Up Coming Scholarships

We have a few scholarships that will be coming due in the next few weeks. It's still early in the Scholarship season but we do have these three.We should start getting quite a few more around the month of January so stay tuned!

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship

Deadline October 25, 2012

You will need to go online to apply for this scholarship.

Eligibility requirements:

• Graduating senior (class of 2013)
• attending a 4-year accredited college or university and pursuing a Bachelor's Degree
• critical financial need (family income of less than $50,000)
• involvement in co-curricular and community activities
• demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Minimum GPA 2.0
• United States Citizenship

To apply: Horatio Alger

Futuro Con Leche Scholarship

Deadline:December 15, 2012

The Hispanic Scholarship fund and Got Milk have teamed up to offer ten $4,000 scholarships for high school seniors of Hispanic Heritage.

Eligibility requirements:

• Be of Hispanic heritage
• US citizen, legal permanent resident or an eligible non-US resident
• High school graduating senior planning to enroll full-time seeking a degree at a four-year or two year accredited U.S. institution in the US, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2013-2014 academic year
• Minimum GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale
• Must be eligible to receive a Pell Grant
• Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the FAFSA in 2012
• Must write a maximum 250 word essay telling us about  your high school journey and how making milk part of your routine has helped you succeed.

This is an online only application so stop by the counseling office and pick up the directions to apply for this.

Stokes Educational Scholarship Program

Deadline: November 15th, 2012

Qualifications for High School Students – You must major in computer science or computer/electrical engineering and meet the following requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Eligible to be granted a security clearance
• A high school senior at the time of application
• A minimum SAT/College Board score of 1600 (1100 Critical Reading and Math, 500 in Writing) or ACT of 25
• A GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale is preferred
• Demonstrated leadership abilities

How to Apply:

·         Program applications will be accepted between September 1st and November 15th each year. Applications must be submitted online or postmarked on or before November 15th.  Applications received after the deadline, as well as incomplete packets, will not be considered.

To apply for the Stokes Educational Scholarship Program, applicants must first:

Go to: Stokes Educational Scholarship

• Submit a resume online during open season by clicking any “Apply Online” link. 
•  Under “Basic Job Search,” type in the keywords “Stokes Educational Scholarship
• Program” and click on “Search.” Select “Stokes Educational Scholarship Program” and click “Apply Now.”
• Follow the directions as prompted.

Once your resume has been submitted online, please submit the following by mail:

• Letter of Recommendation from a teacher/counselor/advisor who can attest to your academic ability.
• One-page essay entitled, “I want a career at NSA because…”.
• An official transcript from your high school which indicates your unweighted cumulative GPA and class rank (if applicable).
• Photocopy of your SAT/ACT or College Board scores (required for all high school students).
• Three (3) pages of supplemental information, if desired. This information can be anything that would enhance your application, such as an original essay, etc.

Once your resume has been submitted online, please submit the following by mail:

• Letter of Recommendation from a teacher/counselor/advisor who can attest to your academic ability.
• One-page essay entitled, “I want a career at NSA because…”.
• An official transcript from your high school which indicates your unweighted cumulative GPA and class rank (if applicable).
• Photocopy of your SAT/ACT or College Board scores (required for all high school students).
• Three (3) pages of supplemental information, if desired. This information can be anything that would enhance your application, such as an original essay, etc.  

All resumes must include the following information:

• Name
• Street Address
• City, State & ZIP Code
• Phone Number
• E-mail Address
• Date of Birth
• High School – Computer science or computer/electrical engineering

If you are a high school senior, your resume must also include:

• Unweighted GPA
• Honors or AP courses
• Highest SAT Score for Math and Verbal
• ACT scores (if taken)
• College Boards (Applicable in Puerto Rico)
• Extracurricular activities
• School activities
• Leadership positions held

For more information and to apply click on the link below:

Stokes Educational Scholarship Program