| Seniors:
You should check the Admissions Page and Financial Aid Page of the
schools you are planning on applying to. Please check them to see if the
school (s) of your interest has any additional scholarships that you may
be eligible to apply for that are separate from scholarships you may
automatically be considered for when applying through Admissions. Please
see me immediately if you need assistance in applying for a scholarship.
I will assist you. --Please note that if the school does not have any scholarships listed in either of these locations, be sure to check once more at the end of October. Some schools do not have all of their scholarships posted on their Admissions and Financial Aid links until the end of October. Individual schools may or may not have additional scholarships other than Financial Aid based ones. It depends entirely upon each school. |
Scholarships in Alphabetical Order with no Designated Deadline
2011-2012 American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest
Grades 9 – 12
Deadline not specified, please see contact information below; district
competition in March 2012
- Interested students must prepare an oration of 8 to 10 minutes
in length on some aspect of the Constitution with emphasis on the duties and
obligations of citizenship in government. The New Jersey Contest will award a
$4,000 scholarship for the first place winner, $2,500 for second place, $2,000
for third place, and $1,000 for each fourth and fifth places. The New Jersey
winner will advance to the National Finals Contests that are held in
Indianapolis Indiana on April 13 – 15, 2012. For more information on applying
and guidance, you must contact Joe Gugliuzza, district #3 chairman at:
JoeG325@aol.com. For more information, please visit:
http://www.legion.org/oratorical/contests.
Added: 11/04/11
Appalachian State University Scholarship Opportunities
Grade 12
Deadlines vary per scholarship
- Many diverse scholarship opportunities are offered through this school. Some of them include opportunities from: College of Health Sciences, Art, Communication, Geology, diversity scholarship, Math, Music, etc… For more information including eligibility criteria and how to apply, please visit:
http://www.admissions.appstate.edu/scholarships/view-all?page=1. Added: 10/14/11
The Art Institutes Scholarship Opportunities
Grade 12
Deadlines vary per individual scholarship
- Various scholarships are available to students through the Art Institutes
including: The Art Institutes & Americans
for the Arts Poster Design Competition: The theme is “You can Create
Tomorrow.” You must create a design that demonstrates your creativity and ideas.
To apply visit:
www.artinstitutes.edu/postercompetition.
National Art Honor Society Scholarship:
seniors who belong to the National Art Honor Society may apply. Please
contact the Art Institute school of your choice or contact Julie Walsh at:
1-800-275-2440. The Art Institutes
Passion for Fashion Competition: this is for students interested in fashion
design or fashion marketing & merchandising and retail management. For more
information, please visit:
www.artinstitutes.edu/passion4fashion.
The Art Institutes Storytellers
Photography Competition: you must capture a moment and submit photos
describing what you are aiming to communicate based upon the theme “Storytelling
through the lens.” For more information, please visit:
www.artinstitutes.edu/photocompetition.
The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef
Competition: please visit:
www.artinstitutes.edu/btc.
For more information about these opportunities and others, please visit:
http://www.artinstitutes.edu/financial-aid/scholarships.aspx.
Added: 09/16/11
Bloomfield College (NJ) Scholarship Opportunities for Academics,
Leadership, & Community Service
Grade 12
Varies, must contact Bloomfield College Admissions Office
-Seniors interested in attending Bloomfield College
-Seniors interested in attending Bloomfield College, various scholarship
opportunities are listed at
http://www.bloomfield.edu/admissions/scholarships.aspx#freshmen. The Trustee
Scholarship: must have a 3.6 - 4.0 GPA & 900 - 1400 SAT Score.
Presidential Scholarship: must have a 3.0 - 3.5 GPA & 900 - 1400 SAT
Score. The Leadership Scholarship: must have demonstrated leadership qualities
through experiences. Community Service Scholarship: Essay explaining and
documenting community service and hours.
Added: 09/01/11
Bluffton University Scholarship Opportunities
Grade 12
Deadlines vary per scholarship
- Various scholarship opportunities are available in the areas of: art, music major, a community enrichment grant, and a church matching grant. Interested students must visit the website for details to each specific scholarship including the application materials. For more information and to apply, please visit:
http://www.bluffton.edu/admission/financialaid/blufftonaid/. Added: 10/14/11
The Bonner Scholars Program
Grade 12
Please visit website for eligibility and deadlines
- The Bonner Scholar Program supports students would demonstrate financial need to attend college. The Bonner Foundation works with 24 colleges/universities in providing 1,500 students up to $5,000 per student annually to supplement financial aid by the individual school. Students in return must give 140 hours of community service per semester and 280 hours of service in the summer. To find out if a school you are applying to offers this scholarship opportunity, please visit: http://bonnernetwork.pbworks.com/w/page/13112622/How%20to%20Apply%20for%20a%20Bonner%20Scholarship. Added: 11/18/11
Bowling Green State University Scholarship Opportunities
Grade 12
Deadlines vary per individual scholarship
- Various scholarships are offered from Financial Aid Office for
students to apply for. Scholarships are offered from: the College of Education
and Human Development, the College of Business Administration, the College of
Arts and Sciences, The College of Health and Human Services, the Firelands
College, the College of Musical Arts, and the College of Technology. For more
information and to apply, please visit:
http://sfa.bgsu.edu/scholarship_search/?action=show_all&tb=bs&letter=&view=0&sort_info=.
Added: 09/30/11
Build-A-Bear Workshop Huggable Heroes
Students under the age of 18 may apply
No deadline listed, please apply ASAP
-
The annual Huggable Heroes Program supports various causes. Students up to the
age of 18 who provide extraordinary service in their communities may apply. 10
students will receive a $7,500 educational scholarship from Build-A-Bear
Workshop and $2,500 from the Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation to be donated to
the 501 ©(3) charity of their choice. These select individuals will also receive
a trip to St. Louis, home of the Build-A-Bear Workshop World Bearquarters.
Students may nominate themselves or can be nominated by someone who is aware of
their services. Nominator must be able to answer the following: “what
cause your nominee supports, what he/she have done for their cause, examples of
his/her impact or accomplishments, how many hours he/she volunteers each month
and how much money he/she has raised and/or how many items have been collected
for his/her cause.” For more information and to submit a nomination, please
visit:
http://heroes.lovehugssmiles.com/.
Added: 01/27/12
Caldwell College Alumni Scholarship
Grade 12
No deadline specified, visit website
- Interested students must be a relative of Caldwell alumni – daughter, son, grandchild, great grandchild, sister, brother, niece, and nephew. Students must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. For more information and to apply, please visit:
http://www.caldwell.edu/alumni/scholarship.aspx. Added: 10/14/11
Caldwell College Recognition Awards
Grade 12
Due when you apply for admission
-Students interested in attending Caldwell College
-Recognition awards are awarded to full-time freshmen that demonstrate
exceptional leadership skills or a high level commitment to extracurricular or
community service activities. Awards range from $1,000 to $6,000 and are
renewable each year for four years. You should submit an activity résumé with
your admissions application highlighting your extra-curricular activities and
leadership positions.
Added: 09/30/11
Carroll University Scholarship Opportunities
Grade 12
Deadlines vary per scholarship
- Various scholarship opportunities are available to interested students. These scholarships include: MacAllister & Yersin Full Tuition Scholarship, Science Scholarship, Theatre Scholarship, Les Klug Photography Scholarship, Anne Hardy Art Scholarship, George F. Kennan Fellowship, and Northwestern Mutual Scholarship. For more information including eligibility for individual scholarships, please visit:
http://www.carrollu.edu/prospective/scholarships.asp. Added: 10/14/11
Cedar Crest College Scholarship Opportunities
Grade 12
Varies per scholarship; must contact Admissions Department for
application information
-Various scholarship opportunities for incoming freshmen attending Cedar
Crest College
-Seniors interested in attending Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA,
various scholarship opportunities are available. Academic departmental
scholarships in the areas of Art, Dance, Communications, Theater, English, and
Marketing are available. You must compete during the spring of 2011 prior to
fall enrollment. The Heritage Award is available to incoming freshmen with a
parent or grandparent that graduated from a Cedar Crest degree program. The
Sibling Award is awarded when traditional full-time siblings concurrently are
attending during the regular academic year. For any of these scholarships, you
must contact the Office of Admissions for details:
www.cedarcrest.edu, email:
admissions@cedarcrest.edu.
Added: 09/30/11
Clarion University of Pennsylvania Scholarship Opportunities
Grade 12
Deadlines vary per scholarship
- Numerous scholarship opportunities are available to students interested in Clarion University. Freshman scholarships students must apply for to be considered are: The Pay It Forward Scholarship (2.75 minimum GPA, SAT score of 900 or ACT score of 19); Band Scholarships, Mary R. Hardwick Scholarship (based upon a required essay, financial need, and academic standing), Clarion University APSCURF Scholarship for Incoming Freshman (minimum SAT of 1000 or ACT score of 22, graduate in top 2/5 of senior class, preference granted to a descendant of past or present Clarion University APSCURF members). These scholarships can be found at:
http://www.clarion.edu/1339/?filter-by=50372%2c50362. Other scholarships can be found at: http://www.clarion.edu/1339/. Added: 10/14/11
College of Charleston Scholarship Opportunities
Grade 12
Deadlines vary per scholarship
- Various scholarships are available to incoming freshmen by academic department. Some of the departments include: Art History, Chemistry & Biochemistry, English, Political Science, Music, the Honors College, etc… Please visit the following website if you are interested in this school. There are many scholarships available with specific instructions and deadlines. For more information, please visit:
http://finaid.cofc.edu/types-of-financial-aid/scholarships/departmental-scholarships/index.php and http://finaid.cofc.edu/types-of-financial-aid/scholarships/by-major/index.php. Added: 10/14/11
Drexel University Scholarship Opportunities
Grade 12
Deadlines vary per scholarship
- Numerous scholarships are awarded to entering freshmen to Drexel
University including: National Merit
Finalist Scholarship; Global Scholars
Scholarship for students interest in global cultures, language study, and
studying abroad; Drexel Distinguished
Service Scholarship for students with a significant record of community
service, service learning, or civic engagement;
Eagles Fly for Leukemia for incoming freshmen who has survived
cancer; Athletic Scholarship;
Performing Arts Scholarship;
ROTC Scholarship; Dragon Family
Scholarship for families with two or more children from the same family who
attend Drexel University as undergraduates;
Drexel early FAFSA Grant;
Drexel Legacy Scholarship which is
offered to children and grandchildren of Drexel University alumni. For details
regarding applications and deadlines, please visit:
http://www.drexel.edu/src/financialaid/scholarships/undergrad/.
Added: 09/30/11
East Stroudsburg University Scholarships
Grade 12
Deadlines not specified
- Seniors who are planning to attend East Stroudsburg University, this is
for you.
- ESU offers scholarships to entering freshmen amongst many others. Some
of them include: The Abeloff Scholarship:
majoring in math; Alumni Association
Students of Color Scholarship;
Computer Science Scholarship Award: majoring in computer science;
ESU Foundations Scholars: be in the
top 5% of high school class; Verizon
Scholarship for Computer Science & Technology;
Biological Sciences Department Scholarship;
Brinton Scholarships. For details regarding ESU scholarships and
information on how to apply, please visit:
http://www4.esu.edu/admissions/scholarships_fa/scholarships.cfm.
If applying for a
Freshman Scholarship or Admission Scholarship, please contact the Office of
Admission: 570-442-3542.
Added: 09/30/11
Eastern University Scholarship Opportunities
Grade 12
Deadlines vary depending upon individual scholarship
- Students interested in Eastern University, this is for you
- Numerous scholarship opportunities are offered for students to apply for
including: Templeton Honors College Grant
(ranges from $13,000 to full tuition; must have a 3.9 GPA or rank in the top 9%
of senior class, or 1350 SAT for critical reading and math, or 30 ACT score).
Leadership Fellow Grant ($13,000 per
year; must have at least a 3.3 GPA and demonstrate leadership experience).
The Howard Fellows Grant ( $13,000
per year; must demonstrate exceptional academics and demonstrated abilities in
areas of emerging technology such as web design, content management systems,
social media, video editing, and blogging).
Music Scholarships (up to $5,000;
students must audition, please call the music department at: 610-341-4397 to
make an appointment for an audition).
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Development Program Grant (if you
participated in FCA in high school, you may be eligible for a $1,000
scholarship). Dance Scholarships (up
to $1,500 scholarship; you must contact the dance department at: 610-341-1739 to
setup an audition. For more information on these scholarships including
applications and contacts, please visit:
http://www.eastern.edu/admissions/undg/FinancialOpportunities.html.
Added: 09/16/11
Elizabethtown College Scholarship Opportunities
Grade 12
Complete the admissions requirements, see below
- Elizabethtown merit-based scholarships and the Penny & Roe Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Scholarship are available to eligible students. Students are encouraged to complete the admissions process, provide additional documentation that may support their interest in a scholarship, and pursue an on-campus interview to improve chances of earning a scholarship. The Penny & Roe Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Scholarship seeks to ward students who demonstrate leadership, service, overcoming obstacles, and perseverance. Students selected will receive the full cost of attendance plus access to a $4,000 enrichment fund that can be used for study abroad, etc… Students must apply to Elizabethtown College by 02/01/12 to be eligible for this opportunity and interviews are strongly encouraged. For more information, please visit:
http://www.etown.edu/admissions/scholarships/index.aspx. Added: 10/14/11
Elmira College Out of State Award
Grade 12
Must visit the college before 01/31/12, see website for additional
details
- Students who live outside of New York State who visit Elmira College before
January 31 will be eligible to receive a $12,000 award ($3,000 per each year, up
to four years) upon entering the college and living on campus. For more
information, please visit:
http://www.elmira.edu/admissions/financial_aid/scholarships.
Added: 09/16/11
Elon University Scholarship Opportunities
Grade 12
Deadlines vary per scholarship
- Elon offers various scholarships for students to consider. The Fellows Scholarships: ($3,500 - $12,000 annually) students must apply and be admitted to the Fellows program. The Performing Arts Scholarship: ($500 - $6,000 annually) students majoring in theatre arts or music theatre may apply and must audition/ interview as well. Music Scholarships: ($500 - $8,000 annually) students majoring in music, music education or music performance may complete based upon letters of recommendation and audition/interview. Band and choral scholarships are available to both music and non-music majors. For more information on these opportunities including contacts and applications, please visit:
http://www.elon.edu/e-web/admissions/financialaid/grants.xhtml. Added: 10/14/11
Emory University, Alben W. Barkley Debate Scholarships
Grade 12
Please see contact information below regarding deadline
-Students with outstanding debating experience and applying to Emory
University
- This is a merit scholarship which is awarded to an incoming student
that is renewable for four years of undergraduate study. Interested students
must demonstrate academic achievement and debate excellence and must submit
their application directly to the Barkley Forum and Emory’s Dean of
Administration. Be sure to include your current cumulative GPA, standardized
test scores, and a record of your debate accomplishments. For more information,
please call the Barkley Forum at 404.727.6189.
Please
also visit:
http://www.college.emory.edu/home/admission/aid/scholarships/future/debate.html.
Added: 09/30/11
Emory University, Dean’s
Music Scholarships
Grade 12
Must set up an audition with the school;
please visit the website below regarding a deadline
- The Dean's Music Scholarships are awarded each year to incoming
first-year students who show exceptional promise in their applied areas of
music. The awards cover half the cost of tuition. Students who wish to be
considered for these scholarships must meet all admission requirements of Emory
College of Arts and Sciences and must plan to major in music. Scholarship
recipients are notified in April. For more information and to learn about the
audition process, please visit:
http://www.college.emory.edu/home/admission/aid/scholarships/future/music.html.
Added: 12/23/11
General Motors Minority Engineering and Science Scholarship (MES)
Grade 12
Deadline not listed, see contact below
-
General Motors is seeking to give scholarships to students enrolled full-time in
an engineer or science program of interest to General Motors. Sumer internships
may also be available at a designated GM facility. Please contact the General
Motors Scholarship Administration Center by phone at: 1-888-377-5233 or through
email at:
scholarshipinfo@gmsac.com.
Added:
10/07/11
Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY, College
& Content Specific Scholarships Available
Grade 12
Please visit website listed below for information on dates
-School-specific, named, merit-based scholarships for students with outstanding
academic performance and/or talent are offered for each of the College’s five
schools and its division. Specific content areas offered: business,
communications, health professions, natural sciences, math, computer sciences,
humanities, arts, social sciences, interdisciplinary & international studies,
and music. The annual amounts of these awards vary depending on year of
matriculation. For the 2011-2012
academic year, the award amounts range from $7,500 to $10,000.
These scholarships may be renewed annually for the duration of the
student’s undergraduate study as long as the student maintains full-time
enrollment, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00, and satisfactory progress toward
an undergraduate degree. For more information please visit:
http://www.ithaca.edu/admission/finaid/index.php
Added: 09/16/11
James Madison University Scholarship Opportunities
Grade 12
Deadlines vary per scholarship
-
Various scholarships are available for incoming freshman to apply for. These
scholarships include: The Centennial Scholars Program (covers tuition, fees,
room and board for 4 years), Thomas and Karyn Dingledine Scholarship for
Achievement in Academics and Service (early action freshman are invited to apply
for this opportunity), Madison Achievement Scholarships (merit-based), Second
Century Scholars Scholarship Program (students enrolling in Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math programs are eligible), JMU Foundation Scholarships, and
Departmental Scholarships. For more information and to apply, please visit:
http://www.jmu.edu/scholarships/prospectstudents.shtml.
Added: 10/14/11
Johnson & Wales University National Student Organization
Scholarships
Grade 12
Deadlines vary per scholarship
-
Students applying to Johnson & Wales University, this is for you.
- Various scholarship opportunities are available for students planning
on attending Johnson & Wales University. Some specific scholarships available
are from: Business Professionals of America;; DECA; Family, Career & Community
Leaders of America; FBLA;; Junior Achievement; Technology Student Association;
and others. For information and to apply, please visit:
http://www.jwu.edu/content.aspx?id=12660#fbid=jbtQtnw_Gvf.
Added: 09/30/11
New Jersey Center for Science, Technology, and Mathematics (NJCSTM) at Kean
University
Grade 12
Deadlines vary per track, please see website
-
Students must be seeking to pursue science and mathematics majors at Kean
University. Scholarships into this program range from 50% up to full tuition.
NJCSTM offers a five year, combined bachelor/master degree with five options,
three for the preparation of secondary science and mathematics teachers and two
research career oriented programs in science and technology. For more
information on these program opportunities and to apply, please visit:
http://njcste.kean.edu/#.
Added: 11/23/11
Lebanon Valley College Scholarship Opportunities
Grade 12
Deadlines vary per scholarship
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Numerous scholarships are available for students to apply for through this
college. The Multicultural Fellowship:
($2,000 - $12,000 per year) students who are in the top 30% of their class and
identify with being African American, Asian-American, Hispanic-American, and
Native American; students must complete the Admission process and arrange a
Fellowship Interview with the Admission Office.
Mary E. Graham Scholarship in Biology:
($5,000) must be admitted to the college, majoring in biology, rank in the top
10% of their class, have a minimum 1200 SAT score, submit an essay regarding
career goals and interest in biology, and complete an on-campus interview with a
member of the biology department. Edna &
Clark Carmean Talent Awards in Music: ($1,500 per year up to 4 years) based
upon musical merit and must audition.
Children of Alumni Award: ($2,500 per year, maximum of $10,000 over 4
years). Recognition Awards: ($500 per year for 4 years) students who have
achieved the following: HOBY Seminar, Girl Scout Gold Award, or Eagle Scout. For
more information on these scholarships and to apply, please visit:
http://www.lvc.edu/financial-aid/scholarships.aspx.
Added: 10/21/11
Lock Haven University Nanoscience Scholarships
Grade 12 No due date specified; see
contact information below
- Students who plan to major/minor in Nanotechnology or enroll in
the Associate in Applied Science (Nanotechnology) Program as a second degree may
apply. Students must complete a FAFSA and participate in the Honors or First
Year Excellence Program. This is a scholarship opportunity offered from the
National Science Foundation that may be worth up to $10,000. Students will also
have the opportunity to attend the 18 sememster-hour Nanomanufacturing
Technology (NMT) semester at Penn State University during the summer after your
sophomore year at no cost. For more information about this scholarship, please
contact: Dr. Anura Goonewardene, (570) 484-2079 or
agoonewa@lhup.edu.
Added: 11/23/11
Loyola University Major Scholarships
Grade 12
Deadlines vary per scholarship
- Scholarships are offered in the areas of: accounting, business law, education, theatre arts, and humanities. Students must complete a separate application for each of these scholarships. For more information and to apply, please visit:
http://www.luc.edu/finaid/scholarships_major.shtml. Added: 10/21/11
Lycoming College Music Scholarships
Grade 12
No deadline listed, please visit website
-
Music scholarships are available for both majors and non-majors. Scholarships
range up to $3,000 and are renewable each year. Interested students must
schedule an audition by contacting the Admissions Office. For more information,
please visit:
http://www.lycoming.edu/music/scholarships.aspx.
Added: 09/16/11
Marist College Specialty & Endowed Scholarships
Grade 12
Deadlines vary per scholarship
- Students interested in Marist College, this is for you. Numerous scholarships are available to interested students in the areas of: Debate Scholarships, Dollars for Scholars, Lavelle Fund for the Blind Scholarship, Music Merit Scholarship, and Theatre Scholarships. For more information and to apply, please visit:
http://www.marist.edu/financialaid/freshman/scholarships.html. Endowed scholarships are also offered to incoming freshmen. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://www.marist.edu/financialaid/endow.html#Incoming Freshmen Added: 10/21/11
Marymount Manhattan College Scholarship Opportunities
Grade 12
Deadlines vary per scholarship
- Numerous scholarship opportunities are available to interested students. Scholarships are available in the following areas: Acting, Art, Dance, Theatre, and Student Leadership Scholarship. Students must demonstrate outstanding leadership in their school or communities to be eligible for the Student Leadership Scholarship. For more information and to apply, please visit:
http://www.mmm.edu/become/aid/options/mmcscholarships.html. Added: 10/21/11
Messiah College (Grantham, PA) Scholarship Opportunities
Grade 12
Deadlines vary depending upon scholarship
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Students planning on attending Messiah College, this is for you.
- Messiah College awards a Provost Scholarship to students with a SAT score of
1600 for Critical Reading & Math sections only or an ACT score up to 36. Other
scholarship opportunities are awarded based upon academics. They include:
Trustees’ Scholarship for Excellence, President’s Scholarship for College
Honors, and The Lloyd and Lois Martin Multicultural Scholarship. Specialized
scholarships are also given for art, theatre, and music majors. For more
information and to apply, please visit:
http://www.messiah.edu/offices/financial_aid/scholarships/.
Added: 09/16/11
Misericordia University McAuley Scholarship
Grade 12
No deadline specified
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Students who can demonstrate leadership, volunteerism, and participation in
extracurricular activities are eligible to apply for this scholarship. This is
an award that ranges annually from $1,000 to $5,000. You must contact the
Admissions Office for more information and to receive an application.
The Misericordia University Admissions Office phone
number is: 1-866-262-6363.
For more information, please
visit:
http://www.misericordia.edu/misericordia_pg_sub.cfm?sub_page_id=153&subcat_id=131.
Added: 10/21/11
Music Scholarships through
www.musicscholarships.us Grade eligibility and deadlines vary depending upon individual scholarships
- Students pursuing music, this is for you!
- Students passionate about music and seeking to pursue music field,
please visit this website! There are scholarships for: students who play
specific instruments, general music, state music, church music, classical music,
music education, jazz music, music therapy, amongst other scholarship
opportunities. Resources for music grants and competitions are also found here.
For more information and to apply, please visit:
http://www.musicscholarships.us/.
Added: 09/07/11
New Jersey Foster Care Scholars (NJFC Scholars) Program
Grade 12
Deadline: Please contact a scholarship representative to find out the
deadline for next Fall: 1-800-222-0047
- The Foster & Adoptive Family Services (FAFS) in partnership with the Department of Youth & Family Services (DYFS) provide educational assistance through the NJFC Scholars Program. Students who meet eligibility criteria may receive tuition assistance to public NJ colleges, universities, and vocational schools as well as private or out of state institutions through the Federal Education & Training Voucher Program. Interested students must: apply for the FAFSA, be accepted to a post secondary institution that is accredited to receive Title IV funding (please call 1-800-222-0047 to find out if the school you plan on attending meets these criteria), have made an application for Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) if seeking to attend a NJ school that offers this program. The list of schools to view to see if yours is listed is:
http://www.state.nj.us/highereducation/EOF/EOF_programs.htm. In addition, you must meet at least one of the following: “Youth who are or were in a DYFS paid placement. Have you been in the care and custody of DYFS, in an out-of-home placement, for a period of 9 months or more following your 16th birthday? Are you, or have you been, in the care and custody of DYFS, in an out-of-home placement after your 14th birthday for a total of 18 months? Do you reside in, or have you resided in, a Transitional Living Program for youth or supportive housing for 3 months or more?” For more information and to apply, please visit: http://www.fafsonline.org/njfc-scholars-program.html. Added: 01/20/12
The Northern NJ Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association
Scholarship Opportunities
Grade 12
Last year’s deadlines are still listed (03/10/11 for the Robert Patterson
Endowed Scholarship Fund & 05/15/11); please visit the website below for updates
on this year’s deadlines
- Seniors who will be attending Penn State, this is for you. The Northern NJ Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association offers two scholarships to future Penn Staters. The Ronald J. Swartz Scholarship is awarded to an incoming Penn State freshman student who lives in designated locations of Northern NJ. Students who are accepting their offer of admissions to attend Penn State can apply. The criteria considered for the scholarship are based upon character, leadership, volunteerism, & extra-curricular activities in school and the community. The Robert Patterson Endowed Scholarship Fund gives a $2800 scholarship. Students must demonstrate academics, community service, and leadership. For more information and to apply to either of these opportunities, please visit: http://www.psunj.org/scholarship/scholarship.shtml#RPESF. Added: 12/16/11
Pennsylvania State University Scholarship Opportunities
Grade 12
Deadlines range according to scholarships
-
Scholarships based upon college attending, different Penn State branch campuses,
and specific interest/affiliation scholarship programs
- Penn State offers very competitive scholarship opportunities to students. For information regarding scholarships based upon specific Penn State colleges, opportunities at branch campuses, or by interest/affiliation scholarship programs please visit: http://studentaid.psu.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships
. Updated: 01/03/12
Rider University, The School of Fine and Performing Arts Talent
Awards & Westminster Choir College Scholarships
Grade 12
Deadline: see audition dates
- Students seeking to major in music theater or theater are
eligible to apply for the talent awards to the School of Fine and Performing
Arts. Students must complete the admissions application and make an appointment
to audition for both opportunities. Audition dates are: 12/09/11, 01/13/12,
01/16/12, and 02/03/12. Students seeking to attend the Westminster Choir
College, the audition dates are: 12/03/11, 01/27/12, 02/04/12, 02/17/12,
02/24/12, and 02/25/12. For more information and to apply for these
opportunities, please visit:
http://www.rider.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admission/how-apply/first-year-college-students/auditions/audition-dates-0.
Added: 11/23/11
Saint Joseph’s University Scholarship Opportunities
Grade 12
Deadlines vary depending upon individual scholarship
- Various scholarships are available to students to apply for including:
Academy of Food Marketing Scholarships:
freshmen who select the 4 or 5 year Food Marketing major. You must file the
FAFSA. Consideration is given based upon financial need, academic record, and
SAT or ACT scores. Athletic Scholarships:
offered to 20 intercollegiate sports at the NCAA Division I level.
Board of Trustees Scholarships: full tuition and three-quarter
tuition scholarships based upon a 3.7 GPA and a 1350 SAT or 30 ACT. Interested
applicants must apply for Early Action through Admissions.
SJU Theatre Company/Frank Olley Memorial Scholarship: students must
audition and be selected by artistic directors.
Eagles Fly for Leukemia Scholarship: one full tuition scholarship is
awarded to a freshman who has survived cancer in his or her lifetime.
Father George Ruggieri, S.J. Memorial
Scholarship: a partial tuition scholarship to students who declare a major
in the Natural Sciences. You must complete the FAFSA.
John P. Mcnulty Scholars Program Scholarship: full tuition
scholarship to females who plan to major in natural science, mathematics or
computer science. You must have a 3.5 minimum GPA and a 1300 SAT or 30 ACT.
Risk Management and Insurance
Scholarship: Students must be pursuing a major in Risk Management and
Insurance. You must complete a FAFSA. GPA and SAT and/or ACT scores are also
considered. Villiger Speech and Debate Society Scholarship: you must have
excelled in high school speech and/or debate competitions and continue this
interest in college. For more information on these scholarships and others,
please visit:
http://www.sju.edu/admissions/scholarships2010.2011.html.
Updated: 10/21/11
Various Scholarships at St. Lawrence University
Grade 12
Deadlines vary depending upon scholarship
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Students seeking to attend St. Lawrence University, this is for
you.
- St. Lawrence University offers: the Presidential Diversity Scholarship
(must have commitment to diversity), the Vilas Scholarship (students pursuing a
liberal arts education as preparation for a career in business), Leadership
Scholarship (demonstrate a leadership background) , and the Community Service
Scholarship (demonstrate extensive community service). For more information and
to apply, please visit:
http://www.stlawu.edu/admis/scholarships/.
Added: 11/09/11
Stony Brook State University of New York, Honors College Scholarships
Grade 12
No deadline listed, please visit website
- Students interested in pursuing the Honors College at Stony Brook, this is for
you.
- Students must have demonstrated exceptional academic ability. Students
admitted to the Honors College will receive monetary support from 1 to 4 years
with a minimum of $2,000 scholarship for one year. For more information and an
application, please visit:
http://www.stonybrook.edu/honors.
Added: 09/16/11
Stony Brook State University of New York, Music Scholarships
Grade 12
Deadlines vary based upon individual scholarships
Susquehanna University Music Scholarships
Grade 12
There is no designated deadline, but you must contact the Department of
Music to schedule an audition
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Music scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year and are renewable for four years. They are awarded to music majors based upon an audition. Please contact the Department of Music at: 570-372-4309. For more information, please visit: http://www.susqu.edu/admissions/4379.asp. Added: 12/02/11
Syracuse University Scholarship Opportunities
Grade 12
Deadlines vary, visit website listed below
-The AmeriCorps Scholarship is offered to students who can demonstrate that they participated in AmeriCorps. The Coronat Scholars Program offers scholarships to students pursuing liberal arts majors through the College of Arts & Sciences. The United Methodist Scholarship is offered to students who are active members of the United Methodist Church. Interested students must be a member to the church for one year prior to applying for this opportunity. For more information on these scholarships and to apply, please visit: http://www.syr.edu/financialaid/scholarships/su_scholarships.html. Added: 12/02/11
University of Cincinnati Scholarship Opportunities
Grade 12
Deadlines vary per scholarship
- Seniors, the University of Cincinnati offers a variety of scholarships up to
full tuition. For information on
scholarships and to view their applications, please visit:
https://webapps.uc.edu/FinancialAid/Scholarships/search_results.asp.
Added: 10/07/11
University of Dayton
Scholarships
Grade 12
The admissions application serves as the scholarship application; see
admissions deadline
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Deacons Scholarship:
Any student whose father, grandfather,
or uncle is a permanent active deacon of the Roman Catholic or Orthodox Church
may apply. This is a $4,000 scholarship that may be renewable for 4 years.
Music Scholarships: These
scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. Students must audition.
Auditions take place in January/February. Contact the Department of Music for
more information at: 937-229-3936. The
National Alumni Association Scholarship: This is a $5,000 renewable
scholarship for a student whose parent or grandparent is a UD alumni. Students
must demonstrate financial need, academic performance, standardized test scores,
and service. Please see the
following page regarding further details on how to apply for these scholarships:
http://www.udayton.edu/flyersfirst/_resources/files/financial_aid/university_scholarships.pdf.
Added: 12/23/11
University of Delaware Scholarship Opportunities
Grade 12
Please visit website below; deadlines vary per scholarship
- Michael Lee Scholarship:
student
must have faced social, economical, and cultural challenges or other life
circumstances; Anderson-Rosenfeld
Diversity Scholarship: students must be seeking to attend the College of
Arts & Sciences – special consideration to students who have overcome obstacles
such as social economic or educational disadvantages or disabilities, first
generation in their family to attend college, are women studying in fields where
they are underrepresented, or are members of groups that are underrepresented at
the university; Elmer E. Deaver
Foundation Scholarship: student must be related to a former employee of the
Quaker City Life Insurance Co; Evergreen
Scholarship: student must maintain some form of employment to help pay for
his/her education, documentation must be provided. For more information
regarding these opportunities, please visit:
http://www.udel.edu/finaid/scholarships.html.
Added: 01/20/12
The University of Maine Scholarship Opportunities
Grade 12
Deadlines vary depending upon individual scholarship
- Various scholarship opportunities are offered through the following colleges
and services: College of Business, Public Policy and Health; College of
Education and Human Development; College of Engineering; College of Liberal Arts
and Sciences; College of Natural Sciences, Forestry and Agriculture; Disability
Support Services. For further details, please visit:
http://umaine.edu/stuaid/scholarships/college-department-scholarships/.
Added: 09/16/11
The University of Tampa
Scholarship Opportunities
Grade 12
Deadlines vary per scholarship; most are 02/01/12
- The University of Tampa offers numerous scholarships
through various academic departments. Students must demonstrate specific talent
or major of interest. Scholarships range from $500 through $2,500 per year. Many
are renewable. Eligibility and application requirements vary per scholarship.
Scholarships are offered in the following areas: Art, English & Writing,
Government & World Affairs/ Pre-Law, Life Science, Music, Nursing, Performing
Arts, and President’s Leadership Fellows. For more information and to apply for
a scholarship, please visit:
http://www.ut.edu/scholarships/.
Added: 12/23/11
Western State College of Colorado Scholarship Opportunities
Grade 12
Deadlines not specified, please visit website for information to
individual scholarships
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Numerous scholarship opportunities are offered by Western State
College of Colorado based upon entering freshman status, departmental
scholarships, being a child of alumni, and athletic scholarships. For more
information and to apply, please visit:
http://www.western.edu/student-life/finaid/scholarships.
Added: 12/16/11
William Patterson University Academic Departmental Scholarships
Grade 12
Deadlines vary per individual scholarship
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Numerous scholarship opportunities are offered to students
pursuing the following: Jazz Studies Program, Music Talent, Biology, and
Biotechnology. For more information and to apply to these opportunities, please
visit:
http://www.wpunj.edu/scholarships/incoming/departmental.dot.
Added: 12/16/11
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