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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

New Scholarships Week of 9/25

Scholarships below the cut.

 
1.  Comcast Leaders & Acheivers

Award: $1,000.00

Requirements:
  • Full-time high school senior currently enrolled at a high school within a Comcast Community (we are one!)
  • GPA of 2.8 or higher
  • Student demonstrates leadership abilities in school activities or through work experiences.
  • Student shows a strong commitment to and involvement in community service.
  • Student plans to attend an accredited, nonprofit college, univsersity, or vocational/technical school in the United States.
How it Works:
  • Mr. Devine can nominate one senior for the award.  The nominated student will then complete a short application which will enter him/her into the regional competition.
How to Apply:
  • Submit a resume to the guidance office with a note attached to it, expressing your interest in applying for the "Comcast Leaders & Acheivers Scholarship."
Deadline:  October 12, 2012


2.  Free Speech Essay Contest 

Award: Up to $10,000.00

Requirements:
  • High School junior or senior
  • Must submit an essay on the provided topic (visit thefire.org/contest)
How to Apply:
Deadline:  November 25, 2012


3.  Profile In Courage Essay Contest

Award: Up to $10,000.00

Requirements:
  • See attached picture
How to Apply:
  • See attached picture
  • For complete guidelines, visit the Profile in Courage Essay Contest at www.jfklibrary.org
Deadline:  January 5, 2013

More detailed information on the essay contest.

4.  Jewish War Veterans 2013 59th "Classmates Today Neighbors Tomorrow" Brotherhood Scholarship Program 


Award: Up to $1,000.00

Requirements:
  • Full time senior
  • Community Citizenship:  as shown by the student’s participation in community activities which strengthen inter-group relationships such as Boy or Girl Scouts, 4H Club, CYO, Red Cross, YMCA, YWCA, Church, School Youth Council, etc.  Please include the number of hours involved.
    • Respect for all, despite Race, Creed or Color.
    • Exemplification of the spirit of good will and understanding of the contribution    to our society of all races and religions.     
    • The practical establishment of comradeship with others of different background,   showing the spirit of “living and let live.”
  • School Citizenship:  as shown by the student’s record of participation in school activities, and the student’s general spirit of cooperation.  Please include the number of hours
  • The student’s scholastic and attendance record will be considered although it is entirely within the discretion of the school as to the value placed on these in respect to the individual student.  High marks do not in themselves reflect the degree of good human relations practiced by the student.
How it Works:

  • Mr. Devine can nominate one senior for the award.  The nominated student will then complete a short application which will enter him/her into the regional competition.
How to Apply:
  • Submit a resume to the guidance office with a note attached to it, expressing your interest in applying for the "Classmates Today - Neighbors Tomorrow."
Deadline:  October 12, 2012