SCHOLARSHIP CORNER
March
11, 2013
High Five Scholarship: This is a website created to help you find free
money for college. Go to the website
at: www.highfivescholarships.com
and check it out.
The Washboard.org scholarship site: This is a free web-based scholarship clearinghouse
that matches
Scholarships.com: This is another website for students to create a
profile and get help finding scholarships to apply for. There is no cost, and this website has been
in business for over 13 years. Check it
out.
The Christian Connector: This service provides free Christian college
information services as well as a $2,500.00 Christian college scholarship
drawing. If you are planning on
attending a Christian college, go to: www.ChristianConnector.com
to request information and to automatically be entered in the scholarship
drawing. The telephone number is
provided as well, and it is 800-667-0600.
Careers That Work! Seniors who are choosing to go to certain technical
schools (such as Perry Tech. and others) should see the counselor. RHS is allowed to issue five scholarships for
$1,000.00 each to students that are eligible.
Go to: www.nwcareercolleges.org for more
information, and to see which colleges are eligible for the awards. Open until all the scholarships are spoken
for.
Need A Lift (The American Legion): Scholarship and financial aid information available
at: www.legion.org/needalift
Beyond Dreaming Foundation 2013: This is a scholarship for undocumented students
only. You must demonstrate financial
need, and be planning to enroll in a college or university for the 2013-2014
school year. The application must be
completed and received no later than Friday, March 15, 2013.
Standing Tall for NW
Agriculture: There are three scholarships
for seniors entering college and planning to study in the field of agriculture. For an application, either see me or go to
the website at: www.mcgregor.com The applications are
due on March 20, 2013. Each
scholarship is for $1,000.00.
CBHA Healthy Futures Scholarship: If you are planning on a career in health care or
human services, you can apply for this scholarship. You must have a GPA of 3.25, and have
exhibited leadership and dedication to community service. A student interview may be required. Please see me for an application. The application packet must be returned before
March 30th.
P.E.O. Scholarship: This is a local award in the amount of $600.00. It is for women planning to attend
college. Selection is based on
scholarship, need, and activities. The
deadline for the application is April 1, 2013. You must include a recent transcript, two
letters of recommendation (from a teacher and from another adult—not a
relative). See me for an
application.
Sea Mar Farm Worker Scholarship: If you or your parents are either migrant farm
workers OR seasonal farm workers you may apply for this scholarship. You will need a copy of your transcript and a
personal statement. I have copies of the
scholarship. You may either mail your
application in or email it to: scholarships@seamarchc.org Application deadline is Monday, April 1,
2013.
WOIS Scholarship: Awards range from $500.00 to $1,000, and three
awards are given in
Jerry Longmeier
Memorial Scholarship (for FFA Members): If you are a current member
of FFA and are graduating this year, you may apply for this scholarship. I have an application form in my office that
you may pick up and complete. The
deadline for postmarking is April 20, 2013.
The Larry Cacchiotti
Memorial Scholarship: One scholarship in the
amount of $500.00 will be given to a senior.
You must have a 2.5 GPA to apply, and consideration will be given to
students who have worked either summers or during the school year to earn money
for college. Financial need is also a
factor. In case of a close decision,
preference will be given to a student planning to major in business. Please pick up an application from Ms.
Edwards. The application must be turned
into the Counseling Office not later than 3:08 p.m. on April 24, 2013.
REA (Royal Education Association)
Scholarship: One scholarship in the
amount of $500.00 will be awarded to a student from the class of 2013. To be considered are areas of scholarship,
leadership, awards, work experience, community involvement and participation in
school activities. See Ms. Edwards for
an application, or go to http://rhs.royal.wednet.edu/ROYALBOOSTERASSOCIATION.doc
The REA scholarship is due in my office by 3:00 p.m. on April 26, 2013.
Royal PSE Scholarship: All students who have parents that work for the
Royal PSE and are members of the PSE union may apply for this scholarship. Please get a copy of the application from Ms.
Edwards. Once completed, you may give it
to Ms. Edwards or to Josie Cera. Please have them back no later than 3:15
p.m. on April 30th.
Harvest Foods Scholarship: One scholarship in the amount of $500.00 will be
awarded to a RHS senior. Preference will
be given to students interested in business or entrepreneurial endeavors. See me for an application form. Applications are due by 3:15 p.m. on May 1st,
2013.
It’s Always
Something (Writing Contest): Open to
grades 9-12! Cash prizes are awarded to
the best essays on a topic about cancer.
Students are encouraged to share their stories in personal essays of 500
to 2,000 words. First place winners will
be awarded $1,000.00. For more
information, go to the website at: www.gildasclubseattle.org/contactUs/WritingContest.php The deadline for
submission of all essays is May 1, 2013.
Royal Booster Scholarship: The Boosters provide two scholarships in the amount
of $1,000 each to RHS Seniors.
Consideration is given to the areas of athletics, participation in
school activities, leadership, community involvement, and financial need. See Ms. Edwards for an application, or go to http://rhs.royal.wednet.edu/REAScholarship.doc The deadline for the
application is 3:15 p.m. May 8th, 2013.