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.

Scholastic Scholarship Essay Contest — High school juniors and seniors are eligible to enter a national writing contest for scholarship funds. An original 500-word essay will be judged on creativity, logical thought process, clear content and proper use of language. Two grand prizewinners will each receive a $15,000 scholarship check for college tuition. 15 runner-up scholarship prizes totaling $9,500 will also be awarded. Details are available at www.scholastic.com/collegesuccess and in the Career Center. All entries must be postmarked by March 10, 2006.

Big Y Scholarships — Big Y Scholarships are available to high school seniors, undergraduates, graduates, community college, and non-traditional students. Big Y customers and their dependents as well as employees and dependents are eligible. All scholarships recognize academic merit and achievement and are awarded to the most outstanding students in the Big Y market area. Information is available at www.bigy.com in the Career Center. The postmark deadline is February 1, 2006.

General Motors Minority Dealers Association Scholarship Program — Minority high school seniors who will graduate in Spring 2006 and will be enrolled in a full-time program at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university are eligible to participate in this national program. A limited number of scholarships in the amount of $2,500 will be available. Applicants will be evaluated on academic performance, leadership, work experience, community involvement and the strength of the personal statement. The application deadline is November 14, 2005.