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Wheeler Scholarship Resources

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Find more info on these scholarships and the applications in the WHS counseling office, magnet counseling office and outside room 524. The scholarships are filed in ABC order in the offices. Pay attention to deadline dates!! Only apply for scholarships that have not expired!

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ALL Nomination scholarships please see Mrs. Suttles or Ms. Schloemer if you want to be nominated.

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Quest Bridge ScholarshipQuest BridgeVaries10/12/2009for outstanding low-income seniors Severalwww.questbridge.org

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Navy ROTC ScholarshipUS NavyVariesSee Websitepays tuition, fees,books, & stipendCollege of Your Choicehttps://www.nrotc.navy.mil

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Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Places You'll Go!Random House$50002/15/2010Seniors onlyYour Choicewww.ohtheplaces.org

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Out-of-State ScholarshipUniversity of AlabamaVaries12/1/2009Out-of-State studentsUniversity of Alabamascholarhips.ua.edu

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Davidson College Bryan ScholarshipsDavidson Collegevalued at $30,000 annually10/15/2009NominationDavidson Collegewww.davidson.edu/gotgameSee Ms. Schloemer or Ms. Suttles for nomination

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Davidson Scholars ProgramDavidson College$2,000 - $20,000 annually10/15/2009NominationDavidson Collegewww.davidson.edu/gotgameSee Ms. Schloemer or Ms. Suttles for nomination

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Polymer & Fiber Engineering ScholarshipAuburn UniversityVariesVariesAuburn Universitywww.eng.auburn.edu/pfe

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Earning plus LearningKroger$10002/1/2010Your Choicewww.krogerearningpluslearning.com

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Mr. Black Teen of AtlantaKLWJ Enterprises$10009/11/2009for outstanding African-American male studentsYour Choicewww.klwjent.com

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School of Architecture AcholarshipSyracuse UniversityFull Ride at Syracuse UniversitySee websiteAfrican American Men & Women onlySyracuse Universityhttp://soa.syr.edu/index.php

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 Ramsey Honors ScholarshipUniversity of Georgia$4,500 annually + $3000 as soph, jun, or senior11/15/2009UGAhttps://asg.citp.uga.edu/ramsey/index.phpMust apply for early application-Oct 15, 2009. Must participate in Honors Program

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Delaware State University of Agriculture & Related Sciences (12 different scholarship opportunities)VariesvariesvariesVariesDelaware State Universitywww.desu.eduMost scholarships are for those who are interested in majoring in Agriculature or related sciences (Horticulture, pre-forestry, wildlife management/conservation, etc.)

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William H. and Elizabeth Gray Danforth Scholars ProgramDanforth Scholarsfull or partial10/15/2009NominationWashington University in St. Louiswww.admissions.wustl.edu

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Emory Scholars ProgramEmory UniversityPartial to full11/1/2009NominationEmory Universitywww.emory.edu/ADMISSIONSSee Mrs. Suttles or Ms. Schloemer if you want to be nominated. Nomination packets are due to us by Oct 23rd @3:30pm. The Scholarship Committee will make the decision as who will be nominated. Applications for admission must also arrive at Emory by Nov 1, 2009. Emory now accepts the Common App.

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Goizueta Scholars ProgramEmory University Goizueta Business School2/3 tution to full11/1/2009NominationEmory Universitywww.emory.edu/ADMISSIONSSee Ms. Suttles or Ms. Schloemer if you want to be nominated. Nomination packets are due to us by Oct. 23rd @ 3:30pm. The Scholarship Committee will make the decision as to who will be nominated. **Non-residents are elegible*** Goizueta Scholars will have guaranteed admission to the business school and more. Applications for admission must also arrive at Emory by Nov 1, 2009. Emory now accepts the Common App.

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Hispanic ScholarshipsHispanic Scholarship FundvariesvariesHispanic/Latino HeratigeVarieshttp://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=426When you set up a profile on HSF, it will match you up with scholarships. Set up profile on https://apply.hsf.net/applications/

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National Scholarships for HispanicsVariesVairesVariesHispanic/Latino HeratigeVarieshttp://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/esol/docs/Scholar1.pdfThere are 14 pages of different scholarships in the files in the offices. If you find one or more, please ask someone to make a copy(ies) for you. Also, Mrs. Schloemer has a LARGE book of scholarships. Please see her for those.

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Most Valuable ScholarshipsElks National FoundationVaries11/2/2009www.elks.org/ENF/Scholars/OurScholarships.cfm

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John Montgomery Belk ScholarshipDavidson Collegetuition + summer stipends for international study or other enrichment opportunities11/15/2009NominationDavidson CollegeLet Mrs. Suttles or Ms. Schloemer know if you want to be nominated. Nomination packet due to us by Nov 3, 2009.

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Debutante ScholarshipLamba Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.Varies9/14/09 OR 9/20/09 (See information)Must complete Cotillion information form in order to compete for scholarshipsVaries

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Scholarships for non-residentsVariesVariesVareisAll nationalitiesVarieswww.iefa.org

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Voice of DemocracyVFWGrand Prize $30K11/1/2009Student must produce essay and record a broadcast script on Theme: Does America Still Have Heroes?

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Jefferson ScholarsUniversity of VirginiaFull TuitionOctober 21, 2009 to Ms. suttles or Ms. SchloemerNominationUniversity of VirginiaSee Ms. Suttles or Ms. Schloemer

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Mercer University School of EngineeringMercer UniversityFull and Partial9/18/2009NominationMercerSee Ms. Suttles if you want to be nominated.If nominated, must participate in Mercer's Engineering Scholarship Challenge in Macon on 11/7/09.

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John Montgmery Belk Scholarship at Davidson CollegeDavidson CollegeVaries11/6/2009NominationDavidson CollegeSee Ms. Suttles or Ms. Schloemer if you want to be nominated.

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AES Engineers ScholarshipAES Engineers$50010/6/2009Students must submit an essay on one of 2 topicsVarieshttp://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htmSee website for full details.

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Presidential ScholarshipDeVry Universityup to $32,500 or half tuition each semester3/8/2010DeVry (2 given at each campus)Must be a Dean's Scholarship winner. GPA 3.3 and top 50% of class ACT score of 24 and SAT 1100. Essay. Must maintain a 3.0

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Dean's ScholarshipDeVry UniversityUp to $13,500 or $1,500 per semesterOffered to everyone who meets requirementsDeVryACT 24; SAT 1100

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First Robotics ScholarshipDeVry University$13,500-32,500 over course of degree studyOffered to students who participated on a team in any of the FTC or FRC First Robotics competitionDeVryACT 24; SAT 1100

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DeVry High School ScholarshipDeVry Universityup to $1,000 per semester9/1/2010NominationDeVryMin 2.7 GPA; top 50% in class;

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Cisco/CompTIA ScholarshipDeVry Universityup to $1,200Offered to everyone who meets requirementsDeVryMust complete approved Cisco/CompTIA course and enroll in specific DeVry's tech degree programs

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Academic ScholarshipsTroy UniversityFull tuition up to full tuition, room and boardapply by application deadline dateTroy University31 ACT; 1380 SAT; GPA 3.7 or national Merit Finalist/Semifinalish (this is for tuition, room and board) 27 ACT; 1220 SAT; 3.5 GPA for tuition

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Excellence in Leadership ScholarshipTroy UniversityVaries1/15/2010Troy University22 ACT; 1030 SAT and 3.0 GPA. Interview required

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Trojan Opportunitiy ScholarshipTroy UniversityVaries3/1/2010Troy3.0 GPA. Applicants must be from out of state with priority given to Ga and Fl

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Trustee Scholarship CompetitionBoston Universityfour-year full tuition to BU12/1/2009NominationBUTypicall top 10% of class and active leaders in their schools and communities. Please notify Ms. Schloemer or Mrs. Suttles of your nomination and nomination packets are due Nov 13th.

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Academic ScholarshipsWashington Univ in St. LouisVaries1/15/2009Washington Univ in St. LouisThere are specific college scholarships and university-wide scholarships www.admissions.wustl.edu

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Magnolia; Mimosa; and LeadershipJacksonville State UniversityVariesVariesJSUwww.jsu.edu/finaid

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MetroPCS Community Scholars ProgramMetro PCS$2500/ $25,000 for National Scholarship winner11/25/2009Any 2 or 4 year collegewww.metropcs.com/scholarship

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Quattlebaum Honor ScholarshipPresbyterian CollegeFull cost of tuition and room, board and fees11/15/2009Demonstration leadership ability and potential, as well as outstanding personal characterPC

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Chinese ScholarsPresbyterian College$1000 towards Maymester trip to China11/15/2009PCStudents will take two Chinese courses their freshman year and the third in China. Must submit an additional essay

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Presbyterian Church USA Servant Leadership ScholarshipPresbyterian College$500011/15/2009Demonstrated outstanding community and/or church service and are members of a Presbyterian Church (USA)PCStudents must submit letters of support from their pastor and/or youth advisor for consideration.

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Music ScholarshipPresbyterian CollegeVaries11/15/2009PCAvailable to all PC students who are interested in participating in programs and ensembles offered by the Dept of Music. Available for prospective music majors, music minors, and students who only want to be involved in ensembles such as choirs, bands, orchstras, bagpipes and handbells. www.presby.edu/mustic.auditions.html or 864.8338470

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Southeatern, Dillard-Elliott, Belk and Highlander scholarshipsPresbyterian College$5K-16K2/1/2010PC

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Leadership ScholarshipPresbyterian College$5K-10K2/1/2010PC

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Minority Leadership ScholarshipPresbyterian CollegeVaries2/1/2010PCFive students selected each year for outstanding extra curricular and leadership accomplishments

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Army ROTCPresbyterian CollegeVaries which can include full tuition, room, board, book allowance, and living allowance12/1/2009PC864.833.8583

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Wylie Scholarships in MathematicsFurman Universityup to $15,000 annuallySee websiteMathematicsFurman math.furman.edu

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MetroPCS and KYOCERAMetroPCS and KYOCERAup to $25,000 and a free KYOCERA phone and 1 year of service11/25/2009EVERYONEGPA of 3.0. Selection is based on involvement in volunteerism with community organizations and participation in activities, academic record, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an outside appraisal. Non-citizens CAN apply!

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Wesleyan ScholarsWesleyan (women's college)$9000 and is renewable11/2/2009Nomination/ Must major or minor in Natural Sciences, Mathematics, or Computer Info SystemsWesleyanMust complete admissions application. GPA 3.0. SAT 1050/ACT 23.

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Munroe ScholarshipWesleyan$16000 and is renewable11/2/2009Must have interest in sciences, math or dual-degree engineeringWesleyan1200 SAT/ 27 ACT and 3.75 GPA. If you have a 3.5 GPA you need a 1300 SAT/ 29 ACT. Must participate in Scholarship day.

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Findlay ScholarshipWesleyan$16000 and is renewable11/2/2009Must major in humanities or social sciences and who demonstarate particular promise for intellectual inquiry.WesleyanSame as above

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Lane ScholarshipWesleyan$16000 and is renewable11/2/2009For artist-scholarsWesleyanmin of 1100 SAT/25 ACT and 3.5 GPA

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Mary Knox McNeill ScholarshipWesleyan$16000 and is renewable11/2/2009deomonstrate outstanding academic acheivement along with a commitment to faith and community serviceWesleyanGPA of 3.25; SAT 1000/ACT 25. Preference given to members fo the Methodist Church. Must submit certification of church membership from their pastor and provide a letter of support from a service agency to document community service activities.

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Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship AwardsDelta Sigma Theta Sorority$2,000 to $6,0001/21/2010African-American Female SeniorsVarieswww.Scholarship@dstmrac.com

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IU Distinction/Prestige/ RecognitionIndiana University$2000-9000 annualy depending on scholarship11/1/2009achievementIUDistinction-SAT 1330/ACT 30 GPA 3.8; Prestige- SAT 1260/ACT 28 GPA 3.8; Recognition-SAT 1170/ ACT 26 GPA 3.7

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Liga de Campeones ScholarshipUnivision 34$1,000.oo5/30/2010See websiteVariesSee Ms. Schloemer or Ms. Suttles for informationStudents of Hispanic descent

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Big Sun ScholarshipBig Sun Organization$5006/24/2010Athletic Varieswww.bigsunathletics.comAthletes of any sport

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Abbott & Fenner ScholarshipAbbott & Fenner Business Solutions$10006/19/2010EssayVarieswww.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

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KFC Colonel's Scholars ProgramKFC$5K per year or total of $20KApplication opens 12/1/2009 and closes 2/10/2010Must attend a public universityN/Awww.kfcscholars.org Requirements: 2.75 GPA, US Citizen, and have financial need. Must complete FAFSA after Jan 1, 2010 to be considered

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Academic ScholarshipRandolph Collegevaries12/1/2009Randolph CollegeApply to Randolph College and be considered for one or many of their scholarships. See pamphlet in counseling offices

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Gates Millennium ScholarshipGates Millennium Scholars ProgramVaries1/11/2010NOMINATION...See Mrs. Suttles or Ms. Schloemer by 12//1/2009. Must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American ONLYVariesMust be US citizen, GPA 3.3. full-time degree seeking, Demonstrated leadership abilities thought participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities, Mett the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria

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George W. Jenkins ScholarshipUniversity of Miami$50K but up to $200K for four years12/1/2009Nomination...See Mrs Suttles or Ms Schloemer by 11/10/2009Miami UniversityMus have successfully overcome significant adversity as well as achieved academic excellence in spite of this adversity. Must also demonstrate high finiancial need.

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Scholarships & the University Honors ProgramGeorgia Southern UniversityVaries11/9/2009AcademicGeorgia Southernwww.scholarships@georgiasouthern.edu

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Vincent J. Dooley ScholarshipGa High School Association$1K per year for 4 years; $1K to be given in your name to one or more nonprofit org1/31/2010NOMINATION: See COACH GILES!Must receive the Vincent Dooley Award...SEE COACH GILES www.abw.org

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Eugene McDermott Scholars ProgramUniversity of Texas at Dallas$13000011/15/2009AcademicUniversity of Texas at Dallaswww.utdallas.edu/mcdermott

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Oglethorpe Scholarship WeekendOglethorpe University$11500012/5/20093 types -Oglethorpeadmission@oglethorpe.edu

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Civic Engagement

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Georgia Shakespeare Scholarship

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Princeton Prize in Race RelationsPrinceton University$10001/31/2010Advancing the cause of race relationsSee websitewww.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrizeSee website for detailsSee website for details

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George W. Jenkins ScholarshipUniversity of Miami$5000012/1/2009Academic excellence in spite of adversityUniversity of Miamiwww.miami.edu/admission/jenkins

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Student Of Integrity ScholarshipBBB$1K1/31/2010http://atlanta.bbb.org/student_scholarships

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University Fellows ScholarshipGardner-Webb University80% of tuition to full tuition11/18/2009NOMINATION-See Mrs. Suttles or Mrs. Schloemer by 11/12/2009Gardner-Webb UniversityCum GPA of 3.6; 1130 SAT or 24 ACT

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Geisinger Scholarship ProgramUniversity of Michigan-Ann Arbor College of Engineering$20K annually 1/15/2010Must be admitted into Univ of Michigan and College of EngineeringUniv of Michiganwww.engin.umich.edu/students/scholarships/New_students.html

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Merit Scholarships at VanderbiltVanderbilt Universityvaries1/3/2010Vanderbilt Universitywww.vanderbilt.edu/scholarshipssee website for details

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ScholarshipsAuburn Universityvaries12/1/2009-Feb 2010Auburn UniversityThere are freshman scholarships and departmental scholarships. Please see handout in scholarship file or go to www.auburn.edu/scholarship

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Georgia Teen Mother ScholarshipAnonymous Georgia Families$20004/30/2010Senior girls who are mothersAny college or Technical Schoolwww.gateenmotherscholarship.org

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Servant Leadership Program ScholarshipColumbus State University$2,500per year1/31/2010Columbus State UniversityMin 3.0 GPA and selected on basis of demonstrated potiential in the areas of leadership, service, academics, and commitment to the development of self and others. See brochure in main Counseling office.

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Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship ProgramGeorgia Dept. of Education$1500.00 per year2/1/2010Academic/NominationSee Ms. Suttles or Ms. SchloemerNomination/Only one student per school

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Georgia Scholar ProgramGeorgia Dept. of EducationRecognition only/No $2/19/2020AcademicN/ASee Ms. Suttles or Ms. Schloemer

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VARIED SCHOLARSHIPS from Latin American AssociationVARIED-list produced by Latin American AssociationVariesVariesVariesVariesMany of these scholarships are open to ALL students (documented and undocumented). Some require specific majors. To see all the different scholarships on this list, please stopy by the scholarship files to browse through the list (in the Counseling office...main building and MAGNET). There are some scholarships listed for Latinos but there are also some listed for minorities.

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SchoolSoupSchoolSoup.comVariesVaries"largest scholarship database in existence"thousands of colleges & universitiesSchoolSoup.com