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Each year, Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program rewards kids ages 6 to 18 for their good deeds. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the program, and over 11,000 kids have been recognized and awarded more than $2.2 million in scholarships and prizes. This year Kohl's plans to recognize an additional 2,100 kids with prizes ranging from $50 Kohl's gift cards to a total of $10,000 in scholarships.

Visit www.kohlskids.com to nominate a deserving kid who has done great work to benefit their community. Scholarships will be accepted February 1 through March 15, 2010.

Additional materials are available for download at www.kohlskids.com by clicking on the toolkit link. If you have questions or need additional information, contact Julie Diede at Scholarship America at 504-931-0625 or jdiede@scholarshipamerica.org

ACT wants to encourage students to tap into their creativity and possibly qualify for a scholarship--through the national ACT Poster Concept Contest.
Students can enter the contest by designing a poster that encourages other students to attend college and to take the ACT® as their college entrance exam. We will use the winning design concept to produce the 2010-2011 ACT test date information poster we distribute to high schools nationwide.
The Contest is open to high school students who are residents of any one of the 50 United States and who are eligible and applying for 2010 or 2011 admission to a two-year or four-year college in the United States.
The first place winner will receive a $5,000 nonrenewable scholarship to his or her college of choice. Second and third place winners will receive $2,500 and $1,000 scholarships respectively.
The Official Entry Form and poster must be postmarked on or between October 19, 2009, and January 30, 2010. The Poster Concept Contest winners will be announced in March 2010 on the ACT website.
Visit www.actstudent.org/postercontest for the Official Entry Form, Information Sheet, and Complete Official Rules.

Any student in high school is allowed to enter the American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program. In this program students are required to give a prepared 8 to 10 minute oration on a selected area of the United States Constitution. Then they also give a 3 to 5 minute talk on a topic assigned at the competition.

Further information is available on the web at www.legion.org/programs/youthprograms/oratorical.

Discover Scholarship

The Discover Scholarship Program awards up to $400,000 in scholarships annually to high school juniors nationwide to support continued education and training beyond high school.

Any current high school junior who has at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale, is a legal resident of the United States, and plans to continue his/her education or training beyond high school in any accredited training, licensing or certification program or institution of higher education in the United States is eligible to apply.

Up to 10 scholarships of $40,000 each will be awarded.

More information can be found on the DISCOVER Financial Services website at

www.discoverfinancial.com



Once you get to the above website, click on "Community", then on "Discover Scholarship Program".

You will then click on "Click here to apply" where you will create an account. You may complete the online application in any order you prefer. Data is automatically saved as you move from one page to the next. You may exit at any time and return to make changes or complete the process until January 31, 2010.

The application deadline is January 31, 2010. (The application process is quite lengthy so I recommend beginning the application as soon as possible.)



CollegeEdge Scholarship

This scholarship in the amount of $1000 is available for juniors. You will need to create a Cappex profile if you don’t already have one. One profile makes you eligible for many different scholarships.
You will also receive lots of other great information from Cappex.com once you set up your profile.
The website that will take you directly to the link is www.cappex.com/scholarships/juniorsCollegeEdgeScholarship.jsp

Deadline: April 30, 2010

The 2010 MISS TEXS TEEN USA Pageant will be held in Houston, Texas on November 27-29, 2009, the Friday, Saturday and Sunday following Thanksgiving. Registration for the Pageant is officially open! Entrants must be single, never married nor have given birth to a child, a United States citizen and at least a six-month resident of Texas. They also must be at least 14 years of age and under 19 years of age to qualify.

This program is designed to be an excellent vehicle for advancing both personal and career goals. As a contestant, each entrant will be judged in three categories consisting of Personal Interview, Swimsuit, and Evening Gown. Performing talent is NOT a requirement.

The winner of the Pageant will embark on a journey that will include receiving a fabulous prize package, including a $3,200 four-year College Scholarship!

For more information, go to the following website:

www.misstexasusa.com

You can also email: enter@misstexasusa.com

SHALLOWATER LIONS CLUB

This scholarship is for a student planning to attend South Plains College as a full-time student. While at South Plains College, the student must maintain a C average. The amount of the scholarship awarded is $400 each year, payable $200 each semester. If at any time the recipient cannot fulfill their obligation, the alternate will be awarded the remainder of the scholarship.

Deadline: May 1


BILL GARLAND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

This scholarship is provided for a student planning to attend a college, university or vocational/technical school. Students need to answer several questions on the application including why they have chosen to live a drug and alcohol free lifestyle. Three character references are required.

Deadline: May 15


CLASSROOM TEACHERS ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is provided to a student planning a four year academic course of study. The applicant must have attended Shallowater High School for four years. The student does not have to attend a four-year college, but must be planning to continue his/her education after two years.

Deadline: May 15




AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND OF TEXAS, INC. (ACBT) SCHOLARSHIP

Each year ACBT awards scholarships to entering college freshmen, current college students, and students enrolled in vocational or technical programs. Scholarship requirements include documentation of legal or total blindness; Texas residency; high school GPA of 3.0; cumulative post-secondary GPA of 3.0 if student has attended college/vocational school/trade school; acceptance for admission or current enrollment at a college or vocational/trade school. Application packets must be submitted NO LATER than JULY 3, 2009.

Deadline: July 3

There will be several local scholarships available in the spring. Check for more information on these after
Spring Break.

The following local scholarships were awarded at graduation in 2009:

SHALLOWATER LIONS CLUB

This scholarship is for a student planning to attend South Plains College as a full-time student. While at South Plains College, the student must maintain a C average. The amount of the scholarship awarded is $400 each year, payable $200 each semester. If at any time the recipient cannot fulfill their obligation, the alternate will be awarded the remainder of the scholarship.

Deadline: May 1

BILL GARLAND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

This scholarship is provided for a student planning to attend a college, university or vocational/technical school. Students need to answer several questions on the application including why they have chosen to live a drug and alcohol free lifestyle. Three character references are required.

Deadline: May 15

CLASSROOM TEACHERS ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is provided to a student planning a four year academic course of study. The applicant must have attended Shallowater High School for four years. The student does not have to attend a four-year college, but must be planning to continue his/her education after two years.

Deadline: May 15

CASEY POWE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship goes to an Ag student and is given through the Ag Department.

THE DON AND SYBIL HARRINGTON SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Lubbock Area Foundation, Inc. is an independent, non-profit, publicly supported, tax-exempt organization whose purpose is to help donors meet the existing and future needs of the area’s educational, health, cultural, civic and charitable organizations. The Foundation’s mission goes beyond social service and welfare; our donors are improving the overall quality of life in the South Plains area.

The Foundation administers a variety of charitable funds, including scholarships to assist area students with post-secondary educational expenses. The Foundation is pleased to administer the Don and Sybil Harrington Scholarship Fund, which is described below.


Purpose:

This scholarship is intended for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree with a major in the physical sciences, mathematics or engineering. The annual award will be for an amount of up to a maximum of $5000, renewable for a total of 4 years. Recipients must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA each semester to receive subsequent awards. The Foundation requires a copy of the student’s transcript at the end of each semester and the next semester’s course schedule.


Eligibility Requirements:

These are competitive awards with the primary areas of qualifications being:
 Lubbock County high school senior
 Student planning to pursue a degree in the physical sciences, math or engineering
 Financial need may be considered
 Minimum SAT Score of 1800 or minimum ACT Score of 28
 High school GPA of 3.5 or higher
 Academically Motivated


Selection Process:

 The Scholarship Advisory Committee will review completed applications and make recommendations to the Lubbock Area Foundation Board of Directors, which will make the final decision on the scholarship awards.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
 The Selection Committee will be comprised of school counselors and other knowledgeable persons and Lubbock Area Foundation staff.
 The recipients will be announced by April 25th.


Scholarship Fund Disbursement:

 Scholarships will be awarded based on the availability of funds, and may be used for tuition, fees and required books.
 Scholarships will be paid to the institution of the recipient’s choice, and not directly to the recipient.
 The amount of the award may cover all, or only a portion of the student’s actual cost and all unused funds must be returned to the Lubbock Area Foundation.


Application Requirements:

All scholarship applications must be completed in full and submitted by March 15th.

 Completed Application Form
 High School Transcript
 ACT/SAT Scores
 A One-Page Essay: “What I plan to do with my college education.”
 2 Letters of Recommendation from the student’s high school faculty or counselors
 FAFSA-Federal Application for Student Aid
 First 2 Pages of Parent’s or Guardian’s Most Recent Tax Return

Students may pick up an application in the Go Center. See Mrs. Johnson for more information.


Applications should be sent to:

Don and Sybil Harrington Scholarship Fund
Lubbock Area Foundation
1655 Main Street, Suite 202
Lubbock, TX 79401

*Please do not send the first two pages in with your completed application.

THE LUBBOCK ART ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Founded in 1951, the Lubbock Art Association was a community based visual arts organization that played an active role in promoting the fine arts and art education in the South Plains region until its dissolution in 2003. In furthering the Association’s efforts to strengthen the importance of the fine arts in this region for artists and art lovers, the Lubbock Art Association Scholarship Fund awards are made to talented young artists so they may continue their art education at the post-secondary level.


Eligibility Requirements:

Without discrimination toward race or sex, the following eligibility requirements shall apply to candidates for the Lubbock Art Association Scholarship:

1. Student must be a graduating senior of a Lubbock County high school.
2. Student must have high school credits in advanced art courses.
3. Student must be planning to continue their education in an arts related field.
4. The scholarship advisory committee or Foundation staff may interview student.

Selection Process:

1. All scholarship applications must be completed in full and submitted to the Lubbock Area Foundation no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4.2009.
2. Artwork must be hand delivered Tuesday or Wednesday, March 3rd or 4th from 10:00a.m. until 4:oo p.m. to the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts at 511 Avenue K. The art must then be picked up on Friday, March 27th between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
3. The Scholarship Advisory Committee will view artwork and review completed applications and make recommendations for scholarship awards to the Lubbock Area Foundation Board of Directors. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
4. The Board of Directors of the Lubbock Area Foundation will review the recommendations of the Scholarship Advisory Committee and make final decisions by April 25th.


Scholarship Fund Disbursement:

1. An annual one-time award will be made prior to the beginning of the Fall semester.
2. Scholarship payments will be made directly to the school in which the student is enrolling and may be used for tuition, fees and books only. Any funds remaining at the end of the year for which the scholarship was intended must be returned to the Lubbock Area Foundation.


Application Procedures:

In addition to the application, the following is required:
1. Up to three original works must be submitted for showing at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (see attached information sheet).
2. Letter of recommendation from an art teacher who has instructed you.
3. High School transcript
4. A copy of the letter of acceptance from the applicant’s college or university should be submitted with the application if possible, or immediately upon receipt of such acceptance.
5. The applicant should complete the application by typing or printing all answers.
6. The application must be completed in full and submitted by March 4th to the Lubbock Area Foundation.
7. Applications that are not complete will not be eligible for consideration.

Pick up an application in the Go Center or see Mrs. Johnson for information.



Application and attachments should be mailed or hand delivered to:

Lubbock Art Association Scholarship Fund
Lubbock Area Foundation
1655 Main Street, Suite 202
Lubbock, TX 79401

www.lubbockareafoundation.org
email: michelle@lubbockareafoundation.org


LUBBOCK AREA FOUNDATION MANUFACTURERS SCHOLARSHIP

The purpose of this scholarship is to promote the study and practice of industrial technologies and metal trades in the Lubbock area. To be eligible, a student must be a graduate of a Lubbock County high school, have an overall GPA of 2.5, a 3.0 GPA for Industrial Technology or Metal Trades courses and plan to pursue an industrial technology or metal trades career in the Lubbock area. Pursuit of construction trades and architecture shall not be considered approved Industrial Technology fields for the purposes of the LMSF. Scholarships will range from $200 - $500 per student.

Deadline: April 1

Scholarship Sweepstakes and Contests


Listed below are various sweepstakes and contests (drawings) that seniors should enter for an opportunity to win scholarships and money! Most of them have various drawings throughout the year, and the sooner you enter the better your chances!


ScholarshipWinnings.com

CAREERS AND COLLEGES. COM

Log on to www.careersandcolleges.com and register online for a chance to win a $10,000 scholarship! Want more reasons to register at this website? You’ll get full access to all articles, features and tools, including:
• Scholarship search worth more than $7 billion.
• Comprehensive college search that includes every two – and four-year college.
• Loan comparison tool to help find your best loan options.
• Test prep tools and tips to help you ace your exams.
• Plus: how to write a great essay, create a winning application, and much more!


WELLS FARGO COLLEGESTEPS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

This year’s program offers $20,000 in college tuition prizes as well as valuable information on scholarships, financial aid, testing, and college preparation in the form of electronic postcards. High school seniors are eligible for a chance to win one of 20 $1,000 tuition prizes. Enroll today at
www.wellsfargo.com Drawings are held monthly from October through May.



NEXT STEP MAGAZINE SCHOLARSHIP DRAWING

The Next Step Magazine is giving away a $5,000 scholarship. And you could be the winner! Just log on to
www.nextSTEPmagazine.com to register to win. New winners every month get cool prizes for college! Register today!


DISCOVER COLLEGES, INC. SCHOLARSHIP

Discover Colleges provides a FREE private college information service as well as a $2,500 private college scholarship drawing. Your child can simply log onto www.discovercolleges.com to request information and automatically be entered in the $2,500.00 scholarship drawing! If you need a phone number, it is 877-667-0600.



SUNTRUST OFF TO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP SWEEPSTAKES

High school seniors can win a $1,000 scholarship for their first year expenses at an accredited college or private career school. One winner will be chosen every two weeks from October 31, 2009 through May 15, 2009. Each winner’s college or career school of attendance will also receive $1,000 for their General Scholarship Fund. Students can begin registering Sept. 15, 2008, and the first drawing will be held on Oct. 31, 2008. Only one entry per person for each drawing, however students can register after each drawing for the next scheduled drawing.

COLLEGE.US.COM COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Are you looking for money for college? You can win a scholarship from College.us.com! Fill out the short form on the following website now to apply for this free scholarship. www.scholarshipwinnings.com



THE CHRISTIAN CONNECTOR, INC.

The Christian connector provides a FREE Christian college information service as well as a $2,500 Christian college scholarship drawing. Students can simply log onto www.christianconnector.com to request information and automatically be entered in the $2,500.00 scholarship drawing!




TEXAS NATIONAL TEENAGER SCHOLARSHIP ORGANIZATION

Since 1979, America’s National Teenager Scholarship Organization has awarded more than $120 million in scholarships. They are looking for bright, positive, interesting girls who want to challenge themselves, gain more self-confidence and be recognized for their achievements. The scoring will be as follows:

School Achivements 15%
Activity Involvements 15%
Personal Interview 30%
Poise and Personality in Evening Gown 15%
“Get to Know You” Question 10%
Personal Expression 15%

For more information, go to www.MissNationalTeen.com or pick up information in the Go Center.