January Scholarship DeadlinesGE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
Honoring the legacy and character of our nation's 40th president, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. Awards are for undergraduate study only, and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board. To be eligible for this award, applicants must:
Semifinalists must be nominated by an eligible community leader, such as a high school principal, elected official or executive director of a nonprofit organization, and must proved documentation to certify academic performance and financial need. Finalists will be interviewed via Skype or telephone by a member of the selection committee. Amount: $10,000 Deadline: 01/04/2018 Website: reaganfoundation.org/scholarships Eligible grade: 12 Ron Brown Scholar Program
For high school seniors of African American descent that plan to make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, show exceptional leadership potential and make an impact on their communities through service to others. Must demonstrate financial need. Amount: $10,000 Deadline: 01/09/2018 Website: www.ronbrown.org Eligible grade: 12 Army - ROTC
The high school four-year scholarship is for high school students planning on attending a four-year college program Contact your high school academic advisor or campus Military Science department for more information. Requirements:
Amount: Varies Deadline: 01/10/2018 Contact: Army recruiter or Mr. Wilkey in the Counseling Center Website: http://www.goarmy.com/ Eligible grade: 11, 12 Educational Opportunity Scholarship Application - USU
A Utah State University Scholarship. Seniors can also apply and interview for this scholarship if eligible during Diversity Day. Requirements: - Minimum 3.0 GPA - Minimum 103 Index and 20 ACT/940 SAT (written portion NOT required) - Consideration based on 1st generation, ethnicity, and demonstration of financial need - Applicants agree to use the scholarship in consecutive semesters, unless a deferment or leave of absence is requested (military service, medical considerations, or church service) - Students awarded the scholarship can only use the scholarship on the USU Logan Main campus - A personal essay must accompany the application (1-2 pages, double-spaced) Your essay should include: - What personal/social barriers have you had to overcome to get to where you are today? - Why do you want to go to college and what are your goals after college? - What involvement/leadership opportunities have you had in your high school and/or community? - What financial needs do you face regarding college? - Why do you think you would be a good recipient for this scholarship? Amount: Can cover up to 4 years full tuition Deadline: 01/10/2018 Contact: Julian Brown at julian.brown@usu.edu Website: www.usu.edu Eligible grade: 12 APIASF Scholarship Program
Scholarships range from one-time $2,500 awards to $20,000 awards. APIASF provides scholarships to underserved AAPI students with a special focus on those who: - live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status - are the first in their families to attend college - are representative of the AAPI community's diversity, geographically and ethnically, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited opportunity and - have placed strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement. Eligiblity Criteria: - be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the US Census - be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the US. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are able to apply - be enrolling as an undergraduate student in the US accredited college or university in the Fall of 2018 - have a minimum GPA of 2.7 or have earned a GED - must apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA - submit one letter of recommendation online Amount: $2,500-$20,000 Deadline: 01/11/2018 Website: www.apiasf.org Eligible grade: 12 The Hamilton Award
The Hamilton Award recognizes outstanding high school juniors for their academic, personal, and service achievements and selects students for the Hamilton Leaders Academy - a three-year, no student cost program that helps students get into college, transition to college, succeed while in college and transition to the post college world. A Hamilton Award Winner...
Amount: $500 Deadline: 01/16/2018 Website: www.hamiltonscholars.org Eligible grade: 11 Gates Millennium Scholars
To be eligible for the Gates Millennium Scholars Program students must:
2. A Recommender Form - an evaluation of the student's community service and leadership activities Amount: Varies Deadline: 01/15/2018 Website: http://www.gmsp.org Eligible grade: 12 |
