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SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN #5
November 18, 2011
CHARTER STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
For Seniors only. Up to ten $1,000 scholarships – Must have a min. 3.0 grade point average and plans to major in a related field of relevance to Charter. Must submit two letters of recommendation confirming community service and write a 250-word essay to include future goals and how they relate to Charter. Application Deadline: March 30, 2012.
THE BUSINESS FORUM
Open only to female Seniors. Must submit a typewritten response to various questions and include two reference letters. Looking at community involvement, outside interests and experiences. Must also demonstrate financial need. Application Deadline: January 6, 2012
U.S. BANK SCHOLARSHIPS
For Seniors only. US Bank will offer 40--$1,000 scholarship awards for those planning to attend four-year colleges and/or universities. These will be picked at random. More info can be found at: . Application Deadlines: October 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012
NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (DAR)
This is a scholarship contest to reward the qualities of good citizenship and is open to Seniors only. There are two parts: Part 1: transcript and two letters of recommendation. Part 2: Essay needed. Application Deadline: Dec. 15, 2011
NFIB YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS
100 Seniors will be awarded a scholarship anywhere from $1,000-$10,000. Must have an officially established business in order to qualify. Will also take into account any endeavors or work experience, as well as organizations involved in. More info: Application Deadline: December 15, 2011
KFC COLONEL’S SCHOLARS
For Seniors only. Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75, enroll in a public college or university within Wisconsin and demonstrate financial need. Awards are up to $20,000. Accepting only online applications( Application Deadlines: December 1, 2011 to February 8, 2012.
ENGINEERS FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS
For Seniors enrolling in an engineering program at a University. There are 4 scholarships of $1,500 and 3 scholarships of $2,000. Must download applications at ( Application Deadline: December 19, 2011.
SCHOLARSHIP EXPERTS
This is a website that offers various types of scholarships—worth checking into. Must apply at: Application Deadlines: November 7th through December 31, 2011.
GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM (GMS)
Eligibility: African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American; U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident; enrolling for the first time at an accredited U.S. college as a full-time degree-seeking student; 3.3 or higher GPA; demonstrated leadership ability in community service, extracurricular or other activities; have financial need—meet federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. Go to: for guidelines and applications. Submit three forms-Nominee Personal Information, Nominator, and Recommender forms. Application Deadline: January 11, 2012
WISCONSIN SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION (WSCA)
Up to four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to Seniors. Must submit a one-paged typed essay. Visit to download the High School Scholarship Application (on the right-hand side) Application Deadline: December 1, 2011
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