AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Winners of this scholarship are known as AXA Achievers. They are students who
set and reach ambitious goals, demonstrate drive, determination and ability to
succeed in college and who have respect for self, family and community.
Fifty-two scholarships are awarded, one from each state for an AXA Achievement
Scholarship or $10,000 or $25,000. The application deadline is December 15,
2009. To learn more about this scholarship and to apply visit
www.axa-achievement.com.
BURGER KING
This scholarship is designed to award senior students who: Work part time an
average of 10 hours per week or 40 weeks per year (you do not have to be a
burger king employee); Maintain a 2.5 (8.0 on 12pt scale) or higher G.P.A.; Are
actively involved in community service activities; Demonstrate financial need;
and plan to enroll in an accredited two/four-year college, university, or
vocational/technical school by this fall. Log on today and apply: www.bk.com/scholars.
Application deadline is February 1, 2010.
GERTRUDE B. ECKRICH
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP – Selection Criteria: Catholic high school seniors, with
financial need, planning on attending a two or four-year Catholic institution.
Students need not be a member of the Roman Catholic faith to apply. Half of the
scholarships will go to students who will attend the University of Saint
Francis. Deadline: Due to the Guidance Department on or before February 25,
2010.
FORT WAYNE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.
You must be a descendant of a graduate
(either living or deceased) of Central High School. A completed application and
an essay describing your educational and personal goals must be returned to
Central High School Alumni Scholarship Committee, before April 24, 2009.
FORT WAYNE COUNTRY CLUB CADDIE SCHOLARSHIP
Fort Wayne Country Club Caddies attending
Indiana colleges who were finalists for the Evan’s Scholarship. To apply: Fort
Wayne Country Club, 260-432-2581
FORT WAYNE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Applicants must be “Hispanic”, “Latina/o”
or of Hispanic and/or Latina/o origin (as explained in #3 of the application
requirements. Applicants also must have a 2.5/4.0 GPA or higher, provide SAT or
ACT scores, provide proof of acceptance to an accredited college or university,
submit a letter of recommendation and have low to moderate household income.
Deadline: The completed application and documentation must be RECEIVED no later
than Thursday, April 30, 2009.
ED AND VI FOSTER LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility: Graduating seniors, with financial need, who are planning on
majoring, full time, in engineering or related fields at Purdue University, West
Lafayette. To apply: Common Application and Coversheet due: Due to the Guidance
Department on or before Thursday, February 25, 2010.
GRABILL BANK EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP
Grabill Bank Employees who have been employed for 2 years or more and currently
work full time, or a minimum of 20 hours per week, or their children (natural or
adopted), pursuing a college degree either full or part time. Award is tuition
only. To apply: Common Application and Coversheet due by 4 p.m., February 1,
2010; contact Grabill Bank, 260-627-2143 with questions.
GRACE HOGAN LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP
KFC COLONEL’S
SCHOLARS
JIM KELLEY MEMORIAL –
Greater Fort Wayne Aviation Museum
Eligibility requirements are as follows: Senior Students must have a GPA of at
least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and be accepted at an accredited institution of
post-secondary education, whether it is a technical school or four-year college
or university. They must also demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in a
field related to aviation. Applications must be submitted/postmarked by December
31, 2009.
INDIANA ASSOCIATION FOR
HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION, AND DANCE
These
scholarships are awarded to students who plan to attend an Indiana college or
university to pursue an education which leads to a degree in one of IAHPERD’s
disciplines: health education, physical education, recreation, dance education
or sport administration. Criteria for Selection: participation in school
activities, community activities, a GPA of at least 3.0, and financial need. All
applications must be postmarked no later than January 15, 2010.
INDIANA DAR (DAUGHTERS OF
THE AMERICN REVOLUTION) - Awards a $500 scholarship through the Indiana DAR
Scholarship
Committee. Applicants must:
Be a United States Citizens; Attend/plan to attend an Indiana institution of
higher learning; obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter.
For further information, stop by Guidance Room 144. All applications must be
received by the deadline: March 1, 2010 (postmarked by March 1, 2010).
PHP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Ayn Rand Education Essay
Contest
Southside Optimist Club –
Essay and Oratorical Contests.
Essay Contest entries must be received by week of February 1-7, 2010.
Oratorical Contests will be held: girls February 16, 2010 and boys February 23,
2010
Esther Donovan, Chairman; 4209 Buell Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46807, must be
notified by February 2, 2010. This notification must include name of contestant,
age, school, teachers who will be present, etc. The contests will be held at the
Renaissance Restaurant, 1033 E. Tillman Road, Fort Wayne, IN at 7:00 a.m. Please
arrive 15 minutes early. Parents are invited, free breakfasts. Any questions
contact Esther Donovan at 260/745-9105.