American Enterprise Speech Contest:

All students:  The Boeing Aerospace Leadership Chapter (BALC), affiliated with the National Management Association (NMA), is sponsoring its annual American Enterprise Speech Contest.  The contest requires a four to six minute speech relating to the economic system of America, commonly referred to as the American Enterprise System.  Local prizes are up to $500 for first place, with corresponding lesser amounts for second and third place.  The local winner will complete for additional prizes at higher levels of the contest including the national prize of $10,000 U.S. Savings Bond.  The contest will be held on March 5, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the Huntington Beach facility of The Boeing Company.  See Mrs. McNeley in room 108 for additional information. 

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American Legion Oratorical Contest:

All students:  The American Legion National Oratorical contest will pay out over $21,000 to its national winner in cash and scholarships.  The contestant must be prepared to speak for not less than 8 nor more than ten minutes on some aspect of the Constitution of the United States with emphasis on the duties and obligations of a citizen to our government.  In addition, the contestant must be prepared to speak on each of the following topics from the United States Constitution for not more than 5 but not less than 3 minutes.
1) Article 1 Section 6 Clause 1
2) Article 14 Section 1
3) Ammendment 14 Section 1
If you you would like to participate in this contest, please notify the Career Center or Mrs. McNeley in room 108 before December 15th.  The local post contest will be held on January 12th at 1 p.m.  Additional information is available in Scholarship File #22.

Deadline:  notify Counseling by December 15th if you wish to participate – contest January 12, 2008.

2008 Tomorrow25 International Competition:

Juniors: Bentley, a national leader in business education, announces the fourth annual Tomorrow25 celebration, an international competition to identify and honor young men and women who have demonstrated an ability to lead in business and society. Tomorrow 25 recognizes outstanding high school juniors who demonstrate initiative, citizenship, intelligence, academic accomplishment, technological savvy, cultural awareness, social responsibility, and a commitment to making a difference in their school, community, or society. Winners will be honored with an all-expenses paid trip to the 2008 Bentley Leadership Forum, presented in cooperation with TIME magazine. The event, which takes place on March 27, 2008, enables the Tomorrow25 winners to share ideas and interact with successful business and community leaders. If you would like to be nominated, please see your counselor no later than January 8, 2008. For more information visit www.bentley.edu/tomorrow25.

KFC Colonel's Scholars:

Seniors:  KFC is looking for outstanding seniors with financial need and entrepreneurial spirit to qualify for the Colonel’s Scholars program.  To qualify, a student must be a graduating senior, enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, earn a minimum high school GPA of 2.75, and demonstrate financial need.  The online Scholars application will be available from January 1, 2008 to February 15, 2008, at www.kfcscholars.org.

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SCCTA Lee Brennan Memorial Scholarship Fund:

Seniors:  The Southern California Cable & Telecommunications Association Charitable Foundation offers several scholarships to seniors who have demonstrated their desire to continue their education leading to a career within the Cable and telecommunications industry.  Applications are available in Scholarship File #24 or on the web at www.sccta.org.  

Deadline: March 14, 2008

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Italian Catholic Federation:

Seniors:  The Italian Catholic Federation offers $400 Scholarships to Catholic graduating seniors of Italian descent who have at least a 3.2 GPA.  Applications are available in Scholarship File #10

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Toyota Community Scholars:

Seniors:  The 12th annual Toyota Community Scholars program awards 100 renewable scholarships, valued at $10,000 or $20,000 payable over four years.  Rosary will nominate one senior for this year’s competition.  They are seeking a candidate who has an outstanding academic record, in an effective leader, and has a well-documented record of service both within and outside the school setting.  While academic performance is a prime factor in the selection process, please note that the distinguishing characteristic will be the overall impact of the student’s contribution(s) in the area of community service.  The nominee must have initiated or be actively involved in a service program addressing a school or community need.  If you would like to be considered for this nomination, complete the mini-application available in #2 or download a copy from moodle and return to the Counseling Department by December 12, 2007.

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Ninth Annual Holocaust Art and Writing Contest:

All Students: The Ninth Annual Holocaust Art and Writing Contest is presented by Chapman University and the "1939" Club. Rosary is allowed to submit the work of three students, consisting of prose, poetry, or works of art which will be selected from entries received by Counseling. The first prize is $500 and the second prize is $250. Students selected will also be invited to the awards ceremony on Friday, March 7, 2008. To enter: View and listen to at least one video testimony from The "1939" Club Web site (www.1939club.com). Reflect on the memories that are central to this person's testimony. These may be memories of life before the Holocaust, during, or after. What did you learn through these memories about the history of the time? Choose one memory that has spoken in a special way to you. Think about the images the survivor uses which have brought this memory to life. In prose, poetry, or art, share the memory you have chosen to "save." Explore how this memory represents a theme important to the history of the time andhow you will witness to this memory by your decisions and actions. Art may include photography, computer generated images, or may be in charcoal, pencil, watercolors, acrylics or oils. See Scholarship file #4 for additional details regarding size and word count.

Deadline: Submit all entries to the Counseling Department no later than January 8, 2008

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The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards:

All Students: The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards offer early recognition of creative teenagers and scholarship opportunities for graduating high-school seniors. The Awards program is national in scope and administered by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. Participants create and submit their best works in any of the following categories:

Visual Arts: Art Portfolio, Animation, Ceramics & Glass, Computer Art, Design, Digital Imagery, Drawing, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Photography Portfolio, Printmaking, Sculpture, Video & Film

Writing: Dramatic Script, General Writing Portfolio, Humor, Journalism, Nonfiction Portfolio, Novel, Personal Essay/Memoir, Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Short Story, Short Short Story

Detailed instructions are available in Scholarship File #8 and on the web at www.scholastic.com/artandwritingawards/enter.htm.

Deadline: Art - Must be received by January 11, 2008, Writing - Postmarked no later than January 6, 2008. Earlier Submission is encouraged.

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Burger King Scholars Program:

Seniors: The 2008 Burger King Scholars Program awards students a $1,000 scholarship. To be eligible students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher, work part-time an average of 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, be actively involved in community service activities, and demonstrate financial need. Apply online at www.bk.com/scholars.

Deadline: February 15, 2008

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Ayn Rand Essay Contest:

All Students: Ayn Rand Essay Contest: The Ayn Rand Essay Contest offers cash awards ranging from $30 to $2,000 for 9th and 10th graders, and $50 and $10,000 for 11th and 12th graders. 9th and 10th graders must read Anthem and write a 600-1200 word essay on selected topics. 11th and 12th grades must read The Fountainhead and write an 800-1200 word essay on selected topics. A list of the rules and selected topics is available in Scholarship File #11 and on the web at www.aynrand.org/contests.

Deadline: 9th and 10th grade essays must be postmarked no later than March 20, 2008 and 11th and 12th grade essays must be postmarked no later than April 25, 2008. Essays may be submitted online and are protected by Turnitin plagiarism software.

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Orange County Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarships:

Seniors: Students who are to be enrolled in an accredited U.S. institution of post-secondary education for Fall 2008 are eligible to apply for scholarship awards of $300 to $1000. For an entry form with essay rules, send a #10 self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) to Mensa Foundation Scholarships, P.O. Box 2424, Orange, CA 92859-0424 or visit the web site at www.ocmensa.org. Click on "Scholarships" for information and a link to download an entry form for your zip code.

Deadline: All essays submitted must be postmarked by January 16, 2008.

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The California Association of Collectors Educational Scholarship Foundation:

Seniors: The California Association of Collectors announces a scholarship for California high school seniors. The scholarship is based upon a simple one-page application and a three to four page essay on "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit During Your College Years." Scholarship awards may be used for tuition, fees, and books. The application is available in Scholarship File #12 or on the web at www.cacesf.org.
Deadline: February 1, 2008

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Disneyland Scholarship Program:

Seniors: The Disneyland® Resort Scholarship Program – Pursue Your Dreams Through Community Service, will award $5,000 scholarships to ten high school seniors who have demonstrated excellence in volunteerism and leadership and who are committed to making a difference in our community. By granting scholarships to students who strive to improve our community, the Disneyland® Resort aims to make the dream of attending college or a professional trade school a reality. Criteria: Resident of Orange County, currently attending an Orange County public or private high school, have accumulated 100 or more volunteer hour between January 1, 2007 – January 31, 2008 through one or more charitable nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3) tax ID, have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (most recent transcript required) and provide a letter of verification from the predominant charitable nonprofit organization with which you volunteer. Apply online at http://publicaffairs.disneyland.com/education/youth-scholarships/youth_scholarships.asp.

Application deadline is January 31, 2008.

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award:

Seniors: At least 400 graduating high-school senior entrepreneurs will receive a $1,000 Young Entrepreneur Award next spring from the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation. If you've demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit or initiative you might be one of them. Visit www.NFIB.com/YEA for more information. Apply online at www.goonline.cc with ACCESS KEY = NFIB. If it is not possible to apply online, a hard copy of the application is available online at www.NFIB.com/YEA or in Scholarship File #13. All hard-copy applications must be faxed to 615-523-7100 no later than February 11, 2008.

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National Commission for Cooperative Education:

Seniors: The National Co-op Scholarship Program offers 185 scholarships totaling $4,500,000. To qualify for merit co-op scholarship, students must be accepted for the 2008-2009 academic year at one or more of the ten NCEE Partner Colleges & Universities (Drexel, Pace, Johnson & Wales, Kettering, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University, Northeastern, and Wentworth Institute of Technology). You must also have a high school GPA of 3.5 or better. For a scholarship application and to complete your application online visit www.co-op.edu.

Deadline: February 15, 2008

USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships:

Seniors: USA Funds® will award up to $3.2 million nationwide in new, renewable scholarships to students with economic need. Seniors must be a U.S. citizen and have an annual adjusted gross family income of $35,000 or less, as documented on a 2007 federal 1040 income-tax return on which the applicant is claimed as a federal tax exemption. Applications will be accepted online at www.usafunds.org/scholarship beginning Dec. 15, 2007, through Feb. 15, 2008.

Sallie Mae College Answer:

All Students: College Answer randomly awards on a monthly basis a $1,000 scholarship and features access to Sallie Mae's College Answer, one of the Internet's largest scholarship databases containing more than 2.8 million scholarship worth over 16 billion dollars. You must register to enter at www.CollegeAnswer.com/FreeMoney. This site also offers links to other featured scholarships.

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ELKs National Foundation 2008 Most Valuable Student Scholarship:

Seniors:  Elks National Foundation offers the 2008 Most Valuable Student Scholarship Application for students wanting four years of college. Applications are available to download at www.elks.org. Cash prizes range from $300 to $60,000. See scholarship folder #9 for additional information.

ELKs National Foundation Disabled and Vocational Scholarship:

Seniors:  Elks National Foundation offers scholarships for disabled students and students wanting up to two years of training in the vocational, technical or trades area. Apply anytime at www.chea-elks.org. Up to $1,000 per year for two years and $2,000 per year for four years will be awarded.

Deadline for the Disabled Scholarship: apply between November and March 15, 2008. Deadline for the Vocational Scholarship: apply anytime, dowloaded applications are dated and due back in 90 days.

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McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship:

Seniors: The McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship award is available to all high school seniors who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit by owning and operating their own businesses while in high school. You must own and operate a genuine business, non-profits ar eligible and have at least one employee, even if only part time. The award offers up to $10,000 per academic year for 4 years to any US college or university. Awards are based solely on demonstration of entrepreneurial spirit.

Deadline: is January 15, 2008. Apply online at mckelveyfoundation.org and click on the Entrepreneurial Scholarship section.

Beverage Industry College Scholarship Program:

Seniors: Beverage Industry College Scholarship Program for students with a parent or grandparent employed full time with a company holding a valid California liquor/beer/wine license, who participates in athletics and/or performing arts during both 11th and 12th grades, and who demonstrated outstanding community citizenship as evidenced by student written essay.  Information is available in scholarship file #7, but applications must be completed online at www.christermon.com.

Gates Millennium Scholarship:

Seniors: Gates Millennium Scholars provides outstanding low-income African-American, American Indian/Alaska natives, Asian Pacific Islander American and Hispanic American students financial support for undergraduate education.  Students must have a minimum 3.3 GPA and demonstrated leadership abilities.  Nomination forms are available at www.gmsp.org. 

AXA Achievement Scholarship:

Seniors: AXA Achievement Scholarshipawards $670,000 to AXA Achievers.  To qualify, you must demonstrate ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, and the ability to succeed in college.  Applications are available in Scholarship File #6 or on the web at www.axa-achievement.com.

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National Peace Essay Contest 2007-2008:

All students: The United States Institute of Peace invites students to explore complex issues in international peace and conflict resolution by participating in the 2007-2008 National Peace Essay Contest. The contest is open to all students in grades 9-12. The 2007-2008 essay question asks you to analyze the role of natural resources in foreign conflicts. You will make recommendations for how countries coming out of conflict can resolve issues around natural resources in order to build a lasting peace, and how the international community can help in that effort. For more information visit scholarship file #3 or the web at www.usip.org/npec.

Deadline: February 1, 2008

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Orange County Veterans Service Office California College Fee Waiver Program:

Juniors and Seniors: The Orange County Veterans Service Office benefits dependents of U.S. Veterans.  Students who meet the eligibility criteria may get their college tuition fees waived if they attend a California Community College, a CSU, or UC campus.  Students must have a parent who is a service-connected disabled veteran, meet income requirements and attend the schools listed above.  Applications are available at www.cacvso.org/uploads/dvs40.pdf. 

The American Musical and Dramatic Academy:

Seniors:  The American Musical and Dramatic Academy is accepting nominations for students who would benefit from their intensive training in one of our conservatory or BFA programs.  Students nominated will be contacted by AMDA to schedule an audition and discuss the application process.  If you would like to nominated for this scholarship see your counselor as soon as possible and no later than

The Art Institutes:

Seniors:  The Art Institutes offer many scholarships for their schools.  In Scholarship File #25 is a booklet that lists the criteria and rules for many scholarships.  Information is also available online at www.artinstitutes.edu/financialaid_scholarships.asp.

Orange County Community Foundation:

Seniors: Orange County Community Foundation offers seven scholarship applications that are open to all Orange County students. Applications for a majority of the scholarships are available on the web at www.oc-cf.org.

Deadline: Deadlines vary according to scholarship

University of Hawai'i at Manoa Western Undergraduate Exchange Tuition Program:

Seniors: The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Tuition Program offers qualified students the opportunity to attend the University of Hawai'i at Manoa at an excellent rate of tuition. You must plan to enroll in one of the majors listed on the WUE application. The WUE tuition savings in equivalent to a $6,696 scholarship or grant. Applications are available in file #23 or on the web at www.hawaii.edu/admrec/wue.html.

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California State University, Fullerton President’s Scholars Program:

Seniors:  CSUF President’s Scholars receive CSU fees, a $750 annual book stipend, a laptop computer, priority registration, complimentary parking, opportunities for on-campus employment, opportunities for study abroad, special recognition at commencement and Honors Convocation, invitations to numerous social, cultural and athletic events, and letters of recommendation from the university President for graduate school and job references after graduation from CSUF.  To be eligible to apply you must attain a gpa of at least 3.75 in all academic subjects for the 10th and 11th grades, and earn a SAT (verbal and math only) or an ACT score that is well above average.  A minimum CSU eligibility index of 4050 is required.  You must show evidence of significant contributions to school and community activities during high school, be a legal resident of California, and verify outstanding individual achievement.  Application information is available at www.fullerton.edu/scholars.

UCLA Alumni Association:

Seniors:  UCLA Alumni Association offers merit-based scholarships and need-based grants for incoming UCLA freshmen.  All California graduating high school seniors who apply to UCLA are eligible.  Applicants should have demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities, community service and employment.  Applicants must be available for interviews if selected by the scholarship selection committee in March.  For more information and to download an application visit www.UCLAlumni.net/ApplyScholarships or call 310-825-0947.

Carnegie Mellon University:

Seniors: Carnegie Mellon offers several academic scholarships to incoming freshmen. The scholarships are designed to recognize and reward outstanding academic, artistic and personal achievement. Financial need is not a requirement. All admitted students receive scholarship consideration. There is no separate scholarship application process; however, students must apply for financial aid in order to be considered for Presidential Scholarships.

Johnson & Wales University:

Seniors: Johnson and Wales University's Chancellor's Scholarship program gives high academic achievers and opportunity to earn renewable scholarships ,valued from $7,500 to full tuition. Chancellor's Scholarship recipients are chosen from students who are accepted into the university's honors program. Johnson and Wales has streamlined the application policy to make it easier for students to apply for scholarships. Students will now automatically receive scholarship consideration as part of their application process. For questions about the scholarships or other features of a JWU education, please call 800-DIAL-JWU.

University of Connecticut:

Seniors: offers a wide range of scholarship opportunities from half-tuition scholarships to research fellowships for leaders and scholars. For more information about U Conn visit the web at admissions.uconn.edu.

Mount St. Mary's College:

Mount St. Mary’s College offers academic merit “no-need” awards for incoming first-year students with exceptional academic merit ranging between $6,000 and full-tuition for students who complete and submit the Mount St. Mary’s application for admission by December 1 for notification in January or by February 1 for late notification.  No separate application is required.

St. Edward's University:

St. Edward’s University (Austin, Texas):  will offer a guaranteed $36,000 award to Fall 2008 freshman applicants in the top 20 percent of their class who have at least a 1200 combined critical reading and math SAT of 27 ACT composite score.  Students interested in the Trustees Scholar Award may apply for admission on the web at www.gotostedwards.com.  No additional application is necessary for the Trustees Scholar Award.

Whittier College Talent Scholarships:

Seniors: Whittier college recognizes and honors talent in art, music and theatre as a part of our commitment to creating a vibrant learning community. Talent scholarships range in value from $1,000 to $12,000 per year. To receive a talent application simply check the box denoting your interest in talent scholarships. If you apply using the Common Application this box is located on the Whittier College Supplement. Upon receipt of your application for admission a talent application will be mailed to you. You must be admitted to the College prior to auditions and portfolio reviews.

Richmond The American International University in London:

Seniors: Scholarships are awarded to undergraduates based upon the relative academic promise of the applicant. Students need not request consideration for a scholarship, however preferential consideration will be given to those students who submit a completed application by March 15. Awards include the Presidential Scholars $9,500 grant per year, Dean's Scholars $7,000 grant per year, and University Grants $3,000 per year.

Loyola Marymount University Jesuit Community Scholarship:

Seniors: The Jesuit Community at Loyola Marymount University has established a Scholarship Program designed to assist students attending a Catholic High School. Besides academic achievement, criteria for selection will include the student's practical concern for Christian values, involvement in Christian service, and leadership potential. A separate application is required for this scholarship. Contact LMU Admissions (1-800-LMU INFO) for more information and an application.

Mount St. Mary's College Music Scholarship Auditions:

Seniors: Mount St. Mary's College Music Scholarship Auditions in Voice, Piano, Guitar, Organ and will be held on Sunday, April 22, 2007. For an application form or further information check the web site at www.msmc.la.edu or write or call Teresita Espinosa, CSJ, D.M.A. Chairperson, Music Department.

American Legion's Education Assistance Program:

"The cornerstone of The American Legion's Education Assistance Program is its scholarship and financial aid guide This 152-page booklet, updated annually, is a complete financial aid reference guide for veterans, veterans' dependents and members of The American Legion family.

Need a Lift? contains...

• Federal and state veterans' benefits
• Possible scholarships for veterans and their dependents
• Possible scholarships for Legionnaires and their families
• "Tips" on how to apply for admission to college and assistance with the financial aid process
• A comprehensive listing of colleges and universities, to include: basic information on tuition, room and board cost, and admission and financial aid deadlines
• Information on careers and a bibliography of resource materials
• To search and print entries found in Need A Lift? for free, go to:
  www.needalift.org

American Lexion Auxiliary, Department of California:

The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California annually offers us to $22,250 in scholarships. Another $7,500 in scholarships at the National level can be applied for through the Department of California. Most scholarships are offered only to children of veterans. To learn more about what is offered and how to apply, go to www.calegionaux.org and click on "Scholarships."