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SCHOLARSHIPS

 

 

Scholarship information is updated regularly.

Local Scholarships: Look for these in mid-February or early March.

Scholarship Deadline Requirements  Amount  Type
Rutland Elks Lodge  – Legacy Awards 2/1/2012 Seniors – Child or grandchild of living Elk who joined the order on or before 4-1-2009. Applicants must take the ACT or SAT before December 2011.Apply online at www.elks.org/enf/scholars $4,000 Local

College Specific Scholarships:

Scholarship Deadline Requirements  Amount  Type
Drew University 2/1/12 With College Application In addition to any need-based and merit-based scholarships, Drew offers a $20, 000 award for High School students who demonstrate leadership in organizing and implementing community service projects $20,000 College
College of St. Joseph’s Alumi Scholarship With College Application *See School Counselor (Referral given by CSJ Graduate – Mrs. Ransom or Mrs. Carini) up to $3,000 College
Fisher College With College Application In addition to any need-based and merit-based scholarships, Fisher offers the following: Presendential Scholarship $10,000 per year; Achievement Scholarships $8,000 per year; Opportunity Awards $7,000 per year; Charles River Awards $5,000 per year; Honors Program Scholarship $2,000 per year  up to $10,00 per year  College
Johnson State College With College Application In Order to be eligible you must enroll as a full time student in 12 credits or more per semester. Most scholarships are non-renewable. Multiple scholarships-all Johnson State Specific. See pamphlet.  varies  College

State Scholarships: 

Scholarship Deadline Requirements  Amount  Type
Knights of Columbus Vermont State Council Scholarship 2/15/2012 Sons or daughters of a Knight of Columbus member or of deceased members, or a member of the KOC, or a member of Columbian Squires Circle in the jurisdiction of VT and a high school senior graduating in June 2012  $  1,000.00 State
Alice Angney Scholarship for Leadership and Service 3/23/2012 Vermont high school students demonstrating a commitment to further their education after  graduation.  Must have demonstrated leadership and service to his or her community, academic achievement and initiative in overcoming a specific challenge or challenges.  $  1,000.00 State
American Legion, Dept. of Vermont 4/1/2012 State of Vermont OR seniors residing in an adjacent state whose normal high school attendance area is a Vermont Secondary School.  Applicant must be a US Res. and student must have been accepted at an approved and accredited school or college at the time of consideration  varies  State
American Legion Auxiliary Americanism Essay Contest 4/1/2012 Essay Theme: “How Can I show my Patriotism in My Community?”; open to students in grades 3-12.  Winners will receive $50 and a $50 honorarium in the student’s name to the Children of Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship  $       50.00 State
Vermont Grocers’ Scholarship Program 4/30/2012 Must request an application. Must be a graduating high school senior, that is planning on attending post secondary school of some form. Must be linked with the VGA and demonstrate financial need  varies  State
Vermont Teacher Diversity scholarship Program  Spring and Fall on the first Fridays in April and November  All applicants must be studying or pursuing licensure in Vermont.  For more information visit www.vtdsp.org  up to $8,000 in loan forgiveness over two years  State

 

National Scholarships:

Scholarship Deadline Requirements  Amount  Type
Hood Good Sport  2/1/2012 3.0 gpa, performed vounteer work  3 $5,000  National
Roger J. Sheridan Memorial Scholarship 2/1/2012 Include the following items with the application: 1) Official signed transcript of high school grades. 2) A copy of college entrance test scores (SAT or ACT). 3) Current dated, signed, one page letter of recommendations from one person in authority from high schools attended. 4) Current dated, signed, one page paper of recomendation from a coach or athletic director from high schools attended. 5) A statement from the parents/guardians summarizing the family’s obligations and resources. 6) An essay from the applicant stating your plans after graduating from college. $500.00 National
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program 2/29/2012 High School senior planning on majoring in Scienc, Technology, Engineering, Math, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing or Design interested in a creer in the automotive or related industries up to $25,000 National
Big Sun Scholarship 6/22/2012 Student athlete  $     500.00 National
KFC Colonel’s Scholars 12/01/2011-02/08/2012 Minimum GPA 2.75, enroll in a public college or university within the state of legal residence, plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree, be a U.S.citizen or permanent resident and demonstrate financial need.  $20,000.00 National

 

Updated: January 17, 2012 by Mrs. Pelkey
Fair Haven Union High School, in partnership with the community, will promote in all students the knowledge and skills necessary to become independent thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible, productive citizens in the global community.