Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. South Broward Alumnae Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc.
South Broward Alumnae
Chapter

Eligibility Criteria:
Seniors who attend one of the following high schools: Cooper City, Everglades,
Charles W.Flanagan, Hallandale, Hollywood Hills, McArthur, Miramar, South
Broward, West Broward OR who's primary residence MUST fall within the
following boundary: Griffin Road (north boundary line) and County Line Road
(south boundary line). Essay. Transcript. Letters of Recommendation. Proof of
Community Service hours (proof of minimum 50 hours of service on official
letterhead or documentation from the service organization). Copy of official SAT
and/or ACT Test Scores.
Students should review the application for complete details and submission
instructions. No website
See Mrs. Orris in the BRACE Office for application!

Award:
$500
(Four Available)

Deadline:
March 1st

Phi Delta Kappa Broward Chapter – Prospective Educator Scholarship Program

Phi Delta Kappa Broward
Chapter – Prospective
Educator Scholarship
Program

Eligibility Criteria:
Senior who is intending to teach upon graduation from college. Goal statement.
Reference letter. Transcript. NOTE: There are additional scholarships that the
student may apply for that have specific eligibility criteria. These are all listed on
the application. Review the application for complete details. Chapter recipients
will also be eligible for a possible scholarship from PDK International. PDK
International has a website, but does not have the local submission instructions.
See Mrs. Orris (BRACE Advisor) for application.

Major:
Education

Award:
To be determined
by the success of
upcoming
fundraisers
(3 available)

Deadline:
March 1st

Jiffy Lube “What Drives You” Scholarship Program; “Your Turn Behind the Wheel”

Jiffy Lube
"What Drives You"
Scholarship Program;
"Your Turn Behind the
Wheel"

Eligibility Criteria:
Students 15-17 years old attending high school and enrolled in Driver's Ed either
in the private sector or in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale area public high
schools during the 2011-12 school year. Essay. Review the website
and application for complete details:

Award:
$2,500
&
$500 for school
with most
entries!

Deadline: 
March 1st

“Frame My Future” Scholarship Contest

"Frame My Future"
Scholarship Contest

Eligibility Criteria:
Intend to enroll as a full time college student in the 2012-2013 academic year. Be
a legal resident of US. Create an original entry piece that shares what you want
to achieve in your personal and professional life after college. Follow the theme:
This is How I "Frame My Future."
Entry must be within one image in a .JPG or .PNG format. Review website for
complete details, official rules, online entry form, and already submitted entries
by visiting:

Award:
$1,000

Deadline:
March 6th

Carl H Grisham and Laura Estella Grisham Scholarship

Carl H Grisham and
Laura Estella Grisham
Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria:
Broward HS seniors graduating 2012. At least a 4.5 cumulative GPA for grades
9,10, 11, and first semester of 12th. Photograph. Resume. Official transcript that
is in a sealed separate school envelope. Test scores. Student should review
attached Application Requirement Sheet, and Application for complete details
and submission instructions. See Mrs. Orris (BRACE Advisor) for application.
No website, email address or contact phone number.

Award:
$2,000

Deadline:
March 15th

US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation Scholarships

US Pan Asian American
Chamber of Commerce
Education Foundation
Scholarships

Eligibility Criteria:
Several different scholarships. Must be 16 years of age or older. All scholarships
students must be of Asian Pacific Island heritage except for Bruce Lee
Scholarship, which is open to all applicants who are either US citizens or legal
permanent residents. 3.3 GPA or higher. Financial need (tax returns required).
Essay. Demonstrated leadership. Involvement in the community. Transcript.
Letters of recommendation. Photo. Able to attend CelebrAsian Business
Opportunity Conference. Review the website and applications for complete
details, FAQ's, and submission instructions:

Award:
$2,500 –$5,000

Deadline:
March 16th

Ayn Rand Essay Contest: Anthem

Ayn Rand Essay Contest:
Anthem

Eligibility Criteria:
Eligibility: 8th, 9th, and 10th Graders
For essay topics along with contest rules and guidelines please review the
following web site:

Award:
1st: $2,000
2nd: $500
(5 of them)
3rd: $200
(10 of them)
Finalist: $50
(45 of them)
Semifinalist: $30
(175 of them)

Deadline:
March 20th

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships

Jackie Robinson
Foundation Scholarships

Eligibility Criteria:
Graduating, minority senior. Plan to attend an accredited and approved four–
year institution within the US. Letter of recommendation. Leadership potential.
Dedication to community service. Financial need. US citizen. Minimum SAT score
of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT
score of 22. Must apply online. Students should review the website for complete
details, FAQ's, and submission instructions:

Award:
Up to $7,500
30-60 awards
typically
available

Deadline:
March 30th

Shire ADHD Scholarship

Shire ADHD Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria:
Senior; diagnosed with ADHD and under the care of a licensed health care
provider for ADHD; Plan to enroll in an undergraduate program at an
accredited two-year or four-year college, university, accredited trade, technical
or vocational school; US Citizen or permanent resident; applications judged on:
personal essay, Edge Foundation Question, letter of recommendation; community
service or extracurricular activities.

Award:
$2,000
scholarship with
one year of
ADHD Coaching
Services by the
Edge Foundation

Deadline:
March 30th

Ramon Looby Excellence in Leadership Award Offered by the lota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Lambda Omega Chapter

Ramon Looby Excellence
in Leadership Award
Offered by the lota Phi Theta
Fraternity, Inc., Alpha
Lambda Omega Chapter

Eligibility Criteria:
Graduating African-American senior. Min. 3.0 GPA and SAT scores of at least
1000 or ACT scores of at least 21. Excellent conduct record and high leadership
potential. Financial need will be considered. Transcript. Essay. Interview.
Recommendations forms (provided) mailed in. Students should review the website
and application for complete details and submission instructions. Review the
website and application for complete details and submission instructions:

Award:
$500
Book
Scholarship

Deadline:
March 31st


Allstate’s Forth Annual Keep the Drive High School Journalism Awards

Allstate's Forth Annual
Keep the Drive High
School Journalism
Awards

Eligibility Criteria:
Students enter either Print Category or Broadcast Category articles to promote
safe driving habits among teens. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States
and the District of Columbia, who are current high school students between the
ages of 13 and 18. Review the website for complete details, FAQ's, and
submission instructions:

Award:
Grand Prize:
$2,000
Second Prize:
$1,000
Third Place:
$750

Deadline:
March 1st

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

Marine Corps
Scholarship Foundation

Eligibility Criteria:
Graduating Senior. Son or Daughter of US Marine or US Navy Corpsman (see
website for qualifying details). Min. GPA of 2.0. Plan to attend an accredited
undergraduate college or vocational/technical institution in the upcoming year.
Max. adjusted gross income of $90,000 or less. Transcripts. Essay. Review the
website and application for complete details, FAQ's and submission instructions:

Award:
Ranges between
$6,000 - $40,000
Over Four Years

Deadline:
March 1st