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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Wendy’s High School Heisman
Setting the standard for high school seniors, the Wendy’s High School Heisman program annually recognizes the nation’s most accomplished high school seniors for excellence in academics, community service, and athletics. Wendy’s late founder, Dave Thomas, created this award in partnership with the Heisman Memorial Trophy Committee, which annually honors one outstanding college football player. Principals, guidance counselors, and coaches at all U.S. high schools are asked to nominate one male and one female student who are active in any of the 32 sports sanctioned by the National Federation of State High Schools. Nominees are judged on their academic achievements, community service involvement, and athletic accomplishments. State and national finalists are selected each fall. Complete program details can be found at www.wendysheisman.com. |
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Colonel’s Kids Scholars Program
Sponsored by the Colonel’s Kids™ Charity, a national charity funded by KFC®, this national competition is open to high school seniors committed to attending a public college or university in their state of residence. The program emphasizes community involvement, leadership, and an entrepreneurial spirit. The scholarship covers eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to $5,000 per academic year, renewable for four years. Scholars must work toward a four-year degree and participate in one internship during their tenure as a Colonel’s Kids Scholar. Each scholar also must work an average of 10 hours per week, beginning in the sophomore year, and maintain a satisfactory academic record. For more information, go to www.kfcscholars.org.
To learn more about ACT’s scholarship management services, call 319-341-2363, e-mail rps@act.org or go to www.act.org/recognition/index.html. |
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation’s leading organization supporting Hispanic college students. In support of its goal to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees, HSF provides the Hispanic community with more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country. During its 29-year history, HSF has awarded more than 68,000 scholarships-more than $144 million-to students from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Recipients have attended more than 1,700 colleges and universities. For more information on scholarship opportunities for Hispanic Americans, including general eligibility guidelines, go to www.hsf.net or call 1-877-HSF-INFO. |
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Dell Scholars Program
Funded by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, a private foundation dedicated to helping young adults achieve their potential, the Dell Scholars Program offers an opportunity for underserved and lower-income students to go to college. The $20,000 scholarships are offered to high school seniors for full-time study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university of their choice.
The Dell Scholars Program emphasizes a student’s determination to succeed over academic records or test scores. To encourage thorough preparation, the program requires that students participate in an approved college readiness program, have a high school GPA of 2.4 or higher, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and have a demonstrable need for financial assistance. More information is available at www.dellscholars.org. |
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