Scholarship Opportunities!!

The Maureen L. & Howard N. Blitman, P.E., Scholarship to Promote Diversity in Engineering

Application deadline is March 1, 2015
Awarded to a high school senior from an ethnic minority (African-American, Hispanic, and Native American) who has been accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program at a four-year college or university.
Scholarship awarded in two, $2,500 disbursements each at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters of the freshman year.
See Ms. Erneste for details on how to apply and for the application.

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

$7,500 annually
A minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 22
Present evidence of financial need
Be a United States citizen
Application deadline is February 15^th 2015
Awarded to a high school senior from an ethnic minority (African-American, Hispanic, and Native American)
One (1) letter of recommendation submitted online only
http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/application.php

The American Chemical Society Scholars Program

Application deadline is March 1, 2015
$2,500 awarded to high school seniors entering college and planning to pursue full-time study in a chemically-related field
Can re-apply annually ($3,000 for college sophomores, $5,000 for college juniors and seniors)
See Ms. Erneste for details on how to apply and visit website to apply: https://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/memberapp?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=mapp_acs_scholars

Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarships (New York Lottery LOT Scholarship)

Application deadline is March 26, 2015
Merit-based $5,000, four-year college scholarship, paid in $1,250.00 increments awarded to one eligible graduating senior from EVERY participating public school.
Scholarships can only be used toward the cost of attendance at a New York State accredited college, university, community college, or trade school
Applicants must have at least a B average and have demonstrated leadership skills in extracurricular and community activities
See Ms. Erneste for details on how to apply. (Mailed)

Rahfeal C. Gordon International Scholarship

Application deadline is April 1, 2015
Available to all high school seniors
$1,000 scholarship offered to students with the following criteria:
- 3 letters of recommendation
- C+ GPA average or above
- 1 page letter describing your biggest dream/goal and what you are doing to make it a reality
See Ms. Erneste for details on how to apply and for the application.

Magic Johnson Foundation- 2015 Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarship

Application deadline is April 30, 2015
There are five college scholarships for $1,000 each, available to high school seniors
Students must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA
Must write a 300-word essay on:
- How Denny’s can impact childhood hunger in their local communities.
www.dennysscholarships.versaic.com/login

Que Llueva Café Scholarship

Application deadline is February 28, 2015
$500 scholarship issued to undocumented students- someone who was born outside of the United States but lives here without legal permission of the federal government (DACA students are eligible.)
See Ms. Erneste for details on how to apply and for the application

Shawn Carter Scholarship (Jay Z)

Application deadline is April 30, 2015 (application becomes available April 1, 2015)
$1,500-$2,500 scholarships awarded to students who meet the following criteria:
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
See Ms. Erneste for details on how to apply

NY Water Environment Scholarship

Carolina Rice Scholarship Program

Application deadline is March 1, 2015
There are five college scholarships for $2,000 each, available to high school seniors
Complete an essay that answers the following question
- What is your plan for college and what are the choices you will make to earn the degree or degrees that will assure you a fulfilling job in your chosen career?
https://www.carolinarice.com/en-US/content/1518/NewYork-NewJerseyMetroAreaScholarship.aspx