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SCHOLARSHIPS INDEPENDENT & INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
If you are interested in a particular school(s) and you don’t see them listed, PLEASE come by the College Counseling Office to inquire about that school’s scholarship opportunities!!
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INDEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP NAME |
CRITERIA |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
| Beta Theta Pi John Reily Knox Scholarship | For male students attending UTK in the fall based on scholarship, leadership and community service. See Mrs. Jones or the web site for an application. | July 22, 2008 |
| Better Business Bureau | For Rising Seniors! Based on leadership, Community Service, Academics and an essay on an ethical situation you have faced. See Mrs. Jones for an application. | August 11, 2008 |
| Edscholar | Recognizes outstanding students seeking to attend college in Tennessee. You must have a minimum ACT of 23 OR SAT of 1070 (reading and math) OR 1600 (reading, math and writing) OR have a GPA of 3.25 after seven semesters. You must also demonstrate financial need based on the FAFSA and demonstrate leadership and community service. This scholarship is worth $5,000 - $7,000 per year at 4 year schools. See Web site for application. | |
| Journal of College Admission Essay Scholarship | Rising juniors and seniors are invited to enter. Essay topic is about the college-transition and admission process. Finalists will have their work published in the Winter 2009 Journal of College Admission special issue. Seven finalist will be awarded $1,000. See Mrs. Jones for details. | September 1, 2008 |
| Making it Count | See Web site for details | June 13, 2008 |
| Nashvillescholarships.com | Scholarship search engine exclusively for Nashville students. | |
| Will to Win Scholarship Program | For Class of 2008 students with asthma. | August 31, 2008 |
| Next Step Magazine | Win up to $20,000 in Scholarship Money |
INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP NAME |
CRITERIA |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
| Louisiana State University | Severl Scholarships Available. See Web Site | |
| Miami University of Ohio Non-Ohio Resident Scholarship Guarantee | Must have a 29 ACT or 1280 SAT and rank in the top 15% of the class will receive $3,000 to $7,000 | See Web site |
| Milligan College | 4-year full scholarship opportunity for minority students who are academically eligible and have service and leadership qualities. See Web site for details | |
| New York University | Offers several diversity scholarships: MLK Scholars: based on outstanding academic achievement, leadership, community service and dedication to furthering the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. AnBryce Foundation: First generation students exhibiting financial need Arch Award: Demonstrate financial need and are commited to having a positive impact on the world. |
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| Ohio Wesleyan University | Presidential, Trustee and Faculty Scholarships available | See Web site |
| Richmond The American International University in London | See Web site | |
| Southern Methodist University Hunt Leadership Scholars Program | This scholarship covers tuition and fees and is renewable. You must have: |
See website for deadline |
| Stephens College | Click Here for Scholarships | |
| University of Chicago | Click Here for Scholarships | |
| University of Dayton | Click Here for scholarships | |
| University of Tennessee at Knoxville Army ROTC | See Web site | |
| University of Tennessee at Knoxville Nuclear and Radiological Engineerning | See Mrs. Jones for an application. | |
| University of Tennessee at Martin Harold Conner Scholar | Must have a 21 ACT and minimum GPA of 3.25. See Mrs. Jones for an application |
TEN THINGS YOU NEED TO CHECK OUT ABOUT ANY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:
2. The scholarship application should clearly define who evaluates your application, including their qualifications, and the criteria for selection of scholarship recipients. (Criteria such as the significance of G.P.A., class year, test scores, merit, need, and citizenship/residency requirements).
3. The scholarship application should state how awards can be used. (For example, will funds be presented to you and your family? Paid directly to your college to be credited to your account? Used to reduce existing or future student loans?)
4. The scholarship application should list the deadlines for application requests and submissions, as well as the time and method for notifying winners?
5. If there are any costs or fees to compete for the scholarship, are they nominal and waivable if financial hardship can be demonstrated? The College Counseling Office at Father Ryan urges students and their families to exercise caution when applying for scholarships that cost money.
6. If there are fees included in the scholarship application process, is there also a brief, yet verifiable, description of what the fees are used for?
7. The scholarship program should supply relevant background information. (Such as the for-profit or not-for-profit structure of the organization, how long the organization has been awarding scholarships, and where you can find additional information about those in charge?)
8. Upon your request, does the scholarship program supply a list of winners from the previous five years? (If the program is new, does it clearly state when and where the list of winners will be posted?)
9. Inquire about the access you would have to the financial statements from organizations that sponsor the scholarship.
10. Is a privacy policy prominent? (You should have the opportunity to approve the receipt of additional information from other organizations, or to request that your name not be released to other organizations.)
FTC Consumer Response Center: 1-877-FTC-HELP
or online at www.ftc.gov
National Fraud Information Center: 800-876-7060 or online at www.fraud.org
Better Business Bureau: www.bbb.org
State Attorney General's office