Friday, August 23, 2013

Scholarship Bulletin: August 2013


Horatio Alger Scholarship
There is a potential to receive up to $20,000. Students may apply online at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships.
Eligibility:
· High school seniors enrolling in a U.S. four-year university in Fall 2014 (students may start at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
· Involved in co-curricular and community service activities
· Demonstrate financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross income)
· Minimum 2.0 GPA
· United States citizen
Application deadline: October 25, 2013


Gates Millennium Scholars Program 2014
Students must do the online application at www.gmsp.org
Eligibility:
· High school seniors enrolling in a U.S. college or university in Fall 2014
· Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participatin in community service, extracurricular or other activities
· Minimum 3.3 GPA
· Demonstrate financial need (Federal Pell Grand eligibility criteria)
· United States citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States
· African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian & pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American
Application deadline: January 15, 2014

Questions? See Mrs. Donato-Palmore, Scholarship Counselor