Joseph Stavri MLS/CLS/MT Scholarship 2013

Wisconsin Society for Clinical Laboratory Science

ASCLS-WISCONSIN

SCHOLARSHIP FUND, Inc.

ANNOUNCES THE 2013 (49^TH ANNIVERSARY)

JOSEPH STAVRI MLS/CLS/MT $4000 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

This award will be made on the basis of scholastic accomplishments, extra-curricular activities, written communication skills and character.

Applicants must:

1.      Be a resident of the State of Wisconsin.

2.      Be enrolled in an accredited high school in Wisconsin.

3.      Have completed the first half of the twelfth grade.

4.      Show the results of at least one of the College Entrance Examination test scores – ACT, SAT, PSAT – on the transcript of grades.

5.      Matriculate by September, 2013 at an accredited university in the State of Wisconsin with the MLS/CLS/MT curriculum.

The following universities offer this major:

                                    Carroll University, Waukesha

Marquette University, Milwaukee

UW-LaCrosse

UW-Milwaukee

UW-Oshkosh

UW-Stevens Point

Please note that students who plan on attending a 2 year UW Center for their initial course work before transferring to one of the universities listed above are also eligible, provided their undergraduate application or admission indicates that their intended major is MLS/CLS/MT.

6.      Be enrolled in a degree program in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Laboratory Science.

7.      Submit application post-marked no later than midnight on March 1, 2013.

8.      Briefly specify reasons for pursuing a career in MLS/CLS/MT.

9.      Indicate the College or University at which the MLS/CLS/MT Program will be completed.

Additional notes:

• Announcement of the Award Winner will be made on or before May 31, 2013.
• The Scholarship will be paid to the Bursar, on behalf of the recipient (upon notice of matriculation from the university officials) at the rate of $500.00 per semester, for a total of four consecutive years, renewable as long as the recipient remains in the degree program and maintains grades satisfactory for graduation from the university and the MT/CLS/MLS program.
•  Students pursuing careers in related medical or scientific fields such as bacteriology, biology, biotechnology, molecular biology, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology are NOT ELIGIBLE for these awards.

Send request for scholarship packet to:     

E-mail: sraab@uwsp.edu

Susan Raab, Ed.D., MT (ASCP)

                                    WISCLS Scholarship Fund Inc.

School of Health Care Professions

                                    D-127 Science Building

                                    University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point

                                    Stevens Point, WI 54481

National Scholarships Available 2012-2013

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS 2012-13

 

Just received a list of some national scholarships you might have an interest in.

 

More detailed info on the scholarships can be found at the following websites (along with the essay topics):

• Sunoco Rewards Scholarship: http://www.gosunoco.com/contests-and-sweepstakes/sunoco-rewards-scholarship/
• Deadline: 6/15/2013

• Big Fish Online Games Scholarship: http://www.bigfishgames.com/blog/big-fish-online-games-scholarship/
  • Deadline: 5/31/2013

• Clean It Supply Business and Economics Scholarship: http://www.cleanitsupply.com/t-scholarship_program.aspx
  • Deadline:4/20/2013

• Arrow Exterminators Scholarship: http://www.arrowexterminators.com/company/scholarship%20contest
  • Deadline: 5/15/2013

• NutraPlanet 2012 Nutrition & Health Fitness Scholarship: http://www.nutraplanet.com/scholarship
  • Deadline: 3/1/2013

• Replacemycontacts.com Contact Lenses and Glasses Scholarship: http://www.replacemycontacts.com/idx/help/contact-lens-glasses-scholarship.asp
  • 'Deadline 3/1/2013

• Clinkinks Scholarship: http://www.clickinks.com/clickinks-scholarship.html
  • Deadline: 6/3/2013

• AmeriQuest Traffic Safety Scholarship: http://www.ameriquestcorp.com/contact/traffic-safety-scholarship.aspx
  • Deadline: 5/15/2013

• BrokerFish Study Abroad Scholarship: https://www.brokerfish.com/scholarships
  • Deadline:5/20/2013

• Connect Your Home Scholarship: http://www.connectyourhome.com/scholarship/
  • Deadline: 5/3/2013

• Wells Fargo’s CollegeSTEPS TM Sweepstakes: https://www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/scholarships/
  • Deadline: 8/13/2013
  • Please Note: Sweepstakes, not a scholarship.

Engineering Foundation of Wisconsin Scholarships

2012-2013 Scholarships: Engineers Foundation of Wisconsin

Engineering Foundation of Wisconsin Scholarships 2012-13

Applicants Must:

-complete an application form at www.wspe.org/

Eligibility and requirements available at this site

Amount:

The Engineering Foundation of Wisconsin Scholarship, 2 scholarships, each $1500

The WSPE Past Presidents Scholarship, 1 scholarship, $1500

The Behling Scholarship, 1 scholarship, $1500

The Louis C. Geiger Scholarship, 2 scholarships, $2000

The Yu-Hwa Terry Ni Free Program Scholarship, 1 scholarship, $2000

(all applicants will be considered for all of these scholarships)

Deadline:

All applications should be postmarked no later than December 21, 2012

To Apply:

Visit http://www.wspe.org/

Watertown Conservation Club Scholarship 2013

2013 Watertown Conservation Club Scholarship

Scholarship offers $1800 to a graduating senior who resides in the Watertown Unified School District  and who plans to do college work leading to a degree in the area of conservation or environmental studies. 

• Plan to do college work leading to a degree in the area of conservation or environmental studies.  The areas of study could also include:  meteorology, civil engineering, science education, geography or agriculture.
• Be able to provide information regarding their academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, and community activities
• Complete an application (available from Susan Verhagen, Student Services)
• Submit a letter of recommendation
• Submit an official transcript

Amount:

 up to $1800 ($900 a year for two years)

Deadline:

January 31, 2013

To Apply:

Pick up a scholarship application in Student Services

AXA Achievement Scholarship

AXA Achievement Scholarship

The AXA Achievement^sm Scholarship in association with U.S. News & World Report provides $670,000 in annual scholarships to young people throughout the nation.
APPLY EARLY:  only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted. 

The application deadline is December 1, 2012, but if 10,000 applications are received
before that date, the program will automatically close.
 

Winners on the State and National levels

State Winners

Fifty-two winners – one from each state, the District of Colombia and Puerto Rico – are selected by our nonprofit partner, Scholarship America, to receive one-time scholarship awards of $10,000 each.

National Winners

From the pool of 52 state winners, ten are selected as national winners and earn an additional one-time scholarship of $15,000. This brings the top AXA Achievers total scholarship awards to $25,000 each.
Our scholarships winners are known as AXA Achievers. They are ethnically and economically diverse, but they share these qualities:

• Ambition and drive
• Determination to set and reach goals
• Respect for self, family and community
• Ability to succeed in college

Some of the remarkable accomplishments of our AXA Achievers include: establishing a nonprofit volunteer organization building wells in rural India to provide clean water; starting a literacy and leadership program for elementary school children; creating a multi-faceted anti-bullying campaign.
Note: Employees, financial professionals or immediate family members of employees and financial professionals of AXA Group, U.S. News & World Report and Scholarship America or their affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies are not eligible. To apply:  go to www.axa-achievement.com

Deadline:  December 1, 2012

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship

The AXA Achievement^sm Community Scholarship Program brings advice and access to higher education into every community in which AXA has a presence. Every AXA Advisors' branch office nationwide distributes up to twelve $2,000 scholarships to high school seniors who live and attend high school in their area.

APPLY EARLY:  only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted. 

 The application deadline is February 1, 2013, but if 10,000 applications are received
before that date, the program will automatically close.

Selection of winners, known as AXA Achievers, is made by our nonprofit partner, Scholarship America.

An AXA Achiever must demonstrate:

• Ambition and drive
• Determination to set and reach goals
• Respect for self, family and community
• Ability to succeed in college

To apply:  go to www.axa-achievement.com

Deadline:  February 1, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship-Wisconsin Chapter

National Multiple Sclerosis Society -

Wisconsin Chapter Scholarship Program

This scholarship is designated to provide support for education for any student impacted by Multiple Sclerosis.

Applicants Must:

-Be a graduating high school senior or high school (or GED) graduate

-Have a parent who has Multiple Sclerosis or have Multiple Sclerosis themselves

-Be attending an accredited post secondary school for the first time

-Must be a Wisconsin Resident

-Complete an application at http://www.wisMS.org/

 

Amount:

$1000-$3000

Deadline:

January 15, 2013

 

To Apply:

Visit http://www.wisMS.org/  for application and instructions

Waukesha Kennel Club, Inc. Scholarship 2013

2013 Waukesha Kennel Club Scholarship

Scholarship offers $2000 to a graduating senior of a Waukesha County High School who plans to do college work leading to a degree in the field of biological science.  The recipient of this scholarship may re- apply to the Waukesha Kennel Club annually for three years for additional grants of $300.00 for the second year, $700.00 for the third year and $800.00 for the fourth year, for a possible total of $2000.00.

Applicants Must:

• Be a graduating high school senior of a Waukesha County High School
• Plan to do college work leading to a degree in the filed of biological science
• Show an interest displayed in the field of biological science to include:  medicine, marine biology, forestry, agriculture, or wildlife management
• Be able to provide information regarding their academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, and community activities
• Complete an application (available from Susan Verhagen, Student Services)
• Submit two letters of recommendation
• Submit an official transcript and copies of standardized test scores (ACT/SAT)

Amount:

 up to $2000

Deadline:

Friday, March 22, 2013

 

To Apply:

Pick up a scholarship application in Student Services from Susan Verhagen, Counselor

Completed applications and accompanying documents should be sent to:  Ms. Carol Peltier, 811 E. Brandybrook Road, Wales, WI  53183

2013 BBB Student of Integrity

2012 Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin: Student of Integrity

2013 BBB Student of Integrity

 

Applicants Must:

-Be a graduating high school senior

-Demonstrate ethics and integrity

-Must submit an application form that will be judged on character, leadership and ethical values. 

-Must obtain and complete an application at www.wisconsin.bbb.org/scholarship

 

Amount:

2-$2500 scholarships to Wisconsin High School Students

 

Deadline:

March 1, 2013

 

 

To Apply:

Visit http://www.wisconsin.bbb.org/scholarship

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship 2013

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 6^th year.

We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.

 

Scholarship Deadline   -  June 14, 2013

 

Application Process

Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site:  http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

Full details are available on our site.

 

OEA Scholarships 2012: Oconomowoc Education Association

Oconomowoc Education Association Scholarship Opportunities 2012

The Oconomowoc Education Association will again be supporting students wishing to further their education.  Two scholarships for $900 each will be awarded to qualified candidates this fall.

One scholarship is available for graduates of Oconomowoc High School who are pursuing careers in teaching.  The applicants must have completed at least one year of college and must have been accepted into the school of education at their colleges or universities.

The second scholarship is available to children of members of the Oconomowoc Education Association who are high school graduates and are pursuing higher education in any field.

Criteria for both scholarships will include financial need, academic record, activities and involvement record, letters of recommendation, and short essays.  Scholarship forms may be picked up in the Student Services Office at Oconomowoc High School or by contacting Jodi Schlender by e-mail at Jodi.schlender@mail.oasd.k12.wi.us   The deadline for applying for the scholarships is November 9, 2012.  Recipients will be notified by November 30, 2012.  For additional information, call Jodi Schlender at Nature Hill Intermediate School 569-4945 ext.4846 or e-mail at Jodi.schlender@mail.oasd.k12.wi.us .

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin

2013 Ronald McDonald Scholarship Program : 

Applicants Must:

-Be a high school senior

-Complete an application available at www.rmhc.org

Amount:

Total of $60,000 in scholarships to 30 area High School Seniors

Deadline:
Thursday, December 20, 2012

To Apply:

go to www.rmhc.org and apply for the scholarship online

Wisconsin Antique Dealers Association Scholarship

5th Annual Memorial Scholarship WADA : 

Applicants Must:

-Be a Waukesha County high school senior in the Class of 2013

-Plan to apply for admission to a university, community college, or technical school in Wisconsin

-Must answer either of the following question:  "Why is it important to understand and preserve your family's heirlooms?"  Include the history of your family heirloom and attach a photo of the object(s) discussed.

or for Historical Site Volunteers:  "Explain the important role of volunteers at historic sites or museums, and their positive impact in preserving our local heritage".  (Documentation of volunteer hours at historic sites or museums must accompany this essay.)

The quality of the essay will be determined by assessing content, punctuation, grammar, spelling and neatness.  Entries must be computer generated or hand written in English on one side of 8 1/2 X 11 paper, 500 words or less.  If reference materials are used, a bibliography should be included.  Essay title, student's name, contact information and school should appear on page 1.

All entries must be authenticated by the student's Guidance Office or by the Director of the museum or historical society for which they volunteer.

All entries must be postmarked no later than November 26, 2012 and should be mailed to:

Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Association
PO Box 38
Waterloo, WI  53594

Amount:

 2- $500 scholarship

Deadline:

November 26, 2012

Mount Mary Scholarship Opportunities

2013 Mount Mary Scholarships

Prestigious awards recognizing excellence in learning.

Caroline Scholars Program (6 students):  Full-tuition, room and board annually

Requirements:

3.5 Cumulative GPA

Acceptance to Mount Mary without provisions

Passion for social justice and improving the Milwaukee community

Applicants must:

Complete application, including two essays and a resume of activities

Selected candidates will be invited to an on-campus interview

Application deadline:  December 15, 2012

Grace Scholars Program:  85 % of tuition annually (30 students)- This is for students with a high financial need

Scholarship Amount:  85% of tuition each year for 4 years

Residential room and board grant available for students who choose to live on campus

Requirements:

• Acceptance to Mount Mary College
• Application to the Grace Scholars Program
• Milwaukee Area students
• Financial need:  Estimated Family Contribution on FAFSA of $2500
• On-campus interview

Application Deadline:  Rolling and awarded after interviews
Applications must be received a minimum of 10 days prior to the interview date.
Interview Dates:  1/5/13, 1/24/13, 2/16/13

Grace Scholars Information Session:  Tuesday, October 16, 2012

For more information on these scholarships and other Mount Mary Scholarship opportunities:

go to www.mtmary.edu/financialaid

2013 Kohl Excellence Scholarship

 

2013 Kohl Excellence Scholarship 

 

Prestigious award recognizing excellence in learning.

 

Applicants Must:

• Be a graduating high school senior
• Be able to provide information regarding their academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, and community activities
• Must complete the application form at www.kohleducation.org 
• Must complete a 300-500 word essay describing your goals in the following:  future education, personal life, community/society service, and career
• Must submit three letters of recommendation (one from each of the following categories - these represent 18 percent of the score at the state level): 
• 1.      Teacher
  2.      Counselor or Principal
  3.      Community member {ex. Employer, physician, member of religious community} or family friend {family members are excluded} who is not affiliated with your school district.
• Must submit application, essay and the three letters of recommendation to Michelle Vowels (Administrative Assistant) in Student Services office by November 8, 2012

 

 

Amount:

 

$1000

 

Deadline:

November 8, 2012 to Student Services office at OHS

 

 

 

To Apply:

Visit http://www.kohleducation.org/ for application