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NOV 4 CHAPEL OF FOUR CHAPLAINS ESSAY
Based on 450 word essay them "How can we build bridges of understanding through commitment and service to humanity". Up to $1,000 award. For more information https://fourchaplains.org/programs/
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NOV 12 ELKS MOST VALUABLE STUDENT
Open major, any college. Based on academics, leadership and financial need. The 2024 MVS application is now open. Applications can be found online at enf.elks.org/MVS. The application deadline is November 13, 2023. The Elks National Foundation (ENF) awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year. The national awards will announced in April 2024. MVS scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), at a U.S. college or university next school year. Some important applicant details include:
★ Current high school seniors (or equivalent) who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
★ Applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks.
★ Male and female students compete separately. Applicants select from a list of the Lodges closest to their home address zip code.
Please have your students choose Golden Spike Lodge #719 as their sponsoring Lodge. Complete details can be found at enf.elks.org/MVS. Other scholarships awarded by Elks include Legacy Awards (children and grandchildren of Elk's members), Alternative High School, Special needs, and Technical/Vocational School. For more information visit https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
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NOV 15 Maryknoll Scholarship
TO BE ELIGIBLE: Students in grades 6–8 (Division I) and grades 9–12 (Division II) qualify. Entries must be written in English, only one entry per student. Children of Maryknoll employees, associates and affiliates are not eligible.
LENGTH: 500–750 words. Pages should be typed or neatly handwritten in ink and stapled. Note: Spelling and grammar count.
https://maryknollsociety.org/publications/essay-contest/
NOV 15 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program
Undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need to attend four-year colleges and universities. Up to 30-40 students selected into program. Up to $40,000 per year. Minimum requirements: intend to enroll in an accredited 4-year college, gpa 3.5, ACT 26 or above and financial need.
http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/college-scholarship
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NOV 15 Student Photography Scholarship
To be eligible for $2,500 a student must: A) High school students applying for these scholarships must have completed one year at an accredited high school and should have taken at least one photography or related art class.
https://www.jamesalancoxfoundation.org/apply/​
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NOV 16 Freedom Foundation
Youth Leadership Conference at Valley Forge, PA. For Juniors only. Cost is $400. Promotes responsible citizenship, patriotism and the American way of life. Four day conference. Student will help with the Veterans Day Assembly. Talk to Amanda for details.
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NOV 17 National Space Club Scholarship
In addition to speaking at the Goddard Memorial Dinner, the individual selected will also receive a scholarship, in the amount of $10,000. This scholarship is awarded to a U.S. citizen, and is open to seniors in High School through graduate students studying at an accredited educational institution in the United States, who has definite plans to pursue a career in the STEM fields.
https://www.spaceclub.org/scholarship/​
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NOV 30 Sixt Scholars
Sixt rent a car is pleased to offer five high school seniors graduating in 2018 the opportunity to receive a $5,000 scholarship and become a Sixt scholar. The program is designed to assist high school students who plan to continue their education in college. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution of the student's choice.
Requirements: A) Have a minimum 3.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale B) Graduating high school senior in the USA, academic year 2017/2018 C) Plan to enroll in a full time 2 or 4 year university