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

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Due This Month

Deadline: October 25, 2012

The Horatio  Alger Association is now accepting applications for the 2013 scholarship!

The eligibility criteria to be considered for National Scholarships and Horatio Alger State Scholarship Programs are as follows:

• enrollment full time as a high school senior in the United States, progressing normally toward graduation in the Spring/Summer 2013, with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation;
• a strong commitment to pursuing and completing a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution located in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution. Idaho, Louisiana, and Montana state scholarship recipients must pursue and complete a degree at specific colleges and universities. Please see the individual program description for those requirements);
• critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred, if higher explanation must be provided);
• involvement in co-curricular and community activities;
• demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
• United States Citizenship.

To apply:

To apply for the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs, the following items must be completed by 

October 25, 2012:

• Online application.
• Support and Verification Form. Applicants must be logged in to the application process to access this. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
• You must submit a High School transcript. Applicants have three options for how to submit a transcript. Please only select one of the following options: upload your transcript through the application (available under Paperwork Status/Transcript Upload after you log into your application), have your high school counselors upload your transcript under the Certifications Form, or you may send it via mail. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
• Online Certifications Form. Must be completed by applicant's high school.
• Copy of the front page of your parent/guardian's 2011 individual federal tax return (1040, 1040A, 1040 EZ or 1099 SSA-Social Security Tax Form). If your parents/guardians were not required to file a tax return, include statement copies showing the amount of any government benefits, such as public assistance or disability payments.

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

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship-Due October 25 2012

Deadline: October 25, 2012

The Horatio  Alger Association is now accepting applications for the 2013 scholarship!

The eligibility criteria to be considered for National Scholarships and Horatio Alger State Scholarship Programs are as follows:

• enrollment full time as a high school senior in the United States, progressing normally toward graduation in the Spring/Summer 2013, with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation;
• a strong commitment to pursuing and completing a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution located in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution. Idaho, Louisiana, and Montana state scholarship recipients must pursue and complete a degree at specific colleges and universities. Please see the individual program description for those requirements);
• critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred, if higher explanation must be provided);
• involvement in co-curricular and community activities;
• demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
• United States Citizenship.

To apply:

To apply for the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs, the following items must be completed by 

October 25, 2012:

• Online application.
• Support and Verification Form. Applicants must be logged in to the application process to access this. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
• You must submit a High School transcript. Applicants have three options for how to submit a transcript. Please only select one of the following options: upload your transcript through the application (available under Paperwork Status/Transcript Upload after you log into your application), have your high school counselors upload your transcript under the Certifications Form, or you may send it via mail. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
• Online Certifications Form. Must be completed by applicant's high school.
• Copy of the front page of your parent/guardian's 2011 individual federal tax return (1040, 1040A, 1040 EZ or 1099 SSA-Social Security Tax Form). If your parents/guardians were not required to file a tax return, include statement copies showing the amount of any government benefits, such as public assistance or disability payments.

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

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship

Horatio Alger Association is Now Accepting Applications!

Deadline: October 25, 2012

The Horatio  Alger Association is now accepting applications for the 2013 scholarship!

The eligibility criteria to be considered for National Scholarships and Horatio Alger State Scholarship Programs are as follows:

• enrollment full time as a high school senior in the United States, progressing normally toward graduation in the Spring/Summer 2013, with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation;
• a strong commitment to pursuing and completing a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution located in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution. Idaho, Louisiana, and Montana state scholarship recipients must pursue and complete a degree at specific colleges and universities. Please see the individual program description for those requirements);
• critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred, if higher explanation must be provided);
• involvement in co-curricular and community activities;
• demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
• United States Citizenship.

To apply:

To apply for the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs, the following items must be completed by

October 25, 2012:

• Online application.
• Support and Verification Form. Applicants must be logged in to the application process to access this. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
• You must submit a High School transcript. Applicants have three options for how to submit a transcript. Please only select one of the following options: upload your transcript through the application (available under Paperwork Status/Transcript Upload after you log into your application), have your high school counselors upload your transcript under the Certifications Form, or you may send it via mail. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
• Online Certifications Form. Must be completed by applicant's high school.
• Copy of the front page of your parent/guardian's 2011 individual federal tax return (1040, 1040A, 1040 EZ or 1099 SSA-Social Security Tax Form). If your parents/guardians were not required to file a tax return, include statement copies showing the amount of any government benefits, such as public assistance or disability payments.

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

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship

Horatio Alger Scholarship Accepting Applications

The applications for the Horatio Alger Scholarship Are now open. The deadline for submitting this application is October 30, 2011 (meaning it must be in the mail by October 30, 2011)

Eligibility:

The eligibility criteria to be considered for National Scholarships and Horatio Alger State Scholarship Programs are as follows:

• enrollment full time as a high school senior, progressing normally toward graduation in the Spring/Summer 2012, with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation;
• a strong commitment to pursuing and completing a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution located in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution. critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred, if higher explanation must be provided);
• involvement in co-curricular and community activities;
• demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
• United States Citizenship.

What you need to turn in:

• Certifications Form
  All applicants must complete the Academic Information section and Adversity section in order for the online Certification Form to be accessed by your counselor. A login will be emailed to your counselor and they will be required to complete the Certifications form online once these two sections are complete. (Please notify your counselor that they will receive an email from the Association providing instructions for how to complete the certifications form online).
• High School Transcript
  All applicants must submit an official High School transcript. Applicants have the option to either upload the transcript through the application or send it via mail. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
• Letter of Support
  All applicants must have one Letter of Support. Students must provide the email address of the person filling out their letter of support. A login will then be emailed to this person. The letter must be filled out online. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
• A copy of your parent/guardians federal tax return
  All applicants must provide a copy of the front page of your parent/guardian's 2010 individual federal tax return (1040, 1040A, 1040 EZ or 1099 SSA-Social Security Tax Form). If your parents/guardians were not required to file a tax return, include statement copies showing the amount of any government benefits, such as food stamps or Public Assistance documents. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
• Income Verification Cover Sheet
  All applicants are required to submit a cover sheet with their income verification information. Click here to download the cover sheet.

To print an application and for more information go to this website.

Application packets must be postmarked by October 30, 2011