LAHS Guidance Office - Scholarships

Name (Organization)	Amount	Eligibility	Application Process	Deadline
Benjamin Franklin Scholar Award	$1,000, $2,000 or $3,000	Juniors Essay of no more than 700 words - topic specified - submit to Guidance Office	Log on to: www.scholaraward@PASociety.com	Oct 12, 2007
Horatio Alger Scholarship	$10,000	Senior Pursuing a 4-year degree Financial Need (Free & reduced lunch) Active in extra-curricular activities Minimum NGA of 81%	Log on to: www.horatioalger.org/scholarship	Oct 30, 2007
Coca-Cola Scholarship(Coca-Cola Bottling Companies)	$10,000 or $20,000	Senior US Citizen, US National or US permanent Resident Minimum NGA of 89% May not be child or grandchild of employee	Detailed application on line: www.coca-colashcolars.org	Oct 31, 2007
Christian College Scholarship(Christian Connector)	$2,5000	Seniors	Log onto www.christianconnector.com	On-going
Mifflin County Democratic Women's Club Scholarship	$500	Female Democratic family background Active participant in the activities of the Democratic Party Essay	Application information in the Guidance Office
Technology Scholarship	Up to $1000	Senior Technology major that requires less than 4 years File FAFSA Agree to work in PA for a few years after graduation Maintain 3.0 in college	Application: www.pheaa.org Money is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until the funds are depleted.	Dec 31, 2008
Toyota Community Scholars	$10,000-20,000	Seniors NGA of at least 89% Active in a project or organization that positively impacts the community planning to attend a 4 year college US citizen, national or permanent resident Children or grandchildren of Toyota or Lexus dealers are not eligible	Application Information: Sign up in Guidance Office; one student will be nominated to apply	Dec 7, 2007
Johnson Scholarship Program	Cost of tuition, room and board	Applicant to Washington & Lee University Academic Achievement Leadership Integrity Essay	Application information in the Guidance Office	Dec 15, 2007
Elks Most Valuable Student (Elks National Foundation)	$4,000 - $60,000	Seniors Leadership Scholarship Fin. need	Detailed application on line: www.elks.org/enf/scholars	Dec 31, 2007
Gates Millennium Scholars Program	$???? plus leadership program	NGA of at least 92 (unweighted) African-America, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic American Citizen or legal permanent resident or national of US Leadership Eligible for Pell Grant (use www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov to determine eligibility)	Application on line: www.gmsp.org due January 11, 2008	Dec. 31, 2007 (due in Guidance Office)
National Wild Turkey Federation	$250 - local $1,000-state	NGA of at least 89% Hunting license Membership in National Wildlife Federation (Jakes, Xtreme or student membership are acceptable) Leadership Community involvement Essay Autobiography	Application information in the Guidance Office	Jan 1, 2008
Wal-Mart Scholarship	$1,000	Senior Not a child or dependent of a Wal-Mart associate	Application: walmartfoundation.org	Jan 14, 2008
Discover Scholarship Program	$30,000	Current high school junior 2.75 grade point average for 9th and 10 grade Demonstrates accomplishments in community service and leadership and has faced a significant roadblock or challenge	Application: www.scholarshipadministrators.net	Jan 31, 2008
Garden Club Scholarships	Varies: one application used for several scholarships	Seniors majoring in horticulture, landscape architecture, forestry, land management, environmental control, or related fields	Application in Guidance	Feb 10, 2008
National Co-Op Scholarship	$6,000	NGA of at least 93% Accepted at Drexel, Johnson & Wales, Kettering, CW Post, Northeaster, Pace, Rochester Institute, U of Toledo, U of Cincinnati or Wentworth Planning to do an internship Essay	Application: www.co-op.edu	Feb 15, 2008
Monsanto Agricultural Scholarships	Varies	Senior Agricultural major or FFA member or Child of farmers	Application: www.monsanto.com or www.nafb.com	Feb 15, 2008
Best Buy Scholarship	$1,500	Senior NGA of 85% or better Outstanding community service of work experience Live within 75 miles of a Best Buy Store Enrolled in a 2 or 4 year program	Application: www.bbycommunications.com/crnew/scholarships.asp	Feb 15, 2008
National Engineering Scholarship	$9,100	-Senior -Majoring in an engineering program at University of Cincinnati -SAT Math & Reading = 1170 or more OR top 5% class rank -Unweighted GPA of 3.0 (NGA of 93.48)	Details and application at www.eng.uc.edu/nesp
The McKelvey Foundation Scholarship	up to $10,000/yr for 4 years	Seniors Plan to attend a 4 year college Own and operate a genuine business Have at least one employee	Apply on-line www.mckelveyfoundation.org
“Words to be Heard” Essay (Edgar Snyder & Associates)	$2,500	Seniors	Write an essay on question re. underage drinking and driving Available in Guidance
Big 33 Scholarship (Big 33 sponsors)	Varies	Seniors	On-line www.big33.org
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship	$600 for 4 years	Senior PA resident Attend PA school Child of deceased, disabled or living veteran in financial need	Application: Department of Education Chariman American Legion Auxiliary PO Box 1285 Harrisburg, PA 17105	Mar 15, 2008
Janice Scott Memorial Scholarship	$2500	Senior US Citizen or permanent resident Enrolling in a 4 year college in '08-09 Leadership abilities and experience Essay Letters of recommendation	Application in the Guidance Office	Mar 15, 2008
PA Burglar & Fire Alarm Association Scholarship	$2000	Seniors Child of an active duty police or fire personnel or volunteer fireman in PA Essay	Application in the Guidance Office	Mar 15, 2008
Music Study Club Achievement Award	?	Senior Major in music, music performance, Music Ed, Music Therapy, etc.	Application in the Guidance Office	Mar 28, 2008
PACB Scholarship (PA Ass’n of Community Bankers)	$1,000	Parent must work at member bank	Essay Application in Guidance
Mifflin County Historical Society Scholarship	$1000	Senior Major in history or education or related field Essay	Application in the Guidance Office	April 1, 2008
Al Sorace Scholarship	$1,000	Senior CTC Student Going to a technical school	Application in the Guidance Office	April 1, 2008
Franklin Mooney Scholarship	$500	Senior Education majors Essay 2 Letters of reference	Application in Guidance Office	April 15, 2008
Democratic Women's Club Scholarship	$500	Senior Female Family has registered Democrat or individual active in the Democratic Party Brief Essay Letters of recommendation	Application in Guidance Office	April 15, 2008
Kops 4 Kids Scholarship	$500	Planning a career in Criminal Justice or Emergency Services Parent may not be a member of the organization	Application in Guidance	April 25, 2008
Nat’l Co-op Scholarship Program (Nat’l Commission for Co-op Ed)	$5,000 and renewable	Seniors NGA of 93 or better	Acceptance at certain colleges Essay www.co-op.edu or Guidance
Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship	$1,500	Farm Youth Pursuing careers in Agriculture	Application at www.monsanto.com or www.nafb.com
PenSpra Scholarship (PA School Public Relations Association)	$500	Senior Major in journalism, communication, graphic arts, advertising, etc. Future career in communications arts	Application information in the Guidance Office
SAMMY Scholarship	$7,500	Seniors NGA of at least 93% Athlete Community Service Leader	Apply on-line at www.bodybymilk.com
Steelworkers Scholarship(United Steelworkers)	$1,000 renewable for 4 yrs	Child of member of USW or affiliate	Application available at the Union Hall
Masonic Scholarships(Masonic Lodge)	Varies	Related to a Mason	Application at www.pagrandlodge.org/pmyf More info in Guidance
Dr. Sean Burke College Scholarship		Senior Essay 2 letters of reference Academic strength Extra-curricular activities	Application in Guidance Office
PA House of Representatives Scholarship	$2,500/year renewable if conditions are met	Senior w/NGA 89% Planning to attend a PA college Commitment to community Leadership Extracurricular activities Financial Need 500 word essay on specific topic	Application in Guidance Office
Clair Stuck Foundation		Senior Financial Need At least 77% average Essay	Application in Guidance Office
Music Study Club Award		Major in Music, Music performance, Music Education, Music Therapy or other related music field	Application on the Guidance Bulletin Board
BPW Scholarship	$250	Senior furthering education	Application in Guidance Office
Lewistown Women's Club	$250	Senior Education major NGA of 89% or better Community Service	Application in Guidance Office
Association of Mifflin County Educators	$1000	Senior Major in education Letter of recommendation Essay	Application in Guidance Office
American Business Women's Association		US Citizen NGA of at least 85% 2 or 4 year program	Application in Guidance Office
Head Start Scholarship	$1000	Senior Attended Head Start Pursuing Associate or Bachelor Degree Letter of recommendation	Application on the Guidance Bulletin Board
PA Next Scholarship (Next Magazine)	$25,000	Senior attending specific PA schools	Random drawing Register www.PAnext.com	June 2008
Joseph Gavenonis Scholarship	$1,000 for 4 years	Senior Child of a member (living, deceased or MIA) of a PA American Legion post Planning to attend a 4 yr. college in PA	Application: Department Adjutant The American Legion PO Box 2324 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2324	June 1, 2008
Robert Valimont Endowment Fund Scholarship	$600	Senior Attending 2 yr program Preference given to child of Legionnaires, veterans, disabled and deceased	Application: Department Adjutant The American Legion PO Box 2324 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2324	June 1, 2008
PA State Work-Study Program (PHEAA)		Seniors eligible for PA State grant or subsidized student loan Enrolled in at least a two year program Benefit from a career related work experience in a high tech or community service job	www.PHEAA.org or check the Guidance Office
AES Engineering Scholarship	$500	Senior Essay on specific topic	Application: www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php	Sept 28, 2008

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