Morristown-Hamblen High School East

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SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE

 

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MARCH/APRIL SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE

March 20, 2008

HURRICANE ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP - Essay, have at least a 2.5 GPA. See Ms. Luttrell for application

BARGAIN HOUSE FURNITURE SCHOLARSHIP – Need based. See Ms. Luttrell for application

LINKS INCORPORATED SCHOLARSHIP - New this year.

  • must have GPA of at least 2.0
  • must have proof of acceptance to a college
  • must have financial need
  • See Ms. Luttrell for application.

  • HARRINGTON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – Visit www.theharringtonfoundation.org/scholarships.html

    NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS - Visit http://www.discovernursing.com/scholarship_searach.aspx

    TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT Must reside in public housing. See Ms. Luttrell for details

    FOOD SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP – Parent must work for Hamblen County Cafeteria. Give your name to Ms. Luttrell

    TYLENOL SCHOLARSHIPS – Visit http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc

    IMAGINE AMERICA SCHOLARSHIPS Visit www.imagine-america.org

    KOHL’S KIDS WHO CARE SCHOLARSHIPS – Visit www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/index.asp

    FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE SCHOLARSHIP - See Ms. Luttrell for application.

    HAMBLEN PEDIATRIC – See Ms. Luttrell for application. Due soon!!

    REMINDERS……

    Lottery Scholarship Program Recipients Must: Apply with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov or ask Ms. Luttrell for a hard copy…… Applications must be received before Scholarship is given for the fall semester.

    FEBRUARY SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE

    American Chemical Society – encourages African-American, Hispanic and Native American students to pursue degrees in chemical sciences. Deadline is March 1, 2008. Visit www.acs.org/scholars

    Beta Theta Pi – University of Tennessee – Two Male Scholarships for $1000.00 Visit www.web.utk.edu/~beta

    BPA Scholarships – bpanet.org/advisors/scholarships.aspx

    AnyCollege.com – Visit www.anycollege.com to apply for a scholarship. Due April 1, 2007.

    Cliff Weiss Memorial Essay Contest – Students must be enrolled in one career technical education course ( see counselor) and complete essay “How would you communicate the impact and importance of CTE related to your community??http://www.acteonline.org/about/awards/CWMEC/index.cfm

    ETSU Basler Scholarship- Engineering Technology Majors entering ETSU. March 28, 2008. Visit www.ETSU.edu

    Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) – Cherokee Lodge. Student who will be enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program at Walters State. See Ms. Luttrell for application. $500.00 for two years.

    Hamblen Pediatric Associates – Scholarship awarded for students with at least a 2.25 GPA and excellent attendance. Brief essay, see Ms. Luttrell for application. Deadline April, 2008

    Harrington Foundation Scholarship – State and National Scholarship totaling $10,000. Two essays relating to your college plan and personal goals. Deadline April 30, 2008.

    HOSA Scholarships – www.hos.org/member/scholarship_app_form.pdf Deadline April 14, 2008.

    Kohl’s Kids Who Care – Students dedicated to community service and volunteer work. See Ms. Luttrell for application or http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/Community01.htm

    Lowland Credit Union Scholarship – See Ms. Luttrell for application. Must be a member or apply to become a member. Deadline March 28, 2008

    orristown Housing Authority – Students or families living in Morristown Housing Authority. $1000.00 available. See Ms. Luttrell for details.

    MTSU Biology Scholarship – Four Scholarships available. Based on competive exam. Call to register at 615 – 898-2847.

    Retired Teachers Association – Students interested in pursuing a career in education,must complete a brief essay. See Ms. Luttrell for details.

    Tennessee Manufactured Housing Association – Open to students who live in a manufactured home or parents or relative work in the industry. Students must attend a college or tech school. Visit: www.tnmha.net Deadline March 17, 2008

    Tennessee Grocers Association – Students working for grocery store at least six months may apply by March 7, 2008. Visit http://www.tngrocer.org/applicationDeadline March 17, 2008.

    University of Tennesse of Chattanooga – The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Mathematics Scholarship. Outstanding Scholarship for anyone who is interested in a mathematics degree. $4000.00 per year. Apply at www.utc.edu//Academic/Mathematics or see Ms. Luttrell for details

    Whitesburg Ruritan Club Scholarship – Students living in Whitesburg. See Ms. Luttrell for application

    IMPORTANT NOTES:

    FAFSA FORMS SHOULD BE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING SUBMMITTED FOR THE HOPE SCHOLARSHIP/PELL GRANTS.

    ALL 18 YEAR OLD MALES MUST REGISTER FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF TURNING 18. VISIT www.sss.gov

    IF YOU HAVE NOT APPLIED TO A COLLEGE, YOUR TIME IS RUNNING OUT!! MAKE SURE YOU SIGN THE TRANSCRIPT BOOK TO HAVE YOU TRANSCRIPTS SENT.

    SIGN THE SCHOLARSHIP BOOK IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED A SCHOLARSHIP. YOU WILL BE HONORED DURING SCHOLARS DAY.

    JANUARY/FEBRUARY SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE

    Berea College – It is not to late to apply for full tuition scholarship. Visit www.berea.edu

    Best Buy Scholarship – open to seniors with excellent academic performance and exemplary community service. Deadline Feb. 15, 2008. Apply on line at:http://communications.bestbuy.com/communityrelations/scholarships.asp

    Ned McWerther and Robert C. Byrd Scholarships – academic based scholarships sponsored by TSAC. Download applications and give to Ms. Luttrell. http://www.collegepaystn.com/com_college/scholarships.htm

    DAR Scholarships – Many scholarships for history majors, nursing majors, etc. Deadlines starting at Feb. 15, 2008. www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm

    FCCLA Scholarships – www.fcclainc.org

    USTA Tennis & Education Foundation – students who have participated in an organized tennis program. Deadline Feb. 8, 2008. Many scholarships offered. http://www.usta.com/coimmunitytennis/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=66422

    Subway Scholarships – Employees of Subway, can win $1000.00. Visithttp://www.scholarshipprograms.org/subw/subw_2005_ins.htm Deadline Feb. 28, 2008

    Tennessee Marine Family Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund – Essay, “What is Patriotism? $1000 awarded. Visit www.tnmarinefamily.org for details. Deadline April 20, 2008

    KFC Colonel’s Scholarship Program - 2.75 GPA and enrolling in a public college. Apply at www.kfcscholars.org. Deadline Feb. 15, 2008

    AXA Achievement Community Scholarship – community service based. Visit www.axa-achievement.com. Deadline Feb. 15, 2008.

    Monsanto Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship -100 Scholarships

    Applications available at www.monsanto.com or www.ffa.org. Deadline Feb. 15, 2008

    FFA Scholarship – www.ffa.org Deadline Feb. 15, 2008

    BA Candler ORNL Scholarship – students planning to enroll UTK and members of ORNL can apply for $1000 scholarship. www.ornifcu.com Deadline March 1, 2008

    Big Sun Athletic Scholarships – Athletes regardless of sport, essay. Visit www.bigsunathletics.com. Deadline June 20, 2008

    US BankInternet Scholarship Program Visit: www.usbank.com/studentbanking

    UT Alumni Scholarship – Visit: www.utalumni.tennessee.edu/scholarships

    UTK School Art Scholarship – Up to $5000 each year. Visit: http://art.utk.edu/scholarship

    Vegetarian Scholarship – Visit: http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm Deadline: Feb. 20, 2008

    SAMMY Scholarship - $7500 scholarship for student athletes. Visit www.bodybymilkcom Deadline March 7, 2008

     

    * COMPLETE FAFSA NOW!! THIS IS THE APPLICATION FOR THE TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIP (HOPE SCHOLARSHIP).

    IT IS ALSO FOR THE PELL GRANT……..

    *SENIOR BOYS!! REGISTER FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE AT www.sss.gov or you cannot receive scholarship monies

    *MOST COLLEGES HAVE A DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION OF FEBUARY 1, 2008. CHECK YOUR COLLEGE WEB SITE.

    * SIGN TRANSCRIPT BOOK IN MS. LUTTRELL’S OFFICE TO HAVE YOUR TRANSCRIPTS SENT TO THE COLLEGE OF YOUR CHOICE.


    November 5, 2007

    AXA Achievement Scholarshipwww.axa-achievement.com , $10,000.00

    Dec. 15 DeadlineELKS Nation Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship Application www.elks.org/enf/scholars , up to $15,000 for four years. Jan. 11, Deadline

    American Legion Scholarships http://wmblem.legion.org , various scholarships available

    Entrepreneurial Scholarship – www.mckelveyfoundation.org – up to $10,000 available. Jan. 15, Deadline

    ETSU University Honors Scholars – 29+ ACT, and 3.5 GPA. www.etsu.edu/honors or 423-439-6456 Deadline, Jan. 31.

    Gates Millennium Scholars – Funded by Bill Gates Foundation. Paper Applications due Dec. 31, Online Applications due Jan. 11. African American/Indian/Hispanic. 3.3 GPA, Leadership qualities. See Ms. Luttrell for more details

    Girls Inc. Current members or previous members. $15,000.00 Available. See Ms. Luttrell for details.

    Tennessee PTA Teacher Training Scholarship Application www.tnpta.org March 1, deadline.

    SAE Engineering Scholarships www.sae.org/students/engschir.thm Deadline for application Dec. 1.

    Tennessee Concrete Essay Contestwww.TNCONCRETE.ORG , $250. Cash award. Nov. 27 deadline.

    Tennessee Manufacturing Housingwww.tnmaha.net Associated with Manufactured housing industry in some way, living in a manufacture home, or working in the industry, or relative working in industry. Deadline March 17,

    Tennessee Tech UniversityStonecipher Mathematics Scholarships 3.0 GPA in all math classes. See Ms. Luttrell for details

    University of Tennessee – Chattanooga. Grote Chemistry Scholarship, $14,000 available. See Ms. Luttrell for application. FRESHMAN FRIDAY. JAN. 18.

    Spend a day in the life of a typical UTC Student. First 100 students may apply.

    U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program. www.usbank.com/studentbanking Feb. deadline

    National Wild Turkey Federation. See Ms. Luttrell for application. Up to $10,000 available. Deadline Feb. 1.

    IMPORTANT REMINDERS

    FAFSA PIN NUMBERS…. You should be applying or have applied for them by now. One is for your parent and one is for the student. www.pin.ed.gov

    Applications for colleges should be in progress at this time. Sign transcript book in the guidance office to have transcripts sent. Transcripts are sent every Friday.

     

     

    Oct. 23, 2007 Newsletter

    COLLEGE UPDATES

    Common Applications are available at: www.commonapp.org

    Austin Peay admission counselor will be in the guidance office November 9 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

    Berea College - $90,000 Scholarship – See Ms. Luttrell for details.

    IMPORTANT: Nov. 1st deadline for University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Applications, Scholarship Applications and Transcripts must be sent.

    UT Knoxville-The Haslam Scholars Program

    Honors Program www.utk.edu/honor

    Chancellor’s Honor Program http://honors.utk.edu.

    UT Chattanooga – Chemistry Scholarship -3.5 GPA/16ACT.

    UT Chattanooga Early Bird deadline is November l5. Apply early.

    www.utc.edu/chemistry/students/scholarship/grote/groteinfor.php.

    Find out about 700 majors and careers profile at - www.collegeboard.com/careers_majors

    _____________________SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE_________________

    AYN RAND ESSAY CONTEST - Up to $l0,000 – www.ayrrandnovels.com

    BILL GATES MILLENNUIM SCHOLARSHIP – African American, GPA 3.3-Demonstrate leadership abilities. An outstanding opportunity . See Ms. Luttrell for details.

    BURGER KING SCHOLARSHIP – Senior and U.S. Citizen . Deadline February l5, 2008 . www.bk.com/scholars

    COCA-COLA SCHOLARSHIPwww.coca-colascholars.org

    ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION-MOST VALUABLE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP – Up to $15,000.00 – See Mrs. Luttrell.

    GIRLS INC. SCHOLARSHIP for current member or previous members during high school. Junior/Senior may apply. See Mrs. Luttrell for details.

    NATIONAL COMMISSIONS FOR COOPERATIVE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP – available at www.co-opedu.

    NATIONAL READY MIX CONCRETE ESSAY CONTEST - www.tnconcrete.org

    MANUFACTURED HOUSING SCHOLARSHIP – Recipient must be associated with manufactured housing industry,work, or line. www.tnmhanet deadline March 17, 2008.