| Scholarship |
Due
Date |
Amount |
Information
and Criteria |
| Cash
for College Lela - Louisiana Education Loan Authority |
Fill
out the FAFSA no later than March 1, 2008 |
up
to $6,000 Various programs |
You
can also click here
for more information. |
| The Young Naturalist Awards Scholarship Contest | March
1, 2008 |
$500
- $2,500 |
Click here for more information. The Young Naturalist Awards Program hosted by the American Museum of Natural History, invites students in grades 7 through 12 to conduct original research in the areas of biology, Earth science or astronomy. Students work independently to make observations, record data, and illustrate findings, before documenting their research in a written essay. The twelve finalists (two per grade) receive scholarships ranging from $500-$2500 and are flown to New York City to meet Museum scientists, take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum, and attend an awards ceremony. Winners are further distinguished by having their essays published in a special catalogue. |
| Padgett
Business Services Foundation Scholarship |
March
1, 2008 |
$500
to $2000 |
Do
your parents own a small business? You may qualify if the company employs less than 20 people and owns at least 10% of the stock and is active in day to day operations. Click here for more info. Click here for the application. |
| Dominican
College Alumnae Association Scholarship |
March 1, 2008 Winner announced April 19, 2008. |
$2,000 |
Must
be a graduating senior who is the daughter or granddaughter or a
Dominican College alumna and: - be in good academic standing; - have a record of participation in extra-curricular activities; - need some financial assistance; and - intend to enroll in a Catholic college or university. See Mrs. Stangel for an application. |
| LA
Society of Professional Surveyors |
Early
March 2008 Date to be announced as soon as 2008 information is available. |
$1,000 |
Pick
up an application from Miss Bogan if you interested and will be
attending Nicholls State and majoring in surveying or geomatics. |
| Northwestern
Louisiana State University |
March
1, 2008 |
varies |
General
Scholarship deadline. Click here to apply. |
| Scholar
Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year |
March 7, 2008 | $7,500 trip to Disneyworld opp to be in a magazine ad |
Click here
for
more information and to apply. Requirements: academic performance athletic excellence leadership community service |
| Robert
C. Byrd Honors Scholarship |
March
7, 2008 |
$1,500 renewable for 4 years 3 awards to MCA |
Requires:
3.5 on 4.0 scale and a 23 ACT or 970 SAT You must complete the application - available from Mrs. Stangel - with your extra curricular activities and your parent's signature. Click here for more information. |
| University
of Southen Mississippi |
March
15, 2008 |
$1,200
over four years |
Students enrolling in the Honors College will receive a $1,200
scholarship over four years, payable at the rate of $300 per year. Click here for the application. |
| University
of Southen Mississippi |
March
15, 2008 Priority Deadline April ACT may count, but you have to have application in by March 15th. |
Up
to $24,112 (current - subject to change with fee changes) |
These awards are available to first-time
entering students who do not qualify for Academic Excellence Awards and
are not residents of Mississippi. The Regional Award may represent a
partial or full waiver of out-of-state fees (currently $3,014 per
semester). Recipients typically have a strong academic history and have
demonstrated significant student involvement and leadership.
18-20 ACT - considered for partial out of state waiver, 21-23 ACT -
considered for full out of state waiver. |
| Metropolitan
Republican Women |
Due
to Mrs. Stangel March 17, 2008 |
$1,500 |
Forms
outside Mrs. Stangel's office. Essay Contest Topic: Participating in the Political Process Five essays will be chosen from the school and submitted. Essay to be turned in to Mrs. Stangel by March 17, 2008 |
| American
Society for Quality New Orleans Section 1518 Fred G. Brune Scholarship |
Early
March 2008 Date to be announced as soon as 2008 information is available. |
$500 |
Pick
up applications from the bulletin board outside Mrs. Stangel's office. This requires an official transcript and an essay on how well "quality" fits in with your academic choice. |
| American
Society for Quality New Orleans Section 1518 |
Early
March 2008 |
$500 |
Your
cumulative grade point average must be 3.5 or higher to submit an
application. As of January 31, 2008 we have not received the
forms for 2008. Check back later. |
| Best Buy Scholarship |
March
15, 2008 |
Up
to $10,000 |
Click
here for more information. Only the first 15,000 applications will be accepted. |
| SADD College Scholarships (Students Against Destructive Decisions) |
Late March 2008 Date will be updated as soon as 2008 contest dates are available in January 2008 |
$500 (8 awards) |
Click
here
for more information. Application is here. Requirements: U.S. resident, entering your freshman year in college, enrolled (or will be enrolled) in an accredited college for the 2008-2009 school year, and dedicated to living the SADD lifestyle (safe and substance free). |
| American
Association of Candy Technologists |
March
31, 2008 |
$5,000 |
Click
here for more information. For students who have demonstrated an interest in confectionary technology. Candidates should be attending an accredited, four-year college or university in North America, be majoring in food science, chemical science, biological science or related area, and have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. |