Scholarships

Attention Collegiate Academy senior girls! April 16th is the deadline for the Stazer Sister Scholarship which is ONLY for Collegiate senior female students! Pick up your application from Mr. Marnella or Mrs. Nichols - ALSO to those students who ALREADY have the application: there is an additional form you need to complete. See Mrs. Nichols or Mr. Marnella.

PLCM Essay Scholarship contest applications for high school seniors are now available in Mrs. Nichols' office. First place winner will receive a $2,000 scholarship and second place will receive $1,000. Deadline April 19th.

Charles W. Berry Scholarship » Applicants must reside within the West Bayfront Neighborhood Watch (Bayfront to West 8th St. - Cascade to Sassafras). See Mrs. Nichols for an application. Deadline April 16th.

SAPA (Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association) Scholarship » One time $1,000 award to seniors planning to major in a life science (see website at http://www.sapaweb.org) that have a minimum 3.3 GPA, class rank in top 10%, and SAT score of 2000. Deadline April 30th. Apply at website or see Mrs. Nichols for application.

The Johnny Harris Leadership Scholarship » Any senior in the Erie School District, nominated by a member of the Erie School District, is eligible. $1000 will be divided between two winners. See Mrs. Nichols in room 119 for application and complete information. Deadline: last Friday in April.

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Scholarship » Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to senior, male, minority students who have a minimum 2.75 GPA and reside within the boundaries of Erie County. Deadline April 30. See Mrs. Nichols for an application.

There is a feature on the EducationPlanner.org website called "Award Analyzer" that can make it easier to compare financial aid packages from the schools you are considering. Simply enter the financial aid information from each school's letter into the spreadsheet an click "calculate."

The Housing Authority of the City of Erie offers the Louis J. Tullio Memorial Scholarship »Five $1,000 awards will be given to college bound students who are public housing or Section 8 residents for the 2010-11 school year. Deadline May 28th. See Mrs. Nichols for an application.

James J. DeDad Scholarship » Available to participating credit union members between the ages of 17 - 24 who are or will be enrolled as a full time student in 2010. See Mrs. Nichols for application; deadline June 11, 2010.

Erie County Association of Township Officials Scholarship » Applicants must reside in a township in Erie County and have been accepted to a four year degree program. Two $500 scholarships will be awarded. Download an application (PDF) at www.millcreektownship.com/2010_application.pdf or see Mrs. Nichols. Deadline April 23.

The Mary E. Schumann Scholarship is a $1500 renewable scholarship that rotates to graduating seniors from each of the four public high schools in Erie. This year , 2010, it is Collegiate Academy's turn! Applicants must be pursuing a four year degree and have outstanding academic credentials. See Mrs. Nichols for an application; deadline April 15.

GE Federal Credit Union Scholarship » Applicants must be members, or children of members in good standing at the GE Credit Union. Scholarships will be awarded to students (ages 17 - 24) based on financial need, scholastic achievement and academic standing. Amount $1,000 - deadline May 31, 2010. See Mrs. Nichols for application.

PNY's My BIG GREEN Idea Scholarship Program » Contest for high school senior, win a $5,000 college scholarship and $1,000 to your BIG GREEN Idea into action! Your school also wins 3 computers. More info at www.pnycom/education. Deadline Mar 15th.

Stazer Sisters Scholarships » Two scholarships are offered to Collegiate Academy female seniors on the basis of academic merit, financial need, extracurricular activities, school citizenship, essay, resume. See Mrs. Nichols for an application. Deadline April 16. 2010.

PHEAA 2010 - 11 New Economy Technology Scholarship Program » Download an application at www.pheaa.org.

Quest Bridge Scholarship Program » Outstanding students from low income backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this opportunity to win a full scholarship to summer school programs at Emory University, Harvard, Stanford, Notre Dame, the University of Pennsylvania or Yale. More info and eligibility at www.questbridge.org.

Western PA Trial Lawyers Association Scholarship » This year's essay contest is on the topic of inappropriate texting. See Mrs. Nichols for an application.

Zinch.com is offering their 3rd Annual Sweet-diggity-dawg $20k Scholarship; apply free online. (Students are cautioned to use their own discretion about providing information to online scholarship applications.)

The Italian American Women's Association Scholarship » senior female students are invited to apply if their mother or father is of Italian heritage. Application available from Mrs. Nichols in room 119.

Elks Oratorical Contest » $10,000 Scholarship. Student must submit an application and prepare/memorize 6–10 minute speech. See Mrs. Nichols for more details.

Zonta Club of Erie » Male or female student with good scholarship and character, attending a four year accredited college who has financial need. Deadline April 15, 2010. See Mrs. Nichols for an application.

Edgar Snyder & Associates offer a $2,500 scholarship to a graduating high school senior through the 4th annual "Words to be Heard" essay contest. (2nd place $1,000 and runner-up $500) Application and more detail at www.edgarsnyder.com. Deadline March 1, 2010.

Masonic Scholarship Resource Guide » Scholarship, grant, and loan opportunities primarily for Masons, their siblings, children and grandchildren. More info at www.pmyf.org.

PA Land Surveyor's Foundation Scholarships » Students who intend to pursue education in surveying with an ultimate goal of becoming a practicing Professional Land Surveyor. Several scholarships totaling $20,000; deadline is Feb. 1, 2010. Applications can be found at www.psls.org/scholarship/2010-2011%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf.

Senior Financial Aid Information » Comprehensive detail about federal student aid programs can be found at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/guide. A FAFSA worksheet is available at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/worksheet for students to predict their eligibility for federal aid. The actual FAFSA form cannot be filed until after Jan. 1, 2010 at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Gannon University offers a scholarship through the National Science Foundation entitled Scholars of excellence in Engineering and Computing Science. Twenty five students will receive renewable scholarships under this grant based on high school math and science grades and demonstrated need (FAFSA). Deadline is March 31st; contact Scott Steinbrink at steinbri001@gannon.edu for more information.

The American Legion offers scholarships and financial aid information at www.legion.org/needalift.

Creative Writing Contest 2010 » Write an essay, play, short story or poem about what regulation you would write or change to solve an economic issue. More information available at www.clevelandfed.org/learningcenter. Deadline Jan. 25, 2010. First place winner - $300 savings bond.

Serr Memorial Scholarship » High school seniors who are residents of Erie county and attending an Erie County college or university with scholastic ability and financial need can apply now to Gannon University for this scholarship opportunity. Applications available in Mrs. Nichols office, room 119. Deadline Feb. 15th.

National Scholarships available for seniors » $1000–$7500. Visit Washington Crossing Foundation for more details.

PA American Legion 75th Annual Essay Contest » any student grades 9 - 12 can participate in this contest worth $3500 in scholarship to the first place winner, $3000 to the second place winner and $2500 to the third place winner. See Mrs. Nichols for rules and regulations. Deadline Feb. 1st, 2010.

Frederick Douglass Scholarship » Qualified African American students can apply for this $2,000 scholarship. See Mrs. Nichols for an application. Deadline Jan. 29, 2010.

General Electric Federal Credit Union Scholarship » Deadline May 31, 2010. Print a copy of the application at www.egefcu.org/students/scholarships.

Dedad Scholarship » Applications available between April and June each year at www.egefcu.org/students/scholarships.

Burger King Scholars » Awards of $1,000 each. More info and qualifications at www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/. Deadline: Feb. 1, 2010.

BigSun Scholarship » All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of the sport they participate in. Deadline June 24, 2010. Amount of award - $500. Visit www.bigsunathletics.com.

Next Step Magazine Super Teen Contest » Any high school student can apply for this selective award. Applications available in Mrs. Nichols' office, room 119. Winners get their picture on the cover and have a feature article written about them.

NextStep Free Tuition drawings » Win $1,000 or up to full free tuition! Enter to win at nextSTEPmag.com.

Akron Advantage Freshman Award Program » The University of Akron offers a $6,000 scholarship award to qualified out-of-state residents (minimum 3.0 GPA and ACT minimum of 21 or SAT math + reading of 1000). Learn more at www.uakron.edu.

National Commission for Cooperative Education » merit scholarship opportunity for students who have been accepted to one of eight NCCE Partner Colleges and Universities (Drexel, Johnson & Wales, Kettering, Pace, R.I.T., University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, Wentworth Institute of Technology). Visit the NCCE website at www.co-op.edu. Deadline Feb. 15, 2010.

Ithaca College Martin Luther King Jr. Scholar Program » The program is offered to academically exceptional students from traditionally underrepresented populations who have demonstrated strong character and leadership through service. Find out more at www.ithaca.edu/mlk.

AES (American Engineers Society) 2009 Scholarships » More info and essay questions at www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm. One of the essays is awarded on the basis of character, not GPA. Amount of award: $500. Deadline Oct. 6th.

SunTrust College Scholarship Sweepstakes » Enter online at offtocollege.info beginning Sept. 14, 2009. One winner of $1,000 will be chosen every two weeks from Oct. 30 - May 14, 2010.