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| Name & Description of Scholarship | DEADLINE | Amount of Award | Eligibility
Requirements & Contact Information |
| Louisiana
Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (LBFAA) Scholarship |
March 1, 2006 |
$1,000 - $6,500 |
To apply you must have a mother,
father, or legal guardian who is a full-time active employee of a
police, sherriff's department, or volunteer member of a fire department
in Louisiana, and not on disability. Application requirements and
procedures are spelled out on the website linked below. To apply you can print the application from the website and click on 2006 scholarship on the left toolbar. There is a link for rules and criteria as well as a second link for the application. You may also pick up an application from Miss Bogan. |
| Davidson College Bryan Scholars Scholarship (Student Athletes interested in Davidson College) |
September 20, 2005 |
$2,500 - $30,000 |
This is a nomination scholarship
and you must speak to Miss Bogan or Mr. Baudoin if you are interested
in this scholarship. Three students can be nominated, so
PLEASE inquire if you are involved in Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming,
Tennis, Track or Volleyball and if you have an exceptional academic
record, outstanding leadership abilities and are rated a high impact
athlete by a Davidson coach you may be eligible. Pleasee see the
school's website for more information on the school here. |
| Horatio Alger Foundation Scholarship |
Postmark deadline : October 15, 2005 |
$1,000- $25,000 (renewable) |
You may apply online: click here The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have:
click here for more information |
| Begin
Here for due dates for 05-06 |
Anything
below this is for 04-05 |
school
year. |
See
Miss Bogan with questions. |
| Rockefeller State Wildlife
Scholarship |
July 31, 2005 Complete and return the application to LOSFSA Attention: Bonnie Lavergne P.O. Box 91202 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-92002 |
$1,000/year (up to $7,000 -
renewable through graduate level) |
Eligibilty: U.S. citizen,
LA resident for at least one year prior to July 1st of the scholarship
award year; have submitted the FAFSA by July 1, 2005; and no criminal
convictions other than misdemeanor traffic violations; are enrolled as
a full time
undergraduate or graduate student in a LA public college or university majoring in forestry, wildlife or
marine science, as it pertians to wildlife and fisheries, with intent
on obtaining a degree in one of those fields; have graduated
from an accredited H.S. with at least a 2.50 or have earned more than
24 graded college credit hours with a 2.50 gpa as an undergraduate and
a 3.0 as a graduate student. Applications may be downloaded from the LOSFA website here You may call 800-259-5626, ext. 1012 for more information. |
| Southeast LA Section of the
Society of Petroleum Engineers |
June 15, 2005 |
$500 (8-10 awards) |
Applications outside Miss
Bogan's office. Essay required and you must be planning to major in engineering at an accredited school in the fall of 2005. |
| Inovations in Life
Jacket Design |
December 15, 2005 (SENIORS
& JUNIORS) |
$5,000 |
This scholarship contest is to
encourage and solicit innovative ideas and new technology to design a
life jacket that the majority of average boaters might wear. Send submissions to: Boat U.S. Foundation, Life Jacket Design Competition, 880 S. Pickett Street, Alexandria, VA 22304 for more information log on here or contact: Ruth Wood at rwood@boatus.com (703) 823-9550, ext. 3204 or Bernice McArdle - bmcardle@nmma.org (312) 946-6280 |
| Fuzzy Brown Memorial
Scholarships |
May 1, 2005 |
$1000 |
two $1000 scholarships awarded
to two qualified and deserving high school graduates of an LHSAA member
school to attend a Louisiana college. See Miss Bogan for
nomination forms or you may download
it here |
| LHSCA Scholarships |
May 1, 2005 |
$1000 |
Four scholarships awards to
qualified and deserving high school graduates. Nominee must be
child of past or present LHSCA member. See Miss Bogan for
nomination forms or you may download
it here |
| LHSAA/State Farm
Scholarship
Program |
May 6, 2005 |
$500 |
awarded to eight student
athletes in volleyball, basketball, softball and track &
field. You must have at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4/0 scale after
seven semesters. See Miss Bogan for nomination forms or you may download
it here |
| LHSAA/Gatorade Scholarship
Program |
May 2, 2005 |
$500 |
awarded to a financially
underprivileged student athlete in each of the seven classifications of
the LHSAA. see Miss Bogan for nomination forms or you may download it here |
| LHSAA/MUSEMECHE Scholarship
Program |
May 2, 2005 |
$500.00 |
must be attending a Louisiana
college and have severe need see Miss Bogan for nomination forms or you may download it here |
| Tylenol
Scholarship |
April 30, 2005 |
$1,000-$10,000 |
apply at http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc Applicant must be pursuing a career in healthcare. Applicants will be judged on leadership qualities and academic performance. |
| LSU Chancellor's Leadership
Scholarship |
Due to Miss Bogan by March 29,
2005 |
$1,000 ($500) per semester |
This is a nomination scholarship
and only two from Mount Carmel will be submitted. Your
application must be filled out and turned in to Miss Bogan no later
than the morning of Tuesday, March 29, 2005. You must meet LSU admission requirements for Fall 2005; have a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or a 25 ACT composite, fill out the application and turn it in to Miss Bogan timely. |
| St. Bernard Sportsmen's League Joseph C. Fecke Memorial Four Year Scholarship Fund |
March 31, 2005 |
$500 per semester for a total of
$4,000 |
Applications outside Miss
Bogan's office. Eligibility: Fill out the application U.S. citizen St. Bernard Parish or East Bank Plaquemine Parish resident accepted to a eligible degree seeking or certificate seeking program 2.5 cummulative GPA Applicant's Legal Guardians' income may not exceed $100,000 Seek a degree that will lead to advancement in the areas of Ecological studies, Ecology, Conservation, Biology, or Botany. Funds will go directly to the University and therefore apply to tuition, fees, room or board. See Miss Bogan with quesitons about the areas of study. |
| U. S. Navy Nursing Scholarships |
full tuition with an eight years
of military service, four of which must be active duty |
You can find out more from: LT Gred Bebbie at the Navy Scholarship Information Office 4400 Dauphine Street Building 602-2C New Orleans, LA 70146 (504) 678-5540 or online https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/ |
|
| Judge Robert W. April
Scholarship Fund |
May 1, 2005 |
$2,000 |
Requirements: - high school senior - resident of St. Bernard Parish - accepted or expects to be accepted at Tulane University for the Fall 2005 semester - must not be eligible for an NCAA scholarship, a legislative scholarship, or any other scholarship where 70% or more of their tuition is covered. Application Process: Applicants must submit a brief resume containing the above information, their home address, sponsoring high school and their school's contact person. Mail the application to P.O. Box 874, Chalmette, LA 70044. The winner will be notified through the school's contact by May 10, 2005. For further information, contact David Munn at 277-7170. |
| Louisiana Press Women |
March 11, 2005 postmark deadline |
$100 | Miss Bogan has forms in her
office. Entries must be the work of students enrolled in grades 9-12 during the current school year or the last semester of the senior year for students' work published after the current deadline. Submit two tear sheets (the entire page on which the article or graphic appears) for each entry (including two copies of each of three columns in the personal columns category). When entering a photograph that was printed as part of a series, indicate which photo is to be considered. The forms have more information regarding the different categories, so please see Miss Bogan, Mrs. Beller, Mrs. Redmann or Mrs. MacIver for more information. |
| USA Funds "Access to Education
Scholarships" |
March 15, 2005 |
$1,500 per year and renewable
under certain conditions listed on the website. (See link in next
column.) |
Requirements: U.S. citizen; 2004 family adjusted gross income of $35,000 or less; not in default of any student loan; must be used for a full or part time curriculum before February 1, 2006; and only used for tuition, books, fees, or other education related expense. 50% of the awards go to low income or minortiy students. See the website and get the application here |
| Sallie Mae Fund "American Dream
Scholarship" |
April 15, 2005 |
$500 - $5,000 |
Requirements: U.S. citizen of African American descent; demonstrated financial need; high school senior; and 2.5 g.p.a. on a 4.0 scale. Click here for the application and rules. |
| Sallie Mae Fund "First in My
Family Initiative" (Hispanic students who are the first in their family to attend college) |
April 15, 2005 |
$500- $5,000 |
First in
My Family is an initiative of The Sallie Mae Fund, a charitable
organization sponsored by Sallie Mae, launched to educate
Hispanic-American students and their families that a postsecondary
education is valuable and affordable. If you need to speak to
someone in spanish call toll free- 1-866-858-7166 Requirements: U.S. Citizen of Hispanic descent who is the first in their family to attend college; a high school senior with a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Click here for information and application. |
| Sallie Mae Fund "Unmet Need
Scholarship" |
May 31, 2005 |
$1,000 - $3,800 |
Requirements: U.S. Citizen; demonstrated need of at least $1,000 once the EFC is computed on the FAFSA; G.P.A. of 2.5-3.0 on a 4.0 scale at a minimum; and adjusted gross family income of $30,00 or less for the 2004 calendar year. Click here for the application and rules. |
| St. John's Catholic Catholic
High School Scholarship |
February 28, 2005 |
$2,500 |
You must apply to St. John's
University in Queens, NY and have a nomination from Sister Camille Anne. Therefore if you are interested, please see Miss Bogan as soon as possible. |
| Free Enterprise Sholarship -
Essay Contest Sponsored by the Republican Women's Club of Jefferson Parish |
Friday, April 1, 2005 - essay
must be given to Miss Bogan |
$1,000 |
You must be a resident of
Jefferson Parish. The top five essays will be submitted. You cannot be one of the five if you do not at least TRY!! The theme is "Free Enterprise" and the essay must be 800-1000 typed words, double spaced on 8 1/2 x 11 paper. Pages must be numbered. No handwritten entries will be accepted. A title page must accompany each entry. The title page must bear the name of the student, home address, and telephone number and the name of the school you attend. The topics are: 1. Starting a small business. 2. Marketing on the Internet 3. Government Regulations on Industry (a specific industry) 4. The Gaming Industry: Louisiana vs. Mississippi You may choose your own topic as well. These are suggestions; however, the topic must fall within the broad theme. |
| Cash for College Senior
Scholarship Essay Contest |
February 28, 2005 |
$1,000 |
Flyers handed out in each
homeroom by Miss Bogan. See www.lela.org for more information. You must be a high school senior and present a typed 500-1000 word essay on one of six topics provided on the website and/or flyer. You may mail the submission alond with your name, home address, telephone number, e-mail address, t-shirt size, high school and Guidance counselor's name to: Louisiana Educaiton Loan Authority 2237 South Acadian Throughway Suite 650 Baton Rouge, LA 70808 with a February 28, 2005 postmark OR by email: scott@lela.org - emails must be received at Lela by close of business day (5:00 p.m. central time) on February 28, 2005. Winners will be notified by Wednsday, March 30, 2005. |
| Louisiana Public Broadcasting
Young Heroes Award |
February 4, 2005 |
Open to all students grades 4-12
who have served their community, overcome adversity or inspired others
through their deeds and strength of character. You must fill out
the application form and have a parent sign the form. A letter of
nomination and supporting documentation is also required. Forms available from Miss Bogan Contact. Bob Neese or Margaret Schlaudecker at (800) 272-8161. |
|
| Ronald McDonald House Charities
African American Future Achiever's Scholarship Program (sponsored by McDonald's, RMHC, WDSU Channel 6 and UNCF) |
February 15, 2005 |
$1,000 |
Students are selected based on
exceptional leadership, character, scholarship, community service, and
financial need. The application requires (1) a personal statement that provides information about their African American background, community involvement, career goals, and desire to contribute to their community. Information about unique personal or financial circumstances may be added. (2) A completed McDonald's/FMHC African American Future Achievers application, signed by the student and parent/guardian; (3) official school transcript; and (4) a letter of recommendation from a teacher or school official. See Miss Bogan for applications. |
| Best Buy Scholarship |
February 15, 2005 must apply online |
$1,000 - $2,000 |
www.BestBuy.com and click on community relations -
if you cannot find it do a search of the site for "community relations"
or "scholarship" three seniors from each Congressional District and the District of Columbia |
| University of Louisiana
Lafayette
Early Fall Orientation and Advanced Credit Testing |
April 15-16. 2005 |
By invitation ONLY. ACT composite of 25 - your scores must have been sent to ULL - if not, see your counselor to contact the school Apply early to qualify - http://admissions.louisiana.edu/ Paper applications are available in the resource room. |
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| University of Louisiana Lafayette |
January 31, 2005 |
varies |
See the school's website: http://admissions.louisiana.edu/scholarships/ |
| USA Today SAMMY 2005 Got Milk? "Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year" Award Program |
March 4, 2005 |
$7500 |
SAMMY 2005 applications will
only be accepted online at www.whymilk.com Five criteria: academic performance (35%) athletic excellence (35%) leadership (15%) community service (10%) milk experience (5%) See Miss Bogan for the application packet today! |
| St. John's University Catholic
High School Scholarship Program |
undetermined as of posting on
1/20/05 |
$2,500 per year |
Two criteria: you must
submit an application and be accepted to St. John's University and you
must have a written recommendation from Sister Camille Anne. You may apply for admission online at www.stjohns.edu/apply - application fees are waived for online applications. |
| Delgado Community College Scholarship |
February 15, 2005 |
$400 per semeseter up to full
tuition |
Applications available in the
Delgado folder in the College Resource Room next to Miss Bogan's office. This is separate from their application for admission. |
| Southeastern Louisiana University Leadership Scholarship |
February 4, 2005 |
$2000 ($500 per year) |
2.500 GPA leadership activies fill out the application form - get a copy from Miss Bogan |
| Lincoln and the Gettysburg
Address Essay Contest |
Tuesday, March 1, 2005 |
$50 - $1,500 plus a trip to the Lincoln Museum |
http://www.c-span.org/classroom/lincolncontest/ To commemorate the opening of the Lincoln Museum in Springfield, Illinois, on April 19, 2005, C-SPAN and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum are asking students to read and consider the sentiments expressed in the Gettysburg Address and to craft an ESSAY not to exceed 272 words, with their own thoughts about a "NEW BIRTH OF FREEDOM" in the 21st century. Anyone in grades 8-12 can enter. |
| National Italian American
Foundation Scholarship |
April 29, 2005 - applications
must be submitted ONLINE. Please see the website regarding the
postmark of the transcript - it must be postmarked by April 29,
2005. |
$2,000 - $5,000 |
https://www.niaf.org/scholarships/about.asp Italian American students who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements. See the website to apply - you cannot apply from a computer at school. See Miss Bogan with questions. |
| Knights of Columbus Catholic Youth Leadership Award |
due to local council on February
7; however, the St. Dominic rep wants it by Friday, January 21, 2005 or
as soon as possible thereafter to evaluate it to correct the form and
make it as strong as possible. |
$100 at council level $400 at six-council level up to $4000 at state level |
Must be senior, catholic, use
space provided or only one page attachment, school or pastor
recommendation must be printed or typed Miss Bogan has forms on the bulletin board outside her office |
| Key Bank Achiever Scholarship |
March 1, 2005 |
up to $10,000 |
Register for the scholarship
at www.key.com/funding or call
1-800-540-1855. There are also flyers on large posters in
resource room and on bulletin board outside Miss Bogan's
office. (Scholarship rules: www.key.com/win.) |
| DeSales University National Catholic Essay Prize |
January 31, 2005 |
up to $2,500 ($10,000 over 4 years) |
!,500 - 2.000 word essay Topic: Exploring the relationship between the Eucharist and Culture Ideas can be found on a poster on the Guidance Department Bulletin Board outside Miss Bogan's office. Application forms posted on bulletin board. |
| Padgett Business Sevices
Foundation |
March 1, 2005 |
$500 |
www.smallbizpros.com/sbp/schp.htm Criteria: 1.) Applicant must be a dependent of a business owner who employs fewer than 20 people, owns at least 10% of the stock or capital in the business, and is active in the day-to-day operations of the business. 2.) Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who will attend an accredited post-secondary institution. |
| Metropolital Republican Women's
Club Annual Essay Contest |
March 31, 2005 |
$1,500 |
Five seniors from each high
school may submit nominations. Therefore, please look at the form
and bring your entries to Miss Bogan no later than March 15,
2005. 800-1000 word essay on the topic of "Participating in the Political Process" See Miss Bogan for topic ideas. |
| USA Today 2005 All-USA Academic Team |
postmark deadline February 22, 2005 |
$2,500 |
www.allstars.usatoday.com Excel not only in scholarship but in leadership roles within and OUTSIDE school. The key element, to be given most weight by the judges, will be a student's outstanding original academic, artistic or leadership endeavor. See the website for more information. This deadline means that nomination forms must be filled out by the Guidance department and postmarked by February 22, 2005. Please plan accordingly. See Miss Bogan for additional forms if you cannot download from the website in the resource room. |
| LBFAA Scholarship Fund Louisiana Burglar and Fire Alarm Association for children of Law Enforcement and Fire Service Personnel |
March 1, 2005 postmark deadline |
$500- $6500 |
application: http://www.lbfaa.org/pdf/LBFAA_Scholarship_Application.pdf Application looks at academics and 500-750 word essay |
| Bernard C. Harris Scholarship |
March 11, 2005 |
$1,000 |
http://www.bcharrispub.com/scholarship/# This is a nomination scholarship and we may only nominate one person so please look at the website and application for more information. Look at the website and if you wish to be considered, see Miss Bogan. Selection criteria are based on an illustration of strong family values, entrepreneurship or community commitment and evidence of academic achievement. AN ESSAY and application form are required. |
| Horace Mann Scholarship |
March 15, 2005 |
up to $50,000 |
https://www.horacemann.com/scholarship/scholarship/scholarship.jsp must be a student of a public or private school employee B average See website for more information. 300 word essay |
| Louisiana Young Bankers
Association |
February 28, 2005 |
$1,000 |
http://www.lba.org/consumers/lybfreshman.htm one parent must be employed by a bank 3.0 cummulative GPA & application asks for extra curricular 6 or 7 semester transcript copy of ACT scores must be enrolling in a Louisiana university or college full time in 2005 |
| 3480 Washington Crossing
Foundation Scholarship Award |
January 15, 2005 |
$1500- $7500 over four years |
http://www.doe.k12.hi.us/bulletin15/3480.htm H.S. Senior - U.S. citizen, essay 300 words or less why you are planning a career in government service (typewrtitten, double-spaced, single page). See website for more details. |
| Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Award |
January 14, 2005 |
$1,000 - $15,000 per year |
http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm Judged on financial need, leadership and scholarship this is a very detailed application - read the rules clearly Email: Scholarships@elks.org |
| Discover Card Scholarship JUNIORS ONLY |
Received by (paper only) January 7, 2005 |
up to $25,000 |
http://www.discoverfinancial.com/data/philanthropy/tribute.shtml |
| AXA U.S. News & World
Reports
Scholarship |
December 15, 2004 |
UP TO $10,000 |
go to www.axa.-achievement.com students must demonstrate ambition, self drive as evidenced in a school or other acctivity & requires a letter of recommendation - see website for application |
| Knights of Columbus Essay Contest "The Responsibility of the Catholic Citizen in a Free Society" |
Due to Miss Bogan on Monday,
November 15, 2004 Forms outside Miss Bogan's office |
up to $100 savings bond and
plaque |
see handouts outside Miss
Bogan's office |
| AXA Achievement Scholarship Program www.axa-achievement.com |
December 15, 2004 | 10,000 15,000, and 25,000 |
High-school senior who has demonstrated a drive to succeed
through his/her accomplishments in high school. Well-rounded
students who is determined to do his/her best.. Also see website for form www.axa-achievement.com |
| Burger King Scholars |
December 15, 2005 |
$1,000 |
http://www.bkscholars.csfa.org/ Available for juniors in October 2005 |
| Horatio Alger Foundation Click here to apply online OR See Miss Bogan for an application before the due date because financial, academic transcript and letter of recommendation forms are required. Please see Miss Bogan for more information. |
October 1, 2004 - paper October 15, 2004 - online |
$10,000 to 100 students nationwide (National Scholarship Program) ------OR-------- $6,000 to 125 Louisiana Students (Louisiana Scholarship Program) All recipients must attend an accredited Louisiana institution unless their degree program is only offered out of state. -------- OR---------- $1,000 to 200 students nationwide (National Scholarship Finalist Program) |
Seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity,
perseverance
in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good
academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire
to contribute to society. 1. Must be a full time senior with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation; 2. strong commitment to pursuing a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution; 3. critical financial need; 4. involvement in co-curricular and community activities; 5. a minimum 2.0 GPA and 6. U.S. citizenship |
| Prudential Spirit of Community Award Click here to apply online See Sister Rose Marie for information |
October 31, 2003 If you have trouble downloading the application form, call 1-888-450-9961 to have one mailed to you. Once you have filled out an application form, submit it by October 31, 2004, to your school principal or to the head of one of these officially designated local organizations: a Girl Scout council, county 4-H organization, Camp Fire USA council, American Red Cross chapter, YMCA, or Volunteer Center. |
medals of honor, $1000.00 to $5,000.00 with some finalists winning an all-expense paid trip with a parent to Washington D.C. in May 2004, in addition to up to $25,000.00 in children's products donated in their name by Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc. |
Young people in grades 5-12 who live in the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, or Washington, D.C., who have conducted a volunteer service activity within the past year. (Employees of Prudential, NASSP, or any of its affiliates, and any firm involved in the program, their children, and previous National Honorees are NOT eligible. Previous State Honorees are eligible only if their submitted activities are significantly different from previously honored activities.) |
| Coca Cola Scholars Foundation Click here to apply online |
MIDNIGHT
October 31, 2004 STUDENTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT www.coca-colascholars.org |
50 students will receive $20,000 200 receive $4,000 |
You must be a U.S. citizen and ready to graduate in May 2005. The application asks for activities and there are no "set" requirements! APPLY!! |
| National Honor Society Scholarships Click here to apply online |
2003-2004 applications will be available in early November 2004 | $1,000 awarded to 200 students | NNS membership essay and completion of nomination form |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies
Auxiliary Essay
Contenst Click here to enter |
November 1, 2004 at the local VFW post. Miss Bogan has contact information |
$25,000 scholarship and others at varying amounts | three to five minute original essay written, then recorded on audio cassette. See Miss Bogan for other details. The theme is My Commitment to America's Future |
| Target All-Around Scholarships Click here to find out how to apply |
November 1, 2004 | varying amounts up to $25,000 first place winner | Requirements
& selection High school seniors, graduates or current undergraduate students (24 y/o and younger) and U.S. citizens who enroll for school in the fall 2005. Award is based on the number of community volunteer service hours; volunteer leadership awards and honors; appraisal form completed by volunteer supervisor or leader; essay on volunteer service; and GPA of 2.0 or higher. |
| Outstanding Students of America Click here to apply online |
October 15, 2004 | $1,000.00 increments | current high school senior with 3.0 or above GPA . Community and School involvement will be a focal point in awarding the scholarship |
| Society of Automotive Engineers SAE Engineering Scholarships
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December 1, 2004(postmark deadline) no sooner than September 1, 2004 |
Corporate-sponsored scholarships range from $1,000 - $10,000
paid directly
to the school . See www.abet.org University sponsored scholarships $400 to full tuition |
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