Career Center at Skyline High School
	General Scholarships as of 2/27/2008
Name of Organization	Number/Amount Name of Scholarship	Criteria	Deadline P=Postmark R=Received	Notes
Issaquah Optimist Club	2007 -2008 Optimist Essay Contest 1^st $250 2^nd $150 3^rd $100 Local winner advances to District to compete for $500	9^th – 12^th graders who are under the age of 19 as of 12/31/08. 500 word essay, on “Today’s choices shape my Future,” application, copy of birth record	2/14/08 R	Application available at http://www.optimist.org/Forms/Essay_Rules_Pad_06.pdf Or in the Career Center
Best Buy	Best Buy Scholarships 1500 @ $1500 ea. 51 @ $10,000 non-renewable	HS Senior GPA 2.5 + Community Service	2/15/08 R	Apply on-line at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships
Ronald McDonald House Charities	- RMHC/ Asia Decent - RMHC/African American “Future Achievers” -RMHC/Hispanic American -RMHC/Scholars all students eligible to apply regardless of race, color, creed, religion, disability or national origin	HS Senior, US resident Transcript Letter of rec	2/15/08 P	Application available on-line at www.rmhc.org or in the career center
WAVE (Washington Award for Vocational Excellence	WAVE Scholarship Tuition expenses for 6 qtrs or 4 semesters at a WA State college/univ./tech college/comm. college	By Nomination Award used for a Washington State College/University HS Senior	2/15/08 R	See Mrs. Edgar in the Career Center if you wish to be nominated.
DECA	Multiple business scholarships from $1,000 - $3,000	Must be DECA member HS transcript, SAT scores 3 letters of recommendation	2/15/08 P	Scholarship Guide available in Career Center or on-line at www.DECA.com
National Commission for Cooperative Education	NCCE College Partnership 185 @ $6,000 ea.	HS Senior GPA 3.5+ Essay Must apply & be accepted at one of the NCCE Colleges (list avail. In CC)	2/15/08 R	Available in Career Center or on-line at: www.co-op.edu
Burger King	Burger King Scholars Award Numerous awards @ $1,000 ea	HS Senior, GPA 2.5+, work average 15 hrs/ week, community service. Financial need (Do Not have to be employed by Burger King)	2/18/08 P	Application available on-line at www.bk.com/scholars
Race for Education	Thoroughbred Scholarship – several College tuition scholarships	HS Senior or younger than 24 yrs. GPA 2.85+, HH Income less than $50,000 Pursuing a career in an equine related industry	2/28/08 R	Appl. Available on-line at www.racingscholarships.com
Wendy Jackson Hall Memorial Scholarship	1 @ $10,000 ($5,000 for freshman yr, $5,000 for sophomore yr.)	Plan to enroll in a visual arts program at 4 yr. accredited college. HS Senior Financial need (FAFSA document required)	2/28/08 P	Application available on-line at www.jacksonhall.com/scholarship
ASCE – American Society of Civil Engineers	RH Thomson Memorial Scholarship 1@ $5,000	HS Senior interested in Civil Engineering, US Citizen, 3 recs, essays on career goals, life experiences & school activities	2/29/08 P	Application available in Career Center
WA State Elks	Elks Vocational Scholarship Varies	HS Senior, US Citizen & resident of WA State, essay, rec’s. Planning to pursue a 2yr vocational program culminating in an associate diploma or certificate less Than a Bachelors Degree Financial Need	3/1/08 R	Application available in Career Center
The American Legion	The American Legion Oratorical Scholarship program. $1500 - $18,000 for 1^st place. Many other scholarships avail.	US Citizen, 9th – 12^th grade Subject of oration must be on some aspect of the constitution of the US	3/1/08 R (deadlines vary, check website)	More information available at www.legion.org
Nellie Martin Carman Scholarship	Nellie Martin Carman Scholars – one full yr. college fees up to $2,000, renewable all 4 years	By Nomination, HS Senior, US Citizen, ref. planning to attend a college or univ. in WA *Music & Art majors not eligible	3/1/08 R	Please see Mrs. Edgar in the Career Center if you wish to be nominated.
Women’s University Club of Seattle	Women’s Univ. Club Scholarship 3 @ $3,500 each	By Nomination, HS Senior Women	3/3/08 R	See Mrs. Edgar in Career Center if you wish to be nominated.
WEA	Essay contest Real prizes	“A teacher to remember” essay contest Grades 9 - 12	3/6/08 R	Info. available on-line www.washingtonea.org/awards
Executive women International – Seattle Chapter	(EWISP) 1@ $2,500 2@$1500 Runners up $100 – savings bond	HS Juniors intending to pursue a business or professional career, 2 letters of rec., 750 word essay	3/7/08 R	Each school may only enter 1 junior. See Mrs. Edgar in the Career Center
Washington State School Retirees Assoc.	Robert J. Handy Scholarships 16 @ $600 per yr., renewable WSSR Foundation 8 @ $1,500 non-renewable	HS Senior committed to entering the teaching profession, 3 letters of rec. Transcript, Activities & community service	3/7/08 P	Available on-line at www.wssra.org or in the Career Center
Body By Milk – American Milk Processors	Sammy Award 25 @ $7,500	HS Senior Athlete Judging based on academic excellence, leadership, community service	3/7/08 R	Application available on-line at www.sammy.bodybymilk.com
WASA (WA Assoc. of School Administrators) & PEMCO	21^st Century Educators Scholarship 3 @ $4,000 ($1,000/yr)	HS Senior planning to pursue a career in education GPA 3.0+	3/7/08 R (5:00pm)	Application available in career center
Kelly Foundation of Washington	Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship 50 @ $2,500 ea.	H.S. Senior, ACT 20+, SAT composite score 840+, US Citizen, 3 letters of rec’s, transcript Judged on academic achievement & citizenship	3/10/08 P	Application available in Career Center
Kohl’s	Kohl’s Kids Who Care Store, regional & national winners from $50 - $5000	Ages (6-12) & (13 – 18) Community Service By Nomination	3/15/08 R	Go on-line to nominate a youth at www.kohlskidswhocare.com
SEMI Foundation	SEMI Pacific NW Scholarship 3 @ $2,000	HS Senior planning to attend college 2008-2009 interested in high technology fields GPA 3.0+	3/15/08 R	Appl. Available in Career Center or on-line at www.semi.org/pnwscholarship
Lewis Center Princeton Arts	Leonard Milberg Poetry Prize, 1 @ $500, 1 @ $250, 1 @ $100	11^th graders, May submit up to 3 poems, submit poems with name, address, e-mail, telephone # & high school on each poem	3/21/08 P	Send poems to: Leonard Milberg ’53 Poetry Contest Lewis Center for the Arts Princeton Univ. 185 Nassau St. Princeton, NJ 08542
WSTLA (WA State Trial Lawyers Assoc.	American Justice Essay Scholarships 1^st @ $3000 2^nd @ $2,500 3^rd @ $2,000	HS Student “What should the role of the civil justice system be when it comes to protecting children from lead paint in toys”	3/21/08 R	Information available on-line at www.wstla.org and in the Career Center
WSTLA (WA State Trial Lawyers Assoc.	Presidents Scholarship 1 or 2 @ $2000	HS Student, WA resident financial need History of achievement despite injury or disability or handicap	3/21/08 R	Application available on-line at www.wstla.org & in the Career Center
Alpha Delta Kappa	Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship 2-3 scholarships @ $1000 ea.	HS Senior in Issaquah school district, letter of rec., transcript, school involvement, community	3/28/08 R	Application available in Career Center
American Jewish Committee	Max H. Block Student Human Relations 4 @ $500 each	By nomination, one per HS. HS Junior or Senior who have done something specific to improve human relations in their community. Being Jewish is not a criteria.	3/28/08 R	If you wish to be nominated see Mrs. Edgar in the Career Center
Seattle Chapter JACL (Japanese American Citizens League)	Minoru Tamesa Scholarship 1@$1500 BunchiroTazuma Scholarship 1@$1500	HS Senior or HS graduate under 20 yrs. of Japanese Ancestry, face to face interviews on 4/19/08 & essay	3/28/08 P	Appl. Available in Career Center
The Art Institute of Seattle	Art Institute ½ tuition & ¼ tuition scholarships available	HS Senior Submit supporting materials for your program of study. Recs, personal statement, & transcript	3/28/08 P	Application available in Career Center
Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants	“America Saves” essay contest, Top 100 essays receive $25 savings bond	HS Student, write essay 250-500 words “Outlining how you personally save & are smart with your money (lessons learned about it)”, One essay per person	3/31/08 R	Send entries to: Financial Literacy Program WA Society of CPA’s 902 140^th Ave. NE Bellevue, WA 98005
WA State PTA	Financial Grants Varies $1000-$2000	HS Senior, Financial Need, 2 letters of rec., 2 essays, transcript, entering post-secondary schools	3/31/08 P	Appl. Available on-line at www.wastatepta.org or in the Career Center
Seattle Assoc. of Black Journalists	Patricia Fisher Endowed Scholarship several at $500-5000	HS Senior or undergrad living in WA, 2 letters of reference & transcript	3/31/08 P	Appl. Available on-line www.sabjonline.org
Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce	Issaquah Chamber of Commerce Scholarship 1 @ $2000 (renewable for 2^nd year)	HS Senior from an Issaquah HS Demonstrate academic progress & potential Improved grades & motivation Essay 2 letters of rec. transcript	3/31/08 R	Application available in the Career Center
Municipal League of King County	2008 Civic Scholar Contest $1000	HS Jr. or Senior, Submit resume & letter highlighting your community involvement	3/31/08 R	Appl. available on-line at www.munileague.org
UW Alumnae Board	University of WA Alumnae Board Scholarship - 1 year tuition	Washington resident going to be undergraduate at UW GPA 3.5+ (HS senior) GPA 3.0+ (college soph. – senior) SAT 1600+, ACT 22+, Parents Adj. gross income < $85,000	3/31/08 P	Applications available in Career Center
DAR Daughters of the American Revolution	Cascade Chapter DAR scholarship 1 @ $1,000	HS senior 500 word essay: “Why/How preserve our American patriotic heritage” 2 letters of rec	3/31/08 R	Application available in Career Center
Seattle Swedish Community	Various from $750 - $6000 (Swedish ancestry not required)	Senior-reside in King County submit transcript, ACT & SAT scores and family income. Based on community service & academics. Finalists must be available for a personal interview on 5/17/08	3/31/08 P	Application available in Career Center
Overlake Alumnae Pan-Hellenic	Overlake Alumnae Pan-Hellenic Scholarship various from $200 - $500	HS Senior girls Apply to 4 yr. college or university that has sorority membership available GPA above average Community service	4/1/08 P	Application available in career center
United Negro College Fund	T-Mobile Huddle Up 10 WA State scholarships @ $5000 ea	HS Senior, financial need, GPA 2.5+	4/2/08	Apply on-line at www.uncf.org/forstudents/onlinescholarships.asp
Rotary Club of Sammamish	Rotary Scholarship, the club expects to award $10,000 in scholarship multiple awards	Skyline HS Senior, 3 letter of rec., Entering college or vocational Institute Fall ’08, involvement in community, financial need, academic excellence	4/3/08 R	Application available in the Career Center
Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation	Young Native Writers Essay Contest 5 @ $1000 - $5000 Plus trip to Washington DC	Native American & Alaskan Native High School Student	4/15/08 R	Application available on-line at www.indian.hklaw.com
Woodinville Garden Club	Woodinville Garden Club 2@ $1250.00	HS Senior interested in further edu. In horticulture, botany, landscape design, floral design or environmental studies, recs., transcript	4/16/08 P	Appl. Available in the Career Center
Skyline PTSA	Skyline PTSA 6 @ $500 each	Skyline senior Community service leadership Planning on attending an accredited college Short essay	4/17/08 R 2:30 pm	Application available in the career center