Scholarship Guide
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Scholarship Guide 2018-2019
Updated 10/22/2018
1. Name: Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation Scholarships
Amount: Varies depending on scholarship
Deadline: Varies depending on scholarship
For More Info: SEE www.cincinnatischolarshipfoundation.org
FOR DETAILS – VARIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS LISTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
2. Name: AES Engineers Scholarship
Amount: $500 scholarship
Deadline: October 6, 2018
Requirements: Seniors who are college bound – taking Engineering courses not
required – based on character as determined by essay (500-1000 words)
For More Info: SEE Application outside CCR office in library
3. Name: Aspiring Nurse Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 scholarship
Deadline: August 31, 2018
Requirements: Seniors who are pursuing a college degree in nursing, including
LPN/LVN, AND, and BSN programs -- essay
For More Info: SEE
https://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com/articles/2018-aspiringnurse-scholarship FOR
APPLICATION
4. Name: Gilda’s Club of Louisville “The Write Stuff” Writing Contest
Amount: Up to $500 for first place
Deadline: September 28, 2018 by midnight ET
Requirements: All MS and HS students who have been impacted by cancer – entry can
be essay, poem, 2D artwork, or video (only one entry per student)
For More Info: SEE www.gildasclublouisville.org/writestuff FOR APPLICATION
5. Name: Kentucky Association of Government Communicators Scholarship
Amount: $500 scholarship
Deadline: September 10, 2018
Requirements: Public HS Seniors who intended to study communications or journalism
– must submit transcript, 500-700 word essay, resume, three references
For More Info: SEE www.kagc.net/scholarship FOR APPLICATION
6. Name: Kentucky Federation of Republican Women
Deadline: April 1, 2019
Amount: $1500
Requirements: Graduate from a Kentucky high school in 2019, is or will be a registered
Republican, will enroll at an accredited college or university in Kentucky
How to Apply:
Complete application form available, one-page typed essay about a Republican woman you
admire or who has influenced your life and why, official copy of your high school transcript
Two letters of recommendation
Applications available by the CCR office
7. Name: FEMA Firefighter Grant
Description: Once a junior firefighter at the Burlington fire station, you can apply to get this
grant with a few short questions and an essay. If you have any questions about scholarship
contact Burlington Fire Department at 859-586-6178
8. Name: Horatio Alger Scholarship
Amount: $6000-25000
Deadline: October 25th, 2018
Description: The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated
integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good
academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to
society.
Requirements:
Financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income)
Minimum of 2.0 GPA
9. Name:Tradition of Caring Mortuary Science Scholarship
Amount: $500-3500
Deadline: October 26th, 2018
Description: Scholarship for high school students interested in pursuing a career in mortuary
science and planning to take mortuary science in college.
Requirements:
Intend to enroll in mortuary science
Minimum of 2.5 GPA
Complete application
10. Name: Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame Jack Aynes Grant
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Amount: $1,000
Description: Grant/aid is for a child, stepchild, grandchild or step-grandchild of a Northern
Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame member.
Requirements:
Minimum of 2.5 GPA, minimum ACT Score of 20, essay, list of honors and recognitions
2 letters of recommendation, list of KHSAA Activities, list of community involvement
Copy of an acceptance letter from an accredited school
11. Name: KSBA First Degree College Scholarship Program
Amount: $2500
Deadline: November 12th, 2018
Description:One male, one female senior, $2,500 each, good to any two-year, four-year
college or university, in state or out
Non-renewable
Nominations of one male and/or one female student per public school district, selected by the
school board.
Requirements:
High school senior intending on attending college, immediate family member has not earned a
college degree, minimum ACT reading score of 20
Application outside CCR office in library
12. Name: William T Robertson Essay Scholarship
Amount: $2000
Deadline: November 2nd, 2018
Requirements: Must address prompt directly in 500 words or less--How do you think concrete
could be used to solve an issue facing Kentuckians today?
Submitted using online submission form-- https://goo.gl/forms/Ujrp07Z0mXkwTTJa2
13. Name: Wendy’s High School Heisman Award
Deadline: October 17, 2018
Amount: Up to $5,000 scholarship for national winner
Requirements: Senior who participates in at least one school sponsored sport, demonstrate
leadership in school/community, and have minimum 3.0 GPA
For More Info: wendysheisman.com
14. Name: Kentucky Association of Government Communicators Scholarship
Deadline: September 10, 2018
Amount: $500
Requirements: Public HS Seniors who intend to study communications or journalism
Must submit transcripts, 500-700 word essay, resume, 3 references
For more Info: www.kagc.net/scholarship
15. Name: Greater Cincinnati Women’s Golf Association Scholarship Foundation
Deadline: March 1st
Amount: $1,000-1,500
Description: One-time scholarships granted to high school senior girls selected on the basis of
academic achievement, excellence of character, and involvement in the sport of golf.
Requirements: Female senior, minimum GPA of 3.0, two letters of recommendation (one from
golf coach or instructor), 250 word essay on how golf has impacted you.
16. Name: University of Dayton Leadership in Service Scholarship
Amount: $10,000
Description: Looking for students with an innate desire to learn and grow in service to
others.
Requirements: Nomination by the school
17. Name: Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Amount: Up to $20,000 scholarship
Deadline: October 31, 2018 at 5PM ET
Requirements: Seniors who are attending college – not a child or grandchild of an
employee – transcript, clubs, honors/awards, employment, etc.
For More Info: SEE https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ccsf FOR APPLICATION
18. Name: WACE National Co-Op Scholarship Program
Amount: Up to $26,500 scholarship
Deadline: Postmarked by February 15, 2019
Requirements: Seniors who are attending an eligible university (UC is on the list) and
are planning to participate in co-operative education program – minimum 3.5GPA,
essay
For More Info: SEE www.waceinc.org FOR APPLICATION
19. Name: ACT Student Champion
Amount: $500
Deadline: October 31st
Description: The ACT Student Champion is tenacious and persistent, no matter the
challenge, and is prepared for life after high school with a goal in mind and a plan in
place.
Requirements: High school seniors who have overcome challenges and can articulate
career goals and minimum of 22 on ACT
For More Info: SEE https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QL5J99Z FOR APPLICATION
20. Name: 2019 Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Amount: $1000 - $12,500
Deadline: November 15th
Requirements: High school senior, does not need to be related to Elks member,
complete application
For More Info: SEE https://aim.applyists.net/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fElksMVS
FOR APPLICATION
21. Name: Bill of Rights Institute We the Students Essay Contest
Amount: $500 - $5,000
Deadline: February 14th
Description: Write an essay on the essential qualities of a 21st century citizen
Requirements: High school senior planning to be fully enrolled in college, complete
online application
For More Info: SEE
http://click.billofrightsinstitute.org/t?r=5907&c=5713&l=1496&ctl=99F4:B0D867CAA138
866AC8D7E9873A3B8B2B6F6EFA5F5BD7052E& FOR APPLICATION
22. Name: B. Davis Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: May 24th
Requirements: Available to high school juniors and seniors, complete essay
application online
For More Info: SEE http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm FOR
APPLICATION
23. Name: Proud Scholars Award
Deadline: March 1st
Requirements: LGBT students planning to attend college
For More Info: SEE http://www.proudscholars.org/ForStudents FOR APPLICATION
24. Name: Mensa Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $2500
Deadline: January 15th
Requirements: 550 word essay explaining career, academic, or vocational goals and
plans to achieve these goals.
For More Info: SEE http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships FOR APPLICATION
Helpful Websites
College Board Online
www.collegeboard.com
College Net
www.collegenet.com
College and Beyond
http://www.scholarshiproadmap.com/
FinAid
www.finaid.org
Go Higher Kentucky
www.gohigherky.org
Scholarship America
www.scholarshipamerica.org
FastWeb College Financial Aid Search
www.fastweb.com or www.fastweb.com/highschool
FAFSA on the Web
www.fafsa.ed.gov
My College Guide
http://mycollegeguide.org/index/html
Greater Cincinnati African-American
Scholarship Fund
http://gcaasf.com
Vietnam Veterans of America
www.//vva.org/mnashch.htm
Greater Cincinnati Urban League
www.nul.org/caaa/scholarship/index/html
Cincinnati Scholarship fund
www.cincinnatischolarshipfoundation.org
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
www.hispanicfund.org
Hispanic Scholarship Foundation
www.hsf.net
Grant Websites
www.schoolgrants.org or www.healthfinder.gov or
www.grants.gov
Go to College
www.knowhow2goky.org
Scholarship Quest Helper
http://www.scholarshipquesthelper.com
CollegeExpress
http://www.collegexpress.com
