April  2008

Scholarship Bulletin

 

 

 

Name

Amount

Deadline:

Other

9.

Electrical Apprenticeships

 

 

www.njatc.org for more information

19.

Minority Scholarship

Various

Various

www.jackierobinson.org, http://www.blackexcel.org,  http://latinocollegedollars.org

 

20.

American Legion

Various

Various

www.legion.org

www.NeedALift.org

Visit websites if you are a dependent of a veteran.

 

24.

2008 Thacher Scholar Award

$2000-$500

April 4, 2008

Available to all students in Grades 9-12. For information go to http://www.strategies.org/ThacherScholars

 

25.

Young Native Writers Essay Contest

$1000-$5000

April 15,2008

Native American Indian and Alaskan Native High school Students who are currently enrolled. For more information www.indian.hklaw.com

26.

Seattle Mariners Women’s Club

$1000

June 1, 2008

Must submit typewritten essay outlining why she is applying for the scholarship, extracurricular activities, goals to be accomplished win college and afterwards, how receiving this scholarship will be an advantage. Transcripts with grades through at least the first or second semester of their senior year, 3 letters of recommendation and proof of acceptance into a college or university.

28.

Land Surveying Scholarship

Various

 

See Counseling Office for more detials

30.

Cappex. Com Scholarship

$25,000

 

https://www.cappex.com/scholarships

32.

Alert Magazine Scholarship

$500

No deadlines

Awarded to s senior with the best drug and/or alcohol prevention essay.  Must have a 2.5 GPA and plan to attend college after graduation.

37.

Washington State Scholarship Foundation

$1,000-$2,000

 

www.WashingtonScholarships.org

 

50.

Warehouse Theatre Company Scholarship

(2) $500

April 25, 2008

Students who are planning on pursuing higher education in music. Complete application and a letter of recommendation.

51.

UW Nikkei Alumni Assoc

$1800-3000

April 15, 2008

Students of Japenese ancestry who attend the U of W. 

56.

Student Insights Scholarship Program

$500-3000

April 22, 2008

No minimum SAT/ACT scores, no essay required, no lengthy application forms, no application fees.  www.student-view.com

57.

Alpha Delta Phi Scholarship

Various

September 1, 2008

Awarded to a male undergraduate student who will attend U of W in the fall 2008-2009 school year. Must accept an invitation to join the Wa Chapter of Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity.

58.

Hard Core Runners Club Scholarship

(2) $500

May 2, 2008

Applicants must be from either Yakima, Kittitas, or Klickitat counties, planning to attend an accredited college or university 2008-2009 and complete the season on the cross country and/or distance runner on the track and filed team.

60.

Dollars for Scholars

Various

April 18, 2008

Please read application to determine requirements.

61.

Howard Kellener Memorial Scholarship

(2) $1000

April 11, 2008

Essay required. “How big of a problem is alcohol and drugs in your school and community? What are some available resources and what can students do if they have a problem with alcohol and drugs?

62.

AXA Scholarships America Dollars for Scholars

Varous

 

Must fill out a Dollars for scholars application for consideration for this scholarship

63.

UW Sigma Phi Epsilon

(4) $500

April 26, 2008

Freshman male entering the U Of W fall 2008. Balanced Man Scholarship.  See application for details.

64.

Berol-Shindell Scholarship

Various

 May 3, 2008

Need-Based scholarships available for Jewish Undergraduates attend the U Of W 2008.

65.

Yakima Federal Savings Scholarship Class of 2008

$1200

April 18, 2008

Based on scholastic ability and achievements  3.5 GPA required

66.

Yakima Sunrise Rotary Memorial Scholarship

$1000

May 25, 2008

Community service, good grades and attending YVCC or public college or university in Washington.

67.

West Valley Lions Club

$1000

May 3, 2008

Awarded to  a Graduating senior from WVHS, recipient must be enrolled as a full time student in either a college or vocational school the fall following graduation. See instructions.

68.

Public Service Recognition

$1000

May 9, 2008

PSR Application, resume, unofficial copy of transcripts, and an essay discussing why you are interested in public service career.

69.

 

Yakima Valley Human Rights

Various

April 23, 2008

A copy of transcripts must accompany the application. 2 references, offered to ethnic minorities with economic need seeking post high school education.

70.

Rotary Club-Vocational

(10) $1500

April 11, 2008

Vocational scholarships, application and letters of reference

71

Sea Mar

(50) $1000

April 18

Awarded to low-income high school seniors from Washington seasonal or migrant workers families. Awarded to those whose GPA might not fit the high achiever category but who have potential.