Colleges That Change Lives Virtual College Fair. Colleges That Change Lives Fair   May 26-28 2020 

 

National College Fairs from the national Association for College Admission Counseling  NACAC Virtual College Fairs Student Kick-Off September 13, 2020

 

 

MOACAC-Show Me My Future  https://www.moacac.org/show-me-my-future-student-registration  Beginning Sunday, September 13th -October 8th 2020.

 

Parent Questionnaire for Junior College Meetings

 

Student Questionnaire for Junior College Meeting

 

 

 

CollegeBoard

 

ACT

 

Cappex

 http://www.cappex.com

 

Peterson's Educational Portal

 

The Princeton Review

 

Common Application

 

FINANCIAL AID SITES

 

The Student Guide to Financial Aid

 

CollegeNet

 

FAFSA financial aid application

 The government also offers the Federal Student Aid hotline in order to answer your questions. The number is 1.800.4.FED.AID (1.800.433.3243).

 

 

 

 

Now that your Seniors have submitted all of their College Applications (hint), now is the time to turn attention to paying for College and applying for Scholarships. Most students will obtain the majority of funding for College through Institutional Scholarships, Grants (including the Federal Pell Grant if the family EFC is low enough), Loans and Work Study from the College they choose to attend.  For the most part, this funding is Automatic which is based upon a student’s GPA, ACT and Financial Need determined by submitting the FAFSA and the CSS Profile. Students are always advised to research the Scholarship Websites at each of their Colleges regarding information about talent, leadership or course curriculum specific Scholarships that are not automatic. However, there are Scholarships and Grants available that are not affiliated with an institution called Outside Scholarships. These scholarships/grants may use a combination of GPA, ACT/SAT, Resumes, Essays and Recommendation Letters. Families should also look closer to home which would entail your place of worship, place of employment for both students and parents and fraternities and sororities to which parents may belong.

 Students must research these scholarship opportunities and apply to them as they would apply to a College. Parents may offer support by offering to help research these scholarships too!

Goingmerry is an awesome, relatively new Scholarsship Site. It makes it simple to apply and find scholarships, just like the Common App has done for college applications!

goingmerry.com 

 

 

Scholarship Guide for Underrepresented Students This guidebook is designed to help students from many underrepresented student groups -- including African American, Native American, Asian and Pacific Islander, and others -- better understand their financial aid options. This scholarship guide is completely free to access and use, and​​ please note that you should only apply to free scholarships accessed on this site:  http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/financial-aid-for-minorities/​

 

 

 

 

Cappex Scholarship Search Site   www.cappex.com/scholarships

 

​Scholarships for Underrepresented Student​s Following are several websites for scholarship information: Asian and Pacific Islanders American Scholarship Fund: www.apiasf.org, Hispanic Scholarship Consortium: www.hispanicscholar.org, American Indian College Fund: www.collegefund.org, Association on American Indian Affairs: www.indian-affairs.org, United Negro College Fund: www.uncf.org.​ 

 

 Discover Scholarship Search  Seniors​ can utilize this scholarship database to search for over 3 million scholarships. No registration is required. Visit https://www.discover.com/student-lo​ans/scholarships/search.html?acmpgn=DDSAPB001​.  

 Scholarships.com   www.scholarships.com

 

 200 scholarships for Minority students

 

Westlake Scholarship Program (Feb.1 deadline)

 

 

 

Hispanic Scholarship Fund   March 31st Deadline.  Hispanic Scholarship Fund

 

Asian-Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund  Jan. 11 Deadline  Asian-Pacific Islander Scholarship Fund

 

Asian -Pacific Islander Scholarships                               Asian-Pacific Islander Scholarships

 

 The newly revised now includes more than 700 scholarships guaranteed by nearly 200 c

 

 

 

 

Hispanic Scholarship Fund/General Scholarship: Hispanic heritage and 3.0 GPA are the only requirements. $1,000 to $5,000. Deadline: Dec 15 Website: http://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/general-college-scholarships.

 

National Urban League, Inc- nul.org

 

AXA Foundation/U.S. News & World Report: Applicants must demonstrate ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community and ability to succeed in college. AWARD: $10,000 (one per state) & $25,000 (10 nationwide). Deadline: Dec 15 or when 10,000 applications are received Website: http://www.axa-equitable.com

 

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award (National Federation of Independent Business): For students who have started their own business (babysitting, lawn mowing, etc.).  $2,000 to $15,000. Deadline: Dec 18  Apply online at www.NFIB.com/YEA 

 

Scholarship Points Awards: College scholarship program to help students win scholarships without the hassle of filling out paper applications and writing dozens of essays. $10,000 Deadline: Dec 8 Website: https://www.studentscholarships.org 

 

Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships: Open to student’s enrolled in an accredited educational institution in the United States. $5,000 (20) Deadline: Dec 5 Website: https://www.studentscholarships.org

 

 

 

 

 January Scholarships

 

Burger King Scholars Program: Recipients selected based on grade point average, work experience, extracurricular activities, and/or community service. AWARD: up to $1,000 Deadline: Jan 10 Website: http://www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram 

 

Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship  January 25, 2020 Deadline

 

  Asian Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund   January 11 Deadline

 

FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights in Education) Essay Contest: (open to juniors and seniors) Write an 800-1000 word essay on freedom of speech in Academia. AWARD: $10,000 (1), $5000 (1), $1000 (3) awarded based upon essays + $500 (4) based upon random drawing Deadline: January 1 Website: www.thefire.org/contest

 

Gates Millennium Scholars Program:  (Exceptional) Eligible students must be pursuing a major in computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health, or science. Students must be African American, American Indian/ Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American with a 3.3 minimum GPA. Applicants should have demonstrated leadership and should also be Pell Grant eligible. (significant need)  Award: varies (1000 available) Deadline: January 15 Website: www.gmsp.org 

 

Ron Brown Scholar Program: For African-American students who excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. Go to website to download application! AWARD: $10,000 per year for four years (ten awarded). Deadline: Jan 9 Website: www.ronbrown.org

 

SAE Engineering Scholarships: Intend to earn a degree in engineering or related science (examples: math, chemistry, physics, biology, technologies, computer science) and meet minimum requirements in regard to GPA and ACT/SAT (varies by scholarship). Must begin application process online. AWARD: varies. Deadline: Jan 15 Website: http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/hsengineering.htm 

 

Scholar Central 

 

 

 

 

100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. Louis Black History Essay Contest: Applicants must develop a 500-word essay in response to one of one of two essay prompts. Award: $500 (3rd place), $1000 (2nd place), $1500 (1st place) Deadline: Feb 28 Website: www.100blackmenstl.com 

 

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship: Selection based on ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, and ability to succeed in college. You must describe an outstanding achievement. AWARD: $2,000 (up to 12 per branch office). Deadline: Feb 1, or when 10,000 applications are received. Website: http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/community-scholarships.html 

 

Buick Achievers Scholarship for students interested in a career in the automotive or related industries. Majors in science, technology, engineering, math, business administration, finance, marketing, or design required. Selection based on academic achievement, financial need, participation and leadership in community and school activities, work experience, educational and career goals, unusual circumstances and other criteria, such as being a first-generation college student, female, minority, dependent of military personnel, etc. AWARD: up to $25,000/yr (100) Deadline: Feb 28. Website: www.buickachievers.com 

 

Church's Chicken   $1,000.   225 scholarships available  February 15, 2016 Deadline  2.7 GPA minimum. www.SCHOLARSAPPLY.org/CHURCHSSCHOLARS

 

Davidson Fellows Scholarship: (open to students 18 and younger) Awarded to student who have completed a significant piece of work in mathematics, science, literature, music, technology, philosophy, or outside the box. AWARD: multiple scholarships in the amounts of $50,000, $25,000, and $10,000 Deadline: Feb 12 Website: http://www.davidsongifted.org/Fellows

 

 

Dr. Donald Suggs Scholarship (University of Missouri-Columbia): Open to all under-represented minority groups, this scholarship has traditionally been awarded to an African-American student. Applicants must have achieved 27+ on the ACT. AWARD: up to $12,500/ year (1) Deadline: Feb 28

 

Jackie Robinson Scholarship: For minority students showing leadership potential and commitment to service. Must demonstrate financial need. ACT score of 21 required. You must apply online. AWARD: Up to $7,500 annually. Deadline: Feb 15. Website: www.jackierobinson.org.

 

James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Program: 2.5+ GPA is required, as well as financial need. Recipients selected on the basis of academic record, demonstrated leadership, and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an outside appraisal. Award: Covers tuition, books, supplies Deadline: Feb 1. 2020 Website: http://www.scholarsapply.org/westlake    

 

The NHS Scholarship (National Honor Society): The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), parent organization of the National Honor Society, has awarded NHS Scholarships since 1946, providing more than $12 million in scholarships to outstanding NHS members. AWARD: 300 Semifinalists will receive $1,500, 25 Finalists will receive $3,000, and the National Winner will receive $15,500 Deadline: Feb 16 Website: http://www.nhs.us/advisers/the-nhs-scholarship.aspx

 

Ponder Freshman Minority Scholarship (Mizzou College of Business) Based on strong background in mathematics, highschool class rank, 3.0+ GPA, ACT score, and ethnicity and geographic location. AWARD: $5000. Deadline: Feb 1. Website: www.business.missouri.edu/scholarships . 

 

Regions Bank Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest  $5,000 (16 awarded) Feb. 28, 2020 Deadline.  regions.com/ridingforward  

 

Zonta International's Young Women in Public Affairs Award: Women only (ages 16-19) who have shown a commitment to leadership in public policy, government, and volunteer organizations. AWARD: $700 (1-local), $1,000 (1-district), $4,000 (10- international) DEADLINE: Feb 1. Website: http://www.zonta.org/WhatWeDo/InternationalPrograms/YoungWomeninPublicAffairsAwards.aspx 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USPAACC Scholarships: (open to students 16 and older) Students must be enrolling in post-secondary education in the fall. Must be of Asian Pacific Island heritage (except for Bruce Lee Scholarship); possess a 3.3+ GPA; demonstrate leadership, service, and need. Winners must be able to attend CelebrAsian conference in June. Various scholarships available. AWARD: $2500- $5000 (amount varies) Deadline: March 13 Website: http://celebrasianconference.com/scholarships 

 

Eagle Scout/American Legion Scholarship: Must be an active member of a Boy Scout Troup chartered to an American Legion Post or be the son or grandson of a Legionnaire, at least 15 years of age, and have received a religious emblem. AWARD: $10,000 (1), $2500 (3) Deadline: March 1 Website: http://www.legion.org/scholarships/eaglescout

 

The Maureen L. & Howard N. Blitman, P.E., Scholarship to Promote Diversity in Engineering: Awarded annually to a high school senior of an ethnic minority who has been accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program at a four-year college or university. Evaluation based upon GPA, internship/co-op experience and community involvement, honors/awards, recommendations, and essay responses. AWARD: $5000 Deadline: March 1 Website: http://www.nspe.org/Students/Scholarships/blitman.html

 

Masonic Scholarship Fund of Missouri: 3.0 GPA, financial need and involvement in extra-curricular activities are requirements of both scholarships. Ruth Lutes Bachmann Scholarship is for students pursuing a degree in nursing or education. The Samuel Smith Stewart Scholarship is not major specific. AWARD: $1000-$8000 Deadline: March 1 Website: http://www.momason.org/programs 

 

McDonald's Scholarship Academic Excellence Award $3,000 need-based.  20-25 awarded to St. Louis and Metro East students. Apply at McDonaldsSTL.com/AEA

 

Stacy Smith Foundation Scholarships: Academic Scholarship must have an overall GPA of 3.3, must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher in a major course of study and must also complete a typed, 150 word essay explaining why they are deserving of the scholarship. Athletic scholarship must have an overall GPA of a 3.0, be a member of a high school athletic team, submit a letter of recommendation for one coach, and must also complete a typed, 150 word essay explaining why they are deserving of the scholarship. Hardship Scholarship must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher, and must also complete a typed 250-word essay explaining situation, their contribution to the community, and why they are deserving of the scholarship. Applications can be found in the guidance hallway. AWARD: $500 – 3 Separate Scholarships Deadline: March 1 Website: www.stacysmithfoundation.org 

 

William L. Clay Scholarship and Research Fund: Applicant will be considered on the basis of academic achievement, potential and financial need. Must live in 1st Congressional District (St. Louis City and part of St. Louis County – not Kirkwood area) and be a registered voter (if qualified). AWARD: unknown. Deadline: March 2 Website: www.wlcsrf.org 

 

American Chemical Society Scholarship: For minority students pursuing a degree in the chemical sciences or chemical technology. Awards based on academic achievement in the sciences (3.0+), leadership skills, school/community involvement and financial need. Must start application process online. AWARD: Up to $5000 Deadline: March 1 Website: www.acs.org/scholars

 

Arnita Boswell Scholarship: Recognizes African-American students who have demonstrated academic excellence, concern for their community and the Black family, and a desire to continue their studies to completion. Participation in religious, community, high school, political activities considered. 2.75+ GPA. Essay required.   $1000 Deadline: March 1 Website: http://www.nhbwinc.com

 

The William Pablo Feraldo Memorial Foundation Scholarship: Applicant must be male high school student, demonstrates financial need and receive a recommendation by a school official.  $2,000 - $5,000 (Renewable) Deadline: March 15 

 

Hispanic Scholarship Fund March 31st deadline  Hispanic Scholarship Fund

 

April Scholarship Deadlines 

 

Ava’s Grace Scholarship Foundation: Awarded to children of incarcerated parents in the state of Missouri. Financial need is a consideration. Student must have a 2.5+ GPA. AWARD: $5000 (2) Deadline: April 15 Website: www.avasgrace.org

 

The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis: Interest free loans awarded on the basis of academic potential, personal character, and significant financial need. Must have a 2.0 GPA. AWARD: Renewable interest-free loan. Deadline: April 15 Website: www.sfstl.org

 

 

Fred E. Kiefer and Florence E. Kiefer Scholarship: For young men and women who reside in metro St Louis who would otherwise be unable to obtain post-secondary education. Financial need, active involvement in a church, 3.0+ GPA are among the selection criteria. AWARD: up to $500 Deadline: April 15 Website: http://www.stlgives.org

 

Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, INC. Engineering Scholarship: Three $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors who will enroll full-time in an accredited university to pursue a degree in civil, structural, environmental, rail, electrical, mechanical or computer engineering or land surveying.  $1,000 (3) Deadline: April 17 Website: www.twm-inc.com  

 

McDonald’s Academic Excellence Award: The McDonald’s Academic Excellence Award Scholarship is a onetime, $3,000 scholarship that, in partnership with the UNCF, is awarded to college-bound St. Louis and Metro East high school seniors (both young men and women) of African-American descent. McDonald's values education and offers scholarships to empower area youth and provide resources to help them attend college. AWARD: $3,000 Deadline: April 24 Website: https://scholarships.uncf.org