Red Hot And  Snazzy Benefit Gala Scholarship 2009/10

Introduction:This scholarship program is open to Texas based college students. It is a result of proceeds from a Live Auction during the UNCF Dallas, TX office’ s Red, Hot & Snazzy Benefit Gala in which personal donations were made by employees and guests of Exxon Mobil, Frito-Lay Inc, Bernard Harris Foundation, BNSF Railway, American Airlines, Coca-Cola , AT &T, Wachovia, Nationwide Insurance and others. The Red, Hot & Snazzy Benefit Gala Scholarships has been established to support the educational development and career aspirations of deserving, yet financially disadvantaged, students. It will offer higher education opportunities to bright, talented young people and allow them to connect with positive academic role models and develop leadership skills for future success. UNCF is grateful to all those that contributed to the scholarship fund and for investing in the future of our communities. (more…)

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Lockheed Martin/UNCF Scholarship 2009

Introduction: Lockheed Martin is an industrial corporation leader which specializes in the areas of Aeronautics, Electronic Systems Information Technology & Global Services, Integrated Systems & Solutions and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin and UNCF have partnered to create this opportunity for candidates to apply for a $5,000 Scholarship. In addition, applicants will be considered for internship opportunities during Summer 2010.

Eligibility: 1.Minimum GPA     : 3.0
2.Eligible Majors : Open
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Mary Scott Scholarships 2009

Introduction: Mary’s family — parents James and Kathleen and younger sister Susan — established this award to celebrate her life.As a student, Mary was most enthusiastic about her courses in family and consumer sciences and was actively involved in the school-sponsored chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, an organization that aims to expand students’ leadership potential and life skills.

Eligibility:
1.Be graduating seniors of Alcester-Hudson High School.
2. Have participated in family and consumer science courses or FCCLA
3.Demonstrate financial need.
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Tags: Mary Scott Memorial Scholarships, Mary's Family Scholarships, Virginia Students’ Leadership Scholarships

Malcolm Pirnie Corporate Scholarships 2009

Introduction: Malcolm Pirnie is dedicated to increasing the numbers of underrepresented minorities in engineering. Malcolm Pirnie is seeking Sophomores, Juniors and FIRST YEAR graduate students majoring in Civil, Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, and Info Technology.

Eligibility: Applicants must attend an accredited U.S. college or university sophomore students attending two year colleges may apply if they have FIRM commitments to an engineering bachelor’s program. Scholarship assistance and a 10- 12 week summer internship will be awarded to selected candidates who are US Citizens or permanent residents. Housing stipends may be provided, if applicable.
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James Stenholtz Scholarships 2009

Introduction: Lennard Stenholtz established this scholarship to memorialize his son. Even though Lennard and Margaret outlived their only child by many years — she until 1980 and him until 1989 — the couple never forgot how difficult it was to say goodbye to James. This scholarship is their way of celebrating his life and how much he meant to their family.

Eligibility:
1.Be graduating seniors of Alcester-Hudson High School.
2.Plan to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational or technical school
3.Demonstrate financial need.
4.Have participated in extra-curricular activities.
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Harry Lee Scholarships 2009

Introduction: This scholarship was the first of five awards established by local philanthropists to benefit graduating high school seniors from the Alcester community. It’s namesake, Harry Lee, was the town’s longtime pharmacist.

Eligibility:
1.Be graduating seniors of Alcester-Hudson High School.
2.Be planning to attend a college, university, or vocational or technical school.
3.Demonstrate financial need.
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Kroger Scholarships 2009

Introduction: This scholarship is awarded to students residing in the targeted Kroger retail store locations. Students must be an entering freshman attending a UNCF school in the fall of 2009.

Eligibility:
1.Classifications : High School Senior
2.Minimum GPA     : 2.5
3.Eligible Majors : Open
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Erie Insurance Group “Investing in the Future” Scholarship 2009

Introduction: Erie Insurance Group is committed to enhancing and improving the quality of life for the residents of Erie, Pennsylvania. This year, they partnered with UNCF to offer scholarships to students graduating from one of the following high schools within the City of Erie. Selected students will be awarded during the 2009/10 academic year.

Eligibility:
1.Minimum GPA: 2.5
2.Eligible Majors: Open

ApplicationForm:
ApplyOnline:  https://applyonline.uncf.org/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=/Applicant/SGA/ApplyOnline.aspx%3fProgramId%3d351&ProgramId=351

ApplicationDeadline: May 31, 2009

Source: http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarDetailSGA.asp?id=351

Hershey Company  Scholarships 2009

Introduction: Milton Hershey established the Hershey Chocolate Company in 1894, manufacturing and selling Hershey’s cocoa, Hershey’s backing chocolate and Hershey’s sweet chocolate. Hershey was called by ” Henry Ford of Chocolate” because of the mass production of quality chocolate bars at an affordable cost. Mr. Hershey’s belief that an individual is morally obligated to share the fruits of success with others resulted in significant contributions to society. Together with his wife, Catherine, he established the most prominent of his philanthropic endeavors- the Hershey Industrial School - 1909 now called Milton Hershey School. Keeping with the legacy of this great individual, The Hershey Company partnered with United Negro College Fund, Inc. to create the UNCF/The Hershey Company Scholarship.

Eligibility:
1.Minimum GPA: 2.5
2.Eligible Majors: Open
3.High School Seniors attending Harrisburg High school, J.P. McCaskey High school,and Lebanon High school are only eligible to apply.

Application Form:
ApplyOnline:  https://applyonline.uncf.org/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=/Applicant/SGA/ApplyOnline.aspx%3fProgramId%3d301&ProgramId=301

ApplicationDeadline: April 01, 2009

Source: http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarDetailSGA.asp?id=301

Donnie and Pam Simpson Scholarships 2009

Introduction: Donnie and Pam Simpson have created their scholarship to assist students from the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Region. The recipients will be awarded a scholarship in the amount of $5,000 for the 2009-2010 academic year. Donnie Simpson is an award-winning morning radio personality in the Washington, D.C. media market.

Eligibility:
1.Minimum GPA: 2.5
2.Eligible Majors: Open

ApplicationForm:
ApplyOnline:  https://applyonline.uncf.org/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=/Applicant/SGA/ApplyOnline.aspx%3fProgramId%3d345&ProgramId=345

ApplicationDeadline: April 30, 2009

Source: http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarDetailSGA.asp?id=345