Once again, the CyberPlainsman will post the financial aid and educational opportunities available to LHS students. This list, submitted by the LHS Counseling Office, will be updated several times a month.

Students, this is only a fraction of the scholarships available to you. Please stop by the LHS Counseling Office for more information.

Financial Aid Opportunities:



Thousand$ of dollar$ available; list updated Dec. 5



By LHS Counseling Office





Once again, the CyberPlainsman will post the financial aid and educational opportunities available to LHS students. This list, submitted by the LHS Counseling Office, will be updated several times a month.



Students, this is only a fraction of the scholarships available to you. Please stop by the LHS Counseling Office for more information.



LHS Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Educational Opportunities 2007-2008:



American Civil Liberties Union

Alert Magazine, LLC

AXA Achievement Scholarship

Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship

Wyoming Hathaway Scholarship Program

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest

WyoTech Eagle Scholarship

Gates Millennium

Burger King Scholars Program

U.S. Bank Scholarships

University of Wyoming Honors Program

Online Certificate Program by UW and Gatlin Education Services

National Commission for Cooperative Education

American Legion Financial Aid Handbook

McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship / First Generation Scholarship

Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)

Wal-Mart Community Scholarship

Air Force Academy Summer Seminar

UW McWhinnie Memorial Scholarship

Mensa Education and Reseach Foundation Scholarship

UW Summer High School Institute

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Wyoming Trucking Association

NAPA-WyoTech Scholarship

Toyota Community Scholars





NAME



AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION STUDENT ACTIVIST SCHOLARSHIP







DUE DATE



12/15/2007







ABSTRACT



15 Scholarships available for students who have a passion for civil liberties. In addition to monetary awards, the program includes a leadership development feature with an opportunity to attend the ACLU Membership Conference and to attend annual meetings at the National office in New York City.







TYPE



SCHOLARSHIP







ELIGIBILITY



Must have strong commitment to civil liberties, must be a HS senior or entering an accredited college or university as a full-time, degree seeking student; and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at the time of graduation. Demonstrated financial aid will increase the student's chances of qualifying for the scholarship. To be considered for the scholarship, the Wyoming Chapter of the ACLU must nominate the student and submit his/her application to the ACLU national office. The student must meet with Wyoming's Executive Director to determine eligibility.







AMOUNTS



$5,000.00







HOW TO APPLY



Talk to LHS counselor so they can arrange for interview







ADDRESS



N/A







WEB



N/A







OTHER



N/A





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NAME



Alert Magazine, LLC







DUE DATE



NO DEADLINE







ABSTRACT



Alert Magazine, the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Magazine, offers a $500 scholarship for the furtherance of their education to the graduating senior who writes the best essay concerning drug and alcohol abuse and its prevention.







TYPE



Scholarship







ELIGIBILITY



1. You must be a senior or will be a senior in the fall

2. Have a GPA of 2.5

3. You plan to attend college after graduation

4. You must write an essay (600-1000) about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drug and/or alcohol abuse, how it was dealt with, and in your opinion, what was right or wrong about the way the incident or problem was handled.







AMOUNTS



$500.00







HOW TO APPLY



Contact Mr. Hulit in the LHS Counseling office







ADDRESS



N/A







WEB



N/A







OTHER



N/A





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NAME



AXA Achievement Scholarship







DUE DATE



Dec 15,2007







ABSTRACT



Winners are known as AXA Achievers. They set and reach ambitious goals, demonstrate drive, determination and ability to succeed in college and who have respect for self, family and community. Last year's winners include a student who started an organization that provided new and used bicycles to kids who have a parent incarcerated...a student who founded a nonprofit that offers basic computer and internet training, web safety information and increased computer access for underserved youth, families and seniors







TYPE



Scholarship







ELIGIBILITY



To qualify, you must demonstrate: ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, ability to succeed in college







AMOUNTS



$10,000 (one per state) [$15,000 additional scholarships for 10 national recipients for with internships with AXA offices and a laptop computer]







HOW TO APPLY



Download application at www.axa-achievement.com









ADDRESS



N/A







WEB



www.axa-achievement.com







OTHER



N/A





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NAME



Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship







DUE DATE



Depends on scholarship (Usually February 15 or April 15)







ABSTRACT



The Daughters of the American Revolution offer a number of scholarships to high school and college students. The areas for scholarships are Political Science, History, Government, Economics, Nursing, Medical, and Specific Scholarships. These can be up to four years. Additionally, Several Native American Scholarships are offered.







TYPE



Scholarships







ELIGIBILITY



All applicants must be U.S. Citizens and must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States, must be sponsored by the local DAR chapter. Only applications completed correctly and submitted in one package will be considered.







AMOUNTS



$1,000-5,000 depending upon scholarship, some scholarships are one time offers and others are available for up to four years.







HOW TO APPLY



Contact Mr. Hulit in the LHS Counseling Office.







ADDRESS



N/A







WEB



N/A







OTHER



N/A





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NAME



Wyoming Hathaway Scholarship Program







DUE DATE



NONE







ABSTRACT



The state of Wyoming has established a generous scholarship program in the name of former Wyoming Governor Stan Hathaway that rewards eligible Wyoming students with scholarship money to attend the University of Wyoming or a Wyoming community college. The program provides merit- and need-based awards to eligible students.







TYPE



Scholarship







ELIGIBILITY



Hathaway scholarships are available for Wyoming high school graduates to attend Wyoming's Community Colleges or the University of Wyoming. Contact the institutions for their applications and award procedures for merit and need-based scholarships.











Criteria:





Must be Wyoming resident, according to the following criteria:





--Students who graduate from a Wyoming high school





--Students who are Wyoming residents, but graduates of an out-of-state high school or high

school in another country are eligible for Hathaway under specific conditions.











The following students do not qualify for the Hathaway Scholarship:





--Students who are incarcerated





--Students who are in default or owe a refund on a Title IV or other federal or state education loan





--Students who are eligible, but have not complied with the United States selective service system

requirements for registration





--Students who have been convicted of a felony (appeals can be heard through the Wyoming

Department of Education)











Part Time Students





--Part-time students taking 6 – 11 credit hours per semester also qualify for Hathaway

Scholarships. These students receive their eligible award in an amount proportionate to the hours

they are taking.





For example, a part-time student who qualifies for an Opportunity level scholarship taking 6

credit hours will receive $400 for that semester (=$800 x (6 hours taken / 12.





--All other eligibility requirements remain the same for part-time students.











***Please refer to Mr. Hulit in the LHS Counseling Office or the Hathaway website for specific eligibility guidelines and criteria (i.e. home school students, GED students, etc.).***





www.hathawayscholarships.com







AMOUNTS



$800 to $1,600







HOW TO APPLY



Contact the institutions for their applications and award procedures for merit and need-based scholarships or any counselor in the LHS Counseling Office







ADDRESS



Kay Post, Director

State of Wyoming Department of Education

School Improvement Unit

2020 Grand Avenue, Suite 500 Laramie, WY 82070

307-777-5599 | kpost@educ.state.wy.us







WEB



www.hathawayscholarships.com/







OTHER



N/A





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NAME



John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest







DUE DATE



1/12/2008 (postmark by)







ABSTRACT



The John F. Kennedy invites U.S. high school students to write an original essay on the political courage of a U.S. elected official.







TYPE



Essay/scholarship







ELIGIBILITY



U.S. high school student (9-12) or students under the age of 20 enrolled in HS correspondence/GED program, past winners are not eligible, employees and family members of Fidelity Investments are no eligible. Write an original and creative essay of less than 1,000 words that demonstrates and understanding of political courage as described in Profiles in Courage.







AMOUNTS



$5,000 for first place







HOW TO



Contact Mr. Hulit in the LHS Counseling Office

APPLY











ADDRESS



N/A







WEB



www.jfklibrary.org







OTHER



N/A





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NAME



WYOTECH EAGLE SCHOLARSHIP







DUE DATE



Within one year of graduation







ABSTRACT



The WyoTech Eagle Scholarship is a $3000 scholarship awarded to graduates of Wyoming High Schools who attend WyoTech Schools within one year of graduation from high school.







TYPE



Scholarship







ELIGIBILITY



Must have graduated from a Wyoming High School and attend WyoTech within one year of graduation, submit a letter of recommendation from their HS counselor or instructor, complete application form submit to WyoTech Laramie, 4373 N. 3rd St., Laramie WY 82072, Attn Admissions Dept.







AMOUNTS



$3,000.00







HOW TO APPLY



Submit a letter of recommendation from an LHS counselor or instructor, complete an application form and submit it to the address below.







ADDRESS



WyoTech Laramie

Attn Admissions Dept.

4373 N. 3rd St.

Laramie WY 82072,







WEB



www.wyotech.edu/campus/laramie







OTHER



N/A





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NAME



Gates Millennium















DUE DATE



Dec 31, 2007 for paper or Jan 11, 2007 online















ABSTRACT



The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS), funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding, low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives*, Asian Pacific Islander American**, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline they choose. Continuing Gates Scholars may request funding for a graduate degree program in one of the following discipline areas: computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science. The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence by providing thousands of outstanding students, who have significant financial need, the opportunity to reach their full potential.



The Gates Millennium Scholars scholarship was funded by a historic grant of more than 1 billion dollars to the United Negro College Fund, still the largest single gift to any scholarship organization. One of the most unique aspects of the GMS program is the partnership and collective efforts of the four partner organizations providing services to the Gates Scholars. GMS program staff members at the American Indian Graduate Center Scholars, the Asian Pacific Islander Scholarship Fund, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, and the United Negro College Fund served students from all fifty states, the District of Columbia American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It has truly been a national effort.











TYPE



Scholarship















ELIGIBILITY



Nominees who meet all of the eligibility requirements and who are selected as GMS candidates must include a federal Pell Grant as part of their financial aid package for the 2008-2009 academic year. To determine their Pell Grant eligibility, Nominees must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid Programs. Nominees are urged to file a 2008-2009 FAFSA at the earliest opportunity and no later than February 1, 2008. Federal Pell Grants typically are awarded to families that demonstrate significant financial need. Eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant is a function of many factors, including dependency status, family income, family size, and the number of students in the family. To determine your eligibility, you and/or your parent(s)/guardian(s) should meet with your high school counselor or the financial aid officer at the college or university you plan to attend. For more information visit www.fafsa.ed.gov



Note: Please do not submit your FAFSA with your GMS application. If you are selected as a finalist, GMS will request your FAFSA information at that time.



The application process for GMS awards is highly competitive, and we urge students to submit their nomination packets as early as possible.



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.

Text Box: Amounts vary depending upon financial need and available grants and scholarships. It is based upon the cost of tuition, gees, books and living expenses. It may be renewed annually based upon satisfactory academic progress, full-time status and the timely submission of required documents.









AMOUNTS



















HOW TO APPLY



Apply online at www.gmsp.org or see Mr. Hulit in the LHS Counseling Office











ADDRESS



Gates Millennium Scholars

P.O. Box 10500

Fairfax, VA 22031-8044

Toll-Free Phone: 1-877-690-4677

















WEB



www.gmsp.org















OTHER



N/A













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NAME



Burger King Scholars Program







DUE DATE



Oct 15, 2007 through Feb. 15, 2008







ABSTRACT



Burger King Scholars Program has granted more than $11 million to deserving graduating high school seniors. In 2007, more than $600,000 were awarded. The awards are for $1,000 each and may be used for educational expenses, such as tuition fees and books, during the first year of college or post-secondary vocational/technical school.







TYPE



Scholarship







ELIGIBILITY



1. He/she must be a high school senior and a U.S. resident

2. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

3. Work part-time an average of 15 hrs/wk and 40 wks/yr

4. Be actively involved in community service activities

5. Demonstrated financial need

6. Plan to enroll in an accredited post secondary institution by Fall of the application year.







AMOUNTS



$1,000.00







HOW TO APPLY



Log on to www.bk.com/scholars









ADDRESS



www.bk.com/scholars







WEB



www.bk.com/scholars







OTHER



N/A





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NAME



ROTARY







DUE DATE



Ongoing







ABSTRACT



The Rotary Club offers scholarships to LHS graduates to attend colleges and universities in WY. The amount is to be determined.







TYPE



SCHOLARSHIP







ELIGIBILITY



Apply for scholarship and attend a Rotary club meeting/luncheon.







AMOUNTS



To be determined







HOW TO APPLY



Applications are in the counseling office







ADDRESS



N/A







WEB



N/A







OTHER



N/A





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NAME



U.S. Bank Scholarships







DUE DATE



Through February 2008







ABSTRACT



Thirty $1,000 scholarships for seniors planning to attend accredited 2 or 4 yr colleges full-time. Recipients are selected through a random drawing process. The web site has a great amount of financial and scholarship information.







TYPE



SCHOLARSHIP







ELIGIBILITY



Thirty $1,000 scholarships for seniors planning to attend accredited 2 or 4 yr colleges full-time. Recipients are selected through a random drawing process.







AMOUNTS



$1,000.00







HOW TO APPLY



Apply online at www.usbank.com/studentbanking









ADDRESS



N/A







WEB



www.usbank.com/studentbanking







OTHER



N/A





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NAME



University of Wyoming Honors Program







DUE DATE



2/1/2008







ABSTRACT



The Honors Scholars Awards vary in amounts for four years. These awards will be in addition to whatever financial aid comes through the Hathaway. Awards vary from $1,000 to $4,000. They are looking for students of outstanding promise and ambition, and they recognize that scores and grades are not always the best indicator of those qualities; they want to hear what students have to say and to learn about what they have done. High scores on national tests and strong grades are also important, but the selection committee pays a good deal of attention to letters of recommendation, the list of a student's activities and achievements, and the student essay.







TYPE



Scholarship







ELIGIBILITY



Unlike most scholarships at UE, Honors Scholar's Awards require a separate application.

The criteria for admission to the program are

1) 3.7 high school GPS

2) 28 composite ACT

3) a combined total of 1240 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the SAT

Students need to meet only one of these three criteria. A student who does not meet any of the criteria and who wants to be admitted may write to us and discuss their reasons for wanting to join. Many students are admitted and some win scholarships.







AMOUNTS











HOW TO APPLY



To apply, contact Mr. Hulit in the LHS Counseling office.



Students who wish to be considered for a stipend should provide a completed Honors Program application and the following additional materials.



To give you a chance to describe your interests and commitments, please submit a 250-word statement about one of the following topics. We encourage you to discuss a draft of your statement with family members, friends, and teachers.



--Discuss a problem or question that you expect to continue studying during your college years.

--Describe a class that changed your understanding of the world around you.

--Discuss a change you have made or would like to make in your local community.



If you had the opportunity to travel anywhere to study a specific thing, process, or event, where would you go and what would you investigate?



Please include a list of your most important academic achievements and awards, extra-curricular activities, work experiences, and any special interests, hobbies, achievements, and commitments.



We would like to hear from two high school or college faculty who know you, your work, and your abilities. Please fill out the top part of the faculty recommendation form before passing it on to your instructors.







ADDRESS



www.uwyo.edu/honors/application.html







WEB



N/A







OTHER



N/A





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NAME



Online Certificate Program by UW and Gatlin Education Services







DUE DATE



Ongoing







ABSTRACT



University of Wyoming, in partnership with Gatlin Education Services (GES), offers online open enrollment programs designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional level positions for many in-demand occupations.



Our programs are designed by a team of professionals from each respective field, who work to provide the most effective web-based learning experience available today. Instructors/mentors are actively involved in your online learning experience. They respond to any questions or concerns, as well as encouraging and motivating you to succeed.



Each program includes a set of lessons and evaluations; grades are a combination of the instructor/mentor's evaluation of students' work and computer graded tests. We know you'll appreciate the quality as well as the convenience of anytime, anywhere learning!







TYPE



Educational opportunity







ELIGIBILITY N/A







AMOUNTS



N/A







HOW TO APPLY



Contact John Scozzafava at UW (Address below)







ADDRESS



John Scozzafava

Community Services Education

Department 3972

1000 E University Avenue

Laramie , WY 82071

Phone: 307-766-5634 , Fax: (307) 766-3914

jscozzaf@uwyo.com







WEB



www.gatlineducation.com/uwyo/







OTHER



N/A





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NAME



National Commission for Cooperative Education







DUE DATE



2/15/2008

Text Box: Cooperative education is a structured educational strategy integrating classroom studies with learning through productive work experiences in a field related to a student's academic or career goals. It provides progressive experiences in integrating theory and practice. Co-op is a partnership among students, educational institutions and employers, with specified responsibilities for each party. Essential Characteristics: --Formal recognition by the school as an educational strategy integrating classroom learning and progressive work experiences, with a constructive academic relationship between teaching faculty and co-op faculty or administrators. --Structure for multiple work experiences in formalized sequence with study leading to degree completion of an academic program. --Work experiences which include both an appropriate learning environment and productive work. --Work experiences related to career or academic goals. Formal recognition of the co-op experience on student records (e.g. grade, credit hours, part of degree requirement, notation on transcript, etc.) --Pre-employment preparation for students, as well as ongoing advising. Agreement among the school, employer and the student on: --Job description and new learning opportunities --Specified minimum work periods (equivalent in length to an academic term (quarter, semester or trimester). In alternating programs, students work approximately 40 hrs/wk, full-time during the term. In parallel programs, students work approximately 20 hrs/wk, part-time during the term. --Work monitored by the school and supervised by employers --Official school enrollment during employment --Recognition as a co-op employee by the employer --Evaluations by the student, the school, and the employer, with guided reflection by the student --Remuneration for the work performed





ABSTRACT







TYPE



Scholarship







ELIGIBILITY



Students must have a 3.5 GPA and complete the required admissions material and be accepted for the 2008-2009 academic year at one or more of the ten NCCE Partner Colleges or Universities.







AMOUNTS



$6,000 per year, the scholarship is renewable; the total amount varies between the specific institutions.

Text Box: 1. High-school GPA of 3.5 (B+) or better 2. Complete the National Co-op Scholarship Program application including a typed one-page essay describing why you have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program





HOW TO APPLY











ADDRESS



N/A







WEB



www.co-op.edu







OTHER



N/A





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NAME



American Legion Financial Aid Handbook







DUE DATE



Varies for particular aid







ABSTRACT



The American Legion, an organization of wartime veterans, wrote this hand book to spare you frustration and save you time as you plan your "after-high-school" education. While the focus of this book is to help children of deceased and disabled veterans in their pursuit of higher education, all students can benefit from the information offered. The Legion wants to help all students go as far as they can. This handbook is filled with scholarship, grants, fee waivers, student loans, and the organizations that offer them. They've also included information to help you select a school, apply for financial aid using the FAFSA, learn more about loan forgiveness, understand tax credits, and much more.







TYPE



Varies







ELIGIBILITY



Varies







AMOUNTS



Varies







HOW TO APPLY



See handbook







ADDRESS



N/A







WEB



http://pdf.needalift.org







OTHER



N/A





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NAME



McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship / First Generation Scholarship







DUE DATE



1/15/2008







ABSTRACT



The McKelvey Foundation will distribute up to $10,000 per year for up to 4 years to any accredited four-year academic institution within the U.S. Up to 100 students will receive the scholarships in 2008. The awards are not based upon academic achievement or financial need. Awards are based solely on demonstration of entrepreneurial spirit:



The McKelvey Foundation celebrates that drive and determination by awarding 150 scholarships to high school seniors who'd be the first in their families to attend college. Dedicated and involved students whose resources may be limited, but whose ambitions are not. The First Generations Scholarships will be awarded to 150 students.







TYPE



Scholarship







ELIGIBILITY



To be considered for this award, applicants must: • Be a graduating senior of a U.S. high school or home-school program, • Attend an accredited four-year college or university within the 50 United States • Own and operate a business for at least on year (non-profits are okay) • Have at least on paid employee (not including yourself) • Have sales revenue (unless non profit) • Submit a completed online application • Fill out a FAFSA form to apply for all other financial aid • Provide documentation of the above when requested • Agree to participated in a telephone interview, if selected as a finalist • Winners must attend the summer e-Venture program (2008 IN St. Louis, MO)



First Generation • Be a first generation to attend college (neither mother nor father went to college) • Have a financial need • Show involvement in work and/or extra curricular activities • Submit a completed online application • Fill out a FAFSA form to apply for all other financial aid • Attend a four-year college within their home state. Other stipulations: Maintain a 2.5 GPA, attend a mandatory one day seminar during the spring/summer for orientation, $2,500 will be available to each scholar for a study abroad program.







AMOUNTS



$10,000 per year for up to four years or $3,000 per year for up to four years







HOW TO APPLY



Contact Mr. Hulit in the LHS Counseling Office







ADDRESS



N/A







WEB



www.mckelveyfoundation.org







OTHER



N/A





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NAME



Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)







DUE DATE



1/10/2008







ABSTRACT



Army ROTC is an introduction to the military leadership program and is taken in conjunction with any academic major. The main focus of Army ROTC is to augment your major and teach management and leadership skill that have increasing responsibilities as you progress through the program. ROTC is not Basic Training, nor just another college course; it is a unique challenge and area of study to train you as a leader and manager of people. Upon graduation, the student is ensured either a full-time or part-time career in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserves or Army National Guard as an officer. This year, twelve scholarships are available. There are unlimited nursing scholarships for those who choose to go into nursing.







TYPE



Scholarships







ELIGIBILITY Contact Mr. Hulit in the LHS Counseling Office







AMOUNTS



Four year, 100% tuition, $1200/yr books and nontaxable monthly stipend







HOW TO APPLY



www.rotc.usaac.army.mil/scholarship_HPD2/fouryear/index.htm







ADDRESS



N/A







WEB



www.rotc.usaac.army.mil/scholarship_HPD2/fouryear/index.htm







OTHER



N/A





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NAME



Wal-Mart Community Scholarship







DUE DATE



1/14/2008







ABSTRACT



The COMMUNITY Scholarship is a one time non-renewable amount of $1,000 to be used for the tuition, books, fees and /or on-campus room and board of you fall 2008 and spring 2009 semester. Funds not used during the 2008-09 academic year will be forfeited.







TYPE



Scholarship







ELIGIBILITY



Available to high school/home school seniors graduating between August 1, 2007 and July 31, 2008 or students who have obtained their GED and would have graduated high school between August 1, 2007 and July 31, 2008. Applicant can not be a Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Associate or the dependent of a Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Associate as of April 25, 2008. Applicant must have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4-point un-weighted scale, and have taken either the ACT or SAT tests. Applicant must be enrolled full time (at least 12 college credit hours) in the fall 2008 and spring 2009 semesters. Applicant may apply once for the COMMUNITY Scholarship using the store number from their nearest Sam’s Club or Wal-Mart store, but not both. Multiple applications will result in disqualification.







AMOUNTS



$1,000







HOW TO APPLY



Go to www.walmartfoundation.org







ADDRESS



N/A







WEB



www.walmartfoundation.org







OTHER



N/A





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NAME







Air Force Academy Summer Seminar











DUE DATE



January 1 - March 15, 2008











ABSTRACT



Summer Seminar is a unique opportunity to see a realistic picture of what cadet life is about. At the end of the week, you will have a very clear understanding of the commitment necessary to attend the US Air Force Academy and to become an Air Force officer. You will spend a week immersed in all aspects of cadet life. You will be assigned to an element with an upper class cadet as your element leader. This cadet will be with you almost 24 hours a day as a mentor and guide. You will go to classes taught by the same faculty who instruct cadets. The workshops range from aeronautics to humanities. You will live n the cadet dormitories and eat at Mitchell Hall. You will particpate in a variety of strenuous physical fitness activities including a Candidate Fitness Assessment.











TYPE







Educational opportunity











ELIGIBILITY



If interested, inquire at the LHS counseling office











AMOUNTS



It will cost you $350 to attend











HOW TO APPLY



If interested, inquire at the LHS counseling office































_________________________________________________________________________________________________





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NAME







UW McWhinnie Memorial Scholarship











DUE DATE



3/1/2008











ABSTRACT



Established by Ralph E. McWhinnie, husband of Bernice, and long-time Registrar at UW. The scholarship is awarded annually to a female senior at LHS who will attend college at UW following her graduation. The Principal of LHS will nominate three graduating females based upon financial need, scholarship and scholastic promise and school and community citizenship. All areas will be given equal consideration.











TYPE







Scholarship











ELIGIBILITY



See Abstract











AMOUNTS



Varies











HOW TO APPLY



See LHS Counseling office











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NAME







Mensa Education and Reseach Foundation Scholarship











DUE DATE



1/15/2008











ABSTRACT



The Mensa Education & Research Foundation college scholarship program bases its awards totally on essays written by the applicants. Consideration is not given to grades, academic program or financial need. The scholarship process begins during the first week of September and ends with the scholarship application deadline of Jan. 15. The U.S. scholarship program is very large in the geographic area it covers (usually about 75 percent of the country), the number of applications (4,000 to 6,000 in recent years), and the amount of money available for awards (nearly $60,000 in 2004-2005). Applicants need not be Mensa members. The Foundation's U.S. scholarship program is operated by approximately 400 volunteers around the country with support by the Foundation Director and American Mensa's office staff.











TYPE







Scholarship











ELIGIBILITY



The applicant must be enrolled, for the academic year following the award, in a degree program in an accredited American instituteof post-secondary eduaction, and be a resident of the area of a partcipating local group of American Mensa. The applicant need not be a member of Mensa.











AMOUNTS



$300-$1,000











HOW TO APPLY



http://www.mensafoundation.org/schloarships











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NAME







UW Summer High School Institute











DUE DATE



2/8/2008











ABSTRACT



The MISSION of the Summer High School Institute is to provide a place where some of the state's most intellectually talented sophomores could gather before their junior and senior years, living and studying in an environment with no pressure for grades, and sharing ideas and friendship with other gifted students.

The PRIMARY PURPOSE of the program is to draw talented high school sophomore students to the university for an intensive examination of unanswered questions and unresolved challenges. Among the areas that will be probed are: world hunger, plants and people, knights and cowboys, drama, ethics and society, communicating with computers, understanding cultural development, pharmacy, and the links between life and the arts.

The GOAL is not to require students to learn another body of knowledge and pass yet another test. It is, rather to challenge imaginations, focus diverse disciplines on specific issues or problems, and integrate various individual talents into a larger perspective. In the process we hope to help selected high school students achieve their academic and personal potential by cultivating their leadership capabilities; to expanding their horizons, developing their adaptability, creativity, and critical thinking abilities, and to heighten their sensitivity to future possibilities for themselves, Wyoming society; and to stimulate and reward excellence in Wyoming schools.











TYPE







Educational Opportunity





















ELIGIBILITY



Applications and posters are sent to all Wyoming High School Principals and Counselors in early December. Nominations for the UW Summer HSI should be submitted to UW by principals of Wyoming high schools. In most high schools, one person (such as a counselor or a classroom teacher) is designated to coordinate the applications of interested and qualified 10th grade students. To be eligible to apply, students must: be in the 10th grade at a public or private high school in Wyoming, be current residents of Wyoming, intend to return to a Wyoming school for the next term, be commited to participate fully and remain for the entire three weeks of the program.











AMOUNTS



Each student's room, board, and instructional supplies are paid from funds granted by the Wyoming Legislature to the University of Wyoming. Students need only provide spending money and travel expenses.











HOW TO APPLY



Apply in the LHS Counseling office





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NAME







Ronald McDonald House Charities











DUE DATE



2/15/2008











ABSTRACT



RMHC began its support of scholarship programs in 1985 by committing $50,000 toward the first scholarships awarded through the Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources (HACER) program. In 2001, the RMHC/ASIA (Asian Students Increasing Achievement) and RMHC African American Future Achievers scholarships were created. The fourth scholarship is RMHC Scholars To date, RMHC has awarded more than $29 million to help high school seniors attend college. The scholarships are for students who have limited access to educational and career opportunities.











TYPE







Scholarships











ELIGIBILITY



Requirements are at the LHS Counseling Office or visit www.rmhc.org to learn eligibility requirements.











AMOUNTS



$1,000 minimum











HOW TO APPLY



Applications are available at the LHS Counseling Office or visit www.rmhc.org











WEB







http://www.rmhc.org/scholarships/rmhc-national-scholarship-program







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NAME







Wyoming Trucking Association











DUE DATE



3/3/2008











ABSTRACT



The Wyoming Trucking Association is pleased to announce it will be awarding its Transportation Education Scholarship in the amounts of $500 to $1,000 payable to the school the student will be attending. They will be awarded to a Wyoming high school graduate, who is enrolled in a Wyoming college, university or trade school for the 2008-2009 school year. The student must be enrolled in courses which could lead to a career in the transportation industry in Wyoming. These courses of study include, but are not limited to: business management, accounting, diesel mechanics, truck driving training, office procedures & management, computer skills and safety. This program includes scholarships from the WTA Trust Fund, Cohee Family Scholarship, L.E. Meredith Memorial Scholarship, Becker Memorial scholarship, Sharon Nichols Memorial Scholarship and the WTA Council of Safety Supervisors scholarship.











TYPE







Scholarship











ELIGIBILITY



See abstract











AMOUNTS



See Abstract











HOW TO APPLY



Applications are available at the LHS Counseling office













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NAME







NAPA-WyoTech Scholarship











DUE DATE



April 20,2008











ABSTRACT



The NAPA-WyoTech Scholarship is an award for Laramie High School students who will be attending one of WyoTech's automotive, collision-refinishing or diesel programs.Recipients receive a $1,500 tuition scholarship.











TYPE







Scholarship











ELIGIBILITY



Graduate from LHS, enroll in a WyoTech program and complete the application process.











AMOUNTS



$1,500.00











HOW TO APPLY



Applications are available in the LHS Counseling office



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NAME







Toyota Community Scholars











DUE DATE



1/4/2008











ABSTRACT



The Toyota Community Scholars program awards 100 renewable scholarships valued at $10,000 and $20,000 over four years to outstanding high school seniors. Recipients are recognized for excellent in academics and for making meaningul service contributions to their schools and their communitites.











TYPE







Scholarship











ELIGIBILITY



THE STUDENT IDENTIFIED AS THE NOMINEE MUST: • Be a high school senior with a grade point average of 3.0 or better. • Be actively involved in a service organization or project that has a positive impact on the school and/or community • Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident • Plan to pursue an undergraduate degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS NOT AVAILABLE TO: • Children or grandchildren of employees of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., other Toyota subsidiaries, or Toyota and Lexus dealer principals.











AMOUNTS



$10,000 - $20,000 (renewable)











HOW TO APPLY



Nominations are made by LHS personnel











ADDRESS



LHS counseling office











WEB







http://www.toyota.com/about/our_commitment/philanthropy/education/scholarships/tcs.html

























LHS Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Educational Opportunities 2007-2008:































American Civil Liberties Union

Alert Magazine, LLC

AXA Achievement Scholarship

Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship

Wyoming Hathaway Scholarship Program

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest

WyoTech Eagle Scholarship

Gates Millennium

Burger King Scholars Program

U.S. Bank Scholarships

University of Wyoming Honors Program

Online Certificate Program by UW and Gatlin Education Services

National Commission for Cooperative Education

American Legion Financial Aid Handbook

McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship / First Generation Scholarship

Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)

Wal-Mart Community Scholarship

Air Force Academy Summer Seminar

UW McWhinnie Memorial Scholarship

Mensa Education and Reseach Foundation Scholarship

UW Summer High School Institute

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Wyoming Trucking Association

NAPA-WyoTech Scholarship

Toyota Community Scholars



NAME

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION STUDENT ACTIVIST SCHOLARSHIP



DUE DATE

12/15/2007



ABSTRACT

15 Scholarships available for students who have a passion for civil liberties. In addition to monetary awards, the program includes a leadership development feature with an opportunity to attend the ACLU Membership Conference and to attend annual meetings at the National office in New York City.



TYPE

SCHOLARSHIP



ELIGIBILITY

Must have strong commitment to civil liberties, must be a HS senior or entering an accredited college or university as a full-time, degree seeking student; and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at the time of graduation. Demonstrated financial aid will increase the student's chances of qualifying for the scholarship. To be considered for the scholarship, the Wyoming Chapter of the ACLU must nominate the student and submit his/her application to the ACLU national office. The student must meet with Wyoming's Executive Director to determine eligibility.



AMOUNTS

$5,000.00



HOW TO APPLY

Talk to LHS counselor so they can arrange for interview



ADDRESS

N/A



WEB

N/A



OTHER

N/A



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NAME

Alert Magazine, LLC



DUE DATE

NO DEADLINE



ABSTRACT

Alert Magazine, the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Magazine, offers a $500 scholarship for the furtherance of their education to the graduating senior who writes the best essay concerning drug and alcohol abuse and its prevention.



TYPE

Scholarship



ELIGIBILITY

1. You must be a senior or will be a senior in the fall

2. Have a GPA of 2.5

3. You plan to attend college after graduation

4. You must write an essay (600-1000) about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drug and/or alcohol abuse, how it was dealt with, and in your opinion, what was right or wrong about the way the incident or problem was handled.



AMOUNTS

$500.00



HOW TO APPLY

Contact Mr. Hulit in the LHS Counseling office



ADDRESS

N/A



WEB

N/A



OTHER

N/A



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NAME

AXA Achievement Scholarship



DUE DATE

Dec 15,2007



ABSTRACT

Winners are known as AXA Achievers. They set and reach ambitious goals, demonstrate drive, determination and ability to succeed in college and who have respect for self, family and community. Last year's winners include a student who started an organization that provided new and used bicycles to kids who have a parent incarcerated...a student who founded a nonprofit that offers basic computer and internet training, web safety information and increased computer access for underserved youth, families and seniors



TYPE

Scholarship



ELIGIBILITY

To qualify, you must demonstrate: ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, ability to succeed in college



AMOUNTS

$10,000 (one per state) [$15,000 additional scholarships for 10 national recipients for with internships with AXA offices and a laptop computer]



HOW TO APPLY

Download application at www.axa-achievement.com



ADDRESS

N/A



WEB

www.axa-achievement.com



OTHER

N/A



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NAME

Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship



DUE DATE

Depends on scholarship (Usually February 15 or April 15)



ABSTRACT

The Daughters of the American Revolution offer a number of scholarships to high school and college students. The areas for scholarships are Political Science, History, Government, Economics, Nursing, Medical, and Specific Scholarships. These can be up to four years. Additionally, Several Native American Scholarships are offered.



TYPE

Scholarships



ELIGIBILITY

All applicants must be U.S. Citizens and must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States, must be sponsored by the local DAR chapter. Only applications completed correctly and submitted in one package will be considered.



AMOUNTS

$1,000-5,000 depending upon scholarship, some scholarships are one time offers and others are available for up to four years.



HOW TO APPLY

Contact Mr. Hulit in the LHS Counseling Office.



ADDRESS

N/A



WEB

N/A



OTHER

N/A



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NAME

Wyoming Hathaway Scholarship Program



DUE DATE

NONE



ABSTRACT

The state of Wyoming has established a generous scholarship program in the name of former Wyoming Governor Stan Hathaway that rewards eligible Wyoming students with scholarship money to attend the University of Wyoming or a Wyoming community college. The program provides merit- and need-based awards to eligible students.



TYPE

Scholarship



ELIGIBILITY

Hathaway scholarships are available for Wyoming high school graduates to attend Wyoming's Community Colleges or the University of Wyoming. Contact the institutions for their applications and award procedures for merit and need-based scholarships.



Criteria:

Must be Wyoming resident, according to the following criteria:

--Students who graduate from a Wyoming high school

--Students who are Wyoming residents, but graduates of an out-of-state high school or high

school in another country are eligible for Hathaway under specific conditions.



The following students do not qualify for the Hathaway Scholarship:

--Students who are incarcerated

--Students who are in default or owe a refund on a Title IV or other federal or state education loan

--Students who are eligible, but have not complied with the United States selective service system

requirements for registration

--Students who have been convicted of a felony (appeals can be heard through the Wyoming

Department of Education)



Part Time Students

--Part-time students taking 6 – 11 credit hours per semester also qualify for Hathaway

Scholarships. These students receive their eligible award in an amount proportionate to the hours

they are taking.

For example, a part-time student who qualifies for an Opportunity level scholarship taking 6

credit hours will receive $400 for that semester (=$800 x (6 hours taken / 12.

--All other eligibility requirements remain the same for part-time students.



***Please refer to Mr. Hulit in the LHS Counseling Office or the Hathaway website for specific eligibility guidelines and criteria (i.e. home school students, GED students, etc.).***

www.hathawayscholarships.com



AMOUNTS

$800 to $1,600



HOW TO APPLY

Contact the institutions for their applications and award procedures for merit and need-based scholarships or any counselor in the LHS Counseling Office



ADDRESS

Kay Post, Director

State of Wyoming Department of Education

School Improvement Unit

2020 Grand Avenue, Suite 500 Laramie, WY 82070

307-777-5599 | kpost@educ.state.wy.us



WEB

www.hathawayscholarships.com/



OTHER

N/A



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NAME

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest



DUE DATE

1/12/2008 (postmark by)



ABSTRACT

The John F. Kennedy invites U.S. high school students to write an original essay on the political courage of a U.S. elected official.



TYPE

Essay/scholarship



ELIGIBILITY

U.S. high school student (9-12) or students under the age of 20 enrolled in HS correspondence/GED program, past winners are not eligible, employees and family members of Fidelity Investments are no eligible. Write an original and creative essay of less than 1,000 words that demonstrates and understanding of political courage as described in Profiles in Courage.



AMOUNTS

$5,000 for first place



HOW TO

Contact Mr. Hulit in the LHS Counseling Office

APPLY



ADDRESS

N/A



WEB

www.jfklibrary.org



OTHER

N/A



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NAME

WYOTECH EAGLE SCHOLARSHIP



DUE DATE

Within one year of graduation



ABSTRACT

The WyoTech Eagle Scholarship is a $3000 scholarship awarded to graduates of Wyoming High Schools who attend WyoTech Schools within one year of graduation from high school.



TYPE

Scholarship



ELIGIBILITY

Must have graduated from a Wyoming High School and attend WyoTech within one year of graduation, submit a letter of recommendation from their HS counselor or instructor, complete application form submit to WyoTech Laramie, 4373 N. 3rd St., Laramie WY 82072, Attn Admissions Dept.



AMOUNTS

$3,000.00



HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of recommendation from an LHS counselor or instructor, complete an application form and submit it to the address below.



ADDRESS

WyoTech Laramie

Attn Admissions Dept.

4373 N. 3rd St.

Laramie WY 82072,



WEB

www.wyotech.edu/campus/laramie



OTHER

N/A



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NAME

Gates Millennium





DUE DATE

Dec 31, 2007 for paper or Jan 11, 2007 online





ABSTRACT

The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS), funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding, low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives*, Asian Pacific Islander American**, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline they choose. Continuing Gates Scholars may request funding for a graduate degree program in one of the following discipline areas: computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science. The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence by providing thousands of outstanding students, who have significant financial need, the opportunity to reach their full potential.

The Gates Millennium Scholars scholarship was funded by a historic grant of more than 1 billion dollars to the United Negro College Fund, still the largest single gift to any scholarship organization. One of the most unique aspects of the GMS program is the partnership and collective efforts of the four partner organizations providing services to the Gates Scholars. GMS program staff members at the American Indian Graduate Center Scholars, the Asian Pacific Islander Scholarship Fund, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, and the United Negro College Fund served students from all fifty states, the District of Columbia American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It has truly been a national effort.



TYPE

Scholarship





ELIGIBILITY

Nominees who meet all of the eligibility requirements and who are selected as GMS candidates must include a federal Pell Grant as part of their financial aid package for the 2008-2009 academic year. To determine their Pell Grant eligibility, Nominees must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid Programs. Nominees are urged to file a 2008-2009 FAFSA at the earliest opportunity and no later than February 1, 2008. Federal Pell Grants typically are awarded to families that demonstrate significant financial need. Eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant is a function of many factors, including dependency status, family income, family size, and the number of students in the family. To determine your eligibility, you and/or your parent(s)/guardian(s) should meet with your high school counselor or the financial aid officer at the college or university you plan to attend. For more information visit www.fafsa.ed.gov

Note: Please do not submit your FAFSA with your GMS application. If you are selected as a finalist, GMS will request your FAFSA information at that time.

The application process for GMS awards is highly competitive, and we urge students to submit their nomination packets as early as possible.

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.



AMOUNTS





HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at www.gmsp.org or see Mr. Hulit in the LHS Counseling Office





ADDRESS

Gates Millennium Scholars

P.O. Box 10500

Fairfax, VA 22031-8044

Toll-Free Phone: 1-877-690-4677





WEB

www.gmsp.org





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NAME

Burger King Scholars Program



DUE DATE

Oct 15, 2007 through Feb. 15, 2008



ABSTRACT

Burger King Scholars Program has granted more than $11 million to deserving graduating high school seniors. In 2007, more than $600,000 were awarded. The awards are for $1,000 each and may be used for educational expenses, such as tuition fees and books, during the first year of college or post-secondary vocational/technical school.



TYPE

Scholarship



ELIGIBILITY

1. He/she must be a high school senior and a U.S. resident

2. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

3. Work part-time an average of 15 hrs/wk and 40 wks/yr

4. Be actively involved in community service activities

5. Demonstrated financial need

6. Plan to enroll in an accredited post secondary institution by Fall of the application year.



AMOUNTS

$1,000.00



HOW TO APPLY

Log on to www.bk.com/scholars



ADDRESS

www.bk.com/scholars



WEB

www.bk.com/scholars



OTHER

N/A



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NAME

ROTARY



DUE DATE

Ongoing



ABSTRACT

The Rotary Club offers scholarships to LHS graduates to attend colleges and universities in WY. The amount is to be determined.



TYPE

SCHOLARSHIP



ELIGIBILITY

Apply for scholarship and attend a Rotary club meeting/luncheon.



AMOUNTS

To be determined



HOW TO APPLY

Applications are in the counseling office



ADDRESS

N/A



WEB

N/A



OTHER

N/A



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NAME

U.S. Bank Scholarships



DUE DATE

Through February 2008



ABSTRACT

Thirty $1,000 scholarships for seniors planning to attend accredited 2 or 4 yr colleges full-time. Recipients are selected through a random drawing process. The web site has a great amount of financial and scholarship information.



TYPE

SCHOLARSHIP



ELIGIBILITY

Thirty $1,000 scholarships for seniors planning to attend accredited 2 or 4 yr colleges full-time. Recipients are selected through a random drawing process.



AMOUNTS

$1,000.00



HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at www.usbank.com/studentbanking



ADDRESS

N/A



WEB

www.usbank.com/studentbanking



OTHER

N/A



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NAME

University of Wyoming Honors Program



DUE DATE

2/1/2008



ABSTRACT

The Honors Scholars Awards vary in amounts for four years. These awards will be in addition to whatever financial aid comes through the Hathaway. Awards vary from $1,000 to $4,000. They are looking for students of outstanding promise and ambition, and they recognize that scores and grades are not always the best indicator of those qualities; they want to hear what students have to say and to learn about what they have done. High scores on national tests and strong grades are also important, but the selection committee pays a good deal of attention to letters of recommendation, the list of a student's activities and achievements, and the student essay.



TYPE

Scholarship



ELIGIBILITY

Unlike most scholarships at UE, Honors Scholar's Awards require a separate application.

The criteria for admission to the program are

1) 3.7 high school GPS

2) 28 composite ACT

3) a combined total of 1240 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the SAT

Students need to meet only one of these three criteria. A student who does not meet any of the criteria and who wants to be admitted may write to us and discuss their reasons for wanting to join. Many students are admitted and some win scholarships.



AMOUNTS



HOW TO APPLY

To apply, contact Mr. Hulit in the LHS Counseling office.

Students who wish to be considered for a stipend should provide a completed Honors Program application and the following additional materials.

To give you a chance to describe your interests and commitments, please submit a 250-word statement about one of the following topics. We encourage you to discuss a draft of your statement with family members, friends, and teachers.

--Discuss a problem or question that you expect to continue studying during your college years.

--Describe a class that changed your understanding of the world around you.

--Discuss a change you have made or would like to make in your local community.

If you had the opportunity to travel anywhere to study a specific thing, process, or event, where would you go and what would you investigate?

Please include a list of your most important academic achievements and awards, extra-curricular activities, work experiences, and any special interests, hobbies, achievements, and commitments.

We would like to hear from two high school or college faculty who know you, your work, and your abilities. Please fill out the top part of the faculty recommendation form before passing it on to your instructors.



ADDRESS

www.uwyo.edu/honors/application.html



WEB

N/A



OTHER

N/A



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NAME

Online Certificate Program by UW and Gatlin Education Services



DUE DATE

Ongoing



ABSTRACT

University of Wyoming, in partnership with Gatlin Education Services (GES), offers online open enrollment programs designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional level positions for many in-demand occupations.

Our programs are designed by a team of professionals from each respective field, who work to provide the most effective web-based learning experience available today. Instructors/mentors are actively involved in your online learning experience. They respond to any questions or concerns, as well as encouraging and motivating you to succeed.

Each program includes a set of lessons and evaluations; grades are a combination of the instructor/mentor's evaluation of students' work and computer graded tests. We know you'll appreciate the quality as well as the convenience of anytime, anywhere learning!



TYPE

Educational opportunity



ELIGIBILITY N/A



AMOUNTS

N/A



HOW TO APPLY

Contact John Scozzafava at UW (Address below)



ADDRESS

John Scozzafava

Community Services Education

Department 3972

1000 E University Avenue

Laramie , WY 82071

Phone: 307-766-5634 , Fax: (307) 766-3914

jscozzaf@uwyo.com



WEB

www.gatlineducation.com/uwyo/



OTHER

N/A



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NAME

National Commission for Cooperative Education



DUE DATE

2/15/2008



ABSTRACT



TYPE

Scholarship



ELIGIBILITY

Students must have a 3.5 GPA and complete the required admissions material and be accepted for the 2008-2009 academic year at one or more of the ten NCCE Partner Colleges or Universities.



AMOUNTS

$6,000 per year, the scholarship is renewable; the total amount varies between the specific institutions.



HOW TO APPLY



ADDRESS

N/A



WEB

www.co-op.edu



OTHER

N/A



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NAME

American Legion Financial Aid Handbook



DUE DATE

Varies for particular aid



ABSTRACT

The American Legion, an organization of wartime veterans, wrote this hand book to spare you frustration and save you time as you plan your "after-high-school" education. While the focus of this book is to help children of deceased and disabled veterans in their pursuit of higher education, all students can benefit from the information offered. The Legion wants to help all students go as far as they can. This handbook is filled with scholarship, grants, fee waivers, student loans, and the organizations that offer them. They've also included information to help you select a school, apply for financial aid using the FAFSA, learn more about loan forgiveness, understand tax credits, and much more.



TYPE

Varies



ELIGIBILITY

Varies



AMOUNTS

Varies



HOW TO APPLY

See handbook



ADDRESS

N/A



WEB

http://pdf.needalift.org



OTHER

N/A



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NAME

McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship / First Generation Scholarship



DUE DATE

1/15/2008



ABSTRACT

The McKelvey Foundation will distribute up to $10,000 per year for up to 4 years to any accredited four-year academic institution within the U.S. Up to 100 students will receive the scholarships in 2008. The awards are not based upon academic achievement or financial need. Awards are based solely on demonstration of entrepreneurial spirit:

The McKelvey Foundation celebrates that drive and determination by awarding 150 scholarships to high school seniors who'd be the first in their families to attend college. Dedicated and involved students whose resources may be limited, but whose ambitions are not. The First Generations Scholarships will be awarded to 150 students.



TYPE

Scholarship



ELIGIBILITY

To be considered for this award, applicants must: • Be a graduating senior of a U.S. high school or home-school program, • Attend an accredited four-year college or university within the 50 United States • Own and operate a business for at least on year (non-profits are okay) • Have at least on paid employee (not including yourself) • Have sales revenue (unless non profit) • Submit a completed online application • Fill out a FAFSA form to apply for all other financial aid • Provide documentation of the above when requested • Agree to participated in a telephone interview, if selected as a finalist • Winners must attend the summer e-Venture program (2008 IN St. Louis, MO)

First Generation • Be a first generation to attend college (neither mother nor father went to college) • Have a financial need • Show involvement in work and/or extra curricular activities • Submit a completed online application • Fill out a FAFSA form to apply for all other financial aid • Attend a four-year college within their home state. Other stipulations: Maintain a 2.5 GPA, attend a mandatory one day seminar during the spring/summer for orientation, $2,500 will be available to each scholar for a study abroad program.



AMOUNTS

$10,000 per year for up to four years or $3,000 per year for up to four years



HOW TO APPLY

Contact Mr. Hulit in the LHS Counseling Office



ADDRESS

N/A



WEB

www.mckelveyfoundation.org



OTHER

N/A



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NAME

Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)



DUE DATE

1/10/2008



ABSTRACT

Army ROTC is an introduction to the military leadership program and is taken in conjunction with any academic major. The main focus of Army ROTC is to augment your major and teach management and leadership skill that have increasing responsibilities as you progress through the program. ROTC is not Basic Training, nor just another college course; it is a unique challenge and area of study to train you as a leader and manager of people. Upon graduation, the student is ensured either a full-time or part-time career in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserves or Army National Guard as an officer. This year, twelve scholarships are available. There are unlimited nursing scholarships for those who choose to go into nursing.



TYPE

Scholarships



ELIGIBILITY Contact Mr. Hulit in the LHS Counseling Office



AMOUNTS

Four year, 100% tuition, $1200/yr books and nontaxable monthly stipend



HOW TO APPLY

www.rotc.usaac.army.mil/scholarship_HPD2/fouryear/index.htm



ADDRESS

N/A



WEB

www.rotc.usaac.army.mil/scholarship_HPD2/fouryear/index.htm



OTHER

N/A



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NAME

Wal-Mart Community Scholarship



DUE DATE

1/14/2008



ABSTRACT

The COMMUNITY Scholarship is a one time non-renewable amount of $1,000 to be used for the tuition, books, fees and /or on-campus room and board of you fall 2008 and spring 2009 semester. Funds not used during the 2008-09 academic year will be forfeited.



TYPE

Scholarship



ELIGIBILITY

Available to high school/home school seniors graduating between August 1, 2007 and July 31, 2008 or students who have obtained their GED and would have graduated high school between August 1, 2007 and July 31, 2008. Applicant can not be a Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Associate or the dependent of a Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Associate as of April 25, 2008. Applicant must have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4-point un-weighted scale, and have taken either the ACT or SAT tests. Applicant must be enrolled full time (at least 12 college credit hours) in the fall 2008 and spring 2009 semesters. Applicant may apply once for the COMMUNITY Scholarship using the store number from their nearest Sam’s Club or Wal-Mart store, but not both. Multiple applications will result in disqualification.



AMOUNTS

$1,000



HOW TO APPLY

Go to www.walmartfoundation.org



ADDRESS

N/A



WEB

www.walmartfoundation.org



OTHER

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NAME

Air Force Academy Summer Seminar



DUE DATE

January 1 - March 15, 2008



ABSTRACT

Summer Seminar is a unique opportunity to see a realistic picture of what cadet life is about. At the end of the week, you will have a very clear understanding of the commitment necessary to attend the US Air Force Academy and to become an Air Force officer. You will spend a week immersed in all aspects of cadet life. You will be assigned to an element with an upper class cadet as your element leader. This cadet will be with you almost 24 hours a day as a mentor and guide. You will go to classes taught by the same faculty who instruct cadets. The workshops range from aeronautics to humanities. You will live n the cadet dormitories and eat at Mitchell Hall. You will particpate in a variety of strenuous physical fitness activities including a Candidate Fitness Assessment.



TYPE

Educational opportunity



ELIGIBILITY

If interested, inquire at the LHS counseling office



AMOUNTS

It will cost you $350 to attend



HOW TO APPLY

If interested, inquire at the LHS counseling office









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NAME

UW McWhinnie Memorial Scholarship



DUE DATE

3/1/2008



ABSTRACT

Established by Ralph E. McWhinnie, husband of Bernice, and long-time Registrar at UW. The scholarship is awarded annually to a female senior at LHS who will attend college at UW following her graduation. The Principal of LHS will nominate three graduating females based upon financial need, scholarship and scholastic promise and school and community citizenship. All areas will be given equal consideration.



TYPE

Scholarship



ELIGIBILITY

See Abstract



AMOUNTS

Varies



HOW TO APPLY

See LHS Counseling office



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NAME

Mensa Education and Reseach Foundation Scholarship



DUE DATE

1/15/2008



ABSTRACT

The Mensa Education & Research Foundation college scholarship program bases its awards totally on essays written by the applicants. Consideration is not given to grades, academic program or financial need. The scholarship process begins during the first week of September and ends with the scholarship application deadline of Jan. 15. The U.S. scholarship program is very large in the geographic area it covers (usually about 75 percent of the country), the number of applications (4,000 to 6,000 in recent years), and the amount of money available for awards (nearly $60,000 in 2004-2005). Applicants need not be Mensa members. The Foundation's U.S. scholarship program is operated by approximately 400 volunteers around the country with support by the Foundation Director and American Mensa's office staff.





TYPE

Scholarship



ELIGIBILITY

The applicant must be enrolled, for the academic year following the award, in a degree program in an accredited American instituteof post-secondary eduaction, and be a resident of the area of a partcipating local group of American Mensa. The applicant need not be a member of Mensa.



AMOUNTS

$300-$1,000



HOW TO APPLY

http://www.mensafoundation.org/schloarships





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NAME

UW Summer High School Institute



DUE DATE

2/8/2008



ABSTRACT

The MISSION of the Summer High School Institute is to provide a place where some of the state's most intellectually talented sophomores could gather before their junior and senior years, living and studying in an environment with no pressure for grades, and sharing ideas and friendship with other gifted students.

The PRIMARY PURPOSE of the program is to draw talented high school sophomore students to the university for an intensive examination of unanswered questions and unresolved challenges. Among the areas that will be probed are: world hunger, plants and people, knights and cowboys, drama, ethics and society, communicating with computers, understanding cultural development, pharmacy, and the links between life and the arts.

The GOAL is not to require students to learn another body of knowledge and pass yet another test. It is, rather to challenge imaginations, focus diverse disciplines on specific issues or problems, and integrate various individual talents into a larger perspective. In the process we hope to help selected high school students achieve their academic and personal potential by cultivating their leadership capabilities; to expanding their horizons, developing their adaptability, creativity, and critical thinking abilities, and to heighten their sensitivity to future possibilities for themselves, Wyoming society; and to stimulate and reward excellence in Wyoming schools.



TYPE

Educational Opportunity









ELIGIBILITY

Applications and posters are sent to all Wyoming High School Principals and Counselors in early December. Nominations for the UW Summer HSI should be submitted to UW by principals of Wyoming high schools. In most high schools, one person (such as a counselor or a classroom teacher) is designated to coordinate the applications of interested and qualified 10th grade students. To be eligible to apply, students must: be in the 10th grade at a public or private high school in Wyoming, be current residents of Wyoming, intend to return to a Wyoming school for the next term, be commited to participate fully and remain for the entire three weeks of the program.



AMOUNTS

Each student's room, board, and instructional supplies are paid from funds granted by the Wyoming Legislature to the University of Wyoming. Students need only provide spending money and travel expenses.



HOW TO APPLY

Apply in the LHS Counseling office



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NAME

Ronald McDonald House Charities



DUE DATE

2/15/2008



ABSTRACT

RMHC began its support of scholarship programs in 1985 by committing $50,000 toward the first scholarships awarded through the Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources (HACER) program. In 2001, the RMHC/ASIA (Asian Students Increasing Achievement) and RMHC African American Future Achievers scholarships were created. The fourth scholarship is RMHC Scholars To date, RMHC has awarded more than $29 million to help high school seniors attend college. The scholarships are for students who have limited access to educational and career opportunities.



TYPE

Scholarships



ELIGIBILITY

Requirements are at the LHS Counseling Office or visit www.rmhc.org to learn eligibility requirements.



AMOUNTS

$1,000 minimum



HOW TO APPLY

Applications are available at the LHS Counseling Office or visit www.rmhc.org



WEB

http://www.rmhc.org/scholarships/rmhc-national-scholarship-program





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NAME

Wyoming Trucking Association



DUE DATE

3/3/2008



ABSTRACT

The Wyoming Trucking Association is pleased to announce it will be awarding its Transportation Education Scholarship in the amounts of $500 to $1,000 payable to the school the student will be attending. They will be awarded to a Wyoming high school graduate, who is enrolled in a Wyoming college, university or trade school for the 2008-2009 school year. The student must be enrolled in courses which could lead to a career in the transportation industry in Wyoming. These courses of study include, but are not limited to: business management, accounting, diesel mechanics, truck driving training, office procedures & management, computer skills and safety. This program includes scholarships from the WTA Trust Fund, Cohee Family Scholarship, L.E. Meredith Memorial Scholarship, Becker Memorial scholarship, Sharon Nichols Memorial Scholarship and the WTA Council of Safety Supervisors scholarship.



TYPE

Scholarship



ELIGIBILITY

See abstract



AMOUNTS

See Abstract



HOW TO APPLY

Applications are available at the LHS Counseling office





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NAME

NAPA-WyoTech Scholarship



DUE DATE

April 20,2008



ABSTRACT

The NAPA-WyoTech Scholarship is an award for Laramie High School students who will be attending one of WyoTech's automotive, collision-refinishing or diesel programs.Recipients receive a $1,500 tuition scholarship.



TYPE

Scholarship



ELIGIBILITY

Graduate from LHS, enroll in a WyoTech program and complete the application process.



AMOUNTS

$1,500.00



HOW TO APPLY

Applications are available in the LHS Counseling office

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NAME

Toyota Community Scholars



DUE DATE

1/4/2008



ABSTRACT

The Toyota Community Scholars program awards 100 renewable scholarships valued at $10,000 and $20,000 over four years to outstanding high school seniors. Recipients are recognized for excellent in academics and for making meaningul service contributions to their schools and their communitites.



TYPE

Scholarship



ELIGIBILITY

THE STUDENT IDENTIFIED AS THE NOMINEE MUST: • Be a high school senior with a grade point average of 3.0 or better. • Be actively involved in a service organization or project that has a positive impact on the school and/or community • Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident • Plan to pursue an undergraduate degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS NOT AVAILABLE TO: • Children or grandchildren of employees of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., other Toyota subsidiaries, or Toyota and Lexus dealer principals.





AMOUNTS

$10,000 - $20,000 (renewable)



HOW TO APPLY

Nominations are made by LHS personnel



ADDRESS

LHS counseling office



WEB

http://www.toyota.com/about/our_commitment/philanthropy/education/scholarships/tcs.html