from www.thoreauscholar.org
Deadline:
February 1
Massachusetts
AFL-CIO
Who is
Eligible: Seniors from Massachusetts
high schools who are interested in labor history
Award:
A variety of scholarships
How to
Apply: Students need to submit an
application and then take a labor history exam. See Mrs. Lombard for an
application and study guide or go to www.massaflcio.org/scholarship-program
Deadline:
The application deadline is December
21 and the exam is February 6
National
Commission for Cooperative Education’s Co-op Scholarship
Who is
Eligible: Students who apply to
and are accepted at one of the ten NCCE Partner Colleges and Universities
(Drexel, Northeastern, and Rochester Institute of Technology are a few – go to www.co-op.edu for a full list of participants)
Award:
185 merit co-op scholarships of
$6,000
How to
Apply: See Mrs. Lombard for an
application or complete an application online at www.co-op.edu
Deadline:
February 15
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
Stephen
Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund
Who is
Eligible: Residents of New England
or Mid-Atlantic states with financial need who display academic excellence, a
desire to make a meaningful contribution to society, good character, and a
strong work ethic
Award:
Renewable 4-year scholarships
How to
Apply: See Mrs. Lombard for more
information; the application and complete, detailed instructions will be posted
at www.phillips-scholarship.org by January 1
Deadline:
May 1