Weekly Update 9-15-23
Weekly Update 9/15/23 (Updated/New Information will have an **)
September Scholarship Information
September Deadlines
- Cameron Impact Scholarship - Deadline 9/8
- The Gates Scholarship - Deadline 9/15
- QuestBridge - Deadline 9/26
- ** Don't Text and Drive Scholarship - Deadline 9/30 **
Cameron Impact Scholarship
Eligible: Seniors
Criteria: For those who have demonstrated excellence in academics (unweighted 3.7+), letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, leadership and community service.
Award: Full tuition, fees, and books
Deadline: 9/8; https://www.bryancameroneducationfoundation.org/scholarship
The Gates Scholarship
Eligible: Seniors
Criteria: Highly selective, full scholarship for exceptional, low-income minority students (must be Pell-eligible) from one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American, outstanding academic record top 10% of class with GPA 3.3+, demonstrated leadership ability, exceptional personal success skills.
Award: Amounts vary
Deadline: 9/15; https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship/
QuestBridge
Eligible: Seniors
Criteria: For low-income students who have excelled academically, top 5-10% of your class, SAT 1290 or ACT 28 (if taken), eligible for free or reduced price lunch
Award: Four-year scholarships
Deadline: 9/26, https://www.questbridge.org/
** Don't Text and Drive Scholarship **
Eligible: High School Students
Criteria: Applicant must complete a short form and share a 140-character statement explaining why they will not text and drive.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: 9/30; http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/dont-text-and-drive-scholarship
Upcoming College In-School Visits September
September 26, 2023
September 28, 2023
October Scholarship Information
October Deadlines
- ** Korean Mean and Women Scholarship - Deadline 10/1 **
- ** JMJ Phillip Group College Scholarships - Deadline 10/1 **
- Coca-Cola Scholars Program - Deadline 10/2
- AES Engineering Scholarship - Deadline 10/8
- Wendy's High School Heisman Award - Deadline 10/17
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Tau Lambda Lambda Chapter - Deadline 10/20
** Korean Men and Women Scholarship **
Eligible: Seniors
Criteria: Korean ethnicity, 3.0 GPA or higher, essay “Tell us a bit about yourself and your Korean heritage. How do you plan to make an impact on the world through your career?” (400-600 words)
Award: $500
Deadline: 10/1; https://bold.org/scholarships/korean-men-and-women-scholarship/
** JMJ Phillip Group College Scholarship **
Eligible: Seniors
Criteria: 3.6 GPA or above, major in STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math), essay “How can STEM graduates in 2022 change the world in 2040?” (500-1,000 words)
Award: $1,000
Deadline: Quarterly (10/1, 1/1, 4/1, 7/1); https://jmjphillip.com/jmj-phillip-stem-scholarship/
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Eligible: U.S. Citizen, high school senior, planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution
Criteria: Demonstrated leadership, commitment to community, academic achievement, employment
Award: $10,000 - $20,000
Deadline: 10/2; students apply on-line https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
AES Engineering Scholarship
Eligible: Seniors. You are NOT required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. Students must submit an essay of between 500 to 1000 words in answer to the following question: When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?
Criteria: submit the essay to: mailto:scholarships@aeseengineers.com
Award: $500
Deadline: 10/8; https://aesengineers.com/scholarships.php
Wendy's High school Heisman Award
Eligible: Seniors
Criteria: Students with a B average and who participate in a school sport and are dedicated to being school role models
Award: State Winners - $1,000, National Finalists - $2,000, National Winners - $10,000
Deadline: 10/17; Apply online at https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/2023HeismanHighSchoolScholarship
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Tau Lambda Lambda Chapter
International High School Essay Contest
Eligible: Seniors
Criteria: Application and Essay "With Politics gaining the bulk of discussion, what can the younger generation do to ensure that elected leaders understand the impact of gaining their vote?"
Award: State Winners - $1,000, National Finalists - $2,000, National Winners - $10,000
Deadline: 10/20; Please see Mrs. Long in the College and Career Center for an application. Submit via email to mailto:stephon.cunningham@tll-ques.org
Upcoming College In-School Visits October
October 10, 2023
October 12, 2023
October 16, 2023
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Where: Career Center
When: Charger Time
Click here to sign up for the presentation.