Scholarship Elks Program - Due Jan 9th
October 29, 2008
The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2009 competition.
- Any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply.
- Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks.
- College students are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; resident alien status does not qualify.
- Male and female students compete separately.
Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.
Applications must advance through local, district and state competition to reach the national competition. The Chicago office of the Elks National Foundation will announce the 500 national winners, and notify them in writing, around April 15, 2009. (Many local Lodges, districts and state Elks associations award their own scholarships through this program. These scholarships are not to be confused with the 500 Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarships.)
See Ms. Boran in the College and Career Center to pick up an application. Application deadline: January 9, 2009
Don & Roy Splawn Scholarship
October 29, 2008
Scholarship for college bound high school Seniors with financial hardships.
- must have a GPA or 3.0
- provided significant community service
- currently “employed” after school/part-time
- has a unique story to tell
Submit your application at www.fsrequests.com/splawnhs The deadline is Friday, February 29, 2009 at 6:00 PM PST.
If you have any questions or concerns contact Molly Seeman at splawnscholarship@yahoo.com.
Georgia McHugh $5000 Scholarship
October 27, 2008
Honoring a High School Senior for Scholarship, Leadership and Community Service�
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The Georgia McHugh Scholarship recognizes up to two high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship, leadership and community service. The award is limited for use the first year of college and will be paid directly to the recipient’s school.�
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Eligibility:
Students who are currently seniors in a San Francisco high school and who are planning to attend an accredited four-year California college or university
Recipient must maintain a 2.75 GPA
Financial need will be considered
Must be a resident of the City and County of San Francisco
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Deadline:
Applications must be postmarked by February 23, 2009.
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How to Apply:
Submit an application and a 250 word personal statement.
Applications are available at: http://www.sfsoroptimist.org/ScholarshipAwards/tabid/72/Default.aspx
Please contact Soroptimist International of San Francisco at the telephone number or email address below for questions and/or assistance with the application or essay.�
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Soroptimist International of San Francisco
236 West Portal Ave.
PBN 352
San Francisco, CA 94127
Email: sisf-awards@sfsoroptimist.org
Phone: (415) (550-7943)
California Association of Collectors, Inc. Scholarship
October 27, 2008
Available for all California high school seniors to use at any accredited college, university or vocational school. To qualify you must write an essay on the following topic: importance of establishing and maintaining good credit during your college years. Must be typed, 12pt font, double spaced, and a minimum of 700 words and a maximum of 1,000 words. Entry must include the completed application and the essay. Click here to apply and for more information. Mail entries to: CAC Educational Scholarship Foundation P.O. Box 254490, Sacremento, CA 95865 or email to cac@calcollectors.net
For questions call: 916-929-2125. Application deadline: February 2, 2009
McKelvey Foundation Scholarship
October 17, 2008
Available only to high school seniors who demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit by owning and operating their own business while in high school
Qualifications:
- Graduate HS in the spring of 2009
- Attend a 4 year college within the 50 states
- Own and operate a genuine business, non-profits are eligible
- Have at lease one paid employee
- Complete our online application by January 25, 2009
Up to $10,000 per academic year for 4 years to any US college
Click here to apply.
UC Berkeley Scholarships
October 8, 2008
Exciting news! Galileo Academy students with financial need, who are admitted to Berkeley will automatically be considered for:
- Alumnae Assoication of SF Girls Scholarship
- Charles Murphy Scholarship
- Isidor Weinstein Schoarship
See flyers in the College and Career Center scholarship binder
US Bank Internet Scholarship
October 7, 2008
US Bank is offering scholarships to high school seniors. There are thirty $1,000 scholarships awarded in random drawings, no essays, no minimum GPA. Apply Oct 2008 - Feb 2009. Click here: usbank.com/studentbanking
AAA SAFETY POSTER CONTEST
October 6, 2008
Students have the option of presenting a poster or a 30-second TV Public Service Announcement (PSA). The message should caution teens to avoid drunk driving, speeding, distracted driving, or other dangers. Up to $18,000 will be awarded at the National level. Video formats that yield sufficient quality to be used for TV broadcast: HDV, DVD, DVCam, Mini DV. Email marie_haddad@csaa.com for more information. Deadline: Jan 31, 2009
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)
October 6, 2008
The Junior State of America
October 1, 2008
Students the Junior State of America is a non-profit, nonpartisan, student-run organization that encourages politcal awareness and involvement among high school students. It is established to teach high school students about government, help them develop and polish their leadership skills, and to encourage critical thinking. Registration is FREE for all high school students. For more information click here.
