NOVEMBER SCHOLARSHIPS SENIORS
1-Nov BENNINGTON COLLEGE YOUNG WRITERS COMPETITION Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Submit poetry (a group of three poems); fiction (a short story or oneact play); nonfiction (a personal or academic essay) on-line to Bennington college. http://www.bennington.edu/events/young-writers-awards Award amounts vary
1-Nov RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM Seniors For African Americans who will make significant contributions to society. Based on academic excellence: exceptional leadership; community service; demonstrate financial need. November 1 deadline for all scholarships. January 9 final deadline. www.ronbrown.org 10 - 20 @ $10,000 for 4 years
1-Nov U OF DAYTON SCHOLARSHIP Seniors For students planning on attending the University of Dayton See Barbara Goff in the Counseling Center if you would like to be considered. $10,000
1-Nov U OF U HONORS PROGRAM Seniors Priority deadline is Nov 1.Minimum 3.5 GPA to apply http://honors.utah.edu/admissions/admissionprocess/
6-Nov ANNE FORD & ALLEGRA FORD SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES Seniors Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher; demonstrate financial need, show documentation of an identified learning disability and/or ADHD, be a US citizen. https://www.ncld.org/scholarships-and-awards 1 @ 2500; 1 @ $10,000
7-Nov GLOBAL CITIZEN AWARDS Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Finding a solution to food production and consumption challenges us to examine how the future of food will impact our world. With that in mind, create a video, digital media project, or essay that addresses one of two questions. http://www.eftours.com/global-citizen All expense paid trip. Location changes every year.
7-Nov PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS Grades 5-12 Describe a volunteer community service activity performed within the past year. Fill out the online application and turn into the counseling center by Nov 8. Judged on inspiration; effort; impact and personal growth. AMES may submit one student to compete at the state level. https://spirit.prudential.com/ State winners = $1000 and trip to Washington DC. National Winner = $5000.
7-Nov USU OPEN HOUSE Seniors Held at South Towne Expo Center 9575 South State Street from 5:00- 8:00 pm. Apply for admission before you come, and if you qualify, receive your scholarship on the spot. Bring transcripts and ACT score. http://www.usu.edu/admissions/openhouse
8-Nov OVERCOMING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH EDUCATION Seniors Provides scholarships and support to youth who have experienced homelessness to ensure their completion of a post-secondary education program. https://www.schoolhouseconnection.org/youthleadership/scholarship-program/ 10 @ $2000
10-Nov DAVIDSON BELK SCHOLARSHIPS Seniors For students planning on attending Davidson University http://www.davidson.edu/admission-andfinancial-aid/john-belk-scholarship
10-Nov MARYKNOLL ESSAY CONTEST Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Write an essay on the current year's topic. https://maryknollsociety.org/publications/essaycontest/ $150 $300 $1000
13-Nov COMCAST LEADERS AND ACHIEVERS Seniors AMES may nominate one student to compete for this scholarship. Submit an essay to the counseling center that includes: GPA, demonstrated leadership abilities in school activities or through work experience, strong commitment to and involvement in community service and why you deserve this scholarship. (We have had over 10 students receive this scholarship!) Submit essay to Kari Gardner - $1,000 - $5,000
15-Nov FISHER & TALWAR SCHOLARSHIP Seniors Minimum 3.0 GPAA 500 word essay on the following topic: Who or what is your inspiration for pursuing an education? http://www.fishertalwar.com/scholarship/ $1,000
15-Nov INTEL SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH Seniors Awards for independent research in science, math, engineering and medicine. Selection process includes: research report evaluated by 3 or more scientists, mathematicians, and/or engineers; evaluation of entry form; review of high school transcripts. https://student.societyforscience.org/regeneron- Over 3.1 million dollars in scholarships
15-Nov SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SULLIVAN LEADERSHIP AWARD Seniors Based on academics, leadership, service,and communication https://seattleu.edu/sullivan/ Full tuition, room and board
15-Nov UTAH HISPANIC BUSINESS LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION (SOMOS) Seniors Must be in good standing and making satisfactory progress towards a high school diploma; reside in Utah and be of Hispanic/Latino descent. Recognizes academic and vocational achievement, demonstrated leadership in school, community and/or other service organizations that promote, enhance or strengthen diversity, and have financial need. http://somosfoundationutah.org Amounts Vary
27-Nov ELKS “MOST VALUABLE STUDENT” SCHOLARSHIP Seniors Judged on scholarships, leadership, and financial need. www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm 2@ $50,000 2 @ $40,000 2 @ $30,000 14 @ $20,000 480@ $4000
28-Nov WELLS FARGO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Seniors Applicants must have an identifiable disability and a minimum 3.0 GPA https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20171009005229/en/Wells-Fargo-Invites-Students-Apply-Disability-Scholarships $2500 Renewable
30-Nov ANDREW FLUSCHE SCHOLARSHIP Seniors Create a public service advertisement video (PSA) which portrays the correct way of interacting with a police officer during a traffic stop or any other encounter. http://www.andrewflusche.com/scholarship/ $500
30-Nov BACHUS & SHANKER LLC SCHOLARSHIP Seniors Write an essay of no fewer than 800 words about your opinion on the importance and efficacy of the 7th Amendment and how it affects your life. http://www.coloradolaw.net/scholarship/ $2,000
30-Nov DANIELS SCHOLARSHIP Seniors Must be a US citizen, a permanent resident of the US or have refugee or asylum status in the US; demonstrate financial need; minimum 17 ACT score in each category. The application process is lengthy, so start early! www.danielsfund.org Covers unmet need of the student
30-Nov SIXT SCHOLARS PROGRAM Seniors Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record (min. 3.7 GPA), demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, an outside appraisal, and financial need. https://www.sixt.com/sixt-scholars/ 5 @ $5000
1-Nov RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM Seniors For African Americans who will make significant contributions to society. Based on academic excellence: exceptional leadership; community service; demonstrate financial need. November 1 deadline for all scholarships. January 9 final deadline. www.ronbrown.org 10 - 20 @ $10,000 for 4 years
1-Nov U OF DAYTON SCHOLARSHIP Seniors For students planning on attending the University of Dayton See Barbara Goff in the Counseling Center if you would like to be considered. $10,000
1-Nov U OF U HONORS PROGRAM Seniors Priority deadline is Nov 1.Minimum 3.5 GPA to apply http://honors.utah.edu/admissions/admissionprocess/
6-Nov ANNE FORD & ALLEGRA FORD SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES Seniors Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher; demonstrate financial need, show documentation of an identified learning disability and/or ADHD, be a US citizen. https://www.ncld.org/scholarships-and-awards 1 @ 2500; 1 @ $10,000
7-Nov GLOBAL CITIZEN AWARDS Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Finding a solution to food production and consumption challenges us to examine how the future of food will impact our world. With that in mind, create a video, digital media project, or essay that addresses one of two questions. http://www.eftours.com/global-citizen All expense paid trip. Location changes every year.
7-Nov PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS Grades 5-12 Describe a volunteer community service activity performed within the past year. Fill out the online application and turn into the counseling center by Nov 8. Judged on inspiration; effort; impact and personal growth. AMES may submit one student to compete at the state level. https://spirit.prudential.com/ State winners = $1000 and trip to Washington DC. National Winner = $5000.
7-Nov USU OPEN HOUSE Seniors Held at South Towne Expo Center 9575 South State Street from 5:00- 8:00 pm. Apply for admission before you come, and if you qualify, receive your scholarship on the spot. Bring transcripts and ACT score. http://www.usu.edu/admissions/openhouse
8-Nov OVERCOMING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH EDUCATION Seniors Provides scholarships and support to youth who have experienced homelessness to ensure their completion of a post-secondary education program. https://www.schoolhouseconnection.org/youthleadership/scholarship-program/ 10 @ $2000
10-Nov DAVIDSON BELK SCHOLARSHIPS Seniors For students planning on attending Davidson University http://www.davidson.edu/admission-andfinancial-aid/john-belk-scholarship
10-Nov MARYKNOLL ESSAY CONTEST Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Write an essay on the current year's topic. https://maryknollsociety.org/publications/essaycontest/ $150 $300 $1000
13-Nov COMCAST LEADERS AND ACHIEVERS Seniors AMES may nominate one student to compete for this scholarship. Submit an essay to the counseling center that includes: GPA, demonstrated leadership abilities in school activities or through work experience, strong commitment to and involvement in community service and why you deserve this scholarship. (We have had over 10 students receive this scholarship!) Submit essay to Kari Gardner - $1,000 - $5,000
15-Nov FISHER & TALWAR SCHOLARSHIP Seniors Minimum 3.0 GPAA 500 word essay on the following topic: Who or what is your inspiration for pursuing an education? http://www.fishertalwar.com/scholarship/ $1,000
15-Nov INTEL SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH Seniors Awards for independent research in science, math, engineering and medicine. Selection process includes: research report evaluated by 3 or more scientists, mathematicians, and/or engineers; evaluation of entry form; review of high school transcripts. https://student.societyforscience.org/regeneron- Over 3.1 million dollars in scholarships
15-Nov SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SULLIVAN LEADERSHIP AWARD Seniors Based on academics, leadership, service,and communication https://seattleu.edu/sullivan/ Full tuition, room and board
15-Nov UTAH HISPANIC BUSINESS LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION (SOMOS) Seniors Must be in good standing and making satisfactory progress towards a high school diploma; reside in Utah and be of Hispanic/Latino descent. Recognizes academic and vocational achievement, demonstrated leadership in school, community and/or other service organizations that promote, enhance or strengthen diversity, and have financial need. http://somosfoundationutah.org Amounts Vary
27-Nov ELKS “MOST VALUABLE STUDENT” SCHOLARSHIP Seniors Judged on scholarships, leadership, and financial need. www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm 2@ $50,000 2 @ $40,000 2 @ $30,000 14 @ $20,000 480@ $4000
28-Nov WELLS FARGO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Seniors Applicants must have an identifiable disability and a minimum 3.0 GPA https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20171009005229/en/Wells-Fargo-Invites-Students-Apply-Disability-Scholarships $2500 Renewable
30-Nov ANDREW FLUSCHE SCHOLARSHIP Seniors Create a public service advertisement video (PSA) which portrays the correct way of interacting with a police officer during a traffic stop or any other encounter. http://www.andrewflusche.com/scholarship/ $500
30-Nov BACHUS & SHANKER LLC SCHOLARSHIP Seniors Write an essay of no fewer than 800 words about your opinion on the importance and efficacy of the 7th Amendment and how it affects your life. http://www.coloradolaw.net/scholarship/ $2,000
30-Nov DANIELS SCHOLARSHIP Seniors Must be a US citizen, a permanent resident of the US or have refugee or asylum status in the US; demonstrate financial need; minimum 17 ACT score in each category. The application process is lengthy, so start early! www.danielsfund.org Covers unmet need of the student
30-Nov SIXT SCHOLARS PROGRAM Seniors Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record (min. 3.7 GPA), demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, an outside appraisal, and financial need. https://www.sixt.com/sixt-scholars/ 5 @ $5000
