1.    AES Essay Scholarship- Students apply responding to one of two questions: What do you consider to be the single most important problem that is facing society today? WHY? OR Why are you a good candidate to receive this award? Deadline is October 6, 2009 visit http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

2.    Wendy’s Heisman-recognizing students for athletics, academics and community school involvement.  Deadline is October 1, 2009 but apply early because a school representative must review information before deadline.  Visit and click on “apply now” upper left hand corner http://www.wendysheisman.com/students/index.asp

3.    First Freedom Student Competition- essay scholarship open to all 9-12 grade students.  November 24, 2008 entry registration deadline. Visit  http://www.firstfreedom.org/programs/studentcomp.html

4.    Voice of Democracy- essay scholarship open to all students grades 9-12.  Deadline November 23, 2009.  Theme “Service and Sacrifice by America’s Veterans Benefit Today’s Youth by ... "  To apply visit http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=150

5.    Horatio Alger Scholarship- students who demonstrate integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Scholarships offered at state and national level.  Deadline is October 30, 2009.  To apply visit https://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/apply.cfm

6.    Outstanding Students of America- Students must have a 3.0 GPA to apply.  October 10, 2009 Visit http://www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com/application.html

7.    Prudential Spirit of Community Award- student volunteers complete an application by November 2.  Download an application at www.prudential.com/spirit

8.    Coca-cola Scholars- Based on volunteer efforts.  JCHS CEEB code is 430-525.  Deadline October 31, 2009 Must apply online at https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/index.jsp

9.    Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes-visit the websites to enter one of 15 scholarships.  Open to college or technical school bound students.  Apply now at http://offtocollege.info/

10.  Modern Woodmen Scholarship- regional and national scholarships ranging from $500 to $12,000.  Students with a Modern Woodmen policy enter at www.modern-woodmen.org/Public

 

 

Scholarship application deadlines and criteria by area schools:

Institution

Criteria

Dollar Amount

Deadline to Apply

UT, Knoxville

Competitive Scholarship & Chancellor’s Honors Program

varies

November 1

UT, Chattanooga

Chancellors

3.75 GPA

Min 30 ACT

$9500 includes lottery

November 15

UT Chattanooga

Provost

3.5 GPA

Min 26 ACT

$8500 includes lottery

November 15

UT Chattanooga

Yes Grant

3.0 GPA

19 ACT

Financial need

$3000

February 1

Carson Newman College—Fite

3.5 GPA

24 ACT

$3000

First 20 students enrolled by Dec 15

Carson Newman College-Maddox

3.0 GPA

20 ACT

$2000

First 50 students enrolled by Dec 15

Carson Newman College-Fincher

3.0 GPA

20 ACT

$1000

First 40 students enrolled by Dec 15

*College Visit Open House Schedule-contact the school directly to schedule a visit:

            Austin Peay-9/19, 12/6

Carson Newman College-9/26, 11/7, 2/20

 

*Carson Newman College Fair is October 6, 2009
SMCA College Fair September 30 from 6 to 8 pm @ Central High School, Knoxville, Tn

*Senior Nite-Information on graduation and financial aid provided on this night.  October 29, 2009 @ JCHS starting at 6:00 pm in the Commons.