40 Hot Scholarships

Careers and Colleges, Nov, 2001 by Heidi Pauken, Yojairy Sanchez

THE ATHLETE'S LOOT

Take a break from practice and check out these scholarships for athletes.

SCORE!

SCOOP: You don't have to be a soccer superstar to win this one! The Women's Sports Foundation kicks cash to girls who shine both on and off the field. This organization supports women in sports and fitness and offers two scholarships for senior girls. Check out their Web site and look for scholarships named for Linda Riddle (the late equestrian) and Mervyn's California (a West Coast department store).

$$$: Linda Riddle: Five to ten $1,500 awards. Mervyn's California: One $10,000 award; three $5,000 awards; 277 $1,000 awards

WHO: Female seniors who participate in one or more interscholastic sports

DEADLINE: Linda Riddle: December 8, 2000; Mervyn's California: To Be Announced INFO: Women's Sports Foundation, Eisenhower Park, East Meadows, NY 11554; (800) 227-3958; wosport@aol.com; www.womensportsfoundation.org

CASH FOR ASTHMATICS

SCOOP: If you are an athlete who struggles with asthma, you might have the chance to win some cash for school. The Schering/Key "Will to Win" Asthma Athlete Scholarship is open to student athletes who have a superior academic record. Applications must include high school transcript, a letter of recommendation from a physical education director or coach, a statement from a physician describing the type of asthma and treatment, and a personal letter describing education and career goals.

$$$: $1,000 to $10,000

WHO: Seniors

DEADLINE: April 2001

INFO: Schering/Key Asthma Athlete Scholarship Program, 7300 Woolworth Ave., Omaha, NE 68124; (800) 558-7305

'TEEN ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

SCOOP: 'Teen Magazine is looking to reward the most outstanding female high school athlete. You are eligible to apply if you are in good academic standing and participate in an organized sport that is monitored by a public or private high school, community, or other league, club or reputable organization. You must also never have participated in a professional sport or received payment for participation in any sporting event.

$$$: $10,000

WHO: Female students between the ages of 13 and 18

DEADLINE: June 2001

INFO: 'Teen Magazine, Petersen Publishing Youth Group, 6420 Wilshire Blvd., P.O. Box 48994, Los Angeles, CA 90048-5515; (323) 782-2950, www.teenmag.com

TUNE IN TO ESPN

SCOOP: Sports coverage isn't the only thing you will find at ESPN-it has scholarships too! Even if you aren't the next Mark McGwire, the ESPN "SportsFigures" Scholarship Program is still worth a shot. Winners are chosen on the basis of academics, community service, and leadership in interscholastic sports.

$$$: 12 $2,500 awards: One male and one female award for each of six U.S. regions (Northeast, Southeast, North Central, South Central, Rocky Mountain, and West)

WHO: Seniors participating in an interscholastic sport

DEADLINE: Application due to guidance counselor: March 8, 2001; Application due to ESPN: March 22, 2001

INFO: ESPN 2001 SportsFigures Scholarship, P.O. Box 5439, Blair, NE 68009-5439; http://sportsfigures.espn.go.com (Click on "The Ticket.")

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE?

If you have a career goal in mind, these scholarships can get you on your way.

TREASURE FOR TEACHERS

SCOOP: Planning to teach can really pay off! Phi Delta Kappa, an international association of professional educators, offers 50 scholarships for future educators. Not only can your teachers give you a grade, but a hefty grant, too! Contact your local Phi Delta Kappa chapter or the address below for applications.

$$$:47 $1,000 awards; one $2,000 award; one $4,000 award; one $5,000 award

WHO: Seniors intending to major in education

DEADLINE: January 31,2001 (applications available October 15, 2000-January 15, 2001)

INFO: Phi Delta Kappa International, P.O. Box 789, 8th St. and Union Ave., Bloomington, IN 47402; (812) 339-1156; www.pdkintl.org

A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND...DOLLARS

SCOOP: The Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF) awards scholarships to 300 aspiring graphic artists. This non-profit technical and educational organization maintains a Print and Graphics Scholarship Fund to encourage print and graphics talent. If you plan to major in graphic communications, printing, or publishing, go for this grant!

$$$: Approximately 300 $1,000 awards

WHO: Seniors and college undergraduates

DEADLINE: Seniors-March 1, 2001; undergrads-April 1, 2001

INFO: PGSF, 200 Deer Run Rd., Sewickly, PA 15143-2600; (412) 741-6860, ext. 309; (800) 910-4283; pgsf@gatf.org; www.gatf.org

COLLEGE COMMERCE

SCOOP: Do you see yourself as a future business leader? The U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce, or "Jaycees," offers a bundle of awards to America's young leaders. Winners are selected on the basis of academic potential, leadership, and need.

$$$: 25 $1,000 awards; One $5,000 award

WHO: Seniors and college students

DEADLINE: March 1, 2001 (Note: Students must first send a SASE and $5 to request an application at the state level before February 1, 2001)

INFO: JWMF, Department 94922, Tulsa, OK 74194-0001; (918) 554-2481; www,usjaycees.org; directorbuildingoperations@usjaycees.com