The following scholarships have been forwarded to the University of ...

through leadership in school, civic and extracurricular activities, academic achievement, and motivation to serve
and succeed.
Process:
Selection of each class occurs in three phases, beginning each fall and culminating the following spring with the
announcement of the award recipients.
o PHASE I. The first application seeks a record of the student's overall involvement in school and
community affairs as well as academic success and employment. This application is due October 31 and
culminates in the selection of 1,500 to 2,000 Semifinalists in December. Students may apply online via
this site after Labor Day each academic year. Please see the FAQs or call 1-800-306-COKE with
questions.
o PHASE II. Semifinalists are notified and sent an expanded application in mid-December that requires
detailed biographical data, an essay, a secondary school report and personal recommendations.
Following the January deadline, the Program Review Committee selects 250 Finalists.
o PHASE III. In the spring of each program year, Finalists attend the Scholar's Weekend in Atlanta,
convened by the Foundation at its expense, to determine recipients of each level of award. The National
Selection Committee designates 50 Finalists as National Scholars and 200 Finalists as Regional
Scholars.
• Coca-Cola Two-year Colleges Scholarship
www.coca-colascholars.org
Due: May
Offers: $1,000 Scholarship
Criteria: Applicant must demonstrate high academic achievement, depth of character or service orientation.
Applicant must have completed 100 hours community service within past 12 months. Minimum 2.5 GPA.
Undergraduate study at 2-year institution. Designated institution: two-year degree granting institution.
• COMCAST Leaders and Achievers Schoalrship
http://www.comcast.com/corporate/about/inthecommunity/scholarships/scholarships.html
COMCAST rewards students who have best demonstrated a commitment to community service, positive
attitude, leadership skills and academic achievement. Go to the website provided above for additional
information. Click on Eligible communities.
• Council of Citizens With Low Vision International - Scholarship programs
http://www.cclvi.org/scholarship.html
• Dolores E. Fisher Award
www.melfisher.org/deoaward.htm
The Education Department of the Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society is pleased to announce an award in
honor of Dolores (Deo) Fisher and her extraordinary achievements and strong interests in the oceans. A cash
honorarium of $1,000 and trophy will be awarded annually by May 15 th to a young woman aged 35 or youner.
The award cycle opens in January and closed by mid-March of the award year. There is a six-member selection
Committee that will decide upon and notify the winner. Certificates of honorable mention will also be awarded.
Selection will be based on four criteria: completion of the application form, a written statement of career goals,
three letters of recommendation and a 1000 words essay describing how she hopes to make a difference in the