Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School

The SJND Counseling Center has many comprehensive scholarship guides. Please see Ms. Costa for more details.

General Scholarships	Description and Contact Information
The Best of CO-OP-A Guide to the Best CO-OP Colleges and Employers	This resource magazine is available for you to look at in the Counseling Center. See Ms. Costa for more details.
America’s Milk Processors/USA Today’s 12th Annual Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award Program	The SAMMY scholarship rewards exceptional high school senior student athletes by helping offset some of the costs associated with college tuition (up to $7,500). Applications and official rules are available online at sammy.bodybymilk.com until March 6, 2009
Kaiser Permanente Asian Association Scholarship Program	We are pleased to offer five, $2,000 scholarships. Applications must be postmarked by Feb. 27, 2009. For more information or to download an application, please visit www.KPAAonline.org
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship	There are winners in every state nationwide. Scholarships of $25,000, $10,000, and $2,000 are given. Focus is on students' personal accomplishments. Apply by Feb. 15, 2009. Visit www.axa-achievement.com for more information.
Ronald McDonald House Charities	The RMHC Scholarship Program is comprised of four individual scholarship programs including: RMHC/ASIA, RMHC/African American Future Achievers, RMHC/HACER (Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources), and RMHC Scholars. Please visit http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/ for more information. Deadline for submitting applications is Feb. 16, 2009.
The eQuality Scholarship Collaborative	Honors and encourages northern and central California students for their service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community by providing scholarships for post-secondary education at approved institutions. In 2008, the Collaborative awarded $55,000 to 11 courageous students. Applications must be postmarked by Feb. 21, 2009. For more info and to download an application, go to www.equalityscholarship.org
The Princeton Prize in Race Relations	In order to recognize, support, and encourage the young people of our country who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the cause of positive race relations, Princeton University annually sponsors an annual awards program for high school students—the Princeton Prize in Race Relations. Applications postmarked by Jan. 31, 2009 will be eligible for prizes—including cash awards up to $1,000 for particularly noteworthy work. If you are a high school student involved in an activity that is helping to improve race relations in your school or community, we want to hear from you. Visit www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize or call 1-800-742-1036
Compassion and Choices of Northern California	Matters of Life and Death Essay Writing Contest 2008-2009. Prizes will be awarded: $1,000 for First Place, $500 for Second Place, and $250 for Honorable Mention and will be judged on originality of thought. For writing contest guidelines and essay prompts, please see Ms. Costa in the Counseling Department. Entries must be postmarked by April 15, 2009.
The KFC Colonel's Scholars Program	The KFC Colonel's Scholars Program ® is looking for high school seniors with entrepreneurial drive, strong perseverance, demonstrated financial need, and who want to pursue a college education at an accredited public institution in the state they reside. The KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program is about you, your dreams and aspirations, and the perseverance to succeed. This program is offered to high school seniors planning to attend a public in-state college or university. Students who meet the criteria may apply online to become a KFC’s Colonel’s Scholar. Students selected for this scholarship are eligible to receive up to $20,000 to complete a bachelor’s degree program. Application questions? Phone: 866-KFC-7240 Email: kfcscholars@act.org Scholarship applications for 2009 open Dec. 1, 2008-Feb. 10, 2009.
The American Legion	Department Oratorical Contest Winners: First-$1,200; Second-$1,000; Third-6th $700 each. Students selected by schools and participate in district contests, followed by area and departmental finals. www.calegion.org
The American Legion (Auxiliary)	Aid offered: Up to $22,250 in scholarships annually. Eligibility: Applicant must be child of veteran or Legion, Auxiliary, Sons of Legion member, or Girl Scout. All department applications on website www.calegionaux.org
California Association of Collectors Inc.	The scholarship is awarded to high school graduates pursuing their education at any accredited public or private college, university or trade school in California. $2,500 First Award, $2,000 Second Award, $1,500 Third Award. In 2008 CAC received over 300 entries. Out of those entries, three finalists were selected by a panel of judges who made the decision based on the essays submitted on "The Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit During Your College Years." 2009 Scholarship Deadline is Feb. 2, 2009. Visit www.calcollectors.net for more information or see Ms. Costa in the Counseling Department for an application.
Mahatma Rice/Univision Radio Scholarship Program	To be considered for one of 22, $2,000 awards, each competitor must be a high school senior and complete an essay that answers the following question: How will your college education help you to achieve your lifetime goals? Information and entry forms may be downloaded from www.mahatmarice.com/scholarship
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award	The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award program is a educational scholarship for high school seniors pursuing higher education and their entrepreneurial dreams. The foundation hopes that by enabling young entrepreneurs in their educational endeavors, the nation's youth will understand the critical role that private enterprise and entrepreneurship play in the building of America. Visit www.NFIB.com/YEA for more information.
McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship	Deadline is Jan. 25, 2009. Apply online at www.mckelveyfoundation.org and click on the Entrepreneurial Scholarship section.
Toyota Community Scholars	Toyota has long supported a wide variety of scholarship programs, many of which focus on minority and disadvantaged students. We firmly believe in supporting those in pursuit of higher learning to help individuals achieve their full potential. Toyota Community Scholars are recognized for their academic excellence, leadership and commitment to community service. Every year, Toyota awards 100 college scholarships–valued at $10,000 and $20,000–over the course of four years, to remarkable high school seniors. Administered by the Educational Testing Service, high schools nationwide nominate one student per year. Visit www.toyota.com/communityscholars for more information.
www.ApplyingToSchool.com	Variety of scholarship opportunities for every type of student www.ApplyingToSchool.com
Essay Contests for High School Students on Ayn Rand’s books	Deadline: Sept 17, 2009 FIRST PRIZE: $10,000, 3 SECOND PRIZES: $2,000, 5 THIRD PRIZES: $1,000, 20 FINALISTS: $100, 20 SEMIFINALISTS: $50 Essays will be judged on both style and content. Judges will look for writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of Atlas Shrugged. Essay submissions are evaluated in a fair and unbiased four-round judging process. Judges are individually selected by the Ayn Rand Institute based on a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Ayn Rand’s works. To ensure the anonymity of our participants, essay cover sheets are removed after the first round. Winners’ names are unknown to judges until after essays have been ranked and the contest results finalized. Visit www.aynrand.org/contests for more information.
Horatio Alger Scholarship	Students must submit an online application at www.horatioalger.org/ scholarships by Oct. 30
First Freedom Student Competition	The Council for America's First Freedom announces the 16th annual First Freedom Student Competition. This national essay contest offers 9th- to 12th-grade students an opportunity to compete for a $3,000, $1,500 and $750 award, as they examine the First Amendment and the history and relevance of religious freedom in America and the world today. This year's topic introduces students to George Washington's famous statement about "mere" toleration in his 1790 letter to the Jewish congregation of Newport, Rhode Island. Students will identify the basic principles of religious liberty espoused in this primary document and will further research and assess how well the United States has lived up to Washington's ideal. In addition to the monetary award, the first-place winner and his or her teacher (or other adult chaperone) will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Newport, Rhode Island in mid-August 2009 for the annual VIP reading of President Washington's historic letter. Online registration by participating students is required by Nov. 24, and the postmark entry deadline is Nov. 29. For more details on the competition visit www.firstfreedom.org.
Good Tidings Foundation Community Service Scholarship	Good Tidings Foundation Community Service Scholarship-$5,000 Application available in Counseling Department. Application postmark deadline Nov. 10. See Ms. Costa.
SAE International’s 2009 Engineering Scholarships	Applications are accepted Sept. 1 through Dec. 1 and must be postmarked by Dec. 1, 2008. For full details, application and FAQ’s, visit www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm.
14th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Award	Honoring young volunteers! Online application at www.prudential.com/spirit.
QuestBridge National College Match	Full four-year scholarships to leading colleges. Go to www.questbridge.org for the free application. Applications are due Sept. 30.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation	Four-Year Award for Seniors. The application is now open. Applicant's who meet the following eligibility requirements can apply. Application deadline is Oct. 31. APPLICANTS MUST BE: Current high school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the US. US Citizens; US Nationals; US Permanent Residents; Temporary Residents (in a legalization program); Refugees; Asylees; Cuban-Haitian Entrants; or Humanitarian Paroles. Seniors anticipating completion of a high school diploma during the academic year in which application is made. Seniors planning to pursue a degree at an accredited US post-secondary institution. Seniors carrying a minimum 3.0 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school. APPLICANTS MAY NOT BE: Children or grandchildren of employees, officers or owners of Coca−Cola bottling companies, The Coca−Cola Company, Company divisions or subsidiaries. Visit https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb /page.jsp?navigation=15
Gates Millennium Scholars Program	The Gates Millennium Scholars Program (GMS) has opened the online scholarship application for the 2009 selection process. Scholarship applications must be submitted online by Jan. 12, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. EST or the paper application postmarked on or before Jan. 12, 2009. For an electronic application , visit http://www.gmsp.org/ For a paper application, please see Ms. Costa in the Counseling Department.
YouthVoice Video Contest	YouthVoice is a video contest for teams with two or more individuals. The contest begins Aug. 4, 2008. There will be 12 different themes throughout the duration of the contest. Teams can submit their videos on this group page, and they will be voted on by members of MyCatholicVoice.com. The team with the highest average ranked video each week will be awarded a $500 prize. At the end of the contest, two $1,000 grand prizes will be awarded to the highest average ranked videos. One will be awarded to a team from a Catholic youth group, and the second will be awarded regardless of religious affiliation.
Scholarships for Latino students	http://latinocollegedollars.org/
Scholarships for African American students	http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship_ directory/index.html
East Bay Consortium Scholarship Directory	http://eastbayconsortium.org/index.php?s=92
Hispanic Scholarship Fund	http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=426
Burger King Scholars Program	To obtain information about eligibility criteria, please visit www.bk.com/scholars Applications are available online through-Feb.2
Collegecampaign.org Scholarship contest: “Save Me a Spot in College”	Contest question: Why should California leaders save you and your peers a spot in college? Contest categories: Written word, poster, or TV ad. Deadline March 15, 2009. Visit www.collegecampaign.org
The California Scholarship Foundation	California. Over $75,000 in college scholarships and prizes awarded annually. Founded in 1979 to recognize, reward, and showcase the teens of the Golden State, the California Scholarship Foundation has contributed thousands in educational scholarships and prizes to our state's outstanding youth for three decades. The goals include producing positive role models and encouraging personal development. There is no swimsuit competition and no local pageants to enter. For an official application packet please email Danfrancprod@aol.com with your full name, street address, city and zip code.

School-Specific Scholarships	Description and Contact Information
Carnegie Mellon Scholarships	For more information, please visit: http://my.cmu.edu/site/admission
University of St. Thomas, Houston V.J. Guinan Full-Tuition Scholarship	Application and materials due Jan. 9, 2009. Visit www.stthom.edu/admissions for more information.
Sonoma State University Music Scholarship Auditions	March 14, 2009. Full and half tuition scholarships offered for: all jazz, band, and orchestral players, pianists, singers, composers, and music educators. For more information call: 707-664-2235. For application and details, visit: www.sonoma.edu/performingarts
National Scholars Program-Alabama A&M Univ., Alcorn State Univ., Delaware State Univ., Florida A&M Univ., Fort Valley State Univ., Kentucky State Univ., Langston Univ., Lincoln Univ., North Carolina A&T State Univ., Prairie View A&M Univ., South Carolina State Univ., Southern Univ., Tennessee State Univ., Tuskegee Univ., Univ. of Arkansas, Pine Bluff, Univ. of Maryland - Eastern Shore, Virginia State Univ., West Virginia State Univ.	The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program will provide full tuition, employment, employee benefits, fees, books, use of a laptop, printer, and software while on scholarship and room and board each year for four years to students pursuing a bachelor's degree.
California State University, Fresno- Scholarship	Each year, California State University Fresno awards more than a thousand scholarships totaling more than $2 million to incoming and continuing students. The CSU Fresno Scholarship website provides a one-stop opportunity to apply for hundreds of institutional scholarships by submitting just one application. CSU Fresno's 2009-10 scholarship application period for institutional scholarships is Oct. 1 through Feb. 28, 2009. Students must apply during this time period to be considered for scholarships during the 2009-2010 academic year. Regardless of accomplishments, interests, or background, we encourage all students to apply for CSU Fresno Scholarships at www.csufresno.edu/scholarships.
Boston College Presidential Scholarships	A comprehensive, full-tuition scholarship program. The Presidential Scholars Program attracts students of outstanding talent and character who strive to become leaders with integrity and vision. Candidates must apply by the Early Action deadline of Nov 1. Call 800-360-2522 for more information.
University of Dayton	The University of Dayton prides itself in offering challenging academics, real-world learning opportunities, supportive faculty, a vibrant community and an affordable, first-rate education. Their extensive merit- and need-based programs are designed to make a UD education possible for every qualified student. First-year applicants are automatically considered for an academic scholarship upon admission to UD. UD’s application can be found at www.admission.udayton.edu/apply/ or www.app.commonapp.org
The College of Wooster Merit Scholarships	A list of application deadlines can be found at http://admissions.wooster.edu/scholarships/default.php
Seattle University’s Sullivan Leadership Award	A scholarship equal to full tuition, room, and meal expenses for each of four years of undergraduate study at Seattle University. Recipients are selected on the basis of strong academic achievement combined with commitment to leadership, service, social justice, community, and international awareness. The application and the complete admissions application must be completed and postmarked on or before Nov. 15. Go to www.seattleu.edu/sullivan for more information.

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