March 2010

Scholarship Bulletin

 

Name

Amount

Deadline:

Other

 

 

5.

 

 

WAEF Scholarship Training

Training on how to find out about scholarships and how to apply for them

 

 

509-663-7713

www.waef.org

for more information

 

10.

 

 

Why Western? Video Scholarship Contest

 

 

$2,000

 

A creative way for freshmen to introduce themselves to the scholarship committee and showcase their talents beyond the traditional scholarship applications, transcripts and essays. For more information visit http://admissions. wwu.edu/whywestern/

 

15.

 

US Bank Internet Scholarship

$1,000

March 2010

Available to high school seniors and college undergraduates.  NO ESSAYS.  Apply online at usbank.com/studentloans

 

19.

 

 

Calcoe Federal Credit Union

 

$1000

 

March 31, 2010

Applicant must be a member of CALCOE FCU, current high school senior of Yakima County and at least a 2.0 GPA

 

20.

 

Gonzaga

Various

Various

For more information visit www.gonzaga.edu/finacialaid or www.gonzaga.edu/scholarships

 

23.

 

 

Kelly Foundation

 

$2,500

 

March 10, 2010

Awarded to HS Seniors in the Cascade Region. Judged on citizenship and academic achievement. Must have an application pending at an institution of higher learning, a senior in HS, a composite score of 20 on ACT or 1400 on SAT, US Citizen.

29.

Bev & Wes Stock Scholarship

$1,500

June 1, 2010

Must be a deserving athlete who displays good character both on and off the playing field, no matter what sport.  A graduating high school senior from WA state who is planning to pursue an athletic-related career and will be attending a college or university in the coming academic year.  Based on merit (Curriculum, GPA, and Community Service).

 

32.

 

WASA/PEMCO 21ST Century Educator Scholarships

$4,000 over four years

March 15, 2010

Enrolled in a WA public or accredited private school.  At least a 3.0 cumulative GPA on a standard 4.0 grading scale.  Intends to major in and pursue a career in K-12 education.

 

33.

 

WYSA District 6 Soccer College Scholarship

$1,000

June 1, 2010

Graduating high school senior residing in WSYSA - District 6 area, demonstrating outstanding leadership abilities, academic excellence, athletic abilities and participation in community and volunteer activities.  Commit to play soccer in college.

 

 

39.

Golden West Publications Scholarship

$500.00

 

No application required.  600-1000 word essay.  Must currently be a senior in high school in Washington, GPA 2.5 or better, and plan to attend college after graduation.

 

 

40.

Yakima Valley Community College Foundation Scholarship

 

March 15, 2010

Must be a full time student.  Two letters of recommendation.  High School transcript or GED certification.

 

 

43.

 

Jorden Dodeward Memorial Fund

 

$500 - $1,000

 

March 30, 2010

 

Must have participated in or played on an organized golf group or team.  Two references, acceptance in a technical school, beauty school, a community college or any university. High School graduate in Yakima County.

 

 

 

44.

 

Gifford & Eileen Jones Memorial Scholarship

 

$500 renewable for three years

 

April 16, 2010

Graduate or graduating senior from WVHS.  Meet admission requirements of the school, college or university selected.  Follow a program that leads to a degree.  Carry a minimum of ten credit hours per academic quarter.

 

45.

KEY Club of West Valley

 

$1,000

 

April 16, 2010

 

Must be a graduating senior of WVHS and member of the WVHS KEY Club

 

 

47.

 

Yakima Valley Human Rights Scholarship

 

$350 - $750

April 23,2010

Granted to Yakima area high school grad or persons who have passed the GED.  Emphasis is given to persons of ethnic minority who exhibit promise in scholarship, leadership, service to school/community and who demonstrate an economic need.

 

48.

WA Burglar & Fire Alarm Assoc

$7,500 First Place

$2,500 Second Place

March 31, 2010

Awarded to children of active duty fire and police personnel.  Must be least 15 but not older than 20yrs of age, 2009 graduating HS senior who will receive a diploma from WA state school.  Must be accepted for admission to an accredited college or university matriculating in 2009.

 

49.

Delta Tau Delta Fraternity

Three $1,000 scholarships

March 31, 2010

Awarded to outstanding male and female students who excel in areas of scholarship, leadership, athletics and community services.  By applying for this you are not committed to Delta TAU Delta or any other Greek-letter organization.

 

 

51.

 

SAMMY Awards

 

$7,500

25 winners

 

March 5, 2010

Recognizes exceptional high school student athletes who demonstrate excellence in the classroom, on the athletic field and in their communities - who understand the importance of refueling their bodies with protein and other nutrients in low fat or fat free milk.  Visit bodybymilk.com for rules and info online application.

 

52.

Yakima Rotary Charities

$2,000 each

15 Scholarships

Postmarked by

 March 26, 2010

Rotary club is created to encourage and foster certain ideals:  community service, acquaintance, occupation, enterprise and international understanding.  Scholarship eligibility based on academic performance, citizenship/leadership, these factors will be considered related to need of the applicant.

 

 

 

53.

 

Berol - Shindell Scholarship

 

 

 

May 1, 2010

Jewish students in financial need who plan to attend, or are currently attending the Univ. of WA or have been accepted for the 2010 - 2011 academic year.

 

55.

Careers That Work Scholarship

Perry Technical Institute

$1,000

Three scholarships

 

A scholarship program established by the NW Career Colleges Federation.  Awards are made at the high school by the scholarship directors or counselors who identify students interested in attending one of the participating private career colleges.

 

56.

Dollars for Scholars

$500 - $1,000

April 16, 2010

Awarded to those students who plan to go on to post secondary education, and who satisfy other criteria developed by Scholarship America.

57.

WVEA Scholarship

 

April 16, 2010

Based on Academic and community information:  Activities, leadership, Special awards and honors earned, other scholarships won this year. 

58.

G. E. Clasen Memorial Scholarship

$1,000

April 16, 2010

Awarded to a graduation senior who meets the following criteria:  Student must have submitted Dollars for Scholars application to be eligible, has demonstrated involvement in community service activities, is of good character, has a min. gpa of 2.75, plans to attend a 2yr or 4 yr college or voc school in WA following graduation from WVHS.

 

Where to look on the web for financial aid?  Try the following sites:  FAFSA on the Web www.fafsa.ed.gov/, US Dept of Ed, www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/Students/, Student Aid Alliance www.studentaidalliance.org, Scholarship searches, www.finaid.org/scholarships/, www.fastweb.com, www.thewashboard.org and www.collegeboard.org.  www.scholarships4school.com   Also check with the financial aid offices of the school you are planning to attend.