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WLHS March 2012
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 the Counseling Office)
Submit: 1) completed application; 2) essay; 3) recommendations;
To Ms. Pashigian by: Tues. March 13, 2012 (only one finalist will be selected)
– Scholarship Name: Columbia Foundation – Robert J. Gaw Memorial
Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility Requirements: 3.0 GPA through grade 11; 3.0 first semester of 12th grade.
Download application from: www.columbiafoundation.org (also available in the Counseling Office)
Submit: 1) completed application; 2) essay; 3) recommendations;
To Ms. Pashigian by: Tues. March 13, 2012 (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 12th grade.
Download application from: www.columbiafoundation.org (also available in the Counseling Office)
Submit: 1) completed application; 2) essay; 3) recommendations;
To Ms. Pashigian by: Tues. March 13, 2012 (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 12th 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 the Counseling Office)
Submit: 1) completed application; 2) essay; 3) recommendations; 4) resume which includes achievements in science
and math to Ms. Pashigian by: Tues. March 13, 2012 (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 12th
grade; interested in studying agriculture, animal husbandry and/or a field related to farming
Download application from: www.columbiafoundation.org (also available in the Counseling Office)
Submit: 1) completed application; 2) essay; 3) recommendations;
To Ms. Pashigian by: Tues. March 13, 2012 (Five finalists will be selected)
– Scholarship Name: Columbia Foundation – Ascend One Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Eligibility Requirements: 3.0 GPA through grade 11 and first semester of 12th grade;
pursue a degree in the field of computer science, finance or related field; have financial need
Download application from: www.columbiafoundation.org (also available in the Counseling Office)
Submit: 1) completed application; 2) essay; 3) recommendations;
To Ms. Pashigian by: Tues. March 13, 2012 (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 12th grade.
Download application from: www.columbiafoundation.org (also available in the Counseling Office)
Submit: 1) completed application; 2) essay; 3) recommendations;
To Ms. Pashigian by: Tues. March 13, 2012 (only one finalist will be selected)
– Scholarship Name: Columbia Foundation – Phyllis Utterback Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Eligibility Requirements: 3.0 GPA through grade 11; 3.0 first semester of 12th grade,
pursue a degree in secondary education at a college or university
Download application from: www.columbiafoundation.org (also available in the Counseling Office)
Submit: 1) completed application; 2) essay; 3) recommendations;
To Ms. Pashigian by: Tues. March 13, 2012 (only one finalist will be selected)
– Scholarship Name: Columbia Foundation – Stephanie Russel Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility Requirements: 3.0 GPA through grade 11; 2 or 4 year college/university or
trade school
Download application from: www.columbiafoundation.org (also available in the Counseling Office)
Submit: 1) completed application; 2) resume; 3) one personal recommendation;
4) checklist from one academic teacher and/or employment supervisor
To Ms. Pashigian by: Tues. March 13, 2012 (only one finalist will be selected)
– Scholarship Name: Columbia Foundation – Michael Joseph Deets Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility Requirements: Wilde Lake student, plan to attend William & Mary or
any 2 or 4 year college/university Download application from: www.columbiafoundation.org
(also available in the Counseling Office)
Submit: 1) completed application; 2) resume; 3) one personal recommendation;
4) checklist from one academic teacher and/or employment supervisor
5) 500 word essay covering the requested topic.
To Ms. Pashigian by: Tues. March 13, 2012 (five finalist will be selected)
– Scholarship Name: Columbia Foundation – Amanda Post “AmandaWins”
Soccer Association of Columbia/Howard County Student-Athlete Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Eligibility Requirements: Howard County resident who has played SAC/HC
travel or recreational team during one or more of hi/her high school years
Download application from: www.columbiafoundation.org
(also available in the Counseling Office)
Submit: 1) completed application; 2) resume; 3) one SAC/HC coach
recommendation 4) checklist from one academic teacher
5) essay covering the requested topic.
To Ms. Pashigian by: Tues. March 13, 2012 (all applications will be submitted)
SCHOLARSHIPS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE NOMINATIONS
· Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Scholarship- $1,000 Req.: 3.0 GPA, Financial Need; www.us.tzuchi.org Deadline: March 9, 2012
· Scholar Athlete Mustache of the Year- $7,500 Req.: acad. Performance, athletic excellence, leadership, community service; http://www.facebook.com/milemustache#!/milkmustache?sk=app137616136346477 Deadline: March 9, 2012
· Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.- $Varies; 2.5 GPA; African Am.; Leadership Abilities; www.colmddst.org Listed under “Committees” Deadline: March 10, 2012
· Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority/Pearl Foundation- 7 different scholarships available- See scholarship file; Deadline: March 11, 2012
· Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Scholarships-Howard County Chapter- $1,000-$3,000 Nine different scholarships; www.apakpl.org or www.alphafoundationofhowardcounty.org Deadline: March 14, 2012
· Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program- $1,000-$9,000 Req.: community service that helped non family members; www.kohlskids.com
Deadline: March 15, 2012
· Spirit of Columbia-$2,500 2.0GPA; Community Service; www.columbiaassociation.org/scholarship Deadline: March 15, 2012
· Jewish Community Services (JCS)- $Varies 1. Newhoff Scholarship- proof of Diagnosed Learning Disability 2. Scholarship for Jewish Students from Single-Parent Home; www.jcsbaltimore.org/jcs-scholarship-program Deadline: March 15, 2012
· Maryland PTA- $500+ 2.75 GPA; pursue a career in public education in MD; See scholarship file; Deadline: March 15, 2012
· Howard County Foundation for Black Educational and Cultural Achievement, Inc.- $1,500; 2.5 GPA, African Am., enroll in full time accredited post-secondary school; http://hcfbeca.community.officelive.com
Deadline: March 15, 2012
· USPAACC Scholarships- $5,000; several scholarships; Bruce Lee Scholarship any ethnic background; other scholarships must be Asian American; http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php
Deadline: March 16, 2012
· Odenza Marketing Scholarship- $500 www.odenzascholarships.com Deadline: March 30, 2012
· The Links Incorporated, Columbia MD Chapter- 3.2 GPA, leadership, school & community involvement, two letters of recommendation; Applications in Counseling Center; Deadline: March 30, 2012
· SPLIT RAIL Garden Club Scholarship- $500; 500 word essay on How to Improve Our Environment; Contact: Carolyn Compton #410-531-5162 Deadline: March 31, 2012
· Northrup Grumman Engineering Scholars- $10, 000; 3.5 GPA; pursuing an engineering degree; Min. SAT score of 1700 or ACT score of 27; www.es.northrupgrumman.com/community/engscholars Deadline: 31, 2012
· Masonic Charities of Maryland- up to $1,000; leadership roles in community and school activities, resume, academic record, financial need, completed application should be given to Mrs. Pashigian. Applications in Counseling Center file; Deadline: March 31, 2012
· Credit Union Foundation of MD & DC- $1,000 Req.: Must be a credit union member within MD; www.cufound.org/scholarship.htm
Deadline: March 31, 2012
· My Sister’s Keeper- $1,000, 3.0GPA www.mysisters-keeper.org Deadline: March 31, 2012
· Special Olympics Howard County- $500, $1,000, and $1,500; Recommendation from a Special Olympics Howard County coach; 500 word essay about experience as a volunteer;
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Deadline: March 31, 2012
· Literate Ladies Book Club- $750 Book stipend Req.: 2.5 GPA, passion for reading; http://LLbookclub.webs.com Deadline: April 1, 2012
· Esperanza Education Fund- at least $5,000 and up to $20,000; Must be born outside the U.S. or have parents born outside U.S.; Contact info: www.esperanzafund.org Deadline: April 1, 2012
· Chesapeake Urology Assoc. Scholarship- $5,000; pursuing pre-med, nursing, health field, nutrition; www.central-scholarship.org Deadline: April 1, 2012
· Association of Retired Howard County Public School Personnel (HEART)- $1,000; 3.0 GPA, pursuing a career in education; applications in Counseling Center; Deadline: April 2, 2012
· National Organization of Professional Hispanic Natural Resources Conservation Service Employees- two scholarships- $1,000 Req.: 2.75 GPA, Hispanic, 1 scholarship: pursue a career in Natural Resources Conservation; 2. Female, major in Public Affairs, Communications or Natural Resources; www.nophnrcse.org Deadline: April 2, 2012
· Earl Slacum Scholarship Rockburn Elementary- $500 Req.: 2.5 GPA; http://res.hcpss.org Deadline: April 2, 2012
· Christian Herrera- $1,000 Req.: 3.0 GPA, involvement in school and community, leadership skills; see scholarship file; Deadline: April 13, 2012
· Howard County Striders David Tripp Scholar/Athlete Awards- $5,000; academics, leadership, and athletic career in running-related activities, letter of recommendation from a track or cross-country coach, 250 word essay; www.striders.net Deadline: April 12, 2012
· Rotary Club of Columbia- Robert Davidson Scholar Athlete Award- $1,000-2,000; 3.4 GPA, 4 varsity letters earned; Deadline: www.columbiarotary.org Deadline: April 12, 2012 by 5p.m.
· Howard County Striders Worley Humanitarian Award- running activities, community involvement in youth athletic programs, two letters of recommendation one from coach and one from non-family member; www.striders.net Deadline: April 12, 2012
· Kamryn Lambert Foundation- $3,000; pursuing a career in nursing; www.kamrynlambert.com Deadline: April 13, 2012
· Joseph Fox, Jr. Memorial Scholarship- $2,000; pursuing teaching as a career; www.somirac.org click on Resources; Deadline: April 13, 2012
· MICA Chesapeake Chapter- $5,000; 3.5 GPA, seniors of active duty, reserve, DA civilian and retired Army Military Intelligence Soldiers- $5,000; 3.5 GPA; Applications in Counseling Center; Deadline: April 13, 2012
· The 2012 Senatorial Scholarship- $$$ Financial need; www.edkasemeyer.com Deadline: April 13, 2012
· Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals- $1,000 Req.: Pursue an elem. teaching degree; www.wcps.k12.md.us Deadline: April 13, 2012
· Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Tau Pi Chapter- Up to $1,000; Male senior; www.ques-taupi.org Deadline: April 15, 2012
· Federal Water Quality Association- $2,000 Req.: enrolled in environmentally- related program of study, science; See Scholarship file; Deadline: April 16, 2012
· Barbara Balter Entrepreneurial Spirit Scholarship- $1,000, Female, demonstrated entrepreneurial talent; www.nawbobrc.org Deadline: April 20, 2012
· Elizabeth Ann Frist Memorial Scholarship, Gram’s Promise Charitable Foudation- $250-$1,000, anti-tobacco related activities; www.gramspromisefoundation.org Deadline: April 27, 2012
· Aronson/Willis Memorial Award- $2,000; participated in two varsity sports; Applications in Counseling Center- Deadline: May 4, 2012
· US Hispanic Youth Entrepreneur Education- $5,000 – 5 scholarships available- Req.: Used at MD public or private university, 2.75 GPA, Hispanic descent, major in science, technology, engineering or math; www.ushyee.org/educationgrant.html Deadline: May 14, 2012
· National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)- $ Varies www.nsbe.org/programs/scholarships.aspx Deadline: Various scholarships with various deadlines.
· Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program- $1,000 http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Deadline: June 15, 2012
· Big Sun Scholarship- $500 all athletes eligible; www.bigsunathletics.com
Deadline: June 22, 2012
Individual College Scholarships
· Search for scholarships that are offered by the colleges you are applying to on their web site or in the college applications file in the W.L. Student Services Office. Some scholarships require you to submit an application others may be offered to you by the college based on your qualifications.
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
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
Scholarship Scam alert
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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 office.
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