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| Horatio Alger Scholarship Deadline – October 30, 2008 Category - Financial Need Value - $5,000 (five) Criteria: ▪ Have critical family financial need ▪ Perseverance in overcoming adversity ▪ Involvement in co-curricular and community activities ▪ U.S. citizenship ▪ Intend to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree at an accredited institution. (May start at a two-year institution and transfer to a four-year college.) ▪ Academic achievement (minimum GPA of 2.0) Apply online. Website: www.horatioalger.org/scholarships |
| McKelvey Foundation Scholarship Deadline – by January 25, 2009 Category – Own and operate a business; Scholarship based on entrepreneurial spirit Value - Up to $10,000 per year for four years Criteria ▪ Graduate high school in spring 2009 ▪ Attend a four-year college or university within the 50 states ▪ Own and operate a genuine business for at least one year, non-profits are eligible ▪ Have at least one employee, may be part time ▪ See other criteria online or Counseling Department Application: online. Website: www.mckelveyfoundation.org Contact: 1-877-McKelvey |
| SAE 2009 Engineering Scholarship Deadline – September 1 - December 1, postmarked by December 1, 2008 Category – Scholarship based on specific interest Value - Varied, over 60 Corporate and univeristy sponsored scholarships Criteria ▪ Interest in the study of engineering and related sciences. ▪ Must be a high school senior For full details, applications and FAQs, visit www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm |
| Burger King Scholars Program Deadline- Apply between 10/15/08 – 2/02/09 Category - Financial Need Value - $1,000 Criteria ▪ Graduating high school seniors ▪ Cumulative GPA 2.5 or higher on 4.0 scale ▪ Work part-time 15 hrs./wk, 40 wks/yr ▪ Community service ▪ Financial Need ▪ Plan to enroll in accredited two- or four-year college by fall of application year ▪ U.S. resident/Canadian resident Application online. Website: www.bk.com/scholars |
| AXA Achievement Scholarship Deadline- 12/15/08 Category - Achievement Value - $10,000 Criteria ▪ Ambition and drive ▪ Determination to set and reach goals ▪ Respect for self, family and community ▪ Ability to succeed in college For more information go to www.axa-achievment.com |
| Cumberland Farms Scholarship Deadline- 12/15/08 Category - Financial Need Value - $1,000 Criteria ▪ Residence within 30 miles of any Cumberland Farms Outlet ▪ Academic Performance ▪ Financial Need For more information go to www.cumberlandfarms.com |
| The American Legion Deadline- Various (Jan - Apr) Category - Various Value - $1,000 - $18,000 Criteria ▪ Residence within Vermont or an adjoining state. ▪ Attend a Vermont Secondary School ▪ Must be accepted at an approved and accredited school or college at the time of consideration. For more information go to www.legionvthq.com |
| Vermont JCI Senate Each year, the U.S. JCI Senate Foundation ("the Foundation") grants $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. The number of grants awarded annually is at the discretion of the Foundation and must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full-time study. Checks awarded will be made out in the name of the recipient and the educational institution of the recipient's choice. Deadline- January 17, 2009 Category - Local/Regular and Student of need Value - $200 - 1,000 Criteria ▪ Must apply to your state of residence. ▪ Be a graduating senior For more information and to download an application, see www.usjcisenate.org |
| Shaw-Worth Memorial Scholarship - The Humane Society of the United States Deadline- March 16, 2009 Category - Local/Animal Protection Value - $2,000 Criteria ▪ Long-term direct work on behalf of animals ▪ Humane attitude, understanding of human ethics, past performance on behalf of animals ▪ Be a graduating senior For more information: HSUS New England Regional Office, Abigail Tefft (802)368-2790 |
| Vermont-NEA Maida F. Townsend Scholarship Deadline- February 2, 2009 Category - Membership required Value - $1,000 Criteria ▪ High school Seniors applying to college, as well as undergraduate and graduate college students are eligible to apply. ▪ Awards are based on merit, not financial need. ▪ Preference may be given to those majoring in education. For more information: Vermont-NEA (802)223-6375 |
| Thetford Center Community Association Deadline- May 1, 2009 Category - Resident Restricted Criteria ▪ Full-time Student at Thetford Academy and a resident of Thetford. ▪ Active in Community Service ▪ Will be entering a college or accredited training course immediately after graduation. For more information: TCAA Scholarship Committee, 80 Lyme Rd., Hanover, NH 03755 |
| Sons of the American Legion Deadline - April 1, 2009 Category - Membership required Value - $1,000 Criteria ▪ Relative is a member of the American Legion Family ▪ Attend a trade school or technical college. For more information: Scholarship Committee, 50 Truell Road, White River Junction, VT 05001 |
| Vermont Lions Hart Memorial Award Deadline - March 15, 2009 Category - Health restriction Value - $500/$1,000 Criteria ▪ Disability or Debilitating illness ▪ Plans to attend college following high school graduation. For more information: Opportunities for Youth, Danielle Coulombe, 18 Golf Course Road, Richford, VT 05476 |
| Walmart/ Sam Walton Community Scholarship Deadline - January 31, 2009 Category - Financial Need Value - $3,000 Criteria ▪ Demonstrated Financial Need ▪ 2.5 Cumulative GPA For more information: www.walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving |
| Best Buy @15 Scholarship Program Deadline - February 15, 2009 Category - Community Service Value - $1,500 Criteria ▪ Students need solid grades ▪ Students involved in volunteer community service or work experience For more information: www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com |
| Knights of Columbus Vermont State Council/ Annual Scholastic Acheivement Award Deadline - February 15, 2009 Category - Membership Restricted Value - $600 These awards are made to high school seniors qualifying to graduate in June 2009, to assist in furthering their education at an accredited school or college of their choice. Criteria ▪ Son or daughter of a Knight of Columbus in good standing in a subordinate Council within the Vermont jurisdiction. ▪ Plans to attend an accredited school or college of your choice. For more information: Opportunities for Youth, Danielle Coulombe, 18 Golf Course Road, Richford, VT 05476 |
| Vermont Grocers' Association 2009 Scholarship Program Deadline - April 24, 2009 Category - Membership Restricted/Financial Need Value - $1,500/$2,500 Criteria ▪ Vermont resident or affiliated with a VGA member in Vermont ▪ Plans to attend an accredited 2 or 4 year postsecondary school. ▪ Demonstrated Financial Need For more information: Donna Hogan, Vermont Grocers' Association, 135 No. Main Street - Suite 5, Rutland, VT 05701-3238 800-842-8503, donna@vtgrocers.org |
| St. Andrew's Society of Vermont Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Deadline - February 3, 2009 Category - Resident Restricted/Financial Need Value - $500 Criteria ▪ Vermont resident or a St. Andrew's Society of Vermont member or a member of their family ▪ Plans to enroll in an associate's or a batchelor's degree program. For more information: www.standrewssocietyofvermont.org |
| Price Chopper Associate Scholarship Program Deadline - 3/15/09 Category - Employee Value - $500 - $2,000 Criteria ▪ Must be a part-time Associate of Price Chopper Supermarket ▪ Must be enrolled in either high school or college part-time or full-time basis. Application online. Website: www.pricechopper.com |
| Members Advantage Communty Credit Union Deadline - 5/8/09 Category - Member restricted Value - $500 Criteria ▪ Must be a member of the Credit Union at the time of application. Applications available in the Guidance Office. Website: www.maccu.org |
| Vermont Association of Educational Office Professionals In memory of Marion T. Wood Deadline - March 1 Category - Restricted Major Value - $1000 Criteria ▪ Applicant may be a graduating high school student who has made application to continue his/her education OR the applicant may currently be pursuing such a course of study in an institution of higher education. ▪ Applicant must intend to continue his/her education in an educational office-related business program. Applications available online. Website: www.vaeop.org |
| AES Engineers Scholarships for 2009 Deadline – October 6, 2009 Category - General Value - $500 Criteria: ▪ Avaliable to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. Apply online. Website: www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm |
| Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Deadline – February 15, 2009 Category - Health Value - $1,000 (2) Criteria: ▪ High School students living in New England. ▪ Students diagnosed with asthma or significant allergies. ▪ Intend to begin higher education after high school. ▪ Have attained a level of excellence in academics and/or extracurricular activities. Website: www.asthmaandallergies.org |
| Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award Deadline - May 1, 2009 Category - Health Value - $3,000 (25) Criteria: ▪ Under a doctor's care for epilepsy ▪ A good student who participates in activities outside school ▪ Applicant may be a graduating high school student who has made application to continue his/her education OR the applicant may currently be pursuing such a course of study in an institution of higher education. Register at: www.epilepsy-scholarship.com or call 1-800-AWARD-PF (1-800-292-7373) |
| AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship Deadline – February 15, 2009 Category - Health Value - $5,000 Criteria: ▪ Be willing to address the concerns of Alzheimer's disease. ▪ Students must be entering a four-year accredited college or university within 12 months of the application deadline. For scholarship details and an application visit www.afateens.org. |
| Northwestern Vermont Vietnam Veterans of America Deadline- Various Category - Resident and military service criteria - restricted Value - $1500 These awards are made to high school seniors qualifying to graduate in June 2009, to assist in furthering their education at an accredited school or college of their choice. Criteria ▪ Must be a Vermont resident and a relative of a US Military serviceman currently serving on active duty or has been honorably discharged, or an active duty or honorably discharged Vermont NAtional Guuardsman who is also a resident of Vermont. Eligible students must request in writing or by email, a copy of the application procedures for the scholarship grants from: College Scholarship Program, VVA Chapter 753, PO Box 965, St. Albans, VT 05478 or email, wemchogisle@comcast.net. |
| Vermont Golf Association Scholarship Deadline- April 20th Category - Financial Need and connection to the game of golf. Value - $1,000 Criteria ▪ Residence in Vermont ▪ Top 40% of their graduaiton class or have a GPA of at least 80.0 and a minimum combined SAT score of 1,500. ▪ Must be enrolled in , or accepted as a full-time student at a college or university of their choice. ▪ Financial Need For more information contact the Vermont Golf Scholarship Association Scholarship, PO Box 1612, Station A, Rutland, VT 05701. |