Senior Scholarships

Title

General Information

Deadline

New Scholarships

• Hardship Scholarship Deadline: May. 29, 2008 Amount: $10,000
• Nursing Scholarship Deadline: May 29, 2008 Amount: $1,500
• Psychology Scholarship Deadline: May 29, 2008 Amount: $2,500
• Elementary Education Scholarship Deadline: May 29, 2008 Amount: $2,500
• Computer Science Scholarship Deadline: May 29, 2008 Amount: $1,000
• Business Administration Scholarship Deadline: May 29, 2008 Amount: $2,000
• Education Scholarship Deadline: May 29, 2008 Amount: $1,900
• Biology Scholarship Deadline: May 29, 2008 Amount: $1,500
• English Scholarship Deadline: May 29, 2008 Amount: $2,000
• Communications Scholarship Deadline: May 29, 2008 Amount: $2,000
• Political Science Scholarship Deadline: May 29, 2008 Amount: $2,500
• Washington State Tech Sholarship Deadline:April 25, 2008 Amounts (four) $500

  
Career Guidance Counselors Association
 Award: CGCA will award two $250 scholarships to qualified graduating seniors.

Criteria:

1. Graduating high school senior that has completed an outstanding High School and Beyond Plan.
2. Plans to attend a two-year community/technical college or a four-year college or university as a full-time student, beginning Fall 2008.

3. Recommended by CGCA Member
4. Cumulative 2.5 or higher G.P.A.

 April 30, 2008
Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) Varies

Criteria: must be either

  • Currently pursuing a career in the construction industry,

  • intending to pursue a career in the construction industry or

  • have work experience in the construction industry.

Postmarked by May 19, 2008
North Central Home Builders Association (NCHBA) Varies-starting at $500.

Criteria:

  • Must be a Chelan, Douglas or Okanogan County resident.
  • At least a graduating senior, applying to an accredited vocational, 2-year or 4-year college or university.
  • Be pursuing a degree by taking multiple courses in a field of study that enhances their education and benefits the building trades. Such fields may include association management, government affairs, architecture, engineering, business or other housing-related studies.
  • Verification of enrollment in school will be necessary before scholarship funds are released.
  • This scholarship focuses on school and community participation and is not directed solely toward academic performance. The two scholarship winners will be forwards to the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) for possible additional awards.
 Postmarked by June 30, 2008
The Paul R. Wineman Scholarship 2008 Awards: One $1,000 and at least four awards of $250. each.

Criteria:

· Male students who will be attending the University of Washington beginning in the fall of 2008.

Although it is being presented by Phi Kappa Psi, membership or a commitment of membership in the Phi Kappa Psi is not a requirement to win a scholarship. All young men who will be attending the U of W this fall are strongly encouraged to apply.

 May 5, 2008
Music Theater of Wenatchee Awards: Varies

Criteria:

· Graduating senior from Chelan and Douglas County
· Will be attending a college or university offering majors in performing arts
· Finalists must be available for an interview that will include a short presentation.

 April 30, 2008
Leadership 1000 (College Success Foundation) Awards: Maximum scholarship amounts will be established annually for students attending public community colleges, public four-year and independent institutions. Scholarships are expected to average approximately $5,000 per year per student, or $20,000 for a four-year program. Scholarships will be awarded for four years of full-time undergraduate study, subject to a recipient's continued eligibility.

Criteria: Low income, enrolled high school seniors who have applied or been accepted into a four year college/university or enrolled college freshmen or sophomores can apply for a Leadership 1000 Scholarship. Students must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher.

collegesuccessfoundation.org

Deadline: May 15, 2008
F.H. Vincore Memorial Scholarship Foundation Awards: varies

Criteria: In addition to academic accomplishment and strong character, applicants must:

· Be Douglas County resident;
· Attend Washington State University;
· Major, or plan to major , in Horticulture or related agricultural studies; or,
· Major, or plan to major, in business Administration

Deadline: April 30th
Delta Kappa Gamma Zeta Chapter For outstanding female graduate who is interested in a career in teaching.

Award: $500.

For application and list of criteria, see the Career Center

 Application must be received by April 15th
Wheatland Bank Scholarship Application
 Award: $1,000

Criteria:

· Must be an active customer or child of an active customer of Wheatland Bank for a minimum of three (3) months.
· GPA of 3.0 or better
· Must present that a college, university or an accredited trade school has accepted him/her.
· Must have demonstrated community or civic involvement and/or extracurricular activities and leadership through roles in high school, the community and/or work experience

· Must demonstrate financial need

postmarked by April 4, 2008
Fender-Weed Scholarship for Public Education
 Award: Varies

Criteria:

· Applicant must be a graduating high school senior from a high school located in Chelan County, WA.
· Student must have maintained an academic grade point average of 3.0 or better.
· Applicant must be in need of financial assistance over and above what parents can reasonably provide.
· Student must have successfully completed entrance requirements and must have been accepted by the accredited college, university or vocational school of their choice.

 Received by March 15th

University of Washington Panhellenic Scholarship Award: $300

Criteria:

· High school seniors attending a four year higher education institution in the state of Washington.
· 3.5 or higher GPA
· Demonstrate leadership and involvement in high school and community activities
· Must intend on attending either University of Washington or an in-state four-year college. It is preferred that there is an intention to go through recruitment for Greek Life at college of choice.

 Postmarked no later than May 5, 2008
Chicano Education Program Scholarship For Chicano/Latin students interested in scholarship funding to pursue their education at Eastern Washington University.

Award: varies

Applications available in the Career Center on online at:

Website: www.ewu.edu/x16144.xml

 March 13th 5:00 p.m

Nancy Duree Natural Resource Scholarship 2008

 Award: $1,500

Criteria:

· Student must be pursuing higher education in natural recourses (i.e. fisheries, forestry, wildlife, botany, geology, soil sciences, watershed sciences, ecology, and environmental education/recreation).

· Applicants must attend high school in one of the following counties: Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Kittitas, Okanogan or Yakima.

· Minimum accumulative grade point average of 2.5 and been accepted to an accredited two-year or four-year college or university by the time the scholarship is awarded.

April 15, 2008

The National Association of Professional Mortgage Women (NAPMW)

Award:  $1,000

Criteria: 

·       Recipient must attend Wenatchee Valley College or Central Washington University during the 2008-2009 academic year.

·       Recipient must be a U.S. citizen and have been a resident of either Chelan or Douglas County  for the past three years.

·       Recipient may not be a member of NAPMW and may not be related to a member of NAPMW.
·       While preference will be given to applicants who express a desire to enter into a profession in the real estate/mortgage industry and/or its related fields (e.g. real estate, banking, lending, insurance, title insurance, escrow, appraisal, home/pest inspections, etc.), general business students are encouraged to apply.

Applications available in the Career Center

 

 March 21 2008

WSTLA President’s Scholarship Fund

Award:  $2,000

Criteria:

·       Demonstrate academic achievement and planned advancement toward a degree in an institution of higher learning.
·       A documented need for financial assistance.
·       A history of achievement despite having been a victim of industry or overcoming a disability, handicap or similar challenge.

·       A record of commitment to helping people in need or protecting the rights of injured persons.
·       A plan or commitment to apply the education to be funded toward helping people.
·       Residency in Washington State
·       High school students only.

Application guidelines available in the Career Center or online at:

Website:  www.wstla.org

 

 March 21 2008
Weinstein Latino Scholarship (Wenatchee Valley College)

Award: $500.00 each year for 2 years

Criteria:

· 1st generation Latino attending Wenatchee Valley College
· Will be attending Wenatchee Valley College (on campus or Online)
· Minimum GPA of 2.3

May be either full-time or part-time student.

Applications available in the Career Center

Mail applications to: Wenatchee Valley College

Multicultural Affairs

Att: Fabiola Contreras

1300 5th St.

Wenatchee, WA. 98801

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BigSun Scholarship (for young athletes)

Award: $500.00

Criteria: See Website.

All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.

Website: http://www.bigsunathletics.com

 June 20 2008

PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES OF WASHINGTON/SEIU LOCAL 1948 (PSE) 2007 Dependent Scholarship

This scholarship provides financial assistance after high school to dependents of PSE members, including grandchildren, interested in continuing their education. Scholarships are awarded based on many factors including financial need, academic achievement, leadership and service.

Awards: Fifteen scholarships in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded.

Criteria:

· An IRS-dependent of a PSE member in good standing.
· A high school senior or equivalent (i.e., private school, privately tutored, G.E.D., or accredited correspondence school), who plans to enroll, by the fall term following the granting of the scholarship, as a full-time student in an accredited institution. Accredited institutions include universities, community colleges, trade and vocational schools or

· Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate institution such as a university, community college, trade or vocational school.

Website: www.pseclassified.org

The completed application form and supporting information must be returned to the PSE office in Auburn postmarked on or before March 14, 2008.

SEMI Pacific Northwest Steering Committee

Award: Three $2,000 scholarships

Criteria:

· Applicants are in their senior year of high school (Idaho, Oregon, Washington, or Utah) or have accumulated sufficient credits to qualify for senior level status, and must be pursuing a degree in a high technology related curriculum upon entrance to college.

· Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better at their graduating high school or approved institution.
· Applicants must be pursuing a major such as, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or an Education degree with a focus on teaching math or science.

· Applicants must be U.S. citizens or authorized permanent residents of the U.S.
· Preference will be given to applicants who have
o A work history
o Can demonstrate financial need (based on FASFA report)
o Volunteer and shown leadership experience in civic or professional associations
o Participated in SEMI High Tech U and/or FIRST

 

March 15, 2008

The Washington State School Retirees’ Association Robert J. Handy/PEMCO Memorial Scholarship

Awards: Sixteen $600.00 scholarships, renewable for 5 years

Criteria: See Career Center for specific criteria

Apply on line at www.wssra.org or see Career Center

 

March 7, 2008

Washington State School Retirees’ Association (WSSRA)

Awards: Eight $1,500 each for one year only

Criteria: see Career Center for specific criteria

Apply on line at www.wssra.org or see Career Center

 

March 7, 2008

AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship

· U.S. citizen or permanent residence
· Plan to enter an accredited 4-year college/university within 12 months of the scholarship deadline
· Be currently enrolled in a public, independent, parochial, military or other high school in the U.S.
· Submit all required materials by the application deadline

 

Award: $5,000

 

Web site: www.alzfdn.org

February 15, 2008

Inland Empire Roofers & Employers Joint Aoorentice ship and Training

The Inland Empire Roofers & Employers J.A.T.C accepts applications at all times of the year. This is a 4,200 hour apprenticeship program that results in a career that provides a respectable and stable income for successful apprentice graduates.

Amaranth Scholarship

Awards: $1,000

Criteria

·       Permanent resident of Washington state and
·       A member of Job's Daughters, Rainbow, DeMolay or a Son, daughter, grandchild, great-grandchild of a member or of a Master Mason in good standing in the state of Washington, or

·       A member of the Order or Amaranth in good standing in Washington

See Career Center for application

Jan 15, 2008

Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE)

Awards: tuition expenses for six (6) quarters or four (4) semesters at public four-year institutions, or licensed private vocational schools.

1. Recipients can use their award for any valid educational expenses, such as tuition, books, supplies, room, board, transportation, or miscellaneous personal expenses. Student must maintain a term grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 to continue using the award.

Criteria: Must be Washington State resident, currently enrolled students, and by June 30, 2008, will:

2. Graduate from high school (or alternative high school) having completed a minimum of 360 hours in a single career and technical education program approve by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, or

3. Complete at least one year (minimum of 360 hours) in a career and technical education program at a public community or technical college approved by the State Board for community and Technical Colleges.

Website: www.wtb.wb.wa.gov

See Career Center or visit website for application.

 Feb 15, 2008

Lake Chelan Lions Club Harvey Cooper Memorial Scholarship

Awards: Two $1,000 scholarships

Criteria: see Career Center for specific criteria and application

 May 1, 2008

WASA/PEMCO 21st Century Educator Scholarship

Awards: Three $4,000 scholarships-$1,000 per year for four years.

Criteria

· Must be enrolled in a Washington public or accredited private school
· Has at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA on a standard 4.0 grading scale
· Intends to major in and pursue a career in K-12 education
· Required to write two essays: One describing your accomplishments in the criteria categories listed below and one describing your educational goals.

1. Leadership
2. Community Service
3. Honors and Awards
4. Student Activities
5. Educational Goals

Applications available in the Career Center or online.

For more information and to download application, visit:

Website: www.wasa-oly/services/scho108.pdf

 March 7, 2008

IT’S ALWAYS SOMETHING writing contest

Awards: many, including grand prize of a $2,000 college scholarship

 

Criteria: Open to Washington HS students grades 9-12

Essay of 500 to 2,000 words about personal diagnosis of cancer or about an experience with a diagnosis of a loved one, schoolmate or friend.

Website: marlenediskin@gildasclubseattle.org

For application, see Career Center

 February 1, 2008

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship

For awards and criteria: see website

Website: www.axa-schievement.com


 February 15, 2008

AXA Foundation (in association with U.S. News & World Report)

Awards: $10,000 national scholarships to 52 students (one in each state, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico)
$15,000 additional scholarships to 10 national recipients. The national scholarship winners will also be offered internships at AXA offices and a laptop computer for college-bringing their grand total educational support value to more than $25,000!

 

Website: www.axa-achievement.com

 

Criteria: see website


 December 15, 2007

Abbott and Fenner

Awards: $1,000
Criteria: To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on one of the two topics below. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
• Discuss, in less than 1000 words, what you consider to be the single most important societal problem? Why?
• How has your education contributed to who you are today or how will it affect who you will become? In less than 1000 words, discuss this question

The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.

Website: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

 June 20, 2008

WSU’s Department of Physics and Astronomy Freshman Scholarship

 

Awards: Scholarship stipend covers the cost of in-state tuition at WSU for one semester.

 

Criteria: Winners will be selected on the basis of the HS grade point average, SAT (or ACT) scores, letters of recommendation from high school teachers, and a statement of interests and goals.

 

Website: www.physics.wsu.edu

 

*Applications available in the Career Center


 April 4, 2008

University of Idaho Visitation Scholarship

 

Awards: $250.00

 

Criteria: 1. Meet with student Recruitment Coordinator or Associate of Dean of Academic Programs

2. Meet with a faculty advisor in a CALS (College of Agricultural & Life Sciences) major
3. Take three of the five tours/session:
· Campus Tour
· Student Recreation Center Tour
· Residence Hall Tour
· Fraternity or Sorority Tour

 


visit by March 21, 2008. Students may come with their family or a small group of friends. Scholarship will NOT be awarded to students coming for activities such as AG DAYS, Vandal Preview, or Vandal Friday

American Indian Endowed Scholarship (AIES)

Awards: Many, minimum award of $1,000 and maximum award of $3,000


Website: http://www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/waaidprgm/aies.asp 

 
Criteria:  1. A statement describing the applicant's close social and cultural ties to an American Indian tribe and/or community in Washington state;

             2. A statement of intent to return service to the state's American Indian community;
             3. Three letters of recommendation.  Two of the letters should verify the student's social and cultural ties to an American Indian tribe or community within the state, and one letter should address the    applicant's character and commitment to return service to the state's American Indian community. 

             4. High school, GED, and/or college transcripts, as applicable; and
             5. The signed release of information form, as printed on the application.

*Applications Available Online



February 1 , 2008

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship Program

Awards: Many, minimum award of $1,000 and maximum award of $3,000


Website: www.nationalmssociety.org


Criteria: Anyone with MS or who is the child of a parent with MS entering college for the first time, must be from Washington state, must also be a US citizen or legal resident who plans to enroll in an undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2-4 yr. college, university or vocational-technical school in the US, and must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester.


January 15, 2008

U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program



Website: www.usbank.com/studentbanking


Awards: Thirty (30) $1,000 scholarships awarded in a ramdom drawing


Criteria: Must be a high school senior planning to attend full time an accredited 2 or 4 year college in the fall.

  • No essays
  • No mimimum GPA required
  • Program runs October through February
  • Apply online at usbank.com/studentbanking


Bev and Wes Stock scholarship

Awards: $1,000

 

Website: www.eldenew@ncesd.org

Criteria:

  • Graduating Washington high school senior planning to pursue an athletic-related career.
  • Attend a college or university in the coming academic year.
  • Merit based scholarship (curriculum, GPA, community service)
  • Applicant must provide a typewritten essay, transcript with grades through at least the first semester or second trimester of the senior year, three (3) letters of recommendation.
June 1 , 2008

Wal-Mart ASSOCIATE Scholarship

Awards: $2,000 (one-time, non-renewable)

 

Website: www.walmartfoundation.org

Criteria:

  • Available to high school/home school senors graduation between August 1st, 2007 and July 31st, 2008 or students who have obtained their GED and would have graduated high school between August 1, 2007 and July 31, 2008
  • Must either be actively employed with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. for at least six consecutive months as of April 25, 2008 -OR- May be a dependent of a Wal-Mart Associate who does not qualify for the WALTON Family Foundation Scholarship due to the Associate-parent's part-time status or actively employed less than twelve consecutive months as of April 25, 2008.
  • Must have scored at least an 18 Composite ACT or 800 SAT (Critical Reading or Verbal+Math) scores.
  • Must be enrolled full time (at least 12 college credit hours) in the fall 2008 semester and the spring 2009 semester.
 Online November 1, 2007 until January 14, 2008
Winners will be announced in April 2008

Higher REACH Scholarship

Awards: Up to $2,000 per year (may re-apply and be awarded up to 4 years)

Website: www.walmartfoundation.org

Criteria:

  • Must have graduated high school/home school by August 1, 2007, or have obtained their GED and would have graduated high school before August 1, 2007.

    · Must be employed part-time or full-time with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. for at least six consecutive months as of April 25, 2008.

    · Must have “on target” or “above target” on the last performance evaluation.
    · May attend individual classes or seek an undergraduate or graduate degree to be eligible.
    · Must enroll in at least three college credit hours in the fall 2008 semester and three college credit hours in the spring 2009 semester.

    · Payments are based on the following criteria of enrolled hours:
    3-6 credit hours per semester $500
    7-11 credit hours per semester $750
    12+ credit hours per semester $1,000

Online November 1, 2007 until January 14, 2008
Winners will be announced in April 2008

WALTON Family Foundation Scholarship

Awards: $10,000 (one-time, payable over 8 semesters)

Website: www.walmartfoundation.org

Criteria:

  • · Available to high school/home school seniors graduating between August 1, 2007 and July 31, 2008 or students who have obtained their GED and would have graduated high school between August 1, 2007 and July 31, 2008.

    · The applicant’s parent/legal guardian must be an active full-time Associate with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. for at least twelve consecutive months as of April 25, 2008.

    · Applicant must have scored at least 22 Composite ACT or 1030 SAT (Critical Reading or Verbal + Math) scores.
    · Applicant must be enrolled in a full time (At least 12 college credit hours) undergraduate degree program beginning in the fall 2008 semester and all subsequent semesters during the tenure of this program.

    · Applicants planning to attend two-year institutions must agree in writing to transfer to a four-year institution by the beginning of the third academic year.

    · Recipients are required to maintain a 3.0 term grade point average [GPA] in at least 12 earned college credit hours per semester, send term grade transcripts immediately upon completion of each term, and notify the Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club Foundation of changes affecting the payment process to maintain eligibility.

Online November 1, 2007 until January 14, 2008
Winners will be announced in April 2008

Sam Walton COMMUNITY Scholarship

Awards: $1,000 (one-time, non-renewable)

Website: www.walmartfoundation.org

Criteria:

  • · Available to high school/home school seniors graduating between August 1, 2007 and July 31, 2008 or students who have obtained their GED and would have graduated high school between August 1, 2007 and July 31, 2008.

    · Applicant can not be a Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Associate or the dependent of a Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Associate as of April 25, 2008.

    · Applicant must have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4-point un-weighted scale, and have taken either the ACT or SAT tests.

    · Applicant must be enrolled full time (At least 12 college credit hours) in the fall 2008 and spring 2009 semesters.

    · Applicant may apply once for the COMMUNITY Scholarship using the store number from their nearest Sam’s Club or Wal-Mart store, but not both. Multiple applications will result in disqualification.

 Online November 1, 2007 until January 14, 2008
Winners will be announced in April 2008

For The Love of The Game

Awards: 1st- $1,000 , 2nd- $500, 3rd- $500

Website: www.YOURsports.com/scholarship

Criteria: See Career Center for contest rules or visit the website above

May 1 , 2008

Washington Wine Inudustry Foundation

Awards: Six (6) scholarships - $2,000, $1,000 and four (4) $500

 

Website: www.washingtonwinefoundation.org

Criteria: High school graduate enrolled or is planning to enroll in a college, university or WSU two-year Certification Program in viticulture en enology, OR a student already enrolled in areas of study pertaining to the wine industry. Selection basis will include academic merit, leadership abilities and interest in the study of viticulture or enology but preference is on financial need.

*Application available in the Career Center

 

 December 31, 2007

Teachers Make a Difference

Awards: $1,000 scholarship

 

Website: www.eldenew@ncesd.org

Criteria:

  • Graduating senior who is interested in becoming a teacher.
  • Write a 500 word essay describing: "A teacher who makes a difference in my life" and "Why I want to become a teacher."
 April 15, 2008

Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship

Awards: $2,500 each

 

Website: www.usafunds.org/scholarship

Criteria:

Applicant must be accepted, or have an application pending, at an institution of higher learning, public or private, Must be a senior-level student at a public or private high school, Must have a composite score of 20 on the ACT or composite score of 840 on the SAT, Must be a U.S. citizen or have a green card.

 

 March 10, 2008

Access to Education

Awards: $1,500 renewable until completion of the student's final degree or until student reaches $6,000, whichever comes first.

 

Website: www.usafunds.org/scholarship

Criteria: Up to 50% of the scholarships will be targeted to students who, in addition to demonstrating financial need, are members of an ethnic-minority group or are physically disabled. Student must remain continuously enrolled and maintain a 2.5 GPA. See website for more specific information.

 

 

 January 15, 2008

McKelvey Foundation

Awards: up to $10,000 per year. These awards are for graduating seniors who own and operate a business for at least 1 year (non-profits are OK)

 

Website: www.mckelveyfoundation.org

Criteria: specific-see website

 

 

 January 15, 2008

ESA Foundation

Awards: Many, see website.

 

Website: www.esaintl.com/esaf

Criteria: Varies with scholarship, see website

 

note: ESA requires a $5.00 processing fee for each application.

 

 

 February 1st, 2008

DAR Good Citizen Program and Scholarship

Awards: State winner receives at least $250. National winners: 1st place: $3,000 scholarship. 2nd place: $1,000 scholarship. 3rd place: $750 scholarship.

 

See Career Center for more information.

 December 10, 2007

American Legion's Need a Lift?

152-page book contains extensive info on scholarships for veteran's dependents.

Awards: Many, see website.

 

Website: www.needalift.org

Criteria: Varies with scholarship, see website

 

 

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Numerica Credit Union's Muriel Wenzek Scholarship 

Awards: One $1,000 and two $500 scholarships available
Website:
Criteria:

·    entering 1st year of college
·    min. GPA of 2.0
·    must be pursuing a degree or be enrolled in a vocation program as a full-time student
·     must be a member of Numerica Credit Union or a dependent of a NCU Member

May 10, 2008

BURGER KING sholarship program

Awards: $1,000 each to be used for education expenses, tuition fees and book during the 1st year of college or post-secondary vocational/tech school.

Website: www.bk.com/scholars

Criteria:

-Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent.


-Work part-time an average of 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (unless individual circumstances prevent the student's involvement).


-Demonstrate participation in community service and/or co-curricular activities.


-Demonstrate financial need.
Plan to enroll in an accredited two/or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school by Fall of the application year.

*students DO NOT have to be employed at a BURGER KING® restaurant to be eligible for a scholarship. However, BURGER KING® employees may be eligible.

Applications are available online October 15, 2007-Feb. 15, 2008. Must be postmarked by Feb. 15, 2008

AnyCollege.com 2008 Random Scholarship Drawings

Awards: $1000 scholarship drawn twice a year

Website: www.anycollege.com
Criteria: see website for details
The ongoing deadlines are Sept. 30th Dec. 30th March 31st, June 30th of each year

Ongoing deadlines: September 30th, December 30th, March 31st, and June 30th of each year

Pride Foundation

Awards: 40 different types of scholarships with awards up to $10,000

Website: apply online at www.thegsba.org/scholarships or www.pridefoundtation.org/scholarships

Criteria: varies, see website

 

 January 25, 2008

Washington Apple Education Foundation Scholarships

Awards: Many
Website:www.waef.org
Criteria: Varies

March 1, 2008

Golden West Publications, LLC

Awards: $500 to the graduating senior who writes the best drug and/or alcohol abuse prevention essay.
Website: www.alertmagazine.org
Criteria:Must be senior or will be a senior in the fall. GPA average of 2.5 Must plan to attend college after graduation

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Washington State University (Nursing Scholarships Book)

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