Announcement #2---Fall 2008

 

The Christian Connector Scholarship Information Service

A new online Christian College Scholarship Resource Program.  A free web resource that allows students to search for the different types of scholarships that are of interest.  See http://www.christianconnector.com/ for information.

National Achievement Scholarship Program

Deadline October 15, 2008--PSAT/NMSQT test date.   A privately financed competition to provide recognition for outstanding Black American high school students.  11th grade students enter by marking Section 14 on the PSAT/NMSQT answer sheet when they take the PSAT test.

United States Senate Youth Program

Deadline:  October 16, 2008 to school principal.  Two students from Wisconsin are selected to visit Washington as guests of the Hearst Foundation.  Each student selected is eligible for a $5,000 scholarship award.  High School Juniors and Seniors now serving in an elected or selected capacity in school government are eligible to apply.  Contact a counselor for an application.

Horatio Alger Scholarship Program

Deadline:  October 30, 2008.   The Horatio Alger Scholarship programs provide financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity.  The scholarship range in award value from $2,500 to $20,000.  Applications should be submitted online.  See www.horatioalger.org/scholarships for application.

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Deadline:  October 31, 2008 to school principal.  Sponsored by National Association of Secondary School Principals to recognize those students who have particularly distinguished themselves through volunteer work.   $1,000 is given to state honorees and $5,000 to national honorees.  Apply online at: www.prudential.com/spirit or www.principals.org/prudential.

Ron Brown Scholarship Program

Deadline:  November 1, 2008-early deadline; January 9, 2009-final deadline.   Scholarships awarded to academically talented, highly motivated African American seniors who plan to pursue undergraduate degrees full-time.  Scholarships awarded up to $10,000 per year.  See www.ronbrown.org for application.

Wisconsin American Legion Schneider-Emanuel Scholarship

Deadline March 1, 2009.  Three $1,000 scholarships awarded.

 

Please see the Career Center Assistant in the guidance office for additional scholarship information.