College Scholarships Class of 2010

1. College ScholarshipsClass of 2010 Suggestions: Apply only if you are eligible. Submit your application by the deadline date. If you need transcripts, copies of your letters of recommendation, or copies of anything from your scholarship file, please ask Ms. Emery in the DHSHS Career Center for them at least one week before the deadline date.

2. http://www.fastweb.com/ • FastWeb members are winning scholarships through our site every day. Find out who is in the FastWeb Winner's Circle this week: Kathleen McCann • "...most scholarships are based on who you are so be who you are when you are writing." --Kathleen McCann

3. A few more tips…… • Present yourself well. Neatness counts. • Check your spelling on everything. • Be sure your name is on each page submitted. • Submit all requested information, and submit it on time. • Be prepared to go to the post office for postage and to mail your own entries.

4. With the exception of the Gates Millennium Scholars program, all applications must be submitted using the HSF online application system.  Please note that you can only apply to scholarship programs that are open. • http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=426

5. Beware of scholarship scams! • These scam-spotting rules are from www.FastWeb.com: • Don’t pay money to get money. • Too good to be true? It probably is. • Spend time, not money. • Legitimate scholarships are never guaranteed. • Feel suspicious? Trust your instinct.

6. www.cappex.com • Scholarships made easy! Cappex.com is giving away thousands of dollars in scholarships for college. • All you need to apply for scholarships is a Cappex profile. One profile makes you eligible to apply for many different scholarships. • Once your profile is complete, click on the scholarships tab and apply. Scholarships will be given to students with well-rounded profiles, so don't hold back on the details when applying for scholarships. • Once you create your profile, applying for Cappex scholarships is as easy as one click. No essays. No hassle.

7. The California Museum • $5,000 scholarship • Go to http://californiamuseum.org • Under Programs and Upcoming Events, click on 2009 California Dreamers Challenge Scholarship • Entries due by October 5, 2009.

8. www.MeritAid.com • A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and academic scholarships from colleges across the country. • Tell us about yourself. We'll show you colleges and merit aid scholarships that match. Best of all, you'll hear from great colleges that want you to apply.

9. Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri • Danforth Scholars may receive full or partial tuition scholarships. • Look at their website www.wustl.edu • They are especially interested in students who exhibit maturity, strong moral character, selflessness, and commitment to the community. • Application due October 15, 2009.

10. https://www.horatioalger.org//scholarships/index.cfm • Eligibility for Scholarships • The eligibility criteria to be considered for National Scholarships and Horatio Alger State Scholarship Programs are as follows: • enrollment full time as a high school senior, progressing normally toward graduation in the Spring/Summer 2010, with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation; • a strong commitment to pursuing and completing a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution located in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution. • critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred, if higher explanation must be provided); • involvement in co-curricular and community activities; • demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity • a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and • United States Citizenship.

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12. U.S. Service Academies • Students who apply for an appointment to a Service Academy must receive a Congressional nomination • US Military Academy at West Point, US Naval Academy at Annapolis, US Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, and US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point • Class of 2010 applicants must send completed application materials postmarked no later than November 1, 2009. • Application instructions and materials can be found at http://boxer.senate.gov/services/academy_recs

13. 2010 Poster Contest • Safe Jobs for Youth • First Prize $400; Second Prize $300; Third Prize $200 • Design a poster highlighting job safety and health. • Deadline: November 2, 2009 • Visit www.youngworkers.org for details and entry forms.

14. Prudential Spirit of Community • Win $1,000 and a trip to Washington, DC • Visit http://spirit.prudential.com and click on “How to Apply” • This is for recognition of volunteer service to your community • Deadline: November 2, 2009 • Principal Dr. Jones must nominate you

15. Seattle University • Sullivan Leadership Award • Scholarships from $11,000 to $18,500 per year to study at Seattle University www.seattleu.edu • Deadline November 15, 2009 • See also www.seattleu.edu/sullivan

16. DHSHS Scholarship Application • Due December 11, 2009, in the Career Center. • Download it to your student drive from the DHSHS website • Prepares you to have components you need to submit other scholarship applications (see next page).

17. DHSHS Scholarship Application components: • 3 pages of your Personal information • Personal Statement (essay) • At least two letters of recommendation • Please identify clearly your college and career goals • See next page

18. DHSHS Scholarship Application • When your completed DHSHS scholarship application is received in the Career Center, a scholarship file is made for you. • Copies of your application are submitted by Ms. Emery for local scholarship opportunities when you fit specific eligibility requirements for GPA, test scores, activities, etc. • Members of scholarship committees read your application and make their decisions according to their own unique criteria. • At some point you may receive an invitation to be interviewed. • ALL scholarship applications will require time, energy and thought from you.

19. Financial Aid & FAFSA • Apply for FAFSA January 1 – March 2 • Colleges where you are accepted for admission will give you a financial aid offer to review

20. 2010 Presidential Scholarship at Montana State University • Full tuition waivers for up to four years for incoming freshmen entering Montana State University. • Application is online at www.montana.edu/ honors. • Due no later than January 5, 2010.

21. Create a 30-second Video! • Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest • 1st Prize $400, 2nd Prize $300, 3rd Prize $200 • Design a 30-second video highlighting job safety and health for teens • Deadline: January 11, 2010 • Visit www.youngworkers.org for details and entry forms

22. Dr. Seuss College Scholarship • First Place $5,000 • Write an essay to the question asked about Dr. Seuss’s book, Oh, The Places You’ll Go! • Applications due by February 15, 2010.

23. CETPA $3,000 • Student Bridge to the Future Scholarship Program • Application deadline is February 28, 2010 • Link to Guidelines and Application are at http://cetpa-k12.org/pub/htdocs/scholarship.html

24. FIDMFashion Institute of Design & Merchandising • Win Scholarships to this College of Creative Thinking • Fashion, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Business, and Digital Media • Visit www.FIDM.edu • Campus locations in Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, and San Francisco