Due by February 1, 2022![]() Disability Leadership and Scholarship Program Check out this new partnership between RIT and Microsoft, the Disability Leadership and Scholarship Program. This program aims to recruit 10 students who self-identify as members of the Disabled, Deaf Plus, d/Deaf, or hard of hearing community, and who demonstrate strong leadership skills and commitment to equity and justice for the Disability community. Students should be a good match for RIT academically and should be particularly invested in disability, equity, and social justice. Benefits of the Program
Who is Eligible? Current high school seniors who are applying to RIT in the fall of 2022 and self-identify as Disabled, Deaf Plus, d/Deaf, or hard of hearing are eligible to apply. The Regular Decision admissions application deadline is January 15. We understand disability as broad and as manifesting in a multitude of ways, whether lifelong or acquired, hidden or readily apparent. Those who identify with physical disability, learning disability, mental health disability, chronic illness, Deaf/Disabled identity, and more are within the scope of this initiative. Of particular importance to us is a student’s understanding of Disability as an identity and not a deficit. Application Process Here is the self-nomination form for this new scholarship and leadership opportunity. Nominations should come directly from the interested student and are due by February 1, 2022. Disability Leadership and Scholarship Program Self-nomination Application Process and Timeline Students with any accessibility needs or questions, may contact the RIT Disability Services Office at [email protected] or 585-475-2023 (V/VP). The undergraduate application is available from December 1, 2021 – March 15, 2022.![]() Scholarships valued at $10,000 each. State scholarships are awarded to eligible students in all fifty states and the District of Columbia. The program specifically assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. The scholarships are funded by Horatio Alger Members who, like the Scholars, have experienced challenges but ultimately overcame them to become successful business and civic leaders. For a full listing of Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs and their funders, please click here. To be eligible to apply for a Horatio Alger State Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria*:
APPLY NOW FAQS To be considered, students must apply by the application deadline of Monday, January 31st, 2022Students can apply online by filling out the application and sending this letter of recommendation link to the recommender. Recommenders can be a high school teacher, counselor, mentor or current/former employer). Message from College Board:The College Board partners with scholarship providers through the SAT®, PSAT/NMSQT®, and PSAT™ 10 assessments. Through these partners, students across all major demographics can access over $300 million in scholarship awards. Learn more at psat.org/scholarships. The scholarship opportunities below have upcoming deadlines, so encourage your seniors to apply to these programs today! Closing Soon Ron Brown Scholar Program (RBSP) RBSP awards $10,000 each year to the most talented high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship, and global citizenship. Applicants must be Black/African American. Learn more and apply. Application closes: January 9, 2022 The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) JRF Scholars receive grants of up to $30,000 over four years to complement the financial aid they receive from their colleges or universities. In addition, Scholars attend JRF’s annual four-day Mentoring and Leadership Conference in New York City and other regional events throughout the year. Learn more and apply. Application closes: January 12, 2022 APIA Scholars APIA Scholars provides scholarships to qualified students of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage pursuing an undergraduate degree at a U.S.-accredited college or university. Scholarships range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards. Learn more and apply. Application closes: January 26, 2022 Opening Soon Cobell Scholarship Both merit- and need-based, the Cobell Scholarship is available to members of a U.S. federally recognized tribe, who are enrolled in full-time study and are degree-seeking. Applicants must plan to attend or be attending any nationally, regionally, or industry accredited nonprofit, public, or private institution. Learn more. Application opens: December 15, 2021 Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) The HSF Scholar Program is designed to empower courageous young leaders of Hispanic heritage. The program helps ensure students achieve their higher education and career goals. Scholarship awards are based on merit; amounts range from $500 to $5,000, based on relative need, among the Scholars selected. Learn more. Application opens: January 1, 2022 Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation awards need-based scholarships to the children of Marines attending accredited colleges, community colleges, and career technical education programs. It’s the nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military families, and its mission is to offer scholarship support to every eligible child of a Marine. Learn more. Application opens: January 1, 2022 Gettysburg College is increasing the value of their merit scholarships for students entering the College in Fall 2022! These increases to the merit scholarships are in recognition of the exceptional academic and extracurricular achievement of our applicants and stand as a reinforcement of Gettysburg College's commitment to providing an affordable education to outstanding students from all backgrounds. Through a comprehensive need-based and merit program, Gettysburg College is committed to working with students and their families to ensure that the ability to pay does not become an obstacle to a Gettysburg education. Below are new annual values of the increased merit scholarships offered by Gettysburg College:
Application Deadline: January 19, 2022 at 5:00 PM2022 SELECTION TIMELINE Fall 2021: Application opens for the 2022 Coolidge Scholarship. Only current high school juniors (i.e. students who intend to enroll in college full-time for the first time in fall of 2023) are eligible to apply. January 19, 2022 at 5:00 PM: Application Deadline – All application materials, including the two letters of reference, must be submitted by Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (please note the time zone). By June 1, 2022: All applicants will be notified of their outcomes by June 1, 2021. Applicants can check their outcome by logging into their application portal. Applicants who are named finalists will be contacted directly by phone and invited to Finalist Interview Weekend, which takes place in Woodstock, Vermont and historic Plymouth Notch, Vermont. The Coolidge Foundation will cover the travel and lodging costs for finalists and one parent to attend Finalist Weekend. Summer 2022: Newly selected Coolidge Scholars will spend an orientation week at the Coolidge Foundation in Plymouth Notch, Vermont. |
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