January 2009

Scholarship Bulletin

	Name	Amount	Deadline:	Other
1.	Dollars For Scholars	$500-$1,000	April 17 , 2009	For more information please visit the Dollars For Scholars website.
2.	2009 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest	$500-$5,000	January 10, 2009	For more information please visit the website www.jfklibrary.org. Purpose is to enhance and develop research and writing skills.
3.	2009 Washington Apple Education Fund	Various	March 1, 2009	Application www.waef.org Students benefit most from letters of recommendation from people who know them best.
4.	Alert Magazine LLC	$500		Must be a senior, GPA 2.5 or greater, planning on attending college after graduation. 600-1000 word Essay contest. www.alertmagazine.org
5.	Jorden Dodeward Memorial Fun	$500-$5,000	March 20, 2009	2 references, acceptance to a technical school, community college, or university. Must be attending and graduating from any school in Yakima County.
6.	US bank Internet Scholarship Program	$1,000	February 2009	No Essays, no minimum GPA just apply on line usbank.com/studentbanking
7.	Elks National 2009 Scholarship/Grant	$4,000-$60,000	January 9, 2009	High school seniors only who are planning to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in an accredited US American College or University, Must be a US Citizen.
8.	McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship	$10,000	January 25, 2009	Own your own business with at least one paid employee. Graduating from high school in 2009, planning on attending any four year college or university with the 50 states. Mckelveyfoundation.org
9.	The American Legion Scholarship	$1,500-$18,000		Veteran dependent, Book on scholarships, grants, and loans for which students may qualify. Info on electronic scholarship search. www.srexpress.com
10.	E.S.A. Foundation Scholarship	Various		www.esaintl.com/esaf log on to and click on the state to learn which scholarships are available.
11.	Pride Foundation Scholarship	Various	January 23, 2009	Residents of WA, OR, AK, MT, preference given to LGBTQ, or members of such families. See app for application information.
12.	Fred Killian Scholarship	Various	February 1, 2009	Parent of Guardian is a member of National Grape Cooperative or an employee of Welch’s, GPA of 2.5, active in community leadership, seeking further education in accredited educational program in the US.
13.	KFC Colonel’s Scholarship	$20,000	February 10, 2009	Graduating from HG 09, maintaining a min GPA of 2.75, enrolling in a public, in-state college or university Pursuing a bachelor’s degree and a US Citizen
14.	Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship	$2500		Accepted or a pending application at an institution of higher learning, public or private, must be a senior-level student in high school, a composite scorer of 20 on ACT of 840 on SAT, must be a US citizen or have a green card.
15.	Bev and Wes Stock Scholarship	$1000	June 1, 2009	A graduating senior from the state of WA who is planning to pursue an athletic-related career. Based on merit. Submit a typewritten essay, transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, and proof of acceptance to the college or university of your choice.
16.	21^st Century Educators Scholarship	$1000	March 13, 2009	GPA 3.0 or higher, exhibits leadership in a wide variety of activities, intends to pursue a career in education.
17.	It’s Always Something Writing Contest	$2500	February 1, 2009	Essay 500-2000 words, on you or a family member who has or is dealing with cancer.
18.	Washington NASA Space Grant	$1000-$5500	January 16, 2009	High school transcript, 2 sealed letters of reference from science or mathematics, 2 original essays 1 describing your goals for your university education and career and 1 explaining how a book you have read has influenced your life. A description of economic or other challenges that may affect your academic success, a list of sig honors, extracurricular activities or work experience, ACT/SAT test scores.
19.	Burger King Scholars	$1000	February 2, 2009	2.5 Cumulative GPA, work part-time, actively involved in community service activities, demonstrate financial need, plan to enroll in an accredited 2/4 year college, university or vocational school by fall of the application year.
20.	Washington State PTA	$1000-$2000	February 10, 2009	Any WA state public School student, 3.0 cum GPA, dependent on household income.
21.	Disabilities Opportunities Internetworking Technology		January 10, 2009	Sophomores and Juniors only, aptitude for and interest in attending college, significant disability, interested in interactions with other students with disabilities.
22.	Evergreen State College Scholastic Achievement Awards	$600-$900	March 1, 2009	Cumulative GPA 3.0-4.0, first year freshman students must meet the state high school entrance requirements.