FINANCIAL AID
AND SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION – September 2008
Need advice sorting through all of this? The Guidance Department is here to help! You can contact us at guidancecounselor@connectingwaters.org
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WARNING – If you receive an invitation in the mail to attend a financial aid seminar or personal interview to “maximize your eligibility to receive financial assistance” for college, please contact the Guidance Office at guidancecounselor@connectingwaters.org before attending. There are several companies in our area who are selling this service, which can cost you over $1,000. The information being sold can be obtained for free.
QuestBridge is a non-profit program that links bright, motivated low-income students with educational and scholarship opportunities at some of the nation's best colleges. Check out this amazing opportunity at: http://www.questbridge.org/
$11 Billion in merit-based scholarships
is available from colleges. The problem is, it’s never been easy to
find…until now. Go to www.meritaid.com and see what your college
has to offer!
The following scholarships are being offered by www.scholarshipexperts.com for students 13 and older who must submit a written response. Check it out:
"Education
Matters" $5K Scholarship (October 31,
2008)
"All About
Education" $5K Scholarship (Apr. 30,
2008)
$1,000
Superpower Scholarships (March 31, 2008.)
$1,000 Do-Over
Scholarships ( June 30, 2008.)
$1,000 Shout It
Out Scholarships (September 30, 2008.)
$1,000 Top Ten
List Scholarships ( December 31, 2008.)
Are you left-handed? Check out
this site for some unusual scholarships! http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/unusual.phtml
Deadlines vary.
Veterans Fee Waiver Program: Children of disabled veterans may be
eligible for the College Fee Waiver Program. Waiver only applies to
Arts Recognition and Talent Search is open to high school seniors in the performing, literacy and visual arts. Many cash awards will be given. For details: www.NFAA.ARTSawards.org . Deadline is October 1.
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans provides $2,500
scholarships to seniors
who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming
personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education. Two hundred scholarships will be
awarded in
https://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/apply.cfm Deadline to submit your application is October 30.
The Ron Brown Scholar Program awards scholarships to academically talented, highly motivated African American high school seniors who will pursue an undergraduate degree. Applicants must show exceptional leadership potential and make an impact on their communities through service to others.
A minimum of ten $40,000 scholarships will be awarded each year. For details and to apply, go to: www.ronbrown.org . Postmark your application by November 1 to be considered for additional scholarships.
Gates Millenium Scholars Program provides substantial scholarship awards to exceptional high school seniors of Hispanic, African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Asian Pacific Islander ancestry.
Eligible applicants must have a 3.3 GPA, demonstrated leadership skills, and significant financial need. More information and applications are online at http://www.gmsp.org/ .
The application is extensive, so don’t wait until the last minute to begin. Deadline is January 12, 2009
Christermon Foundation Beverage Industry College Scholarship Program has awarded 3.1 million dollars in college scholarships since 1987. Scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 will be awarded to seniors whose parent, grandparent or legal guardian currently hold full time employment with, or who are owners of, a company holding a valid California liquor, beer or wine license. This includes restaurants, hotels, retail & wholesale grocery establishments, airlines, breweries, wineries, distributors, etc. Must be planning to attend a 4-year college in Fall 2006, show evidence of community service and a strong academic record. Apply online at: http://www.christermon.com/scholarship/applications.php . Deadline to submit application is February 1, 2009.