Willingboro High School (05/01/12)
2011 Scholarships/Awards/Programs Listing 2012
Applications/Info Available in Guidance Office
S/A/P Name Sponsor Gr. Description
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| Hotline Toll Free Help Desk | HESAA | 12 | If you have questions about financial aid, NJ HESAA (Higher Education Student Assistance Authority) has a toll-free hotline: 1-800-792-8670 | Hotline |
| Hotline Toll Free Help Desk | FAFSA | 12 | Have questions about filling out the FAFSA form for financial aid? FAFSA has hotline help desk that is toll-free: 1-800-433-3243 | Hotline |
S | Institutional Based Scholarships | -UMBC -Ithaca College -St. Francis Col. -Emory Col. -Cazenovia Col. -Lawrence Tech. U. | 12 | Many colleges and universities offer scholarships to students who apply to their particular school. Come to the Guidance office to check out the special folder labeled institutional scholarships to see if there are any being offered at the schools where you are applying. | Various Deadlines |
S | Scholarships | Imagine America High School Scholarship Program | 12 | Students who graduate in 2012 may now apply for the Imagine America High School Scholarship Program. If you would like to see a full list of participating career colleges and schools listed by state go to http://www.imagine-america. | Various Deadlines |
S | Scholarships | The Elks National Foundation | 12 | Most Valuable Student Scholarships 500 four-year scholarships, ranging from $1,000 per year to $15,000 per year, for graduating high school seniors based on financial need, leadership and scholarship. Legacy Awards $4,000 ($1,000 year for four years) merit-based scholarships for children and grandchildren of Elks who are members in good standing. Emergency Educational Grants One-year educational grants available to children of deceased or totally disabled Elks. Go to website for details/applications: | Various deadlines |
S | The Call Me Mister Program | Chaflin U, Morris College and South Carolina St. U. | 12 | Black Male Teachers needed. Do you know any Black Males who are seniors in high school who want to go to college out of state for FREE? The CALL ME MISTER program offered by 4 historical black colleges in South Carolina, Benedict College, Chaflin University, Morris College and South Carolina State University – visit the www.callmemister.clemson.edu/ | Call for details |
S | Scholarships | Harvard University | 12 | Harvard University is offering free tuition to families of HONOR STUDENTS and their income is less than $125,000 per year. Visit www.fao.fas.harvard.edu or call 1-617-495-1581. | Call for details |
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| 12 | Rising Scholars USA students are eligible to receive up to $2,000 through the PASTORAL RECOMMENDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. To be eligible, applicants must: a GPA of 2.0 or higher two (2) recommendation letters, one of which must be from your Pastor, Priest, Imam, Rabbi, etc. Complete and accept all available financial aid offered through the FAFSA process Demonstrate financial need Submit their official SAT or ACT scores Submit an essay or personal statement explaining why you want to obtain a University education PASTORAL RECOMMENDATION SCHOLARSHIPS are offered on a first come, first served basis at: ALLEN U. (http://www.allenuniversity. WILBERFORCE U. (http://www.wilberforce.edu/ For application go to: www.hbculinkup.com Click On the Rising Scholars USA Logo Fill out application E-Mail to: hbculinkup@tmium.com and jbrown@risingscholarsusa.com Visit HBCULINKUP at: http://hbculinkup.ning.com/? | First come, First served |
S | Scholarship | LEI Zodiac | 12 | LEI Zodiac Club of Willingboro is offering a scholarship to two college-bound WHS students scheduled to graduate in June. Applications available in Guidance | 05/04/12 |
S | Dr. Lorraine Foy Scholarship | Foy Family | 12 | Criteria: -Minimum GPA of 2.5 -Planning a career in education and/or accepted to an HBCU. Place your name on the sign-up sheet posted on the scholarship bulletin board in guidance. | 05/04/12 |
S | Scholarship | WHS PTSA | 12 | APPLICANTS for the Willingboro High School PTSA College Scholarship must meet all of the following criteria to be considered as a scholarship recipient:
A. APPLICANT must be a graduating senior of the Willingboro High School.
B. APPLICANT must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (C.G.P.A.) of 2.5 (based on a 4.0 maximum scale) or equivalent based on the applicant’s high school grading system at the time that the application is submitted.
C. APPLICANT must be accepted by an accredited college/university. (Note: Proof of enrollment will be required prior to allocation of scholarship funds.) Applications available in Guidance. | 05/07/12 |
S | The Donald and Itasker Thorton Mem. Scholarship | The Thorton Sisters Foundation | 12 | One or more on-year scholarship(s) available to young deserving females of color to be used toward college tuition and/or books. Application available in Guidance. | 05/07/12 |
S | 2012 PSEG Engineering Scholarship Program
| PSEG | 12 | PSEG is offering a scholarship to graduating high school seniors who are residents of New Jersey and interested in pursuing a degree in engineering. Application available on-line:http://www.pseg.com/info/ | 5/11/12 |
S | Scholarship | Stay Fit Ltd.
| 12 | The $5000 Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship is open to high school Seniors. You must be a citizen of the U.S. or Canada and be under 25 years of age to be eligible for this award. You must also submit a maximum 1000-word essay on the following topic: "Why is a healthy lifestyle important in school?"; and in under 500 words, describe your career plans, goals, and personal ambitions. Go to website for more info/application: http://www.fitnessexercises. | 05/12/12 |
S | Scholarship | Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund | 12 | The Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund is offering scholarships to high school seniors who plan to pursue studies in a vocational or trade school. GPA must be 2.5 or higher | 05/15/12 |
S | Robert Richard Rudd Scholarship | Holy Trinity United Church of Christ | 12 | Therefore, to honor his memory, The Robert Richard Rudd Scholarship Fund through Holy Trinity United Church of Christ is offering $500.00 to eligible applicants. Eligibility Requirements: 1) Must be a resident of Burlington County 2) Must be a graduating high school student 3) Must be involved in at least one extra curricular activity 4) Must be involved in church activity 5) Must have at least a 3.0 grade point average.Applications available in Guidance | 05/15/12 |
S | Scholarship | Willingboro School Traffic Guard Association | 12 | Criteria: -Minimum GPA of 2.5 -Compliant with attendance policy -Planning to pursue a career in law/ law enforcement Place your name on the sign up sheet located on the scholarship bulletin board in the Guidance Office. | 05/18/12 |
S | Scholarship | Garfield East Elementary School PTA Scholarship | 12 | Criteria: 1) Recipient should demonstrate to ability to succeed within a clearly defined education plan 2) Demonstrate good citizenship and service to the school 3) Financial need not a determining factor; 4) Recipients should be preferably students who have not been awarded any other substantial scholarship. 5) Must have attended Garfield East Elementary School in Willingboro Place your name on the sign up sheet located on the scholarship bulletin board in the Guidance Office. | 05/18/12 |
S | Scholarship | CITE Mid-Atlantic Region Scholarship | 12 | The Consortium of Information and Telecommunications Executives, Inc. (CITEÒ) of the Mid Atlantic Region will award scholarships to three deserving African-American students who meet the enclosed qualification criteria. There are (3)$1000 Scholarship Awards available. A. APPLICANT must be African - American and a United States citizen. B. APPLICANT must be a high school senior at the time the application is submitted. C. APPLICANT must have a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better based on a 4.0/5.0 maximum scale at the time of the application. D. APPLICANT must be accepted by an accredited college/university and a full-time student. E. APPLICANT must major in one of the required Business related majors. (Advertising, Marketing, Business, Finance, Accounting , Engineering/Electrical/ F. APPLICANT must provide proof of enrollment before actual allocation of the awarded funds. G. Total Family Income of Applicant must be $50,000 per year or less. H. The application must be postmarked by Friday, May 18, 2012 Application available in Guidance. |
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S | Benjamin R. Chirls Scholarship | NJ Sharing Network Foundation | 12 | This $4000 scholarship recipient must be an organ, tissue or eye donor, transplant recipient, donor family member or awareness advocate. Information sheet available in Guidance. Application available on line: www. | 05/24/12 |
S | Scholarship | 25th Annual African Amer. Arts and Heritage Festival | 12 | A scholarship is offered by the 25th Annual African Amer. Arts and Heritage Festival. Applications are available in the Guidance. | 05/25/12 |
S | Scholarship | Willingboro Soccer Club | 12 | The Willingboro Soccer Club is offering 3 scholarships to college bound June graduates who had previously played soccer with their program. Applications available in Guidance or on their website: www.willingborosoccer.com | 06/01/12 |
S | Scholarship | Abbott &Fenner Business Consultants | 12 | Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 4th year. They will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year. Application Process-Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner. | 06/15/12 |
S | Scholarship | The Big Sun Organization | 12 | The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Please visit our website to learn how to apply:http://www. | 06/22/12 |
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On-line Resources for Scholarships/Awards/Aid
www.fastweb.com cappex.com/scholarships www.CollegeGoalSundayUSA.org http://studentaid.ed.gov www.finaid.org
www.srnexpress.com www.scholarships.com www.freecollegescholarships.
Career Quiz http://www.princetonreview.
Blacvkstudents.com
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