January Deadlines
The Coolidge Scholarship
February 1, 2018
Primary Criterion: Academic Excellence
Above all, Coolidge scholars must possess a distinguished academic record. Competitive candidates will have pursued and succeeded in the most rigorous course of study available to them. Awardees will demonstrate an uncommon academic depth and intellectual curiosity. In the case of the Coolidge Scholarship, depth matters as much as breadth. Coolidge winners’ interest in scholarly and intellectual pursuits goes beyond the classroom. Mere credential collection is not a defining trait of a Coolidge Scholar. Jonas Salk, the father of the polio vaccine, provides a good example. Salk so excelled in school that he skipped grades. However, he was also intellectually curious, writing: “As a child I was not interested in science. I was merely interested in things human.”
Secondary Criterion: Interest in Public Policy and Appreciation for Coolidge Values
From his boyhood days in Plymouth Notch through his years in the White House Coolidge studied public policy. This scholarship therefore seeks young citizens who exhibit an interest in policy. Candidates also should demonstrate an awareness of and appreciation for the values President Coolidge championed throughout his life. Some such values include: civility, restraint in government, respect for teachers, thrift, and respect for the presidency. The award is not restricted to candidates planning to pursue degrees in fields such as public policy or government. To the contrary, all academic disciplines are valued by this award. Like the president, Coolidge Scholars will engage in the pressing issues of their time. Like Coolidge, Coolidge Scholars are at all times civil, valuing respectful debate over partisan attack. Candidates will be asked to prepare an 800-word application essay on Coolidge values.
Secondary Criterion: Humility and Service
Humility is a hallmark quality of leaders in the Coolidge tradition. In his autobiography, Coolidge wrote: “It is a great advantage to a President, and a major source of safety to the country, for him to know that he is not a great man.” The Coolidge Scholarship seeks young people who display a sense of service and care for the well-being of others.
Other prizes are awarded to young people for accumulating leadership credentials in high school. This prize focuses rather on high school achievement that gives young people the potential to lead later in life. A young person who tends to work alone, but demonstrates potential to conduct breakthrough research, for example, is a strong candidate. Introverts can win this prize.
The Coolidge Scholarship is non-partisan and is awarded on merit regardless of race, gender, or background.
Eligibility Requirements
- 2017-18 Coolidge Scholarship applicants must intend to enroll full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university as an undergraduate for the first time in fall 2019. That is to say, students in their junior year of high school, or the equivalent if home schooled, are eligible to apply. (Students who are currently high school juniors but take some courses at a local college are indeed eligible to apply for the Coolidge Scholarship.)
- 2017-18 Coolidge Scholarship applicants must be citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States of America at the time of application.
- 2017-18 Coolidge Scholarship applicants cannot be the immediate family member of any current employee or trustee of the Coolidge Scholars Program or the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation.
Eligibility FAQ
- I’m an international student, am I eligible to apply for the Coolidge Scholarship? The Coolidge Scholarship is only open to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents. U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents currently attending high school abroad are indeed eligible to apply.
- I currently am a high school junior, but take some courses at a local college, am I still eligible to apply? Yes, indeed! You must simply confirm that you intend to enroll full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university for the first time in fall 2019.
- I am a current high school junior intending to take a gap year after high school, and therefore plan to begin college in fall 2020. Am I eligible? No, only current high school juniors intending to enroll as full-time undergraduates for the first time in fall 2019 are eligible to apply for the 2017-18 scholarship.
- I am a current high school senior, am I eligible to apply? No, only current high school juniors intending to enroll as undergraduates full-time for the first time in fall 2019 are eligible to apply for the 2017-18 scholarship. No exceptions to this rule can be made.
- I am a current high school senior intending to take a gap year before beginning college, am I eligible to apply? No, only current high school juniors are eligible to apply. No exceptions to this rule can be made.
October 2017: Application opens for the 2017-18 Coolidge Scholarship. Note: only current high school juniors (i.e. students who intend to enroll in college full-time for the first time in fall of 2019) are eligible to apply.
Thursday, January 25, 2018, 5:00 PM eastern standard time: Application deadline. (Note: the deadline was previously January 24, 2018 at 5:00 PM EST, but has been extended. The deadline is now Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 5:00 PM EST.) Please note that only applications submitted by the application deadline, with accompanying letters of recommendation, can be considered. Please take special note of the time zone.
Spring 2018: All students will be notified of the final outcome of their application. Applicants who are named finalists will be contacted directly by phone and invited to Finalist Interview Weekend, which takes place in Woodstock, Vermont and historic Plymouth Notch, Vermont. The Coolidge Foundation will cover the travel and lodging costs for finalists and one parent to attend Finalist Weekend.
Summer 2018: Newly selected Coolidge Scholars will spend an orientation week at the Coolidge Foundation in Plymouth Notch, Vermont.
Horatio Alger Association Scholarships
January 16, 2018
106 scholarships at $25,000 each
As one of the nation’s largest college financial aid programs in the country, the Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program is one of the major scholarship programs nationally that specifically assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. The scholarships are funded by Horatio Alger Members who, like the Scholars, have experienced challenges but ultimately overcame them to become successful business and civic leaders.
The National Scholarship is awarded to eligible students in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. National Scholars receive an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., during the spring of their senior year to participate in the National Scholars Conference. Recipients must attend the National Scholars Conference to receive the award.
To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger National Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2018 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
- Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
- Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
- Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
- Be a United States citizen
The application will be available August 1 – October 25.
Scholarships valued at up to $10,000 each
State scholarships are awarded to eligible students in all fifty states and the District of Columbia. The program specifically assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. The scholarships are funded by Horatio Alger Members who, like the Scholars, have experienced challenges but ultimately overcame them to become successful business and civic leaders. For a full listing of Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs and their funders, please click here.
To be eligible to apply for a Horatio Alger State Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria*:
- Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2018 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
- Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
- Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
- Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
- Be a United States citizen
*applicants for the Montana state scholarships must meet additional eligibility criteria.
1020 scholarships up to $2,500 each
The Career & Technical Scholarship Program is funded through the Horatio Alger Endowment Fund and the generosity of Association Chairman Emeritus and Endowment Fund President Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Have completed high school (or earned a high school equivalency credential)
- Will be enrolled in eligible program in Fall 2017
- Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program (up to 2 years) at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States
- Demonstrated critical financial need (must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell grant as determined by completion of the FAFSA)
- Demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Be under the age of 30
- Be a United States citizen
Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies. All scholarship funds are paid directly to the institution on behalf of the recipient.
To print a poster announcing this scholarship program please visit our School Officials page.
The 2017 application process is now closed. The application will open online March 15 for students enrolling in Fall 2018.
The Association offers several scholarship programs that either require an applicant to pursue a specific degree or attend a specific university. These specialized programs are funded through the generosity of individual Horatio Alger Members. Please scroll down to see if any of these programs line up with your choices.
General Eligibility
The following criteria applies to all programs below:
- Critical financial need ($55,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is required)
- Integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- United States citizenship
For more specific eligibility criteria please refer to the program listings below:
Boise State University Scholarship (7 awards at $10,000 each)
The Boise State University Scholarship Program was established in 2012 and is funded by Association Board Member Robert G. Miller, CEO of the Albertsons Companies, Inc.
- Current freshmen who are entering their sophomore year in the fall of the application year at Boise State University
- Resident of Idaho
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
- See the flyer!
Application available January 15 – March 15
Doré Scholarship (25 awards at $10,500 each)
The Doré Scholarship is funded by Association Member William J. Doré, Chairman and CEO of Global Industries, Ltd.
- High school senior planning to attend McNeese State University or University of Louisiana at Lafayette
- Resident of Louisiana
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
Application available January 15 – March 15
Honeywell Scholarship (10 awards at $10,000 each)
The Honeywell Scholarship Program is funded by Association Member Dave Cote, Executive Chairman of Honeywell and Honeywell Hometown Solutions.
- Pursuit of a degree in a STEM field
- Current college freshman
- Academic achievement (minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0)
- Attendance at a Honeywell Partner School or Horatio Alger Collegiate Partner institution
- See the flyer!
- Read the Frequently Asked Questions
Application available January 15 – March 15
Mel Klein Scholarship (5 awards at $10,000 each)
The Mel Klein Scholarship Program was established in 2016 and is funded by Association Member Mel Klein, founder of Melvyn N. Klein Interests.
- High school senior
- Academic achievement (minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5)
- Planning to pursue a degree at Colgate University, Columbia University, Stanford University, or Tulane University
- Applying for this scholarship will also make you eligible for national/state scholarship awards
Santa Clara University – Schott Family Scholarship (4 awards at $50,000 each – amount matched by school)
The Santa Clara University – Schott Family Scholarship Program was established in 2016 and is funded by Association Member Stephen Schott, Owner and CEO of S.C.S Development Co. / Award Homes.
- High school senior planning to attend Santa Clara University
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.4
Trott Family Scholarship (21 awards at $30,000-$60,000 each)
The Trott Family Scholarship was established in 2015 and is funded by Association President Byron Trott, Chairman and CEO of BDT & Company.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: SEPTEMBER 25
- High school senior planning to attend Ohio State University, University of Chicago or Vanderbilt University
- Will submit an application for early decision/early action (by Nov. 1)
- Academic achievement (minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5)
- Applying for this scholarship will also make you eligible for national/state scholarship awards
UNCF STEM Scholars Program
January 8, 2018
UNCF has partnered with The Fund II Foundation to establish a scholarship program to help African American students seeking careers in STEM fields—science, technology, engineering and mathematics. For 2018, The Fund II Foundation UNCF STEM Scholars Program will identify 100 African American high school students who are determined to pursue careers in STEM fields. These students will receive scholarships, internships, mentoring and other tools to help them reach their goals.
Scholars will receive $2,500 per academic year as freshmen and sophomores, $5,000 a year as juniors and seniors, and an additional $5,000 for students whose academic programs require a fifth year.
Are you a STEM student? Apply for the scholarship by January 16, 2018!
With African Americans making up less than five percent of the science and engineering workforce, and less than one percent of all tech startups, this partnership addresses the challenges of more African American students graduating with STEM degrees into the STEM workforce. The Fund II Foundation UNCF STEM Scholars Program will create a robust pipeline of African American students well prepared to have careers in the tech industry and to become the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.
Northeastern University Torch Scholars Program
November 1, 2017
Torch Scholars have the power to change the world.
Continuing Northeastern’s century-old commitment to educational opportunity, the Torch Scholars Program is a bold and innovative initiative that provides students with the opportunity to explore their passions and expand their global horizons. The program’s nomination and holistic review process identifies bright students from across the country who have already succeeded against the odds, but who have not yet reached their full academic potential.
Torch is dedicated to supporting these talented, first-generation college students through an extensive full-scholarship program that includes:
- a comprehensive summer immersion program,
- intensive academic planning and assessments,
- in-depth peer and professional mentoring,
- and a wide array of social events that foster group identity and camaraderie.
The program is simply unparalleled in its support for first-generation students from diverse backgrounds. Much more than a scholarship, Torch is a comprehensive model for access, retention, and achievement.
Torch Scholars have a drive to succeed—for their families and for themselves—and exhibit a universal commitment to giving back, completing 100 hours of service each academic year. Our scholars possess the ability and the will to succeed—Torch transforms them into leaders by empowering them to put those qualities into action.
EACH YEAR, NEARLY 500 NOMINEES FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES VIE FOR 10 TORCH SCHOLARSHIPS.
Torch looks to guidance counselors, teachers, mentors, clergy, and community workers to find deserving Torch Scholars.
Torch Nominators are non-family members—adults and professionals in or out of the school setting who know the student on a personal level. Nominators should be prepared to answer questions about the candidate’s family obligations, motivation, and emotional readiness for college. Please take a moment to think about the promising young people in your life who might benefit from the Torch Scholars Program. You may nominate more than one student in the same academic year.
We’re glad that you are considering nominating a student for Torch. You can nominate a student here.
If you have any questions, please email torch@northeastern.edu.
NOMINATION DEADLINES
| January 1 | Northeastern University Regular Decision application deadline (all Torch applicants must complete the Common Application.) All application materials, including your nomination form, will be considered by the Torch Scholars Selection Committee. | |
| January 15 | Torch Scholars nomination deadline. (Access our nomination form here) | |
We will waive the application fee for Torch nominees. To request a fee waiver, you must select “Other” as the fee waiver type in the payment section when submitting the Common Application and Northeastern Supplement. We will grant the fee waiver after verifying that a student has been nominated for the Torch Scholars Program. If you have questions about having your application fee waived, please contact us at 617.373.7204 or torch@neu.edu.
| February 1 | Priority deadline for financial aid paperwork. Students should complete the FAFSA and CSS Profile in order to be considered for the Torch Scholars program as well as other federal and institutional financial assistance. | |
| February | Finalists will be notified and asked to complete a non-cognitive assessment and complete three additional essays prior to their interview day. | |
| March | Torch Scholars Program decisions are announced. Due to the unique nature of this program, students selected as Torch finalists will not receive their admissions decisions from Northeastern until after scholarship recipients are announced. |
Emma L. Bowen Foundation Internships
March 3, 2017
The Emma Bowen Foundation Application
Thank you for your interest in the Emma Bowen Foundation Fellowship Program. The Emma Bowen Foundation is a nonprofit organization that is building a more diverse media and tech industry by recruiting promising students of color like you and placing them in multi-year paid internships at some of the nation’s leading companies.
We believe that diversity is important in all areas of the media industry and offer Fellowships that prepare students for careers in the Business of Media,Content of Media, and Innovation of Media. Whether you’re interested in being a producer, a journalist, a web developer, an engineer, a business executive, a PR agent, or in any other career in the media or tech industry, the Emma Bowen Fellowship is here to help you get your start.
If selected, you will have the opportunity to develop valuable skills and network with industry professionals each summer during college. Not only will you earn a salary, but you will have the opportunity to get additional money to pay for college expenses.
DO YOU QUALIFY?
You are welcome to apply for an Emma Bowen Fellowship if you:
- Are a student of color (African-American, Asian-American, Latino, or Native American)
- Are a graduating high school senior OR college student
- Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0
- Are interested in pursuing a career in the media industry
- Plan to attend or are currently a student at a four-year accredited college or university
- Are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Speak and write English fluently
Don’t meet these guidelines? We still welcome you to become part of the Emma Bowen Foundation family. Click here to sign up for our mailing list and get access to webinars and training that will give you a look at what it means to have a career in the media industry.
WHERE WE RECRUIT
We recruit for positions across the country – while the majority of our Fellows are placed in major markets like New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami, and the San Francisco Bay Area, we have openings in cities nationwide. The attached chart shows where we placed Fellows in Summer 2016.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications to the Emma Bowen Foundation Fellowship are accepted on a rolling basis. The application has a few key components:
- The EBF Online Application for Summer 2017 (link below)
- A LinkedIn Profile with Photo (click here for advice on creating your profile)
- A Short-Answer Essay of 250-500 words: Why is it important to diversify the media and tech industries?
- Your Resume
- Recommendation form from 1 reference
KEY DATES
Early Action Deadline – November 6, 2016: All applications received by this date are guaranteed a first-round interview by our staff. Meeting this deadline gives you the best chance of getting a placement in our program.
Priority Deadline – December 31, 2016: Many of our partner companies begin interviewing candidates in late 2016 and early 2017. Meeting this deadline gives you access to a wide range of fellowship placements. The majority of our placements for the summer of 2017 will apply before the priority deadline.
Recommended Summer 2017 Application Date – March 15, 2017: While we accept applications and make placements year-round, we strongly recommend that you apply by this date in order to be considered for a Summer 2017 internship.
HOW DO I MAKE MY APPLICATION STAND OUT?
Please take the time to fill out the application carefully and completely.
Make sure that your resume is free of typos and includes all of your work, volunteer, and academic experience. This is the first impression you will make with a potential employer. Show us what makes you unique!
Get your application in as soon as possible to give yourself the best opportunity to be placed in the fellowship.
Still have questions? Check out answers to our Frequently Asked Questions.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Promising candidates will be contacted for a first-round interview with Emma Bowen Foundation staff. Note: All applicants who meet the Early Action deadline and meet our basic qualifications will receive a first-round interview. Finalists will be then invited for interviews with our corporate partners, who will make the final selections.
If you are selected for the fellowship program, you will begin working in May or June. As an employee, we will expect you to be a conscientious, dependable team player. You will be expected to work at your sponsoring company every summer for a minimum of eight consecutive weeks (40-hour workweek) until graduation from college. You will also be expected to participate in all Foundation activities for which you are eligible including our summer conference and the Link Mentoring Initiative. As a student, you will be required to maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average during college to remain in the program.
We appreciate your interest and thank you for taking the time to complete the application. If you are selected, we can promise that a whole new world will be open to you. The Emma L. Bowen Foundation will provide the opportunity — you provide the talent.
GOOD LUCK!
Crumbley Roberts Scholarship
February 9, 2017For over 25 years, Crumley Roberts has believed that continued learning is the key to success. To bring this concept to life, we began the Crumley Roberts Scholarship Program, which to date has provided over $215,000 in scholarships and technology to help college-bound North Carolinians start on the road to success. We are proud to invest in students who demonstrate a commitment to learning and to their community, with our ultimate aim to provide the encouragement and support needed to help students achieve their dreams.
2017 Scholarships
Crumley Roberts offered two types of scholarships for North Carolina students in 2017:
- Founder’s Scholarship
The Founder’s Scholarship of $2,500 is awarded to high school students who attended a North Carolina high school and who will attend an accredited four-year college or university in the coming fall. - Next Step Scholarship
The Next Step Scholarship of $2,500 is awarded to North Carolina community college students who will be transferring to an accredited four-year college or university in the coming fall.
The 2017 Process
We are excited to announce this years’ timeline and new members of our selection committee for the 2017 Crumley Roberts Scholarships! The 2017 applications are now closed.
The 2017 Selection Committee
Tamara Clarke – Head of Administration, City of Greensboro
Paul Russ – VP of Marketing and Development at Hospice and Palliative Care
David Nickell – President and CEO of AC Corporation of the Triad
Lynn Wooten – VP of Marketing and Public Relations at Well Spring Retirement Center
Eleanor Schaffner-Mosh – Executive Director Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation of the Triad
Previous Scholarship Winners
Take a look at our 2016 Scholarship winners on the Founder’s and Next Step pages.
Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarship
February 9, 2017| Description | |
| Established in 1955 by a Trust endowed by the late Aubrey Lee Brooks, these scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors from a 14-county area of North Carolina. The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority provides central administration for the Brooks Foundation. | |
| Eligibility | |
Awards are made annually to seventeen (17) graduating high school seniors who meet all of the following criteria:
Of the 17 scholarships, one is awarded to a student from the areas of Greensboro and High Point and to a senior at the N.C. School of Science and Mathematics who is from an eligible county. Additional criteria include merit, leadership, character, and the desire of the recipient to prepare for a career as a useful and informed citizen. | |
| Value | |
| The scholarship provides for an award of about one-half the cost of an undergraduate education. The maximum award for the 2015-2016 academic year was $12,000. Brooks Scholars may receive additional funding for summer internships, research or travel abroad, and a one-time computer stipend of $2,500. The scholarship is renewable, provided the recipient has continued financial need, remains enrolled full-time at an eligible institution, and maintains a 2.75 cumulative grade point average and good citizenship. | |
| Application Procedure | |
To apply you must:
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U.S. News Path to College Scholarship
February 9, 2017The U.S. News & World Report has established the U.S. News Path to College Scholarship to assist high school students who plan to continue their education at a 4-year U.S. college or university.
Who is eligible to apply for the U.S. News Path to College Scholarship?
Applicants to this scholarship must:
- Be a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior in a U.S. public or private high school.
- Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year U.S. college or university immediately following high school graduation.
- Be a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident.
- Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent).
- Children of employees, or those living in the same household as employees, of U.S. News & World Report are ineligible to apply.
What is the value of the U.S. News Path to College Scholarship?
Two awards of $2,500 each will be granted to winning students!
When is the application for the U.S. News Path to College Scholarship due?
Your application must be submitted on or before January 31, 2017.
Best of luck to all who apply!
Scholarships January – June 2016
January 25, 2016Feb 1, 2016 AXA Achievement Community Award: Seniors who “demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities” can apply apply for this scholarship. Apply at https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/community-scholarships.html.
Feb 3, 2016 UNCF STEM Scholars Program: African-American seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA who wish to pursue a STEM major may be interested in applying for this. For more info, go to their website https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/3c41df47-d142-4e21-8d79-e10bd880a347
Feb 2, 2016Ziegler Firm Scholarship: Seniors- have an interest in the law? Write an essay on the designated topic and you could win this $1000 scholarship. http://brianzeiger.com/scholarship/
Feb 5, 2016 Walter Harrison Scholarship: Seniors who have been accepted into a post-secondary institution and will answer the autobiographical essay application may qualify for this, apply at: scholarshiphttps://cobbemc.com/walter-harrison-scholarship
Feb 11, 2016 Courageous Persuaders Scholarship: Students in 9th-12th grades can enter this competition by making a commercial warning their peers about underage drinking. For contest details, visit the site http://www.courageouspersuaders.com/contest.htm
Feb 15, 2016 Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship: Seniors who demonstrate leadership, dedication to community service, and have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21, apply for this scholarship opportunity http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/
Feb 23, 2016 Lewis Elementary School Scholarship: Seniors who attended Lewis Elementary School for at least 3 years may apply for this scholarship by completing the application https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0kdeBr01sjWOHRjVVF2aDd6TEE/view
Feb 25, 2016 Cobb EMC’s Washington Youth Tour: Juniors can enter to win this scholarship/ amazing Washington summer internship https://cobbemc.com/youthtour
Feb 29, 2016 Buick Achievers Scholarship Program: Seniors planning to enroll full time in a 4 year college or university next year and want to study engineering, technology, or design related to cars may qualify for this scholarship: http://buickachievers.com/?utm_source=MDRe1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BA2016
March 1, 2016 Georgia Business Aviation Association and Foundation Scholarhips: Seniors with at least a 3.0 who are going to pursue a college education as a professional pilot or in aviation may qualify for the scholarship. Application is http://gbaa.org/
March 2, 2016 State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship: Seniors with between a 2.5 and 3.2 GPA and plan to attend a 2 or 4 year school full time in the fall may apply for this scholarship https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/statefarmgoodneighborscholarship/
March 11, 2016 Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Alpharetta-Smyrna Alumni Chapter Scholarship: African-American male seniors who have at least a 2.5 GPA and a minimum 1100 SAT or 20 ACT score may qualify for this scholarship. Copies of the application are here:http://krimsoncommunityfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2016-Scholarship-Application.pdf
March 18, 2016 Andrew College Pitts Scholarship: Students applying to Andrew College can fill our an addition application for this scholarship: https://www.andrewcollege.edu/pitts
May 23, 2016B. Davis Scholarship: Juniors and Seniors can apply for this $1000 scholarship by going to the site and writing an essay on the specified topic. Please apply: http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
June 1, 2016 Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship: Seniors aspiring to attend a post-secondary institution for an animation related degree may submit an essay on a designated topic, apply at: http://www.animationcareerreview.com/animationcareerreviewcom-aspiring-animation-professional-scholarship-program
June 30, 2016Aspiring Nurse Scholarship: Seniors wishing to pursue a career in nursing can apply for this scholarship opportunity http://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com/articles/2016-aspiring-nurse-scholarship
LEAD (Leadership, Education, and Development) Summer Programs
December 29, 2015
The LEAD Program, since its inception in 1980, has devised a successful formula of identifying, recruiting and selecting high achieving students for the program. Students must complete an application and submit essays, recommendations, transcript and leadership experience.
LEAD’s extraordinary success in diverse workforce development is due in large part to the generosity and shared vision of our university and corporate partners. Realizing the need for increased diversity in business management, leaders in the public and private sector have paved the way for the nation’s brightest high school students to become accomplished and responsible business leaders.
For more than 30 years, LEAD’s Summer Institutes have served over 10,000 students and have grown increasingly competitive, generally receiving three times more applications than available capacity.
- Receive hands-on experience in business or engineering at one of the nation’s leading universities
- Hear first-hand from executives at the top companies in the world
- Reside and attend classes on-campus and attend unique cultural events
- Build relationships with peers from around the country that share your interests and aspirations
- Connect with LEAD alumni who can serve as mentors in your college and professional life
- Learn about internships, employment opportunities and special events available to LEAD alumni
About LEAD Business
The Summer Business Institute (SBI) program is LEAD’s longest running Summer Institute and is considered the “flagship” program. The SBI program exposes scholars to business principles and the skill sets needed for successful business careers. The program challenges them through applied learning experiences often facilitated by college professors, links scholars to corporate executives in business fields and peers with similar aspirations and abilities.
During LEAD SBIs, scholars reside and attend classes on-campus at a select number of the nation’s top business schools for three or four weeks. SBIs provide diverse, high-achieving rising high school seniors the opportunity to explore finance, entrepreneurship, accounting and marketing, among other business sectors.
The goal of the SBI is to expose scholars early in their academic development to the innumerable career opportunities in business. The program equips them with knowledge and expertise from our nation’s leading universities and corporations, empowering LEAD scholars to confidently make better informed decisions when choosing their university and career.
Exposure to business principles and the skill sets needed for successful business careers empowers LEAD scholars to confidently make better-informed decisions when choosing their university and career.
The objectives of a LEAD Summer Business Institute are to:
- Engage scholars in an intense, hands-on curriculum incorporating case studies, business plans and team projects
- Provide scholars with first-hand knowledge from business professionals through mentoring and corporate site visits
- Develop scholars’ presentation and public speaking skills
- Impart principles of responsible leadership
- Engage scholars in cultural and social activities
- Prepare scholars for college
ABOUT LEAD Computer Science (Level I: Experience)
LEAD’s CSI programs create a pipeline in STEM fields based on the need to develop and expand student’s critical thinking and problem solving. We integrate practical issues with theories in STEM in response to economic trends, employment needs and innovation through education.
The program exists to expose academically promising middle and high school students from diverse communities to both colleges and careers in STEM fields.
We introduce, support and expose students with an opportunity to explore the field of computer science by developing a curriculum with each participating university and pair’s active learning with programming topics.
OUR GOALS:
- To introduce students to the fundamentals of computer science through a collaborative curriculum created by LEAD and participating universities.
- Provide support through academic enrichment programs in math, science and standardized testing to prepare students to become college bound. We achieve this goal by pairing students with either faculty or a residential teaching assistant who provides one-to-one instruction as well as learning seminars.
- Expose students to corporations and professionals working in STEM fields to provide them first hand knowledge of working in the industry. We achieve this goal by partnering with companies through workshops, speakers and site visits.
ABOUT LEAD Computer Science (Level II: Foundations)
LEAD’s CSI programs create a pipeline in STEM fields based on the need to develop and expand student’s critical thinking and problem solving. We integrate practical issues with theories in STEM in response to economic trends, employment needs and innovation through education.
The program exists to expose academically promising middle and high school students from diverse communities to both colleges and careers in STEM fields.
We introduce, support and expose students with an opportunity to explore the field of computer science by developing a curriculum with each participating university and pair’s active learning with programming topics.
OUR GOALS:
- To introduce students to the fundamentals of computer science through a collaborative curriculum created by LEAD and participating universities.
- Provide support through academic enrichment programs in math, science and standardized testing to prepare students to become college bound. We achieve this goal by pairing students with either faculty or a residential teaching assistant who provides one-to-one instruction as well as learning seminars.
- Expose students to corporations and professionals working in STEM fields to provide them first hand knowledge of working in the industry. We achieve this goal by partnering with companies through workshops, speakers and site visits.
ABOUT LEAD Engineering
The Summer Engineering Institute (SEI) provides diverse, high-achieving high school sophomores and juniors the opportunity to explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) careers. During the SEI, students reside and attend class on-campus at partner schools, ranked in the nation’s top engineering schools, for three weeks.
The SEI immerses students early in their academic development and exposes them to innumerable career opportunities in engineering and computer science. The program equips them with knowledge and expertise from our nation’s leading universities and corporations, empowering students to confidently make better informed decisions when choosing their university and career. Students are engaged in an intense, hands-on curriculum comprised of engineering instruction, computer programming, problem solving, and data analysis.
The objectives of LEAD’s Summer Engineering program are to:
- Engage students in an intense, hands-on curriculum comprised of engineering instruction, computer programming, problem solving, and data analysis
- Develop students’ presentation and public speaking skills
- Impart principles of responsible leadership
- Engage students in cultural and social activities
- Prepare students for college
ABOUT LAUNCHPAD
Career Readiness Program for High School Students
Start paving your way to college and career success in high school with Goldman Sachs LaunchPAD (Prepare, Advance and Develop). Our three-year program, created in partnership with LEAD (LEADership, Education and Development), offers a unique combination of experiential learning, mentorship and college readiness. You will develop your strengths, build confidence and gain exposure to the many career opportunities within the financial services industry.
LaunchPAD at a Glance
- All expenses paid, three-year program including a series of 10+ day-long college preparation and career-readiness symposiums
- Weeklong kickoff program, including a one-day symposium at Goldman Sachs, while living and attending classes at New York University
- Invaluable, ongoing mentorship from business professionals in the financial services industry
To learn more about Goldman Sachs, please visit our website: gs.com/careers.
Who is eligible to apply to a LEAD Summer Program?
We accept applications from current eighth graders, freshman, sophomores and juniors for our summer programs. Please review the chart below for program eligibility.
| Program Name | Applicants |
| LEAD Business Institute | Current 11th grade students |
| LEAD Engineering Institute | Current 10th and 11th grade students |
| LEAD Computer Science Institute (Level I) | Current 8th grade students |
| LEAD Computer Science Institute (Level II) | Current 9th and 10th grade students |
Do I have to be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident in order to apply for the LEAD Program?
Yes. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident in order to apply.
What if I can’t afford the program?
Some scholarships are available for students with financial need. In order to be considered for a scholarship, students must request and submit our scholarship application. Information on how to apply for a scholarship will be included in acceptance documents.
Who should I contact if I experience technical difficulties with the application?
Please contact apply@leadprogram.org or call LEAD at 215.261.7001.
What standardized test results are required?
We require either PSAT, SAT (Critical Reading and Math) or ACT (composite) scores. Results of SAT II (Subject Tests) and AP exams are optional.
What if I don’t have the exact test scores or GPA that LEAD requires? Does that mean I have no chance of getting accepted?
The LEAD Admissions Committee understands that test scores and grades can’t possibly paint a full picture of an applicant. Therefore, the LEAD application review process is holistic, meaning that family situations, and the required short responses, essay and recommendations, also play major parts in one’s admittance into the LEAD program. However, that does not mean that one shouldn’t strive to reach and surpass LEAD’s minimum requirements for GPA and standardized tests scores.
What if I don’t get into a LEAD program?
Please understand that the LEAD application process is highly selective, and that many highly qualified applicants cannot be offered admission. Also realize though, that there is a waiting list that holds many students from all four programs, all eager to share a LEAD experience, so if you are not initially accepted, you still have the possibility of attending. We also recommend re-applying the next year if you are still eligible.