AFA TEENS FOR ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

DESCRIPTION

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, through its AFA Teens division is

offering a $5,000 scholarship to one college-bound student each year based on a written

essay about the impact of the disease on their own lives. The first and second runners-up

will receive $500 and $250, respectively.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. U.S. citizen or permanent resident

2. Currently enrolled in a U.S. high school

3. Plan to enter an accredited four-year college within 12 months of scholarship

deadline

DOCUMENTATION

1. One copy of the following:

2. Two copies of the following:

questions

3. Entire submission fastened with a paper clip

MISCELLANEOUS

Winner and runners-up must provide social security number and grant permission

to use of name and essay for publication.

Mail to: Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

Attention: AFA Teens College Scholarship

New York, NY 10001

Telephone: (866) AFA-8484

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2011 (Postmarked)

AMS FRESHMAN UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

DESCRIPTION

The American Meteorological Society is offering a scholarship program

open to all high school students planning to pursue a degree at a U.S. college/university in

the atmospheric or related, oceanic, or hydrologic sciences. The scholarship stipend is

$5,000, awarding $2,500 in two annual payments. The second year funding is dependent

on successful completion of first year.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. U.S. citizens or hold permanent resident status

2. Entering freshman year as a full-time student in a U.S. institution the fall of

2011

DOCUMENTATION

1. Completed and signed application form

2. Official high school transcript, including SAT/ACT scores

3. Letter of recommendation from guidance counselor or high school teacher,

sealed in an envelope and enclosed with application

4. Short essay, approximately 500 words, on stated theme. Half of the

application evaluation will be based on this essay.

MISCELLANEOUS

Send completed application and all materials in one package.

Mail to: AMS

Attn: Freshman Scholarship Program

45 Beacon Street

Boston, MA 02108

Telephone: (617) 227-2426 ext 235 or 246

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 11, 2011 (Postmarked)

2011 AMS/INDUSTRY MINORITY SCHOLARSHIPS

DESCRIPTION

The American Meteorological Society Minority Scholarships helps support

college educations of underrepresented minority students, Hispanic, Native American,

and Black/African Americans, who intend to pursue careers in the atmospheric or related

oceanic and hydrologic sciences. The two-year scholarship is for $3,000 per year and is

renewable for the sophomore year after successful completion of the first academic year.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. U.S. citizens or permanent resident

2. Minority students who will be entering freshman year at a U.S.

college/university in fall of 2011

DOCUMENTATION

1. Completed and signed application form

2. Official transcript including SAT/ACT scores

3. Recommendation from guidance counselor or teacher, sealed in an envelope,

enclosed with application

4. Essay, approximately 500 words on stated theme. Half of the application

evaluation is based on the essay.

MISCELLANEOUS

All original materials to be mailed to the AMS Local Chapter listed below.

Send a photocopy of application, transcripts and essay to:

AMS, Attn: Minority Scholarship, 45 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108.

Eligible students may apply for the AMS Freshman undergraduate scholarship,

but may only accept one. Additional undergraduate and graduate scholarships are

available through AMS.

Mail to: Andrea Bleistein

Washington, D.C. Chapter

4211 Arlington Blvd. #102

Arlington, VA 22201

Telephone: (617) 227-2426 ext. 246

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 11, 2011 (Postmarked)

Application accepted starting March 1 of junior year

THE ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONALS, INC.

SCHOLARSHIPS

DESCRIPTION

The Association of Hispanic Professionals, Inc. will award three one-time

scholarships of $1,000 to graduating high school seniors of Hispanic descent who will be

attending an accredited institution of higher education.

The Association is co-sponsor for students attending Mercy College or Monroe

College. The amount is undetermined, pending college approval. Three additional cosponsored

scholarships of $1,000 each are the Latyn Scholarship, the Law Scholarship

and the Sobeida "Rae" Scholarship.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Strong academic achievement (B or better) in a solid college preparatory

program (Regents)

2. Acceptance to an accredited school of higher learning

3. Financial need

DOCUMENTATION

1. Completed application, signed and dated

2. Copy of FAFSA form must accompany application with copy of parents 2010

New York State Tax return

3. Transcript and SAT/ACT scores

4. Autobiographical essay which should include your career goals

5. At least two letters of recommendation

6. Recent 2x2 black and white photograph (for Scholarship Dinner Program)

MISCELLANEOUS

Oral interviews by sponsors granting scholarships may be required.

Awards will be presented at the annual Scholarship Dinner to be held in

May 2011, which you are expected to attend.

Mail to: The Association of Hispanic Professionals, Inc.

P.O. Box 831

Yonkers, NY 10702

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 11, 2011 (Received)

AXA ACHIEVEMENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

DESCRIPTION

The AXA Achievement Community Scholarship, a local program, awards up to

twelve non-renewable $2,000 scholarships in each branch office to high school seniors

who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in activities in school, the community,

or the workplace. The first 12,000 applications received will be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. U.S. citizen or legal resident

2. Reside and attend high school in AXA branch areas (NRHS is eligible)

3. Planning to enroll, full-time in an accredited U.S. two-year or four-year

college or university by the fall of 2010

4. Must demonstrate ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals,

respect for self, family and community, and ability to succeed in college

5. Academic record, extracurricular activities in school and community and work

experience will also be considered

DOCUMENTATION

1. Completed application typed or neatly printed, signed and dated by applicant,

parent/guardian, appraiser and school official

2. Official transcript including rank, GPA, PSAT and SAT/ACT scores

3. Listing of activities, awards, honors and work experience

4. Describe in detail one outstanding achievement in a non-academic activity or

project in school, community or work place

5. Applicant appraisal completed by an unrelated adult who is familiar with and

can attest to your outstanding achievement

MISCELLANEOUS

All materials, including transcript, to be sent in 9 x 12 envelope

Mail to: AXA Achievement Community Scholarship

Scholarship America

One Scholarship Way

Saint Peter, MN 56082

Telephone: (800) 537-4180

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2011 (Postmarked)

CAROLINA RICE SCHOLARSHIP

DESCRIPTION

The makers of Carolina Rice are offering $2,000 scholarship awards to high

school seniors who wish to attend college by writing an essay on a given topic.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. U. S. Citizen or legal U.S. permanent resident with a social security number

and a valid government issued picture I.D.

2. High school senior attending a New York/New Jersey metro area high school

REQUIREMENTS

1. Complete entry form online, download and mail with your essay

2. Essay of 150-250 words, typed or handwritten:

"How do I believe my studies in college will change my life?"

Essays will be judged on conciseness, originality, grammar, and spelling.

.

MISCELLANEOUS

Essays may be submitted in English or Spanish with applicant’s name written at

the top of each page.

Finalists will be personally interviewed.

Mail to: The Carolina Rice Scholarship Program

Jackson Heights, NY 11372

Telephone: (212) 310-6000

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2011 (Postmarked)

CHAIRSCHOLARS FOUNDATION

NEW YORK METROPOLITAN AREA SCHOLARSHIP

PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION

The New York Metropolitan Area Program of the ChairScholars Foundation will award

up to $20,000 in tuition over four years to significantly physically challenged but not necessarily

wheelchair bound students planning to attend any college or university of their choice.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school senior enrolled in public school in the N.Y. Metropolitan area

2. Must have serious financial difficulties and could not go to college without financial

aid, must have verifiable unmet financial need.

3. Satisfactory academic performance with at least a C average

4. Some form of significant community service or social contribution in the past

5. The physical challenge must be significant. No minor disability will be

considered.

DOCUMENTATION

situation has affected you and your family, and your goals and aspirations for the

future.

MISCELLANEOUS

If you are on SSI or have been awarded other scholarships, you must inform the

ChairScholars Foundation.

Mail to: ChairScholars Foundation, Inc.

16101 Carencia Lane

Odessa, FL 33556-3278

Telephone: (888) 926-0544

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2011 (Postmarked)

CSEA SCHOLARSHIPS

CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION

DESCRIPTION

The CSEA, AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal

Employees and Westchester) County Local 860 offer several scholarships to students

who parent(s) are CSEA represented members. The scholarships are $500-$2,500 and

some are renewable. Applications must be requested by member.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Accepted to an accredited college/university

2. Academics

3. Community involvement

4. Financial need

MISCELLAENOUS

Some scholarships require an essay and one, The JTL Award, requires student

attend a SUNY college.

Scholarship packet with details and information is available in the College and

Career Center

Telephone: (914) 428-6452

DEADLINE: VARIES

DAVIDSON FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP

DESCRIPTION

The Davidson Fellows Scholarship awards $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000

scholarships to extraordinary young people under the age of 18 who have completed a

significant piece of work. The application categories are Mathematics, Science,

Literature, Music, Technology, Philosophy and Outside the Box. Fellows are honored in

Washington, D.C. with a parent/guardian in September 2011.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Be under 18 years of age on October 1, 2011

2. U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident of U.S.

3. There is no minimum age for eligibility

DOCUMENTATION

1. Complete and either fax or email the Davidson Fellows Preliminary

Submission Overview form by February 16, 2011, for all but Outside the Box

which is due February 2, 2011.

2. Completed application, signed and dated by student and parent/guardian, due

by March 2, 2011. Include three copies of:

3. Three Nomination Forms submitted directly by nominators and received via

fax or mail before 5 PM PST March 2, 2011

MISCELLANEOUS

Download Application Form for your area of interest. Do not staple.

All applications must be submitted in one package with all components and

attachments.

Mail to: Davidson Institute for Talent Development

Davidson Fellows Scholarship

9665 Gateway Drive, Suite B

Reno, NV 89521

Telephone: (775) 852-3483, Ext 423

Fax: (775) 852-2184

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 16, 2011 (Preliminary overview)

MARCH 2, 2011 (Received by 5PM PST)

EXCELLENCE IN NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

DESCRIPTION

Hudson Valley Magazine if offering one $1,500 scholarship to a local high school

senior planning to pursue a career in nursing.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must be a high school senior in one of the ten listed counties which includes

Westchester

2. Extra curricular activities, community service and work experience

DOCUMENTATION

1. Completed application preferably typed or neatly printed, signed and dated by

applicant and parent.

2. Most recent high school transcript including SAT or ACT scores

3. Two current letters of recommendation, one from a teacher or guidance

counselor and the other from a non-family member familiar with your skills

and abilities

4. Essay of 500-700 words explaining why you want to be a nurse

Mail to: Hudson Valley Magazine-Essay Contest

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Telephone: (845) 463-0542

Web site: www.hvmag.com

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 7, 2011 (Postmarked)

GIRL SCOUTS SCHOLARSHIPS

DESCRIPTION

A descriptive listing of more than 50 schools in the U.S. awarding scholarships

and grants to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients.

QUALIFICATIONS

Criteria varies with each scholarship.

MISCELLANEOUS

Requests for information and applications should be directed to the institutions

indicated in the brochure which is available in the College and Career Center.

Contact: Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.

420 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY 10018-2798

Web site: www.studio2B.org

Telephone: (212) 852-6587

JANDON FOUNDATION

DESCRIPTION

The Jandon Foundation in cooperation with Westchester County Board of

Legislators, has designed a scholarship exclusively to help academic achievers whose

families are on public assistance or with income below poverty level. High school

seniors who are income eligible and who might not otherwise go on to college will each

receive a $10,000 scholarship paid out over four years, on an ascending scale: Freshmen

would receive $1,000, sophomores $2,000, juniors $3,000 and seniors $4,000. Recipients

will also receive a laptop computer.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must attend and graduate from a public high school in Westchester County

2. Be income eligible (See attached schedule on application)

3. Scholastic achievement based on junior and senior grades

4. Involvement in extra curricular and community activities

5. Evidence of good character

DOCUMENTATION

1. Completed application typed or clearly printed or complete online, download

and sign

2. Transcript including GPA and SAT/ACT scores

3. Income verification including copies of tax returns and W-2 forms

4. List of extracurricular, community and other activities, honors or awards

5. Essay of 250-500 words on one of two topics

6. Two references, one school related and one community related

MISCELLANEOUS

Awards will be renewed annually based on your continued academic performance.

Mail to: Jandon Scholars Program

% Westchester County Board of Legislators

White Plains, NY 10601

Telephone: (914) 995-8620

Website:

http://www.westchesterlegislators.com/Resources/JandonScholars/index.htm

DEADLINE: MARCH 4, 2011 (Received)

KFC COLONEL’S SCHOLARS

DESCRIPTION

The KFC Colonel’s Scholars program will award renewable scholarships of up to

$5,000 a year to outstanding seniors with entrepreneurial spirit strong perseverance and

financial need. The awards may be used for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. U.S. citizen or permanent resident

2. High school senior graduating by 8/31/11

3. Enrolling and planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in an accredited in-state

2-or-4 year public college/university within New York State by 9/30/2011

4. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75

5. Demonstrated financial need

DOCUMENTATION

Online application available December 1, 2010

1. Create an account to launch the online application

2. Once eligible, complete all sections

MISCELLANEOUS

Semifinalists will be asked to provide additional documentation-transcript, SAR,

recommendation and a photo.

Telephone: (866) KFC-7240

Web site: www.kfcscholars.org

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 9, 2011 (Received)

NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP

PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION

The seventh-annual National Co-Op Scholarship Program will award one hundred

seventy $6,000 merit scholarships (most are renewable) to high school seniors who are

planning to participate in college cooperative education. Minority and female students

are encouraged to apply as well as students interested in science, math, engineering and

technology.

The ten participating colleges and universities are:

Drexel University University of Cincinnati

Johnson & Wales University University of Toledo

Kettering University Wentworth Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology

QUALIFICATIONS

1. To qualify, students must complete all required admissions material and be

accepted for the 2011-2012 academic year at one or more of the above seven

NCCE Partner Colleges & Universities

2. High school GPA of 3.5 (B+) or better on a 4.0 scale

DOCUMENTATION

1. Completed application, typed or printed

2. Typed one-page essay describing why you have chosen to pursue a college

cooperative education program

3. Note acceptance from one or more of the above institutions or waiting for

acceptance

MISCELLANEOUS

Application and essay may be submitted online.

Mail to: National Commission for Cooperative Education

360 Huntington Avenue, 384 CP

Boston, MA 02115-5096

Telephone: (617) 373-3406

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2011 (Postmarked)

Applications accepted starting April 1, 2010

OUTLAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

DESCRIPTION

OutlawStudent.com, an advertising agency, offers 5 different $500 scholarships,

one every three months, to students planning to attend a college/university,

trade/vocational /technical school, or nursing school in the 2010-2011 academic year. The

Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship award is $1,000.

DOCUMENTATION

1. Completed online application

2. Two essays. There is no minimum or maximum word limit.

MISCELLANEOUS

Visit the website, click on scholarships and follow links to check deadline

schedules and to apply online.

The following are available scholarships areas:

Minority

Nursing

Teaching

Dale E. Fridell Memorial for any school/college or major

Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarship

Web site: www.outlawstudent.com

DEADLINE: VARIES (Every three months)

PROTON ENERGY SCHOLARSHIP

DESCRIPTION

Proton Energy Systems will award a renewable four-year scholarship of up to

$100,000 to a high school senior who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement,

excellence and promise in the field of science or technology. An Honorable Mention of

$500 will also be awarded.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.

2. Currently enrolled high school senior

3. Must declare a major or intent to pursue a major in the field of science or

technology, including engineering, as a full-time student

4. Demonstrated leadership, work ethic and community involvement

5. Financial need will be considered

DOCUMENTATION

1. Completed application submitted both online and paper application packet

2. School Official Form completed by principal or other appropriate school

official with copy of official transcript attached

3. Parents’ or Guardians’ IRS W-2 Form(s) and your IRS W-2 Form (if

applicable)

4. Two essays of 500 to 1,000 words each

5. Three recommendations, on Recommendation Form, one of which should be a

teacher

MISCELLANEOUS

Submit application online. In addition, submit a paper application packet and

include all items on instruction sheet.

Mail to: Proton Energy Scholarship

10 Technology Drive

Wallingford, CT 06492

Telephone: (203) 678-2000

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 11, 2011 (Postmarked)

SAMMY/SCHOLAR ATHLETE MILK MUSTACHE OF THE

YEAR AWARD

DESCRIPTION

The SAMMY Award Program recognizes outstanding high school scholar athletes with

the opportunity to earn college scholarships based on academics, athletics, service and

citizenship. Twenty-five national winners will each receive a $7,500 scholarship, an all expense

paid trip, with a parent and one guest, to attend a SAMMY 2011 Awards Weekend June 24-26,

2011 in Orlando, Florida, and a spot in a special congratulatory Milk Mustache ad in an issue of

USA Today. There will be one scholarship awarded for the New York/New Jersey region.

QUALIFICATIONS

matriculated student at a state accredited college/university in fall 2011

DOCUMENTATION

2. Nominator may be a teacher, counselor, parent volunteer, guidance counselor, or

yourself and entry must contain nominee and nominator address, city, state and zip

code. If self-nominated, written parental consent must be included.

that 250 words about describing how milk has been a part of your life.

MISCELLANEOUS

If you are a regional semifinalist, you will be required to submit supplemental materials

to be received by April 1, 2011, to address below. Finalists will be required to return requested

documentation within 7 days of notification. Combined scholarship awards may not exceed the

specified financial aid limit.

Mail to: Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award (SAMMY 2011)

c/o Infoscan

1540 International Parkway, Suite 200

Lake Mary, FL 32746

DEADLINE: MARCH 4, 2011 (Received by)

USA FUNDS ACCESS TO EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS

DESCRIPTION

USA Funds, the national education loan distributor, will award nonrenewable

scholarships for financial need of $1,500. Students may reapply each year they meet eligibility

requirements. Up to 50% of the awards will be targeted to applicants who are ethnic minorities or

who have a documented physical disability. Students may reapply in subsequent years.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (INS papers needed)

2. High school seniors enrolling as a full-time or half-time student at an accredited twoor

four-year college/university or vocational/technical school beginning fall 2011

term and planning to be enrolled through February 1, 2012. GED recipients also are

eligible.

3. Have an annual adjusted gross family income of $35,000 or less, documented on

2010 Federal Income Tax Return on which applicant is claimed as a federal tax

exemption

4. Past academic performance and future potential, career and educational aspirations

and goals

5. Leadership and participation in school and community activities and work

experience

6. Unusual personal or family circumstances

7. Financial need

DOCUMENTATION

activities

and unusual circumstances

MISCELLANEOUS

Finalists will be notified by March 11, 2011, and will be required to submit additional

documentation.

Contact: USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships

Scholarship Management Services, Scholarship America

One Scholarship Way

Saint Peter, MN 56082

Telephone: (800) 537-4180, Ext. 629

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2011 (Received)

THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP SCHOLARSHIP

DESCRIPTION

The Vegetarian Resource Group will award two $5,000 college scholarships to

graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools

and /or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Students graduating in spring 2011.

2. Enrolling in a U.S. college/university

3. Candidates will be judged on having shown compassion, courage and a strong

commitment in promoting a peaceful world through vegetarian diet/lifestyle

DOCUMENTATION

1. Completed application

2. Copy of transcript for past 2 years

3. Three or more recommendations, including at least one teacher

4. Essay addressing specified listed items

5. Any documentation related to your promotion of vegetarianism in high school

and/or community, including photographs, newspaper stories, etc.

MISCELLANEOUS

Payment will be made to student’s college/university.

Send application and attachments in one packet.

Scholarship winners give permission to release their names to the media.

Mail to: The Vegetarian Resource Group

P.O. Box 1463

Baltimore, MD 21203

Telephone: (410) 366-8343

Web site: www.vrg.org

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 20, 2011 (Postmarked)