Army ROTC Scholarships

National Army ROTC Scholarships

Who can apply?

- High School students who plan to attend college:

• Highly-qualified high school seniors can apply for the National Army ROTC 4-year or 3-year scholarship
• Approximately 12,000 students apply each year from across the nation
• Selection is made by a Scholarship board which meets 3x each year in September, January, and March 
• 2,000 national scholarships are awarded each year ( 1,000 4-year and 1,000 3-year to deserving students!)

Scholarship Requirement ( criteria to apply )

• Must be a United States citizen
• Between the ages of 17-26
• High school GPA of at least 2.5
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Score a minimum of 1000 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT
• Meet physical standards
• Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army as an Active Duty, National Guard, or Reserve officer. 

* learn more at : https://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarsips.html*

* JROTC participation in high school is NOT a prerequisite to enroll in college Army ROTC.* 

 

The James M. & Erma T. Freemont Foundation Scholarship Program

The James M. & Erma T. Freemont Foundation Scholarship Program 

The Freemont Foundation Program is available to graduating high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate student. Through generous donations, the Foundation is able to provide scholarships to outstanding students. It is the duty of our dedicated Board of Directors to determine the most outstanding individuals to receive these awards. 

Freemont Scholars are selected from a nationwide pool of applicants. The Freemont Foundation will award scholarships to graduating high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students with a record of leadership and volunteerism in the community and participation in extracurricular school activities. 

Applications and all supporting documents must be postmarked February 2, 2018. Late applications and supporting documents will not be accepted. 

Mail completed typed application package to:

Freemont Foundation Scholarship Committee

PO. Box 82563

Hapeville, GA 30354

Winners will be announced in April 2018.

Complete details and requirments are listed in the application. Please click the application link below: http://www.freemontfoundation.com/scholarships.html

High School Seniors

• Must complete high school in the spring of 2018
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and plan to attend an accredited HBCU ( HBCU is defined as historically black college and universities) 
• Must have minimum SAT score of 1150 or ACT score of 21
• Must be a united states citizen
• Must intend on pursuing an undergraduate degree in science
• Must plan to matriculate at accredited HBCU for the fall 2018/spring 2019 academic year
• Must have the endorsement of their guidance counselor, submit two letters of recommendation and an official transcript
• Must complete essay. 

Undergraduate Students

• Must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program in the United States for the fall 2018/ spring 2019 academic year
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0(on a 4.0 scale)
• Must be a United States citizen
• Must be pursuing a graduate degree in the sciences
• Must submit two letters of recommendation and the most recent official transcript
• Must complete an essay 

Graduate Students 

• Must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program in the United States for  the fall 2018/spring 2019 academic year
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0)
• Must be a United States citizen
• Must be pursuing a graduate degree in the health and medical sciences
• Must submit two letters of recommendation  and the most recent official transcript
• Must complete essay 

Foot Locker Scholar Athletes

Foot Locker 

Scholar Athletes 

Give me the Bare Bones 

- The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes program awards $20,000 to 20 high school, college-bound seniors across the nation for being exemplary leaders on their sports teams, in there classrooms, and their communities. The college scholarship, sponsored by the Foot Locker Foundation, is intended to help phenomenal student--athletes pursue their dreams of attending and excelling at a four-year college/university. Applications are due on December 15, 2017 at 5:000 p.m EST.

What is the Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program

- For the seventh consecutive year, Foot Locker will be awarding 20 incoming college freshman with $20,000 in scholarships funding (totaling $400,00) to pursue a 4-year college degree - not because they scored the most touchdowns or goals, but because sports have helped them grow into strong leaders at school and their communities. 

- As an extra bonus, one of our 20 winners will be selected for the Ken C. Hicks scholarship for demonstrating superior educational achievements, outstanding leadership, and a true love of the game. This winner will receive an additional $5,000 award.

- This year's winners will join the program's seven previous classes of Foot Locker Scholar Athletes, which will result in 140 total scholarships recipients since the program's inception in 2011. By 2018, Foot Locker will have contributed over $2 million to supporting the education and future of some of this generation's most promising leaders, both on and off the field. 

Who is Eligible 

- The scholarship is open to students who:

• Are current high school seniors entering an accredited, four-year US college or university in the fall of 2018
• are currently members (in good standing) of high school sports team or are involved in after-school sports (e.g. intramural, martial arts, etc.)
• have maintained an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher from ninth to first semester of 12th grade 
• are US citizens or US permanent legal residents 
• are not Foot Locker employee or immediate family members of a Foot Locker employee

How are Candidates evaluated?

- Applicants will be evaluated based on whether they:

• embody good sportsmanship and strong moral character
• are passionate and committed to empowering the community in which he/she lives 
• are confident and enthusiastic leaders
• display academic excellence
• come from diverse backgrounds
• are foot locker scholar athlete material- they are proactive, highly motivated, inspiring, charismatic, honest, trustworthy, genuine, strong, and couragous

When is it?

-applications are currently being accepted and will close December 15, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. (EST)

What does the application include?

• basic information including name, high school, sports you play, unweighted GPA, test scores, etc.
• Two 500 word essays
• One required non-family recommendation and optional second recomidation

For more information

-footlockerscholarathletes.com

Call to Action

- Do you know a college- bound athlete who demonstrates an unwavering commitment to their sports team, their community, and their academics? Are YOU one of those athletes? Nominate them (or apply yourself!) for the Foot Locker Scholar Athlete program and the chance to win a $20,000 scholarship for college. Visit footlockerscholarathletes.com to get started

GE- Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

College Scholarships for Student Leaders 


Each year, the program selects roughly 20 college- bound students who excel in leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship to receive $10,000 renewable scholarships- up to $40,000 total per recipient.

For more information, eligibility requirements, and an online application,  visit reaganfoundation.org/scholarships or 

follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/GEReaganScholarships.

Deadline: January 4, 2019

Education is our Pitch

The Jackie Robinson Foundation

 We are pleased to inform you that the online application for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship is now available at www.jackierobinson.org . The JRF application is the vehicle through which more than 4,000 talented young minority high school students apply to become JRF scholars and carry on the civic-minded legacy of the Foundation's namesake, Jackie Robinson. the deadline to submit the application for a Jackie Robinson foundation scholarship is February 1, 2018 by 5:00 pm ET.

About the Jackie Robinson Foundation

JRF is a public, not-for-profit national organization founded by Rachel Robinson in 1973 as a vehicle to perpetuate the memory of Jackie Robinson and his incredible achievements. Serving as an advocate for young people with the greatest need, the Foundation assists increasing numbers of minority youths through the granting of four- year college scholarships and comprehensive practical support. The JRF is distinctive for providing much more than financial support. While Jackie Robinson scholar receives up to $28,000 over four years in direct support, they also become an active member in the Foundation's unique Mentoring and Leadership development program, which is extensive mentoring program that includes practical skills-building and exposure through attendance at conference workshops, the assignment of peer and professional mentors, assistance with internship and employment placement, and a myriad of other networking opportunities.

Eligiblility

• Be a graduating, minority high school senior
• Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States
• Show leadership potential 
• Demonstrate a dedication to community service
• Present evidence of financial need 
• Be a United States citizen
• Have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combines on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21
• Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4-year college when applying for the scholarship

2017- 18 Application Timeline 

• November 1, 2017- JRF Scholorship Application opens
•  February 1, 2018- JRF Scholorship Application due
• April 30,2018- Notificaartion of Application status
• June 15,2018- Final selections announced 

To learn more about the Jackie Robinson Foundation, please visit our website at

www.jackierobinson.org

Jackie Robinson Foundation

75 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10013-1917

AXA Achievement

Program Information 

- Scholarships offers college scholarships of $2,500, $10,000, and $25,000 to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in school, the community or the workplace.  Scholarship winners are known as AXA achievers. They are ethically and economically diverse, but they share these qualities: ambition and drive: determination to set and reach goals; respect for self, family, and community; ability to succeed in college. The scholarship is sponsored  by the AXA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AXA US.

- The 2018 program will be accepting applications form September 5, 2017 until 10,000 applications are submitted or December 15,2017, Whichever comes first. Your application MUST be one of the first 10,000 submitted electronically by the deadline date.

- The program is administered by Scholarship America, the nation's largest designer and manager of scholarship, tuition assistance and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals.  

BigSun Scholarship

Big Sun Scholarship

- The BigSun organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All students athletes are eligible for this award, regardless what sport they are participating in. 


Deadline - June 19, 2018


Amount of Award - $500.00

- The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at the institution or in the community...

Please visit our website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply. 

Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program Scholarship

Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program Scholarship 

  The College of Education at Mississippi State University is proud to offer the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program (METP) Scholarship. This innovative scholarships is designed to recruit and prepare teachers candidates for the future of tomorrow's education profession. By Changing Tomorrow Through Education Today, the METP provides participants insight into world-class collaborative teaching pedagogy.

  Qualified high school applicants must have a 28 or above on their ACT or a score of 1310 or above on the SAT and a 3.5 overall GPA. Participating scholars receive an award covering full tuition, books, room and board, and incidental expenses for four years of attendance along with a one-time technology stipend. Participants gain exposure from faculty and fellow METP scholars at both Mississippi State University and the university of Mississippi during a cross-campus visit and a summer residency. Scholars have an opportunity to experience a study aboard or an off-campus learning experience and the added opportunity of attending a national or regional professional conference relevant to their teaching discipline. Upon graduation, scholars must teach in a Mississippi public school for five years.

       To apply for the award, applicants must first be admitted to Mississippi  Sate University http://apply.msstate.edu/, and complete the METP application in the scholarship platform by the priority deadline of December 1st.