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Last updated 09/11/08
October Scholarship Due Dates

Scholarship
Due Date
Amount Information and Criteria
Fireside Catholic Publishing
Essay Scholarship
October  11, 2008 essay due to Mrs. Stangel
$1,000
See Miss Bogan if you are interested.  This an essay contest and only one will be selected.  You may write an essay for consideration. and turn it in to Mrs. Stangel by October 11, 2008.
The topic is:  "How has my catholic education influenced my life?"
National Vocabulary Competition
Winwithwords.com
Online test available mid-October 27 - Early-November
Dates will be confirmed as soon as available.
Up to $40,000
Click here for more information
Test your vocabulary skills against other students around the country for up to $40,000 in a college scholarship.
Horatio Alger
Foundation Scholarship

You must pursue a bachelors degree in a Louisiana College or University
Apply ONLINE by October 30, 2008.

 www.HoratioAlger.org

$2,500 - $20,000
(renewable)
You may apply online:  click here
The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have:
  • demonstrated integrity and 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
You must submit one letter of support  (click here for the form) and a certifications page (click here for the form).
All applicants must submit a photocopy of the front page of their parent/guardian's federal tax return in order to verify the income stated.
Mail supporting documents to:
Horatio Alger Scholarship Program
PO Box 4030
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030

Outstanding Students of America Online deadline
October 10, 2008
$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
Click here to apply online
Washington University in
St. Louis
Danforth Scholars Progam

October 15, 2008
partial to full scholarship, renewable for the duration of the degree program
This is a nomination based scholarship.  If you are interested after looking at the website, please see Miss Bogan.

Washington University in St. Louis has many other scholarship programs with due dates later in the year, please click here for more information on all of their scholarship programs.

Al Neuharth
Free Spirit Scholarship

October 15, 2008
$1,000 - $50,000
This scholarship is for students interested in journalism.
You must be actively involved in high school journalism and provide samples of your work and you must be able to demonstrate qualities of "free spirit" in you academic or personal life.  You may download an application here.
Horatio Alger National Scholarship
April 15, 2008
This is in the October month b/c of other scholarship due date.
$20,000
(100 awards)
Click here for more information.  Students must have fincancial need.  This is an oline application; however, you must submit a letter of support and a certification page.  NOTE:  The Certification page says that it is due October 30, 2007.   This form can still be used for this scholarship.
Coca-Cola
Scholars Foundation
Scholarship

"RECEIVED BY"
October 31, 2008

Midnight online only
$2,500 - $30,000 You may begin to fill out the application
after Labor Day.
Online applications only.
Click here to apply.
Please note that the application asks for rank.
Because we do not announce rank until April
you must select the box "school does not rank"
in order to proceed on the application.  You
may not leave the box blank.
Elks National Foundation
Emergency Educational Fund Grants
July 1 - December 1
Up to $4,000

The Emergency Educational Grant program provides financial assistance to children of deceased or totally disabled Elks, who wish to obtain or further their college education.  Click here for information

The Fulgham/Fulghum National Foundation Scholarship Deadline is April 15, 2008 to submit your application; HOWEVER, you must have requested an application  between September 1 and December 31, 2008
as referenced on the December due date.
$500
one award is made
Click here for more information and how to apply.
The FFFNF scholarship program is open to any high school senior planning on earning a degree in teaching.
The instructions are detailed on the website.
Federal Cyber Service: Scholarship for Service

None given
Grants fund the typical costs for tution, books, room & board while attending an approved university.
Participants also receive stipends of up to $8,000.00
Click here for more information
The program has been designed to increase and strengthen cadre of federal information assurance professionals that protect the government's critical information infrastructure.