Wednesday, November 30, 2011

SCAD Distinguished Scholars Award

$20,000 a year--applicable to attend SCAD in Atlanta, Hong Kong, Savannah or online eLearning.


  • Minimum 1220 SAT combined math and critical reading score, or ACT composite score of at least 27


  • GPA of 3.75
    Outstanding visual arts, performing arts, writing or riding capabilities.


  • Honors and awards from competitions, or other recognition.


  • Leadership skills demonstrated through co-curricular or extra-curricular involvement.


  • Application deadline February 15, 2012

American Public Works Association Scholarship

COD and local high school students who have been accepted or have applied to a four-year college or university with a major in a public works related field such as CIVIL ENGINEERING, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING OR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING, may apply.

A 100 to 250 word essay describing yourself and your career choice in public works.
Copy of transcripts.
Copy of application to or acceptance letter from a four-year college identifying your major.

Deadline: 4:00 p.m. on March 12, 2012

Coca Cola Scholarship

The scholarship deadline has been extended to December 7th. This scholarship is also open to students who are not members of Phi Theta Kappa. The GPA is 3.5 for college level classes. Must have a minimum of 36 semester units.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving

Have a wonderful day.

You still have time to apply for the Jack Kent Cooke & Coca Cola scholarships.

Very few people have picked up applications for the Scholarship Club Scholarships. There are eight $250 scholarhips.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Error on Textbook Scholarship

As I attempted to look at the application for this scholarship, I discovered that on the email that I received the deadline was December 9th. When reading the terms, I discovered that the contest ended on November 1st. Sorry about that. Will try to make a contact with the organization.

Free Textbooks for a Year Scholarship

Education-Portal.com Facebook Page
Fill out the Brief survey to answer the question: What is the most creative way students can reduce textbook costs.
Share the scholarship with your regular friends. Facebook friends and Twitter followers. If you refer the most scholarship entrants, you will win an iPad.

Deadline: December 9, 2011.

$1,000

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

New Scholarship

In the next few days I will be posting a new scholarship (Margo's Scholarship). It is a small one $300, but it is based on merit and not on need. Stay tuned in for the details.

Monday, November 14, 2011

2012 All-USA/Coca-Cola Community College Scholarship

The Coca-Cola Scholarship deadline is on December 01, 2011, BUT the COD deadline is November 28th. Time is running out. You will need to check with me for the ENROLLMENT KEY#. emandrews@collegeofthedesert.edu

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship

For those of you who have met the minimum eligibility requirements, please complete the application, but DO NOT submit until you have had some direction on your personal essay. It must be powerful.

Scholarship Club Scholarship Application

The scholarship application is now available in the Counseling Center and the Transfer/Career Center.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Personal Essay for Scholarship Club Application

The Scholarship Club application will be available at the next club meeting. You might want to get a head start by working on your personal essay. The topic is the Importance of Community Service. What is the value to the community and those served? What have you learned about yourself? What impact do you believe that it will have in your future?

No more than 750 words.

Remember that the first paragraph needs to be powerful.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

American Liberty Scholarship

Yearly award is $5,000. You must enter monthly. There will be two monthly Finalists who will receive Fifty ($50.00) Gift Certificate. The Finalists will compete for the yearly award of $5,000.

http://http://www.americanlibertyscholarship.com/

Monday, November 7, 2011

Scholarship Club Applications

The application for the Scholarship Club scholarships will be available by Monday, November 14, 2011. We may be able to award eight (8) separate awards. Stand by for an update.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

BrainTrack Scholarship Programs

BrainTrack's scholarships help current college students fund their education and at the same time offer help for future students. Essay questions ask applicants to share their experiences and guidance as related to their studies and careers.

Winning entrants are selected based on the creativity, focus, overall thoughtfulness, accuracy and practical value of their responses.

BrainTrack is running scholarships for students currently in programs for teaching, nursing, computer science and business/management.