Two big scholarship programs are due in October. Here are the links to the application and a short summary of what they're looking for. Let Ms. Lu if you need any help!
Coca Cola Scholars - http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/ - October 31!
"Coca-Cola Scholars are well-rounded, bright students who not only excel academically, but are also actively involved in their school. These leaders are passionate, service-oriented, and demonstrate a sustained commitment to bettering their community."
Horatio Alger Scholarship – https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/index.cfm - October 25!
To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs, applicants must meet the following criteria:
If you're looking ahead (which you should be) here are some scholarships that are due in January
· Ron Brown Scholar Program - http://www.ronbrown.org/Home.aspx (application must be submitted by paper – see attached document!) – January 9
· Dell Scholars - http://www.dellscholars.org/ - January 15
· Gates Millennium Scholars Program - https://www.gmsp.org/ - January 1
Tip: Write an essay that can be used or tweaked for every application. Write about something broadly applicable like a challenge that you overcame or a person that has made a huge impact on your life.
Coca Cola Scholars - http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/ - October 31!
"Coca-Cola Scholars are well-rounded, bright students who not only excel academically, but are also actively involved in their school. These leaders are passionate, service-oriented, and demonstrate a sustained commitment to bettering their community."
Horatio Alger Scholarship – https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/index.cfm - October 25!
To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be enrolled full-time as a high school senior in the United States, progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2015 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
- Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
- Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
- Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
- Be a United States citizen
If you're looking ahead (which you should be) here are some scholarships that are due in January
· Ron Brown Scholar Program - http://www.ronbrown.org/Home.aspx (application must be submitted by paper – see attached document!) – January 9
· Dell Scholars - http://www.dellscholars.org/ - January 15
· Gates Millennium Scholars Program - https://www.gmsp.org/ - January 1
Tip: Write an essay that can be used or tweaked for every application. Write about something broadly applicable like a challenge that you overcame or a person that has made a huge impact on your life.
ron_brown_2015_scholarship_application.pdf |