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MARION HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
2011-2012       
                 
Name of Scholarship                     
General Information
Deadline                                                        
College and University Scholarships     
These scholarships are offered by the colleges and universities and have different requirements.  Check with the individual colleges or universities for their applications and requirements.  Some applications are available in the guidance office and many are available on-line at the college websites.
Varies according to the university and the particular scholarship.
Gates Millennium Scholarship
Students are eligilbe for this scholarship if they are African American, American Indian, Asian Pacific Isander American, or Hispanic American.  They must be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the US and have attained a cumulative gpa of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 schale.  They must demonstrate leadership abilities and meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria.  The application and more information can be found at www.gmsp.org.
January 11, 2012
Wendy's High School Neisman Scholarship
Applicants for this scholarship must participate in at least one sport and show leadership skills at school and in the community.  To apply, go to www.wendyheisman.com.  
October 2, 2011
AES Engineers Scholarship
Applicants for these $500 scholarships are required to write an essay.  More information can be foound at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm.
October 7, 2011
Arkansas Alumni Scholarships
Applicant must be an incoming freshman to the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, have a 3.60 gpa, and an ACT score of at least 24.  Applicants do not need to be related to a University of Arkansas graduate.  The application is available at www.arkansasalumni.org/scholarships.
December 1 -priority
February 1 - final
Coca-Cola Scholarship
Applicants must demonstrate leadership, commitment to community, and academic achievement.  For application information, go to www.coca-colascholars.org.  /click APPLY ON-LINE, then FOUR YEAR.
October 31, 2011
Horatio Alger Scholarship
Applicants must be seniors who plan to pursue a bachelor's degee at an accredited institution.  They must show critical financial need and exhibit integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity.  In addition, they must have at least a 2.0 grade point average and be involved in co-curricular and community service activities.  For an application, go to www.horatioalger.org/scholarships.
October 30, 2011
BigSun Scholarship
This $500 scholarship is offered to an athlete.  Go to http://www.bigsunathletics.com  to apply.
June 22, 2012
AXA Achievement Scholarship
For more information about these $10,000 and $25,000 scholarships, go to www.axa-achievement.com.
December 1, 2011
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship
For more information about these $2000 scholarships, go to www.axa-achievement.com.
February 1, 2012
Hino Motors Manufacturing Scholarship
Applicants must be high school seniors with a minimum ACT of 19 and a cumulative gpa of 3.0 or better.  The minimum ACT and gpa requirements will be waived for high school students graduating with a Certificate of Proficiency in Advanced Manufacturing through MSCC with a 3.0 in those courses.  The applicant must be seeking a degree in manufacturing or a related manufacturing degree at the two-year level and a subsequent degree in science, engineering, technology or math at the four year level.  Applications are available in the counselor's office.
February 1, 2012
American Legion Coudret Trust Scholarship
Applicants must be children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren of American Legionnaires of two or more consecutive years membership.  Applications are available in the counselor's office.
March 15, 2012
Arkansas Public Health Association Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled, or have plans to enroll in a field of public health, have at least a 2.5 grade point average, and demonstrate financial need.  Applications are available in the counselor's office.
March 16, 2012
KFC Colonel's Scholars
Applicants must earn a minimum high school gpa of 2.75, plan to pursue a bachelor's degree, enter a public college or university in their state of residency, and demonstrate financial need.  Applications will be online started on December 1 at www.fkcscholars.org.
February 8, 2012
R. Preston Woodruff, Jr. Scholarship
This scholarship starts as a random drawing.  Those applicants whose names are drawn will then be required to submit an essay.  For the rules and also the application, go to www.asla.info/CollegePlanning/woodruffscholarship.
April 1, 2012
US Bank Scholarship
US Bank gives forty $1000 scholarships that are awarded in a random drawing.  Go to usbank.com/scholarship.
March 2012
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
Information of this $1000 scholarship can be found at http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm.
June 15, 2012
BK Scholars
For information on the Burger King scholarships, go to http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_scholarship_eligibility.html.
January 10, 2012
Alpha Chi Chapter Vikette Society 2012 Book Scholarship
Applicants for this scholarship must be female, have a minimum 2.5 grade point average, and plan to attend the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.  Applications are available in the counselors office.
March 11, 2012
Cargill Community Scholarship
Applications for these $1000 scholarships can be found at www.cargill.com (keyword: scholarship) and at www.ffa.org.
February 15, 2012
USDA/18090 National Scholarship
Applicants for these scholarships must be planning to attend one of the eighteen 1890 historically black land-grant universities ( University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is the only one in Arkansas).  A minimum 3.0 gpa and 21 ACT is required.  For an application, go to www.usda.gov/1890programs.xml.
February 1, 2012
State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship
Twenty six recipients will receive a $2500 award.    Go to https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/statefarmgoodneightborscholarship/.
Only first 360 applications accepted.
University Science Scholars Program at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
These scholarships will be awarded to talented and financially needy students who are interested in majoring in biology, chemistry, and earth sciences.  More information and applications forms are available on http://www.ualr.edu/sciencescholarship.
February 1, 2012
UCA Academic Scholarships
Appplicants must have an ACT of at least 23 and 3.25 grade point average.  Students must be fully admitted.  There is no separate application for the scholarship - just the admission packet.
February 1, 2012
UCA Privately Funded Scholarships
There are 37 privately funded scholarships that are available to incoming freshmen only.  There is no separate application but students must have completed the application process by the dealine.
March 9, 2012
UCA Foundation scholarships
Theses scholarships will be available by January 15 at www.uca.edu/go/foundationscholarships.
Deadlines will vary
Buick Achievers Scholarship
For information, go to www.buickachievers.com.
February 29, 2012
AES Engineers Scholarship
Information about this $500 scholarship can be found at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm.
October 5. 2012
Windgate Scholarship
This scholarship is available to all students who plan to major in art at UCA.  Applications are available in the counselors office.  This application requires extensive work so do not wait until the deadline to apply.
March 16, 2012
Crittenden County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship
This scholarship is for a student who intends to enter the teaching profession.  To apply, the student must have at least a 2.5 overall gpa.  A Marion student should get this scholarship this year.  Applications are available in the counselors office.
February 16, 2012
Scholarships for students with spinal cord injuries or disabilities
The scholarship opportunities are available to those who have spinal cord injuries, spia bifida, or transverse myelitis.  For more information, go to www.180medical.com/scholarships.
Unavailable
Arkansas Post of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Scholarship
These scholarships will be awarded to students who plan to major in architecture of construction-related engineering.  Applications are available in the counselors office.
March 30, 2012
Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute Scholarship
Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 2.0, show financial need, take the ASSET test, and have a vocational goal.  Applications are available in the counselors office.
April 30, 2012
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship
Two $500 scholarships will be given to graduating seniors in Crittenden County.  Applicants must have a minimum of 19 on the ACT and a 2.5 cumulative gpa.  Applications are available in the counselors office.
April 1, 2012
Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship
This $500 scholarship will go to a female who plans to be a teacher.  Applications are available in the counselors office.  
April 1, 2012
Esperanza Bonanza Scholarship
These scholarships will be awarded to local seniors.  Applications are available in the counselors office.  
April 19, 2012
AASFAA Scholarship
These $500 scholarships will be awarded by the Arkansas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.  Applicants must be enrolled as at least a half time student and must be pursuing a degree.  Applications are available in the counselors office.  Winners will be chosen by random drawing.
April 1, 2012
2012 Ernest Whitelaw-Don Kinney Scholarship awarded by the American Indian Center of Arkansas
In order to apply for this scholarship, the applicant must show Indian documentation (CDIB card) from a federally recognized tribe.  The application is available at www.arindianctr.org.
April 10, 2012
ASBA Educational Foundation Scholarship
Applicants for this scholarship must be sons or daughters of current school board members.  Applications are available in the counselors office.
April 1, 2012

Last Modified: Feb 09, 2012
 

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