Use this blog posting to share information about scholarships that you can apply for as a freshman. Please include the URL and a short description of the scholarship.
You can NOT claim the same scholarship as someone else. First come first serve!
You will find these scholarships on the various web sites that I have given you for this class.
THIS IS EXTRA CREDIT!
The Dont Be Trashy Scholarship - You must sign up on the sponsor's website and start and complete a recycling project. http://www.dosomething.org/trashy
ReplyDeleteWesley Gensler
I can apply for a 'Do something Awards' scholarship. This is a scholarship worth 100,000 dollars. The Do Something Awards celebrate young people 25 and under who are tackling a problem and changing the world. There will be one $100,000 Grant Winner and up to five $10,000 Grant Winners. It would be hard, but very possible.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/scholarships/147662-do-something-awards
Megan Pippin
ReplyDeleteTeens for jeans scholarship through Aeropostal. You can donate and collect jeans to turn into an Aeropostal store.
http://www.dosomething.org/teensforjeans?utm_source=fastweb&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=jeans
Madyson Davis Hour 4
ReplyDeletePlaying with Purpose Scholarship: The Playing with Purpose Scholarship is available to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who play at least one sanctioned high school sport at the varsity level. You must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be a committed follower of Christ to be eligible for this award.
http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/scholarships/148100-playing-with-purpose-scholarship
Bria Ligibel
ReplyDelete"Walter J. Travis Memorial Scholarship"
To be eligible, you must be pursuing a career in landscape design / golf course architecture, golf course turf grass management / golf course superintendent, professional golf management, club professional, or sports journalism with a special interest in golf. Students involved in amateur college golf may also apply. In addition, you must demonstrate academic achievement, participation in extracurricular activities, and involvement in golf - related activities.
I golf, so it all works out.
Shelby Gulbronson, Feb 2, 2012
ReplyDeleteSEFA Student Design Contest - This scolarship is worth $6,000. To enter, you must design a piece of lab furniture, or related equipment, that you believe would enhance the laboratory learning experience at school. You must also submit a maximum 500 - word essay that describes your proposed design and how it will be used to enhance the laboratory environment.
http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/scholarships/157214-sefa-student-design-contest
Children of Warriors National Presidents Scholarship- You must be a child, step child, grandchild, Step grandchild, great grandchild or step grandchild of a vetern who served in the Armed Forces.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/scholarships/156120-children-of-warriors-national-presidents-scholarship
Peyton Lemerand
ReplyDeletehttp://www.dosomething.org/grants?utm_source=fastweb&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=grants
This scholarship is for people that want to make a change in society and it has to be something that will actually make a slight difference. You can get up to a 10,00 $ grant, or a 500$ grant for something smalll, which they give out each week.
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ReplyDeleteBreanne Harvey
ReplyDeleteCastle Ink Paperless Scholarship. You Must be enrolled in cololege or planning to enrolled by 2012 or 2013 and you must be a U.S citizen but all you do is submit a short essay, youtube video, or a facebook status how you reduce, reuse and recycle
http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/scholarships/150704-castle-ink-paperless-scholarship
I can apply for the Best Buy Scholorship Program. In this essay contest, you tell why you deserve to go the college/university of your dreams & service you have done in your community. https://bestbuy.scholarshipamerica.org/
ReplyDeleteLuke Skowronek 2/2/12
ReplyDeleteHealthy Lifestyles Scholarship
The Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship is open to high school seniors and first-year college students. You must be a citizen of the U.S. or Canada and be under 25 years of age to be eligible for this award. You must also submit a maximum 1000-word essay on the following topic: "Why is a healthy lifestyle important in school?"; and in under 500 words, describe your career plans, goals, and personal ambitions.
http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/scholarships/148060-healthy-lifestyles-scholarship
Rachel Welniak
ReplyDelete"CansCount"
http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/scholarships/157452-canscountorg-scholarship
-This award will offer a chance to win $500 if you are between the ages of 13 and 25 but you have to participate in recycling activities in your community.
The CollegeWeekLive Scholarship Contest is open to students who register and login to CollegeWeekLive events.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.collegeweeklive.com/fastweb
Savanna Cherry
ReplyDeleteFeb. 2nd 2012
The WordSmart "High School" Scholarship is open to high school students in grades 9-11 who are planning to go to college. Anyone who applies must be a legal resident of the United States or an international student with a valid visa to.
http://www.wordsmart.com/fwscholar/signup.php
Jessica Brobst
ReplyDeleteFebruary 3, 2012
Nordstrom Scholarship
Available to high school juniors who plan to attend a 4-year College or University in the USA. You need a 2.7 GPA to apply and you need to demonstrate participation in community/volunteer activities.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/nordstrom-cares-scholarship?origin=topnav
The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and college scholarships. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must take the PSAT/NMSQT in the proper year in high school (usually the junior year). Selection for this scholarship is based upon abilities, skills, accomplishment, and potential for success in rigorous college studies and beyond. The 16,000 high-scoring participants who are designated Semifinalists have an opportunity to continue in the competition for scholarship awards. Some scholarship awards are college-specific.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.cappex.com/page/scholarships/details.jsp?scholarshipID=425&sortBy=&reverse=false
Hailey Burns
ReplyDeleteFeb. 6th 2012
Discus Award College Scholarship
Available to high school students who are planning to attend college. You must demonstrate leadership / excellence in three of the following categories: academics, arts, athletics, community service, faith, government, green, technology, work, or another achievement. This scholarship is for $2,000
Derek Shepherd
ReplyDeleteFebruary 7, 2012
The Courageous Persuaders scholarship is for high school students to earn $250-$6000 for college. Students make a television commercial that targets middle school kids and shows them the disadvantages of underage drinking. There will be 10 scholarships given out.
http://www.meritaid.com/page/scholarships/details.jsp?scholarshipID=186&sortBy=&reverse=false
http://www.courageouspersuaders.com/