You will have a scholarship list posted outside
the guidance office, in my office, in the library, and on
the webpage AND in your homeroom. This list will be updated
by me when current information comes into my office. IT IS
YOUR responsibility to check this list to see if you are a
candidate for these scholarships.
| Scholarship |
Eligibility Requirements |
Additional Information |
Deadline |
How to Apply? |
| AES Engineering Scholarship |
Awarded on the basis of character, as determined
by essays submitted
Must submit a 1000-word essay |
Essay topics found online
One award of $500 |
September 21 |
To apply, visit
http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php |
| Danforth Scholarship: Washington University in St. Louis |
Merit-based scholarship
Washington University's most prestigious award |
Students must be nominated by their school |
October 1 |
See Mrs. Tep by October 1st |
| Young Arts Program |
Senior: must be citizen or permanent resident
Available in cinematic arts, dance, jazz, music, photography,
theater, visual arts, voice, and writing |
Winners attend Young Arts Week in Miami and receive
cash prizes/sholarships
Registration fee of $35-40 |
October 1 |
To apply, visit www.nfaa.org
Questions? Call 1-800-970-ARTS |
| Wendy's High School Heisman |
Seniors who have at least a B average
Must participate in at least one school-sponsored sport |
The first 41,000 students who apply will win Wendy's
gift cards ($5-$50) |
5:00 p.m. on October 1 |
To apply, visit www.wendysheisman.com
Questions? Email wendys@act.org |
| Emory University: Emory Scholars Program |
Emory's most prestigious, merit-based scholarship
Essay & recommendations required
Finalists will be interviewed on Emory's campus |
MCHS an nominate up to four students
Nominees must have completed application process for
Emory by Nov. 1 |
See Counselor by October 15 |
If you're interested in being nominated, see Mrs. Tep
by October 15 |
| Sun Trust Scholarship |
1,000 for high school student |
15 chances to win...1 winner every two weeks from October
to May |
May apply by September 15 |
For complete details: offtocollege.info
or
suntrusteducation.com
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| Horation Alger Scholarship |
Gross family income less than $50,000
Extracurricular involvement
must have overcome adversity
GPA:2.0+ |
Awards of $2,500 - $20,000 |
October 30 |
For more information or to apply, visit
www.horatioalger.com/scholarships |
| Will to Win Scholarship |
For Seniors with asthma
Five areas:
performing arts, visual arts, community service, athletics,
& science
GPA: 3.5+
Must have received at least one award related to entry
category |
Physician must sign off on applications |
Received by October 31 |
To apply or receive more information visit,
www.schering-ploughwilltowin.com |
| Coca-Cola Scholars Program |
Character, personal merit, and commitment
Demonstrated leadership in school & community |
50 awards of $20,000 & 200 awards of $10,000
RHS has had a recipient of this scholarshipfor the
last two years---APPLY!! |
October 31 |
to apply, visit www.coca-colascholars.org
Click on "Coca-Cola Four Year Award for Seniors" |
| Thomas Wolfe Scholarship: UNC Chapel Hill |
For student writers planning to attend UNC Chapel
Hill |
Three finalists will be interviewed in March; one winner
will be chosen |
November 2 |
To apply, visit http://english.unc.edu/creative/tws
Questions? email TWS@unc.edu |
| TN Economic Council on Women |
3 scholarships to high school women |
All applications must be done online |
September 22 |
www.tnwomensummit.org |
| SAE Engineering Scholarships |
Several different scholarships are available, each
with their own criteria.
All have high GPA and ACT/SAT requirements |
Must major in engineering |
December 1 |
To apply or get more information, visit
www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm |
| Gates Millennium Scholars |
For minority students who exhibit high academic &
leadership promise
Must be citizen or permanent resident of USA
Must have significant financial need
GPA: 3.3+ |
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January 12 |
To apply, visit www.gmsp.org
Questions? Call 1-877-690-4677
or email info@gmsp.org |
| Stan & Thelma Plumlee Scholarship |
Must live in a manufactured home, work in the manufactured
home industry, or have a relative who works in the industry
Must attend college in Tennessee |
One award of $8,000 |
Received by March 16 |
To apply, visit www.tnmha.net
Click on "Scholarship" |
| State of Tennessee Securities Division |
Financial Literacy Essay Contest |
Two prizes from each section of TN: $1,500 savings bond |
Deadline for entry is Nov. 28 |
Go to www.tn.gov/commerce/securities
or call 1-800-863-9117 |
| American Legion Oratorial Contest |
Speech must be over some aspect of the U.S. Constitution |
State winner gets $3,000; National winner gets $18,000 |
Deadline for entry is January 16 |
See Mrs. Tepedino for the application and more information. |
| McKelvey Foundation Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship |
Open to any senior who has owned and operated their
own business |
Can win up to $10,000 per academic year. |
Deadline is January 25 |
See Mrs. Tep for more information or visit
www.mckelveyfoundation.org |
AXA Achievement Scholarship |
Open to seniors who have demonstrated exceptional drive
and determination by their community and school involvement |
One winner for each state. |
Deadline is December 15 |
Visit www.axa-achievement.com |
| UTK Global Venture Challenge 2009 |
Scholarship competition for incoming students who
create a new technology-based product idea. |
Winners can receive from $1,000 to $4,000 scholarship
money to UTK |
Must have a team of four students from MCHS -deadline
to submit is February 1 |
See Mrs. Tep for more information. |
| Nashville Electrical Joint Apprenticeship |
For any student interested in pursuing a career in the
electrical field |
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See Mrs. Tep for more information. |
| Burger King Scholars Program |
Criteria is on the website... |
1,000 scholarships are awarded |
You may apply online September 15 through February 2 |
Visit: www.bk.com/scholars
Access Key: BKS |
| Emerging Leaders Scholarship University of Memphis |
For students entering UM have had extracurricular leadership
roles in high school |
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Materials can be obtained online Deadline is |
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| Pro Earth Scholarship |
Must submit an essay on how you consider yourself a
"Pro-Earth" person |
3.0 GPA and a 24 ACT score is criteria to apply |
Deadline is Dec. 6 |
See Mrs. Tep for more information |
| eCampus Tours |
Register to win a $1,000 scholarship |
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Go to: www.eCampusTours.com |
| Merit-Aid |
Free Merid Aid scholarship search |
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Visit: www.meritaid.com |
| US Bank Internet Scholarship |
All Seniors are eligible |
Will award 30 $1,000 Scholarships |
Program runs October -February |
Apply www.usbank.com/studentbanking |
| Middle Tenn. Wilberforce Scholarship |
Must attend Covenant College |
24 ACT and 3.0 GPA |
Deadline is Dec. 1 |
www.covenant.edu/scholarships |
| Elks Legacy Scholarship |
Must be a child or grandchild of an Elk member |
|
Deadline is Dec. 19 |
Get Applications from Tep |
| First Freedom Essay Contest |
For students in grades 9-12 |
Winner receives $750-$3,000 and a trip to Newport, Rhode
Island in August 2009 |
November 24 |
To enter, visit www.firstfreedom.org
Click on the red button under "Council News" |
| National Guard Association of Tennessee Scholarship
Program |
For members or children of active or active life member
of the National Guard |
6 different scholarships awarded |
Deadline is June 15 |
See Mrs. Tep for the application, a complete list of
the scholarships available and more details |
| Tenn. Concrete Association Essay contest |
Must submit an essay about concrete |
Cash prizes awarded for 1st-3rd places |
Deadline is December 1 |
See Tep for application and more information |
| AXA Achievement Scholarship |
Must demonstrate ambition & drive, determination
to set & reach goals, respect for self/family/community,
ability to succeed in college |
One $10,000 award per state
10 national awards of $15,000 |
December 15 |
To apply, visit www.axa-achievement.com |
| Young Engrepreneur Foundation Scholarship |
Demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit through participation
in organizations like DECA, Jr. Achievement, FBLA, etc.;
through starting your own business; through other initiatives |
400 awards of $1000-$10,000 |
December 15 |
To apply, visit www.nfib.com/yea
*Click on Apply Now
*Once on the ISTS website, click "APPLY or update
a new application
*Follow the instructions to apply for an AIN (Applicant
Identification Number)
When prompted, use ACCESS KEY: NFIB
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| Scarlett Family Foundation Scholarship |
Must pursue a career in business or have demonstrated
entrepreneurial interests or leadership
GPA: 2.5+ |
Amount of award is based on winner's financial need-at
least $2,500. |
December 15 |
To apply, visit www.applyists.net
Access Key: SFFS
For more information, visit www.scarlettfoundation.org
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| Elks Lodge: Most Valuable Student Scholarship |
Must be U.S. Citizen & a senior
Judged on scholarship, leadership & financial need |
Awards from $4,000-$60,000 |
December 31 |
To apply, visit www.elks.org/enf/scholars
Completed applications must be mailed or returned to
Mrs. Tep
http://elks72.org/elks72/home.do |
| Gates Millennium Scholars |
For minority students who exhibit high academic &
leadership promise
Must be a citizen or permanent resident of USA
Must have significant financial need
GPA: 3.3+ |
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January 12 |
To apply, visit www.gmsp.org
Questions? Call 1-877-690-4677 or
email info@gmsp.org |
| ProEarth Scholarship |
24 ACT
3.0 GPA |
Essay defining a Pro-Earth person
$2,000 |
December 6 |
See Tep for more information |
| Tennessee Elks Scholarship in Nursing |
Must major in nursing |
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January 7 |
To apply, visit www.tnelks.org/scholarship/nursing.php
or get application from Mrs. Tep |
| McKelvey Foundation Scholarship |
Own & operate a genuine business
Have at least one paid employee |
60 awards- up to $10,000 per year for four years |
January 25 |
To apply, visit www.mckelveyfoundation.org
Click on the Entrepreneurial Scholarship section |
| University of Memphis: Emerging Leaders |
GPA: 3.0+
ACT: 21+ or SAT 980+
Documentation of leadership background
Letters of recommendation required
4 essay questions
Finalists will be interviewed in February 2009
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$5,500 per year
Renewable for four years |
January 30 |
To apply, visit http://saweb.memphis.edu/leadership/emerging_leaders.htm
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| Austin Peay State University: President's Emerging Leaders
Scholarship |
GPA: 3.5+
ACT: 24+
Activities
Leadership qualities
3 references
interview required |
12-15 awards of $3,000 per year |
February 1 |
To apply, visit www.apsu.edu/scholarships
Click on "Leadership (PELP)" |
| Burger King Scholars |
GPA: 2.5+
Work an average of 15 hours per week or 40 weeks per
year
Actively involved in community service activities
Demonstrate financial need
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$1,000 awards |
February 2 |
To apply, visit www.bk.com/scholars
ACCESS key=BKS
Questions? Call Laura Stafford at 615-320-3149
or email her at lstafford@applyists.com |
| KFC Colonel's Scholars |
GPA: 2.75+
Demonstrate financial need
Must attend college in Tennessee |
AWards up to $5,000
Application isn't available until December
1 |
February 10 |
To apply, visit www.kfcscholars.org
AFTER December 1st |
| National Co-Op Scholarship Program |
GPA: 3.5+
Participate in a co-op program at one of these colleges
next year: Drexel, Johnson & Wales, Kettering, Long
Island, Northeastern, Pace, Rochester Institute of Tech,
Cincinnati, Toledo or Wentworth Institute of Tech |
200 awards of $6000 each |
February 15 |
To apply, visit www.co-op.edu |
| Jim Varney Scholarship UCLA |
Must attend UCLA
Must major in theater or drama
Financial need is a consideration |
Must have applied to UCLA by October 31 |
March 1 |
To apply, visit www.ucla.edu
and
search "Varney Scholarship" |
Grote Chemistry Scholarship
UT Chattanooga |
Earn A or B in high school chemistry course
GPA: 3.5+
ACT: 26+
Major in chemistry at UTC |
Must apply to UTC by February 1 |
March 1 |
To apply, visit www.utc.edu/Chemistry
Follow the "Scholarships" link |
| Stan & Thelma Plumlee Scholarship |
Must live in a manufactured home, work in the manufactured
home industry, or have a relative who works in the industry
Must attend college in Tennessee |
One award of $8,000 |
Received by March 16 |
To apply, visit www.tnmha.net
Click on scholarship |
| Abbott & Fenner Scholarship |
Essay contest
Junior or Senior |
Two awards of $1,000 |
June 20 |
To apply, visit www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm |
| Big Sun Scholarship |
Student athletes in any sport |
$500 award |
June 27 |
To apply, visit www.bigsunathletics.com |
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Use the Edamerica College and Career Planning
System to assess your interests, skills, and work values.
Sponsored by Edamerica, every student in Tennessee is able
to access this planning system free of charge.
*There are three tests students can take: career
search, skills assessment, or work values. The following batch
code must be used to take a test:
Person Search: I752439SDS (the first character
is an I (eye) ...not a 1).
*Print a copy of your results from the Internet
browser, or save your results to a disk.
*You may also re-enter your portfolio to review
your results on the screen.
*Start your portfolio by clicking on any of
the menu tabs on the left hand side of your portfolio home
page.
*The online format allows you to enter and update
information 24 hours a day. To re-enter your portfolio, visit:
http://www.planningyourdreams.orgselect
Existing Users and login with your user name
& password.
