Scholarship Bulletins

John O'Connor
College Selection Facilitator
Natrona County High School
930 South Elm Street Casper, WY 82601
307-253-1517

Mid - January 2010

Washington Crossing Foundation
Seniors who are US citizens and are planning a career in the military, or local, state, or federal government are encouraged to apply. Go to: www.gwcf.org click on Program, then on Rules for complete details on this $500.00 to $5,000.00 scholarship.
Deadline: January 15, 2010

Prudent Publishing Company: The Gallery Collection 2nd Annual Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest
9-12 grade students encouraged to participate, only original work: photographs, art work, graphics accepted. Scholarship Prize: $10,000
Go to: www.gallerycollection.com/scholarship.htm
Deadline: January 15, 2010

Wal-Mart Scholarships
For a variety of WalMart scholarships you need a 2.5 GPA. Go to http://walmartstores.com/communitygiving/. Under How we help…Click on Education…Walmart Helps Students Pay for College. Application is on-line.
Deadline: January 31, 2010

Tradition of Caring Nursing Scholarship from Newcomer
$1,000 Scholarship for students in or accepted into an accredited nursing or pre-nursing program. Go online to www.NewcomerFamily.com and click on "About Us" and then “Nursing Scholarship” or come to the counseling office for an application.
Deadline: January 31, 2010

Discover Scholarship Program
Attention Juniors with at least a 2.75 GPA. Demonstrates accomplishments in community service and leadership and has faced a significant roadblock or challenge. 10 scholarships of $40,000 each.
www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml
Deadline: January 31, 2010

National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship
Seniors must be members of the National Wild Turkey Federation. They must have a 3.0 GPA, be involved in school activities and hold a hunting license.
Come to the counseling office for an application.
Deadline: January 31, 2010

Society of Women Engineers - Rocky Mountain Section
One $500 scholarship is available for female seniors interested in pursuing engineering or computer science. Applications available in the counseling office or at www.swe-rms.org
Deadline: February 1, 2010

KFC Colonel’s Scholars
Students must have a 2.75 GPA, be pursuing a bachelor’s degree and must demonstrate financial need to apply. Awards are up to $20,000. The online scholarship application will be available at www.kfcscholars.org. from
December 1, 2009 to February 10, 2010

University of Wyoming Honors Program
This scholarship is in addition to the Hathaway Scholarship. Awards vary from $1,000 to $4,000 per year. Students must have a 3.7 GPA OR a 28 ACT OR a 1240 SAT. Go to http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/Honors/ for an application.
Deadline: February 1, 2010

Casper College Visual Arts Department Scholarships
Visual Arts Activity Scholarship and Visual Arts School of Study Scholarship: 2.0 overall or better. Art major and Portfolio Review (This is a detailed review Check with you Art teacher or the Counseling Office for details. Attend: Portfolio Day, Saturday, February 6th from 1:00 - 4:00 in room 116 of the Goodstein Visual Arts Center at Casper College.

The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program
“A Constitutional Speech Contest” Contestants present an 8 to 10 minute oration on the US Constitution with emphasis on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Contest dates are Local: Feb. 7, 2010, Regional: Feb. 21, State: Feb 28, National: April 9-11, all contests other than nationals will take place in Casper. The state winner and chaperone will have all expense paid trip to nationals in Indianapolis. Awards range from $50.00 to $18,000

AXA Achievement Community Scholarships
$2000 to up to 12 high school seniors awards by each AXA branch http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/community-scholarships.html
Deadline: February 15, 2010

Best Buy @15 Scholarship Program
Students 9-12 grade living in the US, solid grades, community service or work experience. Apply at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or
www.at15.com 1,000 - $1,000 scholarships are being offered.
Deadline: February 15, 2010

Dr. Seuss's Oh, The Places You'll Go! 2010 College Scholarship Program
Essay Contest (500 words) $5,000.00 Scholarship awarded. Applications available online at www.ohtheplaces.org
Deadline: February 15, 2010

Ronald McDonald House Charities National Scholarship
Four different scholarship programs are available for Asians, African Americans, Hispanics and others. Along with an application, students need to submit a transcript, personal statement, letter of recommendation and parents IRS form W2. Applications are available on line at www.rmhc.org.
Deadline: February 16, 2010

Rotary/Better Business Bureau Four-Way Scholarship Award
This scholarship/Essay contest is available to Juniors and Seniors. The author of the winning essay will receive a $5000 scholarship to the school of their choice. Three Casper winners will also receive awards of $1,000, $500 & $250. Information regarding this opportunity is available from the counseling office or through John O'Connor, College Selection Facilitator. Your 1500 to 2000 word essay may be returned to the counseling office.
Deadline: February 19, 2010

Cancer Survivor College Scholarship – Great West Division
Applicants must be diagnosed with cancer and have a 2.5 GPA. Students must call 1-800-500-3272 or go to cancer.org for an application.
Deadline: February 26, 2010

W.A.E.O.P. - Scholarship
Wyoming Association of Educational Office Personnel Scholarship available to students attending a Wyoming Community College or the University of Wyoming for $500. Financial need, initiative, scholastic achievement, quality of application and a 2.0 GPA or better. Applications are available in the counseling office.
Deadline: February 26, 2010

Alpha Delta Kappa – Beta Chapter Scholarship
Applicants must write a brief essay and have two letters of reference to apply for this $300 scholarship. Come to the counseling office to pick up an application.
Deadline: February 28, 2010

Wyoming Game Wardens Association Scholarship
Two $350 Scholarships are available for students with financial need. Applications are available in the counseling office.
Deadline: March 1, 2010

WREA Lineman Scholarship
One or more $3,000 scholarships available to students interested in the electric industry. Applications are available in the counseling office.
Deadline: March 1, 2010

Wyoming Trucking Association Scholarship Program
Students must be planning on attending a Wyoming school (trade, community college, or The University). Students should be planning to pursue a course of study which will lead to a career in the Highway Transportation Industry. Approved courses of study include: business management, accounting, diesel mechanics, office management and procedures, computer technology, industry safety, and truck driving. Come to the counseling office for an application. Deadline: March 3, 2010

Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year - Sammy Awards
25 high school senior student athletes nationwide will receive a $7,500 scholarship for achievements in academics, athletics, community service and leadership. Go on-line to www.bodybymilk.com and click on Sammy 2010 to apply.
Deadline: March 5, 2010

High Plains Power Member Scholarships
$1000 scholarships are available to current members or dependents receiving electricity from High Plains Power. You need two letters of recommendation and a 2.5 GPA. Applications in the counseling office or log on to www.highplainspower.org
Deadline: March 12, 2010

David McDonald Educational Scholarship
Applicants must be current members of High Plains Power or the dependents of current members. You must have a 3.25 GPA. Come to the counseling office for an application or go to www.highplainspower.org
Deadline: March 12, 2010

Casper Amateur Hockey Club
Any high school senior who has played at least one full season with the Casper Amateur Hockey Club can apply. Come to the counseling office to pick up an application for this $1000 award.
Deadline: March 15, 2010

UW Alumni Association Scholarship
A spring 2010 high school graduate in the top one third of his/her graduating class is eligible for this scholarship. A minimum ACT composite score of 20 and/or minimum SAT combined score of 1100. The UW Alumni Association Scholarship cannot be awarded to students receiving Trustees' Pride scholarships. $1500 awarded annually for four years. Pick up an application in counseling and then return it to your counselor.
Deadline: March 15, 2010

UW Alumni Scholarship for Grandchildren of UW Alumni
Applicants must be a grandchild of a UW Alumni as well as be in top one third of their class and have a 20 ACT or 1100 SAT. Come to the counseling office for an application.
Deadline: March 15, 2010

Conoco Phillips Scholarship
One $3,000.00 Scholarship to a student studying Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Programming. Students must have a 3.0 GPA or better. Include a typed letter of interest with your name, phone number and college or university you’ve been accepted to also include why you want this scholarship, a list of extra curricular activities: e.g. - work, volunteering, art, music, athletics, clubs and/or organizations, a high school transcript and one letter of recommendation from a Math, Science or Cisco teacher. Turn this information into the Counseling Office Secretary.
Deadline: April 16, 2010

Janice M Scott Memorial Scholarship
Students must have a 2.5 GPA, 2 letters of recommendation, have demonstrated leadership abilities and a 500 -1000 word essay to apply for this $2500 scholarship. Come to the counseling office for an application.
Deadline: March 31, 2010

AYN RAND’S THE FOUNTAIN HEAD ESSAY CONTEST
Prizes range from $50.00 - $10,000
Go to: www.aynrand.org/contests click on: Find Out How To Enter
Deadline: April 25, 2010

Cappex Scholarship for Juniors
For this $1000 scholarship create a Cappex profile, @ Cappex.com if you don’t already have one. One profile makes you eligible to apply for many different scholarships.
Deadline: April 30, 2010

Dar Hackworth Lineworker Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship available to applicants who plan to attend an approved regional lineworker training program. Come to the counseling office for an application.
Deadline: May 1, 2010

“ScholarshipQuestHelper” Scholarship
Please visit our website at http://www.scholarshipquesthelper.com Click on Scholarships top banner to apply for a $1,000.00 Scholarship. While you’re there, please browse through the rest of the site to learn more about applying for scholarships.
Our website was developed solely for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships. We are trying to improve the students chances for success. The site is free and we charge nothing for the information or the application.
Deadline: May 28, 2010

Craig & Susan Thomas Foundation Educational Scholarship
Students planning to attend a Wyoming college but who DO NOT qualify for Hathaway money may apply. Students can have a high school diploma or GED. Preference is given to at-risk youth, learning disabled, environmentally disadvantaged and developmentally disabled. Applications are available in the counseling office.
Deadline: June 1, 2010

U.S. Bank Scholarship
Thirty $1,000 scholarships available through random drawings, Oct-Mar. usbank.com/studentbanking

Abbott & Fenner Scholarship
Go to www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm to apply for this $1,000 scholarship. Students are required to write an essay.
Deadline: June 19, 2010

BigSun 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. Amount of Award is $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.
Please visit our website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.
Deadline: June 24, 2010

Navy Scholarship
The NROTC scholarship is available for several colleges. Students need to have an ACT score of 21 Math/22 English or SAT scores of 520 Math/530 Verbal. Go on-line at: https://www.nrotc.navy.mil

Army ROTC
Full tuition scholarships available to students attending the University of Wyoming in Army ROTC at www.uwyo.edu/armyrotc/

ALERT: The Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Magazine
A $500.00 scholarship available to Senior’s with a 2.5 or better GPA. You must be planning to attend college after graduation. You need to write an essay concerning drug and/or alcohol abuse and its prevention. For further information stop into the counseling office and pick up a flier with additional information or go to www.alertmagazine.org

Other Scholarship Websites
www.fastweb.com
www.scholarships.com
www.meritaid.com
www.anycollege.com
www.discovercolleges.com
www.weeklyscholarshipalert.com/weeklylist.html

All applications are available online. If you have difficulty downloading or printing, come to the counseling office on Tuesday or Thursday to see
Mr. O’Connor. There are many colleges and universities that have special programs for top scholars. If you are considering an out of state college or university, stop by the counseling office and speak with Mr. O’Connor.