SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER #15

· February 26, 2008 ·

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.

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

St. John’s University Ozanam Scholars Program

Who is Eligible: Students with a strong academic record and a demonstrable history of meaningful service

Award: Up to $10,000 annually

How to Apply: See Mrs. Lombard for an application

Deadline: March 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

Big Sun Scholarship

Who is Eligible: Student athletes

Award: $500 scholarship

How to Apply: Go to www.bigsunathletics.com

Deadline: June 20

John Joseph Moakley Charitable Foundation Scholarships

Who is Eligible: Massachusetts residents with demonstrated financial need who desire to contribute to their community through public or charitable service

Award: Up to $5,000

How to Apply: See Mrs. Lombard for an application

Deadline: March 31

Massachusetts Flower Growers’ Association Scholarship

Who is Eligible: Applicant must be Massachusetts residents for at least one year and major in floriculture, horticulture or related agricultural sciences

Award: $1,000 annually

How to Apply: See Mrs. Lombard for an application

Deadline: May 15

Milton Junior Woman’s Club Scholarship

Who is Eligible: Residents of Milton (for at least the past two years) with strong academic achievement, extracurricular activities, leadership skills and community involvement

Award: Various scholarships

How to Apply: See Mrs. Lombard for an application

Deadline: April 28 (received by)

National Kidney Foundation Dottie Lourie Memorial Scholarship and Academic Award

Who is Eligible: Individuals whose lives have been directly impacted by Chronic Kidney Disease or a life saving organ transplant

Award: $1,000 scholarship

How to Apply: See Mrs. Lombard or visit http://www.kidneyhealth.org/scholarship.html for an application

Deadline: March 17

NAWIC Scholarship

Who is Eligible: Students who, as of September 2008, are enrolled as a degree candidate in construction management, architecture, civil, mechanical, structural, or electrical engineering

Award: Various scholarships

How to Apply: See Mrs. Lombard for an application

Deadline: March 1

Robert Byrd Honors Scholarship Program

Who is Eligible: Residents of Massachusetts (for at least one year prior to opening day of college) with demonstrated leadership in the school community and excellence in one or more extra-curricular activities; candidates must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.5 and be in the top 5% of the class

Award: $1,500 scholarship

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

Deadline: June 1

South Coastal Bank 2008 Education Exchange College Grant Program

Who is Eligible: Recipients will be selected based on scholastic achievement, character and leadership, essay responses, and financial need

Award: Four $5,000 grants and 30 $1,000 grants

How to Apply: Pick up an application at a South Coastal Bank branch or request an application by calling 781-681-7234

Deadline: March 15

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 are posted at www.phillips-scholarship.org

Deadline: May 1

The Humane Society of the United States Shaw-Worth Memorial Scholarship

Who is Eligible: Students who have made a meaningful contribution to animal protection over a significant period of time

Award: Tuition assistance of $2,000

How to Apply: See Mrs. Lombard for more information

Deadline: March 17

Wellesley Service League Annual Youth Service Award

Who is Eligible: Wellesley residents who have demonstrated unusual dedication and selflessness in a volunteer capacity

Award: $500 scholarship

How to Apply: See Mrs. Lombard for an application

Deadline: March 14

Yawkey Scholars Program

Who is Eligible: Students with financial need who have participated in a mentoring program and faced significant challenges; who plan to enroll in a four-year, private college or university located in Massachusetts; and who are residents of the following Massachusetts counties: Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk or Worcester

Award: Tuition assistance of $2,000

How to Apply: Go to www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/yawkey for detailed information and an application form

Deadline: April 15