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TRIPLE-IMPACT COMPETITOR SCHOLARSHIPS
For Junior student-athletes (class of 2013), $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to 5 boys and girls from the Washington, DC area. Students may apply online or download an application at
http://www.positivecoach.org/our-programs/triple-impact-competitor-scholarships. For questions contact PCA’s Courtney Pollack at
Courtney_Pollack@positivecoach.orgor 773-506-6088. Deadline to apply is May 31, 2012.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
In its mission to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees, last year it awarded nearly 4,100 scholarships exceeding $26.6 million. For more information and eligibility visit http://www.hsf.net/.
International University of Nursing
Partners with accredited U.S. nursing schools to offer the Associate and Bachelor’s degrees in nursing. Anyone interested in nursing can visit their website http://www.juon.org/ or email them at admissions@juon.org to learn more about their AND or BSN programs.
Black Colleges
Several are providing scholarships to African American male students to pursue teaching careers. For information visit
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/index.htm for more details and the online application or call (800) 640-2657.
Hampden-Sydney College - The Davis Fellowship
A full scholarship offering tuition, fees, room, and board for up to four years. For further information, please contact (800) 755-0733 or
admissions@hsc.edu.
Civil Air Patrol
Provides leadership training, aviation education and disaster relief training to young men and women, ages 12 to 21. Civil Air Patrol offers more than $200,000 in college scholarships each year, and about 10 percent of each year’s freshman class at the U.S. Air Force Academy is comprised of former CAP cadets. Locally, meetings are held at College Park Airport but units are located all over MD, VA, and Washington, DC. For more information email
membershipdevelopment@capnhq.gov or visit
http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/.
Howard University Alumni Club of Prince George's County Scholarship
Graduating seniors who reside in Prince George’s County and plan to attend Howard University can apply for a $500 bookstore stipend (three awarded). For more information please contact
huscholarship@gmail.com or call 240-432-4798.
Towson University Science and Math Scholarships
Towson University offers a Jess Fisher FCSM or Jess Fisher Pre-Engineering Scholarship for entering freshman which covers full in-state tuition and fees for the academic year; renewable for up to four years. For information visit
www.towson.edu/fisherscholarships.
Explorer Post 1275
A coed youth group for high school and college students interested in science and engineering, sponsored by the Goddard Explorer Club at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Open house for prospective members will be held on September 19, 2010 from 3:00-6:00pm at the Goddard Space Flight Center’s Goddard Geophysical and Astronomical Observatory Area on Springfield Road. Membership is limited to US citizens. Any questions, please call Mr. John Wolfgang at 301-286-6610.
Center of Academic Excellence at UMD-CP
The Center of Academic Excellence would like to invite all secondary students interested in pursuing a career in national security to apply for FREE Saturday seminars that will be held throughout the school year. Our tentative plans include speakers from CIA, NSA, and other intelligence agencies, as well as a Symposium on Cybersecurity, field trips to agencies other places of interest in the intelligence field, and hands-on activities. All of the Saturday sessions are free, and participants will be invited to our summer day camp, which is held in July. For more information and an application, please contact Gretchen Krimmel at
/academics/college_counseling/scholarships/highschool.caem@gmail.com
Catholic University of America College Waiver
Any student who plans to apply to Catholic University can receive a $55 application fee waiver. The waiver will be submitted when your transcript is sent by the counseling center so no payment should be included with the online application.
Catholic University of America Scholarship Opportunities
Catholic University offers a wide range of scholarships including a $3,000 Parish Scholarship and $1,000 Alumni Grant. Students can download these forms and learn more about other scholarship opportunities at
http://www.admissions.cua.edu/.
Cabrini Catholic High School Scholarship
Seniors graduating from a Catholic High School are eligible for a $2,000 scholarship to Cabrini College. This scholarship is non-need based, renewable for up to four years and is awarded in addition to any Cabrini College Achievement Scholarship or Grant you have received. For more information visit
http://www.cabrini.edu/.
St. John's University - New Three-Year Degree Programs
St. John's University is launching new three-year accelerated degree programs for undergraduate students at the Staten Island campus, beginning in September 2011. The three-year degree program will allow graduates to enter the workforce a year earlier with a projected $29,0000 savings in tuition. To learn more about this program, contact the Office of Admission at 1 (888) 9ST JOHNS or email
admission@stjohns.edu.
USDA/1890 National Scholars Program
A partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and 18 historically black universities awards scholarships annually to students pursuing a bachelor degree in agriculture, food, natural resource science, or related academic disciplines. Students must be willing to work full-time with the USDA for one year after graduation. Scholarships provide annual tuition, books, and room and board for 4 yrs. Students are required to work in the Student Education Employment Program. For more information and eligibility visit:
http://www.usda.gov/1890program.xml.
COLLEGE OF MOUNT SAINT VINCENT SETON SERVICE & LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
Offers room and board to 10 students per year who have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills. Visit http://www.mountsaintvincent.edu/ or call (718) 405-3304 for more information.
ST. FRANCIS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
St. Francis University offers the Franciscan Award ($2,000 annually up to $8,000) to all Catholic High School graduates who complete the application process and are accepted to St. Francis University. For more information visit http://www.francis.edu.
ST. EDWARD’S UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
St. Edward’s UniversityGuaranteed President’s Excellence Scholarshipprovides $15,000 per year for four years. To be eligible you must rank in the top 15% of our class and score at least a 1300 (not including the writing) on the SAT or 29 (not including the writing) on the ACT. Admission application must be postmarked by Feb 1.
St. Edward’s UniversityHoly Cross Scholarshipprovides full tuition for four years. Applicant must rank in the top 10% of their class and score at least a 1250 (not including writing) on SAT or 28 (not including writing) on the ACT. Deadline is Feb 1, 2012. Application process is competitive, with 10 winners chosen each year. Visithttp://www.gotostedwards.com/scholarships.xmlfor information and an application.