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WLHS                                                                            February 2010

Scholarship Newsletter

SCHOLARSHIPS THAT REQUIRE A NOMINATION:

Students who wish to be nominated for a particular scholarship must submit the following to Mrs. Pashigian by the posted deadline:

1.      A resume for each of the scholarship you wish to be considered for

2.      Complete and return the required application/essay (if applicable)

The Student Recognition Committee will consider the qualifications/eligibility of all the students who wish to be nominated and make the final selection.

  –   Scholarship Name: Columbia Foundation – Karen and Howard Carolan

       Amount: $1,000

       Eligibility Requirements: Have participated in the Howard County Youth Program.

       Download application from: www.columbiafoundation.org  (also available in Student Services Office)

       Submit: 1) completed application; 2) essay; 3) recommendations;

       To Ms. Pashigian by:  Thurs. March 18, 2010 (only one finalist will be selected)

  –   Scholarship Name: Columbia Foundation – Ernesto Phillips for Talented Youth

       Amount: $500

       Eligibility Requirements: 3.0 GPA through grade 11; 3.0 first semester of 12^th grade.

       Download application from: www.columbiafoundation.org  (also available in Student Services Office)

       Submit: 1) completed application; 2) essay; 3) recommendations;

       To Ms. Pashigian by:  Thurs. March 18, 2010 (only one finalist will be selected)

  –   Scholarship Name: Columbia Foundation – Doug Parker Scholarship

       Amount: $2,500

       Eligibility Requirements: 3.0 GPA through grade 11; 3.0 first semester of 12^th grade.

       Download application from: www.columbiafoundation.org  (also available in Student Services Office)

       Submit: 1) completed application; 2) essay; 3) recommendations;

       To Ms. Pashigian by:  Thurs. March 18, 2010 (only one finalist will be selected)

  –   Scholarship Name: Columbia Foundation – Tropf Family Scholarships

       Amount: $1,000

       Eligibility Requirements: 3.0 GPA through first semester of 12^th grade; interested in

       studying math, physical sciences, or engineering at a four-year college or university

       Download application from: www.columbiafoundation.org  (also available in Student Services Office)

       Submit: 1) completed application; 2) essay; 3) recommendations; 4) resume which includes achievements in science

          and math to Ms. Pashigian by:  Thurs. March 18, 2010 (only one finalist will be selected)

–    Scholarship Name: Columbia Foundation – C. Merritt Pumphrey Memorial

      Amount: $1,000

      Eligibility Requirements: 3.0 GPA through grade 11 and first semester of 12^th

        grade; interested in studying agriculture, animal husbandry and/or a field related to farming

       Download application from: www.columbiafoundation.org  (also available in Student Services Office)

       Submit: 1) completed application; 2) essay; 3) recommendations;

          To Ms. Pashigian by:  Thurs. March 18, 2010   (Five finalists will be selected)

–     Scholarship Name: Columbia Foundation – Eldred Jackson Family Scholarship

       Amount: $1,000

       Eligibility Requirements: Must plan to attend Southern University in Baton Rouge,

         Louisiana; 3.0 GPA through grade 11 and first semester of 12^th grade;

       Download application from: www.columbiafoundation.org  (also available in Student Services Office)

       Submit: 1) completed application; 2) essay; 3) recommendations;

           To Ms. Pashigian by:  Thurs. March 18, 2010       (Two finalists will be selected)

–    Scholarship Name: Columbia Foundation – Freeman K. Hill Teen Scholarship

       Amount: $1,500

       Eligibility Requirements: 3.0 GPA through grade 11; 3.0 first semester of 12^th grade.

       Download application from: www.columbiafoundation.org  (also available in Student Services Office)

       Submit: 1) completed application; 2) essay; 3) recommendations;

       To Ms. Pashigian by:  Thurs. March 18, 2010 (only one finalist will be selected)

SCHOLARSHIPS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE NOMINATIONS

·         The Best Buy Scholarship Program- $1,000 Students involved in volunteer community service or work experience; Website: www.bestbuy.com/scholarships

Deadline: Feb. 15, 2010

·         Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. African American males & females; Education Major- Application available in Student Services scholarship file.

      Deadline: February 27, 2010

·         National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE-AEDC)- $1,000  Merit based; applying for a degree in engineering, computer science, math or an applied science; Website: www.nsbe-aedc.org   Deadline: February 28, 2010

·         The Race for Education sponsors several scholarship programs- Need based; 2.85 grade point average; www.racingscholarships.com Deadline: February 28, 2010

·         Spirit of Columbia- $2,500 GPA: 2.0, dedicated to community service in Columbia area; Website: www.Columbiaassociation.com Deadline: March 1, 2010

·         Sigma Gamma Pho Sorority- $500 Essay: A Portrayal of Little Giants: The Children of Africa; Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Deadline: March 1, 2010

·         Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Baltimore Washington Section- total of $9,000 awarded last year; female only; enrolling in an engineering program 3.0 GPA; Website: www.swe-bws.org or http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org  Deadline: March 1, 2010

·          Managerial and Professional Society of Baltimore (MAPS)-$1,000 must be a dues-paying MAPS member or immediate family; community service; essay Deadline: March 1, 2010

·          Shero Scholarship- $2,500-$10,000 www.collegeboundfoundation.org Deadline: March 1, 2010

·         Leslie Moore Foundation Scholarship Application- $2,500 www.collegeboundfoundation.org Deadline: March 1, 2010

·         Blacks in Government National Maritime Intelligence Center- Scholarship Program Jeanelle Jones: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Deadline: March 1, 2010

·         Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program- $1,000-$10,000 Community volunteer efforts; www.kohlskids.com Deadline: March 15, 2010

·         Howard County Foundation for Black Educational and Cultural Achievement, Inc. $1,500 Website: http://hcfbeca.community.officelive.com Deadline: March 15, 2010

·         Maryland PTA- $500 Commitment to Career in Education- Application in Scholarship file; Deadline: March 15, 2010

·         Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority/Pearl Foundation- Several scholarships- This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   (see scholarship file) Deadline: March 20, 2010

·         Credit Union Foundation of MD & DC- $1,000-$10,000                      Deadline: March 31, 2010 www.cufound.org/scholarship.htm

·         Delta Tau Delta Fraternity- $1,000 http://www.delts.org/about/committed.html Deadline: March 31, 2010

·         Jewish Community Services (JCS)- Need based; www.jcsbaltimore.org 3/31/10

·         Association of Retired Howard County Public School Personnel (HEART) $1,000 – Student in pursuit of a career in education-(see scholarship file) April 1,10

·         Earl Slacum Scholarship Rockburn Elementary- $500 http://res.hcpss.org 4/1/10

·         Christian Herrera - $1,000, GPA: 3.0, Financial need, leadership skills; Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it     Deadline: April 5, 2010

·         Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. $Amount varies www.columbiamdsigmas.org Deadline: April 15, 2010

·         Federal Water Quality Association- (3 scholarships) – see scholarship file; 4/19/10

·         Susana De Moya Foundation- Award funds, not cash Ex: computer, books Deadline: April 25, 2010 http://sdmfoundation.org/blog/awards/sdmfapplicationpacket2010word/

·         Morgan State University Alumni- Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 4/30/10

·         Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarships- $1,000 3.0 GPA; financial need www.ASBO.org 4/30/10

·         IEEE/IAS Scholarship $4,000 – electrical engineering This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 4/30/10

·         The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults/Evan Nicholason/Doug Parker Memorial-  $2,500  Student/sibling/parent diagnosed with cancer Website: www.ulmanfund.org Deadline: May 3, 2010

·         Nordstrom- $10,000 www.nordstrom.com/scholarship May 15, 2010   

·         Central Scholarship Bureau- Scholarships, Grants, and Interest-Free Loans- www.centralsb.org Deadline: May 15, 2010

·         Sun Trust Scholarship Sweepstakes – $1,000  One winner every two weeks beginning October 30 until May, apply on www.offtocollege.info or www.suntrusteducation.com

·         B. Davis Scholarship- $1,000 http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm Deadline: 5/28/10

·         A & F Scholarship- http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

·         NSLI for Youth Scholarships to Study Abroad- www.NSLiforYouth.org

·         Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program- $1,000 www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Deadline: June 19, 2010

·         BigSun Athletic Scholarship- $500 www.bigsunathletics.com Deadline: June 24, 10

Individual College Scholarships

·         Search the scholarships that are offered by the college you are applying to on their web site or in the college applications file in the W.L. Guidance Office

·         Some colleges that have sent information regarding their scholarships: Washington University in St. Louis Danforth Scholars Program; University of Missouri-Columbia, College of Business www.business.missouri.edu ; Skidmore College-Filene Scholarship Competition-Dept. of Music; www.skidmore.edu/filenescholarship ; UMBC- Linehan Scholars Program $5,000-$22,000 various art majors, dance, music, Theatre, visual & performing arts www.umbc.edu/undergraduate/learn/scholars;  Drew University- Drew Civic Scholar; University of Charleston- $amount varies, several scholarships available; Marist College- $8,000-$12,000 Merit Based, 3.3GPA; Lebanon Valley College- $2,000-$12,000 (March 1, 2010) College of Notre Dame of Maryland $1,000 English or Drama major (March 15, 2010) http://crmoorescholarship.org ;

Additional Scholarship Searches/Websites

·         Howard County Scholarship Database- www.hcpss.org  Click on Scholarship Search link on right.

• Sponsored by National Assoc. of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)- www.finaid.org

·         Fast Web- www.fastweb.com

• College Board’s Search – www.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/ssrchtop.html
• Mach 25 - www.collegenet.com/mach25
• SRN Express – www.srnexpress.com
• MOLIS – www.sciencewise.com – minority student/science majors
• Win Scholarships – www.winscholarships.com
• Scholarships – www.scholarships.com
• Sallie Mae – www.wiredscholar.com  - search, plus valuable info. on loans & financing college

US Government Financial Aid Information

·         www.ed.gov/studentaid - info. on FAFSA and all aspects of federal financial aid programs

·         www.fafsa.ed.gov – submit FAFSA on the web using this site

Maryland State Scholarship & Financial Aid Programs

• www.mhec.state.md.us/SSA/introduction.htm - including Hope Scholarship Info

Scholarship Scam alert

• www.finaid.org/scholarships/scams.phtml

SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS:

PLEASE NOTE: ALL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FREE. Resources include, on-line financial aid websites, books, college catalogues and websites, notices in newspapers, information sent to Student Services offices.