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There are various college scholarships that are available. More opportunities will become available throughout the year. They will be posted as we receive information on them.
The Gallery Collection is announcing its 4th Annual Create-A-Greeting-Card $10,000 Scholarship Contest. They are offering students a chance to win $10,000 towards their education plus a $1,000 award for Seton LaSalle. Students must submit a unique photo, piece of artwork, or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card. The student with the best design will win a $10,000 scholarship and have his/her design made into an actual card to be sold in their line. Visit this link: www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm Or, see Mrs. Caves for more info.
Robert Morris University is now accepting applications for the B. Kenneth Simon Free Enterprise Scholarship. This scholarship is valued at $24, 000 and is awarded over the course of four years of study to an incoming Freshman. Students must demonstrate financial need, be sponsored by a faculty member, possess a 3.0 grade point average, and have a combined minimum SAT scores of 1100 or 24 ACT. Students who meet the criteria will be required to participate in a scholarship orientation session in the early spring and generate an original, thoughtful, research paper that will address a chosen topic related to the US Constitution. See Mrs. Caves for more info or visit www.rmu.edu .
The Art Institute of
Pittsburgh has several opportunities for high school students in
grades 10 through 12 to enter the “ Art Smart “ Competition – an
exciting tuition scholarship opportunity for current seniors and a
Summer Studio program scholarship for current sophomores and
juniors. See Mrs. Caves for more information.
Kiwanis Club of Pittsburgh Foundation, Inc.
Anna N. Dosen Serbian Educational Fund – Deadline Date: April 1, 2012 This scholarship was created to provide scholarships beyond the high school level to students of Serbian background majoring in the field of science. Comptaro, Elden, Lewis and Sparks Scholarship Funds – Deadline Date: March 18, 2012 These funds were created to provide scholarships to Allegheny County students who plan to attend college or an accredited career or technical school. Irene S. and Harry Louik College Scholarship Fund – Deadline Date: May 15, 2012 This fund was created to help build future audiences for the performing arts by supporting students who plan to become involved in some way with the performing arts. Louise Salinger Academy of Fashion Fund – Deadline Date: March 30, 2012 This fund was created through a bequest to provide annual scholarships to high school seniors in Allegheny County who wish to pursue a career in fashion design. Melville Alexander Eberhardt Memorial Fund – Deadline Date: March 25, 2012 These funds have been created to provide scholarship assistance to worthy and deserving high school seniors who are residents of Pennsylvania and plan to attend a two or four-year accredited college / university. Oliver L. Johnson & William A. Lester Families Fund – Deadline Date: April 1, 2012 These scholarships are to provide educational opportunities for deserving students in financial need. Preference will be given to black African students born in Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal-Gambia, Zaire, Kenya or Cameroon, or African-American students. William J. Wolf Memorial Scholarship Fund – Deadline Date: April 1, 2012 This fund was created through a bequest to provide scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students residing in Allegheny County who are of the Lutheran denomination. Please note that the Pittsburgh Foundation Scholarships must be submitted directly to:
Deborah L. Turner Additional scholarships may be found at: www.pittsburghfoundation.org
On Sunday, January 29, 2012 Thiel College in Greenville, PA will hold its annual Presidential Scholarship competition for high school seniors. Five students will be awarded full tuition scholarships – a total award exceeding $87,000 over 4 years (when enrolled as a full-time residential student at Thiel College). Students that meet the minimum scholarship requirements of a combined SAT critical reading and math score of 1100 or an ACT Composite score of 24 and a 3.7 cumulative GPA are eligible to compete. Applications for Admission are available at www.thiel.edu. Application and acceptance deadline is January 15, 2012. If you have questions, please call 724-589-2345 or email admissions@thiel.edu.
The Pittsburgh Golden Triangle chapter of ASM (a metals and materials professional or organization) established the Owen M. Katz High School Scholarship in 2009. The scholarship is awarded to an outstanding high school senior who wishes to pursue a career in the metals or materials field and enrolls in a related college program. The scholarship is $1,500. The Katz family kindly donated money to ASM to help make this scholarship possible. In 2011, a generous donation to the Chapter was also received from the Rich Foundation, to be invested along with original funds donated by the Katz family, to ensure the continuation of this award. You may download an application at www.asmpittsburgh.org. The completed Owen M. Katz High School Scholarship form is to be mailed or emailed no later than January 31, 2012 to be considered for this year’s grant. If you have additional questions, you may email cornellbud01@gmail.com
University of Michigan ~ College of Engineering The College of Engineering is pleased to announce the Geisinger Scholarship Program. During his lifetime, Joseph M. Geisinger created a trust fund to provide support to forward the careers of students pursuing degrees in engineering at the University of Michigan. The program will provide $20,000 in annual support to students from selected geographic areas and will be awarded to first-year students admitted to the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor for the 2012-13 academic year. Recipients must be enrolled full-time at the University of Michigan and pursuing an undergraduate degree program in engineering. Scholarship support is awarded for four years of undergraduate study or through graduation, whichever is less; annual renewal is contingent on satisfactory academic progress and maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Scholarship applications must be received no later than 11:59 pm EST, January 13, 2012. For scholarship applications or additional information, please visit: www.engin.umich.edu/students/scholarships.newstudents/index.html or call 734-647-7133 or email coe.scholarships@umich.edu
Pittsburgh Federal Executive Board – Outstanding Asian American Student Award The Asian American Heritage Committee of the Pittsburgh Federal Executive Board will present awards to Outstanding Asian American Students at their annual luncheon to be held on May 4, 2012. Criteria for selection will be based on scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, community service, essay and references. Students in the 11th or 12th grades will be eligible. The applications, due by January 6, 2012, must be submitted to the student’s respective Asian Organization. Each ethnic group may select up to three finalists, and the Pittsburgh Federal Executive Board Asian American Committee may choose one highest honor and two honor awardees from each group. Each student is judged based on his/her own achievements. There is no comparison among other students from other ethnic groups. Please note that there are minimum criteria and qualifications that must be met in order to be placed under consideration. All information must be submitted or the application cannot be accepted. www.pittsburgh.feb.com or call 412-395-6220
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 5th year. They will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year. Scholarship deadline is June 15, 2012. Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm.
Ithaca College Ithaca College’s Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Program, an interdisciplinary learning community emphasizing citizenship and service on our global community. The program is offered to academically exceptional students from traditionally underrepresented populations who have demonstrated strong character and leadership through service and community involvement. Scholars receive a minimum award of $25,000 and in some cases up to full tuition annually in both merit-based and need-based aid. This award is renewable annually for up to four years of continued full-time enrollment at Ithaca College. Further information is available at weee.ithaca.edu/mlk. In addition to meeting our regular admission requirements and deadlines, interested students complete the MLK Scholar Program application, which is available in myIthaca. Click on the Scholarships tab to apply. The application and two required essays must be completed by January 15.
BigSun Scholarship The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. The amount of the award is $500 and the deadline is June 22, 2012. The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community. Please visit their website at http://www.gibsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.
In order to be evaluated by the financial aid office for a Thaddeus Stevens Legacy Award a student must meet certain requirements:
ü All
enrollment requirements must be met. The award will be given for one academic year. Returning students must complete the renewal application for federal student aid to be considered for an award for the second year. Students who are eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant are eligible for the Thaddeus Stevens Legacy Award. www.financialaid@stevenscollege.edu or call 1-800-842-3832.
Empire Education Group, Empire Beauty Schools, is offering high school scholarship opportunities again this year. Scholarships are available in the amounts of $1,500, $1,000 and $500. Applications may be found on their website at www.empire.edu/highschool
Blackwood Music Scholarship Since 2000, 46 scholarships, totaling $149,000, have been awarded to high school seniors from out-of-state as well as from the greater western Pennsylvania area. Their instruments have ranged throughout the spectrum—harp, percussion, the strings, brass, woodwinds, piano, and organ—and they have continued their education at some of the most prestigious music schools in the country. Scholarships and grants totaling $30,000 in varying amounts from $2,000 to $6,000 will be available for the year 2012. Interested students may download the guidelines and application forms at: www.blackwoodmusic.org. Applications must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2012. Questions may be directed to: 412-835-8056 or 724-735-2813 Pittsburgh Italian Scholarship Fund Pittsburgh Italian Scholarship Fund will award qualified students $1,500 per semester provided the student maintains a 3.0 GPA. The criteria for the scholarship is: Student must demonstrate excellent academic performance, must demonstrate financial need, one parent must be of Italian heritage and student must successfully complete an interview with the board of directors. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2012. See Mrs. Caves for application.
Pennsylvania American Water is
offering a Stream of Learning Scholarship Program. The company
will award ten $2,000 scholarships . Deadline to apply is
February 29, 2012. Criteria: student must live in Pa, plan to
attend a four or two year college, plan to study environmental
science, biology, chemistry or environmental engineering,
complete an application, write a short essay about their career
interests, include a letter of recommendation, include a hs
transcript, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. See Mrs. Caves or
contact Josephine Posti at
Josephine.posti@amwater.com. Rotary Club of Pittsburgh will provide 6 scholarships at $1,500 each for college bound seniors. Deadline to apply is March 16, 2012. Criteria: must have a 3.2 GPA or higher, fill out application, two letters of recommendation, a 400-600 word essay describing how higher education will help you achieve your goals. See Mrs. Caves for application.
Kohl’s Cares Scholarship
Program honors young volunteers who have made a positive impact
on their communities. This year, they will award more than 2,200
kids with over $440,000 in scholarships and prizes. Top winners
will receive $10,000 each for postsecondary education. Learn
more at: www.kohlskids.com
. Anyone age 6 to 18 is eligible. Deadline is March 15, 2012. |
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