Students should see Ms. Stief for more information on any of the items listed below:
THE MT. GRETNA ARTS COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Eligibility: scholarships will be awarded in the areas of creative writing, drama, visual arts and music; applicant must be from Lebanon County
Award: three awards of $1,000 each
Deadline: May 1, 2010
Application is available on-line at: MtGretnaLibrary@aol.com
THE LEBANON VALLEY CHARTER CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
Eligibility: this is a local scholarship; selection is based on references, grades, and financial need
Award: amount not stated
Deadline: March 1, 2010
THE CARGILL COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility: applicants must live in a Cargill community (we do!)
Award: 350 $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors and $200 will be given to each student’s school library
Deadline: February 15, 2010
On-line application available at: www.cargill.com keyword- scholarship
BEST BUY @15 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Eligibility: selection is based on grades, volunteer community service or work experience
Award: 1000 scholarships of $1000. each
Deadline: February 15, 2010
Apply on-line at: www.bestbuy.com/scholarships
Deadline: March 27, 2009
THE PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Eligibility: applicant must plan to attend a Pennsylvania college, university, or career school; selection is based on academic achievement, community service and financial need
Award: two awards of $2,500 a year for four years
Deadline: March 1, 2010
To apply: applications can be downloaded at www.Pahousescholarship.com
THE 2010 BUZGON DAVIS LAW OFFICES COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Eligibility: this is a local scholarship; it is an essay competition; this year’s topic is “Should the federal government be involved in creating a public option for health insurance? Please indicate what legal problems you might forsee if the federal government were permitted to do so”
Award: one $3,000 award
Deadline: April 1, 2010
METRO BANKS’S CASH FOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility: this scholarship recognizes and rewards high school seniors who have “demonstrated an exceptional appreciation for community service”
Award: $2500
Deadline: March 12, 2010
THE RAY S. AND LIZZIE S. BICKSLER AND ANNA B. GREINER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Eligibility: this is a local scholarship; priority is given to the children of past and present employees of The Daniel Weaver Company, if there are no applicants in this category; all residents of Lebanon County will be considered; selection is then based on scholarship, financial need and leadership
Award: amount not stated
Deadline: April 9, 2010
THE 2010 KFC COLONEL’S SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Eligibility: for graduating high school Seniors, must have a minimum grade point average of 2.75 , and be planning to attend a State-owned University
Award: numerous awards between $4,000 and $20,000
Deadline: February 10, 2010
Apply on-line at: www.kfcscholars.org
THE AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility: to qualify you must demonstrate: ambition and drive, determination to
set and reach goals, respect for self, family, and community, and the
ability to succeed in college
Award: a total of $670,000 will be awarded
Deadline: February 15, 2010
On-line application is available at: www.axa-achievement.com
THE FRANCIS J. DIXON FOUNDATION GRANTS
Eligibility: for Lebanon County residents planning to attend H.A.C.C. ‘s Lebanon Campus
Award: numerous $1,000 awards
Deadline: April 30, 2010
THE DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG’S RAY TYO ST. FERDINAND SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility: for a Catholic Lebanon Catholic graduate who will be attending a Catholic college or university
Award: $1,000 per semester for a total of $8,000 over four years
Deadline: March 15, 2010
BIG 33 SCHOLARSHIPS
Eligibility: numerous scholarships are available to students from Pennsylvania and Ohio (these are not just athletic scholarships!!) ; selection is based on educational and extra-curricular achievement; and are for students who plan to enroll in a college or technical school
Award: many awards of varying amounts
Deadline: February 13, 2010
To apply: application is only available on-line at www.big33.org
THE UNITED STEELWORKERS OF AMERICA’S HUGH CARCELLA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility: applicant must be the child of a member of a United Steelworkers, District 10 local union
Award: six $4,000 scholarships will be awarded
Deadline: March 15, 2010
FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICES OF LEBANON COUNTY SCHOLARSHIPS
Eligibility: for a resident of Lebanon County with financial need, who plans to major in a social science, medicine, nursing or a human services field
Award: multiple awards of up to $1200.
Deadline: April 1, 2010
Note: application is available on-line at www.tfec.org
PA. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility: for a student planning to attend a 4 year college in Pennsylvania; selection is based on leadership and community service
Award: two awards of varying amounts
Deadline: April 1, 2010
Note: application is available on-line at www.tfec.org
THE LEBANON COUNTY FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUB’S ANNUAL NURSING GRANT
Eligibility: for a Lebanon county student planning to study Nursing
Award: one $500 award and one $250 award
Deadline: March 10, 2010
HERSHEY AREA ART ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility: for a student from Lebanon or Dauphin county planning to further his/her art education at a college, university or an approved art training institution
Award: one $500.award
Deadline: March 31, 2010
Note: application is available on-line at www.haaaonline.com
THE CARL “GIB” GIBBLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility: a Lebanon County scholarship; although not a requirement, the applicant should note if he or she is related to a past or present fast-pitch softball player from a local league
Award: approximately ten awards of about $500. will be awarded
Deadline: March 15, 2010
THE MARIE AMBROSE LEVITZ SCGOLARSHIP
Eligibility: for residents of Lebanon County who plan to pursue a career in conservation, horticulture and/or environmental science
Award: two awards, amount not stated
Deadline: April 30, 2010
THE ROBERT R. LENGLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility: for a Lebanon County high school student who plans to further his/her education in law enforcement, forensic science, public safety or emergency medical response
Award: one $1,000 award
Deadline: April 16, 2010
STILL LOOKING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS??? Check out…
www.scholarships.com
www.fastweb.com
www.educationplanner.org
www.tfec.org (for local scholarships)
IMPORTANT DATES IN FEBRUARY
1 - A representative from the United States Army will have a display set up in the
Cafeteria during the second lunch period
4- Deadline to register for the March 13 th S.A.T.’s
6- A.C.T.’s
11- A representative from the United States Marine Corps will have a display set up
in the Cafeteria during the second lunch period
15 - Day off! Unless it is a snow make-up day
COLLEGE OPEN HOUSES SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY
4-5 Southeastern University ( Florida)
6 Millersville University
6 Stevenson University
11 6:00 Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences
15 Clarion University
19-20 Virginia Military Institute
20 Western New England College
20 Bridgewater College of Virginia
Senior boys…please remember that when you turn 18 you must register with the Selective Service. You can do this on-line at www.sss.gov or see Ms. Stief for more information.
Congratulations to the Lebanon Rotary Club’s “Students of the Month” for January – Jessica Stachura and Nick Frattaroli…and to Hannah Woodward who was awarded a Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship for $1,000.
Seniors…mid-year grades will be sent to every college that you applied to as soon as they are available.
Congratulations to the following Seniors who were recently notified of college acceptances:
Linda Chey – Kutztown University
Lauren Gross – Cabrini College
MacKenzie Leonard – Wilson College
Andrew Lynch – York College of PA.
Ryan Morrison – Juniata College
Amanda Pastal – Holy Family College
Maria Simmers – Robert Morris College
Amelia Stord – Cedar Crest College
To date, 108 college applications have been filed for 31 different students. That means that 90% of the Class of 2010 has sent in at least one college application. And the acceptances are rolling in!!
Parents – if your child is planning to attend college, we are suggesting that you attend the Financial Aid Workshop that will be held at Lebanon Valley College on Saturday, February 13th, from 8:30 to 12:00 (snow date is February 20 th). Professionals from Lebanon Valley will go through the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) line by line. This workshop is NOT just for the parents of students who will be attending LVC. Space is limited; therefore it is necessary to register in advance. You may do so by calling 867-6126 or by going to https://lvc.edu/financial-aid/fafsaworkshop.aspx
This same workshop will be held at HACC’s Lebanon Campus, on February 9 th at 6:00 pm (270-4222) and HACC’s Harrisburg Campus on January 30 th at 10:00 (780-2330).
Every college has their own deadline for the submission of the FAFSA. Filing the FAFSA by the earliest deadlines at the schools that students are considering will ensure that they are maximizing their ability for financial aid. The deadline for submitting the FAFSA for State Grant Consideration is May 1 st. Attached to this Newsletter is a “FAFSA on the Web” Worksheet.
Interested in applying for a NAVY ROTC Scholarship? Go to https://www.nrotc.navy.mil, then go to “fill out an application”…and, the United States Naval Academy Parents’ Club of Central Pennsylvania is sponsoring a bus trip to the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland on Saturday, March 27 th for interested students and parents. See Ms. Stief for details.
Looking for an exciting new challenge??? Look at www.presidentialclassroom.org
HACC, Harrisburg Campus, is sponsoring a Transportation Technology Career Day on Thursday, February 18 th. See Ms. Stief for more information.
