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2007-2008 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
**New Scholarships *** New Information November 30, 2007
Due in December
AXA Foundation Achievement Scholarship (National)
Sponsor: AXA Foundation & U.S. News and World Report
Amount: 52 - $10,000 (State Winners); 10 - $15,000 (National Winners)
Eligibility: Senior. U.S. citizen or legal resident. Must plan to attend an accredited two-year or
four-year college or university in the United States by fall 2008. Demonstrate ambition
and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in an activity in school, the
community or the workplace. Must be recommended by an adult or professional who
can attest to the student’s achievement. Transcript. Use the AXA Foundation
Scholarship application. http://www.axa-achievment.com.
Deadline: December 15, 2007 (Postmarked)
All-Ink.com College Scholarship Program (National)
Sponsor: All-Ink.com
Amount: Offering up to $10,000
Eligibility: Senior students who are enrolled or planning to participate in a accredited college or
University program during the Fall of 2008. 2.5 GPA, a 50 to 200 word (max) essay on who has had the greatest impact on your life, and a 50 to 200 word (max) essay on what you hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after completing college. All
requests for applications must be submitted online at:
http://www.all-ink.com/scholarship.html.
Deadline: December 31, 2007 (Received)
Gates Millennium Scholars (National)
Sponsor: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Amount: To be determined
Eligibility: Senior. African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific American or
Hispanic American. Unweighted 3.30 GPA. Have significant demonstrated financial need as defined by Federal Pell Grant Eligibility Criteria. Participation in community service,
extracurricular or other activities. Use Gates Millennium Scholar's application form which
can be filled out electronically at http://www.gmsp.org
Deadline: December 31, 2007 (paper applications received)
January 11, 2008 (on-line applications completed)
George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest (Local)
Sponsor: Nevada Society Sons of the American Revolution
Amount: $300 (Winner’s will go on to National Level)
Eligibility: High school sophomore, junior, senior who is a United States citizen or legal resident.
Essay in English dealing with an event, person, philosophy, or ideal associated with the
American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution. The entire rules can be accessed on-line at: http://www.sar.org/youth/knightrules.html.
Deadline: December 31, 2007 (Received)
SBO Magazine Music Student Essay Scholarship (National)
Sponsor: School Band and Orchestra Magazine
Amount: $10,000 in total awards
Eligibility: Students in grades 9-12 may apply. Must write a 250 word essay on “Dear Mr. President, I am writing to tell you why music is so important to my complete education.” Essays must be submitted on-line. For more information on the application process go to their website: http://www.sbomagazine.com/.
Deadline: December 31, 2007 (submitted by)
Due In January
2008 Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship (National)
Sponsor: Elks Club
Amount: 500, 4 year awards, ranging $4,000 - $60,000
Eligibility: Senior. U.S. Citizen. List jobs held and community service performed. List honors and awards. Essay of 500 words or less. There are three (3) topics to choose from. Parental Financial Statement. Transcript. SAT/ACT scores. Two letters of recommendation. Attach copies of exhibits of achievement in scholarship, leadership, athletics, dramatics, community service, or other activities. Applicants must apply to their nearest Elks lodge. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars.
Deadline: January 11, 2008 (Received)
Sam Walton Community Scholarship Program (National)
Sponsor: Wal-Mart Foundation
Amount: 2 - $1,000 (From the community in which the store/club is operating.)
Eligibility: Senior. Enrolling full-time in a two or four accredited college in the United States no
later than the fall of 2007. Must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5.
Student must be a U.S. citizen for at least one year. Must not be a Wal-Mart associate,
or be the immediate relative (son/daughter) of a Wal-Mart associate. ACT/SAT test
scores. Extracurricular activities. Community involvement. Financial need. Use the
Sam Walton Community Scholarship application form that must be submitted on line at
http://www.walmartfoundation.org.
Deadline: January 14, 2008 (Received)
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship (National)
Sponsor: Washington Crossing Foundation
Amount: Numerous– ranging from $500 to $5,000
Eligibility: Senior. Must be planning a career in government service. Essay not exceeding 300
words telling why you want to enter government service, including any inspiration to be derived from the leadership of George Washington in his famous crossing of the Delaware. Follow rules and guidelines stated in application form. For more information and application go to their website at http://www.gwcf.org
Deadline: January 15, 2008 (Received)
Dell Scholars (National)
Sponsor: Michael and Susan Dell Foundation
Amount: Numerous - $20,000 (over six years)
Eligibility: Senior. Applicants must have at least a 2.4. Must have overcome obstacles, demonstrate
an interest in attending a four-year college, and are Pell Grant eligible. For more information and the application process visit http://www.dellscholars.org.
Deadline: January 15, 2008 (Received)
** Education is Freedom Scholarship (National)
Amount: Number of awards to be determined - $2,000
Eligibility: Senior. U.S. resident for one year at time of application. GPA of 3.0 to 3.5. Must
demonstrate financial need. Demonstrate activities and leadership roles. Work history.
Candidate Appraisal. Application can only be submitted on-line at http://www.educationisfreedom.org
Deadline: January 15, 2008 (Received)
McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship (National)
Sponsor: McKelvey Foundation
Amount: Numerous - $40,000
Eligibility: Senior. Graduating 2008. Attend an accredited four-year college or university within the 50 United States. Own and operate a business for at least one year (non-profits are ok). Have at least one paid employee (not including yourself). Have sales revenue (unless non-profit). Fill out a FAFSA form to apply for all other financial aid. Provide documentation of the items listed when requested. Agree to participate in a telephone interview, if selected as a finalist. Winners must attend the summer e-Venture program (2008 in St. Louis MO). Submit application online at www.mckelveyfoundation.org.
Deadline: January 15, 2008 (Received)
William S. Davila Scholarship Fund (Local)
Sponsor: William S. Davilla Scholarship Fund
Amount: $1,000 to $2,500
Eligibility: Senior. Working in the food industry or sons or daughters of parents working in the food
industry. The Food industry is defined as retail supermarket companies, manufacturers, brokers or distributors of food products sold in retail food stores. Applicant must be planning to enroll in a full time course of study at an accredited four-year college or university no later than fall term following selection of awards. Transcript. Application information can be found on-line at http://www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/davila
Deadline: January 20, 2008 (Postmarked)
Nevada Federal Credit Union Community Leadership Scholarship Program (Local)
Sponsor: Nevada Federal Credit Union
Amount: 4 - $1,000
Eligibility: Senior. Nevada high school. GPA 3.0 or higher. Have been accepted to a recognized accredited Community College or University. Must be a NFCU member or be the son, daughter, or grandchild of NFCU member or NFCU employee; or have a legal guardian who is either a NFCU member or NFCU employee. One scholarship will be awarded based on the ability of the applicant to demonstrate a financial need. Application information can be found on-line at http://www.nevadafederal.org.
Deadline January 21, 2008 (Postmarked)
** Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarships (National)
Sponsor: Discover Card
Amount: 10 - $2,000
Eligibility: Junior. Minimum of 2.75 GPA. Multi-talented young people who take the lead in their
endeavors, who may have overcome obstacles and who are making life better for those
around them. Use the Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship application form that can be found on their website http://www.discovercard.com/tribute.htm
Deadline: January 31, 2008 (Postmarked)
Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship Program (National)
Sponsor: Simon Youth Foundation
Amount: 176 - $1,500
Eligibility: Seniors attending school and living in proximity of a Simon Property Mall or Community
Center. Must plan to enroll no later than fall 2008 in a full-time course of study at an
accredited two-or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school. Use The Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship application. Information is
available on their website at: http://www.syf.org
Deadline: January 31, 2008 (Postmarked)
2008 Union Plus Scholarship (National)
Sponsor: Union Plus
Amount: To be determined
Eligibility: Senior. Union members, spouses, and dependent children (as defined under IRS regulations). One year continuous good standing union membership (satisfied by May 31, 2008) with union participating in any Union Plus program. Acceptance into an
accredited college, university, community college, or technical or trade school at the time
of the award. Awards must be used for the 2008-2009 school year. Awards will be
based on academic achievement and potential, character, leadership, social awareness, career goals and financial need. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended. Application
and further information can be found at http://www.unionplus.org/benefits/education.
Deadline: January 31, 2008 (Postmarked)
Due in February
Southern California Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc. Scholarship (SCMOTC) (Local)
Amount: Numerous - Up to $1,800
Eligibility: Senior. Applicants must be of multiple birth or a mother of multiples. Applicants (or their immediate family) must not have any affiliation with existing SCMOTC, Inc. Transcript.
Essay of 200-400 words on why you wish to continue your education and why you believe you should be considered for an award. Please include information on being a multiple or mother of multiples, family financial difficulties, and career & educational goals. Recent photo. For the application visit http://www.scmotc.org.
Deadline: February 1, 2008 (Postmarked)
Jack London Scholarship (Local)
Sponsor: Las Vegas American Legion Post 8
Amount: 1 – $1,000
Eligibility: Only Seniors at Arbor View HS, ATEC, ATTC, Canyon Springs HS, Cheyenne HS, CCHS-East, Desert Pines HS, Eldorado HS, Las Vegas HS, Mojave HS, Rancho HS, Shadow Ridge HS & Western HS are eligible. Must be a family member of a veteran with the American Legion. Demonstrate work experience, community service, membership & leadership in clubs and organizations. Explain awards and honors. List GPA. Two letters of recommendation. Resume. Use The American Legion Las Vegas Post 8 application form.
Deadline: February 1, 2008 (Postmarked)
Judge Taylor Scholarship (Local)
Sponsor: Las Vegas American Legion Post 8
Amount: 3 – $1,000
Eligibility: Only Seniors at Arbor View HS, ATEC, ATTC, Canyon Springs HS, Cheyenne HS, CCHS-East, Desert Pines HS, Eldorado HS, Las Vegas HS, Mojave HS, Rancho HS, Shadow Ridge HS & Western HS are eligible. Must demonstrate work experience and community service. Demonstrate membership/leadership in clubs and organizations. Explain awards and honors. List GPA. Two letters of recommendation. Resume. Use The American Legion Las Vegas Post 8 application form.
Deadline: February 1, 2008 (Postmarked)
The American Meteorological Society Scholarship Programs (National)
Sponsor: American Meteorological Society
Amount: $5,000 over two years
Eligibility: Senior. Minority students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the sciences, especially Hispanic, Native American and Black/African American students. Students must be entering their freshman year of undergraduate study, in the fall of 2008 at a four year U.S. accredited institution, and must pursue a career in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences. For more information contact their website at
http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/scholfel.html.
Deadline: February 8, 2008 (Postmarked)
**Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship (Regional)
Sponsor: James B. Knighten Chapter
Amount: 41 - $1,500
Eligibility: Seniors. GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must submit a two page essay containing biographical information, educational and career objectives, and an explanation why financial aid is essential. A single page essay entitled, "The Tuskegee Airmen," discussing their history, must also be included. Essays must be typed, double spaced, one inch margins, on 8.5" by 11" paper. A copy of parent(s) 2007 IRS 1040 must accompany the application package. Must use the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. application form.
Deadline: February 9, 2008 (Postmarked)
NFIB Free Enterprise Scholars Awards (National)
Award: 1 – $10,000, 5 - $5,000, numerous - $1,000
Eligibility: Seniors. Entering his/her freshman year at an accredited, nonprofit two- or four- year
University, college or vocational/technical institute. The applicant should demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative, such as starting his or her own business, participation
in organizations such as DECA, Junior Achievement and The National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship, among others or through other initiatives. Must be nominated by a dues-paying member of the National Federation of Independent Business
(NFIB). For more information and application process go on-line to http://www.nfib.com
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Deadline: February 11, 2007 (Received)
Burger King Scholars (National)
Sponsor: Burger King
Amount: Numerous - $1,000
Eligibility: Senior. GPA 2.5 to or higher. Applicant must work an average of 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year. Must demonstrate participation in community service and/or co-curricular activities. Demonstrate financial need plans to enroll in an accredited two-or four-year College, university or vocational-technical school no later than fall 2008. Application information can be found on-line at http://www.bk.com/scholars.
Deadline: February 15, 2008 (Received)
The National Co-Op Scholarship (National)
Amount: 185 Merit Scholarships, totaling $4,500,000
Eligibility: Senior. GPA of 3.5 or better. Complete the National Co-op Scholarship Program application including a typed one-page essay describing why you have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program. PLEASE NOTE: To qualify, students must complete all the required admissions material and be accepted for the 2008-09 academic year at one or more of the eleven NCCE Partner Colleges & Universities listed on the website. For more information and the application go to http://www.co-op.edu.
Deadline: February 15, 2008 (Received)
Jesse Brown Scholarship-Encouraging Youth Volunteerism (National)
Amount: To be determined
Eligibility: Senior. Must have volunteered at a Veterans America (VA) medical center during the previous calendar year. All volunteer hours must be credited to American Veterans. Must submit a nomination form, essay of 750 words or less discussing “What volunteering at a VA medical center means to you”. Apply on line at www.dav.org/volunteers/jesse_brown_scholarship.html
Deadline: February 25, 2008 (Received)
***The William "Bill" Endow Memorial Scholarship (Local)
Sponsor: Asian Chamber of Commerce
Amount: 15 - $2,000
Eligibility: Senior. Asian ethnicity. Must include an ethnicity background statement. Resume with emphasis on community service, extra curricular, and other involvement. Transcript. Test scores. Essay maximum of 500 words on “How I Have Benefited from Community Service”. Use the CCSD Scholarship application form. All applicants must attend an orientation session sponsored by the Asian Chamber of Commerce, Saturday, February 2, 2008. Time: TBA, Location: CPDD, 3950 S. Pecos-McLeod, room 118. Applications should be mailed to: Asian Chamber of Commerce, ATTN: Betty Atkins, 2560 Montessouri St. Suite #205, Las Vegas, NV 89117
Deadline: February 27, 2008 (Postmarked)
Boulder City Art Guild-Visual Arts Scholarship (Local)
Sponsor: Boulder City Art Guild
Amount: 2-3 - $4,000
Eligibility: Senior. Must pursue a bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Attend UNLV, CCSN, or any
accredited college or university. Must maintain a 3.0 GPA or better. Must take at least 2
visual art courses per semester. Special emphasis will be placed on past GPA’s artistic talent, career goals, and need for financial assistance. Use the Boulder City Art Guild Visual Arts Scholarship form.
Deadline: February 28, 2007 (Postmarked)
Chairscholars, Inc. Foundation Scholarship (National)
Amount: 15-20 – varying annually $3,000 - $5,000
Eligibility: Must be physically challenged but does not have to be in a wheelchair; must have financial difficulties; could not go to college without this financial aid; must have a history of satisfactory academic performance; must be a high school senior or college freshman - must show some form of community service or social contribution in the past. Requires a 300-500 word essay outlining how you became physically challenged, how your situation has affected you and your family and your goals and aspirations. For requirements, rules, and application go to website: http://www.chairscholars.org.
Deadline: February 28, 2008 (Received)
Nevada Watercolor Society Scholarship (Local)
Sponsor: Nevada Watercolor Society
Amount: Up to 3 - $500
Eligibility: Senior. Must be pursuing a Fine Arts Career. Maintain a 3.0 GPA. Take at least 2
appropriate art courses during the period of the scholarship. Submit portfolio of work with a resume. Teacher recommendation. Must take at least two art courses during scholarship period. Use the CCSD scholarship application form
Deadline: February 28, 2008 (Postmarked)
The Ila Warner DAR Scholarship (Nevada Society Daughters of the American Revolution) (Local)
Sponsor: Nevada Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Amount: 4 – amount varies (renewable for three years)
Eligibility: Senior. Must attend UNLV, UNR or a Community College in Nevada. Application is made
by letter only. Transcript. Financial need. Applicant must create their own letter including the pertinent information listed on the Ila Warner DAR Scholarship information sheet. See the college counselor at your high school for the application information.
Deadline: February 28, 2008 (Received)
U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship (National)
Sponsor: U.S. Bank
Amount: 30 - $1,000
Eligibility: Senior planning to enroll full-time in an eligible two or four-year college or university.
Recipients must be enrolled and accepted in an accredited two or four-year college or university. Enrolled by September 2008 in a full-time course of study at an eligible institution that participates in the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Must apply online. http://www.usbank.com/studentbanking
Deadline: February 29, 2008 (Received)
Due in March
American Legion Auxiliary National President's Scholarship (National)
Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary
Amount: 15; 3 in each division, 1 - $2,500, 1 - $2,000, 1 - $1,000
Eligibility: Senior. Daughter or son of veteran who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility
dates for membership in The American Legion (eligibility dates listed on application).
Must complete 50 hours of volunteer service within the community, verified in writing.
Four letters of recommendation. Transcript. SAT/ACT test scores. Typed essay double-
spaced of no more than 1,000 words titled "Proud to be an American-Keeping the Wave of Patriotism Strong.” Brief statement of the military service of parent(s), including the branch of service and dates of service, or photocopy of discharge papers. Use American Legion application form which is available at http://www.legion-aux.org.
Deadline: March 1, 2008 (Received)
Barbara G. Edwards Memorial Scholarship (Local)
Sponsor: Clark County Education Association Community Foundation
Amount: 10 - $1,000
Eligibility: Senior, graduating from a Clark County, Nevada public high school. All applicants for the scholarship must submit: a completed entry form indicating the school where he/she is accepted and the program of study planned, an official transcript indicating current grade pint average and class rank. The transcript must be sealed and bear the official seal of the institution, a letter of recommendation from a teacher or a guidance counselor, a letter of recommendation from an employer, club sponsor, church official, coach, or community service leader, resume, a short essay of no more than 200 words about the career choice or course of study and why it has been chosen. Use the Barbara G. Edwards Memorial Scholarship application form.
Deadline: March 1, 2008 (Postmarked)
Air Force Aid Society Education Grant (National)
Amount: Multiple - $2,000 grants
Eligibility: Graduating senior with a parent who is an active duty or former member of the US Air
Force. Must plan to enroll as a fulltime undergraduate student in the 2008-09
academic year. For a list of procedures, required eligibility documentation, and an
application go to http://www.afas.org.
Deadline: March 7, 2008 (Received)
Sammy 2008 Scholarship Program (National)
Amount: 25 - $7,500
Eligibility: Senior. Scholar athletes who know the importance of good nutrition to help fuel
academic and athletic activities. Applicants must be nominated by a school counselor, coach, teacher or principal. Applicants are allowed and encouraged to nominate themselves. Judging of the nominees will be based on five criteria: academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership, community service and milk experience Scholar athletes submit SAMMY application on-line at http://www.bodybymilk.com
Deadlines: March 7, 2008 (Nomination due)
May 20, 2008 (Application due) (Received)
Catching the Dream Scholarship (National)
Sponsor: Catching the Dream Organization
Amount: To be determined
Eligibility: Senior. Native American (one quarter degree) and an enrolled member of a U.S. Tribe;
preference given to those who will study math, science, engineering, business, education, or computer. Applications can be found on-line at http://catchingthedream.org. Send applications to address noted on application form.
Deadline: March 15, 2008 (Summer Session) (Received)
April 15, 2008 (Fall Semester) (Received)
September 15, 2008 (Spring Semester) (Received)
**Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship (National)
Sponsor: Italian Catholic Federation
Amount: 200 - $400
Eligibility: Senior. Transcript. Three letters of recommendation. One letter must be from a school official stating applicants GPA and Class Rank. A personal letter of approximately 125
words explaining applicant’ Italian origin, (or I.C.F. membership affiliation of their non- Italian Catholic parents, guardians or grandparents), and applicant’s plans for the future.
A copy of pages 1 & 2 of the applicant’s parents’/guardians’ most recently filed Federal
Income Tax Return. For an application http://www.icf.org/scholarships.
Deadline: March 15, 2008 (Received)
Patsy Moseley Menefee Scholarship (Local)
Sponsor: Silver State Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution-Boulder City, Nevada
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Senior. A resident of Boulder City, Laughlin, or Henderson, Nevada. 3.5 overall grade point average. Must have been accepted by a Nevada College or University.
Two letters of recommendation. A short biographical essay stating the goals of the applicant. An official transcript from the most recent school attended. See the college counselor at your high school for an application.
Deadline: March 15, 2008 (Received)
Davidson Fellows Award (National)
Sponsor: The Davidson Institute for Talent Development
Amount: Possible awards of: $10,000, $25,000 or $50,000
Eligibility: Must be under the age of 18 on October 1, 2008. This award is designed to recognize prodigious achievement and is not a competition. Davidson Fellows Award is to recognize outstanding achievements of young people who can demonstrate the development of their talents with a significant piece of work. Areas of recognition are: science, technology, mathematics, the humanities and to individuals who have "Out of The Box" ideas. Each submission must be a piece of original work recognized by experts in the field as "significant" and it must have the potential to make a positive contribution to society. Please contact their website for more information and application procedures. http://www.davidson-institute.org
Deadline: March 26, 2008 (Received)
Truman D. Picard Scholarship (National)
Sponsor: Intertribal Timber Council
Amount: $1,500
Eligibility: Native American/Alaskan senior. Must seek an education in Natural Resources. Letter of
application demonstrating (1) interest in Natural Resources, (2) commitment to education, community/culture, and (3) academic merit and (4) financial need. Letter may be up to two pages in length. Resume. Three letters of reference. Validated enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe or Native Alaska Corporation, as established by the U.S. Government. Application information can be found on-line at http://www.itcnet.org.
Deadline: March 31, 2008 (Received)
Las Vegas Nebraskans (Local)
Sponsor: The Las Vegas Nebraskans
Amount: To be announced
Eligibility: Seniors in a Las Vegas Area High School ONLY!! Must plan to attend a four-year college or university in the state of Nebraska. Application can be found on-line at http://www.lasvegasnebraskans.com. List activities, honors, awards and scholarships.
Deadline: April 1, 2008 (Postmarked)
**Judith S. Wikler Memorial Scholarship (Local)
Sponsor: The Wikler Family
Amount: To be determined
Eligibility: Senior. Graduating from CCSD school. Unweighted 2.5 or higher GPA. Majoring in
psychology or journalism. Essay: "Why I Chose My Field" or "What Impact I hope To
Make In My Field." Two letters of recommendation. Use CCSD application form.
Deadline: April 1, 2008 (Postmarked)
Sponsor: Associated General Contractors
Amount: 1 -$12,000 (over 4 years)
Eligibility: A graduating senior from a high school in Clark County. Must be pursuing a degree in a construction related field. Attend a four year college or university. Submit transcripts, GPA, letters of recommendation. Must use AGC scholarship application.
Deadline: April 4, 2008 (Received)
6th Annual After-School All-Stars Scholarship (Local)
Sponsor: Greater Las Vegas After-School All-Stars/Inner-City Games
Amount: 4 - $2,000
Eligibility: Senior. Minimum “C” GPA. Demonstrate financial need. Good standing in the community.
Active in community and school activities. Explain how you have overcome an adversity in your life. Past participant in the Inner-City Games, ASAS or Media All Stars. Students who have demonstrated great academic potential. Minimum of two reference forms. Copy of family’s 2007 1040 tax form. Copy of school identification card and essay.
Use the Annual After-School All-Star Scholarship application.
Deadline: April 18, 2008 (Postmarked)
Ayn Rand Essay Competition (National)
Amount: 1 - $10,000, 5 - $2,000, 10 – 1,000
Eligibility: 11th or 12th grade students submit an essay of no fewer than 800 and no more than 1,600 words on one of three topics concerning the theme and characters of the Ayn Rand novel, “The Fountainhead”. Essay topics and complete contest rules are available at this website: http://www.aynrand.org.
Deadline: April 25, 2008 (Postmarked)
Bob Calkins/Rick Richardson/Myron Partridge/Gary Redmond Scholarship (Local)
Sponsor: Southern Nevada Officials Association
Amount: 4 - $1000
Eligibility: Senior. Student athlete. Transcript. Resume. Two letters of recommendation. Essay, recounting an educational experience that has made or left a significant impression on you and discuss how it has influenced your life. Use CCSD scholarship application form.
Deadline: April 30, 2008 (Received)
Due in May
Housing Authority of Clark County Scholarship (Local)
Sponsor: Housing Authority of Clark County
Amount: Numerous - $1,000
Eligibility: Senior. Parent/Guardian must have received assistance from C.C. Housing Authority
for at least a year; family should still live in housing w/student on lease. GPA 2.5.
Certified transcript. Two letters of reference. Essay of 200 words on why you should
receive this scholarship. Must enroll on full-time basis in an accredited college or
trade school. Use the CCSD scholarship application.
Deadline: May 23, 2008 (Postmarked)
For More information Please e-mail:
Michael Johansen mkjohansen@interact.ccsd.net
or
Lynn Ann Lescenski llescenski@interact.ccsd.net