MARION HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE 2009-2010
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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. |
Wendy's High School Heisman Award |
This scholarship is available to all males and females who are seniors, have a B grade average, and participate in at least one sport. To apply go to www.wendysheisman.com. |
October 1, 2009 |
Coca-Cola Scholarship |
Applicants for these 250 scholarships will be evaluated on their demonstrated leadership in school, their commitment to the community, their academic achievement, and their part-time employment. All applications must be submitted online and will need Marion High School's CEEB code, 041-560. To apply online, go to www.coca-colascholars.org. |
October 31, 2009 |
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship |
Any high school senior who is a U. S. citizen is eligible to apply. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Applications are available after Sept. 1 online at www.elks.org/enflscholars. |
November 2, 2009 |
Burger King Scholars |
Applicant must be a high school senior who has a cumulative gpa of 2.5 or higher, works part-time for a minimum of 10 hours per week or 40 weeks per year, be actively involved in community service, and demonstrates financial need. To apply, go to http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/. |
February 1, 2010 |
NROTC Scholarships |
Applicant must have an ACT of at least 22, must be physically fit, and be admitted to a participating university. Application is available at www.nrotc.navy.mil. |
November 2009 |
AXA Achievement Scholarship |
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December 15, 2009 |
US Bank Internet Scholarship Program |
Apply online at usbank.com/studentloans. Forty $1000 scholarships awarded in a random drawing. |
October 2009 through March 2010 |
BigSun Scholarship |
Applicants for this $500 scholarship should be involved in a sport. Applications are available at |
June 24, 2010 |
KFC Colonel's Scholars |
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative gpa of 2.75, enroll in a university in the state in which they reside, plan to pursue a bachelor's degree, and demonstate financial need. Application is available at www.kfcscholars.org. |
Available online from December 1, 2009 through February 10, 2010. |
USDA/1890 National Scholars Program |
Applicants must have a cumulative gpa of 3.0 or better, an ACT minimum score of 21, plan to attend one of the eighteen Historically Black Land-Grant Universities, plan to study agriculature, food, natural resource sciences, or other related courses, and demonstrate leadership and community service. Applications are available in the counselor's office. |
February 1, 2010 |
Gates Millennium Scholars Program |
One thousand of these scholarships will be awarded. Applicants must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American. In addition, the applicant must have an unweighted gpa of at least 3.3, have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities, and meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. Information is available at www.gmsp.org and a few applications are in the guidance office. |
January 11, 2010 |
Abbott & Fenner Scholarships |
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June 19, 2010 |
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship |
These six $2500 scholarships will be awarded primarily on a need basis. The four categories upon which the applicants will be evaluated are need, academics, community service, and writing skills. The applicant must have a minimum 2.5 gpa and must submit proof of financial need, either from a federal student aid report or a copy of their guardian's 2009 income tax return. Applications are available in the guidance office. |
March 31, 2010 |
ArkansasGovernor's Commission on People with Disabilities Scholarship |
These scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, community involvement, goals, and the specific challenges faced due to the disability of the student. The disability will need to be indicated by a professional health care provider. Applications are available in the guidance office. |
February 28, 2010 |
Arkansas School Plant Management Association Scholarship |
Any 2010 graduating high school senior is eligible to apply for these $500 scholarships. Students must complete the application, give a list of all activities and awards, write an essay, and provide letters of recommendation. Applications are available in the guidance office. |
February 1, 2010 |
Phi Delta Kappa Prospective Educator Scholarship |
The applicant must be a senior who is planning to major in education and meets one of the following - member of a Future Educators Association, child or grandchild of a Phi Delta Kappan, have a reference from a Phi Delta Kappa, be selected to represent the local Phi Delta Kappa chapter. Applications are available at www.pdkintl.org/awards/prospective.htm. |
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Alpha Chi Chapter, Vikette Society 2010 Book Scholarship |
The applicant must be a female high school senior who plans to attend the University of Akransas at Pine Bluff. She must have a gpa of at least 2.5 and an ACT score of 17 or better. Applications are available in the counselor's office. |
March 12, 2010 |
All state funded scholarships - Arkansas Governor's Scholars Program, Arkansas Academic Challenge (Lottery) Scholarship, Law enforcement Officer's Dependents Scholarship, Military Dependents Scholarship, Go! Grant |
To apply for any of the state funded scholarships, go to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education web page (www.adhe.edu). On the left side of the screen there are two buttons to click that will help you and give you information - one is YOUniversal and the one directly below it is Financial Aid. |
Deadlines vary according to the scholarship |
2010 Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program by the Monsanto Company |
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February 15, 2010 |
University of Central Arkansas Privately Funded Scholarships |
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Deadlines vary according to the scholarships |
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year 2010 Award Program |
For information and applications, visit bodybymilk.com. |
March 5, 2010 |
Scottish Rite Scholarship |
Applicants must have a 3.0 cumulative gpa. Applications are available in the guidance office. |
April 1, 2010 |
AR Broadcasters Association Scholarship to Arkansas State University |
To be eligible, the applicant must plan to attend ASU and major in broadcasting. applications are available in the guidance office. |
February 15, 2010 |
Twenty Club Scholarship |
$1500 scholarship will be awarded based on financial need, demonstrated ambition, gpa, community service, and extra curricular activities. Applications are available in the guidance office. |
February 22, 2010 |
Ernest Whitelaw-Don Kinney Scholarship awarded by the American Indian Center of Arkansas |
In order to be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must be of documentable Native American descent from a federally recognized tribe. The documentation required is a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood card or tribal enrollment documentation from a federally recognized tribe. Applications are available in the guidance office. |
April 10, 2010 |
Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute Scholarship |
Applicants should plan to enter a vocational program at Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute and have a minimum 2.0 gpa. Applications are available in the guidance office. |
April 30, 2010 |
Arkansas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (AASFAA) Scholarship |
Applicants for these $500 scholarships must be planning to attend an Arkansas school. Applications are available in the guidance office. Winners will be chosen by random drawings. |
April 15, 2010 |
Ralph G. Norman Scholarship through the Learning Disabilities Association of Arkansas |
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Crittenden County Board of Realtors Scholarship |
This $500 scholarship will be awarded to a high school graduate who plans to further their education in the areas of business, real estate, or law. The recipient will be awarded an additional $500 second semester if he/she maintains a 2.50 gpa. Details are available in the guidance office. |
June 1, 2010 |
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship |
Applicant must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, good ACT scores, leadership ability, involvement in school and community activities, and high goals and aspirations. Applications are available in the guidance office. |
February 19, 2010 |
THEA Filmmaking Scholarship |
THEA is partnering with AETN to give four $2500 scholarships in these categories: Screenwriting, directing, cinematography, and editing. Students must submit 5 DVD copies of a respective piece. For an entry form, go to www.theafoundation.org. |
April 9, 2010 |
Critteden Regional Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship |
These scholarships are offered to students who plan to further their education in the medical or healther service fields. Applications can be picked up at the Information Desk or the Gift Shop inside the hospital in West Memphis. |
March 31, 2010 |
Society of American Military Engineers Scholarship |
Two scholarships will be given to an Arkansas high school senior who plans to enter an architectural or construction related engineering program. Applications are available in the guidance office. |
March 31, 2010 |
The William David White II Memorial Scholarship |
Applications are available in the guidance office. Student must write a 200-300 word essay on "The Tragedy of Drunk Driving." |
April 15, 2010 |
ADK-Arkansas Alpha Rho Chapter Scholarship |
This scholarship will be awarded to a senior female student who plans to enter the teaching field. Applications are available in the guidance office. |
April 5, 2010 |
Southeastern States Pupil Transportation Scholarships |
To qualify for this scholarship, the parent/guardian must have been actively employed in public school transportation for the past five years and also have a gross taxable income less than $75,000 for each of those past five years. |
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Leadership Scholarship presented by Crittenden County NAACP and Arkansas Distributing Company |
Applicants for this $2500 scholarship must be in the 2010 graduating class from a Crittenden County high school, must have a 2.5 gpa, must be actively involved in service clubs, extracurricular activities and the communit. Applications are available in the guidance office. |
April 20, 2010 |
MYSA Scholarship |
Applicants must have either played MYSA sports at any time from t-ball up or worked at MYSA. Applications are available in the guidance office. |
April 23, 2010 |
Balanced Man Scholarship from the Arkansas Alpha Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity |
The applicant must be an outstanding male who plans to attend the University of Arkansas. Applications are available in the guidance office. (Students applying for this scholarship are in no way obligated to join Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.) |
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Allen Helms, Sr. Scholarship by Crittenden Gin Company |
This $1500 scholarship will be awarded to a student who is interested in agriculture or an agriculture related field. Applications are available in the guidance office. |
April 30, 2010 |
Marion Alumni Scholarship |
Scholarships will go to Marion students. Applications are available in the guidance office. |
April 28, 2010 |
Esperanza Bonanza Scholarship |
Applications for this scholarship are found at esperanzabonanza.org. Go to the tab that says Giving Back. When finished with the application, return it to the counselors. |
April 23, 2010 |
Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship |
This scholarship will be awarded to a senior female student who plans to major in education and become a teacher. Applications are available in the guidance office. |
May 1, 2010 |
Farm Credit Midsouth College Scholarship Program |
Applicants for these twelve $1000 scholarshipsmust be the relative of a stockholder or must be sponsored by a stockholder. Applications are available in the guidance office. |
July 1, 2010 |
Marion Rotary Scholarship |
Applicants must be members of the MHS Interact Club or children of Members of the Marion Rotary. Applications are available in the guidance office. |
April 28, 2010 |
Various Local Scholarships |
This application allows the student to apply for several scholarships that are chosen by a committee. Applications are available in the guidance office. |
April 30, 2010
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Balanced Man Scholarship to the University of Memphis |
The applicant must be an outstanding male who plans to attend the University of Memphis. Applications are available in the guidance office. (Students applying for this scholarship are in no way obligated to join Sigma Phi epsilon fraternity.) |
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Marion Fire Department Scholarship |
Applicants must be or have been associated with the fire department, police department, or one of the military services. Applications are available in the guidance office. |
May 5, 2010 |
Junior Auxiliary of Crittenden County Scholarship |
Applications are available in the guidance office. Priority will be given to applicants with any majors that are geared toward children. |
April 23, 2010 |
DeltaArts Scholars Award |
Students may apply in the areas of dance, vocal music, instrumental music, theatre, visual arts, and literature. The application is available in the guidance office. |
April 29, 2010 |
Arkansas AGC Scholarship |
Applicant must be enrolling in a course of study leading to a degree or associates degree in a construction or engineering related field. Applications are available in the guidance office. |
May 1, 2010 |
Lifeblood Scholarship |
Applicants must have donated blood to Lifeblood. Applications are available in the guidance office. |
May 7, 2010 |
HOSA Scholarship |
Applicants must be members of Marion High School HOSA. Applications are available in the guidance office. |
May 7, 2010 |
David East Memorial Scholarship |
All Marion High School seniors are eligible to apply. Applications are in the guidance office. |
May 7, 2010 |
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