NORWELL HIGH SCHOOL

SCHOLARSHIPS

Please check this link frequently as we will be updating the scholarships throughout the year.
 
Scholarships for Seniors
 
Check out the American Legion Website for Money For College: www.legion.org/needalift
 
 

BU SCHOLARSHIPS

Please refer to this link if you are applying to Boston University and are interested in scholarships: http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/costs-aid-scholarships/scholarships/

Deadline: December 1, 2009

 

UNITED STATES SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM

Interested in a week long government and leadership education program in Washington D.C. from March 6-13 2010? Visit www.ussenateyouth.org for more details.

Deadline: December 1,2009

 

AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Are you active in your community? Have you led a project that benefits others? Have you overcome personal challenges?

You may qualify for an AXA Achievement Scholarship of $10,000 or $25,000.  Visit www.axa-achievement.com for more details.

Deadline: Decemeber 15, 2009

 

BURGER KING® Scholars Awards are $1,000 each and may be used for educational expenses, such as tuition fees and books, during the first year of college or post-secondary vocational/technical school.  For students to qualify, they must be a high school senior and a resident of the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico that meets our criteria below.  To learn more about the program, please visit the Foundation’s website at http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/

Applicant must be a high school senior who:

  • Maintains a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
  • Works part-time for a minimum of 10 hours per week or 40 weeks per year
  • Be actively involved in community service activities
  • Demonstrates financial need (1040 form required)
  • Plans to enroll in an accredited two/or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school by Fall of the application year.

Applications are available online Sept. 14, 2009Feb. 1, 2010.  Applications and all accompanying materials must be postmarked no later than Feb. 1, 2010.  Instructions on how students can apply are indicated on the attached flyer and can be posted on your high school’s scholarship bulletin board.  Furthermore, if you or the applicants have any questions regarding the program, please contact International Scholarship and Tuition Services (ISTS) at (615) 320-3149 or info@applyists.com or Barby Dorado at (305) 378-3186 or bdorado@whopper.com.

JOHN F. KENNEDY PROFILE IN COURAGE ESSAY CONTESTWrite an original and creative essay of less than 1,000 words that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as desrcibed by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage. Use at least 5 varied sources such as newspaper articles, books and/or personal interviews. Please see www.jfklibrary.org for more guidelines.
Postmarked on: January 9, 2010
 
HENRY DAVID THOREAU SCHOLARSHIP
Win up to a $20,000 scholarship for Environmental Studies majors. Please submit online application by February 1st. www.thoreauscholar.org
 
YAWKEY SCHOLARS PROGRAM
To be elgibile the student must be a US Citizen, from Plymouth County, graduating senior with a strong academic record, participated in a mentoring program or had a relationship in high school that help the student overcome difficulties and plans on attending college next fall.
Deadline- February 15
 
GRAND LODGE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS POSTER CONTEST
Please see Ms. Arnold for details. Due date: April 1, 2010
 
THE STEPHEN PHILLIPS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The typical applicants come from families of low to moderate income. Applicants must be employed part-time and from Massachusetts. The applicant should show a desire to help others through school service or community service.
Deadline- May 1, 2010
 
ABBOTT AND FENNER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.
Scholarship Deadline   -  June 19, 2010. Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site:  http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

BIG SUN SCHOLARSHIP
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.

Deadline        -  June 24, 2010     

Amount of Award  -        $500.00

The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community.. Please visit our website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply. 

 

GRAND LODGE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS' HIGH SCHOOL HUMANITARIAN AWARD

A scholarship in the amount of $500 will be awarded to students who have altruistic service in his/her community. Please see Ms. Arnold in guidance for more details.

 

 
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