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College Application Education Project, Inc.
16 Union Street, Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 595-1022 (866) 373-223
CAEP@Verizon.net
Program Description: The College Application Education Project, Inc. offers many resources to help middle school and high school students succeed. Students recieve tutoring in subjects with identified skill gaps determined through consultation with parents and teachers. Students also receive training in how to apply to college workshops with admission personnel and recieve career counseling in partnership with the Massachusetts Employment Commission. CAEP offers students opportunities for enrichment as they plan activities for peers and participate service projects.
Scholarships - Due Date
March 31 Thomas P. Maloney Rotary Club of Lynn Memorial Scholarship Criteria: financial need, perseverance in the face of hardship or personal challenges, demonstrated scholastic performance, character, community service, and extracurricular activities.
March 31 The Syrian Lebanese Women’s Club of Greater Boston Criteria: an applicant must be recognized Arab descent (one or both parents must be of Arab origin); she must be a citizen or have permanent residency status in the U.S.; must reside within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and within a 50 mile radius of Boston; must be accepted at an accredited University or College
April 1 Pirandello Lyceum Scholarship Criteria: college-bound high school seniors with high academic averages, high SAT scores, involvement in extracurricular activities and financial need. We are also seeking students who have studied the Italian language, intend to study Italian in college or wish to spend their junior year abroad in Italy.
April 4 Boston Architectural College Summer Academy Scholarship Criteria: students entering grades 10 and higher who have a strong interest in architecture and related design professions. For application go to www.the-bac.edu/summer
April 4 Massachusetts Broadcasters Association Criteria: Students that will pursue an education in over-the-air broadcast journalism
April 10 Charles Eliot Scholarship Criteria: Students planning to attend college with an interest in land use planning as it affected open space protection, land management, and other ecological issues. For application go to www.mapc.org/about_mapc/Elliot_Scholarship.html
April 14 Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship Criteria: A female student who wants to be a teacher; has shown good citizenship; entering either a 2-year or 4-year college; shows concern for others through school and/or community activities.
April 15 Puritan Lawn Memorial Park Educational Foundation Criteria: Reside within Essex, Middlesex or Suffolk counties; will be pursuing, full-time, education beyond the twelfth grade; and need additional financial assistance to continue your education.
April 15 Medco Labor Coalition Scholarship Criteria: High school seniors; must be natural children or legally adopted children of a current member of both the Medco Labor Coalition and a current subscriber and/or member of Medco; minimum GPA of 2.8; must be planning to attend or currently enrolled as full-time students in an accredited undergraduate program in pharmacy. For application go to www.scholarshipprograms.org
April 15 Yawkey Scholars Program Criteria: a U.S. citizen; a resident of one of the following counties: Barnstable, MA; Bristol,MA; Duke, MA; Essex, MA; Middlesex, MA; Natucket, MA; Norfolk, MA; Plymouth, MA; Suffolk, MA; Worcester, MA or Georgetown, SC; graduating with a strong academic record; participating in a significant, meaningful mentoring program or relationship during high school that has contributed to the student’s ability to overcome challenging life circumstances, and planning to enroll fall term for the first time at a four year, private, accredited college or university located in Massachusetts. For application form, visit: www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/yawkey
April 15 MRA Educational Foundation & the National Restaurant Association Criteria: be accepted to an accredited restaurant/food service related post-secondary program; must be a U.S. citizen and a Massachusetts resident; minimum GPA of 2.65; Culinary arts or restaurant/foodservice work experience verified - minimum 250 hours. For applications and additional scholarship opportunities go to www.nraef.org
April 18 North Shore Community College Presidential Scholarship Criteria: Application for admission/matriculation to NSCC; placement test at CAS at NSCC; and a GPA of 2.8 or above. Application available on line at www.northshore.edu
April 18 Title 1 Robert J. Watson Memorial Scholarship Criteria: applicant participated in a Title I funded Targeted Assistance or Schoolwide program for at least one academic year, at any grade level; student demonstrates need
April 18 Jewish Federation of the North Shore - Derek M. Sheckman Leadership Award Criteria: Students in grades 10 and 11, must demonstrate a commitment to his/her Jewish community, work to improve the quality of life for others; possess a desire to learn; and is a role model to his/her peers. This is not a monetary award, but rather the recipients receive a beautiful framed gift for this honor.
April 18 Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Newton Chapter’s Scholarship Criteria: must be an African American/Black woman or man who is a high school senior applying for Fall 2008 admission into an accredited four year college/university; grade point average must not be lower than B- for the cumulative period Grade 9 through the most recent grading period/semester
April 18 The Lique Human Services Scholarship Criteria: must be a high school senior; must intend to explore an interest in a field of human/community service, including social work, health care, counseling, and/or advocacy; must have a GPA of no less than 2.5.
April 21 Clinton G. Mills Funds for Worthy Students
April 22 Student-View Scholarship Program Criteria: High school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school. Simply log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area
April 22 Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development Scholarship Scholarship awards will be considered in each of the following categories: ·A high school seniors who is a Lynn resident · a high school senior who is a past or present participant of any Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development housing program ·a high school senior who is accepted into the education field.
April 25 Boston Pearl Foundation, Inc. Criteria: African-American women who are seeking acceptance to a college or university as full-time students in the fall of 2008. Application is available online at www.akaboston.org
April 25 Captain Jennifer J. Harris Memorial Scholarship Criteria: graduating JROTC senior who is entering the military or college. For application go to Harris_Scholarship@verizon.net to request an application.
April 30 John Calder Memorial Scholarship Criteria: Applicant must be a Lynn resident; scholastic ability; character, activities; special consideration will be given to student-athletes; financial need
April 30 LEHS Class of 1966 Memorial Scholarship Criteria: Graduating senior in the top 40% of his/her class; must have attended LEHS full time for a minimum of three years; must have participated in athletic, extracurricular or community service endeavors
May 1 Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund Criteria: GPA 3.0 or higher; enrolled in a demanding course of study; demonstrate skilled writing ability; rank in the top 20% of the graduating high school class; citizenship, character and serious-mindedness; and financial need To apply go to www.phillips-scholarship.org after January 1 for application
May 1 David “Davey” Cameron Memorial Scholarship
May 1 LEHS Class of 2006 Community Scholarship Criteria: a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident; have attended English High for at least 2 years; accepted to a college, university, or training school/institution; GPA/class rank, after 3rd quarter in the middle half of the class; taken the College Board S.A.T.
May 1 Agganis Foundation Scholarship Criteria: reside or attend school in Lynn; participated in a minimum of one varsity sport (Note: for these purposes, cheerleading is not considered a sport); attend an MIAA member school at the time of application; be accepted at a four-year accredited college
May 1 Phillip Wood Memorial Scholarship Criteria: Awarded by the Essex County Fire Warden’s Association, to a qualified applicant graduating from high school, and seeking a degree in Forestry, Botany, Conservation, Wildlife Management, Fire Suppression and Prevention or a related field.
May 5 Sons of Italy Athlete Scholarship Criteria: Must be of Italian heritage and a member of the senior class, having played a varsity sport
May 7 Educational Communications Scholarship “William McGuinness-Martin J. Healey” Criteria: attended Lynn Public Schools for at least three years; demonstrated a commitment as a member of his/her school’s TV Studio; have participated in Channel 15 TV programming and plans on the continuation of an education in the “area of communications”
April 30 Juvenile Aid Scholarship Organization Criteria: Juvenile Aid funds are set-aside for students with some religious education and a Jewish identity, who wishes to continue his/her education beyond High school but need financial assistance to do so.
May 15 Demakis Memorial Scholarship Criteria: Applicant or parent/legal guardian must have been a CCU member since 2/13/05 or earlier; must be accepted by an accredited 4 year college in the United States
May 15 Massachusetts Arborists Association Gordon & Frances King Scholarship Criteria: Applicant must be an incoming student enrolling full-time in the four-year Urban Forestry program at Umass, or in the two year Arboriculture & Park Management program at the Stockbridge School of Agriculture; must complete first semester work with a GPA of 2.0 or better.
May 15 Shaw-Worth Memorial Scholarship Criteria: High school senior who has made a meaningful contribution to animal protection over a significant period of time
May 15 Mass Flower Growers’ Association Criteria: Applicant must major in a course of study in Floriculture, Horticulture or related agricultural sciences; must be a resident of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for a minimum of one year
May 19 Hispanic Scholarship Fund Criteria: must be a graduating, Lynn high school senior who is Hispanic or of Hispanic ancestry; must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. permanent Resident residing in Lynn; must be accepted at a 2 or 4 year accredited institution as a full-time student
May 30 Future Engineers Scholarship Criteria: students who will be pursuing an engineering education. For application go to www.ashraeboston.org/scholarship
May 1 John Holland Memorial Scholarship Criteria: Female students accepted to an accredited institution of higher education; applicants must be a current member of their school’s 2008 women’s varsity softball team and their school must be participating in the 2008 John Holland Softball Tournament
May 2 Eastern Bank Nichols/Williams Scholarship Trust
May 11 McMahon Publishing Group Criteria: first child in your family to go to college; varsity athlete, male or female; financial need; graduate with a minimum “C” average or better; plan to attend a four-year state college or university; while in college, be a member of a varsity team each year to maintain the grant; transcript showing a minimum 2.0 or “C” average in the classroom each year.
May 1 NMTW Community Credit Union Scholarship Program Criteria: to be eligible to apply, a student would need to become a member of the credit union.
May 2 Agnes Follen Scholarship Criteria: applicant must be a graduate of Breed Middle School; graduating class of 2008; and advancing their education
July 1 Gerondelis Foundation, Inc Criteria: reside or attend school in Essex County ; rank in the upper fifteen percent of the class; achieved a combined verbal and math school of at least 12200 on the SAT 1; officially accepted to a four years college; and be of at least one-half Greek lineage
May 31 Chinese Historical Society Scholarship Criteria: Chinese ancestry; resident of a city or town in Eastern Massachusetts; acceptance to a college or university in New England
May 15 New England Counselors of Color Bridging Access to College Scholarship For application go to www.necbac.org
April 27 Adam Carey Memorial Fund Education Scholarship Criteria: Student’s parent or grandparent must be a current NSMC employee with at least three years of employment; student must be accepted into an accredited college or university.
May 8 Hellenic Scholarship Trust Scholarship Criteria: Grades, during high school, must average “B” or better; must be planning to attend a four-year college or university
May 7 LEHS Class of 1970
May 2 Jake Finkle Memorial Scholarship Criteria: graduating senior who plans to attend college for two or more years as a full-time student; must be planning to study journalism, literature, or a related field
May 8 St. George P.T.A. Scholarship Criteria: student who are baptized in the Greek Orthodox Church & Communicants of St. George in Lynn; parent must be a member in good standing of both St. George Church and the St. George PTA
June 15 National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame of Massachusetts Criteria: Financial need; academic performance; leadership/peer group involvement; athletic involvement; essay content
May 9 Paul Cavanagh Scholarship Criteria: must have played a sport (cheerleading is included) at your high school for at least 3 out of 4 years; must be attending college in the fall; must be a Lynn resident for at least 3 school years; must be a female athlete
May 12 Michael J. Conlon Memorial Scholarship Criteria: a varsity-athlete, an excellent school citizen, an outstanding achiever in the classroom and an integral member of his high school community; has been accepted into a two or four year college and is in need of financial assistance.
June 1 Miss Massachusetts Teen USA Criteria: Must be single, (never married nor have given birth to a child,); a U.S. citizen and at least a six month resident of Massachusetts; must be at least 14 years of age and under 19 years of age to qualify
June 13 Making It Count Criteria: Applicant must participate in a Making College & Career Count presentation; must be a high school senior; must possess a cumulative GPA of at least a “B” or higher; must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; must have plans to enroll in some type of formal education or training program following high school
April 30 Kayla’s Vision Criteria: available to blind or visually impaired students who will further their education at post secondary institutions
May 16 Betsey Babcock Scholarship
May 17 Pine Hill Civic Association Scholarship Program Criteria: All applicants must be the son or daughter, stepson or stepdaughter, or have their legal guardian be a current paid member of the Pine Hill Civic Association.
May 21 Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn Service Scholarship Criteria: students who demonstrate financial need; are of a minority race; are first-generation college students; OR have a proven record of commitment to community and/or social action
May 21 Bee’s Club Criteria: Senior who resides in Lynn or is sponsored by a club member, and is of Italian extraction (either mother or father).
June 14 Italian Community Center Charitable Organization of Greater Lynn Criteria: Students who are of Italo-American parentage and who will attend a four-year college
FAFS (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) – Student should file as soon as possible after January 1, 2008. They are encouraging you to file on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov also available online in Spanish.
International Union of Police Assoc., AFL-CIO c/o Scholarship Program, 1549 Ringling Blvd., Suite 600, Sarasota, FL 34236
Telephone # (941) 487-2560 Web: www.iupa.org/Scholarship.doc Area: Criminal Justice
Eligibility: high school seniors
Applicants must plan to pursue a career in law enforcement, labor relations or a related field, plus must have a parent or guardian who is a member of a union affiliated with the International Union of Police officers.
JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest. -- Open to high school students in grades 9-12. The essay requires, in less than 1,000 words, a written essay that is original, creative, and demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by john F. Kennedy in “Profiles in Courage.” Address one of the following two topics: “A current elected public official in the United States, who is acting courageously to address a political issue at the local, state, national, or international level” OR “An elected public official in the United States since 1956 who has acted courageously to address a political issue at any level.” Deadline: Jan. 6, 08 National Center for Learning Disabilities -- Ann Ford Scholarship -- Open to high school seniors. A[[licants must be high school seniors with learning disabilities. They must also demonstrate financial need, have a GPA of at least 3.0 and be U.S. citizens. Those who receive the scholarship must be willing to act as mentors to others which learning disabilities. Amount: $10,000 for four years of study. Contact: National Ctr. For Learning Disabilities, 381 Park Ave., South, Suite 1401, New York, NY 10016-8806 www.ncl,d.org Ronald Reagan Future Leaders Scholarship Program. Features renewable scholarships to college undergraduates won demonstrate leadership on behalf of the cause of freedom, American values and constitutional principals. For greater detail consult the following Web page: www.thephillipsfouondation.org/futureleaders.hym
NAAAP National Association of Asian American Professionals Future Leadership Awards Criteria: Asian descent who have demonstrated leadership qualities, community service, and academic achievement. Only U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents are eligible to apply. Application form at www.naaapbostyon.org" click the “Committees” link then select “Scholarship”.
Padgett Foundation Scholarship Criteria: graduating high school senior planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution, and a dependent of a small business owner who has few than 20 employees, owns at least 10% of the stock or capital of the business, and is active in the day-to-day operation of the business. For application go to www.SmallBizPros.com
Greater Boston PFLA offers “Elsie Frank Scholarship” For application go to www.gbpflag.org
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award Criteria: Academic performance, Athletic excellence, leadership, and community service and milk experience. Applications and official rules are available online at www.boldybuildmilk.com
North Shore Players Memorial Scholarship for the Performing Arts Criteria: student planning to major in the performing arts (theatre, music, dance). Scholarship applications available at www.northshoreplayers.org
John J. Ingalls Memorial Scholarship Criteria: For college bound high school seniors residing in the State of Massachusetts and diagnosed with a physical disability. For application go to www.ucpboston.org
Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation Criteria: must be a legal resident of the U.S. and demonstrate academic ability; $4.00 application fee. For application go to www.ecisf.org The Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Programs Applications for these scholarships are now available online at www.salliemaefund.org
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16 Union Street, Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 595-1022 (866) 373-223
CAEP@Verizon.net
Program Description: The College Application Education Project, Inc. offers many resources to help middle school and high school students succeed. Students recieve tutoring in subjects with identified skill gaps determined through consultation with parents and teachers. Students also receive training in how to apply to college workshops with admission personnel and recieve career counseling in partnership with the Massachusetts Employment Commission. CAEP offers students opportunities for enrichment as they plan activities for peers and participate service projects.
March 31 Thomas P. Maloney Rotary Club of Lynn Memorial Scholarship Criteria: financial need, perseverance in the face of hardship or personal challenges, demonstrated scholastic performance, character, community service, and extracurricular activities.
March 31 The Syrian Lebanese Women’s Club of Greater Boston Criteria: an applicant must be recognized Arab descent (one or both parents must be of Arab origin); she must be a citizen or have permanent residency status in the U.S.; must reside within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and within a 50 mile radius of Boston; must be accepted at an accredited University or College
April 1 Pirandello Lyceum Scholarship Criteria: college-bound high school seniors with high academic averages, high SAT scores, involvement in extracurricular activities and financial need. We are also seeking students who have studied the Italian language, intend to study Italian in college or wish to spend their junior year abroad in Italy.
April 4 Boston Architectural College Summer Academy Scholarship Criteria: students entering grades 10 and higher who have a strong interest in architecture and related design professions. For application go to www.the-bac.edu/summer
April 4 Massachusetts Broadcasters Association Criteria: Students that will pursue an education in over-the-air broadcast journalism
April 10 Charles Eliot Scholarship Criteria: Students planning to attend college with an interest in land use planning as it affected open space protection, land management, and other ecological issues. For application go to www.mapc.org/about_mapc/Elliot_Scholarship.html
April 14 Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship Criteria: A female student who wants to be a teacher; has shown good citizenship; entering either a 2-year or 4-year college; shows concern for others through school and/or community activities.
April 15 Puritan Lawn Memorial Park Educational Foundation Criteria: Reside within Essex, Middlesex or Suffolk counties; will be pursuing, full-time, education beyond the twelfth grade; and need additional financial assistance to continue your education.
April 15 Medco Labor Coalition Scholarship Criteria: High school seniors; must be natural children or legally adopted children of a current member of both the Medco Labor Coalition and a current subscriber and/or member of Medco; minimum GPA of 2.8; must be planning to attend or currently enrolled as full-time students in an accredited undergraduate program in pharmacy. For application go to www.scholarshipprograms.org
April 15 Yawkey Scholars Program Criteria: a U.S. citizen; a resident of one of the following counties: Barnstable, MA; Bristol,MA; Duke, MA; Essex, MA; Middlesex, MA; Natucket, MA; Norfolk, MA; Plymouth, MA; Suffolk, MA; Worcester, MA or Georgetown, SC; graduating with a strong academic record; participating in a significant, meaningful mentoring program or relationship during high school that has contributed to the student’s ability to overcome challenging life circumstances, and planning to enroll fall term for the first time at a four year, private, accredited college or university located in Massachusetts. For application form, visit: www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/yawkey
April 15 MRA Educational Foundation & the National Restaurant Association Criteria: be accepted to an accredited restaurant/food service related post-secondary program; must be a U.S. citizen and a Massachusetts resident; minimum GPA of 2.65; Culinary arts or restaurant/foodservice work experience verified - minimum 250 hours. For applications and additional scholarship opportunities go to www.nraef.org
April 18 North Shore Community College Presidential Scholarship Criteria: Application for admission/matriculation to NSCC; placement test at CAS at NSCC; and a GPA of 2.8 or above. Application available on line at www.northshore.edu
April 18 Title 1 Robert J. Watson Memorial Scholarship Criteria: applicant participated in a Title I funded Targeted Assistance or Schoolwide program for at least one academic year, at any grade level; student demonstrates need
April 18 Jewish Federation of the North Shore - Derek M. Sheckman Leadership Award Criteria: Students in grades 10 and 11, must demonstrate a commitment to his/her Jewish community, work to improve the quality of life for others; possess a desire to learn; and is a role model to his/her peers. This is not a monetary award, but rather the recipients receive a beautiful framed gift for this honor.
April 18 Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Newton Chapter’s Scholarship Criteria: must be an African American/Black woman or man who is a high school senior applying for Fall 2008 admission into an accredited four year college/university; grade point average must not be lower than B- for the cumulative period Grade 9 through the most recent grading period/semester
April 18 The Lique Human Services Scholarship Criteria: must be a high school senior; must intend to explore an interest in a field of human/community service, including social work, health care, counseling, and/or advocacy; must have a GPA of no less than 2.5.
April 21 Clinton G. Mills Funds for Worthy Students
April 22 Student-View Scholarship Program Criteria: High school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school. Simply log on to www.student-view.com
April 22 Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development Scholarship Scholarship awards will be considered in each of the following categories: ·A high school seniors who is a Lynn resident · a high school senior who is a past or present participant of any Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development housing program ·a high school senior who is accepted into the education field.
April 25 Boston Pearl Foundation, Inc. Criteria: African-American women who are seeking acceptance to a college or university as full-time students in the fall of 2008. Application is available online at www.akaboston.org
April 25 Captain Jennifer J. Harris Memorial Scholarship Criteria: graduating JROTC senior who is entering the military or college. For application go to Harris_Scholarship@verizon.net to request an application.
April 30 John Calder Memorial Scholarship Criteria: Applicant must be a Lynn resident; scholastic ability; character, activities; special consideration will be given to student-athletes; financial need
April 30 LEHS Class of 1966 Memorial Scholarship Criteria: Graduating senior in the top 40% of his/her class; must have attended LEHS full time for a minimum of three years; must have participated in athletic, extracurricular or community service endeavors
May 1 Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund Criteria: GPA 3.0 or higher; enrolled in a demanding course of study; demonstrate skilled writing ability; rank in the top 20% of the graduating high school class; citizenship, character and serious-mindedness; and financial need To apply go to www.phillips-scholarship.org after January 1 for application
May 1 David “Davey” Cameron Memorial Scholarship
May 1 LEHS Class of 2006 Community Scholarship Criteria: a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident; have attended English High for at least 2 years; accepted to a college, university, or training school/institution; GPA/class rank, after 3rd quarter in the middle half of the class; taken the College Board S.A.T.
May 1 Agganis Foundation Scholarship Criteria: reside or attend school in Lynn; participated in a minimum of one varsity sport (Note: for these purposes, cheerleading is not considered a sport); attend an MIAA member school at the time of application; be accepted at a four-year accredited college
May 1 Phillip Wood Memorial Scholarship Criteria: Awarded by the Essex County Fire Warden’s Association, to a qualified applicant graduating from high school, and seeking a degree in Forestry, Botany, Conservation, Wildlife Management, Fire Suppression and Prevention or a related field.
May 5 Sons of Italy Athlete Scholarship Criteria: Must be of Italian heritage and a member of the senior class, having played a varsity sport
May 7 Educational Communications Scholarship “William McGuinness-Martin J. Healey” Criteria: attended Lynn Public Schools for at least three years; demonstrated a commitment as a member of his/her school’s TV Studio; have participated in Channel 15 TV programming and plans on the continuation of an education in the “area of communications”
April 30 Juvenile Aid Scholarship Organization Criteria: Juvenile Aid funds are set-aside for students with some religious education and a Jewish identity, who wishes to continue his/her education beyond High school but need financial assistance to do so.
May 15 Demakis Memorial Scholarship Criteria: Applicant or parent/legal guardian must have been a CCU member since 2/13/05 or earlier; must be accepted by an accredited 4 year college in the United States
May 15 Massachusetts Arborists Association Gordon & Frances King Scholarship Criteria: Applicant must be an incoming student enrolling full-time in the four-year Urban Forestry program at Umass, or in the two year Arboriculture & Park Management program at the Stockbridge School of Agriculture; must complete first semester work with a GPA of 2.0 or better.
May 15 Shaw-Worth Memorial Scholarship Criteria: High school senior who has made a meaningful contribution to animal protection over a significant period of time
May 15 Mass Flower Growers’ Association Criteria: Applicant must major in a course of study in Floriculture, Horticulture or related agricultural sciences; must be a resident of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for a minimum of one year
May 19 Hispanic Scholarship Fund Criteria: must be a graduating, Lynn high school senior who is Hispanic or of Hispanic ancestry; must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. permanent Resident residing in Lynn; must be accepted at a 2 or 4 year accredited institution as a full-time student
May 30 Future Engineers Scholarship Criteria: students who will be pursuing an engineering education. For application go to www.ashraeboston.org/scholarship
May 1 John Holland Memorial Scholarship Criteria: Female students accepted to an accredited institution of higher education; applicants must be a current member of their school’s 2008 women’s varsity softball team and their school must be participating in the 2008 John Holland Softball Tournament
May 2 Eastern Bank Nichols/Williams Scholarship Trust
May 11 McMahon Publishing Group Criteria: first child in your family to go to college; varsity athlete, male or female; financial need; graduate with a minimum “C” average or better; plan to attend a four-year state college or university; while in college, be a member of a varsity team each year to maintain the grant; transcript showing a minimum 2.0 or “C” average in the classroom each year.
May 1 NMTW Community Credit Union Scholarship Program Criteria: to be eligible to apply, a student would need to become a member of the credit union.
May 2 Agnes Follen Scholarship Criteria: applicant must be a graduate of Breed Middle School; graduating class of 2008; and advancing their education
July 1 Gerondelis Foundation, Inc Criteria: reside or attend school in Essex County ; rank in the upper fifteen percent of the class; achieved a combined verbal and math school of at least 12200 on the SAT 1; officially accepted to a four years college; and be of at least one-half Greek lineage
May 31 Chinese Historical Society Scholarship Criteria: Chinese ancestry; resident of a city or town in Eastern Massachusetts; acceptance to a college or university in New England
May 15 New England Counselors of Color Bridging Access to College Scholarship For application go to www.necbac.org
April 27 Adam Carey Memorial Fund Education Scholarship Criteria: Student’s parent or grandparent must be a current NSMC employee with at least three years of employment; student must be accepted into an accredited college or university.
May 8 Hellenic Scholarship Trust Scholarship Criteria: Grades, during high school, must average “B” or better; must be planning to attend a four-year college or university
May 7 LEHS Class of 1970
May 2 Jake Finkle Memorial Scholarship Criteria: graduating senior who plans to attend college for two or more years as a full-time student; must be planning to study journalism, literature, or a related field
May 8 St. George P.T.A. Scholarship Criteria: student who are baptized in the Greek Orthodox Church & Communicants of St. George in Lynn; parent must be a member in good standing of both St. George Church and the St. George PTA
June 15 National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame of Massachusetts Criteria: Financial need; academic performance; leadership/peer group involvement; athletic involvement; essay content
May 9 Paul Cavanagh Scholarship Criteria: must have played a sport (cheerleading is included) at your high school for at least 3 out of 4 years; must be attending college in the fall; must be a Lynn resident for at least 3 school years; must be a female athlete
May 12 Michael J. Conlon Memorial Scholarship Criteria: a varsity-athlete, an excellent school citizen, an outstanding achiever in the classroom and an integral member of his high school community; has been accepted into a two or four year college and is in need of financial assistance.
June 1 Miss Massachusetts Teen USA Criteria: Must be single, (never married nor have given birth to a child,); a U.S. citizen and at least a six month resident of Massachusetts; must be at least 14 years of age and under 19 years of age to qualify
June 13 Making It Count Criteria: Applicant must participate in a Making College & Career Count presentation; must be a high school senior; must possess a cumulative GPA of at least a “B” or higher; must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; must have plans to enroll in some type of formal education or training program following high school
April 30 Kayla’s Vision Criteria: available to blind or visually impaired students who will further their education at post secondary institutions
May 16 Betsey Babcock Scholarship
May 17 Pine Hill Civic Association Scholarship Program Criteria: All applicants must be the son or daughter, stepson or stepdaughter, or have their legal guardian be a current paid member of the Pine Hill Civic Association.
May 21 Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn Service Scholarship Criteria: students who demonstrate financial need; are of a minority race; are first-generation college students; OR have a proven record of commitment to community and/or social action
May 21 Bee’s Club Criteria: Senior who resides in Lynn or is sponsored by a club member, and is of Italian extraction (either mother or father).
June 14 Italian Community Center Charitable Organization of Greater Lynn Criteria: Students who are of Italo-American parentage and who will attend a four-year college
FAFS (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) – Student should file as soon as possible after January 1, 2008. They are encouraging you to file on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov also available online in Spanish.
International Union of Police Assoc., AFL-CIO c/o Scholarship Program, 1549 Ringling Blvd., Suite 600, Sarasota, FL 34236
Telephone # (941) 487-2560 Web: www.iupa.org/Scholarship.doc Area: Criminal Justice
Eligibility: high school seniors
Applicants must plan to pursue a career in law enforcement, labor relations or a related field, plus must have a parent or guardian who is a member of a union affiliated with the International Union of Police officers.
JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest. -- Open to high school students in grades 9-12. The essay requires, in less than 1,000 words, a written essay that is original, creative, and demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by john F. Kennedy in “Profiles in Courage.” Address one of the following two topics: “A current elected public official in the United States, who is acting courageously to address a political issue at the local, state, national, or international level” OR “An elected public official in the United States since 1956 who has acted courageously to address a political issue at any level.” Deadline: Jan. 6, 08 National Center for Learning Disabilities -- Ann Ford Scholarship -- Open to high school seniors. A[[licants must be high school seniors with learning disabilities. They must also demonstrate financial need, have a GPA of at least 3.0 and be U.S. citizens. Those who receive the scholarship must be willing to act as mentors to others which learning disabilities. Amount: $10,000 for four years of study. Contact: National Ctr. For Learning Disabilities, 381 Park Ave., South, Suite 1401, New York, NY 10016-8806 www.ncl,d.org Ronald Reagan Future Leaders Scholarship Program. Features renewable scholarships to college undergraduates won demonstrate leadership on behalf of the cause of freedom, American values and constitutional principals. For greater detail consult the following Web page: www.thephillipsfouondation.org/futureleaders.hym
NAAAP National Association of Asian American Professionals Future Leadership Awards Criteria: Asian descent who have demonstrated leadership qualities, community service, and academic achievement. Only U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents are eligible to apply. Application form at www.naaapbostyon.org" click the “Committees” link then select “Scholarship”.
Padgett Foundation Scholarship Criteria: graduating high school senior planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution, and a dependent of a small business owner who has few than 20 employees, owns at least 10% of the stock or capital of the business, and is active in the day-to-day operation of the business. For application go to www.SmallBizPros.com
Greater Boston PFLA offers “Elsie Frank Scholarship” For application go to www.gbpflag.org
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award Criteria: Academic performance, Athletic excellence, leadership, and community service and milk experience. Applications and official rules are available online at www.boldybuildmilk.com
North Shore Players Memorial Scholarship for the Performing Arts Criteria: student planning to major in the performing arts (theatre, music, dance). Scholarship applications available at www.northshoreplayers.org
John J. Ingalls Memorial Scholarship Criteria: For college bound high school seniors residing in the State of Massachusetts and diagnosed with a physical disability. For application go to www.ucpboston.org
Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation Criteria: must be a legal resident of the U.S. and demonstrate academic ability; $4.00 application fee. For application go to www.ecisf.org The Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Programs Applications for these scholarships are now available online at www.salliemaefund.org
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