NHHEAF counselor Val has created a FAFSA filing video, now posted on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40kx1wn-jw4&feature=youtu.be. This video comprehensively reviews the FAFSA sections and offers great tips and tricks on completing this form.
Local Scholarships will be available in the School Counseling Dept. in April
You can download the list of local Somersworth scholarships here. Choose which ones you would like to apply to and complete our scholarship common applicaiton. See Mrs. Lucier for full instructions.
Open 2/1/17!! New Hampshire Charitable Foundation -- go to NHCF.org
IF you only go to one site for scholarships, go to this one. Money goes unclaimed every year!
Below are 2017 scholarships! Each one has different requirements, BUT read and apply!
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Varsity Tutors Scholarship Contest Description
Varsity Tutors holds a monthly $1,000 college scholarship contest where students write an essay in response to a monthly prompt. Visitors to the Varsity Tutors scholarship webpage are able to vote via social media for submitted entries. The top five entries with the most votes are reviewed by Varsity Tutors at the end of the month and one winner is subsequently chosen to receive the $1,000 college scholarship. Interested students can enter the contest here: http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
Varsity Tutors holds a monthly $1,000 college scholarship contest where students write an essay in response to a monthly prompt. Visitors to the Varsity Tutors scholarship webpage are able to vote via social media for submitted entries. The top five entries with the most votes are reviewed by Varsity Tutors at the end of the month and one winner is subsequently chosen to receive the $1,000 college scholarship. Interested students can enter the contest here: http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
2. Odenza Vacations Scholarship - $500 – 1 Award (Deadline: June 1, 2016)
Student Eligibility:
A) Be between the ages of 17 and 24 on September 1st, 2016
B) Submit answer to the essay question, which can be found on the application page, prior to the June 1st, 2016 deadline.
C) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
D) Be a resident of the United States or Canada
Student Eligibility:
A) Be between the ages of 17 and 24 on September 1st, 2016
B) Submit answer to the essay question, which can be found on the application page, prior to the June 1st, 2016 deadline.
C) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
D) Be a resident of the United States or Canada
3. Got a Spine Scholarship - $500 – 1 Award (Deadline: June 2, 2016)
Student Eligibility:
A) Be attending college or university no later than October of 2016.
B) Be attending college or university on a full-time basis by October of 2016.
C) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.
D) Be attending a school in the U.S. or Canada by October of 2016.
Student Eligibility:
A) Be attending college or university no later than October of 2016.
B) Be attending college or university on a full-time basis by October of 2016.
C) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.
D) Be attending a school in the U.S. or Canada by October of 2016.
4. BBG Communications Scholarship 2015 - $500 – 1 Award (Deadline: June 30, 2016)
Student Eligibility:
A) Be between the ages of 16 and 21 on June 30, 2016
B) Submit answers to the two essay questions, which can be found on the application page, prior to the June 30, 2015 deadline.
C) Have at least one full year of post secondary studies remaining at the time of the award
D) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
Student Eligibility:
A) Be between the ages of 16 and 21 on June 30, 2016
B) Submit answers to the two essay questions, which can be found on the application page, prior to the June 30, 2015 deadline.
C) Have at least one full year of post secondary studies remaining at the time of the award
D) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
Sussle Scholarships
URL: http://sussle.org/scholarship
Mission: Sussle collects the best content by topic. This is not your usual scholarship. There is no application or essay, and it's actually fun. By participating, you will be posting your knowledge for the benefit of others, and in return, the best contributor will win the scholarship. Sussle does not sell or share your personal information. The goal of the scholarships is to incentivize students to use sussle.org.
Eligibility: HS seniors AND Full-time undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited college or university in the United States.
How to enter: Use Sussle.org to contribute knowledge about your interests.
Deadline: Feb 28, 2015
Amount of Award: one $5,000 scholarship at each deadline
Mission: Sussle collects the best content by topic. This is not your usual scholarship. There is no application or essay, and it's actually fun. By participating, you will be posting your knowledge for the benefit of others, and in return, the best contributor will win the scholarship. Sussle does not sell or share your personal information. The goal of the scholarships is to incentivize students to use sussle.org.
Eligibility: HS seniors AND Full-time undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited college or university in the United States.
How to enter: Use Sussle.org to contribute knowledge about your interests.
Deadline: Feb 28, 2015
Amount of Award: one $5,000 scholarship at each deadline
This is OPEN TO JUNIORS, TOO!!!
QuestBridge's College Prep Scholarship provides opportunities designed to help outstanding low-income high school juniors prepare to apply to top colleges. More than 2,000 students will be selected as College Prep Scholars and will receive one or more awards that will make them stronger applicants to selective colleges. http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/cps-college-prep-scholarship
QuestBridge's College Prep Scholarship provides opportunities designed to help outstanding low-income high school juniors prepare to apply to top colleges. More than 2,000 students will be selected as College Prep Scholars and will receive one or more awards that will make them stronger applicants to selective colleges. http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/cps-college-prep-scholarship
NECBAC
New England Counselors of Color Bridging Access to College
www.necbac.org
NECBAC will be awarding book scholarships to eligible students of color, graduating from a New England high school, and who will be enrolling full-time in a NECBAC member institution. In order to be considered for this scholarship, applicants must submit an official application, essay, and an official high school transcript through our website by the May 15, 2015 deadline.
Please feel free to direct students to our website at www.NECBAC.org/students; the application is located under the “Students” section under “Scholarships.” There you can also view a full list of NECBAC member institutions. I would also like to encourage you to learn more about our organization and how we can work together in the future.
If you have any questions about the scholarship, please feel free to contact me as I’ll be the liaison for the award this year. I can be reached via email at scohen@amherst.edu.
New England Counselors of Color Bridging Access to College
www.necbac.org
NECBAC will be awarding book scholarships to eligible students of color, graduating from a New England high school, and who will be enrolling full-time in a NECBAC member institution. In order to be considered for this scholarship, applicants must submit an official application, essay, and an official high school transcript through our website by the May 15, 2015 deadline.
Please feel free to direct students to our website at www.NECBAC.org/students; the application is located under the “Students” section under “Scholarships.” There you can also view a full list of NECBAC member institutions. I would also like to encourage you to learn more about our organization and how we can work together in the future.
If you have any questions about the scholarship, please feel free to contact me as I’ll be the liaison for the award this year. I can be reached via email at scohen@amherst.edu.
NH Land Surveyors Foundation / Moran Family Scholarship
Requirements: NH residents OR prior recipient, OR has had military service
Deadline: 3/31/16
Richie Ladd Memorial Scholarship
Requirements: pursuing higher ed (entering first - 4th year of studies)
Deadline: 3/31/16
There are more scholarships available at www.nhlsa.org
Both Applications available here
Requirements: NH residents OR prior recipient, OR has had military service
Deadline: 3/31/16
Richie Ladd Memorial Scholarship
Requirements: pursuing higher ed (entering first - 4th year of studies)
Deadline: 3/31/16
There are more scholarships available at www.nhlsa.org
Both Applications available here
Rochester Chamber of Commerce
Amount: $500
Deadline: 4/14/2016
Click here for application
Amount: $500
Deadline: 4/14/2016
Click here for application
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Kiwanis
The Kiwanis Club of The Seacoast is pleased to be offering scholarships to area high school seniors this spring. The amount and number of scholarships that will be awarded is dependent upon the fund-raising efforts of the club.
Please notify interested students about the availability of this scholarship. A copy of the 2015 scholarship application is enclosed and it can also be downloaded from our web site at http://www.seacoastkiwanis.com/scholarship.html
If you should have any questions concerning our scholarship, please feel free to contact me at 603-559-2614 or scholarship@seacoastkiwanis.com .
Deadline for all applications is Friday April 24, 2015.
The Kiwanis Club of The Seacoast is pleased to be offering scholarships to area high school seniors this spring. The amount and number of scholarships that will be awarded is dependent upon the fund-raising efforts of the club.
Please notify interested students about the availability of this scholarship. A copy of the 2015 scholarship application is enclosed and it can also be downloaded from our web site at http://www.seacoastkiwanis.com/scholarship.html
If you should have any questions concerning our scholarship, please feel free to contact me at 603-559-2614 or scholarship@seacoastkiwanis.com .
Deadline for all applications is Friday April 24, 2015.
Unitil
Are you interested in pursuing engineering, math, or science in college? Unitil awards five $5,000 scholarships to high school seniors in NH, ME, and MA. If you are interested in a career in a STEM field, apply for this scholarship by March 15, 2013. Pick up a copy of the application in the School Counseling Department or download it .
Amount of Award: $5,000
Deadline for Entry: March 14, 2015
Are you interested in pursuing engineering, math, or science in college? Unitil awards five $5,000 scholarships to high school seniors in NH, ME, and MA. If you are interested in a career in a STEM field, apply for this scholarship by March 15, 2013. Pick up a copy of the application in the School Counseling Department or download it .
Amount of Award: $5,000
Deadline for Entry: March 14, 2015
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Ed Wentzell Child Nutrition Scholarship (for NH residents pursuing food service careers)
Awarded to a high school graduate who will be pursuing a career in food service and/or a member active in school food service.
Deadline: March 1, 2015
Awarded to a high school graduate who will be pursuing a career in food service and/or a member active in school food service.
Deadline: March 1, 2015
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Seacoast Art Association Supporting Arts Education
3 original art pieces
one page statement of career plans, including art schools or college art programs!
Deadline: 5/20/15
Mail to:
225 Water Street Exeter, NH 03833
3 original art pieces
one page statement of career plans, including art schools or college art programs!
Deadline: 5/20/15
Mail to:
225 Water Street Exeter, NH 03833
Walter and Pauline Calderwood Foundation
$3,000-$20,000
Strafford County applicants!!!
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Some financial need (income under $75 K for household)
2- or 4-year school
Deadline: 3/31/15
$3,000-$20,000
Strafford County applicants!!!
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Some financial need (income under $75 K for household)
2- or 4-year school
Deadline: 3/31/15
2015 GE-REAGAN FOUNDATION
Nation-wide
$10,000 renewable scholarship
Deadline: 1/8/2015
http://facebook.com/GEReaganScholarships
Nation-wide
$10,000 renewable scholarship
Deadline: 1/8/2015
http://facebook.com/GEReaganScholarships
Naval Reserve Officer Training
Full-tuition scholarship
Must enroll in Naval Sciences courses each year (2)
Apply here: http://www.nrotc.navy.mil
Full-tuition scholarship
Must enroll in Naval Sciences courses each year (2)
Apply here: http://www.nrotc.navy.mil
Junior Chamber International
$1,000 grants
Due 1/9/15
Application available: http://www.usjcisenate.org
$1,000 grants
Due 1/9/15
Application available: http://www.usjcisenate.org
Horatio Alger Scholarship
http://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
Requirements: financial need and have overcome personal adversity! US-wide applicant pool.
Due 10/15/14
Scholarship amounts: $7,000-$22,000
http://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
Requirements: financial need and have overcome personal adversity! US-wide applicant pool.
Due 10/15/14
Scholarship amounts: $7,000-$22,000
Housing Authority
Does your family receive assistance from a NH Housing Authority? If you have received housing assistance for the past 12 months and are entering college next year, you should apply! Go to www.nhhac.org and select Scholarship Program.
Amount of Award: $500 - $1500
Deadline for Entry: April 18,2016
Does your family receive assistance from a NH Housing Authority? If you have received housing assistance for the past 12 months and are entering college next year, you should apply! Go to www.nhhac.org and select Scholarship Program.
Amount of Award: $500 - $1500
Deadline for Entry: April 18,2016
6NH Broadcasters Foundation
Students who are permanent residents of New Hampshire and plan to or are enrolled at an accredited institution of higher learning are encouraged to apply for the NHAB’s Broadcaster Scholarship Program. The NHAB awards five (5) scholarships annually in the amount of $2,500 to students pursuing a career in over-the-air broadcasting.
In addition, a $5,000 is awarded in honor of the former President of the NHAB, Al Sprague.
Click here for application!
Deadline: 4/31/16
Students who are permanent residents of New Hampshire and plan to or are enrolled at an accredited institution of higher learning are encouraged to apply for the NHAB’s Broadcaster Scholarship Program. The NHAB awards five (5) scholarships annually in the amount of $2,500 to students pursuing a career in over-the-air broadcasting.
In addition, a $5,000 is awarded in honor of the former President of the NHAB, Al Sprague.
Click here for application!
Deadline: 4/31/16
Majoring in Environmental Science, Water Pollution Control, Engineering, or Chemistry? Apply for this $1000 scholarship. For NH residents only! visit www.nhwpca.org for an electronic form.
Deadline: 3/7/16
Deadline: 3/7/16
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Does one of your parents work for local government in NH? Apply for the John B. Andrews Scholarship at www.nhlgc.org Click on About LGC > Initiatives
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 student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
Visit www.BigSunAthletics.com to learn how to apply.
- Deadline: June 19, 2015
- Amount of Award: $500.00
Visit www.BigSunAthletics.com to learn how to apply.
Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund
The Freedom Alliance is honoring the sons and
daughters of our military heroes by offering scholarships. Apply if you are the dependent son or
daughter of a US Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Guardsman, or Marine who has been permanently
disabled as a result of an operational mission or training accident. You are also eligible if your parent has been
killed in action or is classified as a POW or MIA. You must be a high school senior or currently
enrolled in college. Find out more and
apply at FAScholarship.com.
Deadline: Rolling deadline. Apply here.
Deadline: Rolling deadline. Apply here.
Wendy's High School Heisman
Class of 2017! If you have a B average and play at least one sport, apply to the Wendy’s Heisman Scholarship at WendysHeisman.com. If you win you will be recognized at various national events, win up to $500 in gift cards, and Wendy’s will donate up to $10,000 to Somersworth High School in your name. The first 25,000 completed applications also receive a $10 Wendy’s gift card!
Amount of Award: $500 gift card plus up to $2,000 – $10,000 donated to Somersworth High School
Deadline 10/3/2016
Amount of Award: $500 gift card plus up to $2,000 – $10,000 donated to Somersworth High School
Deadline 10/3/2016
Thumb Wars Scholarship
DoSomething.org offers a $5000 scholarship for telling your friends not to text and drive. Tell your friends about the dangers of texting and driving to enter a $5,000 Scholarship drawing. Go to DoSomething.org/thumbwars and fill out the form to enter for your chance to win! You can learn about the dangers of texting and driving while you're there.
Amount of Award: $5000
Deadline: Ongoing
Amount of Award: $5000
Deadline: Ongoing
