• The Current Scholarship List--these scholarship applications are available in the top drawer of the file cabinet in the Guidance Office

• National Scholarship Ideas--most of these scholarships are available on-line

• Scholarship Sites

• Financial Aid Sites

• Class of 2009 Local Scholarship Booklet

Current Scholarship List

AAA Travel High School Challenge—
Sponsor:  AAA
Amount:  scholarships ranging from $100, $500, $1000, $10000, $25000 and even a trip to Universal Orlando
Eligibility:  Graduating seniors can compete in this geography based scholarship that encourages jobs in the travel and tourism industry.  
Go to www.aaa.com/TravelChallenge to register and for a practice test.

Air Force Aid Society Henry H. Arnold Education Grant (National)
Amount: Multiple - $1,500 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 full-time undergraduate student in the 2004-2005 academic year. For a list of procedures, required eligibility documentation, and an application go to www.afas.org/body_instuctions.htm.

Chairscholars, Inc. Foundation Scholarship (National)
Amount: 10 - $3,000 - $5,000
Eligibility: Senior. Must be physically challenged but does not have to be chair-confined; must have financial difficulties; could not go to college without financial aid. Must have a history of satisfactory academic performance. Must show some form of community service or social contribution in the past. 300-500 word essay outlining how you became physically challenged, how your situation has affected you, your family, your goals and aspirations. To apply and learn more about requirements and rules, go to their website at www.chairscholars.org/apply.html.

Chevrolet Michelle Kwan R.E.W.A.R.D.S. Scholarship (National)
Sponsor: Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors

CITI Corp Essay Scholarship
Sponsor:  CITI
Amount:  Seventeen different scholarships
Eligibility:  Two page essay required on different topic each year.  Visit www.scholastic.com/collegesuccess

Coca-Cola Scholars Program (National)
Sponsor: Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Amount: 50 for $20,000 and 200 for $4,000 (payable over four years)
Eligibility: Senior. Transcript. 3.0 GPA or better. List of clubs and activities. Must use Coca-Cola Scholarship application form on line. www.coca-colascholars.org

Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program (National)
Sponsor: Monsanto Company and the National Association of Farm Broadcasters
Amount: $1,500
Eligibility: Seniors interested in agricultural study. List work experience and leadership activities Student statement stating why you should receive this scholarship. Essay. GPA. SAT/ACT score. Advisor statement. Use the Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship application. Information can also be found online at www.Monsanto.com or www.NAFB.com

Computer-Ed Institute – CEI Sponsored Awards (Local)
Sponsor: CEI
Amount: 3 – Full scholarships, 3 – Partial scholarships
Eligibility: Senior. In good standing at his/her school. Graduate on schedule. Must reach 18 th birthday on or before the first day of scheduled classes. Demonstrate a history of community service activities. Must be committed to pursuing a career related to his/her chosen field of study. Must test with CEI

Computer-Ed Institute – Counselor-Nominated Awards (Local)
Sponsor: CEI
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Senior. Guidance counselors at high schools will make final determinations as to individual award recipients. All scholarships are non-transferable and are applicable exclusively toward programs at CEI, Henderson. See your counselor for the scholarship information and the eligible high schools.

CONCERTA “I See Success” ADHD Scholarship Contest (National)
Sponsor: CONCERTA
Amount: $250,000 total award ($10,000 per student)
Eligibility: Must be in one of 3 age groups (6-9, 10-13, & 14-18 yrs). Write an essay about your nominee of no more than 250 words, counting all words. Legal guardian must sign entry form if applicant is under 18 years of age. Applicants’ physician must sign entry form verifying an ADHD diagnosis. Complete entry form which can be found on their website at www.concerta.net.

Davidson Fellows Award (National)
Sponsor: The Davidson Institute for Talent Development
Amount: 8 - 15 - $10,000 or $50,000
Eligibility: Senior. 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. www.davidson-institute.org

Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarships (National)
Sponsor: Discover Card
Amount: 9 - $2,500 State, 9 -$25,000 National
Eligibility: Junior. Minimum of 2.5 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 or download the application at their website www.discovercard.com/tribute.htm

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 www.educationisfreedom.org.

George R. Faenza Scholarship (National)
Sponsor: The Society of Performers, Artists, Athletes and Celebrities for Space Exploration, Inc.
Amount: 1 - $1,000
Eligibility: Senior. One-to-two page essay “Why Does the United States Need a Space Program?” Synopsis detailing student and work activities. Three letters of recommendation. Letter on high school letterhead verifying Class of 2006 graduating status. Use George Faenza application form. Application can be found at www.stars4space.org.

FEEA 2005-06 Scholarship Program (National)
Amount: $300 - $1,500
Eligibility: Seniors who are dependents of current civilian federal or postal employees with at least three years federal service by August 31, 2006. 3.0 GPA. Letter of recommendation. 500-word essay. Application and details at www.feea.org/app2004-05.pdf.

Ford Country Scholarship (National)
Amount: To Be Determined
Eligibility: Junior or senior planning to enter a two or four-year degree granting program at an accredited university, college, community college or technical school. Applicants must intend to follow careers which support or sustain rural life and livelihood. 2.5 GPA. For more information and application process go on-line at www.fordcountryscholars.com.

Galaxy Music Scholarship (National)
Sponsor: The Society of Performers, Artists, Athletes, and Celebrities for Space Exploration
Amount: 1 - $1,000
Eligibility: Senior. Original instrumental ambient space music composition. Only one entry may be submitted. Music should be recorded on either cassette or CD and clearly marked with composer’s name. Music should be a length of 4-6 minutes. Title of submitted music composition and description of space exploration theme (one page). Description of prior music and other activities and awards, as well as current educational/career goals. Letter on high school letterhead verifying Class of 2006 graduating status. Application can be found at www.stars4space.org.

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 significantly 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 www.gmsp.org

Dorothy Harris Scholarship (National)
Sponsor: Women’s Sports Foundation
Amount: 3 - $1,500
Eligibility: Female senior. American citizen or legal resident. Must attend an accredited postgraduate institution during the 2005-2006 school year. Must need tuition expenses to qualify. Two letters of recommendation are required. Application form can be found on line at www.womenssportsfoundation.org/funding (Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “Complete List of Featured Grants and Scholarships”).

Helping Hands Book Scholarship (National)
Sponsor: Helping Hands Foundation
Amount: $100 - $1,000 per semester
Eligibility: Senior. Must plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year College or university, or a technical/vocational institution. Transcript.  Must demonstrate career and academic potential measured by a combination of factors, including past performance and career objectives. A $5 dollar application fee will apply. Use the Helping Hands Book Scholarship application form which can be found on-line at www.helpinghandsbookscholarship.com

Holocaust Remembrance Project Writing Contest (National)
Sponsor: Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
Eligibility: Applicants must be 19 years of age or under. Currently enrolled as a high school student (grades 9-12) or who are enrolled in a high school equivalency program. Type-written or word-processed, double-spaced essay of not more than 1,200 words. Follow contest rules stated in the application. More information and the application process can be found on their website at www.holocaust.hklaw.com.

Imagine America Scholarship Program (National)
Sponsor: Career College Foundation
Amount: 3 per high school - $1,000

Intertel Scholarship (National)
Sponsor: The Intertel Society
Amount: 1 - $500
Eligibility: Senior. Must have been identified as gifted and talented, overcome a serious personal challenge or adversity, and plan to attend an accredited post-secondary college or university. 3.0 GPA. Typed essay of 400-500 words explaining what personal challenge or adversity you have faced and how were you able to overcome it. One letter of recommendation. Transcript. Resume. Use the Intertel application form. Application can be found on-line at www.ccpef.org.

Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship (National)
Sponsor: Italian Catholic Federation
Amount: $400 (multiple)
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’s 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. More information may be found on their website at www.icf.org

J.D. Freer Dawson Memorial Scholarship Program
Sponsor:  Dawson Companies
Amount:  $2500 per year for four years
Elibibility:  senior with at least a 3.0 GPA.  Essay of 1000 words and student planning to study accounting, business administration, economics, finance, insurance, investments. Applications in the office in January or on-line at www.DawsonCompanies.com

Kohl’s Kids Who Care (National)
Amount: $1.000 and $5,000
Eligibility: Any individual (21 years & older) may nominate children who are 6-18 year old and not yet graduated from high school by March 15, 2006. Use the brochure information and nomination form found on-line at www.kohlscorporation.com

NAMEPA, Inc. (National)
Amount: To be determined
Eligibility: Senior. Must have been approved for admission and designated as an engineering major. 3.0 GPA. ACT/SAT college entrance examination of 25/1000. Transcript. Essay. Letter of recommendation. Student must attend a NAMEPA member institution. (schools listed on website). For more information and an application go to www.namepa.org/pages/awards

National Association of Secondary School Principals (National)
Sponsor: National Association of Secondary School Principals
Amount: 150 - $1,000
Eligibility: One senior per school. Be in the top 20% of their class and demonstrate leadership. Transcript. $6 processing fee

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Free Enterprise Scholars Award (National)
Sponsor: National Federation of Independent Business
Eligibility: Senior. Must attend an accredited, nonprofit two or four-year university, college or vocational/technical institute.  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. Typed essay of 500 words or less. SAT/ACT scores. GPA. Use the NFIB Scholars Award application form. The application can also be found on their website at www.nfib.com/education.

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship (National)
Sponsor: National Restaurant Association
Amount: $2,000
Eligibility: Seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to both post-secondary food service education and a career in the restaurant and hospitality industry. GPA 2.75. Have performed a minimum of 250 hours of food service-related

NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program (National)
Sponsor: The National Institutes of Health
Amount: Up to $20,000
Eligibility: Senior. Interested in pursing a career in biomedical, behavioral and social science health-related research. GPA of 3.5 or be within the top 5 percent of your class. Be from a disadvantaged background. (See application packet for clarification). Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student for the 2004-2005 academic year at an accredited undergraduate institution

Orphan Foundation Scholarships (National)
Sponsor: The Orphan Foundation of America
Amount 350 - $1,500 - $6,000
Eligibility: Senior. Must have aged out of the foster care system having spent at least the one year prior to their 18 th birthday in care. Must be accepted into or enrolled in college or a vocational training program. For more information and the application process, go to their website at www.orphan.org.

Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship (National)
Sponsor: Pfizer Inc.
Amount: 16 - $3000
Eligibility: Senior students who have epilepsy and have shown high achievement in academic and extracurricular activities. To qualify, a student must be under a physician’s care for epilepsy and must submit: a completed application, two letters of recommendation (including 1 from his/her physician) and verification of academic status. Applications can also be downloaded on the web at
www.epilepsy-scholarship.com

PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarship – 2004 Need-Based Scholarship (National)
Sponsor: Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association
Amount: $1,250

PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarship (National)
Sponsor: Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association
Amount: 2 - $3,000, 3- $12,000 ($1,500 per semester, for up to four years)
Eligibility: Senior. Must enroll in a p-h-c related major at an accredited four-year college or university. Must be sponsored by an active member of PHCC-National Association who has maintained that status for at least the two-year period prior to the date of the application. Applicants can search for PHCC members in their area by visiting www.phccweb.org. Transcript. SAT/ACT test scores. Two letters of recommendation (one must be from the sponsor). Use PHCC Educational Foundation application form.
Nevada application form.

Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation Program (National)
Amount: 300 – amount to be determined
Eligibility: Senior. Interested in majoring in graphic communications, awarded for full-time study and renewable. Candidates are judged on the basis of their high school academic records, rank in class, recommendations, and biographical information, which includes extracurricular interests and academic honors. Use The Print and Graphics Scholarship application form. Application can be found on-line at www.gain.net/PIA_GATF/PDF/pgsfapp.pdf Test scores. Use the Pardee Community Building Scholarship application form. Application can be found on-line at www.ccpef.org.

2005 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards (National)
Sponsor: National Association of School Principals
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Student in grades 5-12. Must have engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred at least in part after September 1, 2002. Complete application and submit to principal or designee. For more information see the College counselor at your high school for a complete application packet or go their website: www.prudential.com/spirit

Linda Riddle/SGMA Endowed Scholarship (National)
Sponsor: Women’s Sports Foundation
Amount: To be determined
Eligibility: Female senior. Transcript. Must have participated on an official high school athletic team. 3.5 GPA. Meet NCAA eligibility. Typed applications preferred. Two letters of recommendation. Special consideration is given to those interested in pursuing a career in sports. Five stapled copies of ALL materials (1 original - 4 copies). Must use Linda Riddle’s application form which can be found on line at www.womenssportsfoundation.org/funding (Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “Complete List of Featured Grants and Scholarships”).

RMHC/HACER Scholarship Program (National)
Sponsor: Ronald McDonald House
Amount: Numerous - $1,000
Eligibility: Senior. At least one parent of Hispanic heritage. Transcript. SAT/ACT test scores. Must submit a personal statement that provides information about their Hispanic background, current community involvement and potential future contributions to the Hispanic community based on their career goals. Generic statements will be given minimal consideration. No more than two pages and must be submitted on a separate sheet. Add information about unique financial or personal circumstances that should be considered by the committee. Letter of recommendation from school official. Use RMHC/HACER application form.

RMHC/African American Future Achievers Scholarship Program (National)
Sponsor: Ronald McDonald House
Amount: Numerous - $1,000
Eligibility: Senior. At least one parent of African American heritage. Must be eligible to attend an institution that offers accredited post-secondary instruction. Applicants must also reside within the geographic boundaries of a participating program. Transcript. SAT/ACT scores. Must submit a personal statement that provides information about their African American background, community involvement, career goals and desire to contribute to their community. Add information about unique financial or personal circumstances that should be considered by the committee. Use RMHC/African American application form.

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program (National)
Sponsor: Jackie Robinson Foundation
Amount: Numerous - $6,000 per year
Eligibility: Must be a minority who is a high school graduating senior with minimum SAT of 900 or ACT of 23. Based on need and leadership potential. Application and list of all required documents can be found on-line at www.jackierobinson.org

Sammy 2006 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. The 25 outstanding scholar athletes will receive a spot in a special milk mustache ad that will run in USA Today. Essay of 75 words or less describing how drinking milk has been apart of their life and training regiment. Applicants must be nominated by a school counselor, coach, teacher or principal. Applicants are allowed and encouraged to nominate themselves. Scholar athletes submit SAMMY application on-line at www.whymilk.com.

Scholarships for Military Children Program (National)
Sponsor: The Defense Commissary Agency and Fisher House Foundation
Amount: To be determined Eligibility: Unmarried children (under the age of 23) of active duty, Reserve/Guard and retired military personnel may apply. Provide transcript. Essay. Letter of recommendation. Follow guidelines and application rules stated in application. For more information and application form go to their website at www.militaryscholar.org.

Scotts Company Scholars Program (National)
Sponsor: The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Foundation (GCSAA) (National)
Amount: 2 - $2,500
Eligibility: Senior. Interested in majoring in the green industry (horticulture, turf management).Preference is given to students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Applicants will be evaluated based on cultural diversity, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, leadership, employment potential, essay responses and letters of recommendation. Includes 4 brief 100-word essays. Application must be filled out on line and can be found at www.gcsaa.org/career/pursuing/scholarships/scttspro.asp

Society of Women Engineers National Scholarship (National)
Amount: 30 - $200-$5,000
Eligibility: Female seniors. Enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in a baccalaureate (or graduate) ABET/CCSB accredited engineering or computer science degree program or approved school. 3.5 GPA. For more information and to  download an application go to their website at www.societyofwomenengineers.org/scholarships.application form.

Target All-Around Scholarship (National)
Sponsor: Target
Amount: To be determined
Eligibility: Senior. Transcript. List and describe the volunteer service in which you have participated without pay in your community. Essay – Choose one volunteer experience listed on your application and briefly describe how the experience benefited others. Describe what happened in your life or in the life of your family as a result of your volunteer service experience. Must use Target application form. www.target.com. (once on their website, type in keyword: scholarships)

Tylenol Family Products Scholarship (National)
Sponsor: Tylenol
Amount: 10 - $10,000, 150 – 1,000
Eligibility: Senior. Must demonstrate leadership in community activities and school activities and major or intend to major in areas that will lead to careers in health-related fields. Use the Tylenol Scholarship application form which can be found on-line at www.tylenol.com

United States Junior Chamber International Senate Foundation (USJCI) (National)
Sponsor: Nevada Junior Chamber International Senate
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Senior. Financial Statement required. List leadership positions and offices held, and the approximate time commitment each month for school, church, community and volunteer activities. List honors and awards received. Employment history. Include up to five letters of recommendation. Transcript. Personal statement. Use the USJCI application form.

Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition (National)
Sponsor: Veterans of Foreign Affairs
Amount: Up to $25,000
Eligibility: Senior. Must be sponsored by a VFW Post. Must record an audio essay of not more than 5 minutes or less than 3 minutes regarding “My Commitment to America’s Future.” List awards and achievements, what school offices you have held, and what career you plan to pursue. Use the Voice of Democracy Scholarship application.

Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship (National)
Sponsor: Washington Crossing Foundation
Amount: 3 (different scholarships) - $5,000 ea, 1 - $2,500, 1 – $1,500
Eligibility: Senior. Must be planning a career in government service. One page essay. Recommendation from high school principal or guidance counselor evaluating the students achievements, academic and otherwise. Follow rules and guidelines stated in application form. For more information and application go to their website at www.gwcf.org.

Wescon Scholarship (National)
Sponsor: West Coast Electronics Show and Convention & The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
Amount: 1 - $5,000 and 1 - $3,000
Eligibility: JUNIORS. Limited to students who will major in electronics, engineering or an approved associated field at a four-year college or university.  Must be graduating in 2005. Typed essay of 500-600 words. Transcript. Administrator signature on application

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