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
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, |
Competitive Scholarship & Chancellor’s
Honors Program |
varies |
November 1 |
|
UT, Chancellors |
3.75 GPA Min 30 ACT |
$9500 includes lottery |
November 15 |
|
UT Provost |
3.5 GPA Min 26 ACT |
$8500 includes lottery |
November 15 |
|
UT Yes
Grant |
3.0 GPA 19 ACT Financial need |
$3000 |
February 1 |
|
|
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 |
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,
*Senior Nite-Information on graduation and
financial aid provided on this night.
October 29, 2009 @ JCHS starting at 6:00 pm in the Commons.