2012 National Student Poets Program (NSPP) - FAQ
The President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) have partnered with the nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists & Writers to create the National Student Poets Program, the country’s highest honor for youth poets whose original work exhibits exceptional creativity, dedication to craft and promise.
Five outstanding high school poets will be selected annually for a year of service as literary ambassadors for poetry, encouraging a wide range of youth to explore and develop new creative capabilities.
National Student Poets will be chosen from among the national medalists in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards by a national panel of literary luminaries and leaders in education and the arts. Student Poets will receive academic awards and opportunities to present their work at writing and poetry events, and will be featured at the National Book Festival in Washington, DC, in cooperation with the Library of Congress. Awards will be presented in September 2012.
Who are the National Student Poets Program partners?
The National Student Poets Program partners are the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, the Institute for Museum and Library Services, and the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the nonprofit organization that presents the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
What are the eligibility requirements for students to participate?
In order for students to be considered for the NSPP, they must be in grades 9, 10 or 11 and enrolled in a public, private, parochial, home-school or out-of-school program. Students must also win a national Gold or Silver Medal award in poetry in the 2012 Scholastic Art & Writing
Awards.
What does the submission process involve and what are the deadlines?
Students must first submit their work to the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Deadlines for the 2012 Awards vary by region and may be found at www.artandwriting.org/Registration
Twenty-five finalists for the National Student Poets Program will be selected from the pool of students who win National Medals for poetry in the 2012 Scholastic Awards. The Awards are judged through a time-honored blind adjudication process.
When will students be notified?
All students who earn National Gold and Silver Medals in the Scholastic Awards will be notified on March 15, 2012. In mid-April, 2012, the twenty-five finalists for the National Student Poets Program will be notified. They will be asked to submit additional poetry (4-6 works total) and a short video about themselves for review and consideration by the national juror panel.
In mid-July, 2012, five National Student Poets will be notified of their appointment.
On Sept. 25, 2012, National Student Poets will be honored at a ceremony during the Washington Book Festival in Washington, DC and begin their year of service.
Who are the jurors?
A national jury of literary luminaries and leaders in education and the arts will select the five National Student Poets from the pool. Submissions are evaluated based on quality of work as determined by the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, presentation skills in video submissions, and other factors that will be mutually agreed upon by the jury.
What do National Student Poets win and when/where does the award ceremony take place?
The five National Student Poets will each receive a $5,000 academic award and opportunities to present their work at writing and poetry events throughout the year. National Student Poets will be appointed each year in September at the National Book Festival in Washington, DC.
What does it mean to be a National Student Poet and what is the time commitment?
National Student Poets are selected from a pool of outstanding young high school poets across the country, with each National Student Poet representing one of five geographic regions. During their term, National Student Poets will have opportunities to present their work at writing and poetry events throughout the year. National Student Poets will also be expected to share their experiences through blog posts, videos and social media.
How does the National Student Poets Program relate to the Library of Congress’s Poet Laureateship?
The National Student Poet Program is separate from the Library of Congress’s Poet Laureateship. However, the Library of Congress will be involved with national events in September and opportunities for collaboration may expand.
I am a student living abroad. Am I eligible?
No, unfortunately American students living abroad are not eligible for the National Student Poets Program.
Why are there five (5) regions?
Having each National Student Poet represent one of five http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifregions ensures that students from every portion of the country can participate in the program. We also recognize that students are busy with other commitments and want to ensure that National Student Poets can commit the time to travel within their region during their term.
The National Student Poets Program is an initiative of the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, in coordination with the Library of Congress and the U.S. Department of Education. Academic awards are provided by the Bernstein Family Foundation.
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Deadline: Varies by region, click link to find specific dates
Milken Scholars was founded in 1989 by Lori and Michael Milken to honor exceptional young men and women based on their academic performance, community service, leadership activities and triumphs over obstacles. By identifying these extraordinarily talented youth and then providing resources and networks to them, so they can help themselves and those around them, the program aims to support Milken Scholars during their academic and professional careers.
As of 2011, 284 Milken Scholars have been selected from more than 100 high schools in Los Angeles County, New York City and Washington, D.C. Representing a variety of ages, ethnic backgrounds, academic and professional interests, they are attending and graduating from the top colleges and universities in the country.
Milken Scholars receive financial assistance during their undergraduate careers. Yet, what makes the program truly unique is the vast array of resources provided to scholarship recipients. Being a Milken Scholar means joining an extended family and building relationships with Foundation staff and other Scholars who provide a strong support system that lasts over time. For example, Milken Scholars receive ongoing career-related counseling, assistance in securing internships, opportunities for volunteer community service, and a fund to assist with the transition from college to graduate school or the world of work.
Throughout their college careers, Scholars are in regular communication with the Foundation and each other through telephone calls and email. They meet with Foundation staff and mentors during campus visits and special events, including an annual Summit that provides guidance and insights through speakers, panels and activities to prepare Scholars for choices in their personal, academic and professional lives. These resources create a setting that propels these exceptional youth into the position where they can achieve their academic and professional goals and, in the process, make a profound difference in the world around them.
| Today, with 284 Milken Scholars living, learning and working in many diverse communities, the Milken Scholars Program promotes and supports young people as they acquire the skills necessary to make the difficult transitions from high school to college and from college to graduate school or the world of work. One of the most important elements of the Program is the formation of a community of Milken Scholars who support and learn from one another. In addition to the financial support provided by the Foundation to students during their undergraduate years, the Milken Scholars Program consists of the following components: | ||
 The annual Recognition Dinner held in Los Angeles is an opportunity to welcome new participants into the Milken Scholars Program, and to share and celebrate the experiences of the returning Scholars. The dinner recognizes the work and achievement of each new Scholar and acknowledges the family, friends and supporters who help make their success possible.
Working with the staff of the Milken Family Foundation and with a range of talented facilitators, the annual Milken Scholars Summit provides a forum for Scholars to discuss issues critical to their success at America’s most prestigious universities and in their careers. More importantly, the Summit provides an opportunity for Scholars to form and renew friendships, reflect on their personal growth and exchange ideas and aspirations.
The Milken Scholars are characterized not only by their academic achievements but also by service to their local and school communities. While at school they volunteer their time through campus organizations, and during school holidays they volunteer in their home communities. As a group, the Scholars have engaged in a variety of service activities including preparing and serving meals to the homeless; packaging holiday gift bags for homebound AIDS patients; assisting in the renovation of low-income housing; and conducting phone-a-thons to raise funds for disadvantaged children. In participating in community service activities, Scholars make a difference in the lives of others and have an opportunity to encounter and address complex social issues. |  |  Among the most crucial insights a college student can gain as he or she attempts to narrow career choices is an understanding of the available professional options. During internships Scholars work side-by-side with professionals in their fields of interest. These new challenges and experiences provide the Scholars with opportunities to reshape their goals, refine their existing skills and increase their self-confidence, thereby preparing them to compete in today’s job market. During the Scholars’ search for internships, Program staff offers assistance to Scholars with identifying appropriate internship opportunities, preparing resumes, letters of introduction, applications and other supporting materials. By providing this and other assistance, the Program tries to ensure that the Scholars have every opportunity to prepare themselves for the transition from undergraduate work to professional careers.
The Foundation staff members who work on the Milken Scholars Program communicate regularly with each of the Scholars to assist them with a variety of academic and career issues. Staff members periodically visit the Scholars in their college communities in order to bring them together to share experiences and participate in social and cultural activities. The type of guidance provided by the staff and other Scholars can be particularly important since most Scholars are first-generation college students.
The Program provides each Scholar with a fund to help pay for expenses associated with graduate school applications, the job interview process, unpaid internships, study abroad programs and other opportunities related to the pursuit of career goals. Scholars can apply for these funds during their undergraduate careers or can draw upon them in later years. |
With the help of college advisors at high schools in the Los Angeles area and New York City, the Milken Scholars Program identifies outstanding students who will graduate by June of 2012. These students are nominated for the Program based on the following criteria:
- Minimum grade point average of 3.6 (unweighted) or 90% in all academic high school subject areas;
- Minimum composite SAT I Reasoning score of 1850 with results submitted for Critical Reading, Math, and Writing, or a minimum ACT score of 28;
- Active participation in community service activities;
- A record of leadership;
- Financial need;
- Admission to a four-year college or university prior to final selection; and
- United States Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
Students nominated by their college advisors to participate in the Program must complete a rigorous selection process that includes completion of a five-page application, as well as submission of letters of recommendation, high school transcripts and a financial aid profile. Finalists are then selected and invited to interview.
Milken Scholars are eligible to receive a range of resources that includes:
- An annual monetary recognition award of $2,000 for each of their four years of college;
- Ongoing academic and career-related counseling;
- Assistance with career-related experiences through internships and shadowing opportunities; and
- A graduate fund, which assists students as they prepare for the world of work or graduate school.
| November 30, 2011 | Nomination period opens |
| January 20, 2012 | Deadline for nominations |
| January 24, 2012 | Application Invitation emailed to nominees |
| February 24, 2012 | Postmark and online submission deadline for Los Angeles applications |
| March 1, 2012 | Postmark and online submission deadline for New York applications |
| April 4-6, 2012 | Finalists selected |
| May 21 - 25, 2012 | Los Angeles Interviews conducted |
| May 30 & 31, 2012 | New York Interviews conducted |
| June 4 - 8, 2012 | New Milken Scholars notified |
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Deadline: January 20, 2012
The Ventures Scholars Program is a national membership program designed to help underrepresented and first-generation college-bound students interested in pursuing math- and science-based careers link to information, resources, and opportunities that will help them successfully pursue their career goals.
The Program collaborates with colleges, universities, professional associations, and organizations nationwide (VSP Partners) and offers a variety of tools to link students to the partners' information, resources, and opportunities. The Program also invites parents/guardians and guidance counselors to receive these resources, too!
HOW DID YOU GET NOMINATED TO THE VENTURES SCHOLARS PROGRAM?
Welcome! You have met the following requirements to participate in the Ventures Scholars Program! You have met at least one of the following test qualifications:
- PSAT Qualifications: You need to score a minimum of 50 on the math and verbal sections.
- SAT Qualifications: You need to score a minimum of 550 on the math and verbal sections.
- PLAN Qualifications: You need to score a minimum of 18 on the math, science, English, and reading sections.
- ACT Qualifications: You need to score a minimum of 19 on the math, science, English, and reading sections.
You have also met the following qualifications:
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You have a 3.0 grade point average or better.
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You have identified yourself as a member of an underrepresented group (African American/Black, American Indian/Native American, and Hispanic/Latino/a) or are a first-generation college-bound student. (A first-generation college-bound student is a student whose parents/guardians had no education beyond high school. Race and ethnicity are not factors.)
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You have expressed an interest in a math- or science-based career.
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Deadline: Ongoing
This prize is great if community service is your forte.
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Nominees, who may range in age from 8 to 18 years old, must have been the prime mover of a service activity, and demonstrated positive spirit and high moral purpose in accomplishing their goals. Nominees must be nominated by responsible adults who have solid knowledge of the young person's heroic activities, and who are not related to the nominee. Winners of the Barron Prize receive:
- $2,500 to be applied to their higher education or to their service project
- a recognition plaque
- a certificate of recognition
- a signed copy of The Hero's Trail, by Barron Prize founder T.A. Barron
- a copy of Dream Big, our new documentary film featuring several Barron Prize winners
- a heroes study guide, curriculum, and bibliography
- the opportunity to be paired with an adult mentor who is passionate about and working in the winner's area of interest
- the opportunity to connect with other Barron Prize winners through the Young Heroes Listserv
- numerous media opportunities – print, television, and radio
By submitting an entry in the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, each entrant acknowledges reading and understanding all the eligibility requirements and selection criteria published on the Prize's website and agrees to observe them. Further, each entrant acknowledges and agrees that as a condition of receiving the Prize, the selected individual will cooperate in publicizing the Barron Prize and will grant rights in the entrant's nomination materials to the Barron Prize.
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Deadline: April 30th (of the year you want to be considered for the prize for)
Hamilton Award
Winners of the Hamilton Award are automatically enrolled in the Hamilton Leaders Academy where they join a distinguished cohort of peers from across the US who learn from one another and grow together as they take steps towards a college education. Enrollment in the Hamilton Leaders Academy also includes the following: a $500 cash scholarship; an autographed copy of Richard Brookhiser’s, Alexander Hamilton, American, an autographed copy of William Chrystal’s Hamilton by the Slice, proclamation signed by Doug Hamilton the fifth great-grandson of Alexander Hamilton, a Hamilton pin courtesy of the Hamilton family and letters of congratulations. Bio-sketches of winners appear on this website and news releases are sent to city, state, and federal elected officials as well as local newspapers.
The Hamilton Leaders Academy
The Hamilton Leaders Academy is a no student cost program that helps students get into college, transition to college, succeed while in college and transition to the post college world. Currently the program is two years in length. Each year of the program includes an “academic-year” of curriculum, running from September to April, along with a week-long, summer leadership camp we call “Leader Week.” The academic year consists of individual support through email and phone calls and group support through conference calls. Each “Leader Week” takes place in a different location. The first year takes place in Seattle, the second year concludes with an international service experience.
This scholarship is for Juniors. It is a multi-year program that goes through out college and is extremely useful and awesome. You win $500, some autographed books, and a trip to Seattle for a week, and to some South American Country (usually Guatemala.) The program hosts monthly calls and helps throughout the College admission's process. They help proofread your essay, pair you with old scholars in college, and find scholarships that fit you. Great Program! Very competitive to get into though: 35 kids selected as Hamilton Scholars throughout the country each year.
A Hamilton Award Winner…
• Is a Junior in high school.
• Is college bound.
• Has a strong record of community service.
• Shows a strong commitment to their academic studies.
• Is a self-starter and has proven this through activities such as: organizing a fundraiser, starting a business, creating a club or organization or working to help support their family.
• Shows passion and commitment to their interests. This is often manifested in athletic, artistic or academic achievements.
• Has financial and/or personal need. Hamilton Friends serves students from low-income households. When choosing our winners we take the applicant's financial, family and community situation into consideration.
• Is committed to enrolling in the Hamilton Leaders Academy.
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Deadline: "The 2011 application period has now closed. Our application will be reopened in 2012."
Pick three areas where you shine.
Academics For grades, honors, and competitions...
Arts For drama, writing, music, film, photography...
Athletics For sports, training, coaching, cheerleading.
Community Service For volunteering, tutoring, mentoring...
Faith For youth groups, missions, retreats... 
Government For student government, politics, campaigning..- .
Green For clean-ups, recycling, building awareness...
Technology For web, programming, science, blogging...
Work For part-time jobs, family business, entrepreneurs...
Other Achievements For clubs, student activities, overcoming obstacles... Use images and videos to make your case.
You’re not just great on paper, so why limit yourself to words on a page? You can include images and videos with your Discus application. Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words (and it’s a lot faster). Take a look at some of the images and videos submitted by Discus winners.
=============== Once you become a Discus Award winner, you will automatically be entered to win the monthly scholarship that is given out.
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Deadline: Ongoing, scholarship deadline, 15th of every month
There is more to getting into college than good grades and test scores!
College Peas Student Standout College Scholarship is for the student who has something special that makes them different from their peers. We recommend engaging in a special kind of activity – a Non-Teenager Activity or NTA. An NTA is, quite simply, any activity that other teenagers don’t typically do. By choosing an NTA you will differentiate yourself in a way that will have a very positive impact on your chances of getting into college. We are always looking for good examples of NTA’s and if you have one, you have a shot at this scholarship.
To qualify for the College Peas Standout Student Scholarship you must be a current high school student and:
- Be a current high school student that Intends to enroll full-time at a four-year college.
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.0/4.0.
- Submit a short essay describing a special skill, talent or interest that helps you standout from your peers. The essay should be no longer than 100 words.
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Deadline: August 30th, 2011
Promoting Scholarship, Ideas and Action Surrounding
Global Women’s Issues and Empowerment
On September 30, 2011, Womenetics will host the Global Women’s Initiative: Creating the Ripple Effect in Atlanta, GA. This symposium is designed to inspire action and collaboration among business, nonprofit, academic and public policy leaders, and to inspire action that will make a difference in the lives of women and girls around the globe. This event will convene some of the most recognized experts on global women’s issues for discussions regarding economic empowerment, human rights, education and literacy, and health and hunger.
Georgia-Pacific Corporation has partnered with Womenetics to encourage future leaders to learn about these topics. We invite college students to discuss one of the following questions in an essay of 2,500 words or less, for the opportunity to win one of five prizes. In addition, a separate 200-word essay on what you will do with the prize money should you win is required. The prize money is intended to finance education, travel or other opportunities that may lead to further understanding of these important global issues.
1st Prize: $5,000 and an invitation to attend and be recognized at the Womenetics’ Global Women’s Initiative luncheon and symposium on Friday, September 30 at the InterContinental Hotel Buckhead in Atlanta, GA. In addition, the winner is invited to attend a VIP Reception with featured speakers and other top business, academic, nonprofit and policy leaders the evening before the event. The first place winner will also win a trip to the Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC on June 6, 2012.
2nd Prize: Four additional essayists will win $1,500 and recognition at the Womenetics Global Women’s Initiative, as well as an invitation to the VIP Reception with featured speakers and other top business, academic, nonprofit and policy leaders the evening before the event.
To enter, essay and registration form must be received by email and in printed copy by 5 pm on Friday, August 12. Essays must be typed with 1.15 line spacing, restate the essay question at the start of the paper and be sent electronically to womenetics@thewychegroup.com, and a printed copy with the completed registration form must be sent to Womenetics Essays, 3500 Valley Road, Atlanta, GA 30305. A link to the registration form can be found below. Winners will be notified via email on September 9, 2011. All five finalists will be introduced and the winner will be announced at the Global Women’s Initiative luncheon on September 30 in Atlanta.
To be eligible, Womenetics invites any registered undergraduate student (male or female) who is a legal U.S. resident in an accredited college or university to compete for ten financial and two travel awards by writing a 2500-word essay on one of nine given questions. A separate 200-word essay on how the student intends to use the award money must also be included. Selection will be based on thoroughness of answer to the essay question, quality of research, clarity of writing and neatness of presentation. Appropriate citations and footnotes are required. The Honorable Melanne Verveer, United States Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues, will select the top prize winner for each award on a non-discriminatory basis. All award decisions are final.
Students are invited to enter both the Georgia-Pacific and Discover Prizes; however, if selected for one prize, the student is automatically ineligible for the other. Winners will be responsible for their own travel costs to and from the Global Women’s Initiative in Atlanta, but attendance is not required to be selected as the winner. Questions may also be directed to womenetics@thewychegroup.com.
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Deadline: August 12, 2011
The Discover Prize in Chicago, IL
Promoting Scholarship, Ideas and Action Surrounding
Global Women’s Issues and Empowerment
On November 10, 2011, Womenetics will host the Global Women’s Initiative: Creating the Ripple Effect in Chicago, IL. This symposium is designed to inspire action and collaboration among business, nonprofit, academic and public policy leaders, and to inspire action that will make a difference in the lives of women and girls around the globe. This event will convene some of the most recognized experts on global women’s issues for discussions regarding the global status of women, the United States’ efforts to impact the well-being of women worldwide, and the public and private initiatives underway aimed at helping women control their destinies.
Discover Financial Services has partnered with Womenetics to encourage future leaders to learn about these topics. We invite college students to discuss one of the following questions in an essay of 2,500 words or less, for the opportunity to win one of five prizes. In addition, a separate 200-word essay on what you will do with the prize money should you win is required. The prize money is intended to finance education, travel or other opportunities that may lead to further understanding of these important global issues.
1st Prize: $5,000 and an invitation to attend and be recognized at the Womenetics’ Global Women’s Initiative luncheon and symposium on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the Ritz Carlton in Chicago, IL. In addition, the winner is invited to attend a VIP Reception with featured speakers and other top business, academic, nonprofit and policy leaders the evening before the event. The first place winner will also win a trip to the Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC on June 6, 2012.
2nd Prize: Four additional essayists will win $1,500 and recognition at the Womenetics Global Women’s Initiative, as well as an invitation to the VIP Reception with featured speakers and other top business, academic, nonprofit and policy leaders the evening before the event.
To enter, essay and registration form must be received by email and in printed copy by 5 pm on Friday, September 16. Essays must be typed and spaced 1.15, restate the essay question at the start of the paper and be sent electronically to womenetics@thewychegroup.com, and a printed copy with the completed registration form must be sent to Womenetics Essays, 3500 Valley Road, Atlanta, GA 30305. A link to the registration form can be found below. Finalists will be notified via email by October 21, 2011. All five finalists will be introduced and the winner will be announced at the Global Women’s Initiative luncheon on November 10 in Chicago.
To be eligible, Womenetics invites any registered undergraduate student (male or female) who is a legal U.S. resident in an accredited college or university to compete for ten financial and two travel awards by writing a 2500-word essay on one of nine given questions. A separate 200-word essay on how the student intends to use the award money must also be included. Selection will be based on thoroughness of answer to the essay question, quality of research, clarity of writing and neatness of presentation. Appropriate citations and footnotes are required. The Honorable Melanne Verveer, United States Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues, will select the top prize winner for each award on a non-discriminatory basis. All award decisions are final.
Students are invited to enter both the Georgia-Pacific Prize and Discover Prize competitions; however, if selected for one prize, the student is automatically ineligible for the other. Finalists will be responsible for their own travel costs to and from the Global Women’s Initiative in Chicago, but attendance is not required to be selected as the winner. Questions may also be directed to womenetics@thewychegroup.com.
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Deadline: September 16, 2011
Information on the
Janice M. Scott Memorial
Scholarship Fund, Inc.
The Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund or the Fund officially was established in October 2001 by the family of the late Janice Marie Scott (nee: Holmes) to honor her legacy as an stunt advocate for youth and a tremendous supporter of community services within the Greater Metropolitan Area of Washington, DC. Mrs. Scott was among the 125 individuals who perished in Pentagon during the attacks by terrorists on the morning of September 11, 2001. Her scholarship has been nationally advertised for the past three years.
As Chairman of the Board of Directors, I am also as proud to identify the names of the previous high school year scholarship recipients.My intention as Chairman is again this high school year to recommend that the board of directors approve six $2,500 scholarships. These scholarships will be onetime-issued scholarships. Checks for the amount of each scholarship will be sent directly to the college or university of the recipient and posted to his/her student account. If a high school senior wishes to apply, he/she must complete the application at enclosure 2 and submits it along with the other requested documents as specified in enclosure 1. Applications and requested documents must be received or postmarked on or before the deadline date of March 31, 2011. They should address their application packets to: Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund, ATTN: Abraham Scott, Post Office Box 1023, Springfield, Virginia 22151.Even though they are mentioned in enclosure 2, I am highlighting several incorporated additions/changes to the guidelines that were not included in the ones of last year.
The first entails adjusted income. There was no restriction on the adjusted income ceiling of the parents in last year’s guidelines. The total adjusted income of the parents for this year’s guidelines cannot exceed $100,000. I will not submit any application packet with a combined adjusted income for the parents to the Scholarship Selection Committee. The minimum grade-point-average has been increased from 2.50 or higher to 3.0 or higher. Documents in the submission packets are not to be stabled or paper clipped. Finally, an applicant is only required to submit the original copy of the essay. No copies are required.Text Box: I also wish to reiterate that the selection process of these scholarships is based primarily on a “need” basis. The evaluation process of the applications involves four categories. They are (1) need, (2) academics, (3) community services, and (4) writing skill.
In addition, the process involves a points system. An overall amount of 100 points is distributed to these four categories. As a result, an applicant can receive a maximum of 40 points for need, 25 point for academics, 25 points for community services, and 10 points for writing skills.During the period of October 2001 through July 2009, an estimated total of $150,000 has been issued from the Fund to 53 recipients. There were thirteen $2,500 and two $500 scholarships issued on a onetime basis from the Fund.
Please feel free to e-mail or call the undersigned with any questions. The e-mail address is geraldine@starpower.net. Thank you.
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Deadline: March 31st, 2012
The Scholarship Committee selects the recipients after carefully evaluating character, scholastic records, financial need, extra-curricular activities and employment experience. No scholarship is given to a student unless his or her college has agreed to refrain from reducing its own scholarship grant at the expense of the Youth Foundation’s award.
Youth Foundation encourages young people to establish permanent attitudes of self-reliance, confidence, self-discipline, responsibility, volunteerism, and exemplary character thereby benefiting their own lives, and more importantly, the lives of others.
What is the Amount of the Individual Scholarship?
Grants have ranged from $2,500 to $4,000 per year and are renewable for a total of four years of undergraduate scholarship funding at our discretion. Individual scholarship size may fluctuate over time depending upon the size of our endowment
What does the Application Require?
An applicant’s first and second college choices and an intended course of study must be provided. It further requests SAT/ACT scores, transcripts, class standing, financial statements (including copies of parents’ tax returns), an essay, and an additional letter of recommendation from a source other than the one previously provided. Interviews may be required.
What is the deadline for Application Submission?
Completed applications should be postmarked no later than February 29, 2012.
When does the Foundation award the scholarships?
Applicants are notified of their scholarship awards in late May, or early June.
Final decisions with regard to the amount of the award, applicant’s qualifications and choice of college are at the full discretion of Youth Foundation’s Scholarship Committee and its Board of Directors.
Is the application available online? No.
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Deadline: February 16th final application due (takes weeks to get application to get application though)
Shepherd Scholarships of $1,500 per year towards tuition costs, for a maximum of four years or upon earning a degree if that be sooner, offered by the Supreme Council, 33°, ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry, southern jurisdiction, u.s.a.
Eligibility:
No Masonic background required
Accepted enrollment at an accredited institution in the United States
Required Documentation:
Completed application
Transcripts of course grades
Not more than four (4) letters of recommendation
Curent Photo
NO Essay
The number of scholarships awarded is dependent upon the earnings of the Shepherd Scholarship Fund.
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Deadline: April 1st, 2012
Sponsor the 2012 Kate Herzog Scholarships
High school seniors and college freshman and sophomores can enter. There are four scholarships. Financial amounts to be determined will be in the range of $100-$250.
To apply
Please forward:
1. Original, unpublished writing sample of less than 1000 words, typed, double-spaced. The sample should be titled, but should not include any information about the author. Writing published in school publications is eligible.
2. A cover letter with contact information that includes the title of the writing sample, and a paragraph that includes information about the student's goals as a writer.
3. Letter of recommendation from an instructor in the current academic year.
Submit all materials to the following address:
- Kate Herzog Scholarship
Willamette Writers
2108 Buck St
West Linn, OR 97068
In previous years, student entries have ranged about one third fiction, one third essays, one third memoirs, and some poetry. Letters of recommendation have generally run one to two paragraphs.
Dates to Remember
- Application Deadline March 27th, 2012
Finalists Will Be Announced June 15, 2012
Scholarships Will Be Awarded August 4th, 2012
Finalists will be responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses if they attend the conference.
For further information, please contact Willamette Writers using contact points at left.
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Deadline: March 27, 2012
The scholarship is a component of American Public Health Administration Get Ready campaign, which works to help Americans prepare themselves, their families and their communities for all disasters and hazards, including pandemic flu, infectious disease, natural disasters and other emergencies.
Six scholarships of $500 each will be awarded:
• Two scholarships for high school seniors
• Two scholarships for college undergraduates
• Two scholarships for graduate students
Appears to be solely based on Essay - that is all that is required with contact info
Only 2 Scholarships (per level) but...
Entries will be limited to the first 300 submissions in each education level (300 high school submissions, 300 undergraduate submissions and 300 graduate submissions). Once the limit has been reached in a respective level, that level will be closed for submissions.
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Deadline: March 20, 2011
Ashley Marie Easterbrook Internet Scholarship
Spring 2011
AWARD
One $1,000 Scholarship
• Applicant must CURRENTLY be a High School student (or home schooled) in
the United States, graduating in the spring of 2011.
• Cumulative 4-year Grade Point Average between 3.50 and 3.74. (Unweighted).
• Transcript verifying GPA (as of at least 12/31/10) must be included.
• Student should be attending an accredited 4-year University or College.
• Each applicant must submit an application. Application includes a document
providing background information, a 500 word essay and one letter of
recommendation from a teacher, counselor or administrator. This
recommendation letter is to focus on two subjects: 1) how the student is viewed
by other students and 2) how the student is viewed by the teaching staff.
• Applications will be accepted between January 1, 2011 and March 31, 2011.
We can not accept applications outside of these dates. Postmarks will be used
as verification of date. Please plan accordingly.
Preferred
• Student should have involvement in organized programs/activities that are
designed to help other students improve the quality of their life.
• Student should have work experience either paid or volunteer.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1: Complete application with your background information listed below.
Step 2: Create a document that answers the following questions:
• Please list any organizations/activities that you were involved in during your
12 years of school.
• Please list any leadership positions that you held any time in your 12 years
of school.
• Please provide a recap of your work experience. This should include
volunteer work and/or work which you were paid for.
• Please provide a 500 word essay on one of the following two subjects:
Subject 1: Preventing Teenage Binge Drinking
OR
Subject 2: Preventing Drunk Driving
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Deadline: March 31, 2012
The Doing Good Scholarship is not yet open but will be soon, with the application deadline nearing the end of January.
Who is eligible to apply?
The scholarship is open to current High School Seniors and matriculating Undergraduate and Graduate students
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:
· You must be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States
· You much have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or have earned a GPA
· You must have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities of your desire to do good and help your fellow man.
When is the application deadline?
January 31, 2011
What are the details of the award?
· There will be 3 awards given away one for $25,000, $10,000, and $5,000
· Students may reapply each year as long as they continue to meet the eligibility criteria.
· The scholarships will be applied to tuition, fees, books, supplies and equipment required for course load at accredited universities.
· Students may transfer from one institution to another and retain the award.
What are the selection criteria?
An independent selection committee will evaluate the applications and select the recipients considering:
· Financial need
· Community involvement
· Essay content
· Academic achievements and records
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Deadline: January 31, 2012
The Jimmy Rane Foundation was established with the purpose of sending deserving students to college. We’re proud to announce that since its establishment in 2000, the Foundation has awarded over 170 college scholarships to students from North and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma, Missouri, Nebraska, Arkansas, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Kentucky, and Texas. These hard-working outstanding students have taken these scholarships all over the country to institutions including: Auburn, Alabama, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Indiana, Troy, Duke, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, Georgia and many more. We’re confident that these exceptional scholars will use their education to its fullest potential and accomplish great things. We’re also confident that they’ll one day return the favor to someone else in need. The Jimmy Rane Foundation is extremely proud of all of our scholarship recipients.
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Date: Application available December 1, 2011
The Dell Scholars Program places greater emphasis on your determination to succeed than your academic record and test scores. This is a scholarship that looks beyond academic performance and grades. You don’t need the highest grades to apply. $20,000 scholarships are offered to students for full-time study to complete a bachelor's degree program.
Criteria for Application
•Graduating from an accredited high school this academic year
•Earning a minimum of a 2.4 GPA
•Demonstrated need for financial assistance
•Participating in an approved college readiness program for a minimum of two years
•Planning to enter a bachelor's degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall of 2012 immediately following High School graduation
•U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
Dell Scholars are students who demonstrate their desire and ability to overcome barriers and to achieve their goals. Your application will be evaluated on your:
•Individual determination to succeed
•Future goals and plans to achieve them
•Ability to communicate the hardships you have overcome or currently face
•Self motivation in completing challenging coursework
•Demonstrated need for financial assistance
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Deadline: January 15, 2012
RULES FOR CANDIDATES
Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom in a system of higher education recognised for its excellence. Founded by a 1953 Act of Parliament, Marshall Scholarships are mainly funded by the Foreign and
Commonwealth Office and commemorate the humane ideals of the Marshall Plan conceived by General George C Marshall. They express the continuing gratitude of the British people to their American counterparts.
The objectives of the Marshall Scholarships are:
· To enable intellectually distinguished young Americans, their country’s future leaders, to study in the UK.
· To help Scholars gain an understanding and appreciation of contemporary Britain.
· To contribute to the advancement of knowledge in science, technology, the humanities and social sciences and the creative arts at Britain’s centres of academic excellence.
· To motivate Scholars to act as ambassadors from the USA to the UK and vice versa throughout their lives thus strengthening British American understanding.
· To promote the personal and academic fulfilment of each Scholar.
In appointing Scholars the selectors will look for candidates who have the potential to excel as scholars, as leaders and as contributors to improved UK-US understanding. Assessment will be based on academic merit, leadership potential and ambassadorial potential.
Up to forty Marshall Scholarships will be awarded in 2012. They are tenable at any British university and cover two years of study in any discipline at graduate level, leading to the award of a British university degree. Conditions governing One Year Scholarships are set out in a separate set of Rules.
Candidates are invited to indicate two preferred universities, although the Marshall Commission reserves the right to decide on final placement. Expressions of interest in studying at universities other than Oxford, Cambridge and LSE are particularly welcomed.
Candidates are especially encouraged to consider the Marshall Partnership Universities.
The selection of Scholars is based on a range of factors, including a candidate’s choice of course, choice of university, and academic and personal aptitude. Selected candidates will be expected to attend their first choice university unless there is a compelling academic reason for a change (eg the supervisor has moved or the university no longer offers the course). The Commission rarely approves requests to change institution after selection.
Candidates do not need to have applied for or be accepted at a British university before they apply for a Marshall Scholarship.
The total value of a Marshall Scholarship varies according to the circumstances (place of residence, selected university, etc.) of each Scholar but the figure tends on average to be about £23,000 a year.
This comprises:
· a personal allowance to cover residence and cost of living expenses at the rate of £844 per month (£1,044 for Scholars at Central London institutions);
· payment of tuition fees;
· fares to and from the United States;
· Claimable allowances totalling approximately £3,300:
· an arrival allowance; a grant for books; a grant for approved travel in connection with studies; payment of necessary daily expenses for travel between place of residence and place of study, provided the distance between the two is reasonable; a grant for the cost of preparation of any thesis submitted for examination, if required; shipping of property to and from the United States
To qualify for 2012 awards, candidates should:
· be citizens of the United States of America (at the time they apply for a scholarship);
· (by the time they take up their scholarship ie September 2012) hold their first undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States;
· have obtained a grade point average of not less than 3.7 (or A-) on their undergraduate degree.(Exceptions will be considered only on the specific recommendation of the sponsoring college.)
· have graduated from their first undergraduate college or university after April 2009.
· not have studied for, or hold a degree or degree equivalent qualification from a British University.
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Deadline: October 1, 2011
Sharps Compliance Inc. is a company that deals with medical waste and finding safe and eco-friendly ways to dispose of it. In addition to helping the environment, Sharps Compliance Inc. is involved with helping students pay for their college educations!
Each year, Sharps offers two scholarship programs to students. Each scholarship program is essay-based and offers awards to three students each for a total of six scholarships! First place receives $1,500, second place receives $1,000, and third place is awarded $500.
The first scholarship program is the Spring 2012 Veterinarian Scholarship Essay Contest. This award is for students who are either enrolled or accepted to a veterinarian school. The second scholarship program is the 2012 Spring Essay Contest, which is for students who are interested in pursuing a degree related to healthcare.
Essays for each scholarship program must be between 1,200 and 1,500 words.
Completed applications can be sent to Sharps Compliance, Inc:
Attn: Wendy MinterSharps Compliance, Inc.9220 Kirby Drive, Ste. 500Houston, TX 77054
Applicants can also send their essays and applications in via e-mail. The e-mail address for the Veterinarian Essay Scholarship is vetscholarship@sharpsinc.com and the e-mail for the Spring Essay Scholarship is scholarship@sharpsinc.com.
The deadline for both of these awards is October 31, 2011. The scholarship winners will be announced November 30, 2011.
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Deadline: November 30th, 2011
AWARDS:
First Prize - $ 5,000
Third Prize - $ 1,500
Second Prize - $ 2,500
Two Honorable Mentions - $ 500 Each
Registered undergraduate full-time Juniors or Seniors at accredited four-year colleges or universities in the United States during the Fall 2011 Semester.
SUGGESTED ESSAY
- Articulate with clarity an ethical issue that you have encountered and analyze what it has taught you about ethics and yourself. Please note: *This topic is only a suggestion. Students may write about any topic they wish, as long as it explores the theme of ethics.
ESSAY FORMAT:
- In 3,000 to 4,000 words, you are encouraged to raise questions, single out issues and identify dilemmas.
- Essays may be written in the formal or informal voice, but most importantly, an individual voice should be evident.
- The essay should be developed from your point of view and may take the form of an analysis that is biographical, historical, literary, philosophical, psychological, sociological or theological.
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Deadline: December 5, 2011
The AXA Achievements Scholarship offers college scholarships of $10,000 and $25,000 to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace. The scholarships are sponsored by the AXA Foundation, in association with U.S. News & World Report.
The 2012 program will be accepting applications from September 1, 2011 through December 1, 2011. Your application must be one of the first 12,000 submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. CST on December 1, 2011 to be considered. Apply early!
Applicants to the AXA Achievements Scholarship in association with U.S. News & World Report must:
•Be United States citizens or legal residents living or claiming residency in one of the 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico.
•Be current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2012-2013 academic year. Enrollment at an accredited postsecondary institution outside of the United States will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
•Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities.
Fifty-two (52) students, known as AXA Achievers, will each receive a $10,000 scholarship. One recipient will be selected from each U.S. state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
From among the 52 recipients, ten (10) will be selected to receive an additional $15,000 scholarship. These National AXA Achievers will each be awarded scholarships totaling $25,000.
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Deadline: December 1, 2011
Horatio Alger was a man who believed in “rags to riches” stories; in fact, Alger wrote almost exclusively on this very concept! In accordance with Alger’s view of a prosperous tomorrow, the Horatio Alger Association annually offers generous scholarships to low-income students. These scholarships are for high school seniors that will be graduating this spring (high school class of 2012) and have a demonstrated financial need (usually $50,000 or less, although the website states there is some flexibility as to the actual number).
To apply for this scholarship program, an applicant must submit an official high school transcript, a letter of support, a copy of their parent/guardians federal tax return, an income verification cover sheet, and certification forms (part of the online application). All application materials must be handed in by October 30, 2011 for consideration.
This program is interesting in that there is no set amount an applicant can win; each state has different scholarship amounts. For example, California had 37 $4,000 scholarships awarded last year, Texas had 7 $5,000 scholarship awarded, New Jersey had 14 $5,000 scholarships awarded, and New York had 25 $5,000 scholarships given out.
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Deadline: October 30th, 2011