Scholarships
Feb 28th, 2012 by counseling
FHS Scholarship Bulletin 2011 – 2012
Seniors, the earlier you fill out the FAFSA (after Jan. 1st during your senior year) the better. If you haven’t filled it out yet, there is still time. If you are a College Bound Scholar, you still have the opportunity to claim your full scholarship amount offered by CBS, so get your FAFSA completed, now!
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Deadline: Varies by scholarship
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Scholarships for Minorities:
Scholarships for Kin of Wartime Veterans and Participants in the American Legion
http://www.legion.org/scholarships
The American Legion offers a number of scholarships and other resources to assist young people in their pursuit of higher education. There are opportunities for everyone, including kin of wartime veterans and participants in Legion programs.
“NO DEADLINE” Scholarships below:
Alert Magazine Scholarship
Deadline: There is no deadline. The scholarship is ongoing and one is awarded with the publication of each edition of Alert magazine—approximately two times per year for each state/region.
http://www.alertmagazine.org/scholarship-faqs.php
“All you have to do is write an essay (650 -800 words, double-spaced) about a personal encounter you or someone you know as had with drug and/or alcohol abuse, how it was dealt with, what you learned from it, and what was right or wrong (in your opinion) about the way the incident or problem was handled. Scholarship essays are judged on the same criteria that essays written for a high school English class would be, i.e., thesis statement, supporting content, grammar, punctuation, etc. No application is required and there is no deadline.
Please mail your double-spaced essay of 650-800 words, official school transcripts, color photo (please no low-quality photo printouts), name, phone number, address, and school name to: ALERT Magazine, P.O. Box 4833, Boise, Idaho, 83711. Still have questions? Call 1 800-398-0842.
Fondo de Futuro American Dream Scholarship
http://fondofuturo.com/ff-application.html
Discus Awards
Harvest of Hope Foundation
http://www.harvestofhope.net/migrant-educational-services.php
Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Scholarship
“Benefits of NROTC include free tuition, 100% employment upon graduation, opportunity to lead and manage personnel, unlimited travel opportunities, 30 days paid vacation earned annually, excellent medical/dental benefits.”
If you would like more detailed information, please contact your local Navy Recruiter or visit their website.
Scholarships with Deadlines:
Shoreline Community College Scholarships
Deadlines are in April, 2012
http://www.shoreline.edu/foundation/Scholarships.htm
The following scholarships are available from the SCC Foundation to graduating high school seniors who plan to attend Shoreline Community College during 2012-2013:
Five $1,000 “High School Academic Scholarships”
high school seniors graduating during 2011-2012
One $1,000 “Shoreline Community College Student Success Scholarship”
high school senior with strong academic performance while volunteering and/or working
In addition to the scholarships which are specific to graduating high school seniors, your students may be eligible for the following SCC Foundation scholarships:
Beta Sigma Phi Fine Art Scholarship
Boeing Company Scholarship
Digital Film Production Scholarship
Peggy O’Coyne Memorial Music Scholarship
The Sparrow Scholarship in Memory of Ted Luttrell
Shoreline Community College has the following scholarships your students may be interested in:
Merit Scholarship
SCC Music Scholarship
If you or your seniors have any questions regarding these scholarships or the SCC Foundation, please feel free to contact Lynn Yaw at (206)533-6783 or lyaw@shoreline.edu.
Franklin Alumni Association and Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: May 11, 2012
Applications are available in the FHS Counseling Office.
Thanks to a fund initiated by members of the Franklin graduating class of 1935 we are pleased to offer scholarships each year to seniors with financial need who plan to continue their formal education after graduation. This spring (2012) we plan to award up to four scholarships, each worth $1000.
Individual awards are made on a one-time basis and are not renewable. The award check is made payable on behalf of the student to the school he or she will be attending.
To be considered, please submit the following:
- Application form including a personal statement
- Your official high school transcript
- Your academic history – your class rank
- Two recommendations.
- One from a Franklin staff member (teacher or counselor)
- One from either a second Franklin staff member or another adult with whom you have been actively associated (a mentor, coach, employer, organizational leader, etc)
Your application will be reviewed by our scholarship committee and recommendations will be made based on: Financial need, your own statement, academic achievement, recommendations, and outside activities.
The Robert Franklin Gilman Music Scholarship
Deadline: May 11, 2012
Applications available in the FHS Counseling Office.
The Franklin Alumni Association and Foundation is pleased to announce a scholarship opportunity for Franklin graduates. In 2007 Bud (Robert) Gilman’s family established an endowment in his name. The interest from that endowment is available as a scholarship to help cover the educational costs of a Franklin senior (and perhaps for one year following graduation) planning to major or minor in music.
This year we will award up to two $1000 scholarships from this fund in 2012. The award check is made payable on behalf of the student to the school he or she will be attending
Please complete the application, a short personal statement, and attach two letters of recommendation. Return everything to Mr. Ogle or to Ms Olsen in the FHS Counseling Office. The deadline for completion of the application is Friday May 11, 2012.
We will let you know whether or not you have received the scholarship following our board meeting in late May. We will present the scholarship check to the recipient at Franklin’s awards assembly in June.
M.E.Ch.A. De WWU Statement
“We are the Dream in Action Scholarship”
Deadline: May 11th, 2012
El Movimiento Estudiantil de Chicano@ de Aztlan de Western Washington University (WWU) es una organización al nivel local y nacional que promueve la educación superior y justicia social en nuestras escuelas y comunidad tras la enseñanza cultural, social, y política. Nuestra misión es motivar, animar, e influenciar jóvenes Chican@s/Latin@s a continuar su educación para que algún día regresen a sus comunidades como modelos ejemplares, para crear un cambio positivo y tomar acción para ayudar a jóvenes y familias Chican@s/Latin@s. Por lo tanto, nosotros como M.E.Ch.A. de WWU orgullosamente anunciamos el otorgamiento de dos becas de $1000 a estudiantes de identidad Chicana/Latina aceptados a WWU que satisfacen el criterio (mencionado abajo), que han demostrado liderazgo e involucración comunitaria, y que han tomado acción o han apoyado causas o asuntos de justicia social. Las becas están disponibles al nivel estatal. Una beca será específicamente para un estudiante actualmente en el grado
doce (12), la otra beca está disponible para estudiantes que se han transferido de una universidad o universidad pública de dos años que satisfacen el criterio.
Requisitos básicos para la beca
Tener un promedio (escolar) mínimo de 2.5 en una escala de 4.0 en calificaciones
Estar en el último año de la escuela secundaria o estudiante que se ha transferido de una universidad o universidad pública de dos años del estado Washington.
No ser elegible para solicitar y recibir FAFSA
2 cartas de recomendación (que no sean de miembros familiares)
Copia official del expediente académico
Ser el/la primero/a en su familia en asistir a educación universitaria.
*Nota: No se requiere ser un miembro actual de M.E.Ch.A. para solicitar esta beca.
Kiwanis Club University Seattle: Pitzer/Weeks Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 14, 2012
See counseling office for application.
Applications open to ALL high school students, including Seniors. Scholarships of $500 and $1,500 will be offered to the most deserving vocal students. All Applicants MUST participate in a concert on the afternoon of June 9, 2012.
If there are any additional questions, or to receive the application info via email, please reach me at susanbardsley@frontier.com or 206-660-9034. (Email preferred!)
Sub Pop Records Scholarships
Deadline: May 15, 2012
Sub Pop Records in Seattle, WA is offering a grand total of $13,000 worth of college scholarship money to three eligible high school seniors. There are three scholarships- one for $6,000, one for $4,000, and one for $3,000. To apply for these scholarships you must be a resident of Washington or Oregon, and a graduating senior on your way to full-time enrollment at an accredited university or college. We are looking for an applicant who is involved and/or interested in music and/or the creative arts in some way.
To apply for these scholarships, we would like you to submit an essay, no longer than one page, letting us know about one or more of the following topics:
- What are you doing in the arts/music field in your community?
- How and/or why did you become interested in artistic outlets?
- How would this scholarship money help you to progress in your chosen field?
- What are your influences and/or who inspires you?
- Who are some of your favorite bands or artists?
Applicants are strongly encouraged to send digital links and/or provide hard copies of their artwork along with their essay (we have never had a winner who submitted only an essay). However, please be aware that Sub Pop will not return any of this material, so please don’t send originals. Sub Pop will give equal opportunity to all applicants who fit the criteria outlined above. Checks will be made to the university or college of the winning applicant’s choice and applied to winning applicants tuition.
Send all submissions and attachments to scholarship@subpop.com by May 15th, 2012. We will announce the scholarship winners on May 28th.
All physical submissions should be sent to:
Sub Pop Records
Attn: Scholarship
2013 4th Ave., 3rd Floor
Seattle, WA 98121
The Robert Mulvil Scholarship Program
Deadline: May 15, 2012
See counseling office for application.
Applicants must be a high school senior or graduates who plan to enroll or students who are already enrolled in a full time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two year or four year college/university/vocational-technical school in Washington. Students must be unmarried, between the ages of 16-24, and a dependent resident of the State of Washington or be without parental or guardian support.
Academy of Interactive Entertainment Scholarships:
Priority Deadline: May 25th, but extended Deadline is: June 20, 2012 (see June 20th listing for more details)
Applications can be found at: http://www.theaie.us/scholarships
Graham & Dunn PC 2012 Memorial Scholarship Fund
Deadline: May 25, 2012
Applications available in the Counseling Office.
Amount: 2500.00
Eligibility- Seattle high school senior, enrolling in a 2 or 4 year college for fall of 2012. All are invited to apply, but encouraging students to apply who have overcome significant challenges or obstacles in life, and who may be financially challenged in paying for college.
Tabor 100 Space Needle Culinary Arts College Scholarship
Chihuly- Garden & Glass Culinary Arts College Scholarship
Deadline: May 25, 2012
ONLINE APPLICATION[s]: Available at www.theWashBoard.org
Paper Application available in the Counseling Office.
The Space Needle Culinary Arts Scholarship Program and the Chihuly – Garden & Glass Culinary Scholarship
are two of several scholarship programs hosted and operated by the Tabor 100 organization. Our supporting
partner in these two programs is the Space Needle LLC.
There will be up to two $2,500 Culinary Arts Scholarships awarded, each potentially renewable for a total of
two years. [Maximum full amount: $5,000 per scholar] Submit only one application packet.
In selecting the Culinary Arts Scholarship recipients, the selection committee will follow the guidelines outlined
below. These guidelines are deemed to be critical elements in assessing the achievements, character, and future
potential of the candidates under review. Taken as a whole, they afford an excellent evaluation metric, and the
selection committee should take care
not to put any one element above all others.
Application Criteria
1. The candidates shall be African-American students, enrolled in or enrolling in an academic course of
study that helps prepare them for a career in Culinary Arts of the Hospitality industry.
2. All candidates will either 1] have a home residence within the Puget Sound area, or 2] be pursuing a
course of study at a college or university within the Puget Sound area.
3. The candidates shall have a track record of high academic achievement and/or potential.
4. The candidates should be in clear financial need.
5. The candidate’s personal history and actions should be consistent with Tabor 100’s mission:
“Tabor 100 is an association of entrepreneurs and business advocates who are committed to economic
power, educational excellence and social equity for African-Americans and the community at large.”
6. The candidates’ personal history and actions should reflect that he or she has created, or is working to
create, something of benefit to the next generation.
7. The candidates’ personal history and actions should show a willingness to pass-on their good fortune to
others in need, and reflect a spirit of generosity.
8. The candidates’ personal history and actions should show that he or she is helping to build the
community.
B. Davis Scholarship
Deadline: May 28th, 2012
Scholarship amount: $1,000
www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution.
There is no age restriction
Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and next
This is not an academic scholarship but we would like to know where you are going to school now and what your future academic plans are. Please do not send transcripts or letters of recommendation at this time. Questions: contact awards@studentawardsearch.com
Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship
Deadline: May 30, 2012
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php
To be eligible for this $5,000.00 scholarship you must be under 25 years of age on May 30, 2012 and currently be a senior in high school or in your first year of college or university.
Vancouver Restaurant Scholarship
Deadline: May 30, 2012
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php
To be eligible to win this $500.00 you must be between the ages of 15-21, as of May 30, 2012, must be a full time student in 2012 in either High School or College/University, and answer essay questions found on the application page (see website for application).
College Week Live $1000 Monthly Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2012
Apply at: http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/notes/cw.jsp
U.S. students currently enrolled in high school.
Delta Upsilon Men’s Undergraduate Scholarship (UW only)
Deadline: May 31, 2012
Applications are available in the Counseling Office
The Washington Chapter of Delta Upsilon is pleased to offer $2500 in scholarships to four outstanding Gentlemen who will be entering the University of Washington for the 2012 – 2013 academic school year. The Greek system plays an important role in higher education, as well as in serving the community. As one of Delta Upsilon’s many philanthropic efforts, and to stress the importance of academics, leadership, and character to the college Greek System, we are offering four scholarships. One each in the amount of $1000, $750, $500, and $250. These scholarships will be awarded based on personal merit as well as academic qualification. The four scholarships are open only to men entering their first year of study at the University of Washington. Please note that applicants need not join Delta Upsilon Fraternity or any other Greek institution in order to be considered for these scholarships. We are pleased to offer these scholarships to all qualified young men. Upon receiving your submission the scholarship committee will review your application. The committee will then contact the finalists via phone or email for an informal interview. All applications must be postmarked by May 31, 2012.
“GPA Isn’t Everything” Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2012
Apply at: http://scholarshipexperts.com/notes/capg.jsp
U.S. Students currently enrolled in high school.
Rita Bubak Scholarship Application
Deadline: May 31, 2012
Any Seniors who are former Pathfinder students are eligible for a $500 scholarship.
See counseling office for more information.
Scholarship Points Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2012
Apply at : http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/notes/sp.jsp
U.S. High School students.
The Sisters of Samoa Academic Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2012
Application available in the Counseling Office
Amount = $500.00
Eligibility- Graduating high school seniors at schools in the Seattle area. Applicant must have applied to or be enrolled in a college or university. Must submit an official high school transcript and submit three letters of recommendation (reflecting academic achievement and community service).
WiseChoice $2,500 “Find the Right College” Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2012
http://www.wisechoice.com/scholarship?sid=gefx
US Students graduating from high school in 2012 – 2015. Register for WiseChoice (it’s free!). Respond (200 words max): “Do you think “college fit matters” in the college selection process? Explain your answer.”
Check website for application and more information.
The Brian Redman Memorial Music Scholarship
Deadline: Unspecified
Available to high school students of all grade levels who are passionate about music pursuits and share their enthusiasm with their school and community. It can be worth up to $1,000. The scholarship doesn’t have to be used in college. It can be used during their high school years’ to further their musical work in the community or at school, or they can save it for college.
More information at theWashBoard.org or see counseling office for packet and details!
Big Dip Scholarship
Deadline: June 1, 2012
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php
To be eligible for this $3,000 dollar scholarship you must be currently in grade 12 and entering your first year of college/university in 2012 or be currently in your first or second year. You must also submit an essay that is under 1000 words by the stated deadline.
Grambling University National Alumni Association Scholarship (Puget Sound Chapter)
Deadline: June 1st is Grambling State University’s application deadline.
The Puget Sound Chapter of Grambling University National Alumni Association will award two scholarships in 2012 to students who plan to attend Grambling State University for the 2012-2013 academic year. Interested students must meet the following criteria:
Graduating Seniors
- Must be a 2012 high school graduate
- Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Plans to attend Grambling State University
- Must be a resident of the Greater Puget Sound area
- Must have a letter of acceptance from Grambling State University
Contact info: GunaaPugetSound@Hotmail.com
Applications are available in the Counseling Office.
The Chris Yu Scholarship $700
Deadline: June 5th, 2012
- All seniors planning to attend a four-year university or college, a community college, or a vocational/technical school by the fall of 2012 are eligible. Scholarship is for one year only.
- See counseling office for how to apply.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Deadline: June 15th, 2012
www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
“Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 5th year. We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winners each year.
Application process- Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our website. Full details are available on our site.”
For more information, email scholarships@abbottandfenner.com .
Man Mac Automatic Scholarship
Deadline: June 15th, 2012
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php
To be considered eligible for the $500.00 Man Mac Automatic Transmission Scholarship a student must meet the following criteria: be enrolled or expect to be enrolled in an undergraduate program by the fall of 2012. The school you attend must be located within Canada or the United States.
Academy of Interactive Entertainment Scholarships:
Suggested Deadline: June 20, 2012
Application can be found at: http://www.theaie.us/scholarships
RPL ‘Fast Track’ Scholarship $7500
This scholarship is ideal for candidates who want to receive recognition from prior learning (RPL) that they’ve done elsewhere (this could be real world work experience, or from another educational institution). If you’ve decided to fast track your career by studying at the Academy of Interactive Entertainment, then provided you meet certain criteria, you can jump straight into your second year of study! This option is currently only available at the AIE Seattle Campus for
September 2012 enrollments. Applicants can select from the Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development –Specializing in Art or the Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development – Specializing in Software Development.
Art Scholarship $7500
This scholarship is ideal for candidates who have demonstrated artistic excellence. If you have an amazing art portfolio or show reel, coupled with a thirst to get into games or films, then this one could be for you! Applicants can select from the Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development – Specializing in Art or the Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media – Specializing in 3D Animation and Visual FX.
Programming Scholarship $7500
This scholarship is ideal for candidates who can demonstrate excellence in the field of mathematics and software development. If you can demonstrate a high aptitude for software development and a passion for making video games then this could be the scholarship for you. Applicants must apply for the Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development – Specializing in Software Development.
Needs Based Scholarships $5000 – $10000
These scholarships are ideal for candidates who possess the talent and the passion to further their education at the Academy of Interactive entertainment, but not necessarily the financial freedom to do so. Applicants must demonstrate their financial need and show exceptional motivation and commitment to successfully complete study at the AIE if accepted into a course. Applicants can select from the Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development – Specializing in Art, the Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development – Specializing in Software Development or the Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media – Specializing in 3D Animation and Visual FX.
AIE Community Outreach Scholarship $7,500
Public and private high schools in Acadiana Territory (with a focus on Lafayette) and King County Region (with a focus on City of Seattle) are eligible to nominate up to two students to receive scholarships. For more information about this scholarship, please contact your school or visit the AIE website.
BigSun Scholarship
Deadline: June 22, 2012
See website to apply: http://www.bigsunathletics.com
Applicants must be high school seniors or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in a sport at that same institute or community. Student athletes are eligible for scholarships of $500.
2011/2012 Careers That Work! Scholarship
Deadline: June 24th, 2012
This scholarship is open to students applying for private career colleges. Each school is able to award five, $1,000.00 scholarships to seniors. The scholarship is tentative until proof of acceptance at the student’s school of choice. To find out more about this scholarship and about nominations, see you counselor in the FHS Counseling Office. The website can be found at nwcareercolleges.org/scholarships/careers-that-work .
BBG Communications Scholarship
Deadline: June 30, 2012
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php
To be eligible for this $1000.00 scholarship, you must be between the ages of 16- 21 on June 30th, 2012, submit answers to the two essay questions, which can be found on the application page, prior to the June 30th, 2012 deadline.
Do-Over Scholarship
Deadline: June 30, 2012
Apply at: http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
U.S. students 13 years of age or older. Respond (250 words max): “If you could get one ‘do-over’, in life, what would it be and why?”
UW Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity: Balanced Man Scholarship
Deadline: August 30, 2012
The Balanced Man Scholarship is a scholarship offer for all incoming freshmen males attending the University of Washington. Each year, Sigma Phi Epsilon awards $4,000 to six young men who exemplify excellence in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities. While the primary purpose of all college students is to graduate, we believe that in order to fully become a man one cannot solely focus upon academics. This scholarship specifically awards those students whose achievements, academic performance, and extracurricular activities are consistent with the Balanced Man philosophy of Sigma Phi Epsilon. The scholarship is available to all male students, not solely for students planning on joining a fraternity.
The application deadline for the scholarship is August 30th. As we have a rolling application process, the earlier we receive the application, the easier it is for us to schedule time to meet with you.
Upon receiving the application, the candidate is called and a phone interview is conducted. Once the candidates are narrowed down to a smaller pool, a personal interview will take place with each candidate. Once the winners have been determined, a Balanced Man Scholarship Banquet will be held in late September. One $2000 scholarship, one $1000 scholarship and four $250 scholarships will be awarded at the banquet.
Zinch Free Textbooks for Freshmen Scholarship
Deadline: August 31, 2012
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/notes/zs.jsp
Students beginning their college careers as incoming students (freshmen) during 2012.
AES Engineers Scholarship
Deadline: October 5, 2012
www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Purpose of Scholarships:
AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education.
Scholarship Criteria:
Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluated the essays that are submitted.
Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
How to Apply:
Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to the following question:
What are your dreams for your future? When you look back on your life in thirty years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful?
Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com
There is no application packet for this award. Please do not include your resume at this time.
Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year