ARTESIA HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP LISTING #5

ARTESIA HIGH SCHOOL
                                              SCHOLARSHIP LISTING #5
                                                    2020-2021

                        Please READ all instructions and Reminders listed below.
REMINDERS:
   • You are applying for the 2021-2022 academic year
   • All the scholarships listed are for the graduating class of 2021
   • Check websites for more detailed information and instructions
   • Always ask Mrs. Goff if you have questions or need more information
   • If the links to the websites on this listing do not work, copy and paste the web address into your
     browser and search for the appropriate website

National Scholarship Databases/Apps
Below is a list of websites, apps, and databases students can sign up for that will match you with scholarships to apply
for. Please note these are not specific scholarships, but websites to access scholarships applications.

    •   NEW- ScholarshipPoints- scholarshippoints.com
    •   Scholly- myscholly.com
    •   Peer Lift- peerlift.org
    •   Fastweb- fastweb.com
    •   Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation- cksf.org
    •   Scholarships.com- scholarships.com
    •   Scholarship America- scholarshipamerica.org
    •   Hispanic Scholarship Fund- hsfinder.net
    •   Chegg Scholarships- chegg.com/scholarships
    •   BigFuture- bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search

Specific Scholarship Listings
Below are specific scholarship listings. This list is not comprehensive, but the list does reflect the scholarships that I am
aware of. You may also do research with the websites I have listed above or a simple internet search for additional
scholarship opportunities.

BE BOLD SCHOLARSHIP
    • Criteria:
          o Scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to the characteristics of
               being: earnest, determined, moving.
    • Award: $25,000
    • Application: https://bold.org/scholarships/the-be-bold-no-essay-scholarship/
    • DEADLINE: December 31, 2020

NITRO SCHOLARSHIP
   • Criteria:
          o Legal Resident of the US
          o Enroll in Fall 2021
   • Award: $2,000
   • Application: https://www.nitrocollege.com/nitro-scholarship-application
   • DEADLINE: December 31, 2020

NACME SCHOLARSHIPS

•   Criteria:
           o Must apply to an engineering or computer science program at a NACME Partner Institution
           o US citizen or permanent resident
           o Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
           o NACME's mission is to increase representation of Black/African American, Latinx/Hispanic-American and
                Native/American Indian in the fields of engineering and computer science.
   •   Award: Various
   •   Application: https://www.nacme.org/about-us/scholarships
   •   DEADLINE: Various, check website for more details.

THIEL HIGH SCHOOL FELLOWSHIP
   • Criteria:
           o Be interested in designing and building things.
   • Award: $100,000
   • Application: https://thielfellowship.org/
   • DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2020

WEALTH WISE SCHOLARSHIP
  • Criteria:
         o Minimum of 3.5 GPA
         o Major of study must support a career in the finance industry
         o Complete an essay for submission
  • Award: $1,000
  • Application: https://www.badcredit.org/scholarship/
  • DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2020

KNIGHT ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP
   • Criteria:
          o Must submit an original essay based on event, person, philosophy, or ideal associated with the American
              Revolution
   • Award: $5,000
   • Application: https://www.sar.org/george-s-stella-m-knight-essay-contest/
   • DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2020

GE-REAGAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
   • Criteria:
         o Demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive,
              integrity, and citizenship
         o Demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent)
         o Be citizens of the United States of America
         o Be current high school seniors attending high school in the United States (students living on U.S. Armed
              Forces base and homeschooled students are also eligible)
         o Plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited
              four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.
   • Award: $10,000/year for 4 years = $40,000 total
   • Application: Not open for Class of 2021 yet, check website for specific dates
         o reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs
   • DEADLINE: January 5, 2021

FOOT LOCKER SCHOLAR ATHLETES
   • Criteria:

o   Be entering college in the Fall of 2021 as a Freshman at an accredited four-year institution for an
               undergraduate degree;
          o Be currently involved in high school sports, intramural sports, or community based sports.
          o Have a minimum GPA of 3.0;
          o Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident (you will be asked to prove citizenship and age if you win);
          o Not be an employee, officer or director of Foot Locker, Inc., or any of its subsidiaries, or a member of the
               immediate family of such an employee, officer or director.
   •   Award: $20,000
   •   Application: https://www.footlockerscholarathletes.com/
   •   DEADLINE: January 8, 2021

DFA CARES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
   • Criteria:
          o Must be enrolled in or applying for an accredited degree program during the 2021 - 2022 scholarship
              year
          o Applicant's commitment and passion for a career in the dairy industry, as demonstrated through
              responses to three essay questions
          o Extracurricular activities, awards, recognition and work experience
          o Academic Achievement
   • Award: $1,000
   • Application: https://www.dfamilk.com/careers/students-and-graduates (scroll down the website to the bottom)
   • DEADLINE: January 15, 2021

DECA STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
   • Criteria
         o Must be in the DECA program
         o All Scholarships are strictly merit based
   • Award: $3,000
   • Application: https://www.deca.org/high-school-programs/scholarships/
   • DEADLINE: January 15, 2021

MATERIAL HANDLING EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
  • Criteria
          o Undergraduate students pursuing a material handling, logistics or supply chain career enrolled full time
             at a qualified college or university in a target program (see list above). Undergraduate students may be
             classified as freshman, sophomore, junior or senior for the Fall 2021 term to be eligible.
          o Enrolled at any non-profit college or university in the United States accredited by the Council for Higher
             Education.
          o All applicants must be full-time students with a “B” grade point average or above in their major.
          o Applicants must be enrolled in school for the entire academic year (Fall 2021 and Spring 2022) without
             interruption barring illness, emergency, or military service.
          o Scholarship awards cannot be used for study abroad programs/semesters.
  • Award: $6,000
  • Application: https://www.mhi.org/mhefi/scholarship
  • DEADLINE: January 15, 2021

MENSA US SCHOLARSHIP
  • Criteria:
         o Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program in an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning
             during the academic year following the application date.
         o Applicants must submit an application and essay explaining his or her career, academic and/or
             vocational goals.

•   Award: $2,500
    •   Application: https://www.mensafoundation.org/?LinkServID=DAB9CC2D-E081-4C23-C46DC8F41B324CE3
    •   DEADLINE: January 15, 2021

LIVE MAS SCHOLARSHIP (TACO BELL FOUNDATION)
    • Criteria:
          o Applicant is a legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia (“D.C.”) who is at least
               16 years of age and no older than 26 years of age as of the last day of the Program Period located in the
               United States or D.C.
                    If an applicant is a minor in his/her/their state of residence, they must receive parental consent
                       from his/her/their parent/legal guardian to apply.
          o Applicant must be on-track to apply for or enrolled in an accredited post-high school/post-secondary
               educational program (including accredited two-and four-year colleges, universities, vocational-technical
               and trade schools).
          o Applicant must be willing to work with the Taco Bell Foundation’s Scholarship Management Company
               throughout the application and award process.
          o Employees of Taco Bell Foundation, Inc., Taco Bell of America, LLC, Taco Bell Corp. and its parent,
               subsidiaries of its parent, franchisees, licensees, and the advertising and promotion agencies involved
               with this Program are not eligible to apply or receive a scholarship through this version of the program.
                    Taco Bell restaurant employees can apply to the Live Más Scholarship for Restaurant Employees
                       Program.
    • Award: $25,000
    • Application: https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/
    • DEADLINE: January 20, 2021

JANICE FLEMMONS SCHOLARSHIP- RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES
   • Criteria:
          o Had a serious childhood illness or injury OR
          o Had a sibling who had a serious childhood illness or injury which had an impact on the family
          o More information: https://www.rmhcsouthwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Scholarship-
              Criteria-2.pdf
   • Award: Varies
   • Application: https://www.rmhcsouthwest.com/rmhc-scholarship-application
   • DEADLINE: JANUARY 2021

THE DINA JEFFRIES LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP- RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES
   • Criteria:
           o Had a serious childhood illness or injury OR as a sibling who did, which had an impact on the family
           o AND been actively involved in local/regional leadership program(s) such as Student Council, FCCLA,
              Lubbock HYPE, Scouting, etc.
           o More information: https://www.rmhcsouthwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Scholarship-
              Criteria-2.pdf
   • Award: Varies
   • Application: https://www.rmhcsouthwest.com/rmhc-scholarship-application
   • DEADLINE: JANUARY 2021

SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP
   • Criteria:
          o Must be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States or Canada.
          o Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
          o Must be on a path toward an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, technology,
              or closely related field at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada.

•   Award: $10,000
    •   Application: https://www.smeef.org/sme-education-foundation-scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/
    •   DEADLINE: February 1, 2021

JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION
   • Criteria:
          o Be a graduating minority high school senior;
          o Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States;
          o Show leadership potential;
          o Demonstrate a dedication to community service;
          o Present evidence of financial need;
          o Be a United States citizen;
          o Have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite
              ACT score of 21
   • Award: Up to $30,000 over 4 years
   • Application: https://www.jackierobinson.org/apply
   • DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2021

ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION- LEGACY AWARDS
   • Criteria:
          o Any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the order
              on or before April 1, 2018, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2018,
              is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2021. Great-
              grandchildren are not eligible.
          o If the applicant's parent and grandparent are both Elk members, the applicant must apply through the
              parent's Elks Lodge.
   • Award: $4,000
   • Application: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/Legacy.cfm
   • DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 5, 2021

NMASBO SCHOLARSHIP
  • Criteria:
         o Demonstrate strong academic achievement with a 3.0 GPA or better and must submit a copy of the
             following documents: unofficial high school transcript & ACT and/or SAT scores.
         o Submit a typed essay (double spaced and no longer than two pages in length). The essays will be scored
             according to the following criteria:
                   Details of your plans for attending college and pursuing a college degree,
                   Information on how the scholarship will help you achieve your educational goals
                   Information demonstrating your financial need,
                   Information about your service to the community or school district if any.
         o Submit two letters of recommendation written by a schoolteacher, staff member, or school
             administrator. (**Must be on school letterhead**)
  • Award: $1500-$2500
  • Application: https://app.reviewr.com/s1/site//2021HSApplicationNMASBO
  • DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 8, 2021

NM MAYFLOWER 1620 SCHOLARSHIP
  • Criteria:
        o US citizen and a resident of NM
        o Plan to attend an accredited post-secondary vocational school, community college, college, or university
             in 2021.

•   Award: $1620
   •   Application: http://www.nmmayflower.org
   •   DEADLINE: MARCH 2, 2021

NMAA SCHOLARSHIPS- NUMEROUS SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
  • Criteria:
        o Please see https://www.nmact.org/foundation/scholarship-forms/ for the complete scholarship listings.
        o Detailed information can also be found in Teams under Scholarship Listings.
  • Award: Varies
  • Application: https://www.nmact.org/foundation/scholarship-forms/
  • DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2021