September 2010 - Archmere Academy

***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