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Scholarships

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Wiss Memorial Scholarship Fund

Deadline: 4-1-2008

$2000-4000. awards for a declared accounting major student attending a New Jersey college; winners determined on basis of GPA, SAT/ACT scores,class rank. See website for complete application.

Webpage: www.wiss.com

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NJ Society of CPAs

Deadline: 12-21-2007

Awards from $6500.-8500, open to all NJ students who plan to pursue a career in accounting; winnes dertermined on basis of academic standing, SAT/ACT scores, an essay and personal interview.

Webpage: www.njscpa.org

U of Maryland, College Park, MD

Dance Scholarships

Deadline: 2-17-2008

A program for gifted/talented dancers with auditions as part of criteria on Mar. 2, 2008.

Webpage: dancedept@umd.edu

Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY

Martin L. King Scholar Program

Deadline: 1-15-2008

Open to historically underrepresented students from various ethnic/racial backgrounds. Application to Ithaca must be received by 02/01/2008 for consideration.

Webpage: www.ithaca.edu/mlk.

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National Association of Asian American Professiona

Deadline: 1-31-2008

A one-time award of $2500. for distinguished performance in academics, extra-curricular activities, community service. Asian or Asian American students attending school in the metroploitan area are eligible, must be citizens/permanent residents of USA.

Webpage: www.naaapny.org

Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY

Park Scholar Awards

Deadline: 1-15-2008

A program for communication majors attending Ithaca includes full tuition.Criteria include an essay, resume, 3 letters of recommendation and transcript.

Webpage: parkscholars@ithaca.edu

Roanoke College, Salem, VA

Scholars program

Deadline: 1-15-2008

An opportunity for a student attending Roanoke to be eligible for up to 137,000 over 4 years.

Webpage: www.roanoke.edu/scholars

Long Island University, CW Post campus, Brrokville, NY

Biomedical Sciences Scholarship

Deadline: 2-1-2008

A $2000. award, renewable w/GPA 3.0; criteria include a 3.0 GPA, SAT 1500.

Webpage: www.liu.edu/cwpost

Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA

merit-based scholarships

Deadline: 2-28-2008

Open to any student applying to Westminster and awarded on basis of merit. Winners will be notifed in the spring.

Webpage: www.westminster.edu

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Portuguese-American Scholarship Foundation of NJ

Deadline: 3-1-2008

students whose parents/grandparents must be Portuguese-born are eligible; GPA B or better; financial need a strong consideration Application available in Guidance.

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National Commisssion for Cooperative Education

Deadline: 2-15-2008

GPA 3.5;complete application;must be accepted at one of the cooperating colleges:LIU(CW POST campus),Drexel U., Johnson&Wales U.,Northeastern U., Pace U.,Kettering U., Rochester Institute of Technology, U of Cincinnati, U of Toledo, Wentworth Institute of technology

Webpage: www..ncce@neu.edu

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ckelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship

Deadline: 1-15-2008

Available to any student who has owned/operated a genuine business, non-profits are eligible; have at least 1 employee,even if only part-time; award up to $10,000.per academic year for 4 years.

Webpage: www.mckelveyfoundation.org

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NJ District Key Club

Deadline: 2-28-2008

Key Club membership a requisite; information at website or Guidance Office.

Webpage: t_ferrara9691@yahoo.com

Messiah College, Grantham, PA

Martin Multicultural Scholarships

Deadline: 2-28-2008

Offered to students who show service, leadership and reconcilaition in church and society; top 10% of class,a 3.6 GPA; 1200SAT(reading/math) or 26 ACT; acceptance as freshman at Messiah.

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Cranford illage Improvement Assn.

Deadline: 4-15-2008

Open to Cranford residents enrolling in nursing program....$500. one time grant. Applications in Guidance Office

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Union-EssexLegal Professionals Assn

Deadline: 2-1-2008

The Helen Hansen memorial scholarship $1000.;open to residents of Union/Essex counties enrolled as Law/Criminal Justice/Legal Secretaries majors. Applications in Guidance Office

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, Morristown,NJ

The Keith Hightower Scholarship

Deadline: 5-20-2008

Applications for this scholarship must have participated in science or math competitions or participated in indepent scientific research during their high school careers

Webpage: www.cfnj.org

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Union-EssexLegal Professionals Assn

Deadline: 2-1-2008

The Helen Hansen memorial scholarship $1000.;open to residents of Union/Essex counties enrolled as Law/Criminal Justice/Legal Secretaries majors. Applications in Guidance Office

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AXA Foundation

Deadline: 2-15-2008

applications may be downloaded from website; open to all who have ambition, drive and determination to succeed in college.

Webpage: www.axa-achievement.com

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Ronald McDonald House Charities

Deadline: 2-15-2008

Applications available in Guidance; for more information, visit webpage.

Webpage: www.rmhc.org

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NJ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Assn. Inc.

Deadline: 4-18-2008

A $1000. award to a student medically diagnosed with CFS. Applications available in Guidance Office.

Webpage: http://njcfsa.org

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National Sorority Phi Delta Kappa,Inc.

Deadline: 2-1-2008

Open to any senior who will major in the field of education. Applications must be submitted through a local chapter of the Sorority. Information avaiable in Guidance Office.

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BigSun Organization

Deadline: 6-20-2008

Available to student athletes, regardless of sport.....$500. award. more information on website.

Webpage: www.bigsunathletics.com

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Congress of Portuguese-American Educators Scholars

Deadline: 2-16-2008

Available to students of Portuguese language descent; awards rangine from $500. to $2500. Applications available in Guidance Office. for further information:973-344-4149

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NJ Utilities Assn....Equal Employment Opportunityh

Deadline: 3-30-2008

Available to female NJ resident either disabled or a member of one of these groups:Hipanic/Latina;Black,African American;hawaiin/Pacific islander;american indian/Alaskan native; 2 or more races. Applications available in Guidance Office.

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National Assn.of water Cos.-NJ Chapter

Deadline: 3-30-2008

Offering 2 $2500. scholarships to students attending a NJ college and interested in the water utility industry or related fields(bio, chemistry,environmental studies,law, accounting, computer science, engineering. Application available in Guidance.

Webpage: gbradygbconsult@comcast.net

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Theta Phi Omega Sorority,Inc.

Deadline: 3-15-2008

Available to a woman of African-American descent; should demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, and financial need. Applications available in Guidance.

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Chemtura/Chevron/Kinder Morgan Community Advisory

Deadline: 2-28-2008

AVAILABLE ONLY TO RESIDENTS OF PERTH AMBOY; A $1000. SCHOLARSHIP. aPPLICATIONS IN gUIDANCE

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Adele DeLeeuw Scholarship Fund

Deadline: 3-15-2008

Avaaiable to graduates majoring in art, poetry, writing,journalism,and engineering; needs scholastic ability to pursue degree program; must demonstrate financial need. Apps in Guidance Office.

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Bernard C.Harris Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: 2-23-2008

$1000. award to college-bound senior who demonstrates financial need,minimum GPA 3.0, entrepreneurial spirit, superior family values.

Webpage: www.harrisconnect.com/scholarship

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Unico National-Elizabeth Chapter

Deadline: 3-7-2008

Available to residents of Elizabeth, Roselle, Roselle Park, Linden, a $2000. award. Applications available in Guidance.

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St Johns University, Queens, NY

Catholic Student Scholarship

Deadline: 2-15-2008

Applicants must be Roman Catholic, academic aptitude, financial need, combined SAT 1050. Awards range from $1000. to $2500. annually. Info in Guidance Office

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St johns University, Queens, NY

Ozman Scholars Program

Deadline: 3-15-2008

Open to only 30 students, includes an annual awrd of $10,000. Applicants should have a strong academic record,a record of service. Applications in Guidance.

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NJ Vietnam Veterans Memorial-Scholarship Committee

Deadline: 4-18-2008

Applicants must be NJ residents, have visited the Vietnam Memorial(Holmdel), written an essay about the visit, and submit an acceptance letter from a collge/university. Apps in Guidance. award of $2500. to 2 students

Webpage: www.njvvmf.org

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200 Club of Union County

Deadline: 3-1-2008

Applicants must be children of police,firefighters actively serving in Union County. Applications in Guidance

Webpage: www.uc200club.org

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NJ Municipal Management Assn.

Deadline: 4-7-2008

Available to students intending to major in public administration/public policy. Maximum award...$1,000. Applications in Guidance.

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Foster/Adoptive Family Services

Deadline: 3-28-2008

Offering scholarships/grants to foster/adoptive seniors who have beenunder the care of DYFS; many opportunities available;call 800-222-0047 or e-mail scholarships@fafsonline.org

Webpage: www.FAFSonline.org

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Robert Wood Johnson Rahway Auxiliary

Deadline: 3-31-2008

PAYMENT OF FIRST YEAR TUITION DIRECTLY TO SCHOOL FOR ANY SENIOR MAJORING IN HEALTH CAREER FIELDS.APPS IN GUIDANCE OR CALL 732-499-6068

Webpage: www.rwjuhr.com

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ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY,INC.

Deadline: 4-4-2008

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TO QUALIFIED SENIORS ATTENDING HIGH SCHOOL IN UNION COUNTY. APPS AVAILABLE IN GUIDANCE OR CALL 908-420-1233 OR 908-756-3130.

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Community Builders Association

Deadline: 4-15-2008

Awards to be applied to tuition for 9/08 on basis ofacademic ability,potential, financial need;weight given to students majoring in construction, engineering,architecture, or whose parents work in building industry. Apps in Guidance or call 973-887-2888

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Marine Trades Association of NJ

Deadline: 5-1-2008

Prerequisites available in Guidance....3 scholarships offered 1.$1500. award for Marine Trades program in any school. 2.Full tuition-Marine Service program at Pennco Tech, Blackwood, NJ. 3. Full tuition-Marine Service Technology Program at Automotive Training Center, PA

Webpage: www.mtanj.org

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Marine Trades Association of NJ

Deadline: 5-1-2008

Prerequisites available in Guidance....3 scholarships offered 1.$1500. award for Marine Trades program in any school. 2.Full tuition-Marine Service program at Pennco Tech, Blackwood, NJ. 3. Full tuition-Marine Service Technology Program at Automotive Training Center, PA

Webpage: www.mtanj.org

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World Trade Center Scholarship Fund

Deadline: 4-15-2008

Open to residents of Carteret; essay required; apps in Guidance....call 732-541-3820 for further information.

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Cranford College Womens Club

Deadline: 4-1-2008

Open to residents of Cranford who rank in the upper third of class; awards based on financial need, academic achievement,characer, service, and leadership. Call 908-272-2539 for further information. Apps in Guidance

Webpage: www.mackie@aol.com

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Jon M. Pritsch Memorial Golf Fund

Deadline: 5-15-2008

Open to any senior who has played on UC golf team and who desires to pursue a career in a golf-related field. Apps in Guidance.

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Gran Centurions Scholarship

Deadline: 3-31-2008

Open to residents of Clark or who are children/grandchildren of Gran Centurion members for whom Clark residency is not a requirement; based on financial need, top 25% of class,service, personality. Apps in Guidance

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Waats Mount6ainside Community Foundation

Deadline: 4-15-2008

Open to residents of Mountainside...one scholarship in the amount of $40,000. over 4 years;based on financial need, academic performance, community involvement and merit. Applications available in Mountainside Library and the Office of the Mountainside Board of Education.

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