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COLLEGE BULLETIN
January 30, 2015
Updated EVERY FRIDAY (online)
Scheduled College Visits at Cascia Hall
College
Representative Date
TU INDIVIDUAL
APPT
Time
8:00-3:00 (10 Min Appts. Sign up in College Office)
Earl Johnson
Thu February 5, 2015
These visits are only for Seniors who have applied
or still plan to apply to the University of Tulsa.
University of
Arkansas
Suzanne Hill
Fri April 17, 2015
12:40 PM
The Junior League of Tulsa, Inc. will award two
$4,000 Founders’ Scholarships, which may be used
for any accredited college, university or technical trade
school. All applicants must meet the following eligibility
requirements:
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Attend high school in the Tulsa area (Tulsa, Rogers,
Wagoner, Osage, Creek or Okmulgee Counties);
Maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average
(GPA) based on a 4.0 scale;
Be a female, high school senior;
Exhibit a commitment to voluntarism; and
May not be an immediate relative of a Junior League of
Tulsa member or sustainer.
Applications must be received by 5 p.m., February 10, 2015.
Personal interviews will be scheduled for finalists in March, 2015.
Questions pertaining to the scholarship or application process may be directed
to the Junior League of Tulsa Scholarship Chair by calling (918) 406-1223 or
emailing [email protected].
Website: http://www.jltulsa.org/?nd=schlrshp&und=54.
SCAD Scholarships
Savannah College of Art and Design
SCAD offers many scholarships. See their website to apply
http://www.scad.edu/admission/financial-aid-and-scholarships/scholarships/incoming-students
Distinguished Scholars Award $20,000 per year applied to tuition at any SCAD location.
To be considered, students must be recommended by a teacher or school counselor. Renewable
annually for students who maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0
Nominations and completed application files (transcript, test scores, portfolio, & resume)
must be received by February 15th.
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Minimum 1220 SAT, or ACT composite of 27
GPA of 3.75
Outstanding visual arts, performing arts, writing or riding capabilities
Honors and awards from competitions, or other recognitions
Leadership skills demonstrated through co-curricular or extracurricular involvement
ESSAY CONTEST
Win $2,500, a trip to
Washington, DC, and a
full scholarship for a
semester at Sea Voyage.
Deadline: March 15, 2015
http://www.afsa.org/essay_contest.aspx
Tulsa Area Alumnae Panhellenic is hosting an event on Sunday, March 29th, giving
high school seniors and their parents the opportunity to learn more.
Those attending will get answers to questions and learn about what to expect during the
recruitment process. Sororities promote scholarship opportunities, personal development,
leadership and life-long friendships.
Panhellenic representatives from the University of Oklahoma, University of Tulsa,
Oklahoma State University, University of Arkansas, Northeastern State University,
and University of Central Oklahoma will be in attendance.
Sunday, March 29th, 2014
2:00 pm
Tulsa Historical Society
2445 S. Peoria
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Contact Renee Lanoue at 918-605-9884 or [email protected].
Austin College Early Scholars Program
The Austin College Early Scholars program allows talented high
school students to earn transferable college credit while developing the
academic and social skills needed to succeed at any top college or
university.
During the program, June 7 – July 23, 2015, program participants will:
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Complete two Austin College courses that provide an introduction to
challenging college academics
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Experience residential life by living on campus with a roommate in
supervised residence hall suites alongside other Early Scholars
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Participate in service learning and other co-curricular activities
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Enjoy social and recreational events
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Get a jump on college while having fun
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Start an adventurous and life-changing journey
Early Scholars who earn at least a 3.3 GPA in the program coursework
are guaranteed the Early Scholars Scholarship upon gaining admission
into Austin College.
Additional resources:
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Application Materials
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Frequently Asked Questions
Austin College summer classes are small
and taught by Austin College’s engaged
professors in an atmosphere that will both
challenge and support students.
Introductory and intermediate courses
regularly available:
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Anthropology
Biology*
Creative Writing
Economics
English Literature*
French
German
Math
Natural Science
Philosophy
Psychology*
Sociology*
Spanish
Statistics*
Science Research Apprenticeship
* These courses are required for medical school.
http://www.austincollege.edu/academics/early-scholars-program/application-materials/
Summer Programs at USC
www.summer.usc.edu
USC Summer Programs extends a tradition of excellence to outstanding high school students through unique 4
and 2 week summer courses. Accepted students to the USC Summer Programs will balance academic and
campus life as they prepare for college in the nation's entertainment center - Los Angeles, California.
Course Information
4-Week Program Overview
June 14 - July 11, 2015
The 4-Week college immersion program offers high school students experience at the University of Southern
California in a subject area of their choice. Click here for list of 4-Week Credit Courses
4-Week Non-Credit Intensive English Program
Intensive English Program is a non-credit, 4-week residential program for international high school students
seeking to develop their English language proficiency through interactive instruction, collaboration, and hands
on learning. More Information
2-Week Non-Credit Program Overview
June 14 - June 28, 2015
The 2-Week college immersion program offers high school students experience at the University of Southern
California in a subject area of their choice.
Click here for a list of 2-Week Courses
Apply online by May 5th: http://summer.usc.edu/index.shtml
Give Your Students the
Competitive Edge for
College:
Immersive Summer
Language Programs
A Unique Pre-College Experience to Set Your Students Apart
Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy offers a four-week, residential summer language program
for 8th-12th grade students that utilizes principles of the immersion pedagogy and teaching
methodology developed and refined by Middlebury College's renowned Language Schools over the
past 100 years.
This unforgettable language immersion experience not only helps prepare students for college but
also for life in our 21st Century global marketplace. Whether students attend one of our US-based
programs in Vermont or study abroad in Beijing, Granada or Quebec City, they will dramatically
improve their language skills while gaining confidence and growing personally.
Please consider sharing this email with the language teachers in your school and students who are
passionate about world languages and cultural awareness. If you'd like posters to hang around your
school, please contact me via email.
Pledge to speak only in language next summer.
“There are more possibilities for me now that
I have a stronger Spanish background...” —
Theo, 2014 Spanish Academy Student
LANGUAGES
LOCATIONS
Spanish
Green Mountain College, Vermont
French
St. Michael’s College, Vermont
Chinese
Beijing, China
Arabic
Granada, Spain
German
Quebec City, Canada
CONTACT US
W » mmla.middlebury.edu
P » 802.458.9252
E » [email protected]
www.summerexperiences.wustl.edu
This 3 week summer
program is hosted at the
University of Washington in
Seattle. Students will live in
the university dorms and
attend class on campus
instructed by professional
game developers from
Seattle's thriving Video
Game industry. Students will
also visit some of the world's
leading game studios
creating an
immersive experience where
students get an insider’s
look at game development
while forging relationships
with likeminded students
from around the world.
Experience America
prides ourselves on
providing the next level in summer programs combining high value education, high
level of services and fun with technology to create a seamless and elevated
experience for students.
You can get more detailed information about the Game Experience 2015 on our
website or with our detailed program brochure. You can also see reviews from last
year's students on our Google+ page. Scholarships available. Must be 15 years old by
July 4, 2015.
https://www.expamerica.net/summer/game-experience/register
https://spcs.stanford.edu/programs
Stanford Summer Programs
High School Summer College
Stanford High School Summer College offers Stanford University credit to high school students ages 16 – 19. Become a Stanford student for 8 weeks
during the summer and take university courses with other Stanford undergraduates in classes taught by Stanford professors.
Deadlines: Residential: Rolling admissions until full, Commuting: June 5, Horizon Scholars: March 1
GRADE LEVEL Ages 16 – 19 CREDIT Stanford University credit
LINK: FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER COLLEGE PROGRAMS »
Pre-Collegiate Institutes
The Pre-Collegiate Institutes are programs for middle and high school students looking for academic rigor and fun during the summer! Our programs
offer a variety of subjects, including intensive study of the humanities, mathematics, and music. Learn from experts with peers who share your
passion! Deadlines: Regular: March 4, Extended: April 1
GRADE LEVEL 6 – 12 CREDIT Certificated Learning
LINK: FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PRE-COLLEGIATE INSTITUTES PROGRAMS »
Youth Orchestra
The Stanford Youth Orchestra brings the finest young musicians from around the world to participate in a 3-week intensive orchestral and academic
programs. Study with world-renowned faculty and receive exceptional training in the new state-of-the-art Bing Concert Hall.
Deadlines: Early: February 4 Regular: March 11, Extended: April 1
GRADE LEVEL Current 8 – 12 CREDIT Certificated Learning
LINK: FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE YOUTH ORCHESTRA »
University-Level Online Math & Physics
University-Level Online Math & Physics courses bring motivated and academically-talented high school students together to allow them to
explore their intellectual passions, studying directly with expert instructors. These online courses are offered throughout the year and are
largely self-paced, and giving the opportunity to take a broad offering of math and physics courses not typically offered in secondary
schools. Deadlines: Summer: June 5, Fall (2015): August 23
GRADE LEVEL9 – 12 CREDIT Stanford Continuing Studies Credit
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY-LEVEL ONLINE MATH & PHYSICS »
Summer Institutes High School Program
The Summer Institutes are intensive residential academic programs that allow students to study a single subject for three or four weeks with
instructors and peers who share their talents, passions, and interests. Courses in areas ranging from Business to Bioscience, Particle
Physics to Political Science, and Creative Writing to Cosmology are customized to give students deep exposure and hands on ex perience.
Two new courses for 2014 are Decision Leadership and Negotiation which will balance analytic rigor through decision analysis and game
theory, with behavioral insights through psychology, negotiation, and leadership; and Computer Simulations and Interactive Media which will
introduce students to the concepts of app development, game design, and artificial intelligence through basic programming and
mathematics. Deadlines: Regular: March 4 Extended: April 1
GRADE LEVEL 8 – 11 CREDIT Stanford Continuing Studies Credit
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE SUMMER INSTITUTES HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM »
SENIORS: TO DO LIST
1. TURN IN admission/scholarship applications,
resume, essays, & supplements for Mrs. Oliver to
review THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO DUE DATE.
2. REQUEST transcripts and teacher
recommendations on Naviance. Complete paper
Transcript Request in College Office.
TESTING INFORMATION
SAT and ACT testing agencies encourage
all students to use the online option to register.
An uploaded photo will be required at registration and
must be shown the day of the test as well.
www.collegeboard.org and www.actstudent.org.
3. ADD COLLEGES to Naviance & Common App list.
www.CommonApp.org (Select on Naviance if you are
using Common App to apply.)
4. ATTEND College Visits at Cascia! Sign up online:
connection.naviance.com/chps
5. SUBMIT your test scores to colleges from the
testing agencies.
www.ACT.org or www.collegeboard.org
TYPICAL APPLICATION
DEADLINES
Early Action &
Early Decision: Oct 15 – Dec 1
Regular Decision: Dec 1 - Mar 1
Rolling: May 1
Applications, Essays, Resume, & Supplements
MUST be turned in for Mrs. Oliver’s review 3
weeks prior to the college deadline. Seniors
are not allowed to submit before materials
have been approved.
Brochures explaining the SAT and ACT registration
process are available in the College Office.
Use the Cascia Hall school code is 373-595
Official test scores must be sent to colleges
directly from testing agency!
ACT
Test Date
Registration
Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
www.ACTstudent.org
April 18, 2015
March 13, 2015
March 14–27, 2015
June 13, 2015
May 8, 2015
May 9–22, 2015
September 12, 2015
October
24,2015
2015
October 24,
December 12, 2015
December 12, 2015
February 6, 2016
February 6, 2016
April 9, 2016
Helpful Links:
April 9, 2016
Common App:
www.commonapp.org
Naviance:
connection.naviance.com/chps
ACT:
www.ACTstudent.org
SAT:
www.collegeboard.org
NCAA:
www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org
Oklahoma’s Promise:
www.okhighered.org/okpromise/
June 11, 2016
June 11, 2016
SAT
Test Date
Registration
Deadline
March 14, 2015
May 2, 2015
June 6, 2015
February 27, 2015
April 6, 2015
May 8, 2015
(Late Fee Required)
www.collegeboard.org
March 3, 2015
April 21, 2015
May 27, 2015
TEST PREP & TUTORING OPTIONS
HUNTINGTON LEARNING CTR
Brian Younger
7116 S. Mingo Rd. Suite 105
Tulsa, OK 74133
918-250-2565
[email protected]
www.huntingtonlearning.com
NSU Test Prep
NSU Continuing Education
918-444-4610
[email protected]
SUJATA SINGHAL
310‐663‐6885
[email protected]
Resume available in College Office
NSU Test Prep
NSU Continuing Education
918-444-4610
[email protected]
Mary Cooper
Cascia Alumna 2014
[email protected]
918-521-0541
Tutoring in all subjects
Camp Details
Tuesday Testing Strategies
Prep, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, $35
Wednesday English/Reading
Prep, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, $35
Thursday Math/Science Prep,
5:30pm - 7:30pm, $35
Take all 3 nights for a discount
- $85
*Saturday All Subjects, 9 am 1 pm, $85
Camp fee includes workbook
Website: http://academics.nsuok.edu/continuingeducation/AcademicOutreach/ACTTestPrep.aspx
Registration Application: http://academics.nsuok.edu/Portals/3/pdfs/20142015%20Registration%20form.pdf
Broken Arrow Campus
Muskogee Campus
Apr. 7-9, 2015
Apr. 7-9, 2015
Jun. 2-4, 2015
Jun. 2-4, 2015
Tahlequah Campus
Apr. 7-9, 2015
Jun. 2-4, 2015
All camps will be held at the
following locations:
Northeastern State University
• Tahlequah Campus in
University Center, Room 222
• Broken Arrow Campus in
the Liberal Arts Building,
Room 112
• Muskogee Campus in the
Administration Building,
Room 203
For more information, contact:
NSU Continuing Education
(918) 444-4610
[email protected]
www.sjc.edu
Summer Programs
http://www.spiabroad.com/
YALE Young Global Scholars
This is a highly selective, two-week academic and leadership experience for
exceptional students currently in 10th or 11th grade.
You will analyze and debate key ideas about politics and international affairs.
Offers need-based financial aid for qualified students.
Application deadline is February 26, 2015
http://globalscholars.yale.edu/
SCHOLARSHIP CORNER
We know how important it is to stay on track with what's current in financial aid and college prep.
This page is a simple and quick way to find some exciting scholarship opportunities..
https://secure.okcollegestart.org/Home/Educators/Scholarship_Corner.aspx
FEBRUARY SCHOLARSHIPS
AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship
Deadline: February 15, 2015
This scholarship provides an excellent opportunity for college-bound students to give thoughtful consideration to the impact
Alzheimer's disease has on their own lives and others in their family and community. 5,000 scholarship to the winner; and $2,500
and $1,000 scholarships to the first and second runners-up, respectively. Additionally, seven $500 scholarships will be awarded for
Honarable Mention.
Applicant must: submit an autobiography and write a 1,200 to 1,500 word essay that answers the following questions: 1) How has
Alzheimer's disease changed or impacted your life? 2) What have you learned about yourself, your family and/or your community in
the face of coping with Alzheimer's disease? Eligibility: a student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and must
also enter a four-year accredited college or university within 12 months of the application deadline. Existing college students are not
eligible to apply. A committee selected by AFA will judge all timely submissions. Author identity will remain anonymous during the
judging.Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Website:HTTP://WWW.AFATEENS.ORG/ABOUT_NEW.HTML
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Deadline: February 15, 2015
The NSDAR awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of degrees in diverse disciplines including
history, law, nursing, and education. All applicants must be citizens of the United States and must attend or plan to attend an
accredited college or university in the United States. DAR chapter sponsorship is not required; however, a chapter or state
chairman may work with the applicant to put the information together to send to the DAR Scholarship Committee.
Website:HTTP://WWW.DAR.ORG/NATIONAL-SOCIETY/SCHOLARSHIPS/GENERAL-INFO
RiSE Scholarship Foundation
February 15, 2015
The RiSE Scholarship Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit resource and scholarship opportunity for high school students who learn
differently.
Applicant must: Must be a current high school, college bound senior, who has submitted applications to and is planning on
attending an accredited College or University; Must be a U.S. Citizen.; Must have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or
higher on a 4 point scale (or equivalent).; Must have a documented learning disability*, a diagnosis of ADHD or ADD alone does not
qualify.; Must provide a letter of reference from a teacher, high school counselor, or principal of present high school on the enclosed
form. The recipient must provide RiSE Scholarship Foundation, Inc. proof of registration to accepted college or university for the
scholarship to be issued the fall semester of the same year that the award is presented.
Application: HTTP://RISESCHOLARSHIPFOUNDATION.ORG/WP-CONTENT/UPLOADS/2014/09/APPLICATION-RISE-FINAL2014-2015.PDF
Website: HTTP://RISESCHOLARSHIPFOUNDATION.ORG/
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: February 15, 2015
Through its Education and Leadership Development Program, the Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to
$24,000/four years to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an
accredited 4-year college or university of their choice.
Applicant must: The required components of the Jackie Robinson Foundation application are: The online application, which
includes four essay questions; A professional, hi-resolution digital photo (headshots only, in a JPEG format) - you may submit a high
school senior graduation photo; One letter of recommendation (e.g. a teacher, a mentor, a guidance counselor, an employer); SAT
or ACT scores: If you have taken the SAT or ACT more than once, please enter your best scores from each test. NOTE: JRF does
not consider the writing scores as part of your examination. You will need to have a copy of your SAT or ACT scores and your latest
high school transcript in order to complete the questions on the online application.
Website:HTTP://WWW.JACKIEROBINSON.ORG/APPLY/GENERAL-APPLICANTS.PHP
Vegetarian Resource Group College Scholarships
Deadline: February 20, 2015
Are you a vegetarian who promotes the lifestyle? Three high school seniors graduating in spring 2015 who have promoted
vegetarianism in their communities or schools will be awarded The Vegetarian Resource Group College Scholarships in the amount
of $10,000 (one award) and $5,000 (two awards) in 2015. The deadline to apply is February 20, 2015. Qualifying applications and
essays become the property of the sponsoring Vegetarian Resource Group. Applicants are judged on courage, compassion and
strong commitment to promoting peace through a vegan lifestyle. Vegetarians do not consume fowl, meat or fish. One $10,000 and
Two $5,000 scholarships are awarded. Go to the website for complete details.
Website: HTTP://WWW.VRG.ORG/STUDENT/SCHOLAR.HTM
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
Deadline: February 27, 2015
Receive up to $100,000 over four years. If you have the passion to succeed especially in fields of study related to science,
technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) - The Buick Achievers Scholarship is looking for you. This year, we will award 50
renewable scholarships of up to $25,000 per year. Website: HTTP://WWW.BUICKACHIEVERS.COM/
MARCH SCHOLARSHIPS
H.W. Almen West OKC Rotary Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2015
The West OKC Rotary established the H. W. Almen Scholarship Fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation with the
purpose of providing scholarships for students graduating from high schools in Oklahoma.
Eligibility: Must be graduating senior from an Oklahoma high school (students who complete graduation requirements through
home schooling are eligible). A cumulative high school GPA ≥ 2.75. Financial need is considered. Applicant's family income cannot
exceed $100,000 (Adjusted Gross Income on Form 1040 or FAFSA). Funds may be used for tuition, fees and book expenses.
Payments are made directly to the school. Award Amount: $4,000.00
Website: HTTPS://OCCF.ACADEMICWORKS.COM/OPPORTUNITIES/662
OK-AHEAD Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2015
OK-AHEAD offers scholarship money to Oklahoma students with disabilities in post-secondary education. Applications must be
postmarked on or before March 1 of the award year. Scholarships can be applied at any Oklahoma technology center, or any twoyear or four-year college or university. Three $500 scholarships are awarded annually. Scholarship applications (available in Word)
must be received from November 1 to March 1 for the subsequent academic year. Please contact Brenda Dawes
([email protected] ) from Oklahoma ABLE Tech for additional information.
Website: HTTP://OK-AHEAD.ORG/SCHOLAR.HTML
Anthem Essay Contest
Deadline: March 20, 2015
Ayn Rand's novels are inspiring and intellectually challenging. But they can also be financially rewarding for high school and college
students. The Ayn Rand Institute sponsors annual essay contests that offer 600 prizes and $100,000 in prize money every
year. First prize: $2,000; 5 Second prizes: $500; 10 Third prizes: $200; 45 Finalists: $50; 175 Semifinalists: $30
Eligibility: Entrant must be in the 8th, 9th or 10th grade.
Applicants must: Select ONE of the following three topics: 1. In Chapter 8, why does Equality laugh when he remembers that he is
"the Damned"? 2. Aside from very rare exceptions there is literally no opposition to the leaders in this society. Why is this? What
ideas must the people in this society have accepted to live a life of obedience, drudgery, and fear? 3. Why does the Council of
Vocations assign Equality the job of street sweeper? Is it due to error, incompetence, or a more sinister motivation? Explain.
Website: HTTP://ESSAYCONTEST.AYNRANDNOVELS.COM/ANTHEM.ASPX?THEME=BLUE
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Deadline: March 30, 2015
As the nation's largest provider of college financial aid to Latino students, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund offers a diverse range of
scholarship programs. Our aim is to provide you with the information and resources you need to achieve success. Scholarship award
amounts range from $500-$5,000, based on the student's total financial aid package.
Eligibility: In order to qualify for an HSF scholarship, each applicant must meet all of the following requirements: Must be of
Hispanic Heritage Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for High School Students Minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
(or equivalent) for College and Graduate Students Plan to enroll Full-Time in an accredited not-for -profit 4 year university or
graduate school during Fall of scholarship cycle year U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizen (as
defined by FAFSA) Complete FAFSA Complete state Dream Act financial aid application (if applicable). General scholarship
application is due on March 30th of every year. Early applicants will be notified of their scholarship status earlier than other
applicants, if their application and recommendation forms are submitted by one of the priority deadlines listed below: Priority
Consideration I: Application due January 31st - Recommendation due January 31st; Priority Consideration II: Application due
February 28th - Recommendation due February 28th; General Scholarship Deadline: Application due March 30th - Recommendation
due April 30th.
Website: HTTP://HSF.NET/EN/SCHOLARSHIPS/
National D-Day Museum Online Essay Contest Scholarship: 2015 High School Essay Contest
Deadline: March 31, 2015
For grades 9th-12th. Award Amount: First place $1,000, Second place $750, Third place $500. The National WWII Museum asks
"How Do You Define a Hero?" The flag-raising on Mount Suribachi at Iwo Jima on February 23, 1945 is one of the most famous
moments of WWII. The six men who helped to raise the flag are often referred to as heroes. Out of the six men who raised the
flag that day, only three survived until the end of the war. One of the surviving men, Cpl. Ira Hayes (Pima) was repeatedly asked
by admirers if he considered himself to be a hero as a result of his wartime actions. Hayes replied, "How could I feel like a hero
when only five men in my platoon of 45 survived, when only 27 men in my company of 250 managed to escape death or injury."
This year, as the world remembers the 70th anniversary of this iconic event, The National WWII Museum asks students to think
about what it means to be a hero. For your essay, please address the following question: How do you define a hero? In your
response, use WWII as a starting point and base your essay in part on America's involvement in WWII. But don't stop in the past.
Use specific examples from your own experiences that support your ideas. This is NOT a research paper. Your essay will be
judged foremost for its originality, clarity of expression, and adherence to contest theme, as well as its historical accuracy,
grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Museum staff will read and evaluate entries.
Website: HTTP://WWW.NATIONALWW2MUSEUM.ORG/LEARN/EDUCATION/FOR-STUDENTS/ESSAY-CONTESTS/HIGHSCHOOL.HTML
National D-Day Museum Online Essay Contest Scholarship: 2015 Middle School Essay Contest
Deadline: March 31, 2015
For grades 5th- 8th. Award Amount: $250 prize. The National WWII Museum asks "How Do You Define a Hero?" The flag-raising on
Mount Suribachi at Iwo Jima on February 23, 1945 is one of the most famous moments of WWII. The six men who helped to raise
the flag are often referred to as heroes. Out of the six men who raised the flag that day, only three survived until the end of the war.
One of the surviving men, Cpl. Ira Hayes (Pima) was repeatedly asked by admirers if he considered himself to be a hero as a result
of his wartime actions. Hayes replied, "How could I feel like a hero when only five men in my platoon of 45 survived, when only 27
men in my company of 250 managed to escape death or injury." This year, as the world remembers the 70th anniversary of this
iconic event, The National WWII Museum asks students to think about what it means to be a hero. For your essay, please address
the following question: How do you define a hero? In your response, use WWII as a starting point and base your essay in part on
America's involvement in WWII. But don't stop in the past. Use specific examples from your own experiences that support your
ideas. This is NOT a research paper. Your essay will be judged foremost for its originality, clarity of expression, and adherence to
contest theme, as well as its historical accuracy, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Museum staff will read and evaluate entries.
Website: HTTP://WWW.NATIONALWW2MUSEUM.ORG/LEARN/EDUCATION/FOR-STUDENTS/ESSAY-CONTESTS/MIDDLESCHOOL.HTML
April Deadlines
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
Nomination deadline: April 15, 2015
The 2015 cycle opens January 5, 2015, with the deadline as shown below.
(This is our ongoing, annual nomination deadline.)
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes celebrates inspiring, public-spirited, highly diverse young people from all across America.
Each year, the Barron Prize honors twenty-five outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive
difference to people and our environment. The top ten winners each receive a $5,000 cash award to support their service work or
higher education. The primary goal of the Prize is to shine the spotlight on these amazing young people so that their stories will
inspire others.
Various Deadlines
American Indian Students
Here are some scholarship opportunities for Native American Students! Deadlines vary from Feb to July. Many scholarships
available. Website: WWW.USNEWS.COM/EDUCATION/BLOGS/THE-SCHOLARSHIP-COACH/2012/10/04/4-SCHOLARSHIPSFOR-AMERICAN-INDIAN-STUDENTS
Students with Learning Disabilities (Various)
5 Scholarships for Students With Learning Disabilities Deadlines range from Jan- March
Website: WWW.USNEWS.COM/EDUCATION/BLOGS/THE-SCHOLARSHIP-COACH/2012/10/25/5-SCHOLARSHIPS-FORSTUDENTS-WITH-LEARNING-DISABILITIES
Scholarships for Volunteers Reward Students Who Give Back
Deadlines: Varies through April
There are local and national funds available to students volunteering in their communities.
Website: WWW.USNEWS.COM/EDUCATION/BLOGS/THE-SCHOLARSHIP-COACH/2012/12/06/SCHOLARSHIPS-FORVOLUNTEERS-REWARD-STUDENTS-WHO-GIVE-BACK
Folds of Honor Foundation
Deadline: Accepted Year Round
Provides post-secondary educational scholarships for children and spouses of military service men and women killed or disabled
while serving our great nation.
Website:WWW.FOLDSOFHONOR.ORG/FILES/APPLICATIONS/FHF_CHILDREN%27S_SCHOLARSHIP_APPLICATION_1_0.PDF
Varsity Tutors Scholarship
Deadline: Monthly Ongoing Essay Contests
Varsity Tutors holds a monthly $1,000 college scholarship contest where students must write an essay in response to a monthly
prompt. Visitors to the Varsity Tutors scholarship webpage are able to vote via social media for submitted entries. The top five
entries with the most votes are reviewed by Varsity Tutors at the end of the month and one winner is subsequently chosen to receive
the $1,000 college scholarship.
Website: WWW.VARSITYTUTORS.COM/COLLEGE-SCHOLARSHIP