September 2010 - Archmere Academy

FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN
DATE: September 2010
FROM: Carolyn T. Doyle, College Counselor
William Mulhearn, Assistant College Counselor
Welcome to the first edition of the Financial Aid and Scholarship Bulletin for the Class
of 2011. Throughout the year we will be e-­‐mailing information about specific
scholarships and financial aid to you, also posting on the Archmere website under
Latest News and the Student Life, College Counseling section. Scholarship applications,
that require transcript and/or recommendations, should be completed and returned to
us at least two weeks before the deadline. We will package each with required
signature and documentation.
An excellent source of miscellaneous scholarships is the “Scholarship Compendium.” Extra copies
are available in the Counseling Center.
Useful information about financial aid/scholarship is available at www.collegeboard.com.
***************************************************
Applications for the following scholarships are available in the College Counseling
Office unless otherwise noted
WENDY’S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN AWARD
Wedny’s Restaurants have teamed up with the Heisman Memorial Trophy Committee to create
the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award. The award honors both male and femal high school
students who excel in academics, athletics and student leadership. Your school can now
have as many applicants as meet the eligibility criteria. Eligibility for application is
limited exclusively to men and women entering their senior year of high school in
the 2010-­‐2011 academic year sponsored sport.
DEADLINE: October 3, 2010 - Completed online application for counselor review.
Please let Mrs. Doyle or Mr. Mulhearn know if you’re interested and can have the application
completed by 10/3.
WEBSITE: www.wendysheisman.com

***RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM
The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African American high school seniors
who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically,
exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and
demonstrate financial need. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S.
residents. Award recipients will receive $10,000 annually for four years, for a total of
$40,000. The recipients may use the renewable scholarships to attend an accredited
four-­‐year college or university of their choice.
Website: www.ronbrown.org
DEADLINE: November 1, 2010 (postmarked) -­‐ Application will be considered for
the Ron Brown Scholar Program and forwarded to a select and limited number of
additional scholarship providers. Please make special note that students are still
responsible for applying to all scholarship programs in which they are interested.
January 9, 2011 ␣ Final postmarked deadline in order to be considered for only the
Ron Brown Scholar Program.
***PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards recognizes students in high school grades
who have demonstrated exemplary community service. The online application form is
available at http://spirit.prudential.com and www.principals.org/spirit . Students
complete applications online, print them out and submit them to the College
Counseling office by November 1, 2010. Participating schools review applications and
select Local Honorees, then nominate them for state-­‐level judging. Local Honorees
receive Certificates of Achievement and State Honorees receive $1000, an engraved
silver medallion, and an all expense paid trip with a parent or guardian to
Washington, D.C., in May. National Honorees receive an additional $5000 award, an
engraved gold medallion, and a crystal trophy for their schools. They also will receive a
$5000 grant from The Prudential Foundation for a nonprofit charitable organization of
their choice.
DEADLINE: November 1, 2010
***AES ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP
This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post
secondary educational facility. You are not required to be taking Engineering course to
be eligible. Students must submit an essay on one of the two topics that appear on
the scholarship page of our website: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Amount of award -­‐ $500.00

DEADLINE: October 8, 2010
WEBSITE:
http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
***DELAWARE ENGINEERING SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The scholarship program is offered in conjunction with two other organizations: the
Society of Women Engineers ␣ DelMar Section, and the University of Delaware. It is
available to students who live in Delaware or attend a Delaware high school.
Delaware Engineering Society - Joe J. Welker Memorial Scholarship
$1500 to $2000 for freshman year High school senior who will enroll in
Engineering Program at ABET accredited college/university for Fall 2010 Min.
SAT scores: Math - 600, Verbal - 500, Writing - 500
Society of Women Engineers-­‐ DelMar Section Scholarship
Scholarship Value to be determined
Female high school senior who will enroll in Engineering Program at ABET
accredited college/university for Fall 2010
Min. SAT scores: Math - 600, Verbal - 500, Writing - 500 or
Min. ACT scores: Math - 29, English - 25
University of Delaware Engineering Scholarship
$2000/yr, renewable for 4 years Apply for enrollment as a full-­‐time student in
the Engineering Program at The University of Delaware by December 15, 2010 NO
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION OR ESSAY REQUIRED. All Delaware residents who
apply for Fall 2011 freshman admission into the College of Engineering by
December 7, 2010 will be considered.
DEADLINE: December 7, 2010
***COMCAST LEADERS & ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The scholarship program recognizes high school seniors from Comcast communities for
their commitment to community service, academics, and demonstrated leadership. To
acknowledge these accomplishments, recipients of the award will receive a one-­‐time
grant of $1000. Only one senior from your high school may be nominated to apply
for this award.
Requirements:
• Full time high school senior

• Student grade point average of 2.8 or higher.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities in school activities or through work experience.
• Strong commitment to and involvement in community service.
• Plan to attend an accredited, nonprofit college, university, or vocational/technical
school in the US
• Be able to verify nomination by entering the Comcast School Code (CSC), provided
by the principal or guidance counselor Employees of Comcast, its subsidiaries
and affiliates, and their families are not eligible
Archmere can nominate one senior,
Mulhearn by November 1, 2010
if interested, please see Mrs. Doyle or Mr.
DEADLINE: December 10, 2010
***HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. seeks to assist students
who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of
character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue education,
and a desire to contribute to society. The state scholarships are made possible by the
Michele Rollins Family. The Rollins family has a long history of supporting education
in the state of Delaware. Through Michele Rollins’ leadership, $2M I funds have been
donated to the Horatio Alger scholarships. 344 scholars in 44 Delaware high schools
have been awarded since 2003. The eligibility criteria to be considered for all Horatio
Alger National and State Scholarship Programs are as follows : be enrolled full time as
a high school senior, critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per
family is preferred), involvement in co-­‐curricular and community activities, demonstrate
academic achievement (minimum grade point average 2.0), be a resident and a citizen
of the United States or be in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen, intend to pursue
a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution, and students must reside in the U.S. Students
must submit an online application.
Website: www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
DEADLINE: October 30, 2010
***THE WILLIAM H. HEALD SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarships are awarded annually to freshman entering the University of Delaware, and
are renewable for an additional three years at the University. To be eligible an
applicant must be a bona fide resident of New Castle County, DE and a male. At

least two scholarships are available to be awarded each year. The amount of the
scholarship has varied over the past few years between $3,000 and $4,000 per
recipient. Typically, the committee takes into account such factors as: financial need of
the applicant, willingness of the applicant to live on campus and participate in all
aspects of college life, recommendations of persons knowing the applicant well,
secondary school academic record, and extracurricular activities of the applicant. This
scholarship is renewable if recipient maintains an academic standing and exhibits good
citizenship at the University.
Students interested in applying for such scholarships should write before January 1st of
the year in which they expect to enroll as a freshman to:
William M. Lafferty, Esquire The William H.
Heald Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 1347
Wilmington, DE 19899-­‐1347
DEADLINE: January 1, 2011
***CREATE-A-GREETING-CARD SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
The Gallery Collection is offering students a chance to win $10,000 towards their
education plus a $1000 for their school. Entering the contest is easy. Students must
submit a unique photo, piece of artwork, or computer graphic for the front of a
greeting card. The student with the best design will win a $10,000 scholarship and
have his/her design made into an actual card to be sold in our line. See the website
for complete eligibility requirements.
DEADLINE: January 15, 2011
WEBSITE: http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-­‐cards-­‐scholarship.htm
************************************************************************
COLLEGE SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS
***DANFORTH SCHOLARS PROGRAM at WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY The William H. and
Elizabeth G. Danforth Scholars Program at Washington University in St. Louis is
interested in students who stand out among their peers for their maturity, strong moral
character, selflessness, and commitment to community. Students must exhibit a
capacity for service and leadership, as well as academic excellence, and who will
embrace the challenges of a rigorous academic curriculum. Please see Mrs. Doyle or
Mr. Mulhearn by September 29, 2010 if interested. Return all nominations forms to
Mrs. Doyle or Mr. Mulhearn.
DEADLINE: October 15, 2010

***EMORY SCHOLARS PROGRAM at EMORY UNIVERSITY
***GOIZUETA SCHOLARS PROGRAM at EMORY UNIVERSITY
Emory Scholars represent an impressive array of academic, cultural and extracurricular
interests and achievements. Almost all have won distinction beyond the classroom,
including national awards in music, languages, science, math and other fields. They’ve held
various positions and played significant roles in community and volunteer programs.
Goizueta Scholars have all the attributes listed above, but should demonstrate an
interest in business through participation in entrepreneurial activities, internships,
business related competitions and community service.
Archmere can nominate up to four seniors for the Emory Scholars Program and 1
for the Goizueta Scholars Program. Please see Mrs. Doyle or Mr. Mulhearn by
October 25th if interested.
WEBSITE: www.emory.edu/ADMISSIONS
DEADLINE: November 15, 2010
***JEFFERSON SCHOLARS FOUNDATION
The Jefferson Scholarships, to the University of Virginia, are granted to individuals on
the basis of merit alone; financial need is not a consideration in the selection process.
Students must possess exceptional ability in superior citizenship, leadership, scholarship
and show promise of making a significant contribution to the University community as
students and to society at large as graduates. Students must have a strong academic
profile (winners typically have a 3.8 GPA or higher and above 1400 on the SAT’s). In order to
permit each candidate to participate fully in the competition, the Jefferson Scholars
Foundation does require as a condition of nomination that each nominee agree not to
apply to a college or university under a binding early decision plan. However, any
senior who wishes to apply under a non-­‐binding early admission plan would be
eligible to compete for and win a Jefferson Scholarship.
Archmere can nominate one student, if interested in being considered, please see Mr.
Mulhearn, Mrs. Lyon or Mrs. Doyle by October 20, 2010.
DEADLINE: November 1, 2010
***SAINT MICHAEL’S COLLEGE
Saint Michael’s College, located just outside Burlington, Vermont, was founded in 1904 by
the Society of Saint Edmund, originally a French order of priests and brothers. In the
tradition of the Edmundite ministries, the college is offering the Edmundite

Scholarship, which is worth $20,000 over four years and will be awarded to a student
who graduates from a Catholic high school and is admitted to Saint Michael’s College.
DEADLINE: Application must be received by December 1.