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Scholarships & AwardsGuidance Awards presented to students at the Assembly on June 13, 2008 St. Michael’s College Scholarship and Service Book Award recognizes students who exhibit the characteristics of an ideal St. Michael’s student. It is based specifically on achievement in academics and community service. The candidate must be an inductee of the National Honor Society and have demonstrated a sustained and sincere commitment to community service activities through Mother Seton and organizations within her community. This year the St. Michael’s College Book Award is presented to junior: Sophonie Pepe The Smith College Book Award is given to a student who has exhibited academic achievement, leadership qualities, and concern for others. These are the qualities that characterize thousands of women who have graduated from The The University of Rochester Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award in Humanities and Social Studies is presented from the University of Rochester to a junior who has high grades in the humanities and/or social science courses and is active in co-curricular activities. This student must have demonstrated leadership, dedication to community action, and commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues. Recipients of this award will be considered for a scholarship in the amount of $6,000 each year toward tuition at the
In recognition of superior performance in the nationwide National Educational Development Test, certificates are presented to: Sophomores Georgia Barbayannis Alyssa Barry Jessica Castro Rachel del Valle Jatinder Dhami Louella Estillero Natalia Falkowska Ashlee Foster Megan Garbarino Kaitlin Laico Krystyna Quevedo Erica Ratti Claire Teasdale Freshmen Victoria Albright Jouviane Alexandre Catharine Bello Marissa Candiloro Nicole Catania Sarah Derderian Anudeep Grewel Patricia Guiao Christina Hanco Anna Irizarri Tina Khanolkar Sheila Loesch Lauren Mateo Ustina Mikhiel Raquel Molina Jennifer Narvaez Victoria Quiray Christine Shuey Allison Staniec Paige Tannenhaus Tina Trzaska Meghan Valdes
Scholarship Opportunities
AES Engineers Scholarship Program, http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php For students interested in engineering. Submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in response to one of the two questions posted on the website. $500 prize. Deadline: NJ Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation Scholarship, www.njvvmf.org Two $2,500 scholarships awarded to seniors planning to attend college who have visited the NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial and have written an essay about their visit to the Memorial. Deadline: April 18 Guttenberg Scholarship at NJIT This scholarship provides financial assistance for qualified students with physical disabilities. Interested students must apply to NJIT through the regular admissions process. Please contact the NJIT admissions office at 973-596-3300 or email admissions@njit.edu for an application form. Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield Scholarships Senior women who have gone above and beyond in service to their community through volunteerism may apply. Applications can be found online at www.jlernj.org. Deadline: Interested in nursing? Middlesex offers a scholarship to a student interested in pursuing a professional nursing education. Applicants must have a B average and be applying to a four-year collegiate nursing school. Deadline: National Association of Water Companies Scholarship Seniors who are Seniors who are female, minority or disabled, who can demonstrate financial need, and have achieved academic excellence are eligible. Children of employees at NJUA member companies may not apply. Application must be received by:
2008 NFIB Young Entrepreneurial Award If you have an entrepreneurial spirit or initiative and have demonstrated it, you may receive up to $10,000. Go to: www.NFIB.com/YEA to apply. Maurice M. Williams Scholarship – To be eligible, you must be a minority female residing in If you apply and are accepted, you might qualify for this scholarship. Criteria: demonstrated strong leadership skills, minimum B/3.0 GPA of 4.0, and excel artistically. Be sure to complete the scholarship application form in addition to your portfolio, audition or writing samples. For more information, email scholarships@scad.edu or visit www.scad.edu/scholarships. Seniors who have been active in a school choral music program and are applying to colleges as a music major in an accredited college or university for the upcoming academic year are eligible. Must submit a CD of two contrasting art songs or operatic arias along with the application. For more information, go to: http://www.summitchorale.org. Deadline: Full-tuition scholarship in recognition of one of the most outstanding enrolling students in the incoming class. For more information, go to: http://sbc.edu/admissions/scholarships_boehmler.html. HICKORY TREE CHORUS, Sweet Adelines International, is pleased to offer $1,000 Scholarship to a young woman graduate who intends to pursue a career in music. Complete an application and audio-tape or CD, which should include at least two vocal performances. Application deadline: April 14. www.hickorytreechorus.org JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ELIZABETH and PLAINFIELD presents scholarships to deserving college bound senior women who have gone above and beyond in service to their community through volunteerism. Application deadline: April 21. www.jlepnj.org. KOHL’S KIDS WHO CARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM rewards students ages 6 to 18 whose volunteer efforts have made a positive impact on their communities. www.kohlskidswhocare.com MARINE’S TRADE ASSOCIATIONS OF NJ offers several scholarships for those pursuing careers in associated marine’s trades. www.mtanj.org Mustillo Family Scholarship” and “The Grant Family Scholarship.” One of our alumna, Diana Mustillo Wright, 1987, has generously donated two scholarships to graduating seniors in the amount of $250 each. Students with a B to B+ average, as well as A students, who are dedicated to learning and who appreciate opportunities they have been given would be good candidates, as well as all around high achievers.” Please write an essay to indicate why you believe you are a good candidate for one of these scholarships. NEW NEW JERSEY MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION offers scholarships to students intending to major in public administration/public policy at a four year college/university. The maximum award in $1,000. Application deadline: April 7. TOURETTE SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY is offering a scholarship award to a senior who has been diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, who will continue on to college in the Fall. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Scholarships Offered by Individual Colleges and Universities Here are just a few. Most colleges offer scholarships based on SAT/ACT Scores and GPAs. Please check the college's website and look for scholarship information.
Duke University... Now, everyone can afford Duke! ....has announced that students whose parents' income totals $60,000 or less no longer have to contribute financially to their child's education. For families whose income is less than $40,000, they have eliminated student loans, and have also reduced loans for families with incomes up to $100,000. All merit scholarships now provide full tuition, room, board, and fees, a value of almost $50,000 per year.
St. Francis University, Loretto, PA, $6,000 Franciscan Award ($1,500 annually) available to ALL graduates of Catholic high schools.
Assumption College, Worcester, MA. administers a competitive merti scholarship program providing awards up to $20,000 to qualied applicants
Berkeley College, various locations, www.berkeleycollege.edu, awards scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $4,000 to students with a 2.5 or better GPA
Boston University, Scholarship Programs and Opportunities: offers many scholarships to qualified students: Trustee Scholarship, Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship, University Scholarship, National Scholars Award, Dean's Scholarships, Engineering Scholarships, National Hispanic Recognition Program, Founders' Grant, School of Education Presidential Scholarship, Boston University College of Engineering First Scholarship, Fatin Scholarship, Ancient Greek Scholarship, and College of Fine Arts Scholarship. To learn more about these opportunities, visit their website: www.bu.edu/admissions.
College of St. Elizabeth, Morristown, NJ. Offers scholarships ranging from $1,000 to Full Tuition, based on a variety of factors such as leadership, service, and/or academics. www.cse.edu.
College of Mount Saint Vincent, Riverdale, NY has informed us that they offer a number of scholarships based on SAT or ACT scores and GPAs. If you have a combined SAT Reasoning and Math score of 1000 and about a B average, you may be eligible. Check out the information posted on their website: http://www.mountsaintvincent.edu/2482.htm.
Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa offers $1,000 scholarships to students graduating from Catholic high schools.
State University of New York, Oswego. Awards ove5 $2.5 million in Presidential and Merit Scholarships to incoming freshmen. If you have a B+ average (3.5 GPA) or better and 1100 SAT (combined critical reading and Math), you will be eligible for scholarship consideration. Out of State students are also eligible for Residential Scholarships. For more information, call their Admissions Office, 315-312-2250. Also, check out their website: www.oswego.edu/admissions.
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, "New England's Best Public University". Offers a series of Merit Scholarships: Presidential Scholarships for Valedictorians and Salutatorians; Academic Excellence: those who rank in the top 10% of the class; Leadership, demonstrated commitment to multicultural diversity programs and initiatives through leadership, special talents, achievements and services. SAT and GPA are factors in awarding scholarships.
University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. Offers Merit Scholarships based on GPA and SAT/ACT scores. If you have a total of 1000 on the combined Critical Reading and Math portion of the SAT and/or 21 on the ACT, you may qualify. The higher the numbers, the greater the scholarship amounts.
University of Maryland, Department Of Dance, College Park, NJ. Dance Scholarships for gifted and talented dance majors. Applications are due Feb. 17, Audtions: March 2. For applications forms contact: Scholarship Committee, Department of Dance, Univeristy of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, (301) 405-3180, dancedept@umd.edu.
University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX, V.J. Guinan Presidential Full Tuition Scholarship. Must be Catholic, SAt Scores should be equal to 1400 SAT or 32 ACT, and rank in top 10% of class or a 1300 SAT, 29 ACT and rank in the top 5% of the class. Recommended 3.5 GPA
Washington College, Chestertown, MD: offers scholarships to National Honor Society and Cum Laude Society Members: $10,000 annually for four years. Additional Scholarships are available based on GPA, Class Rank, SAT/ACT scores.
Suggestion: Do your research! Please go to the websites of the colleges that interest you. Many colleges and universities offer merit scholarships such as these, and they have awarded them to Mother Seton seniors in the past!
Scholarship Sites
JP Morgan Chase/John F. McGuillicuddy Scholarship
Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships
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