December 03, 2009
A. Patrick Charnon Scholarship
Qualifications
Recipients must be admitted or enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program of study in an accredited four-year college or university in the United States. They must maintain good academic standing and make progress toward a degree. The Charnon Scholarship Review Committee will decide whether applicants fulfill the requirements of the award. The selection committee looks for candidates who value tolerance, compassion and respect for all people in their communities, and who have demonstrated their commitments to these values by their actions.
Deadline
March 31st.
Submit
In addition to the application form, you need to submit a 2-4 page essay (typed, double-spaced) explaining how community service experiences have shaped your life and how you will use your college educations to build communities in a manner consistent with Pat Charnon's values of compassion, tolerance, generosity and respect. We also require an official transcript from your high school or college and three letters of reference addressed to the Charnon Scholarship Selection Committee.
Applications must be postmarked by March 31st for the academic year beginning in August or September. Recipients will be notified of their award in early August, and a profile of the recipient will be posted on The Center website.
Application form can be found at http://www.cesresources.org/apply.html
Contact Info
http://www.cesresources.org/charnon.html
A. Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship
The Center for Education Solutions
Box 208
San Francisco, California 94104-0208
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November 17, 2009
Truman Scholarship
Qualifications
* At the time I apply, I will be a full-time student pursuing a bachelor's degree with junior-level academic standing; I have senior-level standing in my third year of college enrollment; or I am a senior and a resident of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, or a Pacific Island. Note: Students who have completed their bachelor's degree or are already attending graduate school are not eligible for the Truman Scholarship.
* I am a U.S. citizen (or a U.S. national from a Pacific Island) or I expect to receive my citizenship by the date the Scholarship will be awarded.
* I want to work in government, education, the nonprofit sector, or the public interest/advocacy sector to improve these conditions.
* I am comfortable committing to work in public service for three of the first seven years after I complete a Foundation-funded graduate degree.
* I would like to get a master's degree, a doctorate, or a professional degree such as a law degree or a Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Health, Master of Social Work, Master of Education, Master of Public Policy, or Master of International Affairs.
* I have participated extensively in two or more of the following sets of activities:
- Student government and/or campus-based extracurricular activities
- Community service-related activities that were not organized by my school or by my fraternity/sorority
- Government internships, commissions or boards, advocacy or interest groups, nonpartisan political activities, or military/ROTC
- Partisan political activities and campaigns
* I believe I could hold my own in a challenging interview conducted by a panel of prominent public servants, educators, and former Truman Scholars.
Deadline
Truman Application Deadline: February 2, 2010
Finalist Posting: February 23, 2010
Finalist Confirmation Form Due: February 25, 2010
Regional Review Panels: March 5, 2010 through March 26, 2010
Scholar Posting: March 30, 2010
Truman Scholars Leadership Week: May 24 through May 30, 2010.
Submit
The Truman Application consists of an Institutional Nomination form and letter, three additional letters of recommendation, a recent transcript, a 14 question application, and a policy proposal.
Contact info
Website: http://www.truman.gov/
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September 17, 2009
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Qualifications:
Current high school seniors (at the time of application) attending school in the United States with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents planning to pursue a degree at an accredited college or university in the United States.
Deadline:
October 31, 2009
Submit:
Completed online scholarship application, found on the Coca-Cola Scholars Program website https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/ . Semifinalists will be selected and notified in November, at which time they will be required to supply additional application material, including essays, letters of recommendation, and official transcripts.
Contact:
Coca−Cola Scholars Program
Toll Free 800-306-2653
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May 29, 2009
Women in Service to Appalachia offer $500 Scholarship
Applications available online: http://www.womeninservice.org
Application Deadline: June 1
Amount of Scholarship: $500
Qualifications
Women 18 years or older
Enrolled or accepted in an institution of higher learning
Regularly involved in community service
Repeat applications will not be considered
Deadline
The application deadline is June 1
Submit:
Completed, typed scholarship form (available online)
Two letters of reference, on organization letterhead from adults who can speak to your involvement in community service.
Community service resume that lists and explains the service you have been involved in during the last four years.
Typed 300-word essay responding to the questions: "Please briefly describe an important economic, environmental, or social issue facing Appalachia today. For the issue you have chosen, and based on your service experience and school studies, please describe how an individual can help address this issue."
Transcript of college work or proof of enrollment/acceptance.
Contact Info
Website: http://www.womeninservice.org
Contact: Mary Steitz, Scholarship Chair
Email: msteitz@bex.net
Send Applications To: WSA Scholarship Committee, 8922 Sycamore Trail, Sylvania, OH 43560
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