Scholarships
The best place to get a scholarship is from the school you eventually attend. Beyond that, there are a number of helpful websites available to guide your scholarship search (see below). Also, be sure to check out the "Scholarship Drawer" in Ms. Krahling's office and see the list below for other scholarship opportunities (see Ms. Krahling for details).
See Ms. Krahling for details on:
The Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation is offering $5000 scholarships renewable for four years for a total of $20,000. Applicants should be high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college or university this fall. Applicants need not qualify for a Pell grant, but they must demonstrate financial need. Please act quickly. The application deadline is April 20, 2007. See Ms. Krahling for details and an application.
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ABSALOM JONES SCHOLARSHIPS St. Philip's, Laurel, is offering two $1,000 scholarships honoring the Rev. Absalom Jones, the first African American priest in the Episcopal Church. Scholarships will be awarded in June for the 2008/2009 academic year to individuals who have demonstrated qualities exemplified by Jones such as compassion, leadership, service and interest in education. One of the scholarships will be awarded in honor and memory of Ellen D.Washington, the driving force behind the Scholarship Fund. The other will be awarded in honor and memory of James Whitney, long-time St. Philip's leader and community volunteer. Individuals who will be attending an institution of higher education and are in need of financial assistance are invited to apply by March 31. Applicants must reside, work, attend school or be a member of a parish in the Diocese of Washington. For more information or to apply, contact 301/776-5151, ext. 15 or absalomjonesfund@stphilipslaurel.org or visit www.stphilipslaurel.org
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Farmers National UNCF
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FULL RIDE / PLEASE PASS THIS ON
Do you know any high school seniors that will graduate by May 2008, and would like
to attend a Historically
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GWU SCHOLARSHIPS
St. Mary's, Foggy Bottom and George Washington University are offering a scholarship of up to $20,000 to a degree candidate or candidates on the undergraduate level entering GWU for the fall 2008 semester.
Applications must be submitted on or before March 30. For more information, contact Rhoda McLeese Smith at 202/832-5809 or call the church office at 202/333-3985. Applications are available at www.Stmarysfoggybottom.org*************
http://www.blackamericaweb.com/site.aspx/foundation/fullride
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WRAP's 2007 GEICO
Student Awards (Deadline extended to April 11…see Ms. Krahling for
application)
4/4 Scholarship Update:
Pg County Municipal Association due by April 30.
BIRC scholarship for Bowie Residents who are also athletes. Due by April 15.
Fashion Group Scholarship due by April 21.
House of Delegates Scholarship due by April 16.
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***In recognition of the 100th
anniversary of Rachel Carson’s birth, the Newton Marasco Foundation (NMF)
created the Rachel Carson Scholar Program to raise awareness of and honor
Rachel Carson’s work. The goal of the Rachel Carson Scholar Program is to
recognize and honor Maryland high school juniors and seniors with a strong
academic background who are taking active roles in environmental stewardship
in their community. Applications are due by April 2, 2007 and will be
evaluated on applicant involvement in environmental community-based
activities, quality of a written essay, academic standing, and letters of
recommendation. All Rachel Carson Scholars will be honored at an awards
ceremony on May 24, 2007 at the Patuxent Research Refuge’s National Wildlife
Visitor Center. Monetary awards will be presented to the three Rachel
Carson Scholars of highest standing. First place recipient will receive a
$1,000 award. Second place recipient will receive a $750 award and third
place recipient will receive a $500 award. See Ms. Krahling for further
details and an application form.
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***Go to the Central Scholarship Bureau website (http://centralsb.org) for more information about a range of interest-free loans, grants, and scholarships
For Juniors: http://www.discoverfinancial.com/data/philanthropy/tribute.shtml
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Meyerhoff Scholarships -UMBC Academic Scholarships - Presbyterian College Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholars – New York University Danforth Scholars – Washington University of St. Louis The Robertson Scholars – Duke University Trustee Scholars – Boston University Emory Scholars – Emory University Jefferson Scholars – University of Virginia |
Spirit of Community Award – Prudential Financial Quest Scholars Ron Brown Scholar Program AXA Achievement Scholarship National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Susan G. Komen Foundation
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