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Johnson & Wales                                                    Saturday, May 8

 

 

 

Maine Congressional Delegation Service Academy Night will be held Tuesday, May 11^th 5:30 –8:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bangor. This event is an excellent opportunity for students to gain valuable information regarding West Point or ROTC programs. To RSVP or to get more information see the following website: 

 

http://portal.dean.usma.edu/admissions/Pages/NortheastEventsMain.aspx. 

 

If one of your parents is a Veteran and was determined to be 100% disabled as a result of military service, you could be receiving over $900 each month while you attend High School. You must be at least 18 years old to receive this money. This is known as Chapter 35 of the GI Bill. For more information contact the Maine State Approving Agency for Veterans Education Programs at 207-377-4661 or email saa-vets@maine.edu. 

 

Visit www.meritaid.com for access to find scholarships from many colleges.

 

 

Spurwink Services is pleased to announce the Peter McPherson Scholarship for graduating high school seniors. Eligible candidates must be currently or were previously enrolled in a Spurwink Services Residential or Day Treatment Program for Youth for the period of at least one calendar or academic year. To learn more visit website at www.spurwink.org. Applications must be postmarked by April 30^th.

 

Maine State Grange has a $500 scholarship for one or more students who will be majoring in the agricultural field. Due date is April 30^th.

Waterville Sunrise Rotary Club has a $1,000 scholarship for one student from one of the four area high schools. Lawrence High will submit one finalist and a panel will choose the winner from one of the four schools. Essay topic is “The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands”. See guidance for more information. Scholarship applications are due in to guidance by April 30^th. 

 

The Waterville Women’s Association has scholarships for women who are residents of Waterville, Fairfield, Winslow or Oakland and plan to pursue post-secondary education in Maine in the next academic year. Deadline is May 1^st. See guidance for application

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FAME- Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship for $1,500 is a merit-based, federally funded, renewable scholarship for graduating high school seniors. In addition, to completing FAME’s primary application, students must file a FAFSA by May 1^st, be a Maine resident, demonstrate academic rigor and community service involvement and submit a 200 word essay. Deadline is May 1^st. 

 

Maine Masonic Lodge has a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to $1,500 available to a student from Lawrence High School with preference to a student going to a Community College. See guidance for application. Deadline is May 1^st.

 

Beal College has scholarships available for students who intend to enroll at Beal for the fall of 2010. Deadline is May 1^st.

 

National Association of Women in Construction Chapter 276 has scholarships for high school seniors who will be enrolling in a post-secondary program in a construction related course. Recipients of the scholarship will be eligible to receive from $500 to $1000. See guidance for application. Deadline is May 1^st.

 

Lawrence High School Band Boosters Scholarship applications are available in guidance. Student must have been a member of the Lawrence High School Band (Concert, Marching, Color Guard or Pit Crew). They will be awarding two $250 scholarships. Deadline is May 1^st.

 

The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund offers renewable, 4-year scholarships to students with financial need who display academic excellence, a commitment to serving others in school, the community or at home and a strong work ethic. Awards are limited to residents of New England states. Visit the website www.phillips-scholarship.org for detailed information and to download application. Deadline is May 1^st.

 

The Guy Patterson Memorial Athletic Scholarship is for a student that is graduating from Lawrence High School that has participated in a Varsity Sport. Scholarship is for $750. Please see guidance for application. Deadline is May 1^st.

 

Boys and Girls Club has a $500 scholarship for a student that displays: academics, volunteerism, and extracurricular activities and is a present or past member of Boys and Girls Club and YMCA Member. Due date is May 1^st.

 

There are several scholarships available through the Somerset County 4-H Association. Applicant must be a member or former member of a Somerset 4-H club. Guidelines are in guidance. Deadline is May 1^st.

 

Sappi Somerset is offering $500 scholarship to a student that has been accepted to a two or four year college. Applicant must demonstrate financial need and have at least a B average and participated in community service. Deadline is May 3^rd.

Sebasticook Lodge #145 has a $500 scholarship for a senior student from Clinton or Benton. See guidance for application. Deadline is May 7^th.

 

The Becky Beane Scholarship Application is available in the guidance office. Students with an overall high school grade point average of at least a B, who attended Benton Elementary for at least one full year, participated in community service volunteering and who is attending college may apply. Deadline is May 14^th.

 

Kennebec Federal Savings is offering four $500 scholarships to students who reside within the KFS service area (generally a 20 mile radius of Waterville) and will be graduating in 2010. Student must be accepted as a full time student in a two or four year degree program at a Maine college and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in high school. Deadline is May 14^th.

 

Ninety Nine Restaurant has $5000 scholarship for a student that is majoring in Hospitality or Business Management that is also a member of the Boys and Girls Club. See guidance for application. Deadline is May 15^th.

 

Central Maine Fire Attack School is offering a scholarship to a student that is pursuing a career in fire science or emergency medical technician. See guidance for more information and application. Deadline is May 15^th.

 

FAME-Educators for Maine Program has $3,000 annual awards (renewable up to $12,000) for Maine students pursuing careers in teaching, including speech pathology and child development, who intend to work in Maine after completing their education. In addition they must also have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 grade school and demonstrate academic rigor and community service involvement. Application may be downloaded at www.famemaine.com. See guidance for more information. Application must be postmarked by May 15^th.

 

The Humane Society of the U.S./Shaw-Worth Memorial Scholarship is awarding New England High School senior who has made a meaningful contribution to animal protection a $2,000 scholarship. Deadline is May 15^th.

 

The Meta R. Fowler Scholarship is a $500 scholarship that will be awarded to a Lawrence High School senior or a continuing college student who graduated from MSAD 49. This person must be pursuing a career in teaching at a four year university or college. Special consideration will be given to Albion residents. Student will need a current transcript, one letter of recommendation and a 100 – 200 word essay telling about yourself and why you want to be a teacher. Deadline is May 20^th.

 

Maine Sports Legends scholar/athlete committee is seeking nominations for eight scholarship recipients, one male and one female, in each of four geographic areas of the state. The scholar/athlete applicants shall demonstrate athletic ability plus scholarship, leadership, character and community service. See guidance for more information. Deadline is May 20^th. 

 

Student Award Search Aid has developed a website that is designed to offer tips and suggestions on how to approach the process of acquiring scholarships. The main purpose of the website is to assist students in their efforts to continue their education. They are awarding the “B. Davis Scholarship for $1,000. Website is http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm. Deadline is May 28^th.

 

Lamey Wellehan “The Maine Difference” program has a $1,000 renewable scholarship for a student that is committed to improving Maine’s Economy and/or environment.    The student must be enrolling at a Maine College or University. Application is information is in guidance. Deadline is May 30^th.

 

Portland Sea Dogs are announcing their “NextGen Field of Dreams Scholarship” for three deserving students. Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded; one to each of the following grade level groups: K-5, 6-8, and 9-12. The goal of the Sea Dogs Scholarship Program is to inspire all students to go to college. Essay is required.   See guidance for more information. Deadline is June 18^th.

 

Abbot and Fenner Business Consultants are offering $1,000 scholarship. Students need to submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of their website: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm.   Deadline is June 19^th

Sigma Phi Epsilon is offering three $500 scholarships to incoming male students to the University of Maine, Orono. The scholarship criteria will be based on leadership, athletics, scholarship and gentlemanly behavior traits they believe allow a college man to enjoy a balanced lifestyle. There is no obligation to join Sigma Epsilon Fraternity at any point during or after the scholarship procedure. Applications are online at http://www.umainesigep.org and deadline is July 15^th.

 

AES Engineers is offering $500 scholarships for high school seniors or college students (regardless of courses being studied) who meet certain criteria. Scholarships are intended for future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to one of two questions that are posted on the site: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm. Deadline is October 6^th.