Voice of Democracy
February 10, 2008
- Contact
- Kris Harmer
- Address
- 406 W 34 St
- Kansas City, MO 64111
- Phone
- 816-968-1117
- Fax
- 816-968-1149
- Email Address
- Application Deadline
- Varies
- Number Of Awards
- See Description
- Maximum Amount
- $30,000
- Website Address
- Scholarship Description
- The VFW’s “Voice of Democracy” Scholarship Contest is an annual nationwide audio essay competition designed to give high school students, ages 15 – 18, the opportunity to voice their opinion on their responsibility to our country.
Each student must record their essay on an audio cassette tape or CD (3-5 minutes in length), on an annual patriotic theme. Each Department (state) first place winner receives an all-expense-paid trip to the National Finals held in Washington, D.C. Four fun-filled days of tours, visits to monuments and meeting with heads of state and often the President of the United States. The National Finals judging takes place in Washington, D.C. (just prior to the student’s arrival) when the judges listen to the fifty-four tapes representing the state winners (from each of our fifty states, the District of Columbia, Pacific Areas, Latin America/Caribbean and Europe.) Once all of the finalists’ audio essays have been reviewed, the judges make their final decisions and we announce all of the National college scholarship winners during the trip to Washington, D.C. at a special “Parade of Winners” ceremony on March 6. Under VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary sponsorship, the annual national scholarships have increased to 54 fully funded scholarships totaling $146,000.
The first place winner now receives a $30,000 scholarship and all national finalists receive at least a $1,000 scholarship. The total monetary value of scholarships, bonds, and awards provided by VFW Posts, Auxiliaries, Districts, County Councils, Departments and National amounts to over $2.5 million, and more than 80,000 students participate nationwide.
NLHA Education Fund Scholarship
February 10, 2008
- Contact
- Denise B. Muha
- Address
- 1900 L Street, NW
- Suite 300
- Washington, DC 20036
- Phone
- 202-785-8888
- Fax
- 202-785-2008
- Email Address
- Application Deadline
- February 15, 2008
- Number Of Awards
- See Description
- Maximum Amount
- See Description
- Website Address
- Scholarship Description
- NLHA Education Fund
The NLHA Education Fund was established as a 501(c)(3) organization to raise funds for the purpose of awarding education grants and scholarships to low income individuals residing in federally assisted rental housing. The National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) is nonprofit organization dedicated to the development and preservation of decent and safe affordable rental housing.
Who is Eligible?
Residents of federally assisted low income housing properties or recipients of Section 8 voucher assistance that demonstrate both merit and need.Types of Scholarships
The NLHA Education Fund will offer three types of scholarships in memory of three dedicated housing professional and active NLHA members:
Neil Churchill Memorial Scholarship: A past NLHA President and a true Section 8 advocate, Neil worked at HUD early in his career and went on to become a developer, bond underwriter and FHA specialist. Before his untimely death in 2003, he was a Vice President with GMAC. Neil devoted his entire career to affordable housing. This scholarship is for eligible applicants who are graduating high school seniors or current undergraduates who demonstrate both merit and need.
William F. Gandert Memorial Scholarship: Bill Gandert was instrumental in the creation of numerous public housing authorities in the State of Ohio and served as general counsel for many of them as well as Executive Director of the Mansfield, Crawford, Huron, Marion and Seneca County Metropolitan Housing Authorities. A vocal advocate for the poor, Bill helped found a number of poverty programs in his state and was an active NLHA member, serving as the organization’s 7th President. This scholarship is to benefit an eligible graduating high school senior or returning student who demonstrates both merit and need to pursue educational opportunities in a specific trade.
Mary Lou Manzie Memorial Scholarship: Mary Lou Manzie was a woman who dedicated her career to providing safe, decent and affordable housing. She was always willing to look at new and effortless ways to achieve that goal. A member of the National Leased Housing Association from 1975 until her death in 2006, she served as an Officer and Director of NLHA for many years. This scholarship is to benefit a non-traditional student in an encouraging and non-discriminatory way by providing eligible applicants who demonstrate both merit and need, a chance to pursue higher education or other training that will lead to better employment opportunities.
Scholarship applications are due by February 15.
To download the scholarship applications, please visit:
http://www.hudnlha.com/education_fund/index.asp
John and Lois Baker Scholarship Fund
January 3, 2008
Scholarship Name:
John and Lois Baker Scholarship Fund
Description:
John and Lois Baker established this scholarship fund to support a graduating senior or graduate of
Eligibility Requirements:
- Candidate must be a graduating senior, a graduated senior, and or have received certification (i.e.,
- Candidate must have at least a 3.0 grade point average
- Candidate must plan to pursue full-time, post-secondary education at an accredited college or university
- Candidates will be given preference for forestry and agricultural related academic fields
Deadline:
April 30
Award Amount:
Varies
Contact person for more information:
Applications are avaible through the Guidance Office of Monroe Central High School
John E. Foster Minority Engineering Scholarship Fund
January 3, 2008
Scholarship Name:
John E. Foster Minority Engineering Scholarship Fund
Description:
This fund was established by engineering firms that are involved in the “Clean Water Columbus” project. The fund will provide full-tuition engineering scholarships to female and minority students from Columbus City Schools who will pursue a degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Ohio State University or
Eligibility Requirements:
- Graduating minority or female high school senior from Columbus City Schools
- Pursuing a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- Pursuing post-secondary education at either The Ohio State University or
Deadline:
March 31
Award Amount:
Full Tuition
Contact person for more information:
Scholarship Administrator
The
614/251-4000 or dhigginb@columbusfoundation.org
Janet Phleger Cancer Foundation Fund
January 3, 2008
Scholarship Name:
Janet Phleger Cancer Foundation Fund
Description:
This scholarship was created by Jennifer Phleger to memorialize her mother who passed away after battling cancer. The Janet Phleger Cancer Foundation Scholarship hopes to benefit other children whose parents and/or guardians have been affected with cancer, as a cancer survivor, those who may have succumbed to cancer, or those who are currently fighting.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Candidate must be a resident of Lucas or Madison counties in
- Candidate must have a parent or legal guardian who has/had a battle with cancer
- Candidate must plan to attend an
Deadline:
May 15
Award Amount:
Varies
Contact person for more information:
Scholarship Administrator
The
614/251-4000 or 866/263-6001 or dhigginb@columbusfoundation.org
Robert L and Pauline H Minton Memorial Scholarship Fund
January 3, 2008
Scholarship Name:
Robert L and Pauline H Minton Memorial Scholarship Fund
Description:
This fund was established by the children of Pauline H. Minton as a way to honor and memorialize their mother and step-father, Robert L. Minton. Robert and Pauline were both single parents working at Battelle when they met, fell in love, and later married. Both worked at Battelle for over 30 years and were married for almost 25 years.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Children (or legal dependents) of full-time Battelle Memorial Institute staff who are single-parents.
- Part-time or Full-time study
Deadline:
Award Amount:
$1,000
Contact person for more information:
Scholarship Administrator
The
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614/251-4000 or 866/263-6001
Haradon W. Troll and Louis P. Troll Family Fund
January 3, 2008
Scholarship Name:
Haradon W. Troll and Louis P. Troll Family Fund
Description:
This scholarship will provide financial assistance to a graduating senior of
Eligibility Requirements:
- Candidate may attend on a full-time or part-time basis (no fewer than 6 credit hours per term)
- Candidate may pursue a degree in any area
- Candidate must be a graduating senior of
- Candidate must plan to attend a public or nonprofit independent college, university, or community college in the
Deadline:
Contact the guidance office for current year deadline
Award Amount:
$2,000
Contact person for more information:
Upper Arlington High School Guidance Office
Eleanor G. Collins Memorial Scolarship Fund
January 3, 2008
Scholarship Name:
Eleanor G. Collins Memorial Scolarship Fund
Description:
Mr. Howard E. Collins established this scholarship in memory of his wife, Eleanor Griffin Collins. Mrs. Collins was active for many years at
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicant must be a member of
- Applicant must plan to pursue post-secondary education with a focus on Liberal Arts, Business, or Science
Deadline:
Contact the church for deadline information
Award Amount:
$1,000
Contact person for more information:
James Hantak Scholarship
January 3, 2008
Scholarship Name:
James Hantak Scholarship
Description:
To provide scholarship assistance to a graduating senior of
Eligibility Requirements:
- Candidate must be a graduating senior of
- Candidate must have been an athlete in the Lancaster Special Olympics
- Candidate must plan to attend a trade school, vocational school, or college/university
Deadline:
April 15
Award Amount:
Varies
Contact person for more information:
Applications are available through the Special Needs Counselor at
John and Lois Baker Scholarship Fund
January 3, 2008
Scholarship Name:
John and Lois Baker Scholarship Fund
Description:
John and Lois Baker established this scholarship fund to support a graduating senior or graduate of
Eligibility Requirements:
- Candidate must be a graduating senior, a graduated senior, and or have received certification (i.e.,
- Candidate must have at least a 3.0 grade point average
- Candidate must plan to pursue full-time, post-secondary education at an accredited college or university
- Candidates will be given preference for forestry and agricultural related academic fields
Deadline:
April 30
Award Amount:
Varies
Contact person for more information:
Contact person for more information:
Applications are avaible through the Guidance Office of Monroe Central High School
