Contest Period. The Contest begins on November 19, 2008 and ends on March 6, 2009. Nominations may be submitted beginning at 12:00:01 a.m. Eastern Time on November 19, 2008 and must be received by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 6, 2009.

Eligibility.  Applicant Eligibility: Person being nominated (“Applicant”) must be a legal resident of the 48 contiguous United States or the District of Columbia, who, as of November 6, 2008, is enrolled as full-time student in a state-accredited private or public high school, in good standing in grade 12, and who participates in a high school sport or club sport during the 2008-2009 school year, as determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion.  Applicants cannot be on suspension or other disciplinary program imposed by the school or school system at any time in the 2008-2009 school year. Applicants cannot have been arrested, charged with, or convicted of any crime.  Sponsors may, in their sole discretion, complete a background check of Applicant including civil, financial, driver-history, any drug or alcohol dependency or treatment, criminal arrests or convictions, or law suits – either settled or still pending.  If selected as a potential winner, in order to avail himself/herself of the prize, Applicant must graduate at the end of the regular 2008-2009 school year and be enrolled as a full-time student matriculating at a State accredited college or university, approved by Sponsors, carrying a minimum of 12 credits for the 2009 Fall semester.  Trade and vocational colleges are not eligible.

WANTED: Youth artists, designers, models, musicians, dancers, rappers, singers, videographers for performing arts programs.

Sign up now for the opportunity to study under a top Bay Area Entertainment professional.  Space is limited!!!!

Farah Dews:

• Two-time Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame Award
• San Francisco International Film Festival Golden Gate Award Winner
• Global Peace Award Winner

WHAT: Youth theatre group, dance performances, film-making, fashion shows

SIGN UP: Saturday, November 22 & 29, 2008

WHERE: 220 Golden Gate Ave. 2nd Floor Theatre, San Francisco, CA 94102

TIME: 3 - 6 PM

AGES: 12 - 18

Freshman Alumni Scholarships:

• All California graduating high school seniors who apply to UCLA are eligible.  The awards range from $4,000 to $15,000 each and are paid over four years.*
• Applicants should have demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities, community service and employment.  Applicants must be available for interviews in March if selected by the scholarship selection committee.  You need not be affiliated with a UCLA graduate

Dr. Ralph J. Bunche Freshman Alumni Scholarships

• This scholarship recognizes and supports students from historically underrepresented backgrounds (African-American/Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, Mexican/Mexican-American/Latino) attending UCLA who add to the diversity of the UCLA underrepresented backgrounds who graduate from California High schools are eligible to apply.  The awards range from $4,000 to $15,000 each and are paid over four years.*  A separate application is required.

*Scholarship renewals are subject to the completion  of a combination of 30 hours of volunteer service to UCLA and the UCLA Alumni Association each year for the second-, third- , and fourth-year payments.

To apply, visit UCLAAlumni.net/applyscholarships

For questions, call 310-825-0947

Deadline: Feb 18, 2009

Each year scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to several California students of Portuguese descent who have demonstrated scholastic ability, good character, and a sincere determination to secure an education.

The Cabrillo Civic Club of California, Inc. was founded in 1934 by Californians of Portuguese origin in honor of Portuguese navigator Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, and is dedicated to the civic progress of California.

For further information, or for an Application please contact:

Ms. Aracy M. Da Cruz

Chair, Scholarship Committee

Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California, Inc. - # 1 of San Francisco

1519 28th Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94122

Telephone: (415) 661-2788 Email: amarcyb@hotmail.com

A complete application consists of an application form, one letter of recommendation from a science or math teacher, two personal essays, high school transcript and if available, a copy of test scores (SAT/AP exams).  They are accepting up to 50 students.  There is no housing available and students must find their own transportation or living arrangements.  There will be a $1,500 stipend given too all students accepted into the program.

The program is 8 weeks of research at Stanford University, June 15th - August 7th, 2009.  The application deadline is February 2, 2009. You can submit your application up to 2 weeks before the applciation deadline. Check out the website for more information: simr.stanford.edu

To schedule an interview, please call the Macalester College Admissions Office on the toll-free line (1-800-231-7974).

“In the college admissions process, there are many different requirements: the application, the letters of recommendation, the test scores, etc.  CollegeZapps knows that many students worry most about the “essay” component.  Students have told us they don’t know what to write about, or the essay prompts are too hard or tricky to answer.  So now we’re giving  you the chance to tell us what you think the very best college admission essay question would be.  For a chance to win the CollegeZapps$5,000 Scholarship for High School Juniors and Seniors, make up the perfect college admission essay question, and then answer it.”

• Deadline to apply: December 31, 2008
• http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx

“In 250 words or less, submit a “Top Ten List” of the things you want to accomplish in your lifetime.”

All students, 13 years and older and  who are legal residents of the U.S. are eligible to apply.

Go to www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx to complete the online application.

Deadline to apply is December 31, 2008.

Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund (JMSMSF), Incorporated

I.                   Qualification/Eligibility

1. US Citizen or permanent resident
2. GPA 2.5 or higher
3. High School Senior who must matriculate at a US accredited four-year college or university full time during school year 2009-2010.
4. Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in community services, extra curricular or other activities.

Mail the completed application so that it is postmarked or received by the Janice M Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund on or before March 31 2009.  The completed application must include: Application, Official Transcript, two Letters of Recommendation, Federal Financial Aid Document, Essay, and a high school senior picture (Note. Will not accept copies of pictures.  Applicants are to annotate their names on the back of their pictures.  The pictures will only be used on the website.  They will be withdrawn before the applications are submitted to the JMSMSF Scholarship Selection Committee.).  Application packets should be mailed to:

Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund, Incorporated

                        Post Office Box 1023

                        Springfield, Virginia 22151

Essay Topic:   Essay – Each candidate must provide a 500-1000 word essay focusing on “What do  Freedom and Justice Mean” to him or her.  Essay technical requirements; double space, 11 point font size, one (1) inch margin on all sides, original and six copies, submitted in English, avoid jargon, and certify authorship and originality The essay will be evaluated on originality, content, thought provoking ideas, innovation, and concepts previously unpublished.

SEE MS. BORAN FOR AN APPLICATION.

• have a minimum 3.0 GPA
• On no more than three pages, address the following in outline form. 
• Be sure to include dates and positions held (if applicable):

 

§  List honors, awards, or scholarships.

§  List extracurricular activities and positions held.

§  List community involvement.

§  List work experience.

§  Enclose one or two letter(s) of recommendation.

 

Should you have any questions, please call Eric Young  at Sigma Phi Epsilon California Theta, (707) 332-2590, or emailericgyoungii@hotmail.com. Students applying for the Balanced Man Scholarship are in NO way obligated to join Sigma Phi Epsilon to be eligible for the scholarships. More information can be found at www.sigep.org, our national website.

SEE MS. BORAN FOR AN APPLICATION.  THE DEADLINE IS JUNE 30, 2009.