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Scholarship Bulletin #3
December 2015
If you think you may qualify for any of the following scholarships or would like more information, please visit the website links provided or see your counselor.
Nordenberg Leadership Scholars Program
The Nordenberg Leadership Scholars Program is a University of Pittsburgh scholarship and leadership development opportunity available to current Pennsylvania high school seniors who plan on enrolling as Pitt freshmen in the fall of 2016. Students who wish to be considered for the program can apply directly at the web site listed below.
The Nordenberg Leadership Scholars Program will provide 10 incoming Pennsylvania freshmen with the following:
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A full tuition scholarship for four years or eight semesters of undergraduate study valued in excess of $67,000 over the life of the award
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Paid internships following the sophomore and junior years
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Participation in exceptional leadership training and experiences, one-on-one mentoring, and career coaching
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Financial assistance in a study abroad experience
More details on the program, the application process, and the nomination process can be found at www.nordenbergscholars.pitt.edu
Completed applications are due by the end of the day on December 7, 2015
B. Kenneth Simon Free Enterprise Scholarship (Robert Morris University)
Student eligibility is as follows:
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Be enrolled as a high school senior.
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Be a resident for more than one (1) year of one of the following Pennsylvania counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Washington or Westmoreland.
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Possess a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
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Possess a combined SAT score of 1100 (critical reading and math) or higher or an ACT composite score of 24 or better.
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Secure a sponsoring teacher from high school to serve as an advisor for the research paper.
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Submit a research paper of between 2,500 and 3,000 words on a topic established annually by the scholarship selection committee.
Apply on-line at http://rmu.edu/Undergraduate/Admissions/BKSimon or see your counselor for an application
Application deadline is December 11, 2015 with Research papers due February 12, 2016
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AXA Achievement Scholarship
Awarded to high school seniors with outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year school in the US
AXA Achievers are ethnically and economically diverse, but they share the following qualities:
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Ambition and drive
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Determination to set and reach goals
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Respect for self, family and community
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Ability to succeed in college
Because reducing risk is woven into the fabric of our company, special consideration is given to achievements that empower society to mitigate risk through education and/or action in areas such as financial, environmental, health, safety and/or emergency preparedness.
Visit http://www.axa.scholarshipamerica.org/ for more information
Apply by December 15, 2015 – only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted
SCAD Challenge Scholarship Competition
Challenges are open to current seniors
Senior entrants must complete an undergraduate application to SCAD. Students who have already completed the undergraduate application should submit their work in the SCAD Senior Challenge categories in SlideRoom. Scroll down in SlideRoom to review all of the Senior Challenge guidelines. Applicants may submit work to a category outside of their main major of interest. Applicants may enter work in multiple categories.
Senior challenges
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Photography
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Film
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Comic book
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2-D design
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3-D design
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Poster
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Fashion
http://www.scad.edu/admission/financial-aid-and-scholarships/scholarships/scad-challenge
Online applications for the competition must be submitted by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015
****Artwork submission is due by 5 p.m., Monday, Feb. 1, 2016
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Burger King Scholars Program
Students must be graduating high school seniors with a 2.5 or higher GPA, who plan to enroll full-time in a 2-year or 4-year college/university/vocational-tech school for the entire 2015-2016 school year
There is also a Burger King Employee-based track for this scholars program available to anyone who works at or is the child of a Burger King employee.
Recipients are selected based on their GPA, work experience, extracurricular activities and/or community service.
Visit the website at https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/burgerkingscholars/information.php for more information.
Application deadline is December 15, 2015
“HERB it Forward” Scholarship
“The ‘Herb it Forward’ Scholarship was created to educate those future leaders who will continue to pay it forward," says Shelly Fisher, CEO of Hope Paige Medical ID
Requirements for eligibility include:
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Individuals 17-25 years of age
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Residents of the State of Pennsylvania or Hope Paige customers living in the United States
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2016 or previous graduates, GED recipients and home-schooled students
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Hope Paige customer within the last 5 years or immediate family member (siblings, spouse/partner, children, grandchildren or parent)
For more information or to access the scholarship application visit: https://www.hopepaige.com/herbitforward.aspx
Application deadline is January 1, 2016
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Bud Lutty Charitable Scholarship Trust
Eligible students must be a dependent of an employee and plan to attend a U.S. college or university for 2016-2017 school year.
For more information and to fill out an application: www.ufcw23.org/members/scholarship
Students can scan and email their completed forms to: custserv@local23benefitfunds.com or mail to:
Board of Trustees
Bud Lutty Charitable Scholarship Trust
345 Southpointe Boulevard, Suite 200
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania 15317
***You also may be eligible for scholarship from UFCW International. For more information and to find out if you are eligible, please visit: http://www.ufcw.org/scholarship
Bud Lutty Participating Employers
ACORN SERVICES INC
WM MOORHEAD FEDERAL BLDG
ALLEGHENY COLLEGE
PARKHURST
BUTLER FARM MARKET INC
CARLOW COLLEGE CAFETERIA
COMMUNITY SUPER MARKET
LOWER BURRELL
FOX CHAPEL
NATRONA HEIGHTS
PENN HILLS
COUDERSPORT JUBILEE
CVS PHARMACY, INC.
DUBOIS LOGISTICS LLC
FORD CITY RIVERSIDE
GIANT EAGLE
MCDONALD
PENN TOWNSHIP
SLIPPERY ROCK
VERONA
WAYNESBURG
LOCAL 23 HEALTH FUND
MOUNTAINEER PARK INC.
SCOZIO’S BAKERY SHOP
SHOP-N- SAVE
BROWNSVILLE ROAD
CANONSBURG
HAYMAKER
HOLIDAY PARK
RUSSELLTON
WEST KITTANNING
WHITE OAK
SODEXO, INC. (MARRIOTT)
EINSTEIN BAGEL & COFFEE
CART
MELLON BANK
SCHENLEY HALL
U OF PGH JOHNSTOWN
SYSCO FOOD SERVICES
THE KROGER CO
TOMS RIVERSIDE MARKETS
TOPS FRIENDLY MARKETS
MEADVILLE
KANE
SHEFFIELD
WATERFORD
UFCW LOCAL 23
VALESKYS
WHEELING ISLAND GAMING
INC
Applications are due December 31, 2015
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Caplan-Lieber Human Relations Award
This award recognizes the efforts of a junior or senior high school student who has shown initiative and leadership in combating prejudice and fostering good relations between diverse groups within the school and/or the community.
Consideration for recognition is as follows:
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Student-initiated programs in the school or community
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projects that address divisions in society based on race, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, class, religion, disability, sex, ancestry, national origin, or other factors
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the engagement of others to combat prejudice and foster good relations between diverse groups within the school and/or the community
Academic and sports achievements are not considered.
Nomination deadline is Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Central Scholarship and Loan Referral Service (CSLRS)
The Central Scholarship and Loan Referral Service (CSLRS) of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh coordinates the efforts of a group of organizations, agencies and scholarship endowment funds that provide scholarships to local Jewish students enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education.
Demonstrated financial need is a primary criterion in evaluating applicants.
Visit http://www.centralscholarship.org/ for more information.
Application Deadline is February 11, 2016
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