Only One More Day to Apply for the Joe Felardo Business and Education Scholarship

Deadline May 23, 2012

Joe Felardo Business and Education Scholarship

Applications are now available in the Counseling office!

Qualifications:

• Senior at Eureka High School
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Interested in pursuing a Business Major

What to Submit:

1. Completed Scholarship Application
2. Cover Letter
3. Letter of reference from a teacher
4. Copy of your high school transcript

Submit your completed application packet by May 23, 2012 to:

Paulette Gilliam

Rising Stars Foundation

Humboldt County Office of Education

901 Myrtle Ave

Eureka, CA 95501-1294

Only complete applications with all documentation will be considered.

If you have questions, please call Paulette Gilliam at 445-7171

Justin Keele Make a Difference Award

Justin Keele Make A Difference Award: April 1, 2012 deadline.

Attention EAST, Community Service Volunteers, and Senior Project Students: Are you looking for funds to get your project off the ground and running? The Justin Keele Make A Difference Award is available for students of ALL ages, and is meant to fund projects that “pay it forward” and make a difference in your community. The award is worth $200 to $2000 dollars, and can be yours if you apply by April 1^st! Pick up an application in the Counseling Office or online at: hafoundation.org. Contact Audra for more information! (441-2591)

This grant is meant to fund deserving individual or group achieve their goals, aspirations, dreams or relief of hardship. It can be used to for tools, equipment, supplies, tuition, fees, fines and other necessities to achieve the goals of the individual or group.

The applicant should have an individual, group or cause along with a clear plan to assist a particular need and should articulate why they deserve a helping hand and how the grant will help.

You will need to have the application, a one-to-two page essay addressing the topics listed on the application and a letter of recommendation from a professional person.

This is an awesome opportunity for anyone interested in "paying it forward" which means helping someone or group that needs a little help to achieve their goals and dreams. You can make a difference and you can change the world! Here is an opportunity to help you get started or to continue your plan to help others in need.

Examples of projects that can be funded, but not limited to these:

• Fundraising Events- Programs like Betty's Blue Angels and the Homeless Education Project are always in need of funds. Students who coordinate fundraising events to benefit such programs would be eligible to receive money
• Helping Others- Often times we encounter folks we would love the help get through a rough time but may not have the means to do so. An example of a project like this would be using the money to purchase school clothing for kids who are in need.
• Seed Money- Do you have an idea and lots of energy to make it happen but need some funds to coordinate an event or program that would benefit those in need? This award could be for you to get you started on that project/goal.

Remember, the idea is to "Pay it forward", which means the recipient of a favor does a favor for another person rather than "paying it back" to the person who did them a favor.

Projects that help homeless youth are given preference.

It feels great to volunteer and be a part of that kind of change in someones life. Have some great ideas? Come in and pick up an application today!

Deadline for this grant is April 1, 2012

Mark E. Reed (Green Diamond) Scholarship Due Feb 29, 2012

Mark E. Reed Scholarship: due Feb 29, 2012

The Mark E. Reed Scholarship Program (sometimes known as the Green Diamond scholarship) is going to be awarding eight $3,000 scholarships in the California Operating Area and are now accepting applications.

This is an online application and must be printed and mailed to arrive in their office by 5:00 on 2/29/2012. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applicant must be enrolled as a full time student.

Please note that there is a word-count restriction and the inclusion of additional items will result in disqualification. Also transcripts MUST  be certified copies from your school. Non-certified copies will disqualify your application.

To be eligible, applicants must qualify as an "employee," "spouse of an employee," "child of an employee" or "resident." There are no restrictions for scholarship recipients as to race, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status or sensory, mental or physical disability. While there are some variables in the selection process, merit is the principal determinant. Local boards evaluate candidates on:

• Qualities of leadership and citizenship
• Seriousness of purpose
• Scholastic achievement
• Ability and capacity for continuing development
• Breadth of outlook as evidenced by participation in activities other than scholastic activities

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

Mark E. Reed Scholarship Application and Forms

Scroll to the very bottom of the page to download and fill out the application and print the other necessary forms.