Dwight P. Jacobus

These scholarships were established by the Association of School Business Officials of Maryland and The District of Columbia to assist students financially in Maryland and DC to secure a college education who will want to pursue a degree in business or education.

Each of the 10 scholarships is worth $1,000 and are based upon the following:

-Scholastic Achievement - 3.0 GPA or better.
-Financial Need
-SAT
Quality of Extra-curricular Achievements.

A student must be a resident for at least 1 year preceding the date of the award.

Applications and more info are available in the scholarship drawer in the seminar room in Guidance. Also, visit the website for more info at www.asbo.org.

Deadline for this scholarship is: March 1, 2018

Applications available in the Guidance office in the career/college room in the scholarship drawer.

NHS Scholarship Program

The application process for the NHS Scholarship Program is administered online by International Scholarship and Tuition Services(ISTS). The deadline to complete and submit the student portion of
the application form is January 30, 2018. The deadline for submitting recommendations and certifications is February 5, 2018.

Applications Guide forms can be found in the guidance career room

MARK & ARIANE ODOM 2018 SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $500 to 2 senior high school students

The scholarship check will be made payable to the school after your letter of acceptance from the school and student ID number have been received by the scholarship committee. No funds will be released without this information. If awardees do not meet these requirements by September 30, 2018 the funds will revert to the Scholarship fund for the next year’s awardees.

Deadline for submission is April 1, 2018

The decisions will be made by May 31, 2018.

Applications and list of requirements will be available in guidance

29th District Senatorial Scholarship Program

29th District Senatorial Scholarship Program

Deadline for this scholarship is: March 30th, 2018

This scholarship is a need based scholarship.

• The Federal Student Aid Report (FAFSA) (SAR) is used as a basis for determining eligibility.Please see your School Counselor if you need assistance with the FAFSA.  
• You must be a resident of the 29th district and plan on attending a Maryland college or university.
• A transcript, SAT scores and a copy of the Student Aid Report are required with the application. 
• Two 100 word essays are required for this scholarship,

Applications can be found in the Guidance office in the college/career room in the scholarship drawer.

ASEC Scholarship and Internship

ASEC has established our first scholarship program to provide financial assistance for higher education. Graduating high school seniors are eligible to apply.  Qualified applicants will be evaluated on their leadership, integrity, drive, and intellect.  Scholarships will be applied to student tuition, room and board while recipient is pursuing a degree.

Award: $1000 Award

Eligibility criteria and instructions on how to apply can be found at: 

www.asec-incorporated.com/careers/asec-scholarship-program/ 

In addition, ASEC has a summer internship available for one High School student. This internship will allow the student to work closely with other members of our commercial drone department participating in the development of a unique prototype sUAS drone. The intern will learn how to document program design, code, 3-D manufacturing, plan test events, and participate in live aircraft and sUAS testing.

For more information about the internship, please click on the link below:

https://goo.gl/swgX3D

The Cohen & Jaffe Law Office

This scholarship was created to assist education costs for graduating seniors entering their first year of undergrad.
Award:
1st place: $1000

• received by 1 student

2nd place: $500

• received by 1 student

Honorable Mention: $250

• received by 3 students

Students eligible will be asked to write a one-page essay of no less than 500 and no more than 750 words on one of three found on the scholarship page; which can be found below:

https://www.cohenjaffe.com/college-scholarship/

On the website you will also find requirements for applying

Deadline: April 2, 2018

SYB Scholarship

The SYB Optimist Club of Lusby will be offering merit based scholarships for students at PHS.

To be eligible you should:

• Have participated  in an SYB sports program
• plan on attending a four year college or university, visual arts school or vocational/technical school.

Scholarships will be awarded based on scholastic achievement, school and community involvement. Financial need is not considered.

Applications can be found in guidance, in the career room in the scholarship drawer.

Deadline for this scholarship is May 1, 2018
Award: $500 (given to 2 high school seniors)

JOSEPH J. FOX, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline for this scholarship is April 15, 2018

This scholarship is for students planning on majoring in reading or a reading-related field preparing for a teaching career.

The award for this scholarship is $2,000.

Please visit www.somirac.org  for more information or to print an applications. Applications can also be found in the scholarship drawer in the career room in the guidance office.

how to find the app online:

• go to website
• find 'more' tab
• find 'scholarship opportunities' tab
• click 'Undergraduate Application Information' and read criteria
• click 'Undergraduate Scholarship Application'

2018-2019 Guaranteed Access Grant

 In order to be considered for the 2018-2019 GA Grant...

• be sure to file your 2018-2019 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1, 2018. 
• If you are identified as potentially eligible for the GA grant, you will be notified via email to submit additional required documents, which must be submitted to MHEC by April 1, 2018.
• All Initial and Renewal GA students must submit the FAFSA and all required documentation by the above deadlines to be considered for the 2018-2019 GA grant. 

Again, MHEC will continue to notify students (via the email provided on the FAFSA) who have been identified as potentially eligible to receive the 2018-2019 GA grant.  In the meantime, if you have not done so already we encourage you to create an account through the Maryland College Aid Processing System (MDCAPS) in order to view your eligibility status and your ToDo list  for a listing of all required documentation. To create an MDCAPS account, you may visit https://mdcaps.mhec.state.md.us/.  

**DEADLINE REMINDER**

MARCH 1, 2018 - Last day for initial and renewal GA students to submit the 2018-2019 Free Application for Federal Student Aid

APRIL 1, 2018 - Last day for initial and renewal GA students to submit all required documents to the Office of Student Financial Assistance.   

If you have any other questions or concerns regarding the Guaranteed Access Grant Program specifically you may email the Office of Student Financial Assistance at ga.mhec@maryland.gov. 

2018-2019 2+2 Transfer Scholarship program

To apply, you will need to...

• create an account within the Maryland College Aid Processing System (MDCAPS).  To create or log into your existing MDCAPS account (if applicable), please visit https://mdcaps.mhec.state.md.us/MDCAPS/login.aspx. 
• log in and click the "Apply" link where you may submit your application and view any additional documentation required for consideration of the scholarship. 

Please note that the 2018-2019 2+2 Transfer Scholarship application and all additional documents required must be submitted to the Office of Student Financial Assistance at the Maryland Higher Education Commission no later than August 31, 2018. 

For more information on the 2+2 Transfer Scholarship or any other scholarships and grants offered through the state of Maryland, please visit www.mhec.maryland.gov.

Veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts (VAIC) Scholarship

To apply, you will need to...

•  create an account within the Maryland College Aid Processing System (MDCAPS).  To create or log into your existing MDCAPS account (if applicable), please visit https://mdcaps.mhec.state.md.us/MDCAPS/login.aspx. 
• Once you log into your MDCAPS account 
• click the "Apply" link where you may submit your application and view any additional documentation required for consideration of the scholarship. 

Please note that the VAIC application, the 2018-2019 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and all additional documents required must be submitted to the Office of Student 

Financial Assistance at the Maryland Higher Education Commission no later than March 1, 2018.

Charles W. Riley Firefighter and Ambulance and Rescue Squad Member Scholarship Program

To apply, you will need to..

•  create an account within the Maryland College Aid Processing System (MDCAPS).  To create or log into your existing MDCAPS account (if applicable), please visit https://mdcaps.mhec.state.md.us/MDCAPS/login.aspx. 
• log into your MDCAPS account
• click the "Apply" link where you may submit your application and view any additional documentation required for consideration of the scholarship. 

REMEMBER:  For consideration of the 2018-2019 the Charles W. Riley Firefighter and Ambulance and Rescue Squad Member application, the 2018-2019 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  must be submitted to the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) at the Maryland Higher Education Commission no later than March 1, 2018.  

All supplemental documents required for consideration must be submitted to OSFA by April 13, 2018.

Prospective Educator Scholarships 2018

Prospective Educator Scholarships

The PDK Educational Foundation awards more than 30 scholarships each year to prospective educators, with awards ranging from $500 to $2000. These scholarships are funded through the generosity of donors. PDK uses one application for all Prospective Educator Scholarships.

The application deadline is April 2, 2018.  

follow the link below for eligibility and application requirements:

http://pdkintl.org/programs-resources/scholarships-awards/prospective-educator-scholarships/

Women in Technology Scholarship

Visionary Integration Professionals (VIP), a leading performance delivery and technology consulting firm that helps organizations better align strategy to execution, is pleased to announce it is accepting applications for the 11th annual Women in Technology Scholarship (WITS) program. Over the past decade, VIP has been proud to support over 90 women as they pursue a career in select technology fields.

WITS offers multiple scholarships to women pursuing a career in computer science, information technology (IT), management information systems, or another related field. Applicants must be enrolled at, or accepted to, a two or four-year college or university in the United States for the 2018 school year.

Candidates will be assessed based on the following criteria:

·         Academic Performance

·         Applicant Summary

·         Community Service and Extracurricular Activities

·         Leadership Experience and Qualities

The deadline for submission is April 1^st, 2018.

you will need to get the application packet in the guidance career room for more information 

Email WITS@trustvip.com with any additional questions.

National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association

National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association

Purpose of Scholarship:

In accordance with National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association’s (NIAAA) purpose to promote,

facilitate, and increase the knowledge and understanding of the vital role of interscholastic athletics in the

educational system, this scholarship program will foster and acknowledge the partnership between the NIAAA

and secondary education.  The scholarships will recognize the distinguished scholastic, leadership, and

citizenship attributes of high school student athletes, and the importance of high school athletics in each student’s

life.   

Scholarship Awards:

State Winners -	if selected one male and one female will each receive a plaque recognizing them as a state winner and a $500.00 scholarship from the MSADA
NIAAA Section Winners -	if selected the male and/or female will receive a $1,500 scholarship and a plaque recognizing them as section winner
National Winners	if selected the male and/or female will receive a $2,500 scholarship and a glass etching recognizing them as national winner

Copies of application and criteria can be fond  guidance career room

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program 2018

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 11^th year.

We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.

Scholarship Deadline   -  June 14, 2018.

Application Procedure for 2018

To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com 

Full details are available on our site:               http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php

Essay Topic:

Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.

Delegate Scholarship Program: District 29C

Delegate Scholarship Program: District 29C

The questionnaire/application provides the scholarship selection committee for Delegate Gerald “Jerry” Clark with the necessary information to justify awards of scholarships.  Failure to complete this questionnaire will result in disqualification of  consideration.  Answer all questions completely.  For questions that do not apply, please mark “N/A” or “not applicable”.  All information disclosed in the questionnaire  remains confidential.

Requirements:

• must plan to attend 2-4 year undergrad institute or trade/career school
• must be enrolled n a maximum of 6 credit hours
• must reside in Delegate Clark’s District of 29C (to verify visit Maryland General Assembly Website )  Select the icon labeled “Who Represents Me” located at the right of the screen, and enter your address. If one is not a resident of District 29C, the application will not be processed
• completed FASFA must be attached to application
• most recent transcripts must be attached to application
• a cover letter must be attached to application

Applications can be found in guidance career room

Deb Sheftz Memorial Scholarship 2018

The scholarship is for a single year per student and will be awarded annually in the amount of $2500.  The scholarship will be awarded the end of May of each year and will be paid directly to the educational institution for first year college expenses.

The submitted application must include:

1. Completed application (available at the guidance office).

2. An essay or other original work addressing one of the following questions:

1. Describe a difficult event in your life.  What did you do in response to that challenge?  What lessons did that event provide you?
2. What do you see as one of the great injustices?  This could be an injustice on the local, national, or international level.  How do you think this injustice should be addressed?   What could one person do on an individual level to address this issue?
3. Each movement that arises to address an injustice has used more than one approach, e.g. the civil rights movement in the U.S. had, in addition to others, Reverend King and Malcolm X.   Often different approaches are necessary for real change to occur.  Talk about an injustice and what approaches were used.  What approaches were successful, what approach was not and why, and did the movement need each to make a change occur?  

3. A letter from a teacher that addresses not only your academics but your passions and interests.

Requirements:

1. PHS senior (or junior if graduating early).
2. Application and acceptance to college (prior to final award and payment of scholarship).
3. Commitment to social justice and improving our world.

Applications due by the April 3, 2018 and should be turned into the guidance office.
Applications can be found in guidance career room

Hamilton Relay Scholarship 2018

This scholarship is offered to students who are hearing impaired.

The goal of the Hamilton Relay Scholarship is to support students who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or have difficulty speaking in their post-secondary education. 

Deadline: March 1,2018
Scholarship recipients will be determined on or before April 30, 2018
Amount: $500

Eligibility Criteria

1.            Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who is deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or has difficulty speaking.

2.            Applicant must be a resident of one of the following states: CA, DC, GA, ID, IA, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MT, NM, NV, PA, TN, VA, or WA.  

3.            Applicant must complete and submit application, essay, letter of recommendation and signed talent release form to be eligible.

4.            Scholarship will be awarded to the selected applicant in each state after the Hamilton Relay Scholarship Committee reviews all applications submitted on or before the posted deadline.

Guidelines for Hamilton Relay Scholarship
1. Application packet must be completed and postmarked by March 1, 2018 and must include all of the following items:
a. Scholarship Application
b. Letter of Recommendation from faculty staff member at high school or from employer
c. One page essay as required (topic assigned on application)
d. Signed Talent Release Form

2. Mail the application and attachments to:
Hamilton Relay Scholarship Committee

1001 12^th Street

Aurora, NE 68818

Scholarship award recipients must complete and return a “Scholarship Recipient Agreement Form” and provide a copy of their Letter of Acceptance from the post-secondary school they will attend, allowing Hamilton to process payment directly to the school.

Please go to the website below to access the application documents. Also, applcation and guidelines are available in the guidnace college and career room in the scholarship drawer.

http://www.hamiltonrelay.com/index.html