CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN DECEMBER 2019/JANUARY 2020 10 Tips on Winning a Scholarship 1. Start searching for scholarships as soon as possible. Don't wait until spring of your senior year in high school to start searching, or you'll miss half the deadlines. Continue searching for scholarships even after you are enrolled in college. Consider this like a full time job. 2. Answer all of the optional questions on a scholarship matching web site for about twice as many matches. 3. Use a free scholarship matching service like Fastweb.com. The Fastweb database is updated daily, and the site will email you notifications of new scholarships that match your personal background profile. www.cappex.com and www.studentscholarhips.org are also very good. 4. Pick up applications for local scholarships in Ms. Gilman’s office (when available) or the financial aid offices of local colleges & universities, and check out the public library's jobs and careers section. 5. Apply to every scholarship for which you are eligible. Pursue less competitive scholarships, such as small awards and essay contests, since they are easier to win and the money adds up and helps you win bigger scholarships. 6. Don't miss deadlines. Use a calendar and checklist to get organized. 7. Tailor your application to the sponsor's goals. Read and follow the instructions carefully. 8. If you have difficulty writing essays, try recording yourself as you answer the question out loud, and transcribe the recording later. Most people can think and speak faster than they can write or type. Create an outline afterward to organize your thoughts. 9. Personalize your essay and be passionate. Write about something of interest to you. Make your application stand out from the crowd. Talk about your impact on other people. Give examples and be specific. 10. Google your name and make sure you have a professional online profile. Use a professional email address such as your Coral Reef email. Clean up the content of your Facebook/Instagram/Snapchat/TikTok etc… accounts, removing inappropriate and immature material. Scholarship Name Award Deadline Eligibility Criteria Boston University’s Trustee Scholarship Competition Full undergrad tuition + orientation & mandatory fees for four years 12/1/19 • High school senior applying to BU • Submit CommonApp or Coalition by 12/1 • Complete the TRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY found on the Common/Coalition App as part of your app to BU – these are the prompts: School can often seem like work: a set of responsibilities, obligations, and tasks to be completed. But Trustee Scholars are creative and curious, rather than merely dutiful. Give us a glimpse of an intellectual pursuit or challenge that absorbs you, gives you joy, or provokes your curiosity, and tell us why. One of BU’s most distinguished alumni, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., wrote that “The time is always right to do what’s right.” Is there a time when you sought equity and fairness by challenging a social norm? Or, can you share an example of how you can imagine yourself helping to create a more inclusive and fair community?
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CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN
DECEMBER 2019/JANUARY 2020
10 Tips on Winning a Scholarship 1. Start searching for scholarships as soon as possible. Don't wait until spring of your senior year in high school to start searching, or you'll miss half the deadlines. Continue searching for scholarships even after you are enrolled in college. Consider this like a full time job. 2. Answer all of the optional questions on a scholarship matching web site for about twice as many matches. 3. Use a free scholarship matching service like Fastweb.com. The Fastweb database is updated daily, and the site will email you notifications of new scholarships that match your personal background profile. www.cappex.com and www.studentscholarhips.org are also very good. 4. Pick up applications for local scholarships in Ms. Gilman’s office (when available) or the financial aid offices of local colleges & universities, and check out the public library's jobs and careers section. 5. Apply to every scholarship for which you are eligible. Pursue less competitive scholarships, such as small awards and essay contests, since they are easier to win and the money adds up and helps you win bigger scholarships. 6. Don't miss deadlines. Use a calendar and checklist to get organized. 7. Tailor your application to the sponsor's goals. Read and follow the instructions carefully. 8. If you have difficulty writing essays, try recording yourself as you answer the question out loud, and transcribe the recording later. Most people can think and speak faster than they can write or type. Create an outline afterward to organize your thoughts. 9. Personalize your essay and be passionate. Write about something of interest to you. Make your application stand out from the crowd. Talk about your impact on other people. Give examples and be specific.
10. Google your name and make sure you have a professional online profile. Use a professional email address such as your Coral Reef email. Clean up the content of your Facebook/Instagram/Snapchat/TikTok etc… accounts, removing inappropriate and immature material. Scholarship Name Award Deadline Eligibility Criteria Boston University’s
Trustee Scholarship
Competition
Full undergrad
tuition +
orientation &
mandatory fees
for four years
12/1/19 • High school senior applying to BU
• Submit CommonApp or Coalition by 12/1
• Complete the TRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY found on the
Common/Coalition App as part of your app to BU – these are the prompts:
School can often seem like work: a set of responsibilities, obligations, and tasks to
be completed. But Trustee Scholars are creative and curious, rather than merely
dutiful. Give us a glimpse of an intellectual pursuit or challenge that absorbs you,
gives you joy, or provokes your curiosity, and tell us why.
One of BU’s most distinguished alumni, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., wrote that “The
time is always right to do what’s right.” Is there a time when you sought equity and
fairness by challenging a social norm? Or, can you share an example of how you can
imagine yourself helping to create a more inclusive and fair community?
Scholarship Name Award Deadline Eligibility Criteria The Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority Mu Gamma Zeta
Chapter 2020 Scholarship
(various)
Amounts range
from $500-
$1500
3/11/20 • FEMALE high school senior • 2.5 UNWEIGHTED GPA • Copy of SAT/ACT scores • 1-page essay “The Value of an Education After High School” • Copy of letter of acceptance from college/university • Transcript • Resume • Two (2) letters of recommendation 1 from high school teacher, 1 form pastor or
community leader • Application available with Ms. Gilman
The Horatio Alger
Association Scholarship
Program
(Various)
$1,000-
$25,000
Career &
Technical
Scholarship
deadline –
3/15/20
• High school senior
• U.S citizen
• 2.0 GPA
• Financial need
• Involvement in co-curricular activities
• Strong commitment to completing a Bachelor’s degree – but may begin studies @
a 2-year institution
• Exhibit integrity & perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Application ONLY available online at
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/
2018-2019 SAE
Engineering Scholarships –
Various scholarships
available for future
engineers
Varies 3/15/20
• High school senior planning to earn a degree in engineering or a related science
The following scholarships are listed alphabetically…watch those deadlines (they’re in red
for a reason!)
NEW!! The Actuarial Foundation Scholarships The Foundation’s mission is to enhance math education and financial literacy
through the talents and resources of actuaries. Our vision is an educated public in pursuit of a secure financial future. The Actuarial Foundation ensures
the future of the actuarial profession through its scholarships and reimbursement programs. Recipients of Foundation scholarships are selected by
representatives of the actuarial profession, who may one day be their peers. So, not only are these scholarships a means to offset the cost of education,
they also serve as a prestigious recognition by a highly rated profession. To learn more about each scholarship opportunity and submit an application,
AFSCME Family Scholarship This is for graduating high school seniors only. Any graduating high school senior who is a daughter or son of an AFSCME member, (or whose legal
guardian or financially responsible grandparent is an AFSCME member) and who intends to enroll in a full-time, four year degree program in any
accredited college or university, is eligible to apply for a scholarship.
$2000 each year for a max of four years
To be eligible, you must:
•Be a graduating high school senior whose parent, legal guardian or financially responsible grandparent is a full dues-paying AFSCME member;
•At the time the scholarship is awarded, be enrolled in a full-time degree program either at an accredited four-year institution or at a two-year
institution that will transfer credits to a four-year institution; and
•Have taken the SAT or the ACT
http://www.afscme.org/members/scholarships
Deadline: December 31, 2019 (postmark)
Air Force ROTC Scholarships Get a degree in the field of your choice and the education and experience you need to succeed. The leadership and management experience that you'll
gain, combined with a degree, is sure to prepare you for a promising future in either the Air Force or the business world.
For more information, go to https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/
Army ROTC/U.S.Army The high school Four-Year Scholarship is for high school students planning on attending a four-year college program.
Requirements
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be between the ages of 17 and 26
• Have a high school GPA of at least 2.50
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Score a minimum of 920 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required writing test scores)
• Meet physical standards
• Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (Army Reserve or Army National Guard)
Your Commitment
• An eight-year service commitment with the Army.
• Serve full time in the Army for four years and four years with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).
• Selected Cadets may choose to serve part time in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard while pursuing a civilian career
Go to the website for full details, requirements, and procedures for applying at https://www.goarmy.com/benefits/education-benefits.html
NEW!! Bezos Scholarship Program for HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS - Every year, 17 exceptional high school
juniors and an educator from each school are selected as Bezos Scholars. Scholars are chosen from across the U.S. and the African Leadership Academy
in Johannesburg, South Africa. After spending a week immersed in learning at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Scholars return home and develop a community
change project to make a positive difference in their communities. Once selected, Scholars join a global alumni network where they are offered
opportunities to connect, collaborate, get inspired, and take action for the greater good. Scholars build connections with peers and educators from across
the U.S. and Africa, get inspired by global leaders, and collaborate with their communities to make a meaningful impact. After being immersed in learning
at the Aspen Ideas Festival and engaging in year-long leadership development opportunities, Scholars ignite action in their schools, communities, and
beyond by developing and executing their own community change project, known as a Local Ideas Festival (LIF).
Scholars have researched and addressed a diverse range of issues unique to their communities, such as mental health awareness and advocacy, civic
engagement, STEM education, literacy, environmental justice, and refugee and immigrant rights and inclusion. Scholars join the program with different
lived experiences, strengths, areas for growth, levels of demonstrated leadership, and unique passions and interests. This diversity is one of the greatest
strengths and learning opportunities with the program. Throughout the year-long experience, Scholars build capacities associated with values-based
leadership, social-emotional learning, and social innovation. Bezos Scholars Program outcomes are aligned with the Multi-Institutional Study of
Leadership—a quantitative research program that examines how to leverage learning and development both inside and outside of traditional classroom
environments. APPLICATIONS ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: https://www.bezosscholars.org/apply/
Cancer for College Scholarships The Cancer for College Scholarship is designed for cancer survivors.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be a US resident enrolled in an accredited university or community college
• Must be a cancer patient/cancer survivor
• Perpetual scholarship recipients must be willing to attend regional events associated with scholarship awarded and available for selected
interviews and or media coverage. Cancer for College reserves the right to use still or video images and/or statements of scholarship recipients in
any promotional materials.
For more information, please go to: https://www.cancerforcollege.org/applications.html
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PERIOD IS NOVEMBER 1 - JANUARY 31 EACH YEAR
Cancer Survivor Scholarships It is designed for cancer survivors and was named one of Time Magazine's top 50 websites this year. This site provides a number of resources for
scholarships and financial aid for cancer survivors. http://ulmanfund.org/gethelp/support-programs-resources/scholarships/ CHECK BACK IN EARLY
2020 FOR APPLICATIONS TO OPEN.
Deadlines: Vary
Daughters of the American Revolution National Society The NSDAR awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of an undergraduate degree in one of the following areas: history,
political science, economics, government or nursing. The DAR Scholarship Committee awards scholarships to qualified applicants regardless of race
religion, sex or national origin. All multi-year scholarships, typically renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive years of attendance at an
accredited college or university in the United States. The ONLY exception is the American Indian Scholarship that is available for students pursuing
vocational training. For information about their various scholarships, go to their website at:
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
Deadline Feb. 15, 2020.
Emerging Technology Scholarship @ Full Sail University - The Emerging Technology Scholarship program will award
a full-tuition scholarship to eligible high school juniors and seniors in Florida pursuing select Full Sail University degree programs. Applicants will need to
adhere to the eligibility criteria and strict deadlines outlined in Sections C and D. Finalists will be invited to the Full Sail University campus to participate
in a whiteboard problem-solving competition. There will be a very limited number of scholarships awarded to the finalists selected at this on-campus
competition. Emerging Tech Scholarship @ Full Sail
Deadline: 2019-2020 Scholarship Application will be available soon
Golden Drum Scholarship @ FIU The Golden Drum Scholars Award is a tuition-based scholarship available to incoming freshmen at
Florida International University. This award places a major emphasis on identifying and developing emerging leaders. It pays $1250 toward tuition per
semester and is renewable each year (fall and spring terms only) for a total of four years with an academic performance of a 3.0 GPA or above and
enrollment in a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester. To participate in the Golden Drum Scholars Award selection process, the student must be: a
high school senior with a weighted high school GPA of 3.5 or better; be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States; be a Florida resident; have
a proven track record of leadership; submit a resume and letter of recommendation; write a statement of purpose that articulates his or her strengths
as they pertain to his or her career plans and leadership objectives and describe how the Golden Drum Scholars award will help him or her achieve those
goals; have submitted a completed admissions packet to FIU, along with official transcripts and SAT/ACT scores prior to the scholarship deadline. For
more information, please go to: http://mpas.fiu.edu/scholarships.html & https://fiu.academicworks.com/ Application not yet open – keep checking
back FREQUENTLY
MPAS Scholars Award @ FIU The MPAS Scholars Award is a tuition-based scholarship available to incoming freshman at Florida
International University. This award places a major emphasis on identifying and developing emerging leaders. It pays $1000 toward tuition per semester
and is renewable each year (fall and spring terms only) for a total of four years with an academic performance of a 2.75 GPA or above and enrollment in a
minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. To participate in the MPAS Scholarship selection process, the student must be: a high school senior with a
weighted high school GPA of 3.2 or better; be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States; be a Florida resident; have a proven track record of
leadership; submit a resume and letter of recommendation; write a statement of purpose that articulates his or her strengths as they pertain to his or
her career plans and leadership objectives and describe how the MPAS Scholars award will help him or her achieve those goals; have submitted a
completed admissions packet to FIU, along with official transcripts and SAT/ACT scores prior to the scholarship deadline. For more information, please
go to: http://mpas.fiu.edu/scholarships.html & https://fiu.academicworks.com/ Application not yet open – keep checking back FREQUENTLY
NEW!! Princeton Prize in Race Relations The Princeton Prize is for students in grades 9-12 who are doing outstanding work in their schools or communities to advance the cause of RACE
RELATIONS. Applicant must have an adult “supporter” – teacher, advisor, community/religious leader or other adult who can attest to and support the
applicant’s work in race relations.
The Princeton Prize in Race Relations recognizes and rewards high school students who have had a significant positive effect on race relations in their
schools or communities through their volunteer efforts.
Prize recipients receive a cash prize of $1,000 and an all-expenses-paid weekend to a Symposium on Race at Princeton University where they will meet
and engage with other Prize recipients from across the country. Prize recipients are recognized at ceremonies in their local regions by Princeton alumni.
PPRR operates through 27 Regional Committees and has an At-Large Regional Committee to support areas where we currently have no geographic
presence. We are an alumni volunteer-run organization, enlisting the support of over 450 Princetonians, all dedicated to an inclusive and supporting society
The winner receives $1,000 + an all-expense paid trip to Princeton University. Applications are available online at www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize
Deadline: January 31, 2020
Southern Scholarship Foundation The Southern Scholarship Foundation was established to provide outstanding students needing financial assistance with an opportunity to obtain a college
education. The Foundation provides rent-free housing to deserving students in a cooperative living environment. The SSF currently operates scholarship
houses at Florida State, University of Florida, Florida A&M, Florida Gulf Coast University, Santa Fe College or Tallahassee Community College.
Additional information can be obtained by going to their website at: https://www.southernscholarship.org/applicants/#apply or by calling 850.222.3832
Deadline – April 1, 2017 for fall semester/Nov. 1 for spring semester
New!!! Center for Alcohol Policy Essay Contest The Center for Alcohol Policy (CAP) hosts a competitive contest nationally to provide three scholarships of $500, $1,250, and $2,500 apiece to legal U.S.
residents over 18 years old. Essays are received from college students, academics, lawyers, politicians, and others annually to discuss the regulation of
alcohol under the 21st Amendment. Entrants must mail a hard copy of their typed, double-spaced essay less than 25 pages in length.
NEW!!! Harrington-Arthur Memorial Scholarship Valued at $1,000, the Harrington-Arthur Memorial Scholarship is given to winners of the annual essay competition hosted by the American Backflow
Prevention Association (ABPA). High school students between 13 and 19 years old who legally reside in the United States or Canada could apply by
drafting a maximum 1,200-word essay and bibliography in MLA format. Essay prompts change but always will center on ways to protect our drinking water
NEW!!! Herrman & Herrman Innovation Essay Contest Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C., a Texas-based car accident law firm, started the Innovation Essay Contest in 2014 to provide three creative winners
scholarships for $1,000, $1,500, and $2,500 apiece. High school juniors, seniors, and undergrads at accredited two- or four-year colleges nationwide can
enter their own 600-word essay. Submissions must thoughtfully dissect the positive and negative effects of having more self-driving cars roaming the
interstates. Deadline: December 1st Scholarship Link
NEW!!! Invensis Young Thinker Scholarship Essay Award Invensis Technologies, a leading IT-BPO service provider with 200+ clients globally, sponsors the Young Thinker Scholarship Essay Award for $500 to
recognize outstanding students from the United States, United Kingdom, or Australia. Entrants must be between 18 and 26 years old, enroll at
accredited four-year colleges, and possess a minimum “B” average. Essays of 600 words or more will hypothesize how robotic process automation will
NEW!!! NPG Scholarship Essay Contest Worth $1,000 to $2,000, the Negative Population Growth (NPG) Scholarship Essay Contest bestows multiple awards around Earth Day to support U.S.
citizens or legal residents over age 14 who show interest in population issues. In Microsoft Word, applicants must compose an original essay between 500
and 750 words that gives policy suggestions to President Trump to reverse America’s growth for preserving the environment and economy.
Application not yet open check back frequently as it usually opens at the beginning of the calendar year: https://npg.org/scholarships.html
* Check out http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/ for a comprehensive listing of institutional scholarships offered by a number of colleges and
universities.
Boston University – BU Scholarships for High-Achieving Students: We hope you will encourage your students with outstanding academic records and strong leadership skills
to apply for Boston University's merit-based scholarships. - Trustee Scholarship – Boston University's most prestigious full-tuition scholarship
recognizes extraordinary academic performance and leadership ability. Students must submit one additional essay with their application for admission. -
Presidential Scholarship – This four-year, $25,000 scholarship is awarded to students with exceptional academic achievements. No additional application
materials are required—all students need to do to be considered is apply for admission by the scholarship deadline. The application deadline for these
scholarships is December 1, 2019. To learn more about the requirements of these scholarships and other merit awards offered by BU, please visit our
website. http://www.bu.edu/admissions/tuition-aid/scholarships-financial-aid/first-year-merit/ Best wishes, John C. McEachern Director of Admissions
233 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215
Centre College – Premier Scholarship Programs Centre College offers an extraordinary family of Premier Scholarship Programs that bring equally extraordinary students to our campus and creates a
vital, dynamic community of learning leadership, and service. We welcome your nominations for these exceptional opportunities.
• The Brown Fellows Program is a full-ride-plus program, offering international travel experiences, leadership development, faculty mentorship,
and two summer projects of the scholar's design, funded up to $6,000 per summer. This program challenges the ambitious, intellectually curious,
and forward-thinking student.
• The Grissom Scholars Program provides full-tuition scholarships to first-generation college students who are driven to achieve academically,
who have exceptional potential as leaders, and who possess strong character and compassion. This program includes additional aid to fully meet
any remaining financial need, $5,000 in enrichment funding, individual mentoring, leadership development, and regular group activities with other
Grissom Scholars.
• The Lincoln Scholars Program is a full-ride plus program, offering individual mentoring, special programming and seminars, and a supportive,
challenging community of fellow Lincoln Scholars. Each Scholar receives three funded summer travel experiences that build the scholars'
capacity as agents of change. This program is designed for passionate, visionary, idealistic, selfless students who aspire to change the world for
good. Nominations are not required but are most helpful to identify strong candidates. The priority deadline for nominations is December 15,
Clemson University Offers a variety of merit-based academic scholarships ranging from $500 per year up to full tuition and fees. Students who rank in the top 10% of their
class and have an SAT score of 1300+ (30+ ACT) will be competitive for one or more of these awards.
Davidson Belk Scholarship You are invited to nominate one student for the John Montgomery Belk Scholarship. Nominations must be submitted by November 7. December 1 is the
deadline for preferred completion of the application. Approximately thirty students will be selected as finalists and they will be invited to campus in March
for interviews and a celebration of their success. For more information, go to: http://www.davidson.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/john-belk-
scholarship
Drexel University Undergraduate Scholarships Drexel University is committed to the success of our students, and we are proud to offer applicants a variety of merit and special interest scholarships.
Merit scholarships are granted to incoming students based on superior academic performance. Students are automatically considered for merit
scholarships during the admissions process.
There are also special interest scholarships that your students may be eligible for with an additional application. Encourage your students to visit
Drexel's Undergraduate Scholarships page to view a full listing of opportunities. Students can apply for most of the scholarships from the Enrichment
and Scholarship Applications tab in Discover Drexel after submitting their application for admission.
If your students have any questions about our scholarship opportunities, please have them contact the Office of Admissions at 215.895.2400 or
Emory Scholars Program To be considered, students must be nominated by the appropriate official at their school and complete an application for admission by November 1, 2011.
Each school can nominate up to four students. Twenty-five scholarships valued at the full cost of tuition, fees, room and board will be awarded as well as
fifty full-tuition scholarships. Please see Mr. Roddy, CAP Advisor, in room 2186a for a nomination form. For more information on the web go to:
http://apply.emory.edu/apply/scholar.php Deadline November 15th
Florida Memorial University Once admitted to Florida memorial University (FMU), eligible students are invited to apply for scholarships. Scholarship applications must be completed
and submitted to the Admissions Office by December 1st. (Soooo…THAT means if FMU is an option for YOU & YOU want FMU $$...apply for admission
Early (as in NOW)…be admitted…then I you qualify, apply for the $$. PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP: FULL turion, room & board: 4.0 GPA* and other
details; BLUE SCHOLARSHIP: FULL tuition 3.6-3.9 GPA; ORANGE SCHOLARSHIP: Partial Tuition 3.4-3.59 GPA; *Unweighted recalculation of core.
For more info, & to start the process and apply, visit: http://www.fmuniv.edu/admissions/
Full Sail Emerging Technology Scholarship Full Sail University is seeking accomplished students who are interested in pursuing a career in the technology industry. Our new Emerging Technology
Scholarship will award eligible Full Sail candidates a full-tuition scholarship toward a qualified Bachelor of Science degree program. To help you identify
potential candidates, we’ve listed some of the entry requirements below:
• Graduate from a Florida high school in 2020 or 2021 (Florida 2020 or 2021 homeschool graduates are eligible to apply).
• Possess a cumulative high school GPA of 3.8 or higher when the scholarship application is submitted.
• Provide a letter of recommendation from either a teacher or guidance counselor.
Scholarships are limited. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. To apply for this scholarship, please have your students call 800.226.7625 to
speak with our admissions team.
NEW!!! Maryville College’s McGill Scholarships Maryville College is accepting applications for full-tuition scholarships for the 2020-21 academic year, through the McGill Scholarship Program.
Established in 2018 with a gift from the estate of Dan and Elaine McGill, the McGill Scholarship Program offers the most prestigious awards available to
incoming freshmen and transfer students who enroll at MC.
The Dan and Melanie Mays McGill Scholarship, named for Dr. McGill and his daughter, will be awarded to five outstanding incoming freshmen. The
scholarship covers tuition and is renewable for up to four years of full-time study with an annual GPA of 3.25.
McGill Fellowships recognize the academic accomplishments and leadership abilities of 20 incoming freshmen and five transfer students. Valued at
$4,000 each year, the Fellowships are awarded in addition to the Presidential Scholarship and are renewable for up to four years of full-time study with
an annual GPA of 3.0. McGill Fellows are selected from the McGill Scholarship applicant pool.
To qualify for these awards, incoming freshman students must have a combined minimum 30 ACT superscore or 1390 SAT superscore and a minimum 3.8
high school weighted GPA. Applicants also should have demonstrated leadership abilities. The application process, which must be concluded by Dec. 1,
includes applying for admission to Maryville College and submitting an online scholarship application via their application portal, two teacher
recommendation letters and an essay on a given topic.
Select applicants will be invited to the College’s Scholarship Weekend in January, when they will meet other prospective scholars and be interviewed by
members of the Maryville College community. If students are unable to travel to campus for Scholarship Weekend, interviews may be conducted by video
conferencing. Awards will be offered by March 15, 2020.
McGill Scholars and McGill Fellows are required to live on campus and participate in a living-learning community of other scholars and fellows for at least
two years. They also must commit to four semesters of service as an academic mentor.
• Apply and be admitted into Maryville College. (Applications for admission will be available online after Aug. 1, 2019.)
• Once a student has been admitted they will be given the opportunity, via their Admissions portal, to submit the scholarship application, along with
two teacher recommendation letters and an essay on a given topic. The deadline is Dec. 1, 2019.
Seattle University’s Sullivan Leadership Award Redefining Leadership
Each year, Seattle University selects nine incoming freshmen to receive the Sullivan Leadership Award. This award covers the entirety of their
undergraduate tuition, housing, and meals for four years of study.
We seek students with diverse leadership styles and personal backgrounds to join our Sullivan Scholar community. Sullivan Scholars are not easily
defined, coming from a variety of heritages—small towns to large cities, public and independent schools, Catholic or from many other spiritual traditions.
We seek students, like you, to carry forward our holistic definition of academic excellence, one that transcends classroom performance.
Beyond monetary support, our faculty mentorship and your connections within the Sullivan Scholar community will promote your personal and professional
growth–taking you to new heights as a change agent for a just and humane world.
For more information at to apply, please visit https://www.seattleu.edu/sullivan/
Stetson University’s J. Ollie Edmunds Distinguished Scholarship
The J. Ollie Edmunds Distinguished Scholarship Program is a nationally competitive merit-based college scholarship program that attracts top student
scholars with leadership potential to Stetson University's campus. The scholarship pays expenses for four years at Stetson for students who exhibit
exemplary academic and personal leadership. Edmunds Scholars, in addition to their academic abilities and intelligence, must have strong character and
integrity along with the potential to be outstanding leaders. Intellectual distinction alone is insufficient for selection as an Edmunds Scholar. Edmunds
Scholars, like Rhodes Scholars, are chosen based on a combination of their intellectual excellence, personality, and leadership. Candidates should have
active co-curricular involvement, participation in athletics or physical fitness activities, discipline, integrity, character, strong written and verbal
communication skills, creativity and the potential to be well-rounded leaders and contributors in the Stetson University community. To learn more and
see application process, please visit: https://www.stetson.edu/administration/financial-planning/scholarships/j-ollie-edmunds/index.php
Miami Dade College Scholarships…this is a GREAT site to monitor if you are considering
MDC!!!!!
Miami-Dade College is pleased to announce the availability of Scholarships for the 2017-2017 academic year. Various Scholarships from numerous donors are
available to students who attend Miami-Dade College. The Scholarships vary in amounts and requirements, depending on the particular scholarship
programs. Interested students are encouraged to complete and submit the Scholarship application on-line, and submit all additional "requested" supporting
documentation to the Campus Scholarship Coordinators.
Minimum Eligibility for Scholarship Consideration
• Completion and submission of Scholarship Application
• Submission of all required supporting documentation
• Students must be admitted to Miami-Dade College
• Student must have completed a Federal Financial Aid Application for 2003-2004
Scholarship Deadline
Priority consideration will be given to students who complete and submit the Scholarship application on-line at www.mdc.edu/Scholarships
University of North Florida Scholarship Opportunities Seniors who plan to attend the University of North Florida and meet required SAT and/or ACT scores and GPA. Students are automatically considered
for all merit-based scholarships. Priority Deadline: November 1st. complete admissions application. More at: http://www.unf.edu/scholarships/
University of South Florida’s Kosove Scholarship The Kosove Society was established at the University of South Florida in 1983 by A. Harrison and Ruth Kosove to support and encourage young people to
develop strong academic credentials, leadership abilities, and a commitment to the betterment of society. The hallmark of the Kosove Society is
community engagement: locally, nationally and globally. The Kosove Scholarship is an all-inclusive scholarship available to undergraduate and graduate
students at USF that provides funds to cover additional academic costs, including study abroad experiences, academic conference travel support,
specialty equipment for course work, funds for research internships and more.
Applications are now open and accepted through December 6th @ 5 pm…SO HURRY!!!! https://www.usfkosovesociety.org/
The Eugene McDermott Scholars Program at The University of Texas at Dallas is one of the nation’s most generous and selective
undergraduate merit awards.
Valued at more than $250,000 (out of state) or $150,000 (in state), the scholarship includes tuition, stipend, study abroad and professional
development funding.
McDermott Scholars have:
• Interned at Google, Amazon, J.P. Morgan, the U.S. Supreme Court, NPR, the National Institutes of Health and CERN.
• Pursued graduate work at Harvard, Yale, MIT, Stanford, Johns Hopkins and Cambridge.
• Won NSF Fellowships and Fulbright, Goldwater, Udall and Gates Cambridge scholarships.
• Worked at Microsoft, McKinsey, Texas Instruments, the White House, the U.N., NASA, Cleveland Clinic and
PricewaterhouseCoopers. At UT Dallas, students have access to distinguished faculty, innovative academic programs, nationally
recognized research and countless career-oriented opportunities. http://www.utdallas.edu/mcdermott/application-process
Deadlines: App to UT Dallas by 12/1/19; Scholarship app & recommendations 12/12/19
Wesleyan University’s
Hamilton Prize for Creativity The Wesleyan University Hamilton Prize for Creativity is a four-year full-tuition scholarship awarded annually to an incoming student whose
work of creative written expression is judged to best reflect the originality, artistry, and dynamism embodied in Broadway’s Hamilton.
Winner of eleven 2016 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Hamilton tells the story of our country’s youngest founding father. Students
must apply for admissions to Wesleyan using either the Common app or Coalition App or online at http://www.wesleyan.edu/admission/
Regardless if you apply Early or Regular Decision, applications for the Hamilton prize must be received by January 1, 2019.