Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology

Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology

Scholarship Bulletin

March 2013 Issue

School Code/CEEB Code: 340716

Important Reminders and Disclaimer:

When applying for scholarships, remember:

Read and follow all instructions given, your failure to do so could disqualify you from being considered for the scholarship;

Use a blue or black ink pen when completing a hard copy application, unless you are instructed to type your responses or to do otherwise;

Allow yourself plenty of time to complete and gather all applications materials and submit all applications by the application deadline.

Do not wait until the last minute to ask others to provide information or complete forms that you need to meet your deadline.

(You should allow the person that you ask for a recommendation, etc., at least fifteen school days (three school weeks) to complete the task; plan accordingly.)

All information is provided in good faith but bulletin cannot guarantee accuracy or reliability of information or sources of scholarship information. Parents/guardians and students are solely responsible for independent verification of all information provided and legitimacy of sources listed.

Scholarship/ Opportunity / Eligibility Requirements / Awards/Amount / Contact/To Apply / Deadline
AADA (American Academy of Dramatic Arts)Scholarship / Students planning to pursue careers in acting are invited to apply. Students may be nominated for a scholarship by a school faculty member. See Ms. Martinez, POB Scholarship Coordinator, if you are interested in being nominated for a scholarship to AADA. / May vary / For more information on admissions and scholarship, contact the AADA Admissions Office at 800-463-8990. Additional contact information:
aada.edu
New York Campus: 120 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016; Los Angeles Campus: 1336 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, C 90028. / Contact AADA for details.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program / All high school juniors, seniors, and students in accredited post-secondary institutions are eligible. Candidates must submit an essay on the topic given on the website. See website for full details. / $1000 / For details and information, go to:
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm / June 14, 2013
AES Engineering Scholarships / High school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility may apply. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. Applicants must submit an essay of between 500-1000 words on the topic posted on the website. / $500 / To access details and instructions, go to: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm / Deadline is October 4, 2013.
AFSA High School Senior Scholarship Contest / The scholarship is open to high school seniors who are U.S. citizens or legal residents. / $20,000 / For more information about this scholarship visit http://www.afsascholarship.org/hsinformation.html / April 3, 2013
Airmen Memorial Foundation Scholarship Grants / Check website for updated details of requirements. / Check website or contact organization. / Visit:
http://www.hqafsa.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Airmen_Memorial_Foundation&Template=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=9780
Or contact:
Brandon Alsobrook, Scholarship Processing, E-mail Processor: / Check website and/or contact organization for deadline and details.
AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts National and International Audition Tour for Admission and Scholarships / Students interested in pursuing full-time studies in Acting, Music Theatre, Dance Theatre, or Performing Arts may wish to apply and audition. Interested students may be nominated for scholarship consideration by a school faculty member. See Mrs. Martinez, POB Scholarship Coordinator, if interested. / Financial aid and scholarships are available to students who qualify. / Interested students should call the AMDA Admissions Office at 800-367-7908 or visit amda.edu to learn more about programs and audition opportunities. Audition is scheduled to be held in Charlotte, NC on March 3, 2013. If you are interested in being nominated for a scholarship to AMDA, see Mrs. Martinez, POB Scholarship Coordinator. / Contact AMDA for details.
American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program: “A Constitutional Speech Contest” / High school students in grades 9-12 who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the U.S. can apply. / $18,000-$1500 / Obtain contest rules from your local American Legion post or the North Carolina Headquarters of the American Legion: / Inquire with your local American Legion post or with the N.C. Headquarters of the American Legion.
American Legion Legacy Scholarships / Applicants must be the children or adopted children of a parent who was in the U.S. military and died in active duty on or after September 11, 2001. Students must be pursuing or planning to pursue undergraduate study in the U.S. / Varies / American Legion
700 North Pennsylvania Street
P.O. Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Phone: 317-630-1202
Fax: 317-630-1223
http://www.legion.org
http://www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy / April 15, 2013
American Legion Samsung American Legion Scholarship / High school juniors who participate in an American Legion Boys State or Girls State program and are a direct descendant of a U.S. veteran who served during a period of war (WWI through Operation Iraqi Freedom) / $20,000- $1100 / Applications may be obtained from the
individual American Legion Boys State and American
Legion Auxiliary Girls State programs or www.legion.
org. / Applications are submitted to program staff upon your arrival at either the Boys State or Girls State program.
American Legion University of Northwestern Ohio KIA/MIA Scholarship / High school seniors or graduates who are surviving children or grandchildren of U.S. Armed Forces members listed as KIA or MIA in periods of war/conflict from Vietnam War to Operation Iraqi Freedom (see application for specific details) can apply. Scholarship is for University of Northwestern Ohio only. / $10,000-$1000 / Financial Aid Office, University of
Northwestern Ohio, 1441 N Cable Rd, Lima, OH
45805. Email: .
www.legion.org / Deadline: College of Business: September 1; College
of Technologies offers a new class every six weeks and
has a “rolling” application process.
American Youth Leadership Program / This program offers various opportunities for American high school students and educators to travel abroad on a 3 to 4-week long exchange to specific countries to gain first-hand knowledge of foreign cultures and to collaborate on solving global issues. Several different organizations implement this program, and each has organized an academic and experiential educational exchange focused on dialogue and debate, leadership development, and community service. Recruitment areas and application deadlines vary. Please check the website for more details. / Travel abroad in exchange program / Go to website for details of this and other study abroad programs:
http://exchanges.state.gov/youth/programs/ylp/current-youth-leaderships-programs.html / Varies; see specific programs for details
AmVets National Scholarship Program / High school seniors who are children or grandchildren of U.S. veterans may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 (or provide evidence of extenuating circumstances which caused a lower GPA). Selection is based on academic promise, financial need, and merit. Scholarship must be used for full-time undergraduate study at a college, university, or technical/trade school leading towards a certification or degree beginning in Fall, 2013. 2.0 GPA must be maintained during college study to continue in the scholarship program. See application for additional requirements. / $4000 over 4 years ($1000 per year) / For copy of application and instructions, go to:
http://www.amvets.org/pdfs/programs_pdfs/scholarship_application_freshman.pdf
For questions and further information, call:
877-726-8387
Additional scholarship information from AmVets can be found at:
http://www.amvets.org/programs/scholarships/ / Application and required documentation must be postmarked on or before April 15, 2013.
AmVets National Scholarship Program for JROTC / Graduating JROTC cadets who are children or grandchildren of U.S. veterans may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must demonstrate academic promise and financial need. Scholarship must be used for full-time undergraduate study at a college, university, or technical/trade school leading towards a certification or degree. It must be used within one year of the award date. Minimum high school GPA of 3.0 is required (or evidence for extenuating circumstances which caused a lower GPA). See application for additional requirements. / $1000 / For copy of application and instructions, go to:
http://www.amvets.org/pdfs/programs_pdfs/scholarship_application_JROTC.pdf
For questions and further information, call:
877-726-8387
Additional scholarship information from AmVets can be found at:
http://www.amvets.org/programs/scholarships/ / Application and required documentation must be postmarked on or before April 15, 2013.
Anchor Scholarship Foundation Scholarship / The Anchor Scholarship is available to dependents of service members who have served a minimum of six years in a unit under the administrative control of Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Atlantic Fleet or U.S. Pacific Fleet. You must attend, or plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university and intend to work toward a BS or BA degree to be eligible for this award. / Varies / Anchor Scholarship Foundation
P.O. Box 9535
Norfolk, VA 23505
Phone: 757.374.3769
Email:
http://www.anchorscholarship.com
Link to eligibility application:
http://anchorscholarship.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2013-Anchor-Eligibility-app-final.pdf / Eligibility application must be received by March 1, 2013. Applicants who are determined to be eligible will be sent a scholarship application by e-mail. The scholarship application and all required materials must be postmarked by April 1, 2013.
Armed Services YMCA Annual Student Essay Contest / Children of all active duty or retired (with 20+ years of experience) U.S. military personnel (Army, Navy, Marine, Air Force, Coast Guard, or National/Reserve) in 1st-12th grades may enter. [Separate art contest is also available for students in Kindergarten-6th grades.] / Winners in grades 9-12 will receive an iPad. / For details, see Page 4 and beyond at the following link:
http://www.asymca.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2012-MFM-Packet.pdf
You can also go to:
http://www.asymca.org/index.php/artandessay/ / Entries must be postmarked by March 15, 2013.
Army ROTC Four-Year Scholarship Program / Applicants must be U.S. citizens between the ages of 17-26 with a high school GPA of 2.50 or above, a high school diploma, a minimum score of 920 on the SAT or 19 on the ACT (excluding Writing test scores), meet required physical standards (see website for details), and commit to an 8-year service commitment to the Army (including active duty and reserve components). See website for full details. / Up to full tuition / http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high-school-students/four-year-scholarship.html / Applications for the U.S. Army ROTC 4-Year College Scholarship Program for school year 2014-2015 will be accepted beginning February 10, 2013.
Assistance League of Charlotte Scholarship in Honor of Gary and Margaret Lincoln / This scholarship is open to graduating seniors in Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools who are applying to attend CPCC. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Assistance League of Charlotte members and relatives are ineligible. / Varies / Access the application and instructions at:
http://www.charlotte.assistanceleague.org/download.cfm?ID=46025 / April 19, 2013
Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America Better Chance Scholarship / Applicants must be VVA or AVVA members; the spouse, child, or grandchild of a VVA or AVVA member; or the spouse, child, or grandchild of a KIA or MIA Vietnam veteran. You must be registered in an accredited college, university, or post-secondary training institute and must be able to prove financial need through the official printout from the FAFSA. / $1000, $750, or $500 / Access the application at:
http://www.avva.org/scholarship.html
Contact the following organization for more details:
ASSOCIATES OF VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA, INC.
8719 Colesville Rd; Suite 100 ● Silver Spring, MD 20910-3919
Telephone: (301)585-4000 ● Fax: (301) 585-0519 / Deadline for 2013 not yet announced. Check website and contact the following organization for more details:
ASSOCIATES OF VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA, INC.8719 Colesville Rd; Suite 100 ● Silver Spring, MD 20910-3919 Telephone: (301)585-4000 ● Fax: (301) 585-0519
Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Central / Scholarships are available for students training to become automotive, heavy duty or collision repair technicians, and to students in business, marketing, engineering, or other major courses of study. Graduating seniors, high school graduates, or students with GEDs are eligible to apply. Applicants must be planning to enroll (or enrolled) at a 2-or 4-year college or ASE/NATEF certified post-secondary automotive, collision repair, or heavy duty program. Complete application, transcript, letter(s) of recommendation, and essay are required. More than 20 organizations award scholarships to students who apply online through this website. / Contact organization or individual scholarships for details. / To apply, go to:
http://www.automotivescholarships.com/apply_online.cfm
For details of individual scholarships listed on website, visit:
http://www.automotivescholarships.com/scholarshiptype.cfm?type=2 / Deadline is March 31, 2013. Applicants can update their applications until this time or until their application has been assigned to reviewers. See website for details.
B. Davis Scholarship (Student Award Search Aid) / High school juniors and seniors may apply, as well as students currently in post-secondary institutions. Applicants must submit an essay of 1000 words or less on the topic presented on the website. / $1000 / For full information, essay topic, and application instructions, visit:
http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm / Deadline is May 27, 2013.
Big Sun Scholarship / All high school seniors who are student athletes may apply. / $500 / To apply, go to:
http://www.bigsunathletics.com/ / June 21, 2013
Bi-Lo Urban League Scholarship / High school seniors who have been accepted into an accredited college/university and who demonstrate a need for financial assistance may apply. Recipients must excel academically and be involved in extracurricular activities. Minimum GPA of 3.0 and minimum overall SAT of 800 (Math and Reading only) or ACT Composite of 19 are required. Copy of college acceptance letter, current photo (head shot), copy of parent’s 2013 tax returns, and FAFSA must be included with application. See application for full requirements and details. / $2500 / See Ms. Martinez, POB Scholarship Coordinator, in Room 189 for copy of scholarship application. / Completed application with all required documents must be submitted to Ms. Martinez, POB Scholarship Coordinator, by 7:30 AM, Friday, 3/15/2013. STUDENTS MUST BRING MS. MARTINEZ A COPY OF SAT/ACT SCORES WITH APPLICATION IN ORDER TO SUBMIT APPLICATION.
Capt. James J. Regan Scholarship / Any law enforcement Explorer who is in the 12th grade or in an accredited college program may apply. Candidates are evaluated based on academic record, leadership ability, extracurricular activities, and personal statement. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation and an essay. / $500 / http://exploring.learningforlife.org/services/resources/scholarships/ / March 31, 2013
Career Exploring Scholarships / See website for details of various Career Explorer program scholarship listings. / See website. / http://exploring.learningforlife.org/services/resources/scholarships/ / Check website.