Scholarship Guide 2020-21 Updated 2/10/2021 1. Name: Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation Scholarships Amount: Varies depending on scholarship Deadline: Varies depending on scholarship For More Info: SEE www.cincinnatischolarshipfoundation.org FOR DETAILS – VARIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS LISTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR 2. Name: College Board Opportunity Scholarship Amount: up to $40,000 Deadline: N/A Who may apply: Juniors and Seniors can complete college admission tasks and be entered into monthly drawings For More Info: https://opportunity.collegeboard.org Name: FEMA Firefighter Grant Description: Once a junior firefighter at the Burlington fire station, you can apply to get this grant with a few short questions and an essay If you have any questions about scholarship contact Burlington Fire Department at 859-586-6178 Name: Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program Amount: $1,000 Who may apply: Juniors and Seniors essay between 500-1,000 words on career and life goals For More Info: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarship.php Name: Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Who may apply: You must be a high school student and a U.S citizen Requirements: Complete the application form including a 140-character message about technology addiction The top 10 finalists will be asked to write a 500 to 1,000 word essay Deadline: January 30, 2021 For more info: http://www.digitalresponsibility.org Name: Digital Privacy Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Who may apply: You must be a high school student and a U.S citizen Requirements: Complete the application form including a 140-character message about digital privacy The top 10 finalists will be asked to write a 500 to 1,000 word essay Deadline: June 30, 2021 For more info: http://www.digitalresponsibilty.org/digital-privacy-scholarship Name: B Davis Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Deadline: May 22,2021 Who may apply: Seniors aspiring law, pre-law and paralegal studies students For more info: http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm Name: Console and Associates Legal Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Deadline: TBA - The winner will be announced by July 17, 2021 For more info: https://www.myinjuryattorney.com/legal-scholarship/?msID=e58f9709-c0c6-4668-ae24-bfc 07 Name: Ponton Law Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Deadline: July 31, 2021 Who may apply: Seniors who show merit and financial need Requirements: Transcript, letter of recommendation and resume suggested For more info: https://www.jamesponton.com/practices/car-accidents/#scholarship 10 Name: The John Foy & Associates Strong Arm Leukemia Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Deadline: June 15, 2022 Who may apply: You or a loved one have been affected by leukemia Requirements: Essay and application For more info: https://www.johnfoy.com/strong-arm-leukemia-scholarship 11 Name: Tradition of Caring Mortuary Science Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Deadline: October 23, 2020 Who may apply: Mortuary Science majors, at least a 2.5 GPA Requirements: Online application, letters of recommendation and transcripts For more info: www.NFSGI.com/scholarship 12 Name: KSBA First Generation Scholarship Amount: $2,500 (one male and one female) Deadline: October 12, 2020 Who may apply: First generation college students Requirements: ACT reading score of 20 For more info: See College Career Counselor or guidance 13 Name: McCormick & Murphy Personal Injury Scholarship Amount: $500 Deadline: April 30, 2021 Who may apply: Seniors planning on majoring in law For more info: https://www.mccormickmurphy.com/#scholarship 14 Name: KCA The William T Robertson High School Essay Scholarship Contest Amount: $2,000 Deadline: November 13, 2020 at 11:59 pm Eastern time Who may apply: KY resident High School Seniors Requirements: Essay Prompt: It’s the turn of the 21st Century how is the resilience and durability of concrete contributing to your local community or the world? The essay rules are as follows ● Student must be current senior in high school graduating 20-2021 ● Essays must address the essay prompt directly ● Essays must be written by a single student and shall not be collaborative in nature ● Essays must be submitted using the online submissions form ● Essays must be received by November 13, 2020 at 11:59 PM Eastern time ● Essays must be limited to 600 words Submission link https://forms.gle/DdRHww8AaAtFQ9mFA For more information contact the KCA office at 502-695-1535 or emailing Susan Hagg at shagg@kyconcrete.org 15 Name: 2021 Design a Better Future Scholarship Amount: Five $10,000 scholarships Deadline: May 28, 2021 Who may apply: High School seniors that will be attending a college, trade school or university to continue your education For more information: https://www.honorsgradu.com/scholarship/ 16 Name: US Army ROTC Scholarship Amount: Deadline: see website below https://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high-school-students/four-year-scholorship.html Questions contact: William Faulkner, Xavier University Department of Military Service Scholarship Enrollment Officer Office: 513.745.1066 Cell: 513.227.9496 faulknerw@xavier.edu 17 Name: Kentucky Federation of Republican Women Scholarship Program Amount: $1,500 Deadline: Complete application available to be picked up or emailed to senior, must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2021 18 Name: Lady Jaguars Soccer 2020-21 Scholarship Amount: TBA – It is anticipated that at least one award in the amount of $3,000 will be issued Deadline: On or before March 15, 2021 Applications were sent out to senior girls, hard copy of application is available in the Library outside Career and College Counselor office 19 Name: Friends of Northkey Scholarship Program Amount: For the 2021/2022 term, $7500 in scholarships will be awarded Deadline: March 5, 2021 – 5pm Eastern Time Who may apply: Applicants must be clients of NorthKey or an immediate family member of a client of Northkey For more information: Friends of Northkey Scholarship Program 20 Name: The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet - Civil Engineering Scholarship & Civil Engineering Technology Scholarship Amount: Varies Deadline: February 1, 2021 Who may apply: Must be a graduate of an accredited High School, or High School Graduate who is a resident of Kentucky and has successfully completed the High School For more information: Civil Engineering Scholarship | KYTC and Civil Engineering Technology Scholarship | KYTC Note – this is a scholarship available for those interested in employment with state government in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet after graduation It is not a scholarship that is offered as general financial assistance 21 Name: EEqual Scholarship Amount: Covers tuition costs, up to $2,000 Deadline: March 31, 2021 Who may apply: Students are eligible to apply if they are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity as defined under the McKinny-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program (MV) For more information: EEQual Scholarship and EEQual Scholarship Flyer 22 Name: Mary Hood Lutes Scholarship Program 2021 Amount: $750 - $1,000 Deadline: Friday, April 9th 2021 @ 4:30pm Who may apply: Any Boone County resident, Boone County Extension Homemaker member, or child or grandchild of a member For more information: Mary Hood Lutes Scholarship Program 2021 23 Name: PFLAG 2021 Scholarship Award Amount: Varies Deadline: Postmarked by April 16th 2021 Who may apply Must be a resident of or attending college in the Greater Cincinnati area, students (at least 17 years of age as of April 16th, 2021), demonstrate positive involvement with the LGBTQ+ community, cannot be a prior winner of this award For more information: PFLAG Scholarship 2021 or call (513) 284 6485 or email mailto:scholarship@pflagcinci.org 24 Name: Balanced Man Scholarship Amount: Up to $1,000 per scholarship recipient - $4,000 in total scholarships Deadline: By July 15th 2021 Who may apply: You must attend University of Cincinnati in the 2021-2022 school year For more information: Apply online at h ttps://cincinnati.sigep.org/bms/ Questions contact Will Bachman at 513 818 6100 or uc.sigep.bms@gmail.com 25 Name: PTSO Scholarship Amount: Minimum of $500 (Amount will vary based on number of qualified applicants) Deadline: by Friday April 9, 2021 Who may apply: ● Current senior planning to attend a two or four year accredited college, university or trade school the year of graduation ● Unweighted cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 ● Must be in good standing with Cooper High School (Clear of any substantial disciplinary action this school year) Requirements: ● The coversheet provided in application ● Application questionnaire ● A copy of current high school transcript ● One letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, administrator, coach or employer NOTE: You may attach more than one letter, but please limit it to two ● An essay of 500 words or less on the following topic: “What is the most valuable lesson you have learned in high school and how will you apply that lesson to your life? Click here for the application Also available outside the CCR counseling office in Library Media Center Helpful Websites College Board Online www.collegeboard.com College Net www.collegenet.com College and Beyond http://www.scholarshiproadmap.com/ FinAid www.finaid.org Scholarship America www.scholarshipamerica.org FastWeb College Financial Aid Search www.fastweb.comor www.fastweb.com/highschool FAFSA on the Web www.fafsa.ed.gov My College Guide http://mycollegeguide.org/index/html Greater Cincinnati African-American Scholarship Fund http://gcaasf.com Cincinnati Scholarship fund www.cincinnatischolarshipfoundation.org Hispanic Scholarship Fund www.hispanicfund.org Hispanic Scholarship Foundation www.hsf.net Grant Website www.grants.gov Christian Connector Scholarship Program www.christianconnector.com CollegeExpress http://www.collegexpress.com Student Scholarships 4410 Masachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 20016 https://studentscholarships.org ... PFLAG Scholarship 2021 or call (513) 284 6485 or email mailto :scholarship@ pflagcinci.org 24 Name: Balanced Man Scholarship Amount: Up to $1,000 per scholarship recipient - $4,000 in total scholarships... www.fafsa.ed.gov My College Guide http://mycollegeguide.org/index/html Greater Cincinnati African-American Scholarship Fund http://gcaasf.com Cincinnati Scholarship fund www.cincinnatischolarshipfoundation.org... Children and Youth Program (MV) For more information: EEQual Scholarship? ?? and EEQual Scholarship Flyer 22 Name: Mary Hood Lutes Scholarship Program 2021 Amount: $750 - $1,000 Deadline: Friday,