1. AHS 2016 Scholarships “The Future Is In Your Hands”

2. Scholarship Sheet At this time please refer to your check-off list for scholarships. At this time please refer to your check-off list for scholarships. If you see a scholarship that interest you please mark it on the sheet. If you see a scholarship that interest you please mark it on the sheet. PLEASE NOTE: If you have previously applied for the scholarship no need to request it again. At the end of the presentation please forward them to your advisor. At the end of the presentation please forward them to your advisor.

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4. YEARBOOK SALE EXTENDED TO MARCH 13 TH

5. Local Scholarships Listed Christopher K. Smith Memorial Deadline: March 11 th Must maintain a 3.0 GPA Must maintain a 3.0 GPA HS seniors who intend to pursue a career in teaching HS seniors who intend to pursue a career in teaching Award :$1,000 Howard Weinberg Deadline: March 11 th GPA of at least 3.0 Must intend to pursue a career in teaching SAT scores List of school activities for the past four years Two letters of reference from the student’s teachers Award : $1,000

6. “ Let Your Dreams Become Reality” Dover Officer’s Spouses Club Deadline: March 15 th Dependent of active duty, reserve or retired military members assigned to DAFB Dependent of active duty, reserve or retired military members assigned to DAFB Award: $- Del-One Federal Credit Union Deadline: March 15 th Student must be a Del-One member, son or daughter of a Del-One member, or grandchild of a Del-One member Student must be a Del-One member, son or daughter of a Del-One member, or grandchild of a Del-One member Must be a student in good standing Must be a student in good standing Student must demonstrate community involvement Student must demonstrate community involvement Student must submit a one-two page essay explaining, “How this scholarship will assist in reaching educational goals and how the credit union has helped you or your family.” Student must submit a one-two page essay explaining, “How this scholarship will assist in reaching educational goals and how the credit union has helped you or your family.” Award: $1000 **2 Scholarships Available**

7. “ Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” Delaware Association of Educational Office Professionals (DAEOP) Deadline: March 15 th The applicant must enter an accredited college for at least two years in a secretarial or related office/business occupational field (i.e. accounting, business, technology, etc.) The applicant must enter an accredited college for at least two years in a secretarial or related office/business occupational field (i.e. accounting, business, technology, etc.) Award: $1,000 Ryan R. Wagner Memorial Deadline: March 15 th Must be a graduating senior from MHS, AHS or St. Georges Vo-Tech schools that reside in the Appoquinimink School District Must be a graduating senior from MHS, AHS or St. Georges Vo-Tech schools that reside in the Appoquinimink School District Student must be accepted to the University of Delaware engineering programs Student must be accepted to the University of Delaware engineering programs Award: $-

8. “Reach For The Stars” The Links, Incorporated Deadline: March 15 th African American female African American female GPA of 3.0 or higher GPA of 3.0 or higher Submit a one page essay including elements of educational and career goals, personal interests and thoughts on the value of friendship Submit a one page essay including elements of educational and career goals, personal interests and thoughts on the value of friendship Transcript Transcript Award: $1,000 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Deadline: March 18 th African American men African American men GPA of 2.5 or higher GPA of 2.5 or higher SAT/ACT scores SAT/ACT scores Transcript Transcript Leadership experiences Leadership experiences Community service record Community service record Award: $500

9. “Education equals success” Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Deadline: March 31 st List of academic performance List of academic performance Extra –curricular activities Extra –curricular activities Community involvement Community involvement Personal statement of achievement Personal statement of achievement Letter of recommendation Letter of recommendation Award: $ - Beau Biden Memorial Deadline: March 31 st Essay that describes the applicants leadership, community, civility, respect and a strong moral compass attributes Resume Two letters of recommendation Award: $10,000

10. “You cannot open a book without learning something.” Union Lodge No. 21, F&AM PHA Deadline: March 31 st Type a 250-350 word essay on why you should be selected to be a scholarship or book award recipient Award: $ - Federation of Women’s Club GFWC-Delaware State Federation of Women’s Club Deadline: April 1 st Student are encouraged to apply that exhibit high scholarship, leadership achievement and financial need Award:$1,000

11. “If you can dream it, you can do it” Delaware Lions Foundation Jack A. McCarty Memorial Deadline: April 1 st Graduating high school seniors residing in Delaware and attending public high school in Delaware Applicant must demonstrate exceptional involvement in community service and good leadership skills Applicant must also have high scholastic achievement and demonstrate financial need Award: $1,000 The Committee of 100 Deadline: April 5 th BY 5:00PM Program of study must be a business, economic and/or related field Program of study must be a business, economic and/or related field Demonstrate academic excellence and well-rounded involvement in extra-curricular and community activities Demonstrate academic excellence and well-rounded involvement in extra-curricular and community activities Award: $3,000

12. “Learning never exhausts the mind.” Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Middletown (DE) Alumnae Chapter Deadline: April 8 th Graduating high school seniors residing in Middletown, Odessa, Townsend or Delaware city Graduating high school seniors residing in Middletown, Odessa, Townsend or Delaware city Exhibit the minimum of a 2.75 high school cumulative grade point average Exhibit the minimum of a 2.75 high school cumulative grade point average Award: $500 Edward W. Cooch, Jr. Environmental Scholarship Deadline: April 15 th Must have a grade point average of 3.0 or greater; Must major in an environmental field of study; Must demonstrate Must have a grade point average of 3.0 or greater; Must major in an environmental field of study; Must demonstrate A strong interest in water resources and the environment (example: participate in river cleanups, engage in school A strong interest in water resources and the environment (example: participate in river cleanups, engage in school Eco-club projects and elects to take environmental classes, etc.) Eco-club projects and elects to take environmental classes, etc.) Award: $1,000

13. “Study hard what interests you the most in the most undisciplined, irreverent and original manner possible.” Alpha Delta Kappa Zeta Chapter Deadline: April 15 th Applicant must intend to pursue a degree in education or human services (physical therapy, sociology or psychology) Student must submit an essay listing their activities community service; special recognition, awards, honors and GPA Award: $ - Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated Deadline: April 15 th Personal essay reflecting academic goals, leadership in school/church/civic activities or community involvement Personal essay reflecting academic goals, leadership in school/church/civic activities or community involvement Letter of recommendation Letter of recommendation Minimum GPA of 3.0 Minimum GPA of 3.0 Combined SAT/ACT score of 1400 Combined SAT/ACT score of 1400 Award: $ -

14. “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce Deadline: April 15 th Applicant must be currently employed by a MACC member in good standing Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 Award: $ - Delaware School Nutrition Association (DSNA) Deadline: April 15 th Must be pursuing a college major in a Nutrition/Food Service Management Must be pursuing a college major in a Nutrition/Food Service Management A list of school and community activities A list of school and community activities Essay of 500 words must accompany the application Essay of 500 words must accompany the application Award: $1,000

15. “The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed” The Women’s Club of Odessa Deadline: April 15 th Must reside in the Appoquinimink School District Must reside in the Appoquinimink School District Complete application Complete application Award: $ - FEZ Temple No. 231 FEZ Court No. 211 Deadline: April 15 th Must have a 3.00 GPA or greater Must have a 3.00 GPA or greater Award: $ -

16. “In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn.” Southern New Castle County Rotary Club Deadline: April 15 th High school senior residing south of the C & D Canal and within New Castle County, or within the boundaries of the Appoquinimink School District High school senior residing south of the C & D Canal and within New Castle County, or within the boundaries of the Appoquinimink School District A GPA of 2.75 or higher A GPA of 2.75 or higher Two (2) letters of recommendation Two (2) letters of recommendation A list of service activities for high school (i.e. clubs, sports, etc.; A list of service activities for the community, (i.e. church, 4-H, etc.) A list of service activities for high school (i.e. clubs, sports, etc.; A list of service activities for the community, (i.e. church, 4-H, etc.) An essay of 250 to 350 that briefly describes a community work you have participated in and how that work enriched you and the community An essay of 250 to 350 that briefly describes a community work you have participated in and how that work enriched you and the community Award: $500 Appoquinimink Ruritan Club Deadline: April 20 th Application Application Two letters of recommendation (from a teacher and a community leader) Two letters of recommendation (from a teacher and a community leader) Essay Essay Transcript Transcript Award: $500

17. “ Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try” Appoquinimink School Nutrition Lynn Lenker Memorial Deadline: April 29 th Applicant should plan to pursue a nutrition related field in college (food & nutrition studies; nutrition & dietetics; hotel & management Applicant should plan to pursue a nutrition related field in college (food & nutrition studies; nutrition & dietetics; hotel & management Award: $1,000 Townsend Women’s Club Deadline: April 29 th Must be a resident of the Appoquinimink School District Award: $500

18. “ The best way to predict the future is to create it” M.O.T. Area Delaware Union Soccer Club M.O.T. Area Deadline: April 29 th Applicants must have permanent residence status in Middletown, Odessa, or Townsend areas in Delaware Applicants must be completing or have completed high school successfully with a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale Applicants must be accepted as a full time student at a college, university, or trade school program for the upcoming academic semester; Preference may be given to applicants who have participated in Delaware Union Soccer Club (formerly M.O.T. Soccer Club) organized soccer programs Award:$500 Amy C. Stevens Life Through Leadership Deadline: April 30 th Essay outlying your plan to effectively spread messages to your friends and peers about the responsibility a drivers assumes behind the wheel and the importance of being a conscientious passenger Essay outlying your plan to effectively spread messages to your friends and peers about the responsibility a drivers assumes behind the wheel and the importance of being a conscientious passenger Award: $500

19. “ A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” Practical Nursing Program POLYTECH Adult Education Practical Nursing Program Deadline: April 30 th You must submit an official high school transcript Letter of reference from high school principal or counselor Two personal reference letters (non-relative) Award: $1,500 David C. Burris Deadline: May 1 st This scholarship is awarded to worthy and needy students who are graduating from Consideration in making these awards is given to both academic merit and financial need Transcript Award:$ -

20. “ one way to keep the momentum going is to constantly have greater goals” Appoquinimink Foundation Deadline: May 10 th Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above Must have been involved in an extracurricular activity for a minimum of 3 years while attending high school Must have been involved in an extracurricular activity for a minimum of 3 years while attending high school Must have participated in 100 hours of community service accumulated throughout 4 years of high school Must have participated in 100 hours of community service accumulated throughout 4 years of high school Must complete FAS Scholarship application; Must complete FAS Scholarship application; Essay required Essay required Letter of recommendation from high school teacher, education counselor and/or community board member associated with volunteer services organization Letter of recommendation from high school teacher, education counselor and/or community board member associated with volunteer services organization Award: $ 2,500 Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Deadline: May 14 th Provide an essay explaining your career goals and aspiration. Award:$ -

21. “ There is no substitute for hard work” Opportunities Delaware Scholarship Opportunities Deadline: Varies There are several scholarships funded by the State of Delaware funded by the State of Delaware and are administered by the and are administered by the Department of Education's Higher Education Office www.doe.k12.de.us/Page/1887 Award: Varies

22. “ An obstacle is a stepping stone” Remember to check Ms. Setser’s and Guidance’s web pages for up-to-date scholarship information Make sure you file FAFSA and list ALL of the schools you are considering!