2007-2008 Scholarship Opportunities

Name

Postmark Date

Amount

Criteria

AXA Achievement Scholarship

Dec. 15, 2007

$10,000-$25,000

Current H.S. senior; U.S. Citizen or legal resident; Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited 2 or 4 yr college or university by Fall 2008; Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in an activity in school, the community or the workplace; and recommended by unrelated adult who can attest to achievement.

Burger King Scholars Program

Feb. 15, 2008

$1,000

Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; Work part-time an avg. of 15 hrs. per/wk, 40 hrs. wk per/yr; Actively involved in community service activities; Demonstrate financial need; Plan to enroll in an accredited 2 or 4 yr college, university or vocational/technical school by Fall of 2008.

Commerce Bank, American Dream Scholarships

Dec. 15, 2007

$1,000

Graduating h.s. seniors, residing in a county served by Commerce Bank; Plan to enroll in a 2, 4 yr college/university or vocational-technical school; Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0; Demonstrate leadership and participation in Community Service, Volunteerism,  School Activities, and/or Employment Responsibilities.

Dell Scholars Program

Jan. 15, 2008

$ 20,000

Graduating from an accredited high school this academic year; Cumulative GPA of 2.4 or higher; Demonstrated need for financial assistance; Participating in an approved college readiness program for 2 yrs; Planning to enter a bachelor’s degree program by the Fall 2008; U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

Dorothea Deitz

Mar. 1, 2008

$4500- $6500

Female student residing in NY State who is planning to major in Physical Education. Awarded based on character, academic achievement, physical education competence, participation in athletics, qualities of leadership and financial need.

The Eagle Foundation Scholarship

April 1, 2008

Up to $10,000

Current H.S. senior; Achieved a minimum of a 3.4 cumulative GPA; Combined SAT score of at least 1200 (critical reading/math); Recognized leadership positions in school and community; Require financial assistance to attend college; Seek to do their part in making the world a better place.

Jandon Scholars

Feb. 15, 2008

$10,000-$20,000

Current H.S. senior attending a public high school in Westchester County. Family must either be receiving public assistance or meet financial eligibility guidelines established by the Jandon Foundation. Students must have excellent academic records and SAT scores, involvement in extra-curricular activities and evidence of good character.

Jessica N. Santos Memorial Scholarship

April 1, 2008

$1,000

H.S. Senior must have a strong academic record; Based on merit and need. Plan to obtain some form of higher education.

Ron Brown Scholar Program

*final postmarked deadline in order to be consider for only the Ron Brown Scholar Program.

Jan. 9, 2008*

$10,000 annually for 4 yrs

Current Black or African-American H.S. senior; U.S. Citizen or permanent resident; Demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit leadership ability, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. Plan to enroll in college or university.