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AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS

UMBC Meyerhoff Scholarship Program
Accepting nominations who exhibit high aptitude in science and mathematics.  For more information please visit www.umbc.edu/meyerhoff.  DEADLINE: October 15th

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Programs 
To qualify you must have at least a 2.0 GPA, need based, involved in community activities and be a US citizen. Applications are online at www.horatioalger.com/scholarships. Apply by October 30

Coca-Cola Scholarships Foundation
Selects scholars based on academic achievement, their capacity to lead, and their hours of dedicated community service.  To apply visit www.coca-colascholars.org.  DEADLINE: October 31

Emory Scholars Program - Emory University
Nomination forms and application are due on November 1st. For more information visit www.emory.edu/admissions

The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition
Awarded to potential students enrolling in the Fashion Design or Fashion Marketing & Merchandising and Retail Management programs at any of the Art Institutes.  Tto learn more visit www.artinstitutes.edu/passionfashion. DEADLINE: November 21

The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation will be accepting applications for their scholarship program starting October 15th.  Applicants must be planning on attending a 2 or 4 year accredited school for the fall of 2009, demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit.  For more information visit www.NFIB.com/YEA. DEADLINE: December 15

Fireside Catholic Publishing Essay Scholarship 2009 is now accepting applications along with a 750 words maximum essay. This essay competition is open to any senior who attends a Catholic high school.  One essay will be chosen from each school. For more information visit www.firesidecatholic.com. DEADLINE for essay and application is December 19

Gates Millennium Scholars
For more information visit www.gmsp.org.  DEADLINE: January 12, 2009

William H. and Elizabeth Gray Danforth Scholars Program at Washington University
Students will exhibit maturity, strong moral character, selflessness, and commitment to the community. For more information visit www.wustl.edu.  DEADLINE: January 15, 2009

AXA Achievement Scholarship recipient must demonstrate ambition, drive, and set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, and the ability to succeed in college.

Davidson College Belk Scholarship is looking for students who demonstrate outstanding intellectual, personal achievement and have a significant leadership ability.  Nominations must be made by the school counselor.  For more information visit belkscholarship@davidson.edu.

Jefferson Scholars Foundation of the University of Virginia is now accepting nominations.  Any senior who is interested in attending the University of Virginia and demonstrates excellence and exceptional potential in the areas of leadership see Mrs. Anders or visit www.jeffersonscholars.org for more information.

Merit Scholarship for Mount Saint Vincent
For more information visit www.mountsaintvincent.edu.

Naval Reserve Officer Training Corp (NROTC) or Nurse Corp
Juniors interested should apply at www.nrotc.navy.mil.  Applications are currently being accepted. Units are located at over 150 of the nations’ leading colleges; and benefits include free college tuition, 100% employment upon graduation, and $250-400 a month in tax-free spending money.

SAE International Engineering Scholarships Applications accepted September 1 – December 1.  For more details visit www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm

The Christian Connector is a free online service to search for Christian schools and Christian College scholarships.  Go to www.ChristianConnector.com

The Knott Scholarship Fund is a scholarship designed to award a four-year full tuition to a Catholic student who is attending a Catholic elementary or high school.  Applications are now being accepted for the 2009-2010 school year.  For more information visit www.Knottscholar.org.

 2009 Maryland General Assembly Student Page Program is now accepting applications.  If you have an interest in government and history, have a record of good conduct, are competent, courteous, and reliable, have an average to above average school record, are outgoing and enjoy meeting people you might be the right person for the page program.  Qualifying candidates are senior students who are at least 16 years old, attend a Maryland public or nonpublic school and who are residents of Maryland.  For more information stop by the Counseling office.

Keep checking back for more Scholarship opportunities that come into the Counseling office everyday!!!