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It's official. The financial aid season opened October 1, which means the FAFSA, Vermont grant, and VSAC scholarship applications are now available. VSAC has a variety of ways we can help your students and families with these forms.Spread the word about these financial aid virtual events & opportunities:
- VSAC Shows You How is a Facebook Live event on October 15 at 6:00 p.m. where Carrie Harlow will provide question-by-question guidance on how to fill out the FAFSA.
- Financial aid assistance: VSAC is here to help by offering Financial Aid & Managing College Costs presentations, 1:1 meetings for application filing, and FAFSA helpline hours.
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WINDSOR HIGH SCHOOL
Student Services
Scholarships 20 - 21
Windsor Pizza Chef Scholarship
Barbara and Gus Tampasiss, owners of the
Windsor Pizza Chef, offer a scholarship to 2 graduating students. The
criteria for this scholarship is that the student has worked part-time while in
high school
Application Deadline: Please email completed
application to Suzanne Ambrose/Greg Pickering/Jessica Vivian by 5/19/20
Windsor Pizza Chef
2020 Scholarship Application
Criteria: You must have worked part-time while in high school.
Name:
Address:
Parents:
Place(s) of employment, most recent first, and job description for each:
Place Length of Job Description
What do you plan to do after high school?:
What do you think the hardest thing about your present job is?:
Thank you and good luck to you in whatever you choose to do!
Barbara and Gus Tampasis
Windsor Pizza Chef
Please email your completed application to Suzanne Ambrose/Greg Pickering/Jessica Vivian
by May 19, 2020.
by May 19, 2020.
Windsor Lions Club Scholarship 2020
The Windsor Lions Club is accepting
applications from graduating seniors for their 2020 scholarship. Completed applications should be returned to
windsor.vt.lions@gmail.com.
Application Deadline: Monday, May 18,
2020,
APPLICANTS WANTED
WINDSOR ELKS #1665
(2) $500 SCHOLARSHIPS
ELIGIBILITY:
Member of the Windsor, Brownsville, Hartland, or Reading
Communities OR
Relative of a Lodge Member AND
Must be continuing his/her education in a two or four year
college or tech program.
Candidates Shall Exhibit - Strong history of volunteer or charitable
service - Leadership Skills - A commitment to their community and
humanitarian efforts.
Applications available from local high school guidance
office. For Lodge electronic copy contact
c.sylvia@comcast.net.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
MUST BE RECEIVED AT WINDSOR LODGE
BY MAY 25, 2020
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Lodge Scholarship Application 2020
PERSONAL INFORMATION
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Name
Last
Street Address
City
Mailing Address (if different than above)
Phone ( ) Date of Birth Gender Male o Female o
Name and Location of High School
WORK EXPERIENCE
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List jobs you have held between September 1, 2016 – February 28, 2019. Start with the most recent and include work on a family farm or for a family business, even if you were not paid. If necessary, attach a separate sheet structured identically to this section. List approximate total hours worked, not average hours per week. You will receive 0 points in this section if you do not list your hours as instructed.
Specific Nature of Work
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Employer
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Approximate Dates
Of Employment
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Total Hours
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
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List community service you performed between September 1, 2017 – February 28, 2020. Start with the most recent and include work on a family farm or for a family business, even if you were not paid. If necessary, attach a separate sheet structured identically to this section. List approximate total hours worked, not average hours per week. You will receive 0 points in this section if you do not list your hours as instructed.
Specific Nature of Service
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Organization
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Approximate Dates
Of Service
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Total Hours
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HONORS AND AWARDS
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List scholastic, extracurricular and civic honors and received awards during grades 9 – 12. State nature of award and the grade it was received: i.e. Girl Scout Gold Award, 12. Please do not abbreviate names of awards, as we may not be likely to understand their meanings. Include a brief description of each award on a separate sheet of paper. Feel free to explain, in 25 words or less, the purpose of the award and why you received it.
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LEADERSHIP AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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List your principal leadership roles and extracurricular activities, in the order of its importance to you. State the name of the organization, years involved, hours per week commitment, leadership role and responsibilities held in that role. Examples include, but are not limited to, student government, publications, debate, orchestra/band, varsity athletics, church groups, performing arts, service programs, etc.
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Grade Level
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Weeks/Year
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Positions Held/Honors Received
Letters Earned
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OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT OF GRADES
(Including 7th semester classes; 7th semester grades are not required.)
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APPLICANT ESSAY
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You must prepare an essay on the following subject. Essay not to exceed 500 words and must be dated and signed. Failure to do so will result in zero points in this section.
Describe what volunteering or leadership activity you are most proud of and why.
COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANS
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List College(s) to which you have applied.
Describe Your Career Plans
Have you been awarded other financial aid, grants or scholarships? If so, please list.
PARENTAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT
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Applicant’s parents (or guardian) must complete a statement of 200 words or less summarizing the family’s obligations and resources. The statement should illustrate the need for financial assistance. Statement must be signed and dated by applicant’s parents (or guardian).
EXHIBITS
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Attach copies of exhibits of achievement in scholarship, leadership, athletics, performing arts, community service, or other activities. Be selective in what you choose to submit, the idea is quality over quantity. Number of exhibits should be limited to no more than 12 pages. Newspaper articles, letters of commendation for community service, or art projects are examples of exhibits that can be included. Do not submit originals. The exhibits will not be returned to you. Double-sided acceptable.
SIGNATURES
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By signing this application, you agree, if asked, to provide information that will verify the accuracy of your completed form. If you purposely give false or misleading information, you will be disqualified from this contest.
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2020 Scholarship Application
Ramunto’s of Claremont will award one scholarship of $250 (in memory of EVELYN ACCARDI) to a selected graduating senior. Applicants must be selected for enrollment in a post-secondary education program of at least two years as a full-time student. There are no financial restrictions.
Scholarship awarded to a student who exemplifies the ideals of dedication and focus. The recipient should demonstrate the desire to help others, must be of good character, and must believe that furthering education will help benefit not only his/herself but the broader community as well. Must be in the top 25% of his or her graduating class and be of good reputation.
Each application will be evaluated on a short essay (400 - 500 words) demonstrating:
- Your individual determination to succeed.
- Your future goals and plans to achieve them.
- How your planned career can be leveraged to serve your community.
Please send application essay to:
Ramunto’s Brick Oven Pizza
CC: Brad Willey
Claremont, NH 03743
VT Lodge #18 Free & Accepted Masons Scholarship
This scholarship is for any graduating
senior who will be attending a post-secondary school in the Fall of 2020 (2- or
4-year program). If you have questions, please
e.mail Tim Roberts at tim.roberts@wsesu.net.
The completed application should be
email to Tim Roberts at tim.roberts@wsesu.net no later than Wednesday, May 1, 2020.
Vermont Lodge No. 18 Free & Accepted Masons
Scholarship Application – Class of 2020
PLEASE PRINT NEATLY OR TYPE:
Name:__________________________________ Date of Birth:___________________
Address:__________________________________________________
City:_____________________________________ State: ______________________ Zip Code _______________
Phone:__________________________________________
Parents or Guardians:
Name(s): ______________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Name and address of School/College you plan to attend:
_______________________________________________________________________________
List school activities participated in, offices held, and academic honors received (if additional space is
needed, please use a separate piece of paper):
needed, please use a separate piece of paper):
_________________________________________________________________________
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Please explain why you feel you should receive this scholarship (if additional space is needed,
please use a separate piece of paper):
please use a separate piece of paper):
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Windsor Rotary Club Scholarship
The Windsor Rotary Club Scholarship is awarded to seniors who will be continuing their education. It is given on
the basis of need and level of success in high school. There is an
application, essay and 3 letters of recommendation required for this
scholarship. For the application and information on submission, please
click HERE. Please note that the application states that it's for the year 2019, but is indeed for 2020. Make sure to cross out and change the date please before submission. Application Deadline: Friday, May 8,
2020
Windsor Area Booster Club Scholarship 2020
The Windsor Booster Area Booster Club supports all aspects of the school experience. Graduating Windsor High School seniors that are planning to attend college or technical school in the fall of 2020 are encouraged to fill out this scholarship application. Students should note that there is a separate explanation that needs to be included with this application. Please note that the application states that it's for the year 2019, but is indeed for 2020. Make sure to cross out and change the date please before submission.
An
application can be obtained by clicking HERE. Students should note that there is a separate explanation
that needs to be included with this application. It can be sent as a separate PDF or document when submitting the application to windsorareaboosters@gmail.com.
Application Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2020
Application Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2020
Mary Rita Batesole Environmental Education Scholarship
This scholarship was created in memory of Mary Rita Batesole, whose
many years of committed stewardship of the environmental health and well-being
of Lakes Rescue and Pauline in Ludlow, Vermont, was unwavering. The
scholarship will support a regional graduating high school senior pursuing
environmental education, broadly defined. Students must demonstrate a
strong commitment to the environment and be currently or planning to earn a
degree or certificate in any field related to understanding and promoting
environmental health and/or environmental sustainability.
Amount: One scholarship of up to $1,000. Applicants may
re-apply in successive years.
Eligibility: Successful applicant
must:
1) Reside in southern Windsor County,
Vermont, or surrounding towns.
2) Be a graduating high school senior.
3) Seeking a degree or certificate in any
field related to environmental education and/or sustainability.
4) Demonstrate academic achievement.
5) Demonstrate a strong work ethic and
school/community involvement, preferably but not necessarily in environmental
endeavors.
6) Demonstrate financial need.
For more information and to apply, please
go to: http://lakerescue.org/events-press/scholarship.
Deadline: Application must be received
(electronically or postmarked) by April 30, 2020
Scholarships will be granted annually
not to exceed the four years that the recipient is enrolled in college.
Applicant must be a resident of the State of Vermont, graduating from high
school and must be enrolled in, or accepted as a full-time student at a
college/university or technical school of university grade. Some of the
criteria used for selection are overall financial need, school performance, the
applicant's (not family) affiliation to the game of golf (such as competing on
a golf team, working at a golf course, or participation in golf programs or
events.
The 2020 VGA Scholarship Application is now available on the VGA website at https://vgasf.org/scholarship-overview. The VGA is asking that applications be filled out and submitted on-line.
For a copy of the scholarship
requirements and list of required supporting documents, please click HERE.
Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2020
Robert and Joyce Oberkotter Family Foundation Scholarship
The 2020 MVS application is
open and on line.
The 2020 Most Valuable
Student scholarship contest is open to any high school senior who is a US
Citizen.
Applicants will be judged
on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
Eligibility:
- Current
high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United
States are eligible to apply.
- Applicants
need not be related to a member of the Elks.
- High
school graduates are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants
must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are
signed; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
The application deadline
is November 5, 2019 at 11:59 PM.
Awards:
- The
Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the
highest-rated applicants in the 2020 competition.
- Male
and female students compete separately.
- Ranging
from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year, Most Valuable Student
scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time
basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All
scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the
full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or
university.
- The
Chicago office of the Elks National Foundation will announce the 2020 500
national winners in late April 2020. (Many local Lodges, districts and
state Elks associations award their own scholarships through this program.
These scholarships are not to be confused with the 500 Elks National
Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarships.)
The 20 top finalists will
participate in an all expenses paid Leadership Weekend in Chicago during
which they’ll interview with the national judges. These 20 finalists will be vying
for two first-place awards of $50,000; two second-place awards of $40,000; and
two third-place awards of $30,000. The remaining 14 finalists will receive
awards of $20,000. The 480 runners-up will receive fifth-place scholarships of
$4,000.
MVS FAQ
If you have a question that isn't answered here, please contact
our application vendor, ISTS, directly. Their contact information is:
Email: ElksMVS@applyISTS.com
Phone: (877) 661-1205
Online Contact Form: http://www.applyists.com/contact-us/contact-us-customer-care/
Phone: (877) 661-1205
Online Contact Form: http://www.applyists.com/contact-us/contact-us-customer-care/
Q: Who is eligible to apply?
A: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:
A: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:
- You
must be a current high school senior. High school graduates are not
eligible.
- You
must be a citizen of the United States on the date your application is
submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
- You
must have taken either the ACT or SAT on or before October 5, 2019.
Note: You do not have to be a member (or the dependent of a
member) of the Elks to qualify.
Q: What do you consider to be an independent
student?
A: We will not accept an applicant as an independent student unless the student is or has been a ward of the Court or other extenuating circumstance. We require a copy of a court document or a Notarized letter from an appropriate Court Agency (Social Services) certifying such status.
A: We will not accept an applicant as an independent student unless the student is or has been a ward of the Court or other extenuating circumstance. We require a copy of a court document or a Notarized letter from an appropriate Court Agency (Social Services) certifying such status.
Q: I'm home-schooled. Would I qualify?
A: Home-schooled students are eligible to apply for the scholarship. However, all aspects of the application must be filled out completely. When possible, a third party should complete the Counselor’s Report for the applicant.
A: Home-schooled students are eligible to apply for the scholarship. However, all aspects of the application must be filled out completely. When possible, a third party should complete the Counselor’s Report for the applicant.
Q: I'm taking a gap year and will not enroll
in college until the following year. Would I qualify?
A: Depends. Applicants must be a high school senior or the equivalent. If you have officially graduated high school and are currently on a gap year, you are no longer eligible for the Most Valuable Student scholarship. If however, you have not yet graduated high school, but plan to take a gap year, you would be eligible, given you meet the other eligibility criteria.
A: Depends. Applicants must be a high school senior or the equivalent. If you have officially graduated high school and are currently on a gap year, you are no longer eligible for the Most Valuable Student scholarship. If however, you have not yet graduated high school, but plan to take a gap year, you would be eligible, given you meet the other eligibility criteria.
Q: I'm planning to enroll in a two year
training program. Can I use my scholarship towards this?
A: Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities. It is acceptable for a student to enroll in a two-year college for the first two years of the four-year program.
A: Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities. It is acceptable for a student to enroll in a two-year college for the first two years of the four-year program.
Q: When is the application deadline?
A: The application deadline for the 2020 contest is November 5, 2019 at midnight.
A: The application deadline for the 2020 contest is November 5, 2019 at midnight.
Q: How do I know if my application is
complete?
A: Allow five to seven business days after uploading documents for your online status to update. You may monitor your status of your application on your home page.
A: Allow five to seven business days after uploading documents for your online status to update. You may monitor your status of your application on your home page.
• Started: items are
needed or are being processed. To see the items, click the grey or yellow
‘Started’ tile next to the application title. This will open another box
listing all required items and the current status of each.
• Complete: all required
forms and attachments (if applicable) have been received and your application
will be considered for the scholarship.You may also monitor the status of your
attachments and recommendations (if applicable).
• Not Received: the
attachment has either not been received or has been rejected.
• Not Started: the form
has not been requested or started.
• Requested: the form
request has been created, but the form has not been started.
• Processing: the
attachment has been received and is being reviewed.
• Rejected: the
attachment was not accepted and has been rejected.
• Accepted: the
attachment has been verified and accepted by ISTS.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to monitor the
progress of all application requirements to make sure the application is
complete. The status "Complete" will display on the home page when
all forms have been submitted and all documents have been verified.
Q: What are the selection criteria?
A: An independent selection committee will evaluate the applications and select the recipients considering:
A: An independent selection committee will evaluate the applications and select the recipients considering:
- Leadership
- Academic
achievements and records
- Community
involvement
- Financial
need
Decisions of the selection committees are final and are not
subject to appeal. No application feedback will be given.
Q: Is there a minimum income required in order
to be considered for the MVS scholarship?
A: No. There is not a minimum income required in order to apply nor is there a maximum income we would not consider. The financial information presented on the application is considered in full, including any extenuating financial circumstances explained on the application. However, financial need is a component and counts towards the total number of points an application can receive. In addition, should you reach the State Finalist level of the competition, you will be required to upload your FAFSA Student Aid Report.
A: No. There is not a minimum income required in order to apply nor is there a maximum income we would not consider. The financial information presented on the application is considered in full, including any extenuating financial circumstances explained on the application. However, financial need is a component and counts towards the total number of points an application can receive. In addition, should you reach the State Finalist level of the competition, you will be required to upload your FAFSA Student Aid Report.
Q: What are the levels and details of the
contest?
A:
A:
- Applications
must advance through local, district and state levels to reach the
national competition.
- A
student can apply for, but cannot accept, more than one Elks National
Foundation scholarship or grant in any one academic year. Legacy Awards
and Emergency Educational Grants are the other scholarships offered by the
ENF.
- For
details and eligibility, visit elks.org/scholars.
- In
late January, State Finalists are required to upload transcripts, test
scores and the FAFSA Student Aid Report.
- The
500 National Semi-Finalists will be notified by email in early March 2020.
- National
Semi-Finalists are required to submit updated application information,
along with an essay and teacher’s evaluation.
- Following
the National Semi-Finalist application deadline, the top 20 National
Finalists will be selected to attend a mandatory Leadership Weekend with an interview component
in Chicago from April 23-26, 2020.
Q: When is the Leadership Weekend?
A: The top 20 National Finalists will be selected to attend a mandatory Leadership Weekend with an interview component in Chicago from April 23 to 26, 2020. All expenses will be covered.
A: The top 20 National Finalists will be selected to attend a mandatory Leadership Weekend with an interview component in Chicago from April 23 to 26, 2020. All expenses will be covered.
In order to be considered for a top award, the applicant must be
able to attend the Leadership Weekend. The top 20 finalists will be vying for
two first-place awards of $50,000; two second-place awards of $40,000; and two
third-place awards of $30,000. The remaining 14 finalists will receive awards
of $20,000.
Q: How and when will I receive
notification?
A: Notifications are sent to recipients and applicants not selected to receive an Elks Most Valuable Student scholarship via email throughout the various levels of the contest.
A: Notifications are sent to recipients and applicants not selected to receive an Elks Most Valuable Student scholarship via email throughout the various levels of the contest.
- Notifications
are sent to applicants advancing from Lodge selection in early January
2020.
- Notifications
are sent to applicants advancing from district selection in mid-January
2020.
- Applicants
advancing to state selection will be required to upload transcripts, test
scores and the FAFSA Student Aid Report.
- Notifications
are sent to applicants advancing from state selection to the National
Semi-Finals in early March 2020.
Q: The college I plan to attend doesn’t
require that I take the ACT or SAT. Are these scores needed for this
application?
A: Yes, ACT and/or SAT scores are required. You need to take either the ACT or SAT on or before October 5, 2019, in order to qualify for the 2020 MVS Scholarship.
A: Yes, ACT and/or SAT scores are required. You need to take either the ACT or SAT on or before October 5, 2019, in order to qualify for the 2020 MVS Scholarship.
Q: The college I plan to attend will allow me
to superscore my ACT scores. Can I do so on the application?
A: No. Please only list your composite ACT score on the application. Do not mix sub-scores from different test dates.
A: No. Please only list your composite ACT score on the application. Do not mix sub-scores from different test dates.
Q:I was not born an American Citizen, but was
naturalized when my parents' became citizens. What information do I list in the
Citizenship section?
A: If you were naturalized under the Child Citizenship Act of 2000, please include your parent(s)' naturalization information in the Citizenship section of the application. Include the date, place and their naturalization number.
A: If you were naturalized under the Child Citizenship Act of 2000, please include your parent(s)' naturalization information in the Citizenship section of the application. Include the date, place and their naturalization number.
2019 Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
Programs
If integrity, determination and courage
describe you - you have what it takes to be a Horatio Alger Scholar.
Scholarships reward students who possess the character to succeed in life
and help students overcome the financial barriers of pursuing higher education.
To qualify, students must have at least a 2.0 (75%) GPA and require
financial assistance to go to college. To learn more and apply, click HERE or to go scholars.horatioalger.org.
Application Deadline: October 25, 2019
Application Deadline: October 25, 2019
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