By AMANDA FLEMINGER
Finding a way to pay for college is a bit difficult these days especially with the economic downfall. College tuition has increased over the years and aside from tuition, one must pay for housing, books and personal needs. Although some scholarships award a student for $500, that is $500 more than he had before. No matter the amount awarded, one should apply for any opportunity. Below is a list of scholarships and deadlines for the month of January.
Title: Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
Amount: $2,500- $5,000, un-renewable
Criteria: Must be Asian or Pacific Islander ethnicity, be a citizen or permanent resident, be enrolling in accredited college or university, FAFSA completed
Deadline: Jan. 14
More Information: Go to: www.APISAF.org for more information and application
More Information: Two recipients per store
Title: Dell Scholars Program
Amount: Up to $5,000, renewable
Criteria: min 2.4 GPA, in AVID, Upward Bound or Gear Up! For two years, financial need, U.S. citizen
Contact: www.dellscholars.org
Deadline: Jan. 15
More Information: 250 recipients and must apply online
Title: Rollins College: Theater Talent Scholarships
Amount: $1,000- $4,000, renewable
Criteria: Must attend Rollins, major in Theater, academic merit, theater talent and professional potential
Contact: Department of Theater Rollins College 1000 Holt Avenue- 2735 Winter Park, Fl, 32789
407-646-2501
Deadline: Jan. 15
More Information: For application and questions, contact Rollins College Theater department
Title: Washington Crossing Foundation National Scholarship Awards
Amount: $500- $5,000, nonrenewable
Criteria: Must be planning a career in government service, essay, leadership, service, transcript, top 25 percent of class, U.S. citizen, interview, recommendations
Contact: Washington Crossing Foundation, P.O. Box 503 Levittown, PA 19058
215-949-8841
Deadline: Jan. 15
More Information: Essay cannot exceed 300 words. Topic: State why applicant is planning a career in government service including any inspiration to be derived from the leadership of George Washington in his famous crossing of the Delaware. Statement will be confined to Viewpoint, Attitude and Purpose in career choice. Essay must be typewritten in not less than 12 point type, double-spaced, on a single page.
Go to: www.gwcf.org for application
Multiple recipients
Title: Sam Walton Community Scholarship
Amount: $3,000, nonrenewable
Criteria: Financial need, service, minority student, min 2.5 GPA, transcript, academic records
Contact: Wal-Mart or Sam’s Club store; www.walmartfoundation.org/ and click on “Education”
Deadline: Jan. 31
Title: A Tradition of Caring Scholarship
Amount: $1,000, nonrenewable
Criteria: Pursue a nursing or pre-nursing course of study, extracurricular activities, essay, recommendations
Deadline: Jan. 31
More Information: Go online for application at http://www.newcomerorlando.com/scholarships.asp
One recipient
Title: National Presbyterian College Scholarship
Amount: $250 – $1,400, renewable
Criteria: Must be a member of a Presbyterian Church, attend a Presbyterian Church University, financial need, min 3.0 GPA, transcript, recommendations, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, essay, SAT/ACT scores by December
Deadline: Jan. 31
More Information: 25-35 recipients
Must answer essay questions asking one to state and consider who God is calling them to be
Go to: http://www.pcusa.org/financialaid/programs/natpresbycollege.htm for guidelines, rules and a list of APCY colleges