WESLEY CHAPEL HIGH SCHOOL



Wesley Chapel High School

Scholarship Newsletter December 2011

For further information on any of the following scholarships, please see Ms. Kiser in Room 424. This list is NOT all-inclusive. This is a compilation of all scholarships directly received by the school. Please be sure to check this list monthly! Students may use the WCHS Careers Lab to access scholarship applications online. See Ms. Kiser to schedule a time to use the lab before or after school.

**Beware of any scholarships that request an application fee. For more information on protecting yourself from scholarship scams, visit: .

Senior Parents: The federal government requires the filing of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to consider students for aid. Many other scholarships also require this form be on file.

This CANNOT be filed before January 1, 2012, but must be completed as soon as possible after that date. Please plan now by logging into fafsa. for further information.

All seniors will have the opportunity to apply for the Bright Futures scholarships in our computer lab in January. If you would like to check your status today towards an award, log onto and click on high school academic evaluation.

For all grade levels:

American Legion Scholarships

Amount: Various Award Amounts

Deadline: Various Deadlines

Description: The American Legion has several scholarships available for high school students.

Contact: scholarships for grade-level requirements and other eligibility criteria.

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) Program

Amount: Fully funded study abroad opportunity

Deadline: December 16, 2011

Description: The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) program is for motivated high school students who want to experience a culture and learn a language through a full immersion experience. Earn a competitive edge for your college applications. Learn about German culture first-hand by living with a host family and attending a German high school. Connect to an elite network of U.S. Department of State program alumni. Embark on an adventure that is unlike any other. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident; between the ages of 15 and 18 at the start of the program; a current high school student at the time of application, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Contact: Anne Holder, Grant Program Coordinator, Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange, 600 California Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94108; (800) 727-4540; aholder@;

DeBartalo Family Foundation

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: April 2, 2012

Description: The DeBartalo Family Foundation awards scholarships to students who have achieved academic excellence despite financial obstacles.

Contact: or see Ms Kiser for more information.

“I Was Born in 1994” Scholarship

Amount: Not specified

Deadline: December 31

Description: For students born in 1994. Respond in 250 words max: “What is unique about students born in 1994?” Explain.

Contact:

“I Was Born in 1995” Scholarship

Amount: Not specified

Deadline: December 31

Description: For students born in 1995. Respond in 250 words max: “Share something we might not know about students born in 1995.”

Contact:

“I Was Born in 1996” Scholarship

Amount: Not specified

Deadline: December 31

Description: For students born in 1996. Respond in 250 words max: “You were born in 1996. Tell us what will be going on in your life in 2026.”

Contact:

National Peace Essay Contest

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: February 1, 2012

Description: Students who are in grades 9-12 must be attending a public, private or parochial school or be participating in a high school correspondence program in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. Territories.

Contact: Institute of Peace, 1200 17th Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036-3011; (202) 429 - 3825; rkim@;

“Valley Humanities Review” High School Scholarship

Amount: Not specified

Deadline: December 15

Description: Submit an essay on a topic within a humanities field (history, literature, philosophy, fine arts, etc.).

Contact:

“Find the Right College” Scholarship

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: May 31, 2012

Description: Open to US students graduating from high school in 2012-2015.

Contact:

For juniors and seniors:

Christian College Scholarship Drawing

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: Not specified

Description: is a FREE Christian college information service that will

automatically enter students in a drawing for a scholarship just by logging in to request

information on Christian colleges.

Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest

Amount: $500-$5,000 each.

Deadline: December 5, 2011

Description: This prize is open to full-time juniors and seniors in college or university. Check the website for the annual essay question.

Contact: The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, 555 Madison Ave., 20th floor, New York, NY 10022; (212) 490 - 7788; samantha@;

Naval ROTC Scholarships

Amount: Up to full tuition

Deadline: Not Specified

Description: NROTC scholarships are available for several schools in Florida and across the country. High School Juniors are eligible to apply in the spring of their junior year.

Contact: for applications and details on eligibility.

For seniors only:

The Art Institute High School Competitions

Amount: Various amounts

Deadline: Not specified

Description: The Art Institute is sponsoring several high school scholarship competitions for future students. Competitions include, Photography, Best Teen Chef, Poster Design, and Passion

for Fashion competitions.

Contact: artinstitutes.edu/competitions/high-school.aspx for more information.

American Chemistry Society Scholars Program

Amount: Maximum of $5,000 per year.

Deadline: March 2012

Description: Applicants must be African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian; be a full- time student at a high school or accredited college, university, or community college; be a graduating high school senior, college freshman, sophomore or junior intending to or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science OR intending to or already pursuing a degree in chemical technology; be planning a career in the chemical sciences; demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or science; demonstrate financial need according to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form and the Student Aid Report form. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S., GPA: 3.0 or higher.

Contact: Robert J. Hughes, Manager, American Chemistry Society, 1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036; (800) 227 - 5558, Ext. 6250; scholars@;

Aver Information Scholarship Award

Amount: $5,000 distributed over of four years

Deadline: March 27, 2012

Description: Applicants must be a graduating high school senior entering an accredited four year college/university. Proof of college acceptance and enrollment will be required. To receive future payments of the scholarship, students must submit a copy of their updated college transcript at the closing of each school year; must be enrolled full-time over the course of four years and maintain a 2.5 GPA.

Contact: Rebecca Treachler, Scholarship Coordinator, AVerMedia Technologies, Inc., 423 Dixon Landing Rd., Milpitas, CA 95035; (408) 263 - 3828

AXA Foundation Scholarships

Amount: Various amounts

Deadline: Various deadlines

Description: The AXA Foundation awards over $1 million in scholarships to high school seniors each year. Eligibility requirements vary by scholarship.

Contact: for scholarship descriptions and online applications.

Bay News 9 Project Weather Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: January 7, 2012

Description: To be eligible, students must have earned a minimum GPA of 3.5. To apply, students will submit a written essay of 500 words or less explaining why they believe they should receive the scholarship.

Contact: projectweather for full application and instructions.

Big Sun Scholarship

Amount: $500

Deadline: June 22, 2012

Description: The successful applicant will be attending a post-secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community. Students must include a short essay answering the following questions with their applications: “How has your education contributed to who you are today? Why do you want to earn a college education?”

Contact:

Call Me MISTER Scholarships

Amount: Up to full tuition

Deadline: Not specified

Description: This scholarship is for students from underserved, underprivileged, or economically

disadvantaged backgrounds. Students must be accepted into a participating college or

university in which they plan to earn a teaching degree. Contact: callmemister.clemson.edu for an application and more information.

CHCI Scholarship

Amount: 1,000 community college or AA/AS granting institution; $2,500 4-year academic institution; $5,000 graduate-level institution

Deadline: Mid-April

Description: The mission of CHCI Scholarship Program is to provide critical financial assistance that will increase graduation rates among Latino students. Opportunities are afforded to Latino students in the United States who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who demonstrate a desire to continue their civic engagement in the future. There is no GPA or academic major requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply.

Contact: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), 911 2nd Street NE, Washington, DC 20002; 1-800-EXCEL-DC;

Colgate-Palmolive “Make the U” Scholarship Program

Amount: 10 scholarships for $2,500 each and 1 scholarship for $15,000

Deadline: December 31, 2011

Description: This scholarship is awarded to Hispanic students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. The application process includes submitting 3 short essays of 500 words or less.

Contact: hazlau for essay topics and complete application.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation Scholarships

Amount: various amounts

Deadline: February 1, 2012

Description: There are several scholarships from which to select. Applicants may apply for three.

Contact: Go to the scholarship area to review guidelines and apply.

Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges

Amount: $1000, $5000, full scholarships are awarded

Deadline: April 6, 2012

Description: These scholarships are awarded to high school graduates and GED recipients to further their education for short-term diplomas to four-year college degrees in a variety of programs including healthcare, cosmetology, computer information technology and culinary arts.

Contact: or to fill out an application and discover participating institutions. E-mail any questions to scholarship@

Florida PTA Community College Scholarship

Amount: $1000

Deadline: February 4, 2012

Description: This scholarship is for PTSA members who are citizens and are planning to attend a community college located in the state of Florida.

Contact: Ms. Kiser will give you a copy of the application.

Florida PTA Fine Arts Scholarship

Amount: $1000

Deadline: February 4, 2012

Description: This scholarship is for PTSA members who are citizens and are planning to study fine arts (visual, literary, performing, or film) in the state of Florida.

Contact: Ms. Kiser will give you a copy of the application.

Florida PTA University Scholarship

Amount: $2000

Deadline: February 4, 2012

Description: This scholarship is for PTSA members who are citizens and are planning to attend a four year university located in the state of Florida.

Contact: Ms. Kiser will give you a copy of the application.

Florida PTA Vocational/Technical Scholarship

Amount: $1000

Deadline: February 4, 2012

Description: This scholarship is for PTSA members who are citizens and are planning to attend a vocational/technical program or school located in the state of Florida.

Contact: Ms. Kiser will give you a copy of the application.

Gates Millennium Scholars Program

Amount: Not specified

Deadline: January 11, 2012

Description: Students may be eligible if they: are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American; have a cumulative GPA OF 3.3, have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities; meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria.

Contact: for complete eligibility information and application.

HSF/Verizon Foundation Scholarship

Amount: $5,000

Deadline: July 20, 2011.

Description: Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage and a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident. They must be enrolled full-time at a 4-year undergraduate institution and possess a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must apply for FAFSA and be majoring in one of the following: Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Hospitality Administration, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering.

Contact: Hispanic Scholarship Fund;

National Commission for Cooperative Education

Amount: 155 co-op scholarships at $6,000 each

Deadline: February 15, 2012

Description: Students must have a GPA of 3.5 above and must be accepted into one of the following

colleges or universities: Drexel University, Johnson & Wales University, Kettering University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati,

University of Toledo, or Wentworth Institute of Technology.

Contact co-op.edu for more information.

Minority Geoscience Undergraduate Scholarships

Amount: $500-$3,000 per year.

Deadline: March 1, 2012

Description: Applicants must be geosciences majors (or a related field) who are U.S. citizens and members of the following underrepresented ethnic minority groups: African-American, Hispanic, and Native American (American Indian, Eskimo, Hawaiian, and Samoan). Related geosciences fields include geology, geophysics, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, and earth-science education.

Contact: Cindy Martinez, Director, American Geological Institute, 4200 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302; (703) 379-2480 ext. 216; mpp@;

National Reach: Warner Bros. Animation Hanna - Barbera Honorship

Amount: $10,000 college scholarship and paid summer internships during college

Deadline: First Monday of March, no later than 5PM.

Description: Applicants must be graduating high school senior that will major in animation in college.

Contact: Michelle Yates, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., 4000 Warner Blvd., Burbank, CA 91522; (818) 954 - 1998; Michelle.Yates@;

National Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship

Amount: $1,000-$2,500

Deadline: March 1, 2012

Description: Scholarships are for high school seniors graduating in top 25% of their class studying engineering. Special scholarships are available for minorities and women. Scholarships are issued by state chapters: call the NSPE for state chapter contacts

Contact: Janelle Coleman, National Society of Professional Engineers, 1420 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-2715; (703) 684 - 2800; jcoleman@;

Raymond W. Sarber Awards

Amount: $1,500 plus framed certificate.

Deadline: July 1, 2012.

Description: Money will be awarded to undergraduate and predoctoral students attending accredited U.S. university enrolled in a microbiology-related major.

Contact: American Society for Microbiology, 1752 N St. NW, Washington, DC 20036; awards@

Northwood University Academic Merit Scholarships

Amount: Various scholarships ranging from $16,000 to $36,000

Deadline: Not specified

Description: Northwood University has several scholarships available based on academic achievement and involvement with school activities.

Contact: northwood.edu for eligibility requirements and an application.

Oglethorpe University

Amount: $3,500 per year, renewable for 4 years

Deadline: Not specified

Description: Oglethorpe University recognizes the academic achievement of Florida residents who graduate with a state GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Contact: oglethorpe.edu for more information.

St. Joseph’s College Brooklyn Campus

Amount: Up to full-tuition

Deadline: Not specified

Description: All of St. Joseph’s scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement.

Contact: sjcny.edu for specific award requirements.

Society of Exploration Geophysics Scholarship

Amount: $500-$14,000

Deadline: March 2012

Description: Applicants should be entering freshmen and undergraduate students in financial need maintaining above average grades. Students should be pursuing a career in geophysics, physics, mathematics and/or geology.

Contact: Bernadette Ward, Society of Exploration Geophysicists, P.O. Box 702740, Tulsa, OK 74170-2740; (918) 497 - 5524; scholarships@;

St. Petersburg Times Career Journalism Scholarship

Amount: $2,500 per year, renewable annually

Deadline: January 5, 2012

Description: This scholarship is for students who plan to study journalism or mass communication in college.

Contact: scholarships. Students may print out copies of the application (a PDF file).

University of Florida Lombardi Scholarship and Stamps Scholar Program

Amount: Not specified

Deadline: January 27, 2012

Description: To be eligible for this scholarship, students must have an admissions application on file with the University of Florida. Nominees for the award should rank at or near the top of their class, and demonstrate academic achievement through course work, writing or research.

Contact: honors.ufl.edu/Lombardi-and-Stamps-Scholars.aspx.

University Honors Program at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg

Amount: $1,000 per year, renewable for 4 years

Deadline: Not specified

Description: Candidates for the University Honors Program must have a high school GPA of 3.7 or

above with a combined SAT math and verbal score of 1250 or higher, or ACT score of

29 or higher.

Contact: stpt.usf.edu/coas/honors



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