NOVEMBER SENIOR BULLETIN
CLASS OF 2024
THE NEW JERSEY STATE SOCIETY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (DAR) SCHOLARSHIPS
Deadline: January 5, 2024
About: The Betty Bradbury Vail Scholarship is awarded to a high school senior in need of financial assistance to continue their education. This scholarship is open to U.S. citizens who plan to major in Political Science, History, Government or Economics at a college or university in the United States. The amount awarded is $2,000.
Click here for application: Betty Bradbury Vail Scholarship Application
Click here for scholarship letter: Betty Bradbury Vail Scholarship Letter
The New Jersey State Society DAR Scholarship is awarded to a high school senior in need of financial assistance who has a demonstrated interest in education, especially American history, historic preservation, or community service. The amount awarded is $1,000.
Click here for application: NJ DAR Scholarship Application
Click here for scholarship letter: NJ DAR Scholarship Letter
Submissions: Applications and a required set of documents by the due date. For instructions, contact Holly Dunbar
More Information: Please contact Holly Dunbar
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
Award Deadline: Nov 13, 2023
The Youth Awards were founded in 1998 by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Now entering their 25th year, the Youth Awards honor Latinx high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Community Service, Education, Engineering, Entrepreneurship & Business, Green Sustainability, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, Public Service & Social Justice and Technology.
Gold, Silver and Bronze recipients are selected in each category and receive a one-time grant to fund their college education or to fund a community service effort that tackles a social issue.
Once selected, recipients will be celebrated in 10 virtual ceremonies and will become part of our broader HHF network of 200,000 professionals and fulfill our unique cycle of leadership where we meet America's priorities in the classroom and workforce.
ELIGIBILITY
- Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2024
- Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale
- Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2024-2025
- Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)
- If selected, attendance to virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory
CATEGORIES
- Community Service
- Education
- Engineering
- Entrepreneurship & Business
- Green Sustainability
- Healthcare & Science
- Media & Entertainment
- Public Service & Social Justice
- Technology
HOW TO APPLY:
Frito Lay Community Builder Scholarship
As the maker of America’s favorite snacks, Frito-Lay is on a mission to create more smiles and a brighter future with every bite. The Community Builder scholarship program was established to assist students who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs. Drawing on years of commitment to communities across the country, Frito-Lay is looking to support students who are giving back in their own communities and helping to lead us all to a brighter future.
The program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarships and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team.
Applicants to the Frito-Lay Community Builder Scholarship must meet all of the following criteria:
- Live in the United States (U.S.)
- Be a high school senior or graduate or current college undergraduate who plans to enroll in full-time undergraduate study in the U.S. at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year
- Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)
Awards
- If selected as a recipient, the student will receive an award of $25,000. Four (4) awards will be granted.
- Awards can be used for any education-related expense and are for undergraduate study only. Awards are not renewable.
Notification
- The four (4) scholarship recipients will be notified by the end of January 2024.
- Non-recipients will also receive notification of their status.
Payment of Scholarships
Scholarship America processes scholarship payments on behalf of Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
A one-time payment of $25,000 is made to each recipient in early August 2024.
Selection of Finalists & Recipients
Scholarship Finalists will be selected by Scholarship America on the basis of:
- Academic record
- Demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities
- Work experience
- An essay response to “Tell us about a contribution you have made to build the community around you and how that has impacted your education path.”
- Unusual personal or family circumstances
- Financial need
Financial need, as calculated by Scholarship America, must be demonstrated for the student to receive an award.
From the pool of qualified finalists selected by Scholarship America, a diverse panel of Frito-Lay community leaders will select four (4) recipients.
Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients. All applicants agree to accept the decision as final.
Dell Scholars Program
The Dell Scholars program is a scholarship and college completion program that nurtures and empowers students on their path to a college degree. Since starting the program in 2004, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation has supported 5,000 scholars, including more than 2,000 college graduates.
To apply for a scholarship from the Dell Scholars program, the first step is completing the online application. Once submitted, all applications will be assessed and a group of semifinalists will be selected. Semifinalists are asked to submit a current copy of their high school transcript, a complete Student Aid Report (SAR) from their FAFSA, and an online recommendation. After the semifinalist information is submitted, all information is reviewed by an independent selection committee.
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
- Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12
- Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year
- Demonstrate a need for financial assistance
- Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in first year of college
- Plan to enroll full time at an accredited higher education institution in the pursuit of a bachelor's degree in the fall directly following high school graduation
- Earn a minimum of a 2.4 GPA
HOW TO APPLY:
Award Deadline: Dec 1, 2023
Burger King Scholars Program
Through the Burger King Scholars Program, we have awarded nearly $55 million to over 45,000 students across North America since 2000. Our goal is to grant one scholarship for every BK restaurant in North America –that translates to more than $7 million each year!
Created in memory of Burger King Co-Founder James “Jim” W. McLamore, the Burger King Scholars program provides scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 to high school students and BK employees and their families. Scholarships are intended to offset the cost of attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Recipients are selected through an application process that takes into consideration their grade point average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities, and community service. In 2022 alone, the Foundation awarded over $4.6 million in scholarships to nearly 4,000 students.
Scholarship Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be living in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada
- Be graduating high school seniors (U.S., Puerto Rico or Guam), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada
- Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent
- Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school or CEGEP or equivalent in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada
Award Deadline: Dec 15, 2023
Live Your Dream Awards
Women at their best, working to help other women to be their best
Soroptimist was formed in 1921 in Oakland, California, at a time when women were not permitted to join service organizations. Our name, loosely translated from the Latin, means best for women. Today, we have over 25,000 members and supporters in countries across North America, Latin America and the Pacific Rim. We are one of five federations that make up Soroptimist International, which has clubs in more than 120 countries throughout the world.
The Live Your Dream Awards offers three levels of cash awards. Eligible applicants can submit their application between August 1 - November 15. Ultimately, a Live Your Dream Awards finalist has the potential to receive up to $16,000 to help offset tuition costs, purchase books, get transportation, or find reliable childcare so she can worry less about how to pay her bills and focus on reaching her dreams.
Eligibility
Before going any further, please make sure you are eligible. You are eligible to apply if you are a woman who:
- Provides primary financial support for yourself and your dependents. Dependents can include children, spouse, partner, siblings and/or parents.
- Has financial need.
- Is enrolled in or has been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program.
- Is motivated to achieve your education and career goals.
- Resides in one of Soroptimist International of the Americas’ member countries/territories (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Guam, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Taiwan, United States of America, Venezuela).
- Has not previously been the recipient of a Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity or Live Your Dream Award.
- Does not have a graduate degree.
- Is not a Soroptimist member, an employee of Soroptimist International of the Americas or immediate family of either.
HOW TO APPLY:
Award Deadline: Nov 15, 2023
St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison, NJ, is accepting applications for our Youth Task Force https://www.sthuberts.org/youth-task-force . Our spring session runs end of Jan. – mid-June and allows teens, ages 15-17 the opportunity to volunteer hands on with our shelter animals. The program requires a weekly commitment over a 5-month period, strong communication skills (both verbal and written), and the ability to work well independently, and with other teens. Candidates must be able to successfully function in a fast paced, ever-changing environment. Required tasks include fundraising, socializing with animals, taking photos, and writing animal feedback notes.