Scholarship Postings

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Parents seem eager to explore them, but students, so far, are not taking advantage of these great opportunities. Please pick up applications in the CCC.</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>WEEKLY SCHOLARSHIP LISTINGS</B></div> <div> <B>Available May 27</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>th</B></FONT><B>, 2008</B></div> <div> <B>**********</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#008000" FACE="Arial" ><B>GREEN - NEW; </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>RED - EXPIRING SOON****************</B></FONT></div> <div> <B>SWEEPSTAKES ENTRIES:  NO WORK!  JUST REGISTER ONLINE!:</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.afclending.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.afclending.com"><U><B><U>www.afclending.com</U></B></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>   </B></FONT><A HREF="http://www.directscholar.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.directscholar.com"><U><B><U>www.directscholar.com</U></B></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>   </B></FONT><A HREF="http://www.sanfordcorp.com/sanford/consumer/sharpie" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.sanfordcorp.com/sanford/consu"><U><B><U>www.sanfordcorp.com/sanford/consumer/sharpie</U></B></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.key.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.key.com"><U><B><U>www.key.com</U></B></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>(search under education)            </B></FONT><A HREF="http://www.cardonors.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cardonors.com"><U><B><U>www.cardonors.com</U></B></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>   </B></FONT><A HREF="http://www.easyaid.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.easyaid.com"><U><B><U>www.easyaid.com</U></B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.straightforwardmedia.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.straightforwardmedia.com"><U><B><U>www.straightforwardmedia.com</U></B></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>                </B></FONT><A HREF="http://www.student-view.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.student-view.com"><U><B><U>www.student-view.com</U></B></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.10Kscholarship.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.10Kscholarship.com"><U><B><U>www.10Kscholarship.com</U></B></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>               </B></FONT><A HREF="http://www.suntrusteducation.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.suntrusteducation.com"><U><B><U>www.suntrusteducation.com</U></B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.collegefundingnow.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.collegefundingnow.com"><U><B><U>www.collegefundingnow.com</U></B></U></A></div> <div> <B>     </B></div> <div>      </div> <div> <I>AES Engineering Services</I></div> <div> <B>Deadline:  September 15</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>th</B></FONT><B>, 2008               </B>Amount  $500</div> <div> Available to all high school seniors. 1000 words or less essay to answer one of two questions [see form in CCC folder].  www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm" <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://"><U><U>www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <I>All-Ink.com</I></div> <div> Deadline: December 31<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >st</FONT>, 2008               Amount: up to $ 5,000</div> <div> <U>Two essays required</U>. Essay topics:”Who has been your greatest influence?” and “What do you hope to accomplish after college?” On-line application only. <A HREF="http://www.all-ink.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.all-ink.com"><U><U>www.all-ink.com</U></U></A> </div> <bR> <div> <I>Alvin Cox Memorial Scholarship</I></div> <div> <B>Deadline: May 31</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>st</B></FONT><B>, 2008          </B>Amount- 8 - $1000</div> <div> This memorial fund was established to provide financial assistance to those attending a college or university.  Essay required including your reason for deciding to attend college, your chosen college major, and any reasons for why you believe you deserve the scholarship. Submit online via email to <A HREF="mailto:applications@alvincoxmemorial.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:applications@alvincoxmemorial.com"><U><U>applications@alvincoxmemorial.com</U></U></A>. </div> <bR> <div> <I>American Legion Baseball Scholarship </I></div> <div> <I>Deadline:  July 15</I><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#006699" FACE="Arial" ><I>th</I></FONT><I>, 2008                           Amount- $1,000</I></div> <div> Player on 2008 roster of team affiliated with American Legion Post.  Must be nominated by team manager or head coach.  Recommendations and official transcript required.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Annie's Environmental Studies Scholarship</B></div> <div> <B>Deadline: Oct. 30</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>th</B></FONT><B>, 2008               </B>Amount- multiple awards $2,500 to $10,000</div> <div> Awards will be given to undergrad and graduate students that focus on classes in the environmental studies field. Two letters of recommendation and 2 to 3 page personal statement are required.  <A HREF="http://www.annies.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.annies.com"><U><U>www.annies.com</U></U></A> link to community to “sustainable agriculture scholarship”. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents) Foundation</I></div> <div> <B>Deadline: August each year; additional open program dates     </B>Amount- various</div> <div> <I>For high school seniors interested in pursuing careers in the travel industry, in a variety of programs, including 2 year colleges, 4 year colleges, and travel school programs.</I></div> <div> Multiple scholarships available.<A HREF="http://www.astanet.com/education/edu_scholarships.asp" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.astanet.com/education/edu_sch"><U><U>www.astanet.com/education/edu_scholarships.asp</U></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <I>Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship Program</I></div> <div> <B>Deadline: May 30</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>th</B></FONT><B>, 2008                    </B>Amount- varies / several offerings</div> <div> Applicants must indicate a sincere interest in an automotive related career.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Coca-Cola Two-Year College Scholarship</B></div> <div> <B>Deadline:  May 31</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>st</B></FONT><B>, 2008     </B>Amount- 350 awards of $1,000</div> <div> High school senior planning to attend 2-year program for an associates degree.  Nomination required by college. Rewards leadership and excellence as demonstrated<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#008000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>through academics, community service and/or part-time employment.  Minimum 2.5 GPA.  Go to <A HREF="http://www.coca-colascholars.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.coca-colascholars.org"><U><U>www.coca-colascholars.org</U></U></A>  and follow links.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#008000" FACE="Arial" >  </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <I>Community Service Club</I></div> <div> <I><B>Volunteer Firefighter/EMS 9/11 Appreciation Award  </B></I></div> <div> <B>Deadline: May 30</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>th</B></FONT><B>, 2008                                 Amount:  $1,000</B></div> <div> This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who is a child of an active NF Volunteer Firefighter or EMS worker who is planning to further their education at an accredited school.</div> <div>           <B>**completed application must be returned to Guidance Office**</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Connecticut Environmental Health Association</B></div> <div> <I><B>Marvin L. Smith Scholarship and Yankee Conference Scholarship</B></I></div> <div> <B>Deadline: July 31</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>st</B></FONT><B>, 2008</B>                    Amount- $1,000 & $900     </div> <div> Two awards to deserving students pursuing degree in Environmental Health /related field.</div> <bR> <div> <I>Connecticut State University System Foundation</I></div> <div> <I><B>Ted Martocchio Scholarship (Building and Trades Union)     </B></I>Amount-up to $2,000</div> <div> <B>Deadline: May 31</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>st</B></FONT><B>, 2008                              </B></div> <div> For a child of a Building and Trades Union member, planning to attend any university in the CSU System; GPA 2.75, leadership, volunteer work, financial need. </div> <div> <I><B>Pratt and Whitney Science and Technology Scholarship*</B></I><B>          </B>Amount - $1,000</div> <div> <B>Deadline: May 31</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>st</B></FONT><B>, 2008</B></div> <div> Student with GPA 3.0 minimum, demonstrated interest and/or examples of excellence in science or technology in high school, accepted to E<B>CSU</B> full time for fall 2007, and with significant financial need.</div> <div> <I><B>T. Clark Hull Public Service Scholarship</B></I><I>*</I>                     Amount - $500</div> <div> <B>Deadline:  May 31</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>st</B></FONT><B>, 2008</B></div> <div> Student GPA 3.0 minimum, demonstrated leadership and commitment to service to high school and/or community, accepted to S<B>CSU</B> for fall 2005, and significant financial need</div> <bR> <div> <B>Connecticut Sun Foundation/Bright Horizons Scholarship </B></div> <div> <B>Deadline:  May 30</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>th</B></FONT><B>, 2008          </B>Amount - $2500 per yr for 4 years</div> <div> Must be attending college in Connecticut fall 2008; demonstrated financial need; 3.0 average; SAT 1010; 500 word essay on the greatest challenge in your community.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Dedication for Education</B></div> <div> <B>Deadline:  August 31</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>st</B></FONT><B>, 2008               </B>           Amount - 12 awards of $600</div> <div> For high school seniors enrolling in college for Fall 2008.  Apply online at <A HREF="http://www.dheducation.com/scholarships.php" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.dheducation.com/scholarships."><U><U>www.dheducation.com/scholarships.php</U></U></A>.  2 short essay responses required</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Foster Adoptive Mission/Kay Wrick Scholarship</B></div> <div> <B>Deadline:  May 30</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>th</B></FONT><B>, 2008          </B>          Amount:   $1,000</div> <div> Child of color, in foster care for one consecutive year, high school senior, GPA of 3.0 or better and planning to major in a field related to working with children in the community - social work, human services, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, etc.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Hispanic Scholarship Fund</B>                    </div> <div> <B>Deadline: various</B>                    Amount - $1000-$2500</div> <div> <B>To assist high school students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. Available to graduating  high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time at a community college or four year institution.. Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale  New required on-line universal application allows students to apply for 7 different scholarships: </B><A HREF="http://www.hsf.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.hsf.net"><U><B><U>www.hsf.net</U></B></U></A><B>. </B></div> <bR> <div> <I>The Kline Family Community Service Scholarship</I></div> <div> <B>Deadline: July 1</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>st</B></FONT><B>, 2008              </B>Amount-several awards of at least $250</div> <div> For UConn applicants only… ESSAY… Community service involvement.  Visit <A HREF="http://www.klinefamilyscholarship.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.klinefamilyscholarship.org"><U><U>www.klinefamilyscholarship.org</U></U></A> on the web for more information</div> <bR> <div> <I>Lady Sports Riders Scholarship Program</I></div> <div> <B>Deadline: May 31</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>st</B></FONT><B>, 2008</B>     Amount: several awards of at least $1,000 each</div> <div> High school seniors, GPA 2.5 or higher, <B>200 hours community service</B>, 850 SATs .Must email for application.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity</B></div> <div>  The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven</div> <div> <B>Deadline: June 18</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#006699" FACE="Arial" ><B>th</B></FONT><B>, 2008           Amount- multiple awards at up to $5,000</B></div> <div> Scholarships for “students who have solved artistic, scientific, or technical problems in new or unusual ways; students who have come up with distinctive solutions faced by their schools, communities, or families.”  Brochure in scholarship folder gives examples.  Has been won by NFHS student in past.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>PHCC Educational Foundation -several scholarships</B></div> <div> <B>Deadline: various     </B>                                           Amount- various</div> <div> Students pursuing a career in the plumbing-heating-cooling industry.   Scholarships from several sponsors available for 2 year or 4 year programs as well as apprentice programs.  More info at <A HREF="http://www.foundation.phccweborg/scholarships" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.foundation.phccweborg/scholar"><U><U>www.foundation.phccweborg/scholarships</U></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Police Corps Program</B>                    </div> <div> <B>Deadline:</B> On-Going                          Amount-up to $7,500</div> <div>  Provides financial assistance and basic police training for college students who agrees to serve as officers for four years.   Scholarship also available for a child of police officer killed in the line of duty.  For further information see CCC.</div> <bR> <div> <I>Rock Cats/Dunkin Donuts Student Athlete Scholarship</I></div> <div> Deadline: May 31<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Times New Roman" >st</FONT>, 2008              Amount:   2 - $2500</div> <div> Senior; member of at least one HS sports team; 3.0 GPA; 1300 SAT out of 2400; extracurricular activities.  500 word personal essay and references required.</div> <bR> <div> <I>The Sallie Mae Fund</I></div> <div> <B>Deadline: April 15</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>th</B></FONT><B>, 2008/May 31</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>st</B></FONT><B>, 2008     </B>Amount- several awards at up to $3,800</div> <div> Candidates must demonstrate financial need and GPA between 2.5 and 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applications and information may be downloaded from <A HREF="http://www.thesalliemaefund.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.thesalliemaefund.org"><U><U>www.thesalliemaefund.org</U></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>StraightForward Media Scholarships </B></div> <div> <B>Deadline: quarterly</B>          Amount:$500</div> <div> StraightForward Media offers 22 different scholarships to a wide variety of students.  On line application required at <A HREF="http://www.straightforwardmedia.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.straightforwardmedia.com"><U><U>www.straightforwardmedia.com</U></U></A>.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Voice of Democracy- Patriotic Audio Essay Competition</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >          </FONT></div> <div> <B>Deadline: November 1</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>st</B></FONT><B>, 2008</B>               Amount- up to $25,000</div> <div> Sponsored by Veterans of  Foreign Wars and its ladies Auxiliary . Theme for 2007: “My Role In Honoring America's Veterans”.  Audio essay should be submitted directly to Commander Raymond A. Walling, VFW Post 149, 5 Byron Street, Danbury.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Zinch Scholarships</B></FONT> <B>/S</B><I><B>weet-diggity-dawg Scholarship          </B></I></div> <div> <B>Deadline: January 15</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>th</B></FONT><B>, 2009</B>               Amount- $20,000</div> <div> <B>Register online at </B><A HREF="http://www.zinch.com/static/college-scholarships.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.zinch.com/static/college-scho"><U><B><U>www.zinch.com/static/college-scholarships.html</U></B></U></A><B> .  Website assists with college applications.  Other various scholarships available.  Open to all HS seniors 2.0 GPA, student needs and merit.</B></div> </td> </tr></table></body>