Scholarship Opportunities

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU TORCH AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY
Grade 11-12
You must be a member of the graduating class of 2009 or 2010 residing
in San Diego or Imperial County.
Essay theme: ‘The importance of ethics and integrity in our
community.”
Five cash awards ranging from $500 to $1,500.
Apply online at http://sandiego.app.bbb.org/torchaward
Deadline is October 27, 2008.


COLLEGEWEEKLIVE.COM $3,500 SCHOLARSHIP
Grades 9-12
One $3,500 scholarship will be awarded to the student who best responds
to the following question: “Going to college is a big, important step
in one’s life. What are you looking forward to the most about going
college, and why?” This award is open to all international and U.S.
high school students in grades 9-12. Additionally, students must login
and participate in the free CollegeWeekLive.com virtual college fair
being held online Nov. 12 &18, 2008.
Apply online now at CollegeWeekLive.com $3,500 Scholarship
Deadline is November 9, 2008.


EDUCATION MATTERS 5K SCHOLARSHIP
All Grades
This award is for U.S. students, must be 13 years of age or older. Must
be a legal U.S. resident. Must be enrolled or enroll no later than the
fall of 2014 in an accredited postsecondary institution of higher
learning (college, university, or trade school) within the United
States.
Apply on-line at www.scholarshipexperts.com
Award amount is $5,000 annually, non-renewable
Deadline is October 31 2008.

SHOUT IT OUT SCHOLARSHIP
Grades 9-12
Five $1,000 scholarships are available. Winners will be chosen based on
their responses (260 words or less) to the given topic: “If you were
given a 60-second commercial spot on television that would air
repeatedly during the presidential debates, what message would you shout
out to America?” To be eligible to apply, students must be 13 years of
age or older at the time of application and be legal residents of the
fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia
Apply online at www.scholarshipexperts.com
Deadline is September 30, 2008.