Scholarship Application Information - 2007-08		Revised 4/3/08
Sponsor	Who May Apply	Criteria and Requirements	Award Amount	Deadline
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)	Seniors	Submit your FAFSA (student and parent) any time after 01/01/08.  Register for PIN at www.pin.ed.gov  File FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov	FAFSA worksheets are available in the Career Center or online	File ASAP any time after 01/01/2008
Springfield Board of Realtors Scholarships	Seniors	Complete scholarship application.  Include transcript (3.0+ GPA).  Letter of recommendation.  Enroll at college or comm. college full time next year.	6 awards of $500 each	Return to Mrs. Lang by 04/08/2008
Iranian-American Professional Society of Oregon	Students of Iranian heritage -- all grades 9-12	Music, athletic, general academic and service-oriented awards available.  Go to www. IAPSOregon.org for info and apps.	Awards between $250 and $1,000	Received by 04/10/2008
SEA Kinkel Memorial Scholarship	Seniors w/at least 2 years' foreign language study	Foreign language focus -- plans to further study in college.  Application, financial statement, typed essays, 2 reference letters, transcript.	4 awards of $500 each	Submitted by 04/11/2008 (return to Mrs. Lang)
SAAC Leadership Scholarship	Seniors	Based on leadership and community service.  Submit a personal resume, transcript, two reference letters, statement of future plans.	Two $500 awards	Submitted by 04/11/2008
Selco Community Credit Union.  Go to www.selco.org/new/ scholarship-08.asp	Seniors	You or a family member must be a Selco member.  Attend a 4-year college.  GPA 3.5+.  Application, essay on goals, 3 recommendations.	16 awards of $1,500 each	Submitted by 04/14/2008
Asian-American Foundation of Oregon	Seniors	Must have participated in Asian community and cultural events.  Go to www.aaforegon.com for info and application.	Four awards of $500 each	Submitted by 04/15/2008
Education is Freedom National Scholarship Program	Seniors	GPA 3.0-3.5.  Attend 2 or 4 year college.  Based on need, activities, leadership, work history.  Go to www.educationisfreedom.com	$2,000 awards - renewable for three years	Submitted by 04/15/2008
Young Native Writers Essay Contest    Go to www.indian.hklaw.com	All Native American or Alaska Native students grades 9-12	Essay of 1,200 words on struggles or triumphs of Native Americans in history or today, and how your talents can help the N.A. community.	5 first-place winners = all-expense paid trip to Washington, DC.  Awards of $1,000 to $5,000.	Submit by 04/15/2008
Late Bloomers Garden Club	Seniors (THS ONLY)	Based on GPA and academic excellence, extracurricular activities, outside interests, two references.  Include paragraph about goals.	$500 award	Received by 04/15/2008
Springfield Rotary Club	Seniors	Complete application, include transcript, financial information, counselor recommendation.  Interviews will be scheduled.	Various award amounts between $500 and $1,500	Received by 04/18/2008
Alpha Delta Kappa	Seniors (both young men and women)	For students entering the field of education/teaching.  Complete application, two recommendations, transcript.  Interview to be scheduled.	Two awards of $500 each	Submit to Mrs. Lang by 04/21/2008
Eugene Masonic Lodge	Seniors	GPA 3.0-3.5.  Must attend college in Oregon.  Complete application, brief autobiography including future plans, transcript, 3 references.	Awards up to $1,000	Submit to Mrs. Lang by 04/21/2008
Springfield Chamber of Commerce - LCC Scholarship	Seniors attending Lane C.C.	Min. 2.0 GPA, activities, academics, references, transcript, essay.  Complete application.  Interviews will be scheduled April 30/May 1.	4 awards of $1,000 each	Submitted by 04/23/2008
Springfield Chamber of Commerce - U of O Scholarship	Seniors attending U of O	Min. 3.0 GPA, activities, academics, references, transcript, essay.  Complete application.  Interviews will be scheduled April 30/May 1.	6 awards of $1,000 each	Submitted by 04/23/2008
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center Auxiliary Marice Krieger Scholarship	Seniors pursuing a medical career	Complete application, include transcript, personal resume including future goals, 3 recommendation letters.  Interview will be scheduled.	Two or more awards of $500 each	Received by 04/24/2008
The Singer Foundation	Seniors attending a 4-year university	Based on financial need (FAFSA info), academics, activities, 3 reference letters, essay, future plans.  Complete application.	Awards between $2,500 and $5,000 (may be renewable)	Postmarked by 04/25/2008
THS Class of 1982 Scholarship	Seniors (THS ONLY)	GPA between 3.0-3.5, extracurricular activities, school/community service, provide references.  Pick up info  from Mrs. Lang in the Career Center.	$1,000 award	E-mail by 04/25/2008, 6:00 p.m.
Springfield Thunderegg Rock Club	Seniors majoring in engineering, earth science, or natural resources	Submit a current resume including education, activities, honors/awards, employment history, college and career goals, transcript.	$500 award	Submitted by 04/25/2008
Ayn Rand "Fountainhead" Contest	Grades 11-12 only	Read "The Fountainhead" and submit an essay (800-1,600 words) based on one of three topics.  Go to www.aynrand.org/contests	Awards of $10,000, $2,000, $1,000, $100, and $50	Postmarked by 04/25/2008
Oregon Health Forum	Seniors majoring in a health care field	Submit a cover letter, two recommendations, essay on your involvement in health awareness.  Include work experience, service.	Awards of $1,500 each	Postmarked by 04/25/2008
Springfield Education Association (SEA)	Seniors	Autobiographical statement, goals, financial statement, transcript, three recommendations, personal resume.  Preference for education majors.	Various award amounts	Submit to Mrs. Lang by 04/30/2008
Springfield OSEA Chapter #4	All Seniors	One-page autobiography, goals and future plans, work history, resume, transcript and test scores, three recommendations.	Two awards of $750 each	Submit to Mrs. Lang by 04/30/2008
Oregon Federation of Republican Women's Annual Essay Contest	Senior young women	Essay on "The History of Women's Suffrage."  Typed, DS, 750-1000 words, documented sources.  Complete application with essay.	$1,000 award	Postmarked by 04/30/2008
Johnson, Clifton, Larson & Schaller, Attorneys	Seniors	Submit a resume including academic achievements, school and community involvement, and a brief essay on future plans.  Include transcript.	$250 awards	Submit to Mrs. Lang by 04/30/2008
Oregon Head Start Association	Seniors who attended a Head Start program	Complete brief application form, include years in Head Start, personal goals, three recommendation letters.	$1,500 award	Submitted by 05/02/2008
Dr. Niles and Team (dentist)	Seniors	Must have been or be a patient of Dr. Niles.  Submit a one-page essay of your achievements, leadership, citizenship, plus transcript.	$500 award	Submitted by 05/05/2008
Eugene Korean-American Association	Seniors of Korean heritage	Application materials available at www.eugenekorean.org/application.  Include transcript, essay, and reference.	$1,000 awards (up to 7)	Postmarked by 05/07/2008
McKenzie Watershed Council	Seniors entering a natural resources field of study	Pursue a 2- or 4-year degree in natural resources field.  Complete application and questionnaire.  Based on career plans, activities, goals.	$1,000 award	Postmarked by 05/09/2008
Oregon Association of Broadcasters	Seniors majoring in broadcast journalism, mgmt, production, or other broadcasting-related fields	GPA of 3.25+, attend a 2 or 4 year college, essay on your reasons for selecting a broadcasting career, complete application, transcript, recs.	Various award amounts -- $6,000 available	Received by 05/09/2008
Oregon State Bar High School Essay Contest	All grades 9-12	Write a persuasive essay on one side of a case study.  Pick up guidelines and case study from Mrs. Lang in the Career Center.	Awards of $500, $350, and $250	Received by 05/10/2008
Northwest Education and Automotive Training	Seniors	Enroll in an automotive mechanical or collision repair program at an Oregon comm. college.  Go to www.nwautomotivetraining.org.	Five awards of $1,000 each renewable for 2 years	Submitted by 05/15/2008
IIABO - Pete Brooks Scholarship	Seniors entering a pre-business major at U of O	Based on academics, leadership, contributions to school and community.  Complete application form and related materials.	Up to $2,500 per person (renewable each year)	Received by 05/15/2008
"Making It Count" Winning Characteristics Scholarship	Seniors	Must have attended Making It Count assembly in February.  Download application at www.makingitcount .com/scholarship	(1) $5,000 and (10)  $1,000 awards	Postmarked by 06/13/2008
Oregon State University Sigma Phi Epsilon "Balanced Man" Scholarship	Senior boys attending OSU next fall.  Go to www.osu-spe.com	Brief application form.  Include academic record, activities, awards, community involvement, work experience, athletics.	Awards of $500 and $1,000	Submitted by 06/15/2008
Oregon State University Alpha Kappa Lambda Book Scholarship	Senior boys attending OSU next fall.  Go to www.akl.org/chapters/phi.html	Become a founding member of AKL at Oregon State.  Complete application form, include transcript and a recommendation letter.	$500 per term for books (up to $4,000 over 4 years)	Submitted by 06/15/2008
BigSun Athletics	Senior Scholar-Athletes	Submit a short 500 word essay on why you think you should win this award.  Go to www.bigsunathletics.com.	$500 awards	Submit online by 06/20/2008
NelNet Scholarship	Any student age 16 and over (parents, too!)	Enter as often as you want at www.nelnet.com/win for random scholarship drawings.  No purchase necessary.	10 monthly grand prizes up to $25,000 each.  740 first prizes worth $1,000 each.	Enter as often as you want through 08/07/2008
Key Bank Scholarship	Juniors and Seniors (and parents)	Enter at www.key.com/enter.  Parents and students can both enter.  Random drawings each month through August.	3 awards of $2,500 each month	Random drawings through August 2008
Stand for Children "Beat the Odds" Scholarship	Current Juniors.  Go to www.standleader ship center.org/bto	3.0+ GPA, demonstrated success in spite of hardships, disability, or personal tragedy, involved in activities, shows financial need.	3 awards of $10,000 each ($2,500 per year x 4 years)	Submitted by 09/15/2008
Hispanic Scholarship Directory	Seniors of Hispanic descent	Scholarship database available at www.scholarshipsforhispanics.   org.  Free enrollment.	Various awards and amounts.	No specific deadline
FastWeb Scholarship Directory	All Students	Scholarship database available at www.fastweb.com.  Free enrollment.	Various awards and amounts.	No specific deadline
UPCOMING SUMMER PROGRAMS!	For Juniors!
MedStars Health Careers Honors Program	Students age 16-19.  Go to www.ohsu.edu/ahec/events/med_stars.html	Complete application, 2 references, short essay questions.  Tuition is $300 but scholarships are available.	One-week residential summer program at OHSU, July 13-19, 2008.	Submitted by 04/04/2008
Apply at www.hamiltonfriends. org	Alexander Hamilton Citizenship Achievement Program (for juniors)	Based on school and community service, academic achievement, entrepreneurial skills, and personal goals.	$500 award + all-expense paid leadership training week in Seattle, WA	Submitted by 04/18/2008
	FTE "Economics for Leaders" Summer Program for current juniors	Apply to various college campus locations throughout the summer, June-August.  Apply at www.fte.org (go to Student section)	Free one-week residential economics "camps."  Fun seminars, workshops, activities.	Open until filled.  Apply as soon as possible!