Dream Scholarship  - due date and eligibility guidelines:

Applications are being taken now for the 2012 Fall Semester. 

The Application deadline is May 15, 2012.

Application and Information available at http://www.dreamscholarshipfund.com/

Eligibility Guidelines:

• The student immigrated to the USA as a child, and is, or will be, a graduate of a High School prior to the start of college classes.
• The student must have resided in the state in which he or she is applying for post-secondary education.
• The student must have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• The student must apply and be accepted for admission prior to August 1 to be eligible.
• If the recipient fails to carry a minimum of 6 credits per quarter and maintain satisfactory academic progress the award is forfeited from that point forward.
• Awards will be disbursed twice annually and are paid directly to the college.
• The applicant must complete the scholarship application.

Scholarship Eligibility
The Roxbury Multi Service Center/John D O’Bryant Scholarship is a financial need and academic-based fund to support students who will be enrolling in and pursuing their first undergraduate degree in an accredited program for the 2012-2013 academic year.  While the primary criteria is an aid students with financial need, a limited number of academic-merit based scholarships will also be awarded.

An applicant must be a graduating, minority high school senior from:

·        An accredited high school

·        Preparatory school

·        Board of Education certified home study

·        General Equivalency Diploma program, or as

·        A full-time continuing student in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited college or university.

·        Plan to attend an accredited and approved four–year institution within the United States;

·        Present evidence of financial need;

·        Be a United States citizen;

·        Residing within the geographic and political boundaries of the City of Boston(note:preference will be given to students living in the RMSC geographic service area: Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan)

·        Student must have an academic standing of a C (2.0) or better for all financial need-based scholarships and B (3.0) or better for an academic-merit based scholarship

No application will be considered complete or eligible for award consideration unless all required information is received on or before June15, 2012.

• A minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 22; and
• Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4–year College when applying for the scholarship.

To receive an electronic  application students should email Carmen Santos at csantos@roxmulti.org.   

Application Components
The required components of the Jackie Robinson Foundation application are:

• A completed and submitted online application;
• One (1) letter of recommendation submitted online only
• SAT or ACT scores sent to the Foundation directly from the testing agencies. The Foundation’s college codes are: SAT 4248/ACT: 6570.

You will need to have a copy of your SAT or ACT scores and your latest high school transcript in order to complete the questions on the online application.

Mailing Materials
We will not accept the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship application or supporting documents via mail, email or fax. Applications and letters of recommendation will only be accepted via our online application program.

Verification
Applicants invited to interview with one of the regional committees will be required to bring copies of the documents listed below to the interview.

• Official high school transcript
• Proof of U.S. citizenship
• Student Aid Report

The Saint William's Band/Dominic J. Bianculli Scholarship Fund

Tue May 15, 2012
ABOT Scholarship Deadline

Download the ABOT Scholarship Application Form HERE

Each year the ABOT reviews and awards a small group of select applicants from Allston/Brighton with scholarships up to $1,000 each, based upon academic excellence, leadership skills and need. The Allston Board of Trade has awarded more than $8,500 in academic scholarship funds to more than a dozen community members within the last two years alone.

The application for the 2012 Grace N. Aznive Scholarship is now available. 

For complete details and to download an application, please visit the Aznive page on our department website: http://bpsarts.org/wp/?page_id=1210

Every year, BPS Curriculum and Instructional Practices for the Arts awards up to three exemplary young artists with a $1,000 scholarship to defer the costs of college tuition. Any BPS High School Senior who has been accepted into a post-secondary educational institution and plans to further his or her studies in the Visual Arts is invited to apply for the Grace Aznive Scholarship.  

Completed applications and portfolios are due Monday, April 30, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.  

Awards will be announced by Friday, May 18, 2012. 

Contact:  Arts Department, 635-9653

                     United Planet’s Harris Wofford Global Service Fellowship

                             Increasing International Volunteers Around the World

About United Planet 
United Planet is an international non-profit organization, based in Boston. United Planet works to build a world in which all people understand, respect, and support one another through volunteer programs abroad. 

United Planet’s Fellowship to Costa Rica
United Planet is offering one fellowship this summer to a Boston Public School Student, who is at least 18 years old at the time of travel. Preference will be given to students who have not previously had the opportunity to travel internationally.  Applicants may choose one of four volunteer programs in Costa Rica. 

Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old at time of travel
- Must currently attend a Boston Public School 
- Must be a strong ambassador for his/her school and the city of Boston
-  3 of the 4 programs in Costa Rica require at least basic Spanish speaking skills
- Must attend two meetings at the United Planet Office (11 Arlington St, Boston) prior to travel. For, one meeting

    a parent or guardian must attend. 
- With the support of United Planet, upon return the fellow will:
1. Contribute to the mission of the volunteer organization as a representative in their local area, which may include social media campaigns, additional presentations, or speaking with prospective volunteers.

2. Contribute to the long-term growth of international voluntary service through hosting a signature campaign for the Service World petition as well as write to at least 2 blog posts about your service in Costa Rica.

Details of fellowship:
-10 day fellowship
-Travel during July or August of 2012
-See pages 3 and 4 for volunteer project options 

Fellowship includes:
- Preparation and training before departure (2 meetings with United Planet coordinator in Boston)

- All meals and stay with a host family

- Airport transportation in Costa Rica

- Emergency medical insurance

- On-going support and supervision

- Some cultural activities and excursions 

Fellowship does not include:
- Airfare, passport fees, vaccinations, personal spending money

(Currently, airfare in the summer months is approximately $600. All students are encouraged to apply and individual schools and Bethany Wood will assist students in fundraising to support airfare costs if needed.)

Applications Due:
-Wednesday, April 25, 2012 to Bethany Wood, 26 Court St., 6^th Floor,  Boston, MA.

Questions:

-Contact Bethany Wood at bwood@boston.k12.ma.us  or by phone at (617) 635-9157

Safety information about United Planet Programs can be found here:
http://www.unitedplanet.org/volunteer-abroad/health-and-safety

• BE A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF BOSTON AND BE A 2012 GRADUATE OF A DORCHESTER PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL
• PROVIDE PROOF OF ACCEPTANCE/ ENROLLMENT IN AN ACCREDITED TWO OR FOUR YEAR DEGREE-GRANTING INSTITUTION IN SEPTEMBER 2012 PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE SCHOLARSHIP
• SUBMIT A 500 WORD ESSAY (ON VIOLENCE PREVENTION/PEACE) WITH A COMPLETED APPLICATION BY THE INDICATED DEADLINE APRIL 27, 2012

Enclosed is an application for the 26th annual Boston Globe/Richard J. Phelps Scholar-Athlete Award. The program is open to senior boys and girls, and we will select one boy and one girl winner from each MIAA district.

In all, 14 scholarships of $3,000 each will be awarded this spring, seven to boys and seven to girls. Please have your candidates fill out the application and the required information and return them to the Globe by May 1. We ask that each school limit itself to two candidates. The judging will be conducted in May.

Some have asked what kind of student-athlete we are looking for. I’m happy to share with you a couple sentences I give to those who assist in our selections:

The ultimate example of a scholar-athlete should:

1. Play three sports. One is ok but he/she better be All-Scholastic in that sport. Two is better and more impressive, but three ... that’s the jackpot.
2. Be captain of those three sports. Our scholar-athlete should be the leader of his/her team.
3. Have league honors. Do others think much of this player? A three-time league all-star in a single sport is very impressive. And an all-star honor in two different sports is even more impressive.
4. Have strong academics. High class rank, strong SAT scores, difficult courses and headed to a top college. Gym doesn’t count.
5. Extra curricular activities both in and out of school. We want the Senior Class President.

We want the editor of the Yearbook. We want the person who has organized a drive to raise money for earthquake victims in Japan. Doing the Walk for Hunger once is nice. But that’s a one-hit wonder. We’re looking for someone with a real commitment to serve their school and outside community.

Hope this helps. Should you have any questions, please call me at 617-929-2860.

Sincerely,

Bob Holmes

School Sports Editor

NEWTON CHAPTER

OF JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA, INC.

2012 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

The Newton Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is a group of professional women, committed to advancing the cultural, social and academic achievements of African-American children. This scholarship program offers awards of $1,000 to outstanding African American seniors entering an accredited 4-year university or college directly from high school.

Awards are not renewable. An applicant’s grade point average must not be lower than a B- for the cumulative period grade 9 through the most recent grading period/semester. This award will be paid to the student upon verification of full-time enrollment at an institution of higher education.

In order to be considered, current Massachusetts high school seniors should submit the following information no later than Tuesday, May 15, 2012.

1.      An application – see attached.

2.      An official high school transcript.  The hard copy must be sealed with an official signature.   The scanned copy does not have to be sealed.

3.      One letter of recommendation from a teacher or high school counselor.

4.      An autobiographical essay typed and limited to 500 words, which includes family background, educational interests, community service and future goals.

Applications will be reviewed by a committee, which will consider the applicant’s academic achievements, educational background, college goals, extra-curricular and service activities.

Scholarship awards will be decided by June 1, 2012.  All applicants will be notified by mail or phone of the decision. If you are selected for an award your presence may be requested at a recognition event.

Send completed application materials by May 15, 2012 to:

Scanned copy (with Jack & Jill Scholarship in subject line) to: cihorner@yahoo.com

Hard copy (no staples please)           Jack & Jill Scholarship Award Committee

20 River Street

Newton, MA  02465