January Scholarship Bulletin

University of South Florida Honors College
$4,000 ($500.00 per semester)
• Senior
• 3.7 GPA or higher
• Planning to attend the Honors College at USF
• 1250 (math/verbal) SAT/29 ACT or higher
• Students who do not meet the requirements but have extraordinary life experiences might be admitted to the program at the discretion of the program director. You can contact the director to discuss options
• For more information and application go to www.stpt.usf.edu/coas/honors

NROTC Scholarship Program
Full tuition, books, fees and other financial benefits
• U.S. Citizen
• Not less than 17 years old by 9/1 of year starting college and no more than 23 on June 30 of that year
• High school graduation or equivalency certificate by 8/1 of year of entrance into four year NROTC scholarship program
• Physically qualified by Navy or Marine Corps standards
• Apply for and gain admission to NROTC colleges
• SAT score of 530 Verbal, 520 Math or ACT 21 Math, 22 English. If you do not meet the test scores but are in the top 10% of your class you still qualify
• Students will receive a $250 per month allowance
• For more information or to start your NROTC application go to: https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/

Collegiate Living Organization at UF
Low cost room and board
• Senior planning to attending UF
• Living organization designed to help worthy/needy students planning to attend the University of Florida
• It offers dormitory-style room and board similar to that which can be found on campus for about half the price
• Students are required to keep up the facility and govern themselves
• Application is available online at http://www.cloliving.org

Bridges to the Future (Miami Dade College and the University of Miami)
Two years full tuition at Miami Dade Honors (separate application needed) and two years full tuition at UM if student meets the requirements to transfer
Deadline Not stated, but very competitive (space is limited)
• Senior from an underrepresented minority group (Hispanic, Black, Pacific Islander, and Native American) planning to continue studies in biomedical science
• U.S. citizen or permanent residency status
• Planning to attend Miami- Dade Honors College the first two years (separate application needed), then planning to transfer to the University of Miami
• For application and future information please visit http://mdc.edu/honorscollege/enrichment_bridges.asp

Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Awards range from $1,000 to $10,000 Deadlines vary
• Must be a graduating senior
• Have plans to enroll full time in a degree-seeking program at a four-year US accredited institution in the US, Puerto Rico or US Virgin Islands in the upcoming academic year
• All majors are eligible for awards
• Over 4,000 awarded each year
• Applications available online at http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=72

Stetson University J. Ollie Edmunds Distinguished Scholarship
Full tuition, fees, housing, meals and books DEADLINE :01/22/10
• Senior with at least a 3.5 GPA
• Must be in the top 5% of the class
• ACT score of at least 30 or a combined SAT reading and math of 1350
• Must also be a well rounded, creative, active participant in sports or fitness activities
• Must also have strong co-curricular and community service activities
• Application available at www.edmunds-scholarship.org


Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, CA. President’s Scholars Program
A full-tuition scholarship to HMC, renewable for the full four years, subject to satisfactory academic progress. DEADLINE: 01/25/10
• Senior
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Be in the top half of the entering first-year class at Harvey Mudd College
• Demonstrate a potential for leadership and contribution to Harvey Mudd College
• Show a proven record of academic success, including a rigorous course schedule and excellent grades, and be among the top students in your secondary school
• Be a first-year applicant for admission to HMC
• Special consideration is given to students from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in engineering, science, mathematics and technology, including women, ethnic minorities, students from low income backgrounds, students with disabilities, and students who are the first in their families to attend college.
Application available at http://www.hmc.edu/files/admission/HMC_PSP_Application.pdf

2009/10 Ford Salute to Education
(80) $1,000 for Miami Dade County DEADLINE:01/2710
• Senior
• Applicants must be enrolled in a Miami-Dade or Broward County public or private high school.
• Applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA, and graduate in 2010.
• Students must be a citizen or permanent resident with a U.S. issued social security number
• Scholarship applications will be judged based on the following criteria:
• Financial Need
• Community Involvement
• Academic Achievement
• Demonstrated Leadership
• Quality of Character
• Life Goals & Interests
• Obstacles Overcome
• Meaningful Objectives Achieved
• Students may apply for scholarships in only ONE of the following categories:
• ATHLETICS
• ARTS
- Foreign Language/Language Arts
- Performing and Visual Arts
• LEADERSHIP/SERVICE
• SCIENCES
- Mathematics/Computer Science
- Natural Science
Application available after October 1 at www.stescholarships.org

Princeton Prize in Race Relations
Cash awards up to $1,000 Postmarked by 01/31/10
• Students currently enrolled in grades 9th-12th
• The candidate must have been actively involved in a volunteer activity in the last 12 months that has had a significant, positive impact on race relations in his or her school or community.
• To promote harmony, understanding, and respect among people of different races by identifying students whose efforts have had a significant, positive effect in their school communities
• The supporter must be a teacher, community or religious leader or other adult not related to the candidate who knows about the candidate’s participation in the activity described in the application.
• All winners will be notified in writing in early April.
• For more information call 800-742-1036 or visit website at www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize

FIU Multicultural Programs and Services (MPAS)
$8,000($1,000 per semester towards tuition renewable for four years DEADLINE:01/31/10
• Senior
• Student must have all their admission materials submitted to the FIU Admissions Office prior to the scholarship deadline
• Must be a US citizen or resident alien
• GPA of 3.2 or better
• Must submit an essay outlining your personal mission statement
• Must have a resume highlighting your high school involvement/leadership, community service experience and awards/honors
• Must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or employer
• This scholarship is open to all seniors that meet the minimum criteria
Applications available at: www.fiu.edu/~mpas

Golden Drum Scholarship at FIU
$10,000 ($1,250 per semester towards tuition renewable for four years)
DEADLINE:01/31/10
• Senior
• Student must have all their admission materials submitted to the FIU Admissions Office prior to the scholarship deadline
• Must be a US citizen or resident alien
• GPA of 3.5 or better
• Must submit an essay outlining your personal mission statement
• Must have a resume highlighting your high school involvement/leadership, community service experience and awards/honors
• Must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or employer
• This scholarship is open to all seniors that meet the minimum criteria
Applications available at: www.fiu.edu/~mpas

Florida Engineering Society Scholarship
(6) $2,250 DEADLINE: 02/01/10
• Senior
• Be a citizen of the United States at the time of application
• GPA 3.5 unweighted
• SAT/ACT scores
• Enroll in an engineering program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
• Transcript
• Official AP test scores sheet must be included with the application
• For more information please contact Steven Goldstein at (305) 766-8037
Application available at www.fleng.org

Arts for Life Scholarship(25) $1,000 Postmarked by 02/01/10
• Seniors who demonstrate excellence in visual art, music, dance, drama or creative writing
• Essay; “How the arts have positively influenced my life”
• A portfolio of your work
• Application must be mailed to the Foundation for Excellence in Education Arts for Life P.O. Box 536128, Orlando, FL 32853-6128
For more information download the Arts for Life application or visit www.excelined.org

John C. Pace, Jr. Scholars Award at University of West Florida
$5,000 a year for four years for full-time entering freshmen who are Florida residents. Students are also awarded a stipend for a summer experience related to their major DEADLINE: 02/01/10 • Senior
• Planning to attend University of West Florida
• Transcript
• ACT/SAT scores
• Leadership activities and community involvement
• Top 5% of the class at the end of the first semester of senior year
• For more information visit http://uwf.edu/admissions/scholarships.cfm or call 1-800-263-1074

Florida PTA/PTSA Annual Scholarship Award
$1,000 renewable for up to $4,000 Postmarked by 02/01/10
• Senior graduating from a Florida PTA/PTSA high school
• Be a U. S. Citizen and a current resident of Florida
• Have been a Florida resident for at least two years
• Be a member of the school’s PTA/PTSA
• GPA 3.0
• Transcript
• Letters of recommendation
• Submit SAT/ACT scores to the Florida PTA
• Planning to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in a state or private educational institution within the state of Florida
• Essay
• Income verification (copy of parent/guardian’s recent Income Tax Return
Application available at the CAP Office in room 09

The Blanco Foundation Scholarship
Amount Varies. Student must apply for financial aid. The Blanco Foundation will supplement with the balance of tuition and books DEADLINE:02/01/10
• Senior
• Scholarship provides assistance to students who plan to enter the nursing or education field
• Must be accepted to a two or four year institution
• Proven academic achievement
• Provide copy of SAT/ACT scores along with percentile ranking
• Active participation in the community and extra-curricular programs
• Submit application to:
The Blanco Foundation
P.O. Box 10069
Newburgh, New York 12552-0069
Application available in the CAP-Office room 09


KFC Colonel’s Scholars
Awards up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board DEADLINE: 02/10/10
• Senior
• Must have a 2.75 GPA or above
• Must enroll in a public college/university within your state of legal residence
• Must plan to pursue a bachelors degree
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Demonstrate financial need
www.kfcscholars.org

National CO-OP Scholarship Program(170) $6,000 DEADLINE:02/15/10
• Must complete all admissions applications material and be accepted for the 2010-2011 year at one of the CO-OP universities listed below
• Johnson & Wales University
• Drexel University
• Kettering University
• Pace University
• Rochester Institute of Technology
• University of Cincinnati
• University of Toledo
• Wentworth Institute of Technology
• Essay required
Application online at www.co-op.edu

Pepsico Scholarship Program$500-$4,000DEADLINE:02/16/10
• Must be Hispanic
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• GPA 3.0 or above
• Must be planning to enroll full time at an accredited college/university
• Must demonstrate financial need
www.buildurdestiny.com

Mahatma Rice Scholarship (6) $2,000 DEADLINE:02/16/10
• Senior
• Essay: “What will my college degree say about me” or in Spanish “ Como me percibiran al obtener mi Licenciatura”
For more information including rules and to complete your entry form go to www.mahatmarice.com/scholarship

Southern Scholarship Foundation
Housing scholarship to FSU, UF, FAMU, FGCUDEADLINE:03/01/10 for the fall semester
• Awards qualifying students with housing scholarships to FSU, UF, FAMU,FGCU
• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need
• Students do not pay rent, but are responsible for their fair share of basic household expenses such as food and utilities
• The entire cost of the student averages $950.00 per semester
Applications available online at: www.southernscholarship.org

Zonta InternationalYoung Women In Public Affairs $1,000 DEADLINE:03/01/10
• Must be a female age 16-20 years
• Evidence of active commitment to volunteerism
• Evidence of volunteer leadership achievements
• Evidence of international awareness
• Evidence of dedication to advancing the status of women worldwide
Application available at www.zonta.org Application due by 3/1/10 to Zonta Club of Doral, 7745 SW 118 Place, Miami, Fl 33183

Johnson Scholarship Foundation to the children of UPS employees or retirees who live in Florida Range from $1,000 to $10,000 per year. Community college/vocational students will receive a maximum of $5,000 per year. DEADLINE:04/15/10
• Children of UPS employees or retirees who live in Florida
• Demonstrate financial need
Application available at www.jsf.bz• The completed application must be sent to Scholarship America at 1505 Riverview Road, PO Box 297, Saint Peter, MN 56082

JUNIORS AND SENIOS: Do you have what it takes to be a Bank of America Student Leader?
Application and more information available at www.bankofamerica.com/neistudentleaders
Deadline: February 17, 2010
Bank of America is looking for leaders who are high school juniors and seniors in the US to participate in the Student’s Leaders Program.
As a Student Leader, you will participate in:
• An eight-week paid internship at a nonprofit/charitable organization
• A week-long Student Leadership Summit in Washington, DC (July, 2010) to gain valuable civic, social and business leadership skills
Applications are accepted beginning January 1, 2010 through February 17, 2010 (11:00 p.m. Eastern Time).
To be considered as a Student Leader you must:
• Currently be a junior or senior in high school
• Be able to participate in a week-long Student Leadership Summit in Washington, DC (July 2010)
• Be able to participate in an 8-week paid internship at a local nonprofit/charitable organization
• Be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Be a student in good standing at his/her school
As a Bank of America Student Leader, you will participate in an all-expense paid week-long Student Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. in July 2010. This leadership development program will provide you with valuable perspective on civic, social and business partnerships as positive forces of change within our communities. The Student Leadership Summit is directed by the Close Up Foundation, the nation's leading civic education provider.
The combination of your summer internship experience at a nonprofit and leadership development through the Bank of America Student Leadership Summit will develop your skills and strengthen your understanding of how to build on your commitment to improving your community.

JUNIORS: FREE SUMMER PROGRAM AT MIT
MITES (Minority Introduction to Engineering & Science) is a FREE summer program for juniors at MIT

Program dates: June 18-July 31, 2010
Application deadline: February 15, 2010
Cost: FREE
Eligibility Criteria:
• Junior
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Strong academic record and interest in science and engineering
Application and more information available at http://web.mit.edu/mites/

Although admission to MIT is not the focus of MITES, for its graduates, there is a strong record of successful admission to MIT and to other engineering and science universities.


SENIORS:CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE (Required by certain colleges and universities)
More information at www.collegeboard.com/profile
PROFILE Application for 2010-2011 will be available on October 1, 2009. You should file this application if you are entering college in the fall of 2010 or the spring of 2011 and if required by your college or university.

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE® is the financial aid application service of the College Board. Almost 600 colleges, universities, graduate and professional schools and scholarship programs use the information collected on the PROFILE to determine eligibility for nonfederal student aid funds. The PROFILE is a fully Web-based application system that provides students a secure and efficient method for reporting their financial data to schools.
• Required by some colleges and universities
• Institutions use the information collected on the CSS Profile to help them award non-federal student aid funds
Application is available online at www.collegeboard.com/profile or by calling (305) 829-9793

FINANCIAL AID FAFSA INFORMATION (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
The FAFSA online will be available after January 1, 2010 at www.fafsa.gov. Those students that will not be completing the financial form online will be able to obtain a paper FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or by visiting www.edpubs.org. Students are encouraged to complete the aFAFSA online. Remember seniors don’t submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid until after January 1, 2010