October Scholarships
FASFA APPLICATIONS START 10/1 FILL OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
Obtain a FSA ID (electronic signature for FAFSA form): https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm
FAFSA form online submission: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
*Must fill out a FAFSA to be considered for the MAP grant*
--Hispanic Heritage Foundation: Youth Awards (Deadline:10/15/19)
Colgate-Palmolive in partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, encourages you to get on the path to higher education. Must show academic excellence, demonstrate dedication to community service, and leadership in one’s community. Minimum 3.0 GPA, be of hispanic heritage,
Apply at: https://hhfawards.hispanicheritage.org/2019/forms/welcome.php
--American Muscle Student Scholarship Program (Deadline: 10/15/2019)
Must be pursuing an automotive themed major. Can apply in Fall- deadline: Oct 15, and Spring- deadline: June 15. Those students who have exceptional drive and ambition should submit a 700-1500 word essay to scholarships@americanmuscle.com telling us who you are and how you plan on using your automotive education to incite positive change and innovation within the custom car industry. All entries must be submitted as a PDF or Microsoft Word document to be eligible for consideration and must also be accompanied by proof of current enrollment in an accredited United States college or university.
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Please submit your essays by 12:00PM EST on October 15th for all spring semester applicants and by June 15th for all fall applicants. Winning scholarships will be paid directly to the school as a tuition payment.
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Winners will be selected by November 15th for all spring contestants and by July 15th for fall applicants.
More details at: https://www.americanmuscle.com/scholarships.html
-- Branson Shows Inspired Scholarship (Deadline: 10/15/2019)
Ages 16-19. Must write an essay about “How (*Enter Your Show*) Inspired Me to Realize My Dreams.”In the event that you have not seen a Branson Show, you may research and use your creativity.
Apply at: https://www.bransonshowtickets.com/company/scholarship.aspx
--The Reedsy National Creative Writing Scholarship (Deadline: 10/21/2019)
Value of Scholarship: $1000 biannually
Number of Scholarships Available: 1 cash, 5 sponsorship opportunities for the fall semester award
Requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in a college or graduate program in the United States, Canada, or Australia. Applicants must have completed the first chapter of a novel they are currently writing, or have written but not published, to submit for review .Each submission should be 1,000-7,500 words and accompanied by a short synopsis from the author. Applicants can visit the scholarship page for more information.
How to submit:https://blog.reedsy.com/scholarship/?msID=61e15a33-0602-4d97-ba7b-b9c2f3e67205 .
--Horatio Alger Scholarship (Deadline: 10/25/2019)
Provides financial assistance to students in Illinois who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity.
Apply at:
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/horatio-alger-scholarship-applications/
-- Voice of Democracy, VFW Scholarship (Deadline: 10/31/2019)
Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ premier scholarship program. Each year, nearly 40,000 high school students compete for more than $2 million in scholarships and incentives. Students compete by writing and recording an auto essay on an annual patriotic theme. This year’s theme is, “What Makes American Great.”
Prizes/Scholarships can be awarded at the post, district, state, and national level. State winners receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C to tour the city, be honored, and receive their portion of $154,000 in national awards- the top scholarship being $30,000.
See Miss Nelson for information/application sheet.
--Coca-Cola Scholars Program (Deadline: 10/31/19)
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 31st class in 2019, the Foundation has provided over 6,150 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $69 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. Apply now!
Apply at: https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
--Anthony ONeal Debt Free Degree Scholarship Giveaway (Deadline: 10/31/2019)
We’re giving away $10,000 in college scholarships. Answer a few easy questions about going to college debt-free and be entered for a chance to win one of three scholarships.
Students, only you can enter the giveaway—no one can enter for you. Apply online at: https://www.anthonyoneal.com/giveaway?_ga=2.72889939.1556082702.1569937296-992974420.1569937296
--NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (Deadline: 11/5/2019)
The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC) honors 9th-12th grade students who self-identify as women, genderqueer, or non-binary for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, tenacity in the face of barriers to access, and plans for post-secondary education. Since 2007, nearly 14,000 students have received an Award for AiC.
Apply at: https://www.aspirations.org/recognitions/AiCAward
--Hagan Scholarship (Deadline: 11/15/19)
Helping rural students graduate debt free.
Criteria: Student must be a resident of the United States; must attend an eligible high school; must be a student in the high school graduating class; must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, must score a 24 on the ACT or higher or 1150 or higher on the SAT; must enroll at an eligible four year college or university the fall semester following high school graduation; must work 240 hours in the twelve months prior to the start of each academic year of college; must complete the FAFSA in 2019 and have an EFC of less than $6,500; must apply for eligible Federal and State grants; must not have been convicted of a felony.
Applications can be found at: https://haganscholarships.org/application/
*Many Colleges and Universities have scholarships that pertain directly to that school, check out College websites for these types of scholarships!
Important Dates:
10/1/2019: FASFA begin date! Fill out ASAP.
10/3/2019: St. Ambrose College Rep Visit during RtI (Mrs. A’s room)
10/14/2019: Carl Sandburg College Open House (College Visit Day) 10AM- 12PM Register here: http://www.sandburg.edu/Admissions/Campus-Visit/index.html
*We do not have school this day, so this would not count against the 2 college days seniors are allowed*
10/30/2019: Western Illinois University college Rep Visit during RtI
