SENECA VALLEY ACES PROGRAM
Internet Providers Scholarship
There’s no getting around it: the internet affects our social lives both individually and globally. In your opinion, are these effects primarily positive (leading to an increased cultural awareness and solidarity) or negative (exaggerating tensions between cultures that don’t see eye-to-eye)? Take a position and argue your point. Historical references, current events, anecdotes, and philosophy are all fair game. Be as specific and persuasive as possible. You could win a $1,000 scholarship toward your college expenses.
Eligibility:
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H.S. graduating senior
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Will enroll in 2 or 4 yr college Fall 2017.
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Essay: How has the internet impacted modern society?
Deadline: November 21st, 2016
CHS Athletic Booster Club 2016 Student Athlete Scholarship
Come by the Career Center for the Scholarship Applications
Deadline: November 30, 2016
Qualifications:
Must apply to a 4-year college or university, No GPA requirement, SAT/ACT Scores required, U.S. Citizenship required, 500 word essay Awards: 500 scholarships that are renewable over 4 years. ($1,000/yr-$12,500/yr)
Website: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
Application must be brought to your nearest Elk Lodge. See below for closest Elks Lodge to Northwood HS.
Lodge Mailing Address
Washington-Rockville, MD No. 15
5 Taft Ct. Rockville, MD 20850-1307 Lodge
Contact Information
• Telephone: (301)424-2202 (Lodge)
• Telephone: (301)424-2203 (Office)
• Fax: (301)762-3832 (Lodge)
• E-mail: elks15.secretary@gmail.com (Lodge)
• Website: http://www.washington-rockville-elks.com (Lodge)
• Webmaster: elks15.secretary@gmail.com
Sixt Scholarship
Sixt rent a car is pleased to offer five high school seniors graduating in 2017 the opportunity to receive a $5,000 scholarship and become a Sixt scholar. The program is designed to assist high school students who plan to continue their education in college. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution of the student’s choice.
Eligibility
- H.S senior,
- Min GPA unw 3.7,
- plan to attend 2 or 4 yr college full time,
- High School transcript
- Must apply online
Deadline: November 30th, 2016
Boston University Trustee Scholars
Boston University’s most prestigious merit-based award recognizes students who show outstanding academic and leadership abilities. Every year, Boston University welcomes about 20 outstanding students to the Trustee Scholars Program.
Eligibility
- High senior
- Average 3.9 GPA
- 1517 SAT
- Exceptional leadership
- HS nomination no longer required
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Deadline: December 1st, 2016
Maryland College Aid Processing System (MDCAPS)
MDCAPS is MHEC's comprehensive financial aid system that allows us to process State scholarship applications and allocate funds more efficiently using today's technology. To use MDCAPS, you must first create a student login profile. The profile creation process will request an email address. An activation link will be sent to the email address provided.
To get started with a profile, click the MDCAPS logo or use this link, https://mdcaps.mhec.state.md.us. Next, click "Create a Student Login" located below the yellow [Login] button.
Villanova University Presidential Scholarship
Villanova University provides financial assistance on the basis of students’ academic achievements, proven leadership, and participation in extracurricular activities – both in their schools and their communities.
Eligibility:
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High school senior
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GPA avg 4.0-4
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SAT cr & m-1450; ACT >= 33
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must be nominated by H.S.
Deadline: December 1st, 2016
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Fleet Reserve Assn. Essay Contest
FRA sponsors an annual essay contest to promote the spirit of Americanism and patriotism among our country’s youth. FRA's Americanism Essay Contest is open to all students, grades 7 through 12, including those who are home schooled.
Eligibility
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Gr. 7-12,
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350 words, topic: What Memorial Day Means
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Only one entry per student
Deadline: December 1st, 2016
Soroptomist Violet Richardson Award
The Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award is a recognition program for young women ages 14-17 engaged in volunteer action within their communities or schools. The award is given to young women whose activities make the community and world a better place.
Eligibility:
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Women ages 14-17
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exceptional volunteerism in school & community (drug/crime/violence prevention, working to end poverty, discrimination, environmental problems, etc)
Deadline: December1st, 2016
Washington & Lee University -Johnson
A Washington and Lee education combines the best aspects of both college and university life. Students enjoy small classes and close relationships with professors, while choosing from a remarkable variety of majors and minors, courses, and in-depth study opportunities--a spectrum of options usually found only at large universities.
Eligibility
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High Senior, from Maryland
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Essay
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Recommendation letters
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Community service
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Interview for finalist
Deadline: December 1st , 2016
Google Women in Technology Schlrp (Anita Borg Award)
Through the Women Techmakers Scholars Program - formerly the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship Program - Google is furthering Dr. Anita Borg’s vision of creating gender equality in the field of computer science by encouraging women to excel in computing and technology and become active leaders and role models in the field.
Eligibility:
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High School Seniors collegebound
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Females who pursue comp science,comp engineering, or other technical field
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Min GPA 3.5
Deadline: December 1st,2016
University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts
This scholarship is awarded to incoming undergraduate students enrolled full-time in the School of Cinematic Arts who are dealing with and/or have overcome life obstacles resulting in financial distress
Eligibility:
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High School senior applying to USC School of Cinematic Arts
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Min GPA 3.0
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Some need/obstacles
Deadline: December 1st, 2016
Chesapeake Bay Trust Student of the Year Scholarship (environmental science)
The Chesapeake Bay Trust is currently seeking applications and nominations for its 2017 Annual Scholarship and Awards Program. Launched in 1998, the Trust’s Awards Program honors students, teachers, individuals, communities, businesses, and organizations for their work to promote environmental education, improve local communities, and help restore the natural resources of the Chesapeake Bay region
Eligibility:
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Maryland H.S. or college student
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Outstanding commitment to environment
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Chesapeake Bay restoration & comm. involvement
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Improved environment of school grounds/community
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GPA >= 3.0
Deadline: December 4th, 2016
Websites that offer more Scholarships
Below are a list of websites that offer a lot of scholarships. You must fill out a minimum of 15 scholarship applications. Make sure that you check the requirements of a scholarship before applying.
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