Scholarship Newsletter
SENIORS - Apply for TN Promise today! November 1 is the deadline. It only takes a few minutes.
The first TN Promise meeting is on October 20 at 10:00 am in the CHS Cafeteria. The meeting is for ALL seniors.
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FAFSA Changes for 2017-18. Students will be able to submit a FAFSA earlier. Students will be able to file a 2017-18 FAFSA as early as Oct. 1, 2016 rather than beginning on Jan. 1, 2017. The earlier submission date will be a permanent change, enabling students to complete and submit a FAFSA as early as October 1 every year. Students will use earlier income information. Beginning with the 2017-18 FAFSA, students will be required to report income information from an earlier tax year. For example, on the 2017-18FAFSA, students (and parents, as appropriate) will report their 2015 income information, rather than their 2016 income information.
FAFSA
Be sure you go to the .gov site: fafsa.gov.
The Simple Dollar, a syndicated website dedicated to personal finance topics. The Simple Dollar has been featured and has been given high praise on reputable sources such as CNN, MSN, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes for its money saving ideas and valuable information.
One resource they prepared to help high school students entering college save money on tuition is The College Scholarship Guide. Not only does this resource provide actionable tips on applying for scholarships, but it also helps students realize how accessible and truly valuable getting a scholarship can be. Higher education costs are at an all-time high, and landing into the right scholarship could be the difference between graduating debt-free or paying off loans for years and years. The great news is that anyone can just be eligible for some type of scholarship. They just need to know where to look and be organized enough to apply. This guide takes them through the steps.
Here is a link to the guide: http://www.thesimpledollar.com/college-scholarship-guide/.
Various Deadlines - StudentScholarships.org
The below was taked from the StudentScholarships website:
"StudentScholarships.org has been providing scholarship information to students and
scholarship management services to companies since 2003.
1) Scholarship Management Services for Companies
We take great pride in helping non-profit organizations and private companies distribute their scholarship information to students across North America. Program design and promotion is our expertise. Call us today to discuss your Scholarship Program needs.
2) Scholarship Database for Students
Our staff spends countless hours searching both online and offline sources to find new and exciting scholarships for students to apply for. Our database is considered the largest and most comprehensive source for finding scholarships online and is 100% free for students to use."
Click HERE for details.
Various deadlines - http://www.fastweb.com
This website has many scholarships with various criteria and deadlines.
University Tutor Monthly Essay Scholarship Contest
Monthly contest. The opportunity is open to students 16 years of age or older in high school. Students respond to a monthly essay prompt made available on the website (noted below). Essay must be 300 – 900 words. Each month there is a new essay and a new award. http://www.universitytutor.com/scholarship-contest
Various Deadlines - Scholarship Finder
SchoolQuest, which is an initiative of Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) sponsors "Scholarship Finder."
VARIOUS DEADLINES - Weird Scholarships
This site has numerous scholarships. Many are unusual and little known. Click HERE for the website.
Varsity Tutors
Monthly contest. $1000 is given every month for your essay response to a prompt. www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
October 1, 2017 - VFW Voice of Democracy contest
Students in grades 9-12 can compete for more than $2 million in scholarships by submitting an essay or an audio essay. Click HERE for details and the application.
October 4, 2017 - Wendy's High School Heisman
Seniors in the Class of 2018 who have at least a "B" grade average and participate in at least one school sponsored sport can apply online. Win scholarships and $10 Wendy's gift cards. Click HERE for a link to the website.
October 6, 2017 - AES Engineers Scholarship
This $500 scholarship will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted. Further information, including previous winners, is available at: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php
October 10, 2017 - Khan Academy Junior Breakthrough Challenge
The Breakthrough Junior Challenge invites students 13 to 18 years of age to share their passion for math and science with the world! Students submit a 10-minute video that illustrates a challenging concept or theory of mathematics, life sciences, or physics in an engaging, illuminating, and creative way. The winner will receive a $250,000 post-secondary scholarship, a $50,000 award for their teacher, and a state-of-the-art $100,000 science lab for their school. The winning student will also be invited to the televised red carpet 2016 Breakthrough Prize ceremony in California, where the prize will be awarded in front of the superstars of science, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. Participating students will view and assess each other’s videos in a peer-to-peer review process. Submissions will then be assessed by leaders in science, technology, and education selected by Khan Academy and by Breakthrough Prize laureates. The judges will select a winner based on how engaging, illuminating, and creative their video is, and how challenging the concept is to understand.
Apply online at: https://breakthroughjuniorchallenge.org
October 25, 2017 - Horatio Alger Association
These scholarships range in value from $5,000 to $22,000 each year. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Students must graduate in spring/summer of 2016 and commit to pursue a bachelor's degree. To apply, visit: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/
October 30, 2017 - Good360 Sustainability Scholarship
We want to hear how sustainability has touched your life. If you’re a high school senior applying to college, or you’re currently a college student, and you have an interest in sustainability and the environment, then we’d love to hear your thoughts on what sustainability means to you. Thus, we’re sponsoring a college scholarship with an award of $1,000 to go towards tuition. Visit the website at: https://good360.org/sustainability-scholarship/
October 31, 2017 - Coca-Cola Scholars
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation is awarding $3 million in scholarships to high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, commitment to community, and academic achievement. Visit the website at: http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
October 31, 2017 - Hilmor HVAC/R Retool Your Future Scholarship
Students write a 250 word essay on how HVACR Industry will "retool your life". Winners receive a $5000 scholarship, a brand new starter kit of HVAC/R tools from Hilmor, a green wall of Hilmor merchandise for your school and a trip to the 2018 AHR Expo. Apply online at: http://www.retoolyourfuture.com
November 1, 2017 - Tennessee Promise Scholarship
Tennessee Promise offers two years of tuition-free community or technical college to recent graduates of Tennessee high schools. Students can apply between August 1 and November 1. To apply, visit http://www.tnpromise.gov
January 9, 2018 - The American Legion Oratorical Contest
The American Legion's National High School Oratorical Scholarship Program - "A Constitutional Speech Contest" aims to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States on the part of high school students. Scholarships totaling $6,000 will be awarded to students taking part in the state contest. The state winner will receive a $3,000 scholarship, plus an all expenses paid trip to Indianapolis, Indiana, to compete in the national contest, April 13-15, 2018 and a part of the $138,000 national scholarship pool. Visit http://tennesseelegion.org/index.php?id=111 for details and an application.
One resource they prepared to help high school students entering college save money on tuition is The College Scholarship Guide. Not only does this resource provide actionable tips on applying for scholarships, but it also helps students realize how accessible and truly valuable getting a scholarship can be. Higher education costs are at an all-time high, and landing into the right scholarship could be the difference between graduating debt-free or paying off loans for years and years. The great news is that anyone can just be eligible for some type of scholarship. They just need to know where to look and be organized enough to apply. This guide takes them through the steps.
Here is a link to the guide: http://www.thesimpledollar.com/college-scholarship-guide/.
Various Deadlines - StudentScholarships.org
The below was taked from the StudentScholarships website:
"StudentScholarships.org has been providing scholarship information to students and
scholarship management services to companies since 2003.
1) Scholarship Management Services for Companies
We take great pride in helping non-profit organizations and private companies distribute their scholarship information to students across North America. Program design and promotion is our expertise. Call us today to discuss your Scholarship Program needs.
2) Scholarship Database for Students
Our staff spends countless hours searching both online and offline sources to find new and exciting scholarships for students to apply for. Our database is considered the largest and most comprehensive source for finding scholarships online and is 100% free for students to use."
Click HERE for details.
Various deadlines - http://www.fastweb.com
This website has many scholarships with various criteria and deadlines.
University Tutor Monthly Essay Scholarship Contest
Monthly contest. The opportunity is open to students 16 years of age or older in high school. Students respond to a monthly essay prompt made available on the website (noted below). Essay must be 300 – 900 words. Each month there is a new essay and a new award. http://www.universitytutor.com/scholarship-contest
Various Deadlines - Scholarship Finder
SchoolQuest, which is an initiative of Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) sponsors "Scholarship Finder."
VARIOUS DEADLINES - Weird Scholarships
This site has numerous scholarships. Many are unusual and little known. Click HERE for the website.
Varsity Tutors
Monthly contest. $1000 is given every month for your essay response to a prompt. www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
October 1, 2017 - VFW Voice of Democracy contest
Students in grades 9-12 can compete for more than $2 million in scholarships by submitting an essay or an audio essay. Click HERE for details and the application.
October 4, 2017 - Wendy's High School Heisman
Seniors in the Class of 2018 who have at least a "B" grade average and participate in at least one school sponsored sport can apply online. Win scholarships and $10 Wendy's gift cards. Click HERE for a link to the website.
October 6, 2017 - AES Engineers Scholarship
This $500 scholarship will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted. Further information, including previous winners, is available at: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php
October 10, 2017 - Khan Academy Junior Breakthrough Challenge
The Breakthrough Junior Challenge invites students 13 to 18 years of age to share their passion for math and science with the world! Students submit a 10-minute video that illustrates a challenging concept or theory of mathematics, life sciences, or physics in an engaging, illuminating, and creative way. The winner will receive a $250,000 post-secondary scholarship, a $50,000 award for their teacher, and a state-of-the-art $100,000 science lab for their school. The winning student will also be invited to the televised red carpet 2016 Breakthrough Prize ceremony in California, where the prize will be awarded in front of the superstars of science, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. Participating students will view and assess each other’s videos in a peer-to-peer review process. Submissions will then be assessed by leaders in science, technology, and education selected by Khan Academy and by Breakthrough Prize laureates. The judges will select a winner based on how engaging, illuminating, and creative their video is, and how challenging the concept is to understand.
Apply online at: https://breakthroughjuniorchallenge.org
October 25, 2017 - Horatio Alger Association
These scholarships range in value from $5,000 to $22,000 each year. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Students must graduate in spring/summer of 2016 and commit to pursue a bachelor's degree. To apply, visit: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/
October 30, 2017 - Good360 Sustainability Scholarship
We want to hear how sustainability has touched your life. If you’re a high school senior applying to college, or you’re currently a college student, and you have an interest in sustainability and the environment, then we’d love to hear your thoughts on what sustainability means to you. Thus, we’re sponsoring a college scholarship with an award of $1,000 to go towards tuition. Visit the website at: https://good360.org/sustainability-scholarship/
October 31, 2017 - Coca-Cola Scholars
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation is awarding $3 million in scholarships to high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, commitment to community, and academic achievement. Visit the website at: http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
October 31, 2017 - Hilmor HVAC/R Retool Your Future Scholarship
Students write a 250 word essay on how HVACR Industry will "retool your life". Winners receive a $5000 scholarship, a brand new starter kit of HVAC/R tools from Hilmor, a green wall of Hilmor merchandise for your school and a trip to the 2018 AHR Expo. Apply online at: http://www.retoolyourfuture.com
November 1, 2017 - Tennessee Promise Scholarship
Tennessee Promise offers two years of tuition-free community or technical college to recent graduates of Tennessee high schools. Students can apply between August 1 and November 1. To apply, visit http://www.tnpromise.gov
January 9, 2018 - The American Legion Oratorical Contest
The American Legion's National High School Oratorical Scholarship Program - "A Constitutional Speech Contest" aims to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States on the part of high school students. Scholarships totaling $6,000 will be awarded to students taking part in the state contest. The state winner will receive a $3,000 scholarship, plus an all expenses paid trip to Indianapolis, Indiana, to compete in the national contest, April 13-15, 2018 and a part of the $138,000 national scholarship pool. Visit http://tennesseelegion.org/index.php?id=111 for details and an application.
