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 Scholarships with out deadlines
For the Year 2009

 

NAVY ROTC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

4 YEAR COLLEGE AND NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE:  Apply as early as your Junior year.  If you are offered a scholarship, there is no obligation to accept it.  If you receive a scholarship, the first year of college is free with no obligation.  Minimum ACT scores are:  Math-22 and Verbal-22.  To begin the application process, visit the Navy ROTC website at www.nrotc.navy.mil

 
MARINE CORPS ' NROTC SCHOLARSHIP

Seniors interested in this scholarship need to talk with Mr. Jackson.  Basic requirements are: SAT-1000 or ACT combined math/English score of 45, physically fit, and morally sound.  You do not have to enlist in the Marine Corps to apply for the scholarship.  No application deadline was given.  Universities in this area offering Naval ROTC are Vanderbilt, University of Memphis, and Auburn.

NADC NASHVILLE AUTO-DIESEL COLLEGE

This scholarship provides a $1,000 tuition scholarship to NADC for any member of the current graduating class. Applications can be picked-up from and submitted to Mr. Jackson in the Guidance Office.  For more information about NADC, visit their website at www.nadcedu.com

 

Spring Deadlines

 


KATHERINE TREWITT SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: March 13, 2009

 

Female senior who plans to pursue a career in education. Application form plus personal letter plus photograph.  Letters of recommendation from two teachers.  Scholarship recipient and her parents will be guests of Lambda Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International meeting April 2, 2009.
 

Applications in the Counseling Office

 

Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program

Deadline: March 15, 2009

The Kohl’s Kids Who Care® Scholarship Program recognizes and rewards young volunteers (ages 6-18) who help make their communities better places. Kohl's will award more than $350,000 in scholarships and prizes to more than 2,000 kids whose volunteer efforts have made positive impacts on their communities.

Nominate or Tell-A-Friend about this exciting opportunity today!

  • 2008 National Winners
  • Kohl's Cares for Kids Scholarship Program


    ACCEL EDUCATION EXCHANGE

    Deadline: March 16, 2009


    ACCEL/Exchange gives back to the community through the Education Exchange college grant program that awards $50,000 to eligible high school seniors each school year. The program's goal is to recognize, honor and assist hardworking and academically talented students as they further their education and prepare for today's careers.

    Established in 1994 specifically for ACCEL/Exchange member institutions, the program is designed to help promote these institutions as customer-oriented businesses that care about and invest in the communities they serve.

    Grant Eligibility
    The Education Exchange is open from January to March each year to all graduating, college bound seniors who are citizens of the United States. To enter, students simply pick up an application at a participating ACCEL/Exchange member institution and mail completed applications directly to ACCEL/Exchange for judging.

    Judging and Awards
    A professional panel of judges selects the grant recipients based on exceptional scholastic achievement, extra-curricular activities, qualities of character and leadership, essay responses and financial need. Judging takes place from March to May each year. Grant recipients are announced each June. The Education Exchange offers 34 college grants worth a combined total of $50,000. Four $5,000 grants and thirty $1,000 grants are awarded annually.

    How to Participate
    Participating in the grant program is easy, and it costs nothing for ACCEL/Exchange member institutions. ACCEL/Exchange contributes all grant money and provides comprehensive marketing support free-of-charge.

     

    For application, see Mr. Jackson in the guidance office.


    Stan and Thelma Plumlee Scholarship


    Deadline: March 16, 2009

    Scholarship Amount:  Maximum of $8,000 (over 4 years). Tuition is paid in increments of $1,000 per semester as long as criteria is maintained.

    Deadline:  March 16, 2009

    Eligibility Criteria:  To qualify, a student must be associated with the manufactured housing industry in some way.  Either by living in a manufactured home, working in the industry, or by having a relative who works in the manufactured housing industry.  The student must attend a Tennessee college, university, or trade school. 

    For More Information:  Applications available online at www.tnmha.net  

    HAMPTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

    Deadline: March 20, 2009

    The Hampton Memorial Scholarship awards 10 $1,500 scholarships annually that may be renewed for up to three years. Students must meet the following criteria.

    • Have financial need (You Expected Family Contribution on the FAFSA must be less than $18,000)

    • Rank in top 10% of class

    • Be a high school senior from the state of Tennessee

    • Plan to attend an accredited nonprofit college, university, or vocational/technical school anywhere in the U.S. or abroad on a full-time basis.

    Only 1 student can be nominated by WVHS. If you would like to be considered stop by the guidance office for an application.

    Applications can be picked-up from and submitted to Mr. Jackson in the Counseling Office.  If you have any questions you may email them to Hamptonscholarship@yahoo.com


    UAW ESSAY CONTEST

    Deadline: March 31, 2009

    The contest is open to all students scheduled to graduate from high school and planning to attend  an accredited college or university as a full-time student commencing with the fall term of that year.

     

               Win up to $2,000 scholarship in an essay contest. For more information visit essay contest.


    CLEVELAND/BRADLEY RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

    Deadline: March 31, 2009

    This scholarship will be awarded to a senior in the Bradley County or Cleveland City School System attends Cleveland State Community College and majors in education. The scholarship will be deposited in the students account at Cleveland State in the second semester of study. Applications are available in the guidance office.

     

     

     
     

                                              

                                           Deadline: April 1, 2009

    Project New Vision began to inspire more young people to become business owners. Beginning in the year 2008 Project New Vision will award one Hamilton County high school student a $2,000 scholarship.


    The applicant must submit the following:

    • A resume

    • Business plan

    • A copy of the most current high school transcript

    • Proof of acceptance to a college

    • Essay: What has made me, Me?

    Topic: Events, people, or anything else that has influenced who you are today. 2 page minimum, double space


    Submit all the above documents including Project New Vision Information Page in an 8x11 in the following order:

    1. Project New Vision Information Page

    2. Resume Essay 'What has made me... me?'

    3. Business Plan

    4. High School Transcript

    5. Proof of acceptance to a college

    download application here

    Mail to:
    Project New Vision
    PO Box 23727
    Chattanooga, TN 37422

                                   

                                        RATTERMAN-SHELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

     

                                                   Deadline: April 10, 2009
     

    Designed for average, hardworking, well-rounded college-bound senior.  $2000  each year for 4 years. Applicants must have  GPA-2.5 or above and  ACT-19 or above. The Scholarship Committee will place strong emphasis on student involvement in many and varied school/community activities.  The application form,  a 200-250 word essay, official  transcript, and two letters of recommendation are to be submitted no later than April 10, 2009. 

                  

                                                    Application forms are available in the Guidance Office.

     

          

                                       

     
     

      ANCHOR CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

    Given by

    PILOT CLUB Of CLEVELAND

    Deadline: April 17, 2009

     SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT:  $750

     REQUIREMENTS:

    • Must be an active member of Anchor Club in a local school in Bradley County
    • Complete attached application
    • Write a brief essay (500 words or less) describing your experiences and how you have benefited from being a member of Anchor Club while in high school.
    • Two teacher letters of recommendation
    • Photograph (attached to application)
    • Copy of transcript (including GPA, class rank and ACT scores)

    Application can be picked up in the guidance office.

                                                                                    

     

    KIWANIS OF CLEVELAND MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP 

    Deadline: April 18, 2009

    • For Bradley County Residents

    •  $1,000

    • Award based on

    • Need & Merit

    Kiwanis Club of Cleveland

    P.O. Box 2726

    Cleveland, TN 37320

     

     


    Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union Scholarship

    Video Scholarship Contest

    Deadline: April 21, 2009

    $1,000 Video Contest!

    Click here for a printable copy of the official contest rules.

    Topic: "Why I Love My Credit Union"

    Calling all creative geniuses, video aficionados and credit union-loving students. Now is your chance to express your hidden (or not so hidden) creative talent and make some dough towards your college education.

    Can life get better? We submit that it cannot! But if YOU submit a 2 minute or less video about why you love your credit union you could win big bucks to help pay for school.

    Face it-

    • You want your 15 minutes of fame.
    • You want to show all your friends the mad skills you’ve developed (or plan on developing) with your video camera.
    • You want money to help you get through college.

    (Here’s where we come in)

    We want creative attention grabbing videos that spread the word about what’s great about TVFCU. So unleash that creative energy and get started!

    Here’s how it works-

    • Brainstorm the most creative, interesting and captivating way to tell what it is that you like best about TVFCU.
    • Grab your pets, your friends, your friend’s pets or whatever to add your personal style to the video.
    • Film 2 minutes or less of TVFCU-loving genius.
    • Register and upload your video (videos must be in AVI, MOV, MPG or MPEG format) at www.tvfcu.com/scholarship/video_register.php by March 2nd, 2009 (make sure you are a member by the time you upload –you can join with a minimum $5 deposit)
    • There will be 2 scholarships awarded. The $1,000 grand prize will be awarded by a panel of non TVFCU judges who will be looking for creativity, originality and unique and interesting ways to convey your message.
    • The second $500 scholarship is based solely on people’s choice. So...
    • Spread the word! Send your video which will be posted at www.tvfcu.com/scholarship to your friends, family, neighbors, sister’s ex-boyfriend’s dentist, (ok you get the idea) and have them vote for your video. Plus, Facebook, Myspace, blog, text or whatever it is you do to get the word out—do it! Only votes submitted here will count.
    • Winners will be announced at the Annual Meeting, April 21st to be held at The Hunter Art Museum at 6:30 pm as well as posted here.
    • Good luck and may the creative juices flow!

    If you are ready, click here to register and upload your video.

     


    Winning Characteristics Scholarship

                  

    General Information
    Making It Count will offer one national, $5,000 and five regional, $1,000 one-time award scholarships to high school seniors who have participated in the Making College & Career Count presentation during the 2008-2009 academic year and who can exhibit excellence based on the "Winning Characteristics" highlighted in the program.

    The Making It Count speaker will announce the scholarship opportunity during the Making College & Career Count presentation held at your school.

    Application Process
    The application includes general information, as well as a 600-word essay (to write a great essay, ready "Essay Tips") on how well the student has demonstrated the "Winning Characteristics" discussed in the Making College & Career Count program in his or her high school career.

    Download the application for this scholarship here.

    Eligibility Requirements

     

    • Applicant must participate in a Making College & Career Count presentation during the 2008-2009 school year.
    • Application must be submitted after the date of the high school’s Making College & Career Count presentation.
    • Applicant must be enrolled in a public, private, charter, magnet, vocational, technical or parochial school, as a high school senior.
    • Applicant must possess a cumulative G.P.A. of at least a "B" or higher at the time of application.
    • Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
    • Applicant must have plans to enroll in some type of formal education or training program following high school (i.e. college, technical school, vocational school, formal career training program).

     
     

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