The Northern Kentucky University/Greater Cincinnati Alumni Club will award one (1) four-year $10,000 ($2,500 per year) and two or more one-time $2,500 scholarships to the University of Kentucky to 2009 graduates of area high schools. All area students who qualify (minimum ACT score of 28 or SAT score of 1240 and minimum GPA of 3.30 and submit an application to the University of Kentucky will be automatically eligible for selection as recipients of the scholarships.
Go to: www.uky.edu/academicscholarship for application.
Deadline is January 15, 2009
Archbishop Alter Scholarship offers a four-year renewable grant (paid twice a year) to graduating high school students in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati who are African American and Catholic. Eligibility: Must attend a four-year college/university and maintain a 2.0 grade point average in order to renew the scholarship. See Mrs. Russo for application. Deadline is April 9, 2009.
Elks National Foundation is offering the Most Valuable Student Scholarship. Many awards are available. See Mrs. Russo for application and information. Deadline is
January 9, 2009.
Colerain Township Business Association has extended their scholarship deadline to February 15, 2009.
Cincinnati Chapter of the Ohio Credit Union League is offering nine (9) $1000 scholarships. Qualifications: Must be a high school senior and plan to participate in post-secondary studies, including professional, vocational and academic studies that are not limited to colleges and universities. Must be a member of a credit union located in one of the following Ohio counties: Hamilton, Adams, Clermont or Brown. Deadline is
February 13, 2009. Guidance has applications.
University of Cincinnati is announcing the Cincinnatus XIII scholarship competition where more than $18 million will be awarded to students who will be judged on academic abilities, creative skills and leadership potential. To be considered for this competition, individuals with a minimum 3.2 GPA, must submit a completed application for admission, a high school transcript and test scores by December 15, 2008
Mensa Education & Research Foundation’s annual scholarship essay is open to any person enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an accredited American Institution for post-secondary education for the 2008-2009 academic year. Prizes will be awarded on the basis of essays of 550 or fewer words which state clearly and concisely the applicant’s career, vocational and academic goals. Essays must be machine reproduced, double spaced and must conform to the instructions printed on the application. Go to website http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships. Deadline is January 15, 2009.
Engineers Foundation of Ohio offers scholarships to Ohio’s brightest engineering students. See Mrs. Russo for application.
KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program is offering scholarships to assist students with financial need who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a public institution within their legal state of residence. Students must complete their application on line at www.kfcscholars.org.
The online application will be available from December 1, 2008 thru February 10, 2009.
BigSun Scholarship offers scholarships to deserving senior athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. All senioe athletes are eligible regardless of which sport they are participating in. Visit website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to apply.
Deadline in June 27, 2009.
U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program is offering (30) $1,000 scholarships to college bound high school seniors in a random drawing. No essays or minimum GPA required. Program runs October 2008 thru February 2009. Apply on line at usbank.com/studentbanking
Abbot & Fenner Business Consultants are offering scholarships. Visit http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm for more information.
AXA Foundation is offering the AXA Achievement Scholarships ($10,000) to a student in each state. To Qualify, Student must demonstrate ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, ability to succeed in college.
Go to www.axa-achievement.com to download an application.
Deadline is December 15, 2008.
Burger King Scholars Program is offering scholarships to deserving graduating high school seniors. Visit website at www.bk.com/scholars to obtain more information. Applications are available online thru February 2, 2009.
Colerain Township Business Association is offering four (4) $500 scholarships to Colerain Township high school seniors. Print the application from www.ctbaweb.com (click on “Scholarships” and open Adobe PDF scholarship application file). Application with a transcript from the school must be mailed by January 15, 2009.
General Electric Credit Union offers five (5) $2,000 Robert A. Cunningham Memorial Scholarships. Visit website www.gecrteditunion.org for criteria. Deadline is January 7, 2009. Guidance has applications.
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award Program offers many scholarships to graduating seniors entering an accredited college/university in the fall of 2009. Apply on line
www.NFIB.com/YEA, click on “Apply Now” link. Students can apply October 15, 2008 thru December 15, 2008.
Fireside Catholic Publishing is awarding five (5) $1000 cash awards. Students must write a 750-word essay on how their religious education is influencing their lives. Only one student per school may participate. Finished essay must be submitted to their counselor. Counselor will select winning essay. Guidance has applications. Deadline is December 19, 2008.
SAE International offers scholarships to qualified students who are interested in the study of engineering. For details and applications visit www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm.
Deadline is December 1, 2008.
To apply for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) go to website
www.fafsa.ed.gov for application, school codes, deadlines, etc.
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