September 08

The Christian Connector INC.
Provides a FREE Christian college information service and $2500 Christian college scholarship drawing. Long onto www.christianconnector.com to request information and automatically be entered in the scholarship drawing.

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility: Senior with emphasis on individual character, personal merit and background.

To apply: Access the online application at: www.coca-colascholars.org
Click on: Coca-Cola Four Year Award for Seniors.

Horatio Alger Scholarship
The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society.

Eligibility:
1. Intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution).
2. Critical financial need, preferably $50,000 or lower adjusted gross income per family.
3. Involvement in co-curricular and community service activities.
4. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
5. US citizen or permanent resident.

Applicants must have one letter of Letter of Support. They must be logged in to the application process to complete this. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
All applicants must submit an official High School transcript with legend that includes senior year classes.
Applicants must complete and mail the certifications form after downloading it from the website. They must be logged in to the application process to download the form. The form must be signed by the applicant, parent/guardian, and the applicant's principal or vice principal prior to mailing. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
A copy of the applicant's parent/guardians federal tax return
The applicant must provide a copy of the front page of their parent/guardian's 2007 individual federal tax return (1040, 1040A, 1040 EZ or 1099 SSA-Social Security Tax Form). If their parent/guardian's Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is a negative number, please submit copies of their parent/guardian's federal individual tax return for the years of 2005, 2006, and 2007. If their parent/guardians were not required to file a tax return, include statement copies of any government benefits, such as food stamps or Public Assistance documents. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.

Eligibility:
1. Available to any Nebraska high school graduate or any individual continuing their education who is a full-time student.
2. Essay topic: "How Agricultural Aviation Helps Farmers and Consumers"
Minimum 400 words, double spaced.
3. Recommendation by member of NATA.

THE 2009 PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS
Eligibility:
1. Be enrolled in grades 9-12.
2. Describe a volunteer community service activity performed at least in part after 9/1/06.
3. Complete the online application form thoroughly and submits to guidance office.
4. One boy and one girl will be selected locally to advance to State competition.

Financial Information: One high school student in each state will receive a $1,000 scholarship and an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C.
Deadline: October 31

Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. (S.A.E.) Scholarship
Eligibility:
1. High school senior
2. Intend to earn a degree in engineering or a related science.
3. Meet minimum requirements with regard to GPA, ACT scores as explained in the individual requirements of each scholarship.
For full details, applications and FAQs, visit: www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm

Norma Ross Walter
Purpose: To provide financial assistance to female graduates of Nebraska high schools who are or will be planning to enroll as English majors at accredited colleges or universities. (JOURNALISM IS NOT INCLUDED.)

Eligibility: Applicants must be prospective first year college women students who have been or plan to be graduated from Nebraska high schools and who plan to continue their educations as English majors in accredited colleges or universities. Selection is based on intellectual promise, creativity and character of the applicant.

Financial Data: The stipend is $1000, payable at the beginning of the first year of college. The scholarship is not renewable.
Deadline: January 31, 2009

Eligibility for application is limited exclusively to men and women entering their senior year of high school in the 2008-2009 academic year who have at least a “B” grade average and participate in one of the school-sponsored sports listed below. We want to hear from all student-athletes who work hard, are dedicated, and have become role models for your school’s underclassmen. Students are judged based on their academic achievements, community service involvement, and athletic accomplishments.
Deadline: Both the application and the review must be done
by 5 pm, central time, October 1, 2008.