HS Senior
2.5 GPA or higher
Financial Need
Voluntary Community Service
Typically available for students pursuing post-secondary education at Career Colleges
Award Amount is $1000
Three selected from every high school Application Deadline:
APPLICATION ONLINE: www.imagine-america.org
·Barbizon Free College Scholarship
Random drawing once a year for a FREE 4-year college scholarship valued up to $100,000 Register online: www.barbizonmodeling.com or call 1-888-999-9404
·AAA Travel High School Challenge '07
ANY HS STUDENT interested in travel, tourism, and hospitality careers
Two types of scholarships available: travel-specific (hospitality or restaurant
management, meeting planning and travel agent certification) and
unrestricted awards Enroll before Jan 8th. Take 15 minute online quiz between January 8th and January 16th Travel oriented contest that awards $100,000 in scholarships and prizes To enroll:www.aaa.com/TravelChallenge Enrollment deadline: Stage 1 -- January
Stage 2 – March
Stage 3 – May
·Youth for Understanding Scholarships
Varying scholarships for study abroad programs include:
Mazda Foundation (9th – 12th grades)
Presidential Classroom (Open to alumnus/alumna of Presidential Classroom
program)
Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Scholarship (Open to alumnus/alumna of
HOBY Leadership Program)
Japan-America Friendship Scholars (JAFS) (9th, 10th, 11th grades 1 year of
Japanese Language required)
Japan-US Senate Exchange (JUSSE) (11th grade only)
Kikkoman National Scholarship (9th – 12th grades)
Model United Nations (Open to alumnus/alumna of Model UN Program)
Morita Foundation (Awards 50% tuition)
Okinawa Peace Scholarship (9th, 10th, 11th grades)
District Scholarships (Open to all students)
Finland-US Senate Youth Exchange (FUYSE) (10th and 11th grades)
James Bradley Peace Foundation Scholarship Program (9th – 12th grades)
Face of America (Minority Students 9th – 12th grades)
The YFU Americas Scholarship (9th – 12th grades)
More information on each opportunity can be found at www.yfu-usa.org or
call 1-800-TEENAGE Application Online:www.yfu-usa.org Application Deadline for all listed: January
·McDonald’s Black History Makers of Tomorrow Essay Competition
HS Juniors and Seniors
Open to all students regardless of race
GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
Application based on Leadership, Scholarship, Character, and Community Service
500-word typewritten essay about: “Inspiration Makes me…Who or What Inspires You.” Goal of the essay is to help select students who will have an impact on the future of Kentuckiana
Award is 10- $1000 scholarships that will be presented at the annual Mayor’s Gallery
ceremony Application Available in the guidance office.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January
·Sam Walton COMMUNITY Scholarship (Wal-Mart Stores/SAM’s CLUB)
HS Senior
$1000 Award non-renewable
Can NOT be a Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. or SAM’s CLUB Associate, or the child
Or legal dependent of a Wal0Mart Stores, Inc. or SAM’s CLUB Associate. More information found online: www.walmartfoundation.org (Click on ‘Education’) Application found online (after November 1, 2008): www.scholarshipadministrators.net APPLICATION DEADLINE: January
·National Society, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)
George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest
Joseph S Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest Open to all HS Students
Both Contests are conducted in three phases: chapter, state, national
Rules for the contests are at: www.sar.org Click on Education/Youth National Award for 1st place $3000 for each contest Preliminary Information must be presented to:
Thomas R. House, Chairman Knight Essay Contest Tom@tomhouse.us
William C. Schrader, Chairman Rumbaugh Oration Contest Schrdrwc@aol.com APPLICATION DEADLINE: January
·Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship Essay Contest
HS Senior enrolling in a post-secondary institution
Essay no more than 550 words describing career, vocational, or academic goal toward
which the scholarship is to provide aid.
National/Regional Scholarship Awards:
David Mann Scholarship ($1000—Study of Aeronautical Engineering or an aerospace field)
The Sylvia Scholarship ($600 –Degree major in the Natural Sciences or Mathematics)
Harper Fowley-Isolated M Award ($600 – Study for an undergraduate liberal arts
degree B.A. or A.A.)
Margie Mandelblatt Award ($600 – Study in Journalism)
Grace Harrington Wilson Scholarship ($600 – female student with focus in Journalism)
Rosemary Greathouse Scholarship ($600 – pursuing a degree in the Arts, including
creative writing and journalism)
Helen Kupper Scholarship ($600 – pursuing a degree in the Fine Arts)
Awards range from $300-$1000 Application online:http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships
or can be picked up in the guidance office. APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 15, 2010
·Sun Trust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes
HS Seniors
15 chances to win $1000 scholarship plus a $250 SunTrust Gift Card
One winner drawn every two weeks from October – May Apply online:www.offtocollege.info(Beginning September 14th)
·US Bank Internet Scholarship Program
HS Senior
30 - $1000 scholarships awarded in a random drawing
No minimum GPA required; No essays
Drawings held October 2007 – February 2008 Apply online: www.usbank.com/studentbanking click on “Internet Scholarships”
·Create-a-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest
Available for ALL High school students
Open to legal residents of the US, 14 years of age or older at time of entry.
No purchase is necessary to enter the contest
One application allowed per person
Submission may be Artwork or a simple digital photo
$10,000 cash scholarship given to the winning student
Official Scholarship rules may be picked up in the guidance office Application online: www.gallerycollection.com/scholarship.htm APPLICATION DEADLINE: January
·Discover Scholarship Program
HS JUNIOR Minimum GPA of 2.75 Cumulative for 9th and 10th grade
Demonstrate Leadership; actively contribute to community; have overcome a
significant obstacle(s)
Scholarship may be used for any type of post-high school education or training,
certification, licensing, 2 or 4 year and technical education or a 2 or 4 year college
Awards up to $300,000 in scholarships annually nationwide Apply online:www.scholarshipadministrators.net and use access key “DISC” or
available in guidance office Application Deadline: January ·McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship HS Senior
Plan to attend a 4-year college/university
Own and operate a genuine business for one year, non-profits are eligible
Have at least one employee, even if only part time
Have sales revenue (unless non-profit)
Fill out FAFSA form to apply for financial aid
Provide documentation of above information if requested
Agree to participate in a telephone interview, if selected as a finalist
Winners must attend the summer e-Venture program (St. Louis, MO – 2008)
Award amount is up to $10,000 per academic year for 4 years; additional $2,500 for a
summer abroad program Apply online:www.mckelveyfoundation.org Brochures may be picked up in guidance office for more information. Application deadline: January
·College Prowler-Wachovia Monthly Scholarship HS Senior
Award Amount: $1000
Submit a college essay that is their original work Application online:http://collegeprowler.com/the_scholarship.asp APPLICATION DEADLINE: January
·Washington Crossing Foundation HS Senior/U.S. Citizens
Planning Careers of Service to the US in local, state, or federal government
Full 4-year scholarships for one year special awards
$1000 to $7500 Awards Application online: www.gwcf.org APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 15, 2010
· Imagine-America Scholarship
HS Senior2.5 GPA or higher
Financial Need
Voluntary Community Service
Typically available for students pursuing post-secondary education at Career Colleges
Award Amount is $1000
Three selected from every high school
Application Deadline:
APPLICATION ONLINE: www.imagine-america.org
· Barbizon Free College Scholarship
Random drawing once a year for a FREE 4-year college scholarship valued up to $100,000Register online: www.barbizonmodeling.com or call 1-888-999-9404
· AAA Travel High School Challenge '07
ANY HS STUDENT interested in travel, tourism, and hospitality careers
Two types of scholarships available: travel-specific (hospitality or restaurant
management, meeting planning and travel agent certification) and
unrestricted awards
Enroll before Jan 8th.
Take 15 minute online quiz between January 8th and January 16th
Travel oriented contest that awards $100,000 in scholarships and prizes
To enroll: www.aaa.com/TravelChallenge
Enrollment deadline: Stage 1 -- January
Stage 2 – March
Stage 3 – May
· Youth for Understanding Scholarships
Varying scholarships for study abroad programs include:
Mazda Foundation (9th – 12th grades)Presidential Classroom (Open to alumnus/alumna of Presidential Classroom
program)
Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Scholarship (Open to alumnus/alumna of
HOBY Leadership Program)
Japan-America Friendship Scholars (JAFS) (9th, 10th, 11th grades 1 year of
Japanese Language required)
Japan-US Senate Exchange (JUSSE) (11th grade only)
Kikkoman National Scholarship (9th – 12th grades)
Model United Nations (Open to alumnus/alumna of Model UN Program)
Morita Foundation (Awards 50% tuition)
Okinawa Peace Scholarship (9th, 10th, 11th grades)
District Scholarships (Open to all students)
Finland-US Senate Youth Exchange (FUYSE) (10th and 11th grades)
James Bradley Peace Foundation Scholarship Program (9th – 12th grades)
Face of America (Minority Students 9th – 12th grades)
The YFU Americas Scholarship (9th – 12th grades)
More information on each opportunity can be found at www.yfu-usa.org or
call 1-800-TEENAGE
Application Online: www.yfu-usa.org
Application Deadline for all listed: January
· McDonald’s Black History Makers of Tomorrow Essay Competition
HS Juniors and Seniors
Open to all students regardless of raceGPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
Application based on Leadership, Scholarship, Character, and Community Service
500-word typewritten essay about: “Inspiration Makes me…Who or What Inspires You.”
Goal of the essay is to help select students who will have an impact on the future of Kentuckiana
Award is 10- $1000 scholarships that will be presented at the annual Mayor’s Gallery
ceremony
Application Available in the guidance office.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January
· Sam Walton COMMUNITY Scholarship (Wal-Mart Stores/SAM’s CLUB)
HS Senior$1000 Award non-renewable
Can NOT be a Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. or SAM’s CLUB Associate, or the child
Or legal dependent of a Wal0Mart Stores, Inc. or SAM’s CLUB Associate.
More information found online: www.walmartfoundation.org (Click on ‘Education’)
Application found online (after November 1, 2008):
www.scholarshipadministrators.net
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January
· National Society, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)
George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay ContestJoseph S Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest
Open to all HS Students
Both Contests are conducted in three phases: chapter, state, national
Rules for the contests are at: www.sar.org
Click on Education/Youth
National Award for 1st place $3000 for each contest
Preliminary Information must be presented to:
Thomas R. House, Chairman Knight Essay Contest
Tom@tomhouse.us
William C. Schrader, Chairman Rumbaugh Oration Contest
Schrdrwc@aol.com
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January
· Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship Essay Contest
HS Senior enrolling in a post-secondary institutionEssay no more than 550 words describing career, vocational, or academic goal toward
which the scholarship is to provide aid.
National/Regional Scholarship Awards:
David Mann Scholarship ($1000—Study of Aeronautical Engineering or an aerospace field)
The Sylvia Scholarship ($600 –Degree major in the Natural Sciences or Mathematics)
Harper Fowley-Isolated M Award ($600 – Study for an undergraduate liberal arts
degree B.A. or A.A.)
Margie Mandelblatt Award ($600 – Study in Journalism)
Grace Harrington Wilson Scholarship ($600 – female student with focus in Journalism)
Rosemary Greathouse Scholarship ($600 – pursuing a degree in the Arts, including
creative writing and journalism)
Helen Kupper Scholarship ($600 – pursuing a degree in the Fine Arts)
Awards range from $300-$1000
Application online: http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships
or can be picked up in the guidance office.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 15, 2010
· Sun Trust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes
HS Seniors15 chances to win $1000 scholarship plus a $250 SunTrust Gift Card
One winner drawn every two weeks from October – May
Apply online: www.offtocollege.info (Beginning September 14th)
· US Bank Internet Scholarship Program
HS Senior30 - $1000 scholarships awarded in a random drawing
No minimum GPA required; No essays
Drawings held October 2007 – February 2008
Apply online: www.usbank.com/studentbanking click on “Internet Scholarships”
· Create-a-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest
Available for ALL High school studentsOpen to legal residents of the US, 14 years of age or older at time of entry.
No purchase is necessary to enter the contest
One application allowed per person
Submission may be Artwork or a simple digital photo
$10,000 cash scholarship given to the winning student
Official Scholarship rules may be picked up in the guidance office
Application online: www.gallerycollection.com/scholarship.htm
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January
· Discover Scholarship Program
HS JUNIORMinimum GPA of 2.75 Cumulative for 9th and 10th grade
Demonstrate Leadership; actively contribute to community; have overcome a
significant obstacle(s)
Scholarship may be used for any type of post-high school education or training,
certification, licensing, 2 or 4 year and technical education or a 2 or 4 year college
Awards up to $300,000 in scholarships annually nationwide
Apply online: www.scholarshipadministrators.net and use access key “DISC” or
available in guidance office
Application Deadline: January
· McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship
HS Senior
Plan to attend a 4-year college/university
Own and operate a genuine business for one year, non-profits are eligible
Have at least one employee, even if only part time
Have sales revenue (unless non-profit)
Fill out FAFSA form to apply for financial aid
Provide documentation of above information if requested
Agree to participate in a telephone interview, if selected as a finalist
Winners must attend the summer e-Venture program (St. Louis, MO – 2008)
Award amount is up to $10,000 per academic year for 4 years; additional $2,500 for a
summer abroad program
Apply online: www.mckelveyfoundation.org Brochures may be picked up in guidance office for more information.
Application deadline: January
· College Prowler-Wachovia Monthly Scholarship
HS Senior
Award Amount: $1000
Submit a college essay that is their original work
Application online: http://collegeprowler.com/the_scholarship.asp
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January
· Washington Crossing Foundation
HS Senior/U.S. Citizens
Planning Careers of Service to the US in local, state, or federal government
Full 4-year scholarships for one year special awards
$1000 to $7500 Awards
Application online: www.gwcf.org
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 15, 2010