This is a great website to explore if you are looking for different scholarships that could be available to you. This website is free and easy to navigate. It includes scholarships, internships, student resources, part time jobs, and even financial aid tips. All you need to do is create a profile and download the app to get frequent notifications of new scholarship matches for you. Just remember not to share personal information besides your name and email.
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Friday, September 13, 2019
Horatio Alger Scholarship
Application deadline is: October 25,2020
If determination, integrity and courage describe you- you have what it takes to be a Horatio Alger Scholar.
Eligibility criteria:
If determination, integrity and courage describe you- you have what it takes to be a Horatio Alger Scholar.
Eligibility criteria:
- Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2020 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
- Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
- Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
- Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
- Be a United States citizen
To apply visit:
Welcome back!
Welcome back to the 2019-20 school year! Hopefully you will find this blog helpful as you get accepted to colleges and begin to decide how you will pay for college. Scholarships will be posted regularly, but will speed up after the new year. Favorite this website on your phone so you can regularly look. Stop by Guidance with any questions! Happy hunting!
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Beach Elementary PTA Scholarship
The Beach Elementary PTA is offering a $500 scholarship to eligible students.
Thursday, May 9, 2019
The American Leigon Auxiliary Nursing Scholarship
DEADLINE: May 13, 2019
The American Legion Auxiliary will award a scholarship up to $1000 to a qualified
applicant seeking an advanced education in the field of nursing. Such
advanced education may be taken at any accredited school.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. An applicant who is a child, grandchild, or ward of an honorably discharged
service person, MIA, POW, KIA, Killed on Active Duty or current member of
the US Armed Forces, or whose parent, grandparent, or guardian is a
current or past member of the American Legion Post or Unit 274 will be
given priority.
2. Applicants must be a high school senior accepted to an accredited school
for nursing or current student enrolled at an accredited school for nursing.
3. Applicants must carry a minimum of twelve (12) college credit hours each
semester.
4. Applicants will be judged on qualities of character, citizenship, and
scholarship. Letters of Recommendation from various organizations
(school, church, community, clubs) should be submitted with the
application.
5. A one-page typed autobiographical essay on why you have chosen the
nursing field and featuring any unusual circumstances or significant events
must be submitted with the application.
6. A college acceptance letter should be submitted with the application.
7. The scholarship award may be used for room, board, books, tuition and/or
fees.
You can find this application in the PHS Guidance Career Room Scholarship Drawer.
The American Legion Auxiliary will award a scholarship up to $1000 to a qualified
applicant seeking an advanced education in the field of nursing. Such
advanced education may be taken at any accredited school.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. An applicant who is a child, grandchild, or ward of an honorably discharged
service person, MIA, POW, KIA, Killed on Active Duty or current member of
the US Armed Forces, or whose parent, grandparent, or guardian is a
current or past member of the American Legion Post or Unit 274 will be
given priority.
2. Applicants must be a high school senior accepted to an accredited school
for nursing or current student enrolled at an accredited school for nursing.
3. Applicants must carry a minimum of twelve (12) college credit hours each
semester.
4. Applicants will be judged on qualities of character, citizenship, and
scholarship. Letters of Recommendation from various organizations
(school, church, community, clubs) should be submitted with the
application.
5. A one-page typed autobiographical essay on why you have chosen the
nursing field and featuring any unusual circumstances or significant events
must be submitted with the application.
6. A college acceptance letter should be submitted with the application.
7. The scholarship award may be used for room, board, books, tuition and/or
fees.
You can find this application in the PHS Guidance Career Room Scholarship Drawer.
The American Leigon Auxiliary General Scholarship
DEADLINE: May 13, 2019
The American Legion Auxiliary will award a scholarship up to $1000 to a qualified
applicant seeking a Certificate, Associate or Bachelor Degree, or continuing
education at an accredited school.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. An applicant who is a child, grandchild, or ward of an honorably discharged
service person, MIA, POW, KIA, Killed on Active Duty or current member of
the US Armed Forces, or whose parent, grandparent, or guardian is a
current or past member of the American Legion Post or Unit 274 will be
given priority.
2. Applicants should submit high school or college transcripts with the
application.
3. A high school or work resume should be submitted with the application.
4. Applicants will be judged on qualities of character, citizenship, and
scholarship. Letters of Recommendation from various organizations
(school, church, community, clubs) should be submitted with the
application.
5. A one-page typed autobiographical essay on why you have chosen your
field of study and featuring any unusual circumstances or significant events
must be submitted with the application.
6. A college acceptance letter should be submitted with the application.
7. The scholarship award may be used for room, board, books, tuition and/or
fees.
You can find the application in the PHS Guidance Career Room Scholarship Drawer.
The American Legion Auxiliary will award a scholarship up to $1000 to a qualified
applicant seeking a Certificate, Associate or Bachelor Degree, or continuing
education at an accredited school.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. An applicant who is a child, grandchild, or ward of an honorably discharged
service person, MIA, POW, KIA, Killed on Active Duty or current member of
the US Armed Forces, or whose parent, grandparent, or guardian is a
current or past member of the American Legion Post or Unit 274 will be
given priority.
2. Applicants should submit high school or college transcripts with the
application.
3. A high school or work resume should be submitted with the application.
4. Applicants will be judged on qualities of character, citizenship, and
scholarship. Letters of Recommendation from various organizations
(school, church, community, clubs) should be submitted with the
application.
5. A one-page typed autobiographical essay on why you have chosen your
field of study and featuring any unusual circumstances or significant events
must be submitted with the application.
6. A college acceptance letter should be submitted with the application.
7. The scholarship award may be used for room, board, books, tuition and/or
fees.
You can find the application in the PHS Guidance Career Room Scholarship Drawer.
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
2019 Calvert County Fair Miss Tranquility and Lord Calvert Contest
This is a scholarship for students and is not due till next year- in the Fall. For students ages 16-19.
DEADLINE: September 6, 2019
The selection of Miss Tranquility and Lord Calvert will be made not only on the basis of
public speaking ability and poise, but also on scholastic achievement and participation in
school and community activities.
The winners and first runners up will each receive a college
scholarship and all other contestants will each receive a check (as long as all required hours
have been fulfilled).
All participants will be required to attend and assist with events during
the Fair. Miss Tranquility and Lord Calvert will also represent the Calvert County Fair at
several countywide events during their reigns.
If you would like to become a contestant, fill out the application
and return it, along with your official school transcript and your sponsor’s entry fee of
$50.00, by Friday, September 6, 2019.
You can find a copy of the application form in the PHS Guidance Career Room Scholarship Drawer. m
DEADLINE: September 6, 2019
The selection of Miss Tranquility and Lord Calvert will be made not only on the basis of
public speaking ability and poise, but also on scholastic achievement and participation in
school and community activities.
The winners and first runners up will each receive a college
scholarship and all other contestants will each receive a check (as long as all required hours
have been fulfilled).
All participants will be required to attend and assist with events during
the Fair. Miss Tranquility and Lord Calvert will also represent the Calvert County Fair at
several countywide events during their reigns.
If you would like to become a contestant, fill out the application
and return it, along with your official school transcript and your sponsor’s entry fee of
$50.00, by Friday, September 6, 2019.
You can find a copy of the application form in the PHS Guidance Career Room Scholarship Drawer. m
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