The American Legion, an organization of wartime veterans, wrote "Need A Lift," a college financial aid handbook to help all students go as far as they can.  The handbook is filled with scholarships, grants, fee waivers, student loans, and the organizations that offer them.  There is a section in the books to help children of deceased and disabled veterans in their pursuit of higher education.

Each year, participants in the Oratorical Contest share $138,000 in college scholarships.

AmeriCorps membership is open to U.S. citizens or lawful residents age 17 and older.  Members serve full or part time over a 10- to 12- month period.  Upon successful completion of their service, members receive an AmeriCorps Education Award of up to $4,725 to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans.  During their service, members receive health coverage, training, and student loan deferment.  About half the members also receive a modest annual living allowance.

Apply by February 15, 2009

 Winners= known as AXA Achievers- are diverse but share these characteristics:

Ambition and drive

Determination to set and reach goals

Respect for self, family and community

Ability to succeed in college

Download an application for a $2,000 college scholarship

Essay must demonstrate grasp of the philosophic and psychological meaning of The Fountainhead.  More details available on the website.

$1,000 Scholarships to all eligible high school seniors

The Charles J. Lewin Interfaith Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarships to graduating High School Seniors of Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, and Plymouth counties.  The Fund provides scholarships ranging from $700.00 to $2,000.00.

Various scholarships...check out website for details.

With rising tuition costs, it is more and more difficult for students and their families to pay for a college education.  The Community Foundation's scholarships represent our donors' appreciable understanding of the role education plays in building a better community.   The Foundation is pleased to help fulfill donors' wishes as well as to increase the opportunities for students in Southeastern Massachusetts to pursue a higher education.  Some of the scholarship recipients are chosen by the fund's donors, some by schools, and others by the Community Foundation Scholarship Committee.

This scholarship program is available to high school juniors who have a minimum of 2.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for their 9^th and 10^th grades, have demonstrated accomplishments in leadership and community service and have faced a significant roadblock or challenge. Up to ten national scholarships of $25,000 each & 300 state scholarships of $2,500 each are given out each year.

Dunkin' Donuts franchisees in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts invite local high school seniors to apply for one of 100 scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each.  Applications are available on-line only and the application period will run February 1, 2008 - March 15, 2008.

Extensive information on merit- and nee-based scholarships and aid, information on transitioning to college, dorm life, and college budgeting.

The Council of America's First Freedom announces their annual competition.  This is a national essay contest.  It is an opportunity to compete for up to $3,000 as they examine the First Amendment and the history and relevance of religious freedom in America and the world today.  Click on the website and on the red button under Council News for further information.

FreSch! has a database of over 5,000 organizations and foundations that offer scholarships, representing approximately 450,000 awards.

The Boston chapter of the National Association of Asian-American Professionals is once again proud to announce its Future Leader Awards competition.  The purpose of these awards is to recognize outstanding local high school seniors who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership capacity, and community service within the Asian American community.  These awards are open to all Massachusetts high school seniors graduating in the spring of 2009.

Click on the "Committees" link and then select "Scholarship" or see Mrs. Pratt for an application.

The Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award Program is Guardian's annual initiative designed to reward the enterprising spirits of girls ages 12 to 18.  Guardian awards prizes to 15 girls who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship; are taking the first steps toward financial independence; make a difference in their schools and communities.  Prizes totaling $30,000 are granted to three top winners and 12 finalists each year, to further their entrepreneurial pursuits or save for college.

The Collegiate Websource

The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have:

• enrolled full time as a high school student who will graduate in spring/summer 2009, with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation
• intends to pursue a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution
• critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred, if higher explanation must be provided)
• involvement in co-curricular and community activities
• minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, and
• be a United States citizen

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  October 30, 2008

The Howard M. & Mary C. Hayward Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to honor the memory of Howard and Mary Hayward who were outstanding Massachusetts agriculturists, land stewards, and devoted environmentalists.

Any graduating senior in the Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties who will be pursuing further education in agriculture, aquaculture or related science and entering college in the fall is eligible to apply.

Up to $5,000 per year!

The Little Theatre of Fall River, Inc. invites qualified students to apply for their annual scholarship awards. 

Pay for College!

Millions in Scholarships

Available at the JA Student Center!

Will award one $5,000 and five regional $1,000 scholarships.

The Massachusetts AFL-CIO is pleased to announce the 50th Annual Scholarship Awards Program that is available to all seniors in high school throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts who are seeking higher education. 

The scholarship exam will consist of 40 'multiple choice" questions and one essay question with a response of 250-500 words.  The exam will be administered at NECA on February 6, 2008.

Students interested in taking the labor history exam on February 6, 2008 need to fill out an application which they may get from Mrs. Pratt or from the website and return the completed application to Mrs. Pratt no later than December 21, 2007.  Interested students should also download the study guide from the website. 

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority                           Pro-Student, Non-Profit

Straightforward advice about applying for and choosing college financing, innovative college savings plans for parents of young children preparing for future education expenses, free financial aid seminars.

Check out details on the website.

Pay for College

Finances should never stand in the way of an education. Here are some tools to help you determine costs, find scholarships, and use financial aid to your best advantage.

First time users should see Mrs. Pratt to get New England Christian Academy's  access code 

Ten colleges (among them Johnson & Wales, Kettering, C.W. Post, Northeastern, Pace, R.I.T., University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo and Wentworth) participate in the scholarship program.  To compete students must have a B+ or better high school average, must complete all the required admissions material for a school and be accepted for the 09-10 academic year. 

Eligible students: High school juniors and seniors age 16 and older and Undergraduate college students

For an idea of the amount you will owe to attend a college after your "expected contribution" check out this site.

Recognizing middle and high school students who have demonstrated exemplary community service.

Assisting Rhode Island's students...

                     ...Investing in Rhode Island's Future

Free search-able collection of scholarships available to encourage and assist parents and students of Rhode Island in attaining a higher education.

High School seniors who excel academically, show exceptional leadership potential and make an impact on the community through service to others.  Student must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident, Black or African American. 

Deadline is December 1.

The Society of Automotive Engineers is offering a number of scholarships to qualified students who are interested in the filed of engineering or a related science (including math, chemistry, physics, biology, technologies,computer science).

Website by Ben Kaplan, who wrote the book How to Go to College Almost for Free. There is a copy of this book in the guidance office for students to borrow.

Scholarship Search Engine

Scholarship Resource Network Express contains a database of over 8,000 programs with a distribution level of over 150,000 awards for undergraduate and postgraduate students worth a total of more than $35 million!  This database also includes student loan forgiveness programs for those who have graduated from college and need alternatives for repayment.

The criteria for awarding scholarships are scholastic achievement, record of citizenship, aptitude for studies proposed, need for assistance, character and serious mindedness of applicant.  Renewable awards will range from $3,000 to $10,000.

Finding money for school just got easier

A reality check on how hard it might be to pay off that loan.

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. is looking for 100 young men and women to become 2008 Toyota Community Scholars, and receive university/college scholarships valued at $10,000-$20,000.  If you are a high school senior with outstanding academic credentials, demonstrated school leadership, and a commitment to community service, contact Mrs. Pratt for details on how you can be nominated by N.E.C.A. for this exciting scholarship competition.

Regional information of undergraduate and graduate degree programs at New England public colleges and universities available with an out-of-state tuition break under the Regional Student Program to eligible residents of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Upromise is offering a total of $250,000 to students.  That's 100 scholarships of $2,500 to each recipient.  The first 2,500 eligible applications will be considered so don't delay in applying before the February 25, 2008 deadline.

Additionally, we have a Tuition Tales contest. Upromise is providing the chance to win $25,000 for college in its Tuition Tales contest.  Check out the details at this website.

The Federal Government's website has financial aid information, much of it in Spanish as well as English.  Look for two publications on the site: Funding Your Education and The Student Guide: Financial Aid from the U.S. Department of Education.

Various opportunities...check out website for details.

To be eligible for the program, the student must be:

• a U.S. citizen
• a resident of one of the following counties in Massachusetts: Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, Worcester or Georgetown, South Carolina
• graduating from a high school located in one of the counties listed above, with a strong academic record, participating in a significant, meaningful mentoring program or relationship during high school that has contributed to the student's ability to overcome challenging life circumstances, and
• planning to enroll fall term for the first time at one of the following eligible colleges and universities in Massachusetts or South Carolina listed on the website.

Awards may be up to $20,000 per year for tuition only and may be renewed for three additional years.

Enter to win.  $5,000 scholarship competition offered by the Youth Transition Network.  Winners chosen on December 14, 2007.