2018-2019 Scholarships

Westside High School

- denotes newly added scholarships

October 2018

AES Engineers

$500 Scholarship for Seniors

Essay required (500-1000 words)

Apply online at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

Deadline:  October 6, 2018

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc:  International High School Essay Contest

For Seniors

1^st Scholarship:  $5000

2^nd Scholarship:  $3000

3^rd Scholarship:  $2000

4^th Scholarship:  $1000

700-750 word essay entitled “How has social media impacted today’s youth and what influence does it have on their future?”

For more info and application visit http://www.oppf.org/essay-contest.asp  

Due Date:  October 19, 2018

Horatio Alger Scholarship

Up to $25,000 Scholarship

For Seniors with integrity, determination, courage, and perseverance

Must be:  Enrolling in non-profit post-secondary institution fall 2018, Demonstrate financial need, Be involved in community service, 30 years old or younger & US Citizen

Apply online at https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/

Deadline:  October 25, 2018

ACT Student Champion Award

$500 Scholarship for Seniors

Requirements: A student who has overcome challenges who can articulate education or career plans, ACT Composite Score of 22 OR GOLD on ACT Work Keys Career Assessment

For more info and to apply, visit: www.act.org/readinesschampions

Deadline:  October 31, 2018

Voice of Democracy/Patriots Pen Scholarship

Up to $5,000 for 9^th- 12^th Graders

Essay required “Why My Vote Matters”

https://www.vfw.org/comminuty/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships

Deadline:  October 31, 2018

Tobacco-Free Life Scholarship

For Seniors

$2000 Scholarship

1000-1500 Word Essay required

For more information visit:  tobaccofreelife.org/scholarship

Deadline to apply is October 31, 2018