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    SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER
    (6th Edition 2008-09)

  • Topic 13

    13)  2009 The American Legion’s “Need A Lift?” (College Financial Aid Handbook)

    • A 150 page resource book available for student review upon request which is sponsored by the American Legion.  This publication lists scholarships, grants, and loans for which student’s may qualify.   It contains extensive information on scholarships for veteran’s dependents.  This book, which is available in the Guidance Office (see the secretaries), can be borrowed by seniors on an overnight basis.  This book is also available on-line at www.needalift.org.
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      http://www.needalift.org URL

  • Topic 14

    14) 2009 Masonic Scholarship Resource Guide

    • Scholarships, grants, and loan opportunities primarily for Masons, their siblings, children, grandchildren, and members of the Masonic-related youth groups. Resource guide and applications can be found on the internet.
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      http://www.pagrandlodge.org/pmyf URL

  • Topic 30

    30) Monroe County Association of Educational Office Professionals

    • Eligibility: East Stroudsburg Area High School-North & South seniors who plan to attend a two-year or four-year college in Office Administration, Secretarial Science Programs or Business Administration.

      Criteria:
      - high school transcript
      - resume (include scholastic qualifications, activities, community service, hobbies, employment, etc.)

      Award: (1) $200

      Deadline: March 31, 2009 due to the Guidance Office
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      Monroe County Association of Educational Office Professionals Scholarship Application File

  • Topic 31

    31) William J. McNally Scholarship

    • Eligibility: Graduating seniors from East Stroudsburg North High School, and identified as a student with a specific learning disability.

      Criteria:
      - Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. in their senior year
      - Have no more than 10 unexcused absences in their senior year
      - Interview

      Award: $250.00

      Deadline: May 1, 2009 due to the Guidance Office
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      William J. McNally Scholarship Application File

  • Topic 33

    33) GFWC Monroe County Federation of Women’s Clubs (Mary Gearhart Memorial Scholarship)

  • Topic 39

    39) Pocono Mountain Penn State Club Award

    • Eligibility: Senior students from area high schools who have been accepted to a Penn State campus for Fall 2009.

      Criteria:
      - high school accomplishments
      - essay regarding pursuing extracurricular activities at Penn State
      - attach high school transcript

      Award: (# of Awards TBA) $500 each

      Deadline: March 23, 2009 due to the Guidance Office
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      Pocono Mountain Penn State Club Scholarship Application File

  • Topic 40

    40) Optimist Club of the Stroudsburgs Scholarship

    • Eligibility: Local seniors who plan to attend a post-secondary institution.

      Criteria:
      - financial need
      - high school grades (attach a copy of your transcript)
      - letter of recommendation

      Award: (2) $250 annual scholarships renewable for four years with a “C” average

      Deadline: April 1, 2009 due to the Guidance Office
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      Optimist Club of the Stroudsburgs Scholarship Application File

  • Topic 41

    41) 2009 Student-View Scholarship Program

    • Eligibility: High school senior who plans to attend a four-year college, community/junior college, or career school.

      Student-View scholarship applications are only available online at www.student-view.com. There are no applications for this scholarship in the Guidance Office .

      Award: (1) $4,000
      (1) $1,000
      (4) $500

      Deadline: April 19, 2009

      For more information, email contact@studentinsights.com
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      Student-View Scholarship Application file URL

  • Topic 42

    42) American Legion Auxiliary “Spirit in the Community” Scholarship Award

    • Eligibility: Any senior of East Stroudsburg H.S.- North

      Criteria: - “B” average
      - Fill out application in guidance office
      - Essay (minimum 250 words): What does Americanism mean to you?

      Award: TBA

      Deadline: May 4, 2009 due to the Guidance Office

  • Topic 43

    43) Samsung Techwin America Scholarship 2009

    • Eligibility: High School students in the United States who have a teacher to sponsor their essay submission. Applications only available on-line: http://www.samsungscholarship.com/

      Criteria: - teacher sponsor
      - 500 word essay on what you think about technology advancements
      and how they will change the way we learn in the future. Is it for the better?

      Award: (7) $1,000

      Deadline: May 1, 2009 – Must submit essay via website
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      Samsung Techwin America Scholarship Application URL

  • Topic 44

    44) Stroudsburg Business & Professional Women’s Club Scholarship

    • Eligibility: A local graduating senior who will be attending a post-secondary school beginning Fall 2008 (Application only available in Guidance Office)

      Criteria: - financial need
      - scholastic ability (attach official high school transcript to the application)
      - character
      - essay

      Award: TBA

      Deadline: April 1, 2009 due to the Guidance Office
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      Stroudsburg Business & Professional Women’s Club Scholarship Application File

  • Topic 45

    45) Joseph M. Kulick Memorial Scholarship

    • Eligibility: An East Stroudsburg High School-North or South senior who will be attending a trade, technical, or business school beginning Fall 2009.

      Criteria: - community service (required)
      - two letters of recommendation (one letter from an official involved in the
      organization in which you volunteer and another letter from a teacher, counselor, principal, or community member)

      Award: (1) $200

      Deadline: April 15, 2009 due to the Guidance Office
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      Joseph M. Kulick Memorial Scholarship Application File

  • Topic 46

    46) Delbert Davis Memorial Scholarship

    • Eligibility: An East Stroudsburg High School-North or South senior who will be attending a two or four-year college or university next Fall and who has participated on an athletic team during the current school year.

      Criteria: - financial need
      - letter of college acceptance
      - proof of high school athletic participation

      Award: (1) $25

      Deadline: April 15, 2009 due to the Guidance Office
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      Delbert Davis Memorial Scholarship Application File

  • Topic 47

    47) W.E. Van Vliet Scholarship

    • Eligibility: An East Stroudsburg High School-North or South graduating senior or past graduate who is pursuing a two-year degree, certificate or diploma program. Preference is given to students who plan to enroll in a health care-related program, but students pursuing other career fields may also apply.


      Criteria: - letter of acceptance to post-secondary school
      - financial need
      - career plans (essay)

      Award: (1) $1,000 scholarship may be renewable for second year if funds available.

      Deadline: April 15, 2009 due to the Guidance Office
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      W.E. Van Vliet Scholarship Application File

  • Topic 48

    48) Joshua Michael Costanza Memorial Scholarship

    • Eligibility: An East Stroudsburg High School South graduating senior who is planning to attend a post-secondary institution beginning Fall 2009. The student must have attained a 3.0 or above GPA for at least his/her senior year and participated in a recognized sport for at least one season during his/her high school career.

      Criteria: - letter of acceptance to post-secondary school
      - extracurricular activities
      - honors & awards
      - recommendations
      - attach copy of latest report card
      - personal interview may be requested

      Award: (1) $250

      Deadline: April 15, 2009 due to the Guidance Office
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      Joshua Michael Costanza Memorial Scholarship Application File

  • Topic 49

    49) Verna Maynard Scholarship

    • Eligibility: An East Stroudsburg High School-North or South senior who is planning to attend a post-secondary school and has displayed significant service to the school and/or community.

      Criteria: - excellence in volunteerism (service in ambulance corps or at a health facility given preference)

      Award: (1) $250

      Deadline: April 15, 2009 due to the Guidance Office
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      Verna Maynard Scholarship Application File

  • Topic 50

    50) Troy Verway Memorial Scholarship

    • Eligibility: An East Stroudsburg High School-North or South graduating senior who was a member of the varsity boys or girls basketball team and who will be attending an accredited two or four-year college beginning Fall 2009.

      Criteria: - Financial need

      Award: (1) $200

      Deadline: April 15, 2009 due to the Guidance Office
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      Troy Verway Memorial Scholarship Application File

  • Topic 51

    51) Joseph Carmella Memorial Scholarship

    • Eligibility: An East Stroudsburg High School-North or South senior who is a member of the senior varsity baseball team and is planning to attend a two or four-year college beginning Fall 2009.

      Criteria: - attach to the qualifications form documentation with your name, address, &
      name(s) of parent(s) or guardian(s).
      - attach a letter from the baseball coach verifying your membership
      - letter of acceptance from college and/or name & address of college attending

      Award: (1) $100
      Deadline: April 15, 2009 due to the Guidance Office
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      Joseph Carmella Memorial Scholarship Application File

  • Topic 52

    52) Saw Creek Men’s Club Scholarship

    • Eligibility: Graduating senior residing in the Saw Creek community.

      Criteria: - financial need
      - scholastic ability
      - extra-curricular involvement
      - leadership characteristics
      - essay

      Award: (2) $1,000 scholarships

      Deadline: May 4, 2009 due to the Guidance Office

  • Topic 53

    53) Pocono Ranchlands Scholarship

    • Eligibility: Graduating senior residing in the Pocono Ranchlands community.



      Criteria: - financial need
      - scholastic ability
      - extra-curricular involvement
      - leadership characteristics
      - essay

      Award: (2) $250 scholarships

      Deadline: May 4, 2009 due to the Guidance Office
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      Pocono Ranchlands Scholarship File

  • Topic 54

    54) Dorothy Mervine Lantz Memorial Scholarship

    • Eligibility: An East Stroudsburg High School – South or North graduating senior who will be attending a 4 year college or university next Fall and will be majoring in music education.

      Criteria: - demonstrated financial need (must attach parent’s/guardian’s copy of 2008 tax return)
      - 200 word essay on student’s future goals (student should incorporate into his/her essay their educational and career goals related to music education)

      Award: (1) $1,500 scholarship which is renewable. Potential to receive this award for a total of 4 years pending that the student maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher each year in college and continues to major in music ed.. Award winner must produce an official college transcript at the end of each school year to continue to be eligible to receive the award for the succeeding year.

      Deadline: April 15, 2009 due to the Guidance Office
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      Dorothy Mervine Lantz Memorial Scholarship Application File

  • Topic 55

    55) James Mungro Scholarship

    • Eligibility: A graduating senior of the ESASD who has participated in interscholastic athletics, will attend a two or four year college beginning in the Fall 2009, and will participate in an officially sanctioned intercollegiate sport during the 2009-10 school year.
      Criteria: - graduate of ESASD
      - must have participated in an interscholastic sport while in high school
      - extracurricular activities, community activities and honors received as listed on the application
      - essay

      Award: (1) $500

      Deadline: April 15, 2009 due to the Guidance Office
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      James Mungro Scholarship Application File

  • Topic 56

    56) Pepsi Bottling Company Scholarship

    • Eligibility: An East Stroudsburg High School - South graduating senior who is pursuing post-secondary education at a 2yr or 4yr college, or a trade/technical school.

      Criteria: - academic achievement (GPA, Class Rank, and SAT Scores)
      - demonstrated financial need (must attach parent’s/guardian’s copy of 2008 tax return)

      Award: (2) $750 (one ESHS-North & one ESHS-South student)

      Deadline: April 15, 2009 due to the Guidance Office

  • Topic 57

    57) Lehman Community Parent Teacher Association Scholarship

    • Eligibility: Only students whose parents have been members of the Lehman Community PTA are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Your parent or legally court appointed guardian must have joined the LCPTA prior to December 31st of the preceding year of your graduation. To be eligible, a student must not have reached the age of 21 prior to July 1st of that year.

      Criteria: - Student must be planning to attend in the fall of that graduating school year, a
      university, college, business, trade, vocational, music, art or any other higher level of education upon completion of that school year.
      - 3 letters of recommendations, representing 3 different sources and not related to the
      applicant
      - Write an essay highlighting the advantages of their ENS education
      - All applicants are required to volunteer to help the LCPTA for a minimum of two (2) hours during
      their 12th grade school year.

      Award: (3) $250

      Deadline: May 4, 2009 due to Guidance Office

  • Topic 58

    58) Diana Cangemi Volunteerism Scholarship

    • Eligibility: Only students whose parents have been members of the Lehman Community PTA are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Your parent or legally court appointed guardian must have joined the LCPTA prior to December 31st of the preceding year of your graduation. To be eligible, a student must not have reached the age of 21 prior to July 1st of that year.

      Criteria: - Student must be planning to attend in the fall of that graduating school year, a
      university, college, business, trade, vocational, music, art or any other higher level of education upon completion of that school year.
      - 3 letters of recommendations, representing 3 different sources and not related to the
      applicant
      - Write an essay highlighting the advantages of their ENS education
      - All applicants are required to volunteer to help the LCPTA for a minimum of five (5) hours during
      their 12th grade school year.

      Award: (1) $500

      Deadline: May 4, 2009 due to Guidance Office

  • Topic 59

    59) Resica Educational Assistance Scholarship

    • Eligibility: East Stroudsburg High School- North and South senior who is a US citizen and is planning to attend an accredited post-secondary school next fall. Students who attended Resica Elementary will be given primary consideration.

      Criteria: - extra-curricular activities & community involvement
      - academic achievement

      Award: (2) $500 – (one ESHS-N & one ESHS-S student)

      Deadline: April 15, 2009 due to the Guidance Office

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      Resica Educational Assistance Scholarship Application File

  • Topic 60

    60) Lords Valley Country Club Men’s Association Scholarship

    • Eligibility: Graduating senior who is a resident of Hemlock Farms.

      Criteria: - Cumulative GPA of “B” or 3.0 or better
      - Acceptance to a minimum of a 2-year post-secondary education program
      - Demonstrated financial need
      - Essay- “How my personal contributions help make my community a better place.”
      - Must attend presentation of the award at Lords Valley Country Club

      Award: (1) $1000

      Deadline: April 15, 2009 due to the Guidance Office

  • Topic 61

    61) East Stroudsburg Education Foundation Scholarship – 2009 Graduate

    • Eligibility: A current East Stroudsburg High School North and South senior who demonstrates need and overall excellence and will be attending an accredited 4 year college or university next fall pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

      Criteria: - educational plans
      - high school transcript
      - school & community activities
      - leadership and honors received
      - references
      - essay

      Award: (4) $250 – (two ESHS-N & two ESHS-S students)

      Deadline: April 15, 2009 due to the Guidance Office
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      East Stroudsburg Education Foundation Scholarship Application File

  • Topic 62

    62) Otter Lake Scholarship

    • Eligibility: East Stroudsburg H.S. North and South graduating seniors who will be attending East Stroudsburg University in the Fall and declaring a major in the field of Recreation & Leisure Services and Hotel, or Restaurant and Tourism.
      Criteria: - financial need (students selected can not have more than 50% of their tuition already paid thru scholarships)
      - educational plans
      - high school transcript
      - school & community activities
      - leadership and honors received
      - references
      - essay

      Award: (4) $250 - (two ESHS-N & two ESHS-S students)

      Deadline: April 15, 2009 due to the Guidance Office
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      Otter Lake Scholarship Application File

  • Topic 63

    63) East Stroudsburg Area School District Administration Scholarship

    • Eligibility: A current East Stroudsburg High School North and South senior who plans to attend an accredited college or university to pursue a degree in the field of education. The students must also demonstrate need and overall excellence.

      Criteria: - educational plans (must pertain to education)
      - high school transcript
      - school & community activities
      - experience with children
      - leadership and honors received
      - references
      - essay

      Award: (2) $250 - (one ESHS-N & one ESHS-S student)

      Deadline: April 15, 2009 due to the Guidance Office
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      East Stroudsburg Area School District Administration Scholarship Application File

  • Topic 64

    64) Pennsylvania Association of Medical Suppliers (PAMS) Scholarship

    • Eligibility: A Pennsylvania graduating senior who will be attending a 2 or 4 year college or trade/technical school next Fall and who has overcome a physical challenge with the help of home medical equipment such as wheelchairs, respiratory devices, etc…

      Criteria: - volunteer activities
      - awards
      - essay on the student’s experiences w/ home medical equipment

      Award: (1) $1,000

      Deadline: March 24, 2009 due to the Guidance Office
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      PAMS Scholarship Application File

  • Topic 65

    65) East Stroudsburg Education Association’s Ruth Flory & Theodore Miller Scholarship

    • Eligibility: East Stroudsburg High School North & South seniors who are planning to attend college and major in the field of education to become a teacher.


      Criteria: - demonstrate financial need
      - major in education
      - essay

      Award: (1) $400 ESHS-North student
      (1) $400 ESHS-South student

      Deadline: April 15, 2009 due to the Guidance Office
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      Ruth Flory & Theodore Miller Scholarship Application File

  • Topic 66

    66) East Stroudsburg Area Support Professionals Association Local 118 Scholarship

    • Eligibility: East Stroudsburg High School-North or South seniors who will be attending a business, trade, technical, or career school next fall. Applicants are required to have a 3.0 GPA, good attendance record, and possess excellent work habits. Students whose parents or guardians work in the East Stroudsburg Area School District and are members of the ES Support Professionals Association will be given first consideration.

      Criteria: - financial need
      - acceptance letter from post-secondary school
      - GPA
      - Essay

      Award: (2) $250

      Deadline: April 15, 2009 due to the Guidance Office

  • Topic 67

    67) East Stroudsburg 50+ Alumni Association Scholarship

    • Eligibility: East Stroudsburg High School North or South students who have applied and been accepted to a post-secondary school (trade/technical school, two or four year college). Students who have attended the Monroe County Career and Technical Institute are given preference.

      Criteria: - letter of acceptance from post secondary school
      - academic performance/grades
      - work experience
      - letter(s) of recommendation

      Award: (2) $1500

      Deadline: April 15, 2009 due to the Guidance Office
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      East Stroudsburg 50+ Alumni Association Scholarship Application File

  • Topic 68

    68) Regina Farms Scholarship

    • Eligibility: Student must be graduating during the current school year from the East Stroudsburg High School- North. To be eligible, a student must not have reached the age of 21 prior to July 1st of that year.

      Criteria: - Student must be planning to attend in the fall of that graduating school year, a
      university, college, business, trade, vocational, music, art or any other higher level of education upon completion of that school year
      - 3 letters of recommendations, representing 3 different sources and not related to the
      applicant
      - Write an essay highlighting the advantages of their ENS education

      Award: (1) $500

      Deadline: May 4, 2009 due to Guidance Office

  • Topic 69

    69) East Stroudsburg Elks Lodge No. 319

  • Topic 70

    70) Knights of Columbus Scholarship sponsored by Our Lady of Victory

    • Eligibility: A local graduating senior who is a practicing catholic and a member of Our Lady of Victory Parish. Each candidate must have made application for entrance to a college, university, or school of nursing in the U.S.

      Criteria: - SAT scores
      - academic achievement (official high school transcript required)
      - church activities, volunteerism/community service, & student activities
      - copy of college acceptance letter

      Award: (1) $500

      Deadline: April 11, 2008 due to Guidance Office
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      Knights of Columbus Scholarship Application File

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  • Topic 72

    72) Glenn Wallingford Scholarship (Middle Smithfield Elementary PTO)

    • Eligibility: East Stroudsburg High School North & South seniors who attended Middle Smithfield Elementary and who are pursuing further education at a university, two or four year college, trade, technical, or business school.

      Criteria: - completion of application
      - (4) 250 word essay

      Award: (2) $500 (One award for ESHS-South student & One award for ESHS-North student)

      Deadline: April 15, 2009 due to the Guidance Office

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      Glenn Wallingford Scholarship (Middle Smithfield Elementary PTO) Application File

  • Topic 73

    73) Kiwanis Club of Stroudsburg’s Citation Award

    • Eligibility: An East Stroudsburg High School- North or South senior who will be attending an accredited college or university.

      Criteria: - academic achievement (attach high school transcript to application)
      - personal attributes such as mental strength, physical health, social poise, cooperative citizenship, and spiritual vision
      - financial need – a primary consideration

      Award: (1) $500

      Deadline: April 15, 2009 due to the Guidance Office
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      Kiwanis Club of Stroudsburg’s Citation Award Application File

  • Topic 74

    74) Kiwanis Club of Stroudsburg’s Scholarship Award

    • Eligibility: An East Stroudsburg High School- North or South senior who will be attending an accredited college or university.

      Criteria: - academic achievement (attach high school transcript to application)
      - excellence exhibited in scholarship, character, and leadership
      - financial need – a primary consideration

      Award: (1) $1,250

      Deadline: April 15, 2009 due to the Guidance Office