Cholla High Magnet School College & Career Center Scholarship Bulletin December/January

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1 Cholla High Magnet School College & Career Center Bulletin December/January Eligibitity Requirements Amount Deadline Fitness Lifestyle Open to current high school students. Fill out survey and answer the final survey question in 500 words or less. Punctuation, grammar, clarity and organization will be considered. See website for details: $500 12/30/2014 Dr. Juan Andrade for Young Hispanic Leaders The Greenlight to College Imagine America College s for high school students Must be accepted and enroll as a full-time student in a 4 or 2 year institution in the US or US territories. Demonstrate verifiable need for financial aid. At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. Winners must be available to attend the 33rd annual USHLI Conference in Chicago, IL, Feb , 2015 Students in the graduating classes of 2015 and 2016 who represent College Greenlight's mission in one or more of the following ways: demonstrated financial need, underrepresented minority status, or by being the first in their family to attend college. Included are academic merit, leadership history and extracurricular activities. Graduating high school senior or recent graduate who plans to pursue post-secondary education at a participating US career College, i.e. PMI, Brookline, etc. To apply, see website for application and follow the directions exactly! pm17gsaya You can contact USHLI at (312) Fill out profile in College Greenlight and then access the scholarship application in the student dashboard. See website: write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic: Pick a controversial problem on high school campus and suggest a solution. See website for all information and how to submit. htm $500 for a 2 -year college or $1,000 for a 4-year college/university 12/31/2014 $1,000 12/31/2014 $1,000 12/31/2014 Anne Ford Graduating senior, documented learning disability, GPA 3.0 or better, planning on attending college or university see website for details and for application up to $10,000 ($2,500 per school year) 12/31/2014 Girls Impact the World Film Festival s Asian Pacific Isandler American Fund High school students and undergraduates under 25 years old, full time student, submit a three to five minute film that raises the awareness about current issues that affect women and/or girls and proposes solutions Be of Asian and/or Pacific Isander ethnicity as defined by the US Census, enroll full-time, as a degree seeking student in a US college or university, have a min. 2.7 GPA, must fill out FAFSA See website for details and criteria Impact-the-World-Film-Festival-s/-s-d Must fill out and submit application online. Find information and application at: up to $5,000 12/31/2014 varies 1/9/2015

2 Dr. Ben Carson Scholars Fund Arizona Elks Special Needs Student Grant Award Arizona Elks Vocational Grant Award Students in grades 9-11 with a GPA of 3.75 or better and a record of significant community service. Student must be nominated by school principal. Please see Ms. Cabral in the Career Center if you believe this is you! See website to learn more Student in the state of Arizona planning on pursuing education beyond High School. All applicants must be citizens of the US. To qualify, you must have either or both : a signed letter from a qualified medical doctor validating disability or from a professional educator stating student's educational handicap. Any graduating High School Senior planning to pursue an eligible Vocational/Technical course, above high school. Be a U S Citizen and a resident of Arizona. See Ms. Cabral $1,000 1/9/2015 Complete online application: ip/aeaspecialneedsapplication.pdf Complete applicaton which you can download at EAVocationalGrantApplication.pdf $900 1/10/2015 $900 1/10/2015 Gates Millenium Scholars Haz La U RMHC/Hacer National African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American; 3.3 GPA or greater, demonstrated leadership, qualify for Pell Grant (as determined by FAFSA submission January 2015) Be of Hispanic heritage, a US Citizen or legal permanent resident of the US. Have a min. GPA of 3.0 unweighted, must be current high school senior enrolling at a 2 or 4 year institution in Must apply to FAFSA. Be a high school senior, legal resident of the US, be younger than 21, min. GPA 2.7, eligible to attend a 2 or 4 year college or university, attend full-time. See website for very specific details and requirements Complete on-line application available at the following website: Apply online at or visit or for more information Covers all un-met financial need for college $15,000 (one award) $2,500 (15 awards) 1/15/2015 1/20/2015 up to $100,000 1/20/2015 Ronald McDonald Hourse Charities Graduating Seniors with a min. 2.7 GPA who are US Citizens or permanent residents planning on attending a 2 or 4 year college, university or technical school with a full course of study. Complete online application including essay. Awards are based on financial need, community involvement, essay content, academic achievement and records. $1,000 1/20/2015 RMHC African American Future Achievers Graduating Seniors with a min. 2.7 GPA who are US Citizens or permanent residents planning on attending a 2 or 4 year college, university or technical school with a full course of study. Applicant must have at least one parent of African American or Black Caribbean heritage. Complete online application including essay. Awards are based on financial need, community involvement, essay content, academic achievement and records. $1,000 1/20/2015

3 The Phoenix Marathon Graduating Senior with at least a 305 GPA who has participated at the Varsity level with high school track or cross country teams. Complete application found at the following website and include 2 letters of reference. Varies 2/1/2015 Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award Classical instruments, vocalists and composers (ages 8-18) who have not yet entered college. Have financial need, solid academic achievement, strength of character. To learn more about the program and how to apply, visit Upto $10,000 2/1/2015 AXA Achievement Community Be US Citizen or legal resident, current high school senior planning to enroll full time in an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university for the year. See website, there are several scholarship opportunities you may be eligible for: www/axaachievement.com $2,500 2/1/2015 ESA - Arizona Seniors planning on attending college, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, or a minimum ACT score of 22/SAT score of Selection factors include character, leadership, service, financial need and scholastic ability. Complete the online application, including 1 page personal statement essay, 2 letters of recommendation and transcripts. **this application requires a $5 processing fee, but it is a legitimate scholarship. Don't pay for any other scholarships, unless you know they are legit! Varies, but they have several scholarships to award 2/2/2015 Trico Electric Cooperative Must be a dependent of a Trico Electric customer, see boundaries on website. Be a fulltime student Fall 2015 at a 2 or 4 year college, have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater See website for details and to download an application $1840(2 yr school) $4,600 ( 4 yr school) 2/13/2015 Jackie Robinson Be a graduating, minority high school senior, plan to attend an accredited and approved 4 year institution within the US, show leadership potential, demonstrate a dedication to community service, present evidence of financial need, be a US Citizen, a min. SAT score of 1000 combined on math and critical reading, or ACT min. 22 see website for application and additional materials that need to be included. $24,000 over 4 years 2/15/2015 National Co-Op High school seniors with a GPA of 3.5 or better who have been accepted to a National Commision Partner Institution. See website for more information and a list of colleges. Upt to $6,000 (renewable) 2/15/2015

4 Dorrance Senior graduating from an accredited Arizona HS, enter the university as a college freshmen, first generation to attend college, min. GPA 3.0, SAT score 1040 or better, ACT score min. 22, have financial need indicated by FAFSA, demonstrated leadership and community service, attend one of the 3 universities in Arizona Complete online application and see what other criteria is needed for this scholarship: Up to $10,000 annually, renewable 2/20/2015 Kaibab Industries, Inc. Fund Incoming Freshmen to ASU for Fall You must have been admitted to view link on website. Have a minimum 3.0 GPA See website for details, obligations and application up to $3,000 3/1/2015 Alisa's Angels Graduating senior with min GPA who have a record of service to others and a financial need. Complete application, including a nomination, resume, transcript and essay. Contact alisaangels@msn.com for information. $2,500 (3 awards) 3/1/2015 The Valley s Seniors who have demonstrated financial need, record of participation in school activities, community services, and/or employment, and are US Citizens. A GPA is not a requirement. Students in the top 5% will not be considered as those students have greater access to aid. Complete online application, including 2 essays of 500 and 200 words. See website for details and application: Averages $1,500/$2,000 for 2 year and $3,000/$4,000 for 4 year schools 3/20/2015 Hughes Federal Credit Union 2015 Seniors attending college/university in the Fall 2015, who are members of HFCU (easy to join with a $50 deposit at any HFCU location). No min. GPA required! Complete paper application and an essay you can download at: 4 awards- $2,500,$2,000, $1,000, $500 4/8/2015 Annual Signet Classic Essay Contest Juniors and Seniors Application- Essay based on the classic story of "Pygmalion and My Fair Lady". See website for details $1,000 4/14/2015 A.W. Bodine- Sunkist Memorial Background in California or Arizona agriculture- the student or someone in the student's immediate family must have derived the majority of their income from agriculture, have financial need and a GPA & extracurricular activities indicative of potential for success. See website for details, obligations and to download an application varies, but averages about $2,000 per school year 4/30/2015

5 B. Davis - Student Award Search All Juniors and Seniors. No GPA or citizenship requirement! Write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic: Pick a controversial problem on high school campus and suggest a solution. See website for all information and how to submit. $1,000 5/25/2015 GE-Ronald Reagan Seniors who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor's degree. Demonstate at school, at work or within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship; demonstrate strong academic performance (min. 3.0 GPA), demonstrate financial need. Complete online application, transcripts, extracurricular or volunteer activities, short statement on your goals, financial information. See website for details: 20 awards of $10,000 each, renewable for up to 3 years 1/8/2015 or until 25,000 applications are submitted Wells Fargo CollegSTEPS Sweepstakes All students who are enrolled in good standing in any high school grade, legal residents of the US, no GPA requirement Go to the website for all information. You will automatically receive one sweepstakes entry when you enroll. NO purchase necessary! $1,000 Drawings held throughout the year ending 8/13/2015 USHLI ipad Contest ALL STUDENTS Complete the online CreditSmart training module titled "Your Credit and Why it is Important". See website ipad ongoing until 6/1/2015 Hispanic Fund- General Be of Hispanic heritage, U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551, have a GPS 3.0 minimum, plans to enroll FULL-TIME in a degree seeking program at a 2 or 4 year college in Application, essay, recommendations and transcripts. Candidates selected on the basis of academic achievement, personal strengths, leadership and financial need. See website: Varies opens 1/1/2015 deadlines vary Search scholarships scholarship -search scholarships / Not a US Citizen? Search here for scholarships -