SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER #16
á March 11, 2008 á
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.
LombardÕs 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 schoolÕs 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. JohnÕs 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
ASHRAE Future Engineers Scholarship
Who is Eligible: Massachusetts residents or students attending a college in
Massachusetts who will be pursuing an engineering education
Award: 14
$2,000 scholarships
How to Apply: Go to http://ashraeboston.org/scholarship-info.html
Deadline: May 30
Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contest
Who is Eligible: Students interested in writing an essay on Ayn RandÕs 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
Easton Lions Club
Who is Eligible: Easton, MA residents who plan to attend a higher learning
institution next year
Award: Four
$1,000 scholarships
How to Apply: See Mrs. Lombard for an application
Deadline: April 7 (received by)
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 GrowersÕ 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 WomanÕs 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
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