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Scholarship OpportunitiesFederal Pell Grant ProgramThis is a Federal grant for students demonstrating exceptional financial need and accepted/enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Application for Federal Pell Grants may be made by submitting an initial FAFSA or a Renewal FAFSA. Part time students may be eligible for Pell grants.Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)This is a Federal grant administered by the educational institution based on financial need. Only undergraduate degree candidates are eligible. Priority consideration is given to Pell Grant recipients. All Villanova students must complete an initial FAFSA or the Renewal FAFSA to be considered for the program.PHEAA GrantA Pennsylvania State Grant based on financial need for students and their parents who qualify as Pennsylvania state residents and who are accepted/enrolled in an undergraduate program and enroll for at least six credits each semester. For State Grant consideration, students are required to file either an initial FAFSA or a Renewal FAFSA by?May 1. Additional information on the Pennsylvania State Grant can be found at?.Deadlines with “*” have not been announced for 2021 so please check the individual websites for updated information.Feinstein Fund for Philadelphia ScholarsAPPLY HEREOPEN TO:High School SeniorsMAJOR REQUIRED: AnyAMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: One (1) $10,000 scholarship ($2,500 per year for 4 years).OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Must be a resident of PhiladelphiaMust have a minimum GPA of 3.25APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:TranscriptCollege/University acceptance letterFinancial aid award letterCopy of FAFSA reportCopy of SAT/ACT reportOne Recommendation letter*DEADLINE:?March 20, 2020GSK Opportunity ScholarshipAPPLY HEREOPEN TO:High School Seniors, Undergraduate College students, Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate studentsMAJOR REQUIRED: AnyAMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Four (4) renewable scholarships will be awarded up to $5,000 per year.OTHER REQUIREMENTS:TranscriptFinancial aid award letter or recent school billCopy of FAFSA reportOne Recommendation letterAPPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:TranscriptCollege/university acceptance letter (if applicable)Financial Aid award letterCollege/University’s cost of attendanceEssayOne Recommendation letter*DEADLINE:?March 20, 2020Joseph E. Coleman, Esq. and Jessie L. Coleman Scholarship FundAPPLY HEREOPEN TO:High School Seniors, Undergraduate College studentsMAJOR REQUIRED:AnyAMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Two (2) one-time scholarships. Award amounts will vary but will not exceed a combined maximum amount of $10,000. One to a student attending or planning to attend Albright College One to a student attending an accredited college or university in the U.S.OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Must demonstrate financial needMust be a resident of PhiladelphiaMust have a minimum GPA of 2.5APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:TranscriptCollege/University acceptance letter (If applicable)Financial aid award letter or recent school billCopy of FAFSA reportStudent ResumeOne Recommendation Letter*DEADLINE:?April 3, 2020D. Colman Witte ScholarshipAPPLY HEREOPEN TO:High School Seniors, Undergraduate College studentsMAJOR REQUIRED: Art, Architecture, or Interior DesignAMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Scholarship award(s) are determined annually. Award amounts will generally range from $500-$6,000 per yearOTHER REQUIREMENTS:Must study (or plan to study) art, architecture or interior designMust attend (or plan to attend) a college or university in the Philadelphia regionMust have at least a 2.75 GPAAPPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:TranscriptCollege/University acceptance letter (if applicable)Financial aid award letter or recent school billCopy of FAFSA report10 images of your work*DEADLINE:?April 3, 2020Road to Safety Scholarship$1,000Awards Available: 3APPLY NOW!Scholarship DescriptionEnter the Road to Safety Scholarship Contest by submitting an original project about the dangers of drunk driving or distracted driving. In your own creative way, tell us how teens can drive with safety in mind, all the time. Creative projects may include posters, paintings, drawings, t-shirts, public service announcements, videos, recorded songs, and more. ContactScholarship Committee2321 paxton church rd.Harrisburg, PA 17110road2safety@717-238-8187 *DEADLINE:?April 15, 2020Robert C. Digges Scholarship FundAPPLY HEREOPEN TO:High school seniors, Undergraduate college studentsMAJOR REQUIRED: AnyAMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Scholarship award(s) are determined annually and award amounts will varyOTHER REQUIREMENTS:Must be a resident of the Greater Philadelphia Region (This area includes Bucks, Chester Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties in Pennsylvania as well as Burlington and Camden in New Jersey)Must be accepted or enrolled into an accredited college or universityAPPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:TranscriptCollege/University acceptance letter (if applicable)Financial aid award letter or recent school billCopy of FAFSA reportOne Recommendation Letter*DEADLINE:?May 8, 2020Walter J. Thackray Memorial ScholarshipAPPLY HEREOPEN TO:High School SeniorsMAJOR REQUIRED: Construction Management, Agricultural Science, or Horticultural ScienceAMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Scholarship awards are determined annually. Award amounts will range from $1,000 to $2,000 ($500 per year)OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Must demonstrate financial needMust plan to study construction management, agricultural science, or horticultural scienceMust have a minimum GPA of 2.5Preference given to a student who is a direct descendant of an operating engineer, teamster, or other labor tradeAPPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED:TranscriptCollege/University acceptance letterFinancial aid award letterCopy of FAFSA reportOne Recommendation letter*DEADLINE:?May 8, 2020Eric J. Dalius Foundation HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" APPLY HEREAMOUNT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS: Scholarship awards are determined semi-annually. Awards $2000 to 2 students.DEADLINE:?April 1, 2021Villanova ScholarshipsRANDAZZO ENDOWED PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPThe Anthony Randazzo Endowed Presidential Scholarship?is a renewable, merit-based award?covering?full tuition (for a total four-year approximate value of $270,000), room, board (up to 21 meals per week plan), general fee, and the cost of textbooks for eight consecutive semesters?that is awarded to one first-year African American/Black student. Essay prompt:?What would it mean to you to receive this scholarship and attend Villanova University?GOIZUETA FOUNDATION SCHOLARS FUNDThe Goizueta Foundation Scholars Fund?has been instituted for the purpose of providing need-based scholarship assistance to those who have extensive personal interest, involvement and experience in the Hispanic/Latinx culture. Essay prompt:?Tell us about your interest, involvement, and experience within the Hispanic/Latinx?community.For more information, please contact:?gotovu@villanova.edu?DENISE MCNAIR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPThe?Denise McNair Memorial Scholarship?has been instituted in memory of Denise McNair who, on Sunday, September 15, 1963, died in the early days of the civil rights movement in a racially-motivated bomb attack at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Essay prompt:?Tell us how?family, faith, and a commitment to issues of peace and justice have impacted your personal development.Application ProcessTo apply, you must have already submitted a completed?application for admission as a first-year student. Then, you must submit the McNair Memorial Scholarship?application?no later than February 1 and the required essay by February 7.?Applicants may apply for admission via Early Action, Early Decision (both November 1 deadlines) or Regular Decision (January 15 deadline).Please note that you may be eligible for more than one scholarship, but you must submit the required application and essay for each respective scholarship to which you are applying.For more information, please contact:?gotovu@villanova.edu?ACF VISIONARY SCHOLARSHIP ACF Visionary Scholarship DetailsAll high school students (grades 9-12) are eligible to apply.Application Deadline 2020 – 2021 (received by):??May 1, 2020Winners chosen:??June 26, 2020;??Awards distributed:??July 31, 2020Only one application per student, per award year will be accepted.??Only non-winners may reapply each subsequent year.There is absolutely?no cost?to apply and a student?does not?need to demonstrate financial need in order to be eligible. ................
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