As more and more seniors at Walpole High are hearing back from colleges and deciding where they will be headed next year, the pressure to bring down the outrageous cost of tuition is high. Applying to scholarships is often overwhelming and perplexing for students, as many do not know which ones are right for them. And after the grueling process of applying to colleges, no high school student wants to fill out more  applications that are just as extensive and difficult. The Rebellion has created a guide to which scholarships are worth applying to and which ones are the most valuable to each individual.

Athletes

1. The Phillip J. Farrell Memorial Scholarship. There is $2000 available for two senior athletes: one boy and one girl. Those who wish to apply for this scholarship must participate in the Big I Junior Classic Golf Tournament. If you do not take part in this tournament, you are not eligible to receive any scholarship money. The downloadable application and dates for the tournaments are available on Naviance, deadline is July 11, 2013.

2. The Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship. In both Eastern Massachusetts and Northern Texas, students are competing to win between $250 and $2,000 by writing an essay on how their actions represent the ideal of the Triple-Impact Competitor. They must explain how they make oneself better through personal master, how they make their teammates better with leadership roles, and how they can make the sport better. Any student who wishes to apply for this scholarship must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and essays are due by May 31, 2013. For more information, please visit http://www.positivecoach.org/our-programs/triple-impact-competitor-scholarships/

3. The BigSun Scholarship.  The BigSun Organization is offering an annual award of $500 to any student athlete regardless of the sport/s they participate in. For more details and to apply go to http://www.bigsunathletics.com. All applications are due by June 21, 2013.

Arts and Music

1. The Milton Fisher Scholarship. The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven is awarding one student $5,000 per year who is planning on attending college in Connecticut or New York City. This organization is looking for a student (junior or senior) who has solved an artistic, scientific, or technical problem in a new way, has come up with a distinctive solution to problems faced by their school/family/community, or a student who has created a new group that serves an important need. More information on this merit based scholarship can be found at http://www.rbffoundation.org/. The deadline is April 30, 2013.

2. The Walpole Friends of Music Scholarship. This $500 scholarship is being awarded to music students who have contributed to the Walpole Music Program, and who plan on taking part in musical organizations in higher education after high school. Preference is given to students who are continuing musical education through a relevant major or minor, and/or planning to participate in musical groups during college. To meet the May 1, 2013 deadline, please visit www.walpolefriendsofmusic.org for the application form.

3. Music Revitalization Project Scholarship. Every spring, the Music Revitalization Project awards a minimum of $200 Music Scholarship to a graduating high school senior who will be pursuing a college degree in a music related field from the Southeastern Massachusetts/Rhode Island area. This scholarship is not one listed on Naviance; go to http://www.musicrevitalizationproject.org/scholarship.html to download the application. The deadline is May 31st, 2013 and the following are required: school transcript, letter of recommendation, and a short written essay.

Specialized Majors

 1. The Massachusetts Restaurant Association. Applicants for this scholarship must have a minimum GPA of 2.65 and must have a minimum of 250 hours of restauraunt/food service realated work experience. Applying students must have gained acceptance to a culinary arts school post high school. A letter of reccomendation must be submitted to be eligible; $3,000 is the average award given out for this scholarship opportunity and the deadline for completion is April 16, 2013. You can download the application at http://www.massrestaurantassoc.org

2. The Dental Associates of Walpole. Graduating seniors who are pursuing a career in dentistry, medicine, nursing, or other medically related fields are eligible to win this award. $2,000 will be granted to the winner with a GPA of at least 3.2. The deadline to submit an application (available on Naviance) is April 12, 2013. (Visit the following link to find the best dental loupes – https://www.loupedirect.com)

3. Walpole Permanent Firefighers Scholarship. The town of Walpole is giving two $1,000 awards to any graduating senior, but preference is given to those who are pursing a career in Fire Science, Health, Municipal Management, or Public Safety. Applications are available on Naviance or in the Guidance Office. The deadline for this award is April 30, 2013.

4. Stony Brook Camera Club. This $500 scholarship is available to a graduating senior who is planning to pursue photography through higher education. See Mrs. McCann in Guidance for an application and visit www.stonybrookcc.com from more information. All applications must be submitted by April 15, 2013.

5. Rob Roy Academy. This award  is offering a $1,000 scholarship to students with sincere desire to enter the field of Cosmetology.  Applicants must enroll in the 1000 hour Cosmetology program. See the Guidance Office or www.rob-roy.com for more information; there is an ongoing deadline for this scholarship.

6. Massachusetts Flower Growers Association. The MFGA sponsors a scholarship of up to $4000 (depending on length of study) for students majoring in floriculture, horticulture, or related agricultural sciences. Each applicant must also be a resident of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for a minimum of one year prior to submitting an application. All submissions (including an official transcript) must be sent in by May 15, 2013. To fill out an application go to http://www.massflowergrowers.com/scholarships.php

Miscellaneous

1. Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program. All that a student needs to do to apply for this is write an essay between 500-1000 words answering the prompt,  ‘What have you done outside the classroom that demonstrates qualities sought after by the post secondary institution that you are hoping to attend? Also, which of these qualities means the most to you?’ Entries, along with your full name and mailing address, should be emailed to [email protected]. Deadline for submission is June 14th, 2013 and a maximum amount of $1,000 will be given to the winner.

2. Sharon Credit Union. The Sharon Credit Union is awarding a  $1,000 scholarship; the only requirement is that the student, or parents of the student, must be  a member of the Sharon Credit Union to apply. Dealine is May 1st, 2013 and the full apllication can be downloaded from Naviance.

3. Healthy Choices Scholarship. Dr. Marc Nimchuk is giving away a $500 award to a senior who must be attending an accredited post-secondary institution by the fall of 2013. A student can be enrolled at any level in any program that is two years in length or longer. Also, applicants must be Canadian or U.S residents. In order to apply, fil out the application, including the short essay, on http://www.chiropractorkelowna.ca/apply.php. The application is quick and simple, and the deadline is April 30th, 2013.

4. Henry O. Peabody Scholarship. Applicants are required to be women who are graduating high school seniors and who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a full or part-time course of study at an accredited two or four year college, university, or vocational technical school. Applications can be found on Naviance or on http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/peabody/. The deadline is April 15th, 2013. The amount of the award is both merit based and need based, and a scholarship between $1,000-$5,000 will be given to the winner.

6. Chinese Historical Society. Two scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors of Chinese ancestry who will be attending a New England college in the fall of 2013.  Each Scholarship is $500 per year. If the recipient maintains full-time enrollment in good standing, he/she will be awarded $500 each year following the initial award year for up to a total of four award years ($2,000 maximum). To meet the May 31st deadline, students must write a brief essay and fill out the application avialable at http://www.chsne.org or in the Guidance office.

7. B . Davis Scholarship. This scholarship is available to all high school seniors and juniors. To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the questions, “What you would consider to be the most important issue that society has to deal with in the next 10 or 20 years? Why do you think this issue so important?” Applicants can visit the website, http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm,  to read more about the scholarship. The award is $1,000 and all essays should be sent by email to [email protected] by the May 27, 2013 deadline.