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Scholarship Bulletin February 2008
University Specific Scholarships< p>
| Institution |
Eligibility |
Information |
Contact |
Deadline |
MTSU, Biology Department |
Sr., Biology major |
Awards up to $1500 for placement on Biology test (administered on April 3) |
Register for the test at 615-89... |
Before April 3 |
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Shippensburg University (PA) |
Senior, varies |
Awards based on area of study and ability |
See www.ship.edu |
Rolling. Awards begin in October. |
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Shippensburg University (PA), Honors Program |
Sr. top 5% 1200 +SAT |
Provides individualized learning environment, and leadership and service opportunities |
See www.ship.edu |
March 1 |
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Smith College (MA), Picker Engineering Program |
Sr. females, international students |
Coulter Foundation Scholarship (tuition, room, board, etc.) for engineering or science majors |
See www.smith.edu/engin |
Not noted |
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U. of Missouri, Columbia, College of Business |
Sr., |
For students pursuing a degree from the school of business (economics, finance, int’l business, management & marketing) |
www.business.missouri.edu |
March 1 |
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U. of Tennessee, Chattanooga |
Sr, 3.5, 26+ ACT |
$14,000 award for entering freshmen who plan to major in Chemistry |
www.utc.edu/Chemistry |
March 1 |
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U. of Tennessee, Knoxville |
Sr., art major |
$5,000 award based on portfolio, transcript, and letter of intent |
http://art.utk.edu/scholarship |
March 24 |
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Tennessee Tech Univ., Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity |
Senior Male |
Students do not have to pledge to this fraternity to apply. TKE awards two scholarships; one for academics, one for athletics/personality excellence |
Application in Guidance. |
Rolling.
Must contact fraternity for interview as well. Contact info. on application. |
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David Lipscomb University (TN), Saint Thomas Health Services Nursing Advantage Scholarships |
Hispanic, 3.0, 21+ACT, 1000+SAT |
Will provide $16,000 annual scholarships for up to five incoming students per year for Hispanic students preparing for careers in nursing at Lipscomb. |
Lipscomb University admissions office at 615... or Robbin Kimball, STHS Nurse Recruiter, at 615... |
March 1 |
General Scholarships/Honors
| Institution |
Eligibility |
Information |
Contact |
Deadline |
Academic Common Market |
Seniors |
Cooperative tuition reduction agreement among 14 Southern Regional Education Board States; must major in certain programs |
See www.sreb.org/programs/acm/acmindex.asp |
Rolling |
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Ayn Rand Essay Contests |
9 & 10 grades |
Various essay topics to chose from, all addressing Rand’s novelette Anthem, 600-1200 words |
Full details at www.aynrand.org/contests |
March 20 |
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Ayn Rand Essay Contests |
11 & 12 grades |
Various essay topics to chose from, all addressing Rand’s novel The Fountainhead, 800-1600 words |
Full details at www.aynrand.org/contests |
April 25 |
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Central H.S, Alumni Scholarship |
Seniors |
Must be direct descendants of alumni affiliated with Central High School. |
Application in Guidance |
March 14 |
CIC Foundation |
Seniors |
Awards $22,500 over 4 years to students pursuing degrees for jobs in the credit industry of closely related financial services industry |
Applications in Guidance |
March 28 |
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Davidson County Democratic Women’s Scholarship Essay Contest |
Senior female |
300-500 word essay on “What changes would you implement to correct problems with the current election process in the United States to ensure fair elections and restore voter confidence?” |
Guidelines in Guidance |
April 1 |
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East Nashville H.S., William Henry Oliver Scholarship |
Seniors |
Must be direct descendants of alumni affiliated with East High School. |
Application in Guidance |
February 28 |
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Gilda’s Club of Nashville, It’s Always Something Essay Contest |
9-12 graders, touched by cancer |
$2000 awarded to winning personal essays that describe the students experience in 500-2,000 words |
www.gildasclubnashville.org |
April 1 |
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Meigs H.S. Alumni, Petway-Gupton Scholarship |
Seniors |
Must be direct descendants of alumni or staff who were affiliated with Meigs School. |
Application in Guidance |
March 1 |
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Pink Hatters, Ladies of Vision Chapter |
Senior, minority female, 3.0 |
Selection based on academic record, leadership, goals & aspirations. |
Application in Guidance |
March 31 |
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Scarlett Family Foundation |
Senior, 2.5 |
For students seeking a career in business with demonstrated entrepreneurial interests or leadership in business-related initiatives |
Applications on-line at www.scholarshipadministrators.net, keyword SFFS |
April 30 |
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Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year |
Seniors |
Awards $7500 scholarship to outstanding scholar athletes |
May be nominated by self or others at www.bodybymilk.com |
March 7 |
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Sertoma Club Of Nashville, Essay Contest |
Seniors |
Awards up to $3500 for response to “How do you balance the threat to our Freedoms from illegal aliens and the “melting pot” of American History? 300 words max. |
Guidelines in Guidance |
TURN IN TO GUIDANCE BY Feb. 22 |
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Sylvan Street Baptist Church |
Seniors |
$500 award for students who are a regular attendant of church with proven financial need. |
Applications in Guidance |
April 4 |
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TN PTA, Teacher Training Scholarship |
Senior |
Provides scholarship funding for students intent on becoming professional teachers. |
www.tnpta.org |
March 1 |
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TN State UAW |
Seniors |
Awards up to $1200 for response to essay prompt, “What organized labor means to me.”, 300-500 words. |
Guidelines in Guidance |
April 28 |
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IAPP, Nashville Chapter |
Senior, 2.9 |
A $750 award for students who plan to pursue a business related degree |
Applications in Guidance |
February 27 |
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Girls Going Places |
12-18 years old, female |
Rewards enterprising spirit and budding entrepreneurship. Prizes totaling $30,000 are awarded. |
Applications online at www.girlsgoingplaces.com |
February 29 |
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Nelnet $1 Milion Scholarship Giveaway |
16 years or older |
Randomly awards ten monthly grand prize winner up to $25,000, as well as smaller scholarship amounts |
www.nelnet.com/win |
Rolling until August 7, 2008 |
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Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest |
Juniors or Seniors |
$1,000 scholarship plus a Signets Classic Library (more than 300 titles) for essay on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. |
Full details at www.us.penguingroup.com/scessay |
April 15 |
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Bank of America, Student Leader |
Juniors or Seniors |
8 week paid summer internship with a local non-profit for students actively engaged in improving their community. |
www.bankofamerica.com/neistudentleaders |
February 29 |
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Metro Nashville Education Foundation |
Seniors, teaching |
$3,000 award for students interested in pursuing a career in public education. |
http://www.mnea.com/mnef/application.doc |
April 4 |
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee hosts a number of scholarships, several of which are especially relevant for our students.< p>
| Institution |
Eligibility |
Information |
Contact |
Deadline |
CFMT, Belmont University Commercial Music Scholarship |
Senior, Belmont |
Admitted Belmont students who plan to pursue commercial music as a major |
Applications available on-line at
www.cfmt.org |
March 15 |
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CFMT, George Oliver Benton Memorial Scholarship |
Senior, leg. intern |
Legislative interns who plan to go to school in the state of Tennessee. |
Applications available on-line at
www.cfmt.org |
March 15 |
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CFMT, Choose your Future scholarship |
Senior, 2.5, 21+ ACT |
MNPS graduates who plan to attend college (anywhere in the U.S.), preference for first-generation college students. |
Applications available on-line at
www.cfmt.org |
March 15 |
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CFMT, DBI Scholarship |
Senior, parent employee of Ingram/DBI |
Must have a B average and be planning to attend college. |
Applications available on-line at
www.cfmt.org |
March 15 |
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CFMT, Jimmy Edwards Scholarship |
Seniors, Donelson HS |
Must be descendants of Donelson HS alumni |
Applications available on-line at
www.cfmt.org |
March 15 |
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CFMT, Genesco Scholarship |
Seniors, Genesco |
Genesco Employees or children of employees are eligible to apply. |
Applications available on-line at
www.cfmt.org |
March 15 |
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CFMT, Knox-Hume Scholarship Fund |
HFA Seniors |
All applicants encouraged! Renewable college scholarship that is awarded based on both academic merit and financial need. |
Applications available on-line at
www.cfmt.org |
March 15 |
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CFMT, Sen. Carl O. Koella, Jr. Memorial Scholarship |
Seniors, leg. intern |
Legislative interns planning to enroll in college |
Applications available on-line at
www.cfmt.org |
March 15 |
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CFMT, Heloise Werthan Kuhn Scholarship |
Seniors, parents |
For pregnant or parenting teens who are seeking to further their education |
Applications available on-line at
www.cfmt.org |
March 15 |
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CFMT, Edna Martin Scholarship |
Seniors, teaching |
For those MNPS students who plan to pursue teaching as a career |
Applications available on-line at
www.cfmt.org |
March 15 |
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CFMT, Juliann and Joseph Maxwell Scholarship |
Seniors, TSC |
Dependent children of Tractor Supply Company employees |
Applications available on-line at
www.cfmt.org |
March 15 |
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CFMT, Jerry Newson Scholarship |
Seniors |
Who plan to pursue a degree in the social sciences or areas where they will be helping and giving back to their communities. |
Applications available on-line at
www.cfmt.org |
March 15 |
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CFMT, Wilbur C. Sensing, Jr. Scholarship |
Seniors, Enco |
Children of all Enco Materials, Inc. employees are eligible to apply |
Applications available on-line at
www.cfmt.org |
March 15 |
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CFMT, Student Education Loan |
Seniors, gay/lesbian |
For students whose parents have discontinued financial support because they are gay or lesbian |
Applications available on-line at
www.cfmt.org |
March 15 |
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CFMT, Turner Family Scholarship |
Seniors, Dollar General |
Employees of Dollar General |
Applications available on-line at
www.cfmt.org |
March 15 |
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CFMT, Emmett H. Turner Scholarship |
Seniors, TSU |
Planning to enroll at TSU in the Criminal Justice program |
Applications available on-line at
www.cfmt.org |
March 15 |
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CFMT, Teddy Wilburn Scholarship |
Seniors, TSU or Vanderbilt |
Must have a B average |
Applications available on-line at
www.cfmt.org |
March 15 |
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CFMT, Woman’s Club of Nashville Scholarship |
Senior females, 3.0 |
Renewable scholarship |
Applications available on-line at
www.cfmt.org |
March 15 |
Reminders:
- ALL Seniors MUST turn in copies of all college offers of admittance and scholarship. (We are required to report this.)
- ALL Seniors with perfect attendance and no unexcused absences will be eligible for a brand new Chevy Cobalt. Visit www.chevy.com. See Ms. Sanford in Guidance to confirm if you qualify.
- ALL Senior Males must be registered with the selective service (www.sss.gov). It’s the law!
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