Susan G. Komen College Scholarship Program

Purpose:  To aid college students facing significant financial burdens due to the loss of a parent (or guardian) to breast cancer or their own breast cancer diagnosis at age 25 or younger.

Amount:  $10,000 per year (for up to 4 years)

Qualifiers: Scholarships will be granted to be a student to attend a state university in pursuit of a bachelor's degree.

Selection Basis: 
     Scholastic achievement
     Community Service
     Financial need
     Demonstrated leadership potential

Recipients of the scholarship must serve as Komen Collegiate Ambassadors and must volunteer their time to breast cancer awareness activities for at least 20 hours per semester.

Information:
www.komen.org/scholarship

Interested in attending Duke University?

Duke admission officers will present information and answer questions about the university, the admissions process, financial aid, and much more.  Join them at one of the following locations:

Seattle, WA
Renaissance Seattle
515 Madison Street
Seattle, WA    98104
Monday, September 26, 2011...7:30pm

Portland, OR
Portland Marriot Downtown Waterfront
1401 SW Naito Parkway
Portland, OR   97201
Wednesday, September 28, 2011

To register and to see a listing of all Discover Duke program locations, visit:
http://www.admissionsduke.edu/

Duke will be visiting Spokane, WA with Exploring College Options.  For more information, visit:
http://www.exploringcollegeoptions.org/

Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship

Requirements:
Senior during the 2011-2012 school year
Participate in at least one sport
Leader in your school and your community

Apply:  http://www.wendysheisman.com/

First 30,000 applicants will receive a $10 Wendy's Gift Card!

     

College Peas Scholarship

ScholarshipStandout Student College Scholarship

There is more to getting into college than good grades and test scores!

College Peas Student Standout College Scholarship is for the student who has something special that makes them different from their peers. We recommend engaging in a special kind of activity – a Non-Teenager Activity or NTA. An NTA is, quite simply, any activity that other teenagers don’t typically do. By choosing an NTA you will differentiate yourself in a way that will have a very positive impact on your chances of getting into college. We are always looking for good examples of NTA’s and if you have one, you have a shot at this scholarship.



To qualify for the College Peas Standout Student Scholarship you must be a current high school student and:



Be a current high school student that Intends to enroll full-time at a four-year college.

Have a minimum GPA of 2.0/4.0.

Submit a short essay describing a special skill, talent or interest that helps you standout from your peers. The essay should be no longer than 100 words.

Scholarship amount: $500 + a free college admissions consultation with Mike Moyer



Plus, if your school posts a link to the College Peas Scholarship on their site you will receive an additional $100 if you win.
The application deadline is January 30, 2012
Just click the website below:

College Peas Scholarship Website