Scholarship Opportunities - Vol. 10 October 2020
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Scholarship Opportunities
Vol. 10
October 2020
Community College Scholarship
Community college can be one of the most cost-effective options for people looking to start
or change their careers; however, tuition can still be a large burden for many individuals. To
help those with high financial need, Optimal is awarding a $5,000 community college
scholarship. To provide our judges with a true understanding of each applicant, he or she
must answer two open-ended, personal, and thought-provoking questions. The students
whose responses are the most persuasive, compelling, and well-written, as judged by our
panel, will be considered finalists. Applicants for this scholarship should be enrolled at a
public community college, junior college, technical college, or city college, and working
towards a certificate, diploma, or degree at the associate’s level or a first-time bachelor’s
level. AWARD: $5,000. DEADLINE: September 30, 2020
Apply at: https://www.optimal.com/scholarships/community-college-scholarship
This scholarship is renewable. Apply online: https://hed.state.nm.us/financial-
aid/scholarships/nm
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Competition- Elks National
Foundation
Eligibility:
• Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are
eligible to apply.
• Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
• High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are
submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
This scholarship is for high school seniors who will enroll full-time at an accredited US
college or university and are US citizens. Scholarships will be awarded based on scholarship,leadership, and financial need. Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks. See
website for more details. The application deadline is November 15, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.,
Pacific Time. Apply at: https://aim.applyists.net/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fElksMVS
Ayn Rand Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Eligibility: Entrant must be a 12th grader, college undergraduate or graduate student for any
part of the school year in which the contest is held. ARI reserves the right to make exceptions
to this rule, on a case-by-case basis, for international students or for students with nonstandard
school years. No application is required. Contest is open to students worldwide, except where
void or prohibited by law. Essays must be written in English only. Essay must be no fewer
than 800 and no more than 1,600 words in length, double-spaced. Spelling errors and/or
written corrections (by anyone) found on the essay will count against the final grade and
should be omitted before submission. One entry per student per contest.
1ST PLACE. $10,000, 2ND PLACE $2,500, 3RD PLACE $500. Deadline: September
21,2020 at 11:59 P.M.(PST)
Horatio Alger Association Undergraduate Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria
• Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing
normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2021 with plans to enter a
college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an
accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students
may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year
institution)
• Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family
income is required)
• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
• Be a United States citizen
Apply at: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/66358-Horatio-Alger-Association
Deadline: October 24, 2020
Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to
graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as
well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.
With the 32nd class in 2020, the Foundation has provided over 6,300 Coca-Cola Scholars with
more than $72 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year
to receive this $20,000 scholarship. Deadline: October 30, 2020. Apply at:
https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/#.U-u45vldWBIEligibility Requirements
Applicants must be:
• Current high school (or home-schooled) student attending a school in the U.S. (or
select DoD schools) who will graduate during the 2020-2021 academic school year
• U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-
Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S.
Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility
• Will receive high school diploma during current academic year
• Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
Dell Scholars Program-Michael and Susan Dell Foundation
This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors who have participated in an approved
college readiness program for a minimum of two years (see website for a list of approved
programs). Applicants must be planning to enter a bachelor's degree program at an accredited
higher education institution in the fall directly after high school graduation. See website for
complete eligibility. While we have a required 2.4 grade point average, Dell Scholars targets
low-income, highly motivated students who are better than their numbers indicate and
demonstrate the drive to succeed despite personal obstacles. The ideal candidate will
demonstrate a unique "GPA" of grit, potential, and ambition in their quest for a college
education. Apply at: https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/
Deadline: November 30, 2020.Point The Way Foundation Scholarship 1. Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be 18 years or older. 2. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. 3. Applicant must be admitted to and entering his or her first year of or be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in pursuit of a post-secondary degree (Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, or Equivalent Degree). The accredited college or university must be located in the United States, present formal instruction as its primary function, normally maintain a regular faculty of qualified teachers and a regularly scheduled curriculum, and normally have a regularly enrolled body of students in attendance at a campus where educational activities are regularly carried on (“Eligible Institution”) Award Amount: $5,000. Deadline Date: Varies: Apply at: https://pointthewayfoundation.org/point-way-foundation-scholarship-application/ AES Engineering Scholarship-AES Engineering Services Eligibility Requirements: Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted. Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question: When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey? Amount of Award: $500. Deadline Date: October 4, 2020. Apply at: https://aesengineers.com/scholarships.php Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program- Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) Eligibility: Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW’s) premier scholarship program. Each year, nearly 40,000 high school students compete for more than $2 million in scholarships and incentives. Students compete by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme. This year’s theme is, What Makes America Great. Amount of Award: $1,000-$30,000. Deadline Date: October 30, 2020. Apply at: https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships
NBT Trade School, Community or Technical College Scholarships- Nuts, Bolts
& Thingamajigs
Eligibility Requirements: Submit an online application.
• Submit an official high school or college transcript from the school where you last
completed a semester. For grade verification, official transcripts must be sent by the
educational institution(s) you last attend(ed) or requested through an electronic
transcript service such as Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse. Only
transcripts received electronically or postmarked by the application deadline will be
accepted. Submit transcripts via mail to Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, 2135 Point
Boulevard, Elgin, IL 60123. Please allow ample time for delivery.
• Application review and scholarship award decisions will take place in
October/November for spring terms and in April/May for fall term
Amount of Award: $1,500-$2,500. Deadline Date: September 29, 2020. Apply at:
https://www.nutsandboltsfoundation.org/scholarships
Search Engines and Scholarship Programs
• Scholar Snapp - A free, simple to use data standard that allows students to reuse their
application information - including contact information, essays, transcripts, etc. -
from one scholarship application to another thereby streamlining the college
scholarship application process.
• Scholly – A mobile app that provides students with a fast and simple way to find
scholarships for college. (Created by Christopher Gray, a Coca-Cola Scholar!)
• Peerlift - Proven scholarships, internships, summer programs, and more gathered by
fellow students like you. (Founded by a team of 2017 Coca-Cola Scholars!) Learn
more about the creation of Peerlift.
• Fastweb – Create a profile and let fastweb do the research on scholarships,
internships colleges and more for you.
• CashCourse – Information that helps college students stay financially informed.
• Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation – Educational and scholarship
opportunities for students of all levels.
• Cappex – A free website where you can learn which colleges want you, before you
apply and learn about more than $11 billion in merit aid scholarships.
• Scholarships.com– A free college scholarship search and financial aid information.
• Scholarship America – Provides information and resources for your scholarship
search.• KnowHow2GO – Complete information on college prep, whether in middle school or seniors. • HS Finder (Hispanic Scholarship Fund) – Scholarship information for Latino students. • Thurgood Marshall College Fund – Provides scholarships, programmatic and capacity building support to the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). • Gates Millennium Scholars – Provides outstanding low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline they choose. • Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund – The nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted to providing college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). • American Indian College Fund – Provides Native American students with scholarships and financial support for the nation’s 33 accredited tribal colleges and universities. • Dell Scholars Program – Recognizes academic potential and determination in students that have a definite need for financial assistance. • UNCF – Awards 10,000 students each year through 400 scholarship and internship programs so that students from low- and moderate-income families can afford college tuition, books and room and board. • Chegg – A place to connect with scholarships and learn about colleges. • Reagan Foundation Scholarships - Scholarship opportunities for outstanding student leaders. • Goizueta Legacy Scholarship - Provides scholarships for the children of Coca-Cola employees. • American Indian Graduate Center & AIGCS - The largest scholarship providers to Native students in the United States, awarding $15 million in scholarships annually and more than $200 million since inception. For almost 50 years, AIGC has funded students pursing undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in any field of study at any accredited institution of choice, working with over 500 tribes in all 50 states. • National Society of High School Scholars - NSHSS and its partners offer more than $2,000,000 in scholarships annually. All students are eligible to apply for high school and college scholarships in the areas of academic excellence, entrepreneurship, leadership, literature, medicine, music, STEM, sustainability, visual arts, and more.
Local Scholarships
American Legion Legacy Scholarship
American Legion Nurse Scholarship
AT&T Foundation Scholarship
BNSF Railway Company FAA Scholarship
Burger King Scholars Program
Cargill Community Scholarship Program
Century Link Quote Scholarship
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Scholarship
Coca Cola Scholars Program
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Fraternal Order of the Eagles Memorial Foundation
Freshman Academic Scholarship (ENMU)
Lowe’s Scholarship
Note: You will need to call or visit these organizations to request information on their
scholarships.
When is the FAFSA Due: I hope this information clarifies some of this confusion for
you, because I fully understand how confusing this area can be. First, many
colleges/universities have their own priority dates for submitting the FAFSA to them (for
example ENMU); the best way you have of determining those dates is to contact
the college/university directly. Second, you have until 9/30/20 to submit an original FAFSA
for the 2020-2021 academic year. The opening date to start submitting FAFSAs for the 2021-
2022 school year is October 1, 2020. If you did submit a FAFSA for the 2019-2020 school
year, then the date to start renewing those applications for the 2020-2021 school year is also
October 1, 2020.
New Mexico Lottery Scholarship. There is NO separate application for the New Mexico
Lottery Scholarship. Your FAFSA application serves as an application for that
purpose. Information on the FAFSA is what colleges/universities use to determine students'
financial need. If you have any further questions, please call me or send me an email
expressing your concerns.
SAT PRACTICE ON KHAN ACADEMY
Official SAT Practice offers free coaching tools. Students should register for the November
7, 2020 SAT: registration deadline is October 7, 2020. Registration Deadline for the
December 5, 2020, test date is November 5, 2020. The earlier students register, the more
time they will have to prepare on Official SAT Practice and Khan Academy. Discover the
benefits of Official SAT Practice including: https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
• Two new full-length practice
• Automated essay scoring on new tests to provide instant feedback
• Newly, updated coach tools• Thousands of practice test questions, videos, and lessons
• Personalized practice plans
• FREE practice to all students
ACT Test Dates 2020 – 2021 (Updated)
Test Date Registration Deadline
September 12, 2020
September 13, 2020 (Sunday) August 14
September 19, 2020
October 10, 2020
October 17, 2020
September 17
October 24, 2020
October 25, 2020 (Sunday)
December 12, 2020 November 6
February 6, 2021 January 8
April 17, 2021 March 12
June 12, 2021 May 7
July 17, 2021* June 18
Note: If you require assistance to register for any of these exams, please contact Mr.
White at (575)791-8179; email: adrian.white@clovis-schools.org. If you are
eligible for free or reduced lunch/meals, you may also be eligible for two ACT
Fee waivers, which means that you can take the ACT twice—free.You can also read
