2007-2008 Scholarship List

Rotary International Youth Exchange

Students interested in becoming Rotary Youth Exchange students should begin by contacting a local Rotary club to learn more about exchange opportunities and requirements in their area.

http://www.rotary.org/programs/youth_ex/students/apply.html

2008 Miss Tennessee Teen USA Pageant

Deadline: ??? Pageant will be held on October 4-6

Award: $1,000 cash award and impressive scholarships to various universities, as well as appearances throughout the state.

Requirements: Entrants must be single, never married nor have given birth to a child, a United States citizen and at least a six-month resident of Tennessee.  They also must be at least 15 years of age and under 19 years of age to qualify.

Best Buy Scholarship

Deadline:  February 15, 2008

Award:  1,500 $1,500 scholarships and 51 $10,000 scholarships

Requirements:  minimum 2.5 GPA, commitment and involvement in volunteer community service or work experience, apply online at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships

U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program

Deadline:  ???

Award:  Thirty $1,000 scholarships awarded in a random drawing

Requirements:  apply online at www.usbanking.com/studentbanking 

National Minority Leadership Awards

Deadline: 

Award: 254 scholarship cash grants of up to $10,000 awarded each year.  The purpose of this award is to pay tribute to the devotion and contributions of students who spend many hours and years contributing to their schools and communities

Requirements: Students must be nominated by a teacher, counselor, coach or community leader,   Students must be between grades 6^th-12th

Dependent Children Scholarship

Deadline: The priority deadline for applications for Fall awards is immediately preceding July 15^th.

Award: Includes tuition and other required fees, an allowance for books, supplies, and room and board as reflected in the cost of attendance determined by the institution for other students in the same financial aid category.

Requirement: A scholarship for certain dependent children who are Tennessee residents and are living with or receiving regular support from a law enforcement officer, fireman, or an emergency medical service technician in Tennessee at the time of the employee’s death or total and permanent disability.

U.S. Marine Corps’ NROTC Scholarship

Deadline:

Award: Tuition and other financial benefits at many of the country’s leading colleges and universities

Requirement: SAT combined math/English score of 1000, or ACT combined math/English score of 45, physically fit, morally sound. If interested, please visit the NROTC web site at http://nrotc.navy.mil

Scholarships.com

Deadline:

Award: Contains nearly $3 billion in total aid from over 3,000 sources

Requirement:  Go to http://www.scholarships.com

Dell Scholars Program

Deadline:

Award: Selected students will receive a $20,000 scholarship to complete a bachelor’s degree program

Requirement: Go to http://www.dellscholars.org/Criteria.aspx

Keppra Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program

Deadline:  ?

Award:  20 $5,000 scholarships to epilepsy patients, 10 $5,000 scholarships to family members or caregivers of epilepsy patients.

Requirements:  An epilepsy patient or family member/caregiver of an epilepsy patient.  Demonstrate academic achievement, possesses a strong record of participation in activities outside of school.  Enrolled in or awaiting acceptance from a US based institution of higher education for Fall 2006.

ECampus Tours/edamerica

Deadline: ?

Award: $1,000

Requirements: register online at www.eCampusTours.com

Vocational Rehabilitation Grants

Deadline:

Award: Not based on financial need but all applicants are required to apply for Pell Grants to maximize benefits.

Requirements: Tennessee residents demonstrating physical, mental, or emotional impairments

AnyCollege.Net Scholarships

Deadline:

Award: Given away randomly regardless of GPA or test scores. Go to www.anycollege.com  and click on the “win a scholarship” button.

Scholarship Quest

Deadline:

Award: $10,000 scholarship

Requirement: 20 scholarship competitions in Music, Art, Drama, Writing, Journalism, Computers, Dance, and Public Speaking. Visit ScholarshipTree. Com

Youth for Understanding USA

Deadline:

Award: Scholarship money for students to study overseas

Requirement: Visit www.yfu-usa.org or call 1-800- TEENAGE

Tennessee Technological University-Dr. Gilbert Fernandez Scholarship

Deadline:

Award: First scholarship will be valued at $1,000, the second is valued at $500

Requirement: Primarily based on high school GPA, school activities, and community activities, as well as the character of the individual.

Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship

Deadline:

Award: Includes full tuition for four years, full compensation for textbooks, fees, and uniforms. Students will also receive a $250 per month subsistence allowance.

Requirement: Scoring over 1000 on the SAT, or a combined score on the Math and English portion of the ACT totaling 45.

TENNESSEE STATE UAW CAP COUNCIL ONE-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline:

Award: $400 – $1,200

Requirements: Must be a senior and write essay on “What Organized Labor Means to Me”

Council For America’s First Freedom

Deadline:

Award: Offers 9^th through 12^th grade students an opportunity to compete for $3,000, $1,500 and $750 awards as they examine religious freedom, its history, current importance, and relevance in their lives.

Requirement: For complete guidelines go to http://competition.firstfreedomcenter.org

UT Department of Physics and Astronomy Scholarship

Deadline:

Award: Stipends that provide from $500 to $1000 per semester for a physics major’s first two years.

Requirement: Application is made directly in a one-page essay detailing the candidate’s background in physics and math and reasons for interest in physics.

The Christian Connector Inc.

Deadline:

Award: A $2,500 Christian college scholarship

Requirement: Log onto www.christianconnector.com

Rhodes College Fellowships

Deadline: Varies depending on fellowship/scholarship

Award: Varies

Requirement: Taylor Fellowship in Physics will be awarded to at least one first-year student who has a strong interest in and aptitude for physics. If you interest lies in the fine arts, there are two fellowships: Rhodes Fine Art Fellowship and four new CODA Fine Arts Fellowships. The Bonner Scholarship will be awarded to 15 first-year students with an expected family contribution below $7,500 (approximately $60,000 or less family income.) For more information about any of these scholarships or fellowships, visit the Rhodes website at www.rhodes.edu

American Chemical Society Scholars Program

Deadline: Now accepting applications

Requirement: Must be majoring in or planning to major in a chemical science and intending to pursue a career in that science.

Award: Scholarship is renewable and valued at $5,000 per academic year. For more information, or to apply online, go to http://chemistry.org/scholars

American Cancer Society Scholarship

Deadline:

Requirement: If you had cancer before age 18 and are now a cancer survivor and are  in high school you are eligible to apply.

Award: $1,000 scholarship

Apple Scholars

Deadline:

Requirement: A college scholarship program that rewards students who use technology to solve problems creatively and learn more intuitively.

Award: A MacBook, an iPod, and  $2000 to take to campus next fall. Official rules are available at www.apple.com/education/go/applescholarship/.

The Christian Connector Scholarship

Deadline: varies

Requirements:

Awards: $2,500 plus other various awards

Dream in Color Scholarship

Deadline: varies

Requirements: fill out a paper application or go to www.scholastic.com/dreamincolor

Awards: varies

First Freedom Student Competition

Deadline: varies

Requirements: write an essay on a topic given by The Council for America’s First Freedom, high school student

Awards: $3,000 - $1,500 - $750

Ayn Rand Essay Contest

Deadline: For 9^th and 10^th graders, March 20, 2008, and for 11^th and 12^th graders, April 25, 2008

Requirements: Essays on specific prompts from either Anthem or The Fountainhead

Awards: Over $57,000 in prize money, 472 prizes, top prize of $10,000

America’s Homecoming Queen Scholarship

Deadline: Finals held summer 2008

Requirements: Fill out an application and send it in with a photo.

Awards: The amount of the scholarship will be determined by how each state’s representative places in the National Selection.

McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship

Deadline: January 15, 2008

Requirements: Graduate high school in the Spring of 2008, attend a 4 year college or university, private or public, within the 50 states, and have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit by owning and operating their own business while in high school.

Awards: Up to $10,000 per academic year for 4 years to any US college or university

2008 Sam Walton Community Scholarship

Deadline: January 14, 2008

Requirements: Must be a graduating high school senior, and must not be a Wal-Mart or Sam’s Club associate, or the legal dependent of a Wal-Mart or Sam’s Club associate

Award: A non-renewable $1,000 award for the first year of undergraduate study at an approved accredited college or university

The Discover Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 31, 2008

Requirements: Awards diverse high school juniors on their exemplary achievements including leadership, community service, and obstacles

Award: $30,000 Applications will be available in December 2007 at www.discoverfinancial.com/community

The Bentley Tomorrow25 Leadership Competition

Deadline: Nominations due January 15, 2008, www.bentley.edu/Tomorrow25

Requirements: Seeking outstanding young high school junior leaders who demonstrate leadership and accomplishment in many ways, including academic excellence, initiative, citizenship, technological savvy, cultural awareness, social responsibility, a passion for the real world of people and organizations, and a commitment to making a positive change in the world around them.

Award: www.bentley.edu/Tomorrow25

The EAST TENNESSEE Engineering Associations Council Scholarship

Deadline: January 14, 2008

Requirements: Qualified seniors who plan to pursue an engineering degree

Award: One to four one-time scholarships of $600 to $1,500

             Contact Jeffery White at (423) 229-2411 or jeffwhite@eastman.com

TACD Memorial Scholarship

Deadline:  February 11, 2008

Requirements:  Graduating seniors who plan to major in agriculture and pursue a career in this     field.  The applicant must be accepted to a Tennessee college or university.  Fill out application and attach transcript and brief statement of career goals.  Letters of recommendation are also acceptable

Award:  $500 scholarships to 6 six graduating seniors

AXA Community Scholarship

Deadline:  February 15, 2008

Requirements:  Graduating seniors who set and reach ambitious goals, demonstrate drive and determination, respect for self, family and community, and the ability to succeed in college.

Award:  See website www.axa-achievement.com. 

Young Entrepreneur Foundation Scholarship

Deadline :February 11, 2008

Requirements:Demonstrating entrapreneural spirit or initiative

Award: $1,000 to $10,000 Visit www.NFIB.com/YEA

College Scholarship Information

All colleges award their own scholarship monies through various application processes.  Much information is available in the counseling office.

Recent information:

Johnson & Wales University National High School Chef of the Year- Grand prize full tuition scholarship, runners-up $7,500 and $5,000 renewable, all others $3,500 renewable. Entry deadline March 3, 2008. Go to http://culinary.jwu.edu/admissions/recipe.php for more information.

University of Tennessee School of Art- Up to $5,000 for pre-majors in the School of Art. Application form and additional information at http://art.utk.edu/scholarship. Deadline: 5 p.m. on March 24, 2008.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga- “Student Leaders become Alumni Leaders” UT Alumni Scholarship - $1,500. First-time freshman, 3.25 minimum high school GPA and 23 ACT score, documented leadership activities. Deadline February 1.

University of Tennessee at Knoxville- UT Alumni Excellence Scholarship – $6,000 ($1,500 for four years). 3.25-3.74 high school core GPA and 29 or greater ACT score, demonstrated financial need, 3.0 GPA to continue to receive scholarship. Deadline February 1.

University of Tennessee at Martin- University of Tennessee Alumni Association Transfer Scholarship – $1,000-$2,000. Transfer to UT Martin. 3.50 cumulative GPA, proven collegiate/community service activity, leadership. Deadline May 1.

University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Martin, Knoxville, Health Science Center Campus- Alumni Andrew D. Holt Scholarship – $20,000 ($5,000 per year for four years). Health Science Center stipend based on a sliding scale from $3,000 to $10,000 per year depending on tuition and fees of the college). Deadline February 1.

The University of Virginia at Wise-General Scholarship applications for the 2008-09 academic year are now available in the counseling office.

Austin Peay State University- Numerous academic and leadership scholarships. Contact the office of admissions at admissions@apsu.edu or 1-931-221-7661

Johnson & Wales- Chancellor’s Scholarship. Call 1-800-DIAL-Jwu

Tennessee Tech University- Deadline to apply for scholarships for fall 2008-09 is Decenber15, 2007. Website is www.tntech.edu/scholarships

Erskine College- The E.B. Kennedy Scholarship –Apply online: WWW.ERSKINE.EDU/EBK/APPLICATION

The Jack Cooke Foundation Scholarship Program-for full details and eligibility criteria, refer to the Foundation’s website: www.jackkentcookefoundation.org

Scholarships.com-A member of the National Scholarship Provider’s Association. Contact us at educators@ scholarship.com

FastWeb- Free Search-$3 billion in scholarships- 4,000 colleges-www.fastweb.com

UT Nuclear & Radiologic Engineering

UNC Chapel Hill & Duke Joint Scholarship-Robertson Scholars Program

Converse College-Leadership Scholarships

Milligan College-automatic scholarships based on assessment scores

The Randall D. Ledford Scholarship in Physics at Wake Forest

Johns Hopkins University-The Hodson Trust Scholarship

Tennessee Technological University-Stonecipher Mathematics Scholarship.

Erskine College  the Erskine Fellows scholarship program

Furman University the Furman Scholars scholarship program

Randolph-Macon College Presidential Scholars Program

Harvey Mudd College Nova Scholar Award

Ohio Wesleyan University-Leland F. and Helen Schubert Honors Program . 25 Presidential Scholarships ($24,000), 50 Trustee Scholarships ($18,000), 60 Faculty Scholarships ($12,000)

University of Tennessee-Nuclear & Radiological Engineering Scholarship

University of Tennessee- University of Tennessee National Alumni Association- Alumni Achievement Scholarship- a two-year award for $3,000 ($1,500 per year). 3.0 GPA and a 24 on the ACT.

University of Tennessee- Alumni National Merit Scholarship- 4 year award. Stipend varies from $1,000-$2,000 per year. Must be named as a National Merit Finalist.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga – Grote Chemistry Scholarship. 

University of Tennessee at Martin- Alumni Valedictorian Recognition Award- $1,000. Available for valedictorians from Tennessee high schools, minimum 23 ACT composite.

Washington University in St. Louis-Various scholarships available

Emory University -Oxford College Scholars Program

Queens University of Charlotte-Presidential Scholarships

Randolph-Macon College- Presidential Scholars Program Scholarships

Oglethorp University- James Edward Oglethorp Scholarship Experience

U. S. Bank - Internet Scholarship Program

Rhodes College- Rhodes Service Scholarship

UT Martin-Honors Program

DeVry University Scholarships-$10 Million Scholarship Program

United States Marine Corps Scholarship-SAT of 1000 or ACT combined math/English score of 45. Physically fit and morally sound. Call 1-866-581-9144.

University of Memphis- The Fine Art of Leadership scholarships. Four-year renewable scholarship.

Johnson & Wales- National Outstanding Student of the Year-scholarship competition for high school seniors.

East Tennessee State University- Teacher Education Honors Program and Scholarship

Hendrix College-Hays Memorial Academic Scholarship and the Odyssey Honors and Distinction Award Program.

DeVry University- numerous scholarship awards totaling up to $10 million

Johnson & Wales University’s Chancellor’s Scholarship-gives high academic achievers an opportunity to earn renewable scholarships, valued from $10,000 to full tuition.

Wofford College-Bonner Scholars Program for students with extensive financial need.

Austin Peay –Academic and leadership scholarships.

The University of Memphis-Emerging Leaders Program-a four-year renewable scholarship-application materials may be obtained online at: http://www.enrollment.memphis.edu/scholarships/schol_pdf/schol_emerg.pdf.

Oglethorpe University: The James Edward Oglethorpe Scholarship. Apply by Dec. 5, 2007. www.admission.oglethorpe.edu

New Resources Available

Need A Lift? 2006 College Financial Aid Handbook provided by The American Legion (book)

Peterson's Scholarships, Grants, and Prizes 2008 (book)

Peterson's 4 year Colleges 2008 (book)

The College Board's College Handbook 2008 (book)

Complete Book of Majors 2008

One on One with the SAT-Test Prep from the Test Makers (software)

College Funding Guide (video)

Success Without College (book)

Note:  older versions of some of these titles are available for check out.

College Catalogs & Applications

New college catalogs, applications, and information are received each day.  Come by the counseling office to browse the catalog shelf or the college files.  Materials may be checked out for use.

College/Scholarship Websites

www.fastweb.com                                    www.wiredscholar.com

www.ecampustours.com                            www.supercollege.com

www.finaid.org                                        www.essayedge.com

www.ncaa.org

www.collegexpress.com

www.edsouth.org

www.fafsa.ed.gov

www.state.tn.us/tsac

www.cocacolascholars.org

http://counselor.xap.com/

www.nationalservice.org/scholarships

www.edamerica.net

www.scholarships.com

www.scholarships.com/collegesearch

www.scholarships.com/resources

www.scholarships.com/educators