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CRANFORD HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
2009 - 2010


GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS

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Please browse through the following sites as they offer great information regarding scholarships.

www.scholarshiphelp.org
www.FAFSA.ED.GOV
www.financialaidtips.org

Scholarship opportunities arrive every day! Students are urged to avail themselves of these opportunities early in the school year. Scholarship information will be posted in senior homerooms, posted on the scholarship bulletin board located in the Guidance Showcase, announced during homeroom announcements. A file cabinet had been established for easy access to scholarship opportunities. It is located in the Guidance Office. Be sure to follow through if a scholarship applies to you!

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All scholarship information can be obtained in the Guidance office and/or on-line.


The American Legion
The American Legion is pleased to be able to provide you with a 152 page revised edition book that list scholarships, grants, and loans for which students may qualify. Need A Lift? contains extensive information on scholarships for veteran's dependents. Available on the World Wide Web at www.needalift.org or visit The American Legion at www.legion.org.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New Jersey Claire Oliphant Memorial Scholarship:
The application--an $1,800.00 grant--is awarded in memory of Claire Oliphant, the first Department President. Applicant must be a child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a Veteran who served in the Armed Forces during the eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion. Information is available in guidance
Deadline: 4/15/10

Best Buy Scholarship Program
Best Buy will award 1,000 scholarships of $1,000 dollars to students in grade 9-12 who live in the U.S. or Puerto Rico. Students need to be involved in volunteer community service or have work experience. Application is available online.
Deadline: 2/15/10

Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation
All high school graduating seniors are encouraged to apply. Tzu Chi Scholars are selected on a basis of financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement. This is a nationwide program and each scholar will be awarded a total of $1,000 dollars. Application is available online or in guidance.
Website: www.us.tzuchi.org Deadline: 3/20/10

Burger King Scholarships
Graduating seniors with a record of employment and involvement in community service may apply for scholarships on-line at www.haveityourwayfoundation.org

Caramanica Women in Science Scholarship
This scholarship was established to provide Cranford High Schools graduating women assistance in continuing their math or science education at an accredited four year institution of higher learning. The award amount will be $1,000 (renewable $250.00 per year). Application and additional information is available in guidance.
Deadline: 4/2/10

Carol Fedoryk Scholarship Fund:
There will be variable number of scholarships worth $2,500 for tuition and books. In order to qualify you must be a student at Cranford High School and pursuing a program of study in Education, Math, or Computer Science. Application is available in guidance.
Deadline: 3/19/10

College Board's Scholarship Search:
Website: http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp

College Women's Club of Cranford
Awards are approximately $1,000 or more. Students residing in Cranford are eligible if ranked in the upper one third of their senior class, planning to further their education at an accredited institution of higher learning. Application and additional information is available in guidance.
Deadline: 4/1/10



The Cranford Booster Club Athletic Scholarship
The scholarship committee relies on the information provided on the application for selection of scholarships. This information will be verified by the athletic department. The applicant or parent or guardian must be a member of the Booster Club for the 2009-2010 seams by February 28, 2010. Application is available in guidance.
Deadline: 5/1/10

Cranford Chamber of Commerce
They will be offering a total of five scholarships in the amount of $500. The application must be a graduating Cranford High School senior and going to a four-year college or university. One one-time scholarship in Honor of Kurt Peschow will be awarded to a senior student who has shown a high level of past Community Service. Application and additional information is available in guidance.
Deadline: 5/1/10

Cranford Education Association
The Philanthropic Fund of Cranford Education Association has been granting scholarships to high school graduation seniors since June 1995. All high school graduation seniors in Cranford are eligible whose parent(s) are members of the Cranford Education Association. If you will be attending an education institution after graduation in the fall of 1009 please send to application by May 3, 2010 to: Donna Cathcart, Chairperson. CEA Philanthropic Fund, 27 Fairfield Ave., Cranford NJ, 07016

Cranford Jaycees Scholarship
The Cranford Jaycees will award a scholarship to a graduating high school senior who resides in Cranford. Application and additional information is available in guidance.
Deadline: 3/25/20

Cranford Junior Women's Club
Any graduating senior who is a resident of Cranford and will be continuing their education at an accredited instate of higher learning; two or four year college, secretarial, trade, nursing, or technical schools is eligible to receive this one-year education grant. Application and additional information are available in guidance.
Deadline: 4/7/10

Cranford Knights of Columbus Council 6226 Scholarships
All parishioners' children are eligible. Any student interested in applying for a scholarship can fill out an application online.
Website: www.cranfordknights.org Deadline: 3/31/10

Cranford Policemen's Benevolent Association Local #52
The Cranford P.B.A. will offer two scholarships. Each values at $500.00. Applicants must be high school seniors who reside in Cranford and that will be enrolled as a full time student at a college or university in the Fall of 2010. Application and additional information is available in guidance.
Deadline: 4/30/10

Cranford Parent/Teacher Council
THE EDNA SILVEY COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP:
In keeping with Mrs. Silvey's dedication to education and improving her community, the Cranford PTC will honor one student who demonstrates the same care and devotion to making the world around them a better place to live. Application and additional information is available in guidance.
Deadline: 4/1/10

THE RUTH S. JANOVSIK CRANFORD PARENT-TEACHER COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP:
Any graduating member of the senior class of Cranford High School is eligible to apply for a one-year education grant to any accredited institution of higher learning, secretarial, trade, nursing school, or technical institute, two-year or four-year college. Selection is made based upon financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aide (FAFSA) form along with the total cost of the chosen school and additional money received. Application and additional information is available in guidance.
Deadline: 4/1/10

Cranford Soccer Club
A maximum of two scholarships will be awarded in any year; one $1,000 award for a male player and one $1,000 for a female player. Application and additional information is available in guidance.
Deadline: 4/1/10

Cranford Village Improvement Association (VIA):
The Nursing Scholarship is open to all Cranford residents who are completing or have completed High School and have been accepted or are attending School of Nursing (college or hospital). The amount of the scholarship is $500.00. Selection is based on scholarship, financial need, and dedication. Application is available in guidance.
Deadline: 4/15/10

DECA
There is a number of great scholarships opportunities set-aside exclusively for DECA members. The DECA chapter advisor has a copy of the poster and scholarship booklet. The scholarships will be available for online submission in mid-November.
Website: www.deca.org/schol.html

The Donato Zoppi World Languages Scholarship
One $1,000 award will be made annually to a graduating senior. The grant is for one year only and is not renewable. Any graduating male or female at Cranford High School who is going on to post-secondary education is eligible. Application and additional information is available in guidance.
Deadline: 4/16/10

Elks Most Valuable Students Scholarships
Graduating senior may apply for awards based on activities, leadership and need.
Website:www.elks.org.enf/scholars

FAFSA
Website: www.FAFSA.ED.GOV

Foster and Adoptive Family Service (FAFS)
FAFS is proud to offer scholarships and grants for the 2010 academic year. These awards are available to foster/adopted high school seniors who are or have been under the care of the Division of Youth and Family Services. Please visit the website for the information on the scholarship opportunities.
Website: www.fafsonline.org Deadline: 3/19/10

Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce
The Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce offers scholarships for high school seniors that are planning to pursue a certificate, associate or bachelors degree. Preference will be given to students pursuing a certificate or associate degree, but scholarships are after awarded to students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Most scholarships are for $1,000. Additional information and application are available in guidance.
Deadline: 4/30/10

The Garden Club of Cranford
A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a Cranford senior student who plans to attend college and major in an agricultural/environmental science, including but not limited to: agricultural science, environmental science, environmental design, landscape architecture, forestry or horticulture science. Application and additional information is available in guidance.
Deadline: 4/16/10

Green Thumb Garden Club
Applicants must be in their senior year of high school and have to proved proof of acceptance to an accredited two or four year college. Students must also major in landscape design, botany, agricultural science, anevironmental science, and biology. Application and additional information is available in guidance.
Deadline: 4/17/10

Glenn A. Owens Scholarship
Participation in a Cranford Police Athletic League sponsored program by the applicant is a mandatory requirement to be considered for this scholarship. The recipient shall be a member of the graduating class at Cranford High School. All completed applications are to be returned to the Guidance Office. Application and additional information is available in guidance.
Deadline: 5/3/10

Hiriam College Scholarships
Scholarship amount is dependent on GPA and SAT score. A 3.7 GPA with a 1200 SAT score gets $15,000, a 3.4 GPA with a 1000 SAT score gets $12,000, and a 3.0 GPA with a 900 SAT score gets $10,000. Scholarship is awarded automatically upon acceptance.

Hickory Tree Chorus
Hickory Tree Chorus, Sweet Adelines International, offers an annual $1,000 scholarship to a young woman graduate who intends to pursue a career in music. Each student's completed application including a CD or audio-tape, which should include at least two vocal performances, demonstrating her particular talent should be received by the indicated due date. Application is available in guidance or online
Website hickorytreechorus.org Deadline: 4/16/10

The Interfaith Human Relations Committee of Cranford Clergy Council
The recipient should be a graduating High School Senior attending a public or private school or any graduating senior who is a member of a local Cranford House of Worship. They must be active in their church or synagogue and must plan to continue education after high school. Application and additional information is available in guidance.
Deadline: 4/14/10

Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield
Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield presents scholarships to deserving college-bound senior women who have gone above and beyond in service to their community through volunteerism. Application and additional information is available in guidance.
Deadline: 4/20/10

KFC Colonel's Scholarship
The KFC Colonel's Scholarship Program was created in 2006 and is dedicated to assisting students with financial need who plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at public institution with their legal state of residence. To qualify, a student must be:
  • Graduating from high school this year between 12/1/09 and 8/31/10
  • Maintaining a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
  • Enrolling in a public, in-state college or university no later than 9/30/10
  • Pursuing a bachelor's degree
  • A U.S. citizen or permanent resident

    • Student may begin their college career by enter into either 2 or 4 year accredited, public(state-funded) college or university, as long as they stay on track to complete a Bachelor's Degree program. Complete the online application at www.KFCscholars.org

    Kristin Devito Performing Arts Scholarship
    Applicant must have actively participated in both the fall and spring productions (acting, stage crew, dancing, scenery, course, etc.) during their four years at Cranford High School.
    Deadline: 4/23/10

    KOHL'S
    Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program recognizes and rewards young volunteers whose efforts have made a positive impact on their communities. This year, the scholarship program plans to recognize more than 2,100 kids with over $410,000 in scholarships and prizes. Nominations are accepted online.
    Website: www.kohlskids.com Deadline: 3/15/10

    Lillian Grace Scholarship
    This scholarship is for a graduating senior who is entering college with a major in the medical or allied health field. Strong emphasis will be placed on extra curricular activities and community service, not on grade point average, during the selection process. Application and additional information is available in guidance.
    Deadline: 4/14/10

    Marianne Stiansen Scholarship
    Any graduating member of the Cranford High School field hockey or football teams is eligible to apply for a one year education scholarship to any accredited institution of higher learning. Selection will be based on hard work, team spirit, and positive learning. Complete one application and submit two letters of recommendation (one must be from a high school football or field hockey coach). Neither recommendation should come com a from a relative or guidance counselor. Complete applications must be returned by March 17, 2010 to: Susan Healey, 204 Walnut Ave, Cranford NJ 07016

    Mayflower Scholarship Program
    For 2010, the scholarship program will award up to three scholarships, each in the amount of $1,500. Application and additional information is available in guidance.
    Deadline: 3/15/10

    Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ)
    The MTA/NJ is pleased to announce the availability of two Education Scholarships for the 2010-2011 school year. The scholarships are open to any student that is interested in pursuing a career in the marine inducts and meets the criteria outlines. Application and additional information is available online.
    Website: www.mtanj.org Deadline: 4/1/10

    McKelvey Foundation
    The McKelvey Foundation is pleased to offer students the opportunity to apply for the McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarships award. The scholarship is available to all high school seniors who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit by owning and operating their own business while in high school.
    Website: www.mckelveyfoundation.org

    MetroPCS Community Scholars Program
    MetroPCS and Kyocera are awarding a $25,000 grand prize scholarship, either-three 2,500 local market scholarships and a Kyocera phone with one year free MetroPCS service to high school seniors that get involved in their community. The application is available on-line.
    Website: www.metropcs.com/scholarship

    Minority Scholarships Opportunities
    African American and Hispanic students are eligible to apply on-line for the following scholarships:
  • Hispanic student program at www.hsf.net
  • African American student programs at www.blackexcel.org/link4htm
  • Historically Black Colleges visit www.hbcuconnect.com


    • The Musical Club of Westfield
    The Musical Club of Westfield offer college scholarships which are available to qualified high school seniors. In order to qualify, the students must provide evidence of outstanding musical and academic achievement, financial need, and a commitment to pursuing a degree in music at a accredited music school or college. Application and additional information is available in guidance.
    Date of Audition: 4/26/10

    National Association of Water Companies (NAWC)
    The New Jersey Chapter of the NAWC intends to award a $2,500 scholarship to a high school senior who will be attending a New Jersey College and is interested in the water utility industry or any related field. Application and additional information is available in guidance.
    Deadline: 4/1/20

    National Kitchen and Bath Association--North New Jersey Chapter
    The awards shall be used to further each recipient's education at a college, professional, technical, vocational, or business school that will result in enhancing recipients' marketability in the Design community. Three one-time non-renewable scholarships are available to applicants. Application and additional information are available in guidance.
    Deadline: 5/17/10

    New Jersey Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA)
    The scholarship awards, in the amount of $1,500 for first prize and $1,000 for second prize, are available to qualified high school seniors who are sons or daughters of active-duty police and fire personnel. Another exciting aspect to this scholarship is that the first place winner from out state is eligible for the national scholarship awards. The NBFAA Youth Scholarship program awards two college scholarships. The first place nation winner receives $7,500 and the second place award winner receives $2,500. Additional information and application is available in guidance.
    Deadline: 3/10/10

    The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA)
    The NJSCPA is offering scholarship opportunities to New Jersey High School seniors, ranging from $6,500 to $8,500. The High School Scholarship Program is open to all New Jersey high school college-bound seniors who plan to pursue a career in accounting. Scholarships are based on academic standing, standardized test scores, an essay and perform at a person interview. Students do not have to be currently enrolled in an accounting class to apply. Application forms are available on-line and can be submitted on-line.
    Website: www.njscpa.org/scholarships

    The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Scholarship Committee
    The NJ Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Foundation will be awarding two (2) $2,500 scholarships for post-secondary school education (college, community college, trade school, etc.). See guidance for application and letter on specific eligibility criteria.
    Deadline: 4/16/10

    NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation (YEF)
    Graduating high school seniors who are entering his or her freshman year at an accredited two or four year university, college, or vocational institute in the fall of 2009 and who demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative through examples such as: starting his/her own business, participating in organizations such as DECA, Future Business Leaders of America, among others are encourage to apply.
    Website: www.NFIB.com/YEA

    NJ Chronic Fatigues Syndrome Association, Inc.
    The NJ Chronic Fatigues Syndrome Association, Inc. is sponsoring a scholarship for the amount of $1,000 to be awarded to graduating seniors in the class 2010 who has ME/CFS. He/she will have applied to and been accepted or enrolled, full or part time, in a college (2-year or 4-year), university, or an accredited technical school for the 2010-2011 school year. The application is available for download at their website.
    Website: http://njcfsa.org

    NJUA Equal Employment Opportunity Scholarship
    The NJUA is offering two four-year, $1,500 per year scholarships for minority, female, or disabled students pursuing a Bachelor's Degree at an accredited college or university. Awards are applicable only towards tuition payments, not ancillary expenses. Application and additional information is available in guidance.
    Deadline: 4/2/10

    The O'Desky Scholarship
    This scholarship is for graduates of Hillside School Majoring in Education. Application and additional information is available in guidance. Application is due to guidance counselor.
    Deadline: 4/16/10

    Portuguese-American Scholarship Foundation of New Jersey:
    Students of Portuguese background, residents of New Jersey, who will be graduate this school from a New Jersey secondary school, are eligible to apply. The student or his/her parent or grandparent must be Portuguese-born. Applicant must be a full-time student applying to, or accepted in a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree. The candidate must have a scholastic average of B or better and must be able to demonstrate financial need. Eight scholars are available in to the amount of $8,000 each.
    Deadline 3/1/10

    Ron Brown Scholar Program
    Academically talented, highly motivated African American students who plan to pursue an undergraduate degree are eligible to apply for scholarships worth $10,000 per year.
    Website: www.ronbrown.org

    Rotary Club Scholarship
    The Cranford Rotary Club awards scholarships to residents of Cranford who are graduation from public and private high schools. Applications must be enrolled for the following fall in a college, university, vocational, trade or business school, or other institution accredited for post-secondary education. Scholarships awards will be based upon the application, transcript, and extra-curricular activities both in and out of school. Community involvement is considered a significant factor. Deadline for application is April 2010. Send completed application to: Stephen Lieverman, c/o Cranford Rotary, P.O. Box 384, Cranford NJ, 07015

    Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) 2010
    The SAMMY 2010 Award Program recognizes outstanding scholar athletes in grade 12 from high schools through the United States. There will be 25 winners who will receive a $7,500 scholarship from the Milk Processor Education Program. Applications will only be accepted online.
    Website: bodybymilk.com Deadline: 3/2/10

    Spencer Saving Bank Scholarship
    The program will grant one of your graduating high school students with a $1,000 scholarship check. Student must have potential interest in banking, business or finance, history of community service and leadership, an excellent GPA, and a household income at or below $70,720. Application and additional information is available in guidance.
    Deadline: 5/31/10

    The Star Michelle Long Memorial Scholarship
    One $1,000 award will be making annually to a graduating senior. Any graduating male or female at Cranford High School who is continuing their post-secondary education at a four year college is eligible. The award is made on the basis on contributions to a Cranford High School, academic achievement, character, and financial need. Application and additional information is available in guidance.
    Deadline: 4/16/10

    Student-View Scholarship Program
    The 2010 Student-View Scholarship Program is offering $8,000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year community/junior college or career school. Application and additional information is available on their website.
    Website: www.student-view.com Deadline: 4/22/10



    Union County Council of Parent Teacher Association
    The Manya Ungar Scholarship is for a boy or girl who has demonstrated involvement in community service through their school, church, or in community activity. The amount of the award is a minimum of $500.00. Application and additional information is available in guidance.
    Deadline: 3/28/10

    Union County Council of Parent Teacher Association: Rhea Oplinger Scholarship
    This award is in the amount of eight hundred dollars and is given to a boy or girl entering a program leading to a RN in nursing. Application for this scholarship are available to all interest 2010-graduating. Application and additional information is available in guidance.
    Deadline: 3/28/10

    Union-Essex Legal Professionals Associations
    The Helen Hansen Memorial Scholarship is in the amount of $1,000 and is sponsored by the Union-Essex Legal Professionals Association. This scholarship is available to any student who is a resident of Union or Essex County and is graduating from high school or already enrolled in college. The applicant must be a Legal Secretarial student, Criminal Justice, or Law major. Application is available in guidance.
    Deadline: 3/1/10

    United States JCI Senate Foundations Scholarship Program
    Each year $1,000 grants will be awarded to high school seniors who are U.S. citizens graduating from U.S. accredited schools, and plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities, or vocation schools. Grants must be used for education expenses in the first year of full-time study.
    Website: www.njjcisenate.com

    Washington Crossing Foundation
    It is a national scholarship for seniors who are interested in History, Politics, or plan to serve in the Government or Military. Scholarships are worth $10,000 to $7,500. For more information please visit the website or call 215-949-8841.
    Website: gwcf.org

    William B. Simpson Scholarship in Engineering
    Please return this completed application and your essay to your Guidance Counselor. Application and additional information is available in guidance.
    Deadline: 5/1/10

    The William Ray and Paul Brown Soccer Scholarship
    One $1,000 award will be made annually to a graduating senior. The grant is for one year only and is not renewable. Any graduating male or female at Cranford High School who has earned a varsity letter in soccer and is going on to post-secondary education is eligible. Application and additional information is available in guidance.
    Deadline: 4/16/10

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