Marqurite, CHS College Advisor

Archive for October 23rd, 2007

National Association of Hispanic Journalists

In scholarships on October 23, 2007 at 2:25 am

The NAHJ has numerous schlolarship opportunities for students interested in journalism. The information at the site is for last year’s scholarship. Check the site on a regular basis to ensure that you don’t miss the due date.

The list below is from the site

National Association of Hispanic Journalists Scholarships

Open to all


NAHJ General Scholarships – Rubén Salazar Fund
Ranging from $1,000 – $2,000 per student, these scholarships are awarded to college-bound high school seniors, college undergraduates and graduate students pursuing careers in English or Spanish-language broadcast journalism.NAHJ Ford Motor Company Scholarships
These scholarships of up to $2,500 will be awarded to students pursuing careers in print, broadcast, online and visual journalism. College-bound high school seniors, college undergraduate or graduate students are eligible as long as they have a 2.0 average. These scholarships are made possible by Ford Motor Company Fund, an effort to support young aspiring Latino journalists.


The Gates Millennium Scholars

In scholarships on October 23, 2007 at 2:16 am

Students with at least a 3.3 GPA and who receive free and reduced lunch should apply for the Gates Scholarship. The application is completely online and is due at the end of December. Applicants must have school personnel nominate them (that me) and someone must write your recommendation. I have registered at the site as both. See me if you meet the criteria. We will need to get started now.

From the site

Eligibility Criteria

Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS scholarship if they:

  • Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian Pacific Islander American** or Hispanic American
  • Are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States
  • Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) or have earned a GED
  • Will be enrolling for the first time at a U.S. accredited***college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in fall 2008
  • Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities
  • Meet the federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria
  • Have completed and submitted all three required forms (Nominee Personal Information Form, Nominator Form, and Recommender Form) by the deadline

Executive Women International

In scholarships on October 23, 2007 at 1:43 am

CHS can nominate one junior girl to for this competition.

The best candidate has top grades, great PSAT or ACT scores, extensive community service, community organization involvement and possibly a part time job. The application is available now and is due in December. Please visit the organization’s website for more information. You can also download the application here.

CIA Undergraduate Scholarship (Apply by November 1)

In scholarships on October 23, 2007 at 1:15 am

High School seniors with at least a 3.0 and a 21 on their ACT can compete for a paid position at the Central Intelligence Agency in Washington, DC and up to $18,000 for tuition and fees. Family income cannot exceed $70,000. You must be 18 by April of your senior year in high school. Younger students can apply during their freshmen year in college. Please visit the web site for more information. This is a great opportunity.

Calgon Scholarship

In scholarships on October 23, 2007 at 1:05 am

The Calgon bath products company offers $5ooo to the young woman whose essay best describes the Calgon experience. Deadline is Feb 15.

As of today the 2007 scholarship information is not yet available but interested girls should check the site regularly to apply early

AXA Achievement Scholarship

In scholarships on October 23, 2007 at 12:53 am

Have you overcome  obstacles?  Do you juggle multiple responsibilities and still manage to enrich your school community?  Do you have a genuine love of learning and solid plans for the future?  The AXA Achievement Scholarship is worth a second look.  Here is what the web site says…

Our scholarships winners are known as AXA Achievers. They are ethnically and economically diverse, but they share these qualities:

  • Ambition and drive
  • Determination to set and reach goals
  • Respect for self, family and community
  • Ability to succeed in college

Some of the remarkable accomplishments of our AXA Achievers include: setting up a food bank in their community; designing a curriculum to get kids interested in science; founding a nonprofit organization for young people that encourages community service and civic involvement.

Click here to read more and download the application.  I also have copies of the application available in my room.