MONTHLY SCHOLARSHIPS 2009/2010

May  (updated 5/17/10)

 

Applications or information about the following scholarships can be found in the scholarship file located in Mrs. Kent’s office in the Counseling Department. Please see Lisa Kent, Academic Technician, in the Counseling office for any assistance with information on current scholarships freshman and Senior Advisors, and in the College and Career Center will have a Monthly Scholarship bulletin posted in their room.  You can also go to the Pinnacle High School website @ cmweb.pvschools.net/phsweb and view the scholarships under the Counseling link.

 

(Also, please use the “Family Connection” program for searching for scholarship information  -   https://connection.naviance.com)

 

(IF YOU ARE THE FIRST GENERATION IN YOUR FAMILY TO GO TO COLLEGE, PLEASE SEE COUNSELING FOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.)

 

 

ABBOTT AND FENNER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM – Deadline 6/19/10 (*)

HS Juniors and Seniors - The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.
 To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com

• what do you see as the long-term impact of our current recession on the average family? How might it affect their future decisions?

www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

 

AES ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP – Deadline 10/08/10

HS Senior - This scholarship is based on the character of the student, which is determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.  Student is not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.   Award for this scholarship is $500.  www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php

 

ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION – THE HARRINGTON SCHOLARSHIP

HS Senior – This renewable scholarship awards $5,000 per year for university attendance and $2,500 per year for students at a community college.  The focus of this scholarship program is students of very high ability with high financial needs. www.azfoundation.org/scholarships

 

ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION – THE PRIDE SCHOLARSHIP

HS SENIOR – This is a $1,000 scholarship for post-secondary studies for a Maricopa County Student who has been involved in activities supporting the LGBT community. www.azfoundation.org/scholarships

 

ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION – HELEN JEAN SIMPSON SCHOLARSHIP FOR REFUGEES

HS SENIOR – This is a $6,000 scholarship awarded to four students who entered the USA in refugee status and have demonstrated high potential for success in university studies.  www.azfoundation.org/scholarships

 

BIG SUN SCHOLARSHIP – Deadline 6/24/10

HS Senior – High school senior athletes are eligible to participate in this award.  Application includes an essay on “How has your participation in sports affected the person you are becoming?”  Award is $500. www.bigsunathletics.com

 

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF HAIR DESIGN – Deadline 12/31/10

HS Senior – IAHD has been operating and providing quality education in AZ for over 40 years.  Their goal is to always put the students first while providing them with a quality education and help them achieve greatness in the growing beauty industry.  IAHD will be awarding a $2,000 scholarship in Cosmetology/Aesthetics that is dedicated to helping those individuals who show a passion for hair, skin, makeup and nails.  For more information call 877-275-4442

 

MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES FOUNDATION

HS Senior – MCCF has implemented a new online scholarship management system, which offers a convenient, online application process for students and a host of administrative benefits that will help the foundation better serve students.  You can find scholarships, criteria and applications online @ www.maricopa.edu/foundation/apply/index.php.

 

 

 

 

 

MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES HONORS PROGRAM - PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP

HS Senior – Students ranking in the top 15% of the class OR who achieve the following placement on the ASSET, COMPASS, or ACCUPLACER test in all three areas:  English – Placement in Honors ENG101; Reading – Exemption from CRE101; and Math – Placement in MAT120 or higher can apply for this scholarship.  The award is equivalent to the cost of in-state/in-county tuition for 15 credit hours per semester.  Scholarship is renewable for a total of four consecutive semesters.  (Schools associated with this program – PVCC, SCC, GCC, Phoenix College, etc.)

 

PHOENIX COLLEGE HONORS PROGRAM

HS Senior – High school students graduating from Maricopa County North Central Assoc. accredited high schools who rank in the top 15% of their high school class may qualify to receive the Maricopa Community College District’s Presidents’ Scholarship.  The scholarship pays over $1,000 a semester (15 credit hours) and is renewable for up to four consecutive semesters of student.  Students not in the top 15% can qualify for this scholarship by scoring high marks of the MCCD Placement Tests.  Student must apply for the scholarship through the Honors Program at the MCCD campus they will attend.  www.phoenixcollege.edu/honors

 

PVCC FEEDER HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP – Deadline 5/14/10

HS Senior – This is a 2-semester scholarship, renewable for an additional 2 semesters if student maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher at PVCC.  $800+ per semester, covers full time tuition of 12 credit hours.  Must complete the FAFSA and enroll at PVCC for the fall 2010 and spring 2011 semesters.

 

SUNTRUST – OFF TO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP SWEEPSTAKES – Deadline 10/30/09 through 5/14/10

HS Senior – Win a $1,000 scholarship for first year expenses at an accredited college or private career school.  One winner will be chosen every two weeks.  Students can begin registering September 14, 2009.  It’s FREE to enter and eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need.

 

WENDY’S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN SCHOLARHSIP – Deadline 10/3/10

HS Senior - All senior high school student-athletes who work hard, are dedicated, and have become role models for their school’s underclassmen can apply to this program.  Students are selected on the basis of academic excellence (at least a “B” average), community service, and athletic achievement.  Each student applicant must have their online application reviewed and confirmed online by a school representative. www.wendysheisman.com

 

 

 

FREE SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID WEBSITES

www.fastweb.com                                          www.collegeboard.com                                                         

www.student-loans.com                                 www.800headstart.com

www.collegenet.com                                       www.gocollege.com

www.finaid.org                                                www.students.gov

www.money.com/goals                                  www.edfund.org

www.salliemae.com                                        www.anycollege.net

www.nextguide.com                                       www.CollegeAnswer.com

www.meritaid.com                                          www.zinch.com

 

www.fafsa.ed.gov                                           (must be filed after January 1st   of your senior year)

                                                                        (Parent and student can get their PIN # in December prior to

                                                                        filing FAFSA)

 

 

 

 

 

ASU – PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA SCHOLARS

This program is designed to connect you with the resources and services at ASU, which will ease your transition and enhance our success at the university.   Students must demonstrate a total annual family income of $60,000 or less on the FAFSA.  You must remain eligible for federal die to participate in this program each year.  For details, visit www.promise.asu.edu/obamascholars.

 

U of A – ARIZONA ASSURANCE

U of A makes what seemed impossible, possible by giving students from families earning up to $42,400 per year the opportunity to graduate in four years.  Nearly all Arizona students who qualify and give their best effort can become U of A graduates with little or no college debt.  For more details go to https://financialaid.arizona.edu/assurance/default.aspx

 

ACE PROGRAM – MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES

The mission of the ACE Program is to help students make a smooth transition from high school, through community college, and transfer to a university where they can complete a baccalaureate degree. ACE refers to achieving a College Education. The ACE Program is for high school students who have just completed their sophomore year and who have an interest in going to college. The purpose of the ACE Program is to retain students in high school and ensure their transfer to the community college or other institutions of higher education after graduating from high school.  Student applying must have one or more of the following characteristics to be eligible; first member of family to attend college; demonstrate financial need; and/or environmental risk factors.