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SCHOLARSHIP |
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? |
DETAILS |
WEBSITE and/or EMAIL |
DEADLINE |
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Dana Christmas Scholarship |
Any student who has shown exceptional acts of heroism |
A non-renewable college scholarship of up to $10,000. Applications are
available online at and click on 2006 Dana Christmas Scholarship link
under "what's new" |
www.hesaa.org |
October 1, 2008 |
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Wendy's Heisman Athletic Scholarshp Award |
Senior athletes with at least a "B" average and participate in at least
one school-sponsored sport. |
Gift cards will be awarded. |
www.wendysheisman.com |
October 1, 2008 |
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Dana Christmas Scholarship |
Any student who has shown exceptional acts of heroism |
A non-renewable college scholarship of up to $10,000. Applications are
available online at www.hesaa.org. |
www.hesaa.org |
October 15, 2008 |
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U.S. Senate Youth Program |
Available to eleventh and twelfth grade students serving in an elected
capacity in student government. |
Candidate should show leadership scholastic achievement , and community
involvement. |
See red scholarship folder in the Guidance Office for more details. |
October 15, 2008 |
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Horato Alger Association Scholarship |
Seniors who have financial need who are pursuing a bachelor's degree,
minimum 2.0 GPA, be a U.S. citizen, and are involved in co-curricular &
community activities. |
$2500 to $20,000 awarded. |
www.horatioalger.com/scholarships |
October 30, 2008 |
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NJ APDA Parkinson Scholarship |
Juniors or Seniors who plan to attend a college or university, and are
living with a parent, grandparent or guardian with Parkinson's Disease. |
Two scholarships are awarded ($1,500. each). Awards are based on
academic achievement, extracurricular activities, an essay, a
recommendation, and a personal interview. Applications are available on
the website. |
www.njapda.org |
December 1, 2008 |
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29th Annual High School Writing Contest |
Prizes in three different writing categories (personal essay, short
story & poetry) of $100, $50, and $25. |
Entry must include a letter from a teacher stating that the work is
original. It must also be typed and double spaced. Only one entry per
category will be considered. Mail entry to: Dr. Robbie Clipper Sethi,
English Dept., Rider University, 2083 Lawrenceville Rd., Lawrenceville,
NJ 08648 |
N/A |
December 12, 2008 |
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AXA Achievement Scholarship |
You must demonstrate ambition & drive, determination to set & reach
goals, ability to succeed in college, respect for self, family,
community. |
Download the application and to learn more about the program. Various
monetary awards up to $25,000 per recipient. |
www.axa-achievement.com |
December 15, 2008 |
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Foundation for Free Enterprise Essay Contest |
Seniors must write a a six to eight page essay on "The Power of the Fee
Market". Applicants should have an interest in business. |
Award includes full tuition to Ramapo College, a $500 check, publication
of your essay in COMMERCE magazine, & an engraved trophy. Participation
in the Learn About Business Seminar is encouraged, call 201-368-2100 or
go online |
www.fffe.org |
January 5, 2009 |
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Burger King Scholars |
All eligible high school seniors. $1000 awards. Go to website to apply
and get more information. |
2.5+ gpa, work part-time, demonstrate participation in community service
and/or co-curricular activities, show financial need, plan to enroll in
college or vocational/technical school. |
www.bk.com/scholars |
February 2, 2009 |
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Meritaid.com Scholarships |
Informational scholarship website |
Applications available on the website |
www.meritaid.com/tools |
Varies |
