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Scholarships
Fastweb.com, National Deadline: 0-0-0 Register and receive almost daily updates on scholarships that may fit your individual talents, abilities and needs..Watch deadlines. Webpage: www.fastweb.com Portugese-American Scholarship Foundation, Deadline: 3-15-2012 Open to students whose parents or grandparents are Portuguese born. B or better scholastic average and financial need. 8 scholarships of $8,000. See Mrs. Mc Kenna for application and directions New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial Scholarshi, New Jersey Deadline: 4-20-2012 Visit website for scholarship information and application. Webpage: www.njvvmf.org Air Force ROTC Scholarship, National Deadline: 12-1-2011 For information about eligibility, the application process and application go to website. Webpage: www.afrotc.com Questridge, National College Match Deadline: 9-30-2011 Program pairs coutstanding low-income students with early admissions and scholarships to top ranked collees. Follow direction carefully and specifically. Webpage: www.questbridge.org AXA Achievement Scholarship, Natinal Deadline: 12-1-2011 Also Achievement Community Scholarship with 02-01-2012 deadline..Go to website for details. Webpage: www.axa-achievement.com Ithaca College, Martin Luther King Jr. Scholars Program Deadline: 1-2-2012 Go to website for details of application process.The MLK Scholar Program is open to academically talented students from ethnic and racial backgrounds that have been historically underrepresented in US higher education. Webpage: www.ithaca.edu/mlk Abbott and Fenner Scholarship PRogram, 4thyear Deadline: 0-0-0 Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Business Consultants. $1,000 . Essay topic appears on scholarship page of web site Webpage: www.abbottand fenner.com/scholarship.htm Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, 2012 Minerva Scholarship Award Deadline: 2-25-2012 Information and application available on website...Open to both male and female Africa. Webpage: www.cjadeltas.org New Jersey Youth Soccer, Deadline: 12-21-2011 Three scholarships being offered to high school seniors. Go to website for selection criteria and application Webpage: www.njyouthsoccer.com Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Omicron Chi Chapter Plainfield Area Seniors Deadline: 3-1-2012 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity was founded on 1911 on the campus of Howard University. Scholarship opportunities are offered to Plainfield area high school seniors . Go to website for application and information. additional applications available in Guidance. See Mrs. Mc Kenna Webpage: www.ques-ox.org American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships, Natoinal Deadline: 0-0-0 Many scholarships open to the children/step, grandchildren, great grandchildren of veterans who qualify for membership in the Legion based on dates of active service. Go to website to details. Please watch deadlines. Webpage: www.legion.org/scholarships GE-REAGAN FOUNDATION, NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Deadline: 2-17-2012 20 scholarships ranging from $10K to $40K for college bound seniors who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship...Go to website to information and applications. Webpage: www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck Campus Metripolitan Scholar Awards Deadline: 1-15-2011 Full Tuition Scholarships..Must have composite CT+M 1300+ on SAT or ACT 20+..GPA of 3.5 or higher..Rank in top 10 percent of graduating class...Be planning to be full time,residential Freshman on Teaneck Campus Ivy Visions, Alpha Kappa Alpha Deadline: 1-17-2011 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. Scholarships for graduating seniors....Academic achievement, leadership qualities and financial need. Download application on website. Webpage: www.ivyvisions.org Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition , Audio Tape Competition State and National Deadline: 11-1-2011 Contact your local VFW Post Chairman or District Chairman Joseph McCourt 908-889-6605 for details Elks National, MOst Valuable Student Award Deadline: 11-21-2011 Applications from the Rahway Lodge available in the Guidance Office. Please see Mrs. MC Kenna..For information about other ELKS scholarships go to website Webpage: www.scholarships@elks.org University of Dayton, Dayton,Ohio Deadline: 1-15-2012 One nomination available for a student who is applying to University of Dayton. Student should have innate desire for personal development and a committment to service in school church or community. Wendy"s High School Heisman, National Deadline: 9-30-2011 Recognizing excellence, in the classroom, on the athletic field and in the community. Go to website for eligibility, instructions and application. Webpage: www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com American Legion Scholarship, National Deadline: 4-1-2012 Several scholarships open to children, grandchildren, great grandchildren (some for step)of people have served in the armed forces during certain periods of time. Applications available in the Guidance Office..Please see Mrs. Mc Kenna. Burger King Scholars, National Deadline: 1-15-2012 For high school seniors,Burger King employees and children of Burger King employees are eligible to apply. For eligibility and application go to: http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_scholarship_eligibility.html Webpage: See Below Create A Greeting Card Scholarship, National Deadline: 1-14-2012 The Gallery Collection.$10,000 Scholarship Contest. Students must submit a unique photo,piece of artwork or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card. to enter go to http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm Webpage: See Text Dr. Seuss Oh The Place You Will Go Scholarship, National Deadline: 2-15-2011 $5,000 scholarship.500 word essay. Interested students should visit website and download PDF Webpage: www.ohtheplaces.org AXA Achievement Scholarships, National Deadline: 12-1-2001 For achievement in school, community or workplace..Apply on line Webpage: www.axa-achievement.com New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, New Jersey Deadline: 12-21-2011 For New Jersey college bound seniors who plan to pursue a career in accounting. Based on academic standing. standardized test scores. Awards ranging from $6,500 to $8,500. Min GPA 3.0 Min 1500-2400 on Sat or ACT 23. Submit application on line Webpage: www.njscpa.org/scholarships Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Natiional Deadline: 0-0-0 Click on Scholarships to see extensive list of offerings for HBCU across the country.Listing also has information regarding scholarships for students of various ethnic backgrounds. Webpage: www.hbcu-cfnj.com New Jersey Rising Scholars, Public/Private HS in New Jersey Historically Black Colleges and Universities Deadline: 9-23-2011 For seniors who may be interested in attending one of the Historically Black Colleges or Universities across the country...This is a New Jersey Recognition Program. Notice was sent to all class of 2012 members last spring and through the summer. Check your email. Early Deadline....Must have cum GPA of 3.0 or higher and SAT of 900 + (CR+M) 1300+ (CR+M+W) or and ACT score of 20 or better.Scores are required. Application was sent as attachment with announcement. Any questions please see Mrs. Jakubik in the Guidance Office. Deadline cannot be waived. SAE ENGINEERING SCHOLASRSHIPS, National Deadline: 12-15-2011 For engineering majors or related science. Undergraduate scholarships $1,000-$10,000 . University sponsored scholarship $400 - full tuition http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/engscholar for application and information Webpage: See Text Scholarships.com, National Deadline: 0-0-0 Enter information and receive information regading the latest scholarships etc. designed for students with your background, interests and achievements. Webpage: www.scholarships.com Horatio Alger Association, National Deadline: 10-30-2011 Scholarships for graduating seniors who have overcome some kind of personal adversity and have a family gross adjust income of under $50,000. Min GPA of 2.0 Apply on line and notify Mrs. Jakubik in Guidance that you have applied. Webpage: www.horatioalger,org/scholarships Scholarships for students with ADHD, New Jersey Deadline: 11-15-2011 The AAHD ..American association of Healthy and Disability is proud to announce the 2011-2012 scholarship program. AAHD Scholarship Program supports students with disabilities who are pursuing higher education. Please visit the website to down load the application.Watch deadline Webpage: www.aadh.uc Voice of Democracy, National Patriotic Audio Essay Competition Deadline: 11-1-2011 Open to students i grades 9-12. You must record an original 3-5 minute essay on cassette tape or CD. For detailed information and judging criteria go to website Webpage: www.vfw.org Seton Hall University, South Orange, NEw Jersey SHU Tuition Plan Deadline: 12-15-2011 Seton Hall will match Rutgers tuition if you have a combined SAT CR+M of 1200(no score lower than 550)...or an ACT of 27...and rank in the top 10% of your senior class...Apply by 12/15 go to website Webpage: www.shu.edu/go/ptr Hispanic Scholarship Fund, National Deadline: 0-0-0 All types of information regading financial aid and scholarships for students of Hispanic heritage. Webpage: www.hsf.net Prudential Spirit of Community, National Deadline: 11-1-2011 If you have made a difference by volunteering in your community over the past year, you could win $1,000 and a fabulous trip to Washington,DC by applying for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award. Go to website apply on line and follow directions carefully. Watch deadlines for online applications. Webpage: http://spirit.prudential.com AES Engineers Scholarship, National Deadline: 10-7-2011 $500 to winners each year...Student essay..Go to website for instructions Webpage: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm Coca Cola Scholars Foundation, National Deadline: 0-0-0 $3million in scholarships to seniors demonstrate leadership, commitment to community and academic achievement...Go to website to apply...click on Apply On-line and then four year or call 1-800-306-2653 Webpage: www.coca-colascholars.org Best Buy, National Deadline: 2-15-2013 Apply on line or at www.at15.com. Academic achievement, community service or work experience considered Webpage: www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com NJ Epilepsy Foundation, Deadline: 5-11-2012 Scholarships available to students who have epilepsy. Applications available on Mrs. McKennas desk in Guidance. Robert Wood Johnson, Auliliary Health Careers Scholarship Deadline: 3-30-2012 Open to seniors in the top 20% of their graduating class who plan to pursue a health career. Please see Mrs. Mc Kenna in Guidance for an application. Buick Achievers Scholarship Program, National Deadline: 2-29-2012 For high school student who plan to enroll in a major in a filed of study that focuses on enegineering, technology, design or business with an interest in the automotive industry.Apply on line Webpage: www.buickachievers.com THe New Jersey Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Associatio, Deadline: 4-16-2012 $1000 awarded to a graduating senior who has Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. Download application. Webpage: http://njcfsa.org National Italian American 2012 , Scholarship Program Deadline: 3-2-2012 Category 1...Italian American students who have outstanding potential and high achievement..Area of study open. Category 2 Students from all ethnic backgrounds with high achievement who pan to major or minor in Italian studies ..Min GPA 3.5. Application can be downloaded form website Webpage: www.niaf.org Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship, National Deadline: 1-31-2012 Two $2500 scholarships available...Must have 2.9 GPA on weighted scale. Applications available on line Webpage: www.apiasf.org Ronald McDonald House Charities, Future achievers - for African American Students.. Deadline: 1-27-2012 Can we used at two or four year colleges...Min 2.9 GPA on weighted scale ..Application on line Webpage: www.rmhc.org Joseph E. Enright Foundation, Health Education Scholarship Deadline: 6-3-2012 Scholarships for students majoring in some area of healthcare. Applications available on line Webpage: www.josaephenrightfoundation.org VFW Scout of the Year Scholarship, Deadline: 3-1-2012 http://www.vfw.org/Community/Scout-ofpthe-Year-Scholarship/....Douwnload application..MUST be submitted to local VFW Post....Open to Boy Scout Eagle award, Venture Scouting Silver Award or Sea Scout Quartermaster Award Webpage: See below Angel Dolphin Scholarship, National Deadline: 3-21-2012 Open to students who have one or both parents ..Min 2.7 GPA..Go to website for information and application. Webpage: www.angeldolphinscholarship.org ADELE DELEEUW SCHOLARSHIP FUND, AREA Deadline: 3-2-2012 For students majoring in Art, Poetry, Writing, Journalism, English, Architecture, Communications or Engineering. See application for specifics. Application and guidelines available in Guidance. Please see Mrs. MC Kenna COngress of Portuguese-American Educators, Deadline: 2-10-2012 For New Jersey high school seniors of Portuguese language decent. Min SAT CR+M of 1000. See application for guidelines. Applications available in Guidance. Please see Mrs. Mc Kenna Foster and Adoptive Family Services, Deadline: 3-16-2012 For high school seniors who have been under the care of Youth and Family Services (DYFS)..Download booklet of opportunities and application on website. Webpage: www.fafsonline.org Unico Plainfields Chapter, Italian heritiage Deadline: 2-22-2012 $1000 scholarships for use at 2 or 4 year colleges and trade schools. One grandparent must be of Italian heritage.Students must reside in Middlesex, North Plainfield,Plainfield, South Plainfield, Edison, Piscataway, Dunellen or GreenBrook. Please see Mrs.Mc Kenna in Guidance for an application. Bayway Complex, Community Advisory Panel Deadline: 3-30-2012 4 scholarships of $1000 to seniors who are residents of Rahway,Linden, Elizabeth or Staten Island and who plan to pursue a college education in the Industrial.Processing technology or Engineering fields. Download application on website Webpage: goo.gl/v9iFm Marine Trades Association of New Jersey, Deadline: 4-2-2012 Scholarships for seniors majoring in any recreational boating/marine trades program or marine technical program at any school as well as a half scholarship for the Marine Service Technology Program at the Automotive Training center in Pennsylvania. Go to website for application. Webpage: www.mtanj.org Navy League Foundation, National Deadline: 3-15-2012 Open to children or grandchildren of active, reserve, retired of honorably discharged members of the US Navy, Marine Corps,Coast Guard,Merchant Marine or US Naval Sea cadet Corps who have a 3.2 or higher GPA. Award is $2,5000 a year Webpage: www.navyleague.org/scholarship/ Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield, Area Deadline: 4-20-2012 Open to deserving senior college bound women who have gone above and beyond in service to their community through volunteerism. Applications available on the website. Webpage: www.jlepnj.org NJ NETS, Deadline: 0-0-0 Open to graduating seniors...contact crelations@njnets.com to request application Cranford Village Improvement Association, Cranford, New Jersey Deadline: 4-15-2012 Open to Cranford residents who will be enrolled in a nursing program. Please see Mrs. MC Kenna for an application. St. Johns University, New York Deadline: 0-0-0 Special scholarships for Catholic high school seniors. Go to website for information. Webpage: www.stjohns.edu/scholarship National Association of Water Companies, New Jersey Chapter Deadline: 3-31-2012 Two scholarships for high school seniors who will be attend a NJ college or University and is interested in the water utility industry or any related field Webpage: www.njua.com New Jersey Utilities Association, New Jersey High School Seniors Deadline: 3-31-2012 NJUA Excellence in Diversity Scholarship and NJUA Trade and Vocational School Scholarship ..Go to website for details of each. Webpage: www.njua.com Unico National, Elizabeth Chapter Deadline: 2-29-2012 Open to seniors of Italian Ancestry..at least one grandparent...who live in Elizabeth, Roselle Park, Roselle or Linden. Please see Mrs. Mc Kenna in Guidance for an application and more information. Gregg F. Clyne Memorial Foundation Scholarship, University of Delaware Deadline: 5-6-2012 Open to student who WILL be attending the University of Delaware. Must have min. 3.4 GPA ,financial need, and demonstrate a passion for learning and have ethical character. For more information , please see Mrs. Jakubik in Guidance. Webpage: www,greggclynefoundation.com The Hope Chest, Morristown, New Jersey Deadline: 3-31-2012 For graduating seniors who will attend a 2 year, 4 year or vocational program...Must have min 2.5 GPA..and fit into one of the minority groups identified in Section 1 of the application. Please go to website for application and instructions Webpage: www.hope-chest.org/ 200 Club Scholarship, Children of Police and Firefighters Union County Deadline: 3-1-2012 Open to children of active Police and Firefighters in Union Country.application on website Webpage: www.uc200club.org Ball-Kirch Post 265 american Legion, North Plainfield , New Jersey Deadline: 3-15-2012 4 Scholarships OF $1,000..Must be North Plainfield resident and child of grandchild of an honorably discharged Veteran of the US armed Forces or Child or gandchild of a current member of Ball-Kirch Post 265 with 5 years continuous membership. Please see Mrs. Mc Kenna for an application World Trade center Scholarship Fund, Carteret Residents Deadline: 4-15-2012 Open to seniors who are Carteret residents. Please see Ms. Mc Kenna in Guidance for an application. Blanche M &George L Watt, Mountainside Community Foundation Deadline: 4-1-2012 Open to Mountainside residents . Up to $10,0000 per year for 4 years... Please see Mrs. MC Kenna for an application. Gran Centurions, Clark Residents Deadline: 3-29-2012 Open to UC seniors residing in Clark or who are children of Gran Centurion members. Applications available in Guidance. Msgr. Francis X. Coyle COlumbiettes, Student Good Citizen Award Girls Deadline: 4-1-2012 Open to senior Catholic girls who will be attending college.Award is based on school and community service, volunteerism in community and church. Student Activity Resume required. For an application, please see Mrs. Mc Kenna in Guidance Jon M. Pritsch Memorial Golf Fund, Deadline: 6-1-2012 Student must have played gold on high school team and want to pursue a career in Professional Golf...Application available in the Guidance Office Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce, Local Deadline: 5-4-2012 Open to students who are interested in pursing a certificate or two year degree. Applications available int he Guidance Office Joanne Federico Malloy, Memorial Nursing Scholarship Deadline: 4-20-2012 Open to Union Catholic seniors who will be pursing a career in nursing. Please see Mrs. Mc Kenna for an application. The Charles Bernoskie Scholarship Fund, Rahway Residents Deadline: 4-2-2012 A memorial scholarship given to 2 graduating seniors in memory of Rahway Police Officer Charles Bernoskie killed in the line of duty November 1958. Applications available in the Guidance Office. Plainfield Musical Club, All UC seniors Deadline: 4-18-2012 Open to all graduating seniors who plan to major in Music Performance or Composition,Music education or Music Therapy. Applications available in the Guidance Office. Please see Mrs. Mc Kenna Woodbridge Township, Republican ORganization Essay Scholarship Deadline: 5-21-2012 $250 award for essay...Please see Mrs. Mc Kenna in Guidance for application and directions |
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