Union County High School Presents Senior Newsletter Jan. 16, 2014 SCHOLARSHIPS Edition

1. Union County High School Presents Senior Newsletter Jan. 16, 2014 SCHOLARSHIPS Edition LOCAL Scholarships ALL APPLICATIONS due by Friday, March 28, or if other date specified, to Mrs. Thomas/Mrs. Alsbrooks (MORE TO COME LATER) Union County Retired Teachers and United Community Bank Scholarship: Award of $1,000. Graduating senior pursuing a degree in education. See Mrs. Thomas for application. Old National Bank Community Service Matters-Kids Smart Saving: Award of $1,000. Reside in a community where Old National is located. Be a current Kid$ Start Savings account holder or ONBU Student Checking. Must demonstrate a commitment to a community service and provide documentation. May NOT be an employee or immediate family member of employee. See Mrs. Thomas for application. Deadline is March 10, 2014. Fraternal Order of Eagles #4209: Award of $500. Provide GPA, Rank, ACT, and income range. See Mrs. Thomas for application. Kentucky Farm Bureau Scholarship: Awards vary in amount. Must have either a minimum 3.5GPA or a minimum 23 ACT score and be the child of a Kentucky Farm Bureau member and remain such while the scholarship is in force. See Mrs. Thomas for application. Deadline is February 28, 2014. Union County Rotary Club: Award of $1,000. This is a one time, non-renewable scholarship. Must be a resident of Union County and must attend a college, university, vocational school full-time. See Mrs. Thomas for application. Alliance Coal Scholars Program: Award of $500 to $1,000. Must be a dependent child of a full-time Alliance Coal employee who has a minimum of one year of continuous employment. Must be a high school senior planning to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational school. Deadline is the first week in March (exact deadline to be announced later). Applications available through Alliance Coal. Union County Beef Producers: Student must be majoring in agricultural field, preferably beef or food science. Resident of Union County given first preference, as well as member of UC Beef Producers. Minimum of 2.5GPA. Involvement in FFA, 4-H, steering and livestock judging important factor. See Mrs. Thomas for application. The Coleman & Hazel Brinkley Memorial Scholarship: Award of $250. Exhibit honesty, show integrity, possess a positive attitude, demonstrate high moral values, excel academically and display leadership potential. See Mrs. Thomas for application. Dr. Doug Hines Scholarship: Award of $150. Preference given to male, then female basketball player. See Mrs. Thomas for application. Union County Farm Bureau Scholarship: Family must be a member of Union County Farm Bureau. Student is pursuing a career in agriculture or ag-related business. This Scholarship can be worth up to $1000, at $500/semester renewable for 2 semesters, as long as the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA and is in full-time student status. See Mrs. Thomas for application. Mike Thomas Scholarship: Award of $250. Based on student’s contribution to the school, community, and wrestling program. See Mrs. Thomas for application.

2. Individual/Private/Organizations Scholarships • USbank Scholarship: Our Scholarship Program is available to high school seniors (graduating in the 2013-2014 year). Winners will be selected at random. Scholarship Program is exclusively for web visitors and online application is the only way to apply. Application available in Late January and deadline is May 31, 2014. Visit https://www.usbank.com/community/financial-education/scholarship.html • State Farm National Merit $2500 Scholarships: These are one-time, nonrenewable awards of $2,500 made to high school seniors who qualify as Finalists in the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. For more information, please contact National Merit Scholarship Corporation at (847) 866-5100. • McDonald’s Scholarship: • High School seniors selected from all states. Awards are $2,500 or $5,000. More information located at • http://www.aboutmcdonalds.com/mcd/student_zone/scholarships.html • American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program: $1500 to $18,000 • It’s “A Constitutional Speech Contest.” Must give an 8 to 10 minute speech on some aspect of the Constitution of the United States with emphasis on the duties and obligations of a citizen to our government. Must give a 3 to 5 minute speech for an assigned topic in order to test speaker’s knowledge of the subject. See Mrs. Thomas for details. • Bluegrass Community Foundation: This website includes up to 10 scholarship for Kentucky residents. Awarded amounts vary and deadlines too. Visit http://bgcf.org/learn/how-to-receive/for-scholarship-seekers/. • Peter Pasula Study Habits Scholarship: $500 Deadline: April 1, 2014 • Applications can be found: http://www.mortgagbrokersburnaby.com • Other Kentucky Farm Bureau Scholarships: Varying scholarships, various deadlines, and amounts. Applications located at https://www.kyfb.com/federation/scholarships/ • Study Abroad Scholarships: • Visit www.nsliforyouth.org • Visit usagermanyscholarship.org • Visit http://yesprograms.org/yesabroad • Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation Scholarship Program: Eighty-three scholarships given in varying amounts. Must have a 3.5 or a 23 ACT score and child of a Kentucky Farm Bureau member. Deadline is Feb. 28, 2014. (These scholarships are not just for “farm” related careers.) Application located at https://www.kyfb.com/federation/scholarships/ • Kentucky Wesleyan: STEM Scholarship • Minimum 3.0GPA and ACT 24 (or above) or SAT 1100 (or above). Demonstrate financial need and pursuing a degree in a STEM related area (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). More located at www.kwc.edu/stem. Deadline January 29, 2014. • Maple Leaf Dentistry Scholarship: $500 Deadline: May 30, 2014 • Contributed at least 100 hours of volunteer service in the last 2 years. 3.0 GPA or greater • Applications can be found: http://www.peterboroughdentists.com • McDonald’s Scholarship: • High School seniors selected from all states. Awards are $2,500 or $5,000. More information located at • http://www.aboutmcdonalds.com/mcd/student_zone/scholarships.html • 10 Words or Less Scholarship: $500. Visit http://www.facebook.com/myscholarships.

3. Davidson Fellows Scholarships: $50,000. Applicant must be 18 or younger as of October 1, 2014. Deadline is March 1, 2013. Visit http://www.mortgagebrokerslangley.ca/mortgagecompany.php. • Susan G. Komen for the Cure Scholarship • $500 awarded. Student must be a the child of someone who has had breast cancer or who has died from it. Deadline March 15, 2014. Application available at www.komenevansville.org. • Lincoln College of Technology: Nashville Auto-Diesel College • Dates to Test for Scholarship • 2014: January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12 • Call Ron Mann for details 618-925-7005 • Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship: Senior must have a min 3.0 GPA and plans to attend 4-year college. Deadline is February 12, 2014. Visit www.jimmyranefoundation.org. • The Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades: Go to College for FREE!!!! • Free tuition, room and board for all students—Must demonstrate financial need, but all interested candidates may apply. • Six trade options: Carpentry, Masonry, Horticulture, Machine Tool, Paint and Castings, Power Plant. All male student body/3 year program • For more information: http://www.williamson.edu/admissions/documentary.htm. • Murray State University: The Minority Educator Recruitment and Retention Scholarship Up to $5,000 • To be considered eligible you must complete a teacher education program, maintaining a 2.75 GPA , and obtain KY teacher certificate. Teach one semester in KY for each semester or summer terms scholarship is received. For more information www.murraystate.edu/coe or see Mrs. Thomas. • University of Kentucky: Athletic Training Program Must have a 2.75GPA or above. Scholarships are available after a student completes one year in the program. Awarded based on student performance in the athletic training room and classroom. For more information, see Mrs. Thomas. • Henderson Community College: All Scholarships due March 15, 2014. More info located at www.henderson.kctcs.edu. • University of Southern Indiana: Various scholarships with various deadlines. More info located at http://www.usi.edu/admission/scholarships/freshmen-scholarships. • Georgetown: Various scholarships with various deadlines. More info located at http://www.georgetowncollege.edu/fp/scholarships/. • University of Louisville: All students must have all admissions forms and scholarship credentials on file by January 15 (priority deadline). Visit http://louisville.edu/admissions/aid/scholarships. Southeastern Illinois College: All scholarships due by Feb. 15, 2014. More info located at www.sic.edu. College Scholarships Deadlines Transylvania: For most scholarships, deadline is Feb 1, 2014. More info located at http://www.transy.edu/. Madisonville Community College: All scholarships due March 1, 2014. More info located at www.madisonville.kctcs.edu. Western Kentucky University: Howard and Kayla Bailey Scholarship for African American students. ACT score of 20, GPA of 3.0 or above, two page essay. Deadline March 1, 2014. Murray State University: Phi Delta Kappa International scholarship for those pursuing a career in education through Murray State University. Deadline March 1, 2014. Lindsey Wilson: Various scholarships with various deadlines. More info located at http://www.lindsey.edu/offices-and-services/financial-aid/sources-of-aid.aspx.

4. ACT Deadlines Owensboro Comm. College: STEM Scholarship STEM is for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Minimum GPA of 3.0 and ACT score at least a 21 or COMPASS Algebra 50/Reading 85/Writing 81. For application, see Mrs. Thomas. Deadline March 1, 2014. University of Evansville: Various scholarships with various deadlines. More info located at http://www.evansville.edu/tuitionandaid/scholarships.cfm. Campbellsville: Various scholarships with various deadlines. More info located at http://www.campbellsville.edu/sources-of-aid. University of the Cumberlands: Various scholarships with various deadlines. More info located at www.ucumberlands.edu. Southeastern Illinois College: All scholarships due by Feb. 15, 2014. More info located at www.sic.edu. Test Date Registration Deadlines February 8 January 10 April 12 March 7 * Register at www.act.org College-Related Information KEES: KEES money is awarded after final GPA of each year. PLEASE check your KEES money for errors. Once you graduate, nothing can be changed/fixed. Transcripts: See Mrs. Thomas, Ms. Wright, or Mrs. Alsbrooks to send transcripts. College Applications: Narrow your list of schools; request catalogues and admissions requirements from colleges. Apply to colleges. Students on Free/Reduced Lunch can see Mrs. Thomas/Mrs. Alsbrooks to get an Application Fee Waiver. General Scholarship fastweb.com zinch.com scholarships.com studentscholarships.org scholarshippoints.comsupercollege.com Websites:kheaa.com cappex.com scholarshipexperts.com College Athletes: www.ncaa.orgwww.naia.org http://www.collegesportsscholarships.com/ http://www.playnaia.org/ College Visits: Seniors interested in college visits MUST see Mrs. Thomas or Mrs. Doyle prior to going on the trip to get the paperwork. Paperwork MUSTbe turned in two days prior to the College Visit. Scholarship Search Engines Johnson & Johnson: (This link features scholarships search engine that is specific for nursing) http://www.discovernursing.com/scholarships#no-filters. collegeboard.com scholarships.com ILP: On all students’ ILP, there is a Scholarship Search tool with over 1500 scholarships. See Mrs. Alsbrooks with questions.