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