The Career Center At NHS Lists Scholarships

The Career Center publicizes all scholarships of which it is notified. A few of the scholarships, typically national ones, request that money be enclosed with the application. The Career Center believes that students should not have to pay to apply for scholarships.

If a student chooses to apply for a scholarship that charges a fee, however, the Career Center strongly advises that he or she first check its authenticity through the FTC Consumer Response Center, www.ftc.gov or 877-FTC-HELP; the National Fraud Information Center, www.fraud.org or 800-876-7060; or the Better Business Bureau, www.bbg.org or 703-276-0100.

HRSA 2007 Nursing Scholarship Program — This national scholarship program sponsored by the US Health Resources and Services Administration provides scholarship assistance to full- or part-time nursing students. High school seniors who are entering a nursing BA or AA program are eligible to apply. Upon graduation, these nurses must work full-time in a facility deemed to have a critical shortage of nurses for at least two years. Scholarship awards vary. Applications are available at bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/scholarship and are due by June 30.  

Wendy’s High School Heisman Award — Wendy’s Restaurants and the Heisman Memorial Trophy Committee sponsor this national award program that honors both male and female students who excel in academics, athletics, and student leadership. The application process is open to all senior student athletes, Class of 2008, who work hard, are dedicated, and have become role models for the school’s underclassmen. The application period opens on July 1 for students who have at least a “B” average and participate in at least one sport. The online nomination form must be completed by students and reviewed by a high school official by October 1. The website is available now with useful information at wendysheisman.com.