Monday, December 15, 2008

New Scholarships

The Massachusetts Junior Chamber International Senate Inc. Scholarship

Each year, the U.S. JCI Senate Foundation grants $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. Applications must be postmarked no later than January 8, 2009.

For more information and to download an application click this link.


The Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund, Incorporated

Qualification/Eligibility
  • U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
  • GPA 2.5/4.0 or higher
  • High School Senior who must matriculate at a US accredited four year college or university full time during the 2009-2010 school year.
  • Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in community services, extra-curricular or other activities.
Applicants must submit an application, official transcript, two letters of recommendation, FAFSA documentation and an essay. The deadline is March 31, 2009.

More information and an application can be found in the guidance office and here.

The Rebekah Assembly of Massachusetts, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Scholarship

  • Personal statement explaining your goals, financial status, members of your family, etc.
  • Statement of needs of a scholarship (include family circumstances)
  • Two academic letters of recommendation
  • Transcript
  • One personal recommendation from outside of school
The deadline for this scholarship is March 15, 2009. More information and an application can be found in the guidance office.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

The GAR College Scholarships

Five high school seniors will receive college scholarships of $12,500 per year to attend any nationally accredited four year college for full time study.

The scholarship is open to all high school seniors who:
  • have shown high academic achievement
  • have financial need
  • have a parent/guardian working in the financial services industry (banks, etc).
Application deadline is February 28, 2009

For more information and application:

www.gordonrich.org

For printed material or answers, contact:
Joyce Gross (212) 325-2227
joyce.gross@credit-suisse.com