World Studio AIGA Scholarships

Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships benefit minority and economically disadvantaged students who are studying the design/arts disciplines in colleges and universities in the United States.
scholarship recipients are selected not only for their ability and their need, but also for their demonstrated commitment to giving back to the larger community through their work.

Basic scholarships are awarded in the amount of $2,000-$3,000. Grand Prize awards are also given each year in amounts up to $6,000 at the jury's discretion. These awards are paid directly to your school to be applied toward your tuition. In addition, Honorable Mention prizes in the amount of $200 cash are awarded.

STEP 1 is completed online and requires inputting information about yourself and your school, as well as uploading digital images of your work. This part of the application will be found at this website www.worldstudio.org, or at www.aiga.org beginning January 4, 2008.

STEP 2 requires filling out and mailing a hard copy of an application form that you can print from the link below or from www.aiga.org.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the fine or commercial arts, design or architecture - one of the design/arts disciplines listed under "areas of study" - and plan to enter a caeer in the creative professions.
• Applicants must be matriculated (or planning to matriculate) at accredited colleges and universities in the United States for the Fall 2008/Spring 2009 academic year and intend on maintaining full-time status for the entire year.
• Incoming students who have yet to enroll must submit proof of acceptance from school of choice.
• Though not a requirement, minority status is a significant factor considered in jury decisions.
• Students must have at least a 2.0 GPA.
• Scholarships are only awarded to those students who are in financial need. Applicants must, therefore, provide complete Financial Aid information on the scholarship form and have the form signed by his/her Financial Aid Officer.

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Humane Society of the US.

Shaw-Worth memorial Scholarship.
Each year the scholarship is awarded to a New England high school senior that has made a meaningful contribution to animal protection over a significant amount of time. The award consists of tuition assistance in the amount of $2,000 which is payable to the college or University at which the recipient will be matriculating in 2008.
Applications may be submitted to The Humane Society of the United States
New England Regional Office
PO Box 619
Jacksonville VT 05342
postmarked March 17th 2008.
There is no standard application form to complete. Applications should be written in letter form and should include a narrative of the student's achievements in animal protection, as well as a discussion of his or her attitude toward animals. Documentation of the activities cited, and recommendations from at least three people and a description of future plans for humane work are required. In addition, applications should include the student's home address and phone number.
See guidance for more information.

Wal*Mart Community Scholarship

2008 Community Scholarship is available through Wal-Mart Foundation
Deadline: January 14 2008
This scholarship is a non-renewable $1,000 award for the first year of undergraduate study at an approved accredited college or university. To qualify a student must be graduation high school senior and may not be a wal-mart or Sam's club associate, or the child or legal dependant of a Wal-Mart or Sam's club associate. See website for general guidelines.

US JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship.

This link http://www.usjcisenate.org/modules/scholarship/Maine/ is the link to the application form for the US JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship. Maine High School seniors are eligible to apply through the Maine JCI Senate representative on the application form. Applications must be postmarked by Jan 14, 2008. The Maine JCI Senate will select two candidates for the next level of judging by the US JCI Senate Foundation. Last year, the US JCI Senate Foundation awarded scholarships of $1,000 each to 20 students from the United States (including one from Maine). The Maine JCI Senate will award a small scholarship of $75 each to the two Maine finalists. If you have further questions, you may contact the chairperson Mariette Reagan at her phone or e-mail given on the application, or you may contact me, Dana Hall, President of the Maine JCI Senate at this e-mail address. Thank you for promoting this scholarship in your high school.

Judging Criteria for this scholarship is as follows:

Financial Statement 10%

Leadership 10%

Memberships 10%

Honors and Awards 10%

Employment 10%

References 5%

Grade Point Average 30%

Personal Statement 15%

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NELNET

Eligible students: Every junior or senior at least 16 years old has a shot at winning--and there will be at least two winners from every state. Entering is simple, go online and fill out the form at www.nelnet.com/win Drawings are held monthly starting NOV 9 through AUG 8,2008
Nelnet will contact the scholarship winners and can also view a list of winners online.

DAR Good Citizens program

Honors outstanding young person in the senior class who demonstrates qualities of a good citizen, as well as provides and opportunity for this student to participate in the scholarship portion of the program.
Qualifications: Dependability Service and leadership and patriotism.
Personal essay required. Chance to win a 3,000 scholarship.
See guidance for application.
Deadline: Dec 22, 2007

Regis University Scholarship

Must be accepted to REGIS University Scholarships are in Biology Chemistry and Mathematics.
See guidance for more information.
www.regis.edu/admiss

Essay Contest

Creating a Green Neighborhood Plan High School Essay Contest.
Deadline: Jan 15, 2008
Scholarship Award: 5,000
For more information, please visit.
Planning.

Russ Casey Restaurant Association Scholarship

Who is eligible to apply? Any student who is a resident of Maine and is, or will be attending an institution of higher education in a field of study clearly associated with the Culinary Arts, Restaurant, Hotel or Hospitality Management, with preference given to those pursuing a career in food service and preference given to Maine based educational institutions.

Scholarship amount: Generally, 3 - $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually based on fund earnings and qualified applications. This may be altered from time to time based on the number and quality of applications received and funds available.

How are the scholarships awarded? Scholarships are awarded based on a review of applications by the Scholarship Selection Committee, a subcommittee of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Academic achievement, work experience, career interests, family need and relationship to the Maine Restaurant Association through family or employer are the primary criteria for selecting scholarship recipients. The scholarships may be given to the same applicant in separate years but must be based on separate applications each year.

Application process: Click here to download the Scholarship application or request an application by writing to:

Chairman, Scholarship Committee
Maine Restaurant Association
P.O. Box 5060
5 Wade Street
Augusta, Maine 04332
Tel: (207) 623-2178

Applicants must submit an application with a cover letter explaining their interests, experience and need plus a letter(s) of recommendation from a restaurant, hotel, or hospitality employer and/or from a Guidance Counselor.

When can I apply for this scholarship? After November 1^st and Prior to January 15^th of the award year.

What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by May 1st of the award year.

Maine JCI Senate

United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Program. Each year $1,000 grants will be awarded to graduating high school seniors in the United States, who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools.

The number of grants awarded annually will be at the discretion of the United States JCI Senate Foundation. They must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full-time study. Checks awarded will be made out in the name of the recipient and the educational institution of their choice.

For More Information go here.

Maine Innkeepers Education Foundation

Who is eligible to apply? The Maine Innkeepers Association (MIA) administers two scholarship programs - one for Maine residents who wish to continue their education in the hospitality industry, and the other for students related to MIA members and students related to employees of MIA members. Scholarships for Maine residents are available to students who have been accepted to fully accredited schools with specialties in hotel administration and culinary sciences (e.g., Beal College, Southern Maine Technical College) and who are pursuing a career in the hotel and motel industry. Eligible students may be graduating high school seniors, the sons or daughters of an MIA member, or employees of MIA properties (including Allied Members) who have a grade point average of at least 2.5. Scholarships for Maine residents affiliated with MIA are available to (1) a member of the immediate family (owner/manager) whose property has been an active member of MIA for at least three consecutive years and whose dues are current; (2) a member of the immediate family (owner/manager) of a business of an allied member who has been a member of the MIA for at least three years and whose dues are current; and, (3) a student of person(s) who have been gainfully employed full-time for at least three years by an active member property or a business of an allied member and endorsed by the owner/manager.

Scholarship amount: Awards range from $500 to $1,000. While awards are not automatically renewable, students may apply for an award more than once.

How are the scholarships awarded? Awards are made based on scholastic record, financial need, employment history, extracurricular activities, and desire for a career in the hospitality industry.

Application process: Maine residents applying for a scholarship must submit an official high school transcript, two letters of reference from teachers or counselors, a letter of reference from a hotel or motel owner or proprietor, and an essay of no more than 500 words describing the student's affiliation with the hospitality industry, why the student is applying for this scholarship, and the student's career goals. Students who are affiliated with the Maine Innkeepers Association (MIA) must submit an official high school transcript, letters of acceptance from an institution(s) of higher education, two letters of reference from teachers or counselors and a third letter from the student's employer, and an essay of no more than 500 words describing why the student is applying for this scholarship, and the student's career goals. Applications are available from high school guidance offices, institutions of higher education, and active-allied members of the MIA. Questions concerning either scholarship should be directed to:

Scholarship Committee
Maine Innkeepers Association
304 US Route 1
Freeport, Maine 04032
Tel: (207) 865-6100

When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after February 1 of the award year.
What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by March 25 of the award year.

Maine Educational Loan Authority

Maine Educational Loan Authority (MELA)
4 $2,500 scholarships may be won by signing up at www.mela.net. 2 scholarship drawings will be in January, 2008.

Maine Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society

George V. Soule Scholarship - 2007

The Ruffed Grouse Society is pleased to offer two $3000 scholarship to deserving students who will be continuing their education in the fields of Wildlife Conservation, Conservation Law Enforcement, or Forest Management. Each student must intend to become a practitioner in one of the above mentioned fields, preferably in the state of Maine.

To apply for this scholarship, please complete the attached two-page application and include a brief resume outlining past experiences and future goals. Also attach a copy of your high school transcript.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, April 6, 2007.
Please submit resumes/applications electronically (MS Word or PDF files only) to RGS@srdcorp.com or by U.S. Postal mail to:

Ruffed Grouse Society
P.O. Box 111
Hampden, ME 04444

FMI and application go to their website.

Lou Fontana Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Student Grade Point Average
• Work experience with people with disabilities (paid and/or volunteer)
• Resume
• "Statement of Commitment" to working with students with disabilities

DEADLINES:

Applications must be received by March 4, 2008 to be considered for the support of academic pursuits during the 2007-2008 school year.

WHO SHOULD APPLY:

Undergraduate and graduate students from the University of Maine system who are matriculating toward a degree in Special Education, preferably in the area of Severe Disabilities, but anyone pursuing a degree in Special Education will be considered. Preference may be given to applicants following a non-traditional path to the profession.

APPLICATIONS: (can be found in guidance)

Applications must include four (4) copies of each of the following:
• A profile of the applicant's background (100-150 words) which can serve as the basis of a press release
• Up-to-date copies of transcripts
• A completed resume and/or vitae
• A written "Statement of Commitment" to working with students with disabilities
• A cover letter that states how this scholarship will assist the student in completing studies in Special Education

Scholarship Amount: $750

Liberty Graphics 1000 art Scholarship

Art Scholarship available to Maine senior. Art Submission Guidelines.
-Art work should reflect natural environment
-Original works in traditional flat media are the preferred format.
-more than one work may be submitted.
-complete application form in guidance.
-scholarship will be announced in mid-May.
see website for product information and past designs.

Kohl's Kids who Care

Kohl's kids who care application-scholarship program.
visit their website for more information.

Q: What is Kohl’s Kids Who Care®?
A: Kohl’s Kids Who Care is our chance to recognize and reward kids who volunteer in the communities Kohl’s serves. Customers are invited to nominate a grade school or high school child between the ages of 6-18 who has positively contributed to his or her community. Winning children earn prizes ranging from $50 Kohl’s gift cards to $5,000 scholarships.

Q: Why did Kohl’s create Kids Who Care?
A: We created Kohl’s Kids Who Care to recognize and reward the great things kids are doing in our communities across the country. Through the Kids Who Care scholarships, Kohl’s is is proud to support the education of these talented, generous children.

Q: What do Kids Who Care winners receive?
A: Kohl’s recognizes outstanding kids at three progressing levels:
- Store level winners, who receive a $50 Kohl’s gift card
- Regional winners, who receive a $1,000 scholarship
- National winners who receive a $5,000 scholarship and a $1,000 donation in their name to the charity of their choice

Q: How are children nominated as Kids Who Care?
A: Nomination forms are available at your local Kohl’s store or online from Feb. 1 through March 15.

Horatio Alger Scholarship

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

To submit an application to the Horatio Alger Association, please select the scholarship program to which you are applying:

If you received a notification about a scholarship award, please click here.

Bowdoin College

Are you applying to Bowdoin College for admission to the the class of 2012? Guidance has a nomination for the Osher scholarship. Students are awarded based on letter from your guidance counselor, high achievement in a challenging program of studies, enthusiasm for learning, and overall potential for further intellectual growth. Leadership is also a component. You must be nominated by a teacher, principal, or guidance counselor. Students must also apply for admission to Bowdoin.

Senator George J MItchell Scholarships

Mitchell Institute, awards on the basis of academic performance/academic potential
community service and financial need.
see their website for more information.

Colby College

Colby college announces that they will eliminate loans from all financial aid packages for Maine residents, replacing them with grants. There are workshops at colby on admission process and financial aid see Colby for more information.

Visual Arts Awards

Visual Arts Awards are in the form of 1,000 or 2,000. They are renewable for 8 semesters and must be utilized within a 5 year period. They are awarded on the basis of talent or accomplishment in the study of Studio Art, Art History or Art Education. Applicants must be accepted into UMaine's college of Liberal Arts and Sciences and choose a major in Art (Studio Art, Art Education, Art History) to receive a scholarship.
Complete application in Guidance and include two letters of reference. Return to Michael H Lewis Chair, Scholarship Committee
Art Department 5743 Lord Hall
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5743

Visit the department of Art for interview and portfolio review on one of the following dates, Jan 25,26 or Feb 1,2 or by apt.

Deadline Jan 23, 2008