The James Logan Courier

By Barb Hart, Career Center Technician

The following is a listing of current scholarship applications which are available for your pick-up in the Career Center. This list is intended to give you a brief synopsis of the most pertinent information for each scholarship or award. If a scholarship looks interesting to you, come to the career center to pick up a hardcopy application (located in the money box), or if a web address is provided apply on-line or down load your application using the stated web-site. Please note the deadlines, and that some scholarships target only a certain population.

Most of these scholarships are for seniors. Last year’s class of 2007 was awarded 127 private/corporate donor scholarships.




Occasionally I do receive scholarships for juniors, sophomores and freshmen as well. These will be duly noted at the end of this list.

Profile of the average scholarship recipient:

Grades? 3.0 and above
Community Service? 120 - 350 hrs. of DIFFERENT types of service
Work Experience? a definite plus
Leadership? a definite plus
Race? The Human Race (there is $ for EVERYONE)

SENIOR LISTINGS

Good Tidings Community Service Scholarship Deadline:11-09-07
Requirements include a completed application, 2 page essay about your community service, 1 letter of recommendation. (10 awards = $5,000 ea, and 10 awards = $2,500 ea)

Ron Brown Scholar Program Deadline:01-09-08
Eligibility includes US citizen or permanent resident, Black or African American, exhibit leadership, participate in community service activities, demonstrate financial need, and attend a 4 year college upon high school graduation. (10 awards = $40,000 ea) Candidates submitting their application before 11-01-07 will have their applications forwarded to a select group of additional scholarship providers.

The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in Calif. Deadline:01-11-08
Essay contest of approx. 500 words. Topic: “If You Were a Presidential Candidate, What Domestic Issue Would You Consider Most Important and What Would You Do About It?”
(prizes include a week in Washington D.C. and a $500 travel stipend)

Call Me Mister Deadline:ongoing
www.callmemister.clemson.edu/index.htm or call (800)640-2657
Strictly for African American males interested in becoming teachers, particularly in South Carolina. (awards = 4 yrs. college tuition paid)

Silicon Valley Engineering Scholarship Deadline:03-07-08
www.engr.sjsu.edu/students/scholarships/silicon-valley
Strictly for high-achieving incoming students of San Jose State majoring in engineering or technology. These are merit based scholarships, so grades are a major factor.
(70 awards = $20,000 ea)

Elks National Foundation Scholarships & Grants Deadline:varies
Five different scholarship categories:
1. Most Valuable Student - for all graduating seniors who are US citizens;
2. Legacy Awards - applicant must be a child or grandchild of a current Elk member;
3. Emergency Educational Grants - for seniors in a desperate financial situation;
4. Vocational Grant Program - for seniors pursuing their higher education at a vocational or technical school;
5. Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities - the name of this scholarship says it all. (awards vary from $1,000 up to full 4 year paid tuitions)

American Architectural Foundation Deadline:12-7-07
For minority and or financially disadvantaged students who intend to pursue a professional degree in architecture.

AnyCollege.com Scholarship Deadline:varies
www.anycollege.com
SWEEPSTAKES drawing 4 times a year; at the end of Sept., Dec., Mar. and Jun.
(4 awards = $2,000ea)

SWE-SCV 2007-2008 Scholarships Deadline:3-31-08
The Santa Clara Valley Section of the Society of Women Engineers will be awarding scholarships to females interested in the field of engineering.

Burger King Scholars Program Deadline:2-15-08
www.bk.com/scholars
Applicants must high school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or better and hold a part-time job (15 hrs. a week), with plans to enroll in either a 2 or 4 yr. college, university, vocational school in Fall ‘08. (multiple awards = $1,000 ea)

Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) Deadline:3-1-08
www.jacl.org
For seniors of Japanese decent and who are members of the National JACL, with both work experience and community service participation.

Fremont JACL Deadline:4-1-08
Applicant must be a member or the child of a member of this JACL chapter; with plans of attending a trade school, business college, university or any institution of higher learning in Fall 2008.


MetroPCS Deadline:11-29-07
For high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA (or better) who have demonstrated exceptional involvement in volunteerism and community service, and who will be attending a 2 or 4 yr. college upon graduation. (15 awards = $1,000 ea)

Sons of Italy Western Foundation Deadline:2-29-08
Three different scholarships, but all for seniors of Italian ancestry. There is an Italian Language Study Grant, an Athletic Scholarship, and an Academic Scholarship. (awards range from $500 - $5,000ea)

US Bank Internet ScholarshipDeadline:2-28-08
usbank.com/studentbanking
For seniors planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college as a full-time student in Fall ‘08. This is a SWEEPSTAKE type scholarship, so there are no GPA requirements and no essays to write. (30 awards = $1,000 ea)

California Association of Collectors Deadline:2-1-08
For all seniors continuing their education after high school at a college, university or trade school. Complete a 1 page application and write a 3-5 mins. (read) essay about the “Importance of Establishing & Maintaining Good Credit During Your College Years”. (3 awards = $1,500 - $2,500 ea)

McKelvey Foundation - Entrepreneurial Scholarship Deadline:1-15-08
www.mckelveyfoundation.org
For any graduating/university bound senior who has owned and operated their own business, with at least 1 employee. This scholarship is awarded solely on entrepreneurial spirit, academic achievements and/or financial need are not part of the decision. (100 awards = $10,000 per academic year for 4 years)

Soroptimist International of the Tri-Cities Deadline:12-1-07
For young women between the ages of 14 and 17 who have made significant and noteworthy accomplishments as a volunteer. A 750 word essay about your community service along with the application is all that’s required. (28 awards = $1,000 ea)



Junior Listings

The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in Calif. Deadline: 01-11-08
Essay contest of approx. 500 words. Topic: “If You Were a Presidential Candidate, What Domestic Issue Would You Consider Most Important and What Would You Do About It?”
(prizes include a week in Washington D.C. and a $500 travel stipend)

Soroptimist International of the Tri-Cities Deadline:12-1-07
For young women between the ages of 14 and 17 who have made significant and noteworthy accomplishments as a volunteer. A 750 word essay about your community service along with the application is all that’s required. (28 awards = $1,000 ea)

Sophomore Listings

The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in Calif. Deadline:01-11-08
Essay contest of approx. 500 words. Topic: “If You Were a Presidential Candidate, What Domestic Issue Would You Consider Most Important and What Would You Do About It?”
(prizes include a week in Washington D.C. and a $500 travel stipend)

Soroptimist International of the Tri-Cities Deadline:12-1-07
For young women between the ages of 14 and 17 who have made significant and noteworthy accomplishments as a volunteer. A 750 word essay about your community service along with the application is all that’s required. (28 awards = $1,000 ea)



Freshman Listings

Soroptimist International of the Tri-Cities 12-1-07
For young women between the ages of 14 and 17 who have made significant and noteworthy accomplishments as a volunteer. A 750 word essay about your community service along with the application is all that’s required. (28 awards = $1,000 ea)