FALL SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP

TODAY’S AGENDA

• Scholarships Tips
• Letter and Essay Tips
• Fall Scholarships
• Work on Applications, browsing more scholarships, or getting organized

SCHOLARSHIP TIPS

• Never Pay for Scholarship Information
• Get Organized
• Create a separate professional email
• Censor Social Media
• Dedicate allotted time
• Start local and work out from there
• Do not avoid lower $$ or extra requirements
• University Scholarship Portals
• Know what the Scholarship committee wants and address it specifically
• FAFSA https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

LETTERS AND ESSAYS

• Letters of Recommendation
• At least one should come from a core teacher within the last year.
• Think of who would have a good story to tell.

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• Essays
• Make it a goal to stand out, what sets you apart?
• Allow personality to shine through (impactful story that reflects your values)
• Avoid cliché openers (Quotes, Dictionary, First sentence spoilers)
• How to answer “Why do you need financial aid”?

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Maricopa Community College Scholarships

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President’s Honors Scholarship: Full Tuition Paid (up to 15 credits per semester)

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3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA

https://www.maricopa.edu/students/scholarships/presidents-honors-scholarship

FALL SCHOLARSHIPS

DORRANCE SCHOLARSHIP

• Opens October 1^st , FAFSA opens December 1^st , Application closes February 9^th (Value over $100,000)
• You are eligible to apply if you:
• Are an Arizona resident
• Are a current graduating senior attending a public, private, charter, or home school
• Will be a first-generation college student (neither parent, stepparent, or legal guardian holds a four-year degree from any country)
• Have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA (weighted or unweighted)
• Have a minimum test score of 1110 SAT, 22 ACT, or 72 CLT
• Demonstrate financial need
• https://dorrancescholarship.org/

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FLINN SCHOLARSHIP

• Opened September 12^th , closes October 21^st (Value over $135,000)
• Attain at least a 3.5 grade-point average (unweighted);
• Rank in the top 5 percent of their graduating class (if the school reports class rank);
• Submit their ACT or SAT scores (minimum test score of 26 on the ACT or 1230 on the SAT); and
• Participate and demonstrate leadership in a variety of extracurricular activities.
• Average Flinn Scholar Qualifications: The Class of 2024 Flinn Scholars averaged a 3.97 GPA and top 2% class rank (for those who attended schools that reported class rank).
• https://www.flinn.org/flinn-scholars/

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VOICE OF DEMOCRACY

• Write and record a 3-5 minute response to the prompt “ Is America today our forefather’s vision?”
• National grand prize of $35,000 other national prizes range from $1,000 - $21,000. Finals take place in Washington D.C.
• Local High School prizes also awarded.
• Deadline is October 21^st apply @ https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships
• Local VFW Post Information: George Walker 480-694-8826

ARIZONA ELK SOCIETY

• For Arizona High School Students with a GPA of at least 2.7
• Applicants must support and participate in hunting.
• Students must be a member of AES (under 18 is free to apply)
• Students must be involved in school or community activities.
• Essay and Letters of Recommendation
• https://www.arizonaelksociety.org/youth-scholarships
• Deadline is February 28^th, 2025

SCIENCE AMBASSADOR SCHOLARSHIP

• A mini–lecture, not a personal statement. Pretend you're a lecturer speaking to a class. Teach us something.
• Clear, creative, accurate, and a demonstration of your passion for the subject. We value novel, memorable approaches to topics. Your video doesn't need to be fancy or high–tech. Production value is not a factor.
• Three minutes or less in length. Videos longer than this will not be considered. No exceptions!
• About any STEM topic, not necessarily your field of study. Pick a topic that excites and fascinates you. We don't need to hear about the latest thing in science news (unless that's your jam).
• Scientifically accurate. We encourage you to cite the sources used to research your topic. Ideally, this would be in a slide or frame at the end of your video. You can use any citation format you'd like.
• Uploaded to YouTube and marked ‘public.’ No exceptions!
• Must be a woman or non-binary student
• https://www.scienceambassadorscholarship.org/ deadline is December 16^th, 2024

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JFK PROFILE IN COURAGE ESSAY CONTEST

• Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. Include an analysis of the obstacles, risks, and consequences associated with the act. The essay may concern an issue at the local, state, national, or international level.
• Recognition and Awards
• First-place: $10,000 Second-place: $3,000 Five Finalists: $1,000 each Ten Semi-finalists: $100 each
• Apply @ https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest Deadline is January 17th, 2025

Additional Current Scholarship

1) Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards - $10,000 - 180 Awards (Deadline: November 3, 2024) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be currently enrolled in high school or home school program and graduating in the spring of 2025. B) Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines). Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13676/hispanic-heritage-youth-awards

2) Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships - $10,000 - 5 Awards (Deadline: November 5, 2024) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be enrolled in an accredited educational institution (kindergarten through graduate school) in the US. B) Have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8850/stephen_j_brady_stop_hunger_scholarships

3) Mindscape Big Picture Scholarship - $10,000 - 2 Awards (Deadline: December 31, 2024) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Have a deep curiosity in studying the universe for its own sake, whether that be pursuing studies in physics, philosophy, biology, mathematics, literature, or any other field that seeks better understanding of our existence. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20662/mindscape-big-picture-scholarship

4) Get Accepted to College Scholarship - $5,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: December 31, 2024) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be enrolled as a high school junior or senior and intend to enroll in an accredited college or university located within the United States. A) Be 17 or older at the time of submission. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/32525/get-accepted-to-college-scholarship

5) AIAA Lockheed Martin Marillyn Hewson Scholarship - $10,000 - 2 Awards (Deadline: Dec 31, 2024) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a high school senior intending to pursue an aerospace STEM Major in one of the following areas: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering or Physics. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/25703/aiaa-lockheed-martin-marillyn-hewson-scholarship

6) Thiel High School Fellowship - $100,000 - 30 Awards (Deadline: December 31, 2024) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be under the age of 22. B) Be interested in designing and building things. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14065/thiel_fellowship

7) Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships - $30,000 - 50 Awards (Deadline: January 9, 2025) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a graduating high school senior with evidence of financial need. B) Be a minority student that can demonstrate a record of academic excellence. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12039/jackie-robinson-foundation-scholarships

8) Mensa US Scholarship - $2,500 - 178 Awards (Deadline: January 15, 2025) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be enrolled in a degree program in an accredited U.S. institution during the 2025-2026 academic year. B) Submit an application and essay explaining his or her career, academic and/or vocational goals. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13885/mensa_us_scholarship

9) Sons of Norway Scholarships - $4,000 - 25 Award (Deadline: January 15, 2025) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be enrolled at an accredited college, university, or high school in the United States. B) Be between the ages of 17 – 26 and of Norwegian descent. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9487/sons-of-norway-scholarships

10) Naval Helicopter Association Scholarship - $5,000 - 20 Awards (Deadline: January 24, 2025) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Have a family member who is a current member of NHA and in good standing for the last three years. B) Plan on pursing an undergraduate degree in the Fall of 2025. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9976/naval-helicopter-association-scholarship

11) American Public Service Scholarship - $1,000 - 2 Awards (Deadline: January 30, 2025) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be enrolled in a vocational program or two to four-year post-secondary institution for the 2025 Fall semester. B) Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/25577/american-public-service-scholarship

12) Madeline Pickett Cogswell Nursing Scholarship - $2,500 - 2 Awards (Deadline: January 31, 2025) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be accepted or enrolled in an accredited school of nursing. B) Be members, descendant of members or be eligible for membership in NSDAR. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8817/madeline-pickett-cogswell-nursing-scholarship

13) Community Impact Scholarship - $2,500 - 1 Award (Deadline: February 12, 2025) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Demonstrate active involvement in community service and exhibit strong leadership qualities. B) Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20474/community-impact-scholarship

14) Coast Guard Exchange Scholarship Program - $2,000 - 20 Awards (Deadline: February 28, 2025) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be in the last year of high school and scheduled to attend college full-time during the subsequent year. B) Be a dependent of a Coast Guard active duty, reserve, current civilian NAF and APF employee, or current Coast Guard Auxiliarists. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20641/coast-guard-exchange-scholarship-program

15) National Parent Volunteer Association Scholarships - $1,000 - 4 Awards (Deadline: Feb 28, 2025) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a high school junior or senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student. B) Be currently enrolled or plan to be enrolled part-time or full-time in an accredited U.S. college or university, vocational/technical, two-year, four-year, or graduate institution. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/32217/national-parent-volunteer-association-scholarships

TIME TO WORK!

• Start completing applications

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• Browse more scholarships: https://www.dvusd.org/Page/84028
• Login to your Major Clarity app, click “Financial Resources” to explore scholarships.
• Login to your University account and access the scholarship portal
• College Depot: https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/collegedepot
• Additional Scholarship Search: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarships.php
• Create Application Organizer: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ev6qstZxEoXy-eY7_n2M6gP9ZN3QSf9cs4lIYwjcEfA/edit?usp=sharing

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