This loooong list of scholarships came from Homeschooling Hub.
This site contains lots of valuable information for homeschoolers and traditional students alike. While some of the dates have passed, these types of scholarships are usually offered from year to year. Read up on previous winners and eligibility requirements.
In the days ahead, I will be scouring the web for other sources of scholarship information. Remember to keep reading and take note of the deadlines!
College JumpStart Scholarship For students in grades 10 - 12, as well as college students. Based on a 250 word essay. First prize - $1,500, second - $750, third - $250. They run it twice/year with deadlines of Oct 17 and April 15. Application is online at:
Samsung Scholarship Competition
This is for a $1,000 scholarship. High school students may apply by writing
an essay of 300 words or less on this topic: *Is technology critical to a
live presentation? Or is technology just a crutch? *Submission deadline is
April 30. For more info and to apply go here:
Nordstrom Scholarship ProgramThis is for high school juniors. Applicants must have community/volunteer service and financial need. The scholarship is for $10,000 paid out in equal installments of $2,500 over four years to the college of the student’s choice. The application is due in mid May. Students from these states are
eligible to apply: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.
Selection is based on academic achievement, awards/honors, leadership, school activities, community/volunteer activities, financial and employment history.
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
Gives 100 scholarships to high school seniors for $25,000 renewable for 4 years. Based on academics, need, community service, work experience, and science, math, or engineering major (some business majors as well). Application deadline at the end of March. Online application here: www.buickachievers.com/questions_and_answers/
Charles Schwab Foundation Scholarship - $1,000
The U.S. Dept of Treasury and the U.S. Dept of Education have put together a 40 question online test of financial savvy for high school students. It’s called the National Capability Financial Challenge. The test is available to take online from early March until early April. Teachers must sign up their students and get a code for them at www.challenge.treas.gov To learn about finance before taking the test here is what they offer: “Educators can download the Dept. of the Treasury's Educator Toolkit and teachers and parents are also encouraged to visit schwabmoneywise.com for details about the scholarship awards and additional tips, tools and resources for teaching the ABCs of personal finance.” Twenty five scholarships will be awarded.
Here are a couple of web sites that have info: www.schwabmoneywise.com www.businesswire.com/news
NDIA Michigan Chapter Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship ProgramThey award scholarships of up to $2,500 for competitive students currently or planning to pursue STEM related disciplines. Available to high school seniors and college students who are Michigan residents attending a Michigan college/university. Applications are due in mid May.
For full info and an application: http://www.ndia-mich.org/pdfs/scholarship_application.pdf
Civil War Buffs - a scholarship challenge for youThis is an online Civil War test competition for ages 13 - 19. It doesn't matter what your college major will be; no requirement that it be history. Register at http://www.history.com/interactives/national-civil-war-student-challenge and take the test, consisting of 50 difficult multiple choice questions, in early April. The top prize is a $15,000 college scholarship. There are also $7,500, $5,000, and $1,000 scholarships. The test will be timed, with bonuses for completing it quickly. The 30 top test scorers move on to the next level to compete for scholarships. The finals level is a 90 minute test with a combination of matching, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, graphic completions, and short essay questions. There are some study materials on the web site.
AFSA Scholarship programSeniors, give this scholarship a shot - not need based, or any GPA or test score requirements.
Read an essay about fire sprinklers and answer 10 questions about it. For every one you get right your name gets tossed into the hat for a scholarship drawing. Ten $2,000 scholarships will be awarded. Deadline to enter is in early April. Sponsored by the American Fire Sprinklers Association. Go here to try it: www.afsascholarship.org/hsinformation.html
QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship This one is for low income high school juniors - family income less than $60,000. It opens for entries in February. http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/cps-college-prep-scholarship
Michigan Competitive Scholarship
For Michigan residents attending Michigan colleges. Awards $600/yr, renewable until student has received his/her bachelors degree. Apply after graduating from high school. Can be used at both community colleges and universities.
www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/0,1607,7-128-38193_39939-6189--,00.html
AXA Achievement Scholarship
If you are ambitious, determined, and respect your community you could win one of these scholarships. Scholarship amounts range from $10,000 to $25,000!
Go to www.axa-achievement.com for more information on application deadline or to apply.
National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Foundation Scholarship
NFAA is offering several scholarships for students who are interested in dance, film & video, jazz, music, photography, theatre, visual arts, voice, or writing. There is a $25 application fee if you register early, in the summer, and it goes up to $35 for fall registration. Go to http://www.youngarts.org/parents for more information.
Voice of Democracy
Students compete by writing and recording a broadcast script on the current years patriotic theme. Students compete for more than $2.5 million in scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $30,000. The application deadline is Nov 1st. Go here for more information and application deadline.
VFW Veterans Tribute Scholarship
If you are between the ages of 16-18 and you're a son, daughter, granddaughter or grandson of a military veteran or those currently in uniform, then you are eligible for one of the three national scholarships ranging up to $10,000! Application, deadlines and further details are available at www.vfw.org
Horatio Alger Scholarship Application
The $20,000 Horatio Alger National Scholarship is given to students who demonstrate integrity, perseverance, strength of character, financial need, and a good academic record. To apply you must have critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family) and a GPA of at least 2.0. They want to see community activities and a commitment to use your college degree in service to others, as well as demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. They award 104 of these scholarships each year. National Scholars also receive an all expenses paid trip to Washington DC in the spring of their senior year to participate in the National Scholars Conference. For more information and for an application, go to www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
Centralis Scholarships
Central Michigan University hosts an annual Centralis Scholarship Competition. If you plant to attend CMU and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, you are encouraged to compete. If you would like more information, call 1-888-5366.
SAE Engineering Scholarships
Are you interested in pursuing a career in Engineering? If so, then this scholarship is for you! To get an application, go to http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/.
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
For students in grades 5 - 12 who are involved in community service. The award is for $1,000 at the state level, and $5,000 at the national level. Apply online in the fall -- the deadline is November 1st. Go here for more info and to apply: www.prudential.com/spirit
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarship
DAR Scholarship Committee is awarding scholarships to students who are interested in Nursing, Medical Sciences, Political Science, History, Government and Economics. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and must plan to attend a college in the U.S. To find out if you would be eligible for one of these many scholarship opportunities, go to www.dar.org and click on the Scholarships button.
The Sam Walton Community ScholarshipA $3,000 college scholarship available to graduating seniors with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a demonstrated financial need. Deadline January. http://www.act.org/walmart/community/
Bethel College Scholarships
Freshman Academic Scholarships
All students who submit a completed application for admission by March 10 are assured consideration for a freshman academic scholarship, regardless of need. Awards are based upon strong academic and personal records of accomplishment.
•• Annual award amounts range from $2,500 up to full tuition
Dr. Billy Kirk Leadership Award
The goal of this award is to assist minority students in their pursuit of a private, Christian liberal arts education at Bethel.
•• Annual award amounts range from $2,000 to full tuition.
•• Awards are based on the student's academic record, essays, extracurricular involvement and financial need.
Church Matching Scholarship
A dollar for dollar match of a scholarship provided to you by your church. Award value is $1,000 per year for on-campus students, and $250 per year for off-campus students.
Missionary Church Pastor Grant
Awarded to dependent sons and daughters of full-time Missionary Church pastors or missionaries. Annual award is equal to 1/3 tuition and is renewable.
Christian Workers Grant
Awarded to dependent sons and daughters of pastors or missionaries from other denominations. Award amount is up to $2,000 per year, based upon financial need.
Pannabecker Scholarship
Awarded to freshmen and transfer students declaring a major in the fields of Christian Ministry, Youth Ministry, Biblical Literature, or International Studies-Missions. Award value varies and is renewable.
Family Grant
Awarded when two or more family members are attending Bethel on a full-time basis. Annual award value is $1,000 per student per year.
Fine Arts and Theatre Arts Audition Awards
•• Based on outstanding performance or achievement in music or theatre.
•• Award amounts vary based on talent assessed by the faculty.
•• Auditions should be scheduled by March 10 to be assured consideration.
Athletics
•• Awards based on talent, as assessed by individual coaches, are available for each sport.
•• Co-ed cheer leading also has talent-based awards available.
•• Student athletes are considered for all Bethel College scholarships and need-based awards (see above).
Contact the office of admission for more information about these awards and other options for financial assistance.
To get more information about the admission process, campus visits, etc., visit www.bethelcollege.edu/admission/undergrad.php or call 800.422.4101.
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes ScholarshipThe application for this $20,000 scholarship is due in early January. Three short answer essays are required, as well as two recommendations. They are looking for good athletes, with high grades, and especially with demonstrated community involvement through volunteering. An athlete from any sport, whether a high school team, or a community based team, is eligible.
“The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes program honors high school athletes for demonstrating academic excellence as well as flexing their hearts on their sports team and in their communities. So, we're celebrating YOU - not just because you scored the winning touchdown or goal - but because you've used sports to become a strong leader and volunteer in your community.”
www.dosomething.org/footlocker
Merit based full ride scholarships for high achieving students
(from author of the Hub)
My daughter wanted to find a full ride academic scholarship for college. We found it difficult to ferret out the best merit based scholarships and we were surprised to find that many required applications as early as October of the senior year in high school. Not knowing this, we had already missed many of the deadlines by the time we found the scholarships during her senior year. This section of the web site contains the info we discovered, which is posted so others won't have to spend all the time researching that we did. I'm starting with three and I'll keep writing them up and adding them until they are all online, so check back weekly for new additions. If you know of a scholarship that should be listed here, please send the name of the scholarship and the web site address to our web master at ???. We will do a write up and add it to the list. All of these scholarships are extremely competitive and are solely merit based. Only super star students need apply. FYI - my daughter got a full tuition scholarship, and several smaller scholarships to cover room, board, and books.
Indiana University
The Wells Scholars Program - “Accredited high schools in Indiana and selected high schools from other states are invited to nominate up to two students from the senior class for the Wells Scholarship.
Schools are encouraged to nominate students who have shown exceptional qualities of character and leadership, have been significantly involved in extracurricular activities, have demonstrated a concern for their community, and have excelled in terms of class rank, grade point average, and performance on standardized tests. In the past, successful nominees have typically ranked in the top 5% of their class, have compiled a GPA of 3.9 or higher on a 4.0 scale, have scored 1350 or higher on the combined SAT Critical Reading and Mathematics tests or 31 (composite) or higher on the ACT, and have shown a pattern of serious commitment to one or more activities outside of class.”
As your student’s counselor a homeschooler may request a nomination packet.
“Late August: Nomination packets are mailed to all eligible high schools.
Early October: Received by deadline for submitting nominations. See nomination packet for exact date.
Mid-November: Approximately 50 finalists are selected for interviews; all nominees are notified of their status.
First weekend in December: Required interviews of finalists at IU Bloomington.
Late December: Notification of status mailed to each finalist. Eighteen to 22 Wells Scholars will be selected from the finalist group.”
http://www.indiana.edu/~wsp/index.html
Duke University/UNC-Chapel Hill
Robertson Scholars Program - “The resources of two renowned universities. The benefit of three unique summer experiences. The advantage of individual mentoring and coaching. A community of hundreds of fellow scholars. The promise of thousands of opportunities for personal leadership development. The Robertson Scholars Program is more than a scholarship; it is your passage to endless possibilities.”
Application deadline is Dec of your senior year in high school.
http://www.robertsonscholars.org/index.php?type=static&source=1560
UNC-Chapel Hill
Morehead-Cain Scholarship - “Scholars bring the potential. We set it free. We fund. We connect. We encourage. On occasion we question. Sometimes we guide. Frequently we get out of the way. What we don’t do is dictate. The Morehead-Cain is a Program proven to develop leaders in a framework intentionally nimble. We provide a net, then let Scholars go, giving them the trust and freedom to pursue their own interests, mine their own potential, determine their own sphere of influence, and have their own impact.”
“Decades of experience have developed a singular expertise - pinpointing impact amid a sea of promise. The process is rigorous, the result is this: a small, select community of discernible influence. Morehead-Cain Scholars are driven leaders possessing the rare combination of potential, principle, and purpose, who seek - and receive - more from their undergraduate experience than academic achievement alone.”
“To be eligible for nomination through UNC’s Admissions Referral Program (ARP), out-of-state and international students must apply to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill by October 15, of your senior year. Carolina’s admissions office reviews applications received by that date and submits a small number to the Morehead-Cain for consideration for the incoming class.
Those students nominated through the ARP and chosen by the Morehead-Cain selection committee to compete for the scholarship will be notified on Friday, December 16, 2011.
Completed Morehead-Cain applications for ARP nominees are due no later than January 2, 2012.”
You can put a cover letter with your application requesting the admissions office to please consider you for submission to the Morehead-Cain Scholarship.
http://moreheadcain.org/about
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This site contains lots of valuable information for homeschoolers and traditional students alike. While some of the dates have passed, these types of scholarships are usually offered from year to year. Read up on previous winners and eligibility requirements.
In the days ahead, I will be scouring the web for other sources of scholarship information. Remember to keep reading and take note of the deadlines!
College JumpStart Scholarship For students in grades 10 - 12, as well as college students. Based on a 250 word essay. First prize - $1,500, second - $750, third - $250. They run it twice/year with deadlines of Oct 17 and April 15. Application is online at:
Samsung Scholarship Competition
This is for a $1,000 scholarship. High school students may apply by writing
an essay of 300 words or less on this topic: *Is technology critical to a
live presentation? Or is technology just a crutch? *Submission deadline is
April 30. For more info and to apply go here:
Nordstrom Scholarship ProgramThis is for high school juniors. Applicants must have community/volunteer service and financial need. The scholarship is for $10,000 paid out in equal installments of $2,500 over four years to the college of the student’s choice. The application is due in mid May. Students from these states are
eligible to apply: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.
Selection is based on academic achievement, awards/honors, leadership, school activities, community/volunteer activities, financial and employment history.
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
Gives 100 scholarships to high school seniors for $25,000 renewable for 4 years. Based on academics, need, community service, work experience, and science, math, or engineering major (some business majors as well). Application deadline at the end of March. Online application here: www.buickachievers.com/questions_and_answers/
Charles Schwab Foundation Scholarship - $1,000
The U.S. Dept of Treasury and the U.S. Dept of Education have put together a 40 question online test of financial savvy for high school students. It’s called the National Capability Financial Challenge. The test is available to take online from early March until early April. Teachers must sign up their students and get a code for them at www.challenge.treas.gov To learn about finance before taking the test here is what they offer: “Educators can download the Dept. of the Treasury's Educator Toolkit and teachers and parents are also encouraged to visit schwabmoneywise.com for details about the scholarship awards and additional tips, tools and resources for teaching the ABCs of personal finance.” Twenty five scholarships will be awarded.
Here are a couple of web sites that have info: www.schwabmoneywise.com www.businesswire.com/news
NDIA Michigan Chapter Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship ProgramThey award scholarships of up to $2,500 for competitive students currently or planning to pursue STEM related disciplines. Available to high school seniors and college students who are Michigan residents attending a Michigan college/university. Applications are due in mid May.
For full info and an application: http://www.ndia-mich.org/pdfs/scholarship_application.pdf
Civil War Buffs - a scholarship challenge for youThis is an online Civil War test competition for ages 13 - 19. It doesn't matter what your college major will be; no requirement that it be history. Register at http://www.history.com/interactives/national-civil-war-student-challenge and take the test, consisting of 50 difficult multiple choice questions, in early April. The top prize is a $15,000 college scholarship. There are also $7,500, $5,000, and $1,000 scholarships. The test will be timed, with bonuses for completing it quickly. The 30 top test scorers move on to the next level to compete for scholarships. The finals level is a 90 minute test with a combination of matching, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, graphic completions, and short essay questions. There are some study materials on the web site.
AFSA Scholarship programSeniors, give this scholarship a shot - not need based, or any GPA or test score requirements.
Read an essay about fire sprinklers and answer 10 questions about it. For every one you get right your name gets tossed into the hat for a scholarship drawing. Ten $2,000 scholarships will be awarded. Deadline to enter is in early April. Sponsored by the American Fire Sprinklers Association. Go here to try it: www.afsascholarship.org/hsinformation.html
QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship This one is for low income high school juniors - family income less than $60,000. It opens for entries in February. http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/cps-college-prep-scholarship
Michigan Competitive Scholarship
For Michigan residents attending Michigan colleges. Awards $600/yr, renewable until student has received his/her bachelors degree. Apply after graduating from high school. Can be used at both community colleges and universities.
www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/0,1607,7-128-38193_39939-6189--,00.html
AXA Achievement Scholarship
If you are ambitious, determined, and respect your community you could win one of these scholarships. Scholarship amounts range from $10,000 to $25,000!
Go to www.axa-achievement.com for more information on application deadline or to apply.
National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Foundation Scholarship
NFAA is offering several scholarships for students who are interested in dance, film & video, jazz, music, photography, theatre, visual arts, voice, or writing. There is a $25 application fee if you register early, in the summer, and it goes up to $35 for fall registration. Go to http://www.youngarts.org/parents for more information.
Voice of Democracy
Students compete by writing and recording a broadcast script on the current years patriotic theme. Students compete for more than $2.5 million in scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $30,000. The application deadline is Nov 1st. Go here for more information and application deadline.
VFW Veterans Tribute Scholarship
If you are between the ages of 16-18 and you're a son, daughter, granddaughter or grandson of a military veteran or those currently in uniform, then you are eligible for one of the three national scholarships ranging up to $10,000! Application, deadlines and further details are available at www.vfw.org
Horatio Alger Scholarship Application
The $20,000 Horatio Alger National Scholarship is given to students who demonstrate integrity, perseverance, strength of character, financial need, and a good academic record. To apply you must have critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family) and a GPA of at least 2.0. They want to see community activities and a commitment to use your college degree in service to others, as well as demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. They award 104 of these scholarships each year. National Scholars also receive an all expenses paid trip to Washington DC in the spring of their senior year to participate in the National Scholars Conference. For more information and for an application, go to www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
Centralis Scholarships
Central Michigan University hosts an annual Centralis Scholarship Competition. If you plant to attend CMU and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, you are encouraged to compete. If you would like more information, call 1-888-5366.
SAE Engineering Scholarships
Are you interested in pursuing a career in Engineering? If so, then this scholarship is for you! To get an application, go to http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/.
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
For students in grades 5 - 12 who are involved in community service. The award is for $1,000 at the state level, and $5,000 at the national level. Apply online in the fall -- the deadline is November 1st. Go here for more info and to apply: www.prudential.com/spirit
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarship
DAR Scholarship Committee is awarding scholarships to students who are interested in Nursing, Medical Sciences, Political Science, History, Government and Economics. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and must plan to attend a college in the U.S. To find out if you would be eligible for one of these many scholarship opportunities, go to www.dar.org and click on the Scholarships button.
The Sam Walton Community ScholarshipA $3,000 college scholarship available to graduating seniors with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a demonstrated financial need. Deadline January. http://www.act.org/walmart/community/
Bethel College Scholarships
Freshman Academic Scholarships
All students who submit a completed application for admission by March 10 are assured consideration for a freshman academic scholarship, regardless of need. Awards are based upon strong academic and personal records of accomplishment.
•• Annual award amounts range from $2,500 up to full tuition
Dr. Billy Kirk Leadership Award
The goal of this award is to assist minority students in their pursuit of a private, Christian liberal arts education at Bethel.
•• Annual award amounts range from $2,000 to full tuition.
•• Awards are based on the student's academic record, essays, extracurricular involvement and financial need.
Church Matching Scholarship
A dollar for dollar match of a scholarship provided to you by your church. Award value is $1,000 per year for on-campus students, and $250 per year for off-campus students.
Missionary Church Pastor Grant
Awarded to dependent sons and daughters of full-time Missionary Church pastors or missionaries. Annual award is equal to 1/3 tuition and is renewable.
Christian Workers Grant
Awarded to dependent sons and daughters of pastors or missionaries from other denominations. Award amount is up to $2,000 per year, based upon financial need.
Pannabecker Scholarship
Awarded to freshmen and transfer students declaring a major in the fields of Christian Ministry, Youth Ministry, Biblical Literature, or International Studies-Missions. Award value varies and is renewable.
Family Grant
Awarded when two or more family members are attending Bethel on a full-time basis. Annual award value is $1,000 per student per year.
Fine Arts and Theatre Arts Audition Awards
•• Based on outstanding performance or achievement in music or theatre.
•• Award amounts vary based on talent assessed by the faculty.
•• Auditions should be scheduled by March 10 to be assured consideration.
Athletics
•• Awards based on talent, as assessed by individual coaches, are available for each sport.
•• Co-ed cheer leading also has talent-based awards available.
•• Student athletes are considered for all Bethel College scholarships and need-based awards (see above).
Contact the office of admission for more information about these awards and other options for financial assistance.
To get more information about the admission process, campus visits, etc., visit www.bethelcollege.edu/admission/undergrad.php or call 800.422.4101.
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes ScholarshipThe application for this $20,000 scholarship is due in early January. Three short answer essays are required, as well as two recommendations. They are looking for good athletes, with high grades, and especially with demonstrated community involvement through volunteering. An athlete from any sport, whether a high school team, or a community based team, is eligible.
“The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes program honors high school athletes for demonstrating academic excellence as well as flexing their hearts on their sports team and in their communities. So, we're celebrating YOU - not just because you scored the winning touchdown or goal - but because you've used sports to become a strong leader and volunteer in your community.”
www.dosomething.org/footlocker
Merit based full ride scholarships for high achieving students
(from author of the Hub)
My daughter wanted to find a full ride academic scholarship for college. We found it difficult to ferret out the best merit based scholarships and we were surprised to find that many required applications as early as October of the senior year in high school. Not knowing this, we had already missed many of the deadlines by the time we found the scholarships during her senior year. This section of the web site contains the info we discovered, which is posted so others won't have to spend all the time researching that we did. I'm starting with three and I'll keep writing them up and adding them until they are all online, so check back weekly for new additions. If you know of a scholarship that should be listed here, please send the name of the scholarship and the web site address to our web master at ???. We will do a write up and add it to the list. All of these scholarships are extremely competitive and are solely merit based. Only super star students need apply. FYI - my daughter got a full tuition scholarship, and several smaller scholarships to cover room, board, and books.
Indiana University
The Wells Scholars Program - “Accredited high schools in Indiana and selected high schools from other states are invited to nominate up to two students from the senior class for the Wells Scholarship.
Schools are encouraged to nominate students who have shown exceptional qualities of character and leadership, have been significantly involved in extracurricular activities, have demonstrated a concern for their community, and have excelled in terms of class rank, grade point average, and performance on standardized tests. In the past, successful nominees have typically ranked in the top 5% of their class, have compiled a GPA of 3.9 or higher on a 4.0 scale, have scored 1350 or higher on the combined SAT Critical Reading and Mathematics tests or 31 (composite) or higher on the ACT, and have shown a pattern of serious commitment to one or more activities outside of class.”
As your student’s counselor a homeschooler may request a nomination packet.
“Late August: Nomination packets are mailed to all eligible high schools.
Early October: Received by deadline for submitting nominations. See nomination packet for exact date.
Mid-November: Approximately 50 finalists are selected for interviews; all nominees are notified of their status.
First weekend in December: Required interviews of finalists at IU Bloomington.
Late December: Notification of status mailed to each finalist. Eighteen to 22 Wells Scholars will be selected from the finalist group.”
http://www.indiana.edu/~wsp/index.html
Duke University/UNC-Chapel Hill
Robertson Scholars Program - “The resources of two renowned universities. The benefit of three unique summer experiences. The advantage of individual mentoring and coaching. A community of hundreds of fellow scholars. The promise of thousands of opportunities for personal leadership development. The Robertson Scholars Program is more than a scholarship; it is your passage to endless possibilities.”
Application deadline is Dec of your senior year in high school.
http://www.robertsonscholars.org/index.php?type=static&source=1560
UNC-Chapel Hill
Morehead-Cain Scholarship - “Scholars bring the potential. We set it free. We fund. We connect. We encourage. On occasion we question. Sometimes we guide. Frequently we get out of the way. What we don’t do is dictate. The Morehead-Cain is a Program proven to develop leaders in a framework intentionally nimble. We provide a net, then let Scholars go, giving them the trust and freedom to pursue their own interests, mine their own potential, determine their own sphere of influence, and have their own impact.”
“Decades of experience have developed a singular expertise - pinpointing impact amid a sea of promise. The process is rigorous, the result is this: a small, select community of discernible influence. Morehead-Cain Scholars are driven leaders possessing the rare combination of potential, principle, and purpose, who seek - and receive - more from their undergraduate experience than academic achievement alone.”
“To be eligible for nomination through UNC’s Admissions Referral Program (ARP), out-of-state and international students must apply to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill by October 15, of your senior year. Carolina’s admissions office reviews applications received by that date and submits a small number to the Morehead-Cain for consideration for the incoming class.
Those students nominated through the ARP and chosen by the Morehead-Cain selection committee to compete for the scholarship will be notified on Friday, December 16, 2011.
Completed Morehead-Cain applications for ARP nominees are due no later than January 2, 2012.”
You can put a cover letter with your application requesting the admissions office to please consider you for submission to the Morehead-Cain Scholarship.
http://moreheadcain.org/about
