Student Scholarship Info

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
January 27, 2012

JANUARY DUE DATE
2011-12
Truman D. Picard Scholarship Sponsor: Intertribal Timber Council Amount: $1,500.00 Eligibility: Native American/Alaskan students pursuing a higher education in Natural Resources. Please submit Letter of application, resume, three (3) signed letters of reference, on letterhead and dated within the last six months, evidence of validated enrollment in a federally recognized tribe or Alaska Native Corporation, as established by the U.S. Government. A photocopy of your enrollment card, front and back, or Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) will suffice, and transcripts. For more information visit http://www.itcnet.org. Deadline: January 27, 2012 Union plus Scholarship (National) Sponsor: Union Plus Amount: $500 - $4,000 Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors, this is a competitive scholarship, and applicants are evaluated according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need, and appreciation of labor. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended. Current and retired members of unions participating in any Union Plus program, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations). At least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicants spouse or parent (if applicant is a dependent). The one year membership minimum must be satisfied by May 31, 2012. For more information and application visit https://unionplusscholars.communityforce.com/Student/Introduction.aspx. Deadline: January 31, 2012 FEBRUARY DUE DATE Legacy Awards Sponsor: Elks National Foundation Amount: 250 - $1,000 per year for four years Eligibility: Senior, child, or grandchild of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2009 or charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2009, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2012. Great-grandchildren are not eligible. Applicants must take the SAT or ACT by December 31, 2011 for additional information and application go to www.elks.org/enf/scholars Deadline: February 1, 2012 Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship and Conference Program (National) Sponsor: The Jewish Guild for the Blind Amount: $1,000 Eligibility: Senior. (Students who are high school juniors in the 2011-2012 academic years are eligible to apply.) Must be interested in pursuing career in journalism and who demonstrate qualities of free spirit. Transcript, letter of recommendation, two essays, and sample(s) of your journalistic work. Headshot photo of applicant. For more information and an application go to www.freedomforum.org/freespirit. Deadline: February 5, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
KFC Colonels Scholarship (National) Sponsor: KFC Foundation Amount: up to $5,000 yr. (scholar could receive up to $20,000.00 over four years to help complete bachelors degree) Eligibility: High School seniors who plan to pursue either a 2-or 4-year accredited in-state college/university (start date no later than 9/30/12), as long as they stay on track to complete a bachelors degree program. A minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA is required and must demonstrate financial need. For more information visit http://www.kfcscholars.org. Deadline: February 8, 2012 AFA Teens for Alzheimers Awareness College Scholarship (National) Sponsor: AFA teens a branch of the Alzheimers Foundation of America Amount: One each: $250 $500 and grand-prize winner will be awarded $5,000 Eligibility: Senior planning to enter an accredited four-year college/university within 12 months of the scholarship deadline. Must write a 1,200 to 1,500 word essay that answers the following question How has Alzheimers disease changed or impacted your life. What have you learned about yourself, your family, and/or your community in the face of coping with Alzheimers disease? For more information and the application go to www.afateens.org/about_new. Deadline: February 15, 2012 (Postmarked) The Tenth National Co-Op Scholarship (National) Sponsor: National Security Technologies, LLC (NSTec) Amount: Up to 10-$5,000 each may be awarded. Eligibility: Seniors who plan to major in engineering and science at a four-year institution, the degree program you intend to pursue must be Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Computer and Computational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Geosciences, materials Science and Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics and Health Physics. A minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA is required. Financial need will be considered. For additional information and application criteria please visit http://www.waceinc.org/scholarship/scholarship.html Deadline: February 15, 2012 Clark County School Nurse Organization Scholarship Sponsor: Clark County School Nurse Organization Amount: Quantity: TBD, (Scholarships of at least $500.00 will be awarded) Eligibility: High school senior who is enrolled in a Clark County School public or private school with enough credit to be graduating with a non-adjusted diploma, 3.5 cumulative GPA or greater, is accepted into a college with the intended degree to be a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) pursuant to sitting for Registered Nurse (RN) licensure. Submit application, essay 100 words or less explaining why you would like to pursue a career in nursing, two letters of recommendation, and a copy of current (sealed) official transcript. Mail to: OCallaghan Middle School, 1450 Radwick Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89110-2000, ATTENTION: School Nurse: Anne L. Diaz. Deadline: February 24, 2012 Sons of Italy Las Vegas Lodge Scholarships (National) Sponsor: Sons of Italy Las Vegas Lodge 2158 Amount: Varies Eligibility: High School seniors of Italian descent (at least one Italian or Italian American grandparent) who are planning on pursuing their college education, the awards will be based on grades, school activities and essay and your contribution to the community. For more information and application visit http://www.sonsofitalylasvegas.com/. Deadline: February 28, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
2007 1st Championship-Terry Tantlinger Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 2 - $500.00 Eligibility: Cimarron-Memorial High School seniors with a minimum 3.25 GPA who participate in FIRST Robotics and plan to attend an accredited post-secondary college or university may apply for this scholarship. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 A Better Slice for Education PaPa Johns Pizza Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 5- $1,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD high school seniors with a minimum 3.8 GPA and who are involved in community service may apply for this scholarship. Submit essay Write a 350 word essay on, How have you made an impact to the community through your community service? Two letters of recommendation, resume of community service, and transcript. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Adelson Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 3 - $2,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of health services at an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA is required and students must demonstrate financial need. Submit 400-500 word essay explaining your career goals and aspirations in the field health services, a copy of the familys most recent tax return, two letters of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, club advisor, coach, or employer, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of your references. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Adelson Family Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 3 - $2,500.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors who are dependents of a Venetian Resort Hotel Casino employee and plan to attend an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. Employees of the mall stores and non-Venetian owned restaurants do not qualify. A minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA is required and students must demonstrate financial need. Submit 400-500 word essay explaining your career goals and aspirations, a copy of the familys most recent tax return and pay stub from the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino for the qualifying parent/guardian. Two letters of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, club advisor, coach, or employer, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of your references. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
Agustin Cano Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $500.00 Eligibility: Valley High School senior who plan to attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student beginning in the fall of 2012 may apply for this scholarship. Students must describe their leadership roles and any community service involvement. Submit 400-500 essay on What has impacted your life the most? Two letters of recommendation (teachers, school counselor, or employer), and resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of your references. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Alliance of Black Culinarians Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,100.00 Eligibility: CCSD graduating seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA may apply. Student must demonstrate financial need and must attend post-secondary institution in Nevada. Preference will be given to minority students and those interested in a career in culinary arts. Submit 400-500 word essay on Why I feel I deserve this scholarship. Please attach additional page (s) for your essay. Also include adult nominating form, College letter of admission and a visual sample of art or culinary work, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, one letter of recommendation, and resume. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 American Nuclear Society Nevada Section Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors who plan to major in a Nuclear Engineering or a Nuclear Science related field (e.g., Radiochemistry, Health Physics, or the Nuclear Engineering option in Mechanical Engineering) at UNLV may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.8 cumulative GPA is required. Submit 400-500 word essay describing your career goals and aspirations, two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, club advisor, coach, or employer, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores (ACT & SAT), and resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of two references. Interview-Scholarship finalists may be required to complete and interview. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Anjali and Nikhail Nigam Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: Silverado High School seniors who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.5 GPA is required. Community involvement, services projects, and financial need will be considered. Submit 300-500 word essay on What is the best piece of advice youve ever received? Also within your essay, include your community involvement experience, one letter of recommendation, and transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
Ashlee K. Sheppard Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $500.00 Eligibility: Rancho High School Medical Magnet Program graduating seniors who plan to attend UNLV (only), with a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship. Recipient must declare a major related to the medical field. Submit a brief essay explaining youre educational goals and how you plan to contribute to the medical field Transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores. College letter of admission and you must attend UNLV. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Boulder City Chamber of Commerce Business & Education Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 3 - $500.00 Eligibility: Boulder City High School graduating seniors who have a weighted-cumulative 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship. Also, one scholarship for a Boulder City High School special needs student. (Student will have an IEP or 504). All applicants must demonstrate an interest in business and industry and be a resident of Boulder City. Submit 350 word essay on Your thoughts on the business climate of Boulder City and your opinion or suggestions for a healthy business future in Boulder City. Essay for special needs applicants: Write a brief 150 word essay on why your think business is important and what you plan to do after graduation, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores (ACT & SAT) and two letters of recommendation. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Boulder City High School Thespian Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $500.00 Eligibility: Boulder City High School seniors who are drama students planning to attend a post-secondary school for theatrical arts may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required. Submit 350 word essay explaining why you want to pursue a career in theatrical arts. One letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, club advisor, coach or employer, resume with history of your drama involvement, and transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores SAT/ACT. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Brendan Flores Alumni Leadership Circle Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $500.00 Eligibility: Clark High School Academy of Finance (A.O.F.) seniors who are interested in pursuing a degree in business, economics, or finance at an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required and the student must have successfully completed the A.O.F. program. Submit 500 words or less essay explaining your career goals. Two letters of recommendation (Academic, Professional (Academic supervisor), transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, College Letter of Admission, and resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of references. A five minute interview with applicant prior to the selection committee meeting. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
CCSD School Counselors Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 1-Scholarship- $1,000 will be awarded to each high school. Eligibility: CCSD seniors who have met and overcome a serious personal challenge or adversity may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 2.5 unweighted GPA is required. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited postsecondary institution. Turn in your application your counselor. Submit 400-500 word essay explaining how you have achieved success in spite of your unusual or extenuating circumstances Two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, club advisor, coach, or employer, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of references. For more information visit your school counselor. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Cheyenne High School Desert Shields Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: Cheyenne High School seniors who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution may apply. A minimum 3.1 unweighted GPA is required. Submit 400-500 word essay on How my years at Cheyenne High School have been of benefit to the school and me Please attach additional pages (s) for your essay. Two letters of recommendation, Transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of references. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Clark County Firefighters Local Union 1908 Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 6 - $500.00 Eligibility: High School seniors who plan to attend a post-secondary college or university in Nevada may apply for this scholarship. A 2.5 GPA is required. Applicants cannot be related to a member of a professional or Volunteer Firefighter organization. Submit 400-500 word essay explaining your career goals and aspirations and why pursuing a college education is important to., also include a financial need letter (why you need the scholarship.) One letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, club advisor, coach, or employer, transcripts (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores. Applicants cannot be related to a member of a Professional or Volunteer Firefighter organization. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Clark High School Academy for Mathematics, Science, and Applied Technology Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: TBD Eligibility: Students who are presently attending the Academy for Mathematics, Science, and Technology (AMSAT) at Clark High School are eligible to apply. A minimum 3.0 non-weighted GPA is required and the student must have successfully completed the AMSAT program. Submit 500 word or less essay explaining your career goals., three letters of recommendation should include information in the following areas: problem solving and decision and making skills of student, students ability to work with peers, motivation of student, students process for dealing with challenges, problems, and/or conflicts, students ability to communicate effectivelyverbally and written. Transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of your references. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
Clark High School Academy of Finance Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: Clark High School Academy of Finance (A.O.F.) who are interested in pursuing a degree in business, economics, or finance at an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required and the student must have successfully completed the A.O.F. program. Submit 500 words or less your career goals. Two letters of recommendation (Academic, Professional), transcripts (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of references. Five minute interview with applicant prior to the selection committee meeting. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Class of 89 Cowboy Pride Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: Chaparral High School seniors who have a minimum two years of involvement in at least one school organization or club and plan to attend an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Submit 400-500 word essay explaining How do you want to change the world? Two letters of recommendation, resume, and college letter of admission. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Clifford J. Lawrence Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors who plan to attend a college or university may apply for this scholarship. A 3.5 GPA is required. Student must be a graduate of Clifford J. Lawrence Junior High School. Submit 400-500 word essay on Why and how do you plan to advance your education with this scholarship? Please attach additional page (s) for your essay, three letters of recommendation from an educator, community leader and one from an employer, pastor or coach, etc., resume, and transcript/test scores (including 7th semester grades)/test scores. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Coronado HS Counselors Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: Coronado High School seniors who have overcome adversities and plan to attend an accredited postsecondary institution may apply for this scholarship. Submit 400-500 word essay on Why I feel I deserve this scholarship? One letter of recommendation, and Transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
Corporal Joseph Martinez U.S. Army Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 1-$1,000 or 2-$500 (at the discretion of the of donor) Eligibility: Durango High School AFJROTC program seniors who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution either during or immediately following enlistment in any branch of the U.S. military may apply. Applicants must have excelled in the areas of leadership, community service, and extra-curricular activities. Submit a letter from your military recruiter indicating you are in a delayed enlistment program or you are awaiting your 18th birthday. One letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, club advisor, coach, or employer that can attest to the applicants leadership qualities. Transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of your references, and. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Dare to be Excellent Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $500.00 Eligibility: Green Valley High School students with a minimum 3.0 weighted GPA who plan to attend a college/university may apply for this scholarship. Submit 400-500 word essay on What does the following mean to you? Dare to be Excellent. Two letters of recommendation, one from a teacher and, one from a community leader, and transcripts (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Deliver WOW Through Service Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 2 - $5,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA who plan to attend an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. Financial need will be considered. Submit 350 word essay explaining: How can you deliver happiness by applying your post high school education? Two letters of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, club advisor, coach, employer, or community service organizations, etc., transcript, resume, and financial need letter. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Draney Family Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 10 - $1,000.00 Eligibility: Boulder City High School seniors who plan to pursue a post-secondary education at an accredited college, University or trade school may apply for this scholarship. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Parents with income less than $60,000.00 will be given priority. Submit 400-500 word essay on How a college or trade school education will help achieve your goals in life? Please attach additional page (s) for your essay. Submit two letters of recommendation from a teacher and one from a person of your choice, and transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores SAT/ACT. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
Durango Fall Classic Athletic Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: Durango High School senior female athletes who plan to attend an accredited college or university may apply. A minimum weighted cumulative 3.5 GPA is required. Submit 500 word essay on How has your participation in athletics at Durango enriched your high school experience? two letters of recommendation and Transcript/test scores. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Durango High School Principals Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 5 - $1,000.00 Eligibility: Durango High School seniors who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution may apply for this scholarship. Applicant must have a 3.5 unweighted GPA. Submit 400-500 word essay on What do the words Be the Change mean to you and in what ways do you exemplify this motto inside and outside of the school setting. Please attach additional page (s) for you essay. Two letters of recommendation, at least one must be from a Durango HS employee, transcripts (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores, and an interview may be scheduled. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Edwin F. Wiegand Science & Technology Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 2 - $1,250.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors, who plan to pursue a degree in science, technology, computer science, or a related field at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, or the University of Nevada, Reno, may apply for this scholarship. Priority will be given to students who have been involved with CyberCorps or CCSDs InterAct Online Learning Community. Students must explain their career goal aspirations in the essay portion of the application and demonstrate financial need. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Submit 400-500 word essay explaining your career goals and aspirations. Please attach additional page (s) for your essay. Two letters of recommendation one from a science, technology, or computer science teacher and one from an academic teachers, counselor, leadership advisor, or employer, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of two references, and an interview may be scheduled by the Review Committee prior to selection. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Elizabeth Shafer Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors interested in pursuing a degree in the culinary field may apply. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA is required and financial need will be considered. Applicants must be United States citizens, either by birth or naturalization. Submit 400-500 word essay explaining your career goals and aspirations; be passionate about your response. Please attach additional page (s) for your essay. Resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of two references, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, and a visual sample of your artwork or culinary talents. This could be a sketch, a photograph, or photocopy of something that you have created. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
Erin Riley Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $500.00 Eligibility: Silverado High School seniors who are a son or daughter of a law enforcement officer, Metro, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City or Nevada Highway Patrol. Also, open to the son or daughter of an activeduty military member. Student must plan to attend and accredited post-secondary college or university in the fall of 2012 as a fulltime student. Submit name of your parent/guardian who is in law enforcement or active duty military and where they are employed/stationed. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Ernst & Young Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 2 - $1,250.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors interested in pursuing a degree in accounting and/or business at an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA is required. Financial need will be considered. Submit financial need letter (explain why you need the scholarship), and transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Evelyn Abrams Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $750.00 Eligibility: CCSD female seniors who are interested in pursuing a degree in education or business at an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.0 unweighted-cumulative GPA is required and students must demonstrate financial need. Submit essay on What do you hope to accomplish with a degree in education or business? Please attach additional page (s) for your essay. A letter of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, club advisor, or coach, and transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Flora English Creative Writing Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 1 - $1,000.00 Eligibility: Seniors from all high schools in Clark County, including private schools, who are interested in pursuing a degree in English at an accredited college or university, may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is required and students must demonstrate financial need. Submit 400-500 word essay describing a book that has had an impact on you. Two letters of recommendation one from school personnel (teacher, school counselor or school administrator); and one from a former/present English teacher, Resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of references, and Transcript/test scores. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
Foothill High School Staff Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 (The number of awards will be determined at a later date) Eligibility: Foothill High School seniors who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary college or university in the fall of 2012 as a fulltime student may apply for this scholarship. Submit 400-500 word essay on Why I feel I deserve this scholarship. Please attach additional pages (s) for your essay. One letter of recommendation, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, and resume. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Fraser Family Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: Durango High School seniors with a 3.5 cumulative GPA who plan to attend an accredited college or university and pursue a degree in education or related field may apply. Submit 350 word essay and explain your future plans, two letters of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, club advisor, employee, or community service organization, etc. Transcript and resume of activities, employment, leadership roles, and community service. Please include names and addresses of references. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Gene and Kay Grimm Athletic Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $500.00 Eligibility: CCSD high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA who are active in sports and plan to attend an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. Submit 350 word essay on, How does playing a sport impact your life and education? Two letters of recommendation: one must be from a coach, and transcript. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Gimme Penn State/Mary Vrabel Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD high school seniors with a minimum 3.5 GPA and plan to attend Penn State University may apply for this scholarship. Submit 350 word essay explaining what you hope to accomplish in your future with your Penn State Education? Two letters of recommendation, resume, and transcript. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
Glazing Industry Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 6 - $500.00 Eligibility: High school seniors and post-secondary students in Nevada who are children or grandchildren of individuals actively participating in the glazing industry may apply. Applicants must have a desire to achieve excellence through education, plan to attend a post-secondary program for which they meet the admissions requirements and have a minimum 2.8 unweighted cumulative GPA. Submit 400-500 word essay explaining your career goals and aspirations. Please attach additional page (s) for your essay. A letter of recommendation by an individual active in the glazing industry that holds a minimum of a supervisory/management position. Family members (i.e. mother, father, aunt, uncle, siblings, or cousins) may not nominate students. Transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Gordy Fink Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 2 - $1,000.00 Eligibility: Valley High School seniors who plan to attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as a full-time student beginning in the fall may apply for this scholarship. Students must describe their leadership roles and any community service involvement. Students are also asked to explain their career goals and aspirations. Financial need will be considered. Must attend UNLV. Submit 400-500 word essay explaining your career goals and aspirations. Please attach additional page (s) for your essay. Two letters of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, club advisor, coach, employer, or community service organization, etc., transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of your references, and letter of admission from UNLV. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Gretchen Hauff Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD female seniors who are interested in pursuing a degree in physical education at an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 2.5 unweighted cumulative GPA is required and students must demonstrate financial need. Submit a 400- 500 word essay on What do you hope to accomplish with a degree in physical education? Please attach additional pages if necessary, three letters of recommendations from a teacher, counselor, club advisor, or coach, resume of awards, activities, employment and community service. Please include names and addresses of references, and Transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Henderson Professional Firefighters Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 4 - $500.00 Eligibility: Seniors who attend a high school with a Henderson address and plan to attend a post-secondary institution in Nevada may apply for this scholarship. A 3.0 GPA is required and financial need will be considered. Submit 400-500 word essay on How will your education better your community? Please attach additional page (s) for your essay, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores, and one letter of recommendation from a teacher, pastor, and leader of volunteer organizations you have been involved in, counselor, club advisor, coach, or employer. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
Hutchison & Steffen Scholar Athlete Awards Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 5 - $1,100.00 Eligibility: Palo Verde High School senior student athletes who plan to attend a post-secondary college or university may apply for this scholarship. Selection will be determined by proving excellence in academics and athletics. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Submit 500 words or less essay on How have you made a difference at Palo Verde High School or your community and why do you deserve this scholarship? If you are awarded this scholarship, discuss how you will use it. Please attach additional page (s) for your essay, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of two references. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Jeannette Bautista Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $250.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution in the field of education may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA is required. Special preference is given to secondary education mathematics majors. Students must also demonstrate financial need. Submit 400-500 word essay explaining your career goals and aspirations. Please attach additional page (s) for your essay, two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, leadership advisor, or employer, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of your references. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 JMA Architecture Studios Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $5,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors interested in pursuing a career in architecture who plan to attend a university with an accredited School of Architecture may apply for this scholarship. Students must demonstrate financial need. Preferential consideration will be given to students who have participated in the Clark County School Districts drafting program. A minimum 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA is required. Submit two letters of recommendation from a teachers, counselor, club advisor, or coach, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores, resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of references, College/University admissions acceptance letter, and an interview may be scheduled by the Review Committee prior to selection. Work sample may be submitted if the student feels this would strengthen the application. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 John Caolie Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: Durango High School AFJROTC program seniors who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution and have excelled in the areas of leadership, community service and extra-curricular activities may apply. Other requirements include a minimum 3.0 GPA. Submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, club advisor, coach, or employer who can attest to the applicants leadership qualities, resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of your references, and transcripts (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
Josef Princ Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 4 - $2,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD male seniors who are of European descent may apply. Other qualifications include maintaining a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA, demonstrating financial need, and planning to attend an accredited postsecondary college or university majoring in engineering, mathematics, or science. Submit essay Respond to all of the following in 400-500 words: 1. What do you find most challenging about a college major in engineering, math, or science? 2. With an undergraduate degree in one of these fields, explain the impact you could have on society. 3. Identify a form of art you feel best parallels engineering, mathematics, and science. 4. What are your greatest leadership qualities? Two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, club advisor, coach, or employer, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores (ACT & SAT), and resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of your references. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Judith Warner Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $600.00 Eligibility: Rancho High School seniors who plan to attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, as a full-time student beginning in the fall. May apply for this scholarship. A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and demonstrated financial need are required. Submit 400-500 word essay explaining your career goals and aspirations. Please attach additional page (s) for your essay, two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, club advisor, coach, or employer, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of your references. Letter of Admission from UNLV. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Julie Greenfield Korstedt Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: Southeast Region CCSD seniors who plan to major in science and/or math and have a minimum 3.5 GPA may apply for this scholarship. Students must attend either UNLV or UNR. Submit 300-500 word essay on What person has had the greatest influence in your life and why? Also share your community involvement experience. Please attach additional page (s) for your essay, one letter of recommendation, and transcripts (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Kay Grimm Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $500.00 Eligibility: CCSD high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA may apply. Student must plan to pursue a degree in education, emphasis on Performing Arts and Library Science at a college or university. Submit 400-500 word essay on If you were a candy what would you be and why? Please attach additional page (s) for your essay. Transcripts (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores, and two letters of recommendation, one from one of your parents. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
Knights of Pythias Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $500.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors who have demonstrated exemplary participation in community service and plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution may apply for this scholarship. Financial need will be determined. Submit 400-500 word essay, explaining your career goals and aspirations. Please attach additional page (s) for your essay, two letters of recommendation, resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of two references, and Transcript/test scores. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Las Vegas Chinatown Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 2 - $1,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors of Asian descent who plan to accredited college or university in Nevada may apply. Students who plan to major in Business will be given preference. A minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA is required. Submit the Applicants General Information page, Financial Statement, and the Certifications and Authorizations form. Essay Explain your career goals and aspirations. The length of the typed essay should be 400-500 words. Please attach additional page (s) for your essay. Two letters of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, club advisor, coach, or employer. Transcripts (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores. Resume of awards, activities, employment, leadership roles, and community service. Please include names and addresses of references. An interview may be scheduled by the Review Committee prior to selection. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club Founders Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 2 - $1,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors who have a minimum 2.5 GPA and plan to attend an accredited post-secondary college or university may apply may apply for this scholarship. Preference will be given (but not required) to Hawaiian/part Hawaiian students and dependents of members of the Hawaiian Civic Club. Student must attend the college/university full-time by taking a minimum of twelve credit hours per semester. Submit brief 500 word essay explaininghow the philosophy of the mission and/or goals of the Hawaiian Civic club movement apply to you? Two letters of recommendation from an educator, community leader, employer, pastor or coach, etc., and transcripts (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Las Vegas Hospitality Association, Child of LVHA Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 4 - $2,500.00 Eligibility: Applicant must be the dependent of a LVHA member in good standing for one year. The student must maintain a 3.0 minimum cumulative weighted GPA per semester in order to receive the scholarship award for the next semester. A transcript and class schedule will be required and the student must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours. Submit 400-500 word essay on How will this scholarship help with my education? Proof of enrollment (class schedule) showing fulltime status (min. 12 credits), and most recent transcript. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
Las Vegas Hospitality Association, Valley High School Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 10 - $1,000.00 Eligibility: This scholarship is open to all graduating seniors from Valley High Schools Academy of Hospitality and Tourism who are graduating with a 3.0 or above, non-weighted, cumulative GPA and are planning to attend an accredited U.S. College or university fulltime. Submit 400-500 word essay on How will this scholarship help with my education? Proof of enrollment (class schedule) showing fulltime status (min. 12 credits), and most recent transcript. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Liberty High School Principals Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 2 - $500.00 Eligibility: Liberty High School seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA involved in school and community improvement may apply for this scholarship. Financial need will be considered and student must plan to attend an accredited postsecondary institution. An interview may be scheduled. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Lindsay Bennett Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: Coronado High School seniors with a minimum 2.5 or higher GPA may apply. This scholarship is not a financial need scholarship; rather it is based on the applicants character, and willingness to further their education. Submit 500 word essay on What is your bliss and why? Please attach additional page (s) for your essay, one letter of recommendation, and transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Louise Brothers Sanders Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 2 - $800.00 Eligibility: Boulder City high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited college or university and have a 3.5 GPA may apply for this scholarship. Submit 400-500 word essay, double spaced, that address the following: Explain the influence your favorite teacher had on your decision to seek further education. What did that person do to help you? How did they treat you? What kind of expectations did they have for you? What qualities does that person have that you admire? How do you hope to build on what you learned from or observed in this person? What will those of us on the outside be able to see in you that reflects what you learned from this teacher? And two letters of recommendation one from a teacher and the other from a community leader. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
Margery Gill Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD high school seniors who attended Estes McDoniel, Vanderburg, Harris, or Rowe Elementary Schools may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required and financial need will be considered. Recipient must attend a college or university only. Submit 350 word essay on, How my elementary education impacted me? Resume, transcript, and two letters of recommendation. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Mesquite Club/Evening Chapter Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 2 - $1,500.00 Eligibility: CCSD female high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution in Nevada as a full-time student beginning in the fall of 2012 may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required and the student must demonstrate financial need. Submit essay explaining youre career goals, aspirations, leadership roles, and any community service involvement. One letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, club advisor, coach, or employer, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of two references. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Michael J. Hoggard Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: Green Valley High School seniors who have been on the schools soccer team for at least two years, including their senior year and plan to attend an accredited post-secondary college or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is required. Financial need will be considered. Submit a 500 word essay, typed and double spaced, the essay must include reason or reasons why the applicant is applying for the award and address both of the following questions: (a) how would this award benefit or impact the applicants ability to obtain an education? (b) How has soccer impacted the applicants life? Two letters of recommendations from a teacher, school counselor, club advisor, coach, or employer, resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of references, and transcript (including 7th semester grades)/test Scores. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Michael J. McClenachan Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $2,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution may apply for this scholarship. Recipient may attend college/university or trade school. Student must have a 2.5 GPA to apply. Submit essay on If you had the funding to invent something that you believe people would greatly benefit from now and in the future, what would it be and why? Explain your answer, describe the invention, and include which population of people would benefit from it. And two letters of recommendations. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
Michael Jacob Mausbach Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: Durango High School seniors who participate in school athletics and have a minimum 3.5 GPA may apply for this scholarship. Student must attend an accredited post-secondary institution. Submit 400-500 word essay explaining What book has had the most influence on your life? Please attach additional pages (s) for your essay. Two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, club advisor, coach, or employer, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment and community service. Please include names and addresses of your references. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Mickey Donnelly Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $800.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors who attended Walter Johnson Junior High School for a minimum of one year and plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution in Nevada may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 2.5 unweighted cumulative GPA is required. Submit essay explaining what you hope to accomplish in the future given an opportunity to advance your education. Essay should by typed or neatly printed. Please attach additional page (s) for your essay, two letters of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, club advisor, coach or employer, transcripts (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment and community service. Please include names and addresses of your references. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Miss Amy and Desi Arnaz Jr. Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: High School seniors who danced at Dance Studio Etc. or Boulder City Ballet Company in boulder City, NV may apply for this scholarship. Submit 500 word essay on What Dance Etc. or Boulder city Ballet Company has meant to me. Please attach additional page (s) for your essay, and transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores SAT/ACT. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Munir H. Bawany Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 2 - $500.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors who are Muslim with a minimum 3.5 GPA, weighted or unweighted and who plan to attend a postsecondary institution may apply for this scholarship. Submit 400-500 word essay explaining Your career goals and aspirations Two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, club advisor, coach, or employer. Transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
Nate Mack/Cindi Turner Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 2 - $500.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors who attended Nate Mack Elementary School for at least three (3) years may apply for this scholarship. Student applicants must plan to attend an accredited college or university, have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, and demonstrate financial need. Submit 500 words or less essay on How has your attendance at Nate Mack E.S. influence your present academic success? What are your goals for the next five years? Please attach additional page (s) for your essay, two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, club advisor, or coach, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of references. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 National Charity League, Inc. Green Valley Chapter Community Service Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 2 - $500.00 Eligibility: Female high school seniors who reside in attendance zones for Green Valley, Basic, Silverado, Foothill, Coronado, Del Sol, Liberty, and Desert Oasis High School and who plan to attend an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Applicants may not be a member of the National Charity League, Inc. Submit 400-500 word essay on How has community service impacted your life and goals? Please attach additional page (s) for your essay, one letter of recommendation, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, and resume. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction) Open Major Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $4,000.00 Eligibility: Student must be the dependent of a guardian presently employed or actively employed in the construction or related industry in the past 12 months within Clark Count. The employed guardian must have been employed in the construction industry for a minimum of 5 years. Note: The goal and purpose of the Scholarship is for children of people in the construction industry for at least 5 years. With the current high unemployment within our industry at this time, we wanted to make sure children of parents that have been in the industry and are currently laid off can still apply so we added the in the past 12 months. Submit 400-500 word essay on How continuing your education will impact your life? Two letters of recommendation from persons who are not related to you, written within the past year, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, and listing of guardian employment record in the construction industry for the past 5 years. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
Nevada Security Association Youth Scholarship (State) Sponsor: NSA/ESA Youth Scholarship Program Amount: up to $12,500.00 Eligibility: Student must be at least 15 years of age and not older than 20. He or she must be a graduating senior who will receive a diploma from an accredited high school, located within the state. Must be accepted for admission to an accredited college or university. Each eligible student must have a father, mother, or legal guardian who is a fulltime active duty employee, and not on disability. The parent or guardian must be a member of a law enforcement agency or a full-time paid or volunteer member of a fire department located in Clark County, Nevada. Children of administrative staff do not qualify. Children of DHS, FBI and other Federal employees do not qualify. Children of reserve officers, part-time sheriffs deputies and retired, deceased, or disabled employees do not qualify. Submit completed signed application, official transcript and SAT/ACT scores, proof of acceptance to a college or university (letter acceptable) , parents occupation (ID or supervisory letter acceptable), 500-750 word typed essay on What it means to ME to have my parent or guardian involved in securing our community. , letter of recommendation from counselor, teacher, or other agency regarding extracurricular activities, and resume listing academic awards, hobbies, extracurricular activities and work history. Mail completed application to: NSA/ESA Youth Scholarship Program, 205 N. Stephanie St., Suite D #170, and Henderson, NV 89074. Deadline: March 3, 2012 (Postmarked) National Security Technologies Engineering & Science Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 10 - $5,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors who plan to major in engineering and science at a four-year institution may apply for this scholarship. The degree program you intend to pursue must be Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Computer and Computational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Geosciences, Materials Science and Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, and Health Physics. A minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA is required. Financial need will be considered. Submit 400-500 word essay on Why do I want to pursue a degree in engineering or science? Three letters of recommendation are required. Two must be from a teacher or counselor and one must be from an employer. In the absence of an employer please provide a third letter from an educator, scout leader or other community leader, and transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Nicole Anderson - Mangin Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 2 - $1,000.00 Eligibility: Boulder City High School seniors who have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Student must have played sports in high school and will continue to pursue sports activities in post-secondary education. Submit 400-500 word essay on What sports have done to better you as a person and why you love to participate. Please attach additional page (s) for your essay, two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, club advisor, coach or employer, and transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores SAT/ACT. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
North Las Vegas Firefighters, Brent Cooper Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors who attend a North Las Vegas high school may apply for this scholarship. Applicants are required to have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA, demonstrate financial need and plan to attend an accredited college or university. Submit 500 word essay, on How will your education and career goals be helpful to the community? Please attach additional page (s) for your essay, resume, and transcript/test scores (including 7th semester grades)/test scores. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 North Las Vegas Firefighters Local 1607 Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 3 - $1,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors who attend a plan to attend a North Las Vegas high school may apply for this scholarship. Applicants are required to have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA, demonstrate financial need and plan to attend an accredited college or university. Submit 500 word essay on How will your education and career goals be helpful to the community? Please attach additional page (s) for your essay, one letter of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, club advisor or coach, and transcript/test scores (including 7th semester grades)/test scores. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 North Las Vegas Firefighters William J. Harnedy Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors who attend a North Las Vegas high school may apply for this scholarship. Applicants are required to have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA, demonstrate financial need and plan to attend an accredited college or university. Submit 500 word essay on How will your education and career goals be helpful to the community? Please attach additional page (s) for your essay, one letter of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, club advisor or coach, and transcript/test scores (including 7th semester grades)/test scores. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 NV Energy Powerful Partnership Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 2 - $1,000.00 Eligibility: High school seniors in Clark County may apply for this scholarship. This includes all CCSD high Schools, charter schools, and alternative schools. Also, all private high schools are included as well as home-schooled seniors. Student must plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution which includes colleges, universities, and trade schools. Student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be involved in community service and volunteerism. Please see page two for additional eligibility requirements. Children or grandchildren of employees or officers of NV Energy may not apply. Submit 300 word essay explaining the importance of community service. Include your most memorable volunteer service. Personal statement outlining career goals and aspirations. Student must include parents work location on the Financial Statement. Transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, three letters of recommendation, one must be from a school official and two from volunteer agencies (Preferably from organization where student has volunteered.) and resume of community service projects, school activities, award & receptions, etc. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
Palo Verde High School Barbara Edwards Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: Palo Verde High School seniors who have completed seven semesters of the same foreign language and demonstrated academic excellence may apply for this scholarship. Students must plan to attend an accredited college or university. A minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA is required. Submit 500 word essay explaining how your foreign language skills will help you to be more successful in your life Please attach additional page (s) for your essay, resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of your references, and transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, and Foreign Language Teacher Evaluation sheet. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Palo Verde High School Faculty Follies Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $500.00 Eligibility: Palo Verde High School seniors who have completed six semesters of theater classes and plan to attend an accredited college or university may apply. A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA is required. Submit 500 word essay on How have you made a difference in the arts at Palo Verde High School or your community? Why do you deserve this scholarship? If you are awarded this scholarship, discuss how you will use it. Resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of two references. Transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, and leadership, Activities and Achievement Information. On a separate sheet of paper, answer the following questions. Be sure to include years and positions held (If applicable). Describe the following achievements in your high school career: 1.) Theater honors, awards, attendance/honors in theater competitions. 2.) Experience in theatre or performing arts outside Palo Verde High School. 3.) PVHS theater experience: high school activities and positions held. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Panther Caf Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: Palo Verde High School seniors who have participated in a class that is directly associated with the operation of the Panther Caf and plan to attend an accredited post-secondary college or institution may apply. Submit 400-500 word essay explaining your career goals and aspirations. Two letters of recommendation by members of Palo Verde High Schools administration, faculty or staff who are not directly associated with the management of the Panther Caf, Transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of references. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
Pardee Community building Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 5 - $1,500.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors who demonstrate an interest in home building and community development and plan to attend a Nevada accredited college or university may apply. Areas of study include but are not limited to, business, civil engineering, architecture or landscape architecture and construction management. A minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA is required. Student must attend full-time (Minimum 12 credit hours.) Submit 400500 word essay explaining the impact that the home building industry has had on Las Vegas, Nevada Two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, club advisor, coach, or employer, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment and community service. Please include names and addresses of references. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 PEO Chapter R Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 2 - $500.00 Eligibility: Female high school seniors residing in Henderson may apply for this scholarship. Submit 400-500 word essay explaining your career goals and aspirations Two letters of recommendation, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, resume-Identify organizations you are involved in and detail your level of participation. Also list all honors, awards, or recognitions that you have received in high school, and College Letter of Admission if selected. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Phil Clark Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 4 - $1,500.00 Eligibility: Palo Verde High School seniors with a 3.25 GPA who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary college or university may apply for this scholarship. Student must have participated in athletics for four years at Palo Verde HS and must be graduating from Palo Verde HS. Submit 400-500 word essay explaining your high school accomplishments, athletically, academically and your achievements in the Palo Verde Community Transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores, two letters of recommendation, and college letter of admission. Interview-Scholarship finalists may be required to complete an interview. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Professional Fire Fighters of Nevada Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 35 - $1,000.00 Eligibility: High school seniors and undergraduate college students in Nevada who are dependents of active members of the Professional Fire Fighters of Nevada and plan to attend or are attending an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 to apply. You must also provide your parent/guardians name, name of fire union and local number to be verified by the PFFN. (Write it on the 1st page of the application, at the top of the page.) Submit 500 word essay on How will your education help serve your community? Please attach additional page (s) for your essay, transcript/test scores (including 7th semester grades)/test scores, and name of the Professional Fire Fighters of Nevada guardian. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
R.M. Princ Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 4 - $2,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD female seniors who have maintained a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA, demonstrate financial need and plan on attending an accredited post-secondary college or university majoring in the field of education (elementary or secondary) may apply for this scholarship. Submit 400-500 word essay and respond to all of the following: What do you find most challenging about a college major in education? Explain the impact that you could have on society with an undergraduate degree in this field. Explain how a teacher influenced your life, and how you, as a teacher, may in turn influence your students. What are your greatest leadership qualities? Two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, club advisor, coach, or employer, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores (ACT & SAT), and resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of references. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Robin M. Daniels Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors who have met and overcome a serious personal challenge or adversity and plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution in Nevada may apply for this scholarship. Submit 300 word essay on How My Experiences Have Helped Me Realize My Goals in Life. Please attach additional page (s) for your essay, two letters of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, pastor, or employer. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Sharon Dattoli Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD high school seniors with a minimum 3.00 unweighted GPA, who come from a single-parent home, may apply for this scholarship. Recipient must have at least two years of high in Nevada and be Christian. Submit 400-500 word essay expressing your educational goals, how coming from a single-parent home has shaped your world view, and how being a Christian has impacted your life. Two letters of recommendation, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, and resume. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Sheila Tarr-Smith Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 1 - $2,500.00 and 2 - $1,250.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors who plan to attend a four-year college in Nevada, as a full-time student, and have a minimum 3.4 unweighted GPA may apply for the $2,500.00 award. CCSD seniors who plan to attend a two-year college in Nevada as a full-time student, and have a minimum 2.75 unweighted GPA may apply for the $1,250.00 award. Financial need will be considered. Submit 400-500 word essay explaining how this scholarship will help you reach your goals Please attach additional page (s) for your essay, two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, club advisor, coach, or employer, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of reference. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
Sigma Pi Phi Foundation Excellence in Education Award Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 5 - $2,000.00 Eligibility: Graduating males with a minimum 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship. Submit 500 words or less essay on two of the following: What do you hope to accomplish within the next ten years? Explain. If you could travel through time and interview any historical figure, whom would you choose, what would you ask and why? What do you consider the most important event of the past decade? Why? Transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
Signature Performing Arts Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $500.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors who attend a northwest/Summerlin high school may apply for this scholarship. Applicants are required to have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, and a minimum 2 years in high school theatre. Students must also plan to attend an accredited post-secondary college or university. Submit a 250 word essay on How has theatre impacted you? Please attach additional page (s) for your essay if needed, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Smiths Personal Best Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 5 - $2,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors who have met and overcome a serious personal challenge or adversity may apply for this scholarship. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution. Submit nomination form to be completed by an adult who knows the student well a teacher, counselor, club advisor, employer, etc. Applicants and nominating adults may attach additional pages (s) to their appropriate forms if necessary. Additional materials such as pictures man not be submitted. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Sophie and Hans Scholl Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD high school seniors who plan to study German or a German related field may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Submit 350 word essay on How will you benefit from this scholarship? Please include autobiographical information, transcript, and three (3) letters of recommendations. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
Southern Nevada Floorcovering Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 2 - $1,000.00 Eligibility: High school seniors and post-secondary students in Nevada who are children or grandchildren of participating Southern Nevada Floorcovering Association (SNFA) members and their full-time employees may apply for this scholarship. Students must be nominated by a participating SNFA member in good standing and demonstrate their desire and motivation to achieve excellence through education. Applicants must plan to attend a postsecondary program and have a minimum 2.8 unweighted cumulative GPA. Submit 400-500 word essay. Please attach additional pages (s) for your essay. Transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores, and nomination form. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Southern Nevada Retired Teachers Association Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,500.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors who are children or grandchildren of current or retired CCSD educators and plan to attend an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. Applicant must have a cumulative GPA or 3.25 to apply. Submit essay topic: John F. Kennedy, the Thirty-fifth President of the USA said, Let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for everyone and greater strength for our nation. Tell what this statement means to you. Resume, two letters of recommendation, and transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 5 - $1,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors who have participated in athletics for the past four years may apply for this scholarship. Students must describe their participation in athletics and leadership roles. A minimum 3.2 unweighted cumulative GPA is required. Submit 400-500 word essay describing how being an athlete has impacted your life two letters of recommendation (one from a coach or athletic director and one from a teacher, counselor, or school advisor.) Transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores, and resume (Please describe each of the athletic sports areas you participated in, letters received in each of those sports. Also list all sports honors you may have received and leadership roles that you have held on the sports field. List all non-athletic community activities and leaderships roles that you have held.) Please include names and addresses of references. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Spartan Staff Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 5 - $500.00 Eligibility: Cimarron-Memorial High School seniors who are interested in pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA is required and students must show a history of involvement in CMHS or some form of service to school as well as having a leadership role in or out of school. Submit one-page essay on current and future goals and plans, two letters of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, club advisor, or coach, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of two references. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
Stewart Family Foundation Leadership Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $500.00 Eligibility: Any senior student council member at Silverado High School or Basic High School may apply. This senior should have demonstrated leadership qualities that show an above and beyond commitment to leadership. These qualities include: integrity, responsibility, dependability, character, positive attitude, moral leadership, and service with a heart. Please submit 500 word essay on how do you plan to apply these leadership skills in your future educational plans and eventual career? Two letters of recommendation, one must be from a coach or teacher and one must be from a younger student council who you have mentored in some way, resume, and letter of recommendation from the current student council advisor at your school. This letter should include evidence of the students responsibilities in the leadership class. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Striving for Success Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 1 or 2 - $500.00 Eligibility: Students who have successfully completed the YES Program and who plan to attend an accredited postsecondary institution for which they meet entry level requirements are eligible to apply. Submit 400-500 word essay explaining your career goals and aspirations Please attach additional page (s) for your essay, two letters of recommendation from persons such as a teacher, counselor, club advisor, coach, or employer, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of your references. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Susan Ayers Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $500.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors who attended Estes McDoniel Elementary School may apply for this scholarship. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited post-secondary college or university. A minimum 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA is required. Submit 400-500 word essay explaining your career goals and aspirations Please attach additional page (s) for your essay, two letters of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, club advisor, coach, or employer, and transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Susan Brager Occupational Educational Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors who have completed a minimum of two years of an established occupational education program may apply. A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA is required. Students should plan to attend a school in the Nevada High Education System within Clark County. Submit one-page essay explaining your future educational and career plans one letter of recommendation from a school counselor, occupational education teacher, or employer, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include name and address of your reference. Applicants must have a minimum of a two-year sequence (eleventh and twelfth or tenth and eleventh grades) in an established occupational education program. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
Tall Awareness Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors who will be attending an accredited post-secondary school in the fall and meet minimum height requirement of 510 for female students and 62 for male students may apply. A medical doctor confirmed height verification must be submitted along with this application. Selection will be based on height requirement, financial need, academic achievement, volunteer work, school activities, and service to the community. All students chosen as semi-finalists must be available for a personal interview and will be invited to attend the Tall Awareness Scholarship reception. Semi-finalists will be measured at the time of the personal interview for final height verification. Submit 500-700 word essay on What Being Tall Means To Me (include your personal experience and evidence of knowledge and research pertaining to marfans, as well as other challenges related to being tall.) One letter of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, club advisor, or coach, and transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores. The Scholarship Selection Committee may schedule an interview with applicants prior to selection. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Tanner Chamberlain-Live Your Dream Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: TBD Eligibility: Chaparral High School seniors who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary college or university may apply for this scholarship. Submit 400-500 word essay on What my dreams are? Please attach additional pages (s) for your essay, and transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores. An interview may be scheduled. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Tarkanian Teacher Education Academy at Clark High School (T.E.A.C.H.) Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: Either 2- $500.00 or one - $1,000.00 Eligibility: Teacher Education Academy at Clark High School (T.E.A.C.H.) seniors who are interested in pursuing a degree in education at an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA is required and the student must be currently enrolled in the T.E.A.C.H. Educational Internship and Seminar course. Submit 400-500 word essay explaining your career goals and aspirations Please attach additional pages (s) for your essay, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, resume of awards, activities, employment and community service. Please include names and addresses of references, and a copy of your most recent T.E.A.C.H. Internship Evaluation. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
Thurman White Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 1 or more $1,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors who attended Thurman White Middle School for at least three (3) years may apply for this scholarship. Student applicants must plan to attend an accredited college or university, have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, and demonstrate involvement in extra-curricular and/or community activities. Please submit 500 words or less essay on How has your attendance at Thurman White Middle School influenced your present academic success? Please attach additional page (s) for your essay, two letters of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, club advisor, or coach, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment and community service. Please include names and addresses of references. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Tim Bombard Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA who plan to attend school in Nevada may apply for this scholarship. Proof of participation in high school athletics must be included with application, and no students with full-ride athletic scholarships may apply. Student must attend a college or university only and MUST participate in athletics at the college or university level. Submit 400-500 word essay on Why do you deserve this scholarship? What are your future plans related to education and outside of athletics? Please attach additional pages (s) for your essay, two letters of recommendation (one must be from a coach and the other may be from an educator, community leader, employer, or pastor), transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, and resume. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Tim VanDerbosch Science Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $500.00 Eligibility: Eldorado High School seniors with a minimum 3.50 GPA may apply for this scholarship. Recipient must attend a four-year accredited college or university. Financial need will be considered. Submit 500 word essay on How will this scholarship assist you with your post-secondary education? Two letters of recommendation, financial need letter, and adult nominating/Recommendation Form. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Travis Dunning Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,500.00 Eligibility: Green Valley, Coronado, and Foothill High School seniors who plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university may apply. Applicants must have a 3.0 weighted or unweighted GPA. Financial need will be considered. Submit 400-500 word essay explaining your career goals and aspirations Please attach additional pages (s) for your essay, two letters of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, club advisor, coach or employer, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment and community service. Please include names and addresses of your references. An interview may be scheduled by the Review Committee prior to selection. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
Tsutako Curo Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,500.00 Eligibility: Any Clark County, Nevada high school senior who is a single mother desiring to advance her education at an accredited post-secondary institution to provide a better future for her family may apply. A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA is required and the student must demonstrate financial need. Submit 300-500 word essay explaining what you hope to accomplish for yourself and your child or children in the future if given an opportunity to advance your education. Please attach additional page (s) for your essay, two letters of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor or school administrator, and transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Veronica Gantt Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 2 - $500.00 Eligibility: Del Sol High School seniors who are active in sports and their community and plan to attend an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is required. Submit a 400500 word essay describing how your involvement in sports, your community, and your school is important to you Please list all sports and community involvement, and one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, club advisor, coach, or employer. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 Veterans Tribute Sentinel Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 3 - $1,000.00 Eligibility: Veterans Tribute Career & Technical Academy seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA (no Fs) and who have seventy-five verifiable hours of community service may apply for this scholarship. Submit essay explaining how you will apply acquired skills and education from VTCTA to your post-secondary studies and future career goals. Resume, transcript, two letters of recommendation from sources outside of school, and an interview may be scheduled before awards are determined. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 We R Community Scholarship (A partnership between NV Energy & the Public Education Foundation) Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: 4 - $2,500.00 Eligibility: High school seniors who attend Chaparral, Clark, Liberty, West Career and Technical Academy, Green Valley, Basic, Valley, Northwest Career and Technical Academy, Sierra Vista, Mojave, CimarronMemorial, Desert Oasis, and Las Vegas High Schools may apply for this scholarship. Applicants must be seniors who have through the We R Community program (9th-12th grade) and plan to pursue post-secondary education in Nevada. Submit 400-500 word essay on Why is community service important? Transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, two letters of recommendation, and resume which includes community service. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
William McCool Science Center Foundation Scholarship Sponsor: Public Education Foundation Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: CCSD seniors who attended Lamping Elementary School for at least two years may apply for this scholarship. Student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution and pursue a degree in science. Submit 400-500 word essay explaining your career goals and aspirations Please attach additional page (s) for your essay, two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, club advisor, coach, or employer, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment, and community service. Please include names and addresses of your references. For more information visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml. Deadline: February 29, 2012 MARCH DUE DATE American Chemical Society Scholarship (National) Sponsor: ACS Scholars Program Amount: Varies Eligibility: African American, Native American, and Hispanic High School seniors who want to enter the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields, such as environmental science, toxicology, and chemical technology may apply for this scholarship. Demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or science (GPA 3.0 B or better). Submit most recent official transcript, ACT, or SAT score report, two letters of recommendations (one from a chemistry teacher or someone who is familiar with your work in science.) Recommenders may e-mail letters to [email protected], or students may send original, sealed letters by mail. For more information visit http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content, funding & awards, ACS Scholars. Deadline: March 1, 2012 ILA Warner Scholarship Sponsor: The Nevada State Society, Daughters the American Revolution Amount: $300.00 (multiple) Eligibility: Graduating senior who are currently, or who will be, enrolled on a full-time basis at an accredited Nevada University, College, or Community College. Seniors winning a scholarship are eligible to receive three additional annual awards as long as they maintain eligibility (full time student status and at least a 2.5 GPA). E-mail applications to [email protected]. Deadline: March 1, 2012 Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Scholarship Sponsor: Latin Chamber of Commerce Amount: TBD Eligibility: Qualifying seniors who plan to attend a Nevada public college or university program beginning in fall 2012. A minimum 3.0 or above for those applying to CSN or NSC. GPA or 3.2 or above for UNLV and UNR, must demonstrate financial need, be the first in their family to attend college, and essay listed on application. Note 1: For those receiving scholarships the Chamber is requesting that a release form be signed by the student allowing the Latin Chamber of Commerce to track the students academic progress at the chosen institution. Note 2: This Scholarship may be awarded to those who qualify regardless of ethnicity. For more information visit school counselor for application. Deadline: March 1, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
The Augustus Society Scholarship Sponsor: Augustus Society Scholarship Committee Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: High School seniors of Italian descent, legal resident of Clark County, Nevada, and full-time student for the scholarship year. Please submit brief essay on the reasons you are applying for this scholarship, how it will benefit your and any other extenuating circumstances that could help the Augustus Society Scholarship Committee determine your need for a Scholarship. Limit the essay to the space provided on the application. If you use a word processor, your essay must be no more than one page in length, 1.5 or double-spaced, in 12 point font with inch margins. For more information and application visit: http://www.augustus.org/. Deadline: March 1, 2012 William Bill Endow Scholarship Sponsor: Bill Endow Foundation Amount: 15 - $2,000.00 Eligibility: Senior, Asian ethnicity. Must include an ethnicity background statement. Resume with emphasis on community service, extracurricular, and other involvement, transcript, test scores, two letters of recommendation, essay maximum of 500 words on How school and community service has benefited me. Use the CCSD Scholarship application. All applicants must attend an orientation session sponsored by the Asian Chamber of Commerce, at Clark High School, 4291 W. Pennwood Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89102, on Wednesday, November 16th at either 2:00pm or 3:30pm. RSVP at [email protected] no later than Thursday, November 11th, 2011 or call 702.737.4300. Deadline: March 2, 2012 The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship (National) Sponsor: Jackie Robinson Foundation Amount: up to $7,500.00 Eligibility: High School senior who plans 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; U.S. citizen, a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 22; and NOT possess a degree from a 2 or 4-year college when applying for the scholarship. Submit completed application, one letter of recommendation, SAT or ACT scores sent to the Foundation directly from the testing agencies. The Foundations college codes are: SAT 4248/ACT: 6570. For more information visit http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/application.php Deadline: March 30, 2012 Tobias Mishel Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Tobias Mishel Program Amount: 2 - $500.00 Eligibility: CCSD senior, accepted to a two or four-year College, University, or Trade School, preferably in Music. No GPA requirement. Must be going through or has overcome a personal challenge or tragedy. Submit resume, transcript, and essay on personal challenge and goals in life. Use CCSD scholarship application and e-mail all supporting documents to: [email protected]. Deadline: March 30, 2012
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January 27, 2012
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2011-12
Alpha Delta Kappa Educator Scholarship Sponsor: Alpha Chapter-Alpha Delta Kappa Amount: $500.00 Eligibility: High school female senior, who is interested in majoring in education at an accredited college or university, may apply for this scholarship. Submit a one-page essay on why I want to become a teacher, three letters of recommendation, transcript/test scores and completed CCSD Scholarship application. Click here for application http://cpd.ccsd.net/guidance/pdfs/applicationform.pdf or visit http://cpd.ccsd.net/guidance/guidance.html. Mail to: Patsy Darnell, 3224 Plaza De Rafael, Las Vegas, NV 89102. Deadline: April 1, 2012 ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship (National) Sponsor: Council of the Great City Schools Amount: 4 (2 males/2 females $5,000 each to 2 African American and 2 Hispanic Students) Eligibility: High School senior. Please submit three copies of application, official high school transcript, a photograph of yourself for publication of award winners, college acceptance letters, three letters of recommendation, and two one-page essays. For more information visit http://www.cgcs.org. Deadline: April 2, 2012 Sons of Norway Scholarship Sponsor: Sons of Norway Vegas Viking Lodge 6 - 152 Amount: Various Eligibility: CCSD senior, must be of Norwegian descent; a legal resident Clark County, Nevada, or a member of the Vegas Viking Lodge or child or grandchild of a member of the lodge; must maintain full-time student status to be eligible for this scholarship. Submit application, transcript (s) of grades from this year and cumulative grades to date, photocopy of drivers license or other photo identification, and print or type a brief essay on the reasons you are applying for this scholarship, how it will benefit you and any other extenuating circumstances that could help the Sons of Norway Vegas Viking Lodge determine your need for a scholarship. Limit the essay to the space provided on this page and the next. If you use a word processor, your essay must be no more than two pages in length, 1.5 or double-spaced, in 12-point font. The application must be sent to the Vegas Viking Scholarship Committee, Suzan Sibert, 5980 W. Alfred Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89108. For more information visit http://www.vegasviking.com/scholarship.html. Deadline: April 14, 2012 American Legion Legacy Scholarship (National) Sponsor: American Legion Legacy Amount: Up to 10-$5,000 each may be awarded. Eligibility: Child/children or legally adopted child/children or a child of a spouse by a prior marriage or dependent child as defined by the United States Armed Services for active duty personnel of the United States military and National Guard, and military reservists who were federalized and die on active duty on or after September 11, 2001. Scholarship is for undergraduate study at an accredited institution of higher education within the United States, except where the recipient is from a possession of the United States, in which case he/she can select a university or college in that possession or in the United States. The recipient must be accepted or enrolled a fulltime student to receive his/her scholarship funds. The number and amount of the scholarship awards will be determined by the income derived from the American Legion September 11 Memorial Scholarship Trust. For more information and application visit: please visit http://www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy Deadline: April 15, 2012
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January 27, 2012
2011-12
Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Contest (National) Sponsor: Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation, Inc. Amount: Varies Eligibility: High School seniors or students in grades 9-12 (including home schooled students) or, students who are enrolled in a high school equivalency program and are residents of the U.S., commonwealth of Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, or are U.S. citizens living abroad. Submit a 1,200 word essay, analyze why it is vital that the remembrance, history, and lessons of the Holocaust be passed on to a new generation; and suggest that young people can do to combat and prevent prejudice, discrimination, and violence in our world today. Your essay may have a theme that addresses one or two aspects of the Holocaust, or may be a broad overview. It is importance that your essay exhibits your research skills as well as your creativity. For more information visit http://holocaust.hklaw.com/2012/index.asp Deadline: April 19, 2012 Fountainhead Essay Contest (National) Sponsor: Ayn Rand Novels Amount: Multiple Eligibility: 11th or 12th grade students, submit essay between 800 and 1,600 words on one of the three topics. For additional information and entrance criteria please visit: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/TheFountainhead.aspx?theme=blue. Deadline: April 26, 2012 Las Vegas Blues Society Scholarship Sponsor: Bet on the Blues Amount: 3 - $500.00 Eligibility: Student must have a GPA that meets minimum requirement of the accepted University or Music College, and student must submit a link to a YouTube video of their performance, and/or composition as performed along with the application. Please submit a brief statement, an essay in not required. Submit application via e-mail to: [email protected] by midnight. Deadline: April 27, 2012. MAY DUE DATE We the Living Essay Contest (National) Sponsor: Ayn Rand Novels Amount: Multiple Eligibility: 10th, 11th, or 12th grade students, submit essay no fewer than 700 and no more than 1,500 words on one of the three topics. For additional information and entrance criteria please visit: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/TheFountainhead.aspx?theme=blue. Deadline: May 5, 2012 Former Participants Essay Contest (National) Sponsor: Ayn Rand Novels Amount: Multiple Eligibility: 11th and 12th grade students, submit essay on telling us how reading Ayn Rands novel (s) and participating in ARIs essay contest (s) has had an influence on you: Topic: What was your initial response to the novel (s)? In what ways has reading Ayn Rand inspired you and the choices you have made in your life? For additional information and entrance criteria please visit: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/TheFountainhead.aspx?theme=blue. Deadline: May 14, 2012
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JUNE DUE DATE
2011-12
BigSun Scholarships 2011-2012 (National) Sponsor: The BigSun Organization Amount: $500.00 Eligibility: High school senior, must be student athletic, short essay answering the following question: How has your education contributed to who you are today? Why do you want to earn a college education? For additional information and entrance criteria please visit: http://www.bigsunathletics.com/ Deadline: June 22, 2012 SEPTEMBER 2012 DUE DATE Cosmetology Scholarship Sponsor: Academy of Hair Design Amount: $3,325.00 Eligibility: High school seniors are eligible to apply for the Academy of Hair Design High School Scholarship programs. The program is scholarshipped for Cosmetology. The deadline to apply is September 1, 2012. The scholarships are available to high school graduates with a diploma. Start dates for the scholarship programs are in the months of June, July, August, and September of the diploma and graduating year. For more information visit http://www.ahdvegas.com/scholarships.php. Deadline: September 1, 2012 Esthetician Scholarship Sponsor: Academy of Hair Design Amount: $2,085.00 Eligibility: High school seniors are eligible to apply for the Academy of Hair Design High School Scholarship programs. The program is scholarshipped for Esthetics. The deadline to apply is September 1, 2012. The scholarships are available to high school graduates with a diploma. Start dates for the scholarship programs are in the months of June, July, August, and September of the diploma and graduating year. For more information visit http://www.ahdvegas.com/scholarships.php. Deadline: September 1, 2012 Hair Designer Scholarship Sponsor: Academy of Hair Design Amount: $2,530.00 Eligibility: High school seniors are eligible to apply for the Academy of Hair Design High School Scholarship programs. The program is scholarshipped for Hair Design. The deadline to apply is September 1, 2012. The scholarships are available to high school graduates with a diploma. Start dates for the scholarship programs are in the months of June, July, August, and September of the diploma and graduating year. For more information visit http://www.ahdvegas.com/scholarships.php. Deadline: September 1, 2012
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Manicure Scholarship Sponsor: Academy of Hair Design Amount: $1,000.00 Eligibility: High school seniors are eligible to apply for the Academy of Hair Design High School Scholarship programs. The program is scholarshipped for Nail Technology. The deadline to apply is September 1, 2012. The scholarships are available to high school graduates with a diploma. Start dates for the scholarship programs are in the months of June, July, August, and September of the diploma and graduating year. For more information visit http://www.ahdvegas.com/scholarships.php. Deadline: September 1, 2012 Guildscholar Scholarship Program for Visually Impaired (National) Sponsor: The Jewish Guild for the Blind Amount: 12-16 - $15,000 Eligibility: High School Juniors. With recipients selected and scholarships awarded later in their senior year. Complete the online application. Proof of legal blindness. Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency. Documentation of academic achievement. Three letters of recommendation. Two personal statements: one about the applicant and the second describing the influence of an outstanding teacher on your education. Your chosen college must be accredited by a body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. All college admissions policies must be nondenominational and open to applicants of all religions, faiths, and beliefs. To apply for the scholarship log on to http://www.jgb.org/guildscholar.asp. Deadline: September 15, 2012
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