gUIDANCE LIST OF MINORITY SCHOLARSHIPS

Please check out the Big Scholarship Board in the Guidance Department. Scroll down for available Scholarships that are accepting applications now. Updated 5/13/08

5/15/08 – CHARLES AND BETTY DEMAKIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: Parent or legal guardian must be a member of the Community Credit Union and applicant must be accepted to a 4 year college. Award is based on SAT combined score, class rank, GPA, and length of membership as a percentage of age.

5/16/08 – BANK OF AMERICA “BETSEY BABCOCK SCHOLARSHIP” – Criteria: Award is based on financial need and academics.

5/16/08 – NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOC. EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: Must have a minimum GPA of 2.75, a minimum of 250 hours of restaurant or food-related service work experience, be majoring in culinary arts or foodservice management and be accepted into such a program, and plan to remain in school for at least 2 terms. Go to www.nraef.org for application and to apply.

5/17/08 – PINE HILL CIVIC ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: Applicant’s parent or legal guardian must be a current paid member of the Pine Hill Civic Association. Award based on financial need, scholastic record, and community involvement.

5/19/08 – JODI SISSON SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: Applicant must be accepted to a 2 or 4 year college and possess excellent academic and behavioral standings. 100 word personal essay required.

5/21/08 – BEES CLUB SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: Applicant must be a Lynn resident, sponsored by a club member, and is of Italian extraction.

5/21/08 – UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF GREATER LYNN SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: Demonstrate financial need, are of a minority race, 1^st generation college student, or have a proven record of commitment to community and / or social action.

5/23/08 – ROBERT C. BYRD HONORS SCHOLALRSHIP – Criteria: Must be a

citizen, national or permanent resident. Applicant must have a GPA of 3.5 or better or ranked in the top 5% of his / her senior class, demonstrate leadership and participated in community service. All completed applications must be submitted to your guidance counselor by 5/23/08.

5/30/08 – DONALD J. GARRIGAN SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: Applicant must be a Breed graduate, took 3 years of History courses at Classical, and participated in volunteer or community service.

6/14/08 – ITALIAN COMMUNITY CENTER SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: Must be of Italo-American parentage and attending a four year school. Based on merit and scholastic achievement.

6/15/08 – NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME OF MASS SCHOLARSHIP – Criteria: Award is based on financial need, academic performance, leadership / peer group involvement, athletic involvement, and essay content.

SENIORS: PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO DEADLINES ON ALL SCHOLARSHIPS AND COLLEGE APPLICATIONS. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU HAVE THEM IN ON TIME!!! CHECK OUT THE SCHOLARSHIP BOARD IN GUIDANCE ASAP!!!

MANY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OFFER THEIR OWN SCHOLARSHIPS. CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITES FOR MORE INFO!!!

MASS COLLEGE COURSES OFFERED ONLINE TO STUDENTS. GO TO

www.mco.mass.edu FOR MORE INFO.

Seniors: A list of colleges and their financial aid deals is listed on the web. This website informs students of the types of financial aid, loans and grants, etc these colleges offer. Go to www.projectonstudentdebt.org for more info.

SCHOLARSHIP FOR GR. 10 & 11:

4/18/08 – DEREK SHECKMAN LEADERSHIP AWARD – Criteria: Must be a Jewish student in 10^th or 11^th grade and demonstrate a commitment to your Jewish community, possess a desire to learn, and be a role model to your peers.