Hillwood class of 68, MNPS, MNEF... LOCAL money to be awarded!!!

HILLWOOD CLASS OF 68 SCHOLARSHIP

The scholarship is a one-time award of $1000 guranteed to a HILLWOOD STUDENT> . It will be awarded in two increments of $500. The first will be paid prior to the start of your freshman year. The second will be awarded after the committee receives proof that you completed your first semester/quarter with an overall 3.0 GPA or higher.

1.    Complete the Application Form (located outside of Mrs. Dickerson’s office). Applications must be submitted by March 20^th 2015.

2.    Please fill in all information to the best of your ability.

3.    Mrs. Dickerson  will provide the scholarship committee with your transcript and your ACT and/or SAT scores..

4.    Interviews will be conducted in early April 2015.

5.    We encourage you to submit letters of recommendation from Teachers, Employers, Church Staff or family friends but no more than three. Each letter should be no more than one page in length. The person writing the letter should explain how they know you and why they believe you will succeed in college.

6.    If there is not enough space provided to answer some of the questions, then feel to attach additional sheets.

7.    DO NOT STAPLE THE APPLICATION PAGES – A paper clip is acceptable.

8.    Applications should be given to Mrs. Dixkerson at Hillwood no later than 12:00 March 20^th, 2015.

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program

We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year. Scholarship Deadline   -  June 15, 2015.

Application Process: Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site:  http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

MNEF Scholarship Program

Future Teachers!!! 2 Separate Scholarship to apply for:

   Students must fill out the electronic application form at mnef.mnea.com and submit all accompanying materials (i.e., letters of recommendation, transcripts, ACT or SAT scores, etc.) to MNEF, 531 Fairground court, Nashville, TN  37211-2008 by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2015.  Alternately, materials may be faxed to 615-726-2501 or emailed to erick.huth@mnea.com. Mrs. Dickerson will be glad to help you email your materials if you bring them to her.

1.   The Metropolitan Nashville Education Fund General Scholarship, which goes to an aspiring public school teacher graduating from MNPS this year.

2.   Johnella H. Martin Scholarship, which goes to an aspiring public school teacher graduating from MNPS this year or an individual renewing from last year.

Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund (JMSMSF)

$2,500 scholarship offered on a one-time basis.  A check for the amount of the scholarship will be sent directly to the college or university of each scholarship recipient for posting to his/her student account.   

The application and required documents must be received or postmarked on or before the deadline date of March 31, 2015.  

Qualification/Eligibility

US Citizen or permanent resident of US

GPA of 3.0/equivalent or higher (out of a 4.0 scale)

High School Senior who will matriculate full-time at a US accredited four-year college or university within the fifty states or District of Columbia.

Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in community services or other extra curricular activities.

Combined adjusted income of the parents cannot exceed $60,000.

Application in basket outside of Mrs. Dickerson’s door.

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee’s Scholarship Application

Mulitple scholarships available. One application to apply to several different scholarships!!!

http://www.cfmt.org/request/scholarships/.

 The deadline to apply is March 15.

MNPS Scholarships

There are 4 MNPS scholarships available for the 2014-2015 school year.  The scholarships and the requirements are listed below:

The Charlotte and Elbert Brooks Scholarship, a $1000 award, was established to reward academic excellence and service to school and community.  Students must be in the top 10% of the class to apply.

The Nettie Adams James Scholarship, a $250 award is open to any student in the top 25%.  Students must have demonstrated good citizenship in the school and community.

The J.T. Perkins Scholarship, a $500 award, is for students that demonstrate academic excellence, school and community involvement and strong leadership skills.  Graduating seniors should be in the top 25% of their graduating class. 

The Excellence in the Arts Scholarship, is a $500 award for students that demonstrate strong academic records as well as outstanding creative abilities in the area of fine arts, including painting, drawing, graphic design, and photography.  Applicants will be required to submit 3 images of original pieces of artwork completed within one year of the application deadline.  Images of work should be in JPEG format and submitted on a flash drive or CD with the application packet.  These JPEG files must be good quality images that are as close as possible to viewing the piece in person. The JPEG must also be large enough to show your entire piece (do not crop your artwork). Each JPEG must be labeled with a number, and the artist's name. Flash drive/CD should be clearly marked with the student’s name and high school.

Completed Application must be given to your counselor by 2:00 Monday April 6, 2015.

Applications located outside of Mrs. Dickerson’s door in the counseling office.

BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship award program

Deadline March 6, 2015

$5000.00

Applications in box outside Mrs. Dickerson’s door

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

African-American high school senior

3.0 GPA or above

23 or higher ACT score

Deadline February 20, 2015

Applications outside Mrs. Dickerson’s door

Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship

Click here to enter: 8th Annual Create-A-Greeting-Card-Scholarship Contest. Submissions are being accepted now through the deadline date of February 18, 2015.

Entering the contest is easy and it is open to both students and active members of the United States
Military. Entrants must submit a unique photo, piece of artwork, or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card. The entrant with the best design will win a $10,000 scholarship and have his/her design made into an actual card to be sold in our line.