Scholarships

• West Point is offering outstanding juniors the opportunity to experience cadet life at West Point in New York by attending one of their Summer Leaders Seminars. For more information, see Taffy or go online at www.admissions.usma.edu.
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• Juniors...The Daniels Fund Scholarship Program was established to seek out students who can be termed "diamonds in the rough". They are looking for promising students with financial need whose academic performance may not necessarily reflect their potential, but who demonstrate strength of character, a well-rounded personality and a record of accomplishment in giving back to the community. This scholarship is not a full ride, but is supplemental to all other financial aid resources available to students. Students must apply for other readily available financial resources and, after other resources have been applied, the Daniels Scholarship covers all required tuition and fees, books and supplies and a variety of other miscellaneous expenses. Juniors need to start now if you wish to be considered for this scholarship opportunity. Go online at www.danielsfund.org.
• Orators, Arise! Students in grades 9 - 12 are invited to enter the American Legion's National High School Oratorical Contest. The subject to be used must be on some phase of the Constitution of the United States "which will give emphasis to the attendant duties and obligations of a citizen to our government". Scholarships from $1500-1800 will be awarded. See Taffy for more information.
• Girls ages 12-18 who are enterprising and community minded have an opportunity to win cash prizes from $1,000-$10,000 through the Guardian Life Insurance Girls Going Places contest. Guardian is looking for girls who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship, taking the first steps toward financial independence and making a difference in their schools and communities. It's easy to enter! For more information including Application Form, Official rules and Frequently Asked Questions visit: www.girlsgoingplaces.com.
• ESA Foundations Scholarship Open to all seniors who will be an incoming college freshman student with a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, OR a minimum score of ACT 22/SAT [verbal/critical reading and math] 1030. See Taffy for application and other requirements. Application must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2009.
• Elks National Foundation Total of $2,296,000 given out to the most valuable students. See Taffy for Application and more information. Deadline is January 9, 2009.
• Toyota Community Scholars Program is seeking a candidate who has an outstanding academic record, is planning to attend a 4-year college or university and has a well-documented record of service within and outside of the school setting. You must have a GPA of 3.00 or higher to qualify. See Taffy for application by November 7, 2008.