Senior Scholarship Newsletter
(6th Edition 2007-2008)

Attention Seniors!  This is the last scholarship newsletter of the year.  After reading this 6th bulletin, you can apply for all scholarships in which you are eligible.  At the top of the newsletter, you will be instructed exactly how you can obtain an application for each specific scholarship.  The different ways in which you may need to pursue an application are as follows:

1) stopping-by the Guidance Office to receive a paper application; 
2) downloading a hard copy of the application by accessing this newsletter thru our district website (www.esasd.net); or  
3) visiting the scholarship provider’s website to either download an application or to submit it electronically. 

            Also, new this year, is that you can access each scholarship newsletter on-line at www.esasd.net.  The link for each newsletter will appear on the district’s homepage under “Special Announcements”.  As stated above, the on-line newsletter may also provide students with the ability to access a scholarship’s application and print it from home by clicking on the scholarship’s name.

Please be sure to follow all the instructions on the scholarship applications carefully.  The Guidance Staff cannot be responsible for applications which are invalidated due to missing or incomplete information.  It is also important to adhere to the deadlines listed on the scholarship newsletter not the deadlines listed on the scholarship applications.   For most scholarships, the deadlines listed on the newsletter are in advance of the deadlines on the scholarship applications in order to allow for enough time for the guidance staff to process and mail all materials.  Failing to adhere to a deadline on the scholarship newsletter will result in your application not receiving consideration.  All completed applications must be returned to the Guidance Office unless otherwise specified in the newsletter.

The guidance staff strongly recommends that students use these newsletters as only one source in their search for financial aid.  Students should still be contacting colleges regarding scholarship and grant opportunities, as well as applying for state and federal grants and becoming eligible for student loans through completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1, 2008.  Students can also conduct their own independent scholarship search by searching scholarship websites on the internet.

            Good luck in your pursuit of dollars for college!

Scholarships #     39, 40, 49, 68 applications must be obtained on-line only.Scholarships#     20, 38, 41, 42, 48, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78 applications can be obtained by clicking on the scholarship title or at the Guidance Office
Scholarships#     10, 32 applications are only available at the Guidance Office 

10) National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships

Eligibility: Any graduating senior who is a citizen of the United States and planning on attending an accredited college or university on the United States in the Fall of 2008.

Criteria: - Must obtain letter of sponsorship from local DAR chapter

•  Academic excellence

•  Commitment to field of study (Student must identify scholarship being applied for according to major/field of study)

•  Financial need

Award: Varies depending on scholarship, ranging from $1,000 to $20,000

Deadline: Varies depending on scholarship (either Feb. 15, 2008 or April 15, 2008 )

20)   Monroe County Association of Educational Office Professionals

Eligibility:   East Stroudsburg Area High School-North & South seniors who plan to attend a two-year or four-year college in Office Administration, Secretarial Science Programs or Business Administration.

Criteria:

•    school transcript

•    resume (include scholastic qualifications, activities, community service, hobbies,               

     Employment, etc.)

Award:   (1) $200

Deadline:   April 1, 2008 due to the Guidance Office

32) Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program

Eligibility: A graduating senior in Pennsylvania who will be in full-time enrollment at an eligible post-secondary school in the United States .

Students must meet all of the following educational standards to be eligible to apply:

a) Rank in the top 5% of their graduating class;

b) GPA of 3.5 or above (unweighted scale)

c) SAT of 1150 or higher (critical reading & math only) /ACT composite score of 25 or above.

Criteria: - Application must be fully completed with high school seal

•  Submit letter of college acceptance

•  Official high school transcript

•  School seal affixed to application

Award: $1,500 per year - scholarships maybe renewable pending availability of funding

Deadline: April 11, 2008 (Return to the Guidance Office)

38) GFWC Monroe County Federation of Women's Clubs

Eligibility: A Monroe county senior pursuing post-secondary education in the Fall of 2008.

Criteria: - hobbies, community service, extracurricular activities (40%)

•  average or above average scholastic record (40%)

•  2 essays (10% each)

Award: (1 or more) $500

Deadline: April 1, 2008 due to the Guidance Office

39) BigSun Scholarship

Eligibility: All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute. Visit website for additional details: www.bigsunathletics.com

Criteria: - short (500 words or less) essay describing why you should be the winner of this award.

Award: # TBA ; Amount - $500

Deadline: June 20 , 2008 send directly to scholarship provider

40) Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency's (PHEAA) Technology Scholarship

Eligibility: Pennsylvania high school graduating senior who seeks a two-year or certificate approved program related to technology (list of approved programs located in application). Part-time students enrolled for at least three credits per semester are also eligible to be considered for a scholarship in addition to full-time students. Applications are available by downloading an application packet on-line or if student is age 18 or older the application can be completed and submitted on-line.

Criteria: - PA resident & high school graduate

•  enrollment in an approved technology or science tech. program at an approved Pennsylvania community college, two or four-year college or licensed technical institute.

•  Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA while in college

•  Begin employment in PA within one year after completing your studies. One year of employment in PA is required for each year you receive the scholarship

•  Apply for a Federal PELL Grant and Pennsylvania State Grant through completing the FAFSA

•  Please be aware that this scholarship will become a loan if the student fails to fulfill any of the following terms: 1) complete the approved program; 2) perform the work obligation after completion of studies; 3) satisfy any of the other scholarship requirements

Award: Several scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 per year.

Deadline: December 31, 2008 . It is the student's responsibility to fully complete this application by gathering all the necessary information and mailing it directly to PHEAA, State Grant and Special Programs Division, New Economy Technology Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 8114, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8114.

41) Saw Creek Men's Club Scholarship

Eligibility: Graduating senior residing in the Saw Creek community.

Criteria: -financial need

-scholastic ability

-extra-curricular involvement

-leadership characteristics

Award: (2) $1,000 scholarships

Deadline: April 18, 2008

42) Pocono Ranchlands Scholarship

Eligibility: Graduating senior residing in the Pocono Ranchlands community.

Criteria: -financial need

-scholastic ability

-extra-curricular involvement

-leadership characteristics

Award: (2) $250 scholarships

Deadline: April 18, 2008

48)   Optimist Club of the Stroudsburgs Scholarship

Eligibility:   Local seniors who plan to attend a post-secondary institution.

Criteria:    -      financial need

•  high school grades (attach a copy of your transcript)

•  letter of recommendation

Award:   (2) $250 annual scholarships renewable for four years with a "C" average

Deadline:   April 1, 2008 due to the Guidance Office

49)   2008 Student-View Scholarship Program

Eligibility:    High school senior who plans to attend a four-year college, community/junior college, or career school.

Student-View scholarship applications are only available online at www.student-view.com .   There are no applications for this scholarship in the Guidance Office .

Award:   
(1) $3,000
(2) $1,000
(6) $500

Deadline:   April 22, 2008

For more information, email contact@studentinsights.com or call (724) 612-3685

50)   Knights of Columbus Scholarship sponsored by Our Lady of Victory

Eligibility:   A local graduating senior who is a practicing catholic and a member of Our Lady of Victory Parish.   Each candidate must have made application for entrance to a college, university, or school of nursing in the U.S.

Criteria:    -      SAT scores

•  academic achievement (official high school transcript required)

•  church activities, volunteerism/community service, & student activities

•  copy of college acceptance letter

Award:   (1) $500

Deadline:   April 11, 2008 due to Guidance Office

51)   Claude Reinhard Telecommunication Scholarship

Eligibility:   A local graduating senior who is pursuing a field of study in the area of telecommunications such as newspaper, cable television, broadcast journalism, and telephone or internet services.

Criteria:     -     work experience

•  honors and achievements

•  high school and community activities

•  financial need

•  personal essay

•  academic achievement (attach official transcript)

•  2 letters of recommendation

Award:   6 awards totaling $10,000 will be distributed.

Deadline: April 11, 2008 due to Guidance Office

52) Troy Verway Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility:   An East Stroudsburg High School-North or South graduating senior who was a member of the varsity boys or girls basketball team and who will be attending an accredited two or four-year college beginning Fall 2008.

Criteria:   -   Financial need

Award:   (1) $200

Deadline:   April 11, 2008 due to the Guidance Office

53) Joseph M. Kulick Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility:   An East Stroudsburg High School-North or South senior who will be attending a trade, technical, or business school beginning Fall 2008.

Criteria:    -      community service (required)

•  two letters of recommendation (one letter from an official involved in the

organization in which you volunteer and another letter from a teacher,       counselor, principal, or community member)

Award:   (1) $200

Deadline:   April 11, 2008 due to the Guidance Office

54) Delbert Davis Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility:   An East Stroudsburg High School-North or South senior who will be attending a two or four-year college or university next Fall and who has participated on an athletic team during the current school year.

Criteria:    -      financial need

•  letter of college acceptance

•  proof of high school athletic participation

Award:   (1) $25

Deadline:   April 11, 2008 due to the Guidance Office

55)   W.E. Van Vliet Scholarship

Eligibility:   An East Stroudsburg High School-North or South graduating senior or past graduate who is pursuing a two-year degree, certificate or diploma program.   Preference is given to students who plan to enroll in a health care-related program, but students pursuing other career fields may also apply.

Criteria:    -       letter of acceptance to post-secondary school

•  financial need

•  career plans (essay)

Award:   (1) $1,000 scholarship may be renewable for second year if funds available

Deadline:   April 11, 2008 due to the Guidance Office

56) Joseph Carmella Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility:   An East Stroudsburg High School-North or South senior who is a member of the senior varsity baseball team and is planning to attend a two or four-year college beginning Fall 2008.

Criteria:    -     attach to the qualifications form documentation with your name, address, &

                      name(s) of parent(s) or guardian(s).

•  attach a letter from the baseball coach verifying your membership

•  letter of acceptance from college and/or name & address of college attending

Award:   (1) $100

Deadline:   April 11, 2008 due to the Guidance Office

57)   Verna Maynard Scholarship

Eligibility:   An East Stroudsburg High School-North or South senior who is planning to attend a post-secondary school and has displayed significant service to the school and/or community.

Criteria:    -   excellence in volunteerism (service in ambulance corps or at a health facility given preference)           

Award:   (1) $250

Deadline:   April 11, 2008 due to the Guidance Office

58) James Mungro Scholarship

Eligibility:   A graduating senior of the ESASD who has participated in interscholastic athletics, will attend a two or four year college beginning in the Fall 2008, and will participate in an officially sanctioned intercollegiate sport during the 2008-09 school year.

Criteria:    -      graduate of ESASD

•  must have participated in an interscholastic sport while in high school

•  extracurricular activities, community activities and honors received as listed on the application

•  essay

Award:   (1) $500

Deadline:   April 11, 2008 due to the Guidance Office

59)   Dorothy Mervine Lantz Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility:   An East Stroudsburg High School - South or North graduating senior who will be attending a 4 year college or university next Fall and will be majoring in music education.

Criteria:   -   demonstrated financial need (must attach parent's/guardian's copy of 2006 tax return)

  -   200 word essay on student's future goals (student should incorporate into his/her                                                                            essay their educational and career goals related to music education)

Award:   (1) $1,500 scholarship which is renewable.   Potential to receive this award for a total of 4 years pending that the student maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher each year in college and continues to major in music ed..   Award winner must produce an official college transcript at the end of each school year to continue to be eligible to receive the award for the succeeding year.

Deadline:   April 11, 2008 due to the Guidance Office

60)   Pepsi Bottling Company Scholarship

Eligibility:   An East Stroudsburg High School - North graduating senior who is pursuing post-secondary education at a 2yr or 4yr college, or a trade/technical school.  

Criteria:    -       academic achievement (GPA, Class Rank, and SAT Scores)

•       demonstrated financial need (must attach parent's/guardian's copy of 2007 tax       return)

Award:   (1) $750

Deadline:   April 11, 2008 due to the Guidance Office

61)   East Stroudsburg Education Foundation Scholarship - 2008 Graduate

Eligibility:   A current East Stroudsburg High School North and South senior who demonstrates need and overall excellence and will be attending an accredited college or university next fall.

Criteria:    -      educational plans

•  high school transcript

•  school & community activities

•  leadership and honors received

•  references

•  essay

Award:   (4) $250 - (two ESHS-N & two ESHS-S students)

Deadline:   April 11, 2008 due to the Guidance Office

62)   Resica Educational Assistance Scholarship

Eligibility:   East Stroudsburg High School- North and South senior who is a US citizen and is planning to attend an accredited post-secondary school next fall.   Students who attended Resica Elementary will be given primary consideration.

Criteria: - extra-curricular activities & community involvement

- academic achievement

Award:   (2) $500 - (one ESHS-N & one ESHS-S student)

Deadline:   April 11, 2008 due to the Guidance Office

63)   Otter Lake Scholarship

Eligibility:   East Stroudsburg H.S. North and South graduating seniors who will be attending East Stroudsburg University in the Fall and declaring a major in the field of Recreation & Leisure Services and Hotel, or Restaurant and Tourism.

Criteria:     -     financial need (students selected can not have more than 50% of their tuition             already paid thru scholarships)

                 -      educational plans

•  high school transcript

•  school & community activities

•  leadership and honors received

•  references

•  essay

Award: (4) $250 - (two ESHS-N & two ESHS-S students)

Deadline:   April 11, 2008 due to the Guidance Office

64)   Northeastern Pennsylvania Theatrical Alliance (NEPTA) Scholarship for the Performing Arts

Eligibility:   Graduating high school seniors planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year college and major in either: 1) The performing arts or the education of the performing arts, or 2) Technical Theatre.

Criteria:     -   complete all forms in application packet

                -    3 teacher letters of recommendation

               -    high school transcript

               -    In the performing arts category, be prepared to appear before the scholarship

                   committee with a presentation (Vocal, Instrumental, Dance, Drama)

               -    In the technical theatre category, bring a portfolio of your technical work with you to

                    the interview.

               -    Essay: approximately 250 words summarizing your reasons for selecting your school

                    or college and your program of study and describing your career objectives.

Award: (1) $500 scholarship in each category

Deadline: March 26, 2008 due to the Guidance Office

65)  East Stroudsburg Education Association’s Ruth Flory & Theodore Miller Scholarship

Eligibility:  East Stroudsburg High School North & South seniors who are planning to attend college and major in the field of education to become a teacher.

Criteria:   -    

1. demonstrate financial need
2. major in education
3. essay

Award:  

$400 ESHS-North student

$400 ESHS-South student

Deadline:  April 11, 2008 due to the Guidance Office

66)  Pennsylvania Association of Medical Suppliers (PAMS) Scholarship

Eligibility:  A Pennsylvania graduating senior who will be attending a 2 or 4 year college or trade/technical school next Fall and who has overcome a physical challenge with the help of home medical equipment such as wheelchairs, respiratory devices, etc…

Criteria: -      

1. volunteer activities
2. awards
3. essay on the student’s experiences w/ home medical equipment

Award: (1) $1,000

Deadline:  April 2, 2008 due to the Guidance Office

67)  Monroe Council of Republican Women Scholarship

Eligibility:  A graduating female student who resides in Monroe County and will be attending college next year.  The student must also have a 3.0 minimum GPA, & if 18 years old be a registered Republican

Criteria:     -   

1. academic achievement
2. extra-curricular activities & community service
3. essay

Award:  (1) $500

Deadline:  April 11, 2008 due to the Guidance Office

68)  Rainbow Scholarships

Eligibility:  A college-bound, graduating senior who is gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender and resides in Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Schuylkill or Warren county.

For more information and applications please go to: www.prideglv.org

Award:     3 different awards are offered:  (2) $500 & (1) $200

Deadline:  June 1, 2008 (RETURN APPLICATION DIRECTLY TO THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER BY THE LISTED DEADLINE)

69)  Glenn Wallingford Scholarship (Middle Smithfield Elementary PTO)

Eligibility:  East Stroudsburg High School North & South seniors who attended Middle Smithfield Elementary and who are pursuing further education at a university, two or four year college, trade, technical, or business school.

Criteria:    -   

1. completion of application
2.  (4) 250 word essay

Award:  (2) $500 (One award for ESHS-South student & One award for ESHS-North student)

Deadline:  April 18, 2008 due to the Guidance Office

70)  East Stroudsburg 50+ Alumni Association Scholarship

Eligibility:  East Stroudsburg High School North or South students who have applied and been accepted to a post-secondary school (trade/technical school, two or four year college).  Students who have attended the Monroe County Career and Technical Institute are given preference.

Criteria:   -    

1. letter of acceptance from post secondary school
2. academic performance/grades
3. work experience
4. letter(s) of recommendation

Award:  (2) $1500

Deadline:  April 18, 2008 due to the Guidance Office

71)  George Van Delft Scholarship Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Father Craft Council 11434

Eligibility:  A local graduating senior who is a practicing catholic and a member of St. Matthew’s parish.  Each candidate must have made application for entrance to a college, university, or school of nursing in the U.S.

Criteria:   -    

1. SAT scores
2. academic achievement (official high school transcript required)
3. short biography
4. copy of college acceptance letter

Award:  (2) $500

Deadline:  April 11, 2008 due to Guidance Office

72) Kiwanis Club of Stroudsburg’s Citation Award

Eligibility:  An East Stroudsburg High School- North or South senior who will be attending an accredited college or university.

Criteria:  -    

1. academic achievement (attach high school transcript to application)
2. personal attributes such as mental strength, physical health, social poise, cooperative citizenship, and spiritual vision
3. financial need – a primary consideration

Award:  (1) $500

Deadline:  April 18, 2008 due to the Guidance Office

73) Kiwanis Club of Stroudsburg’s Scholarship Award

Eligibility:  An East Stroudsburg High School- North or South senior who will be attending an accredited college or university.

Criteria:   -    

1. academic achievement (attach high school transcript to application)
2. excellence exhibited in scholarship, character, and leadership
3. financial need – a primary consideration

Award:  (1) $1,250

Deadline:  April 18, 2008 due to the Guidance Office

Students complete the same application for the Kiwanis Citation Award & the Kiwanis Scholarship Award.  Filling out just one application will make you eligible for both scholarships!

74)  American legion Auxiliary "Spirit in the Community" Scholarship Award

Eligibility:  Any senior of East Stroudsburg H.S.- North

Criteria:   -   

1. "B" average
2. Fill out application in guidance office
3. Essay (minimum 250 words): What does Americanism mean to you?

Award:         (2) $250 scholarships

Deadline:      May 1, 2008 due to the Guidance Office

75)  Christopher "Rosey" Rose Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility:  Any senior of East Stroudsburg H.S.- North

Criteria:   -   

1. Academics
2. Financial need
3. Fill out application in guidance office
4. Essay (minimum 200 words): Choose 1 of 3 possible essays listed on application

Award:         (1) $500 scholarship

Deadline:    May 1, 2008 due to the Guidance Office

76) Lehman Community Parent Teacher Association Scholarship

Eligibility: Only students whose parents have been members of the Lehman Community PTA are eligible to apply for this scholarship.  Your parent or legally court appointed guardian must have joined the LCPTA prior to December 31st of the preceding year of your graduation.  To be eligible, a student must not have reached the age of 21 prior to July 1st of that year.

Criteria:   -   

1. Student must be planning to attend in the fall of that graduating school year, a
   university, college, business, trade, vocational, music, art or any other higher level of education upon completion of that school year.
2. 3 letters of recommendations, representing 3 different sources and not related to the
                       applicant
3. Write an essay highlighting the advantages of their ENS education

Award: (4) $250

Deadline: May 1, 2008 due to Guidance Office

77)  Regina Farms Scholarship

Eligibility: Student must be graduating during the current school year from the East Stroudsburg High School- North.  To be eligible, a student must not have reached the age of 21 prior to July 1st of that year.

Criteria:    -  

1. Student must be planning to attend in the fall of that graduating school year, a
   university, college, business, trade, vocational, music, art or any other higher level of education upon completion of that school year
2. 3 letters of recommendations, representing 3 different sources and not related to the
                       applicant
3. Write an essay highlighting the advantages of their ENS education

Award: (1) $250

Deadline: May 1, 2008 due to Guidance Office

78) East Stroudsburg Area School District Administration Scholarship

Eligibility:  A current East Stroudsburg High School North and South senior who plans to attend an accredited college or university to pursue a degree in the field of education.  The students must also demonstrate need and overall excellence.

Criteria:   -    

1. educational plans (must pertain to education)
2. high school transcript
3. school & community activities
4. experience with children
5. leadership and honors received
6. references
7. essay

Award:  (2) One North & One South:  Amount TBA

Deadline:  April 18, 2008 due to the Guidance Office