Federal Student Aid Information

U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid Information.

Scholarships Available

Toyota / YFU (Youth For Understanding) International Exchange: if you’re interested in studying abroad this program could be for you.; 2.0 gpa required; be between the ages of 15 and 18 years of age; call 1-800-teenage or visit at www.YFU-USA.org

U.S. Bank’s Internet Scholarship Program: 30 $1,000.00 scholarships; random drawing process, apply on line at usbank.com/studentbanking

Florence Barry Scott Education Scholarship: 3.0gpa, 3 letters of recommendation; 500 word essay; award of $250.00; deadline of Mar. 20; not receiving full reimbursement of the expenses of tuition, books etc.

The American Cancer Society’s Scholarship: If you are a cancer survivor you may be eligible; also must have at least a 2.5 gpa; see Mr. Moss for more info

USAFUNDS Access to Education Scholarships: 365 scholarships of $1,500.00 renewable up to $6,500.00 if you maintain a 2.5gpa; deadline Mar. 15th ; need based($35,000.00 maximum income); and students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award Program: award amount $7,500; 25 awarded, based on 5 criteria: academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership, community service, and milk experience: applications accepted until March 7 at www.whymilk.com.

Margaret And Lee Thomas Scholarship Fund: $800.00 award, 2.8gpa, financial need, 150 word essay, deadline March 1 , submit a data sheet

Harry Isaac Shrader Scholarship Fund: must be Jewish, financial need, renewable, deadline Mar. 1 ,

Charles T. Steele Scholarships: 3.0gpa, ACT 18, financial need demonstrated, 2 letters of recommendation required, photo, $1,000.00 awards, deadline Mar. 7 , sponsored be Louisville Urban League

Metro United Way Scholarship for Student Voluntarism: $3,000.00 award for outstanding service to his/her community, deadline Mar. 7 , essay

Ahrens Alumni Association: $2,000-$1,500.00 scholarships, essay, deadline is April 1,2003

Kentucky AMVETS Auxiliary Scholarships: transcript, photo, letter of recommendation from counselor, financial need, scholastic rating, personality, aims, deadline April 19 , essay

Bluegrass Indo-American Civic Society: 6-$1,000.00 scholarships, academic excellence, financial need, extra-curricular activities, have to request an app., deadline April 15

Education is Freedom(EIF) Scholarships: $500.00-$5,000.00, need based, B average students, for apps. at www.educationisfreedom.org. deadline is Mar. 15

Norton Healthcare Community Trust Fund’s Health Scholarship: 25 scholarships; $1,000.00 each, students majoring in health field, check with Mr. Moss on the chosen area of study, one chosen out of applicant pool from Eastern; deadline March 30 . 3.0 gpa required, transcript, and letter of recommendation

Donald W. Ingwerson Scholarship: plan to major in education, 2.8gpa or higher, $1,000.00 non-renewable scholarship; essay, three letters of recommendation, deadline April 3

Reginald P. Gradnigo Memorial Scholarship: 2.0gpa or higher; three letters of recommendation, transcript, financial need, scholarships range from $250.00-$500.00, deadline April 15 , special consideration will be given to those that live in the 40216 ZIP CODE

William Tolbert Whittenberg Scholarship for Excellence: for those students who plan to major in the performing Arts, awards range from $2,000.00-$5,000.00; deadline is March 7 ; essay and two letters of recommendation are required
Zeta Amicae Scholarship; female, $250.00 scholarship; transcript, deadline postmarked by April 29,2003, two letters of recommendation and statement of why you should receive this scholarship

Caritas Medical Center Scholarships: two scholarships for $3,000.00; students must reside in the following zip codes to apply: 40214, 40215, 40216, 40258, 40272, 40118, 40208, 40229, 40219, and 40205; two letters of recommendation; copies of parents w2 forms; deadline is April 11

GLABSE Scholarships: assorted scholarships ranging from $1,000.00-$5,000.00; gpa of 2.5 and higher; ACT 18+, two you must major in education; two letters of recommendation; essay required and verification of college acceptance; deadline is April 16

Consumer Credit Scholarship Opportunities: $250.00(4) scholarships available; essay not to exceed 500 words; deadline April 1

American Public Works Association Scholarship: essay on “How Public Works Effects My Life”, 1st place award is $1,000.00; deadline of April 14

International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Scholarship: two $500.00 scholarships for business or administration majors; community, financial need, deadline is April 15,2003

Other Info

Local Colleges and their offerings:

Sears, Roebuck and Co. is offering full time positions in supervisory professional, technical, sales, administrative, service and material-handling. Contact Stacey Hibbs at (502)266-3995 if interested.

UofK’s Mining Engineering Scholarship Program: 30 to be awarded; amount is depended upon gpa and ACT scores; award could range from $1,100.00-$2,300.00 per semester; see Mr. Moss for apps.

(PEPP) The Kentucky Professional Education Preparation is offering a summer academic enrichment program for pre-college students interested in medicine or dentistry. To take place at the Uof L or UofK , deadline to apply is March 3 , have to reside in the area North of Algonquin Parkway and west of Seventh Street, see Mr. Moss for apps.

Women in Engineering Program at the Speed Scientific School, Uof L, is conducting an Engineering Career Day for female high school students on Thursday, March 6 , registration fee is $5.00 and applications can be gotten from Mr. Moss in SS.

College of Mount St. Joseph Heritage Award: $1,000.00 renewable, 3.0gpa required, must be entering the education or Nursing field

CLEP (college level examination program), U of L is offering the opportunity to test out of courses for credit; taken every Monday three times during the day; cost is $20.00 per test for administrative fee and $50.00 per exam. Both are non-refundable; to obtain a registration form visit www.louisville.edu/student/services/testing

IU Alumni Club of Louisville award: two $1,000.00 scholarships (one for Indiana University and one for IUS); two letters of recommendation; recent photo required; deadline April 11,2003; one page typed essay

University of Louisville Math Scholarship for an entering freshman: $750.00 award, gpa, transcript, letters of recommendation from faculty and other supportive documentation that supports your interest in math