2009-2010 National Scholarships

KFC Colonel's Scholars Program

• Graduating from high school this academic school year.
• Maintaining a minimum high school gpa of 2.75 or higher.\
• Enrolling in a public, in-state college or university starting September 2010.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree.
• A U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
• Demonstrate Financial Need.
• Applicaton Deadline:  February 10, 2010
• For more information:  www.kfcscholars.org
  

Dr. Seuss's "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" College Scholarship

• Understands and values the limitless possibilities that education can offer
• $5000 scholarship
• High School Seniors are eligible
• Deadline:  February 15, 2010
• Website

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship

• Applicants must have ambition and drive
• Determination to set and reach goals
• Respect for self, family, and commuinity
• Ability to succeed in college
• Download an application for a $2000 scholarship at:http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/about.html
• Deadline:  February 15, 2010

2010 National FFA Scholarship Program

• Applications online beginning November 15, 2009
• To register and submit an online application, go to:  http://www.ffa.org/
• FFA applications must have Advisor approval
• Applications must be submitted electronically by 5:00 pm EST February 15, 2010.
• Required signature pages must be mailed through the U.S. Postal Service postmarked no later than February 22, 2010.
• Applicants cannot print the required Signature Page until after advisor approval
• Applicants will not be able to access the Print Signature Page link after 11:59 pm EST on February 22, 2010.

Foundatin for Rural Service Scholarship (Monitor Telephone Company)

• Must be a graduating high school senior.
• Receive any telecommunications service from a current NTCA member.
• Be accepted by an accredited two or four year college, university or vocational-technical school.
• Have at least a C grade point average.
• Express an interest to retrun to a rural community following graduation.
• Be sponsored by a contributor to or supporter of the Foundation for Rural Service.
• Application Deadline:  March 1, 2010.
• Apoplications available in the Career Center.
• Website:  www.frs.org

2010 Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Awards

• SAMMY Awards at:  www.bodybymilk.com
  
• Application Deadline:  March 5, 2010.

Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program

• Nominees ages between 13-18 years
• Actions must be described in detail and should document efforts above and beyond what is normally expected of a student his or her age.
• Volunteer efforts must have occurred in the last year.
• Winners are chosen based on the project, benefits, and outcome.
• Applicants must not have graudated high school as of March 15, 2010.
• Nomination Deadline:  March 15, 2010
• Visit:  www.kohlskids.com for official rules and to nominate a deserving young volunteer.
  

The American Legion Scholarships

     American Legion Legacy Scholarship

• Biological of legally adopted children of active-duty U.S. military or National Gudarsmen, and reservists who were mobilized and died on active duty on or after September 11, 2001.
• Available to high school seniors.
• Undergraduate studies at any U.S. school of higher education.
• Due:  April 15, 2010
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      American Legion Baseball Scholarship

• Each Department Baseball Committee may select a player from their department to recieve this scholarship.
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     Eagle Scout of the Year

• The American Letion honors the Eagle Scout of the year at the National Convention with a $10,000. scholarship.
• The three runnerup receive $2500 scholarships.
• For further information contact department adjutants or the Americanism and Children and Youth Division.
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