Foot Locker Scholarship
Deadline: December 17, 2015
For the fifth consecutive year, Foot Locker will be awarding $20,000 college scholarships to outstanding student athletes who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and strong leadership skills in sports, school and within their communities.
As a new addition to the program this year, one of our twenty winners will also be selected for the Ken C. Hicks scholarship for demonstrating superior educational achievement, outstanding leadership, and a true love of the game. This winner will receive an additional $5000 award (for a total of $25,000).
https://footlockerscholarathletes.com/
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South Shore Band Scholarship
Deadline: April 6, 2016
This
scholarship, now in its 18th year, will be awarded to several south
shore students. Your school has been
chosen to receive our scholarship information packet.
I am
including an application form that should be returned to us by April 6, 2016. You may make copies of the form if you have
more than one applicant. If you have
multiple applicants and wish to endorse one as most deserving, please attach a
note to that student’s application form.
South Shore Bay Band is a non-profit organization dedicated
to giving musicians the opportunity to play and perform concert band music for
the south shore communities. Our band
members range in age from high school to senior adults. We perform summer outdoor concerts in the
south shore area. Money raised from
these concerts goes to charitable causes, such as our Music Achievement Scholarship Awards.
Everyone
associated with the South Shore Bay Band
is very pleased to be able to offer these scholarships and we hope to continue
to do so for many years to come.
New
band members are always welcome. If you
know of anyone who would be interested in joining us, please feel free to
forward my contact information. I can be
reached at 508-947-2220 or anncav@comcast.net for further information or
directions.
Application:
SOUTH
SHORE BAY BAND
Music Achievement
Scholarship Application
This award is
offered to any high school music student planning to attend a college or
university in the next academic year.
Applicants will be judged on information provided on the completed
application form. The award amount may
vary from year to year, depending on the availability of funds, but has
historically averaged around $300 per recipient.
All applicants
are required to mail the completed application and all requested information no
later than April 6, 2016. Selection
decisions will be made by May 16, 2016. Recipients
will be notified by phone and in writing.
Name ______________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________
Telephone __________________________________________
School _____________________________________________
___ check here for instrumental ___ check here for vocal
On a separate
piece of paper, please list all musical experiences you have had in the past
four years. Include any and all
performances, personal awards and creative achievements. In addition, in one page or less, describe
your plans for future musical activities and how this financial award would
help you achieve your goals.
Please
have a school advisor initial your application to indicate review of your
listings.
Please mail your completed application no later than April 6,
2015 to:
South Shore Bay Band/Scholarship
P.O. Box 139
Marshfield, MA 02050
The South Shore Bay Band is a non-profit organization
dedicated to giving musicians the opportunity to play and perform concert band
music for the community.
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Henry David Thoreau Foundation
Deadline: February 1, 2016
Through our undergraduate scholarship program, the Henry David Thoreau Foundation identifies and supports outstanding young leaders from Massachusetts who are committed to safeguarding the environmental welfare of future generations.
Financial Support
Each year, we select a new class of Thoreau Scholars: eight to ten top-ranking high school seniors from Massachusetts who demonstrate the potential for environmental leadership and intend to pursue interdisciplinary environmental studies in college. Each Thoreau Scholar receives a four-year scholarship of up to $20,000. In addition, Thoreau Scholars are eligible for an environmental internship stipend, which usually takes place between junior and senior year.
Support for Environmental Study
Recognizing that environmental concerns intersect with a wide range of fields—from oceanography to bioterrorism to the design of transportation systems—we encourage students to pursue curricular and professional opportunities that speak to their passions. Students ground their education in environmental studies, taking at least 25% of their coursework in subjects related to the environment. They then forge connections with other disciplines like business, economics, education, public health and policy, resulting in an interdisciplinary understanding of the environmental challenges facing society. Most Thoreau Scholars pursue one or more internships, helping them to better interpret and address environmental challenges through a variety of lenses, whether economic, historical, or socio-political.
The HDT Network
Thoreau Scholars gain access to a dynamic network of current scholars and alumni who study and work around the world, offering tremendous opportunities for professional discovery and personal growth. At our annual reception, the Thoreau Foundation gathers to celebrate the achievements of our Scholars and induct new members of the Henry David Thoreau Society for the Environment (our alumni association). Scholars and alumni also arrange informal mentoring opportunities throughout the year. Through the HDT Network, Thoreau Scholars inspire, challenge and support one another in environmental leadership.
http://www.thoreauscholar.org/undergraduate-scholarships/program-overview
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GRAND LODGE OF MASSACHUSETTS
ORDER SONS OF ITALY IN AMERICA
Deadline: February 1, 2016
Scholarship awards are limited to members of the Senior Class of any secondary school and shall be awarded on the following basis:
(a) Scholastic Ability
(b) Character
(c) Activities
Scholarship consideration shall be given only to applicants planning to attend four-year, degree granting colleges (including vocational and/or technical) approved by the Scholarship Commission and accredited by the State Board of Education of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or corresponding agencies of other states.
http://osiama.org/scholarship_application.pdf
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The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 10, 2016
The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund offers renewable, 4-year scholarships to students with financial need who display academic achievement, a commitment to serving others (in school, in the community or at home), a strong work ethic, and leadership qualities.
Qualifications
Applicants must be:
- An entering or returning student at an accredited undergraduate institution in the United States and must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 hours).
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, BFA, BSN for example) for the first time. Students in one-year or two-year certificate or associate’s degree programs do not qualify. Students in five-plus year programs ending in a master’s degree or beyond may apply for the first four (undergraduate) years of their programs.
- A United States citizen or noncitizen who has a current lawful presence in the United States and is eligible to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
- A permanent resident of a New England state: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont.
Academic Achievement
Applicants should:
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Be enrolled in a demanding course of study
- Demonstrate skilled writing
Financial Need
Qualifying applicants will have one or more of the following:
- Substantial unmet need
- Special financial circumstances
- Low EFC (Expected Family Contribution) from the FAFSA Student Aid Report (In 2015, of the 140 newly awarded recipients, 77% had EFCs less than $5,000 and 84% had parent AGIs below $80,000.)
Citizenship, Character and Serious-Mindedness
Strong applicants would:
- Demonstrate a desire to make a meaningful contribution to society both present and future
- Be involved in a balance of community, school and work activities
- Pursue goals and aspirations with integrity, resolution, self-discipline and judgment
- Work part time
- Demonstrate leadership characteristics and/or assumed leadership positions
- Exhibit grit when faced with hardship
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Nichols College New England Principal's Leadership Award
Deadline: January 29, 2016
One nominated student from each participating school throughout New England will
receive a $72,000 Nichols College scholarship. The award will be dispersed in four
amounts of $18,000 to attend Nichols College beginning the 2016–2017 academic year.
This award is equivalent to our top academic scholarship and supersedes any previous
scholarship the student may have received from Nichols.
The nominated student from your school should demonstrate academic promise,
ambition, and leadership in your school and community. The student should also meet
the following criteria:
Have an unweighted cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 3.5
At least a 1250 three-way SAT (verbal, math, and writing)
Exemplary leadership and involvement in your school and community
https://www.nichols.edu/f/150925_NEPLA_SHEET_FINAL.pdf
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Marjot Foundation Award
Deadline: April 1, 2016
About the Marjot Foundation
Mission and Goals
The goal of the Marjot Foundation is to fund independent field and/or laboratory research projects on environmental issues by high school students in grades 9-11. Students must write an independent proposal detailing their research goals to be carried out over a one-year period.
Funding from the Marjot Foundation is very competitive. Preference for awards will be given to students from public high schools, although students from private schools may also apply and will be considered. All students are expected to meet the following criteria:
- Participate in a state science fair during the course of their project;
- Submit a mid year report to the trustees of the Marjot Foundation summarizing their accomplishments to date; and
- Have a mentor who will assist the student with his/her research. The mentor may be at a high school, a college or university, at independent laboratory or a state/federal agency.
Marjot has funded over seventy students from Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York and Maine since 1998. Total funds available are $5000 per award and include support for the student(s), the mentor, supplies for the project and funds for the student's host school. or laboratory. For 2015-2016, Marjot will accept applications from students from New England and New York.
Where do these students go after high school? We already have one physician graduate from U. Mass Worcester medical school, students who have graduated from Bowdoin and U. Maine, students attending Brown, Haverford, MIT, Amherst, and the U Vermont, to name a few.
Marjot has been and will continue to be totally funded by private contributions from individuals and from corporations. We are a 501c3 entity based in the Commonwealth of Masschusetts.
Apply Now
The Marjot Foundation seeks applications for a April 1, 2016 deadline. Students in grades 9-11 from high schools in New England and New York are welcome to apply. STUDENTS must write proposals on environmentally related research they will carry out over a one year period. Students must have a mentor who will write a letter stating he/she will help the students with their research. Students will be required to participate in a science fair at the conclusion of their research. Total funding per project is $5000.
We require online PLUS hard copy applications. Questions? Email clancraig1@gmail.com
Contact
The Marjot Foundation
PO Box 803
Falmouth, MA 02541clancraig1@gmail.com Phone: (978) 462-1887
