March/April Senior College and Scholarship List

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1 March/April Senior College and Scholarship List Seniors: build a profile at the following websites and scholarships will be sent to the address you provide. If they send you a homepage for a scholarship you do not wish to apply for, don t click on the link. and The Christian Connector: Provides free college information service as well as a $2,500 scholarship drawing. ACT Fee Waiver: Students can qualify for a fee waiver for the ACT if you qualify for free or reduced lunch. The student is eligible for two waivers. The free and reduced status also qualifies for additional fee waivers for college planning. Make sure you fill out your free and reduced forms whether or not you eat in the cafeteria. Albuquerque Foundation Scholarships: $150,000 in scholarships for high school graduating seniors. For more information and to apply go to AlbuquerqueFoundation.org/student-aid.aspx. Deadlines: Between March 18-June 23, MCO Scholarship: $500 to a student who will be attending a college or university on a full time basis. Students who are interested can go to Artic Physical Therapy Scholarship: $500 to a student who will be attending a college or university on a full or part-time basis. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or greater during their last academic year. To apply go to Deadline: Aug. 31, 2015 Your Favorite Car Scholarship: $500 to a student who will be attending an accredited post-secondary institution by the fall of 2015 at the latest. Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a program that is at least two years in length. To apply go to Deadline: April 30, 2015 LM Scholarship Program: $500 to a student who is expected to enroll in a degree program by September. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and submit an answer to the essay question. To apply go to: Deadline: May 31, 2015 Odenza Vacations College Scholarship: $500 to a student who is 17 years or older on Sept. 1 st, Must submit an answer to the essay question that can be found on the application page. Must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater. To apply go to Deadline: June 1, 2015 Got a Spine Scholarship: $500 to a student who is attending college no later than October of Must have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during the last academic year. To apply go to Deadline: June 2, 2015 Global Lift Equipment Scholarship: $500 to a student who is attending a post-secondary institution no later than the Fall of Must submit a short story. Detailed instructions can be found on the application page. Must have a 2.5 GPA or greater. To apply go to Deadline: June 15, 2015 Lift Parts Express Scholarship; $500 to a student who is a current senior in high school, and will be enrolled by the Fall of 2015 in college. To apply go to Deadline: June 30, 2015 Cielo Wind Power 2014 Earth Steward Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship to a senior who will write an essay to show how they assist in contributing to a sustainable and clean future. For more information or to obtain an application, seniors can go to the guidance office. Deadline: April 3, 2015 William M. Olson/Warren E. Taylor Science and Engineering Scholarships: $2500 scholarship for students planning to major in a physical science or engineering field in college. For more information and to obtain an application, see Mrs. Winn in the guidance office. Deadline: May 1, 2015

2 Student Insights Scholarship Program: No minimum ACT/SAT score or GPA, No essay required, No lengthy application forms, No application fees; simply log on to and complete a minute application survey about colleges in your area. The scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications. Deadline: April 22, 2015 AES Engineers: The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students. AES Engineers is offering a $500 scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted. For more details and to obtain the essay questions go to Deadline: October 7, 2015 B.Davis Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship available at Deadline: May 25, 2015 Gardner Zemke Company: Is accepting applications from persons desiring to become Electrical Apprentices. Applications must be completed in person at the office of Gardner Zemke Company, Albuquerque, NM. For more information call Odenza Marketing Group Spring Scholarship: $500 Submit answers to the essay questions that can be found on the application page. Applications can be found by going to: Deadline: March 30, 2015 Peter Pasula Study Habits Scholarship: $500 Students must answer the essay question on the website online application form. Applications can be found by going to: pasula_study_habits_scholarship_8935.php Find a Law Scholarship: $ Students need to complete the online form and short answer question. Applications can be found by going to: Discover Colleges provides a free private college information service as well as a $2,500 dollar college scholarship drawing. Log on to to automatically be entered in the drawing. Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants will be awarding up to $1,000 in scholarship dollars. Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of their web site: Deadline to apply is June 15, 2015 The American Legion Need a Lift College Financial Aid Handbook is now available online at Students will find scholarship information as well as contest information on this website. The Big Sun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community. Please visit our website at to learn how to apply. Deadline is June 19, 2015 RHMC U.S. Scholarships are offered to high school seniors who are a legal resident and plan to attend a two year or four year college or university. Applications may be found at THERE ARE MULTIPLE SCHOLARSHIPS ON THIS WEBSITE WITH DEADLINES BEGINNING IN NOVEMBER American Indian Summer Bridge: June 20-July 25, Apply online at aisb.unm.edu. Check out the Following Websites for Scholarships offered by different companies:

3 Big Fish Games Scholarship - $5,000 essay contest - deadline 3/31/ Sunoco Rewards Scholarships (TWO $1,000 scholarships); Deadline- 5/31/ Oz Moving & Storage Scholarship: Deadline 6/1/ Sports Unlimited 2014 Scholarship; Deadline- 4/20/ Rover $1000 College Scholarship; Deadline 5/31/ AWeber Marketing Scholarship; Deadline- 5/31/ AutoAccessoriesGarage.com College & Automotive Trade School Scholarship; Deadline 6/1/ Griswold Home Care Scholarship; Deadline 5/1/ Evolve IP Tech in Schools Scholarship; Deadline 4/30/ CSC Global Online Brand Protection Scholarship; Deadline 5/31/ Revzilla Design Scholarship; Deadline- 6/1/ Lamps.com 2014 Scholarship; Deadline- 6/1/ PicMonkey $1000 Scholarship; Deadline- 5/31/ RE/MAX of New Jersey Scholarship ($2,000 & $1,000 scholarships); Deadline- 4/30/ NAVEX Global Policy and Procedure Management Software Scholarship; Deadline- 5/31/ The Company Corporation s Quarterly Business Plan Contest; Deadline- Ongoing/Quarterly Crown & Caliber Entrepreneur s Scholarship; Deadline- 5/31/ ****IMPORTANT SENIOR DATES & DEADLINES**** March 30-May1st: I will be collecting pictures for the senior slide show. Each senior may submit one picture. If you want to include several pics then you must put them in a collage then get that to me. Your collage can include group pics or individuals. You may submit them to me by melissa.winn@clovis-schools.org, by jump drive (labeled with your name), or I can scan a pic if you place it in a zip lock bag with your name on it. I am not always available to upload pics immediately so please label anything you bring me. April 18: ACT 7:45 am CHS Lobby. Bring your admission ticket and your ID. April 18: Prom at Civic Center form 8pm-12am May 6: Cap &n Gown Delivery May 8: Registration deadline for the June 13 th ACT test. You can register at May 11: Senior awards night in the CHS Lecture 7:00. May 14 & 15: Senior Finals May 18: Senior (Finals) Make-up day & senior check out. May 21: Graduation rehearsal at the Curry County Events Center May 22: Graduation at the Curry County Events Center at 6:00 pm Local Scholarships Dr. Martin Luther King Scholarship: $1,000 will be awarded to 2 high school seniors who are planning on attending college as a full-time or part-time freshman in the academic year. To learn about the criteria for this scholarship and to obtain an application go by the guidance office and see Mrs. Winn.

4 CMS Foundation Scholarship $5000 over 4 semesters. Graduating senior with a minimum of a 3.5 gpa and a minimum ACT score of 20. Applications available at or see Mrs. Winn Deadline: April 1, 2015 Military Affiliated Scholarships: Are you a high school senior affiliated with Cannon Military? Apply for a scholarship brought to you by the Cannon Air Force Base Spouses Club. Applications are available via the CSC Thrift Shop, any board member, Mrs. Winn, or this website: Deadline: March 31, 2015 Norvil Howell Music Scholarship Fund: $ scholarship to two students who are outstanding students, citizens, and members of the community. Two scholarships will be awarded to: 1) A CHS Band member and 2) A CHS Choir member. For more information and to obtain an application, please go by the guidance office to see Mrs. Winn. Clovis Board of Education Scholarship: $ to one female senior and one male senior. The recipient will be strong in academic achievement with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. For more information and to obtain an application, go by the guidance office to see Mrs. Winn. Lorraine Bates Memorial Band Scholarship Fund: $ to a senior who is in good standing for academic achievement and must have displayed good citizenship. The recipient will be a graduating senior of the CHS Band Program. For more information or to obtain an application, go by the guidance office and see Mrs. Winn. Jane Hammond School Food Service Scholarship Fund: $ to a senior who is in good standing for academic achievement and displays good citizenship. This scholarship will awarded only to children of active members of the Clovis School Food Service Association. For more information and to obtain an application, go by the guidance office and see Mrs. Winn. Dwight Watkins Scholarship Fund: $ to a senior who is a strong academic student and displays good citizenship. For more information and to obtain an application, go by the guidance office and see Mrs. Winn. Clovis Merchants Band Scholarship: $300 to a senior who is in good standing for academic achievement. The recipient must be a member of the CHS Band Program. For more information and to obtain an application, go by the guidance office and see Mrs. Winn. Clovis AAU Girls Basketball Scholarship: $200 to a graduating senior girl who was a player on the CHS Varsity Basketball Team. The recipient will display academic achievement and good citizenship. For more information and to obtain an application, go by the guidance office and see Mrs.Winn. Taya Brook Leeder Scholarship: $250 to a graduating senior who is a strong academic student with at least a 3.0 gpa. Other criteria include community service, academic achievement, and participation in school activities. See Mrs. Winn for an application. Deadline: April 15, 2015 Louis E. Countess Scholarship: $250 to graduating senior who is a member of the Clovis FFA Chapter. See Mrs. Winn for an application. E.C. Army & Vera Armstrong Educational Scholarship: $500 to a graduating senior interested in pursuing a career as a teacher. See Mrs. Winn in guidance for an application. AMVET Post 14 Ladies Auxiliary JoAnn Calbert Scholarship: Graduating Female Student with a minimum of a 2.5 gpa from Curry or Roosevelt County. Essay required. See Mrs. Winn for an application. Deadline: April 25, 2015 Sacred Heart Altar Society Scholarship: $600 to one graduating senior who is a registered member of Sacred Heart Church. See Mrs Winn for an application. Deadline: April 27, 2015

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