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NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
coca-colascholars.org
Scholarship: Four Year Award for Seniors
Amount: $20,000 (50 awarded) or $10,000 (200 awarded)
Details: Application deadline is October 31 of senior year. Must be a senior planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. institution. Must carry a minimum 3.0 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school.
For more info: (800) 306-COKE, scholars@na.ko.com

The Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation
gordonrich.org
Amount: $12,500/year for four years
Details: For students whose parents or guardians work or have worked in the financial services industry. Must be a senior with a minimum 3.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need. Deadline is February 28.

Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation, Inc.
kfcscholars.org
Scholarship: KFC Colonel's Scholars
Amount: Up to $5,000 per year, up to four years
Details: Apply online by Feb. 10, 2009. Must graduate from high school, have a minimum GPA of 2.75, plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public in-state college or university, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and demonstrate financial need. May begin bachelor's degree at a public two-year school.
For more info: scholars@kfc.com, (502) 874-2075

Muzak Heart & Soul Foundation
heart.muzak.com
Scholarship: Full scholarship to attend two-week music business camp. For teens with a passion for music.
Amount: $5,000
Details: Application available at heart.muzak.com. Three essays, two recommendations and school transcript required.
For more info: (803) 396-3342, heart@muzak.com

Next Step Magazine
nextSTEPmag.com/WinFreeTuition
Amount: Full tuition, up to $20,000
Details: Must register at nextSTEPmag.com/WinFreeTuition.
Contact: nextSTEPmag.com

Scholarships.com
Scholarship: Art scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Details: In a 250 to 350 word essay, registered users must answer the question, “What has influenced your decision to pursue a career in art?”
For more info: scholarships.com/art-scholarship/college-art-scholarship.aspx
 
Scholarship: Business scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Details: In a 250 to 350 word essay, registered users must answer the question, “What has influenced your decision to pursue a career in business?”
For more info: scholarships.com/business-scholarship/college-business-scholarship.aspx
 
Scholarship: Computer science scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Details: In a 250 to 350 word essay, registered users must answer the question, “What has influenced your decision to pursue a career in computer science?”
For more info: scholarships.com/computer-science-scholarship/college-computer-science-scholarship.aspx

SAMMY Awards Scholarship
sammy.bodybymilk.com
Amount: $7,500
Details: The Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award program rewards 25 high school senior student athletes who demonstrate excellence in academics, athletics, community service, leadership and include milk as part of their healthy lifestyles. Applicants must describe, in 75 words or less, how they incorporate milk into their everyday life and training regimen. Deadline is March 6.
For more info: sammy.bodybymilk.com

ScholarshipExperts.com
Amount: Five $1,000 awards every three months
Details: Winners are chosen based on their answers to our online questions.
For more info: scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx.


FOUR CORNERS/MIDWEST/NORTHWEST

Boulder College of Massage Therapy
bcmt.org
Scholarship: BCMT Ken Morgareidge Scholarship
Amount: $500
Details: For third-quarter students with GPAs of at least 3.5. Applications due by the end of each quarter.

Scholarship: The Presidential Scholarship Program
Amount: $750 to $1,500
Details: Awarded to talented and financially challenged college graduates to continue their education in the complementary health care field. Must have successfully completed a bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.30 prior to enrolling at BCMT.

Central College
central.edu
Scholarship: Presidential Fellowships
Amount: $16,000 to full tuition
Details: Must have 28 ACT (1230 SAT) and 3.75 cumulative GPA or number-one high school class rank. Must also attend a Scholar Day on February 7, 14, 21 or 28, 2009. Competitive. Must apply by Jan. 15, 2009. Areas include academic research, leadership, service, and the visual and performing arts.

Scholarship: Presidential Scholarships
Amount: Up to $12,500
Details: 28 ACT (1230 SAT) and 3.75 cumulative GPA or number-one high school class rank.

Scholarship: Dykstra Scholarship
Amount: $11,782 (half tuition)
Details: 25 ACT (1120 SAT) or 3.5 GPA or top 20 percent high school class rank. Must also attend a Scholar Day on February 7, 14, 21 or 28, 2009. Competitive. Must apply by Jan. 15, 2009.

For more info: Admission Office, (877) 462-3687, (641) 628-5285, admission@central.edu

Clarkson College
clarksoncollege.edu
Scholarship: Gateway to Success Scholarship for Minority Nursing Students
Amount: $10,000 per academic year plus a summer work internship, which provides an additional $5,000
Details: Must be American racial minority student and a United States citizen. Must have at least 2.5 GPA from high school or previous college and enroll full time at Clarkson College in traditional bachelor's of science-nursing program. Must successfully complete summer internship program at The Nebraska Medical Center
For more info: clarksoncollege.edu/Programs/Nursing/Minority_Nursing_Scholarship/

Scholarship: Clarkson College Scholarships
Amount: $1,500 to $3,500 per semester
Details: Clarkson College awards scholarships to new incoming students based on a number of factors, including academic achievement, high school or transfer GPA of at least a 3.0, ACT composite score greater than or equal to a 21, upper 50% of graduating class, relevance of responses to the scholarship application questions and community and campus involvement.
For more info: clarksoncollege.edu/PDF/ScholarshipApplication.pdf.

Colorado Mountain College
coloradomtn.edu/financial_aid
Scholarship: Colorado Mountain College Incentive Award
Amount: Up to $1,000 per year
Details: Must have minimum 3.0 high school GPA.
For more info: (800) 621-8559, ask for financial aid or Carol Efting in the CMC Foundation.

Gonzaga University
gonzaga.edu
Scholarship: Merit Scholarships
Amount: $4,000 to $14,000 per year; guaranteed for four years with good academic standing
Details: All first-year students who complete an application for admission are automatically considered. Criteria include difficulty of curriculum, GPA, SAT or ACT test scores, extracurricular activities, recommendations, quality of the essay and optional interview. Separate application forms not required.
For more info: Matthew Walton, walton@gonzaga.edu, (800) 322-2584 ext. 6483, gonzaga.edu/scholarships

Scholarship: National Merit Awards
Amount: $6,250 per year for four years. Award is increased to $7,500 per year if the applicant demonstrates significant financial need.
Details: Available to National Merit Finalists who have contacted the National Merit Corporation to designate Gonzaga as their first choice college. Students must meet all notification deadlines and renewal requirements set forth by the National Merit Corporation.
For more info: Erin Hays, hays@gonzaga.edu, (800) 322-2584 ext. 6507, gonzaga.edu/scholarships

Scholarship: Girls and Boys State
Amount: One-time award of $500
Details: Four delegates (two female and two male) who list their participation in Boys or Girls State in the application for admission will be chosen from each of the following states: Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.
For more info: Matthew Walton, walton@gonzaga.edu, (800) 322-2584 ext. 6483, gonzaga.edu/scholarships

Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Ore.
lclark.edu
Scholarship: Neely Scholarships
Amount: Full tuition and fees.
Details: The Barbara Hirschi Neely Scholarships, Lewis & Clark's highest merit awards, recognize men and women of exceptional academic achievement and distinctive personal accomplishment. The scholarships are renewable annually, based on continued academic excellence.

Scholarship: Trustee Scholarships
Amount: One half of tuition and fees per year
Details: Renewable annually, based on continued academic excellence.

Scholarship: Dean's Scholarships
Amount: One quarter of tuition and fees per year
Details: Available to entering first-year and transfer students based on their academic program and performance. Renewable annually, based on continued academic excellence.

For more info: lclark.edu/dept/sfs/meritscholarshps.html, admiss@lclark.edu

Nebraska Wesleyan University
FindOutNWU.com
Scholarship: Board of Governors Scholar Award
Amount: $10,500 per year
Details: Students automatically considered when applying for admission. Must have 32+ ACT or 1410 SAT verbal and math scores. To maintain, must have minimum 3.25 GPA.

Scholarship: Wesleyan Scholar Award
Amount: $9,000 per year
Details: Students automatically considered when applying for admission. Must have 29 to 31 ACT or 1280 to 1400 SAT verbal and math scores. To maintain, must have minimum 3.0 GPA.

Scholarship: Fredstrom Scholarship
Amount: $7,500 per year
Details: Students automatically considered when applying for admission. Must have 27 to 28 ACT or 1200 to 1270 SAT verbal and math scores. To maintain, must have minimum 2.75 GPA.

Contact: NWU Scholarships and Financial Aid, (800) 541-3818 ext. 2167, (402) 465-2167, financialaid@nebrwesleyan.edu.

Northwest Christian University
northwestchristian.edu
Scholarship: Merit Scholarship
Amount: $2,000 to $15,000
Details: Must have minimum 3.00 unweighted GPA and 900 SAT (math and critical reading) or 19 ACT scores.
 
Scholarship: Visit Scholarship
Amount: $500 (one time award)
Details: Complete formal campus visit by May 9, 2009.

For more info: Office of Admission, (541) 684-7201, (877) 463-6622, admissions@northwestchristian.edu

The University of Arizona
arizona.edu
Scholarship: Wildcat Excellence
Amount Range: $2,500 to $ 8,500 per academic year
Details: Awarded to high school students who are residents of the state of Arizona. Based on a variety of factors, including high school GPA, test scores, challenging course work completed, leadership and community service. Renewable.

Scholarship: Arizona Excellence
Amount Range: $2,000 to $ 15,000 per academic year
Details: Awarded to high school students who are residents of states other than Arizona. Based on a variety of factors, including high school GPA, test scores, challenging course work completed leadership and community service. Renewable.

Scholarship: National Merit Finalist/ National Achievement Scholars/
National Hispanic Scholars
Amount: Varies
Details: Renewable for three additional years of undergraduate study (for a total of 8 semesters), based upon stated renewal criteria described in the award offer.

For more info: The University of Arizona Office of Undergraduate Admissions, (520) 621- 3237


GREAT LAKES

Minnesota State University Moorhead
mnstate.edu/finaid/scholarships.cfm
Scholarship: Honors Apprentice Scholarship
Amount: $5,000 for four years
Details: Must have 28 ACT score or higher and top 5% class rank. Competitive. Application required with February 1 deadline.

Scholarship: Academic Excellence Scholarship
Amount: $3,500
Details: For National Merit finalist. Submit a Merit Finalist certificate to University.

Scholarship: Access Scholarship
Amount: Full tuition for four years
Details: Students from a culturally diverse background or from an environment limiting college preparation skills. Competititve. Application required with April 1 deadline.

For more info: Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid, (218) 477-2251, (800) 593-7246, finaid@mnstate.edu

Rainy River Community College
rrcc.mnscu.edu
Scholarship: Several available
Amount: $200-$3,000
Details: Apply online at rrcc.mnscu.edu. Minimum GPA is 2.0.
For more info: Barb Fisher, (218) 285-2213, (800) 456-3996 ext. 213, bfisher@rrcc.mnscu.edu

Taylor University Fort Wayne
fw.tayloru.edu
Scholarship: Ramseyer Award
Amount: $2,000
Details: Student must be enrolled full time and meet requirements set forth in application. Based on recommendation from your TUFW enrollment counselor. Requires campus leadership involvement for renewal. Requires submittal of the Ramseyer Application.
For more info: Financial Aid, (260) 744-8644

University of Toledo
utoledo.edu
Scholarship: Transfer Award
Amount: Varies; $1,000 to $5,000 per year
Details: Minimum 3.0 transfer GPA. Must be enrolled full-time and have a FAFSA on file.

Scholarship: Out of State Award
Amount: $8,800 per year
Details: Must have minimum 2.75 transfer GPA. Must be enrolled full time and have a permanent address outside of Ohio or Monroe County, MI.

Scholarship: Prestige Transfer Scholarship
Amount: Varies; up to $8,000 per year
Details: Minimum 3.5 transfer GPA and 30 or more semester hours of transfer credit. Must be enrolled full-time and have a FAFSA on file. This is a selective award. Preference is given to honor society members; please show proof if applicable.
For more info: Heather.Pierson@utoledo.edu


NEW ENGLAND

Daniel Webster College
dwc.edu/finassist
Scholarship: Daniel Webster College Opportunity Grants
Amount: $500-$9,000
Details: Based on demonstrated financial need. Submit a completed FAFSA and the Daniel Webster College Application for Financial Assistance by March 1. Students may reapply every year as long as they maintain satisfactory academic progress and have continuing financial need. Amount is determined by the Office of Financial Assistance.

Scholarship: Daniel Webster College Excellence in Leadership Scholarship
Amount: Full tuition; renewable
Details: Applicants must: have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher; have a minimum combined SAT score of 1000 on the math and critical reading sections or an ACT composite score of 21 or higher; and must be accepted as a full-time first-year student. To apply, submit a detailed resume highlighting your leadership abilities, skills and potential, and a 500-word essay on the following quote: “A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go but ought to be.” —Rosalynn Carter. Deadline for submission of essay and resume is Jan. 31, 2009.

Scholarship: Daniel Webster College Guidance Counselor Scholarship
Amount: $7,500 a year; renewable
Details: To qualify, applicants must: must have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher; must have a minimum combined SAT score of 1000 on the math and critical reading sections or an ACT composite score of 21 or higher; and must be accepted as a full-time first-year student. Applicants must be nominated by their high school guidance counselor; complete and submit a nomination packet. Visit http://scholarships.dwc.edu to download a nomination packet. Deadline is March 1, 2009.

For more info: Daniel Webster College Office of Financial Assistance; (800) 325-6876

Merrimack College
merrimack.edu/finaid
Scholarship: Austin Scholarship
Amount: Full tuition scholarship for students who graduate first in their class.
Details: The Austin Scholarship is renewable for four years or eight semesters providing the student achieves and maintains a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4.

Scholarship: Presidential Scholarship
Amount: $15,000 per year for students with a high school GPA of 3.6 to 4.0.
Details: The Presidential Scholarship is available for four years or eight semesters providing the student achieves and maintains a minimum cumulative GPA 3.2.

Scholarship: Trustee Scholarship
Amount: $13,000 per year for students with a high school GPA of 3.26 to 3.59.
Details: The Trustee Scholarship is available for four years or eight semesters providing the student achieves and maintains a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Contact: financialaid@merrimack.edu

Providence College
providence.edu
Scholarship: The St. Dominic Scholarship
Amount: Equals the value of full tuition
Details: Merit-based academic scholarships are available to those students who have been chosen by the Office of Admission for inclusion in Providence College's highly selective Liberal Arts Honors Program. All applicants are automatically considered. Out of approximately 1,000 entering freshmen, approximately 30 will be awarded.

Scholarship: The St. Thomas Aquinas Scholarship
Amount: Equals the value of three-quarters of full tuition
Details: Merit-based academic scholarships are only available to those students who have been chosen by the Office of Admission for inclusion in Providence College's highly selective Liberal Arts Honors Program. All applicants are automatically considered. Out of approximately 1,000 entering freshmen, approximately 55 will be awarded.

Scholarship: The St. Catherine of Siena Scholarship
Amount: Equals the value of one-half of tuition
Details: Merit-based academic scholarships are only available to those students who have been chosen by the Office of Admission for inclusion in Providence College's highly selective Liberal Arts Honors Program. All applicants are automatically considered. Out of approximately 1,000 entering freshmen, approximately 55 will be awarded.

For more info: Office of Admission; (401) 865-2535; (800) 721-6444; pcadmiss@providence.edu

Sterling College
sterlingcollege.edu/scholarships
Scholarship: The Environmental Steward Scholarship
Amount: $10,000 up to a full-tuition
Details: Awarded to two students based on the type and amount of environmental service and volunteerism completed. The demonstrated level of commitment to these activities is also a very important factor. Transfer students are also encouraged to apply. Please send in scholarship application, a resume of experience, one letter of recommendation and one essay. Application deadline is April 1.

Scholarship: Presidential Scholarship
Amount: $1,000-$5,000
Details: Awarded to high school students and graduates and home-schooled students who have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have pursued an activity in an environmental field or exhibited a personal lifestyle change that has benefited the environment. No application required.
 
Scholarship: Achievement Scholarship
Amount: $1,000-$5,000
Details: Awarded to any first-time student (first-year or transfer) who has been involved in service to his/her community, school or environment or has demonstrated significant life achievement. No application required.

For more info: (800) 648-3591; admissions@sterlingcollege.edu

University of Bridgeport
bridgeport.edu
Scholarship: Academic Merit Scholarship
Amount: $5,000-$12,000 per year
Details: All applicants are automatically considered. Award determined by SAT scores and high school GPA. Art portfolio and music talent scholarships are also available up to $12,000 per year.
For more info: admit@bridgeport.edu; (800) EXCEL-UB

UMass Boston
umb.edu/students/scholarship/
Scholarship: Chancellor's Scholarship for Excellence
Amount: Approximately $9,0000
Details: Minimum 3.2 GPA for freshman; 1200 math and critical reading SAT score.
For more info: merit.scholarships@umb.edu; (617) 287-6026

Wentworth Institute of Technology
wit.edu      
Scholarship: Arioch and President's Scholarship
Amount: $13,000 and $11,000
Details: Minimum SAT Score of 1600 (with all three sections), or minimum ACT score of 24.
For more info: (617) 989-4004; admissions@wit.edu


NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY/PENNSYLVANIA

Centenary College
centenarycollege.edu
Scholarship: Cyclone, Achievement, Merit and Presidential (Four levels of academic scholarships for students with a 2.5 GPA and up.)
Amount: $1,000 to $10,000
Details: You do not need to apply for this award. You are automatically considered if you are admitted to Centenary.
For more info: admissions@centenarycollege.edu, (800) 236-8679, centenarycollege.edu/financialaid

The College at Brockport
Brockport.edu
Scholarship: Presidential Scholar-in-Residence
Amount: Partial room for four years, up to $18,000
Details: For freshmen who have a high school average of 93 or higher, rank in the top 20% of the class, and have a 1200 or higher SAT or 26 ACT score. On-campus residency is required.

Scholarship: Dean's Scholar-in-Residence
Amount: $9,000 over four years
Details: For incoming freshmen in the top 25% of their class who have a 90 or higher average and 1100 or higher SAT or 24 ACT score. On-campus residency is required.

Scholarship: Scholar Recognition Award for Out-of-state Students
Amount: $2,000 per year
Details: For out-of-state students who have demonstrated superior academic achievement throughout their high school program. On-campus residency is required.

Concordia College-New York
concordia-ny.edu
Scholarship: Fellows Scholarship (Honors Program)
Amount: $15,000
Details: Please submit a separate essay and two letters of recommendation. Minimum SAT of 1800 (all three parts) or ACT of 27 (composite), top 10% of class.
For more info: Director of the Fellows Professor Erin Obermueller, (914) 337-9300 ext. 2238, Erin.Obermueller@concordia-ny.edu
 
Scholarship: Fortress Grant
Amount: $12,000
Details: For a Lutheran Student with a minimum SAT 1000 (critical reading/math). Must submit a pastor's recommendation verifying active membership.
 
Scholarship: Regents Scholarship
Amount: $9,000
Details: Minimum SAT of 1100 (critical reading/math), ACT of 24 (composite) and GPA of 3.5/4.0.

For more info: (800) YES-COLLege or admission@concordia-ny.edu

Daemen College
daemen.edu
Scholarship: Trustee Scholarship
Amount: Four awards of $15,000; two full-tuition scholarships
Details: By invitation only. Based on merit. This is a competitive scholarship. Students must be recipients of our President's Merit Award and interview at Scholars Day on Feb. 7, 2009.

Scholarship: President's Scholarship
Amount: Up to $10,500 annual award
Details: Based on exceptional academic and leadership achievement. Renewable for the duration of your program based on GPA.

Scholarship: Dean's Scholarship
Amount: Up to $7,500 annual award
Details: Based on above average academic and leadership achievement. Renewable for the duration of your program based on GPA.

For more info: Donna Shaffner, dshaffne@daemen.edu, (716) 839-8225

Felician College
felician.edu
Scholarship: Freshmen Awards
Amount: $4,000 to full tuition
Details: All first-time, full-time freshmen are automatically considered. Renewable for four years based on maintaining GPA requirements.
 
Scholarship: Transfer Awards
Amount: $3,000 to $7,500
Details: All qualified transfer students are automatically considered. Renewable and cover four years of study at Felician based on maintaining eligibility. Based on 12 credits or more, excluding all remedial and developmental credits.

Contact: Office of Undergraduate Admissions, (201) 559-6131

Hartwick College
hartwick.edu
Scholarship: Academic Excellence Awards (Oyaron and Kellogg Scholarships)
Amount: $20,000 to $22,000, renewable up to four years
Details: Minimum 1300 SAT or 29 ACT* and a cumulative GPA of 3.6. Complete applications must be received by February 15.

Scholarship: Academic Honors Awards (Cooper and President's Scholarships)
Amount: $15,000 to $18,000, renewable up to four years
Details: Minimum 1150 SAT or 25 ACT* and a cumulative GPA of 3.4. Complete applications must be received by February 15.

Scholarship: Nelson Scholarship
Amount: $8,000 to $12,000, renewable up to four years
Details: Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or the equivalent) in college prep curriculum. Complete applications must be received by February 15.

Hilbert College
hilbert.edu
Scholarship: President's
Amount: $5,000
Details: No separate application needed. Scholarship review conducted with application. Minimum 90 high school average.

Scholarship: Academic
Amount: $2,500
Details: No separate application needed. Scholarship review conducted with application. Must have 95 to 90 high school average.

For more info: (800) 649-8003, admissions@hilbert.edu

Iona College
iona.edu
Scholarship: Presidential and Deans' Scholarship
Amount: $17,500 to full tuition
Details: Minimum high school GPA of 3.5/95, minimum SAT of 1300 (Math/CR) or ACT score of 29. Must complete an Iona College admissions application by December 1, personal interview on January 29, complete the FAFSA.
For more info: Kathy Reilly, Director of Admissions, (914) 633-2439, kreilly@iona.edu

Keuka College
keuka.edu
Scholarship: Board of Trustees Scholarship
Amount: $30,000—full tuition guaranteed over four years of undergraduate study
Details: Available to high school seniors in top 1/3 of his/her class, based on academic achievement and leadership involvement.
 
Scholarship: Leading the Way First Generation Scholarship
Amount: $24,000-$50,000 guaranteed over four years of undergraduate study
Details: Must be a high school senior whose parents did not attend college and who shows strong academic promise and leadership potential.
 
Scholarship: George H. Ball Achievement Award
Amount: $24,000-$50,000 guaranteed over four years of undergraduate study
Details: Available to high school seniors with strong academic record and co-curricular activities/programs.

For more info: keuka.edu/go/scholarships

King's College
kings.edu
Scholarship: Presidential
Amount: Full tuition
Details: Recipients of this full-tuition scholarship are chosen based on the highest level of academic achievement and are in the top 5% of high school class with minimum SATs of 1870 (ACT 28) and a minimum GPA of 3.5. A campus interview is required. Eight to twelve scholarships are offered annually. To be considered, the student must be accepted for admission by February 1.

Scholarship: Moreau
Amount: $11,500 to $14,500
Details: Recipients of this scholarship are in the top 15% of their high school class with minimum SATs of 1650 (ACT 25) and a minimum GPA of 3.0. A campus interview is strongly recommended.

Scholarship: Christi Regis Scholarships
Amount: $7,500 to $11,000
Details: Recipients of this scholarship are in the top 25% of their high school class with minimum SATs of 1570 (ACT 23) and a minimum GPA of 3.0. Note that King's College is an SAT/ACT optional school. If you choose not to submit your scores, your eligibility for scholarships will be reviewed on an individual basis.

For more info: (570) 208-5858, kings.edu/Admissions/scholarships.htm

Le Moyne College
lemoyne.edu/scholarships
Scholarship: Presidential Scholarship
Amount: $78,000 ($19,500 a year, renewable for four years)
Details: Must have a minimum high school average of 95 and SAT scores of 1300 to 1600 or ACT scores of 29 to 36. Awarded based on the review of admission application. To be considered, file your admission application by Feb. 2, 2009.

Scholarship: Dean Scholarship
Amount: $58,000 ($14,500 a year, renewable for four years)
Details: Must have a minimum high school average of 92 and SAT scores of 1200 to 1600 or ACT scores of 27 to 36. Awarded based on the review of admission application. To be considered, file your admission application by Feb. 2, 2009.

Scholarship: Leader Scholarship
Amount: $40,000 ($10,000 a year, renewable for four years)
Details: Must have a minimum high school average of 85 and SAT scores of 1050 to 1600 or ACT scores of 22 to 36. Awarded based on the review of admission application. To be considered, file your admission application by Feb. 2, 2009.

For more info: Office of Admission, (800) 333-4733, admission@lemoyne.edu

Monroe Community College
monroecc.edu
Scholarship: Presidential Scholarships for Academic Excellence
Amount: Up to full time tuition
Details: Multiple scholarships awarded to full-time enrolled freshmen with high school averages of 88 to 95%, ranking in top 5 to 20% of graduating class, and an SAT score of 1120 to 1300. Deadline to apply is March 30.
For more info: MCC Associate Vice President of Academic Services and Enrollment Management, (585) 292-2221

Scholarship: MCC Scholars Program
Amount: $500
Details: Ten scholarships awarded each semester to full-time enrolled freshmen with high school averages of 90%, ranking in top 20% of graduating class, and demonstrated active participation in community service. Deadline to apply is March 30.
For more info: MCC Admissions Office, (585) 292-2200, hsadmissions@monroecc.edu

Scholarship: Ibero-American Action League Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 annually
Details: Awarded to full-time enrolled Hispanic students with a high school GPA of at least 3.0.
For more info: MCC Financial Aid Office, (585) 292-2050, monroecc.edu/go/scholarships

Point Park University
pointpark.edu
Scholarship: Academic Scholarship
Amount: Freshmen applicants can be awarded $1,000 to $7,500 per academic year. The full amount of the scholarship ($4,000 to $30,000) is distributed equally over four years of study.
Transfer applicants can be awarded $1,000 to $7,500 per academic year. The Academic Scholarship is awarded throughout the completion of the undergraduate degree program.
Details: Freshmen applicants must have a 3.0 high school GPA in a college preparatory curriculum, a minimum 1500 SAT or 21 ACT composite score, class rank in the upper quarter of their senior class and be a full-time student. Transfer applicants must have a cumulative 3.0 college GPA, a full-time student and maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA throughout the completion of their undergraduate studies to retain the Academic Scholarship.
For more info: (412) 392-3430, enroll@pointpark.edu

Scholarship: Community Service and Leadership Award
Amount: Freshmen applicants can be awarded $500 to $3,000 per academic year. The full amount of the scholarship ($2,000 to $12,000) is distributed equally over four years of study. Transfer applicants are awarded $500 to $3,000 per academic year throughout the completion of the undergraduate program.
Details: Awarded on the basis of a strong record of involvement or leadership in school or community service activities. Students must be enrolled as full-time students throughout the completion of their undergraduate studies to retain the award.
For more info: (412) 392-3430, enroll@pointpark.edu

Roberts Wesleyan College
roberts.edu
Scholarship: Benjamin Titus Roberts Scholarship
Amount: Full tuition, renewable
Details: Must have minimum 1250 SAT or 28 ACT score. Must rank in top 15% of high school class. Participation in an Invitational Scholarship Competition and displaying character consistent with college's goals also required.

Scholarship: Trustee Scholarship
Amount: $8,000 per year, renewable
Details: Must have minimum 1250 SAT or 28 ACT score. Must rank in the top 15% of high school class. Participation in an Invitational Scholarship Competition and displaying character consistent with college's goals also required.

Scholarship: Presidential Scholarship
Amount: $5,000 per year, renewable
Details: Must have minimum 1250 SAT or 28 ACT score. Must rank in the top 15% of high school class. Participation in an Invitational Scholarship Competition and displaying character consistent with college's goals also required.

For more info: (800) 777-4RWC, roberts.edu

St. John's University
stjohns.edu
Scholarship: Academic Scholarships
Amount: $5,000 to full tuition
Details: Awarded at the time of decision. No separate application required. Must have minimum GPA of 85, minimum SAT of 1050 (critical reading and math).

Scholarship: Catholic Student Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 to $2,500, depending on need
Details: Application online; must be submitted by Feb. 1 along with a completed application for admission. Must complete FAFSA by Feb. 15. Student must be Roman Catholic, have a minimum 3.0 high school GPA and minimum 1050 SAT (critical reading and math).

Scholarship: Ozanam Scholars Service Scholarship
Amount: Up to $10,000
Details: Application online; must be submitted by Feb. 1 along with a completed application for admission. Must complete FAFSA by Feb. 15. Must have minimum 85 high school average, Minimum SAT 1050 score (critical reading and math) and provide a service résumé.
 
Scholarship: St, John's University NYPD Cadet Corp Scholarship
Amount: Freshman and sophomore year: $2,500; junior and senior year: Up to $10,000 with a matching grant of $10,000 from the NYPD Cadet Corps for eligible applicants.
Details: For new freshmen or transfer students entering St. John's in the Fall of 2009. Must be a New York City resident with a minimum C average and a minimum combined SAT (critical reading
and math) of 900. Must be willing to apply to the NYPD Cadet Corps in their sophomore year as they approach the completion of 45 credits. Applicants must submit the Cadet Corps Scholarship Application and their application for admission by Feb. 1.

For more info: (888) 9STJOHNS, admhelp@stjohns.edu

St. Lawrence University
stlawu.edu
Scholarship: Presidential Diversity Scholarship
Amount: $20,000 per year, renewable
Details: For students of African American, Asian American, Hispanic American or Native American heritage. Based on academic achievement, leadership and service to community. Must indicate interest on the St. Lawrence Supplement to the Common Application.

Scholarship: Vilas Scholarship
Amount: $20,000 per year, renewable
Details: Awarded to students interested in the field of business. Must indicate interest on the St. Lawrence Supplement to the Common Application.

Scholarship: Community Service Scholarship
Amount: $7,500 per year
Details: Awarded to students based on past and current participation in community service. Must indicate interest on the St. Lawrence Supplement to the Common Application.

Contact: admissions@stlawu.edu, (800) 285-1856

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
sru.edu
Scholarship: SRU Merit Scholarship
Amount: $1,250 per year, renewable
Details: Competitive scholarships given to first-time freshmen with at least a 3.50 high school GPA, rank in the top 25% of the high school class and achieved at least an 1150 SAT or 25 ACT score. To receive scholarship consideration, students must apply for and be accepted for admission to SRU. Students are encouraged to apply for admission by December 1.
For more info: SRU Financial Aid Office, (724) 738-2044, financial.aid@sru.edu

SUNY Potsdam
potsdam.edu/scholarships
Scholarship: Mount Emmons Scholarship
Amount: In-state tuition, fees, residence hall waiver, board, and a $500 credit for books
Details: Must have 92 high school average and SAT score of 1300 or ACT of 29. Renewable with 3.25 GPA.

Scholarship: Freshman Scholars Program
Details: For high-achieving students. Must have 90 high school average or SAT score of 1100 or ACT of 24. Renewable with 3.25 GPA.

Waynesburg University
waynesburg.edu
Scholarship: The A.B. Miller Scholarship
Amount: $8,000 per year
Details: For students who have a 3.75 cumulative high school GPA and scored 1150 or over on the SAT or 26 or over on the ACT. Class valedictorians/salutatorians may be selected for this award.

Scholarship: The Presidential Honor Scholarship
Amount: $6,000 per year
Details: Awarded to students who have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.75 or scored 1150 or over on the SAT or 26 or over on the ACT.

Scholarship: The Waynesburg Honor Scholarship
Amount: $4,000 per year
Details: Awarded to students who have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 to 3.70 and 1000 to 1140 on the SAT or 22 to 25 on the ACT.

Westminster College
westminster.edu/merit
Scholarship: Various Westminster College merit scholarships available
Amount: Up to $76,000
Details: available at westminster.edu/merit
For more info: Westminster College Admissions Office, (800) 942-8033, admis@westminster.edu

Wilson College
wilson.edu
Scholarship: Merit Scholarships
Amount: Range from 25% to 50% of tuition
Details: Automatically awarded at the point of admission to applicants with designated cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in a college prep curriculum and designated rank in class.

Scholarship: Scholarship to Enhance Biology Chemistry Learning and Research (SEBCLAR)
Amount: Competitive scholarship up to $10,000
Details: Applicants must be biology or chemistry majors and demonstrate prior academic achievement in science and mathematics. Application deadline: March 1.

Scholarship: Curran Scholarship
Amount: Competitive scholarship ranging from $4,000 for freshmen to $7,000 for upper-class students.
Details:Awarded to students with a proven history of community, school and/or religious service as well as academic achievement and leadership qualities. Recipients are required to complete 260 hours of community service during the year.

For more info: Office of Admissions, (800) 421-8402, admissions@wilson.edu