COLLEGE AID Scholarships Here is information on a number of college scholarship opportunities targeting various special interest groups: Struthers: Applications are being accepted through April 1 for

COLLEGE AID

Scholarships

Here is information on a number of college scholarship opportunities targeting various special interest groups:

Struthers: Applications are being accepted through April 1 for the Thomas J. Seefred Trust scholarships. The trust was created by Thomas J. Seefred 12 years ago to award scholarships of up to $3,000 to college students between 18 and 25 years old who have from juvenile diabetes. Applicants must be successfully completing a standard curriculum leading to a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university. Current high school students aren’t eligible. Preference will be given to applicants from Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana counties. Awards are based on academic promise, personal statement, recommendations and financial need. Applications are available at www.seefredtrust.org.

Harrisburg, Pa.: Applications for the 2008-09 Pennsylvania House of Representatives Scholarship Program are being accepted until April 1. The program is open to all high school seniors planning to attend a Pennsylvania college, university or career school. Administered by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, the program is not affiliated with any political party and is renewable for up to four years of college. Two scholarships are awarded per year in an amount equal to the cost of one semester at a State System of Higher Education school (approximately $2,500). Scholarship applicants are judged based on an essay, their grades, community service, financial need and extracurricular activities. This year’s essay topic is President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Students should discuss how the address was influential by articulating the purpose and promise of the American people. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average. Recipients may also be eligible to receive matching funds from Savings and Growth for Education Scholars Inc., and the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency’s PATH Program based on financial need. To receive more information or apply, visit the program’s Web site at www.pahousescholarship.com.  

Dallas, Texas: Hispanic college students pursuing degrees in math, science, engineering or technology are invited to apply for more than $2 million in scholarship and internship opportunities through AHETEMS (Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science), the educational foundation of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). Students may apply for as many scholarships and internships for which they are applicable. Deadlines range from now to April 1. A listing of all scholarship and internship opportunities can be found at www.ahetems.org.

Columbus: The Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools has 186 scholarships available for students to attend one of Ohio’s Career and College Schools. The purpose of these selected programs is to equip students with educational and professional skills that will prepare them for a job in one of Ohio’s businesses or industries. Local schools among that group are ITT Technical Institute in Mahoning County and ETI Technical College and Trumbull Business College in Trumbull County. Three of the scholarships are for full tuition, with the student only paying for books and registration fees. Twenty of the scholarships provide for half of all tuition costs, while the remaining 163 pay for a specific portion of tuition. To qualify, students from the graduating high school class of 2008 must be nominated by an Ohio Senator or member of the House of Representatives and have a C or better grade point average. The deadline to apply for these scholarships is March 30. These scholarships are provided by the Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools in partnership with Ohio’s business and trade schools, at no cost to the state.

Youngstown: National College is accepting applications for the Chairman’s and President’s Scholarship awards given to select graduating seniors of accredited secondary schools who will attend National College. Deadline to apply is April 1. Up to 20 Chairman’s Scholarships of $2,500 and up to 20 President’s Scholarships of $1,500 will be awarded to students attending any of National’s 24 campuses in Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Indiana. Awards will be given to seniors whose academic and extracurricular activities most demonstrate promise, a desire to succeed and a commitment to making a positive contribution to others. Eligible candidates must also show potential for successfully completing a college degree or diploma program with National College. Interested applicants should visit www.national-college.edu and click “Financial Assistance” then “Scholarships” for more information or to download a copy of the application form.