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High School Student Services - Scholarships |
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Scholarships
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| Scholarship Name | Given Through | Requirements | Apply By | Amount |
Winning Characteristics Scholarship |
Making it Count www.makingitcount.com/ * See website for more details. |
- must participate in a Making College & Career Count presentation during the 2007-2008 school year - Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher -Application and Essay required |
Does not say |
- $1,000 to $5,000 |
Coca-Cola Scholarship |
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation |
- High school senior - At least a 3.0 GPA and planning to pursue post-secondary education - Must apply online |
October 31, 2007 |
$10,000-$20,000 |
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards |
Prudential and National Association of Secondary School Principals (apply online!) |
- made a difference by volunteering in your community |
October 31, 2007 |
- $1,000 - all expense paid trip to Washington D.C. - engraved medallion |
First Freedom Student Competition |
The Council for America’s First Freedom www.firstfreedom.org |
Essay Contest: on the First Amendment and the history and relevance of religious freedom in America and the world today. * See website for details |
December 1, 2007 |
$750-$3,000 |
2008 SAE Engineering Scholarships |
SAE International |
- Intend to earn a degree in engineering or a related science (math, chemistry, physics, biology, technologies, or computer science) - Meet minimum requirements with regard to GPA and SAT/ACT scores outlined by the individual requirements or each scholarship * See website or counseling office for details. |
December 1. 2007 |
$1,000-$10,000 |
The Jaycees and JCI Senators of Colorado, Inc. Scholarship |
The Jaycees and JCI Senators of Colorado, Inc. * See counseling office more details. |
- high school senior |
December 15, 2007 |
- (20) $1,000 |
“Get Schooled with 850 KOA” Scholarship |
College in Colorado http://www.startcolorado.com/ * See website for more details and to apply. |
-Application and Essay required |
December 31, 2007 |
- $850 |
Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship |
Colorado Council on High School/College (look for the scholarship link on the left side of the homepage and follow it to see the application form and details about the scholarship) |
- High school senior - Volunteerism/Community Service - Will attend a college or university in Colorado |
Early Spring Semester |
- $1500 |
2008 “Most Valuable Student” Scholarship |
Elk National Foundation |
- High school senior - scholarship, leadership, and financial need |
January 11, 2008 |
Up to $15,000 for four years (500 four-year awards offered) |
McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship award |
McKelvey Foundation
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- Own and operate a genuine business, non-profits are eligible - Have at least one employee - Attending a 4-year college or university in Fall of 2008 |
January 15, 2008 |
- $10,000 for each year |
Sam Walton Community Scholarship |
Walmart |
- Graduating high school senior - Must have GPA of at least 2.5 - Apply online |
January 14, 2008 |
$1,000 |
Discover Scholarship Program |
Discover Financial Services www.scholarshipadministrators.net (Use access key: DISC) * You can also see guidance office for application |
- Must be a high school JUNIOR as of Sept 2007 - GPA of 2.75 or higher - Plans to continue education beyond high school |
January 31, 2008 |
$30,000 |
P.E.O. Scholarship Fund |
Bobbie Anderson Chapter BP of P.E.O. * See counseling office for application |
- Female, high school graduating senior - B Average - Attend an accredited college in Colorado (as a full time student fall 2008) - Two recommendations from teachers or counselors |
January 31, 2008 |
- $2,160 (2) |
PDK Prospective Educator Scholarship Program |
The Professional Association in Education * See counseling office for application |
- high school seniors attending to major in education or - undergraduate members of PDK who are enrolled in an education program at the college level |
February 1, 2008 |
- Does not say |
Presidents Leadership Class Scholarship |
University of Colorado at Boulder |
Intellectual curiosity, leadership potential, commitment outside of self, unique contribution. Must complete application, 2 recommendation letters, and transcript. *Go to website or see the counseling office for more details |
February 1, 2008 |
$2,500-$15,000 |
National Peace Essay Contest |
United States Institute of Peace |
Write an essay- See counseling office or website for details. |
February 1, 2008 |
$1,000-$10,000 |
2008 PDK Prospective Educator Scholarship Program |
The Professional Association in Education |
- high school seniors intending to major in education or |
February 1, 2008 |
Does not say |
High School Oratorical Scholarship Program |
The American Legion - See counseling office or website for details. |
- High school senior - Prepared speech on some aspect of the Constitution with emphasis on the duties and obligations of a citizen to our government. |
unknown |
- $18,000-$1,500 |
Mother Moon Service Scholarship |
The Children’s Literacy Center’s Youth Council * See counseling office for application and details |
- a high school senior in the Pikes Peak Region - Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher -Demonstrate a commitment to service |
February 8, 2008 |
- $500-$1,000 |
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award |
Young Entrepreneur Foundation |
- high school senior |
February 11, 2008 |
- $1,000 to $10,000 |
U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program |
US Bank * Apply Online |
- No essays - No minimum GPA -Must apply online. |
October-February |
- $1,000 given through a random drawing |
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship |
AXA Foundation * See website for more details and application. |
- Ambition and Drive - Determination to set and reach goals - Respect for self, family and community - Ability to succeed in college |
February 15, 2008 |
- $2,000 |
Best Buy Scholarship |
Best Buy |
- Graduating high school seniors - Must attend a college or university in the fall immediately following graduation - academic achievement and volunteer work |
January 1-February 15, 2007 |
$1,500-$10,000 |
National Co-Op Scholarship Program |
National Commission for Cooperative Education |
- Must be attending one of the following schools in the fall of 2008: Drexel Univ. Johnson & Wales Univ., Kettering Univ., Northeastern Univ., Pace Univ., Rochester Instit. Of Tech., Univ. f Cincinnati, Univ. of Toledo, Wentworth Inst. Of Tech. - One-page essay describing why you have chosen to pursue a college co-op program - GPA of 3.5 or better |
February 15, 2008 |
$6,000 |
Burger King Scholars |
Burger King |
- GPA of 2.5 or higher - work part-time an average of 15 hours per week - Actively involved in community service activities - Demonstrate financial need - Plan to enroll in an accredited two or four year college or university in the fall of 2008. |
February 15, 2008 |
$1,000 |
The Society of American Military Engineers Scholarship |
SAME Pikes Peak Post * See counseling office for application or for more details. |
- Any student planning on pursuing an engineering degree - Has at least one family member who is an active SAME member, a current member of the US military, or retired from the US military |
February 15, 2008 |
- $1,000 to $2,000 |
Ronald McDonald House Charities National Scholarship Program |
Ronald McDonald House Charities * See website for more details or counseling office for applications |
- must submit an application plus recommendation letter and personal statement |
February 15, 2008 |
- $1,000 to $1,500 |
Elks Oratorical Contest |
Pikes Peak Region Lodge No. 473 *See counseling office for application |
- Any high school junior or senior - Must prepare 10 minute memorized oration on subject of your choice |
February 21, 2008 |
$10,000 |
Global Citizen Award |
Educational Tours Go to website to apply |
- high school sophomore or junior - must write an essay |
February 28, 2008 |
- 10-day expenses-paid international educational tour - 30 GB iPod |
Justice and Peace Scholarship |
Pikes Peak Justice and Peace Commission |
- Demonstrated a commitment to the Commission’s mission and goals. |
March 1, 2008 |
$1,000 |
Mountain View Medical Group Physician Memorial Scholarship |
Mountain View Medical Group * See Counseling office for paperwork |
- High School senior in the Pike’s Peak region graduating in Spring 2008 - Plan on entering a medically related field of study - GPA of 2.75 or higher |
March 1, 2008 |
$1,000 |
The Padgett Foundation Scholarship |
Padgett For more questions contact: 1-800-723-4388 or email scholarship@smallbizpros.com |
- Must be a dependant of a small business owner who has fewer than 20 employees, owns at least 10% of the stock or capital in the business, and is active in the day-to-day operations of the business - Must be a graduating senior planning to attend post-secondary education |
March 1, 2008 |
$500 |
La Raza Youth Leadership Scholarships |
La Raza Youth Leadership Institute, Inc. *See website for applications
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- Be a 2008 graduating high school senior and attend this year’s leadership conference on Saturday April 26, 2008 at the Auraria Campus - Submit application with required essay - Be accepted to the institution- (University of Colorado at Denver Health and Sciences, Metropolitan State College of Denver, and Community College of Denver) |
March 1, 2008 |
$1,000-$1,500 |
Colorado County Clerks Association Presidential Scholarship |
El Paso County Office of the Clerk and Recorder *See counseling office for application |
- Completed application - 3.25 minimum GPA - Community involvement with an interest in government, business or political science - Financial need |
March 3, 2008 |
$500 |
“Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year” Award Program |
America’s Milk Processors and USA TODAY * See website for more details and application. |
- must be a high school senior - Must have participated in a high school or club sport in 2007-2008 |
March 7, 2008 |
- $7,500 |
Kids Who Care Scholarship Program |
KOHL’S * See website for more details and nomination process. |
- must be 6-18 years old - Must be nominated by someone 21 years of age or older - Community service is important |
March 15, 2008 |
- $1,000 to $5,000 |
Kinnikinnik Chapter Scholarship |
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution * See counseling office for application. |
- Graduate from high school in 2008 - Have a GPA of 3.0 or above - Be a good citizen - Need some financial assistance in order to continue education |
March 15, 2008 |
$1,500 |
Transit Mix Concrete Co. Scholarship |
Transit Mix Concrete Co. |
- graduating high school seniors |
March 17, 2008 |
$8,0000 |
The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Rocky Mountain Chapter Scholarship Program |
The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Rocky Mountain Chapter |
- Seeking a degree in Space Operations, related engineering fields, computer sciences, mathematics or physics. |
March 21, 2008 |
Does not say |
The Association for Communications, Electronics, Intelligence and Information Systems Professionals High School Scholarships |
AFCEA *See counseling office for application |
- Intent to pursue a degree in one of the following areas: computer science, electrical engineering, software engineering, information technology, math, physics or a related field of study |
March 28, 2008 |
(15) $1,000-$1,500 Renewable for 3 yrs. |
Eagle Legacy Foundation Scholarship |
Eagle Legacy Foundation *See counseling office for application |
- must be between the age of 17-40 - must reside in Colorado - Must fill out full application |
March 31, 2008 |
- Dos not say |
Society of Women Engineers Scholarship |
Society of Women Engineers- Pikes Peak Section
*See counseling office for application. |
- must be a currently enrolled high school senior - Must be in the top 25% of the class - Must be a woman who has been accepted for enrollment in a college or university which has an accredited engineering curriculum leading to a first degree in engineering. |
March 31, 2008 |
$500-$1,000 |
Pinnacol Foundation Scholarship Program |
Pinnacol Foundation |
- Be a natural, adopted, or step-child of, or fully dependent on, a worker killed or permanently disabled in a compensable work-related accident or by an occupational disease during the course and scope of employment with a Colorado-based employer. |
March 31, 2008 |
Does not say |
2008 Merit Scholarships |
USAFA Officers’ Spouses’ Club * See counseling office for an application |
- Dependant of an active duty stationed at USAFA - Dependant of retiree eligible for membership at USAFA Officers’ or NCO Club - Dependant of active duty on remote tour (PCS from USAFA) - Dependant of POW/MIA or deceased USAFA affiliate - Dependant of DoD civilian employee eligible for membership at USAFA Officers’ or NCO Club |
March 31, 2008 |
- $1,000 or $1,500 |
2008 Old North End Neighborhood Scholarship |
Old North End Neighborhood (ONEN) Board *See counseling office for application |
- Must live in boundaries of ONEN (see map in guidance office) - Must submit a completed application form - Attach a statement describing one of your school or community experiences - Submit 2 letters of recommendation. |
March 31, 2008 |
- (2) $500 scholarships |
Annual Scholarship Program |
American Society of Military Comptrollers * For more information call: 301-227-6341 * See guidance counselor for application |
- High school senior - Must be entering a field of study directly related to financial/resource management (such as business administration, economics, public administration, accounting, finance) - Must have an ASMC chapter endorsement letter - 3 letters of recommendation |
March 31, 2008 |
- $1,000-$3,000 |
Dottie Lamm Award |
The Women’s Foundation of Colorado * See website for more details and application. |
- must be a current sophomore girl |
April 1, 2008 |
- $1,500 |
ADK Gamma Scholarship |
Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority *See counseling office for application. |
- must be a high school senior or a college student planning a career in education - must have a GPA of at least 3.0 - Must be a resident of the Colorado Springs for at least a year |
April 3, 2008 |
- $1,000 |
RBC Dain Rauscher Colorado Scholarship Fund |
The Denver Foundation * Select “Scholarships” from the menu on the left side |
- Must be pursuing a degree in science or engineering - Must have a 3.75 GPA or higher |
April 4, 2008 |
- $5,000 |
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship |
Colorado Department of Education *Go to www.cde.state.co.us/ |
- must have a weighted GPA of 4.0 or higher - Must have taken the ACT and received score of 31 or higher - Must have taken SAT and received total score of 2040 or above - Be accepted for admission to an accredited institution of higher education. |
April 4, 2008 |
Does not say |
Peterson Spouses’ Club Scholarship Program |
Peterson Spouses’ Club * See counseling office for an application |
- Be a dependent whose parent is on active duty and stationed at Peterson, Schriever, or Cheyenne Mountain, or at a geographically separate unit (GSU) of Peterson where no other Souses’ Club Scholarship is available - Be a dependent son or daughter of a current active DoD Civilian stationed at Peterson, Schriever, or Cheyenne Mountain - Be a Dependent son or daughter of a retired military member who served on active duty and is residing in the Colorado Springs area - Be a dependent son or daughter of a deceased military member who served on active duty, deceased DoD Civilian, or Military Missing in Action (MIA) residing in the Colorado Springs area. - Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher -Application and Essay required |
April 11, 2008 |
- Does not say specific amount |
Nicole Lyne Fields Memorial Scholarship |
Nicole Lyne Fields Memorial Scholarship Committee * See counseling office for application |
- Graduating high school senior - Minimum GPA of 3.0 - High School transcript, test scores and 2 letters of recommendation |
April 15, 2008 |
TBD by committee |
Kathy Curtis Memorial Scholarship |
Girl Scouts *See counseling office for application |
- must be a graduating senior going on to higher education - Must be a registered Girl Scout for this year in Wagon Wheel Council. - Must submit an essay on how the Program Goals in Girl Scouts has affected your life. |
April 15, 2008 |
$750 |
Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade |
Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Division *See counseling office for application |
- for: Children/Spouse of local fallen/wounded soldiers - based on: character, leadership, potential of academic success, the importance of the scholarship for academic pursuit, and financial need. |
April 30, 2008 |
Does not say |
Multiple Scholarship Awards |
ECI Scholarship Foundation |
- High school senior - Primary: Good GPA and Test Scores - Secondary: Activities, Personal Essay, Financial Need |
May 15, 2008 |
- $1,000-$6,000 |
President’s Award for Civic Excellence |
Colorado State University www.Admissions.colostate.edu/ *Go to website for application materials |
- Must be a high school junior - have outstanding academic achievement with a strong record of involvement in community service and civic engagement |
May 15, 2008 |
$1,000 |
Kit Faragher Memorial Scholarship |
The Kit Faragher Foundation * See website for more details and to apply. |
- Must have a high school GPA of 2.5 or higher - Is in need of financial assistance -demonstrates a positive attitude, strong commitment, and a drive towards accomplishment |
May 23, 2008 |
- (2) $5,000 |
The Daniels Fund |
The Daniels Fund Scholarship Program *See website for Daniels Fund Referral Agencies and to apply. |
- Must have a nomination from a Daniels Scholarship Referral Agency - Demonstrate financial need - Demonstrate ‘Daniels Scholar’ characteristics: academic performance or promise, strength of character, leadership potential, emotional maturity and stability, well-rounded personality, abilities, and broad interests, the potential to contribute to one’s community later in life. |
Does not say |
Does not say |
2009 Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Aide to Girl of the West Competition |
Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo * See counseling office for application and more details. |
- must be a junior or senior this year (2007-08) - must have access to the use of a horse and horse trailer for any parades or rodeo appearances during her reign -Judging is based on personality, horsemanship, interview and public speaking |
June 27, 2008 |
- $1,000 to $2,000 - PLUS: a western hat, boots, rain duster, belt and trophy buckle, as well as a western outfit for riding and speaking engagements. |
Private College Scholarship |
Discover College |
- Intention of attending a private college or university - Fill out request form on website |
Does not say |
$2,500 (It’s a drawing) |
