Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Hamilton Relay Scholarship

DEADLINE: JANUARY 28, 2019

Hamilton Relay Scholarship
Hamilton Relay Scholarship: $500

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. The
Hamilton Relay Scholarship is extended to qualifying high school students living within
each of the states where Hamilton Relay is the contracted Telecommunications Relay
and/or Captioned Telephone service provider. Hamilton Relay selects one recipient from
each state annually.

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, 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 January 28, 2019
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
1006 12th Street
Aurora, NE 68818


3. 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.



You can find more information about this scholarship by contacting:

800-552-7724 (Voice/TTY)

410-767-0969 (Voice/TTY)

443.453.5970 (Video Phone)





Friday, November 2, 2018

SMECO Scholarship


Deadline: April 12, 2019

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) will select seven high school seniors in their service area to interview and possibly receive $1500 scholarships based on scholastic achievement, financial need, and community and school involvement.  


Applicants must include...

  • Proof of residency 
  • A letter of acceptance to a college or technical school
  • A Student Aid Report (SAR) from FAFSA
  • A one page essay, typed, double-spaced titled "Why Is a College Education Important to Completing my Lifetime Goals"
  • Two letters of reference (minimum)
Applicants must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA.


Applications are available in the Guidance College Career Room Scholarship Drawer, or at   https://www.smeco.coop/community/schools/scholarships

Student Scholarships Website

Below is a website you can visit to look at scholarships you may be interested in.

https://www.studentscholarships.org/newsletter.php


Scholarships you can find on this site include:

  • James Cox Student Photography Scholarships - $2,500 (Deadline: November 15, 2018)
  • Real World Design Challenge Scholarships - $50,000 (Deadline: November 17, 2018)
  • Dr Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship - $1,000 (Deadline: November 30, 2018)
  • National Space Club Scholarship - $10,000 (Deadline: November 30, 2018)
  • VIP Scholarship - $5,000 (Deadline: November 30, 2018)
  • Sixt Scholarship Program - $5,000 (Deadline: November 30, 2018)
  • HP Scholarship - $10,000 (Deadline: November 30, 2018)
  • SP Scholarships - $10,000 (Deadline: November 30, 2018)
  • Genius Loci Scholarship - $1,000 (Deadline: November 30, 2018)
  • Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future Teachers - $2,000 (Deadline: December 1, 2018)
  • Look Twice, Save a Life Scholarship - $1,000 (Deadline: December 1, 2018)
  • Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships - $5,000 (Deadline: December 5, 2018)
  • Axa Achievement Scholarship - $25,000 (Deadline: December 14, 2018)
  • Burger King Scholars Program - $50,000 (Deadline: December 15, 2018)

B. Davis Scholarship

“B. Davis Scholarship”
The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” website are offering a scholarship for 2018.

DEADLINE: May 24, 2019
AWARD VALUE: $1,000

This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution.
  • There is no age restriction
  • Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and next
  • This is not an academic scholarship but we would like to know where you are going to school now and what your future academic plans are.

    Please do not send transcripts or letters of recommendation at this time.
See website below for the application and other information.

Please see Ms. Ryon if you need help with this application and the website.

Monday, October 8, 2018

Patuxent High School PTO Scholarship

Due Date Deadline: April 24, 2020 3:00pm

Patuxent High School is offering up to $500 in scholarship funds to students who have been members of PTO for 2 consecutive years, and have taken the SAT or the ACT.

Requirements:
  • You must be a PTO member for two (2) consecutive years.
  • You must have all attachments (listed below) in your package when submitted.
  • You must turn all applications in to Ms. Ryon in Guidance by 3:00pm on April 24, 2020.
  • Follow all instructions on the application, which you can get in the Scholarship Drawer in the Career Room in Guidance. 
You must have
  • A one or two page, one-sided student resume. 
  • Letters of Recommendation, which must be sealed and signed across the seal. 
  • Your student essay/personal statement. This must be 500 words.

You can find this scholarship application in the Scholarship Drawer in the Career Room in Guidance. 

Friday, September 21, 2018

Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship

Due Date Deadline: October 17, 2018.

Wendy's is looking for standout student athletes with high character! If you are a senior, and you strive for excellence in the classroom, on the playing field, and in the community- this scholarship will give you the recognition you deserve. You can earn up to $5,000 in scholarship money.

Requirements:
  • You must be a senior.
  • You must be a student athlete.
  • You must have a 3.0 or higher.
You can find more information and forms for this scholarship online at their website, www.WendysHeisman.com.

Welcome Back!!!

Hello students, and welcome back to the 2018-2019 school year!

We hope you are excited for this year, and looking forward to getting scholarships to begin your journey in life after high school.

On this blog, we make it easy for you to find scholarships and apply for them. Once the scholarships get rolling, feel free to browse them and find some that suit you! We assure you, finding and applying for scholarships will be easy-peasy on this blog. We will give you all of the information you need regarding the due date for scholarships, what the scholarship is, who it applies to, and where to get forms.

Good Luck!!!