Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship & Excellence in Education Program www.act.org/goldwater The Barry Goldwater Scholarship was created to e...
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship & Excellence in Education Program www.act.org/goldwater The Barry Goldwater Scholarship was created to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in math, science or engineering and to foster excellence in those fields. One and two year scholarships will cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to a maximum of $7.500. Coca–Cola Scholars Program www.coca-colascholars.org High school seniors can apply between August 1 – October 31, anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of application. Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution; carrying a minimum 3.0 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school. Semifinalist are notified in mid-November and must then complete a secondary application, including essays, official transcripts,
and two letter of recommendation. National Scholars receive awards of $20,000 for college. Regional Scholars receive awards of $10,000 for college. Full eligibility requirements and program overview and be viewed on the website. Charley Wootan Grant Program www.aie.org/wootan The Charley Wootan Grant Program is open to students who at the time of application are U.S. citizens or permanent U.S residents, are high school seniors or graduates (including GED recipients) who plan to enroll or are students who are already enrolled at least half-time in an undergraduate course of study at an approved two or four year college or university or vocationaltechnical school, and demonstrate financial need, and are eligible to receive Title IV (federal financial aid) funding. For complete details see the Charley Wootan Grant Program website KFC Colonel’s Scholarships Program www.kfcscholars.org/scholarships To be eligible to compete,
an individual must graduate from high school, earn a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.75, plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a public, in-state college or university, to be a U>S. citizen or permanent resident, and demonstrate financial need. The application process opens the first of December and closes the middle of February. In addition to the Program’s staff, KFC Colonel’s scholar is also matched with a volunteer mentor. Nordstrom Scholarship Program www.nordstrom.com/scholarship Nordstrom awards college scholarships of $10,000 to hardworking high-school students with dreams of a higher education. Paid out in equal installments of $2,500 over four years to the college of their choice. Awards are for undergraduate study. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement, awards/honors, leadership, school activities, financial and employment history, community/volunteer activities. See specific eligibility criteria on the Nordstrom website. DUE DATE; MAY 1ST Tylenol Scholarship Program www.tylenol.com For students choosing to pursue a career in taking care of others. The Tylenol Scholarship Program helps students getting a healthcare-related education. Students receive $5,000 grants or $10,000 scholarships. For additional scholarship details check out the Tylenol website. DUE DATE: May 14th. -13- Regional Centers Offering College Planning Information PHOENIX In Phoenix, the College Depot operates out of the Burton Barr Central Library. The center offers free workshops for students and families on college readiness, financial aid, scholarship, ACT and SAT test preparation and applying for college. The College Depot also provides one-on-one assistance to help you plan for college.
Learn morn at www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/collegedepot/ TUCSON In Tucson, the bilingual staff at the Regional College Access Center 930 E. Broadway, offers one-on-one assistance with college and career planning. It’s website, www.metedu.org/rcac, features a college toolkit, and a free online database with local and national information about colleges, scholarships, career exploration, and financial aid and academic resources. FLAGSTAFF In Flagstaff, the Northern Arizona College Resource Center provides free information, technical assistance, advising and referrals to students and their parents or guardians regarding all aspects of the college admissions and financial aid process. Services also include a variety of workshops and other community events to promote awareness of and access to postsecondary education. To learn more, visit www.nacrc.net. -14- Scholarship Search Websites AzCAN – College Access Network www.azcan.gov This is a very helpful and informative website, including webpages designed for students/parents and foster youth/homeless youth. These web pages include popular links to topics, including but not limited to paying for college, planning for college, interests & careers, and foster care/homeless resources including scholarships and financial support. Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education www.azhighered.gov This is an extremely helpful and informative website.
It provides beneficial information for foster care youth and alumni including financial aid links and other foster youth resources. This website also answers questions on paying for college. Other information includes such topics as Arizona's adult-education programs, Arizona Workforce Connection, education tax credits, among others. This site also provides such links as www.pay4collegearizona.gov and www.azgrants.gov among others. College Board www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/scholarships-and-aid Provides students with scholarship and financial aid information. Scholarship search. College Connection www.collegescholarships.com Search for scholarships by minority, subject, student type,
state and many more. Fast Web www.FASTWEB.com Internet scholarship search service to help students make the decisions that shape their lives; choosing a college, paying for college, and find jobs and internships FinAid www.finaid.org Financial aid, Scholarships and Student Loans. Offers a scholarship search tool (requires registration). Check out the Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid Booklet. QuestBridge www.questbridge.org Questbridge is a non-profit program that links bright, motivated low-income students with educational and scholarship opportunities at some of the nation’s best colleges. Questbridge is the provider of the National College Match Program and the College Prep Scholarship. Scholarships.com www.scholarships.com Independent online source for free college scholarships searches and financial aid information. US College Grants and Scholarships www.usagovernmentgrants.org Access 1,000’s of educational grants and scholarships for college tuition, books, and living expenses. -15- U.S. Department of Education www.studentaid.ed.gov USA Funds www.usafunds.org/students USA Funds provides information regarding college planning and scholarships. Explore various scholarship opportunities listed under "scholarship links"
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