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Scholarships are primarily for
seniors, unless otherwise noted. Applications are
available online. PLEASE
allow ample time to complete
applications neatly and on time. See Ms. Arceo, room
115 for any questions.
HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION
Deadline: October 30th Amount: not
specified
• for
seniors with a 2.0+ GPA
• must
intend to obtain a four-year degree
• extra-curricular
activities
• demonstrate
financial need, integrity, overcome adversity &
show strength of character
• www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY
AWARDS
Deadline: submit application to Ms.
Arceo by October 31st Amount: $1,000
• very
competitive award/scholarship for all
grade levels
• must
have a significant background in community service
• must
have been instrumental in developing &
implementing a service project
• only
the top four applications will be forwarded to
Prudential
• www.prudential.com/community/spirit/
COCA-COLA SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Deadline: must be submitted online
by October 31 st
Amount:
varies
• for
seniors with 3.0+ G.P.A.
• must
demonstrate leadership in school & community
activities
• academic
achievement as well as employment important
• must
plan to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S.
post-secondary institution
• www.coca-colascholars.org
SUNTRUST OFF TO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
SWEEPSTAKES
Deadline: apply online now through
May Amount: $1,000
• for
seniors planning to attend an accredited college or
private school
• eligibility
not based on GPA or financial need
• www.offtocollege.info
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Application Period: now through
December 15 th
Amount:
$1,000 - $2,500
• for
graduating seniors with 3.0+ G.P.A
• must
be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of
Hispanic heritage
• plan
to enroll full-time in a degree-seeking program at a
U.S.-accredited institution 2006-2007
• apply
online at www.hsf.net
GATES MILLENIUM SCHOLARS (GMS)
Application Period: now through
January 12 th
2007
Amount: not specified
• MHS
will nominate as many qualified students; submit
application by January 8th
to Ms.
Arceo
• must
be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• be
African American, American Indian/Alaska Native,
Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American
• must
enter a U.S. accredited college or university as a
full-time, degree seeking freshmen Fall 2006
• have
a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale at the time
of nomination
• demonstrate
leadership abilities through participation in
community service, extracurricular or other
activities
• meet
the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria
• www.gmsp.org
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION/WEBSITES
AVAILABLE ON-LINE
www.scholarships.com www.finaid.org
www.scholarshipcoach.com
www.wiredscholar.com www.fastweb.com
www.athleticaid.com
www.TuitionFundingSources.com
www.uncf.org
WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES A SCHOLARSHIP
DATABASE FOR ALL STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF
IMMIGRATION STATUS http://www.maldef.org/pdf/Scholarships_072004.pdf
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