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Scholarship Opportunities!!

January 21, 2015 By Ms. Erneste

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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 15th 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

  • Up to $38,000
  • Deadline is February 10th 2015
  • https://nywea.org/scholarship/
  • Must be majoring in either environmental field and/or public service
  • NY State Resident
  • No minimum GPA

 

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

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About Ms. Erneste

Ms. Erneste is the 9th and 11th Grade Guidance Counselor at WHSAD. She can be reached at 718-388-1260, extension 2070, or Erneste@WHSAD.Org.

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