Park Center High School

PARK CENTER HIGH SCHOOL

COLLEGE AND CAREER RESOURCE CENTER

November 16th, 2015

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. – VERNETTA WILSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 2/26

·  Scholarship awards range between $500 and $1,500

·  Applicants must be graduating seniors who are African-American, African, or mixed race (with one parent being African or African-American)

·  Minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.7

·  Active volunteer in community service

·  Accepted at a two-year or four-year accredited institution

·  For more information and application documents go to http://www.dstmsp.org/scholarship/

ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION – MOST VALUABLE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE: 12/4

·  Any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen may apply

·  Applications will be judged on Scholarship, Leadership and Financial Need

·  The ENF awards $2.44 million annually in MVS scholarships to 500 high school seniors nationwide.

·  Applications may be accessed at www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm

2016 AMOS HAYNES SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 12/4

·  “Legacy” Essay Contest sponsored by the Minnesota Alumni & Undergraduate Chapters of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

·  $500 scholarship

·  Essay based on a prominent member of the fraternity’s history: Harry Belafonte or Asa Phillip Randolph

·  Applications are available in the CCRC

MINNESOTA MASONIC CHARITIES SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE: 2/16

·  Offering six different scholarships: Signature, Legacy, Heritage, Vocational, Undergraduate and Fraternal

·  Most scholarships do not require a Masonic affiliation

·  Applications and more information may be accessed at MnMasonicCharities.org

BURGER KING SCHOLARS DEADLINE: 12/15

·  For high school seniors, Burger King employees and children of employees

·  Scholarship grants range from $1,000 to $5,000

·  Selection criteria includes: academic achievements and participation in school and community activities

·  Scholarship information can be found at www.scholarshipamerica.org/burgerkingscholars

MENSA EDUCATION & RESEARCH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST

DEADLINE: 1/15

·  Awards range from $300 to $1,000

·  U.S. residents who will be enrolled in an accredited U.S institution of post-secondary education for the fall term of 2016 are eligible to apply

·  Essay: Can you clearly state your academic goals and why you will achieve them?

·  For essay rules and to enter go to: www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships

BOSTON UNIVERSITY TRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION

DEADLINE: 12/1

·  Earn a four year, full tuition scholarship to BU

·  Applicants should rank at the top of their class and demonstrate exceptional leadership in their school and community

·  For more information go to: bu.edu/admissions/trustee

DR PEPPER TUITION GIVEAWAY PROMOTION & CONTEST DEADLINE: 1/11

·  For students between the age of 18-24.

·  Submit your “One of a Kind” story to enter for the chance to compete to win up to $100,000 in tuition.

·  Find more information at www.drpeppertuition.com

AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 12/15

·  $25,000 AND $10,000 scholarships available to be awarded in each state.

·  Based on outstanding achievement in school, community, or workplace activity.

·  Must be U.S. citizen or legal resident.

·  Apply online at the AXA Foundation website

NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY DEADLINE: Varies

·  A variety of scholarship programs available for incoming freshmen, some ranging up to full tuition.

·  Apply online at: www.nmu.edu/scholarships

DRIVING A STRONGER COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP, WALSER FOUNDATION

DEADLINE: 4/15

·  $2,000 award to PC senior who has given back to their community through volunteer service.

·  Must complete a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer service during their senior year (hours cannot be a school or organization requirement, but must be extracurricular)

·  Must have minimum GPA of 2.5

·  Applications are available in the CRC.

ST. THOMAS’ DEACE SCHOLARSHIP – ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY

DEADLINE: Varies

·  Full tuition scholarships to qualified underrepresented domestic, first-generation students and graduates of urban high schools in select locations.

·  Information regarding this scholarship can be found at www.stthomas.edu/Deas

UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS – SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS & ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE: 12/14

·  Two full tuition and two $8,000 Science, Mathematics and Engineering Scholarships are available for the 2016-2017 school year.

·  Apply at www.stthomas.edu/scischolar

ACT SIX SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM DEADLINE: 11/17

·  40 full tuition scholarships available for students attending Augsburg College, Bethel University, University of Northwestern-St. Paul, or North Central University.

·  Based on strong leadership potential and desire to use their education to make a difference on campus and in their community.

·  Apply online at: www.actsix.org

COMCAST LEADERS AND ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 11/24

·  $1,000 scholarship available for student attending college next fall.

·  Based on demonstrated leadership abilities and commitment to community service.

·  Applications are available in the CRC.

ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY DEADLINE: VARIES

·  A variety of scholarships are available for incoming freshmen.

·  For a complete list, go to www.stcloudstate.edu/huskiesscholarships

THE COLLEGE OF ST. SCHOLASTICA DEADLINE: VARIES

·  Multiple scholarship opportunities are available, including the Benedictine Scholarship that is automatically awarded to all new St. Scholastica freshman based on a combination of cumulative high school GPA and composite ACT or SAT score.

·  Visit css.edu/freshmanscholarships for more information.

AUGUSTANA UNIVERSITY DEADLINE: VARIES

·  On campus scholarship events for Performing Arts will be held on 12/4 & 2/15 & 21

·  An on campus scholarship event for Visual Arts will be held on 2/15

·  Visit augie.edu/admission, augie.edu/myvisit or call (605) 274-5516 for more information.

MODEL COLLEGE OF HAIR DESIGN’S 2016 ADVANCEMENT SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT

DEADLINE: see website

·  $2,300 Cosmetology Tuition Scholarship

·  Visit www.mcohd.com for more information.

AIR FORCE ROTC SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 12/1

·  The Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corp through the University of St. Thomas invites seniors with a 3.0 GPA or 26 ACT score to apply for the high school scholarship

·  Work toward an undergraduate degree and complete military training concurrently

·  Apply at www.afrotc.com

CATCH A BREAK! SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 2/16

·  Offering up to $10,000 per year – intended to enable recipients to graduate debt-free following four years of study

·  Open to Minnesota residents who demonstrate academic potential and financial need who plan on attending a four year public college or university in Minnesota

·  For more information visit sms.scholarsapply.org/catchabreak

AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE: 3/18

·  Offers need-based grants ranging from $500 to $4,000 through the General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant program

·  Open to dependent children of active duty, retired and deceased U.S. Air Force members

·  Applicants must plan to enroll in an undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four year college, university or vocational-technical school and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0

·  Applicants are reviewed for eligibility under the Society’s Merit Scholarship Program – awarding at least ten $5,000 scholarships to incoming college freshmen with top grade point averages

·  Applicants from the Arnold Grant Program may also apply for an interest-free Supplemental Education Loan up to $1,000

STUDENT LOAN FINANCE CORPORATION SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE: 3/31

·  Student Loan Finance Corporation and iHELP Student Loans are offering five $1,000 random drawing scholarships

·  Students must be attending a Minnesota college, university or technical institute in the 2016-17 academic year

·  Applicant may not be on academic probation

·  Applications are available in the CCRC

AXA ACHEVEMENT COMMUNITY AWARD DEADLINE: 2/1

·  The AXA AchievementsmCommunity Award Program offers $2,500 college scholarships to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace.

·  The program is open to high school seniors who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university.

·  Applicants must be United States citizens or legal residents and must have demonstrated ambition and self-drive as evidenced by an outstanding achievement in a school, community, or workplace activity.

·  For more information and to apply go to https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/community-scholarships.html

MILITARY COMMANDERS’ SCHOLARSHIP FUND DEADLINE: 2/17

·  The New York Chapter of the American Logistics Association sponsors up to 15 $5,000 scholarships for dependent children of active duty, reserve, National Guard or retired members of the United States military who hold valid Exchange & Commissary shopping privileges at the time of application.

·  Applicants must plan to enroll for the first time in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university

·  Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5

·  Scholarship awards based on academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an outside appraisal

·  More information is available atsms.scholarsapply.org/militarycommanders.

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