January

National Sojourners 2006 Essay Contest
Deadline: January 1, 2006 (update for 2007 has not yet been received)

The National Sojourners, A Masonic Organization for past and present military officers and senior enlisted members, is awarding savings bonds for the best essay on the theme of National Expansion. Three local winners will be selected and their essays will be sent to national headquarters for the final competition. The essays MUST be in to the local point of contact no later than January 1, 2006 to allow for local judging and forwarding.

Theme: National Expansion

Question: What historical event contributed the most to our National Expansion?

Rules:

• Open to 9th – 12th grade students
• Essays should be 300 – 500 words long
• Essay must be submitted using official cover sheet
(Available in the Career Resource Center)
• Submit essays to your National Sojourner Chapter
• Each Chapter may submit not more than three (3) essays

New London Chapter 58, Toby Proctor,
410 Pumpkin Hill Road, Ledyard, CT 06339, 860-245-0236

University of Connecticut
Division of Enrollment Management -
School of Medicine and School of Dental Medicine
Deadline: January 1, Annually

The University of Connecticut will be offering a combined BA/BS and MD/DMD program to top high school students. This highly selective program is the only one of its kind offered by a public university in New England and offers talented students the opportunity to combine a broad-based liberal arts program with a medical or dental education. In addition to the regular application for undergraduate admission, a supplemental application is required for this program and must be received by January 1st.

Admission Requirements (BA/BS and School of Medicine)
To be considered for this program, the student should have:

• A high school class ranking in the top 5%
• An overall high school grade point average of 3.5 (4.0 scale)
• SAT 1 combined score of 1300 or an ACT composite score of 30
• A completed regular undergraduate admission application and a supplemental application for the program in medicine by the January 1st postmark deadline
• An interview with the School of Medicine

Additional information: http://www.admissions.uconn.edu/programs/meddent.php
Download application at: http://www.admissions.uconn.edu/pdf/meddent.pdf
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Aida Silva, Associate Director of Admissions at 860-486-3137.

William H. Chapman Foundation
Deadline: 1/1 - 3/15/ to request application. 
Application deadline is April 1, Annually

The William H. Chapman Foundation was chartered in 1951 for the purpose of providing financial assistance to scholars of New London County, CT for post secondary education in both academics and the trades. The Foundation was funded by the proceeds of the sale of the William H. Chapman Technical School, New London to the City of New London.

The Foundation presently provides awards ranging from $500 to $2,500 to an average of 100 students per year. Recipients are chosen on the basis of application (including financial and academic forms), academic performance and financial need (based on family income, size of family, number of college students and extenuating circumstances).

Students may reapply for a total of four annual awards.  An interview is required for all new applicants. There are no age, sex, race, religious, high school, college or field of study requirements.

Those students desiring an application should write between January 1 and March 15 to:

The William H. Chapman Foundation, PO Box 1321 New London, CT 06320

The letter should request an application and state:

1.  Student's name
2.  Home Address
3.  Name of high school presently attending ( or attended) and graduation date
4.  Name of school presently attending (if applicable)
5.  Name of school they will attend (if known) for application year.

Requests may also be submitted by email to: ChapmanFdtn@aol.com

All application materials must be received by the Foundation by
April 1, (ANNUALLY) for consideration.

CHAPMAN TECH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

The Chapman Foundation also manages awards made by the Chapman Tech Alumni Association.
Alumni awards are made to graduating high school seniors from New London County high schools.
The student MUST be a direct descendent of a Chapman Tech graduate or attendee.
Tech awards are not renewable.

Chapman Technical High School Alumni Scholarship Application
Deadline: 4/1 (This is now part of the William Chapman Scholarship application)

Eligibility:

• Applicant must be a direct descendent of a CTHS graduate or anyone who attended CTHS prior to 1952 (your parent, grandparent, great grandparent, etc..) and now attending a local high school.
• Applicant must be a senior who will be entering a degree granting institution of higher learning as a full time student.
• If requested, applicant must be willing to meet personally with the scholarship committee.

If you have further questions please contact:
Caroline K. Driscoll, Awards Administrator
William H. Chapman Foundation
PO Box 1321
New London, CT 06320
860-443-8010

Johnson & Wales, Providence, RI
National Outstanding Student Leader of the Year
Scholarship competition for high school Seniors
Deadline: January 5, Annually

The Center for Leadership Studies at Johnson & Wales University is pleased to announce the Eighth Annual National Outstanding Student Leader of the Year Competition, which recognizes young leaders of today and tomorrow. Winners of this competition will receive scholarships to America's Career University® — Johnson & Wales University. Scholarships range from $500 to a full tuition and are renewable for up to four years of full-time day school study. Download the brochure (363K PDF) for more details and to enter.

In addition, the grand prize winner will have the opportunity during his or her freshman year at J&W to shadow an executive at one of America's leading business firms like Marriott, Hasbro, Saks 5th Avenue, Walt Disney World, or Wyndham Hotels.

The grand prize winner will receive:

• A full tuition renewable scholarship for up to four years of full-time day school study in J&W's College of Business, or The Hospitality College, the School of Technology, or the School of Education at any of our campuses.
• An opportunity to shadow a corporate leader in his/her freshman year at J&W.

The nine runners-up will receive:

• Scholarships ranging from $3,500 to $7,500, renewable for up to four years of full-time day school study in J&W's College of Business, or The Hospitality College, the School of Technology, or the School of Education at any of our campuses.

Questions, contact the Denver Campus tool free at 877-598-3368.

Learn to Become a Professional Floral Designer
CFA Floral Design School
Learn Basic or Intermediate Design:
2 Classes starting in January.
Learn the skills you need to become a floral designer in our two training programs developed by the Connecticut Florists Association, and approved by the Connecticut Commissioner of Higher Education.

Applications are available on-line at: www.flowersplantsinCT.com or e-mail: CTFLORISTS@aol.com . Two scholarships for the school will be given by the Connecticut Teleflora Unit. Ask for an application form.

590 Main Street | Bart Center | Monroe, CT 06468
203-268-9000 | 800-352-6946 | Fax: 203-261-5429

The Financial Aid Workshop for seniors & their parents will be on
Thursday, January 10, 2008 from 7-9 PM in the MHS Cafeteria.

All aspects of financial aid will be discussed, and the FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid will be explained in detail. 

This is a very important program for anyone interested in financial assistance for college. 

For further information contact:  Dr. Ted Phillps,
Director of School Counesling - 848-1285.

The AAA Travel High School Challenge
Registration Deadline: Opens December 2006
On-Line Competition: January 8-16, 2007

2007 AAA High School Travel Challenge

The AAA Travel High School Challenge is being repeated in 2007! The nation’s largest network of leisure travel agencies is rewarding students for using their GPS (Global Positioning Skills) rather than their GPA. The AAA Travel High School Challenge aims to increase travel and geographic literacy and encourages interest in travel, tourism and hospitality careers among high school students. Ninth through 12th grade public, private and home-schooled students throughout the United States can put their travel knowledge to the test for great prizes and a chance to compete in the national finals in Orlando, FL.

New this year…there are two types of scholarships available – unrestricted awards for any student with travel trivia and geography skills and travel-specific scholarships for those interested in careers in the travel and tourism industry – every student who enrolls in the Challenge can be eligible for both.

Designed by travel industry educator Dr. Marc Mancini and sponsored by AAA preferred partners, the Challenge is a travel-oriented contest with over $100,000 in scholarships and prizes up for grabs!

2007 sponsors include: Bank of America, Continental Airlines, Hard Rock Live Orlando, Marriott, Pleasant Holidays, and Universal Orlando.

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Online Competition
January 8-16, 2007 Online registration opens December 2006. Be sure to read the Contest Rules, register in advance and take the online Practice Quiz to ensure you have the minimum PC and internet browser requirements for participating in January. See FAQs for more detail.

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State Competition
March 6-8, 2007 The top 5 scorers in each state and the District of Columbia will take the phase two written proctored exam. The top scorers will be designated state champion and names posted on the Winners page once all have been notified.

The top 5 scorers who registered for travel-specific scholarships, will be asked to submit an essay for review by a panel of judges. One winner in each state and the District of Columbia will receive a $1,000 travel-specific award and be entered into a national level competition for an additional $5,000 travel-specific scholarship.

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National Competition
May 19-22, 2007 The top scorer from each state and the District of Columbia on the written proctored exam will advance to the National finals to be held in Orlando, FL.

"Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarships Competition"
New London Lodge No. 360
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Deadline: January 11, 2008

Applications for the Elks National Foundation's 2008 Most Valuable Student contest will be available beginning September 1, 2007 at your local Elks Lodge, online or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Foundation. Applications for the 2008contest have to be submitted to your local Elks Lodge by January 11, 2008.

The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated boys and girls in the 2008 competition. Any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply. Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks. College students are not eligible to apply. Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; resident alien status does not qualify.

Applicants will be judged on financial need, leadership and scholarship.

All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the enrollment of the winner in an accredited US college or university.

Applications must advance through local, district and state competition to reach the national competition. The Chicago office of the Elks National Foundation will announce the 500 national winners, and notify them in writing, around May 15, 2007. (Many local Lodges, districts and state Elks associations award their own scholarships through this program. These scholarships are not to be confused with the 500 Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarships.)

To locate an Elks Lodge near you, try your phone book or http://www.elks.org/LocalLodges.cfm.

Ranging from $1,000 per year to $15,000 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a US American college or university. Male and female students compete separately.

Requests for additional information should be addressed to the scholarship chairman of the local Lodge or of the Elks association of the state in which the applicant is a resident.

Through this Most Valuable Student competition and its two other scholarship programs, the Elks National Foundation annually awards more than $3 million in scholarships. In addition, many state Elks associations and Lodges offer scholarships. Contact your local Lodge for more information.

The Most Valuable Student program was established in 1931.

• The Elks National Foundation awards $2.216 million in college scholarships to a total of 500 high school seniors nationwide through its Most Valuable Student Scholarship Contest.
• Eligibility:
High School Senior and US citizen
Male and female students compete separately for identical awards.
• Applicant Essay:
You must prepare an essay of 350 words or less stating: Role leadership has played in high school accomplishments, determining career aspirations, achieving these life goals and preparing for college.
The essay must be dated and signed.
• Parental Financial Statement:
Parents must prepare a statement of 200 words or less summarizing the family's obligations and resources. The statement needs to illustrate your need for financial assistance and inability to meet these needs. The statement must be signed and dated.
• Transcript and SAT/ACT Scores:
Include official, complete, current High school Transcript of student grades. SAT/ACT test scores must be included.
• Letters of Recommendation:
One letter from high school teacher; one letter from a responsible community member who is not from your high school. (Letters dated and signed by author.)
• Exhibits:
Attach copies of exhibits of achievement in scholarship, leadership, athletics, dramatics, community service, or other activities, but avoid repetition.
• Judging Criteria:
Scholarship (ACT/SAT scores, Transcript)
Leadership (Honors/Awards, Positions of Leadership, Organization Participation, Employment/Community Service, Overall Application) and
Financial need
• Awards:  500 four-year awards:
Two $60,000 scholarships ($15,000 per year).
Two $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 per year).
Two $20,000 scholarships ($5,000 per year).
494 $4,000 scholarships ($1,000 per year).
• Applications and Deadlines:
Available after September 1 at www.elks.org, local Elks lodges and local high schools, or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Elks National Foundation.  SASE application requests will be fulfilled through December 31.
• Applications must be filed with the Lodge of Jurisdiction on or before January 12, 2007.
New London Lodge No. 360
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Mr. Robert J. Mark, Chairman
Scholarship Committee, 81 Washington Street, New London, CT  06320-6120
(860) 442-0325

Download application in Microsoft Word: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/downloadMVS.cfm

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship
Deadline: January 12, 2007

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) is a new national organization devoted solely to the financial scholarship needs of Asian and Pacific Islander American students. The scholarship fund's historic formation is credited to founding corporations, community-based organizations and civic leaders such as McDonald's Corporation, The Coca-Cola Company, Asian McDonald's Owner/Operators Association, Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies, Organization of Chinese Americans, Southeast Asia Resource Action Center, the University of Hawai'i, Native Hawaiian Community-Based Education Learning Centers, United Negro College Fund, Hispanic Scholarship Fund and former U.S. Congressman Robert Underwood.

Applications and Recommendations may be submitted online or in paper format. Please note, however, that all APIASF Scholarship Applications MUST BE submitted in the same method, both forms online or both mailed together. This is a $2,000 Scholarship.

The deadline for all submissions is January 12, 2007.

Online Submissions:

• For STUDENTS, go to https://www.scholarshipadministrators.net/
  Access code: APIAS
• Follow the on-screen instructions, typing in the access code when required.
• For RECOMMENDERS, go to http://recommend.apiasf.org
  • All recommenders will need the student's Social Security Number to complete the application.

Paper Submissions:

The application documents are also available in PDF format for those who wish or need to apply in paper format.

• Application Form
• Instructions for Application
• Recommendation Form

Contact Information:
T. Kamuela Chun, President and Executive Director
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
PHONE. (202) 986-6892 | FAX. (202) 667-6449 | EMAIL. info@apiasf.org
Mailing Address. 1628 16th Street, NW | Washington, D.C. 20009

Other Scholarships
The following websites list other resources (including scholarships) of potential interest.

http://www.hndinc.org/index.php?section=43
http://www.searac.org/edutrain.html
http://www.ocanatl.org/bin/htmlos/0060.1.2495525681300030562

Elks National Foundation
ENF Legacy Award
Deadline: January 12, 2007

The scholarship program provides college financial assistance to children or grandchildren of active Elks members.  Scholarships are one-year, $1,000 awards.  You must be a high school senior to apply.

Who is Eligible?

1. Any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31. Great-grandchildren are not eligible.
2. The applicant must be a high school senior.
3. The applicant must apply through the related member's Elks Lodge, regardless of where the applicant resides.
4. If the applicant's parent and grandparent are both Elk members, the applicant must apply through the parent's Elks Lodge.
5. Students may apply for more than one ENF scholarship; however, they may win only one. In cases where the student qualifies for more than one, we will award the scholarship with the greater value.
6. Legacy Awards may only be applied to accredited US American schools, colleges or universities. (Note: Applicants from Guam, Panama, Puerto Rico and the Philippines may apply Legacy Awards toward schools, colleges or universities in their respective homes.)

Applicants must take the Scholastic Aptitude Test or the American College Test by December 31.

How Do I Apply, and What Are the Deadlines?

Eligible students should apply in the following manner:

1. Obtain a six-page Legacy Award Application from your local Lodge, visit the Elks website to download an application, or online send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Elks National Foundation. Applications will be in the Lodges and online by September 1.
2. The student must complete the application and return it to the Elks National Foundation postmarked no later than January 13, 2006, along with an up-to-date transcript of grades, SAT or ACT score results, and two sealed letters of recommendation, including one from a high school teacher.
3. Be sure you obtain the required signatures. The Elk parent or grandparent with longest continuous membership completes part two of the required signature section; Lodge Secretary completes part three. (Note to Secretaries: You many verify membership before the application is completed.)
4. Upon receipt of the application, the applicant will receive a postcard noting the application was received and the date winners will be announced-April 30.

Note: Because the contest begins in one Lodge year and the winners are announced in the next, a Legacy Award could go to the child or grandchild of a lapsed member. An applicant?s Elk parent or grandparent must be a paid-up member in good standing at the time of application, but if the Elk chooses not to renew membership, that decision will not affect the outcome of the Legacy Awards contest.

Write us at:

Elks National Foundation
2750 N. Lakeview Ave., Chicago, IL 60614-2256, enf@elks.org

Detailed information is available at: www.elks.org/enf/scholars
Applications may be downloaded by visiting: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/DownloadLegacy.cfm

THE GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS
Deadline: January 12, 2007

      The Gates Millennium Scholars 2007 (GMS), funded by a grant  from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide African Americans, American  Indians/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Americans, and  Hispanic Americans with an opportunity to complete a  college education, particularly those intending to study
mathematics, science, engineering, education or library  science.

ELIGIBILITY:
    Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS scholarship if they:

• Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American,
• Are a citizen/legal permanent resident or national of the United States,
• Have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.00 scale (unweighted) at the time of nomination,
• Will be entering a U.S. accredited college or university as full-time, degree seeking freshmen in the Fall of 2007,
• Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities, and
• Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria.

The Deadline for Submission of Nomination Materials is January 12, 2007 12:00 midnight (EST).

Note: We strongly recommend that you type your essay responses in a word processing document, so you may copy and paste the answer into the online form. This important step will reduce the possibility of losing data due to a timeout situation.

Wal-Mart/Sam's Club Foundation
Sam Walton Community Scholarship
Deadline: January 12, 2007
Application Period: November 1, 2006 - January 12, 2007

Each operating Wal-Mart Store and SAM'S CLUB is eligible to award two $1,000 scholarships to qualifying local high school seniors. Students must be graduating high school seniors and must not be an Associate of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., or be the child/dependent of an Associate of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. This award is used for the student's freshman year tuition, books, fees and on-campus room and board at an approved, accredited U.S. college or university. As many as 6,000 of these awards may be given during the upcoming year to graduating high school seniors and is limited to those students with no affiliation to Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

All local winners will automatically be entered into a state competition for a chance to win an additional $4,000 scholarship, for a total award of $5,000. All state winners will then be automatically entered into a national competition for a chance to win an additional $20,000 scholarship, for a total scholarship award of $25,000! Additional information, requirements and application, is listed on-line at www.scholarshipadministrators.net.

Other Wal-Mart Scholarships:

• Higher REACH Scholarship - Up to $2,000 per year
  • Associates out of high school at least 1 year OR have GED equivalency certificate dated before August 1, 2006
  • Employed full-time by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. at least 1 continuous year as of April 25, 2007
  • Meet/Exceed Expectations on most recent Associate Evaluation
  • Proves financial need by required documents
    
    REACH Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions
    2007 On-line instructions (available November 1, 2006)
    2007 application process (available November 1, 2006)
    Access Key: WALMT

• Wal-Mart ASSOCIATE Scholarship - $2,000
  • Associate employed full-time or part-time for at least 6 months as of April 25, 2007
  • Senior, graduating high school, receiving a home-school diploma, OR receiving a GED equivalency certificate dated between August 1, 2006 and June 1, 2007
  • Minimum 18 ACT Composite or 800 SAT Combined score
  • Proves financial need by required documents
    (NOTE: Children of Associates not who are not qualified for WALTON due to the parent's length of employment or part-time status may apply for the ASSOCIATE Scholarship.)

    ASSOCIATE Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions
    2007 On-line instructions (available November 1, 2006)
    2007 application process (available November 1, 2006)
    Access Key: WMAS

• WALTON Family Foundation Scholarship - $10,000
  • Son/Daughter of a Wal-Mart Associate employed full-time for at least one year as of April 25, 2007
  • Senior, graduating high school, receiving a home-school diploma, OR receiving a GED equivalency certificate dated between August 1, 2006 and June 1, 2007
  • Registered in a 2- or 4-year institution for undergraduate studies beginning in the fall 2007 semester.
  • Students attending 2-year institutions must agree to transfer to a 4-year institution by the end of the spring 2009 semester
  • Minimum 22 ACT Composite or 1030 SAT Combined test score
  • Proves financial need by required documents
    (NOTE: Children of Associates not who are not qualified for WALTON due to the parent's length of employment or part-time status may apply for the ASSOCIATE Scholarship.)

    WALTON Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions
    2007 On-line instructions (available November 1, 2006)
    2007 application process (available November 1, 2006)
    Access Key: WFFS

APPLICATIONS:
Applications are obtained, completed, and submitted ONLY on-line at www.scholarshipadministrators.net. Applications ARE NOT available through the Wal-Mart Foundation or Wal-Mart Stores/SAM'S CLUB.
NOTE: Access Key - to log in is: SWCS

Send cover page and all required documents to:
Sam Walton Community Scholarship Program for Graduating High School Seniors
c/o Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc.
P.O. Box 22117
Nashville, TN 37202-21172

Students must obtain the local Wal-Mart/SAM'S CLUB 4-digit location number to access this site. That number may be obtained from any Associate at that location. (Example: Store # 0001)

• Wal-Mart Store - 4 digit store #: 2170
  (860) 889-7745
  220 Salem Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360
• Wal-Mart Supercenter Store - 4 digit store #: 2331
  (860) 447-3646
  155 Waterford Parkway No., Waterford, CT 06385
• Wal-Mart Store - 4 digit store #: 2200
  (860) 448-2022
  150 Gold Star Hwy, Groton, CT 06340
• Wal-Mart Supercenter Store - 4 digit store #: 2854
  (860) 376-3254
  180 River Road, Lisbon, CT 06351

Only one application per person will be accepted. Persons applying with the location number of more than one Wal-Mart Store or SAM'S CLUB location will be disqualified.

Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: 1/14, 4/14, 7/14 & 10/14

Fridell Scholarship News: Due to the continuing number of outstanding applications we receive, StraightForward Media has expanded the Fridell Scholarship. We've increased the scholarship amount to $1,000, and we now offer the Fridell Scholarship four times annually.

The Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship, and it's open to anyone currently attending or aspiring to attend a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other post-secondary education program.

In addition, eligible students may not have already been receiving or awarded a full-tuition scholarship or waiver from another source. International students are welcome to apply.

Click here to apply online now.

Check the deadline schedule below for the current application dates.

On-Line Scholarship Application: http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/fridell/form.php

Who is Dale E. Fridell?

Dale Fridell was the grandfather of StraightForward Media CEO Josh Barsch. Dale was born in 1918 on a family farm in Denton, Kansas. He had seven brothers and sisters and grew knowing that for the family to run smoothly, everyone had to do their part. He carried that ethic with him his entire life, recognizing that when each of us makes a contribution, whether in a family, the work place or the world, all of us benefit.

Dale served his country for seven years during World War II. College wasn’t an option for him, but he would have done well at it, as he did in all things he set his mind to. He was married and raised a family and contributed to society in a number of ways; running a service station/café with his wife, participating in Boy Scouts with his son and serving in many community organizations with his family and friends.

Dale was a man who didn’t have to be asked to help out; he was always one step ahead in offering his assistance. In his later years, he developed Alzheimer’s disease, but he fought to retain his dignity until he couldn’t fight any longer. He left his wife, children and grandchildren a legacy of honesty, loving and kindness. It's because of this that the Dale E. Fridell Scholarship was created in his memory.

StraightForward Media

StraightForward Media is an ad agency with a twist. We create and manage highly successful ad campaigns for clients whose ads appear on Google, Yahoo, AOL, MSN, EarthLink, Ask Jeeves and others.

Grossman’s Seafood
Multimedia Presentation Competition
Deadline: January 15, 2007

Attention High School Students
Do you know about?
Grossman’s Seafood
Multimedia Presentation Competition

Students from local high schools will be invited to create a 3 minute multimedia presentation about Grossman’s Seafood history products and their favorite seafood. The winner will be judged on originality, creativity and initiative. Prizes will be:

• 1st place $1000.00 savings bond plus personal recognition on our web site and notice in local newspaper
• 2nd place $100.00 savings bond plus personal recognition on our web site and notice in local newspaper

Ground rules:

• Open only to currently enrolled High School students in Connecticut.
• Applications must be submitted by January 15th 2007
• Presentation must be created by individual student and must be completed and submitted on or before March 15th 2007
• All material used will not violate any copyright rules
• All decisions are final.

Your job is to create a marketing multimedia presentation on Microsoft Power Point (version 97 or better) that will be used at our two locations.
The winning presentation may be displayed on our Kiosks to provide our customers with more information about Grossman’s Seafood, products and history.
We invite you to be creative with the understanding of our customer base.

If you need more information about Grossman’s Seafood please visit our web site WWW.GROSSMANSSEAFOOD.COM or call Christian Porter at 448-9273
Grossman’s Seafood, Inc.
479 Gold Star Highway | Groton, CT 06340

We will also provide personal appointments for those who would like to have a walk thru of our
Groton location.

Microsoft Word Documents:
Attention HS Students | Guidelines and Rules | Application | Facilities Tour Invitation

Ithaca College
Martin Luther King Jr. Scholar Program
Deadline: January 15 Annually

The MLK Scholar Program at Ithaca College engages students in significant and meaningful activities within a challenging and dynamic academic community. Selected students work closely with distinguished visitors to the College, conduct research, travel domestically and abroad, and take part in service projects. They will also receive up to full tuition each year in both merit-based and need-based aid. This award is renewable annually for up to four years of continued full-time enrollment at Ithaca College.
Students selected to participate in the MLK Scholar Program rank in the top ten percent of their graduating class, and have combined SAT I scores of 1200 and above.

For additional information visit www.ithaca.edu/mlk/ or call 800-429-4274
How to Apply: http://www.ithaca.edu/mlk/apply.htm

Ithaca College
Roy H. Park School of Communications
Park Scholar Awards
Deadline: January 15

Through the generosity of the Park Foundation, Ithaca College's communications school has welcomed outstanding high school seniors as Park scholars since 1996. Grants from the Park Foundation also provide funding for endowed professorships, a distinguished visitors series, and capital equipment for the Park School.

As a Park scholar you'll

• join an elite group of young scholars at one of the most prestigious communications schools in the country
• learn from a superb faculty in a cutting-edge environment
• interact with distinguished guests and visiting communications professionals
• give back to the community through individual and group service projects
• receive a world-class education with all expenses paid
• benefit from special programs and activities designed specifically to enhance your educational experience

The AWARD

Up to twenty merit-based scholarships, each covering the full cost of attendance at Ithaca College, are given to outstanding high school seniors each year.

Park scholarships are renewable for up to three years (for a total of four) and cover the full cost of attendance, currently $33,394 (tuition, room, and board) per year. In addition, the award includes stipends for living expenses, books, and a one-time computer purchase of $2,500.

Once at Ithaca College you'll be asked to

• maintain a 3.5 GPA and full-time enrollment in the Park School
• engage in community service
• participate in Park scholar activities
• be a model citizen and maintain good judicial standing

Please note: To be considered for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen and apply to Ithaca College and the Park School with a major in cinema and photography; integrated marketing communications; journalism; organizational communication, learning, and design; or television-radio.

Sample community service activities
Producing, directing, and performing in a variety show for senior citizens
Creating and preserving a bird sanctuary for the Finger Lakes Land Trust
Building houses for low-income families with Habitat for Humanity
Designing and painting a mural for the Ithaca Area Church and Community Center

APPLY

Where and When to Apply

1. Your application for admission to Ithaca College should be complete and on file no later than December 15 with

Office of Admission
Ithaca College, 100 Job Hall, Ithaca, NY 14850-7020
(607) 274-3124 | (800) 429-4274 | (607) 274-1900 (fax)

2. Complete your Park Scholar Award application materials by January 15:

• Application form (fill out both pages)
• Essays
• Résumé
• Three letters of recommendation

3. Send the Park Scholar Award materials to

Matthew Fee
Director, Park Scholar Program
Roy H. Park School of Communications
Ithaca College, 326 Park Hall, Ithaca, NY 14850-7250
(607) 274-3089 | (607) 274-7095 (fax)

For more information on current Park scholar activities, visit
Life of a Park Scholar | A student site for the Park scholar program.

Latino Entrepreneurial Award of Distinction (LEAD)
Provided by: Guardian Life Insurance Company
The entry period is January 15, 2007 through May 31, 2007
Deadline: May 31, 2007

The Guardian Life Insurance Company's Latino Entrepreneurial Award of Distinctionsm (LEADsm) is designed to reward the entrepreneurial efforts of Hispanic youth ages 12 to 18. The program is part of Guardian's ongoing Latino outreach initiatives.

LEADsm awards cash prizes totaling $30,000 to 15 young people across the United States who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship, are taking the first steps toward financial independence and making a difference in their communities. Awards may be used to further educational goals and/or to support individual entrepreneurial pursuits.

In the interest of promoting greater community philanthropy and involvement, Guardian will make an additional $250 cash donation in the name of each winner to the individual charity of their choice.

Call for Entries! The entry period is January 15through May 31, 2007.

Download the Entry Form (http://www.guardianlife.com/lead/EntryForm2006.pdf)
and Official Rules (http://www.guardianlife.com/lead/EntryForm2006.pdf)
Frequently Asked Questions: (http://www.guardianlife.com/lead/FAQ.pdf)
or contact daphney_desravines@glic.com

McKelvey Foundation
Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship
Deadline: 1/15/08

Andy McKelvey knows what it is to dream big - to have the vision, creativity and drive to convert a new idea into a thriving business. He also knows what it takes to make those dreams a reality.

That's why the McKelvey Foundation is honored to award $40,000 scholarships to young entrepreneurs nationwide who have started their own businesses.

Each scholar will be awarded up to $10,000 per year to attend any four-year college within the United States. The winners, in return, will be asked to meet scholarship criteria (below) during that four-year period. Winners of the Entrepreneurial Scholarships will enjoy being part of a larger entrepreneurial networking community and will be given the opportunity to meet with other scholars during our summer e-Venture program.

Applications are due by January 15, 2008.
Please read the scholarship criteria before applying!
(http://www.mckelveyfoundation.org/entrepreneurial/)

Scholarship Criteria
To be considered for this award, applicants must:

• Be a graduating senior of a U.S. high school or home-school program
• Attend an accredited four-year college or university within the 50 United States
• Own and operate a business for at least one year (non-profits are OK)
• Have at least one paid employee (not including yourself)
• Have sales revenue (unless non-profit)
• Submit a completed online application
• Fill out a FAFSA form to apply for all other financial aid
• Provide documentation of the above when requested
• Agree to participate in a telephone interview, if selected as a finalist
• Winners must attend the summer e-Venture program (2008 in St. Louis, MO)
  

McKelvey Foundation
200 Park Avenue, 44th Floor | New York, New York 10166
212-847-7236 | 877-McKelvey | www.mckelveyfoundation.org

Mensa Education & Research Foundation
Local Scholarship Program
Deadline: January 15, 2008

The Mensa Education & Research Foundation college scholarship program bases its awards totally on essays written by the applicants. Consideration is not given to grades, academic program or financial need.

The scholarship process begins during the first week of September and ends with the scholarship application deadline of Jan. 15.

• Awards are made on the basis of an essay of no more than 550 words that describes the applicant’s career, vocational, or academic goals.
• The eligibility requirements are that the applicant be enrolled, for the academic year following the award, in a degree program in an accredited U.S. institution of post-secondary education, and that an applicant currently be an American Mensa member or an IRS dependent child of an American Mensa member. That membership must continue into the next membership year.
• The awards are unrestricted as to age, race, gender, level of post-secondary education, grade point average and financial need.
• Winners MUST provide proof of school enrollment for Fall/Spring 2008-2009 prior to payment of the award. Additionally, dependents of members must show proof of IRS dependency.

OTHER RULES AND GUIDELINES

1. The applicant must be intending to enroll in an accredited U.S. institution for the 2008-2009 academic year.
2. The essay must be the applicant’s original work and no more than 550 words in length.
3. Essays must be typewritten or computer-generated as a single-sided document on white paper (20 lb) with double spacing. Leave at least 1” margins all around. Please do NOT staple pages and please use at least a 12 point font.
4. The applicant’s name, address, or other identifying information MUST NOT be included in the essay or on the essay paper, front or back. Identifying information is to appear only on the application entry form.
5. Materials must be postmarked, US Post Office regular delivery, no later than January 15, 2008

CT & Western MA - MENSA: http://www.cwm.us.mensa.org/
Web Page: http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships
Download Application: http://www.us.mensa.org/am/uploads/ScholarshipForms/member.pdf

Microsoft Tuition Scholarships
Deadline: January 15, Annually

Microsoft is committed to building the pipeline of future computer scientists.

Our scholarships are designed to encourage students to pursue studies in computer science and related technical disciplines. Students from across the United States, Canada, and Mexico will be awarded scholarships in recognition of their passion for software, academic excellence, and ability to make a difference in the software industry.

We offer four types of technical scholarships to current undergraduate students: General Scholarship, Women's Scholarship, Underrepresented Minority Scholarship, and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities.

Requirements
Microsoft is offering more than a half-million dollars in scholarships in the upcoming year. Get information on eligibility, general scholarship provisions, and the application review process.

How to Apply
A complete application includes four items: your resume, transcript, answers to essay questions, and letter of referral. There is not a separate application form to submit in addition to the above materials. Your name should be included on each page of your application packet.

FAQ
We're ready to answer your questions.

Phillips Foundation
Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship Program
Deadline: 1/16/07

In the summer of 1999, The Phillips Foundation announced the establishment of its annual Future Leaders Program (renamed the Ronald Reagan College Leaders Program effective academic year 2006-07) featuring renewable scholarships to college undergraduates who demonstrate leadership on behalf of the cause of freedom, American values and constitutional principles. The program pays tribute to President Ronald Reagan in recognition of his achievements on behalf of freedom, American values and constitutional principles, his optimism about America's future, and his faith in America's youth to protect and enhance the legacy of liberty entrusted to them. The Foundation awarded $259,000 in new and renewed scholarships in academic year 2004-2005 in amounts of $7,500, $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000.

The Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship Program seeks to recognize outstanding young people who are promoting American values on college campuses. The scholarships are designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education, permitting the winners to devote more time both to pursuing their academic goals and advancing their leadership initiatives.

Applications are now being accepted for the Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship Program for academic year 2007-08. They must be postmarked by January 16, 2007. Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled full-time in good standing at any accredited, four-year degree-granting institution in the United States or its territories. Applicants may apply for the Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship Program during their sophomore year. Winners will receive the scholarship for their junior year and may apply for renewal before their senior year. While sophomores are preferred, juniors may also apply for a one-time award for the senior year. Students attending two-year schools may apply as juniors for a one-time scholarship for the senior year upon transfer to a four-year institution. Applicants will be asked to submit an essay of 500 to 750 words describing their backgrounds, career objectives and scope of participation in leadership activities promoting freedom, American values and constitutional principles. Although the program is merit-based rather than need-based, The Phillips Foundation will take into consideration evidence of financial need.

For an application and more information, visit the links below.

• Press Releases:
  • http://www.thephillipsfoundation.org/futureleaderspressrelease.asp
• Program Prospectus
  • http://www.thephillipsfoundation.org/futureleadersprospectus.htm
• Questions and Answers
  • http://www.thephillipsfoundation.org/futureleadersquestions.htm
• Application Form
  • http://www.thephillipsfoundation.org/futureleadersapplication.htm
• Biographies and Photos of Scholarship Winners
  • http://www.thephillipsfoundation.org/futureleadersbios.htm
• Related Links
  • http://www.thephillipsfoundation.org/rlinks.htm

If you have a question not answered by these materials, contact:
The Phillips Foundation
7811 Montrose Road, Suite 100, Potomac, MD 20854
Attn.: Jeff Hollingsworth | Tel. 301/340-7788 ext. 6028
E-mail: jhollingsworth@phillips.com
Web site: http://www.thephillipsfoundation.org/futureleaders.htm

The William W. Backus Hospital Auxiliary
Annual Scholarship
Deadline between:  January 15 and March 30
The William W. Backus Hospital Auxiliary will award two annual scholarships, in the amount of $1,000 each, to qualified applicants:
To be eligible, an applicant must:

• Be an employee of The William W. Backus Hospital, or the child, stepchild or guardian of a Hospital employee
• Be a high school graduate
• Enroll in an accredited post-secondary school
• Plan to pursue study in a health-related field
• File an application between January 15 and March 30
• Provide all required credentials (Transcript, Letters of reference, essay)
• Be prepared to appear before the Scholarship Committee for a personal interview
• Agree to have the scholarship, if granted, be sent directly to the school in which he or she is enrolled.

The Tom Joyner Foundation
2008 Full Ride Scholarship
Deadline: January 18, 2008

Do you know any high school seniors that will graduate by May 2008, and would like to attend a Historically Black College or University? The Tom Joyner Foundation is offering "full ride" scholarships for graduating high school seniors.

One scholarship will be awarded to a freshman entering a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the United States in the fall of 2008. The scholarship recognizes academic distinction as well as strong character and personal qualities.

The recipient of the Full Ride Scholarship will receive full tuition waivers and stipends to cover room and board (on campus only) and books. The scholarship recipient will have to maintain a required 3.0 GPA (on a 4.00 scale) and 15 credit hours per semester -the scholarship award will be renewed each semester up to ten (10) semesters.

ELIGIBILITY:
1.) United States Citizen
2.) Current high school seniors attending school in the United States (applicant must be anticipating completion of high school in the Spring of 2008).
3.) Minimum high school grade point average of 3.50 (on a 4.00 grade scale, excluding home school studies) and Minimum SAT score of 1300 (math and verbal only)/ or ACT score of 28.
4.) Applicants must have applied and been accepted into an HBCU by July 1, 2008.
5.) Applicants must have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities.

SELECTION CRITERIA:
Students will be selected as finalists based on their academic accomplishments, intellectual and creative distinctions, extracurricular activities, letters of reference, and original essays. Finalists will be invited for a required interview with members of the Full Scholarship Selection Committee. Interviews will occur on or around March 15, 2008.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The application must be typed and may be accessed at www.blackamericaweb.com . The application, together with ALL related documentation must be postmarked no later than January 18, 2008. Please place your name on all materials. Do not staple items together. Send the original and one copy of everything to:
The Tom Joyner Foundation, Attn: Full Ride Scholarship Committee, PO Box 630495 Irving, Texas 75063. Address questions to the TJF Full Ride Program. Phone: 972-789-1058 or Fax: 972-789-1411. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/site.aspx/foundation/fullride

Black History Month Celebration
February 3rd 2006 Academics Contest
Deadline:  1/19/06

Sponsored by the United States Postal Service and the Connecticut National Guard this program is in recognition of Black students that have sustained superior academic performance.  Connecticut Black Students between the ages of 10-18 are eligible to apply.

Purpose: Recognition of Black students that have sustained superior academic performance.

Eligibility: Connecticut Black Students between the ages of 10-18.

Number of awards:

• One Elementary School Student
• One Middle School Student
• One High School Student

Selection Criteria:

• Must have sustained a high level of academics during the school years 2005/2006
• Good school attendance
• Must be of Black Heritage
• Must be Actively Involved in your School and Community
• Two Letters Of Recommendation (e.g., teacher, principal, counselor)

Deadline: Must be postmarked by Thursday, January 19, 2006.
(Faxes will not be accepted)

Awards:

1. $100 Savings Bond
2. Certificate of Academic Excellence
3. Attendance and Recognition at the Annual Black
4. History month celebration on February 3rd 2006.

Further information contact:  SFC Scott J. Farrell at 860-878-6718 or
e-mail at scott.Farrell@ct.ngb.army.mil

Please complete the necessary application and return by January 19, 2006, to:

Attn: SPC Ivette Rosario
Human Resource Office
555 Willard Ave. Bldg 2 W
Newington, CT 06111-2693

The Connecticut Sports Writers' Alliance
Bohdan Kolinsky Memorial Journalism Scholarship
Deadline: January 27, 2008

The Connecticut Sports Writers' Alliance is accepting applications for its Bohdan Kolinsky Memorial Journalism Scholarship.

The scholarship honors the memory of Bohdan "Bo" Kolinsky, longtime scholastic sports editor of The Hartford Courant, who died Dec. 14, 2003. He was 49.

The Alliance will award a minimum of $1,000 to a secondary school senior from Connecticut who is admitted to an accredited four-year college for studies leading to a career in sports journalism in the print media. A winner of the scholarship may apply annually for additional grants for succeeding years of undergraduate study provided he/she meets standards of progress set by the Alliance.

A student applying for the scholarship must submit:

• A completed application form.
• A one-page essay stating why the student wishes to pursue a career in print journalism
• A resume showing good academic standing, involvement in journalism, other extracurricular activities, and awards, if any. Grade transcripts and copies of SAT or ACT scores may be presented as evidence of academic standing.
• Three samples of the applicant's writing published since Sept. 1, 2006. These may have published in a daily or weekly newspaper, a magazine or a school publication. At least two of the samples submitted must be relevant to sports. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit samples of varied types of writing: event coverage, feature story, column, etc.
• For each sample, the writer must include the name and address of the newspaper or magazine and the date the article was published. Clippings, or legible photocopies thereof, are preferred. If an article has been heavily edited or pied in publication, the applicant may submit a copy of the original version in addition to the clipping, together with an explanation.
• A one-page letter of recommendation from a teacher, a faculty adviser or a print journalist who supervises the applicant.

Applicants will be judged on the basis of evidence of their promise as journalists and of their ability to successfully complete college-level academic work. All materials submitted become the property of the Connecticut Sports Writers' Alliance Inc., and none will be returned.

All seniors at public and private secondary schools in Connecticut who are residents of Connecticut and whose original (freshman-year) classes have not graduated are eligible to apply. Postgraduate or fifth-year students are not eligible.

Applications and supporting materials should be mailed to the Connecticut Sports Writers' Alliance, P.O. Box 70, Unionville, CT 06085-0070. All applications and supporting material must be received by 8 AM Eastern Standard Time on Monday, January 24, 2008. No exception to this deadline will be granted for any reason.

The Alliance, at its sole discretion and subject to the availability of funds, may make additional awards.

The Kolinsky Scholarship winner will be honored at the Alliance's Gold Key dinner in april at the Aqua Turf in Southington.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact Robert Barton, , Alliance scholarship chairman, at (860) 677-0087 or by e-mail at rbrtbarton@aol.com.

• Has at least a 2.75 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale for 9th and 10th grades
  Demonstrates accomplishments in community service and leadership and has faced a significant roadblock or challenge
  How many scholarships are available?
• Up to 10 scholarships of $30,000 each
  How may scholarships be used?
• Scholarships may be used for any type of post-high school education or training, certification, licensing, two- or four-year trade and technical education or a two- or four-year college degree.

McKelvey Foundation
Entrepreneurial Scholarship
Deadline: January 31, 2007

The McKelvey Foundation provides this scholarship to young entrepreneurs who have started their own business and would like the opportunity to attend college. Please read on to find out more about the eligibility requirements and benefits of applying for our Entrepreneurial Scholarship.

The Award
The McKelvey Foundation will award $40,000 scholarships to young entrepreneurs across the country. The Foundation will distribute $10,000 per year for each of the four years to any accredited four year college within the United States. The winners will have certain obligations during those four years. News of the winners of the Entrepreneurial Scholarship will have their awards published in a major newspaper.

Am I Eligible for the Entrepreneurial Scholarship?
If you are a current business owner and a senior in a public or private high school or home study program in the United States, you may be eligible. The selection criteria requires that you run a business (for profit or non-profit) in which you have at least one paid employee, either full time or part time, and sales revenue.

In addition, eligible candidates will be required to do the following:

• Submit a completed Application online
  (http://www.mckelveyfoundation.org/national_scholarship_form_1.asp)
• Submit evidence of attendance at a public or private high school, or home study program (transcripts)
• Submit evidence of application to an accredited 4 year college
• Agree to participate in a McKelvey Foundation Interview

As a McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship recipient, you must:

• Achieve the minimum GPA established at your college each year
• Sign a waiver permitting your college to send the Foundation copies of your grades and copies of bills
• Respond to McKelvey Foundation requests in a timely fashion
• Pay for your books, supplies and other expenses not specifically covered by the Foundation

Application are due by January 31, 2007.
Please read the Scholarship Rules before applying! (http://www.mckelveyfoundation.org/national_keeping.html)

If you would like to begin the application process please click here.
(http://www.mckelveyfoundation.org/national_scholarship.html)

Phone: 800-523-0099 | E-Mail: info@mckelveyfoundation.org | www.mckelveyfoundation.org

Simon Youth Foundation
Community Scholarship Program
Deadline: Jan 31, 2008

What is the SYF Community Scholarship Program?
The SYF Community Scholarship Program seeks to meet the financial needs of promising students in communities that host Simon malls.

Who is eligible?
The SYF Community Scholarship program is available to any high school senior who plans to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school. Scholarships are awarded in the amount of $1,200.

Selection procedures, as determined by our third party administrator, Scholarship America, include consideration of financial need, past academic performance and future potential, leadership and participation in school and community activities, work experience, statement of career and educational aspirations and goals and outside appraisals.

Simon Youth Foundation Program Information: (http://www.syf.org/syf.aspx?pgID=410)

• PROGRAM GUIDELINES* (http://simonyouth.scholarshipamerica.org/SIMON_guidelines.pdf)
• PRINT APPLICATION FORM*
  (http://simonyouth.scholarshipamerica.org/acrobat_fillin.htm)
• Mall and Community Center List* (http://www.simonyouth.scholarshipamerica.org/MallCommunityCenter.pdf)

Mail all correspondence to:

Simon Youth Foundation Scholarship Program
Scholarship America – Marlene Johnson
One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Toll-free: 1-800-537-4180

Union Plus Education Foundation
Union Plus Scholarship Program
Deadline: January 31, 2006

Eligibility for Scholarships: Members of AFL-CIO unions participating in any Union Plus program, their spouses and their dependent children (foster children, step children, and any other child for whom the individual member provides greater than 50% of his or her support) can apply for a Union Plus Scholarship. (Participating AFL-CIO union members from Puerto Rico, Canada, Guam and Virgin Islands and U.S. citizens are eligible.) Members do not have to purchase any Union Plus program product or participate in any Union Plus programs to apply for the scholarships and scholarship awards are not based upon participation in a Union Plus program.

The individual must be accepted into an accredited college or university, community college or recognized technical or trade school at the time the award is issued. Graduate students are not eligible.

Evaluation criteria: The scholarship program is open to students attending or planning to attend a college or university, a community college, or a technical college or trade school. Applicants for scholarships are evaluated according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor.

Scholarship applications are judged by a committee of impartial post secondary educators. Applications are first reviewed by a panel of independent career professionals. Semi-finalists are chosen based on a point scale, and their applications are then provided to judges for further review and selection of finalists and awards. Program judges include representatives from the American Association of Community Colleges, the United Negro College Fund, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.

Scholarship award amounts: The amount of the award ranges from $500 - $4,000. This is a one-time cash award sent to individual winners for undergraduate study beginning in the fall of the same year.

Applications must be postmarked by January 31, 2006

Mail Completed Applications to: