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PHILLIPS HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Updated March 11th, 2010

Remember to check the Opportunities for Financial Assistance black binder in the Scholarship room MARCH 2010 KOHLS KIDS WHO CARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Deadline: March 15th, If you know a young volunteer (age 6-18) whose efforts have made a positive impact on his/her community, please consider nominating them to this program. Kohls plans to recognize 2,100 kids with prizes ranging from $50 Kohls Gift Cards to $1,000 or $10,000 scholarships. For more information go to www.kohlscorporation.com/communityRelations/scholarship/index.asp Online nominations only. For all grades

GORDON SINCLAIR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (AFCEA Orlando)

Deadline: March 15th, For more information, or an application go to www.afcea-orlando.org. The scholarships are awarded to HS seniors in Orlando, who are pursuing scientific and engineering degrees that align with AFCEAs mission of serving the military. The student is not required to have any affiliation with the military or AFCEA. Applications are also available in Scholarship office. For Seniors

AYN RAND ESSAY CONTEST

Deadline: March 20th, To see rules and guidelines and to submit your essay, go to www.aynrandeducation.com Choose a topic based on the book Anthem and write your essay. Prizes vary from $2,000 to $30. For Grades 9th and 10th

USA/MAES STEM SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: March 22nd, 2010 (new date)

Ten awards of $2,500. Students must belong to an Ethnic Minority group, pursuing a college degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Science. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 with SAT or ACT scores, well-rounded student, and enrolled in a college /university for the fall. For more information or application go to www.maeshouston.org/ScholarshipInfo.htm Available to Seniors

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY (Delta Omicron Omega Chapter)

Deadline: March 31st, Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to young senior women who complete an honors course of instruction and will be attending an accredited college or university in the fall. Two of the scholarships will be awarded to seniors who are attending Historically Black colleges or Universities. Students must have an un-weighted GPA3.0 and SAT1000 or ACT22 For more information see forms in the Scholarship Office or go to www.akadeltaomicronomega.org For Female Seniors

2010 HEALTH CENTRAL AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: March 31st,2010 Amount: $2,000 To qualify, student must be a U.S. citizen interested in specializing in a health related field with a GPA3.5 unweighted. For more information see application form in Scholarship office. For Seniors

IOTA PHI LAMBDA SORORITY SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: March 30th, 2010 Students pursuing a degree in business related fields and accepted in an accredited college/university. A 300-500 word essay is required. Must demonstrate financial need. For more questions you can email iota.epsilonrho@yahoo.com. Applications are available in scholarship office. For Seniors

OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: March 31st, 2010 Essay 700-750 words. GPA 2.5 Applications available in scholarship office. For Seniors

CENTRAL FLORIDA JAZZ SOCIETY

Deadline: March 31st, 2010 It is a competition available to Seniors. Please check application in Scholarship room for more details. Available to Seniors

APRIL 2010 2010 STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP (WALMART & CBCF)
Deadline: April 1st, 2010 Amount: $1,000 Students must have a GPA2.5, must exhibit leadership and participate in community service, must be accepted in a full-time college or university and reside or attend school in a congressional district represented by a CBC (congressional black caucus) member. A 500 word essay is required. Please see application for more requirements and information. For Seniors.

ORANGE COUNTY COUNCIL OF PTA/PTSA SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: postmarked by April 2nd, 2010 Amount: $1,000 Must be a FL resident and a US citizen with a GPA3.0 and a member of a local PTSA unit. Student must have attended a FL Public school for at least 2 yrs. An essay is required. Please see application form in scholarship room, for details and requirements. For Seniors

THE JOHN AND DAVID RIGSBY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: April 5th, 2010 Amount: $1,000 renewable for 4yrs to an accredited college or university in the U.S. GPA: B or higher SAT: 1050 or ACT: 24 Student must have a responsible attitude; participate in extra or cocurricular activities. Demonstrate financial need. For essay and any additional information please see Guidance Office for application . Applications must be completed and returned to Guidance. Available to Seniors

THE JANET MORGAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: April 5th, 2010 Up to ten $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to DPHS students who participate in extra-curricular or co-curricular activities, and if applicable

with a valid medical condition or have participated in an athletic varsity team for at least one season. Forms must be returned to Guidance. For more information please see forms in guidance/scholarship office. GPA2.5 For Seniors

THE COITE & MILDRED HILL SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: April 6th, 2010 15 scholarships of $1,000 to students who have been accepted full time to UF or FSU only. Must complete all required paperwork and a 500 word essay and return to Guidance attention Ms. Reed. Available to Seniors.

HUG LIFE AWARD SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: April 10th, 2010 One Senior from DPHS, college bound, showing most courtesy for his/her fellow students, teachers, administrators, active in the community.will be awarded $500. Please see application in Scholarship Room for more details. For Seniors

PANYHA FOUNDATION STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: April 15th, 2010 One to five scholarships will be awarded to Lao American students pursuing a full time undergraduate program. Students must have a cumulative GPA3.0 and must demonstrate financial need. For more information and requirements, please see form in Scholarship office or go to www.panyhafoundation.org For Seniors

AYN RAND ESSAY CONTEST

Deadline: April 26th, To see rules and guidelines and to submit your essay, go to www.aynrandeducation.com Choose a topic based on the book The Fountainhead and write your essay. Prizes vary from $10,000 to $50. Available to Juniors and Seniors

NORTHROP GRUMMAN 2010 ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: April 30th, 2010 One winner will receive $10,000. He/she must be a U.S. citizen, resident of Seminole or Orange county, Florida; attending a full time engineering program in the fall. Requirements: SAT1700 or ACT27, cumulative GPA 3.5, 500 word essay on your career goals. Application is available online (and must be submitted online) at

www.es.northropgrumman.com/engscholar/. Please follow instructions on form to make sure application and requirements are completed. For Seniors

HENRY T. WETHERELL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (Masters &Wardens Association of the 17th Masonic District of Florida)
Deadline: April 30th, 2010 Amount: $500 Students must be accepted in a state supported school (community college, state university). An essay of about 100 words is required. Please see application for details. For Seniors.

MAY 2010 EDWIN & PAULA BRACKNEY ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP 2010

Deadline: May 1st, 2010 Amount: $1,000 Students must be pursuing a major in environmental science, biology, chemistry or physics. Strong science course/AP recommended. Write an essay. Demonstrate need or why you deserve scholarship. For application and more information go to www.butlerchainconservation.org Available to Seniors

2010 ERNEST HUMPHRIES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity)

Deadline: May 1st, 2010 Applications are available in Scholarship office. For Male Seniors

LAYMON HICKS SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Deadline: May 7th, $750 scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior who has a GPA3.0, who is a first generation student entering a 2 or 4 year postsecondary institution pursuing an undergraduate degree. Please see form for full requirements available in Scholarship office or go to www.laymonhicksscholarshipfund.org for an online application. For (first generation student) Seniors

SUNTRUST OFF TO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP SWEEPSTAKES

Deadline: May 14th, Amount: $1,000 15 chances to win with one winner every 2 weeks. Enter online at www.offtocollege.info or for more details go to www.suntrusteducation.com For Seniors

EXXON MOBILE BERNARD HARRIS SCHOLARSHIPS

Deadline: May 14th, Four scholarships for two males and two females of $5,000 each will be awarded to two African American and two Hispanic students. Students should be planning to pursue a postsecondary education in the STEM fields. GPA3.0 unweighted. For an application and more information check Scholarship Office or go to http://www.cgcs.org/Awards/Harris_Scholarship.pdf For Seniors African American and Hispanic

GREAT CLIPS COSMETOLOGY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

Deadline: May 15th, 2010 Amount: $ 500 Four scholarships for individuals interested in a career in cosmetology in any accredited cosmetology or barbering school in Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties in Florida. Please see application in Scholarship office. For Seniors

B. DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: May 30th, 2010 Go to www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to apply. Amount $1,000. Students need to write a 1,000 word essay. See site for details. Available to Juniors and Seniors

JUNE 2010 ABBOTT & FENNER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Deadline: June 19th Winner(s) will be awarded $1,000 For application and essay topic please go to www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm For Seniors

LT. ROMEO & JOSEPHINE BASS FERRETTI SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: June 30th, Amount: $ 2,500 Students must be a dependent of an enlisted Air Force Airman (active, guard, reserve) enrolled in college in a science, technology, engineering or math degree program. For more details go to www.afa.org/aef/aid/ferretti.asp For seniors

VARIOUS DEADLINES USA CROWN PAGEANT

If you are a black female, check www.usacrownpageant.org for an opportunity to win $10,000 in scholarship if you are a winner. See website or Scholarship office for more details. (Two contests: one for Miss Black Florida Crown and one for Miss Black Florida Teen Crown. For black female in 9-12 grade

SACI: STUDIO ART CENTERS INTERNATIONAL FLORENCE/ITALY

If you are looking for an accredited studio art, design and liberal arts instruction abroad, SACI offers different programs and scholarships for very talented artists pursuing a career in those fields. Must demonstrate financial needs. For more details go to www.saci-florence.edu