Malvern High School Scholarship Handbook
Malvern High School Scholarship Handbook
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Where to Look for Scholarships ............................................................................................................................... 3 How to Apply for Scholarships ................................................................................................................................. 4 College and University Scholarships ......................................................................................................................... 5 ROTC Scholarships ..................................................................................................................................................... 5 Federal Grants .............................................................................................................................................................. 5 State Aid ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Local Scholarship Opportunities ............................................................................................................................... 6 Ancestry Awards (children of members of certain ethnic or historical background)........................................ 7 Essay Contests.............................................................................................................................................................. 8 General (Scholarships that are available on a national level)................................................................................. 8 Occupational, Organizational, and Religious Affiliation Awards ......................................................................... 9 Special Interest Awards (planning to study in specialized areas) .......................................................................... 9 Senior Timeline .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
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Where to Look for Scholarships Your school daily bulletin The website of the school you are planning to attend Internet Resources
http://www.adhe.edu
http://www.finaid.org
http://scholarships.salliemae.com
http://www.collegeboard.com
http://www.collegiatefunding.com
http://www.collegescholarships.com
http://www.fastweb.com
http://www.college-scholarships.com
http://www.free-4u.com
http://www.gocollege.com
http://www.SchoolSoup.com
Malvern High School does not endorse the above sites; the information is provided for reference only. Students and their families should thoroughly investigate any website or scholarship company before using its services. It is strongly recommended that you do NOT utilize any services that charge a fee.
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How to Apply for Scholarships Answer all questions accurately and completely. If asked, be sure to provide information on such items as:
Offices held
Special awards
Special projects
Extracurricular Activities
Volunteer service
Special interests
Skills
Request letters of recommendation well ahead of the deadline. Teachers need time to prepare these letters.
Ask a teacher or coach who will write you an outstanding recommendation.
Give a resume to the person from whom you request the recommendation. Do not list this person as a reference unless you have received permission to do so!
If you are given a copy of the recommendation, keep it with your other college application materials. Sometimes you can ask the original letter writer to reuse his/her letter for another scholarship application.
Be sure to write a “thank you” note to the person who wrote the letter of recommendation.
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College and University Scholarships Colleges and universities offer several types of scholarships and financial aid. Complete the appropriate financial aid forms and scholarship applications, which can be obtained online or from the Financial Aid Office of the institution you plan to attend.
Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarships ROTC scholarships are available through the Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. Students should begin the process as early as the spring semester of their junior year. These scholarships are competitive and based on SAT or ACT test scores, high school academic standing, leadership, extracurricular, and athletic activities. Applicants are also required to pass a physical exam. ROTC scholarships generally pay for tuition, fees, and most books. They do not pay for room and board. There is a service obligation that can range from four to ten years, depending on the branch of service. Know what is expected of you before you accept a scholarship.
Federal Grant Programs All federal money must be applied for through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA application may be accessed online beginning in January at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Parents/guardians must have their prior year’s income tax information in order to complete the application. You must complete an updated FAFSA every year that a student attends college. Federal Pell Grants are available to undergraduate students with financial need who will be attending an eligible college or vocational school at least half-time. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG) provides supplemental funding for students with exceptional financial need. Once a Pell Grant is awarded, thehe college financial aid office will assist eligible students in determining whether or not they qualify for the Federal SEOG.
State Aid Programs Students will be able to apply for state and lottery funded scholarships beginning January 1 through the Arkansas Department of Higher Education YoUniversal Application found at www.adhe.edu.
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Local Scholarship Opportunities (Various Spring Deadlines) Annie A. Wilson Alumni Class of 1966 Anthony Brown Bay Area Malvern/Wilson Alumni (Applications will be available online only) Brickfest Scholarship Colby Chase Kesterson Memorial Scholarship Debbie Siratt Memorial Scholarship for Determined Students Ed Howard Memorial ROTC Scholarship Ethon Allen Boyer Memorial Scholarship Hot Spring County Museum Scholarship Jayson Keisler Memorial Scholarship Kiwanis Club Scholarship Malvern Leopard Foundation Award Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship MHS Class of 1949 MHS Class of 1959 Pauline Goodman Jones Ryan Richardson Crown of Thorns Scholarship Smith Family Memorial Scholarship Spirit of James King Award Summit Bank/Superintendent’s Award Sykes Athletic Scholarships
The following local scholarships are decided by the Malvern High School Scholarship Committee based on criteria set forth by the sponsors and do not require applications. J. Saxon Arnold Memorial Scholarship Claude and Hyda Collie (HSU) Pauline Goodman Jones (HSU) PEO/BC Chapter Rotary Citizenship Award Wallace Family (HSU) Pepsi Scholarship MHS Class of 1953 Stephen Keisler Band Scholarship Stephen F. Peters Award Jack Tarlton Band Scholarship
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Ancestry Awards American Physical Society Scholarship for Underrepresented Minorities http://www.aps.org/educ/com/scholars/index.cfm Who: African-American, Hispanic American, or Native American U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are majoring or planning to major in physics, and who are a high school senior, college freshman, or sophomore are eligible to apply. Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund http://www.apiasf.org Who: Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census enrolling as a student in a U.S. accredited college or university in the upcoming academic year with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) Catching the Dream Scholarship http://www.catchingthedream.org Who: 1/4 or more degree American Indian, and be an enrolled member of a U. S. tribe. "U. S. tribe" is defined as federally recognized, state recognized, or terminated. Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards http://www.hispanicheritage.org/programs/youth-awards/ Who: Hispanic heritage, citizen or permanent resident, academic excellence Indian Health Service Scholarship http://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/ Who: American Indian or Alaskan Native interested in health profession career; intend to serve Indian people upon completion of education Jack & Jill of America Foundation Scholarship https://www.jackandjillfoundation.org/scholarships/ Who: African American with minimum GPA 3.0 United Negro College Fund Awards https://scholarships.uncf.org/ Who: African American
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Essay Contests American Legion High School Oratorical Contest http://www.arlegion.org/programs/americanism/oratorical.html Ayn Rand Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest http://aynrand.org/ Cancer Survivors Fund http://www.cancersurvivorsfund.org/ Enrique S. Camarena Drug Abuse Education Scholarship http://www.camarenafoundation.org/ National Peace Essay Contest http://www.usip.org/category/course-type/national-peace-essay-contest
General Scholarships Abbott & Fenner Annual Scholarship Awards http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Burger King Scholars Program https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/burgerkingscholars/ Elks National Foundation Scholarship Programs http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/ Foster Care to Success Scholarship Programs http://www.fc2success.org/programs/scholarships-and-grants/ Walmart Associates and Dependents Scholarships http://foundation.walmart.com/ Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarships www.gwcf.org Women’s Environmental Council Scholarships http://www.wecweb.org/scholarships.html
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Occupational, Organizational, and Religious Affiliation Awards Students and parents should check with the company for which they are employed to see if any scholarships are offered. If a parent or grandparent served in active duty, check with that branch of the U.S. Military to see what scholarships are offered. Specific organizations such as Dental Society, Elk Foundation, Teamsters, Foresters, Migrant Workers, Plumbers & Pipe fitters Union, Postal Workers Union, Federal Credit Union, Policemen & Firefighters (Public employees), etc. may offer scholarships to students whose parents are members of the organization. Religious affiliations such as National Presbyterian College Scholarship, United Methodist Church, American Baptist Association, Catholic or Greek Orthodox, etc. offer scholarships to students who meet the criteria.
Special Interest Awards These awards are based on the career a student wishes to pursue. American Dental Hygienists Assocation http://www.adha.org/ioh/programs/scholarships.htm Professional Beauty Association Scholarships for cosmetologists http://www.probeauty.org/scholarships/ Scholastic Art and Writing Awards http://www.artandwriting.org/ Society of Women Engineers Scholarships http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/ United Agribusiness League http://www.unitedag.org/foundation/
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Senior Timeline for the College-Bound Student September
Register for the October ACT exam. This is the last qualifying ACT exam for any university with deadlines prior to February 1.
October/November
Complete the YoUniversal application after October 1.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Be alert to announcements and bulletins regarding college matters.
Register to take or retake the ACT test by December deadline. This is the last qualifying ACT exam for any university with February to April deadlines.
Attend college lunch visits at school.
Stay involved in extracurricular activities.
Work on college admissions essays if required.
Request letters of recommendation if necessary.
Request financial aid information from each institution of interest or go online for this information.
Submit college applications; pay attention to priority deadlines.
Student athletes hoping to play in college must register for eligibility with the NCAA Clearinghouse.
Visit college campuses on their preview days.
December
Keep your grades up! “A’s” do count!
Go to http://www.pin.ed.gov for your FAFSA Pin #.
January/February
Attend Financial Aid workshops like College Goal Sunday.
Continue to meet scholarship/application deadlines.
March/April/May
Work diligently to stay academically competitive.
Pay attention to deadlines for notifying schools and financial aid offices of acceptance of financial aid.
Write thank you notes to those who wrote letters of recommendation.
If in Advanced Placement classes, take the AP exams seriously to try to earn college credit.
Request your final transcript be sent to the college you will attend.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Where to Look for Scholarships ............................................................................................................................... 3 How to Apply for Scholarships ................................................................................................................................. 4 College and University Scholarships ......................................................................................................................... 5 ROTC Scholarships ..................................................................................................................................................... 5 Federal Grants .............................................................................................................................................................. 5 State Aid ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Local Scholarship Opportunities ............................................................................................................................... 6 Ancestry Awards (children of members of certain ethnic or historical background)........................................ 7 Essay Contests.............................................................................................................................................................. 8 General (Scholarships that are available on a national level)................................................................................. 8 Occupational, Organizational, and Religious Affiliation Awards ......................................................................... 9 Special Interest Awards (planning to study in specialized areas) .......................................................................... 9 Senior Timeline .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
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Where to Look for Scholarships Your school daily bulletin The website of the school you are planning to attend Internet Resources
http://www.adhe.edu
http://www.finaid.org
http://scholarships.salliemae.com
http://www.collegeboard.com
http://www.collegiatefunding.com
http://www.collegescholarships.com
http://www.fastweb.com
http://www.college-scholarships.com
http://www.free-4u.com
http://www.gocollege.com
http://www.SchoolSoup.com
Malvern High School does not endorse the above sites; the information is provided for reference only. Students and their families should thoroughly investigate any website or scholarship company before using its services. It is strongly recommended that you do NOT utilize any services that charge a fee.
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How to Apply for Scholarships Answer all questions accurately and completely. If asked, be sure to provide information on such items as:
Offices held
Special awards
Special projects
Extracurricular Activities
Volunteer service
Special interests
Skills
Request letters of recommendation well ahead of the deadline. Teachers need time to prepare these letters.
Ask a teacher or coach who will write you an outstanding recommendation.
Give a resume to the person from whom you request the recommendation. Do not list this person as a reference unless you have received permission to do so!
If you are given a copy of the recommendation, keep it with your other college application materials. Sometimes you can ask the original letter writer to reuse his/her letter for another scholarship application.
Be sure to write a “thank you” note to the person who wrote the letter of recommendation.
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College and University Scholarships Colleges and universities offer several types of scholarships and financial aid. Complete the appropriate financial aid forms and scholarship applications, which can be obtained online or from the Financial Aid Office of the institution you plan to attend.
Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarships ROTC scholarships are available through the Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. Students should begin the process as early as the spring semester of their junior year. These scholarships are competitive and based on SAT or ACT test scores, high school academic standing, leadership, extracurricular, and athletic activities. Applicants are also required to pass a physical exam. ROTC scholarships generally pay for tuition, fees, and most books. They do not pay for room and board. There is a service obligation that can range from four to ten years, depending on the branch of service. Know what is expected of you before you accept a scholarship.
Federal Grant Programs All federal money must be applied for through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA application may be accessed online beginning in January at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Parents/guardians must have their prior year’s income tax information in order to complete the application. You must complete an updated FAFSA every year that a student attends college. Federal Pell Grants are available to undergraduate students with financial need who will be attending an eligible college or vocational school at least half-time. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG) provides supplemental funding for students with exceptional financial need. Once a Pell Grant is awarded, thehe college financial aid office will assist eligible students in determining whether or not they qualify for the Federal SEOG.
State Aid Programs Students will be able to apply for state and lottery funded scholarships beginning January 1 through the Arkansas Department of Higher Education YoUniversal Application found at www.adhe.edu.
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Local Scholarship Opportunities (Various Spring Deadlines) Annie A. Wilson Alumni Class of 1966 Anthony Brown Bay Area Malvern/Wilson Alumni (Applications will be available online only) Brickfest Scholarship Colby Chase Kesterson Memorial Scholarship Debbie Siratt Memorial Scholarship for Determined Students Ed Howard Memorial ROTC Scholarship Ethon Allen Boyer Memorial Scholarship Hot Spring County Museum Scholarship Jayson Keisler Memorial Scholarship Kiwanis Club Scholarship Malvern Leopard Foundation Award Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship MHS Class of 1949 MHS Class of 1959 Pauline Goodman Jones Ryan Richardson Crown of Thorns Scholarship Smith Family Memorial Scholarship Spirit of James King Award Summit Bank/Superintendent’s Award Sykes Athletic Scholarships
The following local scholarships are decided by the Malvern High School Scholarship Committee based on criteria set forth by the sponsors and do not require applications. J. Saxon Arnold Memorial Scholarship Claude and Hyda Collie (HSU) Pauline Goodman Jones (HSU) PEO/BC Chapter Rotary Citizenship Award Wallace Family (HSU) Pepsi Scholarship MHS Class of 1953 Stephen Keisler Band Scholarship Stephen F. Peters Award Jack Tarlton Band Scholarship
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Ancestry Awards American Physical Society Scholarship for Underrepresented Minorities http://www.aps.org/educ/com/scholars/index.cfm Who: African-American, Hispanic American, or Native American U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are majoring or planning to major in physics, and who are a high school senior, college freshman, or sophomore are eligible to apply. Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund http://www.apiasf.org Who: Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census enrolling as a student in a U.S. accredited college or university in the upcoming academic year with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) Catching the Dream Scholarship http://www.catchingthedream.org Who: 1/4 or more degree American Indian, and be an enrolled member of a U. S. tribe. "U. S. tribe" is defined as federally recognized, state recognized, or terminated. Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards http://www.hispanicheritage.org/programs/youth-awards/ Who: Hispanic heritage, citizen or permanent resident, academic excellence Indian Health Service Scholarship http://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/ Who: American Indian or Alaskan Native interested in health profession career; intend to serve Indian people upon completion of education Jack & Jill of America Foundation Scholarship https://www.jackandjillfoundation.org/scholarships/ Who: African American with minimum GPA 3.0 United Negro College Fund Awards https://scholarships.uncf.org/ Who: African American
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Essay Contests American Legion High School Oratorical Contest http://www.arlegion.org/programs/americanism/oratorical.html Ayn Rand Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest http://aynrand.org/ Cancer Survivors Fund http://www.cancersurvivorsfund.org/ Enrique S. Camarena Drug Abuse Education Scholarship http://www.camarenafoundation.org/ National Peace Essay Contest http://www.usip.org/category/course-type/national-peace-essay-contest
General Scholarships Abbott & Fenner Annual Scholarship Awards http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Burger King Scholars Program https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/burgerkingscholars/ Elks National Foundation Scholarship Programs http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/ Foster Care to Success Scholarship Programs http://www.fc2success.org/programs/scholarships-and-grants/ Walmart Associates and Dependents Scholarships http://foundation.walmart.com/ Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarships www.gwcf.org Women’s Environmental Council Scholarships http://www.wecweb.org/scholarships.html
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Occupational, Organizational, and Religious Affiliation Awards Students and parents should check with the company for which they are employed to see if any scholarships are offered. If a parent or grandparent served in active duty, check with that branch of the U.S. Military to see what scholarships are offered. Specific organizations such as Dental Society, Elk Foundation, Teamsters, Foresters, Migrant Workers, Plumbers & Pipe fitters Union, Postal Workers Union, Federal Credit Union, Policemen & Firefighters (Public employees), etc. may offer scholarships to students whose parents are members of the organization. Religious affiliations such as National Presbyterian College Scholarship, United Methodist Church, American Baptist Association, Catholic or Greek Orthodox, etc. offer scholarships to students who meet the criteria.
Special Interest Awards These awards are based on the career a student wishes to pursue. American Dental Hygienists Assocation http://www.adha.org/ioh/programs/scholarships.htm Professional Beauty Association Scholarships for cosmetologists http://www.probeauty.org/scholarships/ Scholastic Art and Writing Awards http://www.artandwriting.org/ Society of Women Engineers Scholarships http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/ United Agribusiness League http://www.unitedag.org/foundation/
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Senior Timeline for the College-Bound Student September
Register for the October ACT exam. This is the last qualifying ACT exam for any university with deadlines prior to February 1.
October/November
Complete the YoUniversal application after October 1.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Be alert to announcements and bulletins regarding college matters.
Register to take or retake the ACT test by December deadline. This is the last qualifying ACT exam for any university with February to April deadlines.
Attend college lunch visits at school.
Stay involved in extracurricular activities.
Work on college admissions essays if required.
Request letters of recommendation if necessary.
Request financial aid information from each institution of interest or go online for this information.
Submit college applications; pay attention to priority deadlines.
Student athletes hoping to play in college must register for eligibility with the NCAA Clearinghouse.
Visit college campuses on their preview days.
December
Keep your grades up! “A’s” do count!
Go to http://www.pin.ed.gov for your FAFSA Pin #.
January/February
Attend Financial Aid workshops like College Goal Sunday.
Continue to meet scholarship/application deadlines.
March/April/May
Work diligently to stay academically competitive.
Pay attention to deadlines for notifying schools and financial aid offices of acceptance of financial aid.
Write thank you notes to those who wrote letters of recommendation.
If in Advanced Placement classes, take the AP exams seriously to try to earn college credit.
Request your final transcript be sent to the college you will attend.
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